Tag: Herberger Theater Center
Curtain Critic: Hershey Felder presents Irving Berlin’s life in moving authenticity
In "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin," classic melodies, history and modern themes work together to remember the noted Russian-born songwriter.
Phoenix arts and culture office celebrates triumphs, benefits of art on 30th birthday
The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture held the PHX Arts + Culture @ 30 Years celebration Saturday at the Phoenix Convention Center and Herberger Theater to illustrate that the economic and cultural benefits of art are worth the cost.
Curtain Critic: Phoenix Improv Festival brings laughter through local and national acts
The 14th annual Phoenix Improv Festival brought our Curtain Critic's diaphragm to great pain--great, exquisite pain. The three-day festival brings a variety of local and national improv groups to the Herberger Theater Center
Curtain Critic: Arizona Theatre Company modernizes the classic “Romeo and Juliet”
Arizona Theatre Company achieves relevancy in its production of "Romeo and Juliet" through a 1960s Italian setting, charming and relatable actors and an impressive set design.
Curtain Critic: Premiere of Cleveland’s ‘Five Presidents’ stunningly portrays past leaders
Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton pace and philosophize as they wait for Richard Nixon's funeral to begin in Arizona Theatre Company's new dramatic show, "Five Presidents."
Curtain Critic: Steve Solomon comes to the Herberger Theater
Our Curtain Critic takes a look at the career of comedian Steve Solomon prior to his one-man show at the Herberger.
Curtain Critic: Latino Initiatives Grant brings opportunity, questions about voice integration
The Arizona Theatre Company recently received a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for Latino community outreach and programming, which brings the opportunity for diverse voices of Phoenix to be heard. But it also raises important questions about how we integrate those voices into a sometimes white-washed theater community.
Curtain Critic: Arizona Theatre Company’s play ‘Wait Until Dark’ is a charming little thriller
Arizona Theatre Company's production of “Wait Until Dark” was equal parts charming and thrilling, with a skilled cast and creative team, an engaging storyline and high-budget tech made effective by an unmatched attention to detail.
Curtain Critic: ASU students should take advantage of discount tickets
Lots of companies and venues offer student tickets at cheaper prices to attract students to shows. What’s unfortunate is that many students aren’t aware that these kinds of discounts exist. Some who may know don’t want to take advantage of them.
Curtain Critic: ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ displays a range of strengths and weaknesses
“The Bad and the Beautiful” was a fitting title for Center Dance Ensemble's season opener at the Herberger Theater Center this weekend. The work in the show ranged all the way from the organically beautiful work of guest choreographer Diane McNeal Hunt, to the archaically bad premieres of choreographer and artistic director Frances Smith Cohen.