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NEWSIES to Kick Off AZ Broadway Theatre 21st Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 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.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — May 24, 2025

Fairy tales have always promised us that once the dragon is slain and the prince is kissed, the story ends in blissful finality.

INTO THE WOODS Begins At The Phoenix Theatre Company In May

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2025

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods, running May 21 through July 13, 2025.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2024

The Phoenix Theatre Company will showcase the musical genius and pioneering spirit of Carole King with the production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — November 30, 2023

The spirit of the Yuletide season is in full and pleasurable bloom at Arizona Broadway Theatre with the company’s sparkling production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed by Rob Watson.

Talent From Phoenix' Musical Theatre Community Perform AT THE BALLET, February 25

by A.A. Cristi — February 2, 2023

Talent from Phoenix' musical theater community have gathered together to perform an evening of Broadway Cabaret to support Convergence Ballet and its outreach programs.

BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Emily Noxon — February 6, 2022

Don Lockwood and Lena Lamont are the most famous silent movie stars of their time.

A SERIES OF ONE NIGHT STANDS Announced At Fountain Hills Theater

by A.A. Cristi — September 7, 2021

Fountain Hills Theater announces the second concert in their “A Series of One Night Stands”.

Wake Up With BWW 2/7: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Begins Previews, and More!

by Stephi Wild — February 7, 2020

Today's top stories: Girl From The North Country begins previews tonight, and more!

TV: Check Out New Video of Broadway-Aimed AMERICANO! at Phoenix Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2020

The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and community organizer Tony Valdovinos will run from January 29 - February 23 at Phoenix, Arizona's The Phoenix Theatre Company.

Photo Flash: First Look at AMERICANO! at the Phoenix Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — February 3, 2020

The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and community organizer Tony Valdovinos, is now running through February 23 at Phoenix, Arizona's The Phoenix Theatre Company.

First Listen - New Album Inspired by the Broadway-Aimed Immigration Musical AMERICANO!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 24, 2020

As the eagerly awaited premiere of Americano! draws near, the production gives fans the opportunity to preview the score as well as make a contribution to a scholarship fund that benefits the sons and daughters of U.

Sean Ewing and More Announced in Complete Casting of Broadway-Aimed Musical AMERICANO!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2020

The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and community organizer Tony Valdovinos, has announced its complete cast.

BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC

by Herbert Paine — November 18, 2019

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC (running through December 29th) features a stellar performance by Trisha Ditsworth as Maria.

The Barn Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Stephi Wild — July 30, 2018

Disney's smash hit musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST comes to the Barn Theatre July 31 to August 12! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this very child-friendly musical extravaganza is filled with dazzling production numbers and memorable songs.