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Friday, July 24, 2015

Pupkin lives! 'King of Comedy' eyed for musical by James Hebert

Scorsese's cult movie aims to take Broadway by storm (or if that fails, coercion).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:10AM[SHARE]

8 things about La Jolla Playhouse's 'Up Here' by James Hebert

A look at the saga of married 'Frozen' duo and their world-premiere musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:10AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Old Globe's 'Baskerville' promises to be a comedy with the chills by James Hebert

Preview: Balboa Park theater staging West Coast premiere of Ken Ludwig play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:04AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

'Side by Side' has its good sides by James Hebert

Review: Sondheim-minded show can feel stuck in time, but gets a well-performed revival at North Coast Rep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:45PM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 18, 2015

What are Stephen Schwartz's favorite Stephen Schwartz musicals? by James Hebert

Stephen Schwartz's favorite Stephen Schwartz musical is not 'Wicked' or 'Pippin'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 16, 2015

Moonlight's 'Music Man' marches to a crisp comic beat by James Hebert

Review: Vista company stages a superb outdoor production of ageless favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:35PM[SHARE]

Dramatists Guild conference hits town by James Hebert

Biennial gathering of theater artists spotlights some prominent names.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:35PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Quick tip: Locally sourced drama by James Hebert

'Out on a Limb' fest brings San Diego-minded plays by area writers to Scripps Ranch Theatre.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:15PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Shakespeare in space! NVA set to visit 'Planet' by James Hebert

Carlsbad theater is staging pop-driven, Bard-inspired sci-fi spoof.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:51PM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 12, 2015

It's hit-and-myth with new Moxie Theatre show by James Hebert

Music-laced production boasts strong songs, but saga of goddesses has more humor than depth.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:49PM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 11, 2015

Actor-director Roger Rees dies at 71 by James Hebert

Broadway and TV star worked on major projects in San Diego.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:44AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 10, 2015

Broadway cell-phone bandit speaks! by James Hebert

Guy who tried to charge his phone onstage gives a press conference, because show biz.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:13PM[SHARE]

Entertaining 'Kate' kissed with wit at the Old Globe by James Hebert

Review: Director Darko Tresnjak stages a splashy, exuberant revival of Cole Porter-scored favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:13PM[SHARE]

Cygnet's 'Dogfight' marches into volatile saga by James Hebert

Preview: Military-set musical, based on a movie, looks at consequences of a cruel game.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:19PM[SHARE]

'Dogfight' songwriters talk music and the military by James Hebert

Duo behind show now at Cygnet Theatre say original movie felt like a natural for the stage.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:19PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 9, 2015

Old Globe's 'Comedy' cast unveiled by James Hebert

Balboa Park theater also announces one-week extension of 'Kiss Me, Kate.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:49PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Moving on from the Old Globe-bred 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

San Diego's Allie Trimm disappointed but philosophical about not joining musical's Broadway production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:05PM[SHARE]

Power-mad playgoer makes bad call on Broadway! by James Hebert

Video: Plugging in your phone onstage = bad idea

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:05PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Intrepid's 'Quality of Life' a quiet stunner by James Hebert

Review: Play weaves timely issues with tough but tender story of couples' heartbreak, healing.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:06PM[SHARE]

Moxie Theatre salutes goddesses with grit by James Hebert

Preview: Just in time for Comic-Con, music-driven 'Eternally Bad' explores stories of mythical superheroines.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:06PM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 5, 2015

At Old Globe, getting reacquainted with 'Kate' by James Hebert

Darko Tresnjak returns to direct classic musical, at moment of both triumph and sadness.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Update: San Diego stage star vied for 'Jimmy' Monday by James Hebert

Tony Award-winner Cerveris hosted national awards for high-schoolers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:33AM[SHARE]

A 'Twelfth Night' romp: Giddiness, fun and a hint of magic by James Hebert

First came the fireworks that boomed like a lover's heartbeat during a scene of swooning in "Twelfth Night."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:33AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

'Dogfight' off to a good clip by James Hebert

Cygnet actors face the shears to play Marines in musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:31PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 29, 2015

San Diego stage star vies for 'Jimmy' tonight by James Hebert

Tony Award-winner Cerveris to host national awards for high-schoolers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:29PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 28, 2015

Globe's 'Night' mixes it up giddily by James Hebert

Review: Shakespeare comedy gets a rich if scattershot staging.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:49PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 27, 2015

Pair 'from away' find a home in theater here by James Hebert

Broadway-seasoned music director, actor making their mark on stage scene.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:27PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Old Globe-bound 'Camp David' a Broadway prospect? by James Hebert

Jimmy Carter talks of potential NYC future for fact-based play he's portrayed in.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:56PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Globe taps final 'Kate' cast by James Hebert

San Diego's Mike Sears, two others join revival of classic musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:10PM[SHARE]

'miXtape' set for a replay by James Hebert

Lamb's Players' musical celebration of the '80s returns in August.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:10PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 21, 2015

At Old Globe, lighting up the 'Night' by James Hebert

Bard's great, complex comedy opens theater's summer Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:25PM[SHARE]
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