Phoenix Metro Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 26

BWW Review: Phoenix Theatre Presents CALENDAR GIRLS
by Herbert Paine - January 28, 2016

On the stage of Phoenix Theatre, CALENDAR GIRLS basks and steeps in the glorious glow of its brilliantly assembled cast. Under EE Moe's astute direction, not one of the superb performances in this production overshadows the other; each is precious in its own right; together, they are simply magnific...

BWW Review: GRAND CONCOURSE Divines The Limits of Giving and Forgiving ~ Theatre Artists Studio Has A Palpable and Inspired Hit
by Herbert Paine - January 18, 2016

Director Richard Powers-Hardt and his solid cast ~ Debra Rich, Shelby Daeffler, Tom Noga, and Luke Gomez ~ deliver a perfectly balanced and inspired production of GRAND CONCOURSE, Heidi Schreck's provocative and immensely relevant masterwork. GRAND CONCOURSE will stand as one of Theatre Artists ...

BWW Review: Southwest Shakespeare's OTHELLO Is A Tour De Force
by Herbert Paine - January 18, 2016

Southwest Shakespeare Company's mastery in interpreting the Bard's work is on display in this intelligently and innovatively conceived edition of OTHELLO, directed by Harold Dixon. Jesse James Kamps and Hope Brown deliver compelling performances as Iago and the Moor....

BWW Review: IF/THEN Stands on Idina Menzel's Star Power
by Herbert Paine - January 14, 2016

In addition to Idina Menzel's predictably powerhouse vocals, IF/THEN features a stellar performance by LaChanze. She is a non-stop engine of energy, delivering one knockout song after another and acting up a storm. Janine DiVita stands out as well as a talent to watch....

BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Beams With Inspiration
by Herbert Paine - December 21, 2015

The interpretation and staging of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by director/actor Tim Shawver and his fellow thespians ~ Marshall Glass, Devon Nickel, Katie Larson, Traci McCormick, and Timothy Pittman ~ are impressive, entertaining, and heartwarming. On the air now at AZ Broadway Theatre...

BWW Review: Greasepaint Youtheatre Presents OLIVER!
by Herbert Paine - December 14, 2015

Many marvelous moments in Greasepaint's uplifting and well-played production of OLIVER! directed by Dale Nakagawa and choreographed by Molly Lajoie. A fine holiday treat for the family....

BWW Review: HEATHERS at Stray Cat Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - December 09, 2015

Tempe's Stray Cat Theatre is certainly not the Valley's only alternative theatre, but their stellar show selection and quality showmanship makes them arguably the best. The group, run by locally celebrated actor and director Ron May, will soon vacate their home at the Tempe Performing Arts Center, l...

BWW Review: Good Spirits Abound in Hale Centre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Herbert Paine - December 09, 2015

Hale Centre Theatre has rolled out more than just the proverbial red carpet for its 12th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It has adorned the work with all the trimmings needed to dub it a glorious theatrical experience: Corrin Dietlein's lavish and exquisitely tailored costumes; David Dietlei...