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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. …

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 6, 2026

“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. …

Past Shows

Seussical the Musical

Seussical the Musical

May 15 – Jun 7, 2026

Join us May 15th to June 7th to watch your favorite Dr. Seuss books come to life in this incredible production perfect for all ages!

Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!

Feb 7 – Mar 9, 2025

In this golden age blockbuster hit, a meddlesome matchmaker arrives in Yonkers set on finding a match for the miserly Horace Vandergelder. Bursting with humor,...

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

Feb 9 – Mar 10, 2024

Join us for this heartwarming musical theatre classic! Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five...

Plaid Tidings

Plaid Tidings

Nov 24 – Dec 24, 2023

Join us for this heartwarming holiday hit!The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of the ages....

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Sep 29 – Oct 29, 2023

In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering...

Urinetown

Urinetown

Jul 21 – Jul 30, 2023

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. A sidesplitting sendup of greed,...

Xanadu

Xanadu

May 5 – Jun 4, 2023

Slap on your roller skates, pump up the glitter, and get hip to the muses in Xanadu, the laugh-out-loud musical stage adaptation of the 1980 film, starring...

Home For The Holidays Special

Home For The Holidays Special

Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2020

Celebrate this holiday season with San Diego Musical Theatres Home for the Holidays Special! Reminiscent of TV holiday specials of the past, Home For The...

The Full Monty

The Full Monty

Jan 26 – Feb 25, 2018

Six men. With nothing to lose. Prepare to go...THE FULL MONTY. Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, follows...

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North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16)
The Most Happy Fella in San Diego The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
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)
Backroads of the Americas - Solo Guitar in San Diego Backroads of the Americas - Solo Guitar
St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church (6/28-6/28)
A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical in San Diego A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical
Casa del Prado Theatre (6/26-7/12)
Piaf! The Show in San Diego Piaf! The Show
Balboa Theatre (2/06-2/06)
Water for Elephants in San Diego Water for Elephants
San Diego Civic Theatre (8/18-8/23)
OnWord Theatre Presents Adult Storytime in San Diego OnWord Theatre Presents Adult Storytime
OnWord Theatre (6/11-6/28)
2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA in San Diego 2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA
PayPal Park (9/05-9/05)
American Made - A Tribute to Toby Keith On June 27, 2026 in San Diego American Made - A Tribute to Toby Keith On June 27, 2026
Winters Opera House home of the Winters Theatre Company (6/27-6/27)