66° A Few CloudsNew Musical Based On Flaming Lips Album
- Nov. 9
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A new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse was inspired by the music of alternative rock band The Flaming Lips. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says" Jersey Boys" director Des McAnuff worked with the band to translate "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" to the stage.
John Doe: The Musical
- Nov. 7
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"John Doe: The Musical" is a homegrown production that opens tonight at the Lyceum Theater. Lead actor Michael Nieto talks about the challenges of playing someone in the coma-like state of locked in syndrome.
Weekend Preview: 'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots' And New Restaurants
- Oct. 25
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From new plays to new dining spots, there is much to look forward to for many weekends to come.
Are San Diego's Theaters Haunted?
- Oct. 31
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Ghosts may come out on Halloween, but if you want to know where they live year-round, consider our local theaters. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone goes ghost hunting on San Diego’s stages.
'Mars Is Heaven!'
- Oct. 30
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Listen to "mars is Heaven!" the second radio play from Ray Bradbury and performed by Circle Circle dot dot.
'Zero Hour'
- Oct. 29
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In September, Circle Circle dot dot did a fundraiser called "Invasion" in which they performed five radio dramas. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando was so impressed she asked them to come in and record the two Ray Bradbury plays for air. Listen to the full play here and watch a behind the scenes video.
Review: 'Evil Dead: The Musical'
- Oct. 18
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Listen up all you primitive screwheads, The Terror on Tenth kicks off tonight with "Evil Dead The Musical" performed by Theater Alive.
Video Interview: Old Globe Hires New Artistic Director
- Oct. 16
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The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park has appointed a new artistic director after a year long vacancy. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says the person now responsible for the theater’s artistic vision is a prominent Shakespeare expert.
La Jolla Playhouse Stages Mamet's Classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross'
- Oct. 3
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La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley talks about the Playhouse's current season, including a new staging of David Mamet's Pulitzer-winning "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Shakespeare Celebrity Sonnets
- Oct. 1
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The San Diego Shakespeare Society holds its annual Celebrity Sonnets on Monday, October 8 at the Old Globe. Listen to a sample of the sonnets to be read.
Behind The Scenes Of 'Allegiance'
- Sept. 28
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George Takei calls "Allegiance" his "legacy project." Listen to the Star Trek actor and social media superstar talk about why he has so much invested in this new musical at the Globe about the Japanese American internment.
Free And Discounted Theater Tickets For Military Families, Veterans
- Sept. 27
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Blue Star Families is launching a program Friday that allows members of the military, their families, and veterans a chance to catch a show at their local theaters for free or at a discounted rate. Almost two dozen theaters across the country have already signed on to participate in the Blue Star Theatres program.
Theater: 'Welcome to Ramallah'
- Sept. 19
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"Welcome to Ramallah" premiered in San Diego 2 years ago and now Art N Fashion Magazine is bringing it back for an encore performance. Co-director Paola Hornbuckle talks about the play's topicality.
Ion Theatre Reimagines A Classic Play And Sets It In San Diego
- Sept. 19
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Hillcrest's Ion Theatre presents its world premiere production of "Julia," a radical reworking of August Strindberg's classic play "Miss Julie." But instead of 19th-century Sweden as the backdrop, the drama is set in 1970s San Diego.
George Takei On 'Allegiance'
- Sept. 17
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"Allegiance" is a musical making its world premiere this week at the Old Globe Theater. It focuses on the Japanese American internment and has Broadway aspirations. George Takei, probably best known to people as Sulu in the original "Star Trek" TV series, describes the play as his "legacy project."
