Students perform Holocaust play by Michelle Breier

"I Never Saw Another Butterfly" is based on experiences of children in Terezin concentration camp.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on November 6, 2014☆⚑

Dual Old Globe musicals live on by James Hebert

Fresh news (and Broadway prospects) for 'Band Wagon,' 'Wives.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:06pm on November 5, 2014☆⚑

Broadway and Bolshoi for the price of a movie by Nina Garin

Fathom Events brings top-notch performing arts to local movie theaters

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on November 5, 2014☆⚑

It's 'Wicked' again for locally bred star by James Hebert

North County's Chandra Lee Schwartz is back in role of Glinda for touring production that hits Civic Theatre next week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:58pm on November 4, 2014☆⚑

A reunion in OC for Globe-bred 'Woods' by James Hebert

Original cast members and creators of fairy-tale musical to gather on Sunday.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:05pm on November 3, 2014☆⚑

The word on 'Honky': unsparing by James Hebert

San Diego Rep staging local premiere of provocative play that delves into language of difference.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:20pm on October 31, 2014☆⚑

Cal Ballet kicks off season with 'Giselle' by Pam Kragen

Two principals will make role premieres in challenging dramatic ballet

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on October 30, 2014☆⚑

National theater staging a fiscal revival by James Hebert

Annual TCG report shows a strengthening (for the most part) among U.S. nonprofits.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:44pm on October 29, 2014☆⚑

Scream gems: Halloween onstage by James Hebert

A roundup of scary (and sometimes hilarious) theater happenings.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:27pm on October 28, 2014☆⚑

'Freud' and Dreyfuss at NCRT by James Hebert

Theater extends latest production, announces movie star's one-night appearance.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:43pm on October 27, 2014☆⚑

Buck tradition with a Halloween silent movie by Nina Garin

Spreckels Organ Pavilion hosts a free screening of "Phantom of the Opera"

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:16pm on October 27, 2014☆⚑

Review: Fortune's 'Henry V ' a solid debut by Pam Kragen

New Fortune Theatre's inaugural production has some modern touches, but is loyal to Shakespeare classic

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:31am on October 27, 2014☆⚑

Sting's 'Ship' has bumpy Broadway debut by James Hebert

Rock star's songs (mostly) praised, but musical's story muddled, critics say.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on October 27, 2014☆⚑

'Pericles' going up at Globe by James Hebert

Casting set for next month's MFA production of Shakespeare work.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:04pm on October 26, 2014☆⚑

Opera crisis casts shadow on SD cultural scene by James Chute

Annual analysis shows organizations remain stable, but endowments becoming a priority

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00pm on October 25, 2014☆⚑

'Hunchback' rings again at Playhouse by James Hebert

La Jolla theater rolling out U.S. premiere of musical adapted from Disney film, Hugo novel.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:04pm on October 24, 2014☆⚑

'Memphis' getting thumbs-up in London by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred show opens on West End under artistic leader Ashley's direction.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:06am on October 24, 2014☆⚑

'Days and Nights' disappoints by Anders Wright

Despite strong cast, "Days and Nights" disappoints.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:41pm on October 23, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Jersey' still sings by James Hebert

La Jolla-launched Broadway musical returns to town in solid touring production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:02pm on October 23, 2014☆⚑

Des McAnuff surprises 'Jersey Boys' cast by Diane Bell

"Jersey Boys" returns to San Diego Stage. Director Des McAnuff makes surprise appearance.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:25pm on October 22, 2014☆⚑

Catching up with Des McAnuff by James Hebert

As touring 'Jersey Boys' hits town, we chat with the director and ex-La Jolla Playhouse artistic chief about his latest projects.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:01pm on October 22, 2014☆⚑

Old Globe serves up Bard to go by James Hebert

'Globe for All' program taking Shakespeare into community, offering free performances.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:15pm on October 21, 2014☆⚑

San Diego kids stage 'Peter Pan' by Nina Garin

La Jolla's J*Company opens its 22nd season with the adventurous Disney musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:59pm on October 20, 2014☆⚑

VIDEO: Steve Martin's 'Bright Star' by James Hebert

A fresh look at scenes from the Old Globe's world-premiere musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on October 20, 2014☆⚑

Review: An acting clinic in 'Session' by James Hebert

Performances bring life to provocative but spottily dramatic play about Freud, Lewis.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:04pm on October 19, 2014☆⚑