Theater crank throws the book at Broadway! by James Hebert

(Not really, but New York Post's colorful columnist Michael Riedel " coming to the Old Globe next week " has written a probing look at the business' history)

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:15pm on October 16, 2015☆⚑

Globe's 'Grinch' brings on a Broadway star by James Hebert

Calloway will be the first African-American to play title role in musical-stage version of Seuss classic.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 8:10pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Opera boss led troubled companies by Morgan Cook

Each of the last two arts organizations led by the new general director of the San Diego Opera ended up insolvent.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:22pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Review: Ruehl commands role in 'Full Gallop' by James Hebert

Absorbing performance is top draw of play about style icon Diana Vreeland.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:22pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

'Phantom' returns on tour with a new look by James Hebert

Updated design is main change to perennially popular musical.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:22pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

San Diego Ballet's "Romeo et Juliet" by U-t San Diego

San Diego Ballet opens its dance season with remake of Shakespeare's "Romeo et Juliette

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:22pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Healing Wars' a vivid look at the fight to recover by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse piece can be hit-and-miss but has haunting moments.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 3:22pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe's 'Arms' embraces feelings beyond words by James Hebert

Preview: Ambitious dance musical, a world premiere, draws on ideas of 10 prominent writers.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:54pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Mercedes Ruehl ready to 'Gallop' at Old Globe by James Hebert

Preview: Oscar- and Tony-winner starring in revival of solo show about fashion giant Diana Vreeland.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:54pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

La Jolla Playhouse-connected puppeteer wins MacArthur fellowship by James Hebert

Playhouse-linked set designer and 'Hamilton' creator also earn 'genius' grants.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:54pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

WoW Festival set to break barriers again by James Hebert

La Jolla Playhouse celebration of unconventional work puts new focus on local artists, accessibility

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:54pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse land major grants by James Hebert

Two local theaters' seven-figure grants are largest from statewide Irvine Foundation initiative.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:54pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Takei's big day: 'Allegiance' makes Broadway debut by James Hebert

Old Globe Theatre-developed musical has its first preview tonight in New York.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:26am on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Broadway star's new direction brings her to town by U-t San Diego

Tony-winning actress Judith Ivey staging 'Chapatti' at North Coast Rep as part of career shift.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:26am on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Intrepid Theatre staging 'Rainbow' downtown by James Hebert

North County company switches up schedule and taps new temporary venue.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:13am on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Blueprints' explores passion and politics by James Hebert

World-premiere Playhouse work an engaging look at life, legacy of Bayard Rustin.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Review: Old Globe's vivid 'In Your Arms' has power to move by James Hebert

World-premiere dance musical explores subject of love in soulful, exciting style

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Preview: 'Cell' takes a hard look at a hot issue by James Hebert

Immigrant detention is focus of world-premiere play first workshopped in NYC.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Preview: Family, gender identity are in the mix for Moxie's 'Julius' by James Hebert

World-premiere play explores ties between a child and a dying parent.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Cygnet delivering a Nöel Coward duet by James Hebert

Preview: Contrasting plays are latest one-two punch from Old Town company

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Master Class' in session at Ion by James Hebert

Hillcrest theater reviving McNally play about opera great Callas.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

A growing SDMT readies 'La Cage' by James Hebert

Production is company's first with new executive director Kollar Smith aboard.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Review: 'Amazons' laces laughs with real-life frights by James Hebert

West Coast premiere at Diversionary paints funny, unsettling portrait of larger-than-life German filmmaker.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Quick tip: 'Sleuth' on the Ranch by James Hebert

Mystery gets a revisit as SRT's season-opener

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑

Review: Moxie's 'Orange Julius' an affecting saga of regret, resolve by James Hebert

World-premiere play focuses on the wounds of war (and family), and the search for self-identity.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 1:14pm on September 28, 2015☆⚑