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Interview: Joey Landwehr Finds the Stars of Tomorrow Today at The BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS
Interview with Joey Landwehr, the Broadway San Diego Awards Artistic Director, on putting this event together and what he looks forward to every year. This year the Broadway San Diego Awards are on May 25th at the Balboa Theatre
Interview: Kürt Norby of THE PROM at San Diego Musical Theatre
In “The Prom”, when a high school student wants to take her girlfriend to prom, but is met with resistance by the school and community, four eccentric Broadway actors come to town to save the day. Kürt Norby plays one of those well-meaning, if misguided, artists as Broadway veteran Barry Glickman. Kürt talks about bringing this character and this show to life at San Diego Musical Theatre through June 1st.
PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot is back on the North Coast Rep stage, this time in the world premiere “Peril in the Alps”, a sequel to ‘Murder on the Links” from two years ago. This is a lighthearted, quick, comic murder mystery and is running through May 25th.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz of “I CAN COOK, TOO!” at New Village Arts
Erica Marie Weisz brings her one-woman show “I Can Cook, Too!” to New Village Arts for a limited run May 11th - 26th. In this interview, Weisz discusses creating this cabaret, a delicious mix of Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, cooking tips, and a live band.
KNOCK LOUDLY! at OnStage Playhouse
OnStage Playhouse brings the golden age of movies to the stage in this new play Knock Loudly! playing through April 27.
THE HOT WING KING at Cygnet Theatre Cooks with Heart
Katori Hall’s 'The Hot Wing King,” now playing at Cygnet Theatre through May 2nd, has plenty of humor, heart, and heat.
Interview: Director Kaylin Saur on GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Loud Fridge Theatre Group
Interview with “Gruesome Playground Injuries” director Kaylin Saur on bringing this show to the stage through April 26th at the Tenth Ave Theatre Arts Centre.
Interview: REGENCY GIRLS Gone Wild - Isabelle McCalla, Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Krystina Alabado
Interview with Isabelle McCalla, Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Krystina Alabado, the ferociously talented four actresses who bring this core group to life, discuss bringing these characters to life in this world premiere musical. “Regency Girls” is playing through May 11th at The Old Globe.
REGENCY GIRLS at The Old Globe
“Regency Girls' is The Old Globe's hilariously clever and entertaining new musical, which is playing through May 11.
3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at North Coast Repertory Theatre
When was the last time you thought about the Constitution? I mean really thought about it and how it impacts your life? Probably not that often, but that will change after seeing North Coast Rep’s stellar production of ‘What The Constitution Means To Me,” which is playing through March 30th.
THE DARK HEART OF DOOLEY STEVENS at Backyard Renaissance
Horror, dramas full of difficult people, and things that may be hard to explain are all things at which Backyard Renaissance excels. So it is no surprise that when presenting the world premiere of “The Dark Heart of Dooley Stevens,” written by Backyard Renaissance Artistic Director Francis Gercke and playing through March 15th, this play is a mix of all those things.
WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Diversionary Theatre
“We Are Continuous” is an intimate play with an unusual recurring monologue and some in-scene format. Luckily, this production is very well-cast with Marti Gobel, Elliott Sagay, and Eli Wood and is excellently directed by Kian-Kline-Chilton. “We Are Continuous” is playing at Diversionary Theatre through March 9th.
ALABASTER at OnStage Playhouse
It’s not unusual to talk to your pets, though usually, when they start to talk back, it’s a cause for concern. Instead, “Alabaster,” playing at OnStage Playhouse, uses Weezy the goat, who does talk back to her owner, to add a sweet touch of magical realism to this play about love, loneliness, and how to move forward after surviving a trauma. Alabaster is playing through March 2nd.
Interview: Vivian White & Sean Boyd of THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET at Trinity Theatre Company
Interview about THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET with Trintiy Theatre Company Artistic Director Sean Boyd and Director Vivian White.
Interview: Wendy Maples of OUR TOWN at Groundworks Theatre
Wendy Maples is an actress, director, playwright, and teacher, and she can now add “Stage Manager” to her resume. At least as the main character of that title in “Our Town,” playing February 28-March 2, 2025, at Groundworks Theatre. Wendy took time to talk about the draw this show has and what it has been like exploring this classic play with her cast.
HELLO, DOLLY! at San Diego Musical Theatre
San Diego Musical Theatre and Dolly Levi invite you to Yonkers to sing, dance, visit Harmonia Gardens, and maybe even fall in love with “Hello, Dolly!” This classic musical brings the songs and fun of the story to life through March 9th at San Diego Musical Theatre.
Interview: Michele Selene Ang on EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe
Interview with Michele Selene Ang on working on this role and play to bring it to the stage and what keeps bringing her back to live theatre. “Empty Ride” is playing at the Old Globe through March 2nd.
Interview: Steve Kazee on APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Family events are always stressful, but in “Appropriate,” when the funeral of the family patriarch and three siblings come together again for the first time in years, this comedy-drama is full of fireworks. Steve Kazee talks about how this play, his character Bo, and how this play proved to be a tempting chance to explore such a complex family and character dynamic. “Appropriate” plays at The Old Globe through Sunday, February 23rd.
Interview: Maggie Lacey Talks about being APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Maggie Lacey is no stranger to bringing what may be called “difficult women” to life on stage. She does it again with her performance as Toni, the older sister in “Appropriate,” playing at The Old Globe through February 23rd. Lacey talks about the play and what draws her to this show and other complex female characters.