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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts to Present Jeffrey Tambor, 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Jeffrey Tambor's Performing Your Life on Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Comes to Mesa Arts Center, 3/24 & 25
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012
One of the leading contemporary dance troupes in America, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its breathtaking athleticism and technique to the Mesa Arts Center on March 24th and 25th.
Theatre Artists Studio Announced THE ROAD TO MECCA for 4/20-5/6, Scottsdale
by James T Harding - March 23, 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.
Scottsdale Center Presents OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures, 4/14–15
by Harmony Wheeler - March 22, 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.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Comes to Mesa Arts Center, 3/24 & 25
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012
One of the leading contemporary dance troupes in America, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its breathtaking athleticism and technique to the Mesa Arts Center on March 24th and 25th.
Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE GREAT GATSBY, 3/22-4/8
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 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 from February 25 - March 17, 2012 continuing its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from March 22 - April 8, 2012. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser. The Production Underwriter is The Stonewall Foundation.
Straight No Chaser Performs at MAC, 3/22
by Harmony Wheeler - March 21, 2012
Straight No Chaser is performing live at Mesa Arts Center on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Canyon Moon Theatre Presents IN SEARCH OF THE SACRED Benefit, 3/29
by Harmony Wheeler - March 21, 2012
Poetry is the language in which humanity explores its own amazement. Such explorations will unfold at 7 PM on Thursday, March 29th at the Canyon Moon Theatre in the Village of Oak Creek in the Outlet Mall on SR179. After weeks of planning by Mary Guaraldi, the Director-Producer will be opening the theatre doors to a multi-media celebration of art, music and the spoken word as a benefit for two local nonprofit organizations, Gardens of Humanity and Canyon Moon, too.
Michael Davie Comes to Mesa Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2012
The 2011-2012 National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, brings Filmmaker-Journalist, Michael Davie to Mesa Arts Center Wednesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ikeda Theater. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Davie offers a personal look at his native Africa, a continent often misrepresented in the media. Featuring riveting film clips and extraordinary personal encounters, Davie's inspiring talks receive standing ovations globally. Tickets are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.
Mesa Festival of Creativity to Feature MIRAZOZO Thru 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
Mesa Festival of Creativity invites you to immerse yourself in a 'fantastic environment filled with amazing things to see and do. It's Spring Break - don't spend it sitting around-come to the Mesa Arts Center for endless family fun through March 18, noon - 9 p.m.' Admission is free.
Taylor’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Performs at Mesa Arts Center, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Taylor's Traditional Irish Cabaret is a spectacular showcase of Irish entertainment at its very best, captivating audiences with a unique blend of music, song, laugher and dance. Ireland's greatest comedian, Noel V. Ginnity instantly sends audiences into fits of laughter with his brand of humor. Combined with traditional Irish ballads and dance, this will be a rollicking night of good fun from the Emerald Isle.
Theater Works to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, 3/16-4/7
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 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!
Theatre Artists Studio Presents BABE: AN OLYMPIAN MUSICAL, 3/16-4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson excelled in basketball, baseball, track and field and golf before her death in 1956 of colon cancer at age 45. America's first female golf celebrity in the 1940s and early '50s, Didrikson won 17 straight tournaments as an amateur before turning pro and was one of the founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Prior to that, she gained two gold medals and one silver medal in track and field in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
Australian Circus Troupe Visits Scottsdale as Part of New Discovery Series
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is showcasing the latest arts from Australia and New Zealand as part of its inaugural Discovery Series, which features three performances by the cutting-edge circus troupe Circa on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17.
Theatre Artists Studio Presents BABE, 3/16-4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Theatre Artists Studio Presents Babe: An Olympian Musical March 16 - April 1, 2012. Book & Lyrics are by Carolyn Gage and Music is by Andrea Jill Higgins. It is directed by Christy Welty
Michael Davie Comes to Mesa Arts Center, 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2012
The 2011-2012 National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, brings Filmmaker-Journalist, Michael Davie to Mesa Arts Center Wednesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ikeda Theater. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Davie offers a personal look at his native Africa, a continent often misrepresented in the media. Featuring riveting film clips and extraordinary personal encounters, Davie's inspiring talks receive standing ovations globally. Tickets are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.
Actors Theatre Presents BODY AWARENESS, 3/30-4/15
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 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?'
Taylor’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Performs at Mesa Arts Center, 3/16
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Taylor's Traditional Irish Cabaret is a spectacular showcase of Irish entertainment at its very best, captivating audiences with a unique blend of music, song, laugher and dance. Ireland's greatest comedian, Noel V. Ginnity instantly sends audiences into fits of laughter with his brand of humor. Combined with traditional Irish ballads and dance, this will be a rollicking night of good fun from the Emerald Isle.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts to Present Jane Krakowski, 3/31
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Jane Krakowski on Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m.
FHT Opens LEND ME A TENOR, 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 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.
DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE Closes at Stage West At Herberger Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
Following Ruhl's In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) last season, Actors Theatre brings Dead Man's Cell Phone to Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, through March 11.
Mesa Arts Center Presents Pianists David Benoit and Brian Culbertson, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2012
Mesa Arts Center presents David Benoit & Brian Culbertson: piano2piano on Saturday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts to Present Jeffrey Tambor, 3/24
by Harmony Wheeler - March 09, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Jeffrey Tambor's Performing Your Life on Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m.
Youth Works And Puppet Works Presents THE EXCITING ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO, 3/9-25
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2012
Youth Works theater troupe presents The Adventures of Pinocchio and The Further Adventures of Pinocchio Puppet Show. Both are written by local playwright C. L. Johnson. The Adventures of Pinocchio is the classic story retold with the original Italian zest about learning and choosing between right and wrong! While The Further Adventures of Pinocchio follows Pinocchio as he battles for his freedom from the Puppet Maestro. Both performances take place in the Italian village of Collodi (an homage to the original Author of Pinocchio Carlo Collodi). The Adventures of Pinocchio perform March 9 - 25 and The Further Adventures of Pinocchio perform on Saturdays, March 10 - 31 in the McMillin Theater.
Mesa Festival of Creativity to Feature MIRAZOZO
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2012
Mesa Festival of Creativity invites you to immerse yourself in a 'fantastic environment filled with amazing things to see and do. It's Spring Break - don't spend it sitting around-come to the Mesa Arts Center for endless family fun March 9-18, noon - 9 p.m.' Admission is free.

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