Review: 'Watson' is probing but problematic by James Hebert

West Coast premiere is well-staged at Moxie, but some ideas are lost in translation.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:30pm on November 15, 2015☆⚑

Free youth opera tickets focus of program by David Garrick

Eighteen young people will get free season tickets to the San Diego Opera next year under a new program sponsored by City Council members Scott Sherman, Chris Cate, Todd Gloria and Lorie Zap…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:21pm on November 14, 2015☆⚑

Review: New 'Grinch' lifts Globe classic by Pam Kragen

J. Bernard Calloway is larger than life as the grumpy Dr. Seuss character

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:51am on November 14, 2015☆⚑

Shakespeare a welcome guest at 'Globe for All' stop by James Hebert

Performance of 'Much Ado' at Chaldean center is part of theater's outreach tour.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:51am on November 14, 2015☆⚑

Review: Diversionary's 'Half Life' a poetic experience by Anne Marie Welsh

Time-tripping play benefits from smooth direction, solid cast.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:02pm on November 12, 2015☆⚑

City Ballet: Major themes, moving movements by Marcia Manna

Contrasting themes of love and loss, and life and death are the pulse of City Ballet of San Diego's newest production, staged this weekend at the Spreckels Theatre.The company is opening its…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:02pm on November 12, 2015☆⚑

Culture clash in San Diego Rep's 'Oldest Boy' by Michael James Rocha

There's something about working with Sarah Ruhl's plays that makes Sam Woodhouse extremely giddy. "It's delightful to swim in her imagination," said Woodhouse, the San Diego Repertory Theatr…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:55pm on November 11, 2015☆⚑

A big night on Broadway for Old Globe-bred 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

The Old Globe Theatre-launched musical "Allegiance," which opened Sunday on Broadway " three years after its San Diego world premiere " is a story of people who forge ahead through tremendou…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:24am on November 10, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe-bred 'Allegiance' blossoms on Broadway by James Hebert

A musical that took root at the Old Globe Theatre " and enlists a flower as a symbol of dignity and defiance " has now blossomed on Broadway. "Allegiance," which premiered at the Globe in 20…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:24am on November 9, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Rainbow' a moving look at icon's last days by Pam Kragen

San Diego's Eileen Bowman gives a tour de force performance as fading star Judy Garland

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:49pm on November 8, 2015☆⚑

The new dude in Whoville by James Hebert

'Memphis' star (and ex-football player) Calloway ready to tackle lead role in Globe's 'Grinch'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:10am on November 7, 2015☆⚑

"Indecent" revisits a powerful (and provocative) play by James Hebert

Passion for 'God of Vengeance' unites Vogel, Taichman on world-premiere Playhouse work.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:10am on November 7, 2015☆⚑

Vista medical duo moonlight as opera singers by Pam Kragen

For 40 years, Dr. Carlos Oliva and his wife, Teresa Hughes-Oliva, have worked as 'physician musicians'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:10am on November 7, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Annie' showcases its sunny side by James Hebert

Musical has plenty of charm in latest touring version at Civic Theatre.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:04am on November 6, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Rep's 'Honky' hits national TV by James Hebert

PBS to broadcast performance of 2014 production Friday night as debut of new series

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:04am on November 6, 2015☆⚑

Preview: 'Half Life' reimagines the time of their lives by James Hebert

Diversionary stages West Coast premiere of Barfield's unconventional play about a long-term bond.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:02pm on November 4, 2015☆⚑

Famed judge makes a case for theater by Pam Kragen

Retired federal judge H. Lee Sarokin, famous for freeing Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter in 1985, defends Colorado's IRP6 defendents in latest play

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:02am on November 4, 2015☆⚑

'Trek' on TV " and Takei on Broadway by James Hebert

Series may be headed back to small screen, but one original star is hitting the biggest stage.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:37am on November 3, 2015☆⚑

'Allegiance': The trek to Broadway by James Hebert

For George Takei, Old Globe-bred musical's New York opening is the ultimate realization of a dream.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:44am on October 30, 2015☆⚑

Preview: Touring 'Annie' returns to its roots by James Hebert

As hit musical heads to town, original director talks of recapturing its can-do spirit.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:05pm on October 27, 2015☆⚑

Attendance down at 9 of 12 top San Diego cultural institutions by James Chute

Many are developing strategies to attract new audiences

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:16pm on October 25, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Chapatti' a fetching (and affecting) saga of moving on by James Hebert

Tony-winner Ivey directs North Coast Rep's sharp West Coast premiere of play named for a dog

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:16pm on October 25, 2015☆⚑

Real-life experience informs actor's 'Healing Wars' role by James Hebert

Navy veteran Paul Hurley is part of Playhouse show about the military and healers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:14pm on October 23, 2015☆⚑

Steve Martin's return headlines Globe summer slate by James Hebert

Playwright-composer follows up 'Bright Star' with new play as part of four-show season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:58am on October 23, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe-bred 'Bright Star' names Broadway cast by James Hebert

Carmen Cusack will reprise lead role in musical created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:53pm on October 20, 2015☆⚑