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Herbert Paine

Herb Paine ~ Herb has served as Senior Contributing Editor and lead theatre critic for BWW's Phoenix Metro Region since 2014. He was acclaimed as BEST THEATRE CRITIC by PHOENIX magazine (2022 BEST OF THE VALLEY).

He is President of Paine Consulting Services, now in its thirty-eighth year of operation, specializing in organizational development, strategic planning, turnaround management, mergers, and governance. In addition to his work with corporations and government, he is a nationally recognized expert on all aspects of nonprofit organization management and has consulted extensively with arts and cultural organizations on strategic positioning, branding, and audience development. 

His provocative social and political commentaries were a regular feature on KJZZ/91.5 FM, NPR’s Phoenix affiliate. These days, Herb offers his perspectives on a variety of issues at IN THE CENTER LANE WITH HERB PAINE | Substack ~ https://herbpaine.substack.com and commentary on key issues affecting the nonprofit sector at UpYourNonprofit | Herb Paine | Substack

Herb is an avid fan of theatre, both on and off stage. His most recent acting credits include roles as Sgt. Jeff Pugliese in the National Geographic Channel’s April 2014 docudrama "Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers;" the King of France/Chaudron the forger/Ser Piero, DaVinci's father in Theater Works' "Finding Mona Lisa;" Inspector LeStrade in Fountain Hills Theater’s "Sherlock’s Last Case;" and Berry Bernard in the short film "Living Will." 

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BWW Review: Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Presents ANNIE

BWW Review: Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Presents ANNIE

January 4, 2018

David Hock, Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's founder and executive producer, struck it rich when he snagged two prominent theatre veterans, Bronson Pinchot and Kaitlin Hopkins, to co-star in ANNIE THE MUSICAL (on stage now at the Tempe Center for the Arts through January 7th.

BWW Review: Hail, Hail The Hale's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

BWW Review: Hail, Hail The Hale's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

December 10, 2017

David Dietlein's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hale Centre Theatre through December 23 gift wraps the celebrated tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption with all the sparkle, festivity, and messaging that befits the Holiday Season.

BWW Review: Compass Players Presents AGNES OF GOD

BWW Review: Compass Players Presents AGNES OF GOD

December 8, 2017

Solid performances by Jeanna Michaels, Megan Holcomb, and Frances Murphy make for a riveting and provocative production of John Pielmeier's AGNES OF GOD, now through December 17th at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE RIVER BRIDE

BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE RIVER BRIDE

November 20, 2017

In Arizona Theatre Company's reprise of the work that it first honored four years ago with its National Latino Playwriting Award, director Kinan Valdez conveys Marisela Trevi o Orta's THE RIVER BRIDE into a vivid sensory experience, moving her characters through a dreamlike voyage to a destination t

BWW Review: Lyric Opera Theatre Presents A NEW BRAIN

BWW Review: Lyric Opera Theatre Presents A NEW BRAIN

November 17, 2017

Under the direction and choreography of Robert Kolby Harper, a cast of sparkling talents brings scads of oxygen and energy to William Finn's A NEW BRAIN the second featured production of ASU Lyric Opera Theatre's current season.

BWW Review: Valley Youth Theatre Presents MADAGASCAR

BWW Review: Valley Youth Theatre Presents MADAGASCAR

November 1, 2017

Valley Youth Theatre's current production of MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE, directed by Bobb Cooper is an entertaining showcase for some young and very promising song-and-dance talents, The show runs through November 19th at the Herberger Theater Center's Stage West.

BWW Review: Theater Works Presents Gialanella's FRANKENSTEIN

BWW Review: Theater Works Presents Gialanella's FRANKENSTEIN

October 22, 2017

A compelling theme and strong technical elements set the Theater Works stage for a reenactment of Victor Frankenstein's ill-fated exercise to reanimate life but do little to compensate for a performance that plods along like the iconic monster at the center of Victor Gialanella's torturous FRANKEN

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA

October 17, 2017

In Arizona Broadway Theatre's spirited production of MAN OF LA MANCHA (running through November 11th, James Rio is a dynamic force, fulfilling Dale Wasserman's vision of a Cervantes who is erudite and pragmatic and a Quixote who is starry-eyed, vulnerable, and determined to save the day at whateve

BWW Review: Mesa Encore Theatre Presents THE WOMAN IN BLACK

BWW Review: Mesa Encore Theatre Presents THE WOMAN IN BLACK

October 7, 2017

Under Virginia Olivieri's inspired direction, Stephen Mallatratt's play adaptation of Susan Hill's novella, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is more cerebral than scary but gifted in the production by the performances of two excellent actors, J.

BWW Review: Theater Works Presents THE LITTLE PRINCE

BWW Review: Theater Works Presents THE LITTLE PRINCE

October 1, 2017

Theater Works' production of THE LITTLE PRINCE, directed by Paul Pedersen, is technically elegant and sublimely well-acted, featuring standout performance by Scarlett Abernathy in the title role.

BWW Review: ASU Lyric Opera Presents THE BARTERED BRIDE

BWW Review: ASU Lyric Opera Presents THE BARTERED BRIDE

September 29, 2017

ASU Lyric Opera is fulfilling Bed ich Smetana's vision in a production that is resplendent with vocal excellence (Emily Botts, Justin Carpenter), spirited choreography (by the terrific Molly LaJoie), the vibrant colors of Alfredo Escarcega's set and Sharon Jones's costumes, the brilliant instincts o




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