Olivier Awards eye 'Memphis' by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred musical earns most nominations for British theater honors

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 10, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Rep invites 'Bucky' back by James Hebert

Return of hit play to its original home is a highlight of 40th-anniversary slate.

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

College theater scene: Diverse and dynamic by James Hebert

A look at the wide range of higher-ed stage happenings in San Diego County.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Clowns and cosmos at La Jolla Playhouse by James Hebert

Spanish-language "Kikiricaja" takes the stage; 'Astronaut' continues tour

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on March 4, 2015☆⚑

Cygnet invites 'Lady' for another dance by James Hebert

Old Town theater brings back reconceived but still intimate take on classic musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:02pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Catching up with theater award-winners by James Hebert

A look at the latest projects from some of this year's Craig Noel honorees.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:34pm on February 27, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Rep's 'Oedipus' a modern tragedy by James Hebert

Preview: Playwright Luis Alfaro updates Greek saga to contemporary California.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on February 27, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse taps Rajiv Joseph play by James Hebert

Pulitzer finalist's 'Guards' completes theater's season; Jaime Castañeda to direct.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00pm on February 26, 2015☆⚑

San Diego wins bid for major Shakespeare exhibit by James Hebert

Old Globe, Public Library lead effort to land sole California visit of First Folio

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:00am on February 26, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe taps 'White Snake' cast by James Hebert

Mary Zimmerman-directed play takes in many returnees.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on February 25, 2015☆⚑

Diversionary bringing up 'Baby' by James Hebert

Durang comedy a tricky mix, director says.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on February 25, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse's 'Rock Critic' tuning up by James Hebert

Theater's DNA Series continues this week with workshop, play readings.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on February 24, 2015☆⚑

Lamb's Players brings can-do spirit to 'You Can't' by James Hebert

Coronado company wrings comic charms from dated play with well-cast staging.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:28pm on February 23, 2015☆⚑

Oscars tune showcases La Jolla Playhouse-bound duo by James Hebert

Check out the Academy Awards opener by the pair who are bringing new musical to town.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:17pm on February 23, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Twenty-seventh' a tough, lyrical number by James Hebert

REVIEW: Englander play tells writers' story with passion and insight, if halting drama

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:00pm on February 20, 2015☆⚑

BD Wong musical gets SDSU readings by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse resident artist and Tony-winner will take stage for 'Mr. Doctor'

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

San Diego theater reviews: a roundup by James Hebert

Check out our latest takes on shows around the county.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:30pm on February 18, 2015☆⚑

Neil Simon's 'Chapter Two' returns by James Hebert

North Coast Rep revives play that opened Solana Beach theater in '82.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:00pm on February 18, 2015☆⚑

'West Side Story' sings, swings by James Hebert

San Diego Musical Theatre revival mostly surmounts issues of acoustics, sustained drama at Spreckels.

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

'Phantom of the Opera' returning to SD by James Hebert

Broadway/San Diego announces 'Mormon,' 'Beautiful,' 'If/Then' in 2015-16 lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:00pm on February 13, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's "Twenty-seventh Man" looks for light by James Hebert

Preview: Hal Linden, Barry Edelstein talk about Englander play's West Coast premiere

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on February 13, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla's Playhouse's 'The Grift' an all-pro con by James Hebert

REVIEW: New 'WoW' show a fun, inventive foray into flimflamming.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:33pm on February 12, 2015☆⚑

'West Side Story' rises again by James Hebert

San Diego Musical Theatre staging revival of musical favorite at Spreckels Theatre.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:00pm on February 11, 2015☆⚑

Review: Darrell Hammond show funny till it hurts by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse world premiere blends humor with some heavy history.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

George Takei's 'Allegiance': A refresher by James Hebert

Catching up with the Old Globe-bred musical that's now heading to New York.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:00pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑