At Old Globe, lighting up the 'Night' by James Hebert

Bard's great, complex comedy opens theater's summer Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:25pm on June 21, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Bright Star' headed to Broadway by James Hebert

Musical co-created by Steve Martin will run in D.C. as prelude to presumed NYC debut.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:52pm on June 16, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse unveils WoW works by James Hebert

Second festival of unconventional works will roll out in October.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:35pm on June 15, 2015☆⚑

'Come From Away' hits close to home by James Hebert

Review: La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical an inspired real-life saga.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:14am on June 13, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Becky Shaw' in Escondido by James Hebert

Patio Playhouse stages Gionfriddo's cutting comedy.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:17pm on June 10, 2015☆⚑

Here's who'll appear in Playhouse's 'Up Here' by James Hebert

Cast announced for 'Frozen' duo's world-premiere musical in La Jolla.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:40pm on June 9, 2015☆⚑

Tony Award winners in the category of high praise by James Hebert

These locally linked nominees heard glowing words from winners onstage.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:20am on June 9, 2015☆⚑

Secrets and lies drive 'Betrayal' by James Hebert

Review: Sharp cast gives Pinter classic a charge at North Coast Rep.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:34pm on June 7, 2015☆⚑

Tonys by the numbers by James Hebert

Awards-related tidbits, plus news on a party with a point and some top theater teachers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:51pm on June 5, 2015☆⚑

It's Tony Awards time! by James Hebert

Previewing this Sunday's big celebration of all things Broadway

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:45pm on June 5, 2015☆⚑

At this year's Tonys, some local hopefuls by James Hebert

We look at who has San Diego connections at this year's Tony Awards

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:45pm on June 5, 2015☆⚑

The soul of 'Motown' by James Hebert

Preview: Musical's lead actor works closely with legendary figure he portrays

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:58pm on June 2, 2015☆⚑

'Everybody's Talkin'' a rousing conversation piece by James Hebert

Review: San Diego Rep's world-premiere work weaves Nilsson songs into a winning experience

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:32pm on May 31, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Rich' proves a tricky mix by James Hebert

Review: Mom-daughter comedy charges into fraught conflict.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:45pm on May 29, 2015☆⚑

Playhouse's 'Away' gets longer stay by James Hebert

La Jolla theater extends world-premiere musical again.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:50am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

New Fortune maps new season by James Hebert

Young company raising funds for three-play slate during 2015-16.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:50am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

Five area theaters land Shubert grants by James Hebert

Old Globe, Playhouse are awarded largest sums.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:50am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

Playhouse's 'Away' gives wing to hope by James Hebert

Preview: New musical focuses on uplifting real-life tale amid tragedy of 9/11.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:32am on May 28, 2015☆⚑

Sparkling 'Rain' has its slips by James Hebert

Review: Attractive staging from San Diego Musical Theatre is sprawling and mostly polished, but moves in fits and starts.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:22am on May 27, 2015☆⚑

"Sunshine" bumps along on warmth, wit by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical a charmer despite some detours

SOURCE: www.signonsandiego.com at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Hershey Felder bringing Berlin show to La Jolla by James Hebert

Solo artist to celebrate life of beloved composer at Playhouse for holidays.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on May 23, 2015☆⚑

At SD Rep, singing an icon's praises by James Hebert

Preview: 'Everybody's Talkin'' draws big Broadway names (and Nilsson fans) to town.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on May 22, 2015☆⚑

Summer theater shines in San Diego by James Hebert

A roundup of upcoming stage highlights around the county.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:00pm on May 22, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Rich Girl' driven by a windfall by James Hebert

Preview: Victoria Stewart's updating of 'Washington Square' gets West Coast debut.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on May 20, 2015☆⚑

'Singin' in the Rain' - no drought about it by James Hebert

Preview: SDMT forecasts staying true to film classic with stage musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on May 19, 2015☆⚑