Katie Banville News

Cygnet Theatre released footage from the wandelprobe for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, offering an early look at the cast in rehearsal ahead of the production's upcoming opening.

Cygnet Theatre has announced that longtime artist Katie Banville will step into a new artistic leadership role beginning in July, deepening her impact on the organization after more than twenty years as a performer, choreographer, and director.

Cygnet Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, directed by Katie Banville, featuring songs by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and more, running at The Joseph Clayes III Theater in San Diego.

The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department will present Urinetown: The Musical, the Tony Award–winning satire with music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, book and lyrics by Greg Kotis.

Cygnet Theatre has announced the eight productions that will make up its 2026–27 season, marking the company’s 22nd season overall and its second season at The Joan in the Arts District Liberty Station.

Cygnet Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with its production of A Christmas Carol, a San Diego favorite for a decade. Learn more about the cast and creative team here!

“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 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.

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!

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the winners for its 2024 Craig Noel Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Now in its 22nd year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements at professional theaters in San Diego County. 

Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.

Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is not just a bloody good time at the theatre but one of the best shows ever from San Diego Musical Theatre.  Playing through October 20th, do not miss this show about love, family, betrayal, and those delicious meat pies.

San Diego Musical Theatre is presenting the third production of their 2024 season, SWEENEY TODD, through Oct 20, 2024 at the SDMT Stage in Kearny Mesa. See footage from the production in the video here!

San Diego Musical Theatre will present SWEENEY TODD this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

“Tick, Tick, Boom!” is a musical love letter to artists and the choices they have to make to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity, self-doubt, and the potential of failure. As the show often ponders, which do you choose “fear or love?”  “Tick, Tick, Boom!” plays at Cygnet Theatre through August 4th.

Experience the powerful musical TICK, TICK...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson, creator of RENT, coming to Cygnet Theatre in San Diego this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

“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.

Cygnet Theatre will present Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.