San Diego Rep lands military-family grant by James Hebert

Blue Star Theatres award will boost outreach to service members and their kin.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 19, 2015☆⚑

Is 'Midsummer' the new 'Nutcracker?' by Nina Garin

Two ballet companies stage separate family-friendly takes on a Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on March 18, 2015☆⚑

Globe's 'Buyer' hires its mall man by James Hebert

David Turner to star in solo piece set in Streisand's cellar (!).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

'Oedipus' a vivid and fitting Rep show by Anne Marie Welsh, Special To The U-t San Diego

Review: Alfaro's modern, multilayered take has its snags but offers memorable moments.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

Opera offers free concert Thursday by James Chute

'Opera on the Concourse' is company's way of saying thanks to the community.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:40pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'White Snake' intertwined with myth by James Hebert

Preview: Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Chinese fable gets Southern California premiere.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

'Passion' has candid appeal by James Hebert

Encore piece from Ira Aldridge Repertory Players is a modest but lyrical foray

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on March 15, 2015☆⚑

'Nixon in China' stellar at Civic Theatre by James Chute

San Diego Opera puts it all together in John Adams' 20th century masterwork

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:07am on March 15, 2015☆⚑

SD Opera sets 51st season by James Chute

Jack O'Brien makes his SD Opera debut in "Great Scott" in 2016

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:00pm on March 14, 2015☆⚑

Spring arts preview: theater by James Hebert

From the brand-new to the tried-and-true, some stage highlights of the coming season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:00pm on March 14, 2015☆⚑

Playhouse extends 'Up Here,' 'Away' by James Hebert

Two world-premiere musicals' longer runs reflect high demand, theater says

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:05pm on March 13, 2015☆⚑

Lea Salonga, Telly Leung sign onto 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

George Takei-inspired musical, which debuted at Old Globe, also ID's a Broadway theater.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on March 12, 2015☆⚑

David Bennett to lead San Diego Opera by James Chute

Gotham Chamber Opera's David Barrnett named general director of San Diego Opera

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

Olivier Awards eye 'Memphis' by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred musical earns most nominations for British theater honors

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 10, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Rep invites 'Bucky' back by James Hebert

Return of hit play to its original home is a highlight of 40th-anniversary slate.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:15pm on March 9, 2015☆⚑

Kanyova focused on the story by James Chute

For soprano playing First Lady in 'Nixon in China,' there's more to opera than singing

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on March 7, 2015☆⚑

College theater scene: Diverse and dynamic by James Hebert

A look at the wide range of higher-ed stage happenings in San Diego County.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

'Marigold' blossoms thanks to cast by Anders Wright

Busy yet thin sequel to British film gives plenty of screen time to all of its stars.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:48pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Balanchine expert keeps City Ballet on its toes by Pam Kragen

Balanchine Trust répétiteur Sandra Jennings prepared dancers for this weekend's shows

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:43pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Clowns and cosmos at La Jolla Playhouse by James Hebert

Spanish-language "Kikiricaja" takes the stage; 'Astronaut' continues tour

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 4, 2015☆⚑

American Ballet Theatre signs Encinitas dancer by Nina Garin

Encinitas' Scout Forsythe returns to SoCal to dance in ABT's "The Sleeping Beauty"

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Cygnet invites 'Lady' for another dance by James Hebert

Old Town theater brings back reconceived but still intimate take on classic musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:02pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Christian Hoff returns to stage by Diane Bell

Actor Christian Hoff returns to the San Diego stage this weekend with his quartet

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:04pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

The Midtown Men's Christian Hoff: 'San Diego feels right' by Michael James Rocha

Quartet back in San Diego for two-night engagement with San Diego Symphony

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30pm on March 1, 2015☆⚑

Playwright turned novelist by John Wilkens

In the 1980s, Stephen Metcalfe was one of San Diego's top playwrights, penning a string of memorable shows for the Old Globe, including "Strange Snow" and "Emily."

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on February 28, 2015☆⚑