Arizona Musicfest to Host Young Performers Concert at the MIM, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2016
Each year, Arizona Musicfest attracts some of the brightest young musical talent from around the State of Arizona to its instrumental and vocal competitions. Over 100 talented young artists, grades 7 through 12, competed in this year's Musicfest Competitions, which are organized into divisions, based on grade level. The judges, which included a distinguished roster of top professional musicians and teachers from throughout the Valley, awarded up to three winners per division. Click here for complete list of winners.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2016
Each year, Arizona Musicfest attracts some of the brightest young musical talent from around the State of Arizona to its instrumental and vocal competitions. Over 100 talented young artists, grades 7 through 12, competed in this year's Musicfest Competitions, which are organized into divisions, based on grade level. The judges, which included a distinguished roster of top professional musicians and teachers from throughout the Valley, awarded up to three winners per division. Click here for complete list of winners.
Valley Youth Theatre Extends PINKALICIOUS
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Due to the pink-a-riffic popularity of Pinkalicious, The Musical with pink princesses of all ages, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) has extended its production to include dates through Sunday, May 8, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Due to the pink-a-riffic popularity of Pinkalicious, The Musical with pink princesses of all ages, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) has extended its production to include dates through Sunday, May 8, 2016.
BWW Review: ATROCITIES OF THE ABSTRACT is One Great, Weird Time
by Maria Rita Meli - April 25, 2016
A new form of theatre has come to the Old Pueblo: the Red Theater Tucson - the fifth branch of the larger Red Theater Collective, which began in 2008 after the banishment from the University of Nebraska for performing controversial works.
by Maria Rita Meli - April 25, 2016
A new form of theatre has come to the Old Pueblo: the Red Theater Tucson - the fifth branch of the larger Red Theater Collective, which began in 2008 after the banishment from the University of Nebraska for performing controversial works.
BWW Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Is An Invocation to Choose Life Even In The Darkest Hours
by Herbert Paine - April 25, 2016
In Hale Centre Theatre's current production of the award-winning classic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, high school ingenue Sarah Pansing plays the central character to the hilt, conferring upon the role a sensibility and sensitivity that one might expect of an old soul. Her performance is not enough however to elevate the production to its required altitude.
by Herbert Paine - April 25, 2016
In Hale Centre Theatre's current production of the award-winning classic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, high school ingenue Sarah Pansing plays the central character to the hilt, conferring upon the role a sensibility and sensitivity that one might expect of an old soul. Her performance is not enough however to elevate the production to its required altitude.
BWW Review: You'll Flip Your Kilt Over THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
by Herbert Paine - April 22, 2016
The National Theatre of Scotland's THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART is wonderful ~ an innovative work of interactive drama, written by David Greig, directed by Wils Wilson, and starring the enchanting Jessica Hardwick as Prudencia, David McKay, Paul McCole, Annie Grace, and Alasdair Macrae. Richly conceived and magical in execution!
by Herbert Paine - April 22, 2016
The National Theatre of Scotland's THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART is wonderful ~ an innovative work of interactive drama, written by David Greig, directed by Wils Wilson, and starring the enchanting Jessica Hardwick as Prudencia, David McKay, Paul McCole, Annie Grace, and Alasdair Macrae. Richly conceived and magical in execution!
Arizona Theatre Company to Present Scott Carter's 'THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO...' in May
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, a blistering comedy battle of wits from Scott Carter, Executive Producer of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, that examines what happens when great men of history are forced to repeat it, comes to the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, May 5-29. I. Michael and Beth Kasser are Arizona Theatre Company's 2015-16 Season Sponsors.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, a blistering comedy battle of wits from Scott Carter, Executive Producer of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, that examines what happens when great men of history are forced to repeat it, comes to the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, May 5-29. I. Michael and Beth Kasser are Arizona Theatre Company's 2015-16 Season Sponsors.
Registration for Arizona Theatre Company's Summer Student Programs Now Open
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
High School students have the opportunity to get first-hand advanced experience with theatre professionals in voice, movement, acting, classical styles, dance and backstage skills during Arizona Theatre Company's Summer on Stage Program, June 27 to July 29.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
High School students have the opportunity to get first-hand advanced experience with theatre professionals in voice, movement, acting, classical styles, dance and backstage skills during Arizona Theatre Company's Summer on Stage Program, June 27 to July 29.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to Play Mesa Arts Center in November
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) have announced a 45-date North American headlining tour which includes a one-night-only performance at Mesa Arts Center on Sunday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. Fans can pre-order tickets Wednesday, April 20 via PMJ's official site, postmodernjukebox.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at Mesa Arts Center's Box Office, at mesaartscenter.com and by calling 480-644-6500.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) have announced a 45-date North American headlining tour which includes a one-night-only performance at Mesa Arts Center on Sunday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. Fans can pre-order tickets Wednesday, April 20 via PMJ's official site, postmodernjukebox.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at Mesa Arts Center's Box Office, at mesaartscenter.com and by calling 480-644-6500.
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Blows The Roof Off THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
by Herbert Paine - April 19, 2016
Arizona Broadway Theatre blows the roof off the THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS with a non-stop hit parade of Lone Star big star moments. Leading the pack is Cassandra Norville Klaphake as Miss Mona, the madam of the legendary brothel that inspired Carol Hall, Larry King, and Peter Masterson to pen the tale of tricks and treats. Klaphake delivers a commanding performance as the mother hen who guards her coop with a righteous blend of good business sense and sentimentality.
by Herbert Paine - April 19, 2016
Arizona Broadway Theatre blows the roof off the THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS with a non-stop hit parade of Lone Star big star moments. Leading the pack is Cassandra Norville Klaphake as Miss Mona, the madam of the legendary brothel that inspired Carol Hall, Larry King, and Peter Masterson to pen the tale of tricks and treats. Klaphake delivers a commanding performance as the mother hen who guards her coop with a righteous blend of good business sense and sentimentality.
RUMPELSTILTSKIN, Adult Puppet Slam Coming to Great AZ Puppet Theater This May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
'Rumpelstiltskin' and Adult Puppet Slam are coming up next month at Great AZ Puppet Theater. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
'Rumpelstiltskin' and Adult Puppet Slam are coming up next month at Great AZ Puppet Theater. Scroll down for details!
Jacome Flamenco to Bring FlaMEXico to Mesa Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Mesa, AZ -- Jacome Flamenco's newest production, ¡FlaMEXico!, blends together distinctive artistic elements of two traditional art forms -- Spain's Flamenco and Mexico's Mariachi -- in a live performance of music and dance. ¡FlaMEXico! will be performed at Mesa Arts Center for two nights only, May 13 and 14, at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Mesa, AZ -- Jacome Flamenco's newest production, ¡FlaMEXico!, blends together distinctive artistic elements of two traditional art forms -- Spain's Flamenco and Mexico's Mariachi -- in a live performance of music and dance. ¡FlaMEXico! will be performed at Mesa Arts Center for two nights only, May 13 and 14, at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Review: Theater Works Presents VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Herbert Paine - April 19, 2016
The exceptional and distinctively comedic performances of Cathy Dresbach as Sonia and Bruce Laks as Vanya are the highlights of Theater Works' otherwise uneven production of Christopher Durang's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.
by Herbert Paine - April 19, 2016
The exceptional and distinctively comedic performances of Cathy Dresbach as Sonia and Bruce Laks as Vanya are the highlights of Theater Works' otherwise uneven production of Christopher Durang's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.
Binary Theatre Company to Present WOMEN OF WAR
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016
Binary Theatre Company is proud to present "W omen of War, " running April 21 to April 24 at Binary Theatre's new location, ASU Tempe Center. The all-female cast is co-directed by Kara Quinn Ward Tobin and Anya Hernandez, both theatre students at the ASU Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts. Tickets can be purchased online at BinaryTheatre.org or at the door.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016
Binary Theatre Company is proud to present "W omen of War, " running April 21 to April 24 at Binary Theatre's new location, ASU Tempe Center. The all-female cast is co-directed by Kara Quinn Ward Tobin and Anya Hernandez, both theatre students at the ASU Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts. Tickets can be purchased online at BinaryTheatre.org or at the door.
BWW Review: DISCORD at Temple Of Music And Art
by Maria Rita Meli - April 18, 2016
If you were ever curious as to what would occur if you locked our third president of the United States, the author of A Christmas Carol, and the author of War and Peace in an exitless room, you'll need to make it down to the Temple of Music and Art before April 30th.
by Maria Rita Meli - April 18, 2016
If you were ever curious as to what would occur if you locked our third president of the United States, the author of A Christmas Carol, and the author of War and Peace in an exitless room, you'll need to make it down to the Temple of Music and Art before April 30th.
PuppetWorks Brings Back Black Light Puppetry in SECRET OF THE RAINFOREST This April
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2016
This Glow-In-the-Dark Rainforest Adventure is showing April 9 and 16 with performances at 10:30am and 12pm. Secret of the Rainforest is performed in the BLACK LIGHT style of puppetry which causes the puppets, scenery and even the audience to glow-in-the-dark.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2016
This Glow-In-the-Dark Rainforest Adventure is showing April 9 and 16 with performances at 10:30am and 12pm. Secret of the Rainforest is performed in the BLACK LIGHT style of puppetry which causes the puppets, scenery and even the audience to glow-in-the-dark.
Great AZ Puppet Theater to Host DAY OF PUPPETRY Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2016
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present THE THREE LITTLE PIGS and DAY OF PUPPETRY this April. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2016
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present THE THREE LITTLE PIGS and DAY OF PUPPETRY this April. Scroll down for details!
VYT to Stage Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Herberger This June
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will be presented by Valley Youth Theatre, June 10 - 26, 2016 at Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will be presented by Valley Youth Theatre, June 10 - 26, 2016 at Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center.
Photo Flash: First Look at PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
Pink princesses of all ages filled the seats of Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) donning tiaras and wands and dressed in their favorite color for the opening weekend of PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL. Pinkalicious is currently on stage at Valley Youth Theatre and has been extended through May 8th due to popular demand. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
Pink princesses of all ages filled the seats of Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) donning tiaras and wands and dressed in their favorite color for the opening weekend of PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL. Pinkalicious is currently on stage at Valley Youth Theatre and has been extended through May 8th due to popular demand. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Sets KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company presents the rarely-seen Tony Award-winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. Set in an unnamed Latin American prison, a revolutionary is thrown into a cell with a flamboyant window-dresser. While the window-dresser escapes into Hollywood fantasies featuring the dangerous and seductive Aurora, the rebel desperately tries to find a way to continue his part in the revolution. The Tony Award-winning musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Manuel Puig.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company presents the rarely-seen Tony Award-winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. Set in an unnamed Latin American prison, a revolutionary is thrown into a cell with a flamboyant window-dresser. While the window-dresser escapes into Hollywood fantasies featuring the dangerous and seductive Aurora, the rebel desperately tries to find a way to continue his part in the revolution. The Tony Award-winning musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Manuel Puig.
BWW Review: Dementia and Death Vie With Pride in THE OUTGOING TIDE
by Herbert Paine - April 11, 2016
In Theatre Artists Studio's current staging of Bruce Graham's THE OUTGOING TIDE, Michael Fleck, Judy Lebeau, and Steven Fajardo deliver stirring performances in a play that is equal parts revelatory, uplifting, and provocative.
by Herbert Paine - April 11, 2016
In Theatre Artists Studio's current staging of Bruce Graham's THE OUTGOING TIDE, Michael Fleck, Judy Lebeau, and Steven Fajardo deliver stirring performances in a play that is equal parts revelatory, uplifting, and provocative.
PuppetWorks Brings Back Black Light Puppetry in SECRET OF THE RAINFOREST This April
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016
This Glow-In-the-Dark Rainforest Adventure is showing April 9 and 16 with performances at 10:30am and 12pm. Secret of the Rainforest is performed in the BLACK LIGHT style of puppetry which causes the puppets, scenery and even the audience to glow-in-the-dark.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016
This Glow-In-the-Dark Rainforest Adventure is showing April 9 and 16 with performances at 10:30am and 12pm. Secret of the Rainforest is performed in the BLACK LIGHT style of puppetry which causes the puppets, scenery and even the audience to glow-in-the-dark.
Theatre Artists Studio's THE OUTGOING TIDE Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2016
The Studio proudly presents the Arizona premier of The Outgoing Tide by award-winning playwright Bruce Graham. This dark humored and emotionally resonant drama tackles issues of family, forgiveness, and fading memory while delving into the past through revealing flashbacks.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2016
The Studio proudly presents the Arizona premier of The Outgoing Tide by award-winning playwright Bruce Graham. This dark humored and emotionally resonant drama tackles issues of family, forgiveness, and fading memory while delving into the past through revealing flashbacks.
MEET THE DRYERS to Receive World Premiere at Brelby Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
The Brelby Theatre Company located in Historic Downtown Glendale, continues their 8th season with a show devised entirely by the Brelby Ensemble.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
The Brelby Theatre Company located in Historic Downtown Glendale, continues their 8th season with a show devised entirely by the Brelby Ensemble.
Great AZ Puppet Theater to Host DAY OF PUPPETRY Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present THE THREE LITTLE PIGS and DAY OF PUPPETRY this April. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present THE THREE LITTLE PIGS and DAY OF PUPPETRY this April. Scroll down for details!
Patti LuPone, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester and More Set for Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled its 2016-17 season of music, dance, theater, comedy and more. The Center's star-studded lineup spans virtually every genre of the performing arts and highlights talent from around the globe, including Australia, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Additional events will be announced later in the summer.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled its 2016-17 season of music, dance, theater, comedy and more. The Center's star-studded lineup spans virtually every genre of the performing arts and highlights talent from around the globe, including Australia, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Additional events will be announced later in the summer.
Videos
 |
Heist
Arizona Theatre Company (1/10 - 1/25) | |
 |
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Touring)
Mesa Arts Center (1/30 - 2/1) | |
|
Disney''s Beauty and the Beast
Centennial Hall (6/20 - 6/20) | |
|
Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater - 'Murder at the Magic Show II'
Magic and Mystery Dinner Theater at Dante's Fire (2/6 - 2/7) | |
|
Antony & Cleopatra
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (7/10 - 8/1) | |
|
It's A Wonderful Life
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (11/19 - 12/23) | |
|
Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater - 'Murder at the Magic Show II'
Magic and Mystery Dinner Theater at Dante's Fire (1/23 - 1/24) | |
|
Sierra Hull
Fox Tucson Theatre (4/9 - 4/9) | |
|
Acclaimed EAGLES TRIBUTE TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT lands at THE MESA ARTS CENTER on Valentine's Feb 14th
Mesa Arts Center (2/14 - 2/14) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Phoenix's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Phoenix & beyond.
