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Kinan Valdez and Lakin Valdez to Star in La Jolla Playhouse's 'Without Walls' Production of EL HENRY, Running 6/14-29
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its upcoming Without Walls (WoW) production of El Henry, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part One by Culture Clash's Herbert Siguenza, directed by San Diego REPertory Theatre Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse. Presented in association with San Diego REP, El Henry will run June 14 - 29 (press opening: Friday, June 20 at 7:30pm) at SILO, in the vibrant new East Village neighborhood of Makers Quarter.
Ben Vereen to Co-Host 2014 Southwest Region Ben Vereen Awards, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Broadway/San Diego has just announced that Ben Vereen will co-host the Southwest Region Ben Vereen Awards on June 14th as well as teach a special master class to the student finalists.
La Jolla Playhouse's Next 'Without Walls' Production Is EL HENRY, Running 6/14-29
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Following its hugely successful Without Walls (WoW) Festival last October, La Jolla Playhouse announces the latest production in its acclaimed site-based theatre series: El Henry, written by and starring Culture Clash's Herbert Siguenza, directed by San Diego REPertory Theatre Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse. Presented in association with San Diego REP, the show will run June 14 - 29 at SILO in downtown San Diego's Makers Quarter. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30pm.
La Jolla Playhouse Adds THE DARRELL HAMMOND PROJECT World Premiere to 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse announces a new production for its 2014/2015 season: The Darrell Hammond Project, written by Saturday Night Live star Darrell Hammond and Elizabeth Stein and directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. Performed by Hammond, this world-premiere, one-man show will run February 6 - March 8, 2015 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
The Desert Rose Playhouse Pulls Out All THE STOPS With A Hilarious New Production Opening Tomorrow
by David Green - June 12, 2014
The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley's live stage company serving the LGBT community, will present THE STOPS, a new musical by Eric Lane Barnes, opening Today, June 13, 2014 for a six-week run. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. In this very unique, original, and funny show, three members of the North American Lady Organists Guild (NALOG) spread their Gospel as 'The Stops,' an Andrews Sisters-esque trio of different faiths united in their love of song. 'Ginny', 'Euglena', and 'Rose' perform a benefit concert for their mentor Dale Meadows, a church music director and songwriter recently ousted from his tabernacle because of his sexuality (he's gay!)
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Casts/Creative Teams for THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO and ETHER DOME
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse announces the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of The Orphan of Zhao and Ether Dome. Tickets for both productions are available by calling Playhouse Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 or at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
Martinis Above Fourth Table Presents SACHA SINGS SINATRA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Tonight, June 12 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Sacha in 'Sacha Sings Sinatra.' Grammy-nominated Jazz recording artist Sacha Boutros will sing a selection of Sinatra songs including his biggest hits and other favorites from the extensive Frank Sinatra catalogue. San Diego-native Boutros and her fabulous musicians are set to dazzle the audience with a night of everything Francis Albert. This will be a fun and entertaining show by one of today's top Jazz artists as Sacha does it 'her way!'
The Old Globe Extends DOG AND PONY Through 7/6
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
By Popular Demand, The Old Globe will extend the run of the World Premiere of Dog and Pony through Sunday, July 6 at 7 p.m.
Moonlight Stage Productions Opens Summer Season with MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Now thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
tor Steven Glaudini launch the 34th summer season with the hilarious Broadway musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT, presented for the first time at Moonlight, with performances from today, June 11 to 28 (Wednesday through Sunday nights at 8:00pm).
Lamb's Players Offers $12 Student Tickets to TWELFTH NIGHT, Playing thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014
Lamb's Players Theatre announced they are offering $12 tickets to all middle and high school students for their current production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, playing in Coronado through July 6th.
Broadway/San Diego Launches New High School Competition, 'The Ben Vereen Awards', Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Broadway/San Diego has announced that it is launching a new local high school competition, The Ben Vereen Awards, sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union in which two talented students from the Southwest region (which includes San Diego and Tucson high schools) will be crowned Best Actor and Best Actress and go on to compete at The National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York in June 2014.
Moonlight Stage Productions Opens Summer Season with MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, 6/11 - 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014
Moonlight Stage Productions and Artistic Director Steven Glaudini launch the 34th summer season with the hilarious Broadway musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT, presented for the first time at Moonlight, with performances from June 11 to 28 (Wednesday through Sundays). Single tickets are priced $15 to $52 and include price levels for student rush, military, senior, and family discounts.
Photo Flash: DOG AND PONY World Premiere Opens Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Dog and Pony, a new musical with book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker. From the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz, Dog and Pony is a romantic musical comedy that follows Mags and Andy, a successful screenwriting team, as their professional relationship evolves into something more. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Nicole Parker, Jon Patrick Walker, Beth Leavel and More in DOG AND PONY at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2014
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Dog and Pony, a new musical with book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker. From the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz, Dog and Pony is a romantic musical comedy that follows Mags and Andy, a successful screenwriting team, as their professional relationship evolves into something more. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: FADED GLORY Sparkles at North Coast Rep
by Erica Miner - June 02, 2014
It's no wonder Tim Burns won the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award in 1974 for his first play, Faded Glory. This brilliantly crafted work is entertaining, enlightening, and irresistible.
Martinis Above Fourth Table Presents SACHA SINGS SINATRA, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2014
On Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Sacha in 'Sacha Sings Sinatra.' Grammy-nominated Jazz recording artist Sacha Boutros will sing a selection of Sinatra songs including his biggest hits and other favorites from the extensive Frank Sinatra catalogue. San Diego-native Boutros and her fabulous musicians are set to dazzle the audience with a night of everything Francis Albert. This will be a fun and entertaining show by one of today's top Jazz artists as Sacha does it 'her way!'
Coronado Playhouse Presents A NIGHT WITH EMSEIZE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2014
You can say you knew them when. The dynamic trio known as EmSeize brings a night of musical entertainment to the intimate cabaret setting of Coronado Playhouse tonight, May 31, 2014 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look - Lamb's Players' TWELFTH NIGHT, Now Playing Through 6/29
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
Lamb's Players Theatre presents Twelfth Night, playing at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado. The show will run through June 29th. Check out a first look below!
RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Opens Tonight at Diversionary Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
Playwright Jamie Morris ('Mommie Queerest,' 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' and 'The Silence of the Clams') ' is at it again with his latest comedy parody. This time around he spoofs another popular 1980s sitcom, sending up the gals of the Sugarbaker Design Firm in Atlanta. The West Coast Premiere of 'Re-Designing Women' opens May 29 for a three-week run at the Diversionary Theater.
Cygnet Theatre to Present PAGEANT, 7/10-8/31
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 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 July 10 - August 31. Opening night for media is July 19.
Noah Bean, Jonny Orsini & More to Join Blair Underwood in The Old Globe's OTHELLO; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the cast of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Othello, directed by Old Globe Artistic DirectorBarry Edelstein and the first show of the Globe's 2014 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Joining the previously announced Blair Underwood in the title role, Richard Thomas as Iago, and Kristen Connolly as Desdemona are Broadway and Globe veterans Noah Bean (Michael Cassio; Yellow Face, "Damages"), Jonny Orsini (Roderigo; The Nance), Mark Pinter (The Duke of Venice; the Globe's Hamlet and Charley's Aunt), Angela Reed (Emilia; Rock 'n' Roll, the Globe's August: Osage County), and Mike Sears (Brabantio, Gratiano; La Jolla Playhouse's Sideways and His Girl Friday).
Benedict Cumberbatch Talks About the Importance of Live Theatre, Tom Hiddleston, and More!
by E.H. Reiter - May 28, 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch helps celebrate the first anniversary for the London Park Theatre. He talks about the importance of live theatre, Tom Hiddleston, Ian McKellen, and more!
MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY Comes to Lyceum Theatre, Now thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Comedian and actor Brad Zimmerman has paid his dues. He waited tables for 29 years while chasing a career in acting and comedy, so waiting until his mid-50s to perform on stage seems so logical. Zimmerman will tell his hilarious, poignant and inspirational story 'My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy' comes to the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza beginning tonight, May 28th. Opening night for the media is Thursday, May 29, 7 pm.
Photo Flash: DOG AND PONY Begins Performances Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Dog and Pony, a new musical with book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker. From the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz, Dog and Pony is a romantic musical comedy that follows Mags and Andy, a successful screenwriting team, as their professional relationship evolves into something more. Scroll down to meet the company!
2nd Annual San Diego Fringe Festival to Run 7/3-13
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Following a successful debut in 2013, the Second Annual San Diego International Festival (#sdff14) brings the beautiful, the bizarre and the unexpected to America's Finest City. From July 3 through July 13, 2014 #sdff14 continues to make San Diego Theatre History by hosting over 35 World Premieres, 7 United States Premieres, 21 local premieres (ranging from seasoned international artists to young, aspiring new artists) and this year we are expanding our award-winning venture by introducing Visual Fringe and Family Fringe, to our Festival!

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