EXES AND OHS – Tuc Watkins Stars in ‘Exit Interviews’
A Hilariously Honest Post-Mortem on Gay Love, Loss and Lessons Not Quite Learned by chris carpenter FilmOut San Diego will host the world premiere of the gay-themed drama Exit Interviews during the 25th annual LGBTQ Film Festival on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m. at Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Writer-director Garrett Abdo […]
Staged Reading Festival at CCAE Theatricals: A Bold Celebration of Inclusive, Community-Driven Theatre
Discover how Artistic Director DeAndre Simmons is redefining the stage with raw stories, emerging voices, and a sense of belonging. by scott leonard A Theatre Experience That Strips It Down to the Essentials At the heart of Escondido’s vibrant arts scene, the Staged Reading Festival at CCAE Theatricals is proving that you don’t need […]
“Shucked” Sorytellers Are Serving Corn, Camp and Chemistry in Tony-Winning Musical
by andrew j stillman When Shucked hits the stage, the first thing audiences see isn’t a cornfield or a kickline—it’s two storytellers ready to break the fourth wall and bring the audience along for the ride. Storytellers 1 and 2, played by Maya Lagerstam and Tyler Joseph Ellis, aren’t just narrators in this original musical […]
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 […]