Kiel Klaphake News

TRIÂNGULO To Make World Premiere At Arizona Broadway Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — March 23, 2026

Triângulo, a new music theatre work combining mixed martial arts and performance, will make its world premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre.

42ND STREET Comes to AZ Broadway Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2026

Start the new year off on the right foot, as Arizona Broadway Theatre brings the classic Broadway tap dancing spectacular, 42nd Street, to the stage January 16 through February 27, 2026.

Review: 42ND STREET at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — January 20, 2026

This sparkling musical is a brand of theater that’s all surface and shimmer and doesn’t pretend to be otherwise.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — November 17, 2025

A big-hearted, crowd-pleasing production that wraps nostalgia, comedy, and a festive score into one joyful package.

PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2025

Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025.

Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — March 10, 2025

By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration.

Review: CLUE THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Suzanne Whitaker — September 2, 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.

AZ Broadway Theatre Adds BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL To 20th Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 2, 2024

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

PHANTOM, BEAUTY & THE BEAST & More Set For Arizona Broadway Theatre 2024/25 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 28, 2024

Discover the 20th season lineup of the Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, featuring classic musicals, family favorites, and award-winning shows for audiences of all ages.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine — June 25, 2023

Cassandra and Kiel Klaphake, the visionary forces behind Arizona Broadway Theatre, have delivered a winner with their refreshingly revisited production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Ken Urso and featuring Jasmine Bassham as Dorothy.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents CHICAGO ~ A Class Act!

by Herbert Paine — September 27, 2021

The power and appeal of CHICAGO is on display at Arizona Broadway Theatre in a production, directed by Kurtis Overby, that sizzles with pizzazz and features vibrant and scintillating performances by Tiffany Sparks, Liz Fallon, and Kiel Klaphake.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces Plans to Resume Programming January 2021

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 11, 2020

Arizona Broadway Theatre has announced plans to resume programming beginning January 2021.

VIDEO: Arizona Broadway Theatre Asks Patrons How Comfortable They Are Returning to the Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2020

Fox 10 has reported that Arizona Broadway Theatre is seeking input from its patrons as they plan on reopening.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Launches VIRTUAL ONLINE CABARET SERIES

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2020

Today Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) announced an all-new approach to hosting its long standing After Dark Cabarets series - this time - LIVE on the theatre's Facebook page via Zoom* on Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm (PST).

Arizona Broadway Theatre Suspends CHICAGO and Other Programming Indefinitely

by A.A. Cristi — March 20, 2020

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) announced effective immediately all programming is on an indefinite hold until which time the theatre is able to confidently chart a course forward following the current COVID-19 Pandemic.

Arizona Broadway Theatre To Suspend Current Programming

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2020

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) finds it most important to heed the recent recommendation from Governor Ducey's office to protect the health and safety of its patrons, employees and community during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

by Herbert Paine — January 28, 2020

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES owns a well-deserved place in theatre history.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Will Hold 7th Annual Broadway Ball

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 21, 2020

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) will host the 7th Annual Broadway Ball on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 5:30 pm.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Off-Broadway At The ENCORE Series

by Julie Musbach — October 24, 2019

It's been years in the making, but the renovation of the Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) is complete and has already hosted numerous community events, private parties, Sunday brunches, murder mystery dinners, and now an all-new series of shows entitled Off-Broadway at The ENCORE.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Celebrates the Holidays with ELF THE MUSICAL

by Julie Musbach — October 17, 2019

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) kicks off the holidays in a big way with the wildly-popular, Elf The Musical and the Theatre's annual Christmas tree lighting on November 22, 2019.