Serena O'Sullivan

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Curtain Critic: Humor flows from the Herberger Stage in “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End”

Known as the woman who made feminism approachable, Erma Bombeck is given a loving dedication through Arizona Theatre Company’s newest show, “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End.” Written by sisters Allison and Margaret Engel, “At Wit’s End” is a...

Curtain Critic: “Elf” is a Whimsical Joy Ride and a Holiday Treat

Snow may not fall in Phoenix this year, but the Phoenix Theatre's got the next best thing: paper snow flying through the hands of a joyful, dancing elf named Buddy. The beloved Christmas classic "Elf" is made...

B3 Productions’ “FrogWoman” is an admirable yet unsuccessful effort

Amphibious theater is not all it’s cracked up to be. B3 Productions’ “FrogWoman,” written by Chris Danowski, is filled to the brim with intriguing yet scattered plotlines that brighten the stage like colorful threads. Disappointingly, these threads never...

Curtain Critic: Melodies lift the spirits in “Country Blue Saloon”

Some things in life are just so good you need a second taste, whether it's another bite of something delicious or a second showing of a local performance that blew audiences away the first time around. Originally premiering...

Curtain Critic: “Fun Home” soars on the Phoenix Theatre stage

I went into “Fun Home” knowing only that it was about feminist cartoonist Alison Bechdel. I thought a musical about a cartoonist would be a light-hearted romp about an artist's typical struggles. Reality hit me like a...

Curtain Critic: Arizona Theatre Company’s “Native Gardens” blooms

It’s hard to bloom where you’re planted when neighbors are intruding on what is rightfully yours. One of the best aspects of Arizona Theatre Company's “Native Gardens” is this statement applies to all characters equally. The play, currently showing...