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Friday, October 31, 2014

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 01:20PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 29, 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 05:44PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 28, 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[SHARE]
Monday, October 27, 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 05:43PM[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
Sunday, October 26, 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 01:04PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 24, 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 07:04PM[SHARE]

'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[SHARE]
Thursday, October 23, 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 05:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 22, 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 07:01PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 21, 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 02:15PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 20, 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[SHARE]
Sunday, October 19, 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 05:04PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 17, 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 03:01PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 16, 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[SHARE]

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 09:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 15, 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 08:46PM[SHARE]

'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 05:31PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 13, 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 08:10PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 10, 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 05:35PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Quick tip: 'Harlem' finale by James Hebert

Ira Aldridge Repertory Players revue continues through this weekend.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:35PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 7, 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 03:58PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 6, 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 01:43PM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 5, 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 04:56PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 3, 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 04:05PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 2, 2014

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[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 30, 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 07:19PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 29, 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 06:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, September 27, 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 03:28PM[SHARE]
Friday, September 26, 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 04:02PM[SHARE]

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 01:24PM[SHARE]
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