Touring 'Hamilton' is giving back to San Diego in unusual deal by Diane Bell

San Diegan Liz Nederlander Coden named her recently created website " yourshotinjanuary.org " with good reason. You will understand if you were among the many eager theatergoers who tried, b…

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George Chakiris cuts up backstage by Diane Bell

Donna McKechnie helps George Chakiris celebrate his 81st birthday at Old Globe premiere.

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Craig Noel: Man of the century by Diane Bell

Old Globe honors late founding director Craig Noel with one-night nostalgic performance.

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'Up Here' playwrights fit into crowd by Diane Bell

Playwrights of La Jolla Playhouse world premiere of "Up Here," were in Sunday's audience

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Old Globe actors return after 66 years by Diane Bell

Two actors from Old Globe's 1949 "Twelfth Night" return for Globe's Shakespeare opening.

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'Zhivago' gets hometown thumbs-up by Diane Bell

San Diegans converged on Broadway for opening of "Doctor Zhivago," a Des McAnuff musical

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Introducing Mrs. Robert Redford by Diane Bell

Robert Redford visited La Jolla but it was his artist wife who was the star of the show.

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Ben Vereen's passion plays out in San Diego by Diane Bell

Actor Ben Vereen awards talent, plans to launch acting boot camp here for teens

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Christian Hoff returns to stage by Diane Bell

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

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Von Trapp family still sings by Diane Bell

Real von Trapp family singers bring sound of music to Balboa Park for free

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'Dirty Dancing' and GOP coup by Diane Bell

"Dirty Dancing" brings actor back home; Tony Krvaric notes GOP influence at swearing-in

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Actor Christian Hoff on KPBS premiere by Diane Bell

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

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Des McAnuff surprises 'Jersey Boys' cast by Diane Bell

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

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Library turns cabaret; Scouts honor two by Diane Bell

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

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Paul Simon joins wife at Old Globe by Diane Bell

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

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A golf bet, 'Kinky Boots' & library birthday by Diane Bell

Close shave on golf course, 'Kinky Boots' ties to San Diego and our main library turns 1

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Songwriter is ghost from past by Diane Bell

"Fiddler on the Roof" lyricist Sheldon Harnick is ghost from local woman's past

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Times takes note of San Diego Opera rebirth by Diane Bell

The New York Times pays attention, gives kudos to San Diego Opera rebirth efforts.

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Globe actor learns he changed fan's life by Diane Bell

Old Globe Theatre gets boost from actor Billy Campbell's "Rocketeer" movie past.

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