Ion celebrates art of theater by James Hebert

Hillcrest mural is a visual diary of company's journey so far.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:56pm on May 18, 2015☆⚑

REVIEW: Old Globe's witty "Arms" starring Marsha Mason, Conrad John Schuck & Wrenn Schmidt: disarms! by James Hebert

Jessica Stone's flat-out funny concept of the piece may take the focus away from Raina's (WRENN SCHMIDT) journey to maturity but that's a minor objection.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:07am on May 16, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's witty 'Arms' disarms by James Hebert

Review: One character dominates show, but staging still lets Shaw breathe

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on May 15, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe photo shakes out some memories by James Hebert

Reader and onetime actress spots herself in vintage image.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on May 14, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: A 'Jersey Boy' hits town by James Hebert

Musical and movie star Erich Bergen performing solo show in Hillcrest.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:00pm on May 13, 2015☆⚑

Ion Theatre picks its play for NYC by James Hebert

Hillcrest company's 'Sea of Souls' will run off-Broadway.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on May 11, 2015☆⚑

At Old Globe, 'Arms' takes a sensitive hand by James Hebert

Preview: Honoring the language is key to Shaw classic, cast and director say.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on May 8, 2015☆⚑

Idina Menzel to join 'If/Then' here by James Hebert

'Wicked' and 'Frozen' actress-singer to lead touring version of musical at Civic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30pm on May 8, 2015☆⚑

'Cinderella' a fetching stage campaign by James Hebert

Touring version of modernized musical brings wit (and politics) to familiar saga.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on May 7, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Tyler's Suite' by James Hebert

Gay Men's Chorus performs tribute piece guided by Broadway's Stephen Schwartz.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on May 5, 2015☆⚑

'Zhivago' closing on Broadway by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred musical epic met chilly reception in NYC.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:19pm on May 4, 2015☆⚑

Welk's 'Cabaret' cuts deep by James Hebert

Revival telegraphs its dark side, but still proves sharp and affecting.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00pm on May 4, 2015☆⚑

'Duck Dynasty' musical getting wings clipped by James Hebert

Las Vegas production of show based on reality-TV family will close early.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00pm on May 1, 2015☆⚑

'Cinderella' sweeps onstage by James Hebert

Preview: Writer Beane updates Rodgers & Hammerstein take on tale.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:00pm on May 1, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe taps 'Rich Girl' cast by James Hebert

Victoria Stewart's play getting West Coast premiere here in May

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:30pm on April 29, 2015☆⚑

Tony Awards bypass San Diego shows by James Hebert

No locally bred works earn nominations; 'Fun Home,' 'Paris' top field.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 28, 2015☆⚑

Ben Vereen Awards finalists named by James Hebert

10 San Diego-area students are moving on to regional musical-theater competition.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on April 27, 2015☆⚑

Tony Awards prospects mixed for SD this year by James Hebert

A look at local Broadway connections as nominations loom next week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 24, 2015☆⚑

'Zhivago' needs a doc after these reviews by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-connected musical has a rough opening on Broadway.

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

Embracing the adventure of 'Peter Pan' by James Hebert

Arms Wide Open puts special-needs actors front and center in musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on April 21, 2015☆⚑

Guirgis wins Pulitzer in drama for 'Crazy' by James Hebert

Hard-hitting playwright has had pair of works produced here.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on April 20, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse names 'Away' team by James Hebert

Broadway stars, top locals join world-premiere musical's cast.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on April 19, 2015☆⚑

Lamb's finds brooding music in 'Freud' by James Hebert

Review: Coronado theater stages polished take on play about momentous meeting.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:30pm on April 18, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe to stage three world premieres by James Hebert

Pair of new musicals headline Balboa Park theater's 2015-16 season

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on April 17, 2015☆⚑

The secret lives of San Diego actors by James Hebert

You've seen them onstage; here's what some local theater artists do in daylight.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:30pm on April 17, 2015☆⚑