Melanie Moore (“Scout Finch”) and Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”).
Photo by Julieta Cervantes
Featured on the January 12th, 2023 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- A new stage adaptation of the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” is coming to Centennial Hall. Mark talks with actor Richard Thomas, who is best remembered for his portrayal of John-Boy on “The Waltons”, about playing the legendary role of Atticus Finch.
Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”) and Yaegel T. Welch (“Tom Robinson”). Photo by Julieta Cervantes
(l to r) Justin Mark (“Jem Finch”), Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”), Melanie Moore (“Scout Finch”) and Steven Lee Johnson (“Dill Harris”). Photo by Julieta Cervantes
VIEW LARGER Aaron Sorokin's adaption of Harper Lee's classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" will be playing at Centennial Hall from Jan. 17 – Jan. 22, 2023. Courtesy of Broadway in Tucson
- After barely surviving the terrors of the Holocaust, Simon Wiesenthal made it his life’s mission to uncover information about Nazi war criminals in order to bring them to justice. The Invisible Theater presents actor Tom Dugan bringing Wiesnthal’s dramatic story to life at The Berger Center this weekend, and Mark talks with Dugan and local Rabbi Stephanie Aaron to learn more.
VIEW LARGER Tom Dugan's "Wiesenthal" shares the story of Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal, who dedicated over 60 years to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Courtesy of The Invisible Theatre
VIEW LARGER Written by and starring Tom Dugan, "Wiesenthal" will be playing for two performances only at The Invisible Theatre Jan. 14-15, 2023. Courtesy of The Invisible Theatre
- And, meet Matthew Whitaker, a musical prodigy who has been blind since birth. Now 21 years old, Whitaker and his acclaimed quintet will be among the stars of the Tucson Jazz Festival with a concert at the Fox Theatre on January 15th.
The Matthew Whitaker Quintet will be performing at the Fox Theatre Jan. 15 as a part of the Tucson Jazz Festival.
Courtesy of Matthew Whitaker
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