Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Hale Centre Theatre
Nearly 90 years after the film premiered and over 120 years since the novel was published, this great American fairytale is a story to love.
Arizona Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Arizona from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Feature: SEEING MAYA -- A Tale of Human Connection Defying Boundaries
In Joe Bardin’s SEEING MAYA, peace doesn’t emerge through political rhetoric or grand ideological revelation.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Phoenix Children's Chorus Will Head to Boston as America's 250th Anniversary Ambassadors
The Phoenix Children's Chorus will perform at historic Boston churches as cultural ambassadors for America's 250th anniversary, with a pre-tour kickoff concert at Camelback Bible Church in Phoenix.
Review: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Theatre Artists Studio
There are productions that succeed because the script is strong, and productions that succeed because performers manage to elevate familiar material.
Valley Youth Theatre Will Present SHREK THE MUSICAL in Downtown Phoenix This Summer
Valley Youth Theatre will present SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, featuring a multigenerational cast with local ties to Yuma, Maricopa, and Grand Canyon University.
Scottsdale Philharmonic Will Present Independence Day Concerts With Added Thursday Performances
The Scottsdale Philharmonic announced tickets on sale for its Independence Day Celebration concerts, themed '250 Years of Sound.
SMoCA Will Present DESERT PERSPECTIVES Exhibition on Southwest Landscape
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will present 'Desert Perspectives,' a year-long exhibition curated by Keshia Turley featuring works from SMoCA's permanent collection alongside loans and new commissions from artists connected to the Southwest.
Video: EVER AFTER at The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company has released first look footage of EVER AFTER, the bold new musical inspired by the beloved 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore, now playing through June 14, 2026 at the Dr.
ANNIE, SEUSSICAL and More Set for TheaterWorks 2026–2027 MainStage Season
TheaterWorks is raising the curtain on its biggest MainStage Season yet, announcing an expansion from six productions to seven for the 2026–2027 season.
Spotlight: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Arizona Theatre Company
Sink Your Teeth Into ATC’s Hilarious New Hit.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Extends FIREBIRD With Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Dance Theatre of Harlem announced an extension of FIREBIRD, adding fall tour stops in Washington DC, Chicago, and Tempe following sold-out performances in New York and an international premiere in Paris.
Review: THE CHER SHOW at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Strong performances, impressive staging, and the sense of fun and theatricality that audiences expect from a jukebox musical built around one of popular culture’s most enduring stars.
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA at Stray Cat Theatre
Stray Cat Theatre’s revival seems to rediscover the volatility in the text and the humor that snaps like electricity.
Review: HOME, I'M DARLING at Live Theatre Workshop
HOME, I'M DARLING tells a poignant tale with top-notch performances.
Review: EL DORADO’S GOLD at The Bridge Initiative And Simply Livin’ Productions
Black cowboys and the Black rodeo have a rich history that continues to this day.
The Nash Establishes Herb and Lorene Ely Scholarship Fund for Jazz Education
The Nash announced the Herb and Lorene Ely Scholarship Fund, created in memory of co-founder Herb Ely, to support student access to jazz education programs in Phoenix.
Rosie's House Ovation Gala Raises Record-Breaking $500,000
Rosie's House raised $500,000 at its Ovation Gala at the Omni Scottsdale Resort, marking the organization's highest-ever fundraiser total during its 30th Anniversary celebration.
Paula Cole, Punch Brothers & FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE Set for Scottsdale Center 2026-27 Season
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announced select shows for its upcoming season, including Paula Cole, Punch Brothers, FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, and the return of Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations series.
THE CHER SHOW Makes Regional Debut at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria
THE CHER SHOW makes its regional premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, with three actresses portraying Cher across six decades of her career, featuring 35 of her most recognized songs.
Childsplay Theatre and ASU Receive 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Award
Childsplay Theatre and Arizona State University are among 10 recipients of the 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Award, receiving $25,000 to study how story drama affects brain activity and social emotional development in preschoolers.
Review: THE TEMPEST at The Rogue Theatre
An elegant and fantastical production springs to life at The Rogue.
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Arizona Theatre Company
Dracula is at it again in this delightfully zany production!
The Nash Collective To Debut With Live Album Recording In Phoenix
The Nash announced the formation of The Nash Collective, a new house band featuring Pat Bianchi, Paul Bollenback, Ashlin Parker, Brice Winston, and Lewis Nash, debuting with a live recording session in Phoenix.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING To Be Presented At Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Duncan Macmillan's one-person interactive play starring AJ Flores, at Beaver Street Theatre in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Much Ado About Dinosaurs Beaver Street Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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MEGALODON Ronin Theatre Collaborative (7/30-8/23) |
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80’s New Wave Tribute: The Police, The Cars, Talking Heads and Elvis Costello and More Hale Centre Theatre (9/11-9/26) |
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Coffee Mixed with Cream Fountain Hills Theater (8/21-8/30) |
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The Comedy of Errors By William Shakespeare Adapted by Stephen Frankenfield Live Theatre Workshop (9/18-10/11) |
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Gunhild Carling at MIM Musical Instrument Museum (8/27-8/27) |
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Alison Krauss Pepsi Amphitheater (9/28-9/28) |
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Drunk Pirates The Rose Theatre (6/10-9/01) |
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Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel Arizona Financial Theatre (11/11-11/11) |
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The Taming Beaver Street Theatre (9/17-10/04) |