Review: Strong cast lifts 'A New Brain' by Pam Kragen

Diversionary Theatre's cast, design team offer polished production of uneven musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:21pm on June 1, 2015[SHARE]

Disney's 60th celebrates past and future by Pam Kragen

Diamond Celebration features three new nighttime shows, tributes to Disney history

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:32am on May 28, 2015[SHARE]

Dance drama 'Snakeskin' set to uncoil by Pam Kragen

Local choreographer, choir director co-wrote original piece inspired by Orpheus myth

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:11pm on May 13, 2015[SHARE]

'Threepenny' an experimental experience by Pam Kragen

Susan Narucki's kallisti ensemble at UCSD continues to push the envelope with Weill opera

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on May 3, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Joy abounds at opera's 50th concert by Pam Kragen

Tenor René Barbera's debut at gala concert highlights San Diego Opera's all-star celebration

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:22pm on April 19, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Star's 'Les Mis' a well-sung effort by Pam Kragen

Community troupe Star Repertory delivers ambitious staging in Vista

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:49am on April 18, 2015[SHARE]

Review: '39 Steps' an inventive joy ride by Pam Kragen

Premiere's staging of the fast-paced Alfred Hitchcock spoof is polished, well-cast

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:59pm on April 13, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Globe's 'Cellar' funny, uneven by Pam Kragen

Solo comedy on gay icon Barbara Streisand lifts off, but struggles to stay afloat

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:04pm on April 11, 2015[SHARE]

Spotlight on women choreographers by Pam Kragen

PGK's Saturday showcase will celebrate San Diego's strong corps of women dancer-choreographers

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on March 22, 2015[SHARE]

Teens vie for summer with Shakespeare by Pam Kragen

65 local high school students audition for The Old Globe's Summer Shakespeare Intensive.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:41pm on March 21, 2015[SHARE]

Balanchine expert keeps City Ballet on its toes by Pam Kragen

Balanchine Trust répétiteur Sandra Jennings prepared dancers for this weekend's shows

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:43pm on March 5, 2015[SHARE]

Review: 'Sondheim' a glimpse at genius by Pam Kragen

Moonlight's multimedia musical revue is a fascinating peek at the life, work of Stephen Sondheim

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:12pm on February 13, 2015[SHARE]

'Stage Kiss' a charming farce by Pam Kragen

West Coast premiere of Sarah Ruhl play at New Village Arts in Carlsbad "smartly explores the fuzzy line between reality and artifice in the hyper-artificial world of the theater"

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:30pm on February 8, 2015[SHARE]

Newlyweds dancing together as one by Pam Kragen

Newlyweds Ariana and Geoff Gonzalez met dancing together with City Ballet of San Diego.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on February 8, 2015[SHARE]

'Stage Kiss' a theatrical love story by Pam Kragen

Comedy opening at New Village Arts follows two actors who rekindle a romance on, off stage

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on February 4, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Lamb's scores, again, with 'Joseph' by Pam Kragen

Coronado theater has produced Andrew Lloyd Webber musical six times since 1989

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on February 2, 2015[SHARE]

Review: 'Moxie's 'Trouble' solid, surprising by Pam Kragen

Race-themed play is flawed, but themes still resonate 60 years later

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:04pm on February 1, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Felder shines as 'Irving Berlin' by Pam Kragen

Laguna Beach solo play had a preview last spring in San Diego

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:07pm on January 25, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Ion's 'Mother' taut, devastating by Pam Kragen

Two-character play explores the impact of suicide on one family

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:12pm on January 18, 2015[SHARE]

Choreographer returns to 'Atlantic Man' by Pam Kragen

Jean Isaacs revisits dance she premiered 12 years ago in new concert at UCSD

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:10pm on January 15, 2015[SHARE]

Review: Welk's 'King and I' is robust by Pam Kragen

Exceptional lead actors help Escondido musical shine

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on January 9, 2015[SHARE]

2014: The year in dance by Pam Kragen

Collaboration was key in a year of cross-genre ballet, contemporary programs

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on December 26, 2014[SHARE]

Launch pad: Playhouse champions new work by Pam Kragen

Since its founding in 1947, La Jolla Playhouse has been a leader in theatrical innovation

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on December 14, 2014[SHARE]

Review: 'Wonderful' show is theatrical magic by Pam Kragen

Solo play re-tells story of 1946 Frank Capra film with creativity, humor

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:33pm on December 13, 2014[SHARE]

Review: Festival 'Lights' shine for Lamb's by Pam Kragen

Flawed family from 1962 Minnesota at heart of touching holiday musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:20pm on December 8, 2014[SHARE]