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THE DARK ATTIC To Premiere At Mockingbird Improv As Part Of RADIO '47 Series

THE DARK ATTIC To Premiere At Mockingbird Improv As Part Of RADIO '47 Series

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Mockingbird Improv in San Diego will present RADIO '47's new program, THE DARK ATTIC, an improvised retro horror comedy described as 'the Goes Wrong Show meets a Vincent Price movie.
THE HOMBRES Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed At The Old Globe

THE HOMBRES Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed At The Old Globe

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
The Old Globe announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of THE HOMBRES, written by Tony Meneses and directed by James Vásquez, featuring Jonny Beauchamp, Martín Solá, and Jesse J.
Mary Kennedy To Star In HAIL MARY, NONE OF THE GRACE

Mary Kennedy To Star In HAIL MARY, NONE OF THE GRACE

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2026
Mary Kennedy, known for her recurring role as New Fiona on Shameless, performs her one-person show HAIL MARY, NONE OF THE GRACE at San Diego International Fringe Festival, followed by Baja Fringe in Mexico.
HAIRSPRAY To Be Performed By New Village Arts

HAIRSPRAY To Be Performed By New Village Arts

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 2, 2026
New Village Arts (NVA) has announced it's production of Hairspray which will be in performances later this summer.
DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse

DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 2, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the projects for its DNA New Work Series which will take place at the end of May, showcasing four new works.
San Diego Youth Arts Organizations Face Major Cuts After City Eliminates Arts Funding

San Diego Youth Arts Organizations Face Major Cuts After City Eliminates Arts Funding

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and San Diego Youth Symphony face program reductions after Mayor Todd Gloria's budget eliminated arts funding, threatening services for over 6,000 students annually.
Cast Set For THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

Cast Set For THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Cygnet Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, directed by Katie Banville, featuring songs by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and more, running at The Joseph Clayes III Theater in San Diego.
The Old Globe Will Host 2026 Gala With Wayne Brady

The Old Globe Will Host 2026 Gala With Wayne Brady

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The Old Globe announced its annual gala, themed 'Escape Into a Fantasy,' will feature a special performance by Broadway star and multiple Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady, with proceeds supporting the Globe's Arts Engagement department.
Interview: Vanessa Durón on Directing a World Between the Living and the Dead with B

Interview: Vanessa Durón on Directing a World Between the Living and the Dead with BLUE MARIGOLD

by Lucía Serrano — April 29, 2026
What does it look like to stage a story that moves between the living world and the Mexica Land of the Dead, while centering a Mexican-American teenager discovering her own power?
Interview: Kristin Stokes of MJ THE MUSICAL on Recreating Michael Jackson's World Ons

Interview: Kristin Stokes of MJ THE MUSICAL on Recreating Michael Jackson's World Onstage

by Lucía Serrano — April 29, 2026
Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical MJ The Musical is coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre from May 5–10, bringing Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature s
Wayne Brady to Perform at The Old Globe's 2026 Gala ESCAPE INTO A FANTASY

Wayne Brady to Perform at The Old Globe's 2026 Gala ESCAPE INTO A FANTASY

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
The Old Globe announced its annual gala, themed 'Escape Into a Fantasy,' will feature a special performance by Broadway star and five-time Emmy winner Wayne Brady, with proceeds benefiting the theater's Arts Engagement department.
Carlsbad Playreaders Will Present One-Night-Only Staged Reading of MARY JANE

Carlsbad Playreaders Will Present One-Night-Only Staged Reading of MARY JANE

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Carlsbad Playreaders will present a staged reading of Amy Herzog's MARY JANE, featuring an all-female cast of five local performers, at Dove Library in Carlsbad, CA.
Exclusive Video: Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos Go Behind the Scenes of ALIEN GIRLS

Exclusive Video: Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos Go Behind the Scenes of ALIEN GIRLS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Alien Girls at The Old Globe! Hear from cast members Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos, as they share of the world premiere play by Amy Berryman and directed by Jaki Bradley.
4000 MILES, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Scripps Ranch Theatre's Season 47

4000 MILES, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Scripps Ranch Theatre's Season 47

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2026
Scripps Ranch Theatre announced its 47th season, with Artistic Director Jill Drexler marking 25 years leading the San Diego company.
Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse

Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse

by Michael Major — April 27, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to most awarded play of 2025, Purpose, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at Scripps Ranch Theatre

Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at Scripps Ranch Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter — April 26, 2026
If you’re in the mood for something light, silly, and a little bit chaotic with a musical flair, “Lend Me a Soprano” won’t disappoint.
Review: ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe

Review: ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter — April 24, 2026
“Alien Girls” is a play about friendship—specifically female friendship—in all its messy, contradictory, deeply human glory.
Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES World Premiere to Open SDSU

Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES World Premiere to Open SDSU

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
A new musical arrives in San Diego as SDSU’s New Musical Initiative presents the world premiere of “Tomorrow, The Island Dies,” by composer and writer Ryan Scott Oliver.
Interview: Sean Boyd of THE 4TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at Trinity Theatre Company

Interview: Sean Boyd of THE 4TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at Trinity Theatre Company

by ErinMarie Reiter — April 23, 2026
Interview with Artistic Director Sean Boyd, who spoke about this year’s 4th Annual New Works Festival, April 30 through May 3, the power of new works, and why audiences play such a vital role in the process.
Video: First Look at BEAU JEST at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Video: First Look at BEAU JEST at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by Joshua Wright — April 23, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look footage of BEAU JEST, James Sherman's beloved Jewish-American romantic comedy now playing through May 17, 2026 in Solana Beach, California.
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW FESTIVAL Transforms UCSD Into a Playground of Immersive Pe

La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW FESTIVAL Transforms UCSD Into a Playground of Immersive Performances

by Lucía Serrano — April 23, 2026
Think of the WOW Festival as one giant playground for the imagination—where kids, teens, and grown-ups can all find something to get excited about.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tickets on Sale at San Diego Civic Theatre

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tickets on Sale at San Diego Civic Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited engagement.
Exclusive Photos: Brittany Bradford, Emma Ramos, and Karina Curet in ALIEN GIRLS at T

Exclusive Photos: Brittany Bradford, Emma Ramos, and Karina Curet in ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
The Old Globe is presenting the world premiere of Alien Girls by Amy Berryman.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Lamb's Players Theatre

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Lamb's Players Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter — April 18, 2026
“The Play That Goes Wrong”, now playing at Lamb’s Players Theatre through June 7th does exactly what its title promises, with precision, mischief, and an undeniable sense of fun.
RENT Legacy Revival To Play Diversionary Theatre For 40th Anniversary Season

RENT Legacy Revival To Play Diversionary Theatre For 40th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 17, 2026
RENT will return to the stage in a new Legacy Revival at Diversionary Theatre.

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