Theater Preview – March 29, 2026

2026/27 VALLEY THEATER SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS – REVISED

2026/27 Valley Theater Season Announcements

By Chris Curcio
Theater Critic

Spring’s arrival brings the 2026/27 season announcements from the Valley’s major theater companies.   ASU Gammage’s Broadway series, Arizona Theatre Company (ATC), The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC), and Stray Cat Theatre (SCT) have revealed their coming seasons.

As always, Valley theatergoers will see an impressive line-up of eight recent Broadway musicals at ASU Gammage, a five-play ATC season that includes a new piece closing the season, TPTC will present 11 plays and musicals plus their annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre … Continue Reading

Theater Preview – March 24, 2026

2026/27 VALLEY THEATER SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026/27 Valley Theater Season Announcements

By Chris Curcio
Theater Critic

Spring’s arrival brings the 2026/27 season announcements from the Valley’s major theater companies.  So far ASU Gammage’s Broadway series, Arizona Theatre Company (ATC), and The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC) have revealed their coming seasons.  Stray Cat Theatre (SCT) awaits the final rights to a play before announcing their season.

As always, Valley theatergoers will see an impressive line-up of eight recent Broadway musicals at ASU Gammage, a five-play ATC season that includes a new piece closing the season, and TPTC will present 11 plays and … Continue Reading

Theater Review – March 14, 2026

“TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL” BRINGS THE GREAT ‘50s AND ‘60s SINGER/ENTERTAINER BACK TO LIFE BRILLIANTLY

“Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical”
The Phoenix Theatre Company, Judith Hardes Theatre
Phoenix AZ

By Chris Curcio
Theater Critic

Rosemary Clooney was a gifted singer/entertainer who shined in the ‘50s and ‘60s.  Pill addiction and changing musical styles caused her initial decline until she reinvented herself in 1977 before her 2002 passing at age 74.  Clooney was an acquired taste.  Some loved her and others didn’t understand her popularity.  She starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest hits including 1954’s “White Christmas” and later on radio, … Continue Reading