Theatre Sizzles in the Sonoran Desert
by Jeanmarie Simpson - January 17, 2013
I'm an Arizona native - born in a mining town nestled in the high desert hills northeast of Tucson. Though I came of age and went to drama school in Toronto Canada, I returned to Arizona to graduate high school and start out in a college theatre program here and to do some shows in Phoenix and Tucson. I've been away nearly three decades, and now I'm back and - Wow. What a difference thirty years makes.
by Jeanmarie Simpson - January 17, 2013
I'm an Arizona native - born in a mining town nestled in the high desert hills northeast of Tucson. Though I came of age and went to drama school in Toronto Canada, I returned to Arizona to graduate high school and start out in a college theatre program here and to do some shows in Phoenix and Tucson. I've been away nearly three decades, and now I'm back and - Wow. What a difference thirty years makes.
RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN Returns to Phoenix, 2/13-3/3
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2013
From "Stand By Your Man" to Aretha's "R.E.S.P.E.C.T," the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women returns to Phoenix for a limited three-week engagement to celebrate the exciting story of women in the 20th century through more than 60 Top 40 songs. The show will run at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, from Feb. 13 through March 3.
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2013
From "Stand By Your Man" to Aretha's "R.E.S.P.E.C.T," the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women returns to Phoenix for a limited three-week engagement to celebrate the exciting story of women in the 20th century through more than 60 Top 40 songs. The show will run at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, from Feb. 13 through March 3.
GOOD LOVELIES Comes to Mesa Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2013
Good Lovelies grace the stage with their sassy, sunny, and upbeat music and banter tonight, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse. They have brought new life to folk music since their debut in 2006 with their three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping, and witty on-stage repartee.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2013
Good Lovelies grace the stage with their sassy, sunny, and upbeat music and banter tonight, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse. They have brought new life to folk music since their debut in 2006 with their three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping, and witty on-stage repartee.
STAGE TUBE: Preview Hale Theatre's THE HIT, Running thru Feb 9
by Stage Tube - January 15, 2013
A musty antique shop is not a place you'd expect to find wacky comedic patrons, romance, and an attempted assassination. But maybe it makes more sense if the hired hit man is a bumbling, conflicted first-timer, who is actually a hit woman. That's the premise of the romantic comedy, 'The Hit,' receiving its Arizona debut at Hale Center Theater, now through February 9th. Watch a video preview of the show below!
by Stage Tube - January 15, 2013
A musty antique shop is not a place you'd expect to find wacky comedic patrons, romance, and an attempted assassination. But maybe it makes more sense if the hired hit man is a bumbling, conflicted first-timer, who is actually a hit woman. That's the premise of the romantic comedy, 'The Hit,' receiving its Arizona debut at Hale Center Theater, now through February 9th. Watch a video preview of the show below!
THE HIT Runs at Hale Theatre, Now thru Feb 9
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
A musty antique shop is not a place you'd expect to find wacky comedic patrons, romance, and an attempted assassination. But maybe it makes more sense if the hired hit man is a bumbling, conflicted first-timer, who is actually a hit woman. That's the premise of the romantic comedy, 'The Hit,' receiving its Arizona debut at Hale Center Theater, now through February 9th.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
A musty antique shop is not a place you'd expect to find wacky comedic patrons, romance, and an attempted assassination. But maybe it makes more sense if the hired hit man is a bumbling, conflicted first-timer, who is actually a hit woman. That's the premise of the romantic comedy, 'The Hit,' receiving its Arizona debut at Hale Center Theater, now through February 9th.
STAGE TUBE: Hale Theatre's FOREVER PLAID - Highlights
by Stage Tube - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run now through February 6th. Check out highlights from the production in the video below!
by Stage Tube - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run now through February 6th. Check out highlights from the production in the video below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Hale Theatre's FOREVER PLAID
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run now through February 6th. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run now through February 6th. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
FOREVER PLAID Plays Hale Theatre, Now thru Feb 6
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run from January 8th to February 6th.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
The hilariously charming hit musical Forever Plaid will take you on a trip to the fifties with Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a fictional 1950's boy band. The group was tragically, and inconveniently struck down before their first big gig. 'The Plaids' will be brought back to earth to take the stage one last time. Forever Plaid will run from January 8th to February 6th.
Hale Theatre to Present SOUTH PACIFIC, 2/14-3/30
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
Set on a tropical island during World War II, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic story of two parallel couples who are threatened by the dangers of racial prejudice and war. This enchanting musical comes to life on the Hale Theatre stage in Gilbert on February 14th through March 30th.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
Set on a tropical island during World War II, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic story of two parallel couples who are threatened by the dangers of racial prejudice and war. This enchanting musical comes to life on the Hale Theatre stage in Gilbert on February 14th through March 30th.
Photo Flash: First Look at Actors Theatre's FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2013
In a metropolitan area where golf is king - or, certainly, at least, prince - Ken Ludwig's newest play, The Fox on the Fairway, will bring a hilarious, madcap perspective to the Valley's collective love affair with the sport.
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2013
In a metropolitan area where golf is king - or, certainly, at least, prince - Ken Ludwig's newest play, The Fox on the Fairway, will bring a hilarious, madcap perspective to the Valley's collective love affair with the sport.
Theater Works Presents BURNING IN THE NIGHT, 1/25-2/24
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Theatre Company will present the dramatic stories of a real-life legendary hobo in Dale Wasserman's Burning in the Night: A Hobo's Song opening January 25, 2013 and playing through February 24, 2013.
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Theatre Company will present the dramatic stories of a real-life legendary hobo in Dale Wasserman's Burning in the Night: A Hobo's Song opening January 25, 2013 and playing through February 24, 2013.
LATE NITE CATECHISM Comedies Return to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2013
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the Late Nite Catechism comedies for a limited engagement starting today, Jan. 12. Returning by popular demand, the original Late Nite Catechism will run through April 27 on most Todays at 2 p.m., with the sequel, Late Nite Catechism III: 'Til Death Do Us Part, performed todays at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2013
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the Late Nite Catechism comedies for a limited engagement starting today, Jan. 12. Returning by popular demand, the original Late Nite Catechism will run through April 27 on most Todays at 2 p.m., with the sequel, Late Nite Catechism III: 'Til Death Do Us Part, performed todays at 8 p.m.
Teatro Bravo Welcomes New Artistic Director Ricky Araiza
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
The Board of Teatro Bravo, one of Phoenix's bilingual theater companies which performs plays about the U.S. Latino experience, has appointed Ricky Araiza as the new artistic director starting in January 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
The Board of Teatro Bravo, one of Phoenix's bilingual theater companies which performs plays about the U.S. Latino experience, has appointed Ricky Araiza as the new artistic director starting in January 2013.
Mesa Encore Theater to Stage NEXT TO NORMAL at Mesa Arts Center, 1/25-2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Mesa Encore Theatre announces the fourth show of their 76th season with the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL at the Mesa Arts Center, January 25 - February 3, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Mesa Encore Theatre announces the fourth show of their 76th season with the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL at the Mesa Arts Center, January 25 - February 3, 2013.
Canyon Moon Theatre Debuts First Annual Sedona New Play Festival, 1/5-1/13
by Emily Stubbs - January 11, 2013
January 5 through 13, Canyon Moon Theatre, Sedona's professional regional theater, brings the excitement of new play work to northern Arizona at the first annual Sedona New Play Festival. Sponsored by the Sedona Community Foundation, Allie Ollie Boutiques and The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa., this Festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors to do reading of new works.
by Emily Stubbs - January 11, 2013
January 5 through 13, Canyon Moon Theatre, Sedona's professional regional theater, brings the excitement of new play work to northern Arizona at the first annual Sedona New Play Festival. Sponsored by the Sedona Community Foundation, Allie Ollie Boutiques and The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa., this Festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors to do reading of new works.
Fountain Hills Theater Presents THE 39 STEPS, Now thru 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps, playing at Fountain Hills Theater, tonight, January 11-27, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps, playing at Fountain Hills Theater, tonight, January 11-27, 2013.
Prescott Center for the Arts Presents HARVEY, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2013
Prescott Center for the Arts presents HARVEY by Mary Chase, directed by Bruce Thomson and running tonight, January 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM (tickets $19) and January 13 & 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM (tickets $15).
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2013
Prescott Center for the Arts presents HARVEY by Mary Chase, directed by Bruce Thomson and running tonight, January 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM (tickets $19) and January 13 & 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM (tickets $15).
Michael Learned and Richard Thomas to Reunite in CONFIDENTIALLY, CHAIKOVSKI, 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
The Berger Performing Arts Center presents CONFIDENTIALLY, CHAIKOVSKI, written by Harry Clark and directed by Troy Hollar. This production, starring Michael Learned (The Sisters Rosensweig, The Outgoing Tide) and Richard Thomas (Enemy of the People, Race), theatrically reunites the famous TV mother and son for the first time since The Waltons.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
The Berger Performing Arts Center presents CONFIDENTIALLY, CHAIKOVSKI, written by Harry Clark and directed by Troy Hollar. This production, starring Michael Learned (The Sisters Rosensweig, The Outgoing Tide) and Richard Thomas (Enemy of the People, Race), theatrically reunites the famous TV mother and son for the first time since The Waltons.
Stray Cat Theatre to Present SONS OF THE PROPHET, 2/15-3/2
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
Stray Cat Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist Sons of the Prophet, written by Stephen Karam and directed by Ron May.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
Stray Cat Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist Sons of the Prophet, written by Stephen Karam and directed by Ron May.
Arizona Theatre Company Opens FREUD'S LAST SESSION at the Temple of Music and Art, 1/19
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2013
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) provides Arizona audiences an electrifying evening of high-stakes intellectual sparring in Mark St. Germain's "Freud's Last Session." Having played to record-breaking off-Broadway crowds, St. Germain's brilliance continues with Arizona performances of "Freud's Last Session" at the Temple of Music and Art, running from January 19, 2013 - February 9, 2013. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from February 14, 2013 - March 3, 2013.
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2013
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) provides Arizona audiences an electrifying evening of high-stakes intellectual sparring in Mark St. Germain's "Freud's Last Session." Having played to record-breaking off-Broadway crowds, St. Germain's brilliance continues with Arizona performances of "Freud's Last Session" at the Temple of Music and Art, running from January 19, 2013 - February 9, 2013. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from February 14, 2013 - March 3, 2013.
Tony and Emmy Award-Winner Mandy Patinkin Returns to Scottsdale, 2/1-2
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2013
Broadway's master song man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theater concert to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2013
Broadway's master song man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theater concert to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, at 8 p.m.
Mesa Arts Center to Welcome Broadway Star Elaine Paige, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2013
The Mesa Arts Center welcomes Elaine Paige, an actress, recording artist, producer, broadcaster, and major veteran of Broadway on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Piper Repertory Theater. Best known for her award-winning performance as Eva Peron in Evita, she has starred in multiple West End productions including Cats, where she originated the role of Grizabella.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2013
The Mesa Arts Center welcomes Elaine Paige, an actress, recording artist, producer, broadcaster, and major veteran of Broadway on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Piper Repertory Theater. Best known for her award-winning performance as Eva Peron in Evita, she has starred in multiple West End productions including Cats, where she originated the role of Grizabella.
OVER THE RIVER Opens 1/18 at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2013
Hilarity ensues when two sets of loving, but overbearing, Italian-American grandparents become determined to keep their grandson from moving to Seattle. Theatre Artists Studio captures all of the love, pain and laughter of "Tengo Familia - The Family" in Joe DiPietro's Over the River and Through the Woods.
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2013
Hilarity ensues when two sets of loving, but overbearing, Italian-American grandparents become determined to keep their grandson from moving to Seattle. Theatre Artists Studio captures all of the love, pain and laughter of "Tengo Familia - The Family" in Joe DiPietro's Over the River and Through the Woods.
Sedona New Play Festival Set for Canyon Moon Theatre, 1/5-13
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
January 5 through 13, Canyon Moon Theatre, Sedona's professional regional theater, brings the excitement of new play work to northern Arizona at the first annual Sedona New Play Festival. Sponsored by the Sedona Community Foundation, Allie Ollie Boutiques and The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa., this Festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors to do reading of new works.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
January 5 through 13, Canyon Moon Theatre, Sedona's professional regional theater, brings the excitement of new play work to northern Arizona at the first annual Sedona New Play Festival. Sponsored by the Sedona Community Foundation, Allie Ollie Boutiques and The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa., this Festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors to do reading of new works.
AN EVENING OF MUSICAL MAGIC Fundraiser to Support Children's Arts Education at Mesa Arts Center, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
Join Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and other community dignitaries at the Mesa Arts Center Foundation's premier fundraising gala supporting children's arts education programs at Mesa Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
Join Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and other community dignitaries at the Mesa Arts Center Foundation's premier fundraising gala supporting children's arts education programs at Mesa Arts Center.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Touring)
Mesa Arts Center (1/30 - 2/1) | |
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Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater - 'Murder at the Magic Show II'
Magic and Mystery Dinner Theater at Dante's Fire (1/23 - 1/24) | |
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Sleeping Beauty by Charlotte Langford, Michael Martinez
Live Theatre Workshop (2/21 - 3/15) | |
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Disney''s Beauty and the Beast
Centennial Hall (6/20 - 6/20) | |
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Glenn Hughes at Marquee Theatre
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Antony & Cleopatra
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (7/10 - 8/1) | |
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The Wizard of Oz
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Acclaimed EAGLES TRIBUTE TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT lands at THE MESA ARTS CENTER on Valentine's Feb 14th
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