Free Mesa Arts Festival to be Held 12/12-13
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Mesa Arts Center's campus will offer a spirited and unique holiday experience on December 12 and 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for the Mesa Arts Festival. The free annual festival will feature original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums, live entertainment showcasing local and national talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, a family activity area and an array of culinary delights.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Mesa Arts Center's campus will offer a spirited and unique holiday experience on December 12 and 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for the Mesa Arts Festival. The free annual festival will feature original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums, live entertainment showcasing local and national talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, a family activity area and an array of culinary delights.
BWW Review: DISGRACED Skirts The Edges of Inconvenient Truths
by Herbert Paine - November 19, 2015
DISGRACED treads into a quicksand from which there is neither recovery, redemption, or revelation. There is only the sound and the fury of a soul adrift in the arid land of self-loathing and his irresistible pull toward tragedy. AZ Theatre Company does standup production but can't relieve play of its shortcomings. As explosive as its onstage fireworks and confessions are ~ and there is definitely no shortage of intensity in this play ~ DISGRACED ultimately falls flat, unsatisfying, and almost objectionable like an expired bromide ~ pop pop fizz fizz but no relief.
by Herbert Paine - November 19, 2015
DISGRACED treads into a quicksand from which there is neither recovery, redemption, or revelation. There is only the sound and the fury of a soul adrift in the arid land of self-loathing and his irresistible pull toward tragedy. AZ Theatre Company does standup production but can't relieve play of its shortcomings. As explosive as its onstage fireworks and confessions are ~ and there is definitely no shortage of intensity in this play ~ DISGRACED ultimately falls flat, unsatisfying, and almost objectionable like an expired bromide ~ pop pop fizz fizz but no relief.
Theatre Artists Studio to Present CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
With music, lyrics, and book by Ezra Weiss, Cinderella offers fresh new take on the fairytale favorite, and this delightful new musical is sure to offer a rollicking good time for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
With music, lyrics, and book by Ezra Weiss, Cinderella offers fresh new take on the fairytale favorite, and this delightful new musical is sure to offer a rollicking good time for the whole family.
Theater Works' THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT Opens 12/5
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Theater Works presents the Master Works production The Quiltmaker's Gift opening Saturday, December 5. This holiday favorite based on the book by John Brumbeau, tells the story of a greedy King and a generous Quiltmaker who teaches him that giving is the gift. Celebrating the values of generosity and community, this charming musical is enjoyable for all ages. The book was adapted by Alan J. Prewitt, music by Craig Bohmler and lyrics by Steven Mark Kohn. 'This delightful musical is packed with humor and presented with aplomb.' - Kerry Lengel, The Republic, azcentral.com. The Quiltmaker's Gift will be on stage December 5 - 20, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Theater Works presents the Master Works production The Quiltmaker's Gift opening Saturday, December 5. This holiday favorite based on the book by John Brumbeau, tells the story of a greedy King and a generous Quiltmaker who teaches him that giving is the gift. Celebrating the values of generosity and community, this charming musical is enjoyable for all ages. The book was adapted by Alan J. Prewitt, music by Craig Bohmler and lyrics by Steven Mark Kohn. 'This delightful musical is packed with humor and presented with aplomb.' - Kerry Lengel, The Republic, azcentral.com. The Quiltmaker's Gift will be on stage December 5 - 20, 2015.
Voting Opens for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 18, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Regional Awards!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 18, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Regional Awards!
Phoenix Chorale to Perform A CHORALE CHRISTMAS in December
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
Spend a joyful night of unparalleled music as the Phoenix Chorale sings and rings in the Christmas season this December. For 'A Chorale Christmas' Dec. 18 through 22, the 28-member ensemble will arrest audiences with this powerful program that explores the beauty of nature and the cosmos during the holidays. Thrill to the majesty of Javier Busto's lyrical 'Ave Meris Stella' (Hail Star of the Sea), cheer the whole family with the traditional Sing-Along and introduce yourself to new favorites, with uplifting compositions by John Tavener, Eriks Esenvalds, Frank Ferko and more.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
Spend a joyful night of unparalleled music as the Phoenix Chorale sings and rings in the Christmas season this December. For 'A Chorale Christmas' Dec. 18 through 22, the 28-member ensemble will arrest audiences with this powerful program that explores the beauty of nature and the cosmos during the holidays. Thrill to the majesty of Javier Busto's lyrical 'Ave Meris Stella' (Hail Star of the Sea), cheer the whole family with the traditional Sing-Along and introduce yourself to new favorites, with uplifting compositions by John Tavener, Eriks Esenvalds, Frank Ferko and more.
BWW Review: BROOKLYN BRIDGE Is An Awesome Feat of Theatrical Engineering
by Herbert Paine - November 16, 2015
Whimsical, lyrical, and magical. A cornucopia of imaginatively crafted and elegantly integrated design elements. Charmingly acted portrayals of delightfully distinct characters. Rich with touchingly expressed insights about the journey to human connection. The vision of Melissa James Gibson's BROOKLYN BRIDGE has been fully realized in Ricky Araiza's staging of the play at the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse on ASU's Tempe campus, featuring Olga Bezpaltchikova and a marvelous cast.
by Herbert Paine - November 16, 2015
Whimsical, lyrical, and magical. A cornucopia of imaginatively crafted and elegantly integrated design elements. Charmingly acted portrayals of delightfully distinct characters. Rich with touchingly expressed insights about the journey to human connection. The vision of Melissa James Gibson's BROOKLYN BRIDGE has been fully realized in Ricky Araiza's staging of the play at the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse on ASU's Tempe campus, featuring Olga Bezpaltchikova and a marvelous cast.
Stray Cat Theatre to Present AZ Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL This December
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
Stray Cat Theatre presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe; based on the film written by Daniel Waters, running Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 20, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
Stray Cat Theatre presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe; based on the film written by Daniel Waters, running Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 20, 2015.
Australia's The TEN Tenors to Headline Scottsdale Center's Holiday Lineup, 12/10-11
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Australia's premier classical-crossover group, The TEN Tenors, on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10 and 11.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Australia's premier classical-crossover group, The TEN Tenors, on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10 and 11.
Photo Flash: First Look at Fountain Hills Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, with book by James Lapine and music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, runs now through November 22, 2015 at Fountain Hills Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, with book by James Lapine and music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, runs now through November 22, 2015 at Fountain Hills Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Soulection Curated Stage Announced for 2016 Gem & Jam Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Gem & Jam Festival is thrilled to announce the debut of the Soulection Stage on Saturday, February 13th, during the 10th annual festival, featuring this heavy hitter lineup from the Soulection roster: SANGO, ESTA, JOE KAY, INSIGHTFUL and THE WHOOLIGAN.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Gem & Jam Festival is thrilled to announce the debut of the Soulection Stage on Saturday, February 13th, during the 10th annual festival, featuring this heavy hitter lineup from the Soulection roster: SANGO, ESTA, JOE KAY, INSIGHTFUL and THE WHOOLIGAN.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Breaks Own House Record in Tempe, AZ
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken its own house record in Tempe, AZ for the week ending November 8 at ASU Gammage grossing $2,138,040.00 for a standard 8-performance week. THE BOOK OF MORMON first broke the record the week of November 1.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken its own house record in Tempe, AZ for the week ending November 8 at ASU Gammage grossing $2,138,040.00 for a standard 8-performance week. THE BOOK OF MORMON first broke the record the week of November 1.
BWW Review: Fountain Hills Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Is A Work of Order, Design, Tension, Balance, and Harmony
by Herbert Paine - November 09, 2015
Fountain Hills Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, directed by Damon J. Bolling is perfectly on point, featuring super performance by Kyle Bennett as Seurat, stunning turn by Debra Qualtire, great supporting cast, and extraordinary technical collaboration.
by Herbert Paine - November 09, 2015
Fountain Hills Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, directed by Damon J. Bolling is perfectly on point, featuring super performance by Kyle Bennett as Seurat, stunning turn by Debra Qualtire, great supporting cast, and extraordinary technical collaboration.
Phoenix Boys Choir Presents WINTER WONDERLAND
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
Phoenix Boys Choir will perform Christmas classic in 'Winter Wonderland' at concerts for the entire family December 12 - 20.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
Phoenix Boys Choir will perform Christmas classic in 'Winter Wonderland' at concerts for the entire family December 12 - 20.
BWW Review: Childsplay's THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD Earns A Solid A
by Herbert Paine - November 09, 2015
Childsplay's production of Miriam Gonzales' THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD is strong on performance and message. Directed by Debra K. Stevens, Osiris Cuen leads a spirited cast in revealing the essence and importance of family and character.
by Herbert Paine - November 09, 2015
Childsplay's production of Miriam Gonzales' THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD is strong on performance and message. Directed by Debra K. Stevens, Osiris Cuen leads a spirited cast in revealing the essence and importance of family and character.
Arizona Broadway Theatre Celebrates 10 Years of Professional Theatre in the Valley
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
?Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the Valley on November 4, exactly 10 years from the professional performing arts organization's founding.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
?Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the Valley on November 4, exactly 10 years from the professional performing arts organization's founding.
Sonoran Desert Chorale to Perform Music for A Winter's Night
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Cold winds may not often blow into the Valley of the Sun, but we still need the warmth of music like Cecilia McDowall's A Winter's Night. Through creative re-harmonization, rhythmic variation, and imaginative linking passages, McDowall uses beautiful carols to conjure a joyful atmosphere, delighting with familiar and surprising material in equal measure. This lovely celebration of carols opens the Chorale's winter concert.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Cold winds may not often blow into the Valley of the Sun, but we still need the warmth of music like Cecilia McDowall's A Winter's Night. Through creative re-harmonization, rhythmic variation, and imaginative linking passages, McDowall uses beautiful carols to conjure a joyful atmosphere, delighting with familiar and surprising material in equal measure. This lovely celebration of carols opens the Chorale's winter concert.
Theater Works to Present THE SECRET GARDEN, 11/6-22
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Theater Works 30th Season continues with the YouthWorks production The Secret Garden opening Today, November 6. Winner of multiple Tony Awards, The Secret Garden is a captivating story, brought to life with enchanting music and wondrous lyrics, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. When Mary Lennox, a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj, is orphaned, she is sent back to England to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son, Colin. There she discovers a neglected, magical secret garden. Through her care and love, she brings new life to the garden and to her new home. Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Theater Works 30th Season continues with the YouthWorks production The Secret Garden opening Today, November 6. Winner of multiple Tony Awards, The Secret Garden is a captivating story, brought to life with enchanting music and wondrous lyrics, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. When Mary Lennox, a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj, is orphaned, she is sent back to England to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son, Colin. There she discovers a neglected, magical secret garden. Through her care and love, she brings new life to the garden and to her new home. Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon.
Royal Players Presents WHITE CHRISMTAS
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
The Royal Players in partnership with The Jeff Mattingly Foundation and First Security Bank of Benton are pleased to announce our Holiday Musical 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin. Show dates are December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and December 10th,11th,12th,13th, to be held at the Royal Theatre of Benton, 111 South Market Street, Downtown Benton, AR.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
The Royal Players in partnership with The Jeff Mattingly Foundation and First Security Bank of Benton are pleased to announce our Holiday Musical 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin. Show dates are December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and December 10th,11th,12th,13th, to be held at the Royal Theatre of Benton, 111 South Market Street, Downtown Benton, AR.
BWW Review: Theater Works' ALMOST, MAINE Is A Tenderly Woven Tapestry of Love In Its Many Forms
by Herbert Paine - November 02, 2015
The glory of Theater Works' staging of ALMOST, MAINE, directed by Richard Powers Hardt, lies in the amazing ability of its four stars to shift seamlessly from one scene to another and to sculpt, at each new turn, distinctly different characters. It's a glorious interpretation of John Cariani's work.
by Herbert Paine - November 02, 2015
The glory of Theater Works' staging of ALMOST, MAINE, directed by Richard Powers Hardt, lies in the amazing ability of its four stars to shift seamlessly from one scene to another and to sculpt, at each new turn, distinctly different characters. It's a glorious interpretation of John Cariani's work.
BWW Review: Phoenix Theatre's THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Wicked-Great!
by Herbert Paine - November 02, 2015
Big TENS all around for THE TOXIC AVENGER, now burning up the stage of Phoenix Theatre and oozing with spectacular staging and absolutely intoxicating performances by Caleb Reese, Johanna Carlisle, Trisha Ditsworth, Nathaniel Lewis Tenenbaum, and Lucas Coatney.
by Herbert Paine - November 02, 2015
Big TENS all around for THE TOXIC AVENGER, now burning up the stage of Phoenix Theatre and oozing with spectacular staging and absolutely intoxicating performances by Caleb Reese, Johanna Carlisle, Trisha Ditsworth, Nathaniel Lewis Tenenbaum, and Lucas Coatney.
Gammage Books THE BOOK OF MORMON for Return Visit
by Tim Shawver - November 02, 2015
ASU Gammage has capped their record breaking week of THE BOOK OF MORMON by announcing a second visit by the show in May 2017. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 9th. That's an eighteen month head start for a show that just grossed more than $2 million in the first six days of its inaugural trip to Arizona.
by Tim Shawver - November 02, 2015
ASU Gammage has capped their record breaking week of THE BOOK OF MORMON by announcing a second visit by the show in May 2017. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 9th. That's an eighteen month head start for a show that just grossed more than $2 million in the first six days of its inaugural trip to Arizona.
BWW Review: Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Is A Rich Portrait OF The Artist As An Evolving Soul
by Herbert Paine - October 30, 2015
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, smartly directed by Hector Coris and delightfully executed by eight talented singers, is a joyous journey into the mind and soul of one of America's most prolific songwriters.
by Herbert Paine - October 30, 2015
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, smartly directed by Hector Coris and delightfully executed by eight talented singers, is a joyous journey into the mind and soul of one of America's most prolific songwriters.
Quicksilver Radio Theater Presents DRACULA at EPA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Tonight, October 29th at 7:00 pm, Quicksilver Radio Theater returns to the EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD with a Halloween production of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Faithfully adapted by Producer CRAIG WICHMAN from the original novel, this world-premiere audio drama explores the tale's themes of life, of death-and of an accursed state which is neither. If you've only seen the movies, you do NOT really know this chilling story.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Tonight, October 29th at 7:00 pm, Quicksilver Radio Theater returns to the EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD with a Halloween production of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Faithfully adapted by Producer CRAIG WICHMAN from the original novel, this world-premiere audio drama explores the tale's themes of life, of death-and of an accursed state which is neither. If you've only seen the movies, you do NOT really know this chilling story.
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Presents AZ Premiere of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is proud to present the Arizona premiere of the musical revue SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM with a cast of some of the Valley's best talent.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is proud to present the Arizona premiere of the musical revue SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM with a cast of some of the Valley's best talent.
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