http://kbaq.org Listen to theater reviews of current productions in Phoenix, Arizona from KBAQ. KBAQ 89.5 FM is an NPR and PRI member radio station in Phoenix, Arizona; broadcasting classical music, opera, concerts, commentary, news and information on the arts. Public Radio Arts 2006 KBAQ 89.5 FM http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss KBAQ music@kbaq.org (Sterling Beeaff) webmaster@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/images/logo_144x72.jpg http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/ 144 72 Listen to theater reviews of current productions in Phoenix, Arizona from KBAQ. KBAQ 89.5 FM is an NPR and PRI member radio station in Phoenix, Arizona; broadcasting classical music, opera, concerts, commentary, news and information on the arts. KBAQ 89.5 FM KBAQ 89.5 FM music@kbaq.org Listen to Theater reviews from KBAQ. No KBAQ 89.5 FM http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/nutcracker KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Ballet Arizona holiday production of "The Nutcracker," that features a familiar story of Clara's Christmas Eve dream inspired by her new nutcracker toy. This year features a new $1.8 million production conceived by the company's artistic director, Ib Andersen. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/nutcracker KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Ballet Arizona holiday production of "The Nutcracker," that features a familiar story of Clara's Christmas Eve dream inspired by her new nutcracker toy. This year features a new $1.8 million production conceived by the company's artistic director, Ib Andersen. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/nightoftheiguana KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Nearly Naked Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana," a play that looks at the relationship of three characters at a lonely Mexican hotel in 1940. Shannon, a defrocked minister, must decide between hotel proprietor and floozy Maxine and a prudish spinster, Hannah. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/nightoftheiguana KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Nearly Naked Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana," a play that looks at the relationship of three characters at a lonely Mexican hotel in 1940. Shannon, a defrocked minister, must decide between hotel proprietor and floozy Maxine and a prudish spinster, Hannah. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/jitney KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company production of August Wilson's "Jitney," a play that looks at the African-American experience during the 1970s in Pittsburgh through the eyes of car service drivers in a small, illegal company. Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/jitney KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company production of August Wilson's "Jitney," a play that looks at the African-American experience during the 1970s in Pittsburgh through the eyes of car service drivers in a small, illegal company. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/vilnagolum KBAQ theater critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company production of "Vilna's Got a Golem" a contemporary play that explores the ancient jewish myth of a golem, a mysterious creature who helps the Jews fight persecution. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/vilnagolum KBAQ theater critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company production of "Vilna's Got a Golem" a contemporary play that explores the ancient jewish myth of a golem, a mysterious creature who helps the Jews fight persecution. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/fatpig KBAQ theater critic Chris Curcio reviews another Arizona premier this week, Stray Cat theater's production of "Fat Pig". Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/fatpig KBAQ theater critic Chris Curcio reviews another Arizona premier this week, Stray Cat theater's production of "Fat Pig". music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/jennychow10-30 Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona premier of "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" presented by Actors Theater. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/jennychow10-30 Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona premier of "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" presented by Actors Theater. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/chicago KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the touring production of the Broadway musical revival of "Chicago" about two murderesses, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, in the '20s. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/chicago KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the touring production of the Broadway musical revival of "Chicago" about two murderesses, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, in the '20s. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/twelfthnight KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company's production of the Bard's romantic comedy, "Twelfth Night," that explores two romantic love affairs, one between Viola and Orsino, the other between Olivia and Sebastian, along with a comic interlude involving several characters from Olivia's household. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/twelfthnight KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company's production of the Bard's romantic comedy, "Twelfth Night," that explores two romantic love affairs, one between Viola and Orsino, the other between Olivia and Sebastian, along with a comic interlude involving several characters from Olivia's household. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thetempest KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Southwest Shakespeare Company's production of the Bard's romantic comedy, "The Tempest," that explores several themes although it is not a great work but is known primarily for its elegant language. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thetempest KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Southwest Shakespeare Company's production of the Bard's romantic comedy, "The Tempest," that explores several themes although it is not a great work but is known primarily for its elegant language. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/hollywood KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's season opener, "Completely Hollywood (abridged)," by and featuring cast members from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. In the same vein as the company's earlier shows, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" and "The Complete History of America (abridged)," this new show uses some 200 films to create a parody of movie making. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/hollywood KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's season opener, "Completely Hollywood (abridged)," by and featuring cast members from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. In the same vein as the company's earlier shows, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" and "The Complete History of America (abridged)," this new show uses some 200 films to create a parody of movie making. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/modernmillie KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Phoenix Theatre's season opener, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," that traces a young Kansas woman's arrival and romantic success in New York City during the 1920s flapper era. It is based on the popular film musical. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/modernmillie KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Phoenix Theatre's season opener, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," that traces a young Kansas woman's arrival and romantic success in New York City during the 1920s flapper era. It is based on the popular film musical. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/dirtyrotten KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway musical hit "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" that is based on the popular movie and looks at two conmen who swindle rich American women on the French Riviera. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/dirtyrotten KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway musical hit "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" that is based on the popular movie and looks at two conmen who swindle rich American women on the French Riviera. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/fallingpetals KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere of the Australian play "Falling Petals" that tells about a small town that faces a medical crisis that kills young people. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/fallingpetals KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere of the Australian play "Falling Petals" that tells about a small town that faces a medical crisis that kills young people. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/wicked KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere of the musical, "Wicked," based on Gregory Maguire's novel, that is a pre-sequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and explores the relationship between the good witch, Glinda, and the evil witch, Elphaba. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/wicked KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere of the musical, "Wicked," based on Gregory Maguire's novel, that is a pre-sequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and explores the relationship between the good witch, Glinda, and the evil witch, Elphaba. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/takemeout KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere production of the Tony award-winning play, "Take Me Out," as presented by the Nearly Naked Theatre. The play, through a star baseball player, reveals what it is like to be gay in todays society. It runs through September 16 at the Little Theatre at Phoenix Theatre in downtown Phoenix. For tickets call, the Phoenix Theatre box office at 602-254-2151. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/takemeout KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the local premiere production of the Tony award-winning play, "Take Me Out," as presented by the Nearly Naked Theatre. The play, through a star baseball player, reveals what it is like to be gay in todays society. It runs through September 16 at the Little Theatre at Phoenix Theatre in downtown Phoenix. For tickets call, the Phoenix Theatre box office at 602-254-2151. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/joseph KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" that is Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of the biblical tale of Jacob and his 12 sons that stars Patrick Cassidy. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/joseph KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" that is Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of the biblical tale of Jacob and his 12 sons that stars Patrick Cassidy. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/trainspotting KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Stray Cat Theatre production of "Trainspotting" that shows the awful effects of drug addiction. Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/trainspotting KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Stray Cat Theatre production of "Trainspotting" that shows the awful effects of drug addiction. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/tuesdays KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company stage production of Mitch Albom's successful novel "Tuesdays With Morrie" that tells about the relationship between Morrie, a man dying of Lou Gehrig's Disease, and one of his college students, Mitch. Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/tuesdays KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Theatre Company stage production of Mitch Albom's successful novel "Tuesdays With Morrie" that tells about the relationship between Morrie, a man dying of Lou Gehrig's Disease, and one of his college students, Mitch. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/gammarays KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the iTheatre Collaborative production of Paul Zindel's 1970 Pulitzer-Prize winning play, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds," which looks at a dysfunctional, weird family headed by Beatrice who uses bizarre controls on her daughters, Tillie and Ruth. Mon, 08 May 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/gammarays KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the iTheatre Collaborative production of Paul Zindel's 1970 Pulitzer-Prize winning play, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds," which looks at a dysfunctional, weird family headed by Beatrice who uses bizarre controls on her daughters, Tillie and Ruth. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thegoat KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre production of Edward Albee's new Pulitzer Prize winning play, "The Goat or Who is Sylvia?" The bizzarre play is about an architect with an unusual passion that Albee uses as a metaphor. Tue, 02 May 2006 01:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thegoat KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre production of Edward Albee's new Pulitzer Prize winning play, "The Goat or Who is Sylvia?" The bizzarre play is about an architect with an unusual passion that Albee uses as a metaphor. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/swordandstone KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre Cookie Company production of "The Sword and the Stone" that introduces the Arthurian legend to young audiences. Chris had a companion critic in 12-year-old Zoe Dennis and Chris will tell us their reaction to this production that marks the 25th anniversary of the Cookie Company. Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/swordandstone KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre Cookie Company production of "The Sword and the Stone" that introduces the Arthurian legend to young audiences. Chris had a companion critic in 12-year-old Zoe Dennis and Chris will tell us their reaction to this production that marks the 25th anniversary of the Cookie Company. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thewomen KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 satiric comedy that looks at society matrons who have nothing better to do with their time than gossip and be bitchy. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/thewomen KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 satiric comedy that looks at society matrons who have nothing better to do with their time than gossip and be bitchy. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/goldasbalcony KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of William Gibson's new solo play, "Goldas Balcony," about Golda Meir's life as Israels leader. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/goldasbalcony KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of William Gibson's new solo play, "Goldas Balcony," about Golda Meir's life as Israels leader. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/muchado KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Southwest Shakespeare Company's season finale, "Much Ado About Nothing," the Bard's comedy that is based on numerous deceptions and multiple disguises to confuse and mislead characters. The play is most notable for the tempestuous relationship between Beatrice and Benedick. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/muchado KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Southwest Shakespeare Company's season finale, "Much Ado About Nothing," the Bard's comedy that is based on numerous deceptions and multiple disguises to confuse and mislead characters. The play is most notable for the tempestuous relationship between Beatrice and Benedick. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/sherlockholmes KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the world premiere Arizona Theatre Company production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure." Steven Dietz's new adaptation of an 1899 play is about clever detective Sherlock Holmes crime solving escapade involving an opera star and Holmes dreaded enemy, the evil Professor Moriarty. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/sherlockholmes KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the world premiere Arizona Theatre Company production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure." Steven Dietz's new adaptation of an 1899 play is about clever detective Sherlock Holmes crime solving escapade involving an opera star and Holmes dreaded enemy, the evil Professor Moriarty. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/earnest KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio doesn't usually review productions that open and close quickly. He made an exception for the Theatre Royal Bath's production of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" that played last week at the Herberger Theater Center under the sponsorship of Arizona Theatre Company. The production will play a few other American engagements before returning home to play an extended run. The production starred Lynn Redgrave. Since we thought many listeners might have seen the production or be interested in it, we feature a review of this production. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/earnest KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio doesn't usually review productions that open and close quickly. He made an exception for the Theatre Royal Bath's production of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" that played last week at the Herberger Theater Center under the sponsorship of Arizona Theatre Company. The production will play a few other American engagements before returning home to play an extended run. The production starred Lynn Redgrave. Since we thought many listeners might have seen the production or be interested in it, we feature a review of this production. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/corteo KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the latest touring Cirque du Soleil show, "Corteo," that is a joyous procession imagined by a clown that is performed by 55 artists from 16 countries. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/corteo KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the latest touring Cirque du Soleil show, "Corteo," that is a joyous procession imagined by a clown that is performed by 55 artists from 16 countries. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/sordidlives KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Nearly Naked Theatre's Arizona premiere production of Del Shores dark comedy, "Sordid Lives." It takes place in a small Texas town and looks at three generations of a family after the death of the family matriarch. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/sordidlives KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Nearly Naked Theatre's Arizona premiere production of Del Shores dark comedy, "Sordid Lives." It takes place in a small Texas town and looks at three generations of a family after the death of the family matriarch. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/benefactors KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's production of Michael Frayn's "Benefactors" that explores public housing in London from 1968 to 1983 when the city was destroying old, architecturally significant homes to build new public housing. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/benefactors KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's production of Michael Frayn's "Benefactors" that explores public housing in London from 1968 to 1983 when the city was destroying old, architecturally significant homes to build new public housing. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/mammamia KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the touring production of "Mamma Mia!," the musical with a score by ABBA that frames a simple romantic story set on Greek Island. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/mammamia KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the touring production of "Mamma Mia!," the musical with a score by ABBA that frames a simple romantic story set on Greek Island. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/ilovepiano KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Phoenix Theatre's production of "I Love A Piano The Songs of Irving Berlin," one of two authorized musical revues to use the composer's catalogue of hit songs. This one loosely tells the story of his life. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/ilovepiano KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Phoenix Theatre's production of "I Love A Piano The Songs of Irving Berlin," one of two authorized musical revues to use the composer's catalogue of hit songs. This one loosely tells the story of his life. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/kimberlyakimbo KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Stray Cat Theatre production of Kimberly Akimbo, David Lindsay-Abaires new dark comedy about Kimberly, a teenager who has a rare medical condition that causes her to age four times faster than normal and who lives in a bizarre, dysfunctional family. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/kimberlyakimbo KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Stray Cat Theatre production of Kimberly Akimbo, David Lindsay-Abaires new dark comedy about Kimberly, a teenager who has a rare medical condition that causes her to age four times faster than normal and who lives in a bizarre, dysfunctional family. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/crowns KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Arizona Theatre Company production of "Crowns," Regina Taylor's adaptation of the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry that tells the story of why African-American women wear elaborate hats to Sunday religious services. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/crowns KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Arizona Theatre Company production of "Crowns," Regina Taylor's adaptation of the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry that tells the story of why African-American women wear elaborate hats to Sunday religious services. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/manoflamancha KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Peoria dinner theater, Arizona Broadway Theatre's, production of "Man of La Mancha" that traces the imprisonment of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes during the Inquisition and his fanciful tale of Don Quixote, an errant knight, and his idealistic quest to find "The Impossible Dream." Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/manoflamancha KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the new Peoria dinner theater, Arizona Broadway Theatre's, production of "Man of La Mancha" that traces the imprisonment of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes during the Inquisition and his fanciful tale of Don Quixote, an errant knight, and his idealistic quest to find "The Impossible Dream." music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/spiderwoman KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's production of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," Manual Puig's play that looks at the uncomfortable and unusual relationship of two Argentine prisoners, one a Marxist journalist and political detainee and the other a gay window dresser, in 1976. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/spiderwoman KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's production of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," Manual Puig's play that looks at the uncomfortable and unusual relationship of two Argentine prisoners, one a Marxist journalist and political detainee and the other a gay window dresser, in 1976. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/radiohour KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of "The 1940's Radio Hour," a nostalgic look back at the 1940s through a radio variety show that incorporates period music and commercials. Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/radiohour KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of "The 1940's Radio Hour," a nostalgic look back at the 1940s through a radio variety show that incorporates period music and commercials. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/oklahoma KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's production of "Oklahoma," Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration that is a rousing look at the territory about to become a state. Mon, 09 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/oklahoma KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's production of "Oklahoma," Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration that is a rousing look at the territory about to become a state. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/hankwilliams KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Arizona Theatre Company's production of "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," Randal Myler and Mark Hareliks biography of the country singer/composer's that intersperses his troubled life with over two dozen of his hit songs. Mon, 02 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/theater/2006/hankwilliams KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Arizona Theatre Company's production of "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," Randal Myler and Mark Hareliks biography of the country singer/composer's that intersperses his troubled life with over two dozen of his hit songs. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5