by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Nov. 14, 2025 Attitude, drive and touseled 80s hair reach new heights in Cyndi Lauper, Theresa Rebeck, and Christopher Ashley's new screen-to-stage adaptation of Working Girl, currently enjoying its debut at the La Jolla Playhouse. Based on the 1988 star-studded film of the same name, the musical's callbacks to the source material begin immediately with the opening scene aboard the Staten Island Ferry as Tess (Joanna “JoJo” Levesque), her best friend Cy

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Oct. 18, 2025 Rarely is R&J buoyant and bright, but & Juliet is flipping the script — so to speak — soundly on its head as the touring production enjoys its first swing through San Diego. Somehow, surprisingly, the new musical finds a way to be both, despite the death and drama, in its reimagining of Juliet's choices post-Romeo. Read the full review at SanDiegoStory.com.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Sept. 23, 2025 It would be wonderful if we all came pre-programmed with the tools that we need to navigate life's many challenging circumstances. However, it is undeniable that certain situations, times, places, and people can often disrupt our equilibrium. Taking back one's power can look like a number of things, including committing to any number of treatment plans and procedures. Such is the case in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s world premiere com

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Sept. 23, 2025 It is rare that I enter the theatre without any context whatsoever. After all, I work, live, and interact in a theatre town. I was once a theatre administrator. Many of my former colleagues still work in the industry in some capacity, and their various artistic ventures trickle across my social feeds... But The Heart's opening night slammed into me without fanfare during a particularly vulnerable time. I had just served as overnight careg

When @EducatorAndrea took the floor at Mic Drop Comedy on June 7, she met all her audience's expectations with her sharp wit, impeccable timing, and a set filled with stories from the trenches of the education system.

This year’s Fringe offerings include a bold original work by Riot Productions, 'Death and Murder and Poison and Scene,' a farcical murder mystery play about the production of a murder mystery play, and explores sheer will and how base instincts can guide behaviors in the most outlandish of ways.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Feb. 12, 2025 In November 2024, buried in literature review for my doctorate, I desperately wanted to be whisked away and found escapism in Jon Chu's stunningly beautiful "Wicked" on the big screen. I was utterly charmed by Cynthia Erivo's tender 'The Wizard and I,' brushed tears from the corners of my eyes as Galinda and Elphaba found one another the Ozdust Ballroom, and gasped audibly when Chenowith and Menzel appeared during 'One Short Day.' Fast for

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, November 24, 2024 La Jolla Playhouse is jumping into the holiday hullaballoo with their newest production, the aptly named Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, Again, a world premiere on the Potiker stage. The production, written by UCSD alum Anna Ouyand Moench, captures a different angle on the traditional yuletide production... quite literally, it turns out... sneaking into the back recesses of the theatre and following

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Sept. 15, 2024 Nostalgia and energy are the name of the game in CCAE Theatricals' newest production, Jersey Boys, which enjoyed its Escondido opening this weekend. The Tony Award-winning production, with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by Bob Crewe, follows the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from their most shining highlights to the lowest lows. This retelling is directed by T.J. Dawson and stars th

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, April 14, 2024 Rousing romance, deception, and drama. Cygnet’s newest production, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 has arrived, barreling down on OId Town with all three. Read the review at San Diego Story.