(Nov. 21 2:00 AM) - Jeff Skowron is set to star as the Grinch in the Globe's 12th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The annual holiday musical, directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, will run in the Old Globe Theatre November 21 - December 27. Previews run from Nov. 21 - Nov. 26. Opening night is Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m.
(Nov. 20 12:30 AM) - SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE will presents THE SEAFARER, the comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by DELICIA TURNER SONNENBERG, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Performances begin in previews on Saturday, November 14, 2009, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, November 20 at 8pm and continue through December 13, 2009 at The Lyceum Theatre.
(Nov. 18 4:40 PM) - Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - ?I Don?t Know How to Love Him?, ?Hosanna?, ?Everything?s Alright?, ?What?s the Buzz?, ?Superstar?, and ?Heaven on Their Mind?, this original groundbreaking production stars Ted Neeley in the title role. This Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation will return for five performances only, at San Diego Civic Theatre, January 15 ? 17, 2010.
(Nov. 18 4:39 PM) - RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight Farewell Performances in San Diego.
(Nov. 17 11:46 AM) - Critically-acclaimed Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company will present Storyteller/Performance Artist/Def Poetry Jam Performer Robert Farid Karimi in his hip hop play self (the remix) as its next full production, running from February 25 - March 21, 2010, at The 10th Avenue Theatre in Downtown San Diego. Press opening will take place on Friday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m.
(Nov. 17 9:41 AM) - SEASON TICKETS: Broadway/San Diego's popular FLEX season ticket package provides patrons with the flexibility to choose any three or more available shows.
(Nov. 17 1:30 AM) - Diversionary Theatre's Queer Theatre program will present a reading of David Zellnik's play Let A Hundred Flowers Bloom, a comedy set in New York in 1996, and is about (variously): disability, gay porn, the pharmaceutical revolutions of the 90s, Chairman Mao, and the rise and fall of post-AIDS euphoria. It is the story of how to construct a life, a sex life, and a friendship after ten years of believing you would die very soon.
(Nov. 14 1:30 AM) - The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program will present William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona at The Old Globe Arena Stage at the James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art. Directed by Program Director Richard Seer, The Two Gentlemen of Verona will run Nov. 14 - Nov. 22.
(Nov. 13 3:36 PM) - The world-premiere musical production of Bonnie & Clyde at La Jolla Playhouse features Laura Osnes as Bonnie, Tony-nominee Stark Sands whose run of Twelfth Night ends this weekend, as Clyde and the Academy Award-nominated (Georgia) and Emmy-winning (Amber Waves, George Wallace) Mare Winningham as Bonnie's mother. Also set for the cast are Melissa Van Der Schyff as Bonnie's sister-in-law (BIG RIVER, PIPPIN), and Chris Peluso as Deputy Ted Hinton (MAMMA MIA!). Additional casting news is expected shortly.
(Nov. 13 10:45 AM) - Start your holiday shopping inside the Blue Box at the Black Friday Ticket Sales Event! For one day only, on Friday, November 27, patrons can celebrate Black Friday with savings of up to 41% on tickets for any of the remaining shows of the 09-10 season.
(Nov. 12 11:36 AM) - The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program will present William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona at The Old Globe Arena Stage at the James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art. Directed by Program Director Richard Seer, The Two Gentlemen of Verona will run Nov. 14 - Nov. 22.
(Nov. 12 1:30 AM) - Moonlight Stage Productions opens its 2009/10 winter season with Larry Shue's side-splitting comedy THE FOREIGNER beginning Thursday, November 12 and continuing through Sunday, November 29.
(Nov. 11 6:37 PM) - The complete cast and creative team is set for the Globe's 12th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The annual holiday musical, directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, will run in the Old Globe Theatre November 21 - December 27. Previews run from Nov. 21 - Nov. 26. Opening night is Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m.
(Nov. 11 5:52 PM) - Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced a month-long series of events celebrating the opening of The Old Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The Theatre Center incorporates the flagship Old Globe Theatre and a newly-constructed four-level facility housing the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center, Hattox Hall, Erna and Andrew Viterbi Lobby, Lady Carolyn's Pub and Donald and Darlene Shiley Terrace.
(Nov. 11 9:44 AM) - The story of Ralphie Parker's quest for the "Holy Grail of Christmas presents" - a genuine Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air BB gun - has become a holiday movie tradition, capturing the hearts of millions of families across America.
(Nov. 10 9:56 AM) - The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and Broadway in Riverside - A Nederlander Presentation - are pleased to announce the creation of a two year partnership focused on attracting and cultivating regional tourism.
(Nov. 8 2:00 AM) - The San Diego return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, October 15 at 7:30PM at San Diego Civic Theatre; for a limited engagement of four weeks, through Sunday, November 8.
(Nov. 8 12:30 AM) - Disney's THE LION KING has been confirmed for a multiple-week limited return engagement at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE beginning OCTOBER 13 and playing through NOVEMBER 8, 2009. This North American National Tour is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris, and Fukuoka. Opening night in San Diego is Thursday, October 15; with preview performances starting Tuesday, October 13, 2009.