Sean Murray

Cygnet Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

Cygnet Theatre has announced that longtime artist Katie Banville will step into a new artistic leadership role beginning in July, deepening her impact on the organization after more than twenty years as a performer, choreographer, and director.

Cygnet Theatre Adds JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to 22nd Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

 Cygnet Theatre has announced the addition of the acclaimed play John Proctor Is the Villain, officially completing the eight-show lineup for the company's 22nd season.

Interview: Carlos Mendoza on bringing SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER to life at Cygnet Theatre
by Lucia Serrano - Feb 10, 2026

Cygnet Theatre’s Somewhere Over the Border is a bold, musical journey that blends magical realism with a vibrant Latin American soundtrack, from cumbia to hip hop to boleros, created by playwright Brian Quijada (Off-Broadway’s Mexodus). At the helm is director and choreographer Carlos Mendoza, also the Education & Outreach Director at Cygnet Theatre, whose personal connection to the story infuses the production with heart and authenticity. In this interview, Mendoza shares what drew him to the show, how he brought its world to life on stage, and why this story resonates with audiences today. The production runs from February 18 through March 15 in The Joseph Clayes III Theater at Cygnet Theatre.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ARCADIA and More Set for Cygnet Theatre 22nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Cygnet Theatre has announced the eight productions that will make up its 2026–27 season, marking the company’s 22nd season overall and its second season at The Joan in the Arts District Liberty Station.

Feature: The 2025 Theatre I Kept Thinking About, Long After the Applause
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 29, 2025

Think of it not as a “Best of” but as a yearbook of some of the San Diego shows that lingered with me long beyond closing in 2025

Xolo Maridueña Joins Season 3 of Netflix’s ONE PIECE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) has been cast to star as Portgas D. Ace in season three of One Piece, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cole Escola Cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's ONE PIECE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's One Piece, bringing their talent to the beloved live-action adaptation.

Cygnet Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Joan
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

Cygnet Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with its production of A Christmas Carol, a San Diego favorite for a decade. Learn more about the cast and creative team here!

Review: FOLLIES at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 16, 2025

“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.

Cygnet Theatre & Arts District Liberty Station Complete Joan And Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Arts District Liberty Station and Cygnet Theatre has unveiled The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) - a transformative $43.5M project reimagining a historic Navy building into San Diego's newest world-class performance space.

ONE PIECE Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix; Watch a Season 2 First Look
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

Netflix has shared a first look at the highly anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal. Check out the first-look now!

Cygnet Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025

Cygnet Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, marking the inaugural production at its new permanent home, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—known as The Joan—in San Diego’s Arts District Liberty Station.

Transform Reveals Full Lineup for 2025, Featuring Dance, Theatre and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Transform has revealed the full programme for the 2025 edition of the festival. Learn more about the lineup featuring music, dance and more and see how to attend!

The Players Club of Swarthmore to Present One-Night-Only Cabaret LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The Players Club of Swarthmore will present Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, a special one-night-only cabaret starring longtime PCS favorites Claudia Carlsson and Sean Murray.

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre is Classic Musical Theatre with a Modern Kick
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 15, 2025

Director Sean Murray brings a fresh twist to this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a spirited, skillful blend of the classic and the contemporary.  There is toe-tapping joy with frontier tension in a land where romance is risky, rivalries are real, and the possibilities rise 'as high as an elephant's eye.'

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Awards Revealed; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the winners for its 2024 Craig Noel Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Now in its 22nd year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements at professional theaters in San Diego County. 

Cygnet Theatre Announces Lineup For Season 21 + Opening Date For New Contemporary Home
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2025

Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.

Cygnet Theatre Unveils 21st Season At New Contemporary Permanent Home, The Joan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sophia Anne Caruso Joins Netflix's ONE PIECE Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Beetlejuice star Sophie Anne Caruso is set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix's live-action One Piece series, based on the popular manga of the same name.

Cast Set For OTHER DESERT CITIES at Cygnet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Cygnet Theatre will present the funny drama Other Desert Cities penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright and screenwriter, Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more about the show here!