Theater in San Diego on Sunday, September 27, 2026

7 performances across 6 venues in San Diego County on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Afternoon 1

1. 2:00 PM

   AMERICAN RHYTHM

   Lamb's Players Theatre · Coronado

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Ongoing / On view 6

1. On view · through Sun, Oct 18

   Begin Again: A New Musical

   The Old Globe · San Diego

   A new musical based on the film written and directed by John Carney, featuring music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train. Two unlikely dreamers discover that music has the power to change everything in a city alive with possibility. Directed by Lorin Latarro with…

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2. On view · through Sun, Oct 11

   Dear Evan Hansen

   The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) · San Diego

   A Tony Award–winning Broadway musical about a lonely teenager whose small lie spirals into a life-changing reckoning and an exploration of the desperate human need to feel seen and connected.

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3. On view · through Sun, Sep 27

   Tick, Tick… BOOM!

   Diversionary Theatre · San Diego

   A guest production of Jonathan Larson's musical that preceded RENT, performed at Diversionary Theatre. Note that this show is not produced by Diversionary Theatre itself.

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4. On view · through Sun, Oct 11

   A Black-billed Cuckoo

   La Jolla Playhouse · San Diego

   A world-premiere play by Mat Smart, directed by Shelley Butler, set over 24 hours in Brooklyn's Prospect Park where a close-knit birding group is upended when some members spot the elusive black-billed cuckoo and others don't. Described as a quiet comedy about healing, wonder,…

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5. On view · through Sun, Oct 18

   Good Night, Oscar

   North Coast Repertory Theatre · Salano Beach

   Doug Wright's play directed by Tom Frey runs at North Coast Repertory Theatre, extended through October 18th. This intimate production is part of the theatre's 2026/2027 Mainstage Season.

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6. On view · Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Oct 18

   Topdog/Underdog

   The Old Globe · San Diego

   The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks about two brothers battling for survival, described as crackling with gritty humor and tension. Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Runs late September through mid-October 2026.

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