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THE MONSTERS, the West Coast premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse beginning June 2.

Prepare to get knocked out by THE MONSTERS, the West Coast premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse beginning June 2. For years, LIL has observed her estranged brother from the shadows, studying every punch he throws. BIG, an aging but respected force in the local mixed martial arts circuit, remains unaware that his little sister has […]

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PURPOSE, now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Purpose, now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is an emotionally layered family drama filled with humor, tension, and painful truths. From the moment the curtain rises, the stunning set design immediately pulls audiences into the world of the influential Jasper family — a prominent Black

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David Oyelowo’s And Nate Parker’s Mansa Announces Summer 2026 Micro-Drama Slate With 10 Original Releases

LOS ANGELES, CA— Following the breakout success of its early micro-drama releases, MANSA is accelerating its expansion in vertical storytelling with the release of 10 original micro-drama series rolling out from May through July 2026 on its growing multi-drama platform. The slate will launch with three original titles premiering next month: Playing the Field, a

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Black Violin’s Wil Baptiste on Blending Genres, Purpose, and Finding Your Voice

Black Violin returns to San Diego to perform at ArtPower UCSD on Friday, April 17 As one half of the genre-defying duo Black Violin, Wil Baptiste has spent more than two decades reshaping expectations of what string music can sound like. Blending classical training with hip-hop influences, the group has built a sound—and a live show—that is as high-energy

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From Past to Present: Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg on the Enduring Power of August Wilson’s FENCES

“Fences has always been my favorite. It’s about a family, and we all have families. That’s why it endures.” – Delicia Turner Sonnenberg In San Diego, director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg has carved out an artistic home grounded in storytelling, community, and legacy. Originally from Atlanta, Sonnenberg’s journey as a director has been deeply intertwined with

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From Tradition to Transformation: Chloe Arnold and Syncopated Ladies Bring Tap to Life at ArtPower UCSD

Chloe Arnold, Emmy-nominated choreographer and co-director of the internationally acclaimed Syncopated Ladies, continues to redefine tap dance for a new generation. A Washington, D.C. native and protégé of Debbie Allen, Arnold blends the rich traditions of tap with contemporary music, creating work that is both rooted and refreshingly modern. Her choreography has reached global audiences

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Broadway San Diego Announces 49th Season — All Shows Direct from Broadway

Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway’s current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. For the first time in our history, every show in the seven-show season package is currently running on Broadway, giving San Diego audiences the chance to experience the excitement, artistry, and performances of New York’s

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Broadway San Diego: SIX Returns to the San Diego Civic Center

SAN DIEGO – Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award®–winning musical phenomenon SIX, returning to the San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited one-week engagement, Tuesday, December 30 through Sunday, January 4. From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take

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