Theater

Truckin’ through Tempe

Lynn Trimble takes a spin through downtown Tempe, where she discovers beverage truck art, library card art and a fun place to shop for Easter or Mother's Day while supporting the Tempe Sister Cities program.

If shows were freckles

If shows were freckles, Bobb Cooper would have more than 100 of them. He's producing the Arizona premiere of "Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical" -- which opens in April and marks the 106th show he's produced for Valley Youth Theatre of Phoenix.

What a circus!

Every now and then, it's nice to escape the circus of your own life so others can work their circus magic for you. Lynn Trimble shares news of several circus acts coming to town, and ways you can try your own hand at circus skills from hand balancing to human pyramids.

Once upon a theater camp

While exploring spring break camps, Lynn Trimble gets a call from a young actor whose work she first enjoyed during a Childsplay summer camp. Turns out he's developing quite the list of credits.

Refugee tales

After spotting a truck decorated with lovely artwork, Lynn Trimble learns about a Valley organization that helps political refugees by gathering donations and holding special events that feature plenty of mulitcultural music, dance and more.

When golf meets musical theater…

Moving from baseball to golf, Lynn Trimble previews a work of musical theater about an Olympic golfer who was one of 13 women to found the LPGA. It opens later this month at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale.

Art meets athletics

After enjoying part of the Cactus League art collection at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Lynn Trimble goes in search of more arts and culture with a baseball twist.

Need a puppet fix?

Get your puppet fix as Lynn Trimble shares offerings for kids and adults from East Valley Children's Theatre in Mesa, Theater Works in Peoria and Great Arizona Puppet Theater in Phoenix.

Feeling next to normal

When Arizona Theatre Company opens its 2012/13 season with the musical "Next to Normal," families who've lived with mental illness or the death of a child will be reminded that they are not alone. Others will experience the power of theater to convery compelling stories that help us all achieve greater empathy and awareness.

Let the Sun Devils shine in

Lynn Trimble samples upcoming offerings from the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, including on-campus events as well as performances at various Valley venues. Think film, music, dance, theater, visual arts and more.

Art meets asphalt?

Lynn Trimble previews theater, dance, music and poetry offerings being presented at five Phoenix venues during the 2012 Phoenix Fringe Festival that runs March 2-11 and features fare most suitable for grown-ups.

Make some waves

Teens can make waves this weekend at the Phoenix Art Museum, while adults can make waves at the Phoenix Fringe Festival. Lynn Trimble previews both events and offers other suggestions for weekend fun.

Little gold men

From moving memorium and music to fashion statements like togas and teal seafoam green, Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in L.A.

What I learned at summer camp…fair

Recalling school days when she was expected to write "what I did during the summer" essays, Lynn Trimble shares thoughts about some of the many wonders she's encountered during this year's Raising Arizona Kids Magazine Camp Fair.

Two fairs, three festivals

Explore a trio of festivals taking place in the Valley this weekend -- celebrating Black History Month, Japanese culture and more. Then, head out to the 2012 RAK Camp Fair taking place this weekend only.

Dimming the lights

The lights on Broadway will dim for one minute tonight as the Broadway community pays homage to producer and director Theodore Mann, who died today at the age of 87.

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