theatre | cassiopeia-guthrie 8/13

Disney’s ‘Frozen’ brings the sparkle of theatre magic to a new generation of audience members

By Cassiopeia Guthrie, January 21, 2023 The Disney Theatrical Productions tour of Frozen is sweeping into town with all of the magic and...

‘Blues in the Night’ brings 1938 Chicago to North Coast Rep

“Mighty sweet,” like “milk and honey”… Blues in the Night, under the direction of Yvette Freeman Hartley, opened to a standing ovation at...

'Romance of the Western Chamber' west coast premiere opens in limited run at the Poway Center

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, January 7, 2023 I have a very strong association with the details at my Ama’s house: the calendar from the local...

The sun arrives in San Diego with the nationally touring production of ‘Annie’

The combination of "Tomorrow” and red ringlets are so iconic that most of us have an Annie memory from years past. This national tour, on...

'1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas' returns to Oceanside venue

By Cassiopeia Guthrie, December 21, 2022 There's something so relatable and warm about localized theatre, and such is the case with New...

Campy cultural fodder has its way with Diversionary's 'The Mystery of Irma Vep'

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, December 19, 2022 In the program notes for Irma Vep, dramaturg Jesse Marchese draws attention to the art of...

Clever musical comedy ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ strikes just the right chord

A love letter and condemnation of classical musicianship at the same time, returning production 2 Pianos 4 Hands has arrived (with...

Rachael VanWormer delivers a visceral performance in Lit Alive’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Dec. 7, 2022 Her grasp on reality is tenuous - or is it? Actor Rachael VanWormer toes the line and then vaults...

Interview: a joyful approach to love in 'As You Like It' at La Jolla Playhouse

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, December 5, 2022 Shakespeare's pastoral comedy As you Like It has been celebrated and performed since its...

San Diego-specific ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’s…’ returns to The Old Globe

Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show has returned to The Old Globe to chortles and smiles. For San Diego locals who like to...