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Litchfield Park Native American Gathering Offers Range Of Volunteer Opportunities
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Litchfield Park Gathering, a Native American festival featuring more than 100 artists representing tribal affiliations from across the nation, has a range of volunteer opportunities leading up to and during the event on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12 and 13, 2019. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Musical Theatre Of Anthem Presents THE GIVER
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of The Giver, adapted by Eric Coble from the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry.
Valley Youth Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season Continues With A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens their 23rd production of A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, this Friday, November 30, at 7:30 pm, at Valley Youth Theatre.  In addition to opening night, public performances include Saturdays and Sundays, December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 23 at 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm, as well as three performances on Saturday, December 22, at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. The theatre is located at 525 North First Street, in Downtown Phoenix, and ticket prices begin at $17, when purchased as part of a 4-show package.
Scottsdale Center Welcomes Back Jeffrey Siegel
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome back pianist Jeffrey Siegel to Scottsdale for the 40th anniversary of Keyboard Conversations in Scottsdale, a series of concerts-with-commentary. Siegel's brilliantly engaging series combines captivating remarks with world-class performances of masterpieces of the piano repertoire and conclude with a fast-paced question and answer session.
Timely Arizona Premiere Comes To Tempe Center For The Arts Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) and The Bridge Initiative present the Arizona premiere of the hysterical and historical comedy, The Revolutionists, by Lauren Gunderson, December 7-15.  Set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror (1793-94), Playwright Olympe De Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, and former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, lose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in revolutionary Paris. Armed with sharp wit and even sharper knives, this comedy of liberte, egalite, and sororite is about violence and legacy, feminism and terrorism, art and how we actually go about changing the world
A BLOODY MARY CHRISTMAS Returns To Space 55
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
For the ninth consecutive year, Space 55 presents A Bloody Mary Christmas, the longest running original holiday production in the Valley of the Sun.
A BLOODY MARY CHRISTMAS Returns to Space 55
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Ninth season for the Christmas musical for people who hate Christmas musicals   When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 23 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Where: Space 55 1524 N. 18thAve. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Tickets: $20.
Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season. Show sponsored by Macy's.
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by Herbert Paine - November 26, 2018
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, directed by James Rio. Runs through December 29th.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; Dream City's ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our 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.
Fountain Hills Theater is Proud to Announce Performance of AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce a Special Event performance of An Evening with Mrs. Claus. Visit fhtaz.org or call (480) 837-9661 x3. Visa/MC/Amex/Discover.
BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END ~ Laughing-Out Loud Words of Wit and Wisdom
by Herbert Paine - November 21, 2018
Tony Award-nominated actress Jeanne Paulsen (The Kentucky Cycle) is regaling audiences in a charm-laden and intimate solo as Erma Bombeck in Arizona Theatre Company's production of AT WIT'S END, directed by Casey Stangl. Runs through December 2nd at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.
Celebrate The Holidays At Hale Centre Theatre With A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Opening at Hale Centre Theatre on November 29, 2018 and playing through Dec. 24, 2018 is Hale's 16th annual production of Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, with direction by David Dietlein, choreography by Cambrian James, and musical direction by Lincoln Wright, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a family holiday tradition for 16 years in Gilbert and has become the greater Phoenix area's number one Holiday production.
New Exhibition Honors Legendary Local Dancer
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Frances Smith Cohen has built an astounding career as a dancer, educator and director in Arizona for more than 60 years. That legacy is now being honored by Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach with a special exhibition in the ArtReach Space at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 30 through Jan. 8.
BWW Review: ASU Herberger Institute School of Music Presents Bernstein's MASS ~ A Masterpiece Of Artistic Collaboration
by Herbert Paine - November 19, 2018
Among the various programs to celebrate the centenary of Leonard Bernstein's birth, none has been more ambitious in its design and more fulfilling in its execution than ASU School of Music's production of MASS. Showed November 17 and 18.
BWW Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER
by Nathaniel Jones - November 18, 2018
Don't miss your 'One Last Kiss' at Desert Foothills Theater's production of BYE BYE BIRDIE.
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents INHERIT THE WIND
by Herbert Paine - November 17, 2018
To see INHERIT THE WIND, in its current iteration at Theatre Artists Studio, is to revisit the endless battle between open-minded reason and the intolerance of blind faith. It is, as well, a golden opportunity to witness two bears of the stage ~ Michael Fleck and Tom Koelbel ~ have at each other in their portrayals of the goliaths that put the trial of the century on the map. Runs through December 9th.
Rising Phoenix Rep Announces Ren Dara Santiago As First Recipient Of The Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Rising Phoenix Repertory is pleased to announce Ren Dara Santiago as its first recipient of The Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award. The honor is presented to an emerging playwright of exceptional work ethic, character, and talent. The award will be presented to Santiago in February 2019 at a reception in New York City. 
Phoenix Welcomes Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 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.
Fountain Hills Theater Presents the World Premiere THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the world premiere of The 12 Days of Christmas, a new musical created by FHT's Artistic Director, Peter J. Hill.
Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
One of the most renowned musicals of the holiday season, BLACK NATIVITY, returns to Black Theatre Troupe. November 30 - December 16, 2018. This annual, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, returns again to the BTT stage. Black Nativity is a joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians, delivering a powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. This song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all at a very special time of the year.
TheaterWorks Presents Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
In celebration of the holiday season, TheaterWorks' MasterWorks series reawakens our original production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by local playwright Richard Powers Hardt opens Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
Phoenix Theatre Announces UNDER THE MIZZLETOE
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
t's everything you never knew you wanted in a holiday show! From heartwarming to humorous, to everything in-between," Under the Mizzletoe" is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! The show features Lisa Fogel, Brian Sweis and Adam Vargas. This vocal trio performs old holiday classics, familiar favorites and some unfamiliar tunes that are sure to become new holiday favorites. Bring family, friends and co- workers to this festive celebration of song that is sure to get you into the spirit and leave you with warm and fuzzy "good feelz"! *Some mild adult humor.
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to Temple Of Music & Art
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Arizona Theatre Company (David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) brings the iconic musical The Music Man to Tucson's Temple of Music & Art from Dec. 1-30 and the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix from Jan. 5-27, 2019.
400 Kids Of Phoenix Children's Chorus Perform For Holidays
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
The clear pure sound of the Phoenix Children's Chorus will charm audiences as the acclaimed group performs its 35th Anniversary holiday concert, Making Spirits Bright, to kick off the holiday season.  

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