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Review: LOOPED at The Roustabouts Theatre Co
Tallulah Bankhead once said, “Say anything about me, darling, as long as it isn’t boring.” The Roustabouts Theatre Company rose to that challenge with “Looped.” It is a delightfully funny play showcasing her humor and heartbreak, with a lead performance that Bankhead herself would agree is captivating. “Looped” is playing through October 20th.
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY At New Village Arts
What happens when you ask two teachers, a street yogi, and an actress, to create a play teaching about Thanksgiving without offending anyone? You get a lot of laughs as this overly woke team descends into comedic chaos trying to figure out what to say and who is allowed to say it in “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa Fasthorse at New Village Arts now playing through November 3rd.
Interview: Mylinda Hull of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
From San Diego to New York and Back again, an interview with Mylinda Hull from the Old Globe's “Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express” runs through October 20th.
Interview: Andrew Sellon of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
Interview with Andrew Sellon, who plays Hercule Poirot in 'Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express' playing at the Old Globe through October 20th.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at The Old Globe
Drac is back just in time for San Diego's spooky season at the Old Globe, in the fast-paced, campy, silly, and sexy spoof “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Dare I say, it’s a fang-tastic time at the theatre.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old GlobE
The Old Globe doubles down on bringing famous literary detectives to the stage with a comic twist. They follow their recent Sherlock adaption with the famously fastidious Hercule Poirot in “Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express.” With a stunning set design and a spirited cast, this whodunit has been extended through October 20th.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Lamb's Players Theatre
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a lighthearted production with a clever and comedic cast that joyfully delights in poking fun at the rules and protocols of Victorian society. “The Importance of Being Earnest” plays at Lamb’s Players Theatre through November 10th.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT 2B at The Old Globe
Sherlock Holmes has had many pop culture reinventions over the years, from traditional to modern and edgy, and now in a fun and fast-paced gender-flipped pop culture-infused comedic parody that pays homage to Sherlock with lots of humor. “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B” plays at the Old Globe through September 1st.
HAND TO GOD at The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
If the saying “laughter is the best medicine” is true, then the irreverent and funny “Hand To God” by The Roustabouts will cure what ails you.
ENGLISH at The Old Globe
ENGLISH is a funny and contemplative play written by Sanaz Toossi that explores the vulnerability, and determination, of adults of a variety of ages in Iran who are learning English. ENGLISH is playing at The Old Globe through February 25th.
A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023
The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
Interview: Zackary Scot Wolfe Talks about Managing the Theatre at the Theme Park at Seaworld San Diego
Interview with with Zackary Scot Wolfe, SeaWorld San Diego’s Creative, Shows, and Talent Entertainment Manager on creating and curating theatre at the theme park.
EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
“Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show” is back at The Old Globe, bringing laughter and holiday celebration through December 24th. If you are someone who enjoys it when those pranky spirits from “Nightmare Before Christmas” take over the Haunted Mansion, or the zany comedy of“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” then this fast-paced, funny, and lovingly irreverent show may be a perfect holiday fit.
Interview: Christopher Sieber in “EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW” at The Old Globe
Interview with Christopher Sieber on playing Ebenezer Scrooge, with a comic twist The Old Globe’s “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show” playing through December 24th.
THE SAVOYARD MURDERS by The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
Murder! Music! Mayhem! Welcome to THE SAVOYARD MURDERS from The Roustabouts Theatre Co. which is a love letter to Gilbert & Sullivan, theatre, and murder mysteries. This world premiere is playing at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through September 30th.
THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR at North Coast Repertory Theatre
THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, the world premiere comedy now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through October 8th is like an angel food cake; light, fluffy, and leaves you feeling like you had a sweet treat at the end.
PIPPIN has “Magic To Do” at North Coast Repertory Theatre
There is “Magic To Do” by the cast of PIPPIN at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Through August 20th you can see this talented troupe of players as they bring this Fosse classic musical about a young man looking to be “extraordinary” to the stage.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY at The Old Globe
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY playing at the Old Globe through August 13th turns this Russian tragedy on its head and re-imagines it as a light-hearted, high-energy, and zany comedy.
MURDER ON THE LINKS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Who knew murder could be so much fun? North Coast Repertory Theatre brings the world premiere comedy of MURDER ON THE LINKS to the stage with a talented cast through May 21st.
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.