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The Old Globe’s ‘King James’ a rich demonstration of friendship and feelings
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 MoreNew Village Arts’ ‘Fun Home’ an Emotional Ride
Those unfamiliar with Fun Home may arrive expecting a lighthearted 60s period piece, thanks to the production materials and the title… they’d be wrong. The show, which traverses a series of times and places throughout one woman’s life, is a visceral one, packing an emotional punch on the New Village Arts stage.
Read More‘MAMMA MIA!’ Dances Through San Diego in Energetic 25th Anniversary Tour
Fans of ABBA, rejoice: Mamma Mia! is celebrating the second stop of its nationwide tour here in sunny San Diego. The musical, which features music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson and a book by Catherine Johnson, has an enthusiastic following, which was evident in the sequins and cheers accompanying the production’s local performances.
Read MoreImpactful, Well-Performed ‘Cabaret’ Opens at The Old Globe
The dichotomy of Cabaret is always in the clash between the insidious underbelly of near-Nazi Berlin and the cheery revelry onstage in the Emcee’s Kit Kat Klub. Such is the case with the Old Globe’s version, performed on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage through October 6.
Read MoreLead Powerhouses Head ‘Evita’ at Cygnet Theatre
History and musical theatre enthusiasts, rejoice! Cygnet Theatre has officially opened Evita, the beloved musical following Argentine political leader Eva Perón from her humble beginnings as an aspiring young actress to her death as spiritual leader of her nation. Originally ideated by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice as a rock opera, the show runs at Cygnet’s Old Town Theatre through October 1.
Read More‘Riverdance’ 25th Anniversary Tour Alight with the Energy and Joy of Traditional Irish Dance
Long celebrated and revered, the infamous Irish and Celtic dance and music show Riverdance is spinning into town for a quick three-day jaunt for San Diego audiences at Broadway San Diego’s Civic Theatre.
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