About the Theatre
Founded in 1986, Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego’s best theatres, and proudly showcases the most vibrant and diverse group of talent the city has to offer. We aim to foster and amplify the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized voices by providing the local community with live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture. Diversionary Theatre began as a forum to shed light on the important social issues affecting the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people, namely the AIDS crisis and its immediate and devastating impact on the community through the performing arts.RELATED STORIES
Get Ready for a Spectacular Musical Journey with CROWNS by Regina Taylor at the Center Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2023
Join in at the Center Repertory Company for an unforgettable musical experience with 'Crowns.' Don't miss out on this roof-raising celebration filled with vibrant performances and captivating storytelling....
Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2023
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development....
Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023
Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search....
David Henry Hwang's CHINGLISH to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023
San Francisco Playhouse will present the comedy Chinglish by Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang....
NAMT Announces Recipients for 2022/2023 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Writers Residency Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2023
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the Award Recipients for the 2022/2023 Writers Residency Grants....
Past Shows
Significant Other
5/23 - 6/23/2019
Diversionary Theatre Main Stage: Joshua Harmon; dir: Anthony Methvin....
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
3/21 - 4/21/2019
Diversionary Theatre Main Stage: book: John Cameron Mitchell; lyrics: Stephen Trask; music: Stephen Trask; dir: Matt M. Morrow....
The Hour of Great Mercy
1/31 - 3/3/2019
Diversionary Theatre Main Stage: Miranda Rose Hall; dir: Rosina Reynolds....
This Beautiful City
11/8 - 12/9/2018
The Civilians ; book: Steven Cosson, Jim Lewis; lyrics: Michael Friedman; music: Michael Friedman; dir: Matt M. Morrow....
Bull in a China Shop
9/13 - 10/14/2018
Bryna Turner; dir: Kim Strassburger....
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Ray of Light Theatre (6/1 - 6/23) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN NEW MUSICAL | |
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A Strange Loop
American Conservatory Theater (4/18 - 5/12)
PHOTOS
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Peter Pan
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/25 - 6/30) | |
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We Are Luminous: Theatre Bay Area Spring Soirée
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center (6/3 - 6/3) | |
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Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA - San Jose
Under the Big Top at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (4/26 - 5/26) | |
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Frozen
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (8/21 - 9/1) | |
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The Marsh San Francisco presents “Extreme Acts”
The Marsh San Francisco (5/11 - 6/2) | |
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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
Aurora Theatre Company (6/21 - 7/21) | |
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Dance Series 2 - Lesher Center for the Arts
Smuin at Lesher Center for the Arts (5/24 - 5/25) | |
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