By Zach Wetzel. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – APT. 2B is a sidesplitting and unforgettable night at the theater. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge “MMD”, the production sparkles with chaotic energy. Dodge brings the world of Sherlock Holmes to life in gorgeous and entertaining fashion. The production is a feast […]
By Chris Curcio. Originally published in Curtain Up Phoenix. Unlike New York and London theatergoers, Valley theater lovers rarely see world premieres. And often when premieres play here, they aren’t by significant and well-known playwrights resulting in less than stellar theater. That’s not the case with Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC’s) fascinatingly insightful play by Pulitzer […]
By Herb Paine. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. There are love stories that sweep us up in the thrill of passion, and then there are love stories that unfold with the slow, deliberate patience of real life. Bob & Jean: A Love Story, premiering at Arizona Theatre Company, belongs to the latter, but it is no less […]
It’s no mystery that Sherlock Holmes is one of the most enduring fictional characters of all time. The hyper-observant, quick-witted detective has captivated audiences since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first introduced him in A Study in Scarlet in 1887. Over the past century, Holmes has been reimagined countless times, from classic period adaptations to modern […]
This story of love set during World War II is optimistic, charming, and full of hope. By Zach Wetzel. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. Bob & Jean: A Love Story at Arizona Theatre Company is beautiful. Directed by Matt August, the play is about a distant romance set during World War II. The play is written by Pulitzer Prize […]
In the world of theatre, a world premiere is more than just the first public staging of a play — it is the birth of a story, a new voice entering the artistic landscape. Regional theatres play a crucial role in this process, shaping the future of American theatre by bringing fresh narratives to the […]
By Herbert Paine. Originally published by Broadway World. Arizona Theatre Company’s new production of Blues in the Night unfolds in a nameless, run-down 1930s hotel, where the weary and world-weary residents exist in a haze of longing and lost dreams. Stripped of names and bound by the same familiar struggles, characters drift through a never-ending […]
The musical revue is a dazzling celebration of powerhouse vocals and timeless blues. by Robert Encila-Celdran. Originally published by BroadwayWorld.com. ATC’s Blues in the Night sets the mood with a striking, multi-tiered scenic design by Edward E. Haynes Jr. It’s a masterful composition of four seamlessly integrated spaces, each primed for intimate storytelling. A jazz […]
An Intimate and Poignant Exploration of Wartime Romance. Arizona Theatre Company is set to unveil a powerful new play this spring – Bob & Jean: A Love Story, written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan. This deeply personal work offers a rare glimpse into the real-life courtship of Schenkkan’s parents, Bob and […]
By Cathalena E. Burch. Originally published on Tucson.com. There’s a lyric in one of the final songs in Arizona Theatre Company‘s production of Blues in the Night that director Ricardo Khan said kinda fits where we are in America today: “I got a right to sing the blues.” “I’m tempted to change it to ‘We […]