Theatre Talk

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal

Special to The Village News

From Anchorage: Even though mask restrictions are falling off in schools, San Diego theaters haven't loosened their mask requirement to date, so make certain you carry your vaccination card and tuck a new mask in your pocket.

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Broadway San Diego swings into town for just a few performances of "Tootsie," April 12-17 at the Civic Theatre 3651 4th St. For ticket information, email [email protected].

The Cygnet Theatre in Old Town San Diego has just opened with "Water by the Spoonful," about a soldier's return from Iraq, 4040 Twiggs St. For tickets, call 619-337-1525 or visit cygnettheare.com.

Diversionary Theatre is hosting "Rupaul's Drag Race Viewing Party" on March 25, 4545 Park Blvd., 92116. For tickets, call 619-220-0097 or visit diversionary.org.

La Jolla Playhouse continues with "Bhangin It: A Bangin' New Musical" until March 27. The last show is Sunday at 2 p.m., 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. For tickets, call 858-550-1010 or email [email protected].

Meanwhile at Moonlight Amphitheater Stage in Vista, tickets are on sale for the "Carol King & James Taylor" tribute concert April 22, followed by "The Bee Gees" tribute show on April 23. For more information, call 760-724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.org.

New Village Arts in Carlsbad is previewing "Into the Woods" until March 25 for a reduced fee, officially opening on the 27th. Partnering with The Seabird's Piper Restaurant for a few select evenings, guests will be able to enjoy a farm-to-table dining-theatre experience, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. For details, call 760-433-3245 or visit nva.org.

North Coast Repertory returns with the much-acclaimed show "The Iliad" from March 31 to April 10, 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. For tickets, call 858-481-1055 or email [email protected].

"Bob Fosse's Dancin'" is opening at The Old Globe Theater April 19 through May 29 in Balboa Park. For tickets, call 619-234-5623 or visit theoldglobe.org.

Downtown at San Diego Rep, "The Great Kahn" continues until March 27, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. For more information, call 619-544-1000 or visit sdrep.org.

"In the Heights" will open at San Diego Musical Theatre May 6 at 4650 Mercury St., 92111. There's free parking. For ticket information, call 858-560-5740.

Scripps Ranch Theatre brings "The Taming' April 15 through May 1, 10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, 92131. For more information, visit scrippsranchtheatre.org or call 858-395-0573.

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal can be reached at [email protected].