BWW Review: GYPSY at Theater Works
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Sep 11, 2017
Amanda Glenn's turn as Louise is lovely and heartbreaking. Glenn has a beautiful voice and exquisite is her painstaking, delicate interpretation of the awkward, plain Jane who becomes the iconic burlesque queen.
BWW Interview: Alanna Kalbfleisch Makes Theater Happen
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Mar 6, 2017
I don't think my goal is to be a performer, rather more of a person who makes theater happen. Whether that is being an actor, a designer, a director, a patron, a donor, a supporter, an observer, or the executive director of a theater company, that's completely up to fate, really. All I want is to be a part of the progression of this art.
BWW Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Theatre Works
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Feb 27, 2017
Alanna Kalbfleisch is an utter delight to see and hear, with luminous skin, bright eyes and dimples in both cheeks and chin. Let's face it. She's eye candy. As Dot/Marie, the comfortable authority with which Kalbfleisch moves about the stage suggests a lifetime of performance. Her voice is off-the-charts resplendent, however she is by no means all flash. The nuances in her performance are breathtaking - her pure talent and spectacular range, vocal and dramatic, are world class.
Theatre Works Takes on Art Masterpiece in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2017
Theater Works presents Stephen Sondheim's musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, a stunning masterpiece opening February 17, 2017. Inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday In The Park With George merges past and present, offering beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat and his modern heirs won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will be on stage in the Gyder Theater February 17 - March 5, 2017.
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Herbert Paine - Sep 8, 2015
Theatre Artists Studio in Phoenix presents a stirring production of Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART, directed by Brad Allen and featuring a compelling performance by Dee Rich as the eldest of the three Magrath sisters.
Theatre Artists Studio to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015
Beth Henley's hysterical and touching exploration of the foibles and challenges of the three wacky Magrath sisters comes to the Theatre Artists Studio in the first production of the season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theater Works' AZ Premiere of FOLLIES
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2015
The Arizona premiere of FOLLIES opened on the Gyder Stage at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts on February 20, 2015. The music and lyrics of the dazzling FOLLIES score are by Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. The book is by Academy Award winner James Goldman, also known for The Lion in Winter. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Broadway Stars and Valley Luminaries to Lead FOLLIES at Theater Works, Beginning 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2015
Broadway stars and Valley luminaries create a perfect storm of talent in the Arizona premiere of FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece. The show that was named "one of the greatest musicals ever written" by the New York Times opens on the Theater Works stage at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Friday, February 20th.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theater Works' FOLLIES
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2015
Theater Works announces the cast for the Arizona premiere of FOLLIES, the legendary musical The New York Times calls 'one of the greatest musicals ever written'. FOLLIES will open on the Gyder Stage at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts on February 20, 2015.
BWW Reviews: THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT Extols the Virtue of Giving
by Herbert Paine - Dec 16, 2014
The Quiltmaker's Gift, adapted from Jeff Brumbeau's book nine years ago by Alan J. Prewitt, with music by Craig Bohmler and lyrics by Steven Mark Kohn, is enjoying a delightful and lighthearted reprise at Theater Works. Directed by Rusty Ferracane, it features a standout performance by Joshua Vern as the petulant king in search of happiness and a jubilant staging of color and choreography by Tamara Treat and Cydney Trent.
PCPA's THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2014
Theater Works at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) celebrates the holiday with its MasterWorks production of The Quiltmaker's Gift opening in the Gyder Theater today, December 6th .
PCPA's THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT to Open 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2014
Theater Works at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) celebrates the holiday with its MasterWorks production of The Quiltmaker's Gift opening in the Gyder Theater on Saturday, December 6th .