“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” America’s favorite Shakespearean comedy, is now a full-length ballet with choreography by Ib Andersen. Click below to hear Ballet Arizona’s Chelsea Wilcox talk about her role in this world premiere production.? (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed by Ballet Arizona Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at Phoenix Symphony Hall, with Mendelssohn’s music performed by The Phoenix Symphony.)
Scorpius Dance does it every fall: “A Vampire Tale,” choreographer Lisa Starry’s tribute to those toothy villains so popular with the ladies. Click below to hear Lisa tell us about this year’s production, running now through Nov. 8.
An Eric Fischl sculpture that shocked New Yorkers has a home at Phoenix Art Museum. Find out what the work is and where at the museum you can see it by clicking below to hear our latest interview with Arts on the Town’s docent-in-residence, Clark Olson.
The Phoenix Chorale – formerly known as the Phoenix Bach Choir – starts its 50th anniversary season with a “retro” concert and a new CD. Artistic director Charles Bruffy talks about the choir’s history, its progress, and the coming season.
(Note: Pt. 1 of the interview with Charles Bruffy opens with general comments from Susan and Ken; the interview proper begins at about 3 minutes in.)
Sara Cochran, the newly named curator for modern and contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, talks about the excitement for new work here in the Valley.
Sara Cochran, curator of modern/contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, Pt. 1
Sara Cochran, curator of modern/contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, Pt. 2
Leonard Bernstein once said he liked conducting opera because “more things could go wrong.” Richard Buckley, who conducts “Rigoletto” for Arizona Opera this week (Oct. 16-19, 2008), talks about things that can go wrong – and right – from the pit of an opera production.
Richard Buckley conducts “Rigoletto” for Arizona Opera
Actors Theatre of Phoenix has a reputation for being the edgiest of the Valley’s Equity theaters. Longtime artistic director Matthew Wiener tells us about what to expect from its 2008-09 season.
Phil Barley, who plays Dean Martin in “The Rat Pack” at ASU Gammage, talks with us about preparing for the role. (The interview starts about 3 minutes in, following some opening comments.)
The Scottsdale Film Festival is one of the Valley’s great jewels. On Thursday night (Oct. 9), for example, you can see a screening of Mike Lee’s newest film, courtesy the festival. Hear director Amy Ettinger discuss film, the festival, and the hundreds of entries she gets every year.
Rosie’s House provides quality music education to Phoenix’s inner-city children.? RH’s new director, Becky Bell, joins Susan and Kenneth to talk about the importance of music to child development. (The segment opens with general information about upcoming events. Go three minutes in for the interview with Becky.)