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Theater Reviews

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"Moon for the Misbegotten" Listen!

Chris Curcio reviews Eugene O'Neill's play about his own brother James. A failed actor, he returns to a Connecticut farm he owns and while there, reveals his love for Josie, the farmer's lusty but sensitive daughter. The Arizona Theatre Company presents the play on Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix. It plays through March 2. For tickets, call the Arizona Theatre Company box office at 602-256-6995.


"The African Company Presents Richard III" Listen!

Chris Curcio Reviews Carlyle Brown's play about a pre-Civil War African-American theater company in New York City that threatens a conventional theater with a successful interpretation of Shakespeare's "Richard III." The Black Theatre Troupe presents the play at Stage West, at the Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix. It plays through March 2. For tickets, call the Herberger Theater Center box office at 602-252-8497.


"The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection" Listen!

Confused about which CDs to buy for your music library at home? KBAQ´s Randy Kinkel reviews a book by Ted Libby from NPR´s"Performance Today" (aired weekdays at 5 on KBAQ) that will give you some ideas on where to start.

Check out Randy's past book reviews on the KBAQ Books-of-the-Month page.



"Old Wicked Songs" Listen!

Chris Curcio reviews Jon Marans' play about an intense young pianist who is experiencing early career burnout and who travels to Vienna to work with a piano virtuoso but is forced to take voice lessons for three months to help him understand what's missing in his piano performances. It plays through February 23rd at the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, Playhouse on the Park, Phoenix. For tickets, call the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company box office at 602-264-0402.