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Cygnet Theatre Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, 7/14-8/26
by Max Schwager - June 06, 2012
Cygnet's season 10 opens with MAN OF LA MANCHA, starring Sean Murray as Miguel deCervantes. The story of a knight who lives in a world of madness features a book by Dale Wasserman, lyrics by Joe Darion and music by Mitch Leigh. Cygnet Theatre's MAN OF LA MANCHA will run July 5th through August 26th, 2012.
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Set for Coronado Playhouse, 6/29-8/5
by Max Schwager - June 06, 2012
The Man Who Came To Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, acknowledged as one of the funniest comedies ever written, is coming to the Coronado Playhouse stage June 29 -August 5, 2012.
Lamb's Players Theatre Announces Cast for SEE HOW THEY RUN
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012
Lamb's Players Theatre today announced its cast for SEE HOW THEY RUN. Set in an English country manor house during WWII, Philip King's hilarious comedy is among the very best of British farces. The cast features Lamb's 2012 Acting Company members Kerry Meads, Cynthia Gerber, Jim Chovick, Jason Heil and Myra McWethy, along with Lamb's Associate Artists Ron Choularton, Jeffery Jones and Paul Maley; and the Lamb's debut by Brendan Farley.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE to Play the Lyceum Theatre, 6/15 & 16
by Kelsey Denette - June 01, 2012
Pride and Prejudice will be performed at the Lyceum Theatre (79 Horton Plaza) in downtown San Diego's Gas Lamp district (92101) at 8:00 PM on June 15th & 16th.
BWW Reviews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2012
This musical comedy brings everyone's favorite creepy family to the stage. Wednesday Addams turns the Addams house upside down when she announces that she has a "normal" boyfriend. Her parents, Gomez and Morticia, have no idea what to expect when Wednesdays boyfriend and his parents come over for dinner to meet them! THE ADDAMS FAMILY is playing through June 3rd at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
BWW Interviews: Sarah Gettelfinger Brings Morticia Addams to San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2012
An interview with Sarah Gettelfinger, who brings to life the matriarch of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Morticia Addams on the show's National Tour, now playing at Broadway San Diego through June 3.
New Village Arts Presents World Premiere of BRILLIANT MISTAKE, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012
New Village Arts presents the World Premiere of BRILLIANT MISTAKE, written and directed by Suzanne Bachner, beginning tonight, May 30.
Photo Flash: Inside the 2012 Globe Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012
The winners of the 2012 Globe Honors, the annual competition recognizing excellence in high school theater, were announced on Monday, May 21 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. Chase Fischer of Coronado School of the Arts and Nicolette Burton of Canyon Crest Academy won in the categories of Leading Actor and Actress in a High School Musical, respectively, and will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to participate in the National High School Musical Theater Awards/The Jimmy™ Awards competition to be held on June 25 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. The other winners of this year's Globe Honors were Jonathan Edzant of Canyon Crest Academy and Kelly Prendergast of Grossmont High School (Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre), Patrick Gates of San Diego Virtual Schools and Sara Rose Carr of Canyon Crest Academy (Outstanding Achievement in Spoken Theatre) and Chad Mata of Coronado School of the Arts (Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre). This year's Globe Honors was presented in association with Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation.
THE TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED Returns to North Coast Rep, 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012
From the darkest corners of reality, to the land of the unexplained - Impro Theatre's Twilight Zone Unscripted pays homage to Rod Serling's breakthrough sci-fi series 'The Twilight Zone.' Enter the wondrous dimension of imagination, as completely improvised episodes are created with every performance.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to The Civic Center, 5/29-6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012
The national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will play at The San Diego Civic Theatre on May 29 through June 3, 2012. Tickets are on sale now!
Support local theater artists in 'StageHANDS: A Gallery Art Showing'
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 26, 2012
StangeHANDS: A Gallery Art Showing is a presentation of the works of artists that usually use their skills to support others art in theatre. This is an opportunity to help support them and get this unique exhibit up and running.
BWW Reviews: NOBODY LOVES YOU Makes World Premiere at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 25, 2012
NOBODY LOVES YOU, a musical comedy set in the world of reality television, makes its world premiere at The Old Globe. NOBODY LOVES YOU takes audiences on a hilarious behind-the-scenes ride through reality television and into real life. When Jeff, a philosophy grad student, joins a dating show to win back his ex, he breaks all the rules and tries to blow the game wide open…until he meets Jenny. In a world where every kiss is staged for the cameras, can two people find a real connection? Running until June 17th at The Old Globe Theatre.
Lamb's Players Theatre Extends MIXTAPE thru 9/2
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012
Lamb's Players Theatre announced today that it is extending the run of its hit music revue MIXTAPE thru Sunday, September 2nd. MIXTAPE, the greatest hits of the 80s, is now in its 3rd year at the Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
Harold Pinter's THE LOVER and THE DUMB WAITER Play North Coast Rep, Now thru 6/17
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012
North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its summer events through June 2012, including works by Harold Pinter, artwork by Gerrit Greve and Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM. See full details below.
BWW Reviews: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Premieres at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 18, 2012
The La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY. When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. HANDS ON A HARDBODY is playing at The Jolla Playhouse through June 17th.
Works by Harold Pinter, Artwork by Gerrit Greve, and More Continue thru June at North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its summer events through June 2012, including works by Harold Pinter, artwork by Gerrit Greve and Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM. See full details below.
STAGE TUBE: Preview Songs from La Jolla's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012
Recently, La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary GorDon Murray, previewed their songs in a rehearsal hall, and the production team talked about the show.
STAGE TUBE: La Jolla's HANDS ON A HARDBODY- Audience Reacts
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012
La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary GorDon Murray, as well as Allison Case and more, opened on May 12, and runs through June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. In the video below, hear what the audience ha sto say about the new rock musical.
HIV/AIDS Activist Terry Angel Mason Speaks at San Diego Neighborhood House Event Tonight, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
San Diego HIV/AIDS advocate, civil rights activist, author and columnist Terry Angel Mason will be a guest speaker for the San Diego Neighborhood House Association's event for HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The event is hosted in part by the San Diego Urban League.
Diversionary Theatre Set for HARMONY, KANSAS, PIPPIN, THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HEDDA GABBLER & More for 2012-13 Season
by James T Harding - May 17, 2012
Diversionary Theatre announced the company's 2012-2013 productions and presentations at an event this past Saturday. The season will include the previously announced world-premiere of Harmony, Kansas, a new musical; an imaginative staging of Pippin; the first full-scale production of the new play, when last we flew; a comedy about family, Birds of a Feather; and, the hilarious farce, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabbler.
Cygnet Theatre Announces Mae West Play DIRTY BLONDE for May-June
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012
Artistic Director Sean Murray previously announced DIRTY BLONDE, a bawdy, brassy, funny, sexy and touching contemporary love story that captures the essence of Mae West and two fans who loved her, for tonight May 17 to June 17 at the The Old Town Stage in San Diego State Historic Park.
BWW Reviews: CHICAGO comes to the San Diego Civic Center
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 12, 2012
The critically acclaimed Kander & Ebb musical CHICAGO is back in San Diego with Christie Brinkley as Roxie Hart! CHICAGO is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, May 13th.
Young Americans 'Glee Club' Returns to Palm Springs for Golden Anniversary, 5/12-13
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing America's original Glee Club - The Young Americans - back to Palm Springs - with an all-new song and dance extravaganza designed to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the group's founding in 1962. Two performances, featuring the latest generation of Young Americans, and some Young Americans alumni, will take place at the Palm Springs High School Auditorium tonight, May 12th and tomorrow, May 13th. The shows feature a wide range of music, from traditional choral music to the latest Broadway hits, and every type of dance you can imagine - from classical ballet to modern hip hop.
BWW Reviews: The Old Globe presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 11, 2012
The Old Globe presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS the critically acclaimed and moving musical based on the story of The Scottsboro Boys in 1931 Alabama. The show is making its West Coast premiere and will run through June10th at The Old Globe Theatre.
Photo Flash: Jay Whittaker & Co Get Ready for The Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, June-September
by James T Harding - May 11, 2012
The Old Globe is all set for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Check out the photographs of the cast getting ready to begin rehearsals below, including Jay Whittaker, Robert Foxworth, Dan Amboyer, Adrian Sparks and Dana Green.

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