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Extra, Extra! A List of San Diego Area Theater Productions – January Through June, 2020

Here is a 2020 NEW YEARS ‘Gift’ from SJF Communications to Celebrate San Diego Area Theater! Compiled by Susan J. Farese, President of SJF Communications and many thanks to Julien Des Pres. Julien is a senior at SDSU majoring in Public Relations. He has a passion for all things sports and is pursuing a career in sports media and is Susan’s mentee.

Shows, Shows and More Shows!!!

Whether we score comp tix, buy discount tix (Goldstar, or the San Diego Performing Arts League -ArtsTix https://www.sdartstix.com/ or purchase at full price, theatre inspires!!!

This list is our NEW YEARS present to our San Diego Community! Why? Because we wanted to know what the upcoming shows were PLUS we believe in SHARING and GETTING THE WORD OUT! So take a gander!

We have listed (alphabetically) the Theatre/Production Company, Title of Show(s), Dates of Shows and Website links. It’s quite comprehensive! Let us know if there are any additions, corrections etc. We aim to please!

Here we go!

San Diego Area Theatre Productions

 January Through June, 2020

Compiled by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications and Julien Des Pres*. 

Key: P: Professional Theatre C: Community Theatre 

Backyard Renaissance (P); The Dazzle May 7th – 30th; The 4th Annual LIVE LIP SYNC FACE OFF! May 18th; Steel Magnolias June 11th – 28th http://backyardrenaissance.com/tickets/

Broadway San Diego (P); The Simon and Garfunkel Story Feb 18th – 19th; Frozen March 26th – April 12th; The Office! A Musical Parody April 8th – 9th; RENT 20th Anniversary Tour May 8th – 10th; Mean Girls June 9th – 14th; Come From Away June 23rd – 28th http://www.broadwaysd.com/

Broadway Vista (P); At Wits End Jan 23rd – Feb 9th; The Glass Menagerie March 5th – 22nd; Beau Gest April 9th – 26th; Brighton Beach Memoirs May 14th – 31st http://www.broadwayvista.biz/adult-shows.html

Community Actors Theatre (C); Bojo’s Place: A Musical Revue Jan 31st – March 1st; No Turning Back March 13 – 20; A Place in Time April 10-26; RANTS May 1st – 3rd http://www.communityactorstheatre.com/

Coronado Playhouse (C); Matilda Jan 17th – Feb 23rd; Moon Over Buffalo March 20th – April 19th; Closer than Ever Song by Song  April 23 – 26; Anything Goes May 22nd – June 28th http://coronadoplayhouse.com/

Cygnet Theatre (P); The Great Leap Jan 22nd – Feb 16th; La Cage Aux Folles March 11th – May 2nd; Two Trains Running May 20th – June 14th http://www.cygnettheatre.com/

Diversionary Theatre (P): A Kind of Weather Feb 6th – March 8th; Plot Points in our Sexual Development March 26th – April 26th; Head Over Heels May 21st – June 21st  http://diversionary.org/season32/

La Jolla Playhouse (P): FLY Feb 18th – March 29th; Emily Driver’s Great Race Through Time and Space Feb 29th & March 1st http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/tickets-and-subscriptions/buy-tickets

La Jolla Theatre Ensemble (C); America 2016-2020: Same As It Never Was Jan 26th – Jan 27th https://www.facebook.com/ljtheatreensemble/posts/878064212371334

Lamb’s  Players (P); Babettes Feast Jan 10th – Feb 16th; Alice Feb 29th – April 12th; The Belle of Amherst April 25th – June 7th https://www.lambsplayers.org/2020-shows

Lamplighters Community Theatre (C); God of Carnage Jan 10th – Feb 9th; The Hollow Feb 28th – March 29th; Company April 17th – May 17th https://www.lamplighterslamesa.com/

Moonlight Stage Productions (P); An American in Paris May 13th – May 30th; Something Rotten June 10th – 27th http://www.moonlightstage.com/

Moxie Theatre (P); Red Bike Jan 18th – Feb. 16th; Shiv April 25th – May 31st http://www.moxietheatre.com/shows/

New Match Collective Boozin’ with the Bard: Romeo & Juliet Feb. 7th & March 6th; Fete Noir Festival Feb. 17 – 23; https://newmatchcollective.wixsite.com/homesite

New Village Arts (P); Murder for Two Jan 24th – March 1st; Little Women: A Concert Reading Feb 16th – 17th  http://www.newvillagearts.org/

North Coast Rep (P); Bloomsday Jan 8th – Feb 2nd; The Outsider Feb 19th – March 15th; The Homecoming April 8th – May 3rd; Human Error May 27th – June 21st https://northcoastrep.org/

Ocean Beach Playhouse (C); The Rocky Horror Show Jan 17th – March 1st; Into the Woods March 13th – April 5th  http://www.obtheatrecompany.com/

Oceanside Theatre Company (C); Sweet Charity March 6th – 29th; Good People May 15th – 31st http://www.oceansidetheatre.org/

Onstage Playhouse (C); Going to a Place Where You Already Are Jan 17th – Feb 16th; Real Women Have Curves March 20th – April 12th; Always… Patsy Cline May 8th – June 7th https://www.onstageplayhouse.org/

Patio Playhouse (C); Fun Home Jan 17th – Feb 9th; When We Were Young and Unafraid May 1st – 24th  http://patioplayhouse.com/

Pickwick Players: (C); Freaky Friday Feb. 28 – March 15; Honk Jr. May 1-2; http://www.pickwickplayers.net/currentseason

Playwrights Project (C); Plays by Young Writers Jan 29th – Feb 1st  http://www.playwrightsproject.org/index.php

Point Loma Playhouse (C); Making God Laugh Feb 21st – March 15th; If We Are Women May 17th – June 2nd  http://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/

PowPac Theatre (C); Nuts Jan 24th-Feb 23rd; Murder on the Nile March 20th – April 19th; Arsenic and Old Lace May 15th – June 14th  http://www.powpac.org/

San Diego Musical Theatre (P); She Loves Me Feb 7th – March 8th; Rent April 17th – May 3rd; Catch Me If You Can May 29th – June 28th  sdmt.org

San Diego Repertory Theatre (P); The Humans Jan 9th – Feb 2nd; House of Joy March 5th – 29th; Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story May 7th – 31st  http://www.sdrep.org/

Scripps Ranch Theatre (C); Italian American Reconciliation Jan 17th – Feb 16th; Love Song March 27th – April 26th; I Hate Hamlet May 29th – June 28th   http://www.scrippsranchtheatre.org/

Star Theatre Company (C); Lend Me a Tenor Feb 14th – 23rd; The Newsies  May 1st – 10th  https://www.startheatreco.com/box-office

The Old Globe (P); August Wilson’s Jitney Jan 18th – Feb 23rd; Hurricane Diane Feb 8th – March 8th; Little Women March 14th – April 19th; Faceless March 28th – April 26th; The Gardens of Anuncia May 8th – June 14th; What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank May 28th – June 28th  https://www.theoldglobe.org/

The Roustabouts Theatre Company (P); gUnTOPIA March 8th – 29th; Senorita Julia March 16th; Twelve Angry Men April 6th   http://www.theroustabouts.org/onstage

Trinity Theatre Company (C); Seussical Jr. Jan 30th – Feb 1st; Clybourne Park Feb 14 – March 8; https://www.trinityttc.org/

Vanguard Theatre (P); Nunsense March 20th – April 5th  http://vanguardsd.org/

Welk Resort Theatre (P); A Chorus Line Jan 10th – March 22nd; Nunsense April 3rd – June 14th; Elvis – The Early Years April 8th – May 27th;  https://welkresorts.com/san-diego/theatre/

Universities/Colleges

City College; TBA   https://www.sdcity.edu/

CSU San Marcos; Dream Hou$e Feb 26th – 29th   https://www.csusm.edu/sofa/events/index.html

Grossmont College; Inside the Actor’s Process: Love Scenes Jan 31st – Feb 1st; Clybourne Park March 12th – 14th and 19th – 21st; Golden Boy May 14th – 16th and 21st – 23rd https://www.grossmont.edu/academics/programs-departments/theatre/2019-2020-season.aspx

Mira Costa College; Into the Woods May 6th – 15th; Coming Home April 24th – May 3rd  http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/dramaticarts/index.html

Mesa College; TBA  http://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/schools-departments/dramatic-arts/

San Diego State University; Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead Feb 21st – March 1st; Metamorphosis April 10th – 19th; Till Death Do Us Part April 24th – May 3rd https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/events_calendar

Southwestern College; TBA  http://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=3277

UCSD Graduate Theatre productions; Much Ado About Nothing Feb 12th – 15th; Orestes 2.0  Feb 26 – 29 and March 6-7 http://theatre.ucsd.edu/season/

University of San Diego; TBA   https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/theatre/productions/

Youth Productions

Broadway Theatre Arts Company – Lion King Jr. April 3-5; https://www.btaakids.org/

Blue Rose Theatre Project Matilda  Jan 24th -26th https://www.bluerosetheatreproject.org/

Carlsbad Community Theatre Frozen Jr. Feb 28-29, March 1 http://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/

Center Stage Children’s Theatre Aladdin Jr. March 6, 7, 8, 13. 14, 15; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 17-19;  TBA May 29 – 31, June 5 – 7. https://www.centerstagechildrenstheater.org/

Center Stage Productions  Big Fish April 3-5; https://www.centerstagesd.com/

Christian Youth Theatre (CYT)  Tuck Everlasting (South County) Feb. 21-23, Feb. 28-29 March 1; Matilda (East County) Feb. 21-23, Feb. 28-29 March 1; Mary Poppins (Central/Clairemont) Feb. 21-23, Feb. 28-29 March 1; Seussical (North County Inland/Escondido) TBA; Tri-City (Oceanside) Camp Rock The Musical Feb. 29, March 1, 7, 8. Spring, 2020 – TBA https://www.cytsandiego.org/

Community Players Theatre The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Jan. 17-19, 24 – 26. Shrek The Musical April 24 – 26, May 1 – 3. http://www.clcfamily.org/theatre/

J Company Mamma Mia Jan. 10 – 26; Shabbat Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Feb 7-8; Matilda March 6 – 22; Fireflies The Story of the Artists of Terezin Featuring The Original Children’s Opera Brundibar May 8 – 17; https://www.sdcjc.org/jc/

Kids Theatre Network The Addams Family TBA; 13 The Musical TBA  http://www.kidstheatre.org/

Mini Theatre Troupe Honk Jr. May 16 – 17 (Several Locations) https://www.minitheatretroupe.com/musical-theatre-performance-class—honk.html

Moonlight Youth Theatre Little Women April 3 – 5  https://www.moonlightfoundation.com/mytseason

Patio Playhouse The North Wind & The Vain Princess  March 6th – 22nd; 

Pickwick Players Freaky Friday Feb. 28 – March 7;   Honk Jr.  May 1-2;  http://www.pickwickplayers.net/

San Diego Junior Theatre Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience Feb. 28 – March 8; Wake Up, Brother Bear March 14 -15; Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical April 24 – May 10;  https://juniortheatre.com/seasons/

Star Repertory Theatre Carrie The Musical March 20 – 29 https://www.starrepertorytheatre.com/

Star Theatre Company Lend Me a Tenor Feb. 14 – 23; Newsies the Musical May 1-3, 8 -10  https://www.startheatreco.com/

The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Beat Bugs JV March 26 – 29; https://northcoastreptheatreschool.org/

TYPA Theatre Company Company March 26 – April 5. http://www.typatheatrecompany.org/#/

Young Actor’s Theatre Freaky Friday Feb. 6 – 16 https://www.yatsandiego.org/

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Want “The Best of Times”? See San Diego Musical Theatre’s “La Cage Aux Folles” September 25-October 11 at Spreckels Theatre!!

SDMT La Cage Aux Folles and 2016 Season Image
SDMT La Cage Aux Folles and 2016 Season

Get glizty with San Diego Musical Theatre– “The LOCAL way to see Broadway”!!

Award-Winning San Diego Musical Theatre ‘glams it up” for their upcoming production of La Cage Aux Folles  on Friday, September 25 (preview) with Opening Night on Saturday, September 26th and running through Sunday, October 11th, 2015 at the beautiful historic Spreckels Theatre “on Broadway” in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego.

Book by Harvey Fierstein with Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES SYNOPSIS

The musical that inspired the movie The Birdcage (starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane),  La Cage Aux Folles tells the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely St. Tropez, and his partner, Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse, Zaza. When Georges’ son brings home his fiancée’s ultra conservative parents to meet the splashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test! La Cage is a glittering and fast stepping extravaganza mixed with a touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together, stay fabulous and above all else, stay true to themselves!

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Tap Dancing in the Rain in San Diego? Award-Winning San Diego Musical Theatre Presents “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” May 22- June 7, 2015

Bring your umbrellas- Its going to rain in San Diego!

San Diego Musical Theatre – “The LOCAL way to see Broadway”

Presents

“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”

May 22- June 7, 2015

at the Spreckels Theatre!

You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know “the song.” It’s no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance, is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! 1920′s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star.

SDMT  joins the water conservation effort and will be using recycled water for the RAIN!

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN PRODUCTION TEAM:

 Director: Todd Nielsen: Choreographer Jill Gorrie: Musical Director: Don LeMaster

 

Director: Todd Nielsen
Choreographer: JIll Gorrie
Musical Director: Don LeMaster

 

 Production Team also includes:

Lighting Design: Matt Novotny

 Sound Design: Kevin Anthenill

 Costume Coordinator: Janet Pitcher

Stage Manager: Amy Duffy* 

Production Manager: Bret Young

(*Equity ; ** Stage Directors and Choreographers)

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN CAST – FEATURING:

Brandon Davidson

Brandon Davidson* as Don Lockwood

Brittany Rose Hammond

Brittany Rose Hammond* as Kathy Seldon

Cameron Lewis

Cameron Lewis* as Cosmo Brown

Andi Davis

Andi Davis as Lina Lamont

*Member of Actors Equity Association

 

ADDITIONAL CAST: Beverly Baker, Bryan Banville, Katie Whalley Banville, Amy Beth Batchelor , Bradley Behrmann, Jordi Bertran, Laura Bueno, Lance Carter, Jean Luc Cavnar, Deborah Fauerbach, Karla Franko, Kyle Hawk, Ed Hollingsworth, Keenon Hooks, Artur Ivanov, Katey Konderik, Andrew J. Koslow, Gabriel Navarro, Joy Newbegin, Janissa Saracino, Tara Shoemaker, Claire Sorlie, Matthew Thurmund, Michael Van Allen, and John Wescott.

 

Here are some video highlights from SDMT’s “Singin’ in the Rain”

Cast of SDMT’s “Singin’ in the Rain” 

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Here’s some rehearsal video footage of SDMT’s “Singin’ in the Rain”

Don and Lina (Brandon Davidson and Andi Davis) in SDMT's Singin' in the Rain
Don and Lina (Brandon Davidson and Andi Davis) in SDMT’s Singin’ in the Rain

 

Beverly Baker
Beverly Baker
Bbryan Banville
Bbryan Banville
Katie Whalley-Banville
Katie Whalley-Banville
Amy Beth Batchelor
Amy Beth Batchelor
Bradley Behrmann
Bradley Behrmann
Jordi Bertran
Jordi Bertran
Laura Bueno
Laura Bueno
Lance Carter
Lance Carter
Jean-Luc Cavnar
Jean-Luc Cavnar
Deborah Fauerbach
Deborah Fauerbach
Karla Franko
Karla Franko
Kyle Hawk
Kyle Hawk
Ed Hollingsworth
Ed Hollingsworth
Keenon Hooks
Keenon Hooks
Artur Ivanov
Artur Ivanov
Katie Konderik
Katie Konderik
Andrew J. Koslow
Andrew J. Koslow
Gabriel Navarro
Gabriel Navarro
Joy Newbegin
Joy Newbegin
Janissa Saracino
Janissa Saracino
Tara Shoemaker
Tara Shoemaker
Claire Sorlie
Claire Sorlie
Matthew Thurmond
Matthew Thurmond
MIke Van Allen
MIke Van Allen
John Wescott
John Wescott

 

YOU GIVE, WE GIVE: Throughout their  2015 season, San Diego Musical Theatre is partnering with a different local nonprofit organization for each individual production. The Production’s Partner will be featured in the lobby during the run of that show as a way to raise awareness for the great work being done by San Diego nonprofits. Ten percent of the funds raised for SDMT during the run of each production will be given to that specific production’s partner organization. SDMT announces “Voices for Children” as our “You Give, We Give” fundraising campaign partner during SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Here is the link for Voices for Children: http://www.speakupnow.org/

TICKET INFORMATION:
Single tickets for SDMT’s production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN are $35.00, $45.00, $55.00 and $65.00. Children 16 and under save $10. There are discounts for Seniors and Students. Equity and Actor’s Alliance may purchase up to 2 tickets at half price. Group discounts for parties of 12 or more are available by calling the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. For individual tickets contact the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740 or visit SDMT online at http://www.sdmt.org.

SCHEDULE: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. There is parking in the Spreckels garage and the NBC Building. Both are accessed via Broadway Circle.
For more information and tickets call San Diego Musical Theatre’s Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. The San Diego Musical Theatre Administrative Office is located at 4652 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Tickets purchased through the Spreckels Box Office are through Ticket Master.

2014 SDMT Sizzle Reel

“Like” SDMT on Facebook – San Diego Musical Theatre; https://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-Musical-Theatre/112606775435990

“Follow” SDMT on Twitter @SDMTMusicals: https://twitter.com/SDMTmusicals

San Diego Musical Theatre: The Local Way to See Broadway!

SDMT 2015 SEASON at the historic SPRECKELS THEATRE on Broadway

Singin’ In The Rain – May 22-June 7; Director Todd Nielsen

La Cage Aux Folles – September 25-October 11; Director Larry Raben

White Christmas – November 27-December 6; Director Todd Nielsen

San Diego Musical Theatre’s mission is to passionately produce and provide professional musical theatre that ignites the human spirit. San Diego Musical Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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Play it Cool & Mambo Over to See San Diego Musical Theatre’s WEST SIDE STORY!

 

SDMT’s WEST SIDE STORY

San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) “The LOCAL way to see Broadway”, announces the first production of their 2015 season, WEST SIDE STORY, February 13 – March 1, 2015 (press opening on Saturday, February 14) at their new home, the Spreckels Theatre on Broadway in downtown San Diego.

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and Book by Arthur Laurents.

PRODUCTION TEAM:  Director: James Vasquez; Choreography: Randy Slovacek; Musical Director: Don LeMaster; Lighting Designer: Amanda Zieve; Costume Coordinator: Janet Pitcher; Production Manager: Bret Young; Stage Manager: Stanley Cohen.

SDMT West Side Story Production Team: Left to Right: Director James Vasquez; Musical Director Don LeMaster; Choreographer Randy Slovacek
SDMT West Side Story Production Team:
Courtesy Photos, Left to Right:
Director James Vasquez; Musical Director Don LeMaster; Choreographer Randy Slovacek

 

JAMES VASQUEZ (Director) ) is happy to return to San Diego Musical Theatre after directing last year’s CATS at the North Park Theatre.  He has directed Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe Theatre for the last 5 years, while restaging the original choreography for the last 12 years.  Also at the Globe, he directed Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, served as Associate Director of Jane Austen’s Emma – A Musical Romantic Comedy, and provided musical staging for Boeing-Boeing and the 2013 Shakespeare Festival production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He received San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award nominations for Outstanding Direction of a Musical for the world premiere of Harmony, Kansas and the West Coast premiere of [title of show] (Diversionary Theatre) and won the award in 2010 for Sweeney Todd (Cygnet Theatre Company). His other recent directing/choreography credits include Marry Me a Little, Birds of a Feather, Pippin, and Next Fall (Diversionary), and Pageant, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Little Shop of Horrors (Cygnet), as well as developmental workshops at La Jolla Playhouse and Goodspeed Musicals. Mr. Vásquez is co-founder of Daisy 3 Pictures. His film, Ready? OK!, won the Best Film award at Seattle, North Carolina, and San Diego film festivals. Daisy 3’s latest feature film, That’s What She Said, made its world premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. He is a graduate of The Juilliard School of Drama.

RANDY SLOVACEK (Choreographer)  returns to San Diego after choreographing the acclaimed SDMT production of Chicago The Musical (San Diego Theater Critics Award nomination) in 2013. His choreography has been seen across the country, from the 11,000 seat Muny Theater in St. Louis to 99 seat off-Broadway theaters in NYC. Credits include choreographing the National touring company of Hello, Dolly! starring Carol Channing; the world premiere of Plane Crazy off-Broadway at the Beckett Theatre; and regional productions of A Chorus Line, They’re Playing Our Song, Sweet Charity, and Chicago the Musical among others. He has contributed choreography for star-studded benefit performances such as Lerner, Loewe, Lane & Friends for the S.T.A.G.E. benefit in Los Angeles; Donna McKechnie In Concert in NYC; One Singular Sensation celebrating the genius of Michael Bennett in Kansas City; and Olivia Newton-John’s Grace and Gratitude concert based on her celebrated CD of the same name. Thanks to husband Michael for love and support.

DON LE MASTER (Musical Director/Conductor) A native of San Diego, Don has been a working musician in the world of theatre for 30 years. He has been the resident musical director for SDMT, since its inception. He has musically directed and conducted many shows: A Christmas Carol, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, Cabaret (San Diego Rep), American Rhythm, Boomers (Lamb’s Players), Superstar, Once On This Island, Ragtime and 1776 – Ovation nomination (Performance Riverside), and many others at Moonlight, Cygnet, Starlight, South Bay Cities, North Coast Rep and McCoy Rigby. The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle, honored Don with an Outstanding Musical Direction Craig Noel award for the Full Monty and just recently The Sound of Music. Don performs at Martini’s Above Fourth with the fabulous Ria Carey and a solo gig at The Imperial House.  “Without music my life would be a mistake.”

WEST SIDE STORY CAST –

 Jacob Caltrider* (Tony); Jessica Soza (Maria); Kikau Alvaro* (Bernardo);

Natalie Nucci* (Anita); Jeffrey Scott Parsons* (Riff)   

*Member of Actors Equity Association

 SDMT West Side Story Cast

SDMT West Side Story Cast;

Top, Left to Right : Jacob Caltrider, Jessica Soza, Kikau Alvaro; Bottom Center: Natalie Nucci, Bottom Right: Jeffrey Scott Parsons

JACOB CALTRIDER* (Tony) is thankful and proud to be making his debut with San Diego Musical Theatre! Selected Credits include: Spring Awakening, Assassins, Parade, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd and The History Boys– Cygnet Theatre; Marry Me A Little, Harmony Kansas, Twist, Yank! and The Daddy Machine – Diversionary Theatre; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and A Christmas Carol – North Coast Repertory Theatre; An American Christmas, Les Misérables, Twelfth Night and The Festival of Christmas – Lamb’s Players; How The Grinch Stole Christmas! and The Rocky Horror Show – The Old Globe.

JESSICA SOZA (Maria) “Jessica Soza’s bell-clear Soprano and natural grace manages to win from the first minute to the viewers.” (Iris Moebius, Broadway World Germany). Having toured Europe last year as MARIA in the International Tour of West Side Story, Jessica is grateful to return home to Southern California and make her U.S. Debut in the role with SDMT. She performed to sold-out houses in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Israel, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland and London where she made her West End debut. Jessica gives thanks to God and her family for their undying love and support.  www.jessicasoza.com

NATALIE NUCCI* (Anita) Broadway/National Tour: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (u/s Christine , Jolene, Muriel); Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl, u/s Mary) Hollywood Bowl: Sondheim 75th Birthday Tribute (West Side Story/Sweeney Todd ), Music Man. Reprise Theatre: Strike Up The Band, Kismet, On The Town, Applause!, The Most Happy Fella, Anything Goes. SDMT: Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie). Welk Resort: West Side Story (Anita), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Chicago (Velma), Anything Goes (Reno). Love to my Family. CSUN’s Peter Grego: you cast me in WSS as Jet and Shark—YOU dared us: “leave our guts on stage”; permanently lighting my fire: thank you.

JEFFREY SCOTT PARSONS* (Riff) “What a pleasure to do one of my favorite musicals with one of my favorite theatre companies.” Jeff is known to San Diego audiences for his portrayals of Phil Davis in White Christmas, Skimbleshanks in Cats (SDMT), Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Bobby Child in Crazy for You (Moonlight Amphitheatre), as well as his appearances in Romance/Romance and Dames at Sea (NCRT). With Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles, he’s been in Triumph of Love, Sweet Smell of Success, and Wonderful Town. He’s a loyal member of AEA and holds a degree from BYU. Follow him on Twitter @jeffreysparsons Love to the fam!

KIKAU ALVARO* (Bernardo) SDMT debut! He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre at San Diego State University. Favorites: Les Miserables, (Grantaire); Chicago, (The Jury); The Full Monty, (Keno); and the 50th Anniversary production of Flower Drum Song. In addition to performing, Kikau is a director, choreographer, and teacher. Upcoming projects: The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SDSU) and All Shook Up (San Diego Junior Theatre). Proud member of AEA! Thank you to Derrick. Follow Kikau on twitter and instagram: @kikautown.

*Member of Actors Equity Association

ADDITIONAL CAST:

Danielle Airey,  Kevin Aquino, Max Cadillac,  Hanz Enyeart, Manny Fernandes, Meagan Flint, Jay Gamboa, Devon Hadsell, Siri Hafso, Danny Hansen, Jenny Henkel, Krysty Hernandez, Andrew J. Koslow, Danielle Levas, Jacob Narcy, Joy Newbegin,  Leah Roth, RC Sands, Ernest Sauceda, Taylor Simmons, Joshua LaMonte Switzer, Diana Vaden, Eric von Metzke, Andrea Williams and Dan Windham.

 

SDMT West Side Story “Jets”

 

 

SDMT West Side Story "Sharks"
SDMT West Side Story “Sharks”

 

 

SDMT West Side Story Cast, Director & Choreographer
SDMT West Side Story Cast, Director, James Vasquez, Choreographer Randy Slovacek and Costume Coordinator Janet Pitcher

 

TICKET INFORMATION:
Single tickets for SDMT’s production of WEST SIDE STORY are $35.00, $45.00, $55.00 and $65.00. Children 16 and under save $10. There are discounts for Seniors and Students. Equity and Actor’s Alliance may purchase up to 2 tickets at half price. Group discounts for parties of 10 or more are available by calling the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. For individual tickets contact the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740 or visit SDMT online at www.sdmt.org.

SCHEDULE: WEST SIDE STORY show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.  There is parking in the Spreckels garage and the NBC Building. Both are accessed via Broadway Circle.

For more information and tickets call San Diego Musical Theatre’s Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. The San Diego Musical Theatre Administrative Office is located at 4652 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..  Tickets purchased through the Spreckels Box Office are through Ticket Master.

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THE SDMT 2015 SEASON at the historic SPRECKELS THEATRE on Broadway

SDMT 2015 Season of Musicals
SDMT 2015 Season of Musicals

West Side Story – February 13-March 1;  Director James Vasquez

Singin’ In The Rain – May 27-June 7; Director Todd Nielsen  

La Cage Aux Folles – September 25-October 11;  Director Larry Raben

White Christmas – November 27-December 6; Director Todd Nielsen

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San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) is an award-winning, nonprofit theater company that seeks to bring vibrant musical theatre to the San Diego community. The mission of SDMT is to impact audiences by producing a range of classic and contemporary musical productions that engage and enhance the overall theatre experience. By partnering with professional actors, musicians, and technicians SDMT infuses momentum and energy into one of the only true American art forms. SDMT’s vision is to create an environment where high-quality musical theatre thrives in San Diego for generations to come.  San Diego Musical Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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San Diego Musical Theatre Presents IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS!

Want to get into the holiday spirit?

SDMT Irving Berlin's White Christmas Principal Cast: Left to right: Todd DuBail as Bob Wallace, Allison Spratt Pearce as Betty Haynes, Jeffrey Scott Parsons as Phil Davis & Tro Shaw as Judy Haynes . Photo by Ken Jacques.
SDMT Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Principal Cast, 2014:
Left to right:
Todd DuBail as Bob Wallace,
Allison Spratt Pearce as Betty Haynes,
Jeffrey Scott Parsons as Phil Davis &
Tro Shaw as Judy Haynes. Photo by Ken Jacques

San Diego Musical Theatre's Irving Berlin's White Christmas

San Diego Musical Theatre’s Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Photo: www.kjphotography.com

 San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) www.sdmt.org Presents their highly acclaimed, holiday tradition for the third year in a row, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” December 11-21 at the North Park Theatre. This is SDMT’s final show of the 2014 “Season of Musicals” at the North Park Theatre.

There is one preview on Thursday, December 11. Press Opening Night is Friday, December 12 and the production continues until Sunday, December 21. More info below!

A few interesting facts!:

* 2014 is the 60th anniversary of the film “White Christmas” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney

* 2014 is the 10th Anniversary of the stage premiere of “White Christmas” in San Francisco in 2004

* San Diego’s Allison Spratt Pearce (SDMT’s Maria in “The Sound of Music”)  plays Betty Haynes in SDMT’s IBWC and many in the ensemble and character roles live in San Diego area.

* SDMT’s “You Give, We Give” fundraising campaign: 10% of donations raised at the White Christmas at the North Park Theatre will go to Resounding Joy! The Military Music Therapy program, better known as Semper Sound, which works directly with returning military service members and veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, substance abuse and other physical and psychological diagnoses related to combat stress and trauma.

* There will be a free holiday craft project before the show for the kids at White Christmas matinees on Saturday, December 13 & 20 at 2:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 14 & 21 at 2:00 p.m., Those interested need to call (858-560-5740) to reserve a spot for their child, as space is limited. Children 16 years and younger can take advantage of a $10 ticket discount!

 

 

*Here’s the video montage:  

 

http://youtu.be/KTsrjCfbjYU

 

 

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaption features seventeen Irving Berlin songs, played by a live 22 piece orchestra! Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army Commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. White Christmas is back! Make it a holiday tradition in your family!

 

Production Team:  Director: Todd Nielsen; Choreography: Lisa Hopkins; Re-Staging of Choreography: Keenon Hooks; Musical Director: Don LeMaster;  Lighting Designer: Matt Novotny; Costume Coordinator: Janet Pitcher; Stage Manager: Kendra Stockton* (Equity).

WHITE CHRISTMAS CAST (* Member of Actors Equity Association):

TODD DUBAIL* (Bob Wallace) is excited to be performing in San Diego again, after moving from here to NYC in 1994.  A big thank you to SDMT for making that happen!  National tours: Joseph … (Pharaoh, with Patrick Cassidy & Jon Secada), Grease (Danny, with Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker & Fabian), Leader Of The Pack and Jesus Christ Superstar (with Ted Neeley & Carl Anderson).  Regional credits include: Starlight Express (Greaseball), Aladdin (Kassim), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Little Shop Of Horrors (Orin, et al.), Crazy For You (Lank), All Shook Up (Chad), Guys And Dolls (Sky Masterson), Tarzan (Clayton), Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Hairspray (Corny Collins), The Thing About Men (Sebastian), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Romance, Romance (Alfred/Sam), Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), and Cabaret (Cliff).  Thanks to his amazing family, friends and JJS for their love and unwavering support.  Mr. DuBail is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

ALLISON SPRATT PEARCE* (Betty Haynes) was last seen at SDMT as Maria in The Sound of Music. Credits include: Broadway-Curtains, Cry Baby and Good Vibrations. National tour: Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Recent: Jane in Emma, Phoebe in As You Like It, Viola in Twelfth Night at The Old Globe, Victoria in Sideways at The La Jolla Playhouse and Debbie in Old Jews Telling Jokes at The Lyceum. Allison has a mid-Atlantic AAA commercial running and coaches privately and with MTCA. She also has a duet group, Basso e Voce for special events. This Spring she will be Eliza in My Fair Lady at Cygnet. BFA-Elon University & MFA-USD/Old Globe. www.AllisonSprattPearce.com

JEFFREY SCOTT PARSONS* (Phil Davis) is grateful White Christmas has become a San Diego tradition! SDMT audiences have seen him as Phil Davis for the past two years as well as Skimbleshanks in Cats earlier this season. Other San Diego credits include Romance/Romance and Dames at Sea (North Coast Rep), Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Bobby Child in Crazy for You (Moonlight Amphitheatre), and Malcolm in The Full Monty (Welk Resort). As a member of Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles he was most recently seen as Agis in Triumph of Love. Member of Actors Equity. Love to the fam and Happy Holidays! www.jeffreyscottparsons

TRO SHAW* (Judy Haynes) is thrilled to be making her SDMT debut in this amazing production.  Notable credits include Broadway’s West Side Story (Anybodys); Geffen Playhouse’s Rapture, Blister, Burn (u/s Avery); Norris Center’s White Christmas (Judy Haynes); La Mirada’s Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (Sarah); and Utah Shakes’ The Matchmaker (Minnie Fay). Special thanks to Todd, Erin and Gary for making this an amazing experience.  Thanks also to Simon for the limitless support.  Ms. Shaw hails from Berkeley, CA and holds a BFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University.  www.troshaw.com

Additional Cast:

Joy Allen, Jeni Baker, Amy Beth Batchelor, Philip Cobb, William Cobb, Crystal Davidson, Janie d’Avignon, Karla Franko, John Gamboa, Max Gidaley, Siri Hafso, Danny Hansen, Kyle Hawk, April Henry, Ed Hollingsworth, Allison Knight, Andrew Koslow, Danielle Levas, Paul Morgavo, Joy Newbegin, Jeremy Shull, Claire Scheper, Doug Schmitt, Debra Wanger and John Wescott.

 

TICKET INFORMATION:
Single tickets for SDMT’s production of WHITE CHRISTMAS are $42.00, $52.00, $62.00 and $72.00. Children 16 and under save $10. There are discounts for Seniors and Students. Equity and Actor’s Alliance may purchase up to 2 tickets at half price. Group discounts for parties of 10 or more are available by calling the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. For individual tickets contact the Administrative Office at 858-560-5740 or visit SDMT online at www.sdmt.org.

 

SCHEDULE: WHITE CHRISTMAS show times are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

 

LOCATION: The North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104. There is street parking and a parking structure across the street from the theatre.

 

For more information and tickets call the San Diego Musical Theatre Administrative Office at 858-560-5740. The San Diego Musical Theatre Administrative Office is located at 4652 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Box Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed from 1pm-2pm), Monday through Thursday. Open 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Fridays.

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SDMT 2015 SEASON

at the historic SPRECKELS THEATRE on Broadway

West Side Story – February 13-March 1;  Director James Vasquez

Singin’ In The Rain – May 27-June 7; Director Todd Nielsen  

La Cage Aux Folles – September 25-October 11;  Director Larry Raben

White Christmas – November 27-December 6; Director Todd Nielsen

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San Diego Musical Theatre’s NEXT TO NORMAL Through October 12 at the North Park Theatre

 

San Diego Musical Theatre’s NEXT TO NORMAL

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Left to Right: Eddie Egan (Gabe), Bets Malone (Diana) and  Robert J. Townsend (Dan)

Photo Credit: John Howard

San Diego Musical Theatre’s NEXT TO NORMAL,

(Production runs through October 12, 2014 at the North Park Theatre)

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

Directed by Nick DeGruccio with Musical Direction by Don LeMaster.  Cast includes: Bets Malone*, Robert J. Townsend*, Eddie Egan*, Lindsay Joan, Eric Michael Parker and Geno Carr* (*- Member, Actors Equity Association).

October 5-11 is National Mental Health Awareness Week…San Diego Musical Theatre‘s current highly acclaimed production, NEXT TO NORMAL (with only two more weekends at the North Park Theatre, which closes October 12), boldly addresses several mental health issues…and SDMT is donating 10% of funds raised at the theatre during the run of NEXT TO NORMAL with their new fundraising campaign: “YOU GIVE…WE GIVE” to these Non-Profits : The National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org/ and the San Diego Chapter and International Bipolar Foundation http://ibpf.org/.

Here is a video montage of SDMT’s Opening Night of NEXT TO NORMAL

 and the  “Meet the Cast” video:

 For more information:  SDMT website: www.sdmt.org or 858-560-5740.

SDMT NEXT TO NORMAL Reviews

UT Pam Kragen: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/28/theater-review-next-to-normal/

Carol Davis: http://www.examiner.com/review/next-to-normal-the-best-of-sd-musical-theatre?CID=examiner_alerts_article

Charlene Baldridge: http://charleneandbrendaintheblogosphere.blogspot.com/2014/09/normal-special.html

Pat Launer (Times of San Diego): http://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2014/09/30/dark-themes-delectable-production-next-normal/

Barry Jagoda: (At the Top Journal): http://www.atthetopjournal.com/

Marty Jones Westlin (San Diego Story): http://www.sandiegostory.com/next-normal-sports-flaw-ensemble/

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San Diego Musical Theatre: Info on “Next to Normal”

Next up at San Diego Musical Theatre: Pulitzer-Prize Winner: “Next to Normal”, September 27-October 12, 2014 at the North Park Theatre in San Diego.  Directed by Nick DeGruccio, with Musical Direction by Don LeMaster. Starring Bets Malone (Diana), Robert Townsend (Dan) and Eddie Egan (Gabe).  www.sdmt.org or 858-560-5740.

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