John Alexander to Step Down as Diversionary Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
The Board of Trustees of Diversionary Theatre announced today that John E. Alexander will step down from his post as Executive Director effective November 3.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
The Board of Trustees of Diversionary Theatre announced today that John E. Alexander will step down from his post as Executive Director effective November 3.
Coronado Playhouse to Present SUDS, 10/25-12/1
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
SUDS is a bubbly musical written by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott with musical arrangements by Steve Gunderson. Join us for a visit back to the early 1960s where we meet the lovelorn Cindy who works in a laundromat and is protected by guardian angels on a mission to help her find true love in a crazy wash, rinse, and spin world. SUDS features an eight piece live band and over 40 chart topping classic songs including 'Mr. Postman," "Where the Boys Are," "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," "Respect," and "Do You Want to Know a Secret?"
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
SUDS is a bubbly musical written by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott with musical arrangements by Steve Gunderson. Join us for a visit back to the early 1960s where we meet the lovelorn Cindy who works in a laundromat and is protected by guardian angels on a mission to help her find true love in a crazy wash, rinse, and spin world. SUDS features an eight piece live band and over 40 chart topping classic songs including 'Mr. Postman," "Where the Boys Are," "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," "Respect," and "Do You Want to Know a Secret?"
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE
by Christina Mancuso - October 03, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody BloodyAndrew Jackson). Choreography is by Emmy Award nominee Sonya Tayeh ('So You Think You Can Dance'), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald andDarlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, now through Nov. 3, 2013. Check out highlights below!
by Christina Mancuso - October 03, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody BloodyAndrew Jackson). Choreography is by Emmy Award nominee Sonya Tayeh ('So You Think You Can Dance'), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald andDarlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, now through Nov. 3, 2013. Check out highlights below!
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from The Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE!
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody BloodyAndrew Jackson). Check out highlights from the production below!
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody BloodyAndrew Jackson). Check out highlights from the production below!
La Jolla Playhouse Kicks Off Inaugural WoW Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse, nationally-renowned for its commitment to the development of new work and new theatrical forms, presents its inaugural Without Walls (WoW) Festival of site-based work, running today, October 3 - 6, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse, nationally-renowned for its commitment to the development of new work and new theatrical forms, presents its inaugural Without Walls (WoW) Festival of site-based work, running today, October 3 - 6, 2013.
La Jolla Playhouse Kicks Off Projects for Inaugural WITHOUT WALLS Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the major projects and partners for its inaugural Without Walls (WoW) Festival of site-based work, running today, October 3 - 6, 2013. This one-of-a-kind Festival will showcase events occurring simultaneously in and around The Playhouse Theatre District, presented by The Playhouse as well Festival partner institutions: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and UC San Diego.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the major projects and partners for its inaugural Without Walls (WoW) Festival of site-based work, running today, October 3 - 6, 2013. This one-of-a-kind Festival will showcase events occurring simultaneously in and around The Playhouse Theatre District, presented by The Playhouse as well Festival partner institutions: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and UC San Diego.
Photo Flash: First Look at Gideon Glick, Eva Kaminsky and More in Old Globe's THE FEW
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2013
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere comedy The Few by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Directed by Davis McCallum, The Few will run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 27, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Opening night is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Check out a first look at the production shots below!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2013
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere comedy The Few by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Directed by Davis McCallum, The Few will run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 27, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Opening night is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Check out a first look at the production shots below!
Lambda Archives of San Diego to Host Exhibit Reception on National Coming Out Day, October 11, 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, and in honor of the political achievements of the local LGBT community, Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD) will be hosting an open reception of its latest exhibit, "20 Years at the Table," on Oct. 11 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, and in honor of the political achievements of the local LGBT community, Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD) will be hosting an open reception of its latest exhibit, "20 Years at the Table," on Oct. 11 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Diversionary Theatre's SHE-RANTULAS FROM OUTER SPACE-IN 3D Now in Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
The new comedy of horrors, She-Rantulas From Outer Space-in 3D!, conceived and written by local authors Phil Johnson and Ruff Yeager, began production last week for its world premiere production at Diversionary Theatre. The shows first performance is October 24 with and official opening November 2.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
The new comedy of horrors, She-Rantulas From Outer Space-in 3D!, conceived and written by local authors Phil Johnson and Ruff Yeager, began production last week for its world premiere production at Diversionary Theatre. The shows first performance is October 24 with and official opening November 2.
USITT Presents Rigging Safety with Bill Sapsis Today in San Diego
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging will lead the next USITT Presents one-day training with a Rigging for Theatre workshop at the San Diego Civic Theatre today, October 1.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging will lead the next USITT Presents one-day training with a Rigging for Theatre workshop at the San Diego Civic Theatre today, October 1.
Photo Flash: The Old Globe's THE FEW Begins Previews Tonight, Starring Gideon Glick, Eva Kaminsky and More!
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere comedy The Few by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Directed by Davis McCallum, The Few will run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 27, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2. Opening night is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Meet the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013
The Old Globe presents the World Premiere comedy The Few by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Directed by Davis McCallum, The Few will run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 27, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run today, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2. Opening night is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Meet the cast below!
San Diego Dance Theater and Metropolitan Transit System Present 15th Annual TROLLEY DANCES, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013
As part of her much loved annual TROLLEY DANCES, Jean Isaacs has choreographed work in a fountain, in a board room, in a supermarket and in a children's museum. It's no surprise then, to hear she will be presenting work in the new San Diego Central Library downtown. For the 15th Annual TROLLEY DANCES, Jean is thrilled to be among the first performing arts groups to activate the new downtown architectural showpiece designed by Rob Wellington Quigley.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013
As part of her much loved annual TROLLEY DANCES, Jean Isaacs has choreographed work in a fountain, in a board room, in a supermarket and in a children's museum. It's no surprise then, to hear she will be presenting work in the new San Diego Central Library downtown. For the 15th Annual TROLLEY DANCES, Jean is thrilled to be among the first performing arts groups to activate the new downtown architectural showpiece designed by Rob Wellington Quigley.
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with The Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE Creative Team - Alex Timbers and More!
by Stage Tube - September 27, 2013
In the video below, The Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and the creative team of THE LAST GOODBYE discuss the creation of the show and what viewers can expect from the new musical. Click to watch!
by Stage Tube - September 27, 2013
In the video below, The Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and the creative team of THE LAST GOODBYE discuss the creation of the show and what viewers can expect from the new musical. Click to watch!
Photo Flash: SDMT's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Birch North Park Theatre from tonight, September 27 - October 13, 2013 at the Birch North Park Theatre. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930's Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Birch North Park Theatre from tonight, September 27 - October 13, 2013 at the Birch North Park Theatre. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930's Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Circle circle dot dot's MORP 2013 Party Set for Centro Cultural de la Raza, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Circle Circle dot dot will present the third installment of its party-fundraiser: MORP!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Circle Circle dot dot will present the third installment of its party-fundraiser: MORP!
Photo Flash: First Look at Cygnet Theatre's TRAVESTIES
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Take two world renowned playwrights, mix in a theatre that is not afraid of a challenge, and you get the next offering in Cygnet Theatre's 11th season. By producing two great theatre classics in rotating repertory, Cygnet is once again raising the bar for San Diego theaters. The monumental task of directing both The Importance of Being Earnest and Travesties will be handled by Artistic Director Sean Murray. Performances will be at the Old Town Theatre, now through October 27. Opening Day for media is September 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at TRAVESTIES below!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Take two world renowned playwrights, mix in a theatre that is not afraid of a challenge, and you get the next offering in Cygnet Theatre's 11th season. By producing two great theatre classics in rotating repertory, Cygnet is once again raising the bar for San Diego theaters. The monumental task of directing both The Importance of Being Earnest and Travesties will be handled by Artistic Director Sean Murray. Performances will be at the Old Town Theatre, now through October 27. Opening Day for media is September 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at TRAVESTIES below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Cygnet Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Take two world renowned playwrights, mix in a theatre that is not afraid of a challenge, and you get the next offering in Cygnet Theatre's 11th season. By producing two great theatre classics in rotating repertory, Cygnet is once again raising the bar for San Diego theaters. The monumental task of directing both The Importance of Being Earnest and Travesties will be handled by Artistic Director Sean Murray. Performances are at the Old Town Theatre, now through October 27. Opening Day for media is September 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST below!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Take two world renowned playwrights, mix in a theatre that is not afraid of a challenge, and you get the next offering in Cygnet Theatre's 11th season. By producing two great theatre classics in rotating repertory, Cygnet is once again raising the bar for San Diego theaters. The monumental task of directing both The Importance of Being Earnest and Travesties will be handled by Artistic Director Sean Murray. Performances are at the Old Town Theatre, now through October 27. Opening Day for media is September 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Jay Armstrong Johnson, Talisa Friedman and More in Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Check out a first look below!
THE LAST GOODBYE, THE FEW, THE GRINCH, and BETHANY to Play The Old Globe, Oct 2013-Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013
The Old Globe has announced its upcoming performance calendar, October 2013 - January 2014. Details below!
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013
The Old Globe has announced its upcoming performance calendar, October 2013 - January 2014. Details below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SDMT's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Birch North Park Theatre from September 27 - October 13, 2013 at the Birch North Park Theatre. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930's Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Birch North Park Theatre from September 27 - October 13, 2013 at the Birch North Park Theatre. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930's Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Jeff Buckley Musical, THE LAST GOODBYE, Begins 9/22 at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
The Old Globe will open its 2013-14 Season with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Choreography is by Sonya Tayeh ('So You Think You Can Dance'), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The complete creative team and casting, as well as the remainder of the Globe's new season, will be announced at a later date. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sunday, Sept. 22 - Nov. 3, 2013. Preview performances run Sept. 22- Oct. 5. Opening night is Sunday, Oct. 6. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
The Old Globe will open its 2013-14 Season with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Choreography is by Sonya Tayeh ('So You Think You Can Dance'), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The complete creative team and casting, as well as the remainder of the Globe's new season, will be announced at a later date. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sunday, Sept. 22 - Nov. 3, 2013. Preview performances run Sept. 22- Oct. 5. Opening night is Sunday, Oct. 6. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. 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.
Photo Flash: The Who's TOMMY, Opening Tonight at Moonlight Amphitheatre
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season closes with the smash Broadway hit THE WHO's TOMMY, from tonight, September 18 to October 5, 2013, in a rare full production marking the 20th anniversary of the show's Broadway debut. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season closes with the smash Broadway hit THE WHO's TOMMY, from tonight, September 18 to October 5, 2013, in a rare full production marking the 20th anniversary of the show's Broadway debut. Check out a first look below!
Patti Gallagher to Perform at Arthur Newman Theater, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Local singer Patti Gallagher will perform her latest cabaret concert "Those Fabulous Forties" at the Arthur Newman Theater in the Joslyn Center on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2 PM. With songs from Broadway, Hollywood films, and Big Band standards, Ms. Gallagher and her pianist Joyce Ellenson have crafted a timeless combination of material that will appeal to most of our desert community with tidbits of history about the music to make for a wonderful afternoon.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Local singer Patti Gallagher will perform her latest cabaret concert "Those Fabulous Forties" at the Arthur Newman Theater in the Joslyn Center on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2 PM. With songs from Broadway, Hollywood films, and Big Band standards, Ms. Gallagher and her pianist Joyce Ellenson have crafted a timeless combination of material that will appeal to most of our desert community with tidbits of history about the music to make for a wonderful afternoon.
Deborah Gilmour Smyth to Lead Lamb's WIT; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
The cast features Lamb's 2013 Acting Company members Deborah Gilmour Smyth, Cynthia Gerber, Jason Heil and Caitie Grady, along with Lamb's Associate Artists Jim Chovick, Kaja Amado Dunn and Bryan Barbarin. M'Lafi Thompson completes the cast in her debut performance with Lamb's.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
The cast features Lamb's 2013 Acting Company members Deborah Gilmour Smyth, Cynthia Gerber, Jason Heil and Caitie Grady, along with Lamb's Associate Artists Jim Chovick, Kaja Amado Dunn and Bryan Barbarin. M'Lafi Thompson completes the cast in her debut performance with Lamb's.
The Who's TOMMY Closes Moonlight Stage's 33rd Summer Season, Now thru 10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season closes with the smash Broadway hit THE WHO's TOMMY, from today, September 18 to October 5, 2013, in a rare full production marking the 20th anniversary of the show's Broadway debut.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season closes with the smash Broadway hit THE WHO's TOMMY, from today, September 18 to October 5, 2013, in a rare full production marking the 20th anniversary of the show's Broadway debut.
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