‘Water for Elephants’ Review: Broadway Circus Magic Comes to the Civic Theatre
The touring production of ‘Water for Elephants’ brings a mix of music, acrobatics, inventive puppetry and terrific performances to the Civic Theatre.
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Review: Big Voices, Big Energy and Plenty of Alicia Keys Hits
Maya Drake leads a powerhouse cast in the touring production of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, a funny and moving coming-of-age story built around Alicia Keys’ music.
Get Ready for All the Emotions in ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ | Theater Review
Even if you’ve never seen the film, ‘The Notebook’ musical pulls you in with strong performances and Ingrid Michaelson’s perfectly matched songs.
Theater Review: “& Juliet” is a Smart, Funny and Fresh Jukebox Musical
“& Juliet” flips Shakespeare’s tragedy into a laugh-out-loud, pop-powered celebration. It’s a jukebox musical that actually surprises you.
Quinn VanAntwerp on “Shucked”, Touring the Country, and Playing a “Florida Man Harold Hill”
Broadway vet Quinn VanAntwerp has been with “Shucked” since its earliest days, helping shape the hit musical’s outrageous humor and surprising heart.
Interview: Robert Westenberg on Rediscovering the Spotlight and Channeling Neil Diamond in “A Beautiful Noise”
After years away from the stage, Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg returns in the national tour of “A Beautiful Noise” to play ‘Neil Diamond (Now)’, a role filled with heart and emotional depth.
Interview: Matt Loehr on Quick Changes and Huge Laughs with the National Tour of ‘Some Like It Hot”
Loehr also goes into the rehearsal process and shares his worst audition ever (hint: it involves ‘Hamilton’)
Interview: Zan Berube on ‘Back to the Future: The Musical,’ Auditions and Touring Life
Berube also talks about moving to New York City and ‘Six the Musical’
Interview: Emily Koch and Jim Hogan Step into the Spotlight in “Kimberly Akimbo” National Tour
Koch and Hogan, once standbys in “Kimberly Akimbo”, now take center stage as the hit musical embarks on its first National Tour.
Theater Review: With Rob McClure, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is Non-Stop Fun
Directed by 4-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, the show is a super fun, non-stop laugh riot
Interview: Anand Nagraj on Playing Jafar in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and His Role as Tony the Tiger
“It’s one of those things where you open up the audition and you’re like, ‘Sure, I’ll tape something but who knows…’ And then I just kind of kept going up the chain, I couldn’t believe it. It felt kind of pie in the sky of a national tour,” Nagraj said.
Theater Review: The Michael Jackson Musical, ‘MJ”
Director Christopher Wheeldon’s choreography bristles with energy, especially with the big ‘Thriller’ number towards the end of the show.
Interview: Bluey Actor and Puppeteer Stephanie Stephens on ‘Bluey’s Big Play’
Stephens, who brilliantly brings Bluey to life, says the show has been an “incredible experience and journey” for her as an actor.
Theater Review: ‘The Wiz’ Eases Its Way to San Diego
The Wiz, the 7-time Tony Award winning musical which just landed in San Diego is fun, fresh and sure to put a smile on your face.
Theater Review: ‘Mamma Mia!,’ You Should Go Again
The show absolutely hilarious and it’s hard to single out any cast member because they’re all exceptional, especially Christine Sherrill and San Diego native Alisa Melendez
Interview: Phoenix Best Talks LES MISÉRABLES, Playing Eponine and Life of Tour
Eponine has “such a special place in my heart, and so I get so excited to get to do it each time and bring something new to it,” Phoenix Best said as she was preparing for her return to the National Tour of LES MISÉRABLES.
Theater Review: ‘Beetlejuice’
The show is hilariously funny, thanks in large part to both Kobler and Esler. Kobler’s Beetlejuice breaks the fourth wall, makes inappropriate statements and literally says whatever comes to his mind at any given time.
Theater Review: ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’
Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner has the voice, the moves and attitude down perfectly.
Theater Review: ‘Six’ is Pure Fun
The audience loved every second of the show and one of the (many) reasons is because it empowers these women.
Theater Review: ‘Mean Girls the Musical’
Mean Girls the Musical, Tina Fey’s adaptation of her hit 2004 film, is currently strutting its stuff at San Diego’s Civic Theatre and if you’re a fan of the film or Fey, it’s definitely a must see.