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Shows at the Balboa Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 1/6/2022 - 1/6/2022 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Eq) (2021) 2/7/2018 - 2/8/2018 A Night With Janis Joplin (2017) 4/19/2011 - 4/24/2011 Stomp (unknown) 1/18/2011 - 1/23/2011 Next to Normal (2010) 8/15/2008 - 8/31/2008 Spring Awakening (2008) 8/15/2008 - 8/31/2008 Spring Awakening (2008)
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Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre to Feature OLD SCROOGE and A DOG'S LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Celebrate the season at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre with a special double feature of Old Scrooge, starring Seymour Hicks, and A Dog's Life starring Charlie Chaplin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Celebrate the season at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre with a special double feature of Old Scrooge, starring Seymour Hicks, and A Dog's Life starring Charlie Chaplin.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
by David Clarke - Oct 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
by David Clarke - Oct 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
EVIL DEAD Live-to-Film Concert Sets 50-City Tour This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 13, 2025
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 13, 2025
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! Adds 40+ Shows After Sold-Out Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2025
Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2025
Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Returning for 2026 U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
The hit theater production The Simon & Garfunkel Story will return to the road in 2026 and will visit nearly 60 U.S. cities, kicking off in Farmington, NM, on January 17.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
The hit theater production The Simon & Garfunkel Story will return to the road in 2026 and will visit nearly 60 U.S. cities, kicking off in Farmington, NM, on January 17.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to San Diego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to San Diego. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to San Diego. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
San Diego Opera to Present Southern California Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS in July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS to Tour to More Than 30 U.S. Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2025 for a very merry national tour, bringing its high-flying holiday variety show to more than 30 cities across the U.S.-including major US stops. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2025 for a very merry national tour, bringing its high-flying holiday variety show to more than 30 cities across the U.S.-including major US stops. Learn more!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY SIDED TAVERN Tour Comes to San Diego
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
A Nederlander Presentation has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, based on the global roleplaying phenomenon Dungeons & Dragons, are now on sale.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
A Nederlander Presentation has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, based on the global roleplaying phenomenon Dungeons & Dragons, are now on sale.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Set 2025 Holiday Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Check out the tour dates here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Check out the tour dates here!
YO GABBA GABBA! to Embark on 2025 Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
Yo Gabba Gabba! and Kammy Kam, host of the new Apple TV+ series, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, along with beloved Gabba characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex, will take to the road for a live tour in the U.S. this August.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
Yo Gabba Gabba! and Kammy Kam, host of the new Apple TV+ series, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, along with beloved Gabba characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex, will take to the road for a live tour in the U.S. this August.
San Diego Theatres Present the Second Season of SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
After an amazing first season that included renowned titles such as Zorro and Flesh and the Devil, due to popular demand, San Diego Theatres will present a second season of Silent Movie Mondays.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
After an amazing first season that included renowned titles such as Zorro and Flesh and the Devil, due to popular demand, San Diego Theatres will present a second season of Silent Movie Mondays.
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Sets Fall U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
“The Life and Music of George Michael” will return to the road this fall, visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. Relive the magic of George Michael with this dynamically staged concert-style show chronicling his remarkable musical journey and deep connection with fans.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
“The Life and Music of George Michael” will return to the road this fall, visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. Relive the magic of George Michael with this dynamically staged concert-style show chronicling his remarkable musical journey and deep connection with fans.
San Diego Theatres Awards $40,500 In Balboa Theatre Grant Fund Support To Seven Local Nonprofit Arts Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
San Diego Theatres has announced that seven local nonprofit arts organizations will receive funding support through the 2025–2026 Balboa Theatre Grant Fund. A total of $40,500 in grant awards has been allocated to help offset costs associated with presenting events at the Historic Balboa Theatre between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
San Diego Theatres has announced that seven local nonprofit arts organizations will receive funding support through the 2025–2026 Balboa Theatre Grant Fund. A total of $40,500 in grant awards has been allocated to help offset costs associated with presenting events at the Historic Balboa Theatre between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
EVIL DEAD IN CONCERT National Tour to Launch U.S. Tour This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Evil Dead In Concert will launch its national tour on September 22 in Buffalo, New York as screams meet strings in 50 cities this fall, including a special three night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Evil Dead In Concert will launch its national tour on September 22 in Buffalo, New York as screams meet strings in 50 cities this fall, including a special three night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE New U.S. Tour Begins In October 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, a touring theatrical comedy inspired by the classic television series, will launch a new U.S. tour this fall. The production begins its run on October 15, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, a touring theatrical comedy inspired by the classic television series, will launch a new U.S. tour this fall. The production begins its run on October 15, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE To Kick Off New U.S. Tour in October
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025
Following sold-out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2025, The Golden Girls are back. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is headed on a US Fall Tour in 2025, starting with Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, IN.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025
Following sold-out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2025, The Golden Girls are back. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is headed on a US Fall Tour in 2025, starting with Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, IN.
San Diego Theatres Hosts RETRO REWIND Summer Film Series
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!
2025 Broadway San Diego Award Winners Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Broadway San Diego has announced that Laila Varner from The Rock Academy and Bruno Dominguez Martinez from Coronado School of the Arts have been named the winners of the 2025 Broadway San Diego Awards.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Broadway San Diego has announced that Laila Varner from The Rock Academy and Bruno Dominguez Martinez from Coronado School of the Arts have been named the winners of the 2025 Broadway San Diego Awards.
Toad The Wet Sprocket Extend 2025 Good Intentions U.S. Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
Toad The Wet Sprocket will extend their upcoming Good Intentions 2025 U.S. headlining tour into the fall with additional dates in September and October with KT Tunstall and Vertical Horizon.
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
Toad The Wet Sprocket will extend their upcoming Good Intentions 2025 U.S. headlining tour into the fall with additional dates in September and October with KT Tunstall and Vertical Horizon.
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