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COME FROM AWAY is Coming to The Phoenix Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical that shares the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Donne To Death: Exploring Brilliance, Baldness, and Mortality in WIT 
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - January 23, 2026
Fifth Wall Playhouse is presenting Wit by Margaret Edson as part of its inaugural season at Peoria Performing Arts Center. The production stars Kristin Joy Moran and is directed by Rob Evans.
Review: ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at Hale Centre Theatre
by Cheyenne Lewis - January 22, 2026
Sometimes the best friendships come from the most unexpected places. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE is more than just a tribute to the late singer; it is a showcase of the beauty and importance of female friendships and a little bit of kindness.
42ND STREET Comes to AZ Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Start the new year off on the right foot, as Arizona Broadway Theatre brings the classic Broadway tap dancing spectacular, 42nd Street, to the stage January 16 through February 27, 2026.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to Showcase MARK + MAKING Exhibition in March 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will open MARK + MAKING on March 21, featuring works drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition will explore how artists use mark-making and linework to construct form, communicate ideas, and reveal artistic process.
BLACK IRISH to be Presented at Emerson Theater Collaborative
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Emerson Theater Collaborative will present Black Irish, a one-act play exploring themes of identity and family at Sedona United Methodist Church.
Review: 42ND STREET at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - January 20, 2026
This sparkling musical is a brand of theater that’s all surface and shimmer and doesn’t pretend to be otherwise. A showbiz fantasy at full throttle making you feel delightfully upbeat.
Ballet Hispánico New York To Present CARMEN.MAQUIA At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Ballet Hispánico will bring a unique interpretation of Bizet's Carmen to Scottsdale on January 31, 2026, featuring choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano.
Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Childsplay
by Herbert Paine - January 18, 2026
Director Jodie Weiss understands the play's challenge and meets it head-on, shaping the production with an ear for the material’s alternating currents of terror and fragile joy.
Review: JANE ANGER
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - January 17, 2026
Set against the backdrop of plague-ridden London, Jane Anger is a clever, bawdy comedy that imagines what happens when a woman refuses to stay in the margins of literary history.
Theatrikos Launches 2026 Season with CLUE
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2026
Theatrikos Theatre Company launches its 2026 season with the fast-paced, laugh-out-loud murder mystery Clue, running February 19 to March 15 at Theatrikos Theatre Company in downtown Flagstaff.
BWW Q&A: Darilyn Burtley Talks TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Mesa Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2026
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Childsplay To Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK At Herberger Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Childsplay will present Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. Running January 17–31.
Timothy Russell Named to Chandler Cultural Foundation Board
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
The Chandler Cultural Foundation has named Timothy Russell, PhD, to its Board of Directors following his appointment by Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and approval by the Foundation board.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Scottsdale Philharmonic Reveals Program For February Concert and New Concerts In Summer
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced its upcoming concert on February 15, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Handel, and Dukas at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. Learn more here!
Phoenix Musical Theatre Artists Unite to Support Underserved Dancers In February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
The 6th Annual Broadway Cabaret, set for February 28 at ASU Kerr, will support aspiring young dancers by showcasing a variety of performances. This event gathers talent and audiences to aid in the development of future dance professionals.
TheaterWorks' Broadway Senior to Stage GUYS & DOLLS SR in Peoria
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
TheaterWorks' Broadway Senior will present GUYS & DOLLS SR on February 17 and 18 in Peoria, AZ. This production features a cast of actors aged 62 and older, bringing a classic musical comedy to life with a focus on love, luck, and second chances.
Review: HEIST at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - January 13, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company’s HEIST, directed with style and clockwork precision by Matt August, is the kind of production that reminds you how elastic the boundaries of live theatre can be.
ROCK THE NIGHT Fundraiser Celebrates British Invasion Music At Shrine Auditorium This March
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Phoenix Children's Chorus will host the 'ROCK THE NIGHT' gala, a British Invasion-themed fundraiser, aimed at supporting their youth choral programs.
Review: THE BELLE OF TOMBSTONE at The Gaslight Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - January 11, 2026
This is a fun Western adventure that the whole family can enjoy!
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Rogue Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - January 10, 2026
This is a brilliant and joyous prequel to PETER PAN.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater Offers Family Fun And Adult Puppetry Events In January
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Great AZ Puppets will present 'THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF' from January 22-25, 2026, featuring Art Grueneberger and Puppet Art Theater Co. This family-friendly puppet show offers a humorous take on the classic tale, suitable for ages 3 and up.
Review: THE WIZ at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - January 08, 2026
THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
Scottsdale Family Artsfest Brings Art Experiences For All Ages To Civic Center This March
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest returns for the fourth year on March 6 and 7, 2026, bringing two days of performances, interactive art experiences and family-friendly activities to the Scottsdale Civic Center. 

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