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A popular and critical hit on Broadway, this sharp-witted sequel to Ibsen’s realist masterpiece begins with a knock at the door. Some 15 years prior, Nora walked out that same door, leaving behind h... [more+]

A popular and critical hit on Broadway, this sharp-witted sequel to Ibsen’s realist masterpiece begins with a knock at the door. Some 15 years prior, Nora walked out that same door, leaving behind her husband and children to pursue a life as a fiercely independent woman -- a sure shocker in the 19th century. Now it's revealed that she's been busy writing scandalous novels that encourage women to break free from the bonds of marriage and find their own destiny. When a powerful judge blackmails Nora, she comes home to ask for help from the very family she abandoned. Coming to San Diego's Lyceum Stage, San Diego Repertory Theatre's production of "A Doll’s House, Part 2" is a blistering and very funny meditation on marriage and the high cost of personal fulfillment -- and you don't need to have seen the original Ibsen to thoroughly enjoy this play, dubbed "explosively funny" by the "Hollywood Reporter" and the recipient of eight 2017 Tony Award nominations. [less-]

The show must go on! So when 17 of a raggedy 20-member acting troupe in England fall victim to food poisoning the night before their performance of "A Christmas Carol", it's up to the three remaining ... [more+]

The show must go on! So when 17 of a raggedy 20-member acting troupe in England fall victim to food poisoning the night before their performance of "A Christmas Carol", it's up to the three remaining cast members to deliver a stellar show. From miserly old Scrooge to the innocent young Tiny Tim, the trio tackles nearly two dozen characters in this hilariously twisted take on the holiday classic, swapping genders and going from living to dead and back again quicker than you can say "Bah, humbug!" along the way. Bawdy humor and madcap quick-change fun abounds in "Scrooge in Rouge" at the Ocean Beach Playhouse and Arts Center in San Diego [less-]

With more than 100 speciality martinis to choose from, an array of delicious food, and top live acts from L.A., New York and beyond, Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage is the ultimate supper club e... [more+]

With more than 100 speciality martinis to choose from, an array of delicious food, and top live acts from L.A., New York and beyond, Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage is the ultimate supper club experience. On any given night, you'll enjoy entertainment ranging from jazz to pop to American standards, and even acts like an expert Dame Edna impersonator, comedians like Alec Mapa, movie and Broadway stars like Molly Ringwald and country musicians like Ty Herndon. Sit back and relax over a martini and treat yourself to a meal or a snack while you bask in the sounds of live music, comedy and more. Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage offers a hip, eclectic dining and entertainment experience in an upscale yet decidedly unstuffy environment. [less-]

San Diego’s longest-running professional theater production is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, but Lucifer is sneering. The hard-partying Prince of Darkness and his minions are making pl... [more+]

San Diego’s longest-running professional theater production is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, but Lucifer is sneering. The hard-partying Prince of Darkness and his minions are making plans to ruin Christmas. The newest in Teatro Máscara Mágica’s award-winning series of Mexican-inspired Christmas musicals, "Pastorela de la Familia" once again features the timeless battle between Lucifer’s forces of evil and Michael the Archangel’s champions of goodness set in today’s world of chaos and hope. Angels and devils do battle in thoroughly topical disguises. Don't miss it at The Lyceum Stage. [less-]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that all "Pride and Prejudice" fans want to know two things: did Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy live happily ever after and did Mary find love? Get all the deets in thi... [more+]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that all "Pride and Prejudice" fans want to know two things: did Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy live happily ever after and did Mary find love? Get all the deets in this charming sequel to Jane Austen's timeless rom-com. Ignore your unwrapped holiday gifts and half-finished decorations and escape to "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" with your fav Bennet sisters and their cravat-wearing peacocking men in this new play. That peevishly practical and beloved bookworm Mary takes her turn as the Austenian heroine and her self-discovery and fight for love makes this an endearing outing for you and your pals or the whole family. "Make haste" and catch the premiere of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" at New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad. [less-]

Magic Shop San Diego and 3 Generations, Inc. are proud to present an extraordinary dinner theater experience. Situated in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Illusions Theatre and... [more+]

Magic Shop San Diego and 3 Generations, Inc. are proud to present an extraordinary dinner theater experience. Situated in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Illusions Theatre and Bar is the perfect location to celebrate special occasions with a sensory experience beyond anything you can imagine. Gourmet food, fine liquors and wine enhance the spectacular entertainment from some of the most talented magicians in the country. This parlor magic show has been specially designed and choreographed for Illusions Theatre. It's not just a magic show; it's an adventure through your mind and a test of your imagination. [less-]

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live old-time radio broadcast from the studios of WOTC Radio. The whole family will enjoy this OTC original adaptation of the familiar tale of mi... [more+]

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live old-time radio broadcast from the studios of WOTC Radio. The whole family will enjoy this OTC original adaptation of the familiar tale of miserly curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge and his visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, who take Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. A charming take on a holiday favorite that will leave no one saying "Bah Humbug!" See it at Brooks Theatre in Oceanside. [less-]

One of the only SD holiday traditions that keeps it fresh every year, Lamb's Festival of Christmas has staged an original play with terrific seasonal music and the region's finest performers for four ... [more+]

One of the only SD holiday traditions that keeps it fresh every year, Lamb's Festival of Christmas has staged an original play with terrific seasonal music and the region's finest performers for four decades -- and this year's no different. "Reaching for the Stars" centers around Van, the wise old soul who gives out advice in a hip young neighborhood that's dubbed him ”Father Christmas.” All around him are searching for a match made in heaven or the perfect gig, but Van will let you know if you’re looking in the wrong places. It's a joyous, multi-generational show filled with new music and fresh arrangements of traditional carols that are sure to add sparkle to your Christmas season. Enjoy it with the entire family at the Lamb's Players Theatre in Coronado. [less-]

Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete, star of the stand-up DVDs "Hella Pinoy", "Badass Madapaka!" and "Komik Organik", headlines San Diego's American Comedy Co. After two decades in the comedy bus... [more+]

Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete, star of the stand-up DVDs "Hella Pinoy", "Badass Madapaka!" and "Komik Organik", headlines San Diego's American Comedy Co. After two decades in the comedy business, the San Francisco native has performed at clubs all over the country, not to mention Europe and Asia. Not strictly limited to material for the Filipino audience, Navarrete finds the universality in the American immigrant experience -- while still managing to get in a few jabs at Filipino icons like boxer Manny Pacquiao. [less-]

Voted "San Diego's Best Nutcracker" by San Diego Dance Alliance Tommy Awards, and described as "a plum of a Nutcracker," by the "San Diego Union-Tribune", City Ballet's 24th annual Nutcracker returns ... [more+]

Voted "San Diego's Best Nutcracker" by San Diego Dance Alliance Tommy Awards, and described as "a plum of a Nutcracker," by the "San Diego Union-Tribune", City Ballet's 24th annual Nutcracker returns to the historic Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego. This lavish production is fashioned after the choreography of the great Russian master Lev Ivanov who created the very first "Nutcracker" more than 100 years ago. Virtuoso dancing is complemented by opulent sets, costumes and Pyotr Tchaikovsky's brilliant score performed live by The City Ballet Orchestra with John Nettles conducting. The cast is made up of professionals from the City Ballet company, with children's roles performed by the top talent from the City Ballet School. This beloved holiday ballet follows young Clara on an exciting Christmas night journey through an enchanted dreamworld, where she encounters the Nutcracker Prince, fights epic battles and travels to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. [less-]

Tired of staging Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide they'll do something a bit less predictable and bit more challenging this year by performing every... [more+]

Tired of staging Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide they'll do something a bit less predictable and bit more challenging this year by performing every Christmas story ever told. The result is the appropriately titled "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)", a fast and furious look at the holiday classics we all know and love — including Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. No holiday icon is spared in this madcap “tour de farce” of holiday cheer performed at the Patio Playhouse in Escondido. [less-]

"First Night" by Jack Neary, ​directed by Jerry Pilato, is a bright, warm comedy about dreams, life and love, that had critics and audiences cheering at its premiere. Danny Flemming had convinced hi... [more+]

"First Night" by Jack Neary, ​directed by Jerry Pilato, is a bright, warm comedy about dreams, life and love, that had critics and audiences cheering at its premiere. Danny Flemming had convinced himself that life's dreams can't be anything more than dreams. Then back into his life walks his eighth-grade flame. Meredith O' Connor - only now it's Sister Meredith Louise and it becomes a New Year's Eve to remember. [less-]

California Ballet's glittering production of "The Nutcracker" leaps onto the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre in America's favorite holiday tradition. This is a very special on hour performance of... [more+]

California Ballet's glittering production of "The Nutcracker" leaps onto the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre in America's favorite holiday tradition. This is a very special on hour performance of "The Nutcracker" for families with very young children, performed to pre-recorded music. After the show, you can meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara on the red carpet (on the Plaza) immediately following the performance. [less-]

With his powerful, gut-wrenching, baritone sound, Gethen Jenkins is on a fast train to stardom. Gethen is an award-winning singer and songwriter from Huntington, West Virginia. His songs are of consid... [more+]

With his powerful, gut-wrenching, baritone sound, Gethen Jenkins is on a fast train to stardom. Gethen is an award-winning singer and songwriter from Huntington, West Virginia. His songs are of considerable depth and meaning, driven by passion, and full of heart and spirit that run the gamut of human emotions. "National Country Review" wrote, “This hard-driving, honky-tonk group lead by Gethen Jenkins is a perfect way to spend any night, wherever it may take you.” Sharing the stage with a range of artists from Marshall Tucker Band and Junior Brown to Shooter Jennings and Asleep at the Wheel, this band is just getting started. [less-]

Created from actual interviews with citizens of Colorado Springs, the capital of the Evangelical movement, this timely musical explores faith and the organized resistance against gay rights. Traversin... [more+]

Created from actual interviews with citizens of Colorado Springs, the capital of the Evangelical movement, this timely musical explores faith and the organized resistance against gay rights. Traversing a scandal that rocked the core of the religious right, "This Beautiful City" illuminates a cross section of a community poised at the volatile intersection of church and state. Diversionary of San Diego’s rare revival of this authentic, often humorous exposé of a nation divided honors the late Michael Friedman’s ("Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson") extraordinary contributions to American theater. [less-]

For the past several years, Mac Powell of Christian rock band Third Day has hosted a Christmas party at his home in Georgia to celebrate the season with family and friends. This year, he's bringing th... [more+]

For the past several years, Mac Powell of Christian rock band Third Day has hosted a Christmas party at his home in Georgia to celebrate the season with family and friends. This year, he's bringing the party to "you" with his new country-gospel-rock-bluegrass band Mac Powell and the Family Reunion. Sing along to your favorite Christmas tunes, and get a first listen to brand-new music from the band, along with their biggest radio hits you know and love, at House of Blues San Diego. [less-]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosp... [more+]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. These performances showcase the evolution of flamenco dance through the fusion of Moorish, Andalusian and Spanish folk dance performed by flamenco, gypsy, belly dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. You'll marvel at the passion, beauty and athleticism of this traditional art form as you feast on delicacies like the restaurant's famed Paella Valenciana and Crema Catalana. [less-]

California Ballet's glittering production of "The Nutcracker" leaps onto the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre in America's favorite holiday tradition. Under the baton of music director John Stubbs... [more+]

California Ballet's glittering production of "The Nutcracker" leaps onto the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre in America's favorite holiday tradition. Under the baton of music director John Stubbs, accompanied by the San Diego Symphony, Tchaikovsky's extravagant score comes to life with a cast of more than 150. Gather your friends and family for one of the finest holiday traditions San Diego has to offer. [less-]

"Miracle on 34th Street" gets even more miraculous when San Diego Musical Theatre performs it live in the style of an old-time radio play, complete with live Foley effects and a score of favorite holi... [more+]

"Miracle on 34th Street" gets even more miraculous when San Diego Musical Theatre performs it live in the style of an old-time radio play, complete with live Foley effects and a score of favorite holiday tunes. When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court. Watch the miracle unfold when the belief of a little girl makes all the difference in this iconic story. Adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Hour Broadcast, this charming production perfectly captures the spirit of the season at The Horton Grand Theatre. [less-]

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy is now a musical stage hit. Performers between the ages of 8 and 18 bring to life the story of Buddy the Elf, a young orphan ... [more+]

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy is now a musical stage hit. Performers between the ages of 8 and 18 bring to life the story of Buddy the Elf, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, who just so happens to be on the naughty list. But Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy this fun family show at Spring Valley's ENCORE Theatre. [less-]