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BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company's HOLMES AND WATSON Is Beyond Elementary
by Herbert Paine - May 19, 2017
David Ira Goldstein's production of Jeffrey Hatcher's HOLMES AND WATSON a masterfully crafted cliffhanger. The play is receiving its world premiere with Arizona Theatre Company.
Phoenix Theatre Announces Summer Music Series
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
Phoenix Theatre is thrilled to launch the all-new Summer Music Series to keep audiences entertained during the Valley's warmer months. The theatre will be partnering with several local musicians for four cabaret-style performances in the Mainstage Theatre.
ABT & HCT's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Book Drive to Benefit Valley Children
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) and the Herberger Theater Center (HTC) are partnering with the Peoria Public Library System and Phoenix Public Libraries for a special Beauty and The Beast Summer Literacy Campaign and Children's Book Drive. Donated books will be distributed to underserved communities throughout the Valley of The Sun.
UNEXPECTED Cast Are Destined for Greatness
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
Jonathan Gradilla said he is excited to be playing Connor in Unexpected by John Perovich. Gradilla's past credits with Brelby include Ted inPeter and the Starcatcher, the Nutcracker in Quest for Claus: the Musical, as well as serving as assistant stage manager for The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee.
Book Drive Benefits Valley Children
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) and the Herberger Theater Center (HTC) are partnering with the Peoria Public Library System and Phoenix Public Libraries for a special Beauty and The Beast Summer Literacy Campaign and Children's Book Drive. Donated books will be distributed to underserved communities throughout the Valley of The Sun.
BWW Review: WONDERLAND: ALICE'S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE at Childsplay
by Erin Kong - May 16, 2017
Childsplay kicks off their summer with the rockin' Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a reinvented production of the treasured stories by Lewis Carroll, written by Rachel Rockwell with a score by Michael Mahler.
UNEXPECTED Delivers Heartstring Tugs and a Punch in the Gut
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
'Taylor is driven by love. He's a romantic and very dramatic,' said Devon Mahon of his character in John Perovich's new play, unexpected, opening at Brelby Theatre Company this Friday. 'The play is about love at one of its greatest points, when it is unexpected,' Mahon continued.
Great AZ Puppet Theater Presents RAPUNZEL
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
'RAPUNZEL': A beautiful version of the classic tale about the maiden with really long hair and the prince who loves her. In this unique show, puppets and scenery appear from an antique trunk as the story unfolds. Enchanting!
Arizona Theatre Company Welcomes David Ivers as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017
After a nationwide search, the Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) board of directors has named David Ivers, most recently the artistic director at Utah Shakespeare Festival, as ATC's new Artistic Director. Ivers will begin his new role on July 1.
Carolyn McBurney Talks When Love is at its Best, It's UNEXPECTED
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017
Carolyn McBurney has worked with John Perovich as a director and a student and has been active with Brelby Theatre Company for several years, directing and co-writing After Hours at Rosie's Pub with the women of Brelby.
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 5/12 - OLIVER and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 5/12 - OLIVER and More!
Three Valley Performing Arts Organizations Collaborate for Summer Promotions
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
Click your heels and you're Off to See the Wizard, discover an enchanted rose & find true love with Princess Bell and have a fairytale ending to your summer with a lovable OGRE.
UNEXPECTED Production Team Says “See it Before it Hits BIG!”
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
According to Costumer Allison Bauer, John Perovich's new play, unexpected, 'follows a mother and her three daughters as she tries to protect them from the pain and heartache of love. Coupled with a mysterious merchant, a love sick boy next door, a snake-charming girl, and a mysterious flying man, the daughters go on a journey to discover their own truths about love,' she said.
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's timeless family favorite, Beauty and The Beast, LIVE on the ABT stage. With expansive sets, brilliant costumes and a tremendous cast of characters, this "tale as old as time" tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. All of the fanciful characters, such as a talking tightly-wound clock (the butler), adorable tea cup (a young boy) and kindhearted candelabra (maitre d') are trapped in this spellbound form. If the Beast can learn to love, and be loved in return, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Onstage June 2 - July 2, 2017.
Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces Lineup For 2017-2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) announced its Season 13 lineup to a packed house of invited donors and season subscribers. The eight full-scale productions will appear on the ABT Mainstage for the 2017-2018 season October 2017 through September 20186.
Phoenix Children's Chorus to Perform in Carnegie Hall, Open Auditions & Spring Concerts Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Phoenix Children's Chorus is proud to announce that they have been invited to perform in the world famous Carnegie Hall in June 2017.
BWW Review: The Nuclear Implodes In Stray Cat Theatre's HIR
by Erin Kong - May 07, 2017
Change can be jarring. The contemporary worldwide rise of populism demonstrates the backlash of the older generations against the new social current. Stray Cat Theatre's Hir showcases this social metamorphosis through the implosion of a nuclear family and its identity politics.
Calling All Real Princesses, Can You Pass the Test?
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
Theater Works' concludes the season with the musical comedy, Once Upon a Mattress continuing May 5-14. This hilarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea  will have you looking at fairy tales in a whole new way! Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that comes along with impossible tests! 
Arizona Theatre Company Schedules Summer of Classic Films at Temple of Music & Art
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
With Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) mainstage 2016-17 season completed after the run of the world premiere of Holmes and Watson, ATC has decided to leave the Temple of Music & Art theater dark this summer because it's the best way to watch movies, particularly the classics.
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents OLIVER!
by Herbert Paine - May 05, 2017
When a gaggle of 25 eminently talented youngsters snakes around the tables of a workhouse dining room to the tune of Food, Glorious Food, it is a sign of things to come in Andy Meyers's production of OLIVER! (on stage through May 21st at Arizona Broadway Theatre): exuberant choreography (Kurtis Overby) and a dynamic song-and-dance ensemble to match.
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 5/5 - School of Rock on Tour and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 5/5 - School of Rock on Tour and More!
36th Annual Governor's Arts Awards Presented to Artists, Advocates From Throughout the State
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
Tucson artist, educator and founder/director of the Global Art Project, Katherine Josten, was named the 2017 Governor's Arts Awards Artist of the Year at the 36th annual Governor's Arts Awards dinner and celebration at the Phoenician Resort.
Theatre Artists Studio Presents IT'S A MUSICAL WORLD
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
The Studio is proud to present highlighted musical works of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, featuring memorable songs from Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, The Roar of the Greasepaint and more.
ASU Gammage 2017-2018 Broadway Season Tickets On Sale 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
ASU Gammage is thrilled to announce season tickets for its 2017-2018 Desert Schools Broadway Across America - Arizona season will be available for purchase starting May 15 at 10 a.m.
Space 55 presents David Mamet's DUCK VARIATIONS 5/12-28
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
David Mamet's play, DUCK VARIATIONS returns to Space 55, each weekend from May 12 - 28.  Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm for $15 and Sunday matinees at 2 pm for $12.  Tickets are on sale at space55.org.

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