Rob Stuart

Review: THE MINUTES at Stray Cat Theatre

As presented by Stray Cat Theatre as its 23rd season opener, THE MINUTES, a blistering satire of small-town city council meetings, begins as one thing and concludes as something completely different. And no matter what clues or giveaways you think you might have picked up on throughout the play, you won't be prepared for the emotional wallop that will eventually come. And you may not fully recover from its uncomfortable implications, either.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hale Centre Theatre

The full experience of Hale Centre Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is captured in this review. Runs through December 26th.

Photos: First Look at Hale Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Hale Centre Theatre in downtown Gilbert has release production photos for their annual production of Charles Dickens', A Christmas Carol. Since receiving the award for 'Best Christmas Production in Arizona,” audiences have been lining up in Gilbert to see Scrooge and his ghostly visitors. Hale’s production of A Christmas Carol runs from December 1st through December 26th.

BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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 39 STEPS at Hale Centre Theatre

Richard Hannay is tired of his boring life. It becomes far from boring after meeting a dark stranger. Murder, mayhem, and hilarity ensue.

BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre Reopens Its Doors

With a few streaming exceptions, including some political fundraisers, it looks like Broadway will remain dark through May of 2021 thanks to the pandemic.

Fountain Hills Theater Announces Opening Of The Hilarious Comedy FOOTLIGHT FRENZY

Fountain Hills Theater announces opening of the hilarious comedy Footlight Frenzy.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, PQA Venues @ Riddle's Court

Douglas Adams, beloved writer of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, was notoriously terrible at sticking to deadlines.  Perennially quotable, he claimed to love 'the whooshing sound they make as they go by'.  The premise of Room 5064's short play, We Apologise For The Inconvenience, imagines Adams, late once again in submitting a manuscript, locked in a hotel room by his publisher until he finishes the series' fourth outing; the book that would be released as So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish.

BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Fires On All Cylinders!

Director/choreographer Cambrian James is at it again, at the steering wheel, putting the pedal to the metal and serving up a high-spirited edition of the children's classic, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG ~ featuring a parade of exceptional talents and supported by the always reliable musical direction of Lincoln Wright and Tia Hawkes's amazingly variegated and finely tailored costumes. Runs through August 17th at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert, AZ.

Hale Centre Theatre Presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Hale Centre Theatre is proud to bring you a summer of magic and adventure with the acclaimed Broadway musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Playing July 5th, 2019 through August 17th, 2019. Directed and Choreographed by Cambrian James, with Musical Direction by Lincoln Wright.

BWW Review: VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Mesa Encore Theatre

Vanya and Sonya and Masha have to learn how to deal with aging, living with one another, and youths.

Celebrate The Holidays At Hale Centre Theatre With A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Opening at Hale Centre Theatre on November 29, 2018 and playing through Dec. 24, 2018 is Hale's 16th annual production of Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, with direction by David Dietlein, choreography by Cambrian James, and musical direction by Lincoln Wright, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a family holiday tradition for 16 years in Gilbert and has become the greater Phoenix area's number one Holiday production.

BWW Review: MEET ME IN ST LOUIS at the Hale

The Hale's newest offering is a holiday confection - sweet and delicious - like a freshly shaken up, edible snow globe. Director Cambrian James has put together his finest (thus far) staging of the season. On the marvelous arena stage in Gilbert, the tight, swift-paced send up of the classic 1944 film is enchanting, from overture to finale.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Dances Onto Hale Centre Theatre Stage

The Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert is transformed into the Old West when Seven Brides for Seven Brothers dances onto the family-friendly stage Oct. 13 through Nov. 26. The laugh-filled musical comedy revolves around an 1850-era Oregon Territory town where one of seven brothers, Adam, ventures from the backwoods into town to find a wife. He meets Milly and the couple quickly marry. They hasten back to Adam's mountain ranch, where Milly is shocked to find Adam's six slovenly brothers living in the ranch house. Milly attempts to change their ways, teaching them order, manners, singing and dancing.

BWW Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Is An Invocation to Choose Life Even In The Darkest Hours

In Hale Centre Theatre's current production of the award-winning classic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, high school ingenue Sarah Pansing plays the central character to the hilt, conferring upon the role a sensibility and sensitivity that one might expect of an old soul. Her performance is not enough however to elevate the production to its required altitude.

BWW Reviews: Hale Centre Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Is A Finely Crafted Family Delight

Hale Centre Theatre hits the high notes and delivers an uplifting production of The Sound of Music, featuring Brandi Bigley as Maria. A must-see for families!