Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life. Check out photos from the show.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life. Check out photos from the show.
Exclusive Video: Gloria Calderón Kellett and Kimberly Senior Talk ONE OF THE GOOD ONES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett and director Kimberly Senior, came together to talk about the San Diego premiere of One of the Good Ones. Check out the exclusive video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett and director Kimberly Senior, came together to talk about the San Diego premiere of One of the Good Ones. Check out the exclusive video here!
Review: ONE OF THE GOOD ONES at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 02, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s “One of the Good Ones,” now onstage at The Old Globe, is like a live taping of your favorite sitcom—complete with fast banter, heartwarming family chaos, and the kind of well-meaning disaster that can only be caused by bringing a piñata to a dinner party.
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 02, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s “One of the Good Ones,” now onstage at The Old Globe, is like a live taping of your favorite sitcom—complete with fast banter, heartwarming family chaos, and the kind of well-meaning disaster that can only be caused by bringing a piñata to a dinner party.
Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 02, 2025
“The Mountaintop,” now at New Village Arts through June 22, imagines a very human Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the last night of his life. He’s tired, cranky, chain-smoking, and wants a cup of coffee. What he gets instead is a cosmic surprise disguised as a hotel maid.
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 02, 2025
“The Mountaintop,” now at New Village Arts through June 22, imagines a very human Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the last night of his life. He’s tired, cranky, chain-smoking, and wants a cup of coffee. What he gets instead is a cosmic surprise disguised as a hotel maid.
Spotlight: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - May 29, 2025
Audiences rave: JAJA'S is 'Phenomenal'. Direct from Broadway, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling shop in Harlem, where a lively and eclectic group of West African hair braiders create masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women.
by BWW Special Offer - May 29, 2025
Audiences rave: JAJA'S is 'Phenomenal'. Direct from Broadway, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling shop in Harlem, where a lively and eclectic group of West African hair braiders create masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 29, 2025
Playing at Broadway San Diego through June 1st, this flashy jukebox musical is less biography and more sing-along, and that’s precisely what it wants to be.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 29, 2025
Playing at Broadway San Diego through June 1st, this flashy jukebox musical is less biography and more sing-along, and that’s precisely what it wants to be.
San Diego Theatres Hosts RETRO REWIND Summer Film Series
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: MERRY ME at Diversionary Theatre is a Sexy, Sparkly Farce filled with Angelic Chaos
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 28, 2025
If you like your theatre smart, sexy, and a little bit sacrilegious, then “Merry Me” is the genre-bending farce for you! Running at Diversionary Theatre through June 15th.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 28, 2025
If you like your theatre smart, sexy, and a little bit sacrilegious, then “Merry Me” is the genre-bending farce for you! Running at Diversionary Theatre through June 15th.
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Janeiad by returning playwright Anna Ziegler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Janeiad by returning playwright Anna Ziegler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
DISNEY'S THE LION KING, JR. Begins At San Diego Junior Theatre In June
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
San Diego Junior Theatre will present Disney's The Lion King, JR.. This beloved story follows the epic journey of young Simba as he rises to embrace his destiny as king of the Pride Lands. Bursting with imagination, heart, and music by Elton John and Tim Rice — including iconic favorites like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “I Just Can't Wait to Be King”.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
San Diego Junior Theatre will present Disney's The Lion King, JR.. This beloved story follows the epic journey of young Simba as he rises to embrace his destiny as king of the Pride Lands. Bursting with imagination, heart, and music by Elton John and Tim Rice — including iconic favorites like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “I Just Can't Wait to Be King”.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Will Play North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle's Birthday Candles, a touching tribute to one woman's life. See here for more details.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle's Birthday Candles, a touching tribute to one woman's life. See here for more details.
Feature: San Diego’s Rising Stars Take Center Stage at The BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 23, 2025
The curtain’s about to rise on one of the most exciting acts in town—the Broadway San Diego Awards! This weekend, on Sunday, May 25th at 6pm, 20 standout high school performers will sing, dance, and belt their hearts out for a chance to take their final bow on a Broadway stage at the Jimmy Awards® in New York City.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 23, 2025
The curtain’s about to rise on one of the most exciting acts in town—the Broadway San Diego Awards! This weekend, on Sunday, May 25th at 6pm, 20 standout high school performers will sing, dance, and belt their hearts out for a chance to take their final bow on a Broadway stage at the Jimmy Awards® in New York City.
Diversionary Theatre Reveals 40th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The season will feature a lineup that includes two musicals and two world premieres, all of which continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The season will feature a lineup that includes two musicals and two world premieres, all of which continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.
Review: THE COUNTER - Coffee, Contemplation, and Connection at MOXIE Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 20, 2025
In “The Counter,” Meghan Kennedy places us in a small-town diner, where coffee is always brewing and regulars never need to look at the menu. Here, waitress Katie and diner customer Paul are two lonely people who find a connection over coffee and conversation, and a chance to change each other's lives.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 20, 2025
In “The Counter,” Meghan Kennedy places us in a small-town diner, where coffee is always brewing and regulars never need to look at the menu. Here, waitress Katie and diner customer Paul are two lonely people who find a connection over coffee and conversation, and a chance to change each other's lives.
Photos: First Look At LA LLORONA ON THE BLUE LINE At TuYo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
TuYo Theatre to present the world premiere of La Llorona on the Blue Line, written by Mabelle Reynoso (¡Lotería: Game On!, TuYo Theatre’s Pastorela 2.0) and directed by TuYo Theatre’s co-artistic director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon (TuYo Theatre’s Pásale Pásale, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Hoops). Check out photos from the show.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
TuYo Theatre to present the world premiere of La Llorona on the Blue Line, written by Mabelle Reynoso (¡Lotería: Game On!, TuYo Theatre’s Pastorela 2.0) and directed by TuYo Theatre’s co-artistic director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon (TuYo Theatre’s Pásale Pásale, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Hoops). Check out photos from the show.
San Diego Children's Choir Will Host 35th Anniversary Concert
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
The San Diego Children’s Choir (SDCC) has announced its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert on Sunday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Music Center. This performance will feature more than 300 young voices, ages 8 to 18, presenting a dynamic repertoire of classic and contemporary works in multiple languages.
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
The San Diego Children’s Choir (SDCC) has announced its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert on Sunday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Music Center. This performance will feature more than 300 young voices, ages 8 to 18, presenting a dynamic repertoire of classic and contemporary works in multiple languages.
Review: HOUSE OF INDIA Is Heartfelt and Humorous at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2025
'House of India' is a heartfelt, humorous, and occasionally dramatic look at tradition, legacy, and living a life of your dreams, not someone else's. The show is playing at The Old Globe through June 8th.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2025
'House of India' is a heartfelt, humorous, and occasionally dramatic look at tradition, legacy, and living a life of your dreams, not someone else's. The show is playing at The Old Globe through June 8th.
Review: I CAN COOK, TOO! Serves Sequins, Showtunes, and Sass at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2025
Sequins? Check. Showtunes? Check. If you like your cabaret with a little culinary flair and your cooking shows accompanied by show tunes, then Erica Marie Weisz has the dish for you: 'I CAN COOK, TOO!'
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2025
Sequins? Check. Showtunes? Check. If you like your cabaret with a little culinary flair and your cooking shows accompanied by show tunes, then Erica Marie Weisz has the dish for you: 'I CAN COOK, TOO!'
SMILE: THE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN Comes To The San Diego International Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
After sold out and award-winning runs on the Australian festival circuit, Marcel Cole is bringing his hit physical comedy show Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin to San Diego for the International Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
After sold out and award-winning runs on the Australian festival circuit, Marcel Cole is bringing his hit physical comedy show Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin to San Diego for the International Fringe Festival.
Two San Diego Theatres Join Forces to Present New Productions of Jonathan Larson's RENT
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Diversionary Theatre and New Village Arts have announced a dynamic new partnership to produce two productions of Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical RENT, set to hit the stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad from October 31, 2025 to December 24, 2025 and at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights from May 21, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Diversionary Theatre and New Village Arts have announced a dynamic new partnership to produce two productions of Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical RENT, set to hit the stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad from October 31, 2025 to December 24, 2025 and at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights from May 21, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
Feature: Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh Talk Family, Food, and Love in HOUSE OF INDIA
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 15, 2025
Interview with Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh about bringing their characters and the world premiere of HOUSE OF INDIA to life at The Old Globe.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 15, 2025
Interview with Mahira Kakkar and Supriya Ganesh about bringing their characters and the world premiere of HOUSE OF INDIA to life at The Old Globe.
Review: HAMILTON at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 15, 2025
By the looks of the audience filling the San Diego Civic Theatre, even ten years later, “Hamilton” still has audiences clamoring to be in the room where it happens. “Hamilton” is running at Broadway San Diego through May 18th.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 15, 2025
By the looks of the audience filling the San Diego Civic Theatre, even ten years later, “Hamilton” still has audiences clamoring to be in the room where it happens. “Hamilton” is running at Broadway San Diego through May 18th.
Review: THE PROM at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 14, 2025
As spring turns into summer, it means it's the perfect season to sing and dance at “The Prom.” This musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and high-energy celebration of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. “The Prom runs through June 1st at San Diego Musical Theatre.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 14, 2025
As spring turns into summer, it means it's the perfect season to sing and dance at “The Prom.” This musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and high-energy celebration of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. “The Prom runs through June 1st at San Diego Musical Theatre.
Review: GREASE kicks off the Summer Nights Theatre Season at Moonlight Stage
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 14, 2025
What’s a better way to kick-start the summer theatre seasons than by singing along to “Summer Nights” at the Moonlight Stage Production of “Grease?” This stage version tells the story of Rydell High and its students, and the cute romance of Sandy and Danny is slightly different from the movie version it inspired. 'Grease' runs at Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheater through May 17th.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 14, 2025
What’s a better way to kick-start the summer theatre seasons than by singing along to “Summer Nights” at the Moonlight Stage Production of “Grease?” This stage version tells the story of Rydell High and its students, and the cute romance of Sandy and Danny is slightly different from the movie version it inspired. 'Grease' runs at Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheater through May 17th.
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