Review: Globe's 'Cellar' funny, uneven by Pam Kragen

Solo comedy on gay icon Barbara Streisand lifts off, but struggles to stay afloat

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:04pm on April 11, 2015☆⚑

'Uncanny' tests the definition of 'human' by James Hebert

Preview: San Diego Rep stages 'rolling' premiere of robo-centric play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on April 10, 2015☆⚑

At Lamb's Players, 2 thinkers match wits by James Hebert

Preview: Coronado theater staging 'Freud's Last Session.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30pm on April 10, 2015☆⚑

One-man play tells Douglass' story by Michelle Breier

One-many play about abolitionist leader debuted Off-Broadway last fall.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on April 9, 2015☆⚑

California Ballet brings back 'Midsummer' by Nina Garin

The Shakespearean story becomes a family-friendly ballet

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on April 8, 2015☆⚑

Harry Connick, Jr., announces 2015 tour by George Varga

"American Idol's" Harry Connick, Jr., will start his 2015 concert tour in San Diego.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:33am on April 7, 2015☆⚑

Barry Manilow still has the magic touch by Marcia Manna • Special To The U-t

Music legend plans to stop touring, but only to focus on other ventures

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:30pm on April 4, 2015☆⚑

Brian Wilson on his music, biopic & 'genius' by George Varga

Surf's still up for the music legend, who recently sat down for a chat in Hollywood.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:05pm on April 4, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe names its 'Kate' slate by James Hebert

Actors announced for director Darko Tresnjak's summer production of musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on April 3, 2015☆⚑

North Coast Rep slate loaded with premieres by James Hebert

Tony-winning actress to direct one of just-unveiled 2015-16 shows

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 3, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Music Society goes public by James Chute

La Jolla Music Society starts public phase of proposed Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:30pm on April 2, 2015☆⚑

David Bowie returning to Broadway (or nearby) by George Varga

David Bowie is making his 1976 movie, 'The Man Who Fell to Earth,' into a stage musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:32pm on April 2, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe plans addition to 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Streisand-centric show extended; Edelstein's Shakespeare chat also returning.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 2, 2015☆⚑

New Village Arts unveils 15th season by James Hebert

Several newcomers joining Carlsbad company for 2015-16 productions.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 31, 2015☆⚑

Tony Award teacher nominations are due by James Hebert

Deadline is Tuesday for new award honoring a theater educator.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 30, 2015☆⚑

'Sunset' a little patchy at SRT by James Hebert

Domestic comedy-drama succeeds at times but has character issues

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 28, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Snake' unwinds with wit, insight by James Hebert

Review: Adaptation of Chinese fable is an eye-catching saga of love and fate

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 27, 2015☆⚑

Streisand the main event in Old Globe's 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Preview: Solo comedy rooted in story of Barbra's real-life private mall.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on March 27, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Tree' sprouts in Brooklyn by James Hebert

Daniel Beaty's solo show earns praise in first New York production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 25, 2015☆⚑

'Boeing,' Coronado Playhouse take flight by James Hebert

Theater is raising its profile with programming and charity partnerships.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 24, 2015☆⚑

Big on Broadway: A look at what's hitting NYC by James Hebert

Major openings include several locally connected shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 23, 2015☆⚑

Spotlight on women choreographers by Pam Kragen

PGK's Saturday showcase will celebrate San Diego's strong corps of women dancer-choreographers

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on March 22, 2015☆⚑

Ion Theatre's 'Kin' plugs into connections by James Hebert

Play fixates on complexities of ties (blood and otherwise) between people.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 21, 2015☆⚑

Teens vie for summer with Shakespeare by Pam Kragen

65 local high school students audition for The Old Globe's Summer Shakespeare Intensive.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:41pm on March 21, 2015☆⚑

Elizabeth Doran named CEO of San Diego Theatres by James Chute

Organization that runs Civic Theatre also adds Karen Cohn to board of directors

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:31pm on March 19, 2015☆⚑