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Review: PLAGUE PLAY at Valley Players


by Cheyenne Lewis - June 02, 2026

PLAGUE PLAY is an examination of violence, how it is justified, and if that justification is truly valid. This modern language presentation of the plagues of Egypt gives audiences a chance to see Moses and Aaron on a more human level. Valley Players’ production is a somber yet comedic look into Mo...

Review: PEPPERMINT BEEHIVE at Space55


by Cheyenne Lewis - May 30, 2026

PEPPERMINT BEEHIVE is a comedic and edgy look into Queer love and real-life struggles that many Phoenix locals are struggling with. Based on the real gentrification of Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row and using puppets, Space55’s play presents a punchy and bold statement about the corporate state of the ...

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Arizona Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - May 25, 2026

Unabashedly campy, nonstop shtick, pulled off by a sharp ensemble that knows exactly what it's doing with every bit. Funny, fast, and fiendishly well-performed. The Count would approve....

Review: EVER AFTER at Phoenix Theatre Company


by Cheyenne Lewis - May 23, 2026

EVER AFTER is a funny, optimistic, and dreamy love story perfect for any musical lover. It is a beautiful reminder of the magic of being in love and the strength that having the love of other people can provide. EVER AFTER at the Phoenix Theatre Company is an exciting and refreshing experience for a...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Hale Centre Theatre


by Cheyenne Lewis - May 19, 2026

Nearly 90 years after the film premiered and over 120 years since the novel was published, this great American fairytale is a story to love. This rendition of the musical is great for people both young and old. There’s no place to see THE WIZARD OF OZ like Hale Centre Theatre....

Review: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Theatre Artists Studio


by Herbert Paine - May 18, 2026

There are productions that succeed because the script is strong, and productions that succeed because performers manage to elevate familiar material. Theatre Artists Studio’s production of John Patrick Shanley’s OUTSIDE MULLINGAR achieves something rarer: a complete unity of tone, performance, l...

Review: THE CHER SHOW at Arizona Broadway Theatre


by Herbert Paine - May 11, 2026

Strong performances, impressive staging, and the sense of fun and theatricality that audiences expect from a jukebox musical built around one of popular culture’s most enduring stars....

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA at Stray Cat Theatre


by Herbert Paine - May 11, 2026

Stray Cat Theatre’s revival seems to rediscover the volatility in the text and the humor that snaps like electricity....

Review: HOME, I'M DARLING at Live Theatre Workshop


by Zach Wetzel - May 10, 2026

HOME, I'M DARLING tells a poignant tale with top-notch performances....

Review: EL DORADO’S GOLD at The Bridge Initiative And Simply Livin’ Productions


by Cheyenne Lewis - May 08, 2026

Black cowboys and the Black rodeo have a rich history that continues to this day. Although this side of history was not acknowledged in the way it deserved to be, EL DORADO’S GOLD is a great tribute to Black cowboy culture. EL DORADO’S GOLD touches on so many topics, from the history of the Fula...

Past Shows

When Churchyards Yawn
When Churchyards Yawn
Jul 16

All the dead Hamlet characters have graduated from Limbo to Purgatory. Seems theres been a bit of a backlog. Hamlet Senior is ancient and over...

When Churchyards Yawn
When Churchyards Yawn
Jul 16

All the dead Hamlet characters have graduated from Limbo to Purgatory. Seems theres been a bit of a backlog. Hamlet Senior is ancient and over...

2021 Summer Festival
2021 Summer Festival
Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2021

As Festival Director Jeanmarie Simpson says of our Summer Festival -"truly gorgeous Pandemic-inspired - expertly edited - not your 2020 Zoom experiences". The lineup? Variety,...

Videos


BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery in Phoenix BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (7/23-8/29)
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles featuring the music of A Hard Day's Night and the Hits in Phoenix The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles featuring the music of A Hard Day's Night and the Hits
Fox Tucson Theatre (11/28-11/28)
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS in Phoenix OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (5/14-6/20) PHOTOS
Hi-Fi Holiday Concert in Phoenix Hi-Fi Holiday Concert
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (12/04-12/19)
The Little Mermaid in Phoenix The Little Mermaid
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (7/03-8/15)
Alison Krauss and Union Station in Phoenix Alison Krauss and Union Station
Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tuthill (9/28-9/28)
The Rush Tribute Project in Phoenix The Rush Tribute Project
Fox Tucson Theatre (10/09-10/09)
The Wizard of Oz in Phoenix The Wizard of Oz
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (5/15-6/27)
A Room in the Castle in Phoenix A Room in the Castle
Beaver Street Theatre (9/18-10/03)
The Seagull in Phoenix The Seagull
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (8/14-8/15)