Critics laud Cumberbatch in 'Hamlet' by James Hebert

Star of 'Sherlock' and 'The Imitation Game' gets better reviews than does the London production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:44pm on August 26, 2015☆⚑

Kevin Bacon steps into 'Rear Window' by James Hebert

Former Old Globe artistic mainstay Darko Tresnjak to direct actor in Hartford.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:54pm on August 25, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Comedy' delivers laughs and all that jazz by James Hebert

New Orleans setting a fine fit for Shakespeare Festival staging

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:36pm on August 23, 2015☆⚑

At La Jolla Playhouse, sketching a show's beginnings by James Hebert

Rehearsal art documents early moments of 'Up Here.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:37pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Former La Jolla Playhouse publicist takes stage in NYC by James Hebert

Josh Ellis performing an encore of solo show that had its first reading in San Diego.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:40pm on August 20, 2015☆⚑

'She-Rantulas' mesmerizes Manhattan! by James Hebert

Satirical show, born at San Diego's Diversionary Theatre, makes a splash at New York Fringe.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:15pm on August 19, 2015☆⚑

Globe's 'In Your Arms' gathers up potent cast by James Hebert

World-premiere dance musical's performers include Oscar- and Tony-winners and more.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:36pm on August 17, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Up Here' a head trip with love troubles by James Hebert

World-premiere musical from 'Frozen' duo is dazzling and imaginative, but central romance feels a little out of kilter.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:54am on August 11, 2015☆⚑

Idina brings gravity-defying songbook to town by James Hebert

Menzel drawing on diverse styles for concert tour that lands at SDSU this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:05pm on August 6, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Baskerville' earns its howls by James Hebert

Funny, frenetic take on detective tale has its derivative side, but performances are inspired.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:38am on August 1, 2015☆⚑

'Frozen' songwriters unveil 'Up Here,' the musical they couldn't let go by James Hebert

It wasn't enough for them to write a song that has gotten lodged in legions of brains over the last year or so. (Seriously, at this point "Let It Go" should be paying rent to our heads.)

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 5:07pm on July 31, 2015☆⚑

Dauntless duo keeps on singing, side by side by James Hebert

Life-changing events led two theater pros to same stage for NCRT's Sondheim show.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00pm on July 29, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse sets 'Blueprints' cast by James Hebert

Playwright Washington will again star in work's first full production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00pm on July 29, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Evita' reigns again by James Hebert

Cygnet hosting benefit reading of musical favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:32pm on July 28, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe sets Craig Noel birthday celebration by James Hebert

Reprise of artistic chief Edelstein's Shakespeare program also coming up.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:44am on July 28, 2015☆⚑

'Forbidden Planet' goes into giddy comic orbit by James Hebert

Carlsbad theater opens a seriously entertaining production of sci-fi musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:47pm on July 27, 2015☆⚑

Fringe mini-review: Shaken-up Shakespeare by James Hebert

'Prince Prospero' ventures an alternative storyline for a familiar Bard saga.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:11pm on July 26, 2015☆⚑

Fringe mini-review: Dynamic San Diego dance by James Hebert

'Whispering Directions' an inventive and beautifully performed new piece

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:37pm on July 26, 2015☆⚑

Singin' in the brain: Playhouse's 'Up Here' one mindful musical by James Hebert

PREVIEW: World-premiere show a longtime dream project for 'Frozen' songwriting duo

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:37pm on July 26, 2015☆⚑

Back from NYC, Ion Theatre holding off on 'George' by James Hebert

Hillcrest company resetting schedule after making off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:32pm on July 24, 2015☆⚑

Pupkin lives! 'King of Comedy' eyed for musical by James Hebert

Scorsese's cult movie aims to take Broadway by storm (or if that fails, coercion).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:10am on July 24, 2015☆⚑

8 things about La Jolla Playhouse's 'Up Here' by James Hebert

A look at the saga of married 'Frozen' duo and their world-premiere musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:10am on July 24, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Baskerville' promises to be a comedy with the chills by James Hebert

Preview: Balboa Park theater staging West Coast premiere of Ken Ludwig play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:04am on July 22, 2015☆⚑

'Side by Side' has its good sides by James Hebert

Review: Sondheim-minded show can feel stuck in time, but gets a well-performed revival at North Coast Rep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:45pm on July 21, 2015☆⚑

What are Stephen Schwartz's favorite Stephen Schwartz musicals? by James Hebert

Stephen Schwartz's favorite Stephen Schwartz musical is not 'Wicked' or 'Pippin'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:36am on July 18, 2015☆⚑