Laura Benanti to Headline 2014 Globe Gala, SUMMER SPLENDOR, This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
The Old Globe will host the 2014 Globe Gala on Saturday, July 26 in support of the theatre's education and artistic programs. The annual event will feature a one-night-only performance by Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, Into the Woods, NBC's The Sound of Music Live!, 'The Good Wife,' 'Go On'), based on her smash hit New York cabaret (and new CD) In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention. Nina Doede, Deni Jacobs, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs of the 2014 Globe Gala.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
The Old Globe will host the 2014 Globe Gala on Saturday, July 26 in support of the theatre's education and artistic programs. The annual event will feature a one-night-only performance by Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, Into the Woods, NBC's The Sound of Music Live!, 'The Good Wife,' 'Go On'), based on her smash hit New York cabaret (and new CD) In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention. Nina Doede, Deni Jacobs, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs of the 2014 Globe Gala.
BWW Interviews: Playwright Will Cooper Has a Beautiful Mind
by Erica Miner - July 24, 2014
Will Cooper's play 'Jade Heart' chronicles the journey of an infant girl, abandoned in China and brought to America by her adoptive single Caucasian mother.
by Erica Miner - July 24, 2014
Will Cooper's play 'Jade Heart' chronicles the journey of an infant girl, abandoned in China and brought to America by her adoptive single Caucasian mother.
Adam Kantor, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Kristin Villanueva & More to Star in The Old Globe's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; Cast & Creative Team Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the full cast and creative team for Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Renowned director, Globe alumnus, and Tony Award nominee Mark Lamos (Compleat Female Stage Beauty, Pentecost, Resurrection Blues) returns to the Globe with one of Shakespeare's most delightful and boisterous comedies. The final production of the 2014 Summer Season will be presented in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, August 10 - September 14, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the full cast and creative team for Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Renowned director, Globe alumnus, and Tony Award nominee Mark Lamos (Compleat Female Stage Beauty, Pentecost, Resurrection Blues) returns to the Globe with one of Shakespeare's most delightful and boisterous comedies. The final production of the 2014 Summer Season will be presented in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, August 10 - September 14, 2014.
Photo Flash: First Look at LES MISERABLES at Lamb's Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2014
LES MISERABLES by Claude-Michel Shonberg and Alain Boublil is currently running at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado, through September 7, 2014. The production is directed by Robert Smyth with musical direction by G. Scott Lacy, dance choreography by Carlos Mendoza, and fight choreography by Jordan Miller. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2014
LES MISERABLES by Claude-Michel Shonberg and Alain Boublil is currently running at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado, through September 7, 2014. The production is directed by Robert Smyth with musical direction by G. Scott Lacy, dance choreography by Carlos Mendoza, and fight choreography by Jordan Miller. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: PAGEANT Brings Laughs with Some Lovely Ladies
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
The Cygnet Theatre brings PAGEANT back to San Diego! SSix beauty contestants vie for the crown of Miss Glamouresse in this fun and frothy musical. This sparkly and revival is fun send up of all those ideals of feminitity, beauty, and the scholarship contests that are beauty pageants.
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
The Cygnet Theatre brings PAGEANT back to San Diego! SSix beauty contestants vie for the crown of Miss Glamouresse in this fun and frothy musical. This sparkly and revival is fun send up of all those ideals of feminitity, beauty, and the scholarship contests that are beauty pageants.
BWW Interviews: Tony Winner Linda Cho Talks About ORPHAN OF ZHAO
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
Interview with 2014 Tony Award Winner Best Costume Design of a Musical for Linda Cho about THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
Interview with 2014 Tony Award Winner Best Costume Design of a Musical for Linda Cho about THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse
BWW Reviews: THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO at La Jolla Playhouse
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO brings a tale of honor, love, scarafice, and vengence to the La Jolla PLayhouse. See what is sometimes called 'the Chinese HAMLET' now playing through August 3, 2014 at the Mandell Weis Theatre.
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO brings a tale of honor, love, scarafice, and vengence to the La Jolla PLayhouse. See what is sometimes called 'the Chinese HAMLET' now playing through August 3, 2014 at the Mandell Weis Theatre.
Diversionay Theatre Invites You to Tweet From Your Seats!
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
Here is your chance to finally use your socialmedia during a show! Diversionary Theatre invites you to tweet from your seats at a special performance of BARE:A APOP OPERA.
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
Here is your chance to finally use your socialmedia during a show! Diversionary Theatre invites you to tweet from your seats at a special performance of BARE:A APOP OPERA.
BWW Interviews: James Vasquez Brings PAGEANT to the Cygnet Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
PAGEANT is back at the Cygnet Theatre and James Vasquez is happy to be the man that directs this new production. I was able to chat with him between rehearsals to chat about bringing the Glamouresse pageant back to the stage. PAGEANT is playing at the Cygnet Theatre through Sunday, August 31.
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2014
PAGEANT is back at the Cygnet Theatre and James Vasquez is happy to be the man that directs this new production. I was able to chat with him between rehearsals to chat about bringing the Glamouresse pageant back to the stage. PAGEANT is playing at the Cygnet Theatre through Sunday, August 31.
Coronado Playhouse Presents DEARLY BELOVED to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of San Diego, 8/15-9/21
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2014
Love isn't always peaceful or perfect, but it is definitely hilarious and heart-warming in this down home southern comedy about a wedding day disaster with the most unlikely happy ending. Dearly Beloved by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, is the story of a completely dysfunctional but loveable Texas family caught in a whirlwind of gossip, god and gunfire.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2014
Love isn't always peaceful or perfect, but it is definitely hilarious and heart-warming in this down home southern comedy about a wedding day disaster with the most unlikely happy ending. Dearly Beloved by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, is the story of a completely dysfunctional but loveable Texas family caught in a whirlwind of gossip, god and gunfire.
Photo Flash: La Jolla Playhouse's ETHER DOME Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse presents ETHER DOME by Elizabeth Egloff, directed by Michael Wilson, in a co-production with the Alley Theatre, Hartford Stage and Huntington Theatre Company. The show runs now through August 10 in Mandell Weiss Forum (press opening: tonight, July 18 at 8:00pm). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse presents ETHER DOME by Elizabeth Egloff, directed by Michael Wilson, in a co-production with the Alley Theatre, Hartford Stage and Huntington Theatre Company. The show runs now through August 10 in Mandell Weiss Forum (press opening: tonight, July 18 at 8:00pm). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
ACT San Diego Presents ANNIE JR., Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Leapin Lizards! Actors Conservatory Theatre San Diego (ACT San Diego) proudly presents 'Annie Jr.', today, July 18-27 at the Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. The show is Directed by Bernard Baldan, with Musical Direction by Tim McKnight, Choreography by Athena Espinoza and Stage Management by Mandy Wirt.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Leapin Lizards! Actors Conservatory Theatre San Diego (ACT San Diego) proudly presents 'Annie Jr.', today, July 18-27 at the Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. The show is Directed by Bernard Baldan, with Musical Direction by Tim McKnight, Choreography by Athena Espinoza and Stage Management by Mandy Wirt.
Lamb's Players Theatre Extends LES MISERABLES Through 9/7
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
CA Lamb's Players Theatre announced today that due to early demand for tickets, they have now extended their upcoming production of Les Miserables through September 7th. The production goes into previews this Sunday, July 20th and Opening Weekend begins July 25th.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
CA Lamb's Players Theatre announced today that due to early demand for tickets, they have now extended their upcoming production of Les Miserables through September 7th. The production goes into previews this Sunday, July 20th and Opening Weekend begins July 25th.
Photo Flash: First Look - Moonight Stage's MARY POPPINS, Now Playing
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Moonlight Stage Productions' 34th summer season is well under way, and Artistic Director Steven Glaudini is proud to present the Southern California Regional Premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical MARY POPPINS, co-created by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Performances continue through August 2. Single tickets are priced $15 to $52 and include price levels for student rush, military, senior, and family discounts. To purchase tickets or for more information, call( 760) 724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.com.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Moonlight Stage Productions' 34th summer season is well under way, and Artistic Director Steven Glaudini is proud to present the Southern California Regional Premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical MARY POPPINS, co-created by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Performances continue through August 2. Single tickets are priced $15 to $52 and include price levels for student rush, military, senior, and family discounts. To purchase tickets or for more information, call( 760) 724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's ETHER DOME
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse presents ETHER DOME by Elizabeth Egloff, directed by Michael Wilson, in a co-production with the Alley Theatre, Hartford Stage and Huntington Theatre Company. The show runs now through August 10 in Mandell Weiss Forum (press opening: Friday, July 18 at 8:00pm). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse presents ETHER DOME by Elizabeth Egloff, directed by Michael Wilson, in a co-production with the Alley Theatre, Hartford Stage and Huntington Theatre Company. The show runs now through August 10 in Mandell Weiss Forum (press opening: Friday, July 18 at 8:00pm). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Moonlight Stage Presents the Southern California Premiere of Disney's MARY POPPINS, Now thru 8/2
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
Moonlight Stage Productions' 34th summer season is well under way, and Artistic Director Steven Glaudini is proud to present the Southern California Regional Premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical MARY POPPINS, co-created by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Performances are today, July 16 to August 2.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
Moonlight Stage Productions' 34th summer season is well under way, and Artistic Director Steven Glaudini is proud to present the Southern California Regional Premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical MARY POPPINS, co-created by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Performances are today, July 16 to August 2.
Actors Alliance of San Diego to Present CARRIE, 8/16-17
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Actors Alliance of San Diego has announced that they will be producing Carrie the musical as part of their 2014 AASD Summer Theatre Intensive. During our three week training program Emerging Professional Artist will focus on audition preparation, marketing materials, the Business of the Business, and will rehearse for their production of Carrie the Musical to be present at Moxie Theatre on August 16 - 17, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Actors Alliance of San Diego has announced that they will be producing Carrie the musical as part of their 2014 AASD Summer Theatre Intensive. During our three week training program Emerging Professional Artist will focus on audition preparation, marketing materials, the Business of the Business, and will rehearse for their production of Carrie the Musical to be present at Moxie Theatre on August 16 - 17, 2014.
BWW Reviews: ROMANCE Is in the Air at North Coast Rep
by Erica Miner - July 13, 2014
Broadway World Reviews: "Romance" Is in the Air at North Coast Rep's season finale production of 'Romance/Romance.'
by Erica Miner - July 13, 2014
Broadway World Reviews: "Romance" Is in the Air at North Coast Rep's season finale production of 'Romance/Romance.'
North Bay Stage Company's CABARET Opens July 25th at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2014
It's time to return to the Kit Kat Klub in the new 1998 version of the Tony Award musical, CABARET. First time to be performed in the North Bay, the show includes two very different portrayals of the Emcee as director John DeGaetano's production of the musical officially opens July 25th at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2014
It's time to return to the Kit Kat Klub in the new 1998 version of the Tony Award musical, CABARET. First time to be performed in the North Bay, the show includes two very different portrayals of the Emcee as director John DeGaetano's production of the musical officially opens July 25th at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.
San Diego Gay Men's Chorus Launches Artistic Dance Troupe This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2014
Across the manicured lawns of San Diego's former Naval Training Center, a new cadence echoes through the sandy-beige, military-built buildings. 'One, two, three, four!' may still sound the same, but it is no longer used to maintain uniform marching; rather, the syllables summon the magical symmetry of dance.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2014
Across the manicured lawns of San Diego's former Naval Training Center, a new cadence echoes through the sandy-beige, military-built buildings. 'One, two, three, four!' may still sound the same, but it is no longer used to maintain uniform marching; rather, the syllables summon the magical symmetry of dance.
Devlin in SHE'S BACK AGAIN! Set for Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Tonight, July 10 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Devlin in 'She's Back Again!'
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Tonight, July 10 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Devlin in 'She's Back Again!'
Cygnet Theatre Presents PAGEANT, Now thru 8/31
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Cygnet Theatre Season 12 gets off to a rollicking start with the return of audience favorite and off-Broadway hit, Pageant, just in time for summer fun. James Vasquez directs and choreographs this hilarious mash-up of a beauty pageant and a drag musical that let's audience members decide who is crowned the winner. The talented and funny David McBean returns as Miss Deep South and Phil Johnson reprises his role as the wacky master of ceremonies. With Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and Frank Kelly (The Texas Chainsaw Musical) and Music by Albert Evans, this crowd pleasing romp about beauty contestants runs from today, July 10 - August 31. Opening night for media is July 19.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Cygnet Theatre Season 12 gets off to a rollicking start with the return of audience favorite and off-Broadway hit, Pageant, just in time for summer fun. James Vasquez directs and choreographs this hilarious mash-up of a beauty pageant and a drag musical that let's audience members decide who is crowned the winner. The talented and funny David McBean returns as Miss Deep South and Phil Johnson reprises his role as the wacky master of ceremonies. With Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and Frank Kelly (The Texas Chainsaw Musical) and Music by Albert Evans, this crowd pleasing romp about beauty contestants runs from today, July 10 - August 31. Opening night for media is July 19.
Real Pageant Winners to Attend and Judge Cygnet Theatre's PAGEANT
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
In Cygnet Theatre's hilarious production of the off-Broadway hit, Pageant, audience members help crown a different beauty contest winner each night. On July 20th, 7 PM, our Pageant contestants will have to perform for judges who really know their stuff! Miss California USA, Cassandra Kunze and Miss California Teen USA, Bianca Vierra will serve as Celebrity Judges and help evaluate our 'girls' on swimsuit, physical fitness, spokes model and beauty crisis counseling. They will also be on hand pre-show to sign autographs and pose for pictures.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
In Cygnet Theatre's hilarious production of the off-Broadway hit, Pageant, audience members help crown a different beauty contest winner each night. On July 20th, 7 PM, our Pageant contestants will have to perform for judges who really know their stuff! Miss California USA, Cassandra Kunze and Miss California Teen USA, Bianca Vierra will serve as Celebrity Judges and help evaluate our 'girls' on swimsuit, physical fitness, spokes model and beauty crisis counseling. They will also be on hand pre-show to sign autographs and pose for pictures.
Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops as well as unforgettable comedians Cheech and Chong and Nick Offerman.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops as well as unforgettable comedians Cheech and Chong and Nick Offerman.
Roger Forbes, Elizabeth Franz, Robert Foxworth and Jill Tanner to Lead QUARTET at The Old Globe, Running 7/25-8/24
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the full cast and creative team for the third production of the 2014 Summer Season, Ronald Harwood's comedy Quartet, directed by Richard Seer (Other Desert Cities, God of Carnage, The Last Romance). Harwood received an Academy Award for his screenplay of The Pianist and was nominated for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and The Dresser (also a hit on Broadway and the West End). Quartet will play in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, July 25 - August 24, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the full cast and creative team for the third production of the 2014 Summer Season, Ronald Harwood's comedy Quartet, directed by Richard Seer (Other Desert Cities, God of Carnage, The Last Romance). Harwood received an Academy Award for his screenplay of The Pianist and was nominated for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and The Dresser (also a hit on Broadway and the West End). Quartet will play in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, July 25 - August 24, 2014.
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