Review: BEN BUTLER At Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 22, 2023
Richard Strand's BEN BUTLER highlights a seminal moment in the march to emancipation. Now on stage at Don Bluth Front Row Theater in Scottsdale AZ through July 8th, the play, directed by Lee Cooley and featuring an outstanding cast, is a compelling profile of courage....
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Hale Centre Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 21, 2023
Director/choreographer Cambrian James delivers a nostalgically delightful production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, featuring a knockout performance by Michala Montaño as Rosie. At Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert AZ through July 1....
Review: A SOLDIERS PLAY at ASU Gammage
by Nathaniel Jones - May 19, 2023
The National Tour of A Soldier’s Play at ASU Gammage is magic, being led by not only the sensational Norm Lewis but also a fantastic cast, telling a story that although set in a time and place nearly 80 years ago, is also one that still mirrors realities our communities face today....
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 14, 2023
The show stopping performance by triple threat Nathan David Smith seals the deal on Arizona Broadway Theatre's rousing production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Clayton Phillips and featuring an outstanding ensemble. The show runs through June 4th in Peoria, AZ....
Review: LIKE HEAVEN at The Bridge Initiative
by Herbert Paine - May 09, 2023
The Bridge Initiative's production of Elaine Romero's LIKE HEAVEN, directed by Samantha Wyer Bello is a stirring and entertaining focus on one woman's quest for self-fulfillment. Runs through May 13th at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ....
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Greasepaint Youtheatre
by Herbert Paine - May 07, 2023
Outstanding performances by a gifted group of young thespians are featured in Greasepaint Youtheatre's production of SWEENEY TODD, running through May 14th at the Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ....
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Theatre Artists Studio
by Herbert Paine - April 28, 2023
The must-see production of Jen Silverman's THE ROOMMATE, directed by Patti Suarez and featuring the stellar performances of Debra K. Stevens and Jodie Weiss, runs through May 7th at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale, AZ....
Review: A CHORUS LINE At The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - April 10, 2023
The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of A CHORUS LINE, directed by Jeff Whiting runs through May 14th: It's 'not just a handsome production; to date it’s the standout of the current season.'...
Review: PRU PAYNE at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - April 03, 2023
PRU PAYNE, directed by Sean Daniels and featuring Mimi Kennedy and Gordon Clapp ~ Arizona Theatre Company's emotionally powerful production of Steven Drukman's play runs through April 16th at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix....