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BWW Review: OUR TOWN at Zao Theatre in Apache Junction
The most producible classic American play, OUR TOWN, is thankfully one of its best. Zao Theatre's production delivers an enjoyable, well-performed production running in Apache Junction through April 13th....
BWW Review: FROST/NIXON at ITheatre Collaborative
When it comes to historical pieces that focus on a particular person, a typical fear some may have is too far of a satirical take or caricature of a person. Although this type of comedic show has its niche, I find it great for a show to tread as close to the line of reality as possible without becom...
BWW Review: THE DEATH OF KINGS: SEIZE THE CROWN at Southwest Shakespeare Company
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, or seeks to steal it from another....
BWW Review: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Enchants First Time Audiences at Childsplay Theatre
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" is the perfect show to introduce young children to theatre. From the entrance of the first puppet, the kids never ceased to be enthralled through the entire 45 minute tale, which follows a script directly adapted by Jonathan Rockefeller from Eric Carle's definitive...
BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG National Tour at Gammage Auditorium
Comic obstacle course THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG thrills Gammage patrons....
BWW Review: PAS D'ACTION at Theatre Artists Studio
The world premiere of Hal Corley's PAS D' ACTION at Theatre Artists Studio (The Studio) is about fractured family dysfunction at its finest....
BWW Review: AJAX at ASU School Of Film, Dance And Theatre
There are shows that are visually captivating enough to keep you enthralled. However, no matter how beautiful a set or innovative a concept may be, it is the story being conveyed on stage that holds the most importance. Although Ajax, put on by ASU's School of Film, Dance, and Theatre, is visually e...
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! STEAMPUNK REVIVAL! at Mesa Encore Theatre
With a fresh take on a classic story, the steampunk revival of Hello, Dolly! showcases inventive choreography and a fantastic cast....
BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Southwest Shakespeare Company
Exiled to the forest of Arden, the residents of the forest learn about love, folly, and themselves....
BWW Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Southwest Shakespeare Company
Bianca cannot marry until her older sister does. Katherine is a vexing and uncompromising individual until she meets her match in the arrogant, but loveable, Petruchio....
BWW Review: DETROIT '67 at Tempe Center For The Arts
To the sound of Motown: Detroit '67 shows that what was real then speaks to today....
BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at TheaterWorks - Sondheim Strikes Again in Peoria!
TheaterWorks has a long-standing, credible connection to Stephen Sondheim musicals. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is a pure crowd-pleaser chomping on the TheaterWorks stage....
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is a Hale Centre Hit!
@haletheatreaz has another hit with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, now thru Mar. 30. Strong performances by Vaughn Sherman, Allan DeWitt, Abbi Cavanaugh & Erica Parrish are highlighted with iconic scenes recreated by director-choreographer Cambrian James & musical director Lincoln Wright....
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Arizona Regional Theatre
Arizona Reginal Theatre is bringing awareness to mental health with the emotionally hard-hitting production, Next to Normal...
BWW Review: XERXES at ASU School Of Music
Xerxes is the King, and the King gets what he wants. Unless it's Romilda, who is in love with the King's brother, Arsamene. In Handel's 40th opera, the humor and absurdity of love is presented....
BWW Review: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE Inspires Young Minds at Valley Youth Theatre
The Miracle of Valley Youth Theatre Comes From Within. "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" is beautifully helmed by Carolyn Marie Wright. Congratulation to VYT, Dwayne Hartford and Bobb Cooper for continuing to be progressive leaders in youth theatre and for refusing to shy away from difficult...
BWW Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Toro Theatre Company
Abby and Martha Brewster are pillars of the community in Brooklyn. When their nephew, Mortimer, finds out about their 'merciful' good deeds, his life is in a shambles. Further complications arise when his brother, Jonathan returns home and demands a place at home....
BWW Review: ANA MARIA MARTINEZ at Crowder Hall, U Of AZ
On February 5, 2019, The Tucson Desert Song Festival and the University of Arizona (UA) presented a recital of Spanish language art songs by soprano Ana Maria Martinez and pianist Craig Terry in Crowder Hall. The songs, from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico were appropriate to the Puerto Rican s...
BWW Review: ALADDIN at ASU Gammage
Aladdin wants to change his life and he gets the opportunity when he befriends a Genie. Will three wishes be enough to help him win the heart of Princess Jasmine?...
BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS at Fountain Hills Theater
Fountain Hills Theater shows us 'where we went right' with The Producers....
BWW Review: VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Mesa Encore Theatre
Vanya and Sonya and Masha have to learn how to deal with aging, living with one another, and youths....
BWW Preview: THE FIREBIRD AND LA SYLPHIDE at Symphony Hall
Are you wondering what you and your love should to do on Valentines Day? Ballet Arizona is presenting the world premiere of Ib Andersen's THE FIREBIRD to music by Igor Stravinsky at Symphony Hall from February 14 to 17, 2019....
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at ASU Gammage
Dolly Levi is a fast-talking, relationship adviser. She has her hands in several relationships, including her own with Horace Vandergelder. Hijinks ensue as Dolly gets exactly what she wants....
BWW Review: ELLA ENCHANTED at Childsplay Theatre
Childsplay's Ella Enchanted is enchanting theatergoers young and young at heart....
BWW Review: S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE at BLK BOX PHX
S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE doth not fall on its countenance, but one cast member per night could indeed given the imbibing that precedes and continues throughout each performance. Drink along or merrily watch...lest ye be called up on stage! Tickets at www.blkboxphx.com thru NYE....
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