The word on 'Honky': unsparing by James Hebert

San Diego Rep staging local premiere of provocative play that delves into language of difference.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:20pm on October 31, 2014☆⚑

National theater staging a fiscal revival by James Hebert

Annual TCG report shows a strengthening (for the most part) among U.S. nonprofits.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:44pm on October 29, 2014☆⚑

Scream gems: Halloween onstage by James Hebert

A roundup of scary (and sometimes hilarious) theater happenings.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:27pm on October 28, 2014☆⚑

'Freud' and Dreyfuss at NCRT by James Hebert

Theater extends latest production, announces movie star's one-night appearance.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:43pm on October 27, 2014☆⚑

Sting's 'Ship' has bumpy Broadway debut by James Hebert

Rock star's songs (mostly) praised, but musical's story muddled, critics say.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on October 27, 2014☆⚑

'Pericles' going up at Globe by James Hebert

Casting set for next month's MFA production of Shakespeare work.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:04pm on October 26, 2014☆⚑

'Hunchback' rings again at Playhouse by James Hebert

La Jolla theater rolling out U.S. premiere of musical adapted from Disney film, Hugo novel.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:04pm on October 24, 2014☆⚑

'Memphis' getting thumbs-up in London by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse-bred show opens on West End under artistic leader Ashley's direction.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:06am on October 24, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Jersey' still sings by James Hebert

La Jolla-launched Broadway musical returns to town in solid touring production.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:02pm on October 23, 2014☆⚑

Catching up with Des McAnuff by James Hebert

As touring 'Jersey Boys' hits town, we chat with the director and ex-La Jolla Playhouse artistic chief about his latest projects.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:01pm on October 22, 2014☆⚑

Old Globe serves up Bard to go by James Hebert

'Globe for All' program taking Shakespeare into community, offering free performances.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 2:15pm on October 21, 2014☆⚑

VIDEO: Steve Martin's 'Bright Star' by James Hebert

A fresh look at scenes from the Old Globe's world-premiere musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00am on October 20, 2014☆⚑

Review: An acting clinic in 'Session' by James Hebert

Performances bring life to provocative but spottily dramatic play about Freud, Lewis.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:04pm on October 19, 2014☆⚑

There's a new Grinch in town by James Hebert

Old Globe announces Burke Moses will lead cast of holiday stage favorite.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:01pm on October 17, 2014☆⚑

'Boys' are back in their old town by James Hebert

Playhouse-launched Broadway musical still a worldwide hit as it returns to Civic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:08pm on October 16, 2014☆⚑

Des McAnuff looks back at 'Jersey Boys' by James Hebert

Director recalls musical's early days 10 years ago this month at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:00am on October 16, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Oklahoma!' rolls on by James Hebert

Latest revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein classic still running at Welk.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:46pm on October 15, 2014☆⚑

'Oz' and beyond: Lamb's unveils season by James Hebert

New take on Baum tale joins 'West Side Story,' 'Nerd' revival in lineup.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:31pm on October 15, 2014☆⚑

New Fortune makes its stage entrance by James Hebert

Theater company brings together wide-ranging team for 'Henry V' and beyond.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:10pm on October 13, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Royale' packs a punch by James Hebert

Old Globe staging of boxing saga gets at rhythms and stark realities.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:35pm on October 10, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Harlem' finale by James Hebert

Ira Aldridge Repertory Players revue continues through this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:35pm on October 8, 2014☆⚑

Cabaret above the fray by James Hebert

Hillcrest's Martinis develops a niche with wide variety of intimate live shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:58pm on October 7, 2014☆⚑

Steve Martin earns a movie honor by James Hebert

AFI announces lifetime achievement award for writer-comic-actor-musician, now at the Old Globe with new musical 'Bright Star.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:43pm on October 6, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Clean House' has comic polish by James Hebert

NVA stages well-acted take on Ruhl's occasionally too-precious play.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:56pm on October 5, 2014☆⚑

Words pack a wallop in 'Royale' by James Hebert

Old Globe show's artists say play's text matches impact of 'sweet science.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:05pm on October 3, 2014☆⚑