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San Diego Shakespeare Society Presents KING LEAR For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Returning to its roots of staged readings, the San Diego Shakespeare Society will present William Shakespeare's tragedy 'King Lear' on September 22, 2019, directed by Thomas Haine.
First Look at AMADEUS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2019
With the glorious music of Mozart as a backdrop, Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS assures North Coast Repertory Theatre of a grand start to Season 38. The Tony winner for Best Play weaves the fascinating tale of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Told in a series of flashbacks laced with humor, intrigue and personal insight, AMADEUS examines two men a?" one consumed with jealousy; the other, blissfully unaware of his extraordinary gifts. Deemed a?oeterrifically entertaining and highly theatricala?? by The New York Times, this audience favorite deftly explores musical genius by a master playwright. Tickets are already going quickly, so order now.
Photo Flash: First Look At ROMEO & JULIET At The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
After his smash-hit Othello and record-breaking Hamlet, Barry Edelstein returns to the Shakespeare Festival to take on the greatest love story of all time.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Lineup for WOW Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse announces the on-sale date and full programming for its acclaimed biennial Without Walls (WOW) Festival, a four-day celebration of site-based and interactive performances, taking place October 17 a?" 20 at San Diego's ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, in partnership with the NTC Foundation.
BWW Review: SDMT's ALL SHOOK UP at Horton Grand Theatre is 50's fun
by E.H. Reiter - August 15, 2019
Elvis may have left the building but that doesn't mean his spirit doesn't live on.  Nowhere is that more apparent than in the 1950's fun musical ALL SHOOK UP by San Diego Musical Theatre now playing through September 1st.
Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY At Moonlight Stage
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
'West Side Story,' one of the most iconic American musicals of all time, continues Moonlight Stage Productions 39th summer season with performances from August 14 - 31, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets, priced $17 - $57, are on sale now online at moonlightstage.com or by phone by calling VisTix at (760) 724-2110. Discounts are available for seniors, students, and military.
San Diego Symphony Announces Permanent Bayside Venue Opening 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
The San Diego Symphony announced today that construction will begin in September on its highly anticipated permanent bayside concert venue to be located in the Port of San Diego's Embarcadero Marina Park South on the San Diego Bay with the first concerts scheduled for summer 2020. The new upgraded park and venue will feature a permanent, highly innovative, architecturally striking and acoustically superior outdoor stage that will allow the Symphony to present a wider variety of musical presentations and enrich the patron experience with improved sightlines, expanded concession area and permanent bathrooms. The Symphony's project transforms a public park into a welcoming community gathering space that will host a wider range of performances and musical events. As the only outdoor performance space and active park on the West Coast, Bayside Performance Park will provide San Diego with a world-class destination that serves year-round as an event space and landmark waterfront attraction.
BWW Review: HOUSE OF DREAMS at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - August 14, 2019
HOUSE OF DREAMS, making its world premiere p at the San Diego Repertory explores the story of Gold Star Recording Studios in Hollywood whose unique sound had a lasting impact on music. , playing through September 1st.
San Diego Repertory Theatre Extends Run Of World Premiere Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced the extension of its production run of 33 1/3 a?" House of Dreams, the world premiere musical written by local San Diegans Jonathan Rosenberg and Brad Ross, with additional contributions by Steve Gunderson and Javier Velasco, direction by Velasco and musical direction and arrangements by Gunderson. The show's run began August 1, 2019 and has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2019 in the Lyceum Stage Theatre at San Diego REP.
WALKING IN STILETTOS Goes Global Walking The Walk With High-Heel Guru Chyna Whyne
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Chyna Whyne is truly an inspiring Renaissance Woman and dynamic holistic artist-practitioner - Born in London to Jamaican parents, she is an Alexander Technique Practitioner and Teacher (a world-renowned body management discipline), High-Heel Guru with her Walking in Stilettos Workshops, Recording Artist/Songwriter/Singer, Author, Model, Pageant Coach, International Public Speaker, Kemetic Yoga Teacher and Entrepreneur (Owner of VIP Yoga Retreats at Ocho Rios, Jamaica).
Impro Theatre's SHAKESPEARE UNSCRIPTED Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Paying homage to the genius of William Shakespeare, Impro Theatre's company spontaneously creates a brand new play in The Bard's unmistakable style.
BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Makes Beautiful Music at Lamb's Players At AVO Playhouse
by E.H. Reiter - August 14, 2019
What do you get when you get Elvis Presley, Johnny Cast, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins get together for one night only in a Memphis recording studio? In real life you get history being made and in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by Lamb's Players now playing at AVO Playhouse through September 1st you get a rock 'n' roll hit musical.
Impro Theatre's SHAKESPEARE UNSCRIPTED Comes to North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Paying homage to the genius of William Shakespeare, Impro Theatre's company spontaneously creates a brand new play in The Bard's unmistakable style. Using language that sizzles with poetry, colorful imagery and bawdy innuendo, 'Shakespeare UnScripted' starts with audience suggestions and brings to life the monarchs, spirits, lovers and fools that make up Shakespeare's world.
5th Annual San Diego Memoir Showcase Competition Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Executive Producer Marni Freedman, in association with the San Diego Memoir Writers Association (SDMWA), announce the winners of the 5th Annual San Diego Memoir Showcase Competition.
San Diego Rep Announces Cast Of World Premiere Play BAD HOMBRES/GOOD WIVES
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the cast and creative team for the brand new play by San Diego REP Playwright-in-Residence Herbert Siguenza, Bad Hombres/Good Wives. The production, featuring direction by REP Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse and original music by Nortec Collective founder Bostich, will run October 3-27, 2019, at San Diego REP's Lyceum Stage Theatre, with previews October 3 a?" 8, and press opening on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 33 1/3 HOUSE OF DREAMS At San Diego Repertory Theatre
by Alan Henry - August 12, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere musical 33 1/3 - House of Dreams. Written by local San Diegans Jonathan Rosenberg and Brad Ross, with additional contributions by Steve Gunderson and Javier Velasco, the debut production chronicles the success of Gold Star Recording Studios through the history of rock 'n' roll.
Review Roundup: 33 1/3 HOUSE OF DREAMS at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
33 1/3 House of Dreams in now open at the San Diego Repertory Theatre! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
Photo Flash: First Look at New Village Arts' A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2019
New Village Arts presents A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO, written and performed by Culture Clash co-founder Herbert Siguenza, and directed by Todd Salovey.
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN: CARPENTERS REMEMBERED Touring Show Set For Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
Fifty years ago, A & M Records signed a sister and brother duo called the Carpenters and released their debut album Offering (later re-titled Ticket to Ride), leading the way for the pair to become one of the most successful recording acts of all time.
Review Roundup: THE WIZ at Broadway At Music Circus
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
The Wiz is now open at Broadway at Music Circus! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!
Announcing The Cast And Creative Team Of Diversionary's San Diego Premiere Of The Musical GIRLFRIEND
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
It's 1993 and mixtapes are the language of love. Set in the American heartland during the summer between high school and whatever comes next, college-bound jock Mike and self-assured but aimless Will find themselves drawn to each other. Their rush of first love full of excitement, confusion, and passion, forges an unlikely bond neither were expecting. Told to the power-pop precision of Matthew Sweet's seminal rock album, Girlfriend is a vibrant new musical about the terror and thrill of discovering yourself, and the life you want to lead.
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Announced At Broadway San Diego
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Broadway San Diego is delighted to announce the internationally acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop by The Balboa Theatre for two performances on February 18-19, 2020.  during the North American tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous a?oeThe Concert in Central Parka?? reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. 
LITTLE WOMEN Opens At Kit Carson Amphitheater
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
San Diego Rep Announces Hiring Of New Development Director
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) Managing Director Larry Alldredge announced today the hiring of Lindsay Hartmann to serve as the downtown theatre's new Development Director. Hartmann, who was chosen from a group of highly competitive candidates in a nationwide search, brings more than a decade of fundraising experience to the position.
Verve Recording Artist Brenna Whitaker Set For Palm Springs & San Diego
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
Acclaimed Verve recording artist Brenna Whitaker will be appearing at The Purple Room in Palm Springs on Friday, September 20, at 8pm, and at Martinis Above Fourth in San Diego on Saturday, September 21, at 8pm, it was announced today by The Purple Room, Martinis Above Fourth, and Chris Isaacson Presents.

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