Theatre Talk: Openings and closings

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal

Special to The Village News

There is still time to grab seats for “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” presented by the Temecula Valley Players. You’ll be glad you did. Call 866-653-8696 for tickets. This run ends June 19 at 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

It still came as a surprise to learn that after 46-years San Diego Repertory Theatre is suspending all productions for the remainder of this year. The entire 2022 season has been canceled and all employees are to be dismissed on June 19. The notice arrived a few days ago and the concern may well be that live theatre is in trouble. Well, honestly, it is like any other business. Serve up a product that consumers want to see or suffer the consequences. On the other hand, just maybe being ‘woke’ isn’t the answer to entertainment.

On sale now at Broadway San Diego is “Pretty Woman, The Musical” coming July 26-31. Heads up for comedian Jerry Seinfeld tickets Sept. 16 at 7:30 or 9:30 p.m. downtown at 3651 4th Street. Don’t forget to grab tickets for “Disney’s Lion King” while you’re at it. For tickets, visit broadwaysd.com.

The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park is currently running “The Taming of the Shrew” by the Bard. I look forward to seeing if it is presented as the original script or if it has been altered. For tickets, call 619-234-5623 or visit theoldglobe.org.

New Village Arts is in full swing at the Carlsbad Flower Fields for their summer concerts. Tickets:760-433-3245. Performances are at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad. Check out the upcoming shows at http://www.newvillagearts.org.

The “Outgoing Tide” is continuing until July 3 at North Coast Repertory in Solana Beach at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Solana Beach. For tickets: 858-481-1055 or northcoastrep.org.

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