East West Players Extends ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023
Snehal Desai, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players (EWP) the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works, has announced the extension of the world premiere musical On This Side of the World.
Interview: Michael C. Palma Is ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Gil Kaan - Apr 28, 2023
Next up at East West Players, the world premiere of On This Side of the World co-produced with FilAm ARTS and opening May 14, 2023 (with previews beginning May 11th). Noam Shapiro directs the cast of Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Zandi De Jesus, Michael C. Palma, Cassie Simone, Andrea Somera and Shaun Tuazon, with understudies Melvin Biteng and Justine Rafael. East West Players alumni Michael took some time from his rehearsals and photography to answer a few of my queries.
VIDEO: First Look at HOUSE OF JOY at San Diego Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents House of Joy, the fifth show in the theatre's 44th season. The production, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Sam Woodhouse, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Arpita Mukherjee, will run March 5 - 29, 2020, in San Diego REP's Lyceum Space Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at HOUSE OF JOY at San Diego Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents House of Joy, the fifth show in the theatre's 44th season. The production, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Sam Woodhouse, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Arpita Mukherjee, will run March 5 - 29, 2020, in San Diego REP's Lyceum Space Theatre.
Photo Flash: San Diego Repertory Theatre Presents HOUSE OF JOY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the cast and creative team for House of Joy, the fifth show in the theatre's 44th season. The production, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Sam Woodhouse, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Arpita Mukherjee, will run March 5 – 29, 2020, in San Diego REP's Lyceum Space Theatre, with previews March 5 – 10 and press opening on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Cast Of HOUSE OF JOY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the cast and creative team for House of Joy, the fifth show in the theatre's 44th season. The production, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Sam Woodhouse, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Arpita Mukherjee, will run March 5 a?' 29, 2020, in San Diego REP's Lyceum Space Theatre, with previews March 5 a?' 10 and press opening on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
BWW Review: GIRLFRIEND at Diversionary Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Oct 1, 2019
GIRLFRIEND at Diversionary Theatre, and set to the music of the Matthew Sweet album of the same name this musical will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Photo Flash: First Look at Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at OB Playhouse & Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019
Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is now playing to sold out houses through October 6, 2019 at OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. The high-octane punk rock musical is based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album and features the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Holiday” and the hit title track. AMERICAN IDIOT captures not just the sound of a generation, but also the frustrations, fears, dreams and challenges of becoming an adult in the media-saturated, new millennial world.
MainStreet Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE EMPEROR'S NIGHTINGALE!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019
The treasured tale by Hans Christian Andersen of a wise bird that helps save a kingdom gets a new twist in this adaptation set in 18th-century China. The West Coast Premiere of The Emperor's Nightingale by Damon Chua, directed by Tim Dang, opens May 4th and runs through May 19th at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Tickets are priced at $18.00 for General admission, and $16.00 for Seniors and Youth up to age 12.
The Old Globe, San Diego Rep, and More Receive 2018 Craig Noel Award Nominations - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2019
The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 2018 Craig Noel Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements of professional theaters in San Diego County. The nominees are chosen by a nine-member body of professional critics who write for San Diego newspapers, magazines, online publications and blogs.