Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Gem Theater
The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove, CA, tackles one of Broadway’s darkest musicals, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, armed with every color of light you can think of.…
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Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre
Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.…
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre
With a powerhouse cast and a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about how mental illness shapes a family, Hudson Backstage's production of NEXT TO NORMAL was every bit as moving as its source material.…
Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box
Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.…
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego
The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.…
Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre
Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing im…
Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans. Performing as they are in the center of town, in quite literally the House that Geer Built, you’ve got to figure that they have a nightly audience who will get all the hippy in-jokes.…
Review: PUPPET UP! at the Richardo Montalbán Theatre
Puppet Up!'s motley crew of Jim Henson puppets are as raw and funny as you can get...if you're willing.…
Interview: COMEDY OF ERRORS Director, Composer and Actor at Independent Shakespeare Company
Here are my interviews with director Melissa Chalsma, composer David Melville, and actor Carene Rose Mekertichyan on COMEDY OF ERRORS presented by Independent Shakespeare Company outdoors in Griffith Park this summer.…
Review: Norm Foster's LAKEFRONT U.S. Premiere Engagement at Theatre 40
All in all, Lakefront offers a very enjoyable two-hour romantic journey guaranteed to keep you laughing and rooting for these lost and lonely souls looking for their soulmate.…
Past Shows
Creative Camp
Creative Camp is a week-long program for children offered at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Registration is open with a deadline of June 1, 2026.
Casa Cool Concert: Backwater Blues
Backwater Blues, one of San Diego's top blues bands, performs under the stars at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. The band blends rock, soul, funk, and R&B in this two-night outdoor concert experience.
Casa Kids: Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is presented by Lyric Opera of Orange County and offers a 45-minute performance filled with music and playful storytelling. The production is designed for younger audiences as part of Casa Romantica's family-friendly programming.
Film Screening: 10 Things I Hate About You
This outdoor film screening takes place under the stars in the historic courtyard at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, CA. It is part of a series of beloved summer favorites presented at the venue.
Free Family Sunday
This family-friendly event features a train display, hands-on activities, and complimentary admission for all guests. It is part of Casa Romantica's seasonal programming for younger visitors and families.
Classical Concert: Youth Chamber Music Program Recital
This recital celebrates a year of dedication from talented student musicians in the Youth Chamber Music Program. The performance takes place at the historic coastal museum in San Clemente, CA.
Ask a Master Gardener
These sessions provide practical, expert guidance for at-home gardening, offered on two dates in May. The program is part of Casa Romantica's educational experiences connecting guests with nature.
Butterfly Workshop
This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the life cycle and beauty of pollinators up close. It is part of Casa Romantica's educational programming connecting guests with art and nature.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/11) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age The Soraya (10/11-10/11) |
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Jane Austen UnScripted Kings Road Park (9/12-9/27) |
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Love, Loss and What I Wore Sawyer's Playhouse (8/08-8/30) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (9/24-10/02) |
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Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding Odyssey Theatre Ensemble (9/10-9/20) |
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The Lightning Theif: The Percy Jackson Musical Canyon Theatre Guild (8/01-8/30) |