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Review: POTUS at Winding Road Theater Ensemble

Review: POTUS at Winding Road Theater Ensemble

by Zach Wetzel — September 7, 2024
POTUS is a dark comedy filled with strong performances....
Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at Invisible Theatre

Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at Invisible Theatre

by Zach Wetzel — September 5, 2024
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA is by far the most moving play I have seen in Tucson. It stars Dennis O'Dell as John and Hannah Turner as Caitlyn, both making their Invisible Theatre debuts. This was my first introduction to the play, written by Anna Ouyang Moench. I recommend going in cold if you are unfami...
Review: SHRIEK at The Gaslight Theatre

Review: SHRIEK at The Gaslight Theatre

by Zach Wetzel — September 1, 2024
SHRIEK is fun for the whole family!...
Review: CLUE THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: CLUE THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Suzanne Whitaker — September 2, 2024
Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of CLUE: THE MUSICAL succeeds in what it sets out to do: offering a fun, interactive evening of entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously....
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at ASU Gammage

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at ASU Gammage

by Herbert Paine — August 21, 2024
Written and directed by Conor McPherson, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY doesn't feel like other jukebox musicals. If anything, with its engrossing dialog, delivered with a heightened sense of heartbreaking realism from an excellent touring ensemble, you're never quite sure how best to describe the prod...
Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Live Theatre Workshop

Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Live Theatre Workshop

by Zach Wetzel — August 11, 2024
This romantic comedy has a big heart and lots of laughs....
Review: CABARET at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: CABARET at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — August 4, 2024
The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of CABARET, directed by Michael Barnard ~ outstanding and exemplifying excellence in theatre....
Review: WILLY WONKA at Saguaro City Music Theatre

Review: WILLY WONKA at Saguaro City Music Theatre

by Zach Wetzel — June 22, 2024
A sweet treat, WILLY WONKA is delightful family entertainment! Photo by Ray Frieders....
Review: SPIDER-GUY at The Gaslight Theatre

Review: SPIDER-GUY at The Gaslight Theatre

by Zach Wetzel — June 9, 2024
SPIDER-GUY is extremely entertaining, with some of the best performances I have seen at the Gaslight Theatre!...
Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — June 4, 2024
Arizona Theatre Company's production of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST bristles with raw energy, exposing the myths of the American Dream....
Review: NUNSENSE at Stage Left Productions

Review: NUNSENSE at Stage Left Productions

by Suzanne Whitaker — June 4, 2024
wonderfulStage Left Productions in Surprise, Arizona presented NUNSENSE, a delightful musical comedy created by Dan Goggins. Directed by Cody Dull with choreography by James Marinaro, this slightly naughty story captures the foibles of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, New Jersey, while they prepared t...
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — May 30, 2024
The Phoenix Theatre Company's edition of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed and choreographed by Staś Kmieć, is good and quite entertaining. In its own right, it follows the tradition of the Broadway musical ~ brisk, easy to consume, emotionally uplifting, and endowed with a highly talented ensemble....
Review: GOOD GUY WITH A PUN - A Film With A Heart of Positivity

Review: GOOD GUY WITH A PUN - A Film With A Heart of Positivity

by Herbert Paine — May 22, 2024
The award-winning TV pilot, GOOD GUY WITH A PUN, is an engaging and revelatory narrative about an endearing character whose story line we are eager to follow. Film maker Dmitry Milkin has created a story about resilience and positivity in a digital age....
Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company

Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company

by Zach Wetzel — May 17, 2024
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS is the latest offering from TAZ Theatre Company. It is a bold, astonishing, and urgent work that demands to be seen. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Robert Encila, the play gives the audience a front row seat to the devastating effects of drug addiction. PEOPLE, P...
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — May 7, 2024
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre....
Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company

by Zach Wetzel — May 5, 2024
TRUE WEST is the single greatest piece of live theater I have ever seen. Photo by Tim Fuller....
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — April 16, 2024
The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, directed by Michelle Chin and featuring Kate Haas ~ a necessary and inspiring reminder of our nation's journey to freedom for all....
Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Hale Centre Theatre

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Hale Centre Theatre

by Herbert Paine — April 7, 2024
The cast of Hale's TITANIC THE MUSICAL, directed by Cambrian James, is a true ensemble, highlighted by Maury Yeston’s score, operatic in style and epic in scope....
Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

by Herbert Paine — March 24, 2024
Under Lee Cooley's adroit direction, Jeffrey Hatcher's HOLMES AND WATSON is a fast paced and entertaining romp towards an entirely unanticipated climax....
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium

by Tim Shawver — March 17, 2024
What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium?...
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — March 13, 2024
The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSIC explodes with energy. Great production running through April 28th....
Review: SWEENEY TODD Strikes All the Right Notes at the Marroney Theatre

Review: SWEENEY TODD Strikes All the Right Notes at the Marroney Theatre

by Robert Encila-Celdran — March 7, 2024
I've just highlighted a long list deserving of recognition, if for no other reason than to remind audiences of the invisible force that fuels this pre-eminent theatre department. I'm aware of the unresolved public trauma caused by the university's decision to discontinue the program. Intentional or ...
Review: ROMEO ET JULIETTE at Arizona Opera

Review: ROMEO ET JULIETTE at Arizona Opera

by Herbert Paine — March 5, 2024
Arizona Opera's revival of Charles Gounod’s ROMEO ET JULIETTE is, by all measures, a triumph of staging and performance. Following its performances in Phoenix, the production moves to the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson AZ (March 9th and 10th)....
Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre

Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre

by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez — February 28, 2024
What did our critic think of UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre? Attending a one-person play presents a unique theatrical experience, offering an intimate and immersive journey into the depths of a single performer's storytelling prowess. Yet, within this singular spotlight lies the allure and haz...
Review: TAD'S EMERGING WORLD – GLEN CANYON EXPOSED at Sedona International Film Fes

Review: TAD'S EMERGING WORLD – GLEN CANYON EXPOSED at Sedona International Film Festival

by Herbert Paine — February 28, 2024
TAD’S EMERGING WORLD is a moving homage to one of the nation's great national treasures. Directed by Dawn Kish, the film is one of the features at this year's Sedona International Film Festival....
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