Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Hale Centre, Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert Arizona’s lovely Hale Theatre opened Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS Tuesday, September 19, with shows running through November 21, 2023.
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Review: STEAL AWAY at Black Theatre Troupe
Under the direction of Walter Belcher, Black Theatre Troupe's rousing production of Ramona King's STEAL AWAY features a spirited ensemble of actresses.
Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Phoenix Theatre
This production is almost as fabulous as Billie Holiday herself.
Review: THE WEIGHT OF A FEATHER at PBS Passport
Kristin Atwell Ford's THE WEIGHT OF A FEATHER is a stunning documentary feat that will leave an indelible mark on the heart and mind of its viewers.
Review: SOMETHING'S AFOOT at Hale Centre Theatre
Hale Centre Theatre's delightful mystery/comedy, directed by Cambrian James, runs through October 7th.
Review: DISASTER! at Arizona Broadway Theatre
DISASTER! runs through September 15th in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s Mainstage Theatre.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Gammage Auditorium
What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at Gammage Auditorium?
Review: DREAMGIRLS at The Phoenix Theatre Company
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: VENUS IN FUR Heats Up the Stage at Live Theatre Workshop
Subversive and riveting, David Ives's clever adaptation of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's novella titillates and shocks, delving into mythology while blurring the line between the divine and the pedestrian.
Review: ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
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: 20S.30S at Regal Cinemas ~ A Love Story
Jee Hoon Seo’s short film, 20s.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Arizona Theatre Company
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
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: HAIRSPRAY at Gammage Auditorium
HAIRSPRAY returns to Gammage Auditorium through June 25th offering audiences a welcome revisit to the original Broadway staging of one of the most frequently produced musicals of the 21st century.
Review: THE PROM at The Phoenix Theatre Company
Director Michael Barnard brings his flare for musical staging in a brilliant well-cast production of THE PROM.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Caps Solid Season at Arizona Theatre Company
Well, Georgia is back.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s NEXT TO NORMAL, directed by Chris Chavez, is a captivating production about a mother’s bipolar disorder and the effects of her illness on her family.
Review: BIRTH OF A MURDERER at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Darian Lane’s Birth of a Murderer at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre does a masterful job of Birthing a story that entertains and brings a jarring discomfort that still holds its audience.
Review: I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE at Chinese Theatre
Susan Morgan Cooper's documentary, I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE, renders a candid and illuminating homage to one of the luminaries of The Great American Songbook ~ Jimmy McHugh.
Review: BEN BUTLER At Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Richard Strand's BEN BUTLER highlights a seminal moment in the march to emancipation.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Hale Centre Theatre
Director/choreographer Cambrian James delivers a nostalgically delightful production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, featuring a knockout performance by Michala Montaño as Rosie.
Review: A SOLDIERS PLAY at ASU Gammage
The National Tour of A Soldier’s Play at ASU Gammage is magic, being led by not only the sensational Norm Lewis but also a fantastic cast, telling a story that although set in a time and place nearly 80 years ago, is also one that still mirrors realities our communities face today.
Review: PRIVATE LIVES at Arizona Theatre Company
Lots gets lost in Arizona Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES.
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Arizona Broadway Theatre
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
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.
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Staged Reading of Las Nuevas Tamaleras By Alicia Mena Live Theatre Workshop (9/05-9/06) |
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Gunhild Carling at MIM Musical Instrument Museum (8/27-8/27) |
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Staged Reading of Las Nuevas Tamaleras By Alicia Mena Live Theatre Workshop (9/05-9/06) |
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Campbell, Rogers, and Denver: A Tribute Hale Centre Theatre (11/06-11/21) |
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Murder For Two The Phoenix Theatre Company (8/26-9/20) |
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A Doll's House Part 2 The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (4/15-5/02) |
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Peter Hook And The Light The Van Buren (9/15-9/15) |
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"Fur Elise: The Story of a Masterpiece" ASU Kerr Cultural Center (11/14-11/15) |
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Red Herring Puppets: The Friendly Chupacabra The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (9/12-9/12) |
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The WoBo Show The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (11/13-11/15) |