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Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre

by Herbert Paine — February 15, 2026
Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater to Present PIP & SQUEEK GO TO THE SHOW

Great Arizona Puppet Theater to Present PIP & SQUEEK GO TO THE SHOW

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present 'PIP AND SQUEEK GO TO THE SHOW' from February 26 to March 22.
TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL to be Presented at Phoenix Theatre Company

TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL to be Presented at Phoenix Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, an intimate and heartfelt musical that traces the extraordinary life of one of America's most beloved voices.
Spotlight: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at Arizona Theatre Company

Spotlight: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at Arizona Theatre Company

by BWW Special Offer — February 12, 2026
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Is Now Onstage at Arizona Theatre Company.
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Bridge Initiative

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Bridge Initiative

by Cheyenne Lewis — February 11, 2026
Although society may have tried to conceal them, bold and daring women have existed throughout history.
Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Southwest Shakespeare Company

Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Southwest Shakespeare Company

by Cheyenne Lewis — February 9, 2026
Audience members who enjoy Shakespeare but are looking for a new take on his classic stories, or those who have struggled with Shakespeare in the past, will enjoy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.
Review: JITNEY at Black Theatre Troupe

Review: JITNEY at Black Theatre Troupe

by Herbert Paine — February 7, 2026
The play is suffused with the sympathetic wisdom that defines Wilson’s writing.
Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix Celebrates Milestone with Five Millionth Guest

Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix Celebrates Milestone with Five Millionth Guest

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
The Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix has reached a significant milestone by welcoming its five millionth guest since its inception in 1989.
Scottsdale Arts to Celebrate Center's Future with The ARTrageous Gala

Scottsdale Arts to Celebrate Center's Future with The ARTrageous Gala

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
As Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts nears the end of its 50th anniversary season, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts will celebrate the next 50 years at The ARTrageous Gala on April 11.
Interview: Shaun Michael McNamara of ALL PUPPET PLAYERS

Interview: Shaun Michael McNamara of ALL PUPPET PLAYERS

by Zach Wetzel — February 5, 2026
I had the pleasure of speaking with Shaun Michael McNamara, the Owner and Artistic Director of All Puppet Players, a hilarious puppet theatre company for adults in Phoenix.
Music at Trinity to Launch COMPOSERFEST With Focus On Franz Josef Haydn

Music at Trinity to Launch COMPOSERFEST With Focus On Franz Josef Haydn

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
Music at Trinity will launch ComposerFest, a new free concert series exploring the music of a single composer.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Arizona Theatre Company

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Arizona Theatre Company

by Zach Wetzel — January 31, 2026
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is a toe-tapping and vocally impressive show now playing at ATC!
Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Phoenix Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — January 31, 2026
COME FROM AWAY makes you care with a humility and vigor that feel bracingly out of step with our more cynical age.
Review: SHRINES at Ronin Theatre Collaborative

Review: SHRINES at Ronin Theatre Collaborative

by Cheyenne Lewis — January 31, 2026
Grief can feel like its own disease, a highly personalized feeling where no two people will share the exact thoughts or emotional journey.
Review: STEW at Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective

Review: STEW at Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective

by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez — January 30, 2026
For most of us, many formative and influential memories start in the kitchen.
Review: REVIEW: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage

Review: REVIEW: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage

by Herbert Paine — January 29, 2026
Titled after Neil Diamond’s 1976 album of the same name, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL aims for something more intimate and riskier than the average jukebox musical.
Phoenix Office Of Arts And Culture Releases Findings From ¡SOMBRA! EXPERIMENTS IN SH

Phoenix Office Of Arts And Culture Releases Findings From ¡SOMBRA! EXPERIMENTS IN SHADE

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture has released findings from ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade, a citywide public art initiative addressing extreme heat.
Review: APPROPRIATE at Theatre Artists Studio

Review: APPROPRIATE at Theatre Artists Studio

by Herbert Paine — January 27, 2026
Tom Noga's clear-eyed direction and riveting performances by the ensemble make for a stirring production of a timely and relevant play.
COME FROM AWAY is Coming to The Phoenix Theatre Company

COME FROM AWAY is Coming to The Phoenix Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical that shares the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Donne To Death: Exploring Brilliance, Baldness, and Mortality in WIT 

Donne To Death: Exploring Brilliance, Baldness, and Mortality in WIT 

by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez — January 23, 2026
Fifth Wall Playhouse is presenting Wit by Margaret Edson as part of its inaugural season at Peoria Performing Arts Center.
Review: ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at Hale Centre Theatre

Review: ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at Hale Centre Theatre

by Cheyenne Lewis — January 22, 2026
Sometimes the best friendships come from the most unexpected places.
42ND STREET Comes to AZ Broadway Theatre

42ND STREET Comes to AZ Broadway Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Start the new year off on the right foot, as Arizona Broadway Theatre brings the classic Broadway tap dancing spectacular, 42nd Street, to the stage January 16 through February 27, 2026.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to Showcase MARK + MAKING Exhibition in March 2

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to Showcase MARK + MAKING Exhibition in March 2026

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will open MARK + MAKING on March 21, featuring works drawn from the museum’s permanent collection.
BLACK IRISH to be Presented at Emerson Theater Collaborative

BLACK IRISH to be Presented at Emerson Theater Collaborative

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Emerson Theater Collaborative will present Black Irish, a one-act play exploring themes of identity and family at Sedona United Methodist Church.

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