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Phoenix Chorale Delights With SING OF SPING
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
Phoenix Chorale brings its final concert of the season,  SING OF SPRING, a wondrous bouquet of music inspired by nature and the season.
Grammy-Winning Pianist Murray Perahia In Recital In Scottsdale
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
Nearly half a century of music-making arrives on the stage of the Virginia G. Piper Theater on Thursday, April 19, when world-renowned American pianist Murray Perahia performs in recital. The three-time Grammy Award-winner will appear at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Center's Virginia G. Piper Concert Series in the only western United States recital of his spring, 2018, 20-plus city international tour.
Ilana Lydia's A WOMAN ON STAGE Opens Friday at SIC Sense
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
Ilana Lydia's audacious new play, A Woman on Stage opens Friday at SIC Sense.
ASU Gammage Announces DEAR EVAN HANSEN, DISNEY'S ALADDIN AND HELLO, DOLLY! and More
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
ASU Gammage will bring the best of Broadway to Tempe again in the 2018-2019 ASU Gammage Desert Financial Broadway Across America - Arizona Season. The new season features everything you'd wish for including the winner of six 2017 Tony Awards and 2018 Grammy Award winner DEAR EVAN HANSEN; beloved Broadway hit Disney's ALADDIN; and the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival HELLO, DOLLY! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley! The season will also include Broadway hits WAITRESS and ON YOUR FEET!, family favorite CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and the smash-hit comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG.
Brelby Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere Of SPIN
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The Brelby Theatre Company located in Historic Downtown Glendale, is thrilled to be bringing the world premiere of Shelby Maticic's latest work Spin to the Brelby stage this March. Featuring direction by Brian Maticic, and onstage skating, this production will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.
The Nash Names Joseph Berg To Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Jazz In Arizona, Inc., owner and operator of The Nash, the premier center for jazz in Phoenix, has named Joseph M. Berg to its board of directors. Berg joins a board of 13 members to provide policy and governance direction for the performance and education center that Downbeat Magazine has named 'one of the top jazz venues in the world.'
Musical Theatre Of Anthem Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
Photo Flash: THE MERMAID HOUR Comes To Temple of Music and Art Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
The Mermaid Hour is a journey into the complexities of parenting, one of the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of the human experience. The Mermaid Hour's mixed race family negotiates a tween child's gender transition and opposing parenting styles. The play reflects the spectrum of the world we live in with a diverse cast, showcasing varying sexual orientations. The beauty of the play lies in its ability to resonate with all types of families. It's heartwarming, humorous and poignant.
Photo Flash: Hale Centre Theatre Presents NO, NO NANETTE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert presents No, No, Nanette, a delightful Broadway musical by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. The lighthearted romp transports us back in time to the roaring 1920's where we meet three couples in the midst of a blackmail scheme. We meet Tom who wants to marry Nanette, Jimmy who is secretly the financial benefactor to 3 single young ladies, unbeknown to his frugal wife, Sue. And finally Billy, who is tasked with cleaning up Jimmy's mess, helping Tom win over Nanette, and keeping his own wife, Lucille, from getting suspicious!
Applications Due May 23 For Scottsdale's Community Arts Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Scottsdale Arts is accepting applications for its Community Arts Grant Program, which provides funding to Scottsdale and Valley nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for projects that serve the Scottsdale community. The grants are funded by the City of Scottsdale. 
Childsplay Presents the World-Premiere of MADDI'S FRIDGE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Years ago, Lois Brandt peeked into her best friend's refrigerator and found empty shelves and only one small carton of milk. She realized then that her friend's mother didn't have enough money to buy food. Maddi's Fridge is inspired by that moment in Brandt's life-and will now premiere as play for families at Tempe Center for the Arts, weekends March 31 through April 8, 2018.
B3 Celebrates Women's History Month With Ilana Lydia's A WOMAN ON STAGE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
B3 Productions offers for Women's History Month Ilana Lydia's striking new work, A Woman on Stage.
BWW Review: Cybill Shepherd And James Brolin Give ROSE Its Radiant Bloom
by Herbert Paine - March 07, 2018
Rod McCall's tender and bittersweet drama, ROSE, features winning performances by Cybill Shepherd and James Brolin. Recently tied for the Best Feature Film-Drama in the Directors' Choice Awards at the Sedona International Film Festival, the film continues its rounds at festivals throughout the country..
Black Theatre Troupe Present THREE SISTAHS
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Black Theatre Troupe announces its final production of the 2017/18 Season, THREE SISTAHS.  (Please note this is a change in production, NOT a change in schedule.  Three Sistahs replaces Blackberry Daze which was previously announced.)
Arizona Theatre Company Names Three Key Administrators
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Arizona Theatre Company (David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to announce the addition of Sue DeBenedette as Director of Marketing, John Geersten as Company Manager and Julia Waterfall-Kanter as Director of Development. 
Laura Benanti Joins Scottsdale Broadway Series on March 17
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
 Laura Benanti is a Tony Award winner for "Gypsy" and star on Broadway in "She Loves Me!", as well as on TV's "Nashville" and frequent guest on "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" as Melania Trump. On Saturday, March 17 she will join the popular concert series Broadway @ the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, with Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host and presented by Mark Cortale.
Colorful Art Fills Inactive Civic Center Fountains
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
A series of inactive fountains near the popular LOVE sculpture in Scottsdale Civic Center Mall recently had an illuminating upgrade.
Phoenix Chorale Announces Finalists for Artistic Director Search
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
The Phoenix Chorale Artistic Director Finalists bring a wealth of talent and a variety of expertise including leadership positions with professional choirs and symphony choruses, performing around the world, founding new ensembles, winning honors from Grammys to Gramophones, and teaching the next generation of singing artists. 
Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere Production Of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
An Arizona regional premiere! Based on one of the bestselling books of the 20th century (and later adapted into the 1995 feature film starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood), The Bridges of Madison County features a Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown. Experience this timeless tale of yearning and desire set in America's heartland. One of the most romantic stories of our time, this powerful Broadway musical is an unforgettable love story of two soulmates caught between "what is" versus "what could have been."
A WOMAN ON STAGE Costume Designer Creates And Deconstructs Identity At B3
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
Sara Wheatcroft is costume designer for Ilana Lydia's A Woman on Stage, opening next Friday at B3.
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents HAIR ~ The Beat Goes On But The Message Has Faded
by Herbert Paine - March 05, 2018
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents HAIR. The beat goes on but the message has faded. Director and choreographer pulls out all the plugs to energize the 50 year old musical. On stage now through March 25th.
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents RED ~ Illuminating And Riveting!
by Herbert Paine - March 05, 2018
There are three very good reasons to see RED, Theatre Artists Studio's production of John Logan's Tony award-winning drama: The acting. The acting. The acting! Indeed, there's a fourth very good reason and that is the astute and impeccable direction of Carol MacLeod. Veteran thespian Michael Fleck delivers a roaring and riveting performance as Mark Rothko. Newcomer Quinn Johnson is captivating as the grand master's student. This must see production runs through March 25th.
'Ayla The Daughter Of War' Wins Big At 24th Annual Sedona International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2018
Ayla The Daughter of War, a heartwarming narrative feature based on the true story of a soldier in the Korean War who risks his own life to save a half-frozen little girl, captured the Best of Fest Award and the Director's Choice Award for Best Foreign Film at the 24th annual Sedona International Film Festival.
BWW Review: FRANK & AVA ~ An Affair To Remember
by Herbert Paine - March 03, 2018
Michael Oblowitz focuses on the torrid relationship of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner in FRANK & AVA, and in so doing has also profiled a turbulent crossroads in American history. Featuring stunning performances by Rico Simonini and Emily Elicia Low. One of the features at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.
Starlight Community Theater Presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2018
Starlight Community Theater (SCT) will be presenting A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for eight performances from March 2 through March 11. This production marks the seventh show of SCT's 2017-2018 season.

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