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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: DREAMGIRLS at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: DREAMGIRLS at The Phoenix Theatre Company

August 14, 2023

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production, directed by Daryl Brooks, has three key elements that hold this golden oldie together ~ Miciah Lathan, for sure; the astonishing and stellar performance of Antonio King; and, of course, the compositions of Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen.

Review: ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

Review: ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

July 30, 2023

ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre through September 2nd ~ Seasoned with flashes of humor and sentimentality, the play thrives around the solid performances of Joe Musil as Norman Thayer, Jr.

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Arizona Theatre Company

July 3, 2023

Arizona Theatre Company’s production of THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE ends on a high note, proving that, even in the absence of good writing, you can’t beat the charm and appeal of drag! The show runs through July 16th at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix AZ.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Arizona Broadway Theatre

June 25, 2023

Cassandra and Kiel Klaphake, the visionary forces behind Arizona Broadway Theatre, have delivered a winner with their refreshingly revisited production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Ken Urso and featuring Jasmine Bassham as Dorothy.

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Arizona Broadway Theatre

May 14, 2023

The show stopping performance by triple threat Nathan David Smith seals the deal on Arizona Broadway Theatre's rousing production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Clayton Phillips and featuring an outstanding ensemble.

Review: LIKE HEAVEN at The Bridge Initiative

Review: LIKE HEAVEN at The Bridge Initiative

May 9, 2023

The Bridge Initiative's production of Elaine Romero's LIKE HEAVEN, directed by Samantha Wyer Bello is a stirring and entertaining focus on one woman's quest for self-fulfillment.

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Greasepaint Youtheatre

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Greasepaint Youtheatre

May 7, 2023

Outstanding performances by a gifted group of young thespians are featured in Greasepaint Youtheatre's production of SWEENEY TODD, running through May 14th at the Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ.

Review: A CHORUS LINE At The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: A CHORUS LINE At The Phoenix Theatre Company

April 10, 2023

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of A CHORUS LINE, directed by Jeff Whiting runs through May 14th: It's 'not just a handsome production; to date it’s the standout of the current season.

Review: PRU PAYNE at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: PRU PAYNE at Arizona Theatre Company

April 3, 2023

PRU PAYNE, directed by Sean Daniels and featuring Mimi Kennedy and Gordon Clapp ~ Arizona Theatre Company's emotionally powerful production of Steven Drukman's play runs through April 16th at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.




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