PHOENIX THEATER SHOWS - MUSICALS

by Herbert Paine - November 10, 2024

In Order Chaos Theatre Company's production of Geoffrey Nauffts's NEXT FALL, Mark Alan Clemente’s astute and empathetic direction ensures that shifts between past and present flow seamlessly, that the story’s emotional stakes build dramatically, and that the playwright's goal of highlighting “the co...

by Zach Wetzel - November 09, 2024

SCROOGE at The Gaslight Theatre is a true delight!...

by Zach Wetzel - November 04, 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 Novem...

by Herbert Paine - October 28, 2024

The Black Theatre Troupe's production of THE COLOR PURPLE is a rousing and emotionally powerful show, thanks to a brilliant cast and the keen direction of Karen Davis Jones and the musical direction of Brenda Hankins....

by Herbert Paine - October 28, 2024

DIAL M FOR MURDER is classic suspense, and director Michael John Garcés has seen to it that the performances of the leads are on point, backed by a grand mix of designs that make for gripping theatre....

by Suzanne Whitaker - October 29, 2024

Phoenix Arizona’s The Black Theatre Troupe presents THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center for the Arts, which opened to a full house Friday, October 15, 2024. This excellent production runs through November 3, 2024. With matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as evening shows on Fridays and Satu...

by Zach Wetzel - 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....

by Zach Wetzel - October 20, 2024

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

by Herbert Paine - October 16, 2024

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL features a knock-out performance by the show's leading lady, Hannah Shankman, and culminates with an audience-pleasing big finish. ...

by Suzanne Whitaker - October 17, 2024

Phoenix’s Valley Youth Theatre presents the musical CHARLOTTE’S WEB, by Billie Joe and Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper. Mr. Cooper explains: E.B. White’s story on stage - “CHARLOTTE’S WEB” is a perfect example of how the arts can communicate profound truths through the eyes of the char...