Lamb's pair to star in Intrepid's "Virginia Woolf" by James Hebert

Deborah Gilmour Smyth and Robert Smyth top cast of Albee revival at Horton Grand.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:56am on December 29, 2015☆⚑

2015 arts rewind: Theater by James Hebert

The top five most memorable moments of the year

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:15pm on December 24, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse's Ashley to direct Jimmy Buffett musical by James Hebert

Show centered on songs and lifestyle is aiming for a world premiere in 2017

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Irving Berlin' takes the measure of a musical giant by James Hebert

Hershey Felder's wide-ranging Playhouse show captures songwriter's personality and drive

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Getting 'bizarre' for the holidays by James Hebert

There'll be drink, merriment, music, sketch comedy and even some last-minute shopping opportunities (for local crafts) as the grass-roots San Diego theater troupe Circle Circle dot dot serve…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:56pm on December 16, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe taps its 'Metromaniacs' by James Hebert

The Old Globe Theatre has announced the cast for the West Coast premiere of "The Metromaniacs," the latest comic "translaptation" from playwright David Ives.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:11pm on December 15, 2015☆⚑

A Playhouse ode to an American great by James Hebert

Irving Berlin, the American tunesmith who penned "God Bless America" and scads of other classics, isn't always thought of in the company of such composers as Beethoven. But "I like him the b…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:11pm on December 15, 2015☆⚑

An engaging new force at the Old Globe by James Hebert

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine brings deep experience to job of guiding theater's outreach.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:40pm on December 12, 2015☆⚑

Playwrights Project readies its 30th-birthday fest by James Hebert

Annual celebration of young dramatists' work is set for Old Globe in January.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:04pm on December 10, 2015☆⚑

Playhouse sets 'Taj' cast by James Hebert

Playhouse sets 'Taj' cast; San Diego Rep also announces actors for 'Mullingar'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:05pm on December 8, 2015☆⚑

'Grinch' actors re-gift San Diego with 'Who-Tube' by James Hebert

Video series returns with a holiday play on a rock 'n' roll favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:50pm on December 6, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe-USD program for actors has new name by James Hebert

The nationally renowned actor-training program run jointly by the Old Globe Theatre and the University of San Diego has been renamed to honor two local philanthropists.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:50pm on December 6, 2015☆⚑

The breathtaking 'Hamilton,' and its bloodlines with 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

Commentary: When it comes to inclusion, depth and passion, these two Broadway musicals get the job done

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:44am on December 5, 2015☆⚑

'White Christmas' has dreamy appeal by James Hebert

Sumptuous (if slightly long) holiday show returns in fine form.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:17pm on November 29, 2015☆⚑

The season onstage: Your holiday theater roundup by James Hebert

Yuletide shows sprouting up on stages around the county.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:34pm on November 27, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Aliens' lands (quietly) at Ion by James Hebert

Baker play well acted and nuanced, if not completely satisfying.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:33pm on November 25, 2015☆⚑

In theater, women fight to get voices heard by James Hebert

National numbers still disappointing for female artists, but San Diego stage scene offers cause for optimism.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:33pm on November 25, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Heir' not the ideal Ives, but still earns laughs by James Hebert

SRT stages playwright's latest verse-minded work, based on French farce.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:41am on November 23, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe hires first director of arts engagement by James Hebert

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine now working in new post as part of theater's extensive reorganization.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:37pm on November 20, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Indecent' illuminates a provocative saga by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere play tells affecting story behind 'God of Vengeance.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:31am on November 20, 2015☆⚑

Meow! Lloyd Webber courting a catfight with 'Lion King'? by James Hebert

'School of Rock' composer (and 'Cats' mastermind) has some words about 'rival' video.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:43am on November 18, 2015☆⚑

Broadway tickets on sale for Old Globe-sprung 'Bright Star' by James Hebert

Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will hit Kennedy Center in D.C. first.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:22am on November 17, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse sets four world premieres by James Hebert

Three plays and a musical announced for theater's 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:05pm on November 16, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Watson' is probing but problematic by James Hebert

West Coast premiere is well-staged at Moxie, but some ideas are lost in translation.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:30pm on November 15, 2015☆⚑

Shakespeare a welcome guest at 'Globe for All' stop by James Hebert

Performance of 'Much Ado' at Chaldean center is part of theater's outreach tour.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:51am on November 14, 2015☆⚑