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Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!

Photos: Desi Oakley, Cleavant Derricks, and More in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is opening its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, starring Desi Oakley. See production photos here!

WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

Review: 'TICK, TICK, BOOM!' at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 9, 2024

“Tick, Tick, Boom!” is a musical love letter to artists and the choices they have to make to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity, self-doubt, and the potential of failure. As the show often ponders, which do you choose “fear or love?”  “Tick, Tick, Boom!” plays at Cygnet Theatre through August 4th.

TICK, TICK...BOOM! is Coming to Cygnet Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Experience the powerful musical TICK, TICK...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson, creator of RENT, coming to Cygnet Theatre in San Diego this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.

42ND STREET Comes to the Moonlight This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show.

Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at New Village Arts will have you tapping your feet and wishing for some rain
by E.H. Reiter - May 22, 2023

The classic musical SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN comes to the New Village Arts stage with singing, and dancing, and will make you wish for a little rain in the forecast.  You can join Lockwood, Lamont, and the whole gang through July 2nd.

Moonlight Youth Theatre Presents MARY POPPINS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

When Moonlight Youth Theatre takes the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre this October, it will produce one of the region's largest musical theatre events this fall for young performers.

Photos: First Look at RAGTIME at Moonlight Stage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022

Two veterans of Broadway join a cast of 38 along with a full-size pit orchestra of 26 performing live for Moonlight Stage Productions' revival of the epic musical experience 'Ragtime' from August 17 through September 3. Check out photos here!

Broadway Veterans and Regional Favorites Bring Moonlight Stage Productions' Revival of RAGTIME to Life This Summer
by Grace Cutler - Jul 30, 2022

Two veterans of Broadway join a cast of 38 along with a full-size pit orchestra of 26 performing live for Moonlight Stage Productions’ revival of the epic musical experience “Ragtime” from August 17 through September 3.

Moonlight Stage Productions Presents Reimagined CINDERELLA
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022

A trio of creatives are making their Moonlight debuts and are leading Moonlight Stage Productions’ second show of its 41st summer season, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” with performances at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Featured amongst the cast are some of San Diego’s most treasured theatre veterans in starring roles.

BWW Feature: From radio plays to visits with Santa these San Diego theatres have something for everyone!
by E.H. Reiter - Dec 20, 2020

If you’re looking for some jolly good cheer theatre options that offer something slightly different than the holiday classics and carols the Diversionary, New Village Arts, The Old Globe,  Moonlight Theatre, and Starlight Theatre have some fun options for you!

Moonlight Stage Productions Streams MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A MUSICAL RADIO PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020

While its audiences were unable to enjoy its 40th anniversary this past summer due to the pandemic, Moonlight Stage Productions is bringing its brand of musical theatre direct to people's homes this holiday season. Starting December 10, an audio streaming production of “Miracle on 34th Street: A Musical Radio Play” will be available to download for a tax-deductible donation of $25.

San Diego Musical Theatre Announces Under The Stars Spooktacular Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020

San Diego Musical Theatre has announced the 'SDMT Stars Under The Stars Spooktacular Concert' streaming now thru November 1, 2020.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Experience Comes To The Drive-In In San Marcos
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2020

CCAE Theatricals in association with The California Center for the Arts, Escondido announce the cast of the cult-classic horror spoof The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Moonlight Stage Productions Announces Cancellation of Two Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2020

In what would have been Moonlight Stage Productions' largest season ever in celebration of its 40th Anniversary, the City of Vista owned theatre has made the decision to cancel its first two musicals of the summer: a?oeAn American in Parisa?? (originally scheduled May 13 -20, 2020) and a?oeSomething Rotten!a?? (originally scheduled June 10 a?' 27, 2020).

Cygnet Theatre Opens Season with ROCK OF AGES
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2019

Season 17 kicks off with the crowd-pleasing, Tony-nominated jukebox musical Rock of Ages. Directed by Sean Murray, this exhilarating rock and roll experience runs July 2 through August 25, 2019. Opening Night for media is Saturday, July 6 at 8:00PM.

San Diego Musical Theatre Shares Cast and Creative of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2018

San Diego Musical Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Young Frankenstein.

BWW Reveiew: HAIRSPRAY at San Diego Musical Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Aug 14, 2018

There is an infectious energy that starts with the opening beats of San Diego Musical Theatre's HAIRPSRPAY at the Horton Grand Theatre that grabs the audience and doesn't let them go.  There is no need to ask what gives this show power and punch, because with this top notch cast, the choreography, and the sense of joy in the telling, because you just know that it's HAIRSPRAY.