Sherri Eden Barber

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For TO MY GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

Diversionary Theatre, the nation’s third-oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre, has announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of TO MY GIRLS by JC Lee, directed by Jesse Marchese.

Review: MANIFEST PUSSY at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 29, 2025

Diversionary Theatre’s current show, “Manifest Pussy”, is a wild, warm, and deeply human solo show by Shakina Nayfack full of heart, humor, and revelation.

Bonnie Milligan, Taran Killam and More to Star in THE BAD NEWS BEARS, A MUSICAL Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

The next developmental reading of The Bad News Bears, A Musical will take place Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at Open Jar Studios in NYC. Learn more here!

Diversionary Theatre Reveals 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The season will feature a lineup that includes two musicals and two world premieres, all of which continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.

Two San Diego Theatres Join Forces to Present New Productions of Jonathan Larson's RENT
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

Diversionary Theatre and New Village Arts have announced a dynamic new partnership to produce two productions of Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical RENT, set to hit the stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad from October 31, 2025 to December 24, 2025 and at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights from May 21, 2026 to June 14, 2026.

MERRY ME Comes to Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Diversionary Theatre has announced the San Diego premiere of Merry Me, written by Hansol Jung, and directed by Vanessa Stalling. Learn more about the show here!

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Launch The Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre are joining forces to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more here!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; San Diego Musical Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW San Diego Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW San Diego Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Inside the 24th Annual THE 24 HOUR PLAYS On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway, a one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community took place this week at The Town Hall. Check out photos from the one-night-only production.

David Iacono, Lois Smith, Avantika And More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway on Monday October 21, 2024 at 7pm at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York NY, 10036). The annual event features distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays.

Cat Cohen, Elizabeth Marvel, Jen Tullock & More to Star in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS revealed the first round of artists for their annual gala on October 21, 2024, at The Town Hall. The event will feature Brett Azur, Ato Blankson-Wood, Devon Bostick, David Burtka, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY to Honor Inaugural Class of Nationals Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway will honor the inaugural 2007 class of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals. Learn more!

Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

 Starting June 15, 2024, Diversionary Theatre has announced the selection of  Sherri Eden Barber as the new Artistic Director. Barber will fill the position left open by the departure of Matt M. Morrow in June of 2023.

Review: “TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; A DYKE REMIX” at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 30, 2024

The world premiere musical “TL;DR: Thelma Louise; A Dyke Remix” playing at Diversionary Theatre is a dynamic, irreverent, and funny punk musical that contemplates questions of queer representation, who gets their happily ever after, and what that even looks like from a highly entertaining feminist and queer perspective. 

TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX Extends at Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Diversionary Theatre has announced an extension for the world premiere of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, direction by Sherri Eden Barber, and musical direction by E. Renée Gamez.

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder to Star in STARSTRUCK Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!