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Brazilian Day Arizona, Mozart in Spain, Jason Alexander and More Set for Scottsdale Center, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2013
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced its events for September - October 2013. Details below!
Prescott Center for the Arts to Present PROMISES, PROMISES, Begin. 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013
Prescott Center for the Arts will present PROMISES, PROMISES, featuring music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, book by Neil Simon, based on the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, and directed by Jon Meyer. The production runs September 26, 27, 28, October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12, 2013 at 7:30, and September 29 & October 6, 2013 at 2:00. Tickets are $22.00 for evening and $18.00 for matinee.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Plays Arizona Broadway Theatre, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a laugh-out-loud, redneck romp through the white trash territory of Central Florida. This very unusual tale begins when a stripper on the run comes between an agoraphobic woman and her toll-collector husband. The couple's neighbors then team up to save the marriage in a show about '80's nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, adultery, hysterical pregnancy, a broken electric chair, kleptomania, strippers, flan and disco…everything a musical should be!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of ABT's THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, Opening Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013
As its eighth season comes to a close, Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) - the highest-attended, live year-round theatre in the Valley of the Sun - will produce the laugh-out-loud and unapologetic comedic musical - The Great American Trailer Park Musical from September 6 - 29. Tickets can be purchased now at azbroadway.org or by calling the ABT box office at (623) 776-8400. Meet the cast of the production below!
Great AZ Puppet Theater to Present BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL, 9/25-10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
From September 25-October 6, Great AZ Puppet Theatre will present 'BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL': Baby Bear is excited about his very first day of school in this cute, charming, musical show. Great for preschoolers, kindergartners and children learning English as a second language!
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts YOUTHWORKS ACADEMY Fall Sign-Up
by Molly Tracy - September 03, 2013
YWA arts education classes are designed for students ages 3 to 18. They are instructed by local and national professional teaching artists in the various disciplines of performing arts including: voice, acting, improvisation, dance, puppetry, creative drama, and more. The YWA program teaches life-skills, enriches self-esteem, and broadens horizons.
Prescott Center for the Arts to Present GEE GERSHWIN, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
What a magnificent way to begin the 13 - 14 Concert season! The dynamic and heavenly vocals from one of the best-loved vocal duos in Arizona, Earl and Alexis Hazell accompanied by the incomparable Mack Frampton on piano. The Hazells, from Phoenix, have delighted PCA audiences before. Mr. Frampton is an award-winning pianist, (Long Beach [CA] International Piano Competition, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition) who last appeared in Prescott ten years ago at YCPAC - Oh, Henry! (Mancini), performing over 4000 concerts worldwide. The Gershwins themselves would smile all through this melodic menagerie of some of the worlds' greatest songs.
STAGE TUBE: All Puppet Players Responds to THE EXORCIST HAS NO LEGS Cease and Desist Letter
by Stage Tube - August 26, 2013
Arriving in the Valley of the Sun after their triumphant performances and rave reviews to sell-out crowds in California, McNamara's molting, motley crew will 'hit the ground running' (so to speak) from October 10th through the 25th, with the World Premiere of The Exorcist Has No Legs at Theater Works. The show is a campy (oh, what a surprise!), comedic, puppet-infused depiction of AFI's #3 most thrilling movie, like, EVER! And what better way to pay homage to the 40th Anniversary of this epic horror tale, than with a gaggle of google-eyed puppets that rotate their heads while spewing pea soup? Click below to watch the group's response to a 'cease and desist' letter regarding this production!
Actors Theatre Elects Renee Gertsman as President of Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
Renee Gertsman, a partner with Jaburg Wilk, has been elected President of the Actors Theatre Board of Directors for the 2013-14 season, which begins Oct. 25 with A Steady Rain.
BWW Seeks Editors in Tempe, AZ
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Tempe, AZ.
Stray Cat Theatre to Open 12th Season with THE FLICK, 9/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2013
Stray Cat Theatre presents its first production outside of NYC of, The Flick, written by Annie Baker and directed by Ron May. A play for movie lovers about movie lovers. Stray Cat will be presenting the second-ever production of Annie Baker's newest work.
Shaun Michael McNamara to Bring All Puppet Players to Peoria, Phoenix and Mesa, Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
The word 'Puppet' usually brings to mind an image of children's gleeful faces chortling to the antics of colorful, cute fuzzy creatures extolling the virtues of any given letter of the alphabet. Well, these aren't THOSE puppets! Arizona native Shaun Michael McNamara has returned with his All Puppet Players--bringing with him his edgy, irreverent, and wildly entertaining cast of characters, geared toward the more mature theatre-goer. Felt will fly as McNamara and his in-your-face furries team up with Theater Works in Peoria, Nearly Naked Theatre in Phoenix, and Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa.
Theater Works' BIG to Play Benefit Show for Yarnell Hill Recovery Group, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts will offer a special benefit performance of BIG, the Musical to benefit the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group. This event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm.
Theater Works to Present BIG: THE MUSICAL, Begin. 9/6
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts announces the opening of Big: The Musical. This West Valley premier bursts onto the stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience on September 6, 2013.
BWW Seeks Editors in Phoenix, AZ
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Phoenix, AZ.
Tickets to ASU Gammage's 'Beyond Series' on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
A series as eclectic as it is refined; ASU Gammage's Beyond Series is like no other in the country. For 22 years, this carefully curated performing art series brings world-class artists into the community by presenting evocative and compelling work along with connecting to Valley residents through engaging Cultural Participation programs such as artist residency programs and master classes. Single tickets are now on sale as of today, Monday, August 19 and are available by calling 480-965-3434 or at the ASU Gammage Box Office.
Prescott Center's STAGE TOO! to Present THE RABBI AND THE SHIKSA, 9/12-22
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013
Prescott Center for the Arts at STAGE TOO! presents: The Rabbi and the Shiksa, written by Art Shulman and directed by Rebecca Antsis. The show will run September 12, 13, 14, 19 20 & 21, 2013 at 7:30; September 15 & 22, 2013 at 2:00.
BECKY SHAW, FROZEN and More Set for Theatre Artists Studio's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013
Theatre Artists Studio has a wide variety of programs for the 2012-2013 season, including a NEW offering: 'Maybe The Next GreatPlaywright Festival!' This program will feature works by Studio member playwrights presented as stage readings over two weekends.
Pink Martini, Denis O'Hare, Mario Cantone and More Join Scottsdale Center's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2013
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has added more than a dozen new performances to its star-studded 2013-14 season. Among the highlights will be concerts with the retro-hip, multilingual 'little orchestra' Pink Martini on Jan. 21 and Grammy Award-winning singer Aaron Neville onMarch 22; actor Denis O'Hare (HBO's True Blood) performing An Iliad, a one-man show based on Homer's epic about the Trojan War, on April 3-4; and a night of irreverent stand-up with actor and comedian Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) on May 10.
Theater Works Awarded Grant from Piper Trust
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2013
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has awarded a major grant of $224,200 to Theater Works, the managing tenant of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, to develop a membership marketing campaign and install a customer relationship management system.
BWW Seeks Editors in Mesa, AZ
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Mesa, AZ.
Theater Works Kicks Off NEW WORKS Festival in Peoria Today
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts announces its first NEW WORKS Festival taking place during the month of August. Patrons can see original scripts brought to life through moving performances, as they are read on stage for the first time.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL to Play Arizona Broadway Theatre, 9/6-29
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2013
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a laugh-out-loud, redneck romp through the white trash territory of Central Florida. This very unusual tale begins when a stripper on the run comes between an agoraphobic woman and her toll-collector husband. The couple's neighbors then team up to save the marriage in a show about '80's nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, adultery, hysterical pregnancy, a broken electric chair, kleptomania, strippers, flan and disco…everything a musical should be!
Regional Theater of the Week: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
by BWW Features - August 07, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
Registration for East Valley Children's Theatre Fall Classes Now Open
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013
School is starting! What are your plans for after-school activities? East Valley Children's Theatre has just what you're looking for - classes in acting, singing, dancing, and more for ages 5-16. Classes begin August 26, so sign up today! Fall's Session I classes run from August 26 - October 24.

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