BWW Review: In CAMELOT, The Dream Lives On
by Herbert Paine - January 16, 2017
Under James Rio's inspired direction, this version of CAMELOT, now on stage at Arizona Broadway Theatre, is an absorbing experience and an irresistible invitation to a momentary retreat to a world of romance and possibility. Matthew C. Thompson stands at the epicenter of the musical, drawing from his wide cup of talent and delivering a stirring and highly relatable performance as King Arthur.
by Herbert Paine - January 16, 2017
Under James Rio's inspired direction, this version of CAMELOT, now on stage at Arizona Broadway Theatre, is an absorbing experience and an irresistible invitation to a momentary retreat to a world of romance and possibility. Matthew C. Thompson stands at the epicenter of the musical, drawing from his wide cup of talent and delivering a stirring and highly relatable performance as King Arthur.
BWW Review: WE'RE NO ANGELS Is Devilishly Delightful Comedy of Good and Bad Manners
by Herbert Paine - January 16, 2017
We're just a fortnight beyond the Twelve Days of Christmas, but it's never too late for an Epiphany, is it? In that spirit, Don Bluth Front Row Theatre has extended the holiday season with the worthy gift of WE'RE NO ANGELS, a light-hearted homage to the blessing of random ~ and fortuitous ~ acts of kindness.
by Herbert Paine - January 16, 2017
We're just a fortnight beyond the Twelve Days of Christmas, but it's never too late for an Epiphany, is it? In that spirit, Don Bluth Front Row Theatre has extended the holiday season with the worthy gift of WE'RE NO ANGELS, a light-hearted homage to the blessing of random ~ and fortuitous ~ acts of kindness.
Actor In Love with Brelby Featured in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
Peter and the Starcatcher opens January 20th at the 75-seat Brelby Playhouse in Historic Downtown Glendale.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
Peter and the Starcatcher opens January 20th at the 75-seat Brelby Playhouse in Historic Downtown Glendale.
BWW Feature: HAMILTON at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - January 15, 2017
ASU Gammage has formally announced, with an appropriate level of fanfare and satisfaction, that HAMILTON will play its premiere Tempe engagement and anchor the ASU Gammage 2017-2018 Desert Schools Broadway Across America Season with performances from January 30th, 2018 through February 25th.
by Herbert Paine - January 15, 2017
ASU Gammage has formally announced, with an appropriate level of fanfare and satisfaction, that HAMILTON will play its premiere Tempe engagement and anchor the ASU Gammage 2017-2018 Desert Schools Broadway Across America Season with performances from January 30th, 2018 through February 25th.
UFC GYM To Celebrate Grand Opening in Tucson, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
UFC GYM® today announced the grand opening celebration of its first location in Tucson, Arizona, will take place on Today, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 8330 N. Thornydale Road in North Tucson, this 9,000-square foot facilities opening ceremonies will feature a special guest appearance by fourth-ranked UFC® welterweight contender Carlos Condit.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
UFC GYM® today announced the grand opening celebration of its first location in Tucson, Arizona, will take place on Today, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 8330 N. Thornydale Road in North Tucson, this 9,000-square foot facilities opening ceremonies will feature a special guest appearance by fourth-ranked UFC® welterweight contender Carlos Condit.
Over 100 Native American Artists to Highlight 25th Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
???????More than 100 Native American artists from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado and Utah offering a highly diverse range of artwork, jewelry, cultural art and musical instruments will fill the streets of Litchfield Park for The Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
???????More than 100 Native American artists from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado and Utah offering a highly diverse range of artwork, jewelry, cultural art and musical instruments will fill the streets of Litchfield Park for The Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15.
NIGHT OF SHORTS Illuminates Messy Humanity in BETTER HALF
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
The duo hope Better Half makes people stop and think. Mental health isn't a black and white issue. Life isn't black and white. Life is messy, relationships are messy, and people are messy. Sometimes there are things going on within a person that not everyone can and will understand. And that's okay.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
The duo hope Better Half makes people stop and think. Mental health isn't a black and white issue. Life isn't black and white. Life is messy, relationships are messy, and people are messy. Sometimes there are things going on within a person that not everyone can and will understand. And that's okay.
NIGHT OF SHORTS Breathes Life Into New Works
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
'The biggest thing for me would that the audience understand that life is not always fair. Life is not always happy or uplifting or jovial. But that's okay. It is okay to feel and to hurt and to not be okay. And it is okay to let people know you are not okay. Humans are complex. There is nothing simple about us, so why are our hurts and fears treated simply? I want the audience to know, not necessarily to understand, that no one has the right to dictate how you feel about your life and your hurts and fears.'
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
'The biggest thing for me would that the audience understand that life is not always fair. Life is not always happy or uplifting or jovial. But that's okay. It is okay to feel and to hurt and to not be okay. And it is okay to let people know you are not okay. Humans are complex. There is nothing simple about us, so why are our hurts and fears treated simply? I want the audience to know, not necessarily to understand, that no one has the right to dictate how you feel about your life and your hurts and fears.'
Theater Works Continues PuppetWorks Season With Another Black Light Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
Theater Works PuppetWorks presents another all-new production, this time in 3D in Jimmy's Space Adventure. Jimmy has a dream that he could swear was real. Rocket ships and space creatures take Jimmy on a space adventure he will never forget. Jimmy's Space Adventure will be on stage January 14, 21 and 28, 2017 with performances at 10:30am and 12:00pm in the Gyder Theater of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This original production was created by our own Producing Artistic Director Chris Hamby.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
Theater Works PuppetWorks presents another all-new production, this time in 3D in Jimmy's Space Adventure. Jimmy has a dream that he could swear was real. Rocket ships and space creatures take Jimmy on a space adventure he will never forget. Jimmy's Space Adventure will be on stage January 14, 21 and 28, 2017 with performances at 10:30am and 12:00pm in the Gyder Theater of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This original production was created by our own Producing Artistic Director Chris Hamby.
25th Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival to Feature 100 Artists and Artisans
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
The Litchfield Park Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, will feature an estimated 100 of the Southwest's finest Native American artists and artisans in a new location with no admission fee.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
The Litchfield Park Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, will feature an estimated 100 of the Southwest's finest Native American artists and artisans in a new location with no admission fee.
Amado Pena's TESOROS DEL PUEBLO Selected as Poster for 25th Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
Renowned artist Amado Peña's "Mestizo Series: Tesoros del Pueblo" has been selected as the poster art for The Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, Jan. 14-15, 2017 in the center of Litchfield Park.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
Renowned artist Amado Peña's "Mestizo Series: Tesoros del Pueblo" has been selected as the poster art for The Gathering, the 25th anniversary of the Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival, Jan. 14-15, 2017 in the center of Litchfield Park.
The Nash Brings Top Jazz Artists 2/8-12
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Music lovers in the Valley will have the opportunity to experience the charisma and artistry of three significant artists as the live jazz club hosts Emmet Cohen Trio on Feb 8th, the extraordinary saxophonist Cory Weeds with legendary pianist Harold Mabern on February 11th and the ever-charismatic Francine Reed on Feb 12th. All performances are expected to sell out.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Music lovers in the Valley will have the opportunity to experience the charisma and artistry of three significant artists as the live jazz club hosts Emmet Cohen Trio on Feb 8th, the extraordinary saxophonist Cory Weeds with legendary pianist Harold Mabern on February 11th and the ever-charismatic Francine Reed on Feb 12th. All performances are expected to sell out.
Arizona Opera Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
President and General Director Joe Specter and Arizona Opera announce the 2017/18 Season. The new season includes four main stage productions, including Puccini's beloved Tosca; the company premiere of Bernstein's Candide, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth; Rossini's effervescent comedy, The Barber of Seville; and Arizona Opera's return to Wagner, with a stunning new projection-based production of Das Rheingold, featuring the Arizona Opera Orchestra on stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
President and General Director Joe Specter and Arizona Opera announce the 2017/18 Season. The new season includes four main stage productions, including Puccini's beloved Tosca; the company premiere of Bernstein's Candide, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth; Rossini's effervescent comedy, The Barber of Seville; and Arizona Opera's return to Wagner, with a stunning new projection-based production of Das Rheingold, featuring the Arizona Opera Orchestra on stage.
Weekend Goalball Tournament Set for Ability360
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Goalball, an Olympic level highly competitive, fast-paced sport originally created to help rehabilitate soldiers with visual impairments returning from World War II, will be highlighted this weekend at the 360 Invitational Goalball Tournament at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Goalball, an Olympic level highly competitive, fast-paced sport originally created to help rehabilitate soldiers with visual impairments returning from World War II, will be highlighted this weekend at the 360 Invitational Goalball Tournament at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center.
Theater Works Masterworks Series Premieres New Play by Local Actor Cathy Dresbach
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Theater Works presents the premiere of 3 NO TRUMP, a new play by local actor Cathy Dresbach opening January 13, 2017. 3 NO TRUMP is a comedy about cards and enduring friendship. The Ladies of the Club have met every other Thursday to play cards, chat, eat, drink and laugh. Sometimes they cry, and then laugh some more. They seek the answers to life's great questions: What's the response to a 2-club opening bid? Why can't the Phoenix Suns make the playoffs? Who is the evil genius that invented pantyhose? And it all gets recorded in their collective journal - a true "herstory" now in its 8th volume. Told with humor and heart, 3 NO TRUMP is the story of ordinary women with an extraordinary devotion to each other and the game of Bridge. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely intentional. A charming new play by one the Valley's leading theatrical talents! 3 NO TRUMP will be on stage in the Gyder Theater January 13 - 29, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Theater Works presents the premiere of 3 NO TRUMP, a new play by local actor Cathy Dresbach opening January 13, 2017. 3 NO TRUMP is a comedy about cards and enduring friendship. The Ladies of the Club have met every other Thursday to play cards, chat, eat, drink and laugh. Sometimes they cry, and then laugh some more. They seek the answers to life's great questions: What's the response to a 2-club opening bid? Why can't the Phoenix Suns make the playoffs? Who is the evil genius that invented pantyhose? And it all gets recorded in their collective journal - a true "herstory" now in its 8th volume. Told with humor and heart, 3 NO TRUMP is the story of ordinary women with an extraordinary devotion to each other and the game of Bridge. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely intentional. A charming new play by one the Valley's leading theatrical talents! 3 NO TRUMP will be on stage in the Gyder Theater January 13 - 29, 2017.
Theatre Artists Studio to Present BAKERSFIELD MIST by Stephen Sachs
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she's now convinced it's a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she's now convinced it's a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions.
12 Superb Young Musicians Set for Arizona Musicfest's Young Musicians Winter Concert at MIM
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Twelve of Arizona's finest and most accomplished young musicians from Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson will showcase their astounding virtuosity, technique and style at Arizona Musicfest's Young Musicians Winter Concert at the Musical Instrument Museum at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Twelve of Arizona's finest and most accomplished young musicians from Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson will showcase their astounding virtuosity, technique and style at Arizona Musicfest's Young Musicians Winter Concert at the Musical Instrument Museum at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29.
Greasepaint Youtheatre Presents GREASE
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Rock n Roll never forgets! Greasepaint Youtheatre is proud to present GREASE February 10-19, 2017. Rydell High's senior class of 1959 duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Rock n Roll never forgets! Greasepaint Youtheatre is proud to present GREASE February 10-19, 2017. Rydell High's senior class of 1959 duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Michael Feinstein, Bruce Hornsby to Perform at Sedona International Film Festival; Tickets on Sale Monday
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Tickets for three-time Grammy Award-winner Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemaker's Sedona International Film Festival opening concert on Saturday, Feb. 18 and five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein's performance of the Great American Songbook on Friday, Feb. 24 go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Tickets for three-time Grammy Award-winner Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemaker's Sedona International Film Festival opening concert on Saturday, Feb. 18 and five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein's performance of the Great American Songbook on Friday, Feb. 24 go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16.
Center Dance Ensemble Performs Sensual And Emotional Stories Of Love And Relationships
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Center Dance Ensemble brings a fascinating look at the depth of love with LOVE STORIES. The performance include a powerful retelling of La Llorona (Weeping Woman) the Mexican folktale of a mother who lost her children and spends eternity searching for them.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Center Dance Ensemble brings a fascinating look at the depth of love with LOVE STORIES. The performance include a powerful retelling of La Llorona (Weeping Woman) the Mexican folktale of a mother who lost her children and spends eternity searching for them.
The Acting Company to Perform JULIUS CAESAR and the World Premiere of X
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
The Acting Company will kick off its 2017 season and 44th national tour with engagements in the Valley during the week of Jan. 31- Feb. 4. Two gripping dramas, Marcus Gardley's X and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesarwill be performed as part of a unique collaboration with Arizona State University's Herberger School of Film, Dance and Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, Mesa Arts Center and The Acting Company.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
The Acting Company will kick off its 2017 season and 44th national tour with engagements in the Valley during the week of Jan. 31- Feb. 4. Two gripping dramas, Marcus Gardley's X and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesarwill be performed as part of a unique collaboration with Arizona State University's Herberger School of Film, Dance and Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, Mesa Arts Center and The Acting Company.
Great AZ Puppet Theater Announces February Events
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
See all the brand-new shows and events announced for the Great AZ Puppet Theater!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
See all the brand-new shows and events announced for the Great AZ Puppet Theater!
Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival to Feature 18 Concerts
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
The Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival's 26th season includes 18 concerts featuring Grammy Award winners Chris Botti, Manhattan Transfer and Patti Austin and Kennedy Center Honoree Mavis Staples on a schedule showcasing classical, jazz, bluegrass, Broadway, pop, folk and rock-and-roll tribute-band concerts.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
The Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival's 26th season includes 18 concerts featuring Grammy Award winners Chris Botti, Manhattan Transfer and Patti Austin and Kennedy Center Honoree Mavis Staples on a schedule showcasing classical, jazz, bluegrass, Broadway, pop, folk and rock-and-roll tribute-band concerts.
Valley Youth Theatre Celebrates Emma Stone's Golden Globe Win
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is proud to celebrate the tremendous win of one of its very special alum, Emma Stone who won a Golden Globe, on Sunday night, for Best Actress for her role as Mia in the blockbuster movie La La Land.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is proud to celebrate the tremendous win of one of its very special alum, Emma Stone who won a Golden Globe, on Sunday night, for Best Actress for her role as Mia in the blockbuster movie La La Land.
Brelby's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Takes Glendale by Storm 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
About his (and Ridley Pearson's) prequel to Peter Pan, writer/humorist Dave Barry said, 'When you write for adults, unless you happen to write some kind of transcendent classic, it's pretty much forgotten within a few months. But kids read a book, and tell their friends, and tell their brothers and their sisters, and they read it again. There's a lot longer shelf life.'
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
About his (and Ridley Pearson's) prequel to Peter Pan, writer/humorist Dave Barry said, 'When you write for adults, unless you happen to write some kind of transcendent classic, it's pretty much forgotten within a few months. But kids read a book, and tell their friends, and tell their brothers and their sisters, and they read it again. There's a lot longer shelf life.'
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