Michael Mizerany News

Directed by Manny Bejarano featuring choreography by Michael Mizerany and music direction by William Ah Sing, this quick-change, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning. This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol. The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. Done in the style of British Music Hall, SCROOGE IN ROUGE abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A raucous holiday treat!

As the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride month, The Big D, a world premiere play by Michael Mizerany, explores the complexities of love and commitment in our post-marriage equality society.

As the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride month, The Big D, a world premiere play by Michael Mizerany, explores the complexities of love and commitment in our post-marriage equality society.

Season 18 at New Village Arts is a celebration of the diversity of our community.  With six mainstage productions, NVA has created an eclectic season of adventurous artistic experiences. For the third season in a row, NVA has parity between its male and female playwrights and has continued its commitment to open casting. We believe that representation on stage is incredibly important, and strive to make our casts as diverse as possible.  Teatro Pueblo Nuevo will continue for its second year, and the season includes two San Diego Premieres, one West Coast Premiere, and one World Premiere adaptation. There is something for everyone in this season, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Desert Rose Playhouse's 2017-18 'gay heritage production' is Lanford Wilson's FIFTH OF JULY, which the company pulls off admirably except for some pacing problems.

He's back! Award-winning choreographer Michael Mizerany returns to Diversionary Theatre with the next installment of IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM. This year promises to be just as popular, and due to limited performances tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

Dare to Defy announces its next production: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL. Story and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming; music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe; directed and choreographed by Michael Mizerany; music direction by Sean Laperreque; produced by Bill Connard & Jennie Gray Connard.

One of San Diego's most accomplished choreographers Michael Mizerany (known to Diversionary audiences for his work on Hot Guys Dancing and In The Va Va Voom Room) presents an electrifying night of dance with his company Compulsion Dance & Theatre. Michael completes his Man Dance Series with the premiere of ManTraps.

One of San Diego's most accomplished choreographers Michael Mizerany (known to Diversionary audiences for his work on Hot Guys Dancing and In The Va Va Voom Room) presents an electrifying night of dance with his company Compulsion Dance & Theatre. Michael completes his Man Dance Series with the premiere of ManTraps.

Diversionary presents ManTrap as part of our Cabaret Series. One of San Diego's most accomplished choreographers Michael Mizerany (known to Diversionary audiences for his work on Hot Guys Dancing and In The Va Va Voom Room) presents an electrifying night of dance with his company Compulsion Dance & Theatre. Michael completes his Man Dance Series with the premiere of ManTrap. This new work joins the pieces critically acclaimed works Manhandled, Via Dolorosa, UnCoupling and Man Clan for an unforgettable and sensuous evening of dance.

Cygnet's fourteenth season ends with the manic, irreverent and wildly imaginative presentation of the theatrical event, Shockheaded Peter. This 1998 musical took a famed German children's book series and turned it into an instant classic. The stage production of Shockheaded Peter won rave reviews around the world as one of the most original collaborations of its kind. It featured music by The Tiger Lillies, a three-piece band with a cult following in London, and includes graphic and hilariously sadistic lessons for children about what will happen to them if they don't do as they are told. These cautionary tales for children become lessons for adults in the completely demented stage production.

Coronado Playhouse opens its 71st Season with Altar Boyz, from January 20 to February 19, 2017.  Returning to Coronado Playhouse, after last season's acclaimed, sell-out concert version, award-winning director and choreographer Michael Mizerany this time stages the full-length, all-singing, all-dancing production. Altar Boyz is the story of five small-town boys who, together, become an irreverent spiritual boy band sensation.  Audiences will join Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham on the last night of their Raise the Praise Tour as they attempt to save the world's souls, one screaming fan at a time. 

Coronado Playhouse opens its 71st Season with Altar Boyz, from January 20 to February 19, 2017.  Returning to Coronado Playhouse, after last season's acclaimed, sell-out concert version, award-winning director and choreographer Michael Mizerany this time stages the full-length, all-singing, all-dancing production. Altar Boyz is the story of five small-town boys who, together, become an irreverent spiritual boy band sensation.  Audiences will join Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham on the last night of their Raise the Praise Tour as they attempt to save the world's souls, one screaming fan at a time. 

"In The Va Va Voom Room" is a contemporary burlesque playing through January 8th at the Diversionary Theatre.

He's back! Award-winning choreographer Michael Mizerany returns to Diversionary Theatre with the second installment of IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM after its riotously successful debut last January.

He's back! Award-winning choreographer Michael Mizerany returns to Diversionary Theatre with the second installment of IN THE VA VA VOOM ROOM after its riotously successful debut last January.

Renowned choreographer Michael Mizerany (bare: a pop opera, A New Brain), returns to the Diversionary stage with [manhandled], a provocative dance program from his company Compulsion Dance & Theatre. Mizerany, a long-time collaborator of Diversionary Theatre, says he was inspired to create the piece after people-watching in airports:

January brings rain to San Diego and WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING (dir. Lutfy) to Cygnet Theatre. Hailed as 'The best new play of the year' in 2010 by Time Magazine, it's a powerful drama unfolding with humanity, surprising humor, and hope, as the past plays out into the future. The play, which opens with a fish falling out of the sky, has been hailed by audiences and critics alike. The San Diego premiere runs now through February 14. Opening night for media is tonight, January 23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

January brings rain to San Diego and WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING (dir. Lutfy) to Cygnet Theatre. Hailed as 'The best new play of the year' in 2010 by Time Magazine, it's a powerful drama unfolding with humanity, surprising humor, and hope, as the past plays out into the future. The play, which opens with a fish falling out of the sky, has been hailed by audiences and critics alike. The San Diego premiere runs now through February 14. Opening night for media is January 23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

January brings rain to San Diego and WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING (dir. Lutfy) to Cygnet Theatre. Hailed as 'The best new play of the year' in 2010 by Time Magazine, it's a powerful drama unfolding with humanity, surprising humor, and hope, as the past plays out into the future. The play, which opens with a fish falling out of the sky, has been hailed by audiences and critics alike. The San Diego premiere runs tonight, January 14 - February 14. Opening night for media is January 23.