American Literary Heroes is a program presented by Write Out Loud, celebrating the profound contributions of iconic American authors Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman. From March to September 2026, audiences across San Diego County will...
A Still Volcanic Life is a solo performance piece written and performed by Rhianna Basore, focusing on the life and work of Emily Dickinson. The program is part of Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes series, funded by a National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating America...
Direct from the Afterlife is a solo performance piece written and performed by Todd Blakesley, focusing on Walt Whitman. The program is part of Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes series, funded by a National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating America 250 grant. Whitman's...
Of Sound Heart and Deformed Conscience is a performance piece written by Rachael VanWormer and performed by Paul Maley, focusing on Mark Twain. The program is part of Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes series, funded by a National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating...
Ripples from Walden Pond is a performance piece written by Richard Platt and performed by Steve Smith, focusing on Henry David Thoreau. The program is part of Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes series, funded by a National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating America 250...
There is a reason The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history. And now, San Diegans have a chance to see why.…
What did our critic think of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY' SUMMERFEST CELEBRATES THE “RULE OF THREE” at The Conrad? More than 100 artists participated in a month of 21 concerts during La Jolla Music Society’s 40th annual SummerFest. The festival’s theme was “Making History,” and SummerFest Mus…
Mothers: the never-ending source of trauma, character development, personality... and love. Or, at least, the version they say they give and the other version of what you actually felt as their kid. These themes, and more, are explored in Ni Mi Madre, the Obie Award-winning one-man show written and…
San Diego Musical Theatre’s 'Rock of Ages' is a delightfully ridiculous blast of ’80s hair-band camp filled with talented performers, big vocals, energetic choreography, a live band, and enough rock ’n’ roll to make the audience feel like they have accidentally wandered onto the Sunset Strip…
When 'Water for Elephants' embraces the magic of the circus—the impossible made possible through acrobatics, illusion, movement, and extraordinary puppetry—it is absolutely captivating.…
From acrobats and funny clowns (not the scary kind, don't worry) to big Broadway numbers, puppetry, and an intimate love story, Water for Elephants has a little something for everyone.…
This 'Guys and Dolls' makes one thing very clear: at Moonlight, the audience wins.…
In many ways, I am the target audience for We Will Rock You. I love Queen, I love theatre, and I love me some questionably bad sci-fi plotting. And yet, even I found myself wondering how much I was willing to overlook for the sake of the music.…
“Hell’s Kitchen” at Broadway San Diego is an exuberant, moving celebration of art, ambition, family, and the people who help you find your voice.…
I’ve loved the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys for more than two decades, but the award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen gave her songs new meaning and possibilities. After opening on Broadway in April 2024, the musical ran for nearly two years at the Shubert Theatre, playing 767 …
Write Out Loud begins its 18th Season of Story Concerts with Clowning Around, featuring an array of humorous tales and performances that emphasize the joy of laughter. Local favorites including Rachael VanWormer, Monique Gaffney, and Steven Lone will bring these stories to life...
LET FREEDOM RING is an upcoming Story Concert presented by Write Out Loud, exploring themes of liberty and patriotism through a curated selection of literature. The performance features readings by co-founders Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter, along with Lawrence Brown and...
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BEGIN AGAIN The Old Globe (9/06-10/11) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/11) |
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The Modern Gentleman Hits, Harmony, & The Holidays Poway Center for The Performing Arts (12/05-12/05) |
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Curious George and the Golden Meatball Poway Center for The Performing Arts (1/16-1/16) |
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Jake Shimabukuro Holidays In Hawaii Poway Center for The Performing Arts (11/21-11/21) |
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Staged Reading Festival The Borenemann Theater (10/05-10/10) |
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Cirque Kalabante Afrique En Cirque Poway Center for The Performing Arts (2/28-2/28) |
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Al Jardin & The Pet Sounds Band Poway Center for The Performing Arts (10/10-10/10) |
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Something Rotten! Old Town Temecula Community Theater (8/28-9/13) |
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Calendar Girls by Tim Firth The Lamplighters Community Theatre (8/28-9/20) |
