SOMETHING ROTTEN
Book, Music and Lyrics and Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
Director: Jamie Torcellini
Choreographer: Bill Burns
Moonlight Amphitheater
July 20 – August 6, 2022
The hilarious critically acclaimed musical set in 1595 follows the Bottom brothers in their quest for success in Theatre, while competing with wildly popular writer William Shakespeare. If you’re a fan of irreverent satirical shows like Spamalot and Book of Mormon, you will love this production featuring some of San Diego’s brightest talent.
CABARET
Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff
Director: Sean Murray
Choreographer: Katie Banville
Cygnet Theatre
July 13 – August 21, 2022
Set in 1929 Berlin during the ascension of the Nazi regime, this Kander and Ebb classic returns to Cygnet after having a successful run there 10 years ago. The musical follows the happenings of jazzy and seedy Kit Kat Klub and its star performer Sally Bowles, alongside American writer Cliff Bradshaw, who falls for the starlet. Other players web a story of despair and debauchery during this tumultuous time in German history. This gender bending masterpiece promises to captivate San Diego audiences with its catchy tunes and engaging storyline.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
Music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton
Director & Choreographer: Jerry Mitchel
July 26 – July 31, 2022
Who doesn’t love Julia Roberts and Richard Gere’s classic film Pretty Woman? Well, the musical version of the box office hit is coming to the Civic Center as part of Broadway San Diego’s season. The show features music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton. After a short-lived run-on Broadway, Pretty Woman is touring the nation, and my little gay heart is stoked to go see what it’s all about.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Director: Kerry Meads
Choreographer: Colleen Kollar Smith
Lamb’s Players Theatre
Now through August 28, 2022
Coronado based Lamb’s Players is presenting Rock and Roll/Country jukebox musical Million Dollar Quartet, based on a recording session in 1960’s Memphis with superstars Elvis Prestley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The cast of quadruple threats delights audiences with classic songs from the era’s successful catalog. Don’t miss this spectacular production!
