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Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(05/03/2019) - The Oldest Established Crap Game! Grab your fedora and join Nathan Detroit as he tries to establish the biggest craps game in town, deal with his long-time girlfriend's desire for marriage (Adelaide's Lament), and convince fellow gambler Sky Masterson to finance his venture (Luck Be a Lady).
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(05/03/2019) - The Oldest Established Crap Game! Grab your fedora and join Nathan Detroit as he tries to establish the biggest craps game in town, deal with his long-time girlfriend's desire for marriage (Adelaide's Lament), and convince fellow gambler Sky Masterson to finance his venture (Luck Be a Lady).
Photo Flash: Dawnn Lewis Stars in SMTC's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(04/26/2019) - Scottsdale Musical Theater Company - one of the biggest producers of musicals in the Valley - is pleased to share some photos from their current production of Thoroughly Modern Millie!
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(04/26/2019) - Scottsdale Musical Theater Company - one of the biggest producers of musicals in the Valley - is pleased to share some photos from their current production of Thoroughly Modern Millie!
Photo Flash: Harlem Shakespeare Festival's All-Female OTHELLO At Southwest Shakespeare Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(04/22/2019) - Southwest Shakespeare Festival presents Harlem Shakespeare Festival's All-Female OTHELLO starring Debra Ann Byrd as OTHELLO and Ella Loudon as IAGO with Natalie Andrews, Megan Lindsay, Amy Driesler*, Troi Hall, Kellyn Masters and Ryan L. Jenkins with Cello Orchestrations by Wei Guo.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(04/22/2019) - Southwest Shakespeare Festival presents Harlem Shakespeare Festival's All-Female OTHELLO starring Debra Ann Byrd as OTHELLO and Ella Loudon as IAGO with Natalie Andrews, Megan Lindsay, Amy Driesler*, Troi Hall, Kellyn Masters and Ryan L. Jenkins with Cello Orchestrations by Wei Guo.
Photo Flash: First Look At MAMMA MIA! At Arizona Broadway Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/15/2019) - A mother. A daughter. THREE possible dads. A wedding you'll never forget! ABBA's timeless songs, including Take a Chance on Me, Chiquitita, and Dancing Queen, tell this enchanting saga of a free-spirited mother, her daughter, and the three men who may be Dad. This Broadway-blockbuster international sensation is an unforgettable show filled with love, laughter, and friendship that will leave you dancing in the aisles!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/15/2019) - A mother. A daughter. THREE possible dads. A wedding you'll never forget! ABBA's timeless songs, including Take a Chance on Me, Chiquitita, and Dancing Queen, tell this enchanting saga of a free-spirited mother, her daughter, and the three men who may be Dad. This Broadway-blockbuster international sensation is an unforgettable show filled with love, laughter, and friendship that will leave you dancing in the aisles!
Photo Flash: First Look at Musical Theatre of Anthem's THE MUSIC MAN JR.
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(02/20/2019) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of The Music Man Jr., a musical production based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy about a fast-talking salesman who gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(02/20/2019) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of The Music Man Jr., a musical production based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy about a fast-talking salesman who gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.
Photo Flash: First Look at MTA's DADDY LONG LEGS
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/14/2019) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of Daddy Long Legs, a musical stage production based on the treasured novel that inspired the classic 1955 film about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor.
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/14/2019) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of Daddy Long Legs, a musical stage production based on the treasured novel that inspired the classic 1955 film about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor.
Photo Flash: Fall In Love With AN AMERICAN IN PARIS At Arizona Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(01/25/2019) - Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! A musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film featuring some of George and Ira Gershwin's most beloved music including I Got Rhythm, The Man I Love, and They Can't Take That Away from Me, this is an enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(01/25/2019) - Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! A musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film featuring some of George and Ira Gershwin's most beloved music including I Got Rhythm, The Man I Love, and They Can't Take That Away from Me, this is an enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at The Fountain Hills Theater
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(12/07/2018) - Fountain Hills Theater presents the world premiere of The 12 Days of Christmas, a new musical created by FHT's Artistic Director, Peter J. Hill.
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(12/07/2018) - Fountain Hills Theater presents the world premiere of The 12 Days of Christmas, a new musical created by FHT's Artistic Director, Peter J. Hill.
Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(11/26/2018) - Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season. Show sponsored by Macy's.
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(11/26/2018) - Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season. Show sponsored by Macy's.
Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(10/12/2018) - Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical set aboard the unsinkable Titanic tells of the passengers' hopes and aspirations on the historic maiden voyage that defined the 20th century. Unaware of the fate that awaits them, first-, second-, and third-class passengers marvel at the majesty of the "great ship, Titanic" and tell of their dreams of a better life in America. Titanic: The Musical is an epic, thrilling, and emotionally rich production not to be missed.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(10/12/2018) - Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical set aboard the unsinkable Titanic tells of the passengers' hopes and aspirations on the historic maiden voyage that defined the 20th century. Unaware of the fate that awaits them, first-, second-, and third-class passengers marvel at the majesty of the "great ship, Titanic" and tell of their dreams of a better life in America. Titanic: The Musical is an epic, thrilling, and emotionally rich production not to be missed.
Photo Flash: DEAR RUTH Opens At Hale Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(09/27/2018) - Opening at Hale Centre Theatre on September 18, 2018 and playing through Nov. 13, 2018 is the Broadway comedy Dear Ruth. Produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, with direction by Cambrian James, Dear Ruth is a charming, romantic, highly entertaining Broadway comedy written by Academy Award winner Norman Krasna (a prolific writer with numerous Hollywood and Broadway hits, he is probably best known for his screenplay "White Christmas"). Dear Ruth was a huge Broadway success with 680 performances. It was later made into a very successful film of the same name starring William Holden, Joan Caulfield, and Edward Arnold.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(09/27/2018) - Opening at Hale Centre Theatre on September 18, 2018 and playing through Nov. 13, 2018 is the Broadway comedy Dear Ruth. Produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, with direction by Cambrian James, Dear Ruth is a charming, romantic, highly entertaining Broadway comedy written by Academy Award winner Norman Krasna (a prolific writer with numerous Hollywood and Broadway hits, he is probably best known for his screenplay "White Christmas"). Dear Ruth was a huge Broadway success with 680 performances. It was later made into a very successful film of the same name starring William Holden, Joan Caulfield, and Edward Arnold.
Photo Flash: Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(09/12/2018) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books and the beautiful Broadway musical. A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS hops from page to stage to tell the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(09/12/2018) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books and the beautiful Broadway musical. A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS hops from page to stage to tell the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
Photo Flash: Get Saved at ALTAR BOYZ at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(08/27/2018) - Come one, come all, to the final night of the "Raise the Praise" tour! Altar Boyz is a sharp-witted parody about a fictitious all-singing, all-dancing Christian boy band from Ohio. Packed full of humor and dazzling dance routines, the show features songs with hilarious lyrics such as "Girl you made me wanna wait" and "Jesus called me on my cell phone." Get ready to be saved as Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham rock your soul!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(08/27/2018) - Come one, come all, to the final night of the "Raise the Praise" tour! Altar Boyz is a sharp-witted parody about a fictitious all-singing, all-dancing Christian boy band from Ohio. Packed full of humor and dazzling dance routines, the show features songs with hilarious lyrics such as "Girl you made me wanna wait" and "Jesus called me on my cell phone." Get ready to be saved as Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham rock your soul!
Photo Flash: Borderlands Theater Presents SANCTUARY
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(08/16/2018) - Continuing their signature new plays based on pivotal historical moments in our region, Borderlands Theater presents a timely new drama exploring the origins of the sanctuary movement. Written by Milta Ortiz, who penned 2015's award winning Mas, about the banning of ethnic studies classes in T.U.S.D., Sanctuary is based on the people and events leading up to the 1980's Sanctuary movement that ignited in Tucson when concerned citizens took a radical moral stand in support of people fleeing unimaginable violence.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(08/16/2018) - Continuing their signature new plays based on pivotal historical moments in our region, Borderlands Theater presents a timely new drama exploring the origins of the sanctuary movement. Written by Milta Ortiz, who penned 2015's award winning Mas, about the banning of ethnic studies classes in T.U.S.D., Sanctuary is based on the people and events leading up to the 1980's Sanctuary movement that ignited in Tucson when concerned citizens took a radical moral stand in support of people fleeing unimaginable violence.
Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(07/13/2018) - An Arizona regional premiere! Based on the hit Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy that tells the true story of con man Frank Abagnale, Jr. - a brazen young man who fools some of the best security in the world.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(07/13/2018) - An Arizona regional premiere! Based on the hit Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy that tells the true story of con man Frank Abagnale, Jr. - a brazen young man who fools some of the best security in the world.
Photo Flash: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Comes to Hale Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/27/2018) - It's 1977 and Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring singer in funky Philadelphia. After auditioning for her gangster boyfriend, Curtis' nightclub, she accidentally sees him kill one of his cronies. Deloris runs to the police, who place her in hiding until she can testify at Curtis' trial. But where can you hide a larger-than-life diva? Police officer and old friend of Deloris, Eddie Southers, finds the one place he's sure no one will look; a convent!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/27/2018) - It's 1977 and Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring singer in funky Philadelphia. After auditioning for her gangster boyfriend, Curtis' nightclub, she accidentally sees him kill one of his cronies. Deloris runs to the police, who place her in hiding until she can testify at Curtis' trial. But where can you hide a larger-than-life diva? Police officer and old friend of Deloris, Eddie Southers, finds the one place he's sure no one will look; a convent!
BWW Interview: Alex Tuchi of POLYPHEMUS at B3 Productions
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(06/27/2018) - It's really easy to write someone off as mentally ill when you don't understand them, and it's often easier to do this to yourself when you can't reconcile who you are and who you want to be.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(06/27/2018) - It's really easy to write someone off as mentally ill when you don't understand them, and it's often easier to do this to yourself when you can't reconcile who you are and who you want to be.
Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre & Herberger Theater Center Take MARY POPPINS To Phoenix Children's Hospital
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(06/22/2018) - Cast members from Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) and Herberger Theater Center's (HTC) co-production of Disney's "Mary Poppins" took the show on the road Tuesday, June 19, for a very special performance at Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH).
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(06/22/2018) - Cast members from Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) and Herberger Theater Center's (HTC) co-production of Disney's "Mary Poppins" took the show on the road Tuesday, June 19, for a very special performance at Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH).
Photo Flash: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS Opens This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/07/2018) - Fountain Hills Theater Presents A Year With Rog And Toad Kids. Music By Robert Reale. Book And Lyrics By Willie Reale. Based On The Books By Arnold Lobel
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/07/2018) - Fountain Hills Theater Presents A Year With Rog And Toad Kids. Music By Robert Reale. Book And Lyrics By Willie Reale. Based On The Books By Arnold Lobel
Photo Flash: MARY POPPINS Flies Into Arizona Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/04/2018) - ABT's 100th Mainstage Production - Mary Poppins flies onto the ABT and Herberger Theater Center stages in the summer of 2018! Magically appearing just when she's needed most, Mary leads the Banks household on zany adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers and an assortment of astonishing characters. With infectious music by Disney's legendary Sherman brothers (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Aristocats), "Anything Can Happen" in the world of Mary Poppins. Get ready for something "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(06/04/2018) - ABT's 100th Mainstage Production - Mary Poppins flies onto the ABT and Herberger Theater Center stages in the summer of 2018! Magically appearing just when she's needed most, Mary leads the Banks household on zany adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers and an assortment of astonishing characters. With infectious music by Disney's legendary Sherman brothers (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Aristocats), "Anything Can Happen" in the world of Mary Poppins. Get ready for something "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"
Photo Flash: Phoenix Theatre To Present Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(04/20/2018) - Godspell, the first major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world ! At the command of John the Baptist, a small group of ordinary people helps Jesus Christ tell his life's story. Set in the modern day, these disciples spread messages of love and tolerance through a series of musical parables.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(04/20/2018) - Godspell, the first major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world ! At the command of John the Baptist, a small group of ordinary people helps Jesus Christ tell his life's story. Set in the modern day, these disciples spread messages of love and tolerance through a series of musical parables.
Photo Flash: Limelight Performing Arts Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(04/14/2018) - Limelight Performing Arts presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie," a madcap adventure filled with fun-loving flappers, dashing gentlemen, and a devious villainess audiences will love to hate. The show runs April 11-22, 2018.
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(04/14/2018) - Limelight Performing Arts presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie," a madcap adventure filled with fun-loving flappers, dashing gentlemen, and a devious villainess audiences will love to hate. The show runs April 11-22, 2018.
Photo Flash: THE MERMAID HOUR Comes To Temple of Music and Art Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/08/2018) - The Mermaid Hour is a journey into the complexities of parenting, one of the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of the human experience. The Mermaid Hour's mixed race family negotiates a tween child's gender transition and opposing parenting styles. The play reflects the spectrum of the world we live in with a diverse cast, showcasing varying sexual orientations. The beauty of the play lies in its ability to resonate with all types of families. It's heartwarming, humorous and poignant.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/08/2018) - The Mermaid Hour is a journey into the complexities of parenting, one of the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of the human experience. The Mermaid Hour's mixed race family negotiates a tween child's gender transition and opposing parenting styles. The play reflects the spectrum of the world we live in with a diverse cast, showcasing varying sexual orientations. The beauty of the play lies in its ability to resonate with all types of families. It's heartwarming, humorous and poignant.
Photo Flash: Hale Centre Theatre Presents NO, NO NANETTE
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/08/2018) - Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert presents No, No, Nanette, a delightful Broadway musical by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. The lighthearted romp transports us back in time to the roaring 1920's where we meet three couples in the midst of a blackmail scheme. We meet Tom who wants to marry Nanette, Jimmy who is secretly the financial benefactor to 3 single young ladies, unbeknown to his frugal wife, Sue. And finally Billy, who is tasked with cleaning up Jimmy's mess, helping Tom win over Nanette, and keeping his own wife, Lucille, from getting suspicious!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(03/08/2018) - Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert presents No, No, Nanette, a delightful Broadway musical by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. The lighthearted romp transports us back in time to the roaring 1920's where we meet three couples in the midst of a blackmail scheme. We meet Tom who wants to marry Nanette, Jimmy who is secretly the financial benefactor to 3 single young ladies, unbeknown to his frugal wife, Sue. And finally Billy, who is tasked with cleaning up Jimmy's mess, helping Tom win over Nanette, and keeping his own wife, Lucille, from getting suspicious!
Photo Flash: First Look at Arizona Broadway Theatre's HAIR
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/27/2018) - Experience the sixties counter-culture in all its psychedelic and bell-bottomed glory! As relevant today as when it opened on Broadway in the tumultuous spring of 1968, Hair is the original rock musical that defined a generation's struggles with community, war, peace and resistance. Sit back and be intoxicated by songs like 'Easy to Be Hard,' 'Good Morning Starshine' and the everlasting anthem 'Let the Sun Shine In.'
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/27/2018) - Experience the sixties counter-culture in all its psychedelic and bell-bottomed glory! As relevant today as when it opened on Broadway in the tumultuous spring of 1968, Hair is the original rock musical that defined a generation's struggles with community, war, peace and resistance. Sit back and be intoxicated by songs like 'Easy to Be Hard,' 'Good Morning Starshine' and the everlasting anthem 'Let the Sun Shine In.'
Photo Flash: Check Out Promotional Photos for MTA's Upcoming Production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/20/2018) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr, a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(02/20/2018) - Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr, a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.
Photo Flash: THE SPARROW Soars To The Stage At Studio 3 Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(02/19/2018) - Ten years ago Emily Book, the lone survivor of a horrible school bus accident, was sent away from the tiny town of Spring Farm. Now, in her senior year, Emily must return in order to graduate from high school. When she arrives, shy and guarded, Emily is unwillingly thrust into the whirlwind of Spring Farm High. Guided by her biology teacher, Mr. Christopher, and befriended by head cheerleader, Jenny McGrath, Emily must learn to fit in with her classmates while yearning to stay out of the spotlight.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(02/19/2018) - Ten years ago Emily Book, the lone survivor of a horrible school bus accident, was sent away from the tiny town of Spring Farm. Now, in her senior year, Emily must return in order to graduate from high school. When she arrives, shy and guarded, Emily is unwillingly thrust into the whirlwind of Spring Farm High. Guided by her biology teacher, Mr. Christopher, and befriended by head cheerleader, Jenny McGrath, Emily must learn to fit in with her classmates while yearning to stay out of the spotlight.
Photo Flash: Valley Youth Theatre presents THE HOBBIT
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(02/16/2018) - Valley Youth Theatre presents The Hobbit, weekends from Friday, February 9th through February 25th at VYT's theatre in downtown Phoenix, 525 N. First St. (southeast corner of First and Fillmore Streets). Valley Youth Theatre is an award-winning professional theatre company for audiences of all ages. This production of The Hobbit is a dramatized version of the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings books which are also a popular movie trilogy by Director Peter Jackson.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(02/16/2018) - Valley Youth Theatre presents The Hobbit, weekends from Friday, February 9th through February 25th at VYT's theatre in downtown Phoenix, 525 N. First St. (southeast corner of First and Fillmore Streets). Valley Youth Theatre is an award-winning professional theatre company for audiences of all ages. This production of The Hobbit is a dramatized version of the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings books which are also a popular movie trilogy by Director Peter Jackson.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek At HAND TO GOD at Phoenix Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(01/18/2018) - If you thought AVENUE Q was the dirtiest thing a show could do with puppets, you have to meet Tyrone.
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(01/18/2018) - If you thought AVENUE Q was the dirtiest thing a show could do with puppets, you have to meet Tyrone.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of IT'S ONLY A PLAY at the Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(01/09/2018) - Written by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, It's Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so-best. The show takes place on opening night of Peter Austin's new play. At the home of his wealthy producer, Peter is joined by his best friend, the show's aging starlet, the director, and a drama critic, as the unlikely group anxiously awaits the late-night newspaper reviews. It's Only a Play promises kooky characters and big laughs in a rare comedy that's as smart as it is funny!
by Stephi Wild - Phoenix
(01/09/2018) - Written by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, It's Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so-best. The show takes place on opening night of Peter Austin's new play. At the home of his wealthy producer, Peter is joined by his best friend, the show's aging starlet, the director, and a drama critic, as the unlikely group anxiously awaits the late-night newspaper reviews. It's Only a Play promises kooky characters and big laughs in a rare comedy that's as smart as it is funny!
Photo Flash: NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Phoenix Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(11/17/2017) - Disney Theatrical's beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and based on the 1992 film, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a rag-tag group of newsies as they take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay. Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken,
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(11/17/2017) - Disney Theatrical's beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and based on the 1992 film, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a rag-tag group of newsies as they take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay. Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken,
BWW Interview: The Transcendent Kevin Fenderson
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(11/10/2017) - As an artist, I always want to grow. That's part of why I took on the challenge of stage managing Depend on Me. It's given me a much broader perspective of theatre as a whole, and I'm SO grateful for that opportunity. As far as where I'd like to go artistically? Well, I can't do that alone. I love an artistic challenge, the chance to take a risk. I would love for more theatre companies to do the same. Specifically? Cast me as someone you wouldn't expect, given my size and/or gender. Give me a chance to blow a few minds. That's my dream.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(11/10/2017) - As an artist, I always want to grow. That's part of why I took on the challenge of stage managing Depend on Me. It's given me a much broader perspective of theatre as a whole, and I'm SO grateful for that opportunity. As far as where I'd like to go artistically? Well, I can't do that alone. I love an artistic challenge, the chance to take a risk. I would love for more theatre companies to do the same. Specifically? Cast me as someone you wouldn't expect, given my size and/or gender. Give me a chance to blow a few minds. That's my dream.
Photo Flash: NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Phoenix Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(10/31/2017) - Disney Theatrical's beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and based on the 1992 film, Newsies follows Jack Kellyand a rag-tag group of newsies as they take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay. Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken,
by A.A. Cristi - Phoenix
(10/31/2017) - Disney Theatrical's beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and based on the 1992 film, Newsies follows Jack Kellyand a rag-tag group of newsies as they take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay. Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken,
Photo Flash: ABT's MAN OF LA MANCHA Dreams Impossible Dreams
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(10/13/2017) - Fight evil, right wrongs and restore chivalry! Man of La Mancha is the story of one man's quest to dream The Impossible Dream of a world where honor and salvation prevail. As Arizona's top producer of award-winning Broadway-style musical theatre, we're thrilled to bring to the ABT stage this legendary tale of right versus might.
by Julie Musbach - Phoenix
(10/13/2017) - Fight evil, right wrongs and restore chivalry! Man of La Mancha is the story of one man's quest to dream The Impossible Dream of a world where honor and salvation prevail. As Arizona's top producer of award-winning Broadway-style musical theatre, we're thrilled to bring to the ABT stage this legendary tale of right versus might.
BWW Review: MEET ME IN ST LOUIS at the Hale
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/13/2017) - The Hale's newest offering is a holiday confection - sweet and delicious - like a freshly shaken up, edible snow globe. Director Cambrian James has put together his finest (thus far) staging of the season. On the marvelous arena stage in Gilbert, the tight, swift-paced send up of the classic 1944 film is enchanting, from overture to finale.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/13/2017) - The Hale's newest offering is a holiday confection - sweet and delicious - like a freshly shaken up, edible snow globe. Director Cambrian James has put together his finest (thus far) staging of the season. On the marvelous arena stage in Gilbert, the tight, swift-paced send up of the classic 1944 film is enchanting, from overture to finale.
BWW Feature: The Anatomy of a Critic
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/09/2017) - As a columnist and critic, I get a lot of feedback, some of it not altogether pleasant, some of it rather negative, and some downright hateful. We learn, early on, that there will be people who vehemently disagree with our opinions - there's simply no accounting for taste. We also learn - and it's hard to accept - that we will get hate mail from people who are furious that our WRONG criticism has been published for all the world to see.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/09/2017) - As a columnist and critic, I get a lot of feedback, some of it not altogether pleasant, some of it rather negative, and some downright hateful. We learn, early on, that there will be people who vehemently disagree with our opinions - there's simply no accounting for taste. We also learn - and it's hard to accept - that we will get hate mail from people who are furious that our WRONG criticism has been published for all the world to see.
BWW Review: DEPEND ON ME at Brelby
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/09/2017) - Depend on Me is feels like a sitcom filmed before a live audience, until just before intermission, when it takes a turn and feels like late M*A*S*H, when they dropped the laugh track and things got dark. There's a surprise ending and much entertainment in the two-act play.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/09/2017) - Depend on Me is feels like a sitcom filmed before a live audience, until just before intermission, when it takes a turn and feels like late M*A*S*H, when they dropped the laugh track and things got dark. There's a surprise ending and much entertainment in the two-act play.
BWW Interview: Alexis Green of SEVEN GUITARS at BTT
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/06/2017) - BWW Interview: Alexis Green of SEVEN GUITARS at BTT
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Phoenix
(10/06/2017) - BWW Interview: Alexis Green of SEVEN GUITARS at BTT
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Theater Works' FRANKENSTEIN, Opening Friday the 13th!
by BWW News Desk - Phoenix
(10/04/2017) - Director Chris Hamby summarized what he wanted to bring to Frankenstein in one word: verisimilitude. He directed the cast and crew to create a production that was above all else, believable - no camp, no 'steampunk,' he wanted this Frankenstein to feel real.
by BWW News Desk - Phoenix
(10/04/2017) - Director Chris Hamby summarized what he wanted to bring to Frankenstein in one word: verisimilitude. He directed the cast and crew to create a production that was above all else, believable - no camp, no 'steampunk,' he wanted this Frankenstein to feel real.
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