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Friday, February 20, 2015

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
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

San Diego theater reviews: a roundup by James Hebert

Check out our latest takes on shows around the county.

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

Neil Simon's 'Chapter Two' returns by James Hebert

North Coast Rep revives play that opened Solana Beach theater in '82.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM
Sunday, February 15, 2015

'West Side Story' sings, swings by James Hebert

San Diego Musical Theatre revival mostly surmounts issues of acoustics, sustained drama at Spreckels.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:00PM
Friday, February 13, 2015

'Phantom of the Opera' returning to SD by James Hebert

Broadway/San Diego announces 'Mormon,' 'Beautiful,' 'If/Then' in 2015-16 lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:00PM

Old Globe's "Twenty-seventh Man" looks for light by James Hebert

Preview: Hal Linden, Barry Edelstein talk about Englander play's West Coast premiere

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Thursday, February 12, 2015

La Jolla's Playhouse's 'The Grift' an all-pro con by James Hebert

REVIEW: New 'WoW' show a fun, inventive foray into flimflamming.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:33PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

'West Side Story' rises again by James Hebert

San Diego Musical Theatre staging revival of musical favorite at Spreckels Theatre.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Monday, February 9, 2015

Review: Darrell Hammond show funny till it hurts by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse world premiere blends humor with some heavy history.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Thursday, February 5, 2015

George Takei's 'Allegiance': A refresher by James Hebert

Catching up with the Old Globe-bred musical that's now heading to New York.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM

George Takei taking Old Globe show to Broadway by James Hebert

"Allegiance," inspired by 'Trek' star's childhood, will hit New York this fall.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:22PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

San Diego theater highlights by James Hebert

What's hitting local theaters for the first part of the month

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:35PM
Monday, February 2, 2015

Vereen Awards add essay contest by James Hebert

Deadline is Feb. 28 to enter work in new spinoff of school musical-theater program.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:26PM
Monday, January 26, 2015

Review: Young dramatists dig deep by James Hebert

Playwrights Projects fest showcases skillful, serious-minded works.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:50PM

Globe lands big-name dance musical by James Hebert

Balboa Park theater to stage world premiere of "In Your Arms."

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:00PM
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Video: Musical sleuthing at Globe by James Hebert

A peek at the theater's upcoming production of the spoofy 'Murder for Two'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:14PM
Monday, January 19, 2015

New season, top staffer at Cygnet by James Hebert

Old Town company names Rob Lutfy associate artistic director, unveils 2015-16 slate.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 03:12PM
Saturday, January 17, 2015

Festival celebrates young dramatists by James Hebert

Playwrights Project's annual event returns to Old Globe with 8 new works.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:05PM
Friday, January 16, 2015

'Murder' a comic natural for duo by James Hebert

Old Globe staging Kinosian and Blair's playful detective musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:10AM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Globe-bred 'Guide' hitting road by James Hebert

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical announces national tour

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:14PM
Monday, January 12, 2015

And the Tony goes to ... your teacher? by James Hebert

Nominations sought for new award that will honor an educator at Broadway theater honors.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:40PM
Sunday, January 11, 2015

Review: 'Heaven' steals the heart by James Hebert

Rep's world-premiere work spins a funny and rousing tale of Abbie Hoffman.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:03PM
Friday, January 9, 2015

BD Wong heading to Playhouse by James Hebert

Tony-winning actor will take up La Jolla residency in January.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Thursday, January 8, 2015

'Dirty Dancing' misses some steps by James Hebert

Movie-based show can't quite mimic the passion of '80s original

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 05:37PM
Monday, January 5, 2015

Picturing Broadway in 2015 by James Hebert

A look at what's hitting New York's biggest stages.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:02PM

Eye on Broadway for 2015 by James Hebert

Locally connected artists (but not many shows) are on the docket.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Friday, January 2, 2015

Year in preview: 2015 in theater by James Hebert

Fresh ambition drives many of the new year's most noteworthy happenings.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:56PM

A gallery of Top 10 theater by James Hebert

Looking back at some memorable shows on local stages in 2014.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:57PM
Thursday, January 1, 2015

Theater-awards nominees named by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse leads field for critics' annual Craig Noel honors.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00AM
Tuesday, December 30, 2014

'Dirty Dancing' goes live by James Hebert

Stage adaptation of film retains social awareness amid romance, creator says.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:10PM
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

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
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