This review aired on KBAQ June 18, 2012

EXEMPLARY “SPRING AWAKENING” JOINTLY PRODUCED BY PHOENIX THEATRE AND NEARLY NAKED THEATRE

“SPRING AWAKENING”
Phoenix Theatre/Nearly Naked Theatre
Phoenix, AZ

The sexual awakening and coming of life of late 19th century repressed German youths is thoughtfully explored in the exemplary Phoenix Theatre/Nearly Naked Theatre co-production of “Spring Awakening.”   If you haven’t seen this musical, the local production rivals the Broadway staging and is superior to the disappointing touring production that stopped at ASU Gammage a few seasons ago.

“Spring Awakening” is based on a controversial 1891 German play that was thought to be too honest and upfront.  The … Continue Reading

This review aired on KBAQ June 7, 2012

BROADWAY’S “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” TRUDES INTO ASU GAMMAGE

“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”
Broadway Across America – Arizona, ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ

The recent Broadway theater season was weak.  “Million Dollar Quartet,” one of last year’s Broadway successes, has trudged to ASU Gammage this week as part of its Broadway season.  The show, soon to close off Broadway where it landed after a short Broadway run, only played about 300 New York performances.  Unfortunately, what’s on stage here doesn’t give you a feel of the four big rock ‘n’ roll legends it features – Elvis … Continue Reading