Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces Expansion of All New Multi-Media Performance Space

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre and the Valley of the Sun's highest attended LIVE theatrical venue, announced plans to expand their existing 1,000 square foot multi-purpose Encore Room to a 3,500 plus square foot hi-tech multi-media performance, banquet and conference space. By doubling the existing footprint, ABT will be able to offer Valley arts enthusiasts a more diverse and varied roster of shows, concerts, guest artists and special events as well as provide much-needed banquet, conference and seminar meeting space for West Valley businesses, associations and organizations.

"As one of the Valley's premier arts organizations and West Valley entertainment destination, it goes without saying that today is a very special day for ABT," said Brad York, ABT's Director of Marketing. "But perhaps most exciting for me is what this new space will mean for the variety of diverse programming we'll soon be able to offer as part of the ever growing 'ABT Experience.' There's a lot to look forward to!"

In the 12 years since opening its doors in the Phoenix market on November 5, 2005, ABT has grown to be a nationally recognized producer of Musical Theatre - drawing top talent to the Valley of The Sun from New York City and from the vast pool of exceptional talent here in Arizona. Through its Mainstage shows, Theatre for Young Audiences and Academy for Young Performers programs, as well as through special events and banquet bookings, ABT has seen over 900 thousand patrons pass through its doors.

"To be able to further diversify our existing programming beyond the big, bold, classic Broadway-style Musical Theatre productions we've become known for to a more eclectic and wide-ranging mix of programming is beyond exciting," said Kiel Klaphake, ABT's Executive Producer and co-Founder. "The expansion of our Encore Room has been a long time in the planning, and now it's here. I couldn't be more excited for our team, our patrons, and for the city of Peoria."

Ground breaking is scheduled for late August 2017 with a tentative completion of construction set for early 2018.

For more information, please contact ABT's Marketing Department at 623-776-8400 x127.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre

ABT, Arizona's one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional theatre showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists and provides palate-pleasing sit-down table service with themed menu items prepared fresh daily to accompany the award-winning on-stage fare. With one reservation, you can enjoy a full night's entertainment without having to rush around the Phoenix sprawl between meal and show! ABT is conveniently located south of West Bell Road off Loop 101 in the P83 District east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org. Arizona Broadway Theatre's twelfth season is proudly sponsored by Arrowhead Cadillac.

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