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HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1 Set for Great AZ Puppet Theater, 5/3-4
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2013
'HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1': Part of an ongoing series of puppet shows for grownups at the Great AZ Puppet Theater, 'Handmade Puppet Dreams (Vol. 1)' is a selection of short puppet films by independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the camera. The next installment is set for May 3 and 4.
Great AZ Puppet Theater and Phoenix Guild of Puppetry Celebrate 2013 National Day of Puppetry Today
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
Today, April 20, 2013, The Great Arizona Puppet Theater and The Phoenix Guild of Puppetry will celebrate 2013 National Day of Puppetry.
CRAZY LOVE to Open at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Crazy Love by Nina Koch will be directed by Sue Back, with musical director Christy Welty and choreographer Hilary Hirsch at Theatre Artists Studio, May 10-26, 2013.
Stray Cat Theatre Welcomes Back CHICKS WITH DICKS, Now thru 5/11
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Stray Cat Theatre presents the return of Chicks With Dicks, written by Trista Baldwin and directed by Ron May, with fight choreography by Chelsea Pace.
HANSEL AND GRETEL to Open 5/10 at Theater Works
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Youth Theatre Company presents the play Hansel and Gretel, opening May 10, 2013.
Actors Theatre Selects A STEADY RAIN and GOOD PEOPLE for 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Actors Theatre is moving closer to announcing a four-play season for 2013-14 at different venues in and around Central Phoenix. Two plays have been selected - A Steady Rain and Good People - and conversations are underway to finalize performance dates and locations.
Connie Whitlock Receives 2013 West Valley Arts Council's Champion of the Arts Award
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Connie Whitlock, an artist, advocate, educator and visionary, received the 2013 West Valley Arts Council's Champion of the Arts Award at the 20th anniversary Diamond Ball, a Shanghai Soiree, on Saturday, April 13 at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd in Litchfield Park.
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Mesa Arts Center, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
The Mesa Arts Center will host the longest consecutively running jazz festival, Monterey. Celebrate the Festival's legacy of expanding the boundaries of live jazz presentation on Friday, April 26 in the Ikeda Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.
Mesa Arts Center Presents Tabatha Coffey, 6/9
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Tabatha Coffey, star of Bravo's Tabatha Takes Over, is bringing her signature style of straight talk and respected business expertise to the Mesa Arts Center on Sunday, June 9. Tabatha, who has traveled the country helping business owners succeed, will challenge you to achieve greatness, analyze your successes and failures, and you will leave the show inspired, elevated and enabled to use the skills learned in your personal and professional life.
GREAT FALLS Opens Tonight at Theatre Artists Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Theatre Artists Studio presents Lee Blessing's haunting drama, Great Falls from tonight, April 12th through the 28th.
RAPUNZEL Opens Today at Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2013
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present RAPUNZEL, today, April 10-28, 2013.
GREAT FALLS to Open 4/12 at Theatre Artists Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
Theatre Artists Studio presents Lee Blessing's haunting drama, Great Falls from April 12th through the 28th.
PCA's Readers' Theatre to Stage ADVANCED CHEMISTRY, Beg. 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA) Readers' Theatre presents ADVANCED CHEMISTRY by Rich Orloff, April 24-27 at 7 p.m. in Stage Too* (*Pending certificate of occupancy - check website for updated location info). Directed by Mary Timpany.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mesa Encore Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Mesa Encore Theatre presents SPRING AWAKENING at the Mesa Arts Center, opening tonight, April 5 and running through April 21, 2013. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Mesa Encore Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING, Opening Tonight
by Stage Tube - April 05, 2013
Mesa Encore Theatre presents SPRING AWAKENING at the Mesa Arts Center, opening tonight, April 5 and running through April 21, 2013. Go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team in the video below!
Summer Season 2013 Announced at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Ol' Blue Eyes is celebrated in style during this summer season of top-notch entertainment at the Spencer Theater, as are dancing pirates, Chinese acrobats, Swedish icons, three-part harmony greats. Rock & roll and country legends, New Mexico beauties, a classical star, child actors and world fusion musicians in the 16 event line-up at the award-winning Alto, New Mexico performance hall. Additionally, pre-performance lobby buffets are offered ($20) before most every show, allowing patrons to easily enjoy a hot meal before curtain time.
Arizona Theatre Company to Close Its Season With CLYBOURNE PARK
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) closes its 2012-2013 season with the eagerly anticipated Arizona premiere of Bruce Norris' multi-award-winning, provocative new comedy, "Clybourne Park." Performances will be held at The Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix May 2 through May 19, 2013. ATC season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser. Phoenix production sponsor is Zazu Pannee Park Regent.
Summer Season 2013 Announced at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
Ol' Blue Eyes is celebrated in style during this summer season of top-notch entertainment at the Spencer Theater, as are dancing pirates, Chinese acrobats, Swedish icons, three-part harmony greats. Rock & roll and country legends, New Mexico beauties, a classical star, child actors and world fusion musicians in the 16 event line-up at the award-winning Alto, New Mexico performance hall. Additionally, pre-performance lobby buffets are offered ($20) before most every show, allowing patrons to easily enjoy a hot meal before curtain time. Summer Series show tickets (a purchase of tickets to four or more shows) go on sale to the public starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 and single tickets go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 11. Call the Spencer at 575.336.4800, toll free at 888.818.7872 for brochure & ticket information, or go to www.spencertheater.com.
Fountain Hills Theater Opens GUNMETAL BLUES, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
Fountain Hills Theater has announced the opening of the Film Noir musical, Gunmetal Blues. Created by acclaimed Valley composer, Craig Bohmler, Gunmetal Blues is a hard-boiled detective tale disguised as a lounge act---or the other way around? Direct from the Red Eye Lounge, Buddy Toupee tickles the ivories and serves up plot concoctions like a Chandleresque Greek chorus. The private eye searches for a missing blonde through a double-dealing world of smoky bars, rain-slicked streets and more blondes. This quest lures the audience to an unnamed city of mystery, music and demolished dreams.
Lang Lang Comes to Mesa, April 27
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
After selling out in 2011, Mesa Arts Center is excited for the return of one of the most sought after musicians in the world. The influential and inspirational pianist Lang Lang will be performing on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.
Old Crow Medicine Show Comes to Mesa Arts Center, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2013
Old Crow Medicine Show got its' start busking on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He immediately invited the band to play at his MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band relocated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where they entertained the crowd between shows.
Great AZ Puppet Theater and Phoenix Guild of Puppetry to Celebrate 2013 National Day of Puppetry, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, 2013, The Great Arizona Puppet Theater and The Phoenix Guild of Puppetry will celebrate 2013 National Day of Puppetry.
RAPUNZEL to Open 4/10 at Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present RAPUNZEL, April 10-28, 2013.
Stray Cat Theatre to Welcome Back CHICKS WITH DICKS, 4/19-5/11
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2013
Stray Cat Theatre presents the return of Chicks With Dicks, written by Trista Baldwin and directed by Ron May, with fight choreography by Chelsea Pace.
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Theatre Company, Theater Works, Announces Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2013
Theater Works Executive Director, Dan Schay, and Artistic Director, Robyn Allen, have announced a new season of five sensational productions that include a selection of hit musicals,comedies and dramatic plays, as well as the return of a holiday favorite. Plus, an all NEW logo (see above) and a fantastic new website are 'in the works' at Theater Works.

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