Moonlight Stage Productions Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
For the first-time ever, Moonlight Stage Productions will produce five musicals as part of its 40th anniversary season in 2020. The season's expansion of an additional show celebrates The Moonlight's landmark record of 40 continuous years of producing award-winning and critically acclaimed musicals at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
For the first-time ever, Moonlight Stage Productions will produce five musicals as part of its 40th anniversary season in 2020. The season's expansion of an additional show celebrates The Moonlight's landmark record of 40 continuous years of producing award-winning and critically acclaimed musicals at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.
Photo Flash: Moonlight Stage Productions Presents THE PRODUCERS
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Moonlight Stage Productions opens its 39th summer season with the hit show that has won more Tony Awards than any other musical. Mel Brooks' 'The Producers' comes to the Moonlight Amphitheatre for the first time June 12 to June 29 at 8:00 p.m. Featuring the Broadway national tour sets and costumes, this comedic masterpiece is based on Mel Brooks' 1968 film of the same name.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Moonlight Stage Productions opens its 39th summer season with the hit show that has won more Tony Awards than any other musical. Mel Brooks' 'The Producers' comes to the Moonlight Amphitheatre for the first time June 12 to June 29 at 8:00 p.m. Featuring the Broadway national tour sets and costumes, this comedic masterpiece is based on Mel Brooks' 1968 film of the same name.
Write Out Loud Receives $15,000 NEA Grant
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
WRITE OUT LOUD is a recipient of a grant of $15,000 to host the NEA Big Read in San Diego. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. WRITE OUT LOUD is one of 78 nonprofit organizations to receive an NEA Big Read grant to host a community reading program between September 2019 and June 2020. The NEA Big Read in San Diego will focus on A Small Story About the Sky by Alberto Rios. Activities with students will begin in the fall and community wide events will take place through the month of April 2020, including a student awards presentation of THE NEA BIG READ - Read Imagine Create featuring student projects inspired by the book.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
WRITE OUT LOUD is a recipient of a grant of $15,000 to host the NEA Big Read in San Diego. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. WRITE OUT LOUD is one of 78 nonprofit organizations to receive an NEA Big Read grant to host a community reading program between September 2019 and June 2020. The NEA Big Read in San Diego will focus on A Small Story About the Sky by Alberto Rios. Activities with students will begin in the fall and community wide events will take place through the month of April 2020, including a student awards presentation of THE NEA BIG READ - Read Imagine Create featuring student projects inspired by the book.
BWW Review: WHAT YOU ARE explores communication between generations at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - June 12, 2019
WHAT YOU ARE, the world premier play at The Old Globe is an engaging and empathetic look at two generations who are struggling with the broken promises of a prosperous and better future.
by E.H. Reiter - June 12, 2019
WHAT YOU ARE, the world premier play at The Old Globe is an engaging and empathetic look at two generations who are struggling with the broken promises of a prosperous and better future.
Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET In Ocean Beach, Now Through June 23
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2019
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street now EXTENDED to June 23rd. Book by Hugh Wheeler, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Directed by Manny Bejarano, and Music Direction by Will Ah Sing.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2019
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street now EXTENDED to June 23rd. Book by Hugh Wheeler, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Directed by Manny Bejarano, and Music Direction by Will Ah Sing.
Laguna Playhouse Announces Sponsorship Of Bare Bones New Play Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Laguna Playhouse is happy to announce its sponsorship of Bare Bones New Play Reading Series, presented by Laguna Beach Literary Laureate Lojo Simon under the auspices of ART WOW. Effective September 2019, Bare Bones New Play Reading Series will re-locate to Laguna Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Laguna Playhouse is happy to announce its sponsorship of Bare Bones New Play Reading Series, presented by Laguna Beach Literary Laureate Lojo Simon under the auspices of ART WOW. Effective September 2019, Bare Bones New Play Reading Series will re-locate to Laguna Playhouse.
Cygnet Theatre Opens Season with ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Season 17 kicks off with the crowd-pleasing, Tony-nominated jukebox musical Rock of Ages. Directed by Sean Murray, this exhilarating rock and roll experience runs July 2 through August 25, 2019. Opening Night for media is Saturday, July 6 at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Season 17 kicks off with the crowd-pleasing, Tony-nominated jukebox musical Rock of Ages. Directed by Sean Murray, this exhilarating rock and roll experience runs July 2 through August 25, 2019. Opening Night for media is Saturday, July 6 at 8:00PM.
TENDERLY - THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2019
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: Tenderly- The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Tenderly is based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was hailed as America's favorite girl singer. In this exhilarating and inspiring new musical biography, it offers a fresh, personal and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2019
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: Tenderly- The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Tenderly is based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was hailed as America's favorite girl singer. In this exhilarating and inspiring new musical biography, it offers a fresh, personal and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend.
ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2019
North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE, a rollicking musical reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are intertwined with hits from the Loesser songbook, including 'Heart and Soul,' 'I Hear Music,' 'Two Sleepy People,' and 'Let's Get Lost,' performed by iconic Runyonesque characters. Audiences who may be familiar with Nathan Detroit and Miss Adelaide from 'Guys and Dolls' will delight in meeting some of their colleagues-in-crime from Runyonland: Joey Uptown, Baseball Hattie, Tobias the Terrible, singer Georgia St George and the much-in-demand safecracker, Touch Feely. Don't take a gamble - get your winning ticket now and be among the first to witness the birth of a sure-fire classic.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2019
North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE, a rollicking musical reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are intertwined with hits from the Loesser songbook, including 'Heart and Soul,' 'I Hear Music,' 'Two Sleepy People,' and 'Let's Get Lost,' performed by iconic Runyonesque characters. Audiences who may be familiar with Nathan Detroit and Miss Adelaide from 'Guys and Dolls' will delight in meeting some of their colleagues-in-crime from Runyonland: Joey Uptown, Baseball Hattie, Tobias the Terrible, singer Georgia St George and the much-in-demand safecracker, Touch Feely. Don't take a gamble - get your winning ticket now and be among the first to witness the birth of a sure-fire classic.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Cast & Creative Team For World Premiere Of THE LUCKIEST
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Luckiest, by Melissa Ross, directed by former Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda, running June 30 - July 28 (press opening: Sunday, July 8 at 7:00pm). in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Luckiest, by Melissa Ross, directed by former Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda, running June 30 - July 28 (press opening: Sunday, July 8 at 7:00pm). in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
The Old Globe Presents Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2019
The Bard's fabulously charming romantic comedy, whose heroine is one of his most remarkable creations. The magical forest of Arden is the play's famous setting, where a gallery of eccentric characters comes together to find love, fortune, redemption...and themselves.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2019
The Bard's fabulously charming romantic comedy, whose heroine is one of his most remarkable creations. The magical forest of Arden is the play's famous setting, where a gallery of eccentric characters comes together to find love, fortune, redemption...and themselves.
The UC San Diego Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Sonnets for an Old Century, written by Jose Rivera and directed by Kym Pappas.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Sonnets for an Old Century, written by Jose Rivera and directed by Kym Pappas.
Bianca Norwood, Taylor Iman Jones Cast in The Old Globe's THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
The Old Globe announces cast and creative team as PigPen Theatre Co. returns with a world premiere musical: The Tale of Despereaux.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
The Old Globe announces cast and creative team as PigPen Theatre Co. returns with a world premiere musical: The Tale of Despereaux.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Village Arts is a musical with a bite
by E.H. Reiter - June 03, 2019
Scifi, B movie monsters, comic book colors, and the imminent threat to humanity via your local florist have never looked as good as it does in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Village Arts, playing through August 4th. Honestly, this production and talented cast so perfectly defines campy, musical fun it's a shame it couldn't go to The Met Gala this year.
by E.H. Reiter - June 03, 2019
Scifi, B movie monsters, comic book colors, and the imminent threat to humanity via your local florist have never looked as good as it does in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Village Arts, playing through August 4th. Honestly, this production and talented cast so perfectly defines campy, musical fun it's a shame it couldn't go to The Met Gala this year.
BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Cygnet Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - June 02, 2019
It is also a universal truth that PRIDE AND PREJUDICE will be portrayed with the stiff formality of prior Austen adaptations - it's the law. Thankfully, the Kate Hamill adaption now playing at the Cygnet Theatre through June 16th takes all of the starch out of the proceedings and adds in a bit of zany fun instead.
by E.H. Reiter - June 02, 2019
It is also a universal truth that PRIDE AND PREJUDICE will be portrayed with the stiff formality of prior Austen adaptations - it's the law. Thankfully, the Kate Hamill adaption now playing at the Cygnet Theatre through June 16th takes all of the starch out of the proceedings and adds in a bit of zany fun instead.
Diversionary Announces 34th Season
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Diversionary has announced its 2019-2020 line up. It is Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow's fifth full season of programming. He has this to say about the season:
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Diversionary has announced its 2019-2020 line up. It is Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow's fifth full season of programming. He has this to say about the season:
Winners Announced For The BroadwaySD Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Broadway San Diego is excited to announce the winners of the 6th annual Broadway San Diego Awards, sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union, who will now go on an all-expenses paid trip to compete at The Jimmy Awards (National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in New York in June.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Broadway San Diego is excited to announce the winners of the 6th annual Broadway San Diego Awards, sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union, who will now go on an all-expenses paid trip to compete at The Jimmy Awards (National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in New York in June.
Photo Flash: Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Scripps Ranch Theatre wraps up its 40th Anniversary Season with Move Over, Mrs. Markham - previewing May 31st and running through June 30th on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Scripps Ranch Theatre wraps up its 40th Anniversary Season with Move Over, Mrs. Markham - previewing May 31st and running through June 30th on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Caroline and Rolan's first date begins as a pretty average night that ends at Caroline's house in an upscale Chicago suburb. But when the city around them begins exhibiting signs that something is terribly wrong, they quickly have to learn to trust each other to stand a chance against the horrors outside the gate. Equal parts romantic comedy and old-school thriller, this new play from one of Chicago's hottest playwrights explores new beginnings at the end of the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Caroline and Rolan's first date begins as a pretty average night that ends at Caroline's house in an upscale Chicago suburb. But when the city around them begins exhibiting signs that something is terribly wrong, they quickly have to learn to trust each other to stand a chance against the horrors outside the gate. Equal parts romantic comedy and old-school thriller, this new play from one of Chicago's hottest playwrights explores new beginnings at the end of the world.
La Jolla Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, and National Disability Theatre Join Forces For Performance Outreach Program, New Work, and More
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse announced today the appointment of National Disability Theatre (NDT) Co-Executive Directors Talleri A. McRae and Mickey Rowe as the Playhouse's 2019/2020 Artists-in-Residence.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse announced today the appointment of National Disability Theatre (NDT) Co-Executive Directors Talleri A. McRae and Mickey Rowe as the Playhouse's 2019/2020 Artists-in-Residence.
Hershey Felder Returns To The REP For Special Engagement Of MONSIEUR CHOPIN
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the return of San Diego's beloved artist, Hershey Felder for a strictly limited engagement celebrating one of the world's greatest composers in Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin. Originally created in 2006, followed by a sold-out national tour, this intimate theatrical event returns to San Diego in a newly updated production featuring the romantic story and music of the Polish pianist-composer, Fryderyk Chopin. Directed by Joel Zwick, performances of Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin run September 13 - 29, 2019, in the Lyceum Space Theatre. Monsieur Chopin begins previews on September 13, with press opening on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the return of San Diego's beloved artist, Hershey Felder for a strictly limited engagement celebrating one of the world's greatest composers in Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin. Originally created in 2006, followed by a sold-out national tour, this intimate theatrical event returns to San Diego in a newly updated production featuring the romantic story and music of the Polish pianist-composer, Fryderyk Chopin. Directed by Joel Zwick, performances of Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin run September 13 - 29, 2019, in the Lyceum Space Theatre. Monsieur Chopin begins previews on September 13, with press opening on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 8:00 p.m.
Write Out Loud Announces Next Story Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
Write Out Loud presents their next Story Concert on June 10th at the Old Town Theatre. The pre-reception starts at 6:15pm, the program starts at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
Write Out Loud presents their next Story Concert on June 10th at the Old Town Theatre. The pre-reception starts at 6:15pm, the program starts at 7pm.
Gay Comic/ Character Actor Jason Stuart Performs At Martini's Above Fourth
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
Outrageous, openly gay stand up comedian and prolific character actor JASON STUART will be taking center stage at Martini's Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego on Thursday, June 13th at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
Outrageous, openly gay stand up comedian and prolific character actor JASON STUART will be taking center stage at Martini's Above Fourth Table + Stage in San Diego on Thursday, June 13th at 8 p.m.
The Eastern Presents PUFFS OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
The Eastern kicks off its inaugural season with the San Diego premiere of Puffs or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic opening Friday, June 14th and playing Thursday through Sunday until Sunday, July 21st with additional weekday performances Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th at PowPAC theatre in Poway.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
The Eastern kicks off its inaugural season with the San Diego premiere of Puffs or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic opening Friday, June 14th and playing Thursday through Sunday until Sunday, July 21st with additional weekday performances Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th at PowPAC theatre in Poway.
Diversionary Theatre's Announces Line Up For 2019 SPARK New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
Diversionary Theatre, the Nation's 3rd Oldest LGBT Theatre presents The 3rd Annual Spark New Play Festival featuring a program of new plays never before seen in San Diego.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
Diversionary Theatre, the Nation's 3rd Oldest LGBT Theatre presents The 3rd Annual Spark New Play Festival featuring a program of new plays never before seen in San Diego.
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