The Phantom of the Opera: This spectacular touring production incorporates technical advancements to enhance the show. The stage manager ensures the sound, lighting, and special effects, including a one-ton chandelier with over 6,000 beads, operate smoothly. The show travels with 18 semi-trucks, including one solely for two giant Opera boxes. The handmade costumes, some weighing up to 40 lbs, require a dedicated laundry and repair team to maintain their stage-ready condition.
Les Misérables: Currently touring in San Diego and California, this musical is compelling and emotional. Actress Haley Dorch describes her character, Fantine, as resilient and relatable. She finds the epilogue, where the cast sings about standing together for change, particularly moving.
Community & Support
Veterans Fishing Day: Veterans Village of San Diego and the Point Loma Rotary Club hosted the first annual veterans fishing day, providing an opportunity for veterans to enjoy a day at sea. The event included a musical performance and a trip on one of San Diego’s premier fishing boats.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists: Disabled artist Mariam Perry, a quadriplegic due to gun violence, demonstrates her mouth-painting technique to children and raises awareness for the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. She finds painting therapeutic and purposeful. Pierce Brosnan supports Mariam’s work, recognizing art as a shared outlet.
Health & Wellness
Inogen One Portable Oxygen Concentrator: The Inogen One is a small, portable oxygen concentrator that allows individuals with supplemental oxygen needs to leave home without heavy tanks. It offers freedom and mobility for activities like golf and grocery shopping. A risk-free 30-day trial is available, and insurance may cover the system.
Cool Sculpting: Model Molly Sims used Cool Sculpting, a non-invasive procedure that freezes away fat, to slim down her tummy after having a baby. She noticed results within weeks and was able to fit into her pre-baby clothes within months.
Rock and Body: Rock and Body is a dance and fitness program created by fitness expert Shaun T. It combines dance and fitness in a fun new way to achieve weight loss.
Food & Drink
Carbliss Cocktails: Carbliss offers handcrafted, ready-to-drink cocktails with zero sugar and carbs, and only 100 calories. These gluten-free cocktails come in various flavors and can be mixed to create custom drinks.
Theme Parks & Cruises
Plaza De La Familia: This festive celebration at Disney celebrates the film Coco and the everlasting bond of family. It includes a World of Color exhibit, an Árbol de la Vida (tree of life), a memory wall, mask-making activities, and authentic Mexican food and mariachi music. This year, the character of Miguel is incorporated into the theatrical show.
Tangled: The Musical: This stage adaptation of the Disney movie Tangled is performed aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. The production includes three new songs by Alan Menken and features choreography by Connor Gallagher. The cast consists of versatile performers who can sing, dance, and act.
