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Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
'S Wonderful! Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! A 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, this is an enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II. Choreographed by ABT's own Kurtis Overby, An American in Paris is sure to be Magnifique!
New Play Winners Announced For Bechdel Test Fest 2.0
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre announces contest winners for their second Bechdel Test Fest to be presented at Tempe Center for the Arts, April 26th-28th. The contest received more than 100 eligible submissions from 19 states and the District of Columbia, as well as the U.K. and Canada. Over the course of six months, a team of professional theatre practitioners from both Arizona and across the country served as adjudicators. Every submission was scored anonymously, on criteria of originality, storytelling, dialogue, characters, an X factor ('I want to see this play'), and whether or not it satisfied the requirements of the Bechdel Test: two female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man.
BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE MUSIC MAN ~ A Triumph of Showmanship!
by Herbert Paine - January 09, 2019
David Ivers, Arizona Theatre Company's Artistic Director, has taken Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and transformed it into an eye-popping and hand-clapping two hours of nonstop jubilation. An unequivocally boffo production, the show continues its run at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix through January 27th.
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at ASU Gammage
by Emily Noxon - January 09, 2019
Dolly Levi is a fast-talking, relationship adviser. She has her hands in several relationships, including her own with Horace Vandergelder. Hijinks ensue as Dolly gets exactly what she wants.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents THE MUSIC MAN JR.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of The Music Man Jr., a musical production based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy about a fast-talking salesman who gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 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.
SUGAR PLUM LAKE and ROMANCE PUPPET SLAM Are Coming Soon to Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
Two new shows are coming soon to Great AZ Puppet Theater!
Arizona Theatre Company Presents August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
August Wilson's Two Trains Running, the seventh in his 10-part, decade-by-decade saga of ordinary African Americans in the turbulent 20th century that The New York Times described as his "most adventurous and honest attempt to reveal the intimate heart of history," will be on stage at Tucson's Temple of Music & Art Jan. 19-Feb. 9 and at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix, Feb. 14-March 3.
BWW Feature: 10 Shows To Look Forward To In 2019 To Warm The Valentine's Day Heart And Stir The Mind
by Herbert Paine - January 05, 2019
Theatre critic Herb Paine offers up 10 Shows in the Phoenix Metro area to look forward to in 2019 ~ to warm the heart and stir the mind.
The Herberger Theater Center Announces Free Public Reception After Opening of OBSERVANCE
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC), located at 222 E. Monroe in downtown Phoenix, invites the public to the free opening reception for Organic Observance, a guest curator exhibit featuring Kim Walker, on First Friday, February 1, 5:30-7:00pm. Meet the artist; enjoy music and no-host bar in Bob's Spot Lounge.
ATCteen Students Launch Season with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
ATCteen, Arizona Theatre Company's Learning and Education Department-guided program that provides quality theatre arts education, empowers strong leaders and enables students to "explore what they are passionate about," will launch the 2018/19 season with three performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Valley High School Bands, Musicians Will Join Arizona Theatre Company's THE MUSIC MAN For A Grand River City Sendoff
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Phoenix-area high school marching bands and musicians will bring select performances of Arizona Theatre Company's production of The Music Man to a 'climactic' ending when they march down the aisle to close the shows.
TheaterWorks Kicks Off the New Year with DESERT ADVENTURES
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
TheaterWorks closes out the 2018-19 PuppetWorks season with the debut of an original production. Desert Adventures is on stage in the McMillin Theater February 2, 9 and 16, 2019 with performances at 10:30am and 12:00pm at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. PuppetWorks shows have been described as cartoons brought to life due to the unique use of black light to make the puppets, scenery and even the audience glow in the dark!
Black Theatre Troupe Presents AND IN THIS CORNER: CASSIUS CLAY
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
Childsplay, the acclaimed theater for young audiences, and Black Theatre Troupe, one of the longest consecutive running Black theater companies in the United States, are joining forces to produce AND IN THIS CORNER: CASSIUS CLAY. Designed for families and audiences of all ages, AND IN THIS CORNER: CASSIUS CLAY is a captivating story of the young Muhammed Ali growing up in the segregated South of the 1950s.
Phoenix Welcomes Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2018
Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Musical Instrument Museum on December 29th, 30th, and 31st.
245 ACTS OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL Wins 2018 Arizona Theatre Company Latino Playwriting Award
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2018
245 Acts of Unspeakable Evil, a play by award-winning playwrights Paula Zelaya Cervantes and Ana Gonzlez Bello born out of their curiosity and anger as Mexicans and women who are powerless to change things in Americas current social and political situation, has won Arizona Theatre Companys 2018 National Latino Playwriting Award.With a unique, uproarious style,245 Acts of Unspeakable Evilis a spunky one-woman play about the powerless daughter of a powerful superhero.
Entertainment Schedule Announced For 27th Litchfield Park Gathering
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2018
From world champion hoop dancers to internationally renowned story tellers and tricksters to award winning musicians, the 27th annual Litchfield Park Gathering will offer a diverse lineup of performers and entertainers on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12 and 13 in the center of town.
AN ACT OF GOD Comes To Fountain Hills Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2018
Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the opening of An Act of God, a new comedy by 13 times Emmy winning writer David Javerbaum.
Non Profit Holding Uplifting Fundraiser This Sunday For Teen Suicide Education And Prevention
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
In June of 2017, the Sumner family lost their teenage son Zachary to suicide. In the months following, Zach's family and friends started the grassroots organization Kid in the Corner, which is holding its first fundraiser, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, on Sunday, December 30, at Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale,
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Ilana Lydia And B3 Productions Named As Associate Artistic Director And Company-in-Residence For Aside Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2018
Aside Theatre welcomes playwright Ilana Lydia as she joins Nathaniel J. Burns and Aside Theatre to co-produce the mid town Phoenix based film and theatre company's 2019 season.
Stray Cat Ushers In 2019 With Hilarious TWO MILE HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
When the Donnellys gather to divide their belongings after the sale of their oceanfront mansion, both metaphorical and literal storms start brewing. As this completely messy Caucasian family comes together with their POC personal assistant, Charlotte, some really, really complicated and totally unique secrets are revealed while white wine spills.
59 Nominations From 19 Cities Submitted For 2019 Governor's Arts Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Fifty-nine individuals, arts organizations and advocates, small and large businesses and philanthropists from 19 communities statewide have been nominated for 2019 Governor's Arts Awards in eight categories.  Finalists in each category will be announced at an invitation-only Nominees Reception in February. The 2019 Shelley Award honoree will be announced in January.
BWW Review: MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY ~ Laughs Galore On Familiar Family Dysfunctions
by Herbert Paine - December 20, 2018
Steve Solomon's comic take on family dysfunction, MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY, featuring Peter J. Fogel, is regaling audiences now at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix through January 20th.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Presents AGAVE: THE SPIRIT OF A NATION
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2018
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced a new screening of "Agave: The Spirit Of A Nation" in conintued partnership with No Festival Required at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, in Stage 2. At a budget-friendly ticket price, patrons will experience the film, an interactive experience with brand ambassadors after the screening and, of course, delicious mezcal samples.

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