It was a listener-friendly concert, well designed, conducted and performed. Michael Francis, Mainly Mozart's Music Director and Conductor for more than a decade, captured the music’s every mood from melancholy to uninhibited joy.…
With so many artists making their New Village Arts debuts in this 'Hairspray,' there is a palpable sense of excitement and discovery throughout the evening, complementing the musical's themes of young people finding their voices and stepping into the spotlight. …
“The SpongeBob Musical,” playing through at Cygnet Theatre, is loud, colorful, wonderfully goofy, and fueled by an unapologetic belief that optimism can overcome even the biggest obstacles. Sometimes that's exactly what audiences need. …
Jihye Lee’s 13-piece big band opened its second of two sets at The JAI in La Jolla with an original she called “Why Is That.” She explained the title in a 2024 Jazz Times interview. “I started out writing a simple blues tune, but it didn’t go well. … Why Is That? Why can’t I do that?�…
If you think lying on your dating profile is a modern invention, “The Most Happy Fella” is here to remind you that catfishing has existed for generations. Fortunately, North Coast Repertory Theatre's production has something even more timeless than romantic deception: a glorious score sung by an…
“The Monsters” delivers thrilling fight sequences, but its greatest strength lies in the family story at its center. Whether you're an MMA fan or not, the play's emotional punches land with equal force. …
“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. …
Funny and heartfelt, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' is a delightful reminder that sometimes the biggest victories have nothing to do with trophies—or correctly spelling 'schadenfreude.'…
There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of REN…
“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change.…
Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she's an outcast who's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's...
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Tenth Avenue Arts Center (6/11-7/03) |
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Goose – The Band Cal Coast Credit Union Air Theatre (8/13-8/13) |
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WAR + Malo | Music in the Park Plaza de Cesar Chavez (7/26-7/26) |
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SPRING AWAKENING A Musical - Norris Performing Arts Center - Presented by FINE ARTS NETWORK THEATER COMPANY (6/19-6/28) |
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Freaky Friday: A New Musical Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center (7/17-7/19) |
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American Made - A Tribute to Toby Keith On June 27, 2026 Winters Opera House home of the Winters Theatre Company (6/27-6/27) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/15-6/20) |
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National Comedy Theatre National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28) |
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The Marriage of Figaro Bornemann Theatre (8/28-8/30) |
