Magdalene
Apr
6
to Apr 7

Magdalene

Presented by Genesis Opera Theatre
This hidden gem written by Sal Ponti was first produced in 1983 and enjoyed a two-year run in Los Angeles. Unseen for nearly 40 years, “Magdalene: The Musical” has been lovingly recreated by Genesis Opera Theatre as a musical comedy with a heart of gold.

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Stew
Apr
5
to Apr 21

Stew

Presented by Scripps Ranch Theatre co-Production with Common Ground Theatre
Mama is up early to prepare an important meal and, even with her family on hand to help, time is running short. Tensions simmer with three generations of Tucker women under one roof, but things come to a boil as the violence hovering around the periphery of their lives begins to intrude.

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The 39 Steps
Apr
5
to Apr 12

The 39 Steps

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Presented by New Village Arts
The hilarious THE 39 STEPS, directed by NVA’s own AJ Knox, is a feat of incredible comedic acting and will have audiences rolling with laughter and thrilling at the ingenuity of turning this Alfred Hitchcock story into something completely different. Amidst the laughter, audiences will experience a swoon-worthy romance between two unsuspecting lovers that find a reason to look after each other and look after the world.

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Disney's ALADDIN
Apr
3
to Apr 4

Disney's ALADDIN

Presented by Broadway San Diego
From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

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Motown: The Groove That Changed America
Mar
29
to Apr 30

Motown: The Groove That Changed America

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Presented by CCAE Theatricals
After multiple sold out runs in the Center Theater, CCAE Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America will move to the Center’s 1,500 seat Concert Hall in March 2024. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Band will be adding a live string section to the mix.

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Ordinary People
Mar
22
to Apr 2

Ordinary People

Presented by PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre
Conrad Jarrett had an older brother named Buck, and now Buck is gone. What's left of young Conrad's family — his successful, well-intentioned father and his beautiful, but remote, mother — is in jeopardy, as is Conrad himself. They are "ordinary people," each fighting a difficult battle. This play goes to the essence of a young man, his friends and family, their relationships and, ultimately, survival.

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An American in Paris
Mar
16
to Mar 27

An American in Paris

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Presented by City Ballet of San Diego
A program exclusively of firsts. Geoffrey Gonzalez premieres his new ballet, "An American in Paris." Elizabeth Wistrich premieres her new ballet, "Boléro – The Awakening." And City Ballet adds their first Christopher Wheeldon ballet to their repertoire, "Morphoses."

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The House of Bernarda Alba
Mar
16
to Mar 22

The House of Bernarda Alba

Presented by SDSU School of Theater, Television, and Film
A masterpiece of the modern theater, The House of Bernarda Alba was written in 1936, just before the start of the Spanish Civil War. The play takes place in a small village in southern Spain following the funeral of Bernarda Alba’s second husband. After the mourners depart, the tyrannical matriarch announces to her five daughters that their period of mourning will last eight years.

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Hand to God
Mar
8
to Mar 31

Hand to God

Presented by Roustabouts Theatre Co.
While tackling big and serious life themes, this play is balanced by dirty, foul-mouthed, provocative, cover-your-ears kind of humor — it’s been called the “funniest play ever produced on Broadway.”

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Tartuffe
Mar
6
to Mar 30

Tartuffe

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Presented by North Coast Repertory Theatre
Molière’s TARTUFFE, acknowledged as one of the most enduring comedic masterpieces in the theatrical canon, is given an astonishingly clever translation by two-time Pulitzer Prize poet Richard Wilbur.

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Puffs
Mar
2
to Mar 15

Puffs

Presented by San Diego Junior Theatre
For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, who just happened to be there, too.

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Perfect Party
Mar
2
2:00 PM14:00

Perfect Party

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Presented by San Diego Actors Theatre
This unique, brilliantly conceived and very funny play explores the hilarious crises encountered by an urbane college professor as he endeavors to scale the social heights by giving a truly “Perfect Party." New York Times

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National Comedy Theatre
Mar
1
to Mar 31

National Comedy Theatre

Presented by National Comedy Theatre
Based entirely on audience suggestions, the cast of the NCT create the entire show completely on the spot. No script, no rehearsal - every show is completely different. It's fast moving, hilariously funny and the most fun allowed by California law.

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Clyde's
Mar
1
to Mar 10

Clyde's

Presented by MOXIE Theater
A truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staff members are given purpose and permission to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Feb
29
to Mar 3

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Presented by CCAE Theatricals
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is very gifted at math. He is exceptionally intelligent, but unfortunately ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing the neighbor’s dog, Christopher is determined to identify the culprit in true Sherlock Holmes style.

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How I Learned to Drive
Feb
22
to Mar 16

How I Learned to Drive

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Presented by Backyard Renaissance
In 1997, Vogel’s groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize-winning, “How I Learned to Drive” crashed through barriers and taboos. Vogel’s gift for humor and unflinching honesty make Drive a poignant funny, and surprisingly forgiving story. Recently revived on Broadway, Drive continues to resonate 25 years after its debut daring audiences, “look at the thing that people tell you to keep hidden — and describe it as it really is.”

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The Little Mermaid
Apr
28
to May 7

The Little Mermaid

Presented by Star Theatre
2 for $45. Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by the late Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs.

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Beyond Prison Walls
Apr
6
to Apr 8

Beyond Prison Walls

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Presented by Playwrights Project
These heartfelt and enchanting plays each include intriguing relationships and surprising twists that demonstrate the compassion and creativity of the writers in our Arts in Corrections programs at Centinela State Prison and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility.

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New Works Festival
Mar
31
to Apr 2

New Works Festival

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Presented by Trinity Theatre Company
Join Trinity Theatre as we present a series of Staged Readings of 10 New Works. These plays were selected from 400 submissions from local, national, and international playwrights, and are directed and presented by local artists.

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