Lucas Coatney News

Big TENS all around for THE TOXIC AVENGER, now burning up the stage of Phoenix Theatre and oozing with spectacular staging and absolutely intoxicating performances by Caleb Reese, Johanna Carlisle, Trisha Ditsworth, Nathaniel Lewis Tenenbaum, and Lucas Coatney.

Ron May gives a laugh out loud and shining portrayal of a modern times harlequin in Phoenix Theatre's production of Richard Bean's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Featuring a great ensemble, brilliantly directed by Pasha Yamotahari, the show is a joyous jaunt into a world of 'comedic chaos.'

A special benefit performance of the hilarious, hit Broadway musical [title of show} where all funds will go directly to the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Arizona's finest talent comes together to entertain, make you laugh and raise money for a great cause. The concert will take place on April 20th at 7:30 pm at the Stagebrush Theatre (7020 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ).

Think about the combined genius of Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Jerome Robbins and the driving inspiration of William Shakespeare that created West Side Story. Then realize how awesome a dare it is to mount this classic musical, to be true to its artistry, its complexity, and its messages ~ especially for an ensemble of teenage actors. And then, stand up and give a hearty hurrah for the cast of Valley Youth Theatre which has aced the challenge. Directed by Bobb Cooper, VYT's Producing Artistic Director, the Jets and the Sharks explode onto the stage of the Herberger Theater with verve and muscularity.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens its 26th Anniversary Season with the original Broadway musical version of West Side Story at the Herberger Theatre Center from today, August 8 through 24.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens its 26th Anniversary Season with the original Broadway musical version of West Side Story at the Herberger Theatre Center from August 8 through 24.

Joining Ryan O'Connor for upcoming performance of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings will be newly minted Tony Award nominees Nikki James (on May 9th) and Rory O'Malley (May 16th), both from the Book of Mormon, followed by composer/lyricist Scott Alan (May 23rd)

Joining Ryan O'Connor for upcoming performance of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings will be newly minted Tony Award nominees Nikki James (on May 9th) and Rory O'Malley (May 16th), both from the Book of Mormon, followed by composer/lyricist Scott Alan (May 23rd)

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 was Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds benefited The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Joining Ryan O'Connor for upcoming performance of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings will be newly minted Tony Award nominees Nikki James (on May 9th) and Rory O'Malley (May 16th), both from the Book of Mormon, followed by composer/lyricist Scott Alan (May 23rd)

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

One of 'Oprah's Chosen Ones' (People Magazine), Ryan O'Connor, will perform his critically acclaimed one-man show Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings, Mondays May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 9:30pm. Each week O'Connor will interview Tony-nominated guests from the 2010/2011 '11 Broadway season.

OWN - The Oprah Winfrey Network - star and YouTube celebrity Ryan O'Connor performs his one-man show. It is a dynamic, hilarious and oddly touching musical journey through his experiences as a compulsive overeater. Featuring songs by Ani DiFranco, Katie Thompson, Scott Alan, and more, it is a one-of-a-kind, out-of-the-ordinary, honest, self-effacing, non-traditional cabaret and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

OWN - The Oprah Winfrey Network - star and YouTube celebrity Ryan O'Connor performs his one-man show. It is a dynamic, hilarious and oddly touching musical journey through his experiences as a compulsive overeater. Featuring songs by Ani DiFranco, Katie Thompson, Scott Alan, and more, it is a one-of-a-kind, out-of-the-ordinary, honest, self-effacing, non-traditional cabaret and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

YouTube sensation Ryan O'Connor ('How I Met Your Mother,' 'School of Rock,' 'American Dad') hits the road and takes his one-man show 'Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings' to a US city near you. The tour kicked off in San Francisco June 7th and due to popular demand, Atlanta and New Hope, PA have been added to the tour.

YouTube sensation Ryan O'Connor ('How I Met Your Mother,' 'School of Rock,' 'American Dad') hits the road and takes his one-man show 'Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings' to a US city near you. The tour kicked off in San Francisco June 7th and due to popular demand, Atlanta and New Hope, PA have been added to the tour.

Conan O'Brien. Pearl Jam. Courtney Love. Ryan O'Connor. This summer, the concert tour lineup gets even bigger when actor, singer, comedian, vlogger and YouTube sensation Ryan O'Connor ('How I Met Your Mother,' 'School of Rock,' 'American Dad') hits the road and takes his one-man show 'Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings' to a US city near you.

Conan O'Brien. Pearl Jam. Courtney Love. Ryan O'Connor. This summer, the concert tour lineup gets even bigger when actor, singer, comedian, vlogger and YouTube sensation Ryan O'Connor ('How I Met Your Mother,' 'School of Rock,' 'American Dad') hits the road on June 7th and takes his one-man show 'Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings' to a US city near you.