Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Order Chaos Theater Company
Order Chaos Theatre Company’s production of Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART is earnest in its attempt to capture the play’s bruised heart and tangled humor.
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Review: BOB & JEAN: A LOVE STORY at Arizona Theatre Company
Bob & Jean: A Love Story at Arizona Theatre Company is beautiful.
Review: IT IS MAGIC at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre
IT IS MAGIC is hilarious, challenging, and intense!
Review: ART at Theatre Artists Studio
ART is a must-see—not just because it’s brilliant, but because it might just make you rethink every argument you’ve ever had about taste.
Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL at The Black Theatre Troupe
See The Black Theatre Troupe's staging of LADY DAY, not just for the music, not just for the history, but to witness a piece of theater that doesn’t just tell a story—it makes you feel every note of it.
Review: THE RAINMAKER at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's production of THE RAINMAKER is a heartfelt and intimate production that highlights the story’s enduring themes of self-worth and hope.
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre
By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration.
Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Reframes An American Masterpiece
Kimberly Belflower's writing blends academic fluency with the unfiltered energy of teenage argot.
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!
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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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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick and Patricia Quinn ASU Gammage Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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RICHARD III Southwest Shakespeare Company (10/10-10/24) |
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The Crucible Actors PLAYground (10/02-10/11) |
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Doja Cat Mortgage Matchup Center (10/29-10/29) |
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - A Musical Within a Comedy! Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (3/18-5/01) |
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JEKYLL & HYDE Emerald City Players (10/02-10/11) |
