All stories by JAMES HEBERT on BroadwayStars

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
Saturday, March 28, 2015

'Sunset' a little patchy at SRT by James Hebert

Domestic comedy-drama succeeds at times but has character issues

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Old Globe's 'Snake' unwinds with wit, insight by James Hebert

Review: Adaptation of Chinese fable is an eye-catching saga of love and fate

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

Streisand the main event in Old Globe's 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Preview: Solo comedy rooted in story of Barbra's real-life private mall.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Tree' sprouts in Brooklyn by James Hebert

Daniel Beaty's solo show earns praise in first New York production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

'Boeing,' Coronado Playhouse take flight by James Hebert

Theater is raising its profile with programming and charity partnerships.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015

Big on Broadway: A look at what's hitting NYC by James Hebert

Major openings include several locally connected shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Saturday, March 21, 2015

Ion Theatre's 'Kin' plugs into connections by James Hebert

Play fixates on complexities of ties (blood and otherwise) between people.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

San Diego Rep lands military-family grant by James Hebert

Blue Star Theatres award will boost outreach to service members and their kin.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Globe's 'Buyer' hires its mall man by James Hebert

David Turner to star in solo piece set in Streisand's cellar (!).

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

Old Globe's 'White Snake' intertwined with myth by James Hebert

Preview: Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Chinese fable gets Southern California premiere.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Sunday, March 15, 2015

'Passion' has candid appeal by James Hebert

Encore piece from Ira Aldridge Repertory Players is a modest but lyrical foray

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Saturday, March 14, 2015

Spring arts preview: theater by James Hebert

From the brand-new to the tried-and-true, some stage highlights of the coming season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:00PM
Friday, March 13, 2015

Playhouse extends 'Up Here,' 'Away' by James Hebert

Two world-premiere musicals' longer runs reflect high demand, theater says

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:05PM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Lea Salonga, Telly Leung sign onto 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

George Takei-inspired musical, which debuted at Old Globe, also ID's a Broadway theater.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Olivier Awards eye 'Memphis' by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred musical earns most nominations for British theater honors

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Monday, March 9, 2015

San Diego Rep invites 'Bucky' back by James Hebert

Return of hit play to its original home is a highlight of 40th-anniversary slate.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:15PM
Friday, March 6, 2015

College theater scene: Diverse and dynamic by James Hebert

A look at the wide range of higher-ed stage happenings in San Diego County.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Clowns and cosmos at La Jolla Playhouse by James Hebert

Spanish-language “Kikiricaja” takes the stage; 'Astronaut' continues tour

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Cygnet invites 'Lady' for another dance by James Hebert

Old Town theater brings back reconceived but still intimate take on classic musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:02PM
Friday, February 27, 2015

Catching up with theater award-winners by James Hebert

A look at the latest projects from some of this year's Craig Noel honorees.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:34PM

San Diego Rep's 'Oedipus' a modern tragedy by James Hebert

Preview: Playwright Luis Alfaro updates Greek saga to contemporary California.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Thursday, February 26, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse taps Rajiv Joseph play by James Hebert

Pulitzer finalist's 'Guards' completes theater's season; Jaime Castañeda to direct.

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

San Diego wins bid for major Shakespeare exhibit by James Hebert

Old Globe, Public Library lead effort to land sole California visit of First Folio

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Old Globe taps 'White Snake' cast by James Hebert

Mary Zimmerman-directed play takes in many returnees.

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

Diversionary bringing up 'Baby' by James Hebert

Durang comedy a tricky mix, director says.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Rock Critic' tuning up by James Hebert

Theater's DNA Series continues this week with workshop, play readings.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00PM
Monday, February 23, 2015

Lamb's Players brings can-do spirit to 'You Can't' by James Hebert

Coronado company wrings comic charms from dated play with well-cast staging.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:28PM

Oscars tune showcases La Jolla Playhouse-bound duo by James Hebert

Check out the Academy Awards opener by the pair who are bringing new musical to town.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:17PM
Friday, February 20, 2015

Old Globe's 'Twenty-seventh' a tough, lyrical number by James Hebert

REVIEW: Englander play tells writers' story with passion and insight, if halting drama

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

BD Wong musical gets SDSU readings by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse resident artist and Tony-winner will take stage for 'Mr. Doctor'

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

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