Kelli O'Hara brings Old Broadway to O.C. by PAUL HODGINS

Talented actress brings new meaning to 'Carousel' by PAUL HODGINS

In its first few minutes, the Reprise production of "Carousel" looks more like "Our Town" than a Rodgers and Hammerstein warhorse.

SCR appeals to subscribers for financial help by Paul Hodgins

In an unprecedented move, South Coast Repertory is appealing to its supporters to help it out after what it describes as "steep" declines in corporate donations and endowment income.

'Christmas Carol' producer responds by Paul Hodgins

Kevin Von Feldt, director-producer of the troubled production of "A Christmas Carol" that recently closed at the Kodak Theatre, has responded to my last Arts Blog entry with an explanation t…

Note to SCR: how to make better musicals by Paul Hodgins

SoCal is a hotbed of new musicals! Who knew? Duh. by Paul Hodgins

Articles like this remind me just how parochial and insular the Northeast can be.

Most of this year's Tony noms probably wouldn't do well on the road by Paul Hodgins

19 reasons why I hate 'A Chorus Line' by Paul Hodgins

"Mask," the musical? Adaptation isn't that big a stretch, says Richard Maltby by Paul Hodgins

Is SCR's disappointing season of new plays a bump in the road, or something more serious? by Paul Hodgins

Now that the 2006-07 season has been put to bed, it's time to ask a tough question about South Coast Repertory: Is it losing its Midas touch as an incubator for important new plays?