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Flagship of the Fleet: Life and Death of the USS Arizona
Event Name: Flagship of the Fleet: Life and Death of the USS Arizona
"Beautiful exhibit"
Review posted by: Cecelia Vaughn from SunCity West, Dec 12, 2006
We had a chance to go to the re-opening of the exhibit and love it. If you are interested in history, this is a great museum for that. The Pearl Harbor event was a tragic one, and this exhibit really... Expand
We had a chance to go to the re-opening of the exhibit and love it. If you are interested in history, this is a great museum for that. The Pearl Harbor event was a tragic one, and this exhibit really captures the times beautifully...a most see Collapse
Coyote Dreams: A Very Arizona Christmas
Event Name: Coyote Dreams: A Very Arizona Christmas
"what?"
Review posted by: annoyed and poor from mesa, Dec 11, 2006
$40 for total bull?
$40 for total bull?
The Grump That Tried to Dump Christmas
Event Name: The Grump That Tried to Dump Christmas
"Magnificent Holiday Play"
Review posted by: Mary E. Axelson from Phoenix, Dec 10, 2006
We saw this play last year and again this year. I highly recommend it. What a fun play for the entire family. You will have many laughs at this cute comedy.
We saw this play last year and again this year. I highly recommend it. What a fun play for the entire family. You will have many laughs at this cute comedy.
Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
Event Name: Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
"Great Alternative to the Nutcracker"
Review posted by: L. Adams from Gilbert, AZ, Dec 09, 2006
Frances Cohen's "Snow Queen" is a delight for children and adults. The theater is very intimate with a great view from practically every seat. In this production the young dancers actually get to... Expand
Frances Cohen's "Snow Queen" is a delight for children and adults. The theater is very intimate with a great view from practically every seat. In this production the young dancers actually get to dance!!! Collapse
Fully Committed
Event Name: Fully Committed
"An acting Tour de Force"
Review posted by: L Henry B from Fountain Hills AZ, Dec 09, 2006
Fully Committed is the restaging of a show that originally ran at the Herberger in 2002 and was directed by David Ira Goldstein and is restaged by Glenn Bruner. It returns to the valley by popular... Expand
Fully Committed is the restaging of a show that originally ran at the Herberger in 2002 and was directed by David Ira Goldstein and is restaged by Glenn Bruner. It returns to the valley by popular demand. If you missed it then, don't miss it now! Bob Sorenson,got a standing ovation for his one man portrayal of over 20 characters, and Sam the restaurant reservationist who juggles phone calls of demanding customers all wanting a coveted table at this high demand restaurant in NYC. Sam is a reservationist on the side. His first love is acting, and that career is strugling. He is also caught between his drug-addicted, egomanical chef who won't decide if they will be open on Christmas, and his recently widowed father who wants him to come home to South Bend for Christmas. Over twenty hilarious characters call and Bob plays them all. Characters like Dr. Ruth, Naomi Campbell, who complains about the lighting and a mafia VIP who is bribing Sam for a table. Fully Committed is hilarious Collapse
Arpaio-palooza
Event Name: Arpaio-palooza
"The best yet!"
Review posted by: Marla from Anytown, AT 55555, Dec 08, 2006
Just took 8 of my friends to the Dec show at Mesa Arts Center and it was the best yet..this is a superbly talented group...very funny..very original. You have to see Citrus Valley!
Just took 8 of my friends to the Dec show at Mesa Arts Center and it was the best yet..this is a superbly talented group...very funny..very original. You have to see Citrus Valley!
Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
Event Name: Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
"Dont waste your money."
Review posted by: Chuck B from Scottsdale, AZ, Dec 06, 2006
Worst production that I have ever attended. Dont waste your time and money.
Worst production that I have ever attended. Dont waste your time and money.
The Phoenix Neutrino Project - December
Event Name: The Phoenix Neutrino Project - December
"A movie, made right then!"
Review posted by: Anthony from Tempe, AZ, Dec 05, 2006
It was pretty neat. They took stuff from us (well, we GAVE them stuff), then they used our stuff and made movies, and then we watched them right then.
It was pretty neat. They took stuff from us (well, we GAVE them stuff), then they used our stuff and made movies, and then we watched them right then.
SUDS: A Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Event Name: SUDS: A Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera
""Marge" is the saving grace of this "show""
Review posted by: Jodie from Anthem, Dec 04, 2006
I really didn't enjoy this show. The only reason I will say I didn't hate it was because of the actress playing Marge. She was the only one with any sort of comedic timing and had a great animation to... Expand
I really didn't enjoy this show. The only reason I will say I didn't hate it was because of the actress playing Marge. She was the only one with any sort of comedic timing and had a great animation to her faces. She was very professional had a fantastic voice. (except when her costars ruined her solos) I realize this is a musical review, but there was still room for acting. The cast (other than Marge)had a very unprofessional sound and etiquette (the show started almost 15 min. late). Also, we were crammed into the tinyest space imaginable. I'm glad I wasn't there with my boyfriend, as it was not exactly an ideal date. As for the other characters: Cindy-they needed to give her a mic. Even with me sitting right in front of her, I had no clue what she was saying or singing. She didn't seem to know what she was doing. DeeDee-umm..wow. There are no words. Just awful! The random guy with a 20 "characters"-he would be okay, if this was high school theatre Collapse
Pops Series: An Arizona Christmas Tribute to Robert Shaw
Event Name: Pops Series: An Arizona Christmas Tribute to Robert Shaw
"A Somber Christie"
Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 03, 2006
Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with... Expand
Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with Presto the Cat’s characterization as “dull,” both the orchestra and Phoenix Symphony Chorus could have exhibited more “shine” and energy. From the balcony, the Phoenix Girls Chorus and the solo violin were virtually inaudible. The Hallelujah Chorus was dangerously out of synch. In a Pops concert taken so seriously, these flaws were inexcusable. On the other hand, I was extremely impressed with the Maestro’s innovative concept of a holiday concert. We were exposed to excerpts from some classical masterpieces by Beethoven and Poulenc. Traditional carols were presented in rare arrangements that kept our attention. The Thompson Alleluia was magical in its pacing and buildup. Too bad the audience broke out into applause prematurely. It would have been interesting to hear the entire program without pause as you suggested in your introduction. A true Christie Christmas Mass/Fantasia. Collapse
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