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The latest news on live theatre in Phoenix from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Comes to Theatrikos Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2025


Theatrikos Theatre Company has announced its production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile, written by actor and comedian Steve Martin and directed by John Forsythe.

Review: FRIDA at Ballet Arizona - A Bold and Breathtaking Portrait of an Artistic Icon
by Herbert Paine - February 16, 2025


Epic, bold, and elegant in design and execution, Ballet Arizona’s production of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s FRIDA is a sensory feast – impassioned, radiant, and breathtaking.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - February 12, 2025


It’s always a risk to transplant a beloved classic film to the stage, particularly when that film is one so thoroughly embedded in its time as SOME LIKE IT HOT. Yet this latest Broadway adaptation, now performing at ASU Gammage until the 16th, with kinetic direction and crowd-pleasing choreography by Casey Nicholaw, not only succeeds in updating the story but breathes new, surprising life into its proceedings.

Borderlands Theater Awarded $600,000 By Mellon Foundation; Returns To Full Season Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2025


Borderlands Theater has received a transformative three-year, $600,000 general operating support grant from the Mellon Foundation. This funding will strengthen the theater's sustainability and deepen its role as a cultural cornerstone in the borderlands' region.

Theatrikos Will Host Charity Readers Theatre Production of RADIUM GIRLS
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025


Theatrikos Theatre Company will present a one-night-only readers theatre production of Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, directed by Adam Wintz. Learn more here!

Review: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at The Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - February 11, 2025


The Black Theatre Troupe's production of THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III is a triumph: a vital and illuminating piece of theater that reaffirms the stage as a battleground for justice and representation.

Review: CHURCHILL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - February 10, 2025


By allowing Churchill’s reflections – his triumphs and regrets alike - to take center stage, David Payne delivers a performance that is complex, compelling, and deeply human. CHURCHILL - at The Phoenix Theatre Company - is a theatrical experience that lingers long after the final applause.

Syndee Winters Brings Lena Horne's Legacy To Life in Concert
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2025


Broadway performer Syndee Winters will bring the legendary Lena Horne to life in a captivating concert experience, 'Lessons From A Lady: Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne.'

Review: RIPCORD at Live Theatre Workshop
by Zach Wetzel - February 09, 2025


RIPCORD is hilarious, heartfelt, and well-directed.

Greasepaint Youtheatre Will Present 13
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2025


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Announces New Immersive Installation, Recent Acquisitions
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2025


From a coded sensory space to an exhibition of recent acquisitions to its permanent collection, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has an eclectic spring lineup.

Review: CHASERS ~ From Sundance to Slamdance
by Herbert Paine - February 05, 2025


Erin Brown Thomas succeeds brilliantly in blending genres, crafting a nuanced exploration of how boundaries become movable in the face of ambition.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Comes to Valley Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2025


Valley Youth Theatre invites audiences of all ages to join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang with the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Learn more here!

Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - February 03, 2025


Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue. The show follows three women and one man, each offering a different take on love and loss. Structured around legendary songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, et al., it debuted on Broadway in 1982 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.

Silly Fun For Kids and Quirky Evenings Set for Adults At Great AZ Puppets
by Blair Ingenthron - February 02, 2025


The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is set to present entertainment for both kids and adults this month. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Scottsdale Arts Shows Collaborative Exhibition In Center Space
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2025


Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, a department of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, is now showing the exhibition “There is No Planet B,” featuring works by Arizona-based members of ecoartspace that speak to an equitable future for humans and the more-than-human world. 

Phoenix Chorale And MusicaNova Orchestra to Present TALES OF LOVE & MAJESTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2025


Two of Arizona's premier musical ensembles, the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale and the innovative MusicaNova Orchestra, join forces for an extraordinary concert: TALES OF LOVE AND MAJESTY. Learn more.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Announced At Musical Theatre Of Anthem
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2025


Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at The Invisible Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - January 25, 2025


This is a powerful and deeply relevant production!

One Story Music and Prescott Valley Performing Arts To Present BEETLEJUICE JR.
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2025


One Story Music and Prescott Valley Performing Arts will team up to present Beetlejuice Jr., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.

Video: Watch the Finale of Next On Stage: Season 5
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2025


Tune in for the live finale to find out who will be crowned the winners of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA. Watch the full video here.

The Nash Announces LATE NIGHT NO COVER Thursday Jam Sessions And Happy Hour Events
by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2025


The Nash, Phoenix's premier jazz club, has announced a dynamic expansion of its weekly calendar, adding a variety of new events that promise to delight jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix Hosts 5th Annual Broadway Cabaret
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2025


The Ballet Theatre of Phoenix has announced its 5th Annual Broadway Cabaret, an afternoon of Broadway hits performed by top talent from The Phoenix Theatre Company and Arizona Broadway Theatre.

Scottsdale Jazz Festival Will Celebrate International Jazz Day and Honor Quincy Jones
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2025


The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will return in April at Scottsdale Civic Center. Now in its 14th year, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival aligns with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day.

SYNCOPATED LADIES Tap Into Chandler Center For The Arts This February
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2025


The Chandler Center for the Arts will welcome the internationally acclaimed tap dance sensation, SYNCOPATED LADIES, on Wednesday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM.


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