All Stories by Chris Curcio
Kate Crackernuts
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Stray Cat Theatre's local production of"Kate Crackernuts." This most unusual play is set in an adult fairy tale kingdom about two sisters, Anne, a real hottie, and plain Kate. The story follows their journey to find Anne's attractive head that she's lost and has a sheep's head instead.
Kiss of the Spider Woman
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Actors Theatre's production of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," Manual Puig's play that looks at the uncomfortable and unusual relationship of two Argentine prisoners, one a Marxist journalist and political detainee and the other a gay window dresser, in 1976.
Beauty and the Beast
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Arizona Opera premiere local production of Andre Modeste Gretry's 1771 version of "Zemire and Azor" or "Beauty and the Beast". The opera was an early adaptation of the popular story that is very different than the more familiar Walt Disney version. "Beauty and the Beast" played at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix and closed Sunday, March 11.
Hairspray
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway in Arizona production of "Hairspray," the Tony Award winning Broadway musical about growing up in backward Baltimore in 1962. It's based on John Waters' 1988 cult film classic. It continues through April 25 at Gammage Auditorium on the ASU campus in Tempe. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 480-784-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Morning's At Seven
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of "Morning's At Seven," Paul Osborn's 1939 play about an extended family whose lives are interconnected. It continues through May 2 at Phoenix Theatre in downtown Phoenix. For tickets, call the Phoenix Theatre box office at 602-254-2151.
The Nutcracker
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio continues his annual holiday show reviews with Ballet Arizona's annual production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" with its charming story about Clara's Christmas Nutcracker and her dream of The Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The 1940's Radio Hour
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Phoenix Theatre production of "The 1940's Radio Hour," a nostalgic look back at the 1940s through a radio variety show that incorporates period music and commercials.
Oklahoma
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's production of "Oklahoma," Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration that is a rousing look at the territory about to become a state.
Pillowtalk
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Hale Centre Theatre stage production of the famous Doris Day/Rock Hudson moview "Pillowtalk." The play keeps the stage comedy intact if it lacks the movie's implied sexuality. "Pillowtalk" plays through June 30th at the Hale Centre Theatre in downtown Gilbert. For tickets call the Hale Centre Theatre box office at 480-497-1181.
The Light in the Piazza
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Broadway touring production of "The Light in the Piazza," a musical version of Elizabeth Spencer's 1960 novella about Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clraa's trip to Florence where Clara falls in love with an Italian, Fabrizio Naccarelli. "The Light in the Piazza" plays through May 20 at Gammage Auditorium on the ASU campus in downtown Tempe. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 480784-4444 or go online at www.asugammage.com.
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