BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE At Desert Stages Theatre
Chemistry and balance! Two key ingredients that are (oddly!) in short supply in Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s current production of THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Virginia Olivieri. Simon’s brilliant lines and zingers are there to be uttered, but the execution stumbles. The show runs through April 5th.
BWW Review: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Presents OLEANNA
In what has been her ongoing commitment to present David Mamet's works with fidelity to his themes and rhythms, director Virginia Olivieri has delivered a compelling and explosive version of OLEANNA, featuring solid performances by Rachel Brumfield and Peter Cunniff. OLEANNA runs through November 17th at Desert Stages Theatre, located inside Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Desert Stages Theatre Presents David Mamet's OLEANNA
Desert Stages Theatre (DST) announces the opening of the two person production, a?oeOleannaa?? on Friday, October 11 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. a?oeOleannaa?? is based on the 1992 controversial drama written by David Mamet.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents Agatha Christie's VERDICT
Virginia Olivieri is putting another notch in her directorial and acting belt with a riveting production of Agatha Christie's VERDICT, running through March 4th at Desert Stages Theatre's new digs in Scottsdale. Dame Christie's VERDICT is a thinking person's drama, a morality play loaded with irony that puts a learned man and his unwavering adherence to principle in the dock. VERDICT is a smartly crafted and provocative script, intelligently directed, and skillfully performed.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents MACBETH
Gary Zaro's tightly staged and well-paced production of the play, now at Desert Stages Theatre through June 4th is an energetic enterprise and a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the story about the shameless lust for power and the casualties in its wake.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
The gates of David Mamet's competitive hell are open anew on the stone cold set of Desert Stages Theatre, and, under the direction of Virginia Olivieri, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS storms into a riveting eruption of raw emotion and rage, driven by a palpable fear of failure.