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CLYDE'S at MOXIE Theatre
Welcome to CLYDE’S, where the art of making a sandwich can lead to enlightenment. Staffed by formerly incarcerated people trying to rebuild their lives, but run by someone who has no real internet in food, or their employees beyond making the sale, this play has something to say about the work to build a better life, self-respect, and of course, the perfect sandwich.
FUN HOME at New Village Arts
FUN HOME will make you laugh and might make you cry, but this nuanced musical features some excellent performances by a talented cast. FUN HOME is playing at New Village Arts through March 3rd.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Cygnet Theatre
Billie Holiday is a superstar jazz musician though often her tremendous talent is sometimes eclipsed by the more sensational exploits of her life. LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, now playing at Cygnet Theatre through February 18th, invites you to a cozy neighborhood bar, to enjoy the vocal stylings of the marvelous Lady Day in 1959 and learn more about her life in this intimate portrait of a gifted jazz musician.
INTIMATE APPAREL at North Coast Repertory Theatre
INTIMATE APPAREL is a beautiful and detailed production that allows its cast to shine as it explores the hopes and dreams of a seamstress who dreams of more from her life and the risks and rewards of pursuing those dreams. INTIMATE APPAREL is now playing at the North Coast Repertory Theatre through February 4th.
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.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The tale of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE comes to life on the North Coast repertory stage proving that it doesn’t matter how old this story may be, the tale of the inner struggle between good and evil is always a compelling one. With a talented cast, clever staging, and an adaption by Jeffrey Hatcher, this play offers a new way to approach this old tale. DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE is playing through November 19th.
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.
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.
BEETLEJUICE at San Diego Civic Theatre
It’s showtime for the ghost with the most at Broadway San Diego as BEETLEJUICE has descended upon the San Diego Civic Theatre through August 20th. This musical, inspired by the hit movie, brings familiar characters and new adventures from this world and the Netherworld, with ghosts, demons, and even a sandworm or two.
EVITA at Cygnet Theatre
EVITA, like the person whose life inspired it, Eva Perón, is an iconic musical that is forever being re-invented to bring new life to the subject. Cygnet Theatre brings its version of EVITA to the stage with a charismatic cast, high-flying vocals, and engaging choreography through October 1st.
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.
Interview with Playwrights Gordon Greenberg And Steve Rosen on CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Interview with playwrights Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen on creating a new comedic adaption of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT that will run at The Old Globe through August 20th.
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.
Interview with Director Leigh Scarritt for RIDE THE CYCLONE at Trinity Theatre Company
Director Leigh Scarritt talks about working on A RIDE THE CYCLONE with two talented casts and took a moment from rehearsals to talk about directing this story about a high school choir trip to an amusement park that goes very wrong. Running July 21st-August 12th Trinity Theatre Company invites you to RIDE THE CYCLONE, if you dare.
BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL at CCAE Theatricals
BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL at CCAE Theatricals brings the beauty of Napa Valley and the tale of the underdog 1970s winery that took Paris and the world of wine by storm in the summer of 1976. This original musical has some beautifully sung numbers, an abundance of heart, and also some wine-tasting options if you really want to feel immersive. BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL is running through July 23rd at California Center for the Arts in Escondido.
PASSENGERS at The Old Globe
You’re going to want to grab a ticket to ride this train in PASSENGERS by the Montreal group 7 Fingers at the Old Globe. This show is a dreamy, creative, and acrobatic adventure set during the time on a train, where time moves differently as you are both in motion and limbo at the same time. PASSENGERS is playing at The Old Globe through July 30th.
UNDERGROUND by Blindspot Collective and the Coronado Playhouse
UNDERGROUND brings an immersive, world-premiere musical inspired by the discography of Ben Folds to the stage. Set in a local pub, the show is a lot of fun as the audiences get to enjoy the games, drinks, and an atmosphere where everybody has a story and working in hospitality is never boring. UNDERGROUND is playing at Coronado Playhouse through July 30th.
SIX at Broadway San Diego
Musical theatre royalty is in town as the women of SIX, bring attitude, dance moves, and vocals to blow the roof off of the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 9th. This musical is sure to have you cheering in your seats as the six wives of England’s Henry VIII teach you more about their lives than you probably learned in school and have you dancing in your seat.