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Review: ‘The Sound of Music’ fans should not miss SD Musical Theatre’s version

Maria (Allison Spratt Pearce) teaches the von Trapp children how to sing during “Do-Re-Mi” in San Diego Musical Theatre’s “The Sound of Music.”

With beautiful rich voices, talented acting and enjoyable choreography, San Diego Musical Theatre’s version of “The Sound of Music” should be a must-see for fans of the movie.

PCPA will host Taste of Our Towne II on June 15

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts will once again become the most delicious place to eat in town with its fundraiser Taste of Our Towne II, being held 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the PCPA, 15498 Espola Road.

‘Bus Stop’ opens at PowPAC

Lisa Allison as Grace Hoyland, and Don Evans as Carl. Photo by Tony Eisenhower

A role once played by Marilyn Monroe will be brought to life on stage when PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater presents its new show, “Bus Stop,” opening Friday, May 10 and running weekends only through Sunday, June 9 at its theater, located at 13250 Poway Road, in the Lively Center.

Old-time banjo concert to be held Friday at Templar’s Hall

Bob Carlin

Music fans will be able to take a trip back in time thanks to Dan Levenson and Bob Carlin, who will be performing a concert of old time Appalachian music 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts 2013-14 season tickets on sale May 10

Blues Hall of Fame member Robert Cray and his band perform Sept. 20. Photo by Jeff Katz

Tickets go on sale May 10 for the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation’s 2013-14 professional performance season, featuring six concerts, two plays and an epic stage show direct from Ireland.

Excellent cast shines in Welk Theatre’s ‘Chicago’

Lawyer Billy Flynn (Randall Dodge) singing “All I Care About” in the musical “Chicago,” playing at the Welk Theatre.

A well-performed version of the musical “Chicago” is playing at the Welk Theatre through June 2.

REP’s ‘Federal Jazz Project’ offers great music, muddled plot

La Trompeta (Gilbert Castellanos), far left, accompanies sisters San Diego (Lorraine Castellanos), center, and Tijuana (Claudia Gomez) as they perform at a night club south of Broadway in San Diego REP’s “Federal Jazz Project,” playing at the Lyceum Stage through May 5. Photo by Daren Scott

Whether a fan of jazz or newcomer to the genre, San Diego REPertory Theatre’s “Federal Jazz Project” is sure to be music to one’s ears, though the plot is a bit confusing.

Blue Angels performances canceled, including Miramar Air Show

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The Navy today canceled all remaining 2013 performances of its popular Blue Angels squadron, including those slated for the annual Miramar Air Show, due to budget constraints.

Scripps Ranch cast shines in ‘An Inspector Calls’

Birling family members, from left, Sheila (Danielle DeCarlo), Eric (Joshua Jones), Arthur (Fred Harlow) and Sybil (Jill Drexler) have a lot to worry about in “An Inspector Calls” playing at Scripps Ranch Theatre through April 21.  Photo by Daren Scott

Twists and turns abound in the interesting, well-acted mystery “An Inspector Calls,” performed by Scripps Ranch Theatre through April 21.

Swan songs this weekend for talented ballet dancers

Shaina Oppenheimer

Two Rancho Bernardo teens will be dancing for the last time before college in the Southern California Ballet’s production of “Something Old, Something New,” 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

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