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Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

by Ron Bierman · June 30, 2026

At roughly six minutes, the Memorium is an excellent introduction to the “tintinnabula” (bell) minimalist style created by the composer. A simple melodic line combines with a separate line of triads. Music majors have written theses describing the style in excruciating detail, but the effect Pä…

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 25, 2026

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: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

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

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

“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

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad

by Ron Bierman · June 13, 2026

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

Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 7, 2026

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

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 6, 2026

“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. …

Past Shows

ZACH

ZACH

Oct 13 – Oct 28, 2023

A satirical comedy that lovingly skewers the popular tropes of the 90s teen sitcom, Christian St. Croix's ZACH introduces us to the lives and loves of...

Slowgirl

Slowgirl

Mar 10 – Apr 2, 2023

OnStage Playhouse opens 2023 with the story of a teenager who flees to her reclusive uncle’s retreat in the Costa Rican jungle to escape the...

It's a Wonderful Vida

It's a Wonderful Vida

Dec 1 – Dec 21, 2022

Local San Diego Playwright Herbert Siguenza ( A People's Cuban Christmas Tale) returns with a darkly satirical look at Mexican-Americans during Christmas in 1957. Set...

BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story

BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story

Jul 1 – Aug 6, 2016

In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. “Buddy...

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Scapin in San Diego Scapin
North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16)
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice in San Diego The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Tenth Avenue Arts Center (6/11-7/03)
Les Misérables School Edition in San Diego Les Misérables School Edition
Casa del Prado Theatre (7/24-8/09)
the wulfeater in San Diego the wulfeater
10th Avenue Arts Center (8/28-9/18) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Water for Elephants in San Diego Water for Elephants
San Diego Civic Theatre (8/18-8/23)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 in San Diego Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026
Balboa Theatre (10/10-10/10)
WAR + Malo | Music in the Park in San Diego WAR + Malo | Music in the Park
Plaza de Cesar Chavez (7/26-7/26)
Piaf! The Show in San Diego Piaf! The Show
Balboa Theatre (2/06-2/06)
National Comedy Theatre in San Diego National Comedy Theatre
National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28)
The Marriage of Figaro in San Diego The Marriage of Figaro
Bornemann Theatre (8/28-8/30)