North Coast Rep Opens VINCENT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2013
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the return of by popular demand VINCENT, written by Leonard Nimoy and starring Jean-Michel Richaud. Directed by Paul Stein the production will run tonight, June 3 & June 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2013
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the return of by popular demand VINCENT, written by Leonard Nimoy and starring Jean-Michel Richaud. Directed by Paul Stein the production will run tonight, June 3 & June 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm.
Coronado Playhouse's CARNIVAL! to Benefit Ronald McDonald House, 6/28-8/4
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
The Coronado Playhouse, the community's theatre, has launched an effort to help one of San Diego County's most established non-profit organizations, Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Founded in 1980, the local Ronald McDonald House provides a 'home away from home' to families with children being treated at area hospitals for serious, often life-threatening conditions. Nearly 20,000 guests a year receive housing, meals and other crucial care and services while dealing with health crises.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
The Coronado Playhouse, the community's theatre, has launched an effort to help one of San Diego County's most established non-profit organizations, Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Founded in 1980, the local Ronald McDonald House provides a 'home away from home' to families with children being treated at area hospitals for serious, often life-threatening conditions. Nearly 20,000 guests a year receive housing, meals and other crucial care and services while dealing with health crises.
West Coast Premiere of THE DIVINE SISTER Opens Today at Diversionary Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Diversionary Theatre's production of The Divine Sister and Off Broadway hit written by Charles Busch opens at San Diego's Diversionary Theatre on June 1, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Diversionary Theatre's production of The Divine Sister and Off Broadway hit written by Charles Busch opens at San Diego's Diversionary Theatre on June 1, 2013.
Photo Flash: First Look at SHAKESPEARE'S R&J at Cygnet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
Cygnet Theatre closes its 10th Anniversary Season by presenting the San Diego premiere of Joe Calarco's Shakespeare's R&J. Part Dead Poets Society, part Lord of the Flies, Calarco's work takes audiences to an all-male Catholic boarding school where four schoolboys secretly discover Shakespeare's most famous love story. The show is being presented by Cygnet Theatre now through June 16, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Cygnet's production below!
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
Cygnet Theatre closes its 10th Anniversary Season by presenting the San Diego premiere of Joe Calarco's Shakespeare's R&J. Part Dead Poets Society, part Lord of the Flies, Calarco's work takes audiences to an all-male Catholic boarding school where four schoolboys secretly discover Shakespeare's most famous love story. The show is being presented by Cygnet Theatre now through June 16, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Cygnet's production below!
Ron Cohn to Play Palm Desert's Newman Theater, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well. But singer should be at the top of the list. He'll be doing his 'Soft Lights And Sweet Music - Ron Cohn Sings Irving Berlin' at a 2 PM matinee performance on Sunday, June 16th at Arthur Newman Theatre in The Joslyn Center Theater in Palm Desert.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well. But singer should be at the top of the list. He'll be doing his 'Soft Lights And Sweet Music - Ron Cohn Sings Irving Berlin' at a 2 PM matinee performance on Sunday, June 16th at Arthur Newman Theatre in The Joslyn Center Theater in Palm Desert.
Photo Flash: First Look at 2013 Globe Honors and The Road to the Jimmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Globe Honors and The Road to the Jimmy Awards, the annual competition recognizing excellence in high school theater throughout San Diego County, were announced on Monday, May 20 after the final round of competition was held on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look of the event below.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Globe Honors and The Road to the Jimmy Awards, the annual competition recognizing excellence in high school theater throughout San Diego County, were announced on Monday, May 20 after the final round of competition was held on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look of the event below.
AMERICAN IDIOT to Make San Diego Debut, 5/28-6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season, running May 28-June 2, 2013. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season, running May 28-June 2, 2013. Tickets are on sale now.
Patrick Kerr, Mary Beth Peil and More Set for La Jolla Playhouse's HIS GIRL FRIDAY; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for His Girl Friday, adapted by John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation, House of Blue Leaves) from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Columbia Pictures film His Girl Friday. Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Glengarry Glen Ross, Memphis), the production will kick off the 2013/2014 season, running May 28 - June 30 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for His Girl Friday, adapted by John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation, House of Blue Leaves) from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Columbia Pictures film His Girl Friday. Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Glengarry Glen Ross, Memphis), the production will kick off the 2013/2014 season, running May 28 - June 30 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.
AMERICAN IDIOT to Rock Civic Theatre in 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
The Civic Theatre is set to welcome the AMERICAN IDIOT national tour next summer, the punk rock adaptation of Green Day's conceptual album of the same name from May 28 through June 2, 2013. For more information on the national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT, visit www.americanidiotthemusical.com. Tickets are available at www.san-diego-theater.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
The Civic Theatre is set to welcome the AMERICAN IDIOT national tour next summer, the punk rock adaptation of Green Day's conceptual album of the same name from May 28 through June 2, 2013. For more information on the national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT, visit www.americanidiotthemusical.com. Tickets are available at www.san-diego-theater.com.
San Diego Musical Theatre to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 5/10-26
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces its second production of the 2013 season, Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, running May 10-26, 2013 with a press opening on Saturday, May 11, at The Birch North Park Theatre. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces its second production of the 2013 season, Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, running May 10-26, 2013 with a press opening on Saturday, May 11, at The Birch North Park Theatre. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
Towne Street Theatre Joins 24 GUN CONTROL PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
Towne Street Theatre will take part in an important national dialogue and theatre event, Gun Control Theatre Action. The '24 Gun Control Plays,' a collection of short plays from NoPassport Press: Dreaming the Americas Series, will be performed by various theatre companies throughout the United States during the week of May 27, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
Towne Street Theatre will take part in an important national dialogue and theatre event, Gun Control Theatre Action. The '24 Gun Control Plays,' a collection of short plays from NoPassport Press: Dreaming the Americas Series, will be performed by various theatre companies throughout the United States during the week of May 27, 2013.
Photo Flash: Christine Estabrook, Zoe Winters and More Celebrate The Old Globe's BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW Opening
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
The Old Globe presents the West Coast Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's quirky and tender comedy Be a Good Little Widow. Directed by Hal Brooks, Be a Good Little Widow is currently running through June 9, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Check out the production photos below!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
The Old Globe presents the West Coast Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's quirky and tender comedy Be a Good Little Widow. Directed by Hal Brooks, Be a Good Little Widow is currently running through June 9, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Check out the production photos below!
Moonlight Stage Set to Open 2013 Summer Season with SOUTH PACIFIC, 6/26-7/13
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13.
The Old Globe's Artistic Director Barry Edelstein to Offer Thinking Shakespeare Live! Program, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
The Old Globe today announced Thinking Shakespeare Live!, a 90-minute presentation exploring the language of Shakespeare, on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Led by Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and assisted by three professional classical actors, this special program based on Edelstein's book, Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard, will reveal a performer's approach to Shakespearean language so audiences may easily understand the poetry of the Bard. An ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, Thinking Shakespeare Live! will take place on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets are $10 for subscribers and full-time students and $15 for general audiences andcan 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 - May 23, 2013
The Old Globe today announced Thinking Shakespeare Live!, a 90-minute presentation exploring the language of Shakespeare, on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Led by Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and assisted by three professional classical actors, this special program based on Edelstein's book, Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard, will reveal a performer's approach to Shakespearean language so audiences may easily understand the poetry of the Bard. An ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, Thinking Shakespeare Live! will take place on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets are $10 for subscribers and full-time students and $15 for general audiences andcan 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.
Maggie Carney, Dangerfeld G. Moore and More Join Diversionary Theatre's THE DIVINE SISTER, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Diversionary Theatre announced complete casting for its production of The Divine Sister written by Charles Busch and directed by Glenn Paris. Performances begin at Diversionary Theatre (4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116) tonight, May 23, 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Diversionary Theatre announced complete casting for its production of The Divine Sister written by Charles Busch and directed by Glenn Paris. Performances begin at Diversionary Theatre (4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116) tonight, May 23, 2013
3Stages Announces 'Michael Jackson HIStory,' 6/15 & 16
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
After selling out shows in South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, Michael Jackson HIStory with Kenny Wizz, arrives in the US for the first time. This musical biography will take fans right back to the Jackson 5 era; hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known; in all, HIStory features over twenty songs performed live by World #1 Impersonator Kenny Wizz. Together with a live band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and a light and screen show, HIStory is the recreation of what fans want but can never again see - a Michael Jackson concert experience.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
After selling out shows in South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, Michael Jackson HIStory with Kenny Wizz, arrives in the US for the first time. This musical biography will take fans right back to the Jackson 5 era; hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known; in all, HIStory features over twenty songs performed live by World #1 Impersonator Kenny Wizz. Together with a live band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and a light and screen show, HIStory is the recreation of what fans want but can never again see - a Michael Jackson concert experience.
TheatreWorks Opens OTHER DESERT CITIES, 8/24
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the Regional Premiere of OTHER DESERT CITIES by acclaimed playwright Jon Robin Baitz (The Substance of Fire, A Fair Country, Three Hotels). In this gripping Broadway hit, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play, a Hollywood star's desert estate glows with Christmas cheer. But home for the holidays is daughter Brooke, a novelist whose tell-all memoir threatens to rip the politically-divided clan apart. Broadway vets Kandis Chappell and James Sutorius will star as Polly and Lyman Wyeth, Brooke's staunch right-wing parents. With dazzling wit and razor-sharp insight, this Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and Drama League Award for Distinguished Play balances fierce comedy and riveting family drama in its Regional Premiere at TheatreWorks, co-produced with San Diego's The Old Globe. Contains mature language.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the Regional Premiere of OTHER DESERT CITIES by acclaimed playwright Jon Robin Baitz (The Substance of Fire, A Fair Country, Three Hotels). In this gripping Broadway hit, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play, a Hollywood star's desert estate glows with Christmas cheer. But home for the holidays is daughter Brooke, a novelist whose tell-all memoir threatens to rip the politically-divided clan apart. Broadway vets Kandis Chappell and James Sutorius will star as Polly and Lyman Wyeth, Brooke's staunch right-wing parents. With dazzling wit and razor-sharp insight, this Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and Drama League Award for Distinguished Play balances fierce comedy and riveting family drama in its Regional Premiere at TheatreWorks, co-produced with San Diego's The Old Globe. Contains mature language.
LOVE LETTERS Comes to North Coast Rep, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013
David & Denise Ellenstein return to the stage by popular demand in LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. The show will run one night only, June 10, 2013 at 7:30pm at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013
David & Denise Ellenstein return to the stage by popular demand in LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. The show will run one night only, June 10, 2013 at 7:30pm at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
BWW Reviews: THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by E.H. Reiter - May 16, 2013
THE LAST FIVE YEARS playing at Second Stage Theatre follows a five year relationship of Jamie and Cathy. This production was directed by creator Jason Robert Brown. Now playing at Second Stage Theater, 305 West 43rd Street, through May 18th.
by E.H. Reiter - May 16, 2013
THE LAST FIVE YEARS playing at Second Stage Theatre follows a five year relationship of Jamie and Cathy. This production was directed by creator Jason Robert Brown. Now playing at Second Stage Theater, 305 West 43rd Street, through May 18th.
Moonlight Stage to Open 2013 Summer Season with SOUTH PACIFIC, 6/26-7/13
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13.
Jerome Elliott to Bring MY FAVORITE SPRINGS to Palm Desert's Newman Theatre, 6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Cabaret singer and actor Jerome Elliott stars in a one-man musical concert entitled 'My Favorite Springs' on Sunday, June 2, 2013 as part of the Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Cabaret singer and actor Jerome Elliott stars in a one-man musical concert entitled 'My Favorite Springs' on Sunday, June 2, 2013 as part of the Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
San Jose Stage Company Presents REEFER MADNESS, Beginning 6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013
San Jose Stage Company presents Reefer Madness: The Musical. This irreverent and smokin' hot musical is a satirical toke on the 1936 anti-cannabis propaganda B-movie that has become a cult classic. Raucous and outlandish, Reefer Madness: The Musical is the summer "Hit" you'll definitely want to hold in for as long as you can.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013
San Jose Stage Company presents Reefer Madness: The Musical. This irreverent and smokin' hot musical is a satirical toke on the 1936 anti-cannabis propaganda B-movie that has become a cult classic. Raucous and outlandish, Reefer Madness: The Musical is the summer "Hit" you'll definitely want to hold in for as long as you can.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of SDMT's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces their second production of their 2013 season Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, at the Birch North Park Theatre, May 10-26, 2013. A 25 piece live orchestra, led by Don LeMaster, will be playing the beautiful music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the opening night photos below!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre announces their second production of their 2013 season Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, at the Birch North Park Theatre, May 10-26, 2013. A 25 piece live orchestra, led by Don LeMaster, will be playing the beautiful music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the opening night photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Zoe Winters, Ben Graney and More in Old Globe's BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013
The Old Globe presents the West Coast Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's quirky and tender comedy Be a Good Little Widow. Directed by Hal Brooks, Be a Good Little Widow is currently running through June 9, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run May 11 - May 15. Opening night is Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. Check out the production photos below!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013
The Old Globe presents the West Coast Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's quirky and tender comedy Be a Good Little Widow. Directed by Hal Brooks, Be a Good Little Widow is currently running through June 9, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run May 11 - May 15. Opening night is Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. Check out the production photos below!
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