Review: NORTH: THE MUSICAL at Chandler Center for the Arts
Arizona’s Chandler Center for the Arts brings us “NORTH: THE MUSICAL” – a riveting story of the Underground Railroad and the human spirit.
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Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company?
Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Arizona Theatre Company
INTIMATE APPAREL: It is the great achievement of Arizona Theatre Company that Lynn Nottage's meditation on one woman's loneliness and desire is fully realized.
Review: DANCING THROUGH THE SHADOW at Sedona International Film Festival
DANCING THROUGH THE SHADOW is a grand and tenderly told love conquers all story, a compelling history lesson, and a gripping tribute to one woman’s devotion and unquenchable thirst for freedom.
Review: THE PIANO LESSON at The Black Theatre Troupe
THE PIANO LESSON is emblematic of August Wilson’s mastery in conveying the challenges of the African-American experience through words and richly drawn characters.
Review: JOHN LOVES MARY at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Under Diedra Celeste Miranda’s fast-paced, robust, and thoroughly entertaining direction, Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's production of JOHN LOVES MARY is a fun affair.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Gammage Auditorium
In a landscape flooded with jukebox musicals, (Four of them in this ASU Gammage season!) JAGGED LITTLE PILL stands out as the first artistically and socially responsible integrated catalog musical.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Phoenix Theatre Company
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: ON THE TOWN at Arizona Broadway Theatre
BroadwayWorld Guest Contributor, David Appleford, reviews Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of ON THE TOWN and applauds it as an “undeniable triumph.
Review: THE OTHER PLACE at Theatre Artists Studio
Sharr White’s THE OTHER PLACE benefits from Debra Rich's poignant and nuanced performance as the play's struggling protagonist.
Review: THE WIZ at ASU Gammage
BroadwayWorld Guest Contributor, David Appleford, gives high marks to the pre-Broadway tour of THE WIZ at ASU Gammage through January 7th.
Review: A WINNIE THE POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL at Valley Youth Theatre
A wonderful show!Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona brings us “A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL” by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper.
Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company
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
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
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
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: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
A large dose of seasonal good cheer is precisely the kind of theatrical diversion that ELF THE MUSICAL fulfills in The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production, running through December 30th.
Review: THE VANDAL at Theatre Artists Studio
Hamish Linklater's THE VANDAL receives an engaging and moving treatment at Theatre Artists Studio.
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at ASU Gammage
AIN'T TOO PROUD at ASU Gammage ~ the enjoyment of watching synchronized moves performed under the bright, intense spotlights while hearing Motown songs sung and sounding every bit as good as the originals.
Review: THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS at Order Chaos Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS at Order Chaos Theatre Company?
Review: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Black Theatre Troupe
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
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.
Review: MACBETH at Southwest Shakespeare Company
Southwest Shakespeare Company's MACBETH is the stuff of great drama, thick with psychological import, mad acts of violence, and the fog of war.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hale Centre Theatre
Hale Centre Theatre's production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed by Cambrian James, brings magic to the classic with full-bodied, robust-sounding voices and solid performances by its leads.
Review: Arizona Opera Presents FRANKENSTEIN ~ A Masterpiece of Horror and Humanity
Arizona Opera's production of Gregg Kallor’s FRANKENSTEIN is an absolute triumph and a significant addition to the operatic repertoire.
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Proof Temple of Music and Art (9/27-10/17) |
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EUREKA DAY Stray Cat Theatre (10/09-10/17) |
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Murder at the Magic Show II Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater on Broadway (4855 East Broadway, Tucson) (10/09-10/10) |
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The Wiz (Touring) Mesa Arts Center (11/20-11/22) |
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Black Comedy Live Theatre Workshop (10/30-11/22) |
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MY MAN GODFREY Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (1/21-2/27) |
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I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (9/24-10/11) |
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Doja Cat Mortgage Matchup Center (10/29-10/29) |
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The Skylark Club | Babes of the Blues The Treasury 1929 (10/30-10/30) |
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Hi-Fi Holiday Concert Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (12/04-12/19) |
