Exploring five of the most shocking downtown business closures from the last few years
Over the past few years, downtown Phoenix has seen a lot of unexpected business closures, especially toward the city's urban center. Some of these...
Curtain Critic: Silent Sky a winning tribute to the forgotten women in astronomy
Imagine receiving a personalized letter inviting you to work for Harvard, studying stars and making discoveries that will help humanity recontextualize its understanding of...
Curtain Critic: “The Royale” unveils racism in and out of the boxing ring
It's the biggest fight of his career, and all Jay Jackson can think of is the knife that will pierce black skin if he...
Curtain Critic: Space 55’s “Trojan Women” is beautiful, emotional and tragic
There’s not much light to be found in an ancient Greek tragedy, but the ever-inventive Space 55 infused the tale of the Trojan War...
Kinky Boots is a Sweet, Sexy Strut across the Phoenix Theatre Company Stage
I never knew what I was missing in life until I saw a group of drag queens dancing in an English shoe factory, singing...
“Spamilton” is uproarious fun in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Classic
Hamilton refreshed America's historical memories with a founding father's story. Spamilton both celebrates and sticks its tongue at famous Broadway performances and honoring Lin...
ATC’s “Things I Know to Be True” is a Painful, Poignant Family Drama
All alone in a foreign country, Rosie lists the things she knows to be true: Love exists, love is all-consuming, and sometimes love can...
Devil’s Advocate: Farewell from the executive staff
The top three editors of Downtown Devil say farewell as they prepare to graduate and pass on their roles for the next...
Curtain Critic: Black Theatre Troupe’s “Simply Simone” Celebrates a Timeless Diva
Sometimes you go into a play with expectations that are swept away by a cyclone of creativity that pleases and surprises you. I came...
Curtain Critic: Music and memory march hand-in-hand with ATC’s “American Mariachi”
It’s the 1970’s. The only thing bigger than the hair and pants of cousins Lucha and Boli is their dream to create an all-female...