Balboa Theatre
Address:
868 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Shows at the Balboa Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | - | 2/12/2026 | |
| 1/6/2022 | - | 1/6/2022 | |
| 2/7/2018 | - | 2/8/2018 | |
| 4/19/2011 | - | 4/24/2011 | |
| 1/18/2011 | - | 1/23/2011 | |
| 8/15/2008 | - | 8/31/2008 | |
| 8/15/2008 | - | 8/31/2008 | |
News
Bianca Del Rio to Launch IT GETS BITTER Tour Feb–June 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Bianca Del Rio announced over 50 North American dates for her global stand-up tour IT GETS BITTER, running February through June across the U.S. and Canada. The tour marks the drag superstar's seventh world tour and celebrates her 30-year career.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Bianca Del Rio announced over 50 North American dates for her global stand-up tour IT GETS BITTER, running February through June across the U.S. and Canada. The tour marks the drag superstar's seventh world tour and celebrates her 30-year career.
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to Return for 9th Annual Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon announced the 9th annual edition of their holiday show, which will tour 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada. The production includes a new book and ornament collection releasing this fall.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon announced the 9th annual edition of their holiday show, which will tour 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada. The production includes a new book and ornament collection releasing this fall.
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS Unveils West Coast Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
Kerry Irish Productions announced the return of AN IRISH CHRISTMAS, a holiday production featuring world-champion Irish dancers and virtuoso musicians, with tour dates in Arroyo Grande, San Diego, Visalia, Santa Barbara, and Thousand Oaks from December 17 to 23.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
Kerry Irish Productions announced the return of AN IRISH CHRISTMAS, a holiday production featuring world-champion Irish dancers and virtuoso musicians, with tour dates in Arroyo Grande, San Diego, Visalia, Santa Barbara, and Thousand Oaks from December 17 to 23.
Interview: Patricia Quinn of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Balboa Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - Sep 30, 2026
When Patricia Quinn first met Richard O’Brien, she wasn’t particularly interested in Magenta. What caught her attention was a song — yes, that now-iconic song: “Science Fiction/Double Feature.”
by Lucía Serrano - Sep 30, 2026
When Patricia Quinn first met Richard O’Brien, she wasn’t particularly interested in Magenta. What caught her attention was a song — yes, that now-iconic song: “Science Fiction/Double Feature.”
Interview: More Than a Competition: Joey Landwehr on the Broadway San Diego Awards
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 30, 2026
Interview with Broadway San diego Artistic Director Joey Landwehr about schools participating in the Awards, and the Jimmy Awards® Student Reporter Search!
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 30, 2026
Interview with Broadway San diego Artistic Director Joey Landwehr about schools participating in the Awards, and the Jimmy Awards® Student Reporter Search!
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN to Launch Silent Movie Mondays Season III
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
San Diego Theatres will present the 1922 silent classic THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN at the historic Balboa Theatre, featuring organist Ken Double and a new Subscriber Lounge.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
San Diego Theatres will present the 1922 silent classic THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN at the historic Balboa Theatre, featuring organist Ken Double and a new Subscriber Lounge.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Launch 20-City National Tour Featuring Kurtis Blow And Da Brat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The Hip Hop Nutcracker will launch its 20-city national tour, featuring hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow and Da Brat as special guest MCs. Da Brat will make her debut with the production in Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The Hip Hop Nutcracker will launch its 20-city national tour, featuring hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow and Da Brat as special guest MCs. Da Brat will make her debut with the production in Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Tour Kicks Off Nov. 14 with Kurtis Blow, Da Brat
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Maximum Entertainment Productions announced a 20-city national tour of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER starting November 14 in Purchase, New York. Hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow returns as special guest MC, while Da Brat joins the production for Washington, D.C. and Chicago performances.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Maximum Entertainment Productions announced a 20-city national tour of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER starting November 14 in Purchase, New York. Hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow returns as special guest MC, while Da Brat joins the production for Washington, D.C. and Chicago performances.
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to Launch Tour This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show tour.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Stars to Join Multi-City SPOOKTACULAR Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
This Halloween season, audiences across the United States and Canada will once again do the Time Warp as The Rocky Horror Picture Show embarks on a 40-city 'Spooktacular' Tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
This Halloween season, audiences across the United States and Canada will once again do the Time Warp as The Rocky Horror Picture Show embarks on a 40-city 'Spooktacular' Tour.
LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT to Tour 30+ U.S. Cities This Holiday Season
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
GEA Live, RoadCo, and Fifth Season announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT will visit more than 30 U.S. cities, with a live orchestra performing the film's soundtrack while the complete movie plays on screen.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
GEA Live, RoadCo, and Fifth Season announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT will visit more than 30 U.S. cities, with a live orchestra performing the film's soundtrack while the complete movie plays on screen.
San Diego Theatres Award Grants To Local Arts Organizations
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026
San Diego Theatres, the non-profit arts organization that programs and operates the Civic and Balboa Theatres, announced today that three local nonprofit arts organizations have each been awarded $10,000 through the Balboa Theatre Grant Fund.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026
San Diego Theatres, the non-profit arts organization that programs and operates the Civic and Balboa Theatres, announced today that three local nonprofit arts organizations have each been awarded $10,000 through the Balboa Theatre Grant Fund.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Returning for 2026 Holiday Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town for the ninth year of their internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town for the ninth year of their internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Video: FELLOW TRAVELERS Tenor Andy Acosta Performs Aria on Fox San Diego
by Joshua Wright - Jul 3, 2026
Tenor Andy Acosta, who plays Tim Laughlin in San Diego Opera's FELLOW TRAVELERS, performs the aria 'Last Night' live on Fox 5 San Diego, accompanied by Resident Conductor Bruce Stasyna.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 3, 2026
Tenor Andy Acosta, who plays Tim Laughlin in San Diego Opera's FELLOW TRAVELERS, performs the aria 'Last Night' live on Fox 5 San Diego, accompanied by Resident Conductor Bruce Stasyna.
Dan and Phil Hard Launch Tour: Full 2026-27 Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
Dan and Phil announce the Hard Launch World Tour — 65+ dates across North America, Europe, Australia and more. Tickets on sale June 26!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
Dan and Phil announce the Hard Launch World Tour — 65+ dates across North America, Europe, Australia and more. Tickets on sale June 26!
Video: FELLOW TRAVELERS Comes to San Diego Opera
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2026
San Diego Opera presents FELLOW TRAVELERS, an opera set in 1953 Washington D.C. following a secret love affair amid McCarthyism. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce, based on Thomas Mallon's novel.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2026
San Diego Opera presents FELLOW TRAVELERS, an opera set in 1953 Washington D.C. following a secret love affair amid McCarthyism. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce, based on Thomas Mallon's novel.
SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS to Return for Season Three at Balboa Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Diego Theatres announced a seven-film lineup for Season Three of Silent Movie Mondays at the Historic Balboa Theatre, featuring live Wonder Morton Theatre Organ performances, post-screening talkbacks, and titles ranging from Buster Keaton to Laurel & Hardy.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Diego Theatres announced a seven-film lineup for Season Three of Silent Movie Mondays at the Historic Balboa Theatre, featuring live Wonder Morton Theatre Organ performances, post-screening talkbacks, and titles ranging from Buster Keaton to Laurel & Hardy.
FELLOW TRAVELERS to Make Southern California Premiere at San Diego Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as part of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as part of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
Interview: BROADWAY BOUND: MEET THE 2026 BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS NOMINEES
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 17, 2026
Interview with the Top 20 nominees for the 2026 Broadway San Diego Awards, a competition that awards Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress, with two students advancing to The Jimmy Awards in New York City this June.
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 17, 2026
Interview with the Top 20 nominees for the 2026 Broadway San Diego Awards, a competition that awards Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress, with two students advancing to The Jimmy Awards in New York City this June.
Interview: Brett Miller scores METROPOLIS for Balboa Theatre's SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS
by Lucía Serrano - Apr 17, 2026
San Diego Theatres continues its SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS series with a striking presentation of Metropolis, showcasing Kino Lorber’s most complete restoration of Fritz Lang’s groundbreaking silent film.
by Lucía Serrano - Apr 17, 2026
San Diego Theatres continues its SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS series with a striking presentation of Metropolis, showcasing Kino Lorber’s most complete restoration of Fritz Lang’s groundbreaking silent film.
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