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Jeanmarie Simpson Named 2026 Women Achiever of Arizona
Arizona Theatre Matters founder Jeanmarie Simpson was recognized as an Unsung Hero by the Arizona Capitol Times for her five decades of theatre work centered on accessibility and inclusivity.
Video: LES MISÉRABLES at Phoenix Theatre Company Teases 'Drink With Me'
Phoenix Theatre Company shared a teaser clip of 'Drink With Me' from its production of LES MISÉRABLES, spotlighting the students' quiet moment before the barricade.
Scottsdale Philharmonic To Kick Off New Season With Two October Concerts
The SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC will present two concerts in October at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Arensky, Faure, Herbert Bath, and Mozart with piano soloist Nicole Pesce.
Video: SUFFS Director Chelsea Anderson Talks Process at Phoenix Theatre Company
Phoenix Theatre Company posted a Director's Download video featuring Chelsea Anderson discussing her approach to staging SUFFS, the musical about the suffragist movement.
Review: THE EXONERATED at Black Theatre Troupe
Black Theatre Troupe's THE EXONERATED is compelling and provocative.
The Bridge Initiative to Present 11th Season of Theatre and Cabarets
The Bridge Initiative will present plays, cabarets, and concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Tempe, featuring female-forward storytelling and musical performances throughout the season.
Submissions Are Open For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Get your audition book ready and start warming up your vocal cords—your moment in the spotlight is almost here! Next On Stage, BroadwayWorld’s nationwide competition for high school and college students, is back for Season 7, and we’re raising the curtain on our biggest season yet.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Video: LES MISÉRABLES Teaser at Phoenix Theatre Company Spotlights 'I Dreamed a Dream'
Phoenix Theatre Company shared a teaser clip of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from its production of LES MISÉRABLES, offering a preview of Fantine's signature solo ahead of the show's run.
Review: HOCUS POCUSED at The Gaslight Theatre
HOCUS POCUSED is an excellent new show with chills and laughs!
PROOF Starring Kate Mansi To Launch Arizona Theatre Company's 59th Season
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) will launch its 59th season with David Auburn’s acclaimed drama Proof, starring Emmy Award-winning actress and director Kate Mansi as Catherine.
Chandler Center for the Arts Gala to Honor Mike Halle, Bart & Jenny Salzman
Chandler Cultural Foundation will present its Center Stage Gala, a western-themed murder mystery fundraiser honoring community supporters at Chandler Center for the Arts.
Video: Phoenix Theatre Company Shares 'Master of the House' Clip From LES MISÉRABLES
Phoenix Theatre Company shared a teaser clip of 'Master of the House' from its production of LES MISÉRABLES, featuring the comic mayhem of the Thénardiers ahead of the show's run.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Phoenix Theatre Company
Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of MURDER FOR TWO is a vivacious comedy that audiences will love.
New Video Teasers Spotlight 'Stars' and 'Bring Him Home' From LES MISERABLES at Phoenix Theatre Company
Phoenix Theatre Company shared two teaser clips featuring 'Stars' and 'Bring Him Home' from its production of LES MISERABLES, running now through October 18th.
Video: MURDER FOR TWO Trailer Released By The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company shared a trailer for its production of MURDER FOR TWO, the two-actor musical whodunit now playing at its Hormel Theatre.
Video: The JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Is Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Video: Watch the JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' in Rehearsals
Jersey Boys is getting redy to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
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Proof Temple of Music and Art (9/27-10/17) |
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Showcase: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona (3/13-3/13) |
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Alison Krauss and Union Station Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tuthill (9/28-9/28) |
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - A Musical Within a Comedy! Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (3/18-5/01) |
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I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (9/24-10/11) |
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Peking Acrobats Chandler Center for the Arts (1/24-1/24) |
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The Taming Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (9/19-10/04) |
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Oklahoma! Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (2/11-3/27) |
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Annie Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (10/09-11/21) |
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It's A Wonderful Life Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (11/19-12/23) |
