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Review: THE CLEAN HOUSE at Theatre Artists Studio
Theatre Artists Studio's staging of Sarah Ruhl's THE CLEAN HOUSE, captures the playwright's intention of a meditation on how people grapple with grief, love, and their own imperfections.
Review: MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S at Live Theatre Workshop
MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S is a laugh-a-minute comedy!
Review: FETAL at Stray Cat Theatre
Stray Cat Theatre’s production of FETAL is a necessary, gripping, and unforgettable theatrical experience—one that demands not only contemplation but also collective action and solidarity regarding reproductive rights.
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Arizona Theatre Company
ATC's BLUES IN THE NIGHT: It’s about feeling - pure, raw, and undeniable.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of JERSEY BOYS is a toe-tapping, high-energy joyride through the unforgettable music of The Four Seasons.
Review: FRIDA at Ballet Arizona - A Bold and Breathtaking Portrait of an Artistic Icon
Epic, bold, and elegant in design and execution, Ballet Arizona’s production of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s FRIDA is a sensory feast – impassioned, radiant, and breathtaking.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at ASU Gammage
It’s always a risk to transplant a beloved classic film to the stage, particularly when that film is one so thoroughly embedded in its time as SOME LIKE IT HOT.
Review: CHURCHILL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
By allowing Churchill’s reflections – his triumphs and regrets alike - to take center stage, David Payne delivers a performance that is complex, compelling, and deeply human.
Review: RIPCORD at Live Theatre Workshop
RIPCORD is hilarious, heartfelt, and well-directed.
Review: CHASERS ~ From Sundance to Slamdance
Erin Brown Thomas succeeds brilliantly in blending genres, crafting a nuanced exploration of how boundaries become movable in the face of ambition.
Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company
Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue.
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at The Invisible Theatre
This is a powerful and deeply relevant production!
Review: CRONAN THE BARBARIAN at The Gaslight Theatre
CRONAN THE BARBARIAN is first-rate family entertainment!
Review: THE LION IN WINTER at Order Chaos Theater Company
Order Chaos Theater Company's production proves why THE LION IN WINTER endures.
Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at The Inner Voice Studio
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at The Inner Voice Studio is a powerful reminder of how great teen theatre can be.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Saguaro City Music Theatre
THE WIZARD OF OZ is the perfect holiday treat!
Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company
Arizona Theatre Company's SCROOGE!, directed by Matt August, offers moments of holiday cheer and showcases talented performances, making it an enjoyable seasonal outing.
Review: ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS REVIEW at The Gaslight Music Hall
ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS REVUE at The Gaslight Music Hall is in full swing! The show is a stocking stuffer of holiday hits that will have audiences singing and dancing out the door.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Gammage Auditorium
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2023 Tony Winner for Best Musical now visiting Gammage Auditorium, manages something remarkable - it finds the bittersweet spot between life's joys and sorrows, letting both exist without cancelling each other out.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hale Centre Theatre
David Appleford, BroadwayWorld’s esteemed guest contributor, gives a glowing holiday tribute to Hale Centre Theatre’s inventive and inspiring production of the seasonal classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by David Hale Dietlein.
Review: SWEAT at Stray Cat Theatre
Stray Cat Theatre's production of SWEAT, directed by Chanel Bragg, achieves a remarkable balance between the intimacy and intensity of working class folks caught in the whirlwind of economic displacement.
Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO SHOW is a perfectly pleasant and heartwarming live theatre experience.
Review: THE CURIOUS SAVAGE at The Fusebox
The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, is a heartwarming and poignant comedy that explores the intersection of wealth, mental health, and human kindness.
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The WoBo Show The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (11/13-11/15) |
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Coffee Mixed with Cream Fountain Hills Theater (8/21-8/30) |
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Grupo Arga Detectives Privados Grupo Arga Detectives Privados (5/18-10/18) |
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Rush Desert Diamond Arena (12/01-12/01) |
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Stop Kiss Tornabene Theatre (10/15-12/06) |
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Hi-Fi Holiday Concert Hale Centre Theatre (12/04-12/19) |
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Murder For Two The Phoenix Theatre Company (8/26-9/20) |
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Peter Hook And The Light The Van Buren (9/15-9/15) |
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Doja Cat Mortgage Matchup Center (10/29-10/29) |
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Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel Arizona Financial Theatre (11/11-11/11) |