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Local Playwright's DINNER WITH MARLENE to Premiere at Lamb's Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, local San Diego playwright will have the World-Premiere of her original play DINNER WITH MARLENE produced at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado April 22nd - May 29th.
Dr. Andrew Viterbi Gifts $5 Million to The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
The Old Globe is pleased to announce a significant $5 million gift from Dr. Andrew Viterbi, which will create The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund.
MARJORIE PRIME, THE COCKTAIL HOUR & More Set for North Coast Repertory Theatre's 35th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present its 35th Season. North Coast Repertory Theatre, a non-profit organization, has evolved into one of the area's leading performing arts organizations, recognized for the quality of its work and its commitment to excellence. In a single night, you can be transported to a different place and transformed by the experience. North Coast Repertory's 35th Season line-up includes a delightful array of comedy, family drama, a heartfelt musical and a magical journey.
Aaron Fried Channels His Inner Lion in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by E.H. Reiter - March 16, 2016
Aaron Fried talks about WIZARD OF OZ, playing the Cowardly Lion, and the joy of performing this role. Playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre until Sunday, March 20th.
San Diego Rep Welcomes Return of 'R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
One of San Diego REPertory Theatre's most acclaimed productions, R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (AND MYSTERY) OF THE UNIVERSE returns to the Lyceum Stage after 16 years. Written and directed by D.W. Jacobs, co-founder of San Diego REPertory Theatre, and performed by Ron Campbell, the show opens tonight, March 16 at 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday, April 3 on the Lyceum Stage.
Applications Open for The Old Globe's 2016 Summer Shakespeare Studio
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
As part of the The Old Globe's ongoing commitment to programs that serve all of San Diego County, the theatre announced today that applications are now available online for the Globe's 2016 Summer Shakespeare Studio for high school students. Applications are being accepted through March 30.
Scripps Ranch Theatre Announces Staged Reading of VARIATIONS ON A THEME
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
In their on-going focus on new works by local artists, Scripps Ranch Theatre presents two staged readings of VARIATIONS ON A THEME by award-winning San Diego playwright, James Caputo.  The performances take place at Scripps Ranch Theatre on the Campus of Alliant International University on April 14th and 17th at 7pm. Stephen Metcalfe, acclaimed author, playwright and screen-writer will direct.
San Diego REP Announces Cast of RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) presents "Rapture, Blister, Burn," the 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist hit comedy from "House of Cards" writer Gina Gionfriddo, for its sixth and final show of the 40th anniversary season. REP Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse directs this play that the New York Times calls "intensely smart and immensely funny," and has been called "a smart, funny, and lightning-paced look at feminism" by New York Daily News. The show's run begins on Thursday, April 21, 2016 and plays through Sunday, May 15, 2016 with an opening night on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Space Theatre at San Diego REP in Horton Plaza.
Christian Coulson and Victoria Frings to Lead CONSTELLATIONS at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
The Old Globe just announced the complete cast and creative team of its production of Nick Payne's Broadway hit play CONSTELLATIONS, arriving April 9, directed by the Globe's own Richard Seer. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Christian Coulson and Victoria Frings will star in the two-person play.
San Diego Rep's 'R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER' Returns Today
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
One of San Diego REPertory Theatre's most acclaimed productions, R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (AND MYSTERY) OF THE UNIVERSE returns to the Lyceum Stage after 16 years. Written and directed by D.W. Jacobs, co-founder of San Diego REPertory Theatre, and performed by Ron Campbell, previews begin today, March 10, 2016. Opening night is on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday, April 3 on the Lyceum Stage.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to San Diego Civic Theatre in 2017
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
THE BOOK OF MORMON, which is currently playing a record-breaking engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre, will be back by popular demand for a limited engagement July 25-30, 2017 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Lamb's Players to Present VOICES OF IRELAND
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
?Just 100 years ago on April 24, 2016 Padraig Henry Pearce and fifteen other leaders of the Irish Republican Brotherhood led an uprising centered at the General Post Office in Dublin that initiated the long and troubled road to Irish independence.  This year's Voices of Ireland is presented in honor of the brave men and women who sacrificed everything to set the course for Ireland to become a free republic.
North Coast Repertory to Present 'WAY DOWNRIVER'
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
A flood of Biblical proportions on the mighty Mississippi provides the dramatic backdrop to this gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Adapted by Edward Morgan from the William Faulkner short story, 'Old Man,' WAY DOWNRIVER reveals an unlikely pair of souls who are bound together by the forces of nature. With honesty and humor, they struggle to overcome their fears and prejudice in order to survive their harrowing experience. You won't want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere.
Encinitas Teen Lucia Vecchio Stars in Lamb's Players Theatre's THE MIRACLE WORKER, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
Lucia Vecchio, local Encinitas teen, active San Diego actress and Lamb's Associate Artist will be performing the role of Helen Keller in Lamb's production of THE MIRACLE WORKER, tonight, March 4, through April 10th.
Ned Eisenberg Joins The Old Globe's CAMP DAVID; Hallie Foote, Khaled Nabawy & Richard Thomas to Reprise Roles
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its presentation of the Arena Stage production of Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright's thrilling new play CAMP DAVID, directed by Arena Stage's artistic director, Molly Smith.
Pacific Arts Movement Seeks New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
With the upcoming retirement of its founder, the Board of Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts), a nonprofit media arts organization in San Diego County, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director.  Pac Arts founder and Executive Director Lee Ann Kim plans to retire in April to focus on her family after more than 16 years of service.
Encinitas Teen Lucia Vecchio to Star in Lamb's Players Theatre's THE MIRACLE WORKER
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Lucia Vecchio, local Encinitas teen, active San Diego actress and Lamb's Associate Artist will be performing the role of Helen Keller in Lamb's production of THE MIRACLE WORKER, March 4 - April 10th.
Douglas Morrisson Theatre to Continue Season with Solo Festival ONE FOR ALL
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre 2015-2016 Revelations Season continues with ONE FOR ALL: A Solo Artists Festival celebrating the amazing diversity of solo performers in the Bay Area. DMT's two-week solo theatre festival features nine different solo artists, April 8 through April 17, 2016, at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St. in Hayward, CA. Tickets are $20 general admission, children under 12 are $5, and are available through the Box Office at (510) 881-6777 or online at www.dmtonline.org.
French Guitarist Pierre Bensusan to Play Museum of Making Music, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
On Thursday, March 3, internationally-renowned French-Algerian acoustic guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan's (www.pierrebensusan.com) will grace the stage at the Museum of Making Music as part of his 2016 North American tour - the beginning of his fifth decade of worldwide touring!
DMT to Continue Telling Tales Series with SWIMMING WITH SHARKS
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) announces the fourth in its 2015-2016 storytelling series, Telling Tales, on Monday, March 21, 2016, at 8:00pm, at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St. in Hayward, CA. Tickets are $5 (open seating), and are available through the Box Office at (510) 881-6777, at the door or online at www.dmtonline.org.
2015 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy Recipient Coming to University of San Diego
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
The University of San Diego will host John Neumeier, the 2015 recipient of the Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy for the annual Kyoto Prize Symposium, Thursday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. in Shiley Theatre. Mr. Neumeier is the preeminent artistic director and choreographer of Germany's Hamburg Ballet. He will share his choreographic approach with the San Diego community while leading four of the Hamburg Ballet's principal dancers through a demonstration of his unique artistic talents.
The Old Globe Announces Over 50 Events to Celebrate Tour of Shakespeare's First Folio
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
The Old Globe and the San Diego Public Library were selected last year to co-host the only stop in California for FIRST FOLIO! THE BOOK THAT GAVE US SHAKESPEARE, on tour from the Folger Shakespeare Library, a national traveling exhibition organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
San Diego REP's 2016-17 Season to Feature World Premieres & More
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2016
Tonight, San Diego REP hosted their Season 41 announcement party, where company leadership announced the 2016-2017 lineup featuring two world premiere plays with music, with books by Hershey Felder and by Todd Salovey, respectively; two world premiere plays by Herbert Siguenza and Karen Zacarias, respectively; the 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama; one of the most produced plays in America; and the plans for a newly renovated lobby and seating area of the Stage theatre.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Hosts Pre-Show Lotteries for San Diego Run
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2016
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two week run in 2014, returns to San Diego for a limited engagement today, February 23, through March 6 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Bruce Turk Goes Behind Scenes at North Coast Rep
by Erica Miner - February 22, 2016
U.S. premiere of upcoming George Feydeau farce, Now You See It, opening Sat., Feb. 27

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