San Diego Theatre Newsroom

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for King James. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood. Redwood began its sold-out World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse on February 13, where it runs through March 31, 2024 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.

A TOUR DE FORCE OF FARCICAL STORYTELLING AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY

“King James” is a funny, heartwarming look at fandom, friendship, and how sometimes the unlikeliest people can become irreplaceable members of your life.  “King James” is playing at the Old Globe through March 31st.

Catch the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, presented by Theatre School @ North Coast Rep.

Experience the life of Harriet Tubman like never before in THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse is presenting ABEBA IN THE TALL GRASS by Jonathan Norton, directed by Nikki Mirza, for their 2024 POP tour. In this video, Props Master Rai Feltmann shows you how to make tomatoes from the production.

The Old Globe’s Annual Meeting was held on Monday, March 4, 2024 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn about the changes being made to the company.

Watch as Joshua Echebiri & Caleb Foote talk about bringing King James to The Old Globe in San Diego. The play is written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph (Broadway’s Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Off Broadway’s Guards at the Taj) and is directed by Justin Emeka (Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Sweat and American Son). 

Cygnet Theatre will present Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will present San Diego comedic royalty in THE 39 STEPS, a parody play adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. THE 39 STEPS will be directed by Dr. AJ Knox.

Playful People Productions of San Jose has announced its 2024 summer camps and family and community activities, including several performance camps and productions available for different age groups. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the San Diego Rady Shell this summer. Find out how to audition here!

Broadway San Diego has announced their 2024-25 season. See the full lineup here!

 La Jolla Playhouse has revealed initial programming for the 2024 WOW Festival of immersive and site-inspired work. Learn about the shows!

See first look photos of BLOOD MOON at Black Box Theater, starring Jonny Taylor and Cody Dupree.

Watch the spectacle of the iconic 'Bottle Dance' from San Diego Musical Theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof! Utilizing the original Jerome Robbins choreography, and with no cheats or tricks to keep the bottles in place, the dancers effortlessly balance these bottles all on their own while performing stunning choreography. Check out the video!

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The New Thriller BLOOD MOON Premieres March 1st-10th

For Theatre Month 2024, all tickets will be offered at discounted rates of $15, $30 or $45 - these seats are the best in the house as of the night of the event. 

What did critics think of Redwood, the new musical now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024 starring Idina Menzel? 

REDWOOD, the world premiere musical now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse offers soaring visuals and vocals in a story that tackles how to turn tragedy into transformation.

Get a first look at Idina Menzel and company in Redwood, the new musical now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. 

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME by CCAE Theatricals is a visually and physically creative endeavor that effectively tells this story and the inner thoughts of the lead character who uniquely perceives the world.

Welcome to CLYDE’S, where the art of making a sandwich can lead to enlightenment.  Staffed by formerly incarcerated people trying to rebuild their lives, but run by someone who has no real internet in food, or their employees beyond making the sale, this play has something to say about the work to build a better life, self-respect, and of course, the perfect sandwich.