11/25/24 11/25/24

“YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BY CHARLES DICKENS, AGAIN” at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse offers a new perspective on a holiday classic in “Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, Again,” which plays through December 15th.

10/5/24 10/5/24

PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse

“Primary Trust,” now playing at La Jolla Playhouse, is a lovely and meditative play that offers a portrait of the loneliness of living a life safe within self-drawn limits and how wonderful and sometimes painful it can be to open up your world to new experiences. “Primary Trust plays at La Jolla Playhouse through October 20th.

8/20/24 8/20/24

VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR at La Jolla Playhouse

“Velour: A Drag Spectacular” is a delightfully intelligent, funny, and visually dazzling theatrical fantasia. Playing through September 15th at the La Jolla Playhouse, this show celebrates the art of drag artistry with a lot of heart and humor.

8/4/24 8/4/24

DERECHO at La Jolla Playhouse

“Derecho” by Noelle Viñas at the La Jolla Playhouse explores the complex tapestry of relationships between sisters, friends, and spouses and how actions can have an impact even more destructive than the most powerful storm. “Derecho is playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through August 18th.

6/11/24 6/11/24

THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.

2/26/24 2/26/24

REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

REDWOOD, the world premiere musical now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse offers soaring visuals and vocals in a story that tackles how to turn tragedy into transformation.

11/15/23 11/15/23

BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

BABBITT, the world premiere adaption by Joe DiPietro of the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis brings the satirical struggle of the modern, middle-class man to the stage through December 10th at the La Jolla Playhouse.

9/15/23 9/15/23

THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse

THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL brings the rebellious, idealistic, and often intoxicated writer to life with a talented cast at the La Jolla Playhouse through October 8th.

7/17/23 7/17/23

IS IT THURSDAY YET? at La Jolla Playhouse

IS IT THURSDAY YET? is a captivating and creative performance that fuses dance, music, and video to bring audiences on her journey of past and present self-discovery after her adult Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. IS IT THURSDAY YET? Is playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through August 6th.

3/29/23 3/29/23

THE OUTSIDERS at La Jolla Playhouse

When you walk into the theatre, PonyBoy is already there, watching and waiting to tell his story. The new musical adaption of THE OUTSIDERS at the La Jolla Playhouse brings all of the restless energy and the building tensions of the novel, written by S.E.Hinton to the stage with dynamic performances and choreography. Extended through April 9th at the La Jolla Playhouse, see this show before it's gone!

EM Reiter 12/28/22 EM Reiter 12/28/22

Favorite theatre experiecnces 2022

Here is a list of some of my favorite theatre experiences in San Diego in 2022! This is by no means a complete list of everything that was excellent in this past year, but now we get to turn towards 2023 and all of the fantastic theatre that is sure to come our way.

11/22/22 11/22/22

AS YOU LIKE IT

The talented cast of AS YOU LIKE IT, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through December 11th proves how false it is when other places say that casting in a representative way is too difficult to do. With lively performances and songs, along with gorgeous costumes, and scenery, there is much to love in this romantic comedy.

9/12/22 9/12/22

FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES)

FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES) inspired by real-life stories brings empathy, hope, and heartache to the La Jolla Playhouse stage through September 25th.

6/28/22 6/28/22

LEMPICKA

LEMPICKA, the musical about artist Tamara de Lempicka is bold, dynamic, contemporary, and offers a compelling look at a unique artist as she learns about herself, art, and love. LEMPICKA is playing through July 24th at the La Jolla Playhouse.

4/21/22 4/21/22

Amy Ashton talks about producing the WOW Festival

he sun is shining and it's the perfect time to go outdoors and see some theatre! The La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival is back April 21- 24th at the Arts District in Liberty Station. WOW Festival producer Amy Ashton talks about the festival, what to expect from this year's shows, and what she hopes it inspires in people for the future.

4/16/22 4/16/22

The Frontera Project

The last time I spoke with THE FRONTERA PROJECT was during the pandemic, and they were just about to launch a tour of theatres and universities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Now this interactive, bilingual theater piece which is a collaboration between Mexican company Tijuana Hace Teatro and American company New Feet Productions will have its West Coast premiere on April 23 and 24 as part of La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival at the Arts District in Liberty Station.

1/14/22 1/14/22

BROADWAY & BEYOND: ACCESS FOR STAGE MANAGERS OF COLOR

The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse are excited to be a part of the networking event BROADWAY & BEYOND: ACCESS FOR STAGE MANAGERS OF COLOR. This event is continuing the mission of Broadway and Beyond to provide opportunity, education, and vital industry connections for stage managers of color. If you are a stage manager, know a stage manager, or are interested in stage management, then it's something you won’t want to miss.

11/24/21 11/24/21

to the yellow house

La Jolla Playhouse brings the world premiere “to the yellow house” and an important period in the life of Vincent van Gogh to life through December 12th.

9/27/21 9/27/21

THE GARDEN

Charlayne Woodard's new play THE GARDEN, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through Oct 17th, proves that relationships are like gardens; they need to be tended regularly in order to flourish. Featuring dynamic performances THE GARDEN is a moving play that is not to be missed.