The latest reviews and critic recommendations from San Diego.
'Fat Ham' is a dynamic, tragic, and comedic, remixing key moments of the original into a one-act exploring societal roles and expectations, toxic family dynamics, and being true to yourself in a wholly entertaining and creative way.
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 femini
The first act of Opera À La Carte’s production of La bohème featured costuming and well-used furniture that made Rodolfo’s bohemian Parisian garret seem more real than the elaborate expensive sets and costumes of many other productions.
As the title may suggest, “Notes on Killing Seven Oversight Management and Economic Stability Board Members” now playing at Moxie Theatre is not afraid to go big.
San Diego Musical Theatre brings an updated “Legally Blonde” to the stage full of girl power, fun choreography, and of course, plenty of pink.
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is one of the most popular operas ever written.
“Sense of Decency” makes its world premiere using misdirection, manipulation, and magic to try to find the difference between a monster and a man.
It is a novel and a hit film, but now New Village Arts brings all the mystery, murder, and imagination of “The 39 Steps” to life in this comedic Hitchcock homage through May 12th.
Review of “Brat” a new play presented by Bocón Theatre that looks at the unique life of being a kid of a military parent, aka a “brat.
“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.
“Ride” at The Old Globe is an incredibly fun, clever, and wholly entertaining musical about a woman who chased the American Dream around the world from the back of a bicycle.
Aladdin now playing through April 7th at the Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego invites you to enjoy their Arabian night of magic, music, and magic carpets.
If the saying “laughter is the best medicine” is true, then the irreverent and funny “Hand To God” by The Roustabouts will cure what ails you.
Read BroadwayWorld's review of Stephen Hough with the San Diego Symphony at San Diego Civic Center Theater.
This standout production of 'Tartuffe' at North Coast Repertory Theatre is energetic and intelligent proving that even at 360 years old, this show can still have an audience laughing from start to finish.
“King James” is a funny, heartwarming look at fandom, friendship, and how sometimes the unlikeliest people can become irreplaceable members of your life.
If this concert didn’t convince newcomers to classical music that they’d been missing out, nothing will.
REDWOOD, the world premiere musical now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse offers soaring visuals and vocals in a story that tackles how to turn tragedy into transformation.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME by CCAE Theatricals is a visually and physically creative endeavor that effectively tells this story and the inner thoughts of the lead character who uniquely perceives the world.
Welcome to CLYDE’S, where the art of making a sandwich can lead to enlightenment.
FUN HOME will make you laugh and might make you cry, but this nuanced musical features some excellent performances by a talented cast.
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE is a gorgeously sumptuous and lush production full of beautiful people, costumes, and lighting, as it explores the true cost of keeping up appearances.
Edo de Waart opened a conservative program of J.
San Diego Opera’s most recent production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni is an example of how opera companies hope to attract younger audiences while coping with rising costs and smaller budgets.
Billie Holiday is a superstar jazz musician though often her tremendous talent is sometimes eclipsed by the more sensational exploits of her life.
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BEGIN AGAIN The Old Globe (9/06-10/11) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/18) |
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Ripcord The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (10/08-11/01) |
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The Cottage North Coast Repertory (10/28-11/22) |
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Next to Normal 3Peace Studios & Point Loma Playhouse (9/25-10/11) |
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Al Jardin & The Pet Sounds Band Poway Center for The Performing Arts (10/10-10/10) |
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MJ Live Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Poway Center for The Performing Arts (4/03-4/03) |
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Falsettos Mosaic Theatricals (4/16-5/02) |
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Shocktober: Demonic Possession Mockingbird Improv (10/30-10/30) |
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Curious George and the Golden Meatball Poway Center for The Performing Arts (1/16-1/16) |
