Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it.
San Diego Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in San Diego from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Cygnet Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership
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.
A BAD CASE OF STRIPES: THE MUSICAL To Be Presented By San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Junior Theatre continues its 78th season with A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical, a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of the beloved children’s book by David Shannon.
La Jolla Playhouse to Launch Mobile Tech Theatre Program
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed plans to develop and pilot the Mobile Tech Theatre Program, a new learning and engagement initiative that will deliver hands-on technical theatre training.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Spotlight: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
Humorous and Heart-Mending Play About Siblings Begins June 2.
Interview: Maya Sofía Finds Joy as Resistance in Diversionary Theatre’s RENT
Nearly 30 years after its premiere, RENT continues to hit audiences with startling force.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J.
FIFTH OF JULY to Receive One-Night Staged Reading in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Play Readers will present a staged reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-nominated FIFTH OF JULY at Carlsbad City Library, featuring Craig Noel Award winners and performers from The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse.
ENCORE HITS THE ROAD to Bring Broadway-Style Musical Journey to El Cajon
Encore Vocal Ensemble of San Diego will present Encore Hits the Road at the Grossmont College Performing & Visual Arts Center, a theatrical choral show following travelers on a cross-country trip ending in NYC.
Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe
“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change.
FELLOW TRAVELERS to Make Southern California Premiere at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as part of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
Interview: Jeffrey B. Moss directs THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Interview with Jeffrey B.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Write Out Loud Will Host Three Programs Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Write Out Loud will present three programs in San Diego marking the U.
Ginger Minj to Present 2026 HOKUS POKUS LIVE! Tour With Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee and Landon Cider
Ginger Minj will present the return of Hokus Pokus Live!, a 29-city North American tour co-starring Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee, and Landon Cider, featuring new songs and a digital ticket lottery.
Video: First Look at SEUSSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre
San Diego Musical Theatre has released first look footage of SEUSSICAL, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's fantastical musical extravaganza, now playing through June 7, 2026 at SDMT Stage.
Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre
“Seussical the Musical” at San Diego Musical Theatre thorugh June 7th, is colorful chaos in its most delightful form, an energetic, sentimental, and joyfully silly production that embraces the heart and whimsy of Dr.
JUSTICE HOLMES DISPOSES to Have Reading at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach, CA, will present a staged reading of JUSTICE HOLMES DISPOSES, a new work exploring the life and legacy of the iconic Supreme Court justice.
DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! and More Set for The Old Globe 2026 Holiday Season
The Old Globe is celebrating its 2026 Holiday Season with the 29th annual production of the beloved musical, Dr.
TITANIQUE to Launch North American Tour in 2027
Titanique will launch a multi-city North American tour in 2027.
Review: PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse
“Purpose”, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that takes one messy, snowed-in family weekend and turns it into something hilariously chaotic, emotionally sharp, and painfully recognizable.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
SD Fringe Builds Cross-Border Arts Corridor with Baja Fringe Expansion
As national conversations continue to frame borders as division, the San Diego International Fringe Festival is moving in a different direction by treating the border as a shared cultural space—and stage.
Photos: Cinballera Founders Star As Dueling Senoritas In Luisa Fernanda
Cinballera Entertainment will present LUISA FERNANDA: ZARZUELA AT THE VILLA at the Villa Montezuma, located at 1925 K Street in San Diego.
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BEGIN AGAIN The Old Globe (9/06-10/11) |
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Scapin North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Patricia Quinn Balboa Theater (10/11-10/11) |
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Goose – The Band Cal Coast Credit Union Air Theatre (8/13-8/13) |
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LITVAKdance Presents: Dancing Outdoors: Take 4 Celebrating Diverse Forms ICA San Diego North Campus (8/01-8/01) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Observatory North Park (9/20-9/20) |
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The Lion King Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Balboa Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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Teddy Swims Pechanga Arena (11/13-11/13) |
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Piaf! The Show Balboa Theatre (2/06-2/06) |