Category archives for: Theatre

Musical Theatre staging excellent ‘Chicago’

Kyra Da Costa, left, and Emma Radwick star as accused murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of “Chicago,” playing through March 3 at the Birch North Park Theatre. Photo by Ken Jacques

A well-danced, sung and acted version of the musical “Chicago” is worth seeing at the Birch North Park Theatre, where it is playing through March 3.

Political comedy coming to Poway

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Looking for a laugh, but can’t bear to tear yourself away from the latest political development? The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, as part its Winter 2013 lineup, presents political comedy with The Capitol Steps, performing for one night only 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.

Poway actor featured in Toni Morrison adaptation

Abner Genece

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison’s novel “The Bluest Eye” will be coming to life with a little help from a Poway actor.

Well-written ‘Clybourne Park’ uses humor to study race relations

Homeowners Bev (Sandy Campbell) and Russ (Mark Pinter) with their maid Francine (Monique Gaffney) in the first act of San Diego REP’s “Clybourne Park.” Photo by Daren Scott

A well-written, thought-provoking play that successfully uses comedy to explore the serious subject of race relations is playing through Feb. 10 at the Lyceum Stage.

‘Blast from the Past’ this weekend at Bernardo Winery

The Mojalet Dance Collective will be taking a little stroll down the musical memory lane Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 at The Vine Theater.

‘Leading Ladies’ has strong cast, weak script

Moonlight veterans Eric Hellmers, left, and Paul Morgavo star in “Leading Ladies,” now playing at the Avo Theater.       Photo by Ken Jacques

A talented and energetic cast makes a laudable effort to breathe life into the script of the first show of the Moonlight Winter Series, with mixed results.

‘Leading Ladies’ opens Moonlight’s winter season

Paul Morgavo, left, and Eric Hellmers star in “Leading Ladies,” at Moonlight’s AVO Playhouse.

Just because the weather outside is chilly doesn’t mean that Moonlight Stage Productions is shuttering for the season.

PowPAC bringing TV to life with ‘The Kitchen Witches’

Marilyn Wolfe and Shari Lyon star as sniping rival TV chefs in PowPAC’s new comedy “The Kitchen Witches.”

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre has launched the new year with laughter and love in “The Kitchen Witches.”

San Diego REP takes on race and real estate

From left, Sandy Campbell, Monique Gaffney, Jason Heil and Matt Orduña star in “Clybourne Park,” the San Diego REP’s new comedy.        Photo by Darren Scott

The San Diego REPertory Theater is bringing “Clybourne Park,” the award-winning comedy about race and real estate in America, to life.

‘South Pacific’ opens Jan. 4 at Welk Resort

Hannah James and Randall Dodge star as Nellie Forbush and Emile DeBeque in the Welk’s production of “South Pacific.”

The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” is opening Friday, Jan 4 for an 11-week run at the Welk Resort Theatre.

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