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Sunday, 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 08:16PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 23, 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 08:14PM[SHARE]

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 07:58AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 20, 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 06:53PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 16, 2015

Theater crank throws the book at Broadway! by James Hebert

(Not really, but New York Post's colorful columnist Michael Riedel " coming to the Old Globe next week " has written a probing look at the business' history)

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:15PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Globe's 'Grinch' brings on a Broadway star by James Hebert

Calloway will be the first African-American to play title role in musical-stage version of Seuss classic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:10PM[SHARE]

Review: Ruehl commands role in 'Full Gallop' by James Hebert

Absorbing performance is top draw of play about style icon Diana Vreeland.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:22PM[SHARE]

'Phantom' returns on tour with a new look by James Hebert

Updated design is main change to perennially popular musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:22PM[SHARE]

Review: 'Healing Wars' a vivid look at the fight to recover by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse piece can be hit-and-miss but has haunting moments.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:22PM[SHARE]

Old Globe's 'Arms' embraces feelings beyond words by James Hebert

Preview: Ambitious dance musical, a world premiere, draws on ideas of 10 prominent writers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Mercedes Ruehl ready to 'Gallop' at Old Globe by James Hebert

Preview: Oscar- and Tony-winner starring in revival of solo show about fashion giant Diana Vreeland.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:54PM[SHARE]

La Jolla Playhouse-connected puppeteer wins MacArthur fellowship by James Hebert

Playhouse-linked set designer and 'Hamilton' creator also earn 'genius' grants.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse land major grants by James Hebert

Two local theaters' seven-figure grants are largest from statewide Irvine Foundation initiative.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:54PM[SHARE]

WoW Festival set to break barriers again by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse celebration of unconventional work puts new focus on local artists, accessibility

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Takei's big day: 'Allegiance' makes Broadway debut by James Hebert

Old Globe Theatre-developed musical has its first preview tonight in New York.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:26AM[SHARE]

Intrepid Theatre staging 'Rainbow' downtown by James Hebert

North County company switches up schedule and taps new temporary venue.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:13AM[SHARE]
Monday, September 28, 2015

Review: 'Blueprints' explores passion and politics by James Hebert

World-premiere Playhouse work an engaging look at life, legacy of Bayard Rustin.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Review: Old Globe's vivid 'In Your Arms' has power to move by James Hebert

World-premiere dance musical explores subject of love in soulful, exciting style

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Preview: 'Cell' takes a hard look at a hot issue by James Hebert

Immigrant detention is focus of world-premiere play first workshopped in NYC.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Preview: Family, gender identity are in the mix for Moxie's 'Julius' by James Hebert

World-premiere play explores ties between a child and a dying parent.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Cygnet delivering a Nöel Coward duet by James Hebert

Preview: Contrasting plays are latest one-two punch from Old Town company

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

A growing SDMT readies 'La Cage' by James Hebert

Production is company's first with new executive director Kollar Smith aboard.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Quick tip: 'Master Class' in session at Ion by James Hebert

Hillcrest theater reviving McNally play about opera great Callas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Review: 'Amazons' laces laughs with real-life frights by James Hebert

West Coast premiere at Diversionary paints funny, unsettling portrait of larger-than-life German filmmaker.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Quick tip: 'Sleuth' on the Ranch by James Hebert

Mystery gets a revisit as SRT's season-opener

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Review: Moxie's 'Orange Julius' an affecting saga of regret, resolve by James Hebert

World-premiere play focuses on the wounds of war (and family), and the search for self-identity.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Arthur Wagner, major theater advocate-educator, dies at 92 by James Hebert

Longtime champion of San Diego stage scene was founding chairman of UCSD theater department.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:59PM[SHARE]

2015 fall arts preview: Theater by James Hebert

'Phantom' and dancicals and 'Oz,' oh my! Stage season promises a lively variety.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:59PM[SHARE]

Ion Theatre unveils season of premieres by James Hebert

2015-16 lineup boasts works by rising, of-the-moment playwrights.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:53PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

North Coast Rep's 'Fox' fits Roxane Carrasco to a tee by James Hebert

Preview: Broadway veteran (and inveterate golfer) is part of links-related comedy's cast.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:37PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

'SpongeBob' musical reels in Old Globe's 'Arms' chief by James Hebert

Gattelli joining stage version of animated TV/film hit.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:12PM[SHARE]
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