The multi-talented Kyle Jarrow (Obie Award, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant) and Duncan Sheik (2 Tony Awards, Spring Awakening) are the creative forces behind the world-premiere musical Whisper House, which is now playing at The Old Globe.
I recently interviewed Jarrow and Sheik for BroadwayWorld.com. Click on the video below to find out what inspired their haunting tale.
San Diego REPertory Theatre’s staging of the most-produced contemporary play in the country has just been extended through February 6th at the Lyceum Space in Horton Plaza. “boom” tells the story of marine biologist who is convinced that a comet is due to hit Earth at any minute. He has a plan to repopulate the human race but, as is often the case, things don’t always go according to plan.
I recently hit the set of “boom” to interview actor Steven Lone. But the interview took an unexpected turn, when he began questioning me!
The world-premiere of Whisper House, a new musical from Kyle Jarrow and Duncan Sheik, creator of the Tony Award-winning sensation Spring Awakening, is now in previews at The Old Globe. Whisper House is the story of an 11-year-old boy who lives with his aunt in a haunted New England lighthouse where things aren’t quite what they seem. The show stars Arthur Acuña (Yasuhiro), Holly Brook (Ghost), Kevin Hoffmann (Lieutenant Rando), Ted Kōch (Charles), David Poe (Ghost), Mare Winningham (Lilly) and Eric Brent Zutty (Christopher).
Opening night of Whisper House is Thursday, January 21st, and the show continues through February 21st. Tickets are $36-$89. To purchase tickets, call (619) 23-GLOBE or click here.
Stay tuned for my interviews with Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow next week! In the meantime, check out these newly-released production photos from Whisper House.
Photos by Craig Schwartz.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, starring Ted Neeley, returns to the San Diego Civic Theatre, this Friday through Sunday, January 15th – 17th.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It tells the story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his entry into Jerusalem, to the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate crucifixion.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. It includes a score of amazing songs – “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Hosanna”, “Everything’s Alright”, “What’s the Buzz”, “Superstar”, and “Heaven on Their Mind.”
Tickets are $20 – $79. To purchase tickets, call the Civic Theatre Ticket Office at (619) 570-1100, or log on to www.broadwaysd.com.
I got a chance to meet Ted Neeley the last time the show was in town! Check out the photo, below!
RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, kicks off the first of eight farewell performances in San Diego tonight at the Civic Theatre.
RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, and since then, has played over 10,000 performances, and been seen live by more than 21 million people in over 300 venues throughout 32 countries across 4 continents.
You can catch RIVERDANCE through Sunday, January 10th. Tickets are $18-$86. For more information, click here.
Real-life married couple Paige Davis (television’s “Trading Spaces” and Broadway’s Chicago) and Patrick Page (The Globe’s Cyrano De Bergerac and Broadway’s The Lion King) are currently starring in a special engagement of the classic Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt musical I Do! I Do!, in The Old Globe’s new Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. The show, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, spans five decades in the life of a married couple – from the nervousness of their wedding day to the wisdom of old age. It runs through this Sunday, December 20th.
I got a chance to talk to Paige, Patrick and Richard Jay-Alexander. Click on the video below to find out why their “cup runneth over with love” for this classic story.
Ever wonder how THE TEN TENORS got their crazy nicknames? Well, I asked them! Check out this video for their response!
The Ten Tenors rolled into San Diego this week, and I joined them as they made the rounds of the local radio and TV stations!
Internationally renowned Australian group THE TEN TENORS returns to San Diego’s Civic Theatre this week, December 8th-13th. The concert will feature songs from their new album Nostalgica as well as holiday classics.
With an unparalleled palette of repertoire, THE TEN TENORS have taken their passion for quality music and powerful singing to such venues as London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and Tchaikovsky Hall Moscow; and are delighted to be sharing this latest step in the journey with San Diego audiences.
Their genre-busting repertoire includes pieces by ACDC (Thunderstruck) Queen (Bohemian Rhapsody) Cold Chisel (Forever Young), Gabriella Cillmi (Sweet About Me), Jason Mraz (I’m Yours) or a myriad of choices from country, jazz, rap, and classic Australian anthems – or a preview of the upcoming Holiday show. They are also debuting a dance club remix of Erasure’s 1982 hit Oh L’Amour.
Tickets are $15-$72 and can be purchased at the Civic Theatre Ticket Office (619) 570-1100, or online at www.broadwaysd.com.
Stay tuned to my blog for more on THE TEN TENORS!
On December 1st, Cher will mark the 100th performance of her ultra-glamorous show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. To celebrate, AEG and Caesars Palace are offering special deals designed for pop-royalty, including $100 rear orchestra seats (regularly priced at $175) for performances from December 1st-16th. Use offer code “NV100” when purchasing, restrictions apply. For more information, visit Ticketmaster.com.
CHER features choreography by So You Think You Can Dance regulars Doriana Sanchez and Tyce Diorio, as well as Cher’s signature lavish costumes, designed by world-renowned fashion icon Bob Mackie.
I visited the show during a recent trip to Vegas! Click on the video below to see some of the highlights and hear reaction from some of the legendary diva’s biggest fans!
