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A bilingual space dedicated to the performing arts where English and Spanish come together to inspire, inform, and connect.

“Somewhere Over the Border” Makes San Diego Debut at Cygnet Theatre

Brian Quijada is a young playwright from Chicago, and the musical Somewhere Over the Border is based on his mother, Reina’s, story of coming to the US from El Salvador, leaving his older brother, Fernando, behind.
1 March, 2026

San Diego Musical Theatre Brings the Vintage Broadway Flair  

The Kearny Mesa-based company went all out with a hefty cast of 20 performers and lively, pumped-upchoreography by Xavier J. Bush. Omri Schein directs the actors through naughty, pun-filled dialogue, striking a balance between the sixties’ machismo/patriarchy and comedic relief.
10 February, 2026

How do you learn not to question unanswered prayers?

I think there is absolutely nothing unoriginal about this project. Created by Tyler Tafolla, who did it all, book, lyrics, music, and is directing the piece, which in 2018, had a showcase of some of the songs written for the musical, and only one made it into the final version. Last year, there was a staged reading at the City Heights Performance Annex. But truly, it took Tafolla 10 years to bring “Dead Moose” to full production. 
25 January, 2026

From Another Zero’s -Best of 2025- in San Diego Theatre

The 2025 San Diego theatre gave us unique experiences, world premieres, revivals, and crossed feelings. -I had a lot of feelings-. From touring productions to alternate spaces and a bunch of new musicals.
27 December, 2025
two men grab each other in suspense with a group of people in the background.

New Village Arts’ RENT

Jonathan Larson’s RENT—book, music, and lyrics have lived many lives since the 1990s. Watching it now, it hits differently. It’s one of those works that—even if it feels overproduced at times—still finds a way to offer something new
30 November, 2025
A group of lively people come forward in song and dance

La Jolla Playhouse World-Premieres “Working Girl” with Music and Lyrics by Pop Icon Cyndi Lauper

Great choreography and amazing performances in an eighties flare. Wishing the songs sounded more authentic.
11 November, 2025
The cast of the show Huzzah! a group of people around a pole holding ribons.

The Old Globe’s World Premiere Huzzah! Is a Musical Party Feast.

I absolutely loved the juxtaposition of the hilarity and the business side of the faire. Something that is not typically explored/exposed to audiences but is often discussed in the performing arts world, especially now with all the budget cuts and increased costs.
11 October, 2025
Man singing with a fog effect in the background

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. 
5 October, 2025
Woman with her leg up and a microphone performing

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.
21 September, 2025
The cast of the production Follies at the center waiving hats

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. 
20 September, 2025

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.
13 September, 2025

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.
7 September, 2025

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