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The Old Globe to Present Works by Veterans in During WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Run
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
-2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Water by the Spoonful is an exciting new play from Quiara Alegria Hudes, the playwright behind the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. Elliot Ortiz is back in the States after serving in Iraq, reconnecting with family and starting a new life. At the same time, four strangers in an internet chat room seek support to face demons of their own, and soon the real world and the virtual one start to intersect in unexpected ways.
BWW Interviews: Duncan Sheik Talks SPRING AWAKENING, Music, and More!
by E.H. Reiter - April 10, 2014
Duncan Sheik talks about SPRING AWAKENING, musical influences, and the current production at the Cygnet Theatre.
Golden Globe Nominee Blair Underwood Will Star in The Old Globe's OTHELLO this Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2014
The Old Globe today announced that two-time Golden Globe Award nominee Blair Underwood-who most recently made his acclaimed Broadway debut in the iconic role of Stanley in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire and garnered rave reviews opposite Cicely Tyson in Lifetime's The Trip to Bountiful-will make his Globe debut in the title role of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Othello, the first show of the Globe's 2014 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Underwood's films include Something New, Deep Impact, Gattaca, and Rules of Engagement, and his television credits include 'Ironside,' 'In Treatment,' 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' and 'Sex and the City.' Joining him and also making their Globe debuts are the previously announced Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas ('The Americans,' 'The Waltons') as Iago and Kristen Connolly ('House of Cards,' The Cabin in the Woods) as Desdemona.
BWW Interviews: Dave Thomas Brown Talks about San Diego & SPRING AWAKENING
by E.H. Reiter - April 09, 2014
Dave Thomas brown talks about San Diego theatre audiences, performing, and crossing SPRING AWAKENING off of his bucket list.
Tweet From Your Seats this Friday at the Cygnet Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - April 08, 2014
If you dream of being able to use your phone while at the the theatre, this Friday, the Cygnet Theatre wants to help you make your dreams come true!
Actors Alliance Announces Summer Theatre Intensive
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
Actors Alliance of San Diego is happy to announce their revamped Actors Alliance Summer Theatre Intensive for 2014. This year we will be offering two programs that focus on teaching young actors the skills they need to get jobs now!
San Diego Gay Men's Chorus' Spring Shows Set for This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
Mariah soared, boy bands strutted their stuff and high-energy music had us pumpin' up the jam across the dance floor. Come relive that megawatt decade with the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) as they present Wow! The Chorus Sings the '90s. Tickets are now on sale for the April 5 and 6 shows at SDGMC.org.
Lamb's Players Theatre Extends THE FOREIGNER Through May 18
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Lamb's Players Theatre today announced their comedic hit The Foreigner, currently playing at the Horton Grand Theatre, downtown will extend through May 18th. The show will take a brief hiatus after the April 13th performance and reopen on April 23rd.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Old Globe's TIME AND THE CONWAYS
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
The Old Globe presents a revival of J.B. Priestley's period classic Time and the Conways. Directed by Rebecca Taichman, Time and the Conways runs now through May 4, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run through tonight, April 2. Opening night is tomorrow, April 3, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: San Diego Musical Theatre Brings CATS to the Birch North Park Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - April 02, 2014
CATS has their Jellicle Ball' at the Birch North Park Theatre courtesy of San Diego Musical Theatre through April 6th.
MISS GULCH RETURNS! Kicks Off Diversionary Theatre and Martinis Above Fourth's New Collaboration, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Diversionary Theatre and Martinis Above Fourth | Table & Stage in beautiful Hillcrest are excited to announce a new collaboration in 2014, presenting for the first time ever performances of Diversionary's adventurous Cabaret series in San Diego's premier Dinner Theatre!
Coronado Playhouse to Present SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE, 4/11-5/18
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014
The world's greatest detective is back in a classic adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat in SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Final Adventure at the Coronado Playhouse April 11-May 18, 2014. As Sherlock Holmes seeks to wind down his career through the arrest of Professor Moriarty, he and Doctor Watson are drawn into a blackmail case that involves a king and a world-renowned opera singer, putting them on a collision course with Holmes' greatest enemy.
BWW Reviews: Mainly Mozart Worships Schubert in Carlsbad
by Erica Miner - April 01, 2014
A cadre of chamber music's finest performers performed a program to please Schubert and Mozart lovers alike
BWW Reviews: John Cederquist Shapes ILLUSIONS IN WOOD
by Erica Miner - April 01, 2014
Illusion took center stage in the San Diego area last weekend when Orange County-based master craftsman John Cederquist brought his unique wood pieces to the small but pristine jewel known as the Cannon Gallery in Carlsbad.
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Runs 4/23-5/25 at Lyceum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2014
The off-Broadway hit show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES comes to San Diego for a five week run at the Lyceum Theatre downtown and is sure to make audiences laugh 'til they plotz. Performances run April 23 - May 25. Opening night is Wednesday, April 30.
Hugh Jackman Sings About Wolverine
by E.H. Reiter - March 31, 2014
Hugh Jackman sings about his most famous action role, Wolverine.
Photo Flash: The Old Globe's TIME AND THE CONWAYS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2014
The Old Globe presents a revival of J.B. Priestley's period classic Time and the Conways. Directed by Rebecca Taichman, Time and the Conways will run today, March 29 - May 4, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 29 - April 2. Opening night is Thursday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. Get a first look at the cast below!
Lamb's Players Theatre to Attempt Guinness World Record, May 8-12
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014
Lamb's Players Theatre announces their upcoming event '100 Hours of Stories.' From May 8 - 12, 2014, LAMB'S will make history. With the help of favorite local theatre artists, and community members, the San Diego nonprofit will present 100 consecutive hours of play and musical readings to break the Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon Theatrical Performance and celebrate Lamb's.
Rey Lucas, Robert Eli & More to Star in The Old Globe's WATER BY THE SPOONFUL, 4/12-5/11
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the California premiere of Quiara Alegria Hudes' Water by the Spoonful, winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Edward Torres, Water by the Spoonful will run April 12 - May 11, 2014 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run April 12 - April 16. Opening night is Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. In conjunction with local organizations Combat Arts and So Say We All, The Globe will also host an ongoing exhibit of art by returning veterans, and an evening of local veterans performing stories they have written about their service.
Photo Flash: First Look at San Diego Musical Theatre's CATS
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
San Diego Musical Theatre "The Local Way to See Broadway" presents their first production of 2014, CATS, running two more weekends at the North Park Theatre throughApril 6, 2014. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years. Directed by James Vasquez; Choreography by Janet Renslow; Musical Direction by Don LeMaster. Matthew Novotny, Lighting Designer - Janet Pitcher, Costume Coordinator -Stanley Cohen, Stage Manager. Check out a first look below!
John DeGaetano Brings Theatre Work to North Bay Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
Broadwayworld Award nominee John DeGaetano, brings his theatre work to Santa Rosa as Artistic Director of North Bay Stage Company, a new resident theatre company of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. DeGaetano is known for his success in locally staged ambitious productions of such as Evita, Chicago, and Cats to name a few.
Pacific Arts Movement and Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company to Present 18MMW, 4/18-20
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
For the first time, Pacific Arts Movement and Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company are joining forces to co-produce and co-present the nation's premier Asian American sketch comedy troupe, the award-winning 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors (18MMW). Presented as part of Pacific Arts Movement's annual Spring Showcase, three live multi-media performances of 18MMW will take place on April 18-20, 2014 at the Mission Valley Digiplex Cinemas, marking the kickoff to Mo`olelo's 10th Anniversary Season, as well as 18MMW's 20th anniversary year.
TIME AND THE CONWAYS, 'VANYA AND SONIA' and INTO THE WOODS Coming Up at The Old Globe, April-July 2014
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Old Globe has announced an exciting lineup of shows to kick off the spring and lead patrons into the summer. Featuring the classic Sondheim hit Into The Woods, recent Broadway success Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, and much more, there will be something for everyone in the coming months at The Old Globe. Check out the full lineup below!
Jessica Stone to Direct The Old Globe's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, 5/17-6/22
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Old Globe today announced the creative team of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning farce Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which will be directed by Jessica Stone. Stone, who is a frequent collaborator with Old Globe Associate Artist Nicholas Martin, will base this production on his Tony-nominated Broadway direction. Martin had been previously announced to return to San Diego to direct but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run May 17 - June 22, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run May 17 - 21. Opening night is May 22 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by subscription only. Single tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, April 4 at 12 noon and will be available online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
Richard Thomas & Kristen Connolly Set for The Old Globe's OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Old Globe today announced two of the stars of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Othello, the first show of the Globe's 2014 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Making their Globe debuts are Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas ('The Americans,' 'The Waltons') as Iago and Kristen Connolly ('House of Cards,' The Cabin in the Woods) as Desdemona. Both artists continue collaborations with Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein that began in New York: Thomas starred in Edelstein's critically acclaimed production of Timon of Athens at The Public Theater in 2011, and Connolly in three Shakespeare plays that Edelstein helped produce at The Public. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

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