Circle time
I first encountered “circle time” as a young mother, when I’d volunteer in my children’s preschool classroom and everyone would gather to share music, stories or “show and tell” type offerings. Today I...
View ArticleWhat’s new: Shakespeare
Lynn Trimble shares news of 2011/2012 offerings from Southwest Shakespeare Company and the Utah Shakespeare Festival -- many of which may surprise, and even delight, you.
View ArticleMoms in musical theater
Lynn Trimble has mothers (and a few fathers) on the brain as she considers straight plays and musicals headed to Valley stages in coming days and months -- starting with "Mamma Mia!" opening May 17 at...
View ArticleLynn & Liz do “Les Mis”
Lynn Trimble recounts seeing the musical "Les Miserables" at ASU Gammage with her daughter Lizabeth, both one night this week and another night a decade or so ago.
View ArticleFeeling next to normal
When Arizona Theatre Company opens its 2012/13 season with the musical "Next to Normal," families who've lived with mental illness or the death of a child will be reminded that they are not alone....
View ArticleFrom Wallace to Willy
Lynn Trimble shares a roundup of family-friendly arts and culture coming soon to various North Valley venues from Scottsdale to Anthem.
View ArticleTheater works
Lynn Trimble shares news of a free summer camp expo taking place in Peoria this weekend -- plus details about diverse shows and youth oportunities coming to Theater Works.
View ArticleThe agony and the ecstacy
Lynn Trimble previews the 2012-13 season recently announced by Actors Theatre of Phoenix, noting that their selections seem well matched to the spirit of theater-goers facing tough times. Nice is...
View ArticleOnce upon a party
Lynn Trimble had plenty to celebrate on Friday. Her daughter Jennifer turned 21, and Childsplay unveiled the fun lineup for its 36th season.
View ArticleLittle bits of Broadway
Grab those nun and singing governess costumes. It's time to sing along with The Sound of Music -- and enjoy other bits of Broadway coming to Valley theaters and museums.
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