Jasmine Barta

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Curtain Critic: ‘Anything Goes’

"Anything Goes" brings comedic misadventures and applause-worthy musical numbers to the Phoenix Theatre.

Curtain Critic: ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ at Phoenix Theatre showcases two actors’ versatility

"2 Pianos 4 Hands" tells its story with just two actors, two grand pianos and no costume changes. In our curtain critic's opinion, this strange mixture is a recipe for success for the show.

Curtain Critic: Phoenix Theatre brings magic to the holidays with Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins at Phoenix Theatre is incredibly imaginative. Directed by Michael Barnard, the combination of the bright and colorful backdrops and set designs, professional dancers, talented cast, expert lighting, costuming and music make the production a mesmerizing experience.

Curtain Critic: ‘Shear Madness’ at Phoenix Theatre is 2 hours of sheer fun

“I’d rather get a shave from Jodi Arias” -- that was an actual line in Saturday afternoon’s performance of “Shear Madness” at Phoenix Theatre.

Curtain Critic: Orchestra-focused ‘South Pacific’ a surprise, but a beautiful one

ProMusica Arizona's take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic "South Pacific" included a full orchestra on stage at all times and a vocals-centric performance.

Students of 3 universities host Health Fair for the Homeless; clinic to launch in October

Students from Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University have teamed up to create Arizona’s first student-run health clinic for the homeless. Student Health Outreach for Wellness, or SHOW, along with Central Arizona Shelter Services and the Maricopa Integrated Health System, hosted the inaugural Health Fair for the Homeless at the Human Services Campus in Phoenix.