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 19, 2024 Prom nights are popping up around town in the coming weeks for local high schools, but it is San Diego City College’s production of the Broadway musical The Prom that will turn heads for the next two weekends. With book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, and original concept by Jack Viertel, the musical runs in the Saville Theatre through April 27. This is the San Diego premiere for The Prom, which wo

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.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, April 7, 2024 "Come for the hummus and stay for the floor show," proclaims Genie, played by vivacious Marcus M. Martin. It's emblematic of what to expect - and what to consider - for audience members of Disney Aladdin, currently playing at Broadway San Diego's Civic Theatre through April 7. The musical, with music by Alen Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin, and Book by Chad Beguillin, is a mostly-faithful retelling of Disney's

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, March 29, 2024 King James, the newest Globe production, is enjoying a one week extension in its occupancy of the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the round, where it offers a glimpse into the full range of very real feelings navigated by a duo of Cavaliers fans. Read the review at San Diego Story.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, February 17, 2024 Three cheers... the Chicago tour is here, Fosse'ing its way through a one week celebration of dance on the Civic Theatre stage as it stops in San Diego from Feb. 13-18. The classic musical, with lyrics by Fred Ebb, music by John Kander, and book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, sees program notes list it as a re-creation of the original production, with recreated choreography by Gregory Butler and direction by David Hyslop. It tells the stor

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, February 6, 2024 “I want you to hear your voice,” Marjan breathes, “and fall in love with what it becomes.” But is what you become worth what you give up along the way? This is a central question of Sanaz Toossi’s 2023 Pulitzer Prize–winning play English, now running at The Old Globe through February. Read the review at San Diego Magazine.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Jan. 17, 2024 The cycle of acceptance, heartbreak, and hope are on full display in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s...

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, January 11, 2024 Finding a space to belong – a home at the heart of heartbreak – is a pretty common central theme,...

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