San Diego Theatre Newsroom

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.

Poway OnStage will present Pete the Cat, a delightful musical based on the beloved children's book series by James Dean. This family-friendly production will take center stage at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts in March.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Improvised Theater With PseudoRandomNoise is Back At The Merc in Temecula Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7PM! (It's) FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Improv Theater with PseudoRandomNoise! Improvisational Theater at Its Finest!

In a BroadwayWorld exclusive video, Michele Selene Ang who plays Kisa in the world premiere of Empty Ride at The Old Globe shares information about her role and the play. 

The Roustabouts Theatre Co will soon present TRUE WEST, a Pulitzer Prize finalist when first produced in 1989. Step into the raw and riveting world of Sam Shepard's 'True West,' where the blistering heat of the California desert mirrors the searing tensions between estranged brothers, Austin and Lee.

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.

New Village Arts will present the San Diego premiere of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre.

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in San Diego at the Civic Theatre.

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.

ELTON JOHN and Friends! Matt Duplissey stars as Elton John in an electrifying performance, bringing the legendary musician's iconic persona to life on stage.

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.

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.

Tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Friday, February 14 at 10 AM. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its San Diego premiere at the San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday, May 27 – Sunday, June 1.

Casting and the creative team has been announced for The Old Globe's pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere of Regency Girls. This raucous and daring new musical comedy features a book by Emmy-winning writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan, music by three-time Emmy nominated composer Curtis Moore, and lyrics by two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Amanda Green.

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) has announced the cast of its first production of the 2025 season, Once on This Island, a breathtaking and deeply moving musical that tells a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and destiny.

Empty Ride by Keiko Green is having its Globe commissioned, world premiere in a production directed by Sivan Battat. Running February 8 – March 2, 2025, with the official opening night on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. See photos from the production.

Grossmont College Theatre Arts will present The Pirates of Penzance! The comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan includes infectious melodies, zany characters, and madcap wit.

New Village Arts has recently opened its production of Lauren Gunderson’s THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE. Inspired by the work of these women, New Village Arts decided to learn more about the women in science and engineering in San Diego. 

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, a transformative theatrical experience that has captivated audiences nationwide. Learn more here!

Dr. Heidi Meyers, a doctor at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, stars in Hello, Dolly! at San Diego Music Theatre. Watch her discuss doing double duty in the video here!

After an extensive search, San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation's longest-running youth theatre program, has named Desha Crownover as their new Executive Director, effective March 1.

The Old Globe will present The 360 Project. The 360 Project is a six-week theatre showcase curated by the Globe's nationally recognized Arts Engagement Department and will feature a variety of readings and performances.

The New York Times Critics' Pick Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, is touring North America, visiting 52 cities in the 2024-2025 touring season.

Get a first look at The Old Globe's San Diego premiere of Appropriate by Tony Award-winning playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

What did our critic think of SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY INTRODUCES A WORLD PREMIERE at Jacobs Music Center? Alexander Malofeev was 13 when he won the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians under 18. His technical prowess was exceptional, but his musicality at such a young age was what convincingly set him apart. Now 23, he has lived up to expectations, garnering rave reviews for performances with major orchestras around the world. Nor did he disappoint on this evening with Prokofiev’s 3rd piano concerto, but I’ll start with the most familiar work on the program, Beethoven’s 3rd symphony, the “Eroica.” It was the only work after intermission, and conductor Rafael Payare led without a score.