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Arizona Theatre Company

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) is the state's leading professional theatre, performing six productions at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix from September to May each season. ATC is the only LORT regional theatre in the country to operate in two cities. Last year nearly 150,000 people experienced a rich variety of theatre at ATC.

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  Arizona Theatre Company

  502 West Roosevelt Street
  Phoenix, 85003

  Phone: (602)256-6995

  Fax: (602)256-7399

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• Locations

  Phoenix

  Downtown Phoenix

• Current Events

  11/12/09- 12/06/09

  George Is Dead Herberger Theater Center

• Upcoming Events

  11/28/09- 12/19/09	Ain't Misbehavin' Temple of Music and Art
  12/30/09- 01/17/10	Ain't Misbehavin' Herberger Theater Center
  01/23/10- 02/18/10	[title of show] Temple of Music and Art
  02/18/10- 03/07/10	[title of show] Herberger Theater Center
  02/27/10- 03/20/10	The Glass Menagerie Temple of Music and Art
  03/25/10- 04/11/10	The Glass Menagerie Herberger Theater Center
  04/03/10- 04/24/10	The Second City Does Arizona, or Close But No Saguaro Temple of Music and Art
  04/29/10- 05/16/10	The Second City Does Arizona, or Close But No Saguaro Herberger Theater Center

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "Julia Brothers is Amazing"
    Review posted by: Jim Colachis from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 19, 2009
    

    I saw the play on the 18th. Although I did not have a great deal of sympathy for the role of Doreen, Marlo Thomas was entertaining. But Julia Brothers gets my vote as one of America's finest actors.... Expand

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    I saw the play on the 18th. Although I did not have a great deal of sympathy for the role of Doreen, Marlo Thomas was entertaining. But Julia Brothers gets my vote as one of America's finest actors. She made the leap from looking like an actor on stage to being the part. Amazing. If you want to see what great acting is supposed to look like, go see this play. Julia, I apologize for not leading the stand for an ovation. The bows came so quickly that I missed my mark. But I am standing now. Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "Not nearly as good as it could have been"
    Review posted by: Michelle F. from Scottsdale, Nov 16, 2009
    

    I have never been to a production where I found myself not paying attention. This was a first! I found it dragging on in places where it clearly shouldn't, and the show was more about Carla's life... Expand

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    I have never been to a production where I found myself not paying attention. This was a first! I found it dragging on in places where it clearly shouldn't, and the show was more about Carla's life than George or Doreen! With all due respect to Marlo Thomas, the star was Julia Brothers. The story reflected much more about her life than Doreen’s. I feel Ms. Thomas's name was used as the star to help promote the production. The cast did a wonderful job; set and lighting design were done nicely. There were some comic moments for sure, but I'd not suggest to a friend to see the production if asked. Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "Witty political comedy"
    Review posted by: Gillian from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 14, 2009
    

    If you are expecting a mindless farce, this isn't it. If you are expecting a typically smart Elaine May comedy of modern manners with a political edge and dark undertones you won't be disappointed.... Expand

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    If you are expecting a mindless farce, this isn't it. If you are expecting a typically smart Elaine May comedy of modern manners with a political edge and dark undertones you won't be disappointed. Very well done by ATC with a pertinent message. Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "NO MONEYBACK GUARANTEE?"
    Review posted by: Michael A. from Tucson AZ, USA, Nov 08, 2009
    

    Too bad I had not seen the video clip before wasting 50 Dollars on a matinee performance. The humor is less than original, the plot thin. From the overly long and boring "Limo" scene to the second... Expand

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    Too bad I had not seen the video clip before wasting 50 Dollars on a matinee performance. The humor is less than original, the plot thin. From the overly long and boring "Limo" scene to the second rate writing and direction, I am embarrassed for Ms May. Even though the play is contemporary, it appears Elaine May is still stuck in the 60s. If not for the amazing Marlo Thomas, this on stage debacle would not have made it to Tucson! Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "Has Potential"
    Comment posted by: Boodet from Green Valley, Nov 05, 2009
    

    This little play has lots of potential. The characters of George and Michael are really physically not needed. Reference and an expanded view by Carla could take care of them via dialogue. Dear old... Expand

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    This little play has lots of potential. The characters of George and Michael are really physically not needed. Reference and an expanded view by Carla could take care of them via dialogue. Dear old Mom would be a great early addition in the apartment to showcase the early years and build up to the entrance of Ditsy Doreen. (A headboard Tropy with Wife engraved on it would be a subtle bit of humor to further define Doreen.)I think all the political stuff, while funny, was superflous and the drive to the airport a waste of time. Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "The Main Character is Not Marlo Thomas........"
    Review posted by: theatre lover. from Tucson, Az, Nov 02, 2009
    

    This play is a dark comedy, not because George is dead, but because Carla has been dead most of her life. The play ends abruptly and appropriately when Carla decides to live "her own life" by refusing... Expand

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    This play is a dark comedy, not because George is dead, but because Carla has been dead most of her life. The play ends abruptly and appropriately when Carla decides to live "her own life" by refusing to take care of George's funeral and by extension all of the rest of the needy people she has allowed to feed off of her since she was a child. Julia (Carla) is really the principal character while Marlo as Doreen, steals the show because her acting and her character are so strong. The characters in the play are allegorical. George is a mythical caretaker; Doreen is the epitomy of neediness that Carla succumbs to; Carla's mother represents the force that taught Carla to put herself last. It is not clear (to me) what Michael represents in the allegory. I believe he is one more needy self-absorbed whiner, but he is also part of the catalyst that moves Carla to change. Carla is the transitional 60's working woman trying to be a mythical everywoman who can do it all. Collapse

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    "A nice little play."
    Review posted by: Max from Green Valley, AZ., Oct 25, 2009
    

    This is a nice little play. Marlo turns in a professional and enjoyable performance. Her co-star, Julia, is superb. It isn't great theater, but it makes for an enjoyable evening.

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    This is a nice little play. Marlo turns in a professional and enjoyable performance. Her co-star, Julia, is superb. It isn't great theater, but it makes for an enjoyable evening.

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  • Event Name: The Kite Runner
    "Kite Runner"
    Review posted by: Marc from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 18, 2009
    

    Wonderful play - follows the novel beautifully, and the acting is uniformly excellent. Chilling, moving, funny, powerful...just an excellent evening at the theater.

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    Wonderful play - follows the novel beautifully, and the acting is uniformly excellent. Chilling, moving, funny, powerful...just an excellent evening at the theater.

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  • Event Name: George Is Dead
    ""
    Review posted by: LLeiken from Tucson, AZ, Oct 17, 2009
    

    A skillful play writer like Elaine May should know leaving too much to the imagination of the audience may also just leave the audience where it was when the play began. We were left to guess far too... Expand

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    A skillful play writer like Elaine May should know leaving too much to the imagination of the audience may also just leave the audience where it was when the play began. We were left to guess far too much about Doreen's former life to make sense of the relationship between the principal characters,Carla and Doreen. A rewrite would be in order. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Kite Runner
    "An Absolute Must See Play"
    Review posted by: bojicasin from Tempe, AZ US, Oct 16, 2009
    

    I've read the book and seen the movie and wondered how they could put this on the stage. Well, that question was answered this evening when I was completely blown away by the Arizona Theatre Company's... Expand

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    I've read the book and seen the movie and wondered how they could put this on the stage. Well, that question was answered this evening when I was completely blown away by the Arizona Theatre Company's production of The Kite Runner. They did a spectacular job. Barzin played Amir as an adult and the narrator of this story. He was incredible, as was the rest of the cast. This is a show that must be seen. I'm an avid theatre buff and this has to be one of the best plays I have ever seen. Granted, it is not an easy subject to watch; it's a different world from the one most Americans are familiar with, but that just adds to importance of this drama. Collapse

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• Past Events

  10/17/09- 11/07/09	George is Dead Temple of Music and Art
  10/08/09- 10/25/09	The Kite Runner Herberger Theater Center
  10/03/09	Arizona Theatre Company Gala 2009 Temple of Music and Art
  09/10/09- 10/03/09	The Kite Runner Temple of Music and Art
  05/28/09- 05/31/09	Hershey Felder in Concert: The American Songbook Sing-Along Herberger Theater Center
  05/07/09- 05/24/09	Beethoven, As I Knew Him Herberger Theater Center
  04/30/09- 05/03/09	Hershey Felder in Concert: The American Songbook Sing-Along Temple of Music and Art
  04/08/09- 04/27/09	Beethoven, As I Knew Him Temple of Music and Art
  04/02/09- 04/19/09	Somebody/Nobody Herberger Theater Center
  04/02/09- 04/05/09	King Henry V Temple of Music and Art
  03/26/09- 03/29/09	King Henry V Herberger Theater Center
  03/15/09	Drama Queens on the Green InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa
  03/07/09- 03/28/09	Somebody/Nobody Temple of Music and Art
  02/05/09- 02/22/09	A Raisin in the Sun Herberger Theater Center
  12/31/08- 01/25/09	Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Herberger Theater Center
  12/04/08- 12/07/08	It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Herberger Theater Center
  11/21/08- 04/10/09	Girls Night Out Herberger Theater Center
  11/13/08- 11/30/08	The Lady with all the Answers Herberger Theater Center
  10/09/08- 10/26/08	Enchanted April Herberger Theater Center
  09/27/08	2008 Gala Honors John Hudak Temple of Music and Art
  05/10/08	From Page to Stage - 'The Clean House' Herberger Theater Center
  05/01/08- 05/18/08	The Clean House Herberger Theater Center
  04/05/08- 04/26/08	The Clean House Temple of Music and Art
  04/05/08	From Page to Stage - 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Herberger Theater Center
  03/27/08- 04/13/08	To Kill a Mockingbird Herberger Theater Center
  03/24/08	Reader's Theater - To Kill a Mockingbird Glendale Main Library
  03/16/08	Drama Queens on the Green The Phoenician Resort
  03/01/08- 03/22/08	To Kill a Mockingbird Temple of Music and Art
  02/16/08	From Page to Stage - 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' Herberger Theater Center
  02/07/08- 02/24/08	The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Herberger Theater Center
  01/12/08- 02/02/08	The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Temple of Music and Art
  01/12/08	From Page to Stage - 'The Pajama Game' Herberger Theater Center
  12/31/07- 01/26/08	The Pajama Game Herberger Theater Center
  11/24/07- 12/15/07	The Pajama Game Temple of Music and Art
  11/08/07- 11/25/07	Touch the Names: Letters to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Herberger Theater Center
  10/31/07- 11/04/07	Monsieur Chopin Herberger Theater Center
  10/16/07- 11/04/07	Touch the Names: Letters to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Temple of Music and Art
  10/11/07- 10/28/07	George Gershwin Alone Herberger Theater Center
  09/12/07- 10/02/07	George Gershwin Alone Temple of Music and Art
  05/18/07- 05/27/07	Love, Janis Herberger Theater Center
  04/27/07- 05/27/07	Molly's Delicious Herberger Theater Center
  04/26/07- 05/20/07	I Am My Own Wife Herberger Theater Center
  04/14/07- 05/13/07	Love, Janis Herberger Theater Center
  03/22/07- 04/07/07	Love, Janis Temple of Music and Art
  03/06/07- 04/12/07	I Am My Own Wife Temple of Music and Art
  03/03/07- 04/15/07	Molly's Delicious Temple of Music and Art
  02/20/07	Judy Kaye Herberger Theater Center
  02/08/07- 02/25/07	Souvenir Herberger Theater Center
  01/24/07- 02/11/07	Ella Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/13/07- 02/03/07	Souvenir Temple of Music and Art
  12/31/06	Ella New Years Eve Celebration Herberger Theater Center
  12/31/06- 01/28/07	Ella Herberger Theater Center
  11/25/06- 12/20/06	Ella Temple of Music and Art
  11/16/06- 12/03/06	Jitney Herberger Theater Center
  10/21/06- 11/11/06	Jitney Temple of Music and Art
  10/20/06- 10/29/06	2 Pianos, 4 Hands Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/05/06- 10/22/06	Twelfth Night: Or What You Will Herberger Theater Center
  09/09/06- 09/30/06	Twelfth Night: Or What You Will Temple of Music and Art
  06/02/06- 06/11/06	Tuesdays with Morrie Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  05/28/06	Living With A.L.S Herberger Theater Center
  05/11/06- 05/28/06	Tuesdays with Morrie Herberger Theater Center
  04/15/06- 05/06/06	Tuesdays with Morrie Temple of Music and Art
  03/30/06- 04/16/06	Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Herberger Theater Center
  03/23/06- 03/26/06	The Importance of Being Earnest Herberger Theater Center
  03/04/06- 03/25/06	Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Temple of Music and Art
  02/09/06- 02/26/06	Crowns Herberger Theater Center
  02/03/06- 02/12/06	Hank Williams: Lost Highway Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/14/06- 02/04/06	Crowns Temple of Music and Art
  12/29/05- 01/22/06	Hank Williams: Lost Highway Herberger Theater Center
  11/26/05- 12/21/05	Hank Williams: Lost Highway Temple of Music and Art
  11/17/05- 12/04/05	Bad Dates Herberger Theater Center
  10/28/05- 11/06/05	Pride and Prejudice Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/22/05- 11/12/05	Bad Dates Temple of Music and Art
  10/06/05- 10/23/05	Pride and Prejudice Herberger Theater Center
  09/10/05- 10/01/05	Pride and Prejudice Temple of Music and Art
  05/05/05- 05/22/05	Macbeth Herberger Theater Center
  04/09/05- 04/30/05	Macbeth Temple of Music and Art
  03/24/05- 04/10/05	Permanent Collection Herberger Theater Center
  02/26/05- 03/19/05	Permanent Collection Temple of Music and Art
  02/10/05- 02/27/05	For Better or Worse Herberger Theater Center
  01/15/05- 02/05/05	For Better or Worse Temple of Music and Art
  12/30/04- 01/20/05	The Pirates of Penzance Herberger Theater Center
  11/27/04- 12/22/04	The Pirates of Penzance Temple of Music and Art
  11/18/04- 12/05/04	Anna in the Tropics Herberger Theater Center
  10/10/04- 10/24/04	The Immigrant Herberger Theater Center