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La Jolla Playhouse

2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
858 550 1010
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Ranked #3 of 24 attractions in La Jolla
Type: Theatres
Description: Theater on the UC San Diego campus.
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California City, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Have seen several plays at this theater. Many of the plays that show here make their way to Broadway. Some even have originated here & go to Broadway. This theater is well worth return visits many times over.

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a stunning place to hike, watch the sunset, gliders or have a picnic. Spring is particularly lovely. The sage and wild daisies are pure San Diego.

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Santa Barbara, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Alongside the Old Globe - this theater is an absolute gem of the San Diego scene. Especially accommodating to out of town guests with superb customer service - directions and hospitality. Thanks LJP for an evening to remember!

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Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Fantastic theatre, with top-notch production values. Modern, fun, willing to take risks that pay off with trips to Broadway (go, Hands on a Hardbody!). Will absolutely be back. Nice going, San Diego!

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Encinitas, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

cutting edge productions. more risks taken here than at old globe but both are very, very good! San diego really does theater well!

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South Pasadena, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Beautiful, modern theatre with some of the best theatre in San Diego, or anywhere. In recent years they specialize in developing shows (musicals and others) that transfer to Broadway. Specialize in more modern plays, rather than the Shakespeare and classics that often are put up by the Globe.

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Carlsbad, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Seen some outstanding plays, well-known actors/actresses and always feel so fortunate to have this in our community. Thanks to the Jacobs contributions and others, we get to see some shows before they hit Broadway. I've been going to the playhouse for years, but the past few seasons seem to be better than ever. Bravo La Jolla Playhouse!

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

After a few years of rather strange and unattractive work, La Jolla Playhouse is offering a fascinating variety of work, from plays in early development to plays that are Broadway bound. The new DNA series plays, plays in development, was exciting and exhilarating!!!

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san diego
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

If you want to see a wide variety of high quality plays, check out the La Jolla playhouse. From Jersey Boys to Jesus Christ Superstar to Hands on a Hardbody you get to see plays before they hit Broadway.

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San Diego
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Great theatrical venue! Shows are always of top caliber. They have also introduced several shows that wound up on Broadway.

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