Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed This Week

Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Phoenix you might have missed this week!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close as the latest 'Women in Theater' profile in Connecticut, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and more. Check out our top features below!. (more...)

2) KINKY BOOTS' Todrick Hall Announces STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017

Broadway Actor and Streamy Award Winner Todrick Hall announced his hit musical Straight Outta Oz will be touring in North America, Europe, and Australia. The 30+ city tour will kick off March 30th in New York City at the PlayStation Theater and will travel throughout North America with shows in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and more. . (more...)

3) Interview: Before The Parade! A Conversation With Michael Childers About His Upcoming HELLO JERRY! In The Desert
by David Green - February 24, 2017

The last remaining tickets are on sale for the desert's most anticipated annual star-studded concert event, Michael Childer's 'One Night Only', benefiting Jewish Family Services Of The Desert (JFS), to be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at The McCallum Theatre. This 10th season's theme is 'Hello Jerry' and Michael and cast pay tribute to the incomparable composer Jerry Herman, bringing to the stage music form his popular musicals including Mame, Mack and Mabel, Grand Tour, La Cage Aux Folles and, of course, Hello Dolly. 'Hello Jerry' is directed by Jason Graae with musical direction by Christopher Marlowe. I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Childer's to talk about this special tenth anniversary production, and more. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation .... (more...)

4) Friends of Celts To Present The First Annual Arizona International Celtic Music and Microbrew Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017

Party like an Irishman by jigging on down to the 1st Annual Arizona International Celtic Music & Microbrew Festival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2017 in The Backyard at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 West McDowell Road and 17th Avenue (please enter the Fairgrounds at West Monte Vista Road and 19th Avenue), Phoenix, AZ 85007 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. . (more...)

5) BWW Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Theatre Works
by Jeanmarie Simpson - February 27, 2017

Alanna Kalbfleisch is an utter delight to see and hear, with luminous skin, bright eyes and dimples in both cheeks and chin. Let's face it. She's eye candy. As Dot/Marie, the comfortable authority with which Kalbfleisch moves about the stage suggests a lifetime of performance. Her voice is off-the-charts resplendent, however she is by no means all flash. The nuances in her performance are breathtaking - her pure talent and spectacular range, vocal and dramatic, are world class.. (more...)

6) BWW Review: BLACKLISTERS at Brelby Theatre Company
by Jeanmarie Simpson - February 27, 2017

Blacklisters ain't for sissies. It is, however, a vital work by a serious young playwright, produced by an essential young theatre company that must be encouraged and supported. Our survival depends on it.. (more...)

7) Theatre Artists Studio to Open STOREFRONT CHURCH Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church will run at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254), February 24, 2017 - March 12, 2017.. (more...)

8) LIFE SUPPORT Play Delves Into Palliative Care in Mesa
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2017

'Life Support' by Dr. Madeline Leong, starring Michael Bailey, Matt Clarke, Tira Poole and Mia Schauer, will be directed by Daniela Talarico in Arizona.. (more...)

9) BWW Feature: CLASSES DRAW RAVES FROM STUDENTS at Brelby Theatre Company
by Jeanmarie Simpson - February 23, 2017

'Not only are you learning a new skill or refining already existing ones, the instructors are working artists from all around the valley. Artists you may be working with in the future on a professional level are teaching you. It's a wonderful opportunity to not only learn but network.'. (more...)

10) VIDEO: Watch Highlights of STOREFRONT CHURCH at Theatre Artists Studio
by Stage Tube - February 28, 2017

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church is runing at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) thru March 12, 2017. Carol MacLeod directs.. (more...)