HAIRSPRAY
Set in 1962 Baltimore, HAIRSPRAY follows the unstoppable Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teen with big dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” When Tracy...
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Upcoming Shows
Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance
Backyard Renaissance Theatre's San Diego premiere of Jim Cartwright's “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is a curious blend of broad comedy and intimate drama. Anthony Methvin's production is elevated by a remarkable cast that finds genuine humanity beneath the script's extremes.…
Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Old Globe
This beautifully acted and thoughtfully staged “Measure for Measure” proves there is plenty worth measuring here.…
Review: THE MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WITH GUITARIST MAK GRGIC at The Conrad In La Jolla
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.…
Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts
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. …
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre
“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. …
Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad
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?�…
Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre
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…
Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
“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. …
Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. …
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company
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.'…
Past Shows
Matt & Ben
Written by one of our best living comedians, Mindy Kaling (THE MINDY PROJECT, THE OFFICE), along with Brenda Withers, MATT & BEN is a hysterical...
FeaturedLove, Linda
LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER, is a one-woman, tour de force musical and theatrical journey, created by acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland and award-winning...
THE APIARY
The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, THE APIARY is a funny and thrilling story set in a...
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
New Village Arts presents MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAYAdapted by Lance Arthur SmithOriginal Songs And Arrangements by Jon LorenzDirected By Faith...
The Thanksgiving Play
Four (very) well-intentioned theatre people walk into an elementary school. The work at hand: a Thanksgiving pageant that won’t ruffle any feathers. What could possibly...
8-TRACK
New Village Arts kicks off our 23rd season in August with the nostalgia and fun of 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE ‘70s. Put on your...
The Color Purple
New Village Arts presents THE COLOR PURPLEBased on the novel by Alice WalkerBook by Marsha NormanMusic & Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen...
White Space
The world premiere of Korrie Yamaoka's indie rock fantasy song cycle "White Space" hits New Village Arts White Family Stage this June for two nights...
The 39 Steps
New Village Arts presents THE 39 StepsAdapted by Patrick BarlowFrom the novel by John BuchanFrom the movie by Alfred HitchcockDirected by AJ KnoxJoin us on...
FUN HOME
Show Dates: January 26 - March 3, 2024New Village Arts presents FUN HOMEMusic by Jeanine TesoriBook and Lyrics by Lisa KronBased on the Graphic Novel...
Doubt: A Parable
New Village Arts presents DOUBT: A PARABLEWritten by John Patrick ShanleyDirected by Kristianne KurnerPreviews: September 22 - 29Opening Night: September 30Runs: September 22 - October...
A Weekend with Picasso
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!NEW VILLAGE ARTS PRESENTS "A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO": August 4th - September 3rdWRITTEN BY HERBERT SIGUENZABASED ON THE WRITINGS OF PABLO...
THE MECHANICALS
Long-time campers at Camp Bobindaweeds are asked to play an eclectic group of amateur actors in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Not only do they learn...
New Village Arts Launches Final Draft New Play Festival for Emerging Playwrights April 1-3, 2022
Produced by Farah DingaNew Village Arts is launching the Final Draft New Play Festival on April 1-3, 2022. Performances include 10 never before seen plays...
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Scapin North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16) |
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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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Backroads of the Americas - Solo Guitar St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church (6/28-6/28) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Balboa Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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The Monsters La Jolla Playhouse (6/02-6/28) |
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WAR + Malo | Music in the Park Plaza de Cesar Chavez (7/26-7/26) |
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Improvability Scripps Ranch Theatre (6/28-6/28) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Observatory North Park (9/20-9/20) |
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HELL’S KITCHEN San Diego Civic Theatre (8/11-8/16) |