There's a new Grinch in town by James Hebert

Old Globe announces Burke Moses will lead cast of holiday stage favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:01pm on October 17, 2014☆⚑

Jane Lynch does it all by Edward Matthews, Special To The U-t

Actress/writer/host brings her varied skills to Balboa Theatre

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:00pm on October 16, 2014☆⚑

'Boys' are back in their old town by James Hebert

Playhouse-launched Broadway musical still a worldwide hit as it returns to Civic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:08pm on October 16, 2014☆⚑

Des McAnuff looks back at 'Jersey Boys' by James Hebert

Director recalls musical's early days 10 years ago this month at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on October 16, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Oklahoma!' rolls on by James Hebert

Latest revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein classic still running at Welk.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:46pm on October 15, 2014☆⚑

'Oz' and beyond: Lamb's unveils season by James Hebert

New take on Baum tale joins 'West Side Story,' 'Nerd' revival in lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:31pm on October 15, 2014☆⚑

Catching up with the San Diego Opera by James Chute

For San Diego Opera, 2016 season taking shape; 2015 subscriptions up

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:02pm on October 14, 2014☆⚑

New Fortune makes its stage entrance by James Hebert

Theater company brings together wide-ranging team for 'Henry V' and beyond.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:10pm on October 13, 2014☆⚑

Library turns cabaret; Scouts honor two by Diane Bell

Central library celebrates one year. Two civil leaders honored by local Boy Scouts.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:18pm on October 10, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Royale' packs a punch by James Hebert

Old Globe staging of boxing saga gets at rhythms and stark realities.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:35pm on October 10, 2014☆⚑

SD Ballet premieres 'Seven Beauties' by Carolina Gusman

SD Ballet celebrates 25th anniversary season with world premiere of "Seven Beauties."

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:45am on October 9, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Harlem' finale by James Hebert

Ira Aldridge Repertory Players revue continues through this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:35pm on October 8, 2014☆⚑

Cabaret above the fray by James Hebert

Hillcrest's Martinis develops a niche with wide variety of intimate live shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:58pm on October 7, 2014☆⚑

Review: Cygnet shines with 'Shep Rep' by Pam Kragen

A great deal of care and effort has gone into Cygnet Theatre's "Shep Rep," but the hard work has paid off in two clearly staged and well-acted productions that premiered Sunday in Old Town.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:40pm on October 6, 2014☆⚑

Steve Martin earns a movie honor by James Hebert

AFI announces lifetime achievement award for writer-comic-actor-musician, now at the Old Globe with new musical 'Bright Star.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:43pm on October 6, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Clean House' has comic polish by James Hebert

NVA stages well-acted take on Ruhl's occasionally too-precious play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:56pm on October 5, 2014☆⚑

Paul Simon joins wife at Old Globe by Diane Bell

Songwriter Edie Brickell brings husband, Paul Simon, to Old Globe "Bright Star" opening.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:38pm on October 3, 2014☆⚑

Emily Ratajkowski: from SD theater to movie star by Nina Garin

The 'Gone Girl' actress and fashion model's first roles were in local theater

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

Words pack a wallop in 'Royale' by James Hebert

Old Globe show's artists say play's text matches impact of 'sweet science.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:05pm on October 3, 2014☆⚑

Young dramatists take spotlight by James Hebert

Playwrights Project announces annual contest-winners; auditions also set.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:54am on October 2, 2014☆⚑

A double dose of Shepard's wild West by James Hebert

Rotating shows at Cygnet explore connections between two plays.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:19pm on September 30, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Star' glimmers, fitfully by James Hebert

World-premiere Old Globe musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell moves with beauty and humor, but consistency an issue.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00am on September 29, 2014☆⚑

Review: Malone rocks in 'Next to Normal' by Pam Kragen

San Diego Musical Theatre production has strong singing cast

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:37pm on September 28, 2014☆⚑

'Hunchback' extended at Playhouse by James Hebert

Musical's La Jolla run, which launches in October, gets extra week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:28pm on September 27, 2014☆⚑

Review: With time, 'Joplin's New Rag' will catch on by Pam Kragen

World premiere play with music examines tortured life of ragtime composer Scott Joplin

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:53pm on September 27, 2014☆⚑