Review: ARMS AND THE MAN at Lamb's Players Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 27, 2025
“Arms and the Man”, the classic George Bernard Shaw play, is currently skewering the romantic ideals of going to battle or falling in love with wit at Lamb’s Players Theatre through November 16th. Under the sharp and playful direction of Deborah Gilmour Smyth, it turns 19th-century notions of heroism and passion delightfully upside down. It’s brisk, bright, very funny, and may have you craving something chocolate before it’s over.
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 7, 2025
Backyard Renaissance’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” isn’t just a drama; it’s a ghost story. Director Rob Lutfy leans into the spectral energy of Tennessee Williams’ New Orleans, conjuring a version of the classic that feels both timeless and supernatural. With ghostly music, poetic visuals, and achingly poignant performances, this production transforms Blanche DuBois’ descent into madness into something mythic.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Cygnet Theatre With New Twists
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
Cygnet Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with the return of its production of A Christmas Carol, a San Diego favorite for nearly a decade. The Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray, runs from November 29-December 24.
Review: 'CONSTELLATIONS' at Chalk Circle Collective
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 18, 2024
'Constellations' is touching, smart, funny, and heartbreaking. It is extraordinarily performed with clear, and compelling performances that go straight to the heart. “Constellations” plays through September 29th at Liberty Station.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 16, 2024
“Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” now playing at Cygnet Theatre is a maximalist electro-pop opera immersive musical dream, with a superb cast, and wonderful choreography, it will leave you dazzled. “Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” is running through May 19th.
Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Chalk Circle Collective
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 15, 2023
Chalk Circle Collective brings the classic gothic horror story TURN OF THE SCREW to life through October 29th at the black box theatre at Diversionary Theatre. This atmospheric two-person production provides excellent performances, along with some inventive choices to a show that is perfectly suited for the late October weeks before Halloween.
Review: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 12, 2023
AUGUST: OSGAE COUNTY by Backyard Renaissance, which is playing through September 16th offers some breathtaking performances in this comedy-drama about the strong-willed Weston family who have all chosen paths away from each other until a family crisis brings them all back.