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Friday, March 10, 2017

Dazzling design, dance add kick to 'Kinky Boots' by Pam Kragen

Three years after knocking San Diego’s collective socks off on its first tour through town, “Kinky Boots” is back. The touring musical that continues through Sunday at the San Diego Ci…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:00PM
Sunday, February 12, 2017

San Diego Musical Theatre's '9 to 5' celebrates girl power by Pam Kragen

The film “9 to 5” came out in 1980, and its musical adaptation arrived in 2008, but the women’s empowerment comedy is definitely having its day in 2017. "9 to 5: The Musical" When: 7:…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:00PM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Bitter Game' takes on a new urgency by Pam Kragen

Last year, La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls Festival had more than two dozen shows, but a clear critics’ favorite was “The Bitter Game,” an interactive solo play about an unarm…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:15PM
Sunday, September 25, 2016

Well-cast 'Producers' honors its roots by Pam Kragen

Mel Brooks’ 2001 musical “The Producers” is a big, bawdy tribute to the glitz of old Broadway. So when a real-life producer takes the risk of staging this large-scale show, it requ…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:10PM
Friday, September 9, 2016

‘Lion King’ still has power to awe by Pam Kragen

Epic Disney musical shines in its third visit to San Diego

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:07PM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Epic ‘Titanic’ arrives in style by Pam Kragen

Moonlight’s huge production features fine corps of male singers

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:42PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

'Come From Away' sets Broadway dates by Pam Kragen

La Jolla Playhouse-born musical inspired by events on 9/11

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:21PM
Sunday, August 14, 2016

New Village puts fresh spin on ‘Oklahoma!’ by Pam Kragen

Small but lively production honors musical’s roots but modernizes its characters

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:31PM
Friday, July 22, 2016

High-spirited ‘Peter Pan’ soars at Moonlight by Pam Kragen

Lavish production sure to be a hit at Vista amphitheater

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:32AM
Friday, July 15, 2016

San Diego Opera to hit the rails by Pam Kragen

Free family-friendly ‘Cinderella’ opera shows will be presented near trolley stations in Santee, Chula Vista, National City and more

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:22PM
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

SD Fringe fest nearly doubles ticket sales by Pam Kragen

Fourth-annual San Diego theater/dance festival dramatically increased sales, scale

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:30AM
Saturday, July 2, 2016

More from the Fringe at Diversionary by Pam Kragen

Reviews of 'Bedrooms & Boyfriends,' 'Eleanor's Story,' 'The Biscuiteater' and 'I Can't Tell You'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:50PM
Sunday, June 5, 2016

‘Hedda Gabler’ takes surprising comic turn by Pam Kragen

North Coast’s reimagined Ibsen classic mines dark humor in script

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:53PM
Thursday, June 2, 2016

High-stepping ‘Newsies’ delivers with dazzle by Pam Kragen

Disney musical’s thrilling dance numbers, scenic design make up for weak spots in score, script

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:42PM
Friday, May 27, 2016

‘Frozen’ musical warms up Disney tale by Pam Kragen

New stage adaptation at Disney California Adventure theme park adds heart, dazzle to story

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:28PM
Sunday, May 15, 2016

‘Boy’ a compelling musical on repellent tradition by Pam Kragen

Diversionary world premiere thoughtfully explores Afghan tradition of boy sex slaves

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:35PM
Monday, May 9, 2016

Funny ‘Great Scott’ winks at modern opera by Pam Kragen

San Diego Opera’s premiere is visually dazzling but libretto needs some work

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:12AM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

‘Great Scott’! O’Brien’s back for opera premiere by Pam Kragen

Former Old Globe chief is helming new comedy opera by Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:10PM
Sunday, April 17, 2016

Moore brings new dimension to ‘Butterfly’ by Pam Kragen

Soprano astonishes with acting, vocals in lavish San Diego Opera production

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:34PM

SD Opera unveils new season, look, schedule by Pam Kragen

Grand and chamber operas with modern scenic designs and the debuts of many American artists highlight '16-'17 lineup

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:35AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

NVA’s spirited ‘Big River’ a high-water mark by Pam Kragen

Mark Twain-inspired musical the biggest show in Carlsbad theater’s history

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:13PM

Actors illuminate dark ‘Elephant Man’ by Pam Kragen

Backyard Renaissance and Oceanside theater troupes co-produce well-performed staging in Oceanside

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:13PM
Saturday, April 2, 2016

SD Opera fans give thumbs-up to change by Pam Kragen

Polling at community forum shows ticket-buyers support company's reinvention

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:18AM
Friday, March 18, 2016

San Diego Opera all ears on tour by Pam Kragen

Four-night listening tour will invite San Diegans to help chart company’s future

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:26PM
Friday, February 19, 2016

Globe serves ‘Match’ but it’s not quite an ace by Pam Kragen

Anna Ziegler’s sports drama is set at the U.S. Open semifinals

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:02PM
Sunday, February 14, 2016

Well-sung ‘Tosca’ aims for realism by Pam Kragen

Director, singers avoid melodrama in Puccini classic

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:22PM
Monday, January 18, 2016

Opera season returns with strength, optimism by Pam Kragen

Leader cites strong ticket sales, donations and plans for future

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:03PM
Saturday, January 16, 2016

Egan, Club M make smashing debuts by Pam Kragen

Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre now home to winter cabaret series, kicked off by Broadway star

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:13PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Review: Rep’s ‘Oldest Boy’ is moving, magical by Pam Kragen

In new play, couple grapples with son’s destiny as a reincarnated Lama

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:31AM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

Review: New ‘Grinch’ lifts Globe classic by Pam Kragen

J. Bernard Calloway is larger than life as the grumpy Dr. Seuss character

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:51AM
Sunday, November 8, 2015

Review: ‘Rainbow’ a moving look at icon’s last days by Pam Kragen

San Diego’s Eileen Bowman gives a tour de force performance as fading star Judy Garland

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:49PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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