Regional Theater of the Week: Phoenix Theatre in Phoenix, AZ

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States.

This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Phoenix Theatre in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Theatre, originally founded as the Phoenix Players in 1920, is the oldest arts organizations in Arizona and remains one of the oldest operating arts organizations in the country. Although the Phoenix Players performed in a variety of spaces including schools and backyards, there was an inevitable need for a permanent dedicated theatre space. In 1924 the Heard Family offered the newly named, Phoenix Little Theatre their old coach house on Central and McDowell.

Phoenix Theatre, renamed in 1981, has since embarked on several renovations to the current space and has made several additions to programming, many of which still operate today. PT continues to grow and remain at the heart of artistic growth in the community. In 2006, Phoenix Theatre developed a plan to address the shortage of space and accommodate the growing needs of our programs.

Construction is underway for the new flexible black box theatre which will serve as the home to Phoenix Theatre for young audiences as well as new works development programs. City of Phoenix voters approved a bond issue providing over $10 million in funding for the project. Phoenix Theatre committed to raise an additional $5 million to supplement the city bond funds and enhance the project. Click HERE to learn more about our current capital campaign and how you can become involved.

In its history, Phoenix Theatre has launched stars in the industry, developed young audiences, introduced emerging playwrights and composers, created a space for alternative and experimental theatre, and hosted world premieres. Most importantly, it remains at the center of an active arts complex serving its audiences by creating dynamic, professional productions while following its mission of educating and elevating the growing Phoenix artistic and cultural community.

The current production at the Phoenix is BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson, playing at the Mainstage Theatre through June 23, 2013. Check out highlights below:

For tickets and more information about The Phoenix Theatre, visit: http://www.phoenixtheatre.com/

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