Despite the obstacles of masks and COVID-19 testing, Musical Theatre of Anthem’s producing artistic director Jackie Hammond wholeheartedly believes that the nonprofit performing arts organization’s 2021–2022 season was by far the best in its 14 years of educating and entertaining the community.
Although Anthem resident Joe Bousard’s professional journey in music and theater has taken him to not only New York but also as far away as Japan, it has now come full circle, bringing him back to Arizona where his story of stardom started.
“Les Misérables, School Edition” is coming to Carefree’s Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion April 21–30, courtesy of Desert Foothills Theater.
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Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Michele Celentano [dropcap]E[/dropcap]arlier in her life, Sierra Litman used to
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of the Herberger Theater Center [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ark Mettes Sr. has
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William Shakespeare reigns as one of the most famous names in all of literature — a reign, it seems, without an end in sight. Since his death, Shakespeare’s timeless works have inspired countless theater productions, movie adaptations, literary interpretations, critical analyses and historical documentaries. His influence even appears unconsciously through well-known phrases, like “jealousy is a green-eyed monster” or “as luck would have it.” Additionally, the themes that weave throughout the plays are as relevant today as they were during the Elizabethan era. It’s no wonder then why his popularity continues from generation to generation.
Asher Angel — a name that has to rank at least 9.9 out of 10 on the perfect performer name scale — is either one of the most grounded, grateful, loving 13-year-olds around, or he’s a great actor…