This is the final week for the Invisible Theatre’s play, “MESA,” a gentle comedy that follows a Canadian odd couple on a road trip through the American West. The road trip trope is typically a young man’s journey, since the trek is really one of self-discovery. Here, playwright Doug Curtis gives the formula a nice twist.... Read more»
An interview with Arizona Senate President-elect Andy Biggs, plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, Dr. Celeste Roy of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and Dancing in the Streets’ Founder and Artistic Director: Joey Rogers and Soleste Lupu.... Read more»
“Glengarry Glen Ross” is a tight ensemble piece that requires precise timing and chemistry to work. The Beowulf production gets this just right with a well-chosen and well-honed cast.... Read more»2
“The playwright teases, torments and tantalizes the audience,” observed one audience member during the Rogue’s traditional post-show discussion with the cast and director. He added pensively, “And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.”... Read more»
Tucson’s beautiful weather keeps outdoor festivals and events fun this weekend, including the annual Celtic Festival and Tucson’s take on All Souls with the 23rd annual procession.... Read more»
There are winners and losers in football, which is one of its appeals. Life and art are not so starkly black and white. The play “Lombardi,” Arizona Theatre Company’s production about legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi, has winning elements, but overall falls short of the usual high standard that ATC has set.... Read more»
Interviews with Joseph Garcia, director of ASU’s Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center, financial planner Shelly Fishman, and historian Ken Scoville previewed the upcoming Tucson Modernism Week.... Read more»
In the play by Steven Dietz, Becky stars in her own tale, which she also narrates, speaking directly to the audience. It starts off as a slice of life story, but quickly takes a left turn into strange new territory, a mix of farce and screwball comedy, in which actress Carrie Hill shows how a woman can be driven over the edge... Read more»
By thrusting the imagined children’s society of Sesame Street into adult situations, “Avenue Q” creates a place where platitudes are perverted by harsh realities. The Broadway production in 2004 took home Tony awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score. ... Read more»
Tucson Fringe Festival is seeking playwrights, bands, actors, artists, jugglers, stage managers, directors and more to perform at the March event.... Read more»
A debate between Democratic Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik and challengers Mark Napier, a Republican, and the Green Party’s Dave Croteau. Plus, Desert Garden host Phil Seader talked about Operation Clean Sweep.... Read more»8
Festivals, silent auctions and haunted houses are all giving back a little something to the community this weekend. From the familiar setting of Tucson Eat, err, Meet Yourself, to the indie-focused Tucson Film and Music Festival, there’s plenty to put on your To-do List.... Read more»
This weekend is filled with events that say hello to Halloween, goodbye to summer, and some that call for an acquired palate.... Read more»
“MixTape,” as its name implies, is an amalgamation of skits, rather than a traditional play. The show of mime, dance, vaudeville and commedia dell’arte was conceived, written and performed by Matt Walley and Angela Horchem, with original music by Michael Martinez.... Read more»
“Speech and Debate,” a play by Stephen Karam, unites a trio of high school students struggling against the limitations of life in Salem, Oregon. Directed by Christopher Johnson, the show channels its adolescent angst into very funny comedy without being condescending.... Read more»
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