Marlo Thomas is about to star in the Arizona Theatre Company’s upcoming production of George is Dead. Thomas is primarily known for some of her major television roles such as That Girl though she has enjoyed a successful career on the stage. She has starred on Broadway in the plays Thieves, The Shadow Box and Shadow Box. Thomas was born in Detroit, Michigan in November of 1937. Her parents are Rose Marie and famous comedian Danny Thomas. Her brother and sister also entered show business and her sister as worked as an actor and her brother is a television producer. Marlo Thomas’ first regular work came with her appearances on the Joey Bishop Show.

The Arizona Theatre Company was established in Tucson, Arizona in 1966. At the time it was known as the Arizona Civic Theatre and was based in the basement of an old hotel in Tucson, the Santa Rita. The theatre has maintained an extremely strong professional perspective and has grown through the years to become one of the premiere theatre companies in the state. It was one of the first equity companies in the state and through the years has gained national recognition for its standards and excellent productions. It became a duo city theatre and currently performs out of Tucson and the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. Toursists visiting Phoenix and who stay in one of the best Phoenix hotels often include a prodution by ATC in their agenda. Its list of seasonal productions is diverse and the company has produces everything from the latest cutting edge play by Paula Vogel to Shakespeare and Shaw.

The Herberger is located downtown theatre district and has various performance venues. The venues include the Center Stage, the Performance Outreach Theater, Stage and West. Other major Phoenix companies are based out of the Herberger and include the professional company Actors Theatre. Arizona Theatre Company’s current season includes The Kite Runner, George is Dead, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Glass Menagerie and The Second City Does Arizona, or Close But No Saguaro.

Marlo Thomas Performs With Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center is a post from: Kiss Java

Related posts:

1. The White Pyramid in Phoenix
2. Southwestern Company Chairman & CEO Receives Inaugural Safe Haven Hero Award