BWW Review: Greasepaint Youtheatre Presents URINETOWN
by Herbert Paine - February 17, 2019
If you're looking for a good-natured satire on the excesses of capitalism, you're-in-luck with URINETOWN ~ the Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis musical that riffs on a draconian vision of a pay-to-pee society. If you're looking for a high-spirited rendition of the musical, look no further than the stage of Greasepaint Youtheatre where a stellar cast of young actors is delivering a wicked pissah (i.e., really great) performance, under the direction of Bob Sorrenson.
by Herbert Paine - February 17, 2019
If you're looking for a good-natured satire on the excesses of capitalism, you're-in-luck with URINETOWN ~ the Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis musical that riffs on a draconian vision of a pay-to-pee society. If you're looking for a high-spirited rendition of the musical, look no further than the stage of Greasepaint Youtheatre where a stellar cast of young actors is delivering a wicked pissah (i.e., really great) performance, under the direction of Bob Sorrenson.
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is a Hale Centre Hit!
by Lee Cooley - February 17, 2019
@haletheatreaz has another hit with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, now thru Mar. 30. Strong performances by Vaughn Sherman, Allan DeWitt, Abbi Cavanaugh & Erica Parrish are highlighted with iconic scenes recreated by director-choreographer Cambrian James & musical director Lincoln Wright.
by Lee Cooley - February 17, 2019
@haletheatreaz has another hit with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, now thru Mar. 30. Strong performances by Vaughn Sherman, Allan DeWitt, Abbi Cavanaugh & Erica Parrish are highlighted with iconic scenes recreated by director-choreographer Cambrian James & musical director Lincoln Wright.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Arizona Regional Theatre
by Nathaniel Jones - February 16, 2019
Arizona Reginal Theatre is bringing awareness to mental health with the emotionally hard-hitting production, Next to Normal
by Nathaniel Jones - February 16, 2019
Arizona Reginal Theatre is bringing awareness to mental health with the emotionally hard-hitting production, Next to Normal
Arizona Theatre Company Announces 2019-20 Season Lineup: 'The Curtain Rises'
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) 2019/2020 season, under the theme, "The Curtain Rises," offers an entertaining, thoughtful lineup of six shows including Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky; the powerful musical love story Cabaret; Athol Fugard's story of South Africa in the early years of apartheid, Master Harold…and The Boys; and The Legend of Georgia McBride, an hilarious and heartwarming story of Casey, a broke Elvis impersonator with a baby on the way, a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) 2019/2020 season, under the theme, "The Curtain Rises," offers an entertaining, thoughtful lineup of six shows including Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky; the powerful musical love story Cabaret; Athol Fugard's story of South Africa in the early years of apartheid, Master Harold…and The Boys; and The Legend of Georgia McBride, an hilarious and heartwarming story of Casey, a broke Elvis impersonator with a baby on the way, a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
BWW Review: XERXES at ASU School Of Music
by Emily Noxon - February 15, 2019
Xerxes is the King, and the King gets what he wants. Unless it's Romilda, who is in love with the King's brother, Arsamene. In Handel's 40th opera, the humor and absurdity of love is presented.
by Emily Noxon - February 15, 2019
Xerxes is the King, and the King gets what he wants. Unless it's Romilda, who is in love with the King's brother, Arsamene. In Handel's 40th opera, the humor and absurdity of love is presented.
Diablo Ballet Presents ONCE UPON A TIME
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Diablo Ballet celebrates 25 years with a new full-length ballet from Julia Adam, accompanied live by the Contra Costa Wind Symphony at the Lesher Center for the Arts, March 22-23.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Diablo Ballet celebrates 25 years with a new full-length ballet from Julia Adam, accompanied live by the Contra Costa Wind Symphony at the Lesher Center for the Arts, March 22-23.
TheaterWorks Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
TheaterWorks offers a night of musical comedy to start out the MasterWorks Series in 2019. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is on stage in the Gyder Theater February 15th through March 3rd at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
TheaterWorks offers a night of musical comedy to start out the MasterWorks Series in 2019. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is on stage in the Gyder Theater February 15th through March 3rd at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo Flash: First Look at MTA's DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk - February 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 BWW News Desk - February 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.
Rusty Foley To Retire As Executive Director Of Arizona Citizens For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Catherine Foley, better known among arts advocates and supporters statewide as Rusty, will retire as Executive Director of Arizona Citizens for the Arts (AzCA) in June.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Catherine Foley, better known among arts advocates and supporters statewide as Rusty, will retire as Executive Director of Arizona Citizens for the Arts (AzCA) in June.
BWW Previews: DETROIT '67 at Tempe Center for the Arts. A conversation with the people bringing this show to life in Phoenix
by Nathaniel Jones - February 12, 2019
From the Motor City to the Valley of the Sun: My conversation with Director Ralph Remington and Executive Director David Hemphill and their conjoined forces bringing Dominique Morisseau's Detroit '67 to Phoenix.
by Nathaniel Jones - February 12, 2019
From the Motor City to the Valley of the Sun: My conversation with Director Ralph Remington and Executive Director David Hemphill and their conjoined forces bringing Dominique Morisseau's Detroit '67 to Phoenix.
TheaterWorks Announces David Stephens Puppeteering Workshop
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
David Stephens invites you to come learn all of the wonders of puppet manipulation in his upcoming Puppetry Master Class. This Puppetry Master Class will take place in the Root Studios February 24 from 1pm-4pm at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Puppeteer, David Stephens, has been enchanting families all over the country with his skillful work with puppets for over 20 years.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
David Stephens invites you to come learn all of the wonders of puppet manipulation in his upcoming Puppetry Master Class. This Puppetry Master Class will take place in the Root Studios February 24 from 1pm-4pm at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Puppeteer, David Stephens, has been enchanting families all over the country with his skillful work with puppets for over 20 years.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
by Herbert Paine - February 11, 2019
Barbara McBain and Roger Prenger are arm-in-arm charming in Desert Stages Theatre's production of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, directed by Joy Bingham Strimple. Runs through March 3rd.
by Herbert Paine - February 11, 2019
Barbara McBain and Roger Prenger are arm-in-arm charming in Desert Stages Theatre's production of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, directed by Joy Bingham Strimple. Runs through March 3rd.
BWW Review: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE Inspires Young Minds at Valley Youth Theatre
by Seth Tucker - February 11, 2019
The Miracle of Valley Youth Theatre Comes From Within. "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" is beautifully helmed by Carolyn Marie Wright. Congratulation to VYT, Dwayne Hartford and Bobb Cooper for continuing to be progressive leaders in youth theatre and for refusing to shy away from difficult or mature topics. The magic of Valley Youth Theatre comes from its brave staff and the irrefutable love and respect they have for their audience.
by Seth Tucker - February 11, 2019
The Miracle of Valley Youth Theatre Comes From Within. "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" is beautifully helmed by Carolyn Marie Wright. Congratulation to VYT, Dwayne Hartford and Bobb Cooper for continuing to be progressive leaders in youth theatre and for refusing to shy away from difficult or mature topics. The magic of Valley Youth Theatre comes from its brave staff and the irrefutable love and respect they have for their audience.
Full Cast Announced For SMTC's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
SMTC is excited to announce one of its biggest casts ever for its upcoming production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. TV and stage stars Dawnn Lewis (TVs "A Different World", "Major Crimes", "Veronica Mars"; Dreamgirls and Sister Act: The Musical) and Marc Koeck (50th Anniv. International tour of West Side Story) appear in the jazz-age treat. Performances will take place at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
SMTC is excited to announce one of its biggest casts ever for its upcoming production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. TV and stage stars Dawnn Lewis (TVs "A Different World", "Major Crimes", "Veronica Mars"; Dreamgirls and Sister Act: The Musical) and Marc Koeck (50th Anniv. International tour of West Side Story) appear in the jazz-age treat. Performances will take place at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
23 Finalists Named For 2019 Governor's Arts Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Twenty-three finalists from communities around the state have been selected in seven categories for 2019 Governor's Arts Awards, which will be presented at the 38thannual Governor's Arts Awards Dinner and Celebration on Thursday, March 7 at the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix, 100 N. 1st Street.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Twenty-three finalists from communities around the state have been selected in seven categories for 2019 Governor's Arts Awards, which will be presented at the 38thannual Governor's Arts Awards Dinner and Celebration on Thursday, March 7 at the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix, 100 N. 1st Street.
BWW Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Toro Theatre Company
by Emily Noxon - February 10, 2019
Abby and Martha Brewster are pillars of the community in Brooklyn. When their nephew, Mortimer, finds out about their 'merciful' good deeds, his life is in a shambles. Further complications arise when his brother, Jonathan returns home and demands a place at home.
by Emily Noxon - February 10, 2019
Abby and Martha Brewster are pillars of the community in Brooklyn. When their nephew, Mortimer, finds out about their 'merciful' good deeds, his life is in a shambles. Further complications arise when his brother, Jonathan returns home and demands a place at home.
TheaterWorks Announces Night Of Inspiration Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
TheaterWorks celebrates the 12th Anniversary of the opening of their home, the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts at the Night of Inspiration Gala event to be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Guests will enjoy an evening of cuisine, silent and live auctions, dancing and a very special original theatrical performance to benefit the theater's artistic, educational and outreach programs. "The City of Peoria and TheaterWorks have had a very special relationship for the past ten years. We want to celebrate the last decade of being in our home at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts with the community," says Managing Director Cate Hinkle.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
TheaterWorks celebrates the 12th Anniversary of the opening of their home, the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts at the Night of Inspiration Gala event to be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Guests will enjoy an evening of cuisine, silent and live auctions, dancing and a very special original theatrical performance to benefit the theater's artistic, educational and outreach programs. "The City of Peoria and TheaterWorks have had a very special relationship for the past ten years. We want to celebrate the last decade of being in our home at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts with the community," says Managing Director Cate Hinkle.
Stage Too! Presents ART This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines.
Mesa Community College Student's Artwork Chosen For Governor's Arts Awards Program, Invitiations
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
Desert Beauty, a watercolor painting by Mesa Community College student Shachi Kale reflecting the legacy of her Indian heritage and her fascination with Arizona's desert landscape, has been selected as cover artwork for the 38th Annual Governor's Arts Awards program book and invitation.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
Desert Beauty, a watercolor painting by Mesa Community College student Shachi Kale reflecting the legacy of her Indian heritage and her fascination with Arizona's desert landscape, has been selected as cover artwork for the 38th Annual Governor's Arts Awards program book and invitation.
Herberger Theater Center And Arizona Broadway Theatre Co-Present AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
'S Wonderful! Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! An enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II, An American in Paris is the Broadway 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.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
'S Wonderful! Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! An enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II, An American in Paris is the Broadway 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.
Valley Favorite Bob Sorrenson To Direct Upcoming GYT Production Of URINETOWN
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Greasepaint hosts hometown son and valley favorite Bob Sorrenson as director for the upcoming production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Greasepaint hosts hometown son and valley favorite Bob Sorrenson as director for the upcoming production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL.
Valley Youth Theatre Opens New Play This Friday
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens the only play of their 30th anniversary season, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, this Friday, February 8, at 7:00 pm, at Valley Youth Theatre. In addition to opening night, public performances include Saturdays and Sundays, February 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens the only play of their 30th anniversary season, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, this Friday, February 8, at 7:00 pm, at Valley Youth Theatre. In addition to opening night, public performances include Saturdays and Sundays, February 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Holds Anniversary Party
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Join Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) to kick off a year of festivities with a 20th anniversary launch party at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Join Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) to kick off a year of festivities with a 20th anniversary launch party at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
BWW Review: Childsplay & Black Theatre Troupe Present AND IN THIS CORNER... CASSIUS CLAY
by Herbert Paine - February 05, 2019
Childsplay's current staging of Idris Goodwin's AND IN THIS CORNER… CASSIUS CLAY (in co-production with Black Theatre Troupe), features a superb cast, led by Rapheal Hamilton as Cassius and including some of the Valley's heavyweight talents. It packs a solid punch to the heart in an insightful and inspired recounting of Muhammad Ali's formative years. Runs through March 3rd at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix.
by Herbert Paine - February 05, 2019
Childsplay's current staging of Idris Goodwin's AND IN THIS CORNER… CASSIUS CLAY (in co-production with Black Theatre Troupe), features a superb cast, led by Rapheal Hamilton as Cassius and including some of the Valley's heavyweight talents. It packs a solid punch to the heart in an insightful and inspired recounting of Muhammad Ali's formative years. Runs through March 3rd at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix.
BWW Review: ALADDIN at ASU Gammage
by Emily Noxon - February 04, 2019
Aladdin wants to change his life and he gets the opportunity when he befriends a Genie. Will three wishes be enough to help him win the heart of Princess Jasmine?
by Emily Noxon - February 04, 2019
Aladdin wants to change his life and he gets the opportunity when he befriends a Genie. Will three wishes be enough to help him win the heart of Princess Jasmine?
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