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Meet the creators of Diversionary Theatre's hit musical "Harmony, Kansas"

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
June 29th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- America's Finest City is known as a theater town, thus we are often blessed with the world premieres of new works. Same goes to the Diversionary Theatre, one of the nation's leading producers of LGBT-themed shows. Now through July 22, the Diversionary is presenting a brand new American musical, "Harmony, Kansas."

Judging by the raves from theater critics and patrons alike, the Diversionary has a popular hit on its hands.

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THEATER REVIEW: Diversionary’s world premiere “Harmony, Kansas” is a “must-see” musical

Jean Lowerison - SDGLN Theater Critic
June 26th, 2012

Music – the great universal language – both unites and divides seven gay farmers in the world premiere musical “Harmony, Kansas,” playing through July 22 at Diversionary Theatre.

And by the way, harmony is the best thing about this show.

Heath (Jacob Caltrider) is your typical rugged, born-to-the-life farmer. He likes to keep to himself and dreams of adding 500 acres to the Kansas spread he owns.

His partner, transplanted big-city boy Julian (Tom Zohar), has a more expansive personality and a greater need for connection to a community.

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"Harmony, Kansas" opens June 14 at Diversionary Theatre

SDGLN Staff
June 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Diversionary Theatre opens its 2012/2013 season with the production of a brand new musical "Harmony, Kansas." Preview nights begin Thursday, June 14, with the official opening night on Saturday, June 23.

With a lively, soulful score, "Harmony, Kansas" tells the story of Heath, a gay farmer making his way in a rural community where homogeneity rules. When his city-born partner, Julian, talks him into joining a spirited group of gay guys who meet once a week to sing, Heath discovers a love for making music and a kinship he didn't expect.

VIDEOS: Diversionary Cabaret to present Bobby Jo Valentine and Tom Goss

SDGLN Staff
May 17th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Award-winning singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine will present a special one-night concert with singer-songwriter Tom Goss on Friday, May 18, at the Diversionary Theatre.

Bobby Jo Valentine's clever melodies

Panelists discuss "pride" at Diversionary Theatre pre-show event

Anthony King - Editor, Gay San Diego
April 23rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Diversionary Theater hosted two special evenings to launch their latest production, “The Pride,” including an opening night party on April 7 and a panel discussion the following week on Friday, April 13. Alexi Kaye Campbell’s play includes a look at elements of LGBT pride in two time periods: the late 1950s and present day. Directed by Glenn Paris, the play stars Francis Gercke, Jessica John, Brian Mackey and Dangerfield Moore.

THEATER REVIEW: Diversionary Theater’s “The Pride” - another viewpoint

Charlene Baldridge | SDUN Theater Critic
April 17th, 2012

Diversionary Theatre currently presents a fine production of British playwright Alexi Kaye Campbell’s 2008 work, “The Pride.” The primary reason to see the play before it closes May 6 is to catch some of the city’s finest actors − Francis Gercke, Jessica John and Brian Mackey − on the same stage, sensitively directed by Glenn Paris.

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THEATER REVIEW: Diversionary's “The Pride” suffers from plot problems

Jean Lowerison - SDGLN Theater Critic
April 17th, 2012

In the time-shifting “The Pride,” British playwright Alexi Kaye Campbell presents a trio of people struggling with identity issues, marital problems and betrayal in the context of gay advancement. The intent seems to be to show societal and personal changes for gays between 1958 and 2008.

“The Pride,” Campbell’s first play, won several British awards, two for best new play and an Olivier for outstanding achievement in an affiliate theater.

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Diversionary Theatre explores the meaning of "Pride" in its next production

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
April 5th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – While attitudes towards homosexuality have changed in the last 50 years, there are deep-rooted societal issues that continue to haunt LGBT people.

Diversionary Theatre’s next production, “The Pride,” will open tonight and look at some of these forces through a time-shifting exploration of identity and passion.

Set in Britain in both 1958 and 2008, the play looks at the lives of a set of characters in the past and modern day who share the same names and are played by the same actors.

Two performances of Diversionary's "Next Fall" to include panel with discussion with faith leaders

SDGLN Staff
March 2nd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- In conjunction with its current production of "Next Fall," Diversionary Theatre has put together a panel of faith and secular leaders for a conversation about faith, religion, and belief and how they shape our lives and our relationships immediately following the shows on March 8 and 15.

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THEATER REVIEW: “Next Fall” couple are a gay Fundamentalist and an agnostic, facing a medical crisis and family issues

Jean Lowerison - SDGLN Theater Critic
February 24th, 2012

(Critic’s note: Religions have demonstrably divided individuals, families and countries and have, in my opinion, caused more problems than they have ever alleviated or solved. I have attempted objectivity here, but keep the foregoing in mind as you read this review.)

Luke (Stewart Calhoun) is young, personable, hot, gay – and a fundamentalist Christian who routinely prays for forgiveness after sex.

Adam (Matt McGrath) is a grumpy, nebbishy hypochondriacal agnostic, unable to comprehend how anyone can believe what Luke says he believes.

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