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Tenth Avenue Arts Center

930 Tenth Avenue San Diego 92101
San Diego, CA

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

FeaturedThe Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Jun 11 – Jul 3, 2026

Filled with music, this timeless tale explores the highs and lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry, and finding your voice in a noisy world.


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. …

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · May 31, 2026

There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of REN…

Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe

Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter · May 22, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change.…

Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre

Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · May 20, 2026

“Seussical the Musical” at San Diego Musical Theatre thorugh June 7th, is colorful chaos in its most delightful form, an energetic, sentimental, and joyfully silly production that embraces the heart and whimsy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved worlds.…

Past Shows

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

FeaturedWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Feb 26 – Mar 21, 2026

A night of debauchery and dark humor amongst two faculty members and their wives. What shall we play next?

The Waverly Gallery

FeaturedThe Waverly Gallery

Nov 13 – Dec 6, 2025

Meet Gladys Greene. Arts advocate. With the help of her daughter and grandson, she makes a daring last stand at her waning Waverly Gallery.

A Streetcar Named Desire

FeaturedA Streetcar Named Desire

Jun 19 – Jul 12, 2025

Tennessee Williams' classic tale of lustful deceit and the longing for redemption.

Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans

Aug 29 – Sep 22, 2024

Vantage Theatre Presents -  A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION-BEST LAID PLANS by Robert SalernoInspired by a true story, a brilliant young architect has surgery for a...

Ride The Cyclone, The Musical

Ride The Cyclone, The Musical

Jul 21 – Aug 12, 2023

A deadly rollercoaster malfunction forces the six members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir to compete against each other for the ultimate prize...

God of Carnage

God of Carnage

Mar 2 – Mar 25, 2023

A blistering comedy of bad manners. In the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn,two sets of parents meet to discuss an incident...It seems one of the boys...

Ensemble: The Musical

FeaturedEnsemble: The Musical

Feb 17 – Feb 19, 2023

A musical about putting on a musical. Ensemble is a fresh, exciting new dramedy that will be making it's debut at Tenth Avenue Arts Center....

The October Night of Johnny Zero

FeaturedThe October Night of Johnny Zero

Nov 17 – Dec 10, 2022

Backyard Renaissance presents a World PremiereTHE OCTOBER NIGHT OF JOHNNY ZEROby Francis Gerckedirected by Richard BairdCast:Marcel Ferrin, Geoffrey Geissinger and Jessica Johnat Tenth Avenue Arts...

A Twisted Bargain

FeaturedA Twisted Bargain

Apr 1 – Apr 10, 2022

The Premiere of A TWISTED BARGAIN, inspired by the life and crimes of Leopold & Loeb.Featuring performances by Juan Ayala and Hunter BrownWritten by Michael...

Witchland

FeaturedWitchland

Nov 18 – Dec 11, 2021

Witchland - a new and exciting theatrical experience - is not your normal theatrical play-going night out - instead, it combines elements of traditional storytelling...

The Maids

The Maids

Jan 10 – Jan 12, 2020

Two domestic servants conspire to kill their socialite employer in this contemporary reimagining of Jean Genets 1947 psychodrama. Nervous Theatres boldly intimate production explores Genets...

Looking To Upgrade

Looking To Upgrade

Jul 23 – Aug 1, 2015

Comedian Lisa Pedace premieres her debut hour, LOOKING TO UPGRADE: One Woman's Quest for Meaning and Nicer Things, at the San Diego International Fringe Festival....

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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)
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)
the wulfeater in San Diego the wulfeater
10th Avenue Arts Center (8/28-9/18) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Fairy Tale Monologues in San Diego The Fairy Tale Monologues
Riot Productions (7/31-8/09)
2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA in San Diego 2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA
PayPal Park (9/05-9/05)
Junie B. Jones Jr. in San Diego Junie B. Jones Jr.
Sweetwater Community Church - White Chapel (7/28-8/01)
The Lion King in San Diego The Lion King
Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07)
Ocean Pulse: Rhythm of the Coast in San Diego Ocean Pulse: Rhythm of the Coast
Pacific Wave Theater (7/10-8/20)
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr. in San Diego Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.
Sunshine Brooks Theater (6/26-6/27)