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 has announced the addition of the acclaimed play John Proctor Is the Villain, officially completing the eight-show lineup for the company's 22nd season.
Cygnet Theatre’s Somewhere Over the Border is a bold, musical journey that blends magical realism with a vibrant Latin American soundtrack, from cumbia to hip hop to boleros, created by playwright Brian Quijada (Off-Broadway’s Mexodus). At the helm is director and choreographer Carlos Mendoza, also the Education & Outreach Director at Cygnet Theatre, whose personal connection to the story infuses the production with heart and authenticity. In this interview, Mendoza shares what drew him to the show, how he brought its world to life on stage, and why this story resonates with audiences today. The production runs from February 18 through March 15 in The Joseph Clayes III Theater at Cygnet Theatre.
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.
Think of it not as a “Best of” but as a yearbook of some of the San Diego shows that lingered with me long beyond closing in 2025
Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) has been cast to star as Portgas D. Ace in season three of One Piece, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's One Piece, bringing their talent to the beloved live-action adaptation.
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.
Arts District Liberty Station and Cygnet Theatre has unveiled The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) - a transformative $43.5M project reimagining a historic Navy building into San Diego's newest world-class performance space.
Netflix has shared a first look at the highly anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal. Check out the first-look now!
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.
Transform has revealed the full programme for the 2025 edition of the festival. Learn more about the lineup featuring music, dance and more and see how to attend!
The Players Club of Swarthmore will present Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, a special one-night-only cabaret starring longtime PCS favorites Claudia Carlsson and Sean Murray.
Director Sean Murray brings a fresh twist to this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a spirited, skillful blend of the classic and the contemporary. There is toe-tapping joy with frontier tension in a land where romance is risky, rivalries are real, and the possibilities rise 'as high as an elephant's eye.'
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.
Beetlejuice star Sophie Anne Caruso is set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix's live-action One Piece series, based on the popular manga of the same name.
Cygnet Theatre will present the funny drama Other Desert Cities penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright and screenwriter, Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more about the show here!
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