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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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Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Phoenix Theatre Company

January 30, 2024

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is a must see ~ a quintessentially American morality tale, directed by Rod Kaats and featuring knockout performances by Josh Clark, Michael Stewart Allen, and Michael Kary.

Review: THE WIZ at ASU Gammage

Review: THE WIZ at ASU Gammage

January 4, 2024

BroadwayWorld Guest Contributor, David Appleford, gives high marks to the pre-Broadway tour of THE WIZ at ASU Gammage through January 7th.

Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company

December 10, 2023

Arizona Theatre Company's adaptation of SCROOGE! ~ the most notable element missing in this largely unsuccessful adaptation is any sense of a true Dickensian backdrop.

Review: LES MISERABLES at ASU Gammage

Review: LES MISERABLES at ASU Gammage

December 9, 2023

BWW Contributor Timothy Shawver's take on the North American Tour production of LES MISERABLES: A solid rendition of the epic musical and a talent showcase for performers and designers.

Review: POTUS at Stray Cat Theatre

Review: POTUS at Stray Cat Theatre

December 6, 2023

Selina Fillinger's POTUS, directed by Katie McFadzen, is fast-paced but leans too far into slapstick at the expense of nuance and its fuller potential at harpooning the patriarchy.

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Arizona Broadway Theatre

November 30, 2023

The spirit of the Yuletide season is in full and pleasurable bloom at Arizona Broadway Theatre with the company’s sparkling production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed by Rob Watson.

Review: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Black Theatre Troupe

Review: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Black Theatre Troupe

October 31, 2023

Black Theatre Troupe’s production and David Hemphill’s inspired direction lift THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS to grand heights, aloft with emotional impact, a message about the timeless quest for redemption, and the profound ability of gospel music to elevate the human spirit.

Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Arizona Theatre Company

October 24, 2023

Arizona Theatre Company's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK may aim to reconnect audiences with Neil Simon’s sophisticated and clever turns of plot and words, but, notwithstanding the cast’s determined efforts, the show feels tired and dated, save for a stunning performance by Kyra Kennedy.

BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

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The gates of David Mamet's competitive hell are open anew on the stone cold set of Desert Stages Theatre, and, under the direction of Virginia Olivieri, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS storms into a riveting eruption of raw emotion and rage, driven by a palpable fear of failure.




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