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

August 20, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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 […]

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

August 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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 […]

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