UCSD opens Wagner play festival by James Hebert

Works by award-winning writers are part of annual event's lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:30pm on April 15, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse lands $390,000 grant by James Hebert

Initial funding from Wallace Foundation is aimed at tapping new audiences.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on April 15, 2015☆⚑

Ben Vereen Awards nominees named by James Hebert

High-school theater artists from around county set to compete at Balboa.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on April 14, 2015☆⚑

Marsha Mason joins Old Globe 'Arms' cast by James Hebert

Wrenn Schmidt, Enver Gjokaj, Zach Appelman also set for Shaw revival.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on April 13, 2015☆⚑

'Uncanny' tests the definition of 'human' by James Hebert

Preview: San Diego Rep stages 'rolling' premiere of robo-centric play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on April 10, 2015☆⚑

At Lamb's Players, 2 thinkers match wits by James Hebert

Preview: Coronado theater staging 'Freud's Last Session.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:30pm on April 10, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe names its 'Kate' slate by James Hebert

Actors announced for director Darko Tresnjak's summer production of musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on April 3, 2015☆⚑

North Coast Rep slate loaded with premieres by James Hebert

Tony-winning actress to direct one of just-unveiled 2015-16 shows

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 3, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe plans addition to 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Streisand-centric show extended; Edelstein's Shakespeare chat also returning.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on April 2, 2015☆⚑

New Village Arts unveils 15th season by James Hebert

Several newcomers joining Carlsbad company for 2015-16 productions.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 31, 2015☆⚑

Tony Award teacher nominations are due by James Hebert

Deadline is Tuesday for new award honoring a theater educator.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 30, 2015☆⚑

'Sunset' a little patchy at SRT by James Hebert

Domestic comedy-drama succeeds at times but has character issues

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 28, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Snake' unwinds with wit, insight by James Hebert

Review: Adaptation of Chinese fable is an eye-catching saga of love and fate

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 27, 2015☆⚑

Streisand the main event in Old Globe's 'Cellar' by James Hebert

Preview: Solo comedy rooted in story of Barbra's real-life private mall.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:00pm on March 27, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Tree' sprouts in Brooklyn by James Hebert

Daniel Beaty's solo show earns praise in first New York production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 25, 2015☆⚑

'Boeing,' Coronado Playhouse take flight by James Hebert

Theater is raising its profile with programming and charity partnerships.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:00pm on March 24, 2015☆⚑

Big on Broadway: A look at what's hitting NYC by James Hebert

Major openings include several locally connected shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 23, 2015☆⚑

Ion Theatre's 'Kin' plugs into connections by James Hebert

Play fixates on complexities of ties (blood and otherwise) between people.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on March 21, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Rep lands military-family grant by James Hebert

Blue Star Theatres award will boost outreach to service members and their kin.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 19, 2015☆⚑

Globe's 'Buyer' hires its mall man by James Hebert

David Turner to star in solo piece set in Streisand's cellar (!).

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

Old Globe's 'White Snake' intertwined with myth by James Hebert

Preview: Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Chinese fable gets Southern California premiere.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

'Passion' has candid appeal by James Hebert

Encore piece from Ira Aldridge Repertory Players is a modest but lyrical foray

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on March 15, 2015☆⚑

Spring arts preview: theater by James Hebert

From the brand-new to the tried-and-true, some stage highlights of the coming season.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:00pm on March 14, 2015☆⚑

Playhouse extends 'Up Here,' 'Away' by James Hebert

Two world-premiere musicals' longer runs reflect high demand, theater says

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:05pm on March 13, 2015☆⚑

Lea Salonga, Telly Leung sign onto 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

George Takei-inspired musical, which debuted at Old Globe, also ID's a Broadway theater.

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