Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BY ROSSINI at San Diego Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - February 20, 2026
Rossini’s Barber of Seville is a top ten opera in performances. Donors love it for its vocal gymnastics, memorable arias and sparkling melodies. Receptive newcomers like it because of its delightful bubbling overture, the familiar Figaro aria that soon follows, and its simple fast-moving sitcom-li...
Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 13, 2026
“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, now given a taut new version by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed with precision by Barry Edelstein at The Old Globe, stars Katie Holmes in the title role through March 15th....
Review: HOW TO SUCCEED... at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 10, 2026
“How to Succeed…” remains a slick, silly, and sharply performed romp—one that knows exactly what kind of absurd world it’s skewering, and does so with a grin....
Review: San Diego Symphony Performs Mahler's Seventh Symphony at Jacobs Music Center
by Ron Bierman - February 05, 2026
Jaha Ling led the San Diego Symphony’s first performance of Mahler’s seventh symphony in 2014, more than a century after the orchestra was founded. He called it “the most modern of all Mahler symphonies.”
Many critics have made similar judgements, the more conservative among them meant it a...
Review: THE APIARY at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 02, 2026
I’ve watched (and loved) enough sci-fi movies to know that any animals kept in a lab eventually come for the humans. Monkeys. Sharks. Dinosaurs. So you can’t blame me for being deeply suspicious of the bees in the lab in 'The Apiary” now playing at New Village Arts through February 22, 2026....
Review: AUDITION SIDES at Riot Productions
by ErinMarie Reiter - January 30, 2026
“Audition Sides” At Riot Productions understands a specific kind of theatrical purgatory: the audition room, and then raises the stakes even more in this one act....
Review: SOUNDS AND SWELLS at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - January 18, 2026
Art of Elan launched the Sounds and Swells series several years ago. Artistic Director Eric Starr describes its unusual programs as “a curated pairing of surfing footage and classical music.” The music and footage vary from one performance to another, but always include one or more California co...
Review: SIX at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - December 31, 2025
“SIX” feels like a New Year’s resolution set to a killer beat: ditch the old hierarchies, turn up the volume, and let the queens run the show. All hail, indeed....
Review: A MAGICAL HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS AT THE JOAN at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - December 16, 2025
Cygnet Theatre’s “A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan” is precisely what its title promises: a bright, polished, joy-forward holiday revue that knows its job is to lift spirits, sparkle confidently, and send you back into December humming. ...
Review: RENT at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - December 16, 2025
New Village Arts’ production of 'Rent' understands the heart of the piece, even if some of the sharpest edges are softened....
Past Shows
Billy Nation
May 31
Billy Nation is the ultimate tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all time: Billy Joel! Entertaining audiences around the world, Billy Nation delivers...
Broadway's Next Hit Musical
May 17
“The Phony Awards,” is the original improvised awards show brought to you by Broadway’s Next Hit Musical! Incomplete sentence. In this unique and interactive performance, master improvisers...
Phat Cat Swinger
Apr 11
Phat Cat Swinger delivers high-energy music and classic Hollywood glamour to every performance! Known for their dynamic showmanship, inventive takes on swing classics, and irresistible...
Back to the Garden
Mar 30
Step into a musical time machine and relive the magic of the Fab Four with “Beatles Alone Together,” an extraordinary concert experience featuring the timeless...
Back to the Garden
Mar 29
Step into a musical time machine and relive the magic of the Fab Four with “Beatles Alone Together,” an extraordinary concert experience featuring the timeless...
Pete the Cat
Mar 15
Get ready for a groovy adventure with “Pete the Cat,” the stage production that brings the beloved blue feline to life! For Pete the Cat,...
Blind Boys of Alabama featuring Shemekia Copeland
Feb 23
This concert promises a soul-stirring blend of gospel, blues, and R&B that will leave you uplifted and inspired as the Blind Boys of Alabama take...
The Peking Acrobats
Jan 17
For the last thirty-two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. These world-renowned performers execute daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda...
A Rocky Mountain Christmas
Dec 7
Experience the warmth and joy of the holiday season with “A Rocky Mountain Christmas,” a spectacular tribute show starring Jim Curry, the premier John Denver...
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