Sledgehammer Theatre set to 'reboot'

Onetime powerhouse of alternative stage here will offer 'Happy Days' in May

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:38pm on March 6, 2014☆⚑

City Ballet's Balanchine to boast live music

Company charts prolific choreographer's career with annual dance concert

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on March 6, 2014☆⚑

Riding the royal surf with Billy Campbell

Screen and stage star steps off Old Globe and onto a board (briefly).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:41pm on March 5, 2014☆⚑

Young actors shine in March

Youth theater stages offer many family-friendly options all this month.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:31pm on March 5, 2014☆⚑

She brings the arts at SDSU 'Alive'

Dani Bedau is chair of a new initiative that spotlights the arts on campus.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on March 4, 2014☆⚑

SDSU, SD Opera launch partnership

San Diego Opera reaches out to local educational institutions

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:44pm on March 4, 2014☆⚑

'Spring Awakening' rages back onstage

Cygnet Theatre readies a fresh production of Tony-winning alt-rock musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:48pm on March 4, 2014☆⚑

RBV brings 'Addams Family' to stage

The musical centers on what happens when the now grown-up Addams daughter Wednesday brings home a "normal" boyfriend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on March 3, 2014☆⚑

Style & Society: Old Globe debut by Vincent Andrunas • Special To The U-t

Opening of "The Winter's Tale" at the Old Globe preceded by reception, dinner.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on March 2, 2014☆⚑

Review: Comic motor overheats in 'Detroit'

Suburban saga boasts outsized performances but not much nuance at Rep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:26pm on March 1, 2014☆⚑

Young writers find a home onstage

Playwrights Project festival returns to the Old Globe as it marks 29th season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:32pm on February 28, 2014☆⚑

Marching onstage: The month's first shows

A look at five new shows (and one about to close) as March gets under way.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:10am on February 28, 2014☆⚑

East County Performing Arts Center in talks with Rock Church

The Rock Church is looking to lease out space and time at soon-to-be-reopened ECPAC.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:47pm on February 27, 2014☆⚑

Playwrights might prize this tabloid gaffe

A look at how a false newspaper story led to a cash award for new works of theater - and how the story unfolded on Twitter.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:10pm on February 27, 2014☆⚑

JC is Super Star at Fairmount Home Depot

Orange cat named JC was nominated for "employee of month" at Fairmount Home Depot

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:44pm on February 26, 2014☆⚑

A new window into Dr. Seuss' creative genius

Another window into the wildly whimsical world of Ted "Dr. Seuss" Geisel has opened.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on February 26, 2014☆⚑

Waltzing from the Bard to 'Matilda'

Locally bred Shakespeare ace Harrington stepping into major Broadway musical role.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:45pm on February 26, 2014☆⚑

Takei, 'Allegiance' aim to reward fans

Old Globe-bred musical featuring 'Trek' star offers unusual 'priority' program.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:43pm on February 24, 2014☆⚑

MiraCosta puts on romantic musical

"Once On This Island," a musical love story nominated for eight Tony Awards opens 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at MiraCosta College's Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on February 24, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Lies' a truly verse-atile delight

Cheeky riff on Molière proves a witty confection at North Coast Rep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:29pm on February 23, 2014☆⚑

Broadway veterans star in school benefit show

Concert for capital campaign features Great White Way veterans Sharon Wheatley and Robert Meffe.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on February 20, 2014☆⚑

'Mamma Mia!' dancing back to town

Broadway/San Diego announces ABBA-centric show will play one weekend next year.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:12pm on February 19, 2014☆⚑

Playhouse aims to replicate 'DNA' success

La Jolla theater launches second edition of new-play development series.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on February 18, 2014☆⚑

The view from the seats

San Diego Opera's 'Elixir' enchants opera patrons

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:22pm on February 18, 2014☆⚑

SD Rep's season promises Broadway zing

Nilsson revue boasts dual Tony-winners; two other world premieres set for 2014-15.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:30pm on February 17, 2014☆⚑