La Jolla Playhouse Innovates Amid COVID by Taking ‘Diana’ to Netflix Before Broadway
The La Jolla Playhouse is breaking new ground again. The company that, for the past…
Wacky, Manic Musical Mayhem: ‘Murder for Two’ at New Village Arts
One piano. Four hands. Two performers. Thirteen characters. Fourteen songs. 100 minutes. I’ll do the…
Sting Re-Launches ‘The Last Ship’ at The Ahmanson Theatre in LA
The story may be set in the North East of England, but it’s a familiar…
New Theater Company Starts Big with Epic ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at USD
Conventional wisdom has it that, when you begin a new venture, you should start small…
Talented Young Actors Honor Fathers in ‘The Burnt Part Boys’ Musical
Last year at this time, actor/singer/director Jordan Miller and his wife, actor/singer/musician Jessica Couto founded…
New Village Arts Gambles with World Premiere of Musical ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
In what has become Jules Verne’s most popular and enduring creation, his 1873 “Around the…
A Couple Sing the Story of their Relationship’s Arc in ‘Last Five Years’ at Cygnet
The joy and pain of love: its rapturous beginning and its heartbreaking end. True love…
Distant Echoes of Chivalry and Honor in ‘Man of La Mancha’ at San Diego Musical Theatre
We could all use a few stars in our eyes right now. A few more…
Impostor or Not, the Russian Grand Duchess Delights in ‘Anastasia’ at the Civic Theatre
First, let’s get one thing out of the way. It’s pretty hard to feel sorry…
Beloved Film Spawns New Rock & Roll Musical ‘Almost Famous’ at The Old Globe
A beloved San Diego-set film has become a rockin’ San Diego-launched musical. The 2000 film,…
Honesty, Deception and Sexual Identity in ‘Victor/Victoria’ at Moonlight Stage
All the ingredients are there: strong actor/singers, excellent dancers, gorgeous costumes, a 21-piece orchestra, timely…
La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Kiss My Aztec!’ Takes a Wildly Satirical Look at Colonial History
The title gives a taste of what’s to come: a cheeky, salty, irreverent, playfully wicked…
Premiere of New Rock Musical ’33 1/3′ Sets Revenue Record for San Diego Rep
San Diego Repertory Theatre said its world premiere musical “33 1/3 House of Dreams” has…
Beloved Musical ‘West Side Story’ Is a Dancing Knockout at Moonlight Stage
The song says “Something’s Coming,” but actually, it’s here. “West Side Story,” the beloved 1957…