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‘Kinky Boots’ Sashays Through The Phoenix Theatre Company

September 5, 2019 Arts & Culture Featured Articles Rebecca Rudnyk

by Rebecca Rudnyk

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Kinky Boots is based on an independent British film, which was inspired by the true story of Steve Pateman who found a niche market in an attempt tried to save his family’s failing shoe business. Although it had a somewhat rocky start, Kinky Boots defied the odds, ultimately winning 6 Tony Awards in 2013, including Best Score (for pop icon Cyndi Lauper, the first female to win an individual Tony in the category) and the top spot, Best Musical. The show closed in April of this year, after more than 2,500 performances on Broadway…

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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: The Exbats

September 1, 2019 Anna Katen Bonnie Anderson Featured Articles Garrett Bowers Radio Phoenix

The Exbats joined hosts Anna, Bonnie, and Garrett in the Radio Phoenix studios on this edition of The YabYum Hour. Inez and Kenny share stories about their constant touring, recording their new album at Midtown Island studios in Tucson with Matt Rendon, and even brought it rad playlist featuring songs all recorded at Midtown… with one major exception…

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‘Unmentionables’ Takes Cross-Country Trek to Space 55

August 31, 2019 Arts & Culture Featured Articles Rebecca Rudnyk

by Rebecca Rudnyk

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Unmentionables is a new work written by Molly Greville and developed at Boston University in collaboration with Kirsten Greenidge, the award winning playwright of Milk Like Sugar. It premiered in 2018 at the Boston Fringe Fest, and was recently brought to Arizona, thanks to a collaboration with Space 55 in Phoenix. The production team is comprised of recent Boston University BFA graduates, almost all female, and all incredibly talented. Annie Brennan Coursey directs, and Sophie Gore is both Stage Manager and Intimacy Director…

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