Backstage Romance, Political Intrigue and Fast-Paced Fun Hits North Coast Rep in AT THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre closes Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of AT THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE, an uproarious comedy about a bohemian theatre troupe appearing in an Eastern European police state.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre closes Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of AT THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE, an uproarious comedy about a bohemian theatre troupe appearing in an Eastern European police state.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for HAMLET at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's exhilarating tragedy Hamlet, one of the greatest plays ever written. The Globe's Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein returns to the outdoor festival stage, with a cast featuring some of the nation's finest classical actors, to bring Shakespeare's iconic play to life. Revenge thriller, ghost story, psychological drama, political epic, and family saga, all packed in one, with unforgettable characters, theatrical masterstrokes, and world-famous lines. The Prince of Denmark comes home from college to find his father dead, his mother remarried to his uncle, and a spine-chilling apparition roaming the palace grounds. Hamlet plays August 6 - September 10, 2017, in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Previews run August 6-11, with opening night on Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and are on sale now to the general public.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's exhilarating tragedy Hamlet, one of the greatest plays ever written. The Globe's Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein returns to the outdoor festival stage, with a cast featuring some of the nation's finest classical actors, to bring Shakespeare's iconic play to life. Revenge thriller, ghost story, psychological drama, political epic, and family saga, all packed in one, with unforgettable characters, theatrical masterstrokes, and world-famous lines. The Prince of Denmark comes home from college to find his father dead, his mother remarried to his uncle, and a spine-chilling apparition roaming the palace grounds. Hamlet plays August 6 - September 10, 2017, in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Previews run August 6-11, with opening night on Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and are on sale now to the general public.
Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS Rocks the Boat at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre. Now fast-rising director/choreographer Josh Rhodes returns to the Globe to direct our first-ever production of this Broadway masterpiece. Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his 'oldest established permanent floating crap game' going. He's also got his hands full with his marriage-minded girlfriend Adelaide. But when Nathan makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems appear to be solved.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre. Now fast-rising director/choreographer Josh Rhodes returns to the Globe to direct our first-ever production of this Broadway masterpiece. Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his 'oldest established permanent floating crap game' going. He's also got his hands full with his marriage-minded girlfriend Adelaide. But when Nathan makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems appear to be solved.
Summer Variety Show TOMFOOLERY to Hit North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce a revue featuring four actors, a piano and 28 of Lehrer's satirical songs, written in the 1950s and 1960s and known for their 'witty naughtiness'.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce a revue featuring four actors, a piano and 28 of Lehrer's satirical songs, written in the 1950s and 1960s and known for their 'witty naughtiness'.
BWW Review: Animal Crackers at Cygnet Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - July 14, 2017
ANIMAL CRACKERS is playing at the Cygnet Theater through August 13th. For tickets and show times go to www.cygnettheatre.com
by E.H. Reiter - July 14, 2017
ANIMAL CRACKERS is playing at the Cygnet Theater through August 13th. For tickets and show times go to www.cygnettheatre.com
Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is proud to present Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare. Measure for Measure, produced in partnership with California Shakespeare Theater, is the second play in Santa Cruz Shakespeare's 2017 repertory season with previews July 18 through July 20, and opening on Friday, July 21, 2017, at 8:00 pm. All performances at The Grove at DeLaveaga Park and run through September 2, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is proud to present Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare. Measure for Measure, produced in partnership with California Shakespeare Theater, is the second play in Santa Cruz Shakespeare's 2017 repertory season with previews July 18 through July 20, and opening on Friday, July 21, 2017, at 8:00 pm. All performances at The Grove at DeLaveaga Park and run through September 2, 2017.
Lighting Designer Chao-Yu Tsai Wins Silver at World Stage Design for UCSD's RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance MFA Lighting Design alumni (2017) Chao-Yu Tsai won Silver at the World Stage Design in Taipei for his lighting design of UCSD's 2015 production of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance MFA Lighting Design alumni (2017) Chao-Yu Tsai won Silver at the World Stage Design in Taipei for his lighting design of UCSD's 2015 production of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros.
CEO of the San Diego Symphony Martha Gilmer, Part 2
by Ron Bierman - July 12, 2017
As described in part one of the interview, Martha Gilmer works hard to expand San Diego Symphony audiences. That makes the summer program another priority. 'It's more ambitious than ever. We've really invested in it this year. And the results are spectacular. We already have advanced sales greater than those of past seasons.' Visiting artists include Leslie Odom Junior, Tony Bennett and Herb Alpert. There will also be a special program devoted to Broadway. Gilmer said Rob Fisher, 'Has created a program for San Diego, dedicated to the work of Bock and Harnik. Rob and I share a passion for little known musicals, but, of course, the second half will be Fiddler on the Roof.' Music director, conductor, and arranger Fisher's credits include Chicago, the recent revival of An American in Paris and many other successful productions.
by Ron Bierman - July 12, 2017
As described in part one of the interview, Martha Gilmer works hard to expand San Diego Symphony audiences. That makes the summer program another priority. 'It's more ambitious than ever. We've really invested in it this year. And the results are spectacular. We already have advanced sales greater than those of past seasons.' Visiting artists include Leslie Odom Junior, Tony Bennett and Herb Alpert. There will also be a special program devoted to Broadway. Gilmer said Rob Fisher, 'Has created a program for San Diego, dedicated to the work of Bock and Harnik. Rob and I share a passion for little known musicals, but, of course, the second half will be Fiddler on the Roof.' Music director, conductor, and arranger Fisher's credits include Chicago, the recent revival of An American in Paris and many other successful productions.
BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - July 12, 2017
GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe Theatre is running through August 13th, 2017.
by E.H. Reiter - July 12, 2017
GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe Theatre is running through August 13th, 2017.
Megan Swan Associate Director of Artistic Planning of Bayside Summer Nights
by E.H. Reiter - July 11, 2017
A chat with Megan Swan about how she plans programs as varied as this season, the rise of pop culture in more classic forms, and the admiration she has for everyone who plays in the orchestra.
by E.H. Reiter - July 11, 2017
A chat with Megan Swan about how she plans programs as varied as this season, the rise of pop culture in more classic forms, and the admiration she has for everyone who plays in the orchestra.
Leslie Odom Jr.
by E.H. Reiter - July 08, 2017
Leslie Odom Jr talks about singing with the San Diego Symphony, his current projects, and how he's seizing the opportunities that come form being in HAMILTON
by E.H. Reiter - July 08, 2017
Leslie Odom Jr talks about singing with the San Diego Symphony, his current projects, and how he's seizing the opportunities that come form being in HAMILTON
Photo Flash: GUYS AND DOLLS Rocks the Boat at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre. Now fast-rising director/choreographer Josh Rhodes returns to the Globe to direct our first-ever production of this Broadway masterpiece. Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his "oldest established permanent floating crap game" going. He's also got his hands full with his marriage-minded girlfriend Adelaide. But when Nathan makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems appear to be solved.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre. Now fast-rising director/choreographer Josh Rhodes returns to the Globe to direct our first-ever production of this Broadway masterpiece. Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his "oldest established permanent floating crap game" going. He's also got his hands full with his marriage-minded girlfriend Adelaide. But when Nathan makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems appear to be solved.
The California Arts Council Awards The Old Globe Four Grants
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
The Old Globe today announced that the California Arts Council has awarded the Globe four grants to support arts programming in San Diego: Artists in Schools - Exposure, Artists in Schools - Extension, Veterans Initiative in the Arts, and Professional Development and Consulting.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
The Old Globe today announced that the California Arts Council has awarded the Globe four grants to support arts programming in San Diego: Artists in Schools - Exposure, Artists in Schools - Extension, Veterans Initiative in the Arts, and Professional Development and Consulting.
Photo Flash: Laguna Playhouse presents HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
GOOD MORNING, LAGUNA BEACH! Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the first show in the Laguna Playhouse 2017-2018 and 97th season with the effervescent musical, HAIRSPRAY, book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, musical direction by Michael Ferrara and directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan. 'We are opening our season with just the perfect show for a Laguna Beach Summer,' comments Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Ellen Richard. Adds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham 'We welcome Paula Hammons Sloan and the 'nicest kids in town' back to our stage for this nostalgic musical confection. Talent abounds on our stage this Summer!'
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
GOOD MORNING, LAGUNA BEACH! Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the first show in the Laguna Playhouse 2017-2018 and 97th season with the effervescent musical, HAIRSPRAY, book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, musical direction by Michael Ferrara and directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan. 'We are opening our season with just the perfect show for a Laguna Beach Summer,' comments Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Ellen Richard. Adds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham 'We welcome Paula Hammons Sloan and the 'nicest kids in town' back to our stage for this nostalgic musical confection. Talent abounds on our stage this Summer!'
The Peter Sprague Trio Comes To North Coast Rep For Monday Night Jazz
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Monday Night Jazz is back at North Coast Repertory Theatre, July 24th with The Peter Sprague Trio at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Monday Night Jazz is back at North Coast Repertory Theatre, July 24th with The Peter Sprague Trio at 7:30pm.
The Old Globe Presents Swing Out at the Globe Event
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
The Globe wants to make theatre matter to more people! The Old Globe's Arts Engagement department invites friends, flappers, jitterbugs, and all of San Diego to our latest free AXIS event, Swing Out at the Globe, on Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the Globe's Copley Plaza, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in Balboa Park, preceding the 2:00 p.m. matinee of Guys and Dolls.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
The Globe wants to make theatre matter to more people! The Old Globe's Arts Engagement department invites friends, flappers, jitterbugs, and all of San Diego to our latest free AXIS event, Swing Out at the Globe, on Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the Globe's Copley Plaza, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in Balboa Park, preceding the 2:00 p.m. matinee of Guys and Dolls.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Ken Ludwig's ROBIN HOOD! at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
The Old Globe presents an exciting Globe-commissioned world premiere comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood! It will play July 22 - August 27, 2017, with opening night on July 30, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
The Old Globe presents an exciting Globe-commissioned world premiere comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood! It will play July 22 - August 27, 2017, with opening night on July 30, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!
Carla Harting and Steven Lone to Star in ROZ & RAY at San Diego REP
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced final casting for "Roz & Ray," the second offering of its 42nd season.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced final casting for "Roz & Ray," the second offering of its 42nd season.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of Moonlight Stage Productions' THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
For the second musical of its 37th season, Moonlight Stage Productions plans to make a splash with Disney's The Little Mermaid from July 19 through August 5. Get a first look at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
For the second musical of its 37th season, Moonlight Stage Productions plans to make a splash with Disney's The Little Mermaid from July 19 through August 5. Get a first look at the cast below!
Natalie Douglas to Make San Diego Debut with Nina Simone Tribute at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
Eight-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, two-time Backstage Bistro and Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, presents a N A T A L I E D O U G L A S concert 'To Nina...a tribute to Nina Simone' on Thursday, July 20 at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
Eight-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, two-time Backstage Bistro and Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, presents a N A T A L I E D O U G L A S concert 'To Nina...a tribute to Nina Simone' on Thursday, July 20 at 8:00pm.
Martha Gilmer, San Diego Symphony CEO
by Ron Bierman - July 01, 2017
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is often cited as the best in the U. S. and one of the top five in the world. Martha Gilmer started there as an intern. Thirty-five years later she left the number two spot, vice president of artistic planning and audience development, to become CEO of the San Diego Symphony. We spoke about that, and much besides, at her office in the Jacobs Music Center. 'It wasn't that I really wanted to leave. It was an interesting opportunity to take what I'd learned there and apply it to a different orchestra. And I had never been a CEO. I'd always been in a sort of number two position, and so this gave me an opportunity to test myself in a new role ... San Diego intrigued me for a number of reasons.' She knew music director Jahja Ling had an excellent reputation, and was impressed when she heard the orchestr
by Ron Bierman - July 01, 2017
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is often cited as the best in the U. S. and one of the top five in the world. Martha Gilmer started there as an intern. Thirty-five years later she left the number two spot, vice president of artistic planning and audience development, to become CEO of the San Diego Symphony. We spoke about that, and much besides, at her office in the Jacobs Music Center. 'It wasn't that I really wanted to leave. It was an interesting opportunity to take what I'd learned there and apply it to a different orchestra. And I had never been a CEO. I'd always been in a sort of number two position, and so this gave me an opportunity to test myself in a new role ... San Diego intrigued me for a number of reasons.' She knew music director Jahja Ling had an excellent reputation, and was impressed when she heard the orchestr
MAGIC TO THE FUTURE Brings Comedy, Magic, and Story-Telling Together Like Never Before at San Diego Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2017
A comedy magic show with a plot! When an accident sends an unconfident magician's assistant back through time, does he have the courage to do a show on his own and generate enough magic to get back to the future? A tribute to 80s films from Back To The Future to The Terminator. Featuring a robot that solves Rubik's cubes, a shake weight time machine, and a mind-reading goldfish.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2017
A comedy magic show with a plot! When an accident sends an unconfident magician's assistant back through time, does he have the courage to do a show on his own and generate enough magic to get back to the future? A tribute to 80s films from Back To The Future to The Terminator. Featuring a robot that solves Rubik's cubes, a shake weight time machine, and a mind-reading goldfish.
North Coast Rep Theatre School presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
There's mischief in the woods! The Theatre School @ North Coast Repertory Theatre presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Magical fairies with love juice complicate two teen couples' relationships in this "First Folio" Shakespearean comedy. Benjamin Cole directs his theatre school students in this entertaining summer performance, from August 2 - 6, 2017. A family friendly show.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
There's mischief in the woods! The Theatre School @ North Coast Repertory Theatre presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Magical fairies with love juice complicate two teen couples' relationships in this "First Folio" Shakespearean comedy. Benjamin Cole directs his theatre school students in this entertaining summer performance, from August 2 - 6, 2017. A family friendly show.
Joey Arias to Headline STILL MISBEHAVIN at Martinis Above Fourth
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, fashion icon and drag artist Joey Arias premieres a new intimate show with piano and voice at MA4. Accompanied by jazz pianist Peter Smith, Arias takes you on a musical journey highlighting his own musical inspirations, from The Beatles to, of course, Billie Holiday to whom he has long been compared.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, fashion icon and drag artist Joey Arias premieres a new intimate show with piano and voice at MA4. Accompanied by jazz pianist Peter Smith, Arias takes you on a musical journey highlighting his own musical inspirations, from The Beatles to, of course, Billie Holiday to whom he has long been compared.
San Diego Theatre Connection Launches The Summer of The United Way: Laughter and Literacy
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
It's called the 'Summer Slide'. Students lose literacy skills over summer vacation before returning to school in the fall. This summer, The United Way of San Diego County is committed to those children who need the most support in maintaining their reading. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 80-percent of low-income children are reading below level by fourth grade. These struggling readers are six times less likely to graduate from high school on time.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
It's called the 'Summer Slide'. Students lose literacy skills over summer vacation before returning to school in the fall. This summer, The United Way of San Diego County is committed to those children who need the most support in maintaining their reading. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 80-percent of low-income children are reading below level by fourth grade. These struggling readers are six times less likely to graduate from high school on time.
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