Phoenix Metro Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 28

BWW Review: Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Is A Rich Portrait OF The Artist As An Evolving Soul
by Herbert Paine - October 30, 2015

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, smartly directed by Hector Coris and delightfully executed by eight talented singers, is a joyous journey into the mind and soul of one of America's most prolific songwriters....

BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents AMERICAN MYTH
by Herbert Paine - October 26, 2015

Director Robyn Allen and Theatre Artists Studio's skilled cast make AMERICAN MYTH a thought-provoking theatrical experience....

BWW Review: DISGRACED Will Leave You Stunned
by Maria Rita Meli - October 24, 2015

It clearly is more than evident at this dinner: politics and religion are two topics one would consider to be off topic at any social gathering. What playwright Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced shows is that both topics, central and crucial in one play, makes for an evening of theatre spent on the edge of y...

BWW Review: HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN Is A Mesmerizing Masterpiece of Music and Memories
by Herbert Paine - October 19, 2015

Hershey Felder take to the stage as the dean of American songwriters in HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN ~ currently, the second production of Arizona Theatre Company's 49th Season. And it is a bonanza!...

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents WEST SIDE STORY
by Herbert Paine - October 19, 2015

Arizona Broadway Theatre's well-executed staging of WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Kiel Klaphake, stays true to its creators' vision and features a compelling performance by Melissa Rapelje as Anita....

BWW Review: THE TASTE TEST Fizzles
by Herbert Paine - October 16, 2015

In the space between the provocative opening questions and final reflections of Frank Higgins' THE TASTE TEST, a potentially clever take on identity, friendship and betrayal fizzles flat. Higgins' work is as contrived and sophomoric as a freshman stab at drama, and the performances in Black Theatre ...

BWW Review: Rusty Ferracane Plays MAN OF LA MANCHA To The Hilt
by Herbert Paine - October 12, 2015

Backed by Brett Aiken's set design, D. Scott Withers' direction, and Katrina Sanders' choreography, Rusty Ferracane rules the stage in a pitch-perfect performance as the MAN OF LA MANCHA in Theatre Works' season opener....