By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of “Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Present Laughter.”  The play is directed by Rosina Reynolds and runs from March 29 to April 29 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.  “Present Laughter” is a lighthearted farce that celebrates playwright Noël Coward’s legendary wit […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of “El Huracán” by Academy Award-winning playwright Charise Castro Smith (Encanto).  The mystical drama is directed by Daniel Jáquez and runs from January 25 to February 19 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.  “El Huracán” is an exquisite lyrical drama that […]

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–”A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its eighth season of cheer.  It has become a true holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. This year the show features the same warm story of hope and redemption, along […]

By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–New Village Arts have announced its 21st season of programming, and the first inst the newly renamed Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.  The season features two regional premieres, a return to an original holiday musical commissioned by New Village Arts, and a popular movie musical.  […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced its full lineup for the 2022/2023 season.  The season kicks off with the world premiere of the risqué comedic drama “The Little Fellow” (Or – The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by one of the nation’s top produced playwrights (2017-2020) Kate Hamill (Pride & Prejudice); directed […]

By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–New Village Arts’ world premiere of “Desert Rock Garden” and Final Draft New Play Festival has been moved from its original location at the Oceanside Theatre Company to its home theatre in Carlsbad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, theater officials said. The new dates are February 11 to 18, with opening […]

Chula Vista, CA–OnStage Playhouse will present an adaptation of the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” from a different perspective.  “A Christmas Carol” is a moral tale, a reminder not to forget to be human and kind while we chase the carrot. Dickens’ England was in the middle of the Industrial Revolution and Dickens could see […]

By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–New Village Arts launches its 20th anniversary season with a world premiere of a new holiday musical, “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas.”  The story centers on the family holiday experience in a humorous and touching way. The festive evening features all of the Black family traditions including  Italian food, dancing, […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Patrons who plan to attend a performance or an event at The Old Globe will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and present proof of vaccination in order to enter its facilities, theater officials said. The vaccination requirement also includes staff, casts, program participants, and production crews. Fully […]

Carlsbad, CA—New Village Arts will present a performance of “Stellaluna” performed by youth and young adults with neurodiversity. The play is based on the beloved children’s book, “Stellaluna” written by Carlsbad resident Janell Cannon, adapted by Aleta Barthell, and directed by Samantha Ginn.  Nearly escaping an attack from an owl, young Stellaluna must find their […]