Love, Madness, and a Killer Voice: Jekyll & Hyde Thrives at SDMT
Omri Schein directs the SDMT piece, and it is a solid production. The musical is long. It has always been long. Regardless, Schein and Richard Dueñez Morrison, in the musical direction, ensured it had a good rhythm, effective framing, and effective use of the stage.
Loud Fridge Theatre Kicks Off Season with Newly Expanded Piece
We Lovers, written by Christian St. Croix, premiered at the 2024 San Diego Fringe Festival with a 40-minute version. For LFT’s new season, the play received a bonus of 40 minutes.
In a House Full of Ghosts, Who Gets to Heal?”
What is happening with this story is a lot all at once. It felt like mini story lines that could each be a different play.
Medication, Side Effects, and Ethics are Shown in Onstage Playhouse’s Latest Production
a play set during a clinical drug trial with volunteers Connie (Kimberly Weinberger) and Tristan (Alex Chernow)
From a Cabaret Experience to a Theatrical Production
Diversionary Theatre began their new season “manifesting”. Because, as the description states, this “Glam Rock Odyssey” lends an authentic experience in various ways.
Follies Opens Cygnet Theatre’s New Season and Home
I had never seen a production of Follies before. Still, this one is a showstopper in every sense. The company truly embraced a round experience, as this production definitely pushed the envelope.
North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach Welcomes New Season and New Play
The comedy runs around two hours with an intermission, flows nicely, and is very entertaining. It has the NCR slapstick feel and look
La Música de Juan Gabriel en “Candlelight”
El concepto es diferente. Íntimo, con una hora de duración, a cuatro cuerdas y ya está. Dos violines, un chelo y una viola no solo brindan la armonía, sino la voz también.
Moonlight Theatre Brings “The Prince of Egypt” Under the Stars
For me, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, considered rock operas or rock musicals, have an added je ne sais quoi that sets them apart. It might be because I grew up Catholic, learning about these stories.
Moonlight Theatre is closing its season with The Prince of Egypt, which I consider to be a part of this category, and a musical that is not often produced.
La Jolla Playhouse Debuts World Premiere of “The Heart”
Their latest production, The Heart, brings a story set in San Diego about a 19-year-old surfer’s last 24 hours. Based on “Réparer les Vivants” (Mend the Living) by Maylis de Kerangal, a work that also inspired a film in 2016, the Playhouse musical added even more, with an electronic dance soundtrack with music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, who is also the music supervisor, with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.
El barítono Carlos Gutiérrez Valenzuela, se suma a la celebración de los 25 años de historia de la Ópera de Tijuana con Don Giovanni
En una adaptación que fusiona temas universales como la libertad, el abuso de poder, el deseo y sus consecuencias, la ópera Don Giovanni llegará el próximo viernes 19 y sábado 20 de septiembre a la Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana, en voz del barítono tijuanense Carlos Gutiérrez Valenzuela, acompañado de un gran elenco.
OTC Brings “Spring Awakening” to Oceanside
In Oceanside at OTC, with a cool production dynamic that involves the company’s STAGES Apprentice Program, which combines students, early graduates, and professionals on one stage.
