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Herbert Paine

Herb Paine ~ Herb has served as Senior Contributing Editor and lead theatre critic for BWW's Phoenix Metro Region since 2014. He was acclaimed as BEST THEATRE CRITIC by PHOENIX magazine (2022 BEST OF THE VALLEY).

He is President of Paine Consulting Services, now in its thirty-sixth year of operation, specializing in organizational development, strategic planning, turnaround management, mergers, and governance. In addition to his work with corporations and government, he is a nationally recognized expert on all aspects of nonprofit organization management and has consulted extensively with arts and cultural organizations on strategic positioning, branding, and audience development. 

His provocative social and political commentaries were a regular feature on KJZZ/91.5 FM, NPR’s Phoenix affiliate. These days, Herb offers his perspectives on a variety of issues at IN THE CENTER LANE WITH HERB PAINE | Substack ~ https://herbpaine.substack.com. .

Herb is an avid fan of theatre, both on and off stage. His most recent acting credits include roles as Sgt. Jeff Pugliese in the National Geographic Channel’s April 2014 docudrama "Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers;" the King of France/Chaudron the forger/Ser Piero, DaVinci's father in Theater Works' "Finding Mona Lisa;" Inspector LeStrade in Fountain Hills Theater’s "Sherlock’s Last Case;" and Berry Bernard in the short film "Living Will." 




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First Show:

Blithe Spirit

Favorite Show:

Les Miseables



BWW Review: Black Theatre Troupe Presents Langston Hughes's BLACK NATIVITY
BWW Review: Black Theatre Troupe Presents Langston Hughes's BLACK NATIVITY
December 11, 2021

Black Theatre Troupe’s production of Langston Hughes’s BLACK NATIVITY is a moving celebration of life and faith. A Seasonal must-see! Runs through December 19th at The Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix.

BWW Review: Mesa Community College Theatre and Film Arts Department Presents Melissa Leilani Larson's GIN MUMMY
BWW Review: Mesa Community College Theatre and Film Arts Department Presents Melissa Leilani Larson's GIN MUMMY
December 10, 2021

As an homage to Oscar Wilde and his genius, Mesa Community College's production of Melissa Leilani Larson’s GIN MUMMY is an enjoyable and enlightening comedy of manners. Limited engagement through December 11th.

BWW Review: ASU Gammage Presents the National Tour of MY FAIR LADY
BWW Review: ASU Gammage Presents the National Tour of MY FAIR LADY
December 9, 2021

The National Tour of MY FAIR LADY is a theatrical joy ride that bursts into life the moment the giant pillars of Convent Garden are lowered from above and the opening scene is established. Running through December 12th at ASU Gammage in Tempe, AZ.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents ELF THE MUSICAL
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents ELF THE MUSICAL
November 29, 2021

Tyler Pirrung is terrific as Buddy in Arizona Broadway Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by Kurtis Overby. The show runs through December 29th.

BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 29, 2021

Hale Centre Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL ~ A Play with Music is a wholesome and joyful celebration of the Christmas spirit ~ the perfect Holiday fare for the entire family. Directed by David Dietlein and featuring Tim Dietlein as Scrooge (in the Red Cast), the show runs through December 24th.

BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
November 21, 2021

David Appleford hails MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS as 'a genuine, rock ‘n roll musical theatre thrill ride.' Just right for the Holiday Season! Runs through January 2nd at The Phoeni Theatre Company.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents URINETOWN ~ Wicked Pissah!!
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents URINETOWN ~ Wicked Pissah!!
November 9, 2021

“Funny” is what’s on tap in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s wicked pissah production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, directed by Renée Kathleen Koher and accentuated by Stephen Hohendorf’s energetic choreography. The show runs through November 14th at ABT's Mainstage.

BWW Review: Stray Cat Theatre Presents OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
BWW Review: Stray Cat Theatre Presents OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
November 7, 2021

A critical review of Stray Cat Theatre's production of Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD on stage at Tempe Center for the Arts through November 13th.

BWW Review: ALONE/TOGETHER - A Film on Life in the Time of COVID
BWW Review: ALONE/TOGETHER - A Film on Life in the Time of COVID
November 4, 2021

In ALONE/TOGETHER, filmmaker Hsuan-Yu Pan builds on her body of work with an eye-opening account of the human experience in the time of COVID. The film will be available to stream from December 8th at 10:00 p.m. MST through December 14th MST. Link to https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/at2021.

BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents 
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
November 2, 2021

Theatre Artists Studio is premiering Kirt Shineman's crisp and riveting new play, THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE, directed by Janis Webb and featuring a commanding performance by Pamela Fields as Dame Christie. The show runs through November 21st.

BWW Review: CAMELOT at The Phoenix Theatre Company
BWW Review: CAMELOT at The Phoenix Theatre Company
October 5, 2021

You don’t need Merlin to make magic out of CAMELOT…not if Michael Barnard, a master of musical entertainment, is casting his spell on the stage of The Phoenix Theatre Company. Running through October 24th, the production features a trio of triple-threat actors ~ James D. Gish, Kate Cook, and Toby Yatso.

BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents POUND
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents POUND
September 28, 2021

Steve Mastroieni delivers a commanding and stirring performance as Ezra Pound in Theatre Artists Studio's compelling Season opener, POUND, directed by Carol MacLeod and co-starring Maureen Dias Watson. Runs though October 10th.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents CHICAGO ~ A Class Act!
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents CHICAGO ~ A Class Act!
September 27, 2021

The power and appeal of CHICAGO is on display at Arizona Broadway Theatre in a production, directed by Kurtis Overby, that sizzles with pizzazz and features vibrant and scintillating performances by Tiffany Sparks, Liz Fallon, and Kiel Klaphake. The show runs through October 30th.

BWW Review: Fountain Hills Theater Presents SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE
BWW Review: Fountain Hills Theater Presents SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE
August 25, 2021

Peter J. Hill delivers a skillfully crafted and heavenly smooth turn as George Burns in SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE, Fountain Hills Theater's Season opener, running through September 5th.

BWW Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
BWW Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
August 22, 2021

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s current production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, running through September 5th in ABT’s Encore Room. (Approximate running time ~ 2 hours.)

BWW Review: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre Presents
A BENCH IN THE SUN
BWW Review: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre Presents A BENCH IN THE SUN
August 13, 2021

Like vintage wines, veteran actors Lee Cooley and Jim Coates just get better with age in Don Bluth Front Row Theatre’s reprise of Ron Clark’s bittersweet play, A BENCH IN THE SUN, now playing through September 18th.

BWW Feature: CRITICS CHOICE - TOP THEATRES IN PHOENIX: 
A Guide To The 2021-2022 Season
BWW Feature: CRITICS CHOICE - TOP THEATRES IN PHOENIX: A Guide To The 2021-2022 Season
July 28, 2021

Live theatre is back! Here's a critics choice list of the top 20 venues in the area with information on upcoming productions for the 2021-2022 Season, how to buy tickets, and more!

BWW Review: Appleford On PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
BWW Review: Appleford On PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
July 24, 2021

Welcoming guest contributor David Appleford to review The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES. Runs through August 23rd.

BWW Review: CURTAINS RISE ON THE 2021-2022 THEATRE SEASON - AT LAST!
BWW Review: CURTAINS RISE ON THE 2021-2022 THEATRE SEASON - AT LAST!
July 1, 2021

CURTAINS RISE ON THE 2021-2022 THEATRE SEASON ~ AT LAST! The current schedule of theatre productions for the 2021-2022 Season in the Phoenix Metro Region.

BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
June 28, 2021

Thoroughly charming performances by Kathlynn Rodin and James D. Gish highlight The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of DADDY LONG LEGS, running through July 18th.



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