Coronado Times

"Murder on the Orient Express"
2022-03-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

San Diego Premiere of the Classic Whodunnit

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – before he or she decides to strike again. Everyone is a suspect in this celebrated mystery crime drama.
Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace.
Ken Ludwig has had six shows on Broadway, seven in London’s West End, and many of his works have become a standard part of the American repertoire. His 28 plays and musicals have been performed in over 30 countries in more than 20 languages and are produced throughout the United States every night of the year.
Dame Agatha Christie, known as the best-selling novelist of all time, is recognized for her contributions to literature as well as to the theatre. Agatha Christie’s 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections have sold over 2 billion copies and ranks third in the world of most-widely published books, behind Shakespeare and the Bible. In 1954, she became the first female playwright to have three plays running simultaneously in London’s West End. The Mousetrap is Christie’s longest running play, having first opened in November 1952 and still runs to this day in London’s West End.

"Million Dollar Quartet"
2022-04-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Million Dollar Quartet: Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis
On December 4, 1956 these four musical legends met at Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio in Memphis to share songs and record together for the first and only time. This smash musical hit is a fascinating look at that night and how they and their music would change American culture forever. Featuring: Bret Benowitz, Michael Louis Cusimano, Ben Van Diepen, Charles Evans Jr., Katie Sapper, and Lance Arthur Smith.
Tickets range from $24 to $68, depending on the seating section and day of the week. Discounts are available for seniors (66+) and veterans. Half-price tickets are available for youth (ages 5 to 17), young adults (18 to 34) and active duty military.
Showings are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 4pm and 8pm; Sunday at 2pm.
Lamb’s Players Theatre operates under the Health Protocol set by Actors Equity, the union of theatre performers. To help ensure safety and well-being in the current pandemic environment, all our theatre staff, cast and crew members are fully vaccinated. All our Usher Teams are required to be fully vaccinated as well. Currently all audience members ages five and above are required to have proof of full vaccination with 1) a physical COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued at the time of vaccination, or 2) a photograph of the patron’s Vaccination Record Card, or 3) a digital vaccination record. Or, unvaccinated guests must have proof of a negative Covid test administered by a medical professional withing the previous 72 hours. All patrons are required to wear masks at all times while inside the theatre building.

"Mamma Mia!"
2022-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado School of the Arts presents Mamma Mia!
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Ticket prices:
Adult $20
Student/Sr. Citizen/Military $15
Child (12 or under) $10
Group of 10 or more $12/ticket
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