Geno Carr Brings Heart and Humor to Matilda the Musical at SDMT
by scott leonard When it comes to stories that leave a lasting impression, Matilda the Musical stands out as a vibrant tale of resilience, wit, and the power of imagination. Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation has found a home this summer at San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT), under the […]
Noises Off Serves Up Physical Comedy, Backstage Sparks and Laugh-Out-Loud Fun at The Old Globe
by tony reverditto The Old Globe is one of the country’s leading professional nonprofit regional theaters, and was the recipient of a regional Tony Award in 1984. Now in its 90th year, The Globe is San Diego’s flagship performing arts institution, serving a vibrant community by creating theater that lives beyond the stage. More than […]
Kesha Drops New Album (PERIOD) With a Bang—and Total Creative Freedom
by scott leonard On July 4, Kesha declared her independence—in glitter, grit, and full-volume pop. The global superstar has released her long-awaited new album, . (PERIOD), the first project she’s written, recorded, and released entirely on her own terms. Out now via her own label, Kesha Records, the album arrives not just as a celebration […]
Overcompensating and Overflowing: Benito Skinner’s Boldest Role Yet
THE INTERNET SENSATION BARES ALL — LITERALLY AND EMOTIONALLY — IN HIS DEEPLY PERSONAL, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD PRIME VIDEO DEBUT, “OVERCOMPENSATING” by chris carpenter Out comedian, actor, and online celebrity Benito Skinner may be best known for his online persona, Benny Drama. But, it’s time to ditch the personal “Benny” as Skinner debuts his new Prime Video […]
Jay Armstrong Johnson Brings Romance, Rigor and Texas Flair to “Moulin Rouge”
by andrew j stillman Currently starring as the dreamy, lovestruck Christian in the national Broadway tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Jay Armstrong Johnson is living out a longtime fantasy and sweating through it with willpower and discipline, performing eight shows a week. “This is the cleanest my body has been since I was probably […]
RIGHT ON TIME FOR ‘THE PROM’
SAN DIEGO MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS THE HEARTWARMING AND HILARIOUS MUSICAL THAT CELEBRATES LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT by tony reverditto The Prom is a Broadway musical that received nine Tony nominations in 2019. The story centers around Emma, a high schooler living in a conservative Indiana town who faces backlash […]
‘BAD BOY’ MAKES FOR GOOD ENTERTAINMENT
by chris carpenter Sometimes, we can use a hot young bad boy in our lives. Actor-filmmaker Artie O’Daly realized this in 2018 and subsequently created Bad Boy. This consistently hilarious, occasionally sexy web series has garnered over 13 million views to date. When viewers first meet the mild-mannered writer Scott (played by O’Daly), he is […]
TAKE FIVE WITH ‘WE ARE CONTINUOUS’ DIRECTOR KIAN KLINE-CHILTON
by brad hart 1) Could you share a bit about your exciting Diversionary Theatre directorial debut with the San Diego premiere of We Are Continuous? This feels like an incredible dream that I get to keep reliving over and over again. I especially feel an immense amount of gratitude and honor to be a […]
GAY ROMANCE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT DIVERSIONARY WITH ‘MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET’
by brad hart In 1965, Greenwich Village hosts an illegal backroom cabaret named The Never Get, where lovers Trevor and Arthur perform an act that openly celebrates gay romance for audiences who share their views. As they sing through the closing moments of a transformative decade, they navigate the conflicting temptations of career success and […]
WORLD PREMIERE EXPLORES THE VIBRANT LIFE, REMARKABLE LEGACY AND GROUNDBREAKING IMPACT OF JOAN RIVERS
by tony reverditto South Coast Repertory has introduced an American Icon Series, a program of plays that highlights people who have made a significant impact on the United States. The newest production in the series is Joan, a world premiere that explores the life, legacy and barrier-breaking legend of Joan Rivers. The show will run […]