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BECKY'S NEW CAR Opens at Nort Coast Rep, 9/4-26
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2010
BECKY'S NEW CAR will play at North Coast Rep beginning September 4 and running through September 26. The play was written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Ellenstein.
North Coast Rep Presents UNSCRIPTED NOIR, 9/28
by Nicole Rosky - September 03, 2010
For those who love the hard-boiled fiction of Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain and the gritty film noirs their stories inspired, a night of 'theatre noir' will be unveiled this September at North Coast Rep.
Old Globe's GRINCH Tickets Available 9/3
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2010
Single tickets for Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will go on sale Friday, Sept. 3 at 12:00 noon. The annual holiday musical, directed by James Vasquez with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, will run in the Old Globe Theatre November 20 - December 26. Previews run from Nov. 20 - Nov. 24. Opening night is Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! are currently available to subscribers only. Ticket prices range from $39 to $77 for adults and from $20 to $57 for children. Performances are restricted to children 3 years and up except for the 11:00 a.m. performances for which tickets can be purchased for children of all ages. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office.
Old Globe Receives 5 NAACP Theatre Awards
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2010
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the Old Globe's world premiere productions of Sammy and The First Wives Club - A New Musical were the recipients of five 2010 NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards presentation was held on Monday, Aug. 30 at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood.
Bombay Bellywood Opens at Balboa Theatre, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2010
The Bellydance Superstars have gained an unrivalled reputation for bringing excellence to the art form of Bellydance while pushing the boundaries of the art to greater and greater heights. For the 2010-2011 season this internationally acclaimed troupe adds an array of exciting Indian dance styles, including Bollywood and Bhangra, into their already varied mix of Bellydance styles that include Egyptian Cabaret to American Tribal styles; hence the show title BOMBAY BELLYWOOD. San Diego Theatres will present BOMBAY BELLYWOOD for one hot afternoon only ~ Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 3PM, at the Balboa Theatre.
SCR Presents IN THE NEXT ROOM, 9/26-10/17
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2010
Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room or the vibrator play will heat up South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stage Sept. 26 through Oct. 17. The Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee is set in the Victorian era, just before its corseted women shed their inhibitions. Dr. Givings (Andrew Borba) is having tremendous success with a new electric invention designed to alleviate the symptoms of 'female hysteria.' But the noises in the adjoining room spark the curiosity of his wife, Catherine (Kathleen Early), a lonely new mother eager for intimacy. Her investigation into the doctor's work leads to friendships with a couple of patients, the high-strung Sabrina Daldry (Rebecca Mozo) and the artist Leo Irving (Ron Menzel), and ultimately to a new relationship with her husband.
San Diego Musical Theater Brings SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE to San Diego, 9/24
by Ilan Mester - September 02, 2010
San Diego Musical Theater announces SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE as the first show of their second season of musicals. The play will be staged at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10.
Old Globe Celebrates 75 Years with 7,500 Free Tickets for High School Students
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2010
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that 7,500 tickets will be made available free-of-charge to High School Students as part of the Old Globe's ongoing 75th anniversary celebration. A new venture in its ongoing effort to connect young people with theater, complimentary tickets will be offered to all nine of the Globe's 2010-11 Winter Season productions.
AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER Plays Balboa Theater 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2010
Sutton Foster, the beautiful and delightful Tony Award-winning star of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical is returning to San Diego for One Night Only in the historic and intimate BALBOA THEATRE, Friday October 1, 2010; with 'AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER, MICHAEL RAFTER Music Director,' as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.
San Diego Theatre Presents 2010 Star Awards, 9/20
by Molly Hagan - September 01, 2010
San Diego Theatre will present the 2010 Star Awards on September 20 at 7:30 pm, at the BALBOA THEATRE, located at 868 Fourth Ave at E St.
Tony Nominee Christopher Ashley to Throw First Pitch at Padres Game, 9/5
by Lauren Wolman - August 31, 2010
Tony Award nominated actor Christopher Ashley will throw out the first pitch at the San Diego Padres' game against the Colorado Huskies on Sunday, September 5.
David Burnham Joins Steven Brinberg for SIMPLY BARBRA at The Rrazz Room, 9/1-9/5
by Lauren Wolman - August 31, 2010
David Burnham, most recently seen on Broadway WICKED, is set to join Barbra Streisand impersonator Steven Brinberg for his upcoming concerts at the Rrazz Room. Simply Barbra: 'Barbra and Burnham' will play from Sept. 1-5.
NVA Returns to Shakespeare in the Park with AS YOU LIKE IT, Opens 10/6
by Lauren Wolman - August 31, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre and Moonlight Cultural Foundation are teaming up to bring Shakespeare in the Park back to North County San Diego. Shakespeare's romantic comedy AS YOU LIKE IT will be set in 1969 New Orleans, with the Forest of Arden located in the bayou outside of the city.
TV: Robert Foxworth Stars in King Lear at Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2010
Robert Foxworth plays King Lear and Bruce Turk the Fool in Shakespeare's tragedy, directed by Festival Artistic Director Adrian Noble. The crowns are swapped in Alan Bennett's The Madness of George III, also helmed by Noble, where Miles Anderson will play King George III and Foxworth will play Dr. Willis. The Festival also includes Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew directed by Ron Daniels with Jonno Roberts and Emily Swallow as the two sparring lovers.
Balboa Park Puppet Theater Announces September Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2010
September 2010 Schedule- ALERT: FALL HOURS Starting September 8th WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10am AND 11:30am, SATURDAY/SUNDAY 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for San Diego - 8/29
by BWW - August 29, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/29 for San Diego
Old Globe Extends ROBIN AND THE SEVEN HOODS Thru 8/29 And ROMANCE Thru 9/12
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2010
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the World Premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods - A New Musical and the West Coast Premiere of Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance will each receive a week of additional performances due to popular demand.
Talent Announced For Divas Do Broadway Benefit Concert 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 26, 2010
Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, has just announced the list of 'divas' set to perform for Starlight's 'Divas Do Broadway' benefit concert on Saturday, September 11 at the Starlight bowl.
New Village Arts Presents Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra, 8/26
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2010
Music at New Village Arts presents the madcap Not-So-Silent Movie Night with acclaimed sound effects man and musician Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra. Not-So-Silent Movie Night at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street in the Carlsbad Village, Thursday, August, 26 at 8pm. Tickets: $10. All ages welcome.
Ayala Foundation Presents LONG SEASON, 9/25
by Molly Hagan - August 25, 2010
The Ayala Foundation USA today announced that Filipino-American Broadway stars will be featured in a concert version of an original Filipino musical, Long Season, at its upcoming gala on September 25, 2010 at The Fairmont Hotel located at 170 South Market Street in San Jose, CA. The gala will be part of the first ever Philippine Development Forum & Gala to bring together Filipino and Filipino-American thought leaders from both sides of the Pacific to discuss solutions to the Philippine's most pressing development problems. AF-USA has invited no less than newly-elected Philippine President Noynoy Aquino as Keynote Speaker
BECKY'S NEW CAR Opens at Nort Coast Rep, 9/4-26
by Nicole Rosky - August 24, 2010
BECKY'S NEW CAR will play at North Coast Rep beginning September 4 and running through September 26. The play was written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Ellenstein.
DRUMLINE LIVE Featured at Balboa Theatre, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2010
The high-energy DRUMLINE LIVE will bring the American Marching Band experience to historic Balboa Theatre ~ Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM! DRUMLINE LIVE's versatile group of 39 musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds; equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition (remember Earth, Wind, and Fire & Tower of Power?) This energetic cast honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. Created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movie Drumline, this 2010-2011 US tour follows its extremely successful 70-performance international tour in the 2008-09 season.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for San Diego - 8/22
by BWW - August 22, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/22 for San Diego
NCRT Presents THE JUNGLE BOOK, 8/18-22
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2010
The Jungle Book is the largest, most ambitious production ever attempted by The Theatre School. Adapted for the stage by Margaret Larlham, the show is based on the beloved classic by Rudyard Kipling. Theatre School Director Matt Thompson is spearheading the production, with co-directors Tarla Hill (former theatre school student) and Ashley Rossetti and features original music by Thomas Hodges.
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.

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