Theater

Student choreographer soars

ASU M.F.A. student Britta Joy Peterson discusses this weekend's Breaking Ground contemporary dance and film festival in Tempe with arts writer Lynn Trimble.

Bald is beautiful

Bald is beautiful at Scottsdale Community College, as the theatre arts department readies to take Eugene Ionesco's "Bald Sopranos" directed to Randy Messersmith to a regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Utah.

Revolution in Scottsdale?

A revolution comes to Scottdale as Greasepaint Youtheatre presents a production of "Les Miserables School Edition" that Lynn Trimble calls "big, bold and beautiful."

Cool cats

A trio of feline-related fare comes to the Valley between now and March. Think circus cats, theater students and animal welfare fundraiser. Where's Andrew Lloyd Webber when you really need him?

How tacky

Enough with the crunchy munchies, camera lights and cat calls for BFFs. Stage parents need good manners -- and Lynn Trimble explains why.

Aria meets artwork

Explore children's artwork inspired by opera themes as Lynn Trimble shares news of Arizona Opera's next season.

2012 movie musings

Classic lit to new lit. Old vampires to new vampires. Musical theater to nature conservation. They're all featured in films scheduled for 2012 release. Enjoy this roundup, complete with plenty of films for families to enjoy together.

Getting the scoop on "Godspell"

Lynn Trimble enjoys a song, dance and lovefest based on the gospel of Matthew as Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale presents "Godspell, Jr." featuring music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, whose other works include "Pippin" and "Wicked."

Comedy meets chemistry

Explore the art and science behind two theater works coming to Valley stages this week -- one featuring Ed Asner, another featuring Ron Tobin -- one tackling love and lust in the senior crowd, another family dysfunction. Why be shy when you can watch sparks fly?

My "Wicked" ways

Alan Handelsman, an alumni of the first class of ASU Gammage Goers, shares his take on the musical "Wicked" -- offering tips for those seeing it for the first time as well as fellow repeat offenders.

Voices of the Underground Railroad

Act quickly if you'd like to enjoy tonight's Scottsdale performance by Grammy winner Kathleen Battle and learn more about a buy two-get two free ticket offer available through the box office today only while supplies last.

Arizona's got talent

Casting producer Sarah Furlong shares news of an America's Got Talent producers showcase in Phoenix while the Herberger Theater Center prepares for the annual Arizona Young Artists' Competition.

Celebrating MLK Day

Explore the various ways MLK is being honored in the Valley through art, film, theater and more.

Writer, writer on the wall…

Lynn Trimble has three tips for budding writers, and news of events for tweens, teens and adults eager to be the fairest writer of them all.

Another night with "South Pacific"

Glenna Trimble of Scottsdale has seen two revivals of the musical South Pacific, more than fifty years apart. So what's her take on the touring production that runs through Jan. 15 at ASU Gammage? Daughter-in-law Lynn Trimble shares details.

Art meets Grand Canyon

After learning that President Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a national monument on Jan. 11 of 1908, Lynn Trimble decides to explore opportunities for artists and art admirers in the Grand Canyon region.

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Island birthday party

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