Matravius Avent News

The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and community organizer Tony Valdovinos, has announced its complete cast. The world-premiere production, running January 29 - February 23 at Phoenix, Arizona's The Phoenix Theatre Company, will feature Sean Ewing (Broadway's West Side Story, Amazing Grace) as Tony Valdovinos, leading a company including Johanna Carlisle-Zepeda, Maria Amorocho, Edgar Lopez, Alyssa Gomez, Joseph Cannon, Justin Figueroa, Michael Scott, Sonia Rodriguez Wood, Anson Romney, Chris Eriksen, Joseph Cavasos, Matravius Avent, Jessie Jo Pauley, Shani Barrett, Nicholas Flores, Ricco Machado-Torres, Lucas Coatney, Anne-Lise Koyabe, Tarnim Bybee, Cole Newburg, Elyssa Blonder and Aidan Lutton.

The mob is after Deloris. The solution? Hide as a nun in a traditional convent! a?oeHere Within These Walls,a?? she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Deloris breathes new life into the church and community (a?oeTake Me to Heavena??), but blows her cover. How is this Sister Act going to save her? A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

As the one on the run as a nun, Khadijah Rolle is the class act around which SISTER ACT revolves. (The musical, based on the popular 1992 film featuring Whoopi Goldberg, is Arizona Broadway Theatre's current production, directed by Stephen Casey.) Full of verve with a powerhouse voice to match, Rolle brings a more balanced and less flamboyant interpretation to her role than audiences may be used to...and it's just right.

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, brings the power of faith and friendship to Peoria with the fun-filled Sister Act, onstage July 26 - August 24.

Brock Pro Entertainment has announced its First Annual BROCK PRO ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE! A very limited number of FREE tickets are available to fans and supporters.

We'll tell the story of June 22 as Emporium presents The Alexander Project: A Tribute to the Music of Hamilton at the Lobero Theatre.

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'!

Arizona's newest professional theatre is back with a daring, thrilling and moving Second Season. Find out what Arizona Regional Theatre has in store for it's 2019-2020 Season at the 'A.R.T Second Season Unveiling!' You won't want to miss this star studded preview concert, a night packed with full-tilt belting, surprises, and prizes. The local arts community has come together to support the most exciting new theatre company to join the landscape and A.R.T. won't disappoint, bravely filling their season with productions the valley has been asking for but rarely seen. Be the first to find out what this new year has in store for A.R.T. Seating is limited, so get your tickets while you can and don't forget to to BYOB!

With the launch of their new company, Arizona Regional Theatre, co-directors Kayla Etheridge and Kimberly Sheperd have aimed high and hit their mark with a commanding production of JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL. The show runs through October 7th at the Third Street Theatre at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.

To kick off the start of their first season, Davisson Entertainment's BLK BOX PHX is excited to present 'Stripped Cabaret: Un-Censored, Un-Hinged, Un-Derwear', an original benefit concert hosted and directed by Valley favorite, Seth Tucker, with performances by Matravius Avent, Brandi Bigley, Jacqueline Castillo, Cassie Chilton, Trisha Ditsworth, Lynzee Foreman, Adrienne Goglia, Joey J. Grado , Barbara McBain, Brant Michaels, Sarah Pansing, Cassie Chilton, Toby Yatso and many other surprise guests! Raise a glass and enjoy tunes from a host of musicals, including numbers from Kinky Boots, Bo Burnham, Book of Mormon, Spamalot, Spamilton and other Spam-like musicals. Enjoy this escape from the stresses of the day, as we poke fun, in our undies, at Broadway, pop music and tacky gimmicks! Produced by Davisson Entertainment and Seth Tucker, Music Directed by Kurtis W. Overby.

iTheatre Collaborative's phenomenal cast delivers a pulsating and moving production of Stew's PASSING STRANGE. Directed by Jeff Kennedy, the show rocks! Phenomenal!

'The gala is our opportunity to celebrate the decades of excellent artistic education the Phoenix Boys Choir has provided countless young men,' said Maestro Georg Stangelberger, The Harvey K Smith Artistic Director of the Phoenix Boys Choir.  'Both longtime patrons and those new to the Phoenix Boys Choir will see a show packed with energy and excitement, with something for everyone.'