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Review: South Coast Repertory Presents A Revamped INTO THE WOODS
by Michael Quintos - Oct 1, 2026

To celebrate the musical's 40th anniversary, South Coast Reportory recreates INTO THE WOODS with a decisively different approach, one that both entices and, at times, triggers an uneasy vibe (at first) that seems to have permeated out from the show's darker second half. Admittedly, something felt off while watching the show unfold in its new staging—which, in the end, proved to be the desired jolt it wanted from us all along. Selected as its first show for its new 2026-2027 season, this aesthetically-reinvisioned production continues extended performances through October 18, 2026.

Photos: INTO THE WOODS At South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2026

See production photos from South Coast Repertory's Into the Woods, featuring Danielle Hope, Valerie Perri, Mia Pinero, Dylan Saunders and more. The Sondheim musical runs through October 18.

INTO THE WOODS to Open South Coast Repertory's 63rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

South Coast Repertory will present a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS on the Segerstrom Stage, directed by Peter Rothstein, marking the musical's 40th anniversary.

Video: INTO THE WOODS Featured in South Coast Repertory's 'Here's the Story' Series
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2026

South Coast Repertory shared a video previewing its upcoming production of INTO THE WOODS, marking the Sondheim and Lapine musical's 40th anniversary with a new Costa Mesa staging.

Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear. The production will star Norbert Leo Butz and more.

Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - Sep 16, 2024

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.

Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.

Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Diversionary Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Jun 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.

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For HEAD OVER HEELS
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its San Diego-premiere of Head Over Heels, a musical based upon “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney, with songs by the iconic 80's all-girl rock band, The Go-Go's. 

Billy Porter, Vanessa Williams & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today three very special episodes of “Stars In The House” to air LIVE this week, including two shows with matching donations for The Actors Fund, for which the series has raised over $1,123,000 to date.

The Old Globe, San Diego Rep, and More Receive 2018 Craig Noel Award Nominations - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 1, 2019

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 2018 Craig Noel Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements of professional theaters in San Diego County. The nominees are chosen by a nine-member body of professional critics who write for San Diego newspapers, magazines, online publications and blogs.

Review Roundup: FUN HOME at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by Alan Henry - Sep 20, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at San Diego Repertory Theatre's Fun Home in rehearsals one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical.

BWW Review: Welcome to the Neighborhood FUN HOME at San Diego Rep
by E.H. Reiter - Sep 18, 2018

FUN HOME is moving exploration of family love, dynamics, and how to find the truth and context to the hazy details of memory is playing through September 30th at the San Diego Repertory Theatre.  For ticket and show time information got to www.sdrep.org

Photo Flash: FUN HOME at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at San Diego Repertory Theatre's Fun Home in rehearsals one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical.

VIDEO: First Look at FUN HOME at San Diego Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2018

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast lineup for Fun Home, one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical. Fun Home was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and the Obie Award for Musical Theatre.

VIDEO: Preview 'Ring of Keys' from FUN HOME at San Diego Rep
by Alan Henry - Sep 7, 2018

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast lineup for Fun Home, one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical. Fun Home was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and the Obie Award for Musical Theatre.

VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of San Diego Rep's FUN HOME In Rehearsals
by Alan Henry - Aug 29, 2018

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast lineup for Fun Home, one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical. Fun Home was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and the Obie Award for Musical Theatre.

San Diego REP Announces The Cast And Creative Team Of FUN HOME
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2018

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast lineup for Fun Home, one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical. Fun Home was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and the Obie Award for Musical Theatre.

Photo Flash: The First National Tour of FUN HOME Takes Its Final Bow
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2017

After 32 markets, over half a million audience members, and 14 months on the road, the national touring company of FUN HOME took its final bow at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, FL on December 3, 2017. Writer Lisa Kron and director Sam Gold joined the company on stage for an emotional curtain call.

Kate Shindle Stars in FUN HOME, Coming to PPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

Producers Fox Theatricals and Barbara Whitman have announced the casting for the Providence engagement of the first National Tour of FUN HOME, the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The tour will make its Providence debut at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) November 7 12, 2017.