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DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MEAN GIRLS. And More Announced For Broadway In San Diego Season
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
A Nederlander Presentation is thrilled to announce the 2019-2020 season -full of Broadway's biggest shows currently dazzling audiences in New York, all coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre, and sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union.
Photo Flash: The Old Globe Presents TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
 Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things follows the relationships between an anonymous advice columnist named Sugar and the many real-life readers who pour out their hearts to her.
Catch The Final Two Weeks Of MAMMA MIA! At Welk Resorts Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The final performance of Mamma Mia! at the Welk Resorts Theatre is Sunday, Feb. 24! The production is filled with outstanding young talent like local Welk Theatre alum Olivia Hodson, who stars as Sophie, and features veteran San Diego Stars Natalie Nucci, David Humphrey, Lance Arthur Smith, Richard Bermudez, and David Engel, with debut performances by Misty Cotton and Nancy Snow Carr.
San Diego Theatre Critics Circle: 2018 Craig Noel Awards Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Craig Noel Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements of professional theaters in San Diego County.
L.A. Noir UNSCRIPTED Announced At North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
 The dark and seedy underbelly of Southern California in the 1940's and 50's is the setting for LA Noir UnScripted.  Join Impro Theatre for a night of shadowy tales featuring villains, dangerous dames and a trench-coated detective, all performed without a clue - except for your suggestions.  Inspired by such authors as James M. Cain, Dashiell Hammett and La Jolla's own Raymond Chandler, Impro Theatre cuts to the funny bone in this hard-boiled, completely improvised evening of seduction and murder.  
World Premiere Of THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY Comes to Diversionary
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
Rosina Reynolds directs the World Premiere of The Hour of Great Mercy.
BWW Review: AUBERGINE at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - February 08, 2019
AUBERGINE, playing at San Diego Repertory Theatre through February 17th explores the bonds of love and family through food.
Lambda Archives Debuts DEAR ANITA BRYANT In San Diego
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
A new stage play by activist and author Ronni Sanlo will be performed in its San Diego debut to benefit Lambda Archives. The show will be performed Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a VIP reception to meet the playwright, the cast, and famed historian Lillian Faderman.
The UC San Diego Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents LIFE IS A DREAM
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Life is a Dream, by Pedro Calderon de la Barca and directed by Joseph Hendel.
La Jolla Music Society Announces Opening Gala Concerts At The Conrad
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
La Jolla Music Society, one of the West Coast's foremost performing arts institutions, has announced the launch of its greatly-anticipated, cutting edge new home, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (The Conrad), with three illustrious opening-weekend concerts. With ceremonies, performances, and receptions being held Friday through Sunday, April 5, 6, and 7, 2019, the variety and caliber of these festivities in celebration of its $82 million, 49,000-square-foot complex reflect La Jolla Music Society's invaluable positioning in the classical music world at large, and especially of its immeasurable significance to performing arts programming on an international scale. 
ANGELS IN AMERICA is Next Up at Cygnet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
This spring the epic drama Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes comes to Cygnet Theatre. At once intimate yet expansive, this Tony and Pulitzer prize winning drama runs March 6 through April 20, 2019 in rotating rep. There will be two Opening Nights for Media. Opening Night for Part One: Millennium Approaches is on Saturday,March 9 at 7:00PM and Opening Night for Part Two: Perestroika is Sunday,March 24 at 7:00PM.
New Village Arts Will Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
New Village Arts announces a change in programming for its eighteenth season. NVA had previously announced a summer production of the West Coast premiere of BELLA: AN AMERICAN TALL TALE, but due to staffing changes and material challenges, NVA has made the difficult decision to cancel the production. NVA's Executive Artistic Director, Kristianne Kurner, says, "All of us love BELLA, but we want to be sure we produce it when we are confident that we can put our best minds together with enough time for rehearsal to be successful."
The Old Globe Announces New Board Members For 2019
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
The Old Globe's Annual Meeting was held on Monday, February 4 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Old Globe Board Chair Nicole A. Clay welcomed the members of The Old Globe Board of Directors along with donors, subscribers, and guests, and announced the newly elected Directors serving three-year terms. Globe senior staff members presented highlights of the 2018 fiscal year, and Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields spoke about the future of the Globe and its place in the San Diego community. Both a welcome reception prior to the meeting and a celebratory gathering following were catered by The Prado at Balboa Park for the Board of Directors and all attendees.
The UC San Diego Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents LIFE IS A DREAM
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Life is a Dream, by Pedro Calderon de la Barca and directed by Joseph Hendel.
BWW Review: FAMILIAR at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - February 05, 2019
FAMILIAR, a now playing at the Old Globe through March 3rd, mines the comedy and the drama of a family wedding and tackles the subjects of family, heritage, clashing cultures, and those family secrets that inevitably come to light at the worst possible times. www.theoldglobe.org
The Old Globe Announces 2019 Free AXIS Performing Art Series
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
The Old Globe continues to make theatre matter to more people by welcoming everybody to enjoy a season of free performances, arts, crafts, and workshops on the Globe's Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. Over 16,000 people attended our free AXIS events in 2018 that featured music, dance, original plays from the community, mariachi concerts, jazz for kids, and annual sonnet reading to celebrate the birthday of our resident playwright, William Shakespeare. The 2018 AXIS season also included our first-ever sensory-friendly AXIS event with music and workshops during Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 
BWW Review: JEWEL IN THE CROWN CITY at Lamb's Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - February 05, 2019
This performance is so full of sparkling performances that it only emphasizes that Lamb's Players is a jewel worthy of being in Coronado's crown. A JEWEL IN THE CROWN CITY is playing through February 24th at Lamb's Theatre
Hershey Felder Returns To San Diego REP In BEETHOVEN
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced the return of San Diego's beloved artist, Hershey Felder with his latest smash hit celebrating the world's greatest composer, Beethoven. Following his triumphs as Piotr Tchaikovsky and Irving Berlin in 2017-2018, the brilliant Hershey Felder will bring Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the eyes of a Viennese doctor who spent his boyhood by the Maestro's side in Beethoven. Directed by Joel Zwick, performances of Hershey Felder, Beethoven run February 21 - March 24, 2019, at the Lyceum Stage Theatre. Tickets start at $25 and are currently on sale to the general public. Beethoven previews on February 21, with press opening on Friday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m.
North Coast Rep Hosts AN EVENING OF LANGUAGE AND LAUGHTER WITH RICHARD LEDERER
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Richard Lederer's An Evening of Language and Laughter.
MEN ARE FROM MARS-WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! Plays North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, featuring Ryan Drummond, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray.
Lavish Irish Dance Comes to Poway
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Murphy's Celtic Legacy Melds Irish Folklore, Magical Tales, Music, Song and Dance at Poway OnStage on Sunday, February 17th. 
Photo Flash: First Look At the Class of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things follows the relationships between an anonymous advice columnist named Sugar and the many real-life readers who pour out their hearts to her.
Write Out Loud Presents THE FABULOUS FORTIES
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience announces The Fabulous Forties the fourth production in Story Concerts Season XII on Monday, February 4th at the Old Town Theatre. Write Out Loud will share the stories and music that came out of this wonderful yet devastating decade. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music, together into a literary tapestry. Chip Persons, Patricia Freund and Mike Buckley join Co-Founder Walter Ritter to share songs and stories. A pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
Saxophone Superstar Kenny G Returns To Pacific Symphony For A Romantic Valentine's Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
Popular saxophonist Kenny G returns to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall as Pacific Symphony's guest artist for the "Valentine's Day with Kenny G" concert, led by guest conductor Albert-George Schram. After Pacific Symphony opens the show with lush love themes by Puccini, Offenbach and Gottschalk, including Richard Rodgers' "My Funny Valentine," Kenny G will perform his greatest hits. 
Francine Maigue To Direct Local Talent In Disney's MOANA JR At San Diego Junior Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation's longest-running youth theatre program, announces the premiere of DISNEY'S MOANA JR, directed and choreographed by Junior Theatre Alumna Francine Maigue. The special pilot production is a partnership with Music Theatre International and Disney Theatrical Group and showcases San Diego performers, musicians and technicians all ranging in age from 8 to 18.

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