Joe Gruberman

The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents “Camelot”

September 24, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

For one brief, shining moment… But wait. I get ahead of myself. There have been many different tellings of the legendary King Arthur’s story. Few omit Arthur’s beloved Guenevere; or the Invincible Sword Excalibur; or […]

Scottsdale Hosts “Immersive Van Gogh”

August 31, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

My dear Readers, I am writing to you from the foyer of the Lighthouse Artspace. It is an unassuming space, several meters below ground level on the corner of 5th Street and Indian School, which […]

“Steel Magnolias” Packs A Powerful Message

August 24, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

Author Robert Harling lost his sister Susan in 1985 due to complications from her diabetes. To cope with her death, and to bring his young nephew closer to the mother he would never know, Harling […]

Pump Boys and Dinettes: Open For Business at The Phoenix Theatre Company

July 28, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

Now, this is different. No dimming of house lights. No orchestra fanfare. One minute, I’m jotting down notes from the show’s program. The next, I’m an eager participant in a conversation with the waitress standing […]

Daddy Long Legs at The Phoenix Theatre Company

June 29, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

The Phoenix Theatre Company continues its 2021 season with two stories of strong and unique women — one, a real life cultural icon and the other, a work of adapted fiction. BECOMING DR. RUTH and […]

Behind The Scenes At Immersive Van Gogh

March 23, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

The excitement is building as the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit winds its way across North America. (See some previous reviews here and here.) We wanted to know more about the mechanics of this unique presentation, […]

Murder For Two at The Phoenix Theatre Company

February 22, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

Have we got good news for you! We are happy to report that, after months of state-mandated coronavirus-induced shutdowns, live theater has returned to Phoenix with a vengeance. More specifically, it has returned with a […]

GET HAPPY Review – Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland

February 1, 2021 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

It is a daunting task to take up the challenge of performing a string of back-to-back Judy Garland hits in the style of, and with the level of strength and passion of, Judy Garland. One […]

Unwrapped at The Phoenix Theatre Company

UNWRAPPED Review – A winner at The Phoenix Theatre Company

December 8, 2020 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

Three cheers for The Phoenix Theatre Company! With a brilliant combination of planning, design and partnerships, the organization has successfully pushed past the barriers that have closed down much of the U.S., while adhering to […]

We3’s The Great American Songbook (digital event) review

September 27, 2020 Joe Gruberman Comments Off

We rush to our cushioned seats, bottled water and fresh, crunchy corn chips in hand, just minutes before the start of the show. At long last, another Phoenix Theatre Company event. The arts had all […]