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NEWSIES to Kick Off AZ Broadway Theatre 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Disney's Newsies: the Musical, the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre's mainstage this fall. Learn more!

Review: TOOTSIE at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Aug 19, 2025

Arizona Broadway Theatre's staging is a mixed bag – lifted at times by sharp comic performances and spirited choreography, yet hampered by a lackluster book, uneven score, and a central transformation that never fully convinces.

Review: CLUE THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Suzanne Whitaker - Sep 3, 2024

Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of CLUE: THE MUSICAL succeeds in what it sets out to do: offering a fun, interactive evening of entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

THE BOOK OF WILL Opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022

The classic works of William Shakespeare can be intimidating, but what if they didn't exist today? In the historical drama, The Book of Will, a group of dedicated actors and friends of Shakespeare strive to prevent this exact fate. The play is an unforgettable true story of love, loss and laughter that sheds new light on Shakespeare's work. It also highlights the joy audiences are rediscovering about Shakespeare's work.

BWW Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Emily Noxon - May 12, 2022

Something Rotten! is an homage to musical theater and the great bard, William Shakespeare. Come witness the hilarity, amazing music, and heart felt joy of this fantastic production.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents GYPSY
by Herbert Paine - Jan 24, 2022

Arizona Broadway Theatre's handsome new production of GYPSY, featuring Cassandra Klaphake as Mamma Rose and a solid supporting cast, gives the audience the chance to enjoy the Rodgers and Hammerstein form of musical theatre storytelling all over again. Runs through February 20th.

Fountain Hills Theater Announces Music Festival And New Season Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021

Now entering its 36th season of award-winning plays and musicals, FHT's new 2021-22 season has it all - music, merriment, mayhem and not a little romance. 

Photo Flash: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND Sets Sail at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2021

Gilligan’s Island takes over The Encore Room stage as a hilarious musical with classic moments from the beloved 1960’s television show.

DESERT SHOWSTOPPERS: ICONS to Raise Funds for Arizona Arts
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019

Stars of the valley's theatre scene come together to raise money for a new Arizona based artistic company and sing their favorite, most impressive, show-stopping ICONIC songs! You know the singers, you know the songs, now come watch them show off in, 'Desert Showstoppers: Icons'!

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by Herbert Paine - Nov 26, 2018

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, directed by James Rio. Runs through December 29th.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and THE SANTALAND DIARIES This Holiday Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018

Come see THE Santa Claus this Christmas! Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY ~ Bravo to Michael Barnard's Majestic Production Of The Musical Classic
by Herbert Paine - Sep 8, 2018

Michael Barnard's production of WEST SIDE STORY (at Phoenix Theatre through October 14th) is a triumph of direction, featuring stellar performances by Joy Del Valle, James Gish, and Alyssa Chiarello.

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents SHOW BOAT, 1/12- 2/10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2018

Passions run high on the mighty Mississippi as the paddle-steamer Cotton Blossom sets sail. With its powerful story of love, loyalty, and freedom, Show Boat is a thrilling musical spectacle that features some of the most memorable songs of the era, like Ol' Man River and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (of Mine). Its message of acceptance and inclusion resonates vibrantly even today.

Photo Flash: ABT's MAN OF LA MANCHA Dreams Impossible Dreams
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2017

Fight evil, right wrongs and restore chivalry! Man of La Mancha is the story of one man's quest to dream The Impossible Dream of a world where honor and salvation prevail. As Arizona's top producer of award-winning Broadway-style musical theatre, we're thrilled to bring to the ABT stage this legendary tale of right versus might.

Theater Works to Present GREAT SONGS FROM BOMB SHOWS This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2017

On June 24, Kelli James and James May, the creative duo behind last season's YouthWorks production of Les Miserables, return to Theater Works in Great Songs From Bomb Shows.

Theater Works Presents GREAT SONGS FROM BOMB SHOWS Featuring Kelli James and James May
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017

Broadway star Kelli James joins forces with Broadway Conductor James May once again on the Theater Works stage for Great Songs From Bomb Shows on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm in the McMillin Theater of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Theater Works to Present GREAT SONGS FROM BOMB SHOWS This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017

On June 24, Kelli James and James May, the creative duo behind last season's YouthWorks production of Les Miserables, return to Theater Works in Great Songs From Bomb Shows.

BWW Review: HEATHERS at Stray Cat Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - Dec 10, 2015

Tempe's Stray Cat Theatre is certainly not the Valley's only alternative theatre, but their stellar show selection and quality showmanship makes them arguably the best. The group, run by locally celebrated actor and director Ron May, will soon vacate their home at the Tempe Performing Arts Center, leaving behind nearly a decade of unique, creative history that is art in the truest sense. However, with their current production of HEATHERS, Stray Cat gets ready to depart the venue (literally and figuratively) with quite a bang!

Stray Cat Theatre Presents AZ Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015

Stray Cat Theatre presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe; based on the film written by Daniel Waters, running tonight, December 4 - Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Stray Cat Theatre to Present AZ Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015

Stray Cat Theatre presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe; based on the film written by Daniel Waters, running Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 20, 2015.