Welcome to our 2022 season!
Coronado Playhouse proudly announces our 2022 Season of six fully-staged productions and two cabaret shows. For the 2022 Season, we welcome five returning and three debuting directors, bringing theatregoers a wide variety of musicals, plays, including a modern take on classical theatre, to entertain and enlighten young and old alike. Also in the works for next summer is a brand-new festival of staged readings by BIPOC playwrights.
The oldest arts organization in Coronado, Coronado Playhouse stands proudly among the best in the Community Theatre world of San Diego and constantly strives for excellence in their productions. We diligently strive to select diverse creative and production teams that will deliver smart and enlightening productions to CPH audiences.
Season ticket renewals for existing season ticket holders are available starting August 23. New subscriptions are available October 11. Single tickets are available to the general public November 22. Please contact the box office for best availability.
We are grateful for our members and patrons who have kept Coronado Playhouse a San Diego tradition since 1946.
Fully-Staged Productions:
The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.
San Diego Premiere of Broadway’s Award-Winning Hit!
JUST EXTENDED!
February 3 – February 27, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 7pm, Sunday @ 2pm
Co-Directed & Choreographed by Marc Caro & Erin Peterson
with Additional Choreography by Morgen Keim-Lopez
Musical Direction by Nina Gilbert
Murder on the Orient Express
By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
San Diego Premiere of the Classic Whodunnit
March 18 – April 16, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm
No performance Easter Sunday 4/17
Directed by Tyler Richards Hewes
Ain’t Misbehavin’
The Fats Waller Musical Show
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
The Joint is Jumpin’
May 20 – June 19, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm
Director & Choreographer: Spencer John Powell
Co-Producers: Mickey Mounarath & Lenelle Wylie
Director & Choreographer: Spencer John Powell
Co-Producers: Mickey Mounarath & Lenelle Wylie
Two Gentlemen Rock Verona
Edited and adapted by James Saba from The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
Musical arrangements by Steve Gunderson
San Diego Premiere!
26th Annual FREE Classic Series
Made possible by a grant from the City of Coronado
New show dates:
July 28 – August 7, 202
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm
Directed by James Saba
Musical Direction by Imahni King
Choreography by Erin Petersen
Hands on a Hardbody
Book by Doug Wright
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
A New Musical. Made in America.
September 2 – September 25, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm
NOTE: No shows Sept. 15-18
Director: Teri Brown
Music Director: Jerrica Ignacio
Choreographer: Patrick Mayuyu
Producer: Rebecca Leigh
Big Fish
Book by JOHN AUGUST Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Dream, Love, Live Bigger.
November 4 – December 4, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm
No performance on Thanksgiving 11/24
Directed by Hunter Brown
Staged Readings, Concerts, and Cabarets:
Expression of Black Joy and Unity
A partnership with TYPA Theatre Company in hosting the inaugural showcase dedicated to honoring Black History Month
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
February 26, 2022
Saturday @ 7pm
Curated, Written and Directed by Kimberly King, Imahni King-Murillo and Kandace Crystal
Choreography by Zack King and Nhu Nguyen King
Coronado Playhouse
A Diamond Cabaret: Celebrating 75 Years
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