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Review: PowPAC actors up to tough task in ‘Bus Stop’

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PowPAC’s “Bus Stop” is entertaining and interesting due to the actors, but the ending is a bit contrived. William Inge’s play, running through June 9 at PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play, when it debuted on Broadway in 1955.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Poway actors in April 8 benefit reading at San Diego REP

Monique Gaffney, left, and Abner Genece, both from Poway, will be featured in a charity staged reading.

Two Poway actors will be featured in a staged reading of Lorey Hayes’ “Haiti’s Children of God,” 7 p.m. Monday, April 8 at the San Diego Repertory Theatre.

Review: Globe’s ‘Gentleman’s Guide’ showcases excellent cast

Monty Navarro (Ken Barnett) tries to keep girlfriend Sibella (Lisa O’Hare), left, and love interest Phoebe (Chilina Kennedy) from meeting in the musical comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” playing at The Old Globe.                   Photo by Henry DiRocco

A talented and versatile cast combined with a witty — though dark — story and visually appealing set make The Old Globe’s “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” a musical worth seeing.

PowPAC shows dramatic strength with ‘Doubt: A Parable’

Sister James (Lena Michelle Jones), left, and Sister Aloysius (Kate Hewitt) are suspicious of Father Brendan (Rob Conway) in “Doubt: A Parable,” playing at PowPAC through April 14.  Photo by Tony Eisenhower

Powerful, believably emotional performances make “Doubt: A Parable” at PowPAC one of its best recent shows. It is playing through April 14.

PowPAC to stage ‘Doubt: A Parable’

“Doubt, A Parable,” features, from left, Kate Hewitt as Sister Aloysius and Lena Michelle Jones as Sister James.  Photo by Tony Eisenhower

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, is making a move to the dramatic with its production of “Doubt, A Parable,” opening Friday, March 15.

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