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ErinMarie Reiter

ErinMarie Reiter

ErinMarie Reiter is a San Diego native and has been involved in theater since she was young, working both on stage and behind the scenes. Having studied musical and children’s theatre ErinMarie believes in the power of the arts and that opportunities in theatre are a vital component of a well-rounded education for all ages. She feels lucky to live and write about theatre in San Diego which has many world-renowned theatres and often is the birthplace of Broadway and worldwide blockbuster productions.  

 ErinMarie is President of the San Diego Critic’s Circle, works with educators to encourage the art of entertainment and liver performance writing, and is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association. When not at the theatre she can usually be found reading a book, cuddling with her animals, and going on adventures with her husband and her friends. You can follow ErinMarie on Instagram @talktheatretome or online at www.TalkTheatreToMe.com




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First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

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Review: REGENCY GIRLS at The Old Globe
Review: REGENCY GIRLS at The Old Globe
April 12, 2025

“Regency Girls' is The Old Globe's hilariously clever and entertaining new musical, which is playing through May 11.

Interview: Tamara Rodriguez of LA HAVANA MADRID at New Village Arts
Interview: Tamara Rodriguez of LA HAVANA MADRID at New Village Arts
April 6, 2025

In an interview with LA HAVANA MADIRD, choreographer Tamara Rodriguez discusses bringing this vibrant atmosphere, music, and dance to life on the stage through April 27th.

Interview: Director Kevin “Blax” Burroughs brings ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Oceanside Theatre Company
Interview: Director Kevin “Blax” Burroughs brings ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Oceanside Theatre Company
April 4, 2025

Director Kevin “Blax” Burroughs and the cast and crew of “Once on This Island” invite you to this Caribbean fairytale where gods and humans find out if love truly can conquer all. Burroughs talks about working with the creative team to bring this show to the stage, and why it’s a good show for audiences to see at this moment in time. “Once On This Island is playing through April 13th at Oceanside Theatre.

Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
March 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at North Coast Repertory Theatre
March 5, 2025

When was the last time you thought about the Constitution?  I mean really thought about it and how it impacts your life?  Probably not that often, but that will change after seeing North Coast Rep’s stellar production of ‘What The Constitution Means To Me,” which is playing through March 30th.

Review: THE DARK HEART OF DOOLEY STEVENS at Backyard Renaissance
Review: THE DARK HEART OF DOOLEY STEVENS at Backyard Renaissance
March 2, 2025

The world premiere of “The Dark Heart of Dooley Stevens,” written by Backyard Renaissance Artistic Director Francis Gercke, will play through March 15th. This play is a mix of horror, drama, and things that may be hard to explain.

Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Diversionary Theatre
Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Diversionary Theatre
March 1, 2025

“We Are Continuous” is an intimate play with an unusual recurring monologue and some in-scene format. Luckily, this production is very well-cast with Marti Gobel, Elliott Sagay, and Eli Wood and is excellently directed by Kian-Kline-Chilton. “We Are Continuous” is playing at Diversionary Theatre through March 9th.

Review: ALABASTER at OnStage Playhouse
Review: ALABASTER at OnStage Playhouse
February 28, 2025

It’s not unusual to talk to your pets, though usually, when they start to talk back, it’s a cause for concern.  Instead, “Alabaster,” playing at OnStage Playhouse, uses Weezy the goat, who does talk back to her owner, to add a sweet touch of magical realism to this play about love, loneliness, and how to move forward after surviving a trauma. Alabaster is playing through March 2nd.

Interview: Vivian White & Sean Boyd of THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET at Trinity Theatre Company
Interview: Vivian White & Sean Boyd of THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET at Trinity Theatre Company
February 27, 2025

Interview about THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET with Trinity Theatre Company Artistic Director Sean Boyd and Director Vivian White.

Interview: Wendy Maples of OUR TOWN at Groundworks Theatre
Interview: Wendy Maples of OUR TOWN at Groundworks Theatre
February 27, 2025

Wendy Maples is an actress, director, playwright, and teacher, and she can now add “Stage Manager” to her resume.  At least as the main character of that title in “Our Town,” playing February 28-March 2, 2025, at Groundworks Theatre.  Wendy took time to talk about the draw this show has and what it has been like exploring this classic play with her cast.

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at San Diego Musical Theatre
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at San Diego Musical Theatre
February 22, 2025

San Diego Musical Theatre and Dolly Levi invite you to Yonkers to sing, dance, visit Harmonia Gardens, and maybe even fall in love with “Hello, Dolly!” This classic musical brings the songs and fun of the story to life through March 9th at San Diego Musical Theatre.

Interview: Michele Selene Ang on EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe
Interview: Michele Selene Ang on EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe
February 20, 2025

Interview with Michele Selene Ang on working on this role and play to bring it to the stage and what keeps bringing her back to live theatre.  “Empty Ride” is playing at the Old Globe through March 2nd.

Interview: Steve Kazee on APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Interview: Steve Kazee on APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
February 20, 2025

Family events are always stressful, but in “Appropriate,” when the funeral of the family patriarch and three siblings come together again for the first time in years, this comedy-drama is full of fireworks.  Steve Kazee talks about how this play, his character Bo, and how this play proved to be a tempting chance to explore such a complex family and character dynamic.   “Appropriate” plays at The Old Globe through Sunday, February 23rd.

Interview: Maggie Lacey Talks about being APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Interview: Maggie Lacey Talks about being APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
February 20, 2025

Maggie Lacey is no stranger to bringing what may be called “difficult women” to life on stage.  She does it again with her performance as Toni, the older sister in “Appropriate,” playing at The Old Globe through February 23rd.  Lacey talks about the play and what draws her to this show and other complex female characters.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT is tap-tastic at Broadway San Diego
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT is tap-tastic at Broadway San Diego
January 30, 2025

“Some Like It Hot,” now playing at Broadway San Diego, brings an updated classic film to the stage in a high-energy, tap-tastic show with big Broadway staging.  ‘Some Like it Hot” is playing at Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through Sunday, February 2nd.

Interview: As Sweet Sue, Tarra Conner Jones knows that SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway San Diego
Interview: As Sweet Sue, Tarra Conner Jones knows that SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway San Diego
January 28, 2025

The new musical “Some Like it Hot’, a new take on the classic movie of the same name, arrives at Broadway San Diego this week in all of its madcap and tap dancing glory.  Tarra Conner Jones plays “Sweet Sue” the loving but no-nonsense lead of an all-girls band who unknowingly has two people in disguise traveling with her as they hide from the mob. Tarra took time between shows to talk about this show and how exciting it is to bring it to San Diego.

Interview: Noa Barankin of 'RHYTHM DELIVERED' at The Grand Ritz Theatre
Interview: Noa Barankin of 'RHYTHM DELIVERED' at The Grand Ritz Theatre
January 23, 2025

What do you get when you combine tap dance, innovative and creative percussion performances, and a show that offers performances that continually build on each new thing to create an immersive audience experience?   DrumatiX creator and performer Noa Barankin calls it their new show ‘Rhythm Delivered” and promises it will be entertaining for all ages on February 1st at The Grand Ritz Theatre in Escondido.

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Review: THE HEART SELLERS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
January 13, 2025

“The Heart Sellers’ at North Coast Repertory Theatre is a lovely testament to the hope and loneliness of new beginnings and the power of friendship.



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