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Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis on Monsters, Marriage & Motherhood
by Lee Cooley - September 16, 2016
Tiffany Shepis took a brief break from juggling her roles as wife, mother of two and horror film scream queen to talk about all three in this exclusive BWW interview.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS at Phoenix Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - September 16, 2016
From the famed creator of the Broadway smash, Hamilton, comes the Tony® Award-Winning season opener for Phoenix Theatre - In The Heights! BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
JOHN and More Slated for Stray Cat Theatre's 15th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Stray Cat Theatre unleashes its 2016-2017 Season!
Mesa Arts Center Awarded Creativity Connects Grant for Arts and Aging Projects
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Mesa Arts Center is among six recipients of the Creativity Connects: National Demonstration Projectsgrant, a special initiative undertaken by the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations through generous support from the Mellon Foundation. Mesa Arts Center will receive $72,450 in support of its Creative Aging programs offered for adults 55 and older.
ALIEN: A PUPPET SHOW Comes to A Phoenix Stage This October
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
Alien: A Puppet Show is a ruckus rip-off of Ridley Scott's space thriller… with puppets. All Puppet Players bring their outlandish brand of humor, puppetry and downright disrespect to the legendary franchise to bring you an exciting, scary and hilarious homage to the doomed Nostromo crew.
GHOST THE MUSICAL Receives Arizona Premiere at Brelby Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
Arizona premiere of Ghost the Musical, and the 50th production in the history of the company as the first MainStage in the new Brelby Playhouse. Ghost the Musical features a book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin and music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard and a cast and production team comprised of Brelby Collaborative Artists and up and coming Arizona actors.
GHOST THE MUSICAL to Make Arizona Premiere at Brelby Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
The Brelby Theatre Company located in Catlin Court Historic District, is excited to produce the Arizona premiere of Ghost the Musical, and the 50th production in the history of the company as the first MainStage in the new Brelby Playhouse.
Sherab Khandro Brings Peace to the Goldenstein Gallery
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
September 21 marks the 35th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations. Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.  On September 16, 2016, the Secretary-General of the United Nations will celebrate the Day in the Peace Garden at United Nations Headquarters by ringing the Japanese Peace Bell and observing a minute of silence. In Sedona, the public is invited to take part in 'Everyday Peace', the dedication of Sherab Khandro's "Wheel of Compassion" sculpture at L'Auberge de Sedona on Wednesday September 21, at 11am. 
BWW Review: Young Talents Give LES MISERABLES A+ Treatment
by Herbert Paine - September 12, 2016
Captivating performances by an extraordinary cast of young performers, under the astute and inspired direction of Kelli James, make Theater Works YouthWorks' production of LES MIS a must-see.
BWW Review: I Hear America Singing IN THE HEIGHTS - Phoenix Theatre's Production Is So Dope!
by Herbert Paine - September 12, 2016
Phoenix Theatre has kicked off its 97th Season with a block buster production of Lin-Manuel's IN THE HEIGHTS, featuring a sensational performance by Pasha Yamotahari as Usnavi, the bard of the block, the chronicler of the community's legacy, the keeper of the community flame.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS at Phoenix Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
From the famed creator of the Broadway smash, Hamilton, comes the Tony® Award-Winning season opener for Phoenix Theatre - In The Heights! BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Phoenix Productions Presents GYPSY Starring Jessica Fisher
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2016
Jessica Fisher will be playing a lead role in Phoenix Productions' upcoming September revival of Gypsy. This show will take place at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning September 16th. Jess is a well-known actor and member of the Lincroft community, having grown up in town and with Phoenix Productions. Initially called back as an orphan in Annie, Jess spent her childhood years taking classes at Camp Phoenix, making her mark in ensemble roles through six Phoenix productions, and eventually moving on to study drama at NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. She returns to Lincroft and to the Basie stage this September in Gypsy, which will mark her first principal role with Phoenix.
BWW Reviews: Loss Of Self Is Inevitable In VELOCITY OF AUTUMN
by Erin Kong - September 09, 2016
Who does someone become when their memories fade? When they can no longer do the things they love, when they can no longer remember the names of the ones they loved? In 'The Velocity of Autumn,' 79-year-old Alexandra grapples with her impending mortality, and the slow, but inevitable loss of the nimble, creative woman she was in her youth.
SMTC Presents Another Exciting Evening of Cabaret - Oct 14 @ 7:30PM
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
?Scottsdale Musical Theater Company'S cabaret series returns with a powerouse trio and special guests - for one night only, on Friday 14 October 2016!
Theater Works to Open 2016-17 YouthWorks Season with LES MISERABLES
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
The epic musical tale of love and rebellion takes the stage Today, September 9. 
BWW Preview: FANGORIA RISES FROM THE ASHES at Phoenix Fearcon
by Lee Cooley - September 08, 2016
FANGORIA FearCON (fka Phoenix FearCON) returns Oct. 7-9. Get tix at http://bit.ly/2blN04x #FANGORIAFearCON @FANGORIA @SunStudiosAZ
Theatre Artists Studio to Present THE PRICE This October
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 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.
BWW Review: PAGEANT - The Guys Are Dolls, the Beauty Is Bawdy, But The Play Lacks Legs
by Herbert Paine - September 06, 2016
The Guys Are Dolls, the Beauty Is Bawdy, But PAGEANT Lacks Legs. The cast in Arizona Broadway Theatre's current production of the spoof does its level best ~ true troupers!
BWW Review: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE in Phoenix
by Lee Cooley - September 06, 2016
Theatre Artists Studio (TAS) kicks off its 2016/17 season in high fashion style with Nora and Delia Ephron's LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE.
BWW Review: No Ifs and Buts in OR, - A Masterpiece Is On Stage at Southwest Shakespeare Company
by Herbert Paine - September 06, 2016
The creative mind of Liz Duffy Adams seems to know no bounds, her works a diverse and intriguing whirlpool of theatrical concepts. OR, is no exception. It is in the telling of Aphra Behn's story, witty, sexy, and sophisticated, provocative and light-hearted, elevating the power of the word. It is a masterpiece, honored now by Southwest Shakespeare Company and featuring a superlative ensemble.
Cultural Coalition Announces 5th Dia De Los Martos Festival 10/23
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016
Cultural Coalition announces its fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival/Phx on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012. It is free and open to the public.
Cultural Coalition and Childsplay Theatre Announce El Puente Theatre Festival and Mask Procession 10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016
Cultural Coalition and Childsplay Theatre announce the fifth El Puente Theatre Festival and Mask Procession happening at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sonoran Desert Chorale Presents O BRITANNIA A BRITISH INVASION
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 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. 
MusicaNova Joins the Harmony Project-Phoenix Orchestra at AN EVENING WITH THE STARS
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Professional members of the MusicaNova Orchestra will join over 80 young musicians of the Harmony Project-Phoenix Orchestra in 'An Evening With the Stars,' in the South Mountain Community College (SMCC) Performing Arts Center at7:30 PM on Friday, September 16.   Proceeds from the concert go to the Students Transforming to Achieve Radiant Success (STARS) scholarship fund benefitting SMCC students.  Tickets are $25, available at the door or online at mcccdf.org/colleges/smcc/stars-event.

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