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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 25th Anniversary Tour to Open at Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present the 25th Anniversary Tour of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, the long-running musical comedy that has played to more than 17 million fans worldwide, with two rotating casts.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater. The production has reached over 17 million women worldwide.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Will Embark on 25th Anniversary Tour This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL will launch a 25th Anniversary North American Tour in summer 2026. The full tour schedule will be announced in June. Learn more about the show here!

Review: FOLLIES at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 16, 2025

“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.

Cygnet Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025

Cygnet Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, marking the inaugural production at its new permanent home, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—known as The Joan—in San Diego’s Arts District Liberty Station.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Plays The Orpheum Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2023

The American Theatre Guild will present the international hit show Menopause The Musical. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE SERIES and takes the Orpheum Theatre stage March 3–5, 2023.

Photos: First Look at BLUES IN THE NIGHT at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Get a first look at Blues In The Night, which begins previews on Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Opening Night on Saturday, January 14, at 8pm.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to  bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of  singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life  and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to be Presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

BLUES IN THE NIGHT previews begin Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. This rich musical experience promises to thrill and delight both novice and die-hard jazz fans alike, so reserve your seats now.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

Moonlight Stage Productions Presents Reimagined CINDERELLA
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022

A trio of creatives are making their Moonlight debuts and are leading Moonlight Stage Productions’ second show of its 41st summer season, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” with performances at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Featured amongst the cast are some of San Diego’s most treasured theatre veterans in starring roles.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Announces Cast For November 12-13 Run At Richardson's Eisemann Center
by Lorens Portalatin - Nov 12, 2021

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL performances are fast-approaching – Nov 12 and 13 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The cast includes Megan Cavanagh best-known for playing Marla Hooch in A League of Their Own!

BWW Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theater
by Sonja Niles - Nov 7, 2021

Theatergoers may need to mentally prepare for the experience of Menopause The Musical at the Orpheum Theater because it was a party from the moment we sat in our seats until we leapt to our feet for a standing ovation.

VIDEO: 'We Are Here' Written by COME FROM AWAY Creators is Performed at La Jolla Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021

Watch the full video and learn how you can help out La Jolla Playhouse as it prepares to return to live performances!

BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Moonlight Stage is not to be missed
by E.H. Reiter - Jun 18, 2021

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, now playing at Moonlight Amphitheater through July 3rd is a joyful, colorful, and exuberant show with powerhouse vocals that would blow the roof of the theatre if the amphitheater had one.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Will Be Performed By Moonlight Stage Productions in June and July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021

First, the Moonlight celebrates the 40th anniversary of its founding in 1981 and its subsequent productions of 219 shows both at the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the AVO Playhouse. Its second milestone is its return to the stage following a near year-and-a-half nationwide shutdown of live events during the pandemic.

Cygnet Theatre Presents Three Holiday Shows In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2020

Cygnet Theatre has announced a full lineup of holiday programming for December, 2020. While the news is bleak and spirits may not be as high as usual for this time of year, the theatre hopes to bring some joy into the homes of San Diegans with their December programming. Programs include the cabaret-style Musical Monday: Home for the Holidays, a streaming version of the 2011 production It's a Wonderful Life, and their continued tradition of presenting A Christmas Carol, this year as a new one-man, original filmed adaptation featuring Artistic Director Sean Murray.

BWW Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Sep 10, 2019

Here's the first thing I thought about when I heard about Menopause the Musical at the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Photo Flash: First Look at MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Sep 9, 2019

Menopause The Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse has received a first look at that joyous production! This musical parody is on stage from September 4 through September 14.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL To Open At Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2019

It's time to grab your best gal pals and head to Ogunquit Playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy Menopause The Musical®, on stage September 4 through September 14. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by Jeanie Linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® applauds women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived a?oeThe Change.a?? The show is produced by special license from GFour Productions, the producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, now in its 18th year, and 14th as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history. The director of the Ogunquit Playhouse production is Tony Award®-winner Seth Greenleaf. This joyful parody of 25 re-lyricized classic hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s features chart-toppers including a?oeI Heard it Through the Grapevine that You No Longer See 39,a?? and the disco favorite a?oeStayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake!a??