Frances Smith News

The Herberger Theater Center is accepting applicants for its 20th Annual Arizona Young Artists' Competition on March 9, 2019. Applicants may enter in one or more of the three areas of competition: Acting, Dance and Voice. With support from the National Society of Art & Letters, the winner in each discipline will receive a $1,500 scholarship to help further their education in the arts. An additional $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to one participant by Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT). That winner will be offered an opportunity to perform in a Main Stage production at ABT.

Frances Smith Cohen has built an astounding career as a dancer, educator and director in Arizona for more than 60 years. That legacy is now being honored by Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach with a special exhibition in the ArtReach Space at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 30 through Jan. 8.

The multi-talented Matthew Morrison will provide entertainment during the Scottsdale Arts Gala 2018, an all-encompassing arts experience that includes visual and performing elements of the organization's four operating branches on Dec. 1.

Center Dance Ensemble brings two distinct programs to the Herberger Theater Center, a 1980s pop music version of Cinderella for a family matinee, and an exploration of the genius of Shakespeare in the evenings. 

Center Dance Ensemble's annual holiday adventure, SNOW QUEEN comes to the Herberger Theater Center to kick-off seasonal festivities for the Valley. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and set to Prokofiev's lush score, Center Dance Ensemble brings the wicked SNOW QUEEN to life!

Just in time for Halloween, Center Dance Ensemble performs a spooky, haunting program, Ghosts & Goblins & Witches, Oh My! October 19 - 21 at 7:30 and Oct 22 at 2:00 pm at the Herberger Theater Center, Stage West. Tickets are $28 adults/$23 seniors/$14 students and are on sale at www.herbergertheater.org or by calling 602-252-8497.

Center Dance Ensemble and Artistic Director Fran Smith Cohen announce the company's 29th season for 2017/18 at the Herberger Theater Center. Center Dance Ensemble performs dance in the classical modern style, with four distinct performances, each telling enlightening and entertaining stories through movement.  

Plum Stab, LLC presents 420: THE MUSICAL, written by John Kehoe, with music by Laura Lonski, at The Kraine Theater on - you guessed it - April 20th, 2017. 

Center Dance Ensemble, one of the most respected modern dance companies in Arizona, announces its 2016-17 Season.  The resident dance company at the Herberger Theater in downtown Phoenix, Center Dance Ensemble presents four thematic productions to showcase the artistry, athleticism, beauty and theatricality of modern dance. 

Frances, a family-oriented Christian, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book 'Buster's Big Surprise': an entertaining and heartfelt work that portrays the beauty and surprises of life.

Venture Wolf Productions will present William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at The London Theatre from today the 19th to 24th of November at 8pm (5:00 pm Sunday 24th ). The London Theatre, 443 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TA.

Venture Wolf Productions will present William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at The London Theatre from 19th to 24th of November at 8pm (5:00 pm Sunday 24th).