Theater
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
May 29-June 3. This smash-hit musical comedy brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100.
ANNA CHRISTIE
March 10-April 15. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Eugene O’Neill’s poetic masterpiece is a gripping account of the relationship between an old sailor and the daughter he hasn’t seen in almost 20 years. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE.
A ROOM WITH A VIEW
March 2-April 8. Based on E.M. Forster’s beloved novel, this world-premiere musical tells the story of a sheltered English girl who glimpses a world of longing and passion she never imagined. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE.
BROWNIE POINTS
April 20-May 27. Janece Shaffer’s very funny and powerful new play about five women soon to discover more than they bargained for on a Girl Scout camping trip. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600.
CHICAGO
May 8-13. Christie Brinkley takes a turn as Roxie Hart in the touring production of Bob Fosse’s Broadway sensation.Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100.
THE DIRTY BLONDE
May 17-June 17. Two shy fans find self-confidence and romance in their shared love of Mae West. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.570.1100.
GUYS AND DOLLS
Through March 24. The classic American musical travels back to ‘50s-era New York City with a detour to Havana. Frank Loesser’s memorable score brings to life the stories of Damon Runyon’s unforgettable characters: Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit and Sarah Brown. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600.
NOBODY LOVES YOU
May 7-June 17. This world premiere musical comedy follows Jeff as he joins a reality show to try and win back his ex, until he breaks all the rules and blows the game wide open. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE.
PARADE
March 8-April 22. With its Tony-winning score, Parade tells the true story of a Jewish factory manager convicted of murder and explores the love that grows between him and his wife as they work together to fight for his freedom. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.570.1100.
ROCK OF AGES
March 27-April 1. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city rocker in L.A.’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100.
SANDRA BERNHARD: I LOVE BEING ME, DON’T YOU?
March 14-17. Sandra Bernhard delivers her unforgettable blend of outrageous humor, cutting satire and fiercely energetic live performance. Potiker Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010.
THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
April 29-June 10. Based on the notorious 1930s Scottsboro case, this inspiring story tells of the nine unjustly accused African-American men whose lives would eventually spark the Civil Rights Movement. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE.
THE SECOND CITY LAUGH OUT LOUD TOUR
March 21-24. Second City performs some of the best sketches, songs and improv from the Chicago troupe’s 52-year history. Potiker Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010.
THIS
April 7-29. A tart, melancholy comedy about a group of close friends entering the choppy waters of middle age. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055.
TORTILLA CURTAIN
March 17-April 8. The lives of a privileged American and an undocumented immigrant from Mexico collide in this gripping drama about family and class divisions. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619.231.3586.
TWO BY PINTER: THE LOVER AND THE DUMB WAITER
May 26-June 17. Two of the master playwright’s early one-acts feature great humor, absurd wit and unexpected fantasy. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055.
VISITING MR. GREEN
Through March 11. Jeff Baron’s play about two unlikely people thrown together by accident examines stereotypes, family, loneliness and friendship. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055.
For day-of-show, half-price tickets, visit the Arts Tix booth in downtown San Diego at Horton Plaza, 619.497.5000, or at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 360 N. Escondido Blvd., 800.988.4253, or visit www.sandiegoperforms.com.
