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Monday, December 29, 2014

Quick tip: 'The King and I' by James Hebert

Welk reviving Rodgers & Hammerstein favorite with big cast.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:52PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 26, 2014

2014: The year in theater by James Hebert

Big names, major milestones all part of the mix for stage scene.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Old Globe collars 'Murder' cast by James Hebert

Composer to reprise role(s) in spoofy murder mystery.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 22, 2014

Hal Linden to lead Globe show's cast by James Hebert

Tony- and Emmy-winner coming to town for 'The Twenty-seventh Man.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Review: 'Orpheus' weds myth, modern by James Hebert

Latest, convention-flouting show from The Trip has its hitches but brims with ideas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:05PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 12, 2014

Old Globe's history puts it center stage by James Hebert

As renowned theater nears 80th birthday, a look at how it fostered San Diego's stage scene.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:21PM[SHARE]

Actor-journalist Dunn-Rankin dies at 84 by James Hebert

Longtime TV reporter who returned to theater was also a pioneering figure in gay community

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:35PM[SHARE]

'Side Show' shuttering on Broadway by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-launched revival to close in November after short run.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:04AM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 11, 2014

No cinch for this Grinch by James Hebert

Burke Moses had some trepidation about taking on Seuss icon at Globe.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:09AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Playhouse taps Castañeda for revived post by James Hebert

Rising young Latino director will help develop new work as associate artistic chief.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:14PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Review: Rich 'Carol' in harmony by James Hebert

Cygnet Theatre's remade take on Scrooge story embraces music.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:50PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 5, 2014

Review: A 'Cracking' good time in La Jolla by James Hebert

Second City's holiday show toasts (and roasts) the season at Playhouse.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:30PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 4, 2014

Playhouse's 'The Grift' stealing into town by James Hebert

World-premiere immersive adventure at North Park hotel is latest WoW entry.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:38PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 2, 2014

A 'Les Miz' with magnitude by James Hebert

SDSU staging large-scale concert reading of musical favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:08PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 30, 2014

Review: 'Tru' offers wit, insight by James Hebert

Blakesley has impressive turn as Capote in Diversionary solo show.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:22PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 21, 2014

'New Voices' returns to Old Globe by James Hebert

Theater announces lineup for second showcase of developing work.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Old Globe probing new musical 'Rain' by James Hebert

Theater to host private NYC workshop of piece composed by Tony nominee LaChiusa.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:16PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Quick tip: Diversionary's 'Tru' by James Hebert

Solo show focuses on late-period Capote.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:53PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Playhouse's 'Side Show' gets B'way praise by James Hebert

Reviews mostly positive for La Jolla-launched musical revival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:08PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 17, 2014

New shows from Lamb's, Intrepid by James Hebert

C.S. Lewis piece, "Joseph" hitting Coronado, downtown; 'Spelling Bee' on way to Encinitas (with a new Intrepid venue to come).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:27PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 16, 2014

Review: 'Honky' earns brash laughs by James Hebert

Rep production is thought-provoking, although satire doesn't always dig deep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:48PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 14, 2014

Feuding duo clicks in 'Wicked' by James Hebert

Two leads help bring fresh energy to well-oiled (and well-traveled) 'Oz' musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM[SHARE]

Big-business drama in 'Enron' by James Hebert

Moxie Theatre tackling West Coast premiere of play about notorious corporation.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:45PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Review: A folly to be jolly in 'Absurd' by James Hebert

SRT has fun with Ayckbourn's comically cockeyed view of Christmas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:57PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 10, 2014

'Hunchback' resounds at Playhouse by James Hebert

Movie-derived musical brings fresh depths to saga of love and vengeance.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:23PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 7, 2014

Playhouse slate packed with premieres by James Hebert

La Jolla theater announces 2015-16 season that's rich with new works, renowned artists.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Catching up with Bard on the road by James Hebert

"Globe for All" program brings Shakespeare to center for homeless.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:43AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Dual Old Globe musicals live on by James Hebert

Fresh news (and Broadway prospects) for 'Band Wagon,' 'Wives.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:06PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

It's 'Wicked' again for locally bred star by James Hebert

North County's Chandra Lee Schwartz is back in role of Glinda for touring production that hits Civic Theatre next week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:58PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 3, 2014

A reunion in OC for Globe-bred 'Woods' by James Hebert

Original cast members and creators of fairy-tale musical to gather on Sunday.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:05PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 31, 2014

The word on 'Honky': unsparing by James Hebert

San Diego Rep staging local premiere of provocative play that delves into language of difference.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:20PM[SHARE]
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