Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Closes SAKURA NO NE
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of SAKURA NO NE (Root of the Cherry Tree) from April 13th-22nd.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of SAKURA NO NE (Root of the Cherry Tree) from April 13th-22nd.
Stray Cat Theatre Presents HEDDATRON 5/18-6/09
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 20, 2012
Stray Cat Theatre Presents HEDDATRON May 18-June 9th, 2012 Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Sundays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Performances take place at the Tempe Performing Arts Center.
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 20, 2012
Stray Cat Theatre Presents HEDDATRON May 18-June 9th, 2012 Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Sundays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Performances take place at the Tempe Performing Arts Center.
Rising Youth Theatre Presents Student-Written SOME ARE BEGINNING 4/27-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 20, 2012
Rising Youth Theatre, a new theatre company that creates original work with youth will premiere its first production April 27-29 at the Phoenix Center for the Arts. The play, SOME ARE BEGINNING, is the culmination of The Arizonan Project, a series of theatre residencies with youth from across the Phoenix Metro Valley about what it means to live in Phoenix, Arizona in the year of our state's centennial.
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 20, 2012
Rising Youth Theatre, a new theatre company that creates original work with youth will premiere its first production April 27-29 at the Phoenix Center for the Arts. The play, SOME ARE BEGINNING, is the culmination of The Arizonan Project, a series of theatre residencies with youth from across the Phoenix Metro Valley about what it means to live in Phoenix, Arizona in the year of our state's centennial.
Theatre Artists Studio Announced THE ROAD TO MECCA for 4/20-5/6, Scottsdale
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012
Theatre Artists Studio has announced their upcoming production of ROAD TO MECCA by Athol Fugard will play from April 20 to May 6 at Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale. The cast of Don Erickson, Debra Rich Gettleman & Judy Lebeau will be directed by Judy Rollings.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012
Theatre Artists Studio has announced their upcoming production of ROAD TO MECCA by Athol Fugard will play from April 20 to May 6 at Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale. The cast of Don Erickson, Debra Rich Gettleman & Judy Lebeau will be directed by Judy Rollings.
Premiere of ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT Set for McMillin Theatre, 4/13
by Max Schwager - April 18, 2012
The Arizona premiere and winner of the Best New Play in Chicago Award ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT is a highly stylized, moving, and thought-provoking play written by award winning playwright Shirley Lauro, inspired by interviews with German Gentile women who lived through the Third Reich.
by Max Schwager - April 18, 2012
The Arizona premiere and winner of the Best New Play in Chicago Award ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT is a highly stylized, moving, and thought-provoking play written by award winning playwright Shirley Lauro, inspired by interviews with German Gentile women who lived through the Third Reich.
WE BUILT THIS CITY Interactive Theatre Experince Set for Mothers' Day Weekend, Scottsdale
by James T Harding - April 18, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has invited kids and their families to take part in a free interactive performance of Polyglot Theatre's We Built This City on Mother's Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13. Two 120-minute performances will take place outdoors in Scottsdale Civic Center Park on each day at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Refreshments from Shine Coffee and picnic foods are available for purchase.
by James T Harding - April 18, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has invited kids and their families to take part in a free interactive performance of Polyglot Theatre's We Built This City on Mother's Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13. Two 120-minute performances will take place outdoors in Scottsdale Civic Center Park on each day at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Refreshments from Shine Coffee and picnic foods are available for purchase.
Scottsdale Center Presents OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures, 4/14–15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
As part of its year-long Discovery Series exploring the arts of Australia and New Zealand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures on April 14-15. The free, weekend-long outdoor celebration is offered in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Native Trails and the 25th anniversary of Sunday A'Fair, with support from Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
As part of its year-long Discovery Series exploring the arts of Australia and New Zealand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures on April 14-15. The free, weekend-long outdoor celebration is offered in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Native Trails and the 25th anniversary of Sunday A'Fair, with support from Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Orpheum Theatre Closes ROCK OF AGES, 4/15
by 30 Days of NYMF 2011 - April 15, 2012
The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix is set to house the national tour of the Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES from April 12 to April 15. For tickets to ROCK OF AGES, visit www.phoenix-theater.com.
by 30 Days of NYMF 2011 - April 15, 2012
The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix is set to house the national tour of the Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES from April 12 to April 15. For tickets to ROCK OF AGES, visit www.phoenix-theater.com.
Orpheum Theatre Presents ROCK OF AGES, 4/12-4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2012
The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix is set to house the national tour of the Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES from April 12 to April 15. For tickets to ROCK OF AGES, visit www.phoenix-theater.com.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2012
The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix is set to house the national tour of the Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES from April 12 to April 15. For tickets to ROCK OF AGES, visit www.phoenix-theater.com.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Presents SAKURA NO NE, 4/13-22
by Max Schwager - April 11, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of SAKURA NO NE (Root of the Cherry Tree) from April 13th-22nd.
by Max Schwager - April 11, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of SAKURA NO NE (Root of the Cherry Tree) from April 13th-22nd.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Presents Sarah Vowell Book Signing, 4/28
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a reading and book signing by bestselling author Sarah Vowell on Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a reading and book signing by bestselling author Sarah Vowell on Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m.
Arizona Theatre Company's THE GREAT GATSBY Closes 4/8
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2012
Glitz and glamour, romance and betrayal dazzle in Arizona Theatre Company's production of The Great Gatsby. Considered by many to be the Great American Novel, it is at once titillating, fascinating and shocking in its portrayal of The Jazz Age that was soon to disappear from the American landscape. Directed by ATC Associate Artistic Director Stephen Wrentmore, The Great Gatsby, adapted by Simon Levy, marks the fifth and final year of ATC's AMERICA PLAYS! Celebrating Great American Stories series and plays at the Herberger Theater Center through April 8, 2012. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser. The Production Underwriter is The Stonewall Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2012
Glitz and glamour, romance and betrayal dazzle in Arizona Theatre Company's production of The Great Gatsby. Considered by many to be the Great American Novel, it is at once titillating, fascinating and shocking in its portrayal of The Jazz Age that was soon to disappear from the American landscape. Directed by ATC Associate Artistic Director Stephen Wrentmore, The Great Gatsby, adapted by Simon Levy, marks the fifth and final year of ATC's AMERICA PLAYS! Celebrating Great American Stories series and plays at the Herberger Theater Center through April 8, 2012. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser. The Production Underwriter is The Stonewall Foundation.
Theater Works to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, 3/16-4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2012
One of Broadway's masterpieces, the romantic A Little Night Music deals with the universal subject of love. It is an award winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Performing in the Gyder Theater from March 16th - April 7th tickets are $31 / adult and $21 / student. Tickets are on sale now!
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2012
One of Broadway's masterpieces, the romantic A Little Night Music deals with the universal subject of love. It is an award winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Performing in the Gyder Theater from March 16th - April 7th tickets are $31 / adult and $21 / student. Tickets are on sale now!
FHT Opens LEND ME A TENOR, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2012
Fountain Hills Theater today announced the opening of the hilarious comedy farce, Lend Me a Tenor. The particular September evening in 1934 is the biggest in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. World-famous tenor, Tito Morelli, is to perform Otello, his greatest role, at the gala season opener.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2012
Fountain Hills Theater today announced the opening of the hilarious comedy farce, Lend Me a Tenor. The particular September evening in 1934 is the biggest in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. World-famous tenor, Tito Morelli, is to perform Otello, his greatest role, at the gala season opener.
ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT Debuts at Theater Works, 4/13
by Harmony Wheeler - April 04, 2012
What would YOU do if the Nazis came to power? How would your daily life be changed? This is the question asked by ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, winner of Best New Play in Chicago Award, which premieres in Arizona at Theater Works beginning April 13. ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT is inspired by interviews with German Gentile women who lived through the Third Reich. The play's sweep follow them from their teen years through adulthood as they struggle with the trials of everyday living - work, religion, marriage, motherhood -under the Nazi regime. Facing impossible choices, they survive or succumb and all are changed forever.
by Harmony Wheeler - April 04, 2012
What would YOU do if the Nazis came to power? How would your daily life be changed? This is the question asked by ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, winner of Best New Play in Chicago Award, which premieres in Arizona at Theater Works beginning April 13. ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT is inspired by interviews with German Gentile women who lived through the Third Reich. The play's sweep follow them from their teen years through adulthood as they struggle with the trials of everyday living - work, religion, marriage, motherhood -under the Nazi regime. Facing impossible choices, they survive or succumb and all are changed forever.
AMAZING ACROCATS Set for Canyon Moon Visit March 1-4
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
SAMANTHA MARTIN AND THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS, one of four performing house-cat troupes in the US, will perform at the Canyon Moon Theatre from March 1-4.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
SAMANTHA MARTIN AND THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS, one of four performing house-cat troupes in the US, will perform at the Canyon Moon Theatre from March 1-4.
Tucson's 2nd Saturdays Downtown Will Relocate During Streetcar Construction
by Kelsey Denette - April 03, 2012
While construction in Downtown Tucson for the modern streetcar has been moved up, closing Congress Street to all traffic from Toole Avenue to Stone Avenue effective April 9th, 2nd Saturdays will continue its International Carnival event on April 14th as planned. All vendors and outdoor entertainment venues will be relocated to accommodate the closures.
by Kelsey Denette - April 03, 2012
While construction in Downtown Tucson for the modern streetcar has been moved up, closing Congress Street to all traffic from Toole Avenue to Stone Avenue effective April 9th, 2nd Saturdays will continue its International Carnival event on April 14th as planned. All vendors and outdoor entertainment venues will be relocated to accommodate the closures.
SAKURA NO NE Gets World Premiere at Theater Works
by Harmony Wheeler - April 02, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of Sakura no Ne (Root of the Cherry Tree). This stage production brings to life the story of two everyday kids and their unexpected relationship with an older Japanese gentleman gardener at The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Initially viewed as an unwelcome introduction to Japanese arts,c ulture and activities in Arizona, the kids find themselves willingly learning the importance of understanding the difference between self-confidence and selfishness.
by Harmony Wheeler - April 02, 2012
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of Sakura no Ne (Root of the Cherry Tree). This stage production brings to life the story of two everyday kids and their unexpected relationship with an older Japanese gentleman gardener at The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Initially viewed as an unwelcome introduction to Japanese arts,c ulture and activities in Arizona, the kids find themselves willingly learning the importance of understanding the difference between self-confidence and selfishness.
BWW Reviews: Jane Krakowski in Concert - A Funny, Sex Kitten Romp
by Risa Peris - April 02, 2012
On March 31 the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presented Jane Krakowski's cabaret show as part of their Broadway series. Jane Krakowski is a veteran Broadway performer, who has appeared in productions ranging from "Grand Hotel" to "Nine", for which she won a 2003 Tony Award. On screen, Krakowski is best known for her roles as a man-eating office assistant in "Ally McBeal," and as Jenna Maroney on NBC's "30 Rock".
by Risa Peris - April 02, 2012
On March 31 the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presented Jane Krakowski's cabaret show as part of their Broadway series. Jane Krakowski is a veteran Broadway performer, who has appeared in productions ranging from "Grand Hotel" to "Nine", for which she won a 2003 Tony Award. On screen, Krakowski is best known for her roles as a man-eating office assistant in "Ally McBeal," and as Jenna Maroney on NBC's "30 Rock".
Theatre Artists Studio's BABE Closes
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Theatre Artists Studio Presents Babe: An Olympian Musical through April 1, 2012. Book & Lyrics are by Carolyn Gage and Music is by Andrea Jill Higgins. It is directed by Christy Welty
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Theatre Artists Studio Presents Babe: An Olympian Musical through April 1, 2012. Book & Lyrics are by Carolyn Gage and Music is by Andrea Jill Higgins. It is directed by Christy Welty
Theater Works Presents ON NELLIE'S TRAIL, 4/14
by Harmony Wheeler - March 30, 2012
Theater Works presents On Nellie's Trail by Joann Yeoman, Saturday, April 14th at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. The show is 40 minutes in length and the cost of admission is free. Performances take place in the McMillin Theater.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 30, 2012
Theater Works presents On Nellie's Trail by Joann Yeoman, Saturday, April 14th at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. The show is 40 minutes in length and the cost of admission is free. Performances take place in the McMillin Theater.
Actors Theatre Presents BODY AWARENESS, 3/30-4/15
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
Annie Baker's Body Awareness, her first full-length professional production after leaving NYU's Dramatic Writing program in 2008, asks two simple questions, as asked by Lily Janiak in her February 2012 review of the play in San Francisco Weekly: “What if our loved ones are the people least likely to accept us for who we want to be? And what if the best we all can do is try to keep living together anyway?'
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
Annie Baker's Body Awareness, her first full-length professional production after leaving NYU's Dramatic Writing program in 2008, asks two simple questions, as asked by Lily Janiak in her February 2012 review of the play in San Francisco Weekly: “What if our loved ones are the people least likely to accept us for who we want to be? And what if the best we all can do is try to keep living together anyway?'
Actors Theatre, Phoenix, Announces AGONY & ECSTACY OF STEVE JOBS & More for 2012-13
by James T Harding - March 29, 2012
Actors Theatre's 2012-13 season brings five plays to Stage West at The Herberger Theater Center beginning with Mike Daisey's controversial The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs (Sept. 21-Oct. 7) and ending with the critically acclaimed Good People (May 3-19) by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
by James T Harding - March 29, 2012
Actors Theatre's 2012-13 season brings five plays to Stage West at The Herberger Theater Center beginning with Mike Daisey's controversial The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs (Sept. 21-Oct. 7) and ending with the critically acclaimed Good People (May 3-19) by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
OKLAHOMA, ANNIE, et al. Set for Arizona Broadway Theatre's 2012-2013 Season
by Max Schwager - March 28, 2012
The Arizona Broadway Theatre has announced its upcoming 2012-2013 season. The season includes OKLAHOMA!, ANNIE, HELLO DOLLY, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, 9 TO 5, INTO THE WOODS, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL.
by Max Schwager - March 28, 2012
The Arizona Broadway Theatre has announced its upcoming 2012-2013 season. The season includes OKLAHOMA!, ANNIE, HELLO DOLLY, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, 9 TO 5, INTO THE WOODS, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL.
Tickets Now on Sale for Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...
by Max Schwager - March 26, 2012
Continuing to "bring Broadway's favorites back to life", Scottsdale Musical Theater Company brings its latest offering - Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for a special engagement one weekend only Friday, March 30th at 8:00PM continuing Saturday, March 31st at 8:00PM and concluding Sunday, April 1st at 2:00PM. Performances will take place at the intimate 300-seat Dorrance Auditorium on the campus at Phoenix Country Day School (3901 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253).
by Max Schwager - March 26, 2012
Continuing to "bring Broadway's favorites back to life", Scottsdale Musical Theater Company brings its latest offering - Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for a special engagement one weekend only Friday, March 30th at 8:00PM continuing Saturday, March 31st at 8:00PM and concluding Sunday, April 1st at 2:00PM. Performances will take place at the intimate 300-seat Dorrance Auditorium on the campus at Phoenix Country Day School (3901 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253).
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