Zach Wetzel holds a BM in vocal performance from Brigham Young University (Marriott Singer of the Year). He is a Tucson-based educator, actor, and BroadwayWorld critic. Zach will be playing the villainous Willie Conklin in RAGTIME at the Herberger Theater Center in April. Favorite Arizona credits include: Dennis/Galahad in SPAMALOT (MTAA), Harry Wormwood in MATILDA (Saguaro City Music Theatre), Mr. Zachary in TROUBADOUR CAFE (Phoenix Third Street Theatre), Man One in MY WAY (Sandhill Productions), Michael in TICK TICK BOOM (Winding Road Theatre), The Cat in SEUSSICAL (Saguaro City Music Theatre), and Shepherd in JAZZ NATIVITY (Studio Connections). Zach frequently music directs youth productions at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Favorite projects include: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS, DISNEY'S ZOMBIES, THE WIZ, and WONKA.
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First Show:
WickedFavorite Show:
Come From Away/Frozen
October 20, 2025
MY FAIR LADY at Saguaro City Music Theatre is a crown jewel in the theatre company's expanding catalog of professional productions. Written by Lerner and Loewe and directed by Drew Humphrey, MY FAIR LADY is the quintessential Golden Age Broadway musical.
October 19, 2025
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, presented by Pima Community College and adapted/directed by Chris Will is a chilling Halloween treat.
October 4, 2025
DECEIVED is a psychological thriller rollercoaster full of twists and turns.
September 28, 2025
Where Words Once Were, running now at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre in Arizona, is a relevant, beautiful, and thought-provoking play about a dystopian future.
September 21, 2025
SILENT SKY is a dazzling and resonant production.
September 11, 2025
THE CAKE by Bekah Brunstetter is now playing through September 21 at Invisible Theatre. With ties to real-life events but telling a story all its own, THE CAKE is about a conservative woman named Della who is uncomfortable baking a cake for Jen's marriage to Macy. Della loves Jen like a daughter which makes the entire journey that much more tumultuous but ultimately sweet.
September 10, 2025
LES MISERABLES is likely one of the finest touring productions to grace Broadway in Tucson in recent memory. This epic Cameron Mackintosh-produced theatrical event isn't here long, and you'll want to make sure you see it before it leaves.
September 8, 2025
This outstanding spooky season parody is now playing! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has taken over The Gaslight Theatre! Written by Peter VanSlyke and adapted by Katherine Byrnes and Mike Yarema, this parody is perfect for spooky season.
September 7, 2025
Tartuffe by Molière is now playing at The Rogue Theatre, and it is glorious! This was my first time visiting The Rogue, and I am kicking myself for not venturing into this incredible performance space sooner.
August 18, 2025
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN with the Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona is a sharp-shooting triumph. This is a concert version of the classic Irving Berlin musical. The audience left the performance in very high spirits and highly entertained. MTAA has been around a few years and has successfully mounted multiple showcase performances with full live orchestra, chorus, and leading roles.
August 7, 2025
There's an unwritten rule in theatre that if the actors have fun the audience will have fun. SHUCKED is the textbook definition of this concept in action.
July 20, 2025
Ranked, A Musical is a unique piece of theatre. With a book by Kyle Holmes and music/lyrics by David Taylor Gomes, Ranked is lightning in a bottle. Tucson theatre veteran Richard Gremel directs an outstanding cast of young performers.
June 28, 2025
Read BroadwayWorld's review for SHREK THE MUSICAL at Saguaro City Music Theatre. See what our critic had to say, and learn more about the production here.
June 25, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an incredible true story musical with toe-tapping music and a big heart. Neil Diamond had a hand in producing this musical and his fingerprints are all over it.
June 15, 2025
This production runs through June 22.
June 11, 2025
BACK TO THE WEST, now playing at The Gaslight Theatre, is a rollicking new show stuffed with laughs and charm. Written by Brian Hale, this fast-paced musical adventure centers on Micky and Betsy, who must travel through time to rescue Professor Bunsen back in the 1880's Old West.
May 25, 2025
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - APT. 2B is a sidesplitting and unforgettable night at the theater. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge 'MMD', the production sparkles with chaotic energy.
May 22, 2025
MAMMA MIA at Broadway in Tucson is an energetic crowdpleaser! I spent my childhood listening to the music of ABBA and watching various iterations of MAMMA MIA. The bar was very high for me on this one. I am pleased to say that Broadway in Tucson delivers a stunning and captivating performance with excellent visuals and vocals combined.
April 15, 2025
BEACH BLANKET BEE BOP is now playing at The Gaslight Theatre! Written by Peter VanSlyke and adapted/directed by Katherine Byrnes and Mike Yarema, this is a side-splitting and toe-tapping musical parody. The Gaslight Theatre takes audiences back to the 1960's for a sun-kissed tale about a beloved boardwalk in Surfside, California.
April 13, 2025
Bob & Jean: A Love Story at Arizona Theatre Company is beautiful. Directed by Matt August, the play is about a distant romance set during World War II.
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