Which 'Nutcracker' are you? by Nina Garin

Can't decide which local production to see? Take our quiz and find out.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:35pm on December 1, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Nutcracker' musical is bittersweet by Pam Kragen

New Village Arts presents a dark but family-friendly theatrical twist on ballet classic

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:39am on December 1, 2014☆⚑

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Spectacle or spectacular? by Cynthia Zanone

Musical mega-group heralds the arrival of the Christmas season with rock, special effects and ... hair

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:30pm on November 30, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Tru' offers wit, insight by James Hebert

Blakesley has impressive turn as Capote in Diversionary solo show.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:22pm on November 30, 2014☆⚑

Actor Christian Hoff on KPBS premiere by Diane Bell

Tony Award-winning actor Christian Hoff returns to San Diego spotlight at KPBS premiere

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:18pm on November 24, 2014☆⚑

Idina Menzel announces North American tour by George Varga

Let it go: 'Frozen' star is hitting the road for big tour and San Diego is on her itinerary.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:25am on November 24, 2014☆⚑

'New Voices' returns to Old Globe by James Hebert

Theater announces lineup for second showcase of developing work.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on November 21, 2014☆⚑

Old Globe commissions new work by Roger Guenveur Smith by James Chute

Smith looks at story of Panama Canal in 'Five Hundreds Lives Per Mile.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:49pm on November 20, 2014☆⚑

Old Globe probing new musical 'Rain' by James Hebert

Theater to host private NYC workshop of piece composed by Tony nominee LaChiusa.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:16pm on November 20, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: Diversionary's 'Tru' by James Hebert

Solo show focuses on late-period Capote.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:53pm on November 19, 2014☆⚑

Barry Manilow announces farewell tour by George Varga

Oh, Mandy! He came and he went, and now Barry's coming again for one final tour.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:23am on November 19, 2014☆⚑

Playhouse's 'Side Show' gets B'way praise by James Hebert

Reviews mostly positive for La Jolla-launched musical revival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:08pm on November 18, 2014☆⚑

New shows from Lamb's, Intrepid by James Hebert

C.S. Lewis piece, "Joseph" hitting Coronado, downtown; 'Spelling Bee' on way to Encinitas (with a new Intrepid venue to come).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:27pm on November 17, 2014☆⚑

Bruce Hornsby sets Balboa Theatre solo show by George Varga

The price of each concert ticket will also include a copy of his new 2-CD live album.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on November 17, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Honky' earns brash laughs by James Hebert

Rep production is thought-provoking, although satire doesn't always dig deep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:48pm on November 16, 2014☆⚑

Review: Moxie's 'Enron' colorful, enigmatic by Pam Kragen

The 2009 British play explores the greed and personalities behind the Texas energy company's spectacular crime spree

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:15pm on November 16, 2014☆⚑

Diary of a 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' chorus member by Rachel M. Moore • Special To The U-t

Vocalist shares experience from first performance

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:45am on November 16, 2014☆⚑

And now for something completely Cleese by John Wilkens

His place in comedy history firmly fixed, John Cleese has written a memoir of his formative years, "So, Anyway…," which traces his arc from "gutless little weed" to the cusp of fame and fo…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on November 15, 2014☆⚑

Feuding duo clicks in 'Wicked' by James Hebert

Two leads help bring fresh energy to well-oiled (and well-traveled) 'Oz' musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on November 14, 2014☆⚑

Big-business drama in 'Enron' by James Hebert

Moxie Theatre tackling West Coast premiere of play about notorious corporation.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:45pm on November 14, 2014☆⚑

Review: A folly to be jolly in 'Absurd' by James Hebert

SRT has fun with Ayckbourn's comically cockeyed view of Christmas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:57pm on November 11, 2014☆⚑

'Hunchback' resounds at Playhouse by James Hebert

Movie-derived musical brings fresh depths to saga of love and vengeance.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:23pm on November 10, 2014☆⚑

Ballet, modern troupes join for rare collaboration by Pam Kragen

City Ballet, Malashock Dance and Jean Isaacs' San Diego Dance Theater team up for 'Ballet and Beyond'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on November 9, 2014☆⚑

Playhouse slate packed with premieres by James Hebert

La Jolla theater announces 2015-16 season that's rich with new works, renowned artists.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on November 7, 2014☆⚑

Catching up with Bard on the road by James Hebert

"Globe for All" program brings Shakespeare to center for homeless.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:43am on November 7, 2014☆⚑