Water for Elephants Musical Review: The Circus Comes to San Diego

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS cast Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade

There’s an elephant onstage at the San Diego Civic Theatre—and from my fourth-row seat, I could actually see her blink. Of course, Rosie isn’t a real elephant. She is one of the extraordinary puppets that help bring Water for Elephants to life, but that distinction becomes surprisingly easy to forget. Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling […]

Hell’s Kitchen in San Diego Review: Alicia Keys Brings Opening Night to Its Feet

Alicia Keys Appears on Stage in San Diego for Hell's Kitchen Musical Opening Night

Opening night of Hell’s Kitchen in San Diego already felt like a party before we even stepped inside the Civic Theatre. Broadway San Diego hosted a block party-style gathering on the plaza, complete with a DJ, treats, a photo booth and plenty of things to do before the show. Even members of the cast joined […]

The End of Oak Street Movie Review: Dinosaurs, Gore and a Wild Summer Ride

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in The End of Oak Street

Maybe my problem was watching The Last House (Netflix) before walking into the theater to see The End of Oak Street. I couldn’t help but compare the two. But what The Last House lacks in gore and realistic-looking monsters, The End of Oak Street uses exceptionally well, especially with its life-like dinosaurs. And there are […]

The Flower Fields Open with Alex Heveri Glass in Flight Exhibit

The Flower Fields Entrance

Spring is upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by visiting The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California. This 55-acre spectacle of vibrant Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers offers a breathtaking experience for visitors of all ages. Adding to the beauty of this colorful flower farm is artist Alex […]

Wicked in San Diego: A Timeless Spectacle

WIC Tour - San Diego

Wicked in San Diego: A Timeless Spectacle Seeing Wicked again after nearly a decade was like rediscovering an old favorite and realizing it’s even better with time. This Broadway powerhouse, now playing in San Diego, continues to be a mesmerizing experience, with its themes of friendship, power, and the nature of good and evil feeling […]