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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-sixth 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. .

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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First Show:

Blithe Spirit

Favorite Show:

Les Miseables



Review: SILENT LIFE: THE STORY OF THE LADY IN BLACK at Sedona International Film Festival
Review: SILENT LIFE: THE STORY OF THE LADY IN BLACK at Sedona International Film Festival
February 25, 2023

SILENT LIFE: THE STORY OF THE LADY IN BLACK is Vladislav Kozlov's sweet homage to the silent film era and Rudolph Valentino and features the brilliant return of Terry Moore to the screen. One of the hits at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

Review: EXPOSURE at Sedona International Film Festival
Review: EXPOSURE at Sedona International Film Festival
February 23, 2023

EXPOSURE, Holly Morris's visually stunning account of an 11-woman expedition to the North Pole is one of the featured documentaries at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

Review: BEING MICHELLE at the 29th Sedona International Film Festival
Review: BEING MICHELLE at the 29th Sedona International Film Festival
February 21, 2023

BEING MICHELLE, Atin Mehra's eye-opening documentary about the injustices and limitations of law enforcement in its treatment of people with disabilities. As seen through the experience of Michelle Ricks. Screening at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

Interview: Cami Richards In ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL - A Portrait of A Thespian At A Young Age
Interview: Cami Richards In ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL - A Portrait of A Thespian At A Young Age
February 20, 2023

On February 24th, 12-year-old CAMI RICHARDS will have her stage debut in a lead role in Almost Famous Theater Company’s production of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Cami is one of thousands of youngsters for whom society's investments in arts education and youth theater pay off in terms of high academic achievement, character building, self-esteem, and leadership development.

Review: PATRICK AND THE WHALE at Sedona International Film Festival
Review: PATRICK AND THE WHALE at Sedona International Film Festival
February 15, 2023

PATRICK AND THE WHALE, one of the featured documentaries at this year's Sedona International Film Festival, is an inspired and revelatory film about the unique attributes of the great Cetacean. It is a virtual feast of spectacular cinematography and sound recording that captures the gentle giants of the deep and their fellow traveler in an emotionally captivating ballet.

Review: LISSA'S TRIP at Sedona International Film Festival
Review: LISSA'S TRIP at Sedona International Film Festival
February 10, 2023

Jeffery Lando's “psychedelic independent film,” LISSA’S TRIP, boldly incorporates new AI technologies and reflects dramatically on the individual’s quest for purpose in a milieu that challenges one’s relevance. The film is one of the features at the Sedona International Film Festival, which returns for its 29th Season from February 18th to the 26th.

Review: UNVEILED: JOYCE TENNESON AND THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY at Sedona International Film Festival
Review: UNVEILED: JOYCE TENNESON AND THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY at Sedona International Film Festival
February 5, 2023

An absorbing portrait of one of the most influential women photographers in the history of photography, UNVEILED: JOYCE TENNESON AND THE HEROINE’S JOURNEY is one of the featured films at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour at ASU Gammage
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour at ASU Gammage
February 1, 2023

The 50TH Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR ~ presented as a rock concert, with moments that truly excite and exhilarate, to be experienced in the way Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber had always wanted. At ASU Gammage in Tempe AZ through February 5th.

Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Theatre Artists Studio ~ A Work of Timely Importance
Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Theatre Artists Studio ~ A Work of Timely Importance
January 24, 2023

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT ~ a play of consequence, superbly directed by Richard Powers Hardt and featuring stellar performances by Tom Koelbel, Jake Nichols, and Debra Rich, runs through February 5th at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale AZ.

Review: LA RUTA at Stray Cat Theatre
Review: LA RUTA at Stray Cat Theatre
December 5, 2022

The importance of LA RUTA's subject needs to be seen and the story it tells needs to be known. Stray Cat Theatre presents this stunning and disturbing production through December 17th at Tempe Center for the Arts.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hale Centre Theatre
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hale Centre Theatre
December 2, 2022

The full experience of Hale Centre Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is captured in this review. Runs through December 26th.

Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
November 20, 2022

Chosen as its holiday season family special, this regional production of CINDERELLA, directed by Michael Barnard, is a prime example of the excellence that The Phoenix Theatre Company has developed over the years. Runs through January 1st.

Feature: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA- Acts Of Conscience And Support On Behalf Of The People Of Ukraine
Feature: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA- Acts Of Conscience And Support On Behalf Of The People Of Ukraine
November 16, 2022

Hsuan Yu Pan's THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA captures the human dimension of the tragedy in Ukraine and the response of New York's community of artists to raise awareness and support. The film will be showcased on December 16th at the Soapbox Gallery in Brooklyn.

Review: Douglas Morrione's FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS Goes Online
Review: Douglas Morrione's FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS Goes Online
October 27, 2022

FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS is Doug Morrione's intriguing documentary that opens wider the doors of perception about happiness and the pathways to realizing it. The film goes online (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play) on November 17th.

Review: The Black Theatre Troupe Presents Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE
Review: The Black Theatre Troupe Presents Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE
October 24, 2022

Directed by Ron May and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Black Theatre Troupe's production of Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE is a richly intelligent play and a definite must-see. Runs through November 6th.

Review: OKLAHOMA! at ASU Gammage
Review: OKLAHOMA! at ASU Gammage
October 21, 2022

A candid review of OKLAHOMA!, re-vamped and re-imagined for National Tour, currently playing at ASU Gammage, Tempe until Sunday, October 23. It is not the Rodgers and Hammerstein of your parents.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK
Review: Hale Centre Theatre Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK
October 19, 2022

The riveting machinations of Frederick Knott's WAIT UNTIL DARK are well-captured in Hale Centre Theatre's production, directed by Jim Roehr and featuring a convincing performance by Juli Buehrle as Susy. The show runs through November 22nd.

Review: I, PUPPET Reveals the Magical Artistry of Glove Puppetry
Review: I, PUPPET Reveals the Magical Artistry of Glove Puppetry
October 12, 2022

I, PUPPET is Hsuan Yu Pan’s engaging short documentary, featuring Yi Wei Tsai’s glove puppetry. Its first screening is at the Voelker Orth Museum in New York on October 30th.

Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Arizona Broadway Theatre
October 9, 2022

The joyful frolics of MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT are on stage in full armor at Arizona Broadway Theatre through November 5th.

Review: Order Chaos Theater Company Presents Melinda Lopez's MALA
Review: Order Chaos Theater Company Presents Melinda Lopez's MALA
October 2, 2022

Order Chaos Theater Company's production of Melinda Lopez's MALA features moving performance by Angela Kabasan González as daughter caring for elderly and dying parent. Runs through October 15th at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.



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