Review: SWEENEY TODD Strikes All the Right Notes at the Marroney Theatre
by Robert Encila-Celdran - March 07, 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
by Herbert Paine - March 05, 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
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: ORDER MY STEPS at Sedona International Film Festival
by Herbert Paine - February 27, 2024
Filmmaker Augusta Palmer and screenwriter Kathryn Grant's ORDER MY STEPS is an emotionally powerful film about repentance and reconciliation, highlighted by Carla Brandberg's riveting performance. One of the featured shorts at this year's Sedona International Film Festival....