Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 4/14 - SCOTTSBORO BOYS and More!
By: BWW News Desk Apr. 14, 2017
Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Phoenix you might have missed this week!
1) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 4/7; NEXT TO NORMAL in Connecticut, I AM MY OWN WIFE in Oklahoma and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - April 07, 2017
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature NEXT TO NORMAL in Connecticut, I AM MY OWN WIFE in Oklahoma, and RULES OF SECONDS in Los Angeles, just to name a few. Check out our top features below!. (more...)
2) BWW Review: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Sings Truth To Power ~ Director Jeff Whiting And Cast Deliver A Tour De Force
by Herbert Paine - April 10, 2017
Phoenix Theatre's production of Kander & Ebb's SCOTTSBORO BOYS, directed by Jeff Whiting, is a tour de force, featuring performances that leave you unsettled, breathless, and inspired.. (more...)
3) BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Herbert Paine - April 09, 2017
Arizona Theatre Company's production of RING OF FIRE is a a highly entertaining and upbeat tribute to the 'man in black' with a first-class cast that does its best when it is kicking up its heels and delivering every song with gusto. Featuring solid performances by Michael Monroe Goodman, Brian Mathis, Trenna Barnes, Allison Briner-Dardenne and a great band of musicians.. (more...)
4) BWW Review: iTheatre Collaborative Presents Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE
by Herbert Paine - April 10, 2017
In iTheatre Collaborative's current revival of Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE, Greg Lutz delivers a masterly performance as a down and out hustler, Erie Smith, who is forlorn over the death of a night clerk. It is to Hughie's replacement, played stoically by Christopher Haines, that Erie shares his lament in this brilliantly crafted production.. (more...)
5) Eddie Izzard Announces Live Book Events for BELIEVE ME
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017
Eddie Izzard will bring his new memoir, Believe Me, to life with a limited tour of once-in-a-lifetime live events June 14-22, 2017.. (more...)
6) Thrilling New Mystery HOLMES AND WATSON to Premiere at Arizona Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
Even after his supposed "death" at Reichenbach Falls, the great detective kept his hold on the world through the frauds, fakes and charlatans claiming to be him, forcing the loyal Dr. Watson to find the truth in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's Holmes and Watson.. (more...)
7) BWW Interview: John Perovich of Now and Then Creative Company
by Jeanmarie Simpson - April 12, 2017
Now & Then Creative Company is a culmination of perceived needs in the valley, coupled with opportunities for learning and growth with students at Metropolitan Arts Institute. The 'now' focuses on new play development and film production-working with local artists on the development of plays, screenplays, workshop productions, and film productions. The 'then' produces theatre classics that speak to our present time-plays that tackle large issues to provoke conversation around social concerns. Further, I imagine the classics to be interpreted with a strong vision from directors. We are interested in producing classics with strong concepts-we are not interested in producing classics in ways that feel familiar. More to that point...sometimes classics begin to feel like museum pieces-once you've seen them, you've seen them. We want to nurture an exciting, vibrant, and meaningful approach to the classics.. (more...)
8) SPACE JUNK Design Team Takes on Nerdy Challenges
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
Shelby Huston says she is 'thrilled to be taking on her first design at Brelby.' She is currently attending GCC pursuing her arts degree and has been involved in theatre production for seven years.. (more...)
9) Ron Carter & The Golden Striker Trio Come to The Nash 5/13
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2017
The most recorded bassist in history, the legendary RON CARTER and his GOLDEN STRIKER TRIO come to The Nash May 13th for two shows at 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm. The Nash is located at 110 E Roosevelt, Phoenix AZ 85004.. (more...)
10) UNEXPECTED Actor to Co-Teach with Brelby Co-Founder Brian Maticic
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Carolyn McBurney will next be seen in the world premiere of John Perovich's unexpected opening at Brelby next month. She has an extensive background directing and producing for stage and television.. (more...)
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