All stories by JAMES HEBERT on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 11, 2015

Ion Theatre picks its play for NYC by James Hebert

Hillcrest company's 'Sea of Souls' will run off-Broadway.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
Friday, May 8, 2015

At Old Globe, 'Arms' takes a sensitive hand by James Hebert

Preview: Honoring the language is key to Shaw classic, cast and director say.

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

Idina Menzel to join 'If/Then' here by James Hebert

'Wicked' and 'Frozen' actress-singer to lead touring version of musical at Civic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30PM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

'Cinderella' a fetching stage campaign by James Hebert

Touring version of modernized musical brings wit (and politics) to familiar saga.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Quick tip: 'Tyler's Suite' by James Hebert

Gay Men's Chorus performs tribute piece guided by Broadway's Stephen Schwartz.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

'Zhivago' closing on Broadway by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred musical epic met chilly reception in NYC.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:19PM

Welk's 'Cabaret' cuts deep by James Hebert

Revival telegraphs its dark side, but still proves sharp and affecting.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

'Duck Dynasty' musical getting wings clipped by James Hebert

Las Vegas production of show based on reality-TV family will close early.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM

'Cinderella' sweeps onstage by James Hebert

Preview: Writer Beane updates Rodgers & Hammerstein take on tale.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Old Globe taps 'Rich Girl' cast by James Hebert

Victoria Stewart's play getting West Coast premiere here in May

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:30PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Awards bypass San Diego shows by James Hebert

No locally bred works earn nominations; 'Fun Home,' 'Paris' top field.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Monday, April 27, 2015

Ben Vereen Awards finalists named by James Hebert

10 San Diego-area students are moving on to regional musical-theater competition.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM
Friday, April 24, 2015

Tony Awards prospects mixed for SD this year by James Hebert

A look at local Broadway connections as nominations loom next week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

'Zhivago' needs a doc after these reviews by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-connected musical has a rough opening on Broadway.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Embracing the adventure of 'Peter Pan' by James Hebert

Arms Wide Open puts special-needs actors front and center in musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Guirgis wins Pulitzer in drama for 'Crazy' by James Hebert

Hard-hitting playwright has had pair of works produced here.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse names 'Away' team by James Hebert

Broadway stars, top locals join world-premiere musical's cast.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Lamb's finds brooding music in 'Freud' by James Hebert

Review: Coronado theater stages polished take on play about momentous meeting.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:30PM
Friday, April 17, 2015

Old Globe to stage three world premieres by James Hebert

Pair of new musicals headline Balboa Park theater's 2015-16 season

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM

The secret lives of San Diego actors by James Hebert

You've seen them onstage; here's what some local theater artists do in daylight.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:30PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

UCSD opens Wagner play festival by James Hebert

Works by award-winning writers are part of annual event's lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:30PM

La Jolla Playhouse lands $390,000 grant by James Hebert

Initial funding from Wallace Foundation is aimed at tapping new audiences.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Ben Vereen Awards nominees named by James Hebert

High-school theater artists from around county set to compete at Balboa.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Marsha Mason joins Old Globe 'Arms' cast by James Hebert

Wrenn Schmidt, Enver Gjokaj, Zach Appelman also set for Shaw revival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Friday, April 10, 2015

'Uncanny' tests the definition of 'human' by James Hebert

Preview: San Diego Rep stages 'rolling' premiere of robo-centric play.

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

At Lamb's Players, 2 thinkers match wits by James Hebert

Preview: Coronado theater staging 'Freud's Last Session.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30PM
Friday, April 3, 2015

Old Globe names its 'Kate' slate by James Hebert

Actors announced for director Darko Tresnjak's summer production of musical

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

North Coast Rep slate loaded with premieres by James Hebert

Tony-winning actress to direct one of just-unveiled 2015-16 shows

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Old Globe plans addition to 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Streisand-centric show extended; Edelstein's Shakespeare chat also returning.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

New Village Arts unveils 15th season by James Hebert

Several newcomers joining Carlsbad company for 2015-16 productions.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Monday, March 30, 2015

Tony Award teacher nominations are due by James Hebert

Deadline is Tuesday for new award honoring a theater educator.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime