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Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2026

There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of RENT playing through June 28th.

RENT Legacy Revival To Play Diversionary Theatre For 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

RENT will return to the stage in a new Legacy Revival at Diversionary Theatre. The production begins previews May 21 and opens May 30. The reimagined staging highlights themes of chosen family, love, and resilience.

WAITRESS Comes to Moonlight Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Moonlight Stage Productions’ 44th season will continue with Waitress, the first of three regional premieres, this June. Learn more about the show and this production here!

Teal Wicks, Elizabeth Teeter & More to Star in BOY: A NEW MUSICAL Concert At The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

The Green Room 42 will present the NYC debut of The Music of 'boy: a new musical' at The Green Room 42 on the Fourth floor of YOTEL NYC.

Review: PLAID TIDINGS Bring Sweet Holiday Harmonies to San Diego Musical Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Dec 4, 2022

If you’re looking for a holiday season show that is as cuddly as a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly night, then you can’t get more festive than PLAID TIDINGS from San Diego Musical Theatre playing through December 24th on the SDMT stage.

BWW Review: BOY: A NEW MUSICAL Premieres at SDMT Stage with A Concert Fundraiser
by E.H. Reiter - May 18, 2022

“boy: a new musical” made it's stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York. 

BWW Interview: Jonathan Sangster Talks Creating BOY: A NEW MUSICAL and its Concert Fundraiser at SDMT Stage
by E.H. Reiter - May 12, 2022

Interview with Jonathan Sangster book writer, conceiver, and co-lyrist of 'boy: a new musical' on creating the show, his talented cast, and the concert fundraiser Monday, May 16th at the SDMT Stage.

San Diego Musical Theater Announces HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Special
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020

San Diego Musical Theatre has announced Home For the Holidays Special - scheduled to stream December 18 - 31, 2020, featuring some of San Diego's most notable performers!

BWW Interview: Jonathan Sangster of THE BOOK OF MORMON talks about role, what he's doing now, and the resilience of the arts
by E.H. Reiter - Mar 31, 2020

Jonathan Sangster has graced many San Diego some stages and but now can be found on national stages as part of THE BOOK OF MORMON tour. During this time where theatres are closed, it seemed like a perfect time to catch up with him and chat.

Musical Theatre West Presents Marc Shaiman And Scott Wittman's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2019

Musical Theater West (MTW) brings the incredible true story, turned hit film, turned Broadway Tony Award-winning musical Catch Me If You Can to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center March 29 through April 14. Created by the dream team of song writers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Smash, Mary Poppins Returns) and librettist Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime), Catch Me If You Can delivers a the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.

Review Roundup: LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS at the Old Globe
by Alan Henry - Nov 30, 2018

The Old Globe is expanding San Diego's celebration of the holidays with a world premiere American musical about family, faith, and the magic of Christmas. The Globe is delighted to announce the complete cast and creative team for Looking for Christmas, the new Clint Black Christmas musical, inspired by the country music legend's 1995 chart-topping holiday album. With music and lyrics by Clint Black, book by James D. Sasser with Black, based on an idea by Sasser and Black, music supervision and music direction by Matt Hinkley, and directed by Kent Nicholson, Looking for Christmas is currently running through December 16, 2018 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $39.00 and are on sale to the general public now.

Photo Flash: First Look at LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2018

The Old Globe is expanding San Diego's celebration of the holidays with a world premiere American musical about family, faith, and the magic of Christmas. The Globe is delighted to announce the complete cast and creative team for Looking for Christmas, the new Clint Black Christmas musical, inspired by the country music legend's 1995 chart-topping holiday album. With music and lyrics by Clint Black, book by James D. Sasser with Black, based on an idea by Sasser and Black, music supervision and music direction by Matt Hinkley, and directed by Kent Nicholson, Looking for Christmas is currently running through December 16, 2018 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $39.00 and are on sale to the general public now.

World Premiere Of CLINT BLACK'S LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS Extended By Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

The Old Globe will expand San Diego's celebration of the holidays with a world premiere American musical about family, faith, and the magic of Christmas. Clint Black's Looking for Christmas, inspired by the country music legend's 1995 chart-topping holiday album, features music and lyrics by Clint Black, book by James D. Sasser with Black, and music supervision and music direction by Matt Hinkley, and is directed by Kent Nicholson. Clint Black's Looking for Christmas begins performances on November 11 and has just been extended by popular demand through the holidays, running until Monday, December 31 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $39.00 and are on sale to the general public now. Previews run November 11-19. Opening night is Tuesday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018

The Old Globe will expand San Diego's celebration of the holidays with a world premiere American musical about family, faith, and the magic of Christmas. The Globe is delighted to announce the complete cast and creative team for Looking for Christmas, the new Clint Black Christmas musical, inspired by the country music legend's 1995 chart-topping holiday album. With music and lyrics by Clint Black, book by James D. Sasser with Black, based on an idea by Sasser and Black, music supervision and music direction by Matt Hinkley, and directed by Kent Nicholson, Looking for Christmas will run November 11 - December 16, 2018 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $39.00 and are on sale to the general public now. Previews run November 11-19. Opening night is Tuesday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Interview: Kevin Hafso Koppman channels his inner YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at SDMT
by E.H. Reiter - Sep 20, 2018

A chat with Kevin Hafso Koppman as he takes the family name 'Frankenstein' in the Mel Brooks musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at San Diego Musical Theatre

San Diego Musical Theatre Shares Cast and Creative of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2018

San Diego Musical Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Young Frankenstein.

BWW Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
by E.H. Reiter - Jul 8, 2018

It may seem like every news cycle brings more stress so the Cygnet Theatre in Old town invites you to 'Look on the bright side of life' with their wonderfully silly MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, playing through August 12th.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Comes to Cygnet
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2018

Billed as 'lovingly ripped off from the classic comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail', SPAMALOT kicks off Cygnet Theatre's sixteenth season. With book and lyrics by Monty Python actor Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, directed by Sean Murray with musical direction by Terry O'Donnell and choreography by Katie Banville, the production runs June 27 through August 5. Opening Night for media is June 30.

BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at SDMT
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 8, 2018

San Diego Musical Theatre is going THE FULL MONTY at the Horton Grand Theatre through February 25th. Keeping the charm of the original productions, this show keeps the heart and the charm intact for these down on their luck central characters

Review Roundup: THE FULL MONTY at San Diego Musical Theatre
by Leah Windahl - Feb 3, 2018

The reviews are in for THE FULL MONTY at San Diego Musical Theatre, which opened on January 26th and is set to run through February 25th. The musical comedy features Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek and Book by Terrence McNally, and is based off of the 1997 comedy film of the same name.