Phoenix Theatre Newsroom

Phoenix area theatre artist Kate Haas is a terrific performer with loads of talent and skill. What sets her apart is her enthusiasm for theatre as an artform and her joie de vivre and love of humanity. Read our interview with Kate.

Valley Youth Theatre's production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, is set to be a musical hit this summer with a talented cast from around the Valley.

Experience the unity and solidarity of the DESERT HEARTS FESTIVAL, returning to its roots in 2024. Teaming up with Walter Productions, the festival will take place at Playa Ponderosa, featuring artists that have shaped its 12-year journey.

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre.

I am eternally grateful for my experience in junior high theatre, and appreciate the foundation that it laid for my future pursuits of academic theatre. The value of theatre education from an early age cannot be overstated, and I encourage any tween who is considering giving drama a try to go for it: you never know what you may find.

Greasepaint Theatre will present Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR. from May 10-19, 2024.

TRUE WEST is the single greatest piece of live theater I have ever seen. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Experience the magic of European folklore with THE THREE WISHES at Great AZ Puppet Theater. Join a kind-hearted woodcutter and his wife as they navigate their three wishes granted by a tree elf. Perfect for ages 4 and up.

The beloved musical ALWAYS PATSY CLINE is making a triumphant return to Fountain Hills Theater on June 14th.

TAZ Theatre is ready to bring PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS to Tucson. The play is written by Duncan Mcmillan and directed by industry veteran Robert Encila. This powerful piece won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 2018. 

Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of AZ Broadway Theatre with the announcement of their 7th show.

'Bambino Mio - Bright Little Flame' by Jeanmarie Simpson will be presented by Arizona Theatre Matters.

Arizona Theatre Company will launch its inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival after nearly 30 years of recognizing Latine artists with the National Latine Playwrights Award.

Beginning May 20, The Nash will be closed for renovations as it begins construction on its $2.5 million facilities project announced earlier this year.

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY will come to the Herberger Theatre Center on May 25th and 26, 2024. 

Having personally experienced the effects of creating theatre on a human’s development, I cannot help but smile at the thought of getting to be apart of that process in any capacity. I find the deepest fulfillment not in my own art, but getting to see the process of others creating theirs.

Experience JW Powell's thrilling first journey down the Colorado in MEN ON BOATS. Opening May 17, this riveting play brings history to life on stage.

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television will present the 19th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN. Learn more about the event!

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, in collaboration with KorinsStudio, will present the debut of an unparalleled exhibition, 'Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins.'  Learn how to purchase tickets.

Explore the end of the 2023-24 season at Scottsdale Arts with a variety of events and exhibitions. From art to performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We chatted with Lauren Zakrin about Herberger Theater Center's thrilling and unforgettable new production, Mad Hatter the Musical, which will bring new life to familiar characters as a prequel to Alice in Wonderland.

Mack and Mabel will open in May at Fountain Hills Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Phoenix Chorale's season finale, HORIZONS, is an eclectic a capella program of international music with Phoenix at the crossroads. Learn more about the performance here!

Celebrate 25 years of Visions with Scottsdale Arts at the Visions '24 exhibition. Explore the rich history and artistic diversity of this landmark event.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, directed by Michelle Chin and featuring Kate Haas ~ a necessary and inspiring reminder of our nation's journey to freedom for all.