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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Old Globe taps its 'Metromaniacs' by James Hebert

The Old Globe Theatre has announced the cast for the West Coast premiere of "The Metromaniacs," the latest comic "translaptation" from playwright David Ives.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:11PM[SHARE]

A Playhouse ode to an American great by James Hebert

Irving Berlin, the American tunesmith who penned "God Bless America" and scads of other classics, isn't always thought of in the company of such composers as Beethoven. But "I like him the b…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:11PM[SHARE]

Saturday, December 12, 2015

An engaging new force at the Old Globe by James Hebert

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine brings deep experience to job of guiding theater's outreach.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:40PM[SHARE]

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Playwrights Project readies its 30th-birthday fest by James Hebert

Annual celebration of young dramatists' work is set for Old Globe in January.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:04PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Playhouse sets 'Taj' cast by James Hebert

Playhouse sets 'Taj' cast; San Diego Rep also announces actors for 'Mullingar'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:05PM[SHARE]

Sunday, December 6, 2015

'Grinch' actors re-gift San Diego with 'Who-Tube' by James Hebert

Video series returns with a holiday play on a rock 'n' roll favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:50PM[SHARE]

Old Globe-USD program for actors has new name by James Hebert

The nationally renowned actor-training program run jointly by the Old Globe Theatre and the University of San Diego has been renamed to honor two local philanthropists.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:50PM[SHARE]

Saturday, December 5, 2015

The breathtaking 'Hamilton,' and its bloodlines with 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

Commentary: When it comes to inclusion, depth and passion, these two Broadway musicals get the job done

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:44AM[SHARE]

Sunday, November 29, 2015

'White Christmas' has dreamy appeal by James Hebert

Sumptuous (if slightly long) holiday show returns in fine form.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:17PM[SHARE]

Friday, November 27, 2015

The season onstage: Your holiday theater roundup by James Hebert

Yuletide shows sprouting up on stages around the county.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:34PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Review: 'Aliens' lands (quietly) at Ion by James Hebert

Baker play well acted and nuanced, if not completely satisfying.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:33PM[SHARE]

In theater, women fight to get voices heard by James Hebert

National numbers still disappointing for female artists, but San Diego stage scene offers cause for optimism.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:33PM[SHARE]

Monday, November 23, 2015

Review: 'Heir' not the ideal Ives, but still earns laughs by James Hebert

SRT stages playwright's latest verse-minded work, based on French farce.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:41AM[SHARE]

Friday, November 20, 2015

Old Globe hires first director of arts engagement by James Hebert

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine now working in new post as part of theater's extensive reorganization.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:37PM[SHARE]

Review: 'Indecent' illuminates a provocative saga by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere play tells affecting story behind 'God of Vengeance.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:31AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Meow! Lloyd Webber courting a catfight with 'Lion King'? by James Hebert

'School of Rock' composer (and 'Cats' mastermind) has some words about 'rival' video.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:43AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Broadway tickets on sale for Old Globe-sprung 'Bright Star' by James Hebert

Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will hit Kennedy Center in D.C. first.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:22AM[SHARE]

Monday, November 16, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse sets four world premieres by James Hebert

Three plays and a musical announced for theater's 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:05PM[SHARE]

Sunday, November 15, 2015

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 05:30PM[SHARE]

Saturday, 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[SHARE]

Tuesday, November 10, 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 07:24AM[SHARE]

Monday, November 9, 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 08:24AM[SHARE]

Saturday, November 7, 2015