This review aired on KBAQ August 25, 2008

RAUCOUSLY VIBRANT “ROCKY HORROR SHOW” IS CAMPY AND SPIRITED

“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW”
Nearly Naked Theatre, Little Theatre at Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix, AZ

Valley theater has come so far in such a short time. We see a wide diversity of local productions and national tours. A few weeks ago, a smashing world premiere musical, “Unbeatable,” astonished and now comes Nearly Naked Theatre’s raucously vibrant new production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” It’s the most successful show in the alternative theater’s ten year history. They have a blast with a delightfully campy and spirited staging.

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This review aired on KBAQ August 11, 2008

SIZZLING “UNBEATABLE” A NEW TRIUMPH

“UNBEATABLE”
Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix, AZ

Torrential rains fell outside Phoenix Theatre during last Thursday’s final preview of the world premiere musical “Unbeatable.” But the stage inside was sizzling with this new triumph. The theme, breast cancer, isn’t the usual musical plot. But “Unbeatable” turns Tracy’s journey into a struggle between tragedy and discoveries about life’s real joys.

It deals sensitively with the disease’s dark and lonely side. You will cry frequently during Tracy’s courageous battle. “Unbeatable” brilliantly balances maudlin pathos with upbeat humor that gets Tracy through this challenge.

“Unbeatable” is based on Laurie … Continue Reading