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Cygnet Theatre Launches 30 and Under Club
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2013
Engaging the next generation of patrons is a goal of most every arts and culture organization operating today. To help reach that objective, Cygnet Theatre is revitalizing its 30 and under marketing initiative with a new name and renewed energy. CygNext aims to cultivate younger audiences by offering special discounts, hosting meet-ups and providing unique opportunities to meet the cast and enjoy cocktails before or after designated shows.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Old Globe's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, a new musical comedy with book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak and lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak. Former Old Globe Co-Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak returns to the Globe to direct the production. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will run tonight, March 8 - April 14, 2013 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad PrebysTheatre Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Circle Circle dot dot to Present DERBYWISE, 4/6-20
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2013
Circle Circle dot dot will present DerbyWise, written by Katherine Harroff, at The 10th Avenue Theatre, directed by Katherine Harroff & Shaun Tuazon, beginning April 6th 2013 and running April 7th-April 20th, 2013.
BWW Reviews: MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH
by E.H. Reiter - March 06, 2013
Mike Tyson stops at San Diego's Balboa Theatre on the national tour of his one man show 'Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Truth'.
Lamb's Players Theatre Extends MIXTAPE Again thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013
Lamb's Players Theatre announced today that it is extending MIXTAPE - the Greatest Hits of the 80s! again, this time through April 28, 2013.
Mainly Mozart Debuts EVOLUTION Series in June
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013
This June, as part of the 25th Anniversary of the San Diego Mainly Mozart Festival, experience Mainly Mozart's new innovative series Evolution. Mozart's music was the synthesis of the culture and social structure of his day. His genius reflected his world. But, what if Mozart were composing today? Evolution embraces that concept and celebrates today's musical innovator.
MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH Comes to San Diego Civic Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013
After a highly successful bout on Broadway, Mike Tyson announced that he would take his acclaimed one-man show, 'Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH,' on a national tour. Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, the tour began in February 2013 and appears at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, March 5, 2013.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of The Old Globe's A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Kelsey Denette - March 04, 2013
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's world premiere adaptation of A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen's masterful exploration of society, money, gender roles and marriage. Translated and adapted by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and adapted and directed by Kirsten Brandt, A Doll's House will run March 23 - April 21, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 23 - March 27. Opening night is Thursday, March 28 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.
J*Company Youth Theater Opens GYPSY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2013
'Let us entertain you!' That's just what the award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, is getting ready to do as they prepare to stage the third show in their musical theatre line up for its 20th Anniversary Season tribute to Barbra Streisand.
New Musical JUSTIN LOVE to Complete Diversionary Theatre's 2013 Season, 8/29-10/6
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2013
Diversionary Theatre announces the addition of Justin Love, a new musical fantasy, to complete its 2013 roster of mainstage productions. Joining the currently running West Coast premiere of Birds of a Feather (through March 3, 2013) and the San Diego premiere of the literary romp, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabbler (March 28 - April 28, 2013), will be the West Coast premiere of Charles Busch's hilarious spoof The Divine Sister (May 23 - June 30, 2013), directed by Glenn Paris, and the world premiere farce She-Rantulas From Outer Space (October 24 - November 17, 2013), by Phil Johnson and Ruff Yeager. By popular demand, Diversionary will also bring back its twisted take on holiday tradition Scrooge in Rouge (December 5 - 29, 2013).
Cygnet Theatre to Return to Sondheim with ASSASSINS, 3/14-4/28
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2013
Cygnet Theatre will continue its 10th Anniversary Season by presenting Stephen Sondheim's thought-provoking and alarmingly funny musical Assassins. Assassins is set to perform March 14th through April 28th, 2013, at Cygnet's Old Town Theatre. Press Opening is scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd 2013.
Lambda Archives of San Diego Receives Grant from San Diego Pride
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2013
Lambda Archives of San Diego has received a $2500 grant from San Diego LGBT Pride for a much needed infrastructure repair project. Stephen Whitburn, the Interim General Manager of San Diego LGBT Pride presented the Board of Lambda Archives with a giant check on Friday, February 22 at the Archives' second annual Pajama Party fundraising event at Snooze restaurant. The grant monies will go towards repair of a malfunctioning air conditioning unit in the Archives new facilities.
BORN YESTERDAY Closes Moonlight Stage Productions' Winter Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013
BORN YESTERDAY, the classic comedy with political punch, closes Moonlight Stage Productions' 2013 AVO Playhouse Winter Season with performances March 21 - April 7. Tickets are priced from $22-$30 and are on sale now through the VisTix box office by calling (760) 724-2110 or visiting moonlightstage.com.
Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents AVENUE Q: SCHOOL EDITION, Opening 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
Award-winning Canyon Crest Academy's Envision Theatre will present Avenue Q - School Edition, Guest Directed by Dana Carr, with Musical Direction by Stephanie Sabin, from March 21- March 30, 2013 at the Proscenium Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at Canyon Crest Academy's AVENUE Q - SCHOOL EDITION
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013
Award-winning Canyon Crest Academy's Envision Theatre presents Avenue Q - School Edition, Guest Directed by Dana Carr, with Musical Direction by Stephanie Sabin, from March 21- March 30, 2013 at the Proscenium Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.
North Coast Rep Welcomes Back TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2013
TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED (Never the same show twice!) will return to North Coast Repertory Theatre tonight, February 25th at 7:30 p.m.
TIME STANDS STILL Plays North Coast Rep, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2013
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by David Ellenstein, the show runs tonight, February 23 - March 17, 2013.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Ken Barnett, Jefferson Mays and More in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2013
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, a new musical comedy with book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak and lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak. Former Old Globe Co-Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak returns to the Globe to direct the production. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will run March 8 -- April 14, 2013 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Meet the cast and creative team below!
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company of The Old Globe's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER World Premiere
by Stage Tube - February 21, 2013
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, a new musical comedy with book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak and lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak. Former Old Globe Co-Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak returns to the Globe to direct the production. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will run March 8 -- April 14, 2013 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Meet the cast and creative team in the video below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Emma Radwick, Robert J. Townsend and More in SDMT's CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013
San Diego Musical Theatre presents its production of Kander & Ebb's "Chicago", February 15-March 3 at the Birch North Park Theatre! The show is Directed by Ron Kellum, Choreographed by Randy Slovacek with Musical Direction by Don LeMaster. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
North Coast Rep to Welcome Back TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED (Never the same show twice!) will return to North Coast Repertory Theatre on February 25th at 7:30 p.m.
The Second City's LAUGHING MATTERS Tour Returns to La Jolla Playhouse, 3/20-23
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse will bring back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement March 20 - 23, 2013 in the Playhouse's specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Created by the Playhouse's scene shop artisans for the theatre's 2011, 2012 and 2013 Galas, this unique cabaret-style venue features a 1920s 'supper club' atmosphere, with multi-level platforms and custom banquettes. Performances will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm.
THE BOOK OF MORMON and More Set for Broadway San Diego Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013
Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation has announced their upcoming 2013-2014 season, packed with Tony Award Winning, world-class productions of musicals presented at The San Diego Civic Theatre. From the creators of "South Park" and winner of nine Tony Awards, THE BOOK OF MORMON will play a limited two-week engagement May 27-June 8, 2014. The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century" and Entertainment Weekly says it's "the funniest musical of all time.'
Capitol Steps, PIRATES OF PENZANCE & Loretta Swit Set for Poway Center's 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2013
Michael Rennie, Executive Director of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation has announced four new shows to be added to the 2012/2013 Professional Performance Season.
La Jolla Playhouse to Present Interactive Piece ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, 3/26-4/14
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse announces the next presentation in its acclaimed Without Walls (WoW) series, ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, written by Tom Salamon and Betsy Salamon-Sufott and directed by Tom Salamon. Part game, part theatre and using the city as its stage, this exciting interactive experience will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district, March 26 - April 14, 2013.

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