Theatergoers cheered and gasped, giggled and wept as the combination of magnificent singers, superb musicians, effective set, what Ms. On the Main Stage of the historic Temple of Music and Art for five performances in August, the Stephen Sondheim favorite was brought to thrilling life in all its lush, horrific glory, to quote reviewer Kathy Allen of The Arizona Daily Star, with a cast of 45 and a 10-piece orchestra. This new musical, winner of several prestigious awards in New York, showcased eight singers, a 4-piece band and songs of travel, discovery, uncertainty and optimism.ĪOP's first foray into the world of late-night theater included men in high heels, lusty old ladies, hunky aliens, hard-boiled reporters and a whole lot of hilarity. Well reviewed and attended, "Steel Magnolias" allowed director Fred Rodriguez to demonstrate his sensitivity and understanding of the material.
The 25th Anniversary of the beloved classic "Steel Magnolias" gave audiences the chance to see that the play is still as fresh, witty, poignant and heartwarming in 2012 as it was in 1987 and delighted the young people who had never seen it before as well as older folks revisiting it. Proving that "rock 'n roll will never die", according to Kathy Allen of the Arizona Daily Star in her review of the bouncy musical that featured four singers at their 1958 prom and all the attendant teenage drama, humor and lots of familiar songs and colorful goings-on, including letting the audience in on the fun of picking the prom queen. While she does not look or sound exactly like the icon, the dark charisma of her portrayal captures a little of Holiday's essence." And sold-out house after sold-out house obviously agreed! Actor/singer Anna Anderson successfully captures some of Lady Day's verve and vulnerability. The Tucson Weekly raved "Musically and atmospherically, the evening is stunning, with beautiful renditions of Holiday songs to live music. And the directing ain't bad, either."Īs "chock-full of good acting, fun, froth" (Kathy Allen in the Arizona Daily Star and "briskly entertainingĬomedy" (Laura Owen,, 5 Women was a joy both to see and to produce. Which Arizona Onstage Productions opened Friday. "A fast-paced comedy" and The Arizona Daily Star said "The timing is perfect in "All in the Timing," Tucson Weekly's headline read "Brilliance, Guaranteed." Theater richer for having seen Arizona Onstage’s 'Les Miserables.'" - Arizona Daily StarĪt the same time Knuffle Bunny was playing, we presented the smash hit Forever Plaid, which sold out all its Transported us to another time and place, made us feel deep sorrow and great joy, and sent us out of the "Electrifying and packed with gifted, courageous performers who A show that made such a delicious mockery of Hitler and which kept the audience laughing and engrossed." - Arizona Daily Star
AOP is a small company, but founder Kevin Johnson loves to think big. "This is a massive undertaking - 27 cast members, more than 500 costume pieces, 150 or so props.
"This play can be grand fun, and certainly the packed audience at the opening was having it." - Arizona Daily Star
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