
ErinMarie Reiter
ErinMarie Reiter is a San Diego native and has been involved in theater since she was young, working both on stage and behind the scenes. Having studied musical and children’s theatre ErinMarie believes in the power of the arts and that opportunities in theatre are a vital component of a well-rounded education for all ages. She feels lucky to live and write about theatre in San Diego which has many world-renowned theatres and often is the birthplace of Broadway and worldwide blockbuster productions.
ErinMarie is President of the San Diego Critic’s Circle, works with educators to encourage the art of entertainment and liver performance writing, and is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association. When not at the theatre she can usually be found reading a book, cuddling with her animals, and going on adventures with her husband and her friends. You can follow ErinMarie on Instagram @talktheatretome or online at www.TalkTheatreToMe.com
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- Review: LEMPICKA at La Jolla Playhouse Is a Bold and Compelling Musical Portrait - This musical is bold, dynamic, and contemporary, and offers a compelling look at a unique artist as she learns about herself, art, and love. I am so excited to see how it has evolved for Broadway since it was at the La Jolla Playhouse.
- Review: “TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; A DYKE REMIX” at Diversionary Theatre - Love supporting new work that isn't afraid to push boundaries and be wildly creative. This show had many workshops in NY, including being supported by the Richard Rodgers Award administered by The Academy of Arts and Letters, and was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals before premiering in San Diego.
- Review: THE OUTSIDERS at La Jolla Playhouse - Like Lempicka, I love seeing how shows that call San Diego home evolve and perform in New York. This show had some fantastic lighting and choreography, and the rumble is not to be missed.
- BWW Review: LIFE AFTER at The Old Globe is a Musical Not to Be Missed -
- BWW Review: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL -
Most Popular Articles


Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe
May 22, 2026

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
June 6, 2026

Review: THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
September 2, 2025

Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
February 13, 2026

Review: INDIAN PRINCESSES at La Jolla Playhouse
June 17, 2025

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts
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
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.

Interview: Wyatt Van Hazel of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company
June 11, 2026
Interview with Wyatt Van Hazel about creating his version of Leaf in Oceanside Theatre Company's “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,”, learning through STAGES, and why joy is at the heart of this production.

Interview: Dallas McLaughlin of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company
June 11, 2026
Interview with actor Dallas McLaughlin about playing Vice Principal Paunch in Oceanside Theatre Company's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre
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.

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
June 6, 2026
“The Monsters” delivers thrilling fight sequences, but its greatest strength lies in the family story at its center.

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
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.

Interview: Joshua Chamberlain of THE MEN WHO DREW THE UNIVERSE at He Broadwater MainStage
June 5, 2026
Interview with writer and director Joshua Chamberlain about “The Men Who Drew the Universe,” exploring the creative partnership of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company
June 1, 2026
Funny and heartfelt, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' is a delightful reminder that sometimes the biggest victories have nothing to do with trophies—or correctly spelling 'schadenfreude.

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
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.

Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe
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.

Interview: Jeffrey B. Moss directs THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre
May 21, 2026
Interview with Jeffrey B.

Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre
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.

Review: PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse
May 19, 2026
“Purpose”, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that takes one messy, snowed-in family weekend and turns it into something hilariously chaotic, emotionally sharp, and painfully recognizable.

Interview: BROADWAY BOUND: MEET THE 2026 BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS NOMINEES
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.

Review: A ROOM IN THE CASTLE at MOXIE Theatre
May 16, 2026
Fear not if you have not seen “Hamlet” in a while; “A Room in the Castle” at Moxie Theatre does not require in-depth knowledge of it to be enjoyed, and it is sharp, funny, devastating, and ultimately empowering in ways Shakespeare rarely allows his women to be.

Review: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at OnStage Playhouse
May 12, 2026
'The Velocity of Autumn' at OnStage Playhouse is a funny, heartwarming, and quietly heartbreaking production directed by Daren Scott that explores aging, identity, and the fear of losing the hard-earned version of yourself you spent a lifetime becoming.

Interview: Brittany Bradford And Emma Ramos of ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe
May 6, 2026
Interview with Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos from 'Alien Girls' and talk about building this layered friendship, navigating its emotional fault lines, and what they hope audiences carry with them after the final scene.

Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at Scripps Ranch Theatre
April 26, 2026
If you’re in the mood for something light, silly, and a little bit chaotic with a musical flair, “Lend Me a Soprano” won’t disappoint.

Review: ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe
April 24, 2026
“Alien Girls” is a play about friendship—specifically female friendship—in all its messy, contradictory, deeply human glory.
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