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ErinMarie Reiter

ErinMarie Reiter is a San Diego native and has been involved in theater since she was young, working both on stage and behind the scenes. Having studied musical and children’s theatre ErinMarie believes in the power of the arts and that opportunities in theatre are a vital component of a well-rounded education for all ages. She feels lucky to live and write about theatre in San Diego which has many world-renowned theatres and often is the birthplace of Broadway and worldwide blockbuster productions.  

 ErinMarie is President of the San Diego Critic’s Circle, works with educators to encourage the art of entertainment and liver performance writing, and is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association. When not at the theatre she can usually be found reading a book, cuddling with her animals, and going on adventures with her husband and her friends. You can follow ErinMarie on Instagram @talktheatretome or online at www.TalkTheatreToMe.com




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First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

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Review: PASSENGERS at The Old Globe
Review: PASSENGERS at The Old Globe
July 10, 2023

You’re going to want to grab a ticket to ride this train in PASSENGERS by the Montreal group 7 Fingers at the Old Globe.  This show is a dreamy, creative, and acrobatic adventure set during the time on a train, where time moves differently as you are both in motion and limbo at the same time.  PASSENGERS is playing at The Old Globe through July 30th.

Review: Grab a Drink and Enjoy UNDERGROUND by Blindspot Collective and the Coronado Playhouse
Review: Grab a Drink and Enjoy UNDERGROUND by Blindspot Collective and the Coronado Playhouse
July 9, 2023

UNDERGROUND brings an immersive, world-premiere musical inspired by the discography of Ben Folds to the stage. Set in a local pub, the show is a lot of fun as the audiences get to enjoy the games, drinks, and an atmosphere where everybody has a story and working in hospitality is never boring. UNDERGROUND is playing at Coronado Playhouse through July 30th.

Review: All Hail The Queens of SIX at San Diego Civic Theatre
Review: All Hail The Queens of SIX at San Diego Civic Theatre
July 1, 2023

Musical theatre royalty is in town as the women of SIX, bring attitude, dance moves, and vocals to blow the roof off of the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 9th. This musical is sure to have you cheering in your seats as the six wives of England’s Henry VIII teach you more about their lives than you probably learned in school and have you dancing in your seat.

Review: SHARON at Cygnet Theatre is Smart, Funny, and Suspenseful
Review: SHARON at Cygnet Theatre is Smart, Funny, and Suspenseful
June 29, 2023

SHARON, now playing at Cygnet Theatre through July 2nd is a wonderfully acted world, smart, and suspenseful premiere that asks the question of family, and truth, and is full of dark humor. 

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at The Old Globe
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at The Old Globe
June 29, 2023

TWELFTH NIGHT is one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies, and the current production at The Olde Globe playing through July 9th invites the audience to a music-centered and lighthearted version that is lively, lyrical, and full of laughter! 

Review: PUBLIC ENEMY at New Fortune Theatre Company
Review: PUBLIC ENEMY at New Fortune Theatre Company
June 11, 2023

New Fortune Theatre Company brings the West Coast premiere of PUBLIC ENEMY, a streamlined new version of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, to the stage.  With a talented cast, this one act shows that the idea of truth is dangerous to the “greater good” as defined by those in power has always been a relevant one.  PUBLIC ENEMY is playing through July 2nd. 

Interview: Actress Kandis Chappell brings a First Lady to the North Coast Repertory Theatre stage in ELEANOR
Interview: Actress Kandis Chappell brings a First Lady to the North Coast Repertory Theatre stage in ELEANOR
June 7, 2023

Interview with actress Kandis Chappell on working on ELEANOR and doing justice to this complex and captivating woman.  ELEANOR at North Coast Repertory Theatre through July 2nd.

Interview: Lizzie Hagstedt Invites You to HEREVILLE at the 30th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
Interview: Lizzie Hagstedt Invites You to HEREVILLE at the 30th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
June 6, 2023

Interview with HEREVILLE Composer Lizzie Hagstedt about adapting this show from page to stage, and what audiences of all ages can expect from the show.  HEREVILLE is playing June 11th at 7pm at The Old Globe, and July 9th at The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.

Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Diversionary Theatre
Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Diversionary Theatre
June 5, 2023

HEAD OVER HEELS now playing at Diversionary Theatre is a zippy, pop culture, pop song, technicolor crowd pleaser celebrating the music of the Go-Go’s.  HEAD OVER HEELS is playing through June 18th.

Review: THE FRONTERA PROJECT crosses borders at The Old Globe
Review: THE FRONTERA PROJECT crosses borders at The Old Globe
June 2, 2023

Review of THE FRONTERA PROJECT now performing at The Old Globe through June 4th.

Interview: Ruben Santiago-Hudson on bringing DESTINY OF DESIRE to life on stage at The Old Globe
Interview: Ruben Santiago-Hudson on bringing DESTINY OF DESIRE to life on stage at The Old Globe
May 31, 2023

Interview with Director Ruben Santiago-Hudsonon DESTINY OF DESIRE, the loving homage to the telenovela, now playing at The Old Globe through June 25th.  

Review: DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe Is Both a Love Letter and A Parody of The Telenovela Genre
Review: DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe Is Both a Love Letter and A Parody of The Telenovela Genre
May 31, 2023

DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe may be a telenovela brought to life on the theatre stage, but you don’t need to be familiar with the genre in order to enjoy it.  Fan of the genre or not, this play is both a love letter to and a parody of the form of entertainment that is loved worldwide. DESTINY OF DESIRE is playing at The Old Globe through June 25th.

Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at New Village Arts will have you tapping your feet and wishing for some rain
Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at New Village Arts will have you tapping your feet and wishing for some rain
May 22, 2023

The classic musical SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN comes to the New Village Arts stage with singing, and dancing, and will make you wish for a little rain in the forecast.  You can join Lockwood, Lamont, and the whole gang through July 2nd.

Review: THE CHRONICLES OF KALKI at MOXIE Theatre
Review: THE CHRONICLES OF KALKI at MOXIE Theatre
May 19, 2023

THE CHRONICLES OF KALKI making its San Diego premiere through June 4th at MOXIE Theatre is a comic book-inspired tale of two friends who are figuring out who they are, navigating school, and possibly may have manifested the return of a god set on returning the cosmic order of good and evil through any means necessary.  At least they paid attention in religious studies class, right?

Review: XANADU brings Muses, Love, and Legwarmers to San Diego Musical Theatre
Review: XANADU brings Muses, Love, and Legwarmers to San Diego Musical Theatre
May 14, 2023

Music, muses, and magic, XANADU at San Diego Musical Theatre brings the stage adoption of an infamous 1980’s movie to life through June 4th.

Review: MURDER ON THE LINKS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Review: MURDER ON THE LINKS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
April 26, 2023

Who knew murder could be so much fun?  North Coast Repertory Theatre brings the world premiere comedy of MURDER ON THE LINKS to the stage with a talented cast through May 21st.

Interview: Playwright Keiko Green talks about writing EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at The Old Globe
Interview: Playwright Keiko Green talks about writing EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at The Old Globe
April 25, 2023

Playwright Keiko Geen talks about EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY a fun and fantastical 90’s influenced teenage coming-of-age story now playing at The Old Globe through May 7th. 

Review: EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at The Old Globe
Review: EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at The Old Globe
April 16, 2023

EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY is a wild, wonderful show that explores the ideas of heritage, misinformation, and identity with a talented cast in a fast-paced, graphic novel, 90s pop culture-inspired production and is playing at The Old Globe through May 7th.

Review: Love, Laughter, and Latchkeys from PRESENT LAUGHTER at Cygnet Theatre
Review: Love, Laughter, and Latchkeys from PRESENT LAUGHTER at Cygnet Theatre
April 15, 2023

Love, laughter, and latchkeys are the main tenants to Cygnet Theatre’s PRESENT LAUGHTER, playing through April 29th which brings a strong cast to bring the laugh in this fizzy, funny farce.  

Review: The FORCE is Strong with THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: THE UNAUTHORIZED STAR WARS™ BURLESQUE PARODY
Review: The FORCE is Strong with THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: THE UNAUTHORIZED STAR WARS™ BURLESQUE PARODY
April 2, 2023

THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK brings Star Wars-inspired sexy, nerdy fun to San Diego through April 30th. This burlesque brings comedy, pop culture,  humor, and the art of the strip tease to the stage for an incredibly entertaining time. 



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