'Ni Mi Madre'
Sunday: 2 PM
Thursday: 7 PM
Friday: 7 PM
Saturday: 7 PM
About the Event
This riotous, Obie Award-winning one-person show follows an over-the-top Brazilian matriarch scrambling to raise her queer son within a confusing American culture. Infused and enlivened by the music of Gloria Estefan and Cher, the comedy delves into the secrets of an immigrant family and the complicated love between parent and child. It is a hilarious, sharp, and deeply human celebration of queer Latine survival and identity.
Special Nights and Low Cost Tickets
Low-Cost Previews: Aug 13 – 21
First Friday for the Military: Aug 14, 7 p.m. Complimentary tickets for active duty and veterans.
Opening Night: Aug 22, 2026, 7 p.m.
Pre-Show Event — Backstage Thursday: Designer Spotlight: Aug 27, 6 p.m.
Pay-What-You-Will & Industry Night: June 8, 7 p.m.
Pre-Show Event — Backstage Thursday: Director’s Happy Hour: Sep 3, 6 p.m.
Daily: Before and after performances
Come to the show early to enjoy our Clark Cabaret, open one hour before the show time and will remain open after the show.
Diversionary Theatre
Diversionary Theatre
Diversionary Theatre is situated in the San Diego neighborhood of University Heights, just minutes from all the major freeways and right next to Hillcrest. We are located 2 blocks North of El Cajon Boulevard. The box office, lobby and concessions are located on the first floor of the building. The theatre is located on the second floor, and is accessible by both stairs and a lift. Diversionary Theatre was founded in 1986 to provide quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The mission of the theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.
