It was an unusual night for San Diego and its symphony orchestra. The heavy rains of hurricane Rachel were headed our way, and rather than the usual short concert opener, Music Director and Conductor Rafael Payare jumped right into the compelling urgency of Aram Khachaturian’s violin concerto. It …
Tony Award-winning playwright Cole Escola’s retelling of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life has less in common with a traditional historical account and more with Gwyneth Paltrow’s rendition of the first lady in Fox’s Glee. Certain historical facts remain unavoidable, but everything in between belong…
The humor of 'Oh, Mary!' is queer and crass, dark and campy, and somehow manages to be both completely ridiculous and to make you wonder what will happen next.…
What did our critic think of OPERA À LA CARTE SAN DIEGO PERFORMS DONIZETTI at Liberty Station's Light Box Theater? Opera À la Carte San Diego’s third annual full production was the San Diego premiere of Donizetti’s operatic satire Viva la Mamma! The production was as entertaining and well-s…
'Good Night, Oscar' is full of comedy, music, celebrity, addiction, mental illness, ambition, and the uncomfortable bargain between an artist and an audience that wants to consume his genius. This production at North Coast Repertory Theatre handles it all with impressive performances and empathy.…
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.…
Come From Away is a show about the ripple effect of kindness. You do not have to save the world to make a difference. Fred Rogers famously told us to “look for the helpers.” Perhaps that is why this particular musical continues to feel so welcome: In a world that can sometimes feel determin…
Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…
Cygnet Theatre’s 'Dear Evan Hansen' cast is terrific; the technical elements are beautifully integrated, and the emotions land exactly where they are meant to. You may or may not have some issues with the story, but Cygnet has made a production that gives audiences plenty to feel and discuss on th…
Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center is a story about immigration, about children, about faith, but above all, about San Diego.…
Extensively researched and beautifully constructed, Dear Harvey is a documentary-style ensemble play that recounts the life and lasting impact of groundbreaking LGBT activist and politician Harvey Milk, as told by the people who knew him best. Spoken word combines with...
A collaboration of bkSOUL and Collective Purpose, Love H.E.R. celebrates the feminine and our nurturing roots through hip hop, spoken word, dance, and music.
‘Oyster Boy’, presented by U.K. based HASTE THEATRE, is a dark comedy inspired by a collection of short stories by Tim Burton. A bitter sweet tale of struggling parents and what it means to be Other, ‘Oyster Boy’ reminds us that we should be careful what we wish for and of the...
Kiki Yeung's semi-autobiographical story takes you on her journey as an immigrant, breaking away from her family, overcoming two autoimmune diseases and giving herself a second chance. Funny and heartbreaking. Show performed at Freehold Studio Theatre and On The Boards in...
One-woman comedy show written by comedian / storyteller Elisa Ventura and writer/ editor, Jimmy Callaway.
In an intimate site-specific performance built into an open-beam live-work loft at Space4Art, memories are constructed as living dreams from a different time and place – an older, weirder America. Incorporates sculptural manipulation, movement, Americana house band, &...
The Stupid Economy weaves a story that will make you laugh, cry and stomp your feet in frustration at our economic situation. Through her roles as seven women struggling financially, Chrissy Hogue addresses the nature of what’s ailing our country.
A musical comedy about a cursed supermarket. When a hideous plague threatens to destroy the Super Duper Store, it's up to bright-eyed new trainee Melody Elbow to save the day - but is she up to the challenge? Nicola McEldowney is an actress, playwright and puppeteer. Her first...
Alex Clark has been the honored recipient of 2 People's Choice Awards and was an official selection of The L.A. Comedy Festival. He's a return performer to San Diego following his successful shows with The San Diego Busker Festival, The Wisconsin State Fair, & festivals...
In the style of Spalding Grey, this one-person play explores the hilarious and often heart-breaking experience of earning a living and striving for The American Dream. This unique theatrical experience features the variety of jobs themselves, attempts to "succeed," as well as...
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/18) |
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Ripcord The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (10/08-11/01) |
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The Cottage North Coast Repertory (10/28-11/22) |
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THE SEAFARER Tenth Avenue Arts Center (11/19-12/12) |
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9 CIRCLES OnWord Theatre (11/05-11/22) |
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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - The Musical Fine Arts Network Theater Company performing at Old Town Temecula Community Theater (10/09-10/25) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/15-6/20) |
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Shocktober: Demonic Possession Mockingbird Improv (10/30-10/30) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait Viejas Arena (11/20-11/20) |
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National Comedy Theatre National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28) |
