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HAIRSPRAY at Broadway San Diego
Broadway San Diego could not have opened with a show that had more energy, such amazing vocals, or felt more timely than with HAIRSPRAY. The musical sparkles with talent, humor, and of course a lot of sequins to bring an incredibly entertaining show to the San Diego Civic Theatre through November 21st that you don’t want to miss!
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
This year’s DR. SUESS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at The Old Globe, is not only bringing the green meanie back to live theatre but also features a Grinch that will not only steal Christmas but your heart as well. DR. SUESS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS is playing at The Old Globe through December 31st.
Toneisha Harris in HAIRSPRAY
le cast including Toneisha Harris from NBC's "The Voice" as Motormouth Maybelle, and Andrew Levitt aka Nina West as Edna Turnblad. Toneisha talks about how excited she is to play this role, why this show is still so relevant, and what it's like working with this amazing cast.
Marilu Henner on MUSIC AND MEMORIES
mazing the full force of that energy and focus will be on November 15th and16th when she's doing her show MUSIC AND MEMORIES at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Bernadette Sefic talks about HENRY IV at The Old Globe
Bernadette Sefic makes their program performance debut in HENRY IV as Falstaff with a new approach to an established character. Safic talks about the approach to the show, their character, and why Shakespeare is eternally adaptable and relevant. The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program production of HENRY IV is playing November 12th - 19th.
BEN BUTLER
Ben Butler now playing at North Coast Reep through November 21st is based on a true historical event from the Civil War. Instead of rifles, this play takes on this historical battle with witty repartee and some thought-provoking arguments about deciding what is the right decision, what is the legal decision, and whether those may be the same things.
David Ellenstein talks about history and humor in BEN BUTLER
Interview with Director David Ellenstein on how humor can be found in even the most serious of events, and BEN BUTLER, now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through November 21st finds the humanity and comedy during a pivotal moment of the Civil War.
SHAKESPEARE: CALL AND RESPONSE
As theatres reopen that means that the Globe For All Tour is bringing this year's show SHAKESPEARE: CALL AND RESPONSE out into the San Diego community. With performances throughout San Diego through November 14th, you can see talented performers in a fast-paced and fun audience interactive show bring Shakespeare plays to life in inventive ways.
MOTHER ROAD
MOTHER ROAD proves that there is nothing that makes a family fight or bond, more than a road trip. Now playing at San Diego Repertory Theatre through October 31st, MOTHER ROAD offers a modern perspective to family, legacy, and what it means to be able to come back home.
SHUTTER SISTERS
ashington is a sweet, funny, and touching play about two women who connect over some of the most emotionally turbulent days of their lives. SHUTTER SISTERS is now playing in The Old Globe's Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre through November 7th.
Andrew Polec on winning the 23rd Annual Lotte Lenya Competition
October 3rd. He also is this year's winner of The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music's 23rd Annual Lotte Lenya Competition. Polec talks about the competition, how he composed his pieces, and what he loves about performing HAIR.
IRIS & THE AXE
IRIS & THE AXE, the newest show by Turnkey Theatre is a “gothic choose your own adventure murder mystery” which makes it a perfect show for those that want to celebrate the spooky season while cuddled up with a nice cup of tea. IRIS & THE AXE is live streaming Oct. 1, 2, 15, and available on-demand October 1 - 31st.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Cygnet Theatre offers to return theatre audiences what they truly want from a show - a fun, frothy musical, with heart and lots of glitter. They deliver on this with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, which is playing through November 7th.
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.
Making IRIS & THE AXE
Turnkey Theatre's newest production is " a gothic choose-your-own-adventure play" called IRIS & THE AXE . Running from Oct 1 - 31st is a perfect Halloween season show. Director and writer Katie Turner, actress Marisa Taylor Scott, and sound designer Andrew Gutierrez all talk about how they went about creating this show.
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the world premiere Old Globe commissioned musical is a lovely, funny, and heartfelt musical that celebrates the love of family, art, and even the adversity that helps a person truly bloom. THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is playing at The Old Globe through October 17th.
Andréa Burns on THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
Interview with Andréa Burns on her role in the world premiere musical THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA and working with the director and choreographer Graciela Daniele at The Old Globe through October 17th.
Tom MacRae on writing EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE quickly became one of the most successful new musicals in years conquering the hearts of West End theatre-goers. Now the film adaption of the musical will be premiering on Friday, September 17th on Amazon Prime Video. Writer Tom MacRae talks about what it was like to create the show and then go back to adapt it to film, and what audiences can expect from this amazing new cast and soundtrack.
James P. Darvas talks THE DROWNING GIRLS
hat has opened to great reviews for cast and crew. Director James P. Darvas talks about how he came to choose this show, the creative joys, and the challenges of a show with subject matter fit for Halloween where the performers emerge from bathtubs and stay soaking wet for the entire show.
DANCING LESSONS
nd we're all listening to a different song. In DANCING LESSONS now playing at North Coast Rep through October, 3rd shows that all it takes is a little empathy, and trying to stretch out your comfort zone to find someone who will dance along with you, even if just for one song.