'Return From Rio Breakfast' Event Celebrates Paralympic Athletes, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2016
Allysa Seely, paratriathlon gold medalist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, two-time world champion and 15-time World Cup medalist, will keynote the Return From Rio Breakfast, Friday, Oct. 21 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2016
Allysa Seely, paratriathlon gold medalist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, two-time world champion and 15-time World Cup medalist, will keynote the Return From Rio Breakfast, Friday, Oct. 21 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St.
Anthony Kearns to perform at Irish 'oasis' in Phoenix
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
Magic to Do! Greasepaint Youtheatre to Present PIPPIN This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
We've got magic to do - just for you! Join Greasepaint Youtheatre on a magical quest as they present PIPPIN, October 21-30, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
We've got magic to do - just for you! Join Greasepaint Youtheatre on a magical quest as they present PIPPIN, October 21-30, 2016.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Paige Davis in AN ACT OF GOD at Arizona Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
God isn't happy and She (that's right....She) is coming to Arizona to set the record straight in no uncertain terms about Her thinking and Her works in Emmy-winner David Javerbaum's irreverent, sinfully funny new comedy, An Act of God.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
God isn't happy and She (that's right....She) is coming to Arizona to set the record straight in no uncertain terms about Her thinking and Her works in Emmy-winner David Javerbaum's irreverent, sinfully funny new comedy, An Act of God.
Borderlands Theater Presents the World Premiere of Sonoran Shadows
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Borderlands Theater presents the world premiere of Sonoran Shadows, a shadow play based on Patricia Preciado Martin's El Milagro and Other Stories, excerpted and adapted for the stage by Milta Ortiz. The family friendly spectacle will be staged outdoors at Armory Park Band Shell and Oury Recreation Center. Art direction by Cristina Cardenas. Marc David Pinate directs. Audience members are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Borderlands Theater presents the world premiere of Sonoran Shadows, a shadow play based on Patricia Preciado Martin's El Milagro and Other Stories, excerpted and adapted for the stage by Milta Ortiz. The family friendly spectacle will be staged outdoors at Armory Park Band Shell and Oury Recreation Center. Art direction by Cristina Cardenas. Marc David Pinate directs. Audience members are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.
Theatre Artists Studio to Present THE PRICE This October
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
The Price by Arthur Miller will be directed by William Partlan for a run at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale, October 14-30, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
The Price by Arthur Miller will be directed by William Partlan for a run at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale, October 14-30, 2016.
Arizona Legends Come Alive Oct. 21-22 at 9th Annual GHOST TALK
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The spirits of Arizona's past come alive Oct. 21-22 at Ghost Talk 2016 and share their historic ghostly folklore through traditional storytelling, music, song, and dance at the 9th annual fundraiser for youth programming at the Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA) and West Yavapai Guidance Clinic (WYGC) on the PCA Main Stage, 208 Marina Street.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The spirits of Arizona's past come alive Oct. 21-22 at Ghost Talk 2016 and share their historic ghostly folklore through traditional storytelling, music, song, and dance at the 9th annual fundraiser for youth programming at the Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA) and West Yavapai Guidance Clinic (WYGC) on the PCA Main Stage, 208 Marina Street.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Photo Flash: Valley Youth Theatre's Charlotte's Web, The Musical Opened Friday Night to a Sold-out House
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Charlotte's Web, The Musical spun onto the Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) stage Friday, October 7 and performed a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' production to a sold-out house.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Charlotte's Web, The Musical spun onto the Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) stage Friday, October 7 and performed a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' production to a sold-out house.
Theater Works to Present LOVE IS HERE TO STAY: A GERSHWIN CABARET
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
From the creative team that brought us I GET A KICK OUT OF COLE, Theater Works presents the premiere of LOVE IS HERE TO STAY: A GERSHWIN CABARET, a celebration of the works of George and Ira Gershwin opening Friday, November 4, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
From the creative team that brought us I GET A KICK OUT OF COLE, Theater Works presents the premiere of LOVE IS HERE TO STAY: A GERSHWIN CABARET, a celebration of the works of George and Ira Gershwin opening Friday, November 4, 2016.
The Bridge Initiative Co-Founders to Speak at Convention in Denver
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
After receiving local and national attention for The Bridge Initiative's inaugural efforts to further gender parity in the Valley, Tracy Liz Miller and Brenda Jean Foley are speaking at the Statera Conference in Denver on Sunday, October 16th (http://www.staterafoundation.org/conference/). The conference aims to unite theatre leaders, practitioners, students, advocates, and audience from around the country in a conversation about gender balance with the goal of taking 'action to bring women into full and equal participation in the American theatre.'
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
After receiving local and national attention for The Bridge Initiative's inaugural efforts to further gender parity in the Valley, Tracy Liz Miller and Brenda Jean Foley are speaking at the Statera Conference in Denver on Sunday, October 16th (http://www.staterafoundation.org/conference/). The conference aims to unite theatre leaders, practitioners, students, advocates, and audience from around the country in a conversation about gender balance with the goal of taking 'action to bring women into full and equal participation in the American theatre.'
Marimba Band Makes the Valley Ring at FREE CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2016
MusicaNova Orchestra presents the second in its series of free community concerts as the Sonoran Marimba Band takes the stage Sunday, October 9 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Hayden and Osborn Roads. Admission is free, and donations to support the series will be accepted.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2016
MusicaNova Orchestra presents the second in its series of free community concerts as the Sonoran Marimba Band takes the stage Sunday, October 9 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Hayden and Osborn Roads. Admission is free, and donations to support the series will be accepted.
Anthony Kearns to perform at Irish 'oasis' in Phoenix
by Lee Cooley - October 08, 2016
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
by Lee Cooley - October 08, 2016
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
Sonoran Desert Chorale Presents O BRITANNIA A BRITISH INVASION
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
The Sonoran Desert Chorale begins its 23rd Season with a tribute to all things British As it prepares for its sixth European tour, this time to Ireland and Scotland, the Chorale focuses on the United Kingdom and its rich choral traditions.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
The Sonoran Desert Chorale begins its 23rd Season with a tribute to all things British As it prepares for its sixth European tour, this time to Ireland and Scotland, the Chorale focuses on the United Kingdom and its rich choral traditions.
Theater Works Opens 2016-17 Masterworks Series with NOISES OFF
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Theater Works presents the comedic farce NOISES OFF opening October 7, 2016. Earning five Tony Award® nominations this year for the revival, Michael Frayn's play within a play is a hilarious send-up of the making of a stage production. An overly ambitious director and his troupe of journeyman actors and crew are putting together a silly, bawdy comedy titled, Nothing On - a single-set farce in which lovers frolic, doors slam, clothes are tossed away, and embarrassing hi-jinx ensue.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Theater Works presents the comedic farce NOISES OFF opening October 7, 2016. Earning five Tony Award® nominations this year for the revival, Michael Frayn's play within a play is a hilarious send-up of the making of a stage production. An overly ambitious director and his troupe of journeyman actors and crew are putting together a silly, bawdy comedy titled, Nothing On - a single-set farce in which lovers frolic, doors slam, clothes are tossed away, and embarrassing hi-jinx ensue.
MURDER ON VAMPIRE ISLAND to Kick Off Halloween at The Comedy Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
From the pen of Pere Summers comes this Halloween comedy extravaganza, Murder on Vampire Island.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
From the pen of Pere Summers comes this Halloween comedy extravaganza, Murder on Vampire Island.
The Nash to Celebrate 4th Anniversary with The Lewis Nash Big Apple Quintet
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Celebrating its 4th Birthday, The Nash hosts an all-out weekend Birthday Bash with a quintet of heavy hitters, The Lewis Nash Big Apple Quintet.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Celebrating its 4th Birthday, The Nash hosts an all-out weekend Birthday Bash with a quintet of heavy hitters, The Lewis Nash Big Apple Quintet.
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Dances Onto Hale Centre Theatre Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
The Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert is transformed into the Old West when Seven Brides for Seven Brothers dances onto the family-friendly stage Oct. 13 through Nov. 26. The laugh-filled musical comedy revolves around an 1850-era Oregon Territory town where one of seven brothers, Adam, ventures from the backwoods into town to find a wife. He meets Milly and the couple quickly marry. They hasten back to Adam's mountain ranch, where Milly is shocked to find Adam's six slovenly brothers living in the ranch house. Milly attempts to change their ways, teaching them order, manners, singing and dancing.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
The Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert is transformed into the Old West when Seven Brides for Seven Brothers dances onto the family-friendly stage Oct. 13 through Nov. 26. The laugh-filled musical comedy revolves around an 1850-era Oregon Territory town where one of seven brothers, Adam, ventures from the backwoods into town to find a wife. He meets Milly and the couple quickly marry. They hasten back to Adam's mountain ranch, where Milly is shocked to find Adam's six slovenly brothers living in the ranch house. Milly attempts to change their ways, teaching them order, manners, singing and dancing.
Limelight Performing Arts Presents D.W. Gregory's RADIUM GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage-until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by historical events, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage-until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by historical events, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Arizona Theatre Company Opens 50th Season with Provocative Hit KING CHARLES III
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
What happens when Queen Elizabeth dies? Is Prince Charles ready to ascend to the throne? Is England ready for him? This bracingly provocative and outrageously entertaining new play makes its regional premiere when Arizona Theatre Company opens its 50th anniversary season with Mike Bartlett's award-winning exploration of the people underneath the crowns, King Charles III, Oct. 6-23 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe. The 2016-17 season is sponsored by I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
What happens when Queen Elizabeth dies? Is Prince Charles ready to ascend to the throne? Is England ready for him? This bracingly provocative and outrageously entertaining new play makes its regional premiere when Arizona Theatre Company opens its 50th anniversary season with Mike Bartlett's award-winning exploration of the people underneath the crowns, King Charles III, Oct. 6-23 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe. The 2016-17 season is sponsored by I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
Phoenix Theatre & the Indy Convergence Present BROKEN PROMISES
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Amidst the backdrop of urban Latin hip hop music, rhyme, and choreography, Broken Promises reveals the shocking truth of how quickly and easily teens are ensnared in the world of sex trafficking. Desperate for money, four teens living on the edge gamble their lives on internet porn and prostitution. Before they know it, they are trapped in a life from which they cannot escape, or can they?
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Amidst the backdrop of urban Latin hip hop music, rhyme, and choreography, Broken Promises reveals the shocking truth of how quickly and easily teens are ensnared in the world of sex trafficking. Desperate for money, four teens living on the edge gamble their lives on internet porn and prostitution. Before they know it, they are trapped in a life from which they cannot escape, or can they?
Phoenix Theatre Launches Capital Campaign, Unveils New Building Design
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Construction of a new Phoenix Theatre will begin in early 2017 at the northwest corner of Illinois and Walnut streets-directly on the Glick Peace Walk of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail-in downtown Indianapolis.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Construction of a new Phoenix Theatre will begin in early 2017 at the northwest corner of Illinois and Walnut streets-directly on the Glick Peace Walk of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail-in downtown Indianapolis.
Stray Cat Theatre Presents THE TRUMP CARD
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Mike Daisey takes on the reigning world heavyweight of self-mythologizing, the short-fingered vulgarian who captured a nation's heart through bullying, charm, one-syllable explosions, and occasionally telling the brutal truth: Donald J. Trump.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Mike Daisey takes on the reigning world heavyweight of self-mythologizing, the short-fingered vulgarian who captured a nation's heart through bullying, charm, one-syllable explosions, and occasionally telling the brutal truth: Donald J. Trump.
BWW Review: Chords of Romance Echo With Vigor And Style In SEDUCTION AND THE HAND OF FATE
by Herbert Paine - October 04, 2016
In SEDUCTION AND THE HAND OF FATE, the opening volley of the ASU Concerts Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. Jeffery Meyer led the spirited and proficient members of the ASU Symphony Orchestra in an energetic and authoritative performances of John Adams's The Chairman Dances and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.
by Herbert Paine - October 04, 2016
In SEDUCTION AND THE HAND OF FATE, the opening volley of the ASU Concerts Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. Jeffery Meyer led the spirited and proficient members of the ASU Symphony Orchestra in an energetic and authoritative performances of John Adams's The Chairman Dances and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.
BWW Review: Childsplay Presents JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
by Erin Kong - October 04, 2016
Reliving the innocence of youth comes only second to the joy of watching children experience theirs. Childsplay's production of Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook is based off of the beloved book series by Barbara Park, featuring the hyperactive, imaginative Junie B. Jones as the star.
by Erin Kong - October 04, 2016
Reliving the innocence of youth comes only second to the joy of watching children experience theirs. Childsplay's production of Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook is based off of the beloved book series by Barbara Park, featuring the hyperactive, imaginative Junie B. Jones as the star.
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