Phoenix Theatre Newsroom

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Chicago youth are featured in the upcoming Teen Edition Performance of the classic Kander and Ebb musical, Chicago.

I've just highlighted a long list deserving of recognition, if for no other reason than to remind audiences of the invisible force that fuels this pre-eminent theatre department. I'm aware of the unresolved public trauma caused by the university's decision to discontinue the program. Intentional or not, SWEENEY is the apt choice; the metaphor of slitting one's throat resonates with an aggrieved following, for that's what it must feel like to lose a vital artistic resource. And that, my good friends, is the real tragedy.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's 105th season will offer a mix of musicals, dramas, and world premieres. See the full lineup!

The Bridge Initiative will present the world premiere of The Flora and Fauna by Alyson Mead at the Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre, three performances March 29-30.

Thom and Shelley Gyder will present the annual TheaterWorks gala fundraiser, The Peace & Love Gala on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

ASU Gammage has announced a spectacular lineup of shows for its 2024–2025 Broadway Across America — Arizona season.

 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced upcoming performances from legendary Broadway performers. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Fall in Love All OGRE Again with Shrek the Musical!

Experience the energy of New Orleans jazz with Black Theatre Troupe's latest musical, STORYVILLE. Performances run from March 22 to April 7.

The Phoenix Theatre Company will showcase the musical genius and pioneering spirit of Carole King with the production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.' T

TAD’S EMERGING WORLD is a moving homage to one of the nation's great national treasures. Directed by Dawn Kish, the film is one of the features at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

What did our critic think of UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre? Attending a one-person play presents a unique theatrical experience, offering an intimate and immersive journey into the depths of a single performer's storytelling prowess. Yet, within this singular spotlight lies the allure and hazard of the format.

Following a successful weekend with over 2,300 students and members of the public attending performances of NORTH: The Musical, Chandler Center for the Arts General Manager Michelle Mac Lennan announced creator/composer Ashli St. Armant as the organization’s next Artist-in-Residence.

Filmmaker Augusta Palmer and screenwriter Kathryn Grant's ORDER MY STEPS is an emotionally powerful film about repentance and reconciliation, highlighted by Carla Brandberg's riveting performance. One of the featured shorts at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.

Arizona’s Chandler Center for the Arts brings us “NORTH: THE MUSICAL” – a riveting story of the Underground Railroad and the human spirit. The Center’s General Manager Michelle Mac Lennan welcomed us to this amazing show on CCA’s Steena Murray main stage.

Fountain Hills Theater will present the World Premiere of the musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month.

Feature film HIM will pemiere at the Sedona International Film Festival, starring Troy Baker and Kyle Prue.

Chandler Cultural Foundation recognizes Linda Yarbrough for her outstanding contributions as Board Member Emeritus. Learn more about this prestigious honor and Yarbrough's impactful role in the arts community.

What did our critic think of THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company?

Chandler Cultural Foundation recognizes Steena Murray for her outstanding contributions as Board Member Emeritus. Learn more about this prestigious honor and Murray's impact on the arts community.

INTIMATE APPAREL: It is the great achievement of Arizona Theatre Company that Lynn Nottage's meditation on one woman's loneliness and desire is fully realized. Directed by Oz Scott, with a stellar ensemble, featuring Tracy N. Bonner's tour de force performance, the production is a must-see. Runs through March 3rd at Tempe Center for the Arts.

DANCING THROUGH THE SHADOW is a grand and tenderly told love conquers all story, a compelling history lesson, and a gripping tribute to one woman’s devotion and unquenchable thirst for freedom. Premiering at the Sedona International Film Festival on March 1st.

Southwest Shakespeare Company has revealed the fourth play in the company’s 30th Anniversary Season, House of Desires. Learn more about the show!

'For When You Get Lost' is a coming-of-middle-age story about family, death, and beer. Learn more about the film and screening here!