Sister’s Christmas Catechism (The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold) is part of the “Late Night Catechism” series created by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. There are in fact seven sequels to the original, world-renowned solo […]
A while back, I interviewed avant garde producer Dom Brown in a review of his Artopia pop-up installation. During that conversation, Mr. Brown made several references to “Meow Wolf”. I am embarrassed to say that, […]
Footprint Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Phoenix. It’s the home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. As I write this, the arena is hosting a week-long engagement of Cirque […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than a pre-opening night performance that brings the audience to its feet practically from the first scene. DreamGirls at the Phoenix Theatre Company is just such an experience. Minor spoiler alert: […]
A few years ago, I received a phone call from Amanda Melby requesting my help to produce her feature film project. My immediate reaction was one of apprehension and dread. On the one hand, Amanda […]
In anticipation of a September 2023 performance in Phoenix, AZ, we’re going to go exploring behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil Corteo. We’ll take a deep dive into the intricacies of executing this kind […]
“Dry Climate Gardening” is a how-to book by horticulturalist Noelle Johnson a.k.a. “The AZ Plant Lady”. With daytime temps hovering around 100°F (38°C) here in the Sonoran Desert, I’ve put off writing this review long […]
The Bridge Initiative brings Elaine Romero‘s “Like Heaven” to the Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) Performing Arts Center. EMCC is a new venue for us, and we’re pleasantly surprised by it. The stage is modest, […]
It took half a century to fulfill this teenage fantasy. In 1971, I was introduced to the concept album “Jesus Christ Superstar”. It quickly soared to my #1 singalong album, dethroning The Who’s “Tommy” which […]
The black-box intimacy of the Hormel Theatre — little sister to The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Mainstage — will be missed once its planned expansion is completed. Luckily, over the next few weeks, audiences can be […]
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