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1864 It is Christmastime in Washington, DC. President Lincoln is trying to heal the wounds of a nation. Soldiers on both sides are bravely holding on to the promise of a brighter future for their country. And people of every walk of life long for wholeness and celebration as Christmas Eve draws near. This epic musical incorporates folk songs, spirituals, and traditional Christmas carols such as “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “Silent Night,” and “O Tannenbaum.”
Filled with intrigue and surprise, this Christmas musical reveals a world that is simultaneously torn apart by war and held together by the hope for redemption.
Cast and Creative team for A Civil War Christmas at Diversionary Theatre
Tanika Baptiste
News About A Civil War Christmas at Diversionary Theatre
Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
October 31, 2023La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE HIGH TABLE
January 06, 2023Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The High Table, by Temi Wilkey, directed by Niyi Coker Jr. The High Table will run February 9 – March 5 (press opening on February 18) at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights.
Announcing The Cast And Creative Team Of Diversionary's World Premiere THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY
December 19, 2018This poetic new play with music follows Ed, a gay Jesuit priest who leaves the Catholic church to reconcile with his estranged brother in an isolated and icy township in Alaska. As Ed confronts his tragic past and tenuous future, he unexpectedly finds love beneath the starry Alaskan sky, and support from an unlikely ally. Introducing an auspicious new voice in American theatre, The Hour of Great Mercy by Miranda Rose Hall, is a tender, insightful and compassionate story about our collective relationship to illness, family, and redemption.
Diversionary Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Diversionary Theatre is at 4545 Park Boulevard #101, San Diego, CA.
Founded in 1986, Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego’s best theatres, and proudly showcases the most vibrant and diverse group of talent the city has to offer. We aim to foster and amplify the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized voices by providing the local community with live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture. Diversionary Theatre began as a forum to shed light on the important social issues affecting the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people, namely the AIDS crisis and its immediate and devastating impact on the community through the performing arts.
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Sense of Decency
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Camelot
North Coast Repertory Theatre (5/29 - 6/23) | |
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Next To Normal
Brooks Theater (5/10 - 5/26) | |
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Design Camp
Brooks Theater (6/17 - 6/28) | |
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White Space
New Village Arts (6/16 - 6/17) | |
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Moulin Rouge!
Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/24 - 7/6) | |
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Wicked
Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/5 - 3/2) | |
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Movin' Right Along
City Heights Performance Annex (5/25 - 5/25) | |
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Mockingbird Improv (5/16 - 5/26) | |
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