Mamie Parris as Elphaba, belting "Defying Gravity" as she's lifted into the air. (Photo courtesy of ASU Gammage)

‘Wicked’ wins over audience at ASU Gammage

By February 21, 2012 at 6:33 pm

The production touches upon the messages of inner beauty and true goodness while depicting both the fruits and dangers of seeking to “defy gravity.” Read the full story

Robert O. Berdahl, Luverne Seifert, Jim Lichtsheidl and Sarah Agnew in "Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps." (Photo by Michael Daniel, courtesy of Arizona Theatre Company)

‘Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps’ elicits uproarious laughs

By February 21, 2012 at 5:33 pm

The skillful coordination of the actors appears effortless, making it easy to get swept up with the precise and confident performances. Read the full story

‘Daddy Long Legs’ depicts enduring romance

By January 8, 2012 at 5:53 pm

“Daddy Long Legs” has been celebrated for its unique storytelling, endearing innocence and engaging sentiment. Read the full story

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Jason Steffen mixes metal and Moliere in ‘The Misanthrope’

By November 22, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Senior theater major Jason Steffen, the composer of ASU’s new production of “The Misanthrope,” has a personal CD collection filled with metal bands ranging from Supertramp to Metallica — and has successfully merged metal with Moliere. Read the full story

Actors Theatre of Phoenix is fundraising to stay alive

By November 3, 2011 at 7:50 pm

After 26 years in the Valley, Actors Theatre is struggling to make ends meet. Read the full story

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Q&A with Kirk Massey from Blue Man Group

By October 20, 2011 at 5:23 pm

Blue Man Group is coming to ASU Gammage and one of the blue men took the time to speak with The State Press. Read the full story

Photo courtesy of Tim Fuller

Susan Claassen is a treat as Edith Head in Actors Theatre’s season opener

By September 21, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Watching “A Conversation with Edith Head” feels like gaining VIP access to the life and secrets of Mrs. Head. Read the full story

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey C. Sousa

Q&A: Jeffrey C. Sousa from ‘West Side Story’

By September 15, 2011 at 5:39 pm

The iconic musical, ‘West Side Story,’ is on its way to ASU Gammage. Jeffrey C. Sousa, who plays Bolo, spoke with The State Press about his role, the tour and his background. Read the full story

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