109 stories by "Pam Kragen"
'The Book of Mormon" is hardly a traditional stage musical, but in its third visit to San Diego in four years, the outrageous comedy has settled into comfortably traditional touring status. …
The musical "Big Fish" is the story about a dying father and his adult son who become estranged over the dad's passion for spinning wildly embellished tales. It was first told in a successfu…
Thirteen years ago, "Jersey Boys" was born at La Jolla Playhouse and went straight to Broadway, where it prospered in a 12-year run that finally concluded in January. Now, the musical biogra…
"Come From Away," the 9/11-inspired Broadway musical that premiered at La Jolla Playhouse in 2015, won five awards Monday, including Outstanding Musical, from the Outer Critics Circle in New…
San Diego audiences are finally getting a look at "Finding Neverland" this week, five years after a planned production of the "Peter Pan"-inspired musical at La Jolla Playhouse was shelved. …
Three years after knocking San Diego's collective socks off on its first tour through town, "Kinky Boots" is back. The touring musical that continues through Sunday at the San Diego Civic Th…
The film "9 to 5" came out in 1980, and its musical adaptation arrived in 2008, but the women's empowerment comedy is definitely having its day in 2017. "9 to 5: The Musical" When: 7:30 p…
Last year, La Jolla Playhouse's Without Walls Festival had more than two dozen shows, but a clear critics' favorite was "The Bitter Game," an interactive solo play about an unarm…
Mel Brooks' 2001 musical "The Producers" is a big, bawdy tribute to the glitz of old Broadway. So when a real-life producer takes the risk of staging this large-scale show, it re…
Epic Disney musical shines in its third visit to San Diego
Moonlight's huge production features fine corps of male singers
La Jolla Playhouse-born musical inspired by events on 9/11
Small but lively production honors musical's roots but modernizes its characters
Lavish production sure to be a hit at Vista amphitheater
Free family-friendly 'Cinderella' opera shows will be presented near trolley stations in Santee, Chula Vista, National City and more
Fourth-annual San Diego theater/dance festival dramatically increased sales, scale
Reviews of 'Bedrooms & Boyfriends,' 'Eleanor's Story,' 'The Biscuiteater' and 'I Can't Tell You'
North Coast's reimagined Ibsen classic mines dark humor in script
Disney musical's thrilling dance numbers, scenic design make up for weak spots in score, script
New stage adaptation at Disney California Adventure theme park adds heart, dazzle to story
Diversionary world premiere thoughtfully explores Afghan tradition of boy sex slaves
San Diego Opera's premiere is visually dazzling but libretto needs some work
Former Old Globe chief is helming new comedy opera by Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally
Soprano astonishes with acting, vocals in lavish San Diego Opera production
Grand and chamber operas with modern scenic designs and the debuts of many American artists highlight '16-'17 lineup