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'August: Osage County' Wins Best Play In 2011
- Feb. 7
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Every year San Diego’s theater critics give out awards for the best in local theater. The 2011 winners were announced last night at the Craig Noel Awards ceremony at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone was on hand for the celebration.
Weekend Preview: New Stage And Plate Offerings
- Feb. 2
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From new theatrical productions to innovative new dining spots, there are many new things to try throughout the city this weekend.
A Trip Through American History With Culture Clash
- Feb. 2
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Culture Clash returns to La Jolla Playhouse with a new play, "American Night: The Ballad of Juan José," which examines our collective history through the eyes of an immigrant as he studies for his U.S. citizenship test.
Monique Gaffney On 'Being Henrietta'
- Jan. 30
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Artist in residence Monique Gaffney talks about creating "Being Henrietta" (being performed at the Arthur Wagner Theater at UC San Diego February 2 at 7 p.m., with a reception at 6 p.m. and expert panel and post performance Q&A).
Hands Will Roll At Cygnet Theatre
- Jan. 26
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One man's search for his severed hand drives the dark comedy of "A Behanding in Spokane," which makes its Southern California premiere at Cygnet Theatre.
Rolling With Changes At San Diego Rep
- Jan. 19
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The creative team behind San Diego Rep's new workshop musical "A Hammer, A Bell and A Song to Sing" had to be flexible and inventive to get their work on the stage.
'Wings' And 'PST' Among Top San Diego Arts Stories Of 2011
- Dec. 22
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It's been an exciting year in San Diego arts and culture. 2011 featured an ever-growing theater community, buzz-worthy visual arts and even some controversy. Here's the Culture Lust report on the year in our local arts and culture scene.
Theater Critics Nominate Best In Local Theater
- Dec. 20
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The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announce their nominees for the best in theater from 2011. "August: Osage County," "Angels in America," and "The Who's Tommy."
Rants and Raves: LA Road Trip
- Dec. 19
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I went up to LA for a weekend of movie related fun including a one-off performance of "Re-Animator the Musical" that was to die for. Damn you LA!
Weekend Preview: From Christmas To Chaos
- Dec. 15
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Weekend Preview goes from Christmas to chaos. For some of you, that may a short trip during this busy holiday season.
Weekend Preview: New Bacharach Musical, Holiday Shows, And Local Art Fairs
- Dec. 8
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There's a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are here. This weekend has something for everyone with a new Burt Bacharach musical, holiday theater shows, 91X's two-day music festival, and much more.
Director Des McAnuff Talks About 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
A new, much-lauded revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" has just opened at the La Jolla Playhouse before it heads to Broadway. We'll talk to director Des McAnuff about his production.
'Jesus Christ Superstar' As Time Capsule
- Dec. 1
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If you grew up during the 1970s, there’s a chance the music of "Jesus Christ Superstar" was a part of your youth. The famed musical is currently playing at the La Jolla Playhouse. KPBS arts and culture reporter Angela Carone says the latest staging has her feeling nostalgic.
Gamers And Gaming
- Nov. 28
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"Ragnarok" is a play that opened this past weekend and focuses on the world of live action role playing or LARP. Join us for a discussion of the play and the ever-growing world of gaming.
New Stage Comedy An Equal Opportunity Offender
- Nov. 10
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A new comedy at Diversionary Theatre is likely to offend everyone in the audience, though they’ll probably laugh along the way. Arts reporter Angela Carone finds out why “Learn to Be Latina” is so outrageous.
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