On June 20, Arizona Theatre Company was honored with the title of Nonprofit of the Year at the Tempe Chamber’s 2025 Business Excellence Awards. This award is more than an accolade; it is a testament to the strong connection ATC has been building with Tempe’s vibrant, creative, and forward-thinking community. It affirms that our mission […]
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 A.A. Cristi. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) brings the season to a close with Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B. This fresh and fast-paced comedy is written by America’s most produced playwright, Kate Hamill, who is widely known for her adaptations of Emma, Pride & Prejudice and Little Women. This adaptation […]
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 […]
We live in a day and age where instant gratification is no longer a privilege but an expectation. We get irritated when our DoorDash doesn’t arrive at the expected time. We get anxious when our internet stops in the middle of our Netflix binge. We squirm at the idea of having to wait in line […]
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 […]