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Diversionary Theatre Announces Clark Cabaret August 2022 Event Calendar
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2022
Highlights include musical performances by regular favorites Ria Carey and Aaron Turner, Kenny Ard, Don LeMaster, and the Sue Palmer Quartet.  August also features musical acts new to the Clark Cabaret, including soul and R&B artist Kori Gillis, the Janice Edwards Trio playing American standards, jazz and soul, and acoustic covers by Nalini Koch.
Poway OnStage Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Poway OnStage, a dba of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, is proud to announce the appointment of Sharlene O'Keefe to the position of Executive Director.  O'Keefe assumed the role on July 1, 2022 and her duties will include overseeing the operations of the 32-year-old non-profit including programming the annual Professional Performance Series at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts and guiding the organization's Arts in Education Initiative.  She fills the position held by Michael Rennie who had served as Executive Director/CEO since 2009.
Palo Alto Players Presents SCHOOL OF ROCK, August 26-September 11
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
“Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time!” Palo Alto Players opens its 92nd season with the Peninsula premier of SCHOOL OF ROCK, the electrifying Broadway musical based on the hilarious hit movie with a new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Interview: Nathan Darrow Talks About Bringing an Adaption of A Classic Murder Mystery to the Old Globe in DIAL M FOR MURDER
by E.H. Reiter - July 27, 2022
 Nathan Darrow stars as Tony Wendice, the married man who is convinced that his wife had an affair, and as his jealousy and obsession escalate so does the danger in The Old Globe'sworld premiere adaption of DIAL M FOR MURDER - playing through August 28th.
Photos: First Look at DIAL M FOR MURDER, Now Playing at the Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Dial M for Murder is now playing at the Old Globe, set to open on July 28. The play, by Frederick Knott, was adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, and directed by Stafford Arima. Check out an exclusive first look at the production in these photos.
XANADU Returns to San Jose Playhouse Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
XANADU, the musical hit that enchanted South Bay audiences for 11 weeks in 2011 at The Retro Dome, returns for a limited run at San Jose Playhouse. Performances will take place as part of 3Below Theaters’ “Up On The Roof” program, an outdoor entertainment festival taking place on the roof of the 2nd Street and San Carlos Garage above 3Below Theaters.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE FERRYMAN, And More Announced for New Village Arts 21st Season
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2022
New Village Arts, North County's cultural hub has announced its 21st Season of programming, and the first in the newly renamed Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.
Interview: Olivia Valli Brings Vivian Ward and PRETTY WOMAN The Musical to Broadway San Diego
by E.H. Reiter - July 25, 2022
PRETTY WOMAN the musical brings the beloved rom-com to the stage with some updates and a musical twist, and a lot of love. Olivia Valli, talks about being able to bring the role of Vivian Ward and this show to the San Diego stage. PRETTY WOMAN is playing July 26th - 31st from Broadway San Diego at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Interview: Justin Slagle & Matt Cox bring PUFFS some extra broadway magic this Comic-Con weekend at Fenix Theatre Collaborative
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2022
One night only! Justin Slagle & Matt Cox talk about this special event to have a meet and greet with some of the original cast and crew of PUFFS, OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC this Comic-Con weekend at Fenix Theatre Collaborative
SD Junior Theatre Announces 75th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation's longest-running youth theatre program, has announced its 75th Season, the Best Year Ever. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Joshua Henry to be Featured at The Old Globe's 2022 Globe Gala in September
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2022
 The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 24 under the stars at the Globe’s Copley Plaza and Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Guests will enjoy a special presentation by Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and fabulous entertainment by Broadway star Joshua Henry.
Review: WITNESSES at CCAE Theatricals is inspiring, heartbreaking, and not to be missed
by E.H. Reiter - July 19, 2022
CCAE Theatricals brings the world premiere of WITNESSES to stage through July 30th and this inspiring, heartbreaking, and ambitious work is not one you want to miss.
Wildsong Productions Presents SPRING AWAKENING Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2022
Wildsong Productions, a San Diego based nonprofit 501(c) community theater group, presents the hit broadway musical, Spring Awakening. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Musical WITNESSES At CCAE Theatricals
by Grace Cutler - July 17, 2022
Get a first look at newly released production photos from the World Premiere Musical, WITNESSES, making its World Premiere in the Center Theater at California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE), from July 15 - 30.
Interview: David Ellenstein talks about creating the musical comedy THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - July 15, 2022
THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES director and co-writer David Ellenstein talks about working with his talented co-creators Omri Schein and Daniel Lincoln, and why they knew audiences would love a musical comedy about the world's greatest detective -playing July 20th - August 21st. 
Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Announced At Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the emotionally expressive comedy: William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
CARNEY MAGIC Returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre This August
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
Comedian, actor, and sleight of hand virtuoso, John Carney returns to North Coast Rep in his charming, hilarious, and astounding one-man show!
Interview: Jordan Beck & J. Scott Lapp talk about the world premiere of WITNESSES at CCAE Theatricals
by E.H. Reiter - July 14, 2022
Interview with Jordan Beck, who conceived of WITNESSES, & is also the Managing Producer of Theatrical Productions for CCAE, along with the show Director and CCAE’s Artistic Director J. Scott Lapp about the process of bringing this piece to the stage, and what they hope audiences take away from it.
The Old Globe Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Cast and Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
The Old Globe has announced the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Globe Resident Artist Patricia McGregor (The Old Globe's Krapp's Last Tape, Measure for Measure, Broadway's 24 Hour Plays), who was recently named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop, directs a cast of 20.
Interview: Karson St. John And Megan Carmitchel talk about bringing CABARET back to the Cygnet Theatre stage
by E.H. Reiter - July 13, 2022
Cygnet Theatre's CABARET leading ladies Karson St. John and Megan Carmitchel talk about approaching their roles, some of their favorite moments, and why they think the show is still as relevant as ever.
Karen Aldridge, Celeste Arias, Paul James & More to Star in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022
The Old Globe has announced the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Globe Resident Artist Patricia McGregor directs a cast of 20. A Midsummer Night’s Dreamwill begin performances on July 31 and run through September 4, 2022.
Interview: Bill Irwin talks about the intersection of Beckett and the art of clowning in ON BECKETT at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - July 09, 2022
“The ON BECKETT evening, at least if I’m doing my job, is full of laughter.” Bill Irwin, who is not only a two-time Tony Award winner but also a master clown is sure to bring a uniquely funny experience in his solo piece ON BECKETT playing at The Old Globe July 14 -17th.
Diversionary Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring the American Premiere of THE HIGH TABLE and More
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2022/2023 season: the legacy revival The Mystery of Irma Vep (December 2022), by Charles Ludlam and directed by Matt M. Morrow; the American Premiere of The High Table (February/March 2023), by Temi Wilkey, directed by Bibi Mama; and more.
Interview: Director Rhiannon McAfee talks about bringing the magic of PUFFS to the Tenth Ave theatre with Fenix Theatre Collaborative
by E.H. Reiter - July 08, 2022
Director Rhiannon McAfee talks about PUFFS: OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, what she loves about this show, her talented cast, and showing the world of Hogwarts to stage with a distinctly Hufflepuff perspective. PUFFS is playing at the Tenth Street theatre July 14th - August 13th.
SOMETHING ROTTEN to Make Regional Premiere at The Moonlight This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Moonlight Stage Productions will welcome audiences to the renaissance for its third musical of its 2022 season when it produces the hilarious Broadway hit “Something Rotten!” at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, July 20 through August 6 at 8 p.m.

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