Epically Fantastic and Fantastical ‘Angels in America’ at Cygnet Theatre
If you’ve never seen it, you must. And if you’ve experienced it before, this is…
Trinity Theatre Company Thriving at 10th Avenue Arts Center
Trinity Theatre Company has been in San Diego since 2012, presenting arts education and mainstage…
Mystery, Honesty and Morality in ‘Gabriel’ at North Coast Rep
During World War II, there was one part of England that was occupied by the…
‘Aladdin’ Flies into The Civic Theatre on a Magic Carpet of Spectacle
Glitter and glitz. Sparkle and spangles. Feathers and fans. Sword-play and scimitars. Buff, bare-chested men…
Compassion and Forgiveness in ‘Hour of Great Mercy’ at Diversionary Theatre
How far would you go to be forgiven? As far as remote, rural Alaska in…
San Diego Critics Choose Nadia Guevara as Female Actor of The Year
2018 was a superb year for San Diego theater, and to honor the best of…
Looking for ‘Dancing Lessons’ and Getting Much More at Scripps Ranch Theatre
What happens when a neurotypical and an Aspie collide? A profound lack of understanding, for…
For ‘Frankie and Johnny’ It’s Not Too Late for Love at Onstage Playhouse
“People are given a moment,” Johnny tells Frankie. He’s ready to grab the opportunity by…
Zimbabwe Becomes ‘Familiar’ in This Clash of Family and Roots at The Old Globe
Certain thematic threads run through all immigrant stories: assimilation vs. tradition; whether or not to…
Don’t Call It Eggplant!: ‘Aubergine’ at The San Diego Rep
Food is culture. Food is family. And food, as everyone from Marcel Proust to playwright…
The Unsung Godmother of Rock: ‘Marie and Rosetta’ at Cygnet Theatre
In recent years, more and more stories have surfaced (or been unearthed) about women whose…
Coronado Theater’s History Comes Alive in ‘Jewel in the Crown City’
Anniversaries and milestones should be celebrated. So, it makes perfect sense that Lamb’s Players Theatre…
Broadway Classic ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Delights at The Civic Theatre
Growing up in New York during what turned out to be the Golden Age of…
Our Critic Picks The Best of San Diego Theater in 2018
Hot-button topics took center stage in San Diego theater in 2018. From campus rape to…
