'Silent Movie Mondays' Returning to Balboa Theatre

Silent Movie Mondays returning for second season at Balboa Theatre

San Diego Theatres will screen a series of silent films accompanied by organists on various Mondays beginning in August at the Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp. This special showcase invites audience members to explore the history of cinema without words, supported by the sound of an organ, which was common in the 1920s to evoke emotion and provide nuance to this new medium of motion pictures. During the films, special guest organists will play a h…

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Plans Return to New York in Immersive Production

'The Phantom of the Opera' will return to New York this summer starting July 31 in an immersive production directed by Diane Paulus.

'Silent Movie Mondays' returning to Balboa Theatre

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Following a successful first season that brought classic silent films roaring back to life, San Diego Theatres recently announced the return of "Silent Movie Mondays" to be held at the iconic Balboa Theatre starting this summer. Back by popular demand, the series’ second season will feature eight film events, each accompanied live by the venue’s historic Wonder Morton Theatre Organ. The unique experience offers moviegoe…

A Wild New Take on 'Phantom of the Opera' Is Coming, and No One Has Any Idea What It Is

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Diane Paulus to Direct MASQUERADE, PHANTOM's Return to New York

It has been revealed that Diane Paulus will direct the The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York, entitled Masquerade. Paulus is currently the Artistic Director of American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). She won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Pippin, and was nominated for her revivals of Hair and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess. Earlier this week, the "Opera Ghost" shared a letter to future audience members, revealing a d…