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Zach Wetzel

Zach Wetzel

Zach Wetzel (he/him/his) is an award-winning singer and arts educator based in Tucson. He is also an active BroadwayWorld critic. Zach has music directed children's theater at Live Theatre Workshop, Saguaro City Music Theatre, The Phoenix Theatre Company, and BASIS Charter Schools. He has been recognized for his work in the Arts on ABC KGUN9 as well as in Voyage Phoenix and Shoutout Arizona magazines. Zach is a recipient of the Marriott and Roy Samuelson Awards for Vocal Excellence.






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Review: ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS REVIEW at The Gaslight Music Hall
Review: ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS REVIEW at The Gaslight Music Hall
December 10, 2024

ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS REVUE at The Gaslight Music Hall is in full swing! The show is a stocking stuffer of holiday hits that will have audiences singing and dancing out the door. This concert is an excellent way to ring in the season!

Review: SCROOGE: A MERRY MISERLY CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Gaslight Theatre
Review: SCROOGE: A MERRY MISERLY CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Gaslight Theatre
November 9, 2024

SCROOGE at The Gaslight Theatre is a true delight!

Review: MISERY at Live Theatre Workshop
Review: MISERY at Live Theatre Workshop
November 4, 2024

MISERY by William Goldman and based on the novel by Stephen King has made its mark at Live Theatre Workshop. This project is a breath of fresh air. Directed by Sabian Trout, with Assistant Direction by Shanna Brock, this play is both chilling and darkly humorous. MISERY, which is playing until November 10 on the Live Theatre Workshop Mainstage, offers up a talented cast and superb technical direction. It will send a shiver down your spine even though Halloween season is now over. Make no mistake, Halloween is very much alive at Live Theatre Workshop.

Review: ALEBRIJES at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre
Review: ALEBRIJES at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre
October 22, 2024

Pinate has done an exceptional job creating a fantasy world built on darkly charming whimsy and wonder. I was often reminded of ALICE IN WONDERLAND while watching ALEBRIJES. Pinate fills the stage with fantastical imagery, much of it lit under jaw-droppingly beautiful blacklight.

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre
October 20, 2024

BRIGHT STAR is a joyous and rousing production writes our critic.

Feature: HAUNTED RUINS: THE WITCHING HOUR at Valley Of The Moon
Feature: HAUNTED RUINS: THE WITCHING HOUR at Valley Of The Moon
October 8, 2024

For over 100 years Valley of The Moon has provided immersive entertainment for Tucsonans of all ages. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dante Crossroad, who is the Head of the Theatrical Department.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Saguaro City Music Theatre
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Saguaro City Music Theatre
October 5, 2024

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Saguaro City is an absolute triumph says BroadwayWorld's critic. Read on for our full review of the production.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company
September 29, 2024

DIAL M FOR MURDER is a chilling thriller with strong performances says BWW's critic.

Review: THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Live Theatre Workshop
Review: THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Live Theatre Workshop
September 8, 2024

This play is a lot of fun and audiences will leave with a smile on their face!

Review: POTUS at Winding Road Theater Ensemble
Review: POTUS at Winding Road Theater Ensemble
September 7, 2024

POTUS is a dark comedy filled with strong performances.

Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at Invisible Theatre
Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at Invisible Theatre
September 5, 2024

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA is by far the most moving play I have seen in Tucson. It stars Dennis O'Dell as John and Hannah Turner as Caitlyn, both making their Invisible Theatre debuts. This was my first introduction to the play, written by Anna Ouyang Moench. I recommend going in cold if you are unfamiliar with this one. The impact of this play is strong and stays with you for a long time. Expertly directed by Gretchen Wirges, one of Tucson's finest directors, BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA is a profound piece.

Review: SHRIEK at The Gaslight Theatre
Review: SHRIEK at The Gaslight Theatre
September 1, 2024

SHRIEK is fun for the whole family!

Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Live Theatre Workshop
Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Live Theatre Workshop
August 11, 2024

This romantic comedy has a big heart and lots of laughs.

Feature: Inaugural Season Debuts with a Queer CHRISTMAS CAROL at All Queer Shakespeare
Feature: Inaugural Season Debuts with a Queer CHRISTMAS CAROL at All Queer Shakespeare
July 21, 2024

All Queer Shakespeare makes a splash in the Phoenix theatre scene, and beyond!

Feature: 2024 SEASON at Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra
Feature: 2024 SEASON at Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra
June 25, 2024

The Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra has two more shows this season: BIG FISH and RAGTIME.

Review: WILLY WONKA at Saguaro City Music Theatre
Review: WILLY WONKA at Saguaro City Music Theatre
June 22, 2024

A sweet treat, WILLY WONKA is delightful family entertainment! Photo by Ray Frieders.

Review: SPIDER-GUY at The Gaslight Theatre
Review: SPIDER-GUY at The Gaslight Theatre
June 9, 2024

SPIDER-GUY is extremely entertaining, with some of the best performances I have seen at the Gaslight Theatre!

Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company
Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company
May 17, 2024

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS is the latest offering from TAZ Theatre Company. It is a bold, astonishing, and urgent work that demands to be seen. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Robert Encila, the play gives the audience a front row seat to the devastating effects of drug addiction. PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS features a knockout performance by Taigé Lauren as Emma. The play is surreal and minimalist in nature and does an effective job bringing the audience into Emma's world from beginning to end. And what a world it is!

Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company
Review: TRUE WEST at Arizona Theatre Company
May 5, 2024

TRUE WEST is the single greatest piece of live theater I have ever seen. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Previews: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company
Previews: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at TAZ Theatre Company
May 3, 2024

TAZ Theatre is ready to bring PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS to Tucson. The play is written by Duncan Mcmillan and directed by industry veteran Robert Encila. This powerful piece won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 2018. 






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