Young dramatists take spotlight by James Hebert

Playwrights Project announces annual contest-winners; auditions also set.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:54am on October 2, 2014☆⚑

A double dose of Shepard's wild West by James Hebert

Rotating shows at Cygnet explore connections between two plays.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:19pm on September 30, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Star' glimmers, fitfully by James Hebert

World-premiere Old Globe musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell moves with beauty and humor, but consistency an issue.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:00am on September 29, 2014☆⚑

'Hunchback' extended at Playhouse by James Hebert

Musical's La Jolla run, which launches in October, gets extra week.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:28pm on September 27, 2014☆⚑

A summer of comedy at Globe by James Hebert

Tony-winner Tresnjak returning to direct 'Kate' as theater announces upbeat slate.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:02pm on September 26, 2014☆⚑

A low blow to Lohan? by James Hebert

Actress getting sniped at for work in London play that hasn't opened yet.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:24pm on September 26, 2014☆⚑

Bets is back, but no 'Normal' about it by James Hebert

Malone reprising lead role in hard-hitting show at San Diego Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:27pm on September 23, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: Witches revisited by James Hebert

Moxie Theatre stages Adams' Salem saga 'Discourse.'

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:13pm on September 20, 2014☆⚑

'Fiddler' lyricist tunes up a musical here by James Hebert

Legendary lyricist Sheldon Harnick presiding over 'Rothschild' readings in Solana Beach, and giving talk at Jewish center.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:21pm on September 18, 2014☆⚑

Diversionary's new chief, and more stage news by James Hebert

University Heights company picks executive artistic director; plus word on theater 'genius' winners.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:33pm on September 18, 2014☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Odd Couple' remixed by James Hebert

Teatro Máscara Mágica stages classic laugher with big names Rodriguez, Gomez.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:33pm on September 17, 2014☆⚑

The heel-ing power of musical 'Boots' by James Hebert

'Kinky' stepping into town with message of acceptance " and high style,

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:23pm on September 16, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Kingdom' a bold look at censorship by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse world premiere has its misfires but gets at subject with insight, humor.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:11pm on September 13, 2014☆⚑

Steve Martin's new stage: Musical theater by James Hebert

World-premiere collaboration with Edie Brickell hits the Old Globe starting this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:49pm on September 12, 2014☆⚑

Review: 'Catch Me' an amusing pursuit by James Hebert

Moonlight production of movie-based musical is stylish and highly entertaining.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 7:21pm on September 11, 2014☆⚑

Getting small with Steve Martin by James Hebert

A quick audio preview of our interview with the actor-comic-playwright and co-creator of the Old Globe musical "Bright Star."

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:15pm on September 10, 2014☆⚑

'Memphis' star joins Globe's 'Royale' by James Hebert

Montego Glover is part of just-announced cast for boxing drama.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:16pm on September 9, 2014☆⚑

Fall preview: 'Hunchback,' 'Star' top stage slate by James Hebert

Playhouse, Old Globe both hosting big premieres; 'Boots' also struts into town.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 6:50pm on September 5, 2014☆⚑

Behind the scenes with Playhouse 'freaks' by James Hebert

A video peek at extraordinary transformations of Playhouse's 'Side Show' actors.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 4:50pm on December 11, 2013☆⚑

Doubling down with 'Side Show' by James Hebert

At Playhouse, original creative team and Oscar-winning director reconceive '97 musical about conjoined twins.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 5:07pm on November 1, 2013☆⚑

'Goodbye' may take detour before Broadway by James Hebert

Producer says the new musical "The Last Goodbye" could see another staging before potential NYC run

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 9:42pm on October 14, 2013☆⚑

Play review: Comedy vs. the bog at Playhouse by James Hebert

World-premiere "Drummhicit" has lots of ideas, not much focus

SOURCE: www.signonsandiego.com at 6:12am on May 25, 2011☆⚑