Jeffrey Hatcher's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUICIDE CLUB Nominated for Edgar Award
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Suicide Club by Jeffrey Hatcher, which received its acclaimed world premiere at Arizona Theatre Company last fall has been nominated for an Edgar Award in the category Best Play. Each spring, Mystery Writers of America presents the Edgar Awards, widely acknowledged to be the most prestigious awards in the genre.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Suicide Club by Jeffrey Hatcher, which received its acclaimed world premiere at Arizona Theatre Company last fall has been nominated for an Edgar Award in the category Best Play. Each spring, Mystery Writers of America presents the Edgar Awards, widely acknowledged to be the most prestigious awards in the genre.
Jan Lisiecki to Perform at Mesa Arts Center, 2/28
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
Jan Lisiecki will perform at the Mesa Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
Jan Lisiecki will perform at the Mesa Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE GREAT GATSBY
by Harmony Wheeler - February 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.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 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.
Arizona Theatre Company Presents THE GREAT GATSBY, 3/22-4/8
by Harmony Wheeler - February 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.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 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.
Australian Circus Troupe Visits Scottsdale as Part of New Discovery Series, 3/16-17
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 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.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 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.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Songs in the Key of Giggles,' 2/20
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents Songs in the Key of Giggles: A FUN CONCERT PLUS SONGWRITING WORKSHOP!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents Songs in the Key of Giggles: A FUN CONCERT PLUS SONGWRITING WORKSHOP!
Theater Works' HAIRSPRAY Closes
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! Hairspray, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to Peoria as a Theater Works special presentation. Audiences will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this 'international smash-hit musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party.' It's Hairspray, live on stage, in living color! Performing on the Gyder Mainstage Hairspray runs through February 19 and tickets are on sale now!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! Hairspray, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to Peoria as a Theater Works special presentation. Audiences will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this 'international smash-hit musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party.' It's Hairspray, live on stage, in living color! Performing on the Gyder Mainstage Hairspray runs through February 19 and tickets are on sale now!
Theatre Artists Studio Presents BABE, 3/16-4/1
by Jennie Mamary - February 18, 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
by Jennie Mamary - February 18, 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
StrayCat Presents THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, 2/17-3/03
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Stray Cat will be teaming up with the new incoming class of MFA actors at ASU for a production of this 'wicked expressionistic fantasy.'
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Stray Cat will be teaming up with the new incoming class of MFA actors at ASU for a production of this 'wicked expressionistic fantasy.'
Lorna Luft Brings 'Songs My Mother Taught Me' at Mesa Arts Center, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
American actress-singer Lorna Luft embraces her mother's illustrious songbook in a celebration of Judy Garland's musical genius. Described as 'pure musical excitement, this lovingly staged extravaganza melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with intensely personal, often hilarious memories of mother and legend Judy Garland.'
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
American actress-singer Lorna Luft embraces her mother's illustrious songbook in a celebration of Judy Garland's musical genius. Described as 'pure musical excitement, this lovingly staged extravaganza melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with intensely personal, often hilarious memories of mother and legend Judy Garland.'
Theater Works Extends THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Through 2/26
by Kelsey Denette - February 16, 2012
Theater Works has extended The Dixie Swim Club for one more week.
by Kelsey Denette - February 16, 2012
Theater Works has extended The Dixie Swim Club for one more week.
Dennis Rowland-Walt Richardson Concert Starts Actors Theatre's Next Fund-Raising Phase, 2/27
by Kelsey Denette - February 16, 2012
The next phase of Actors Theatre's fund-raising efforts will include a series of special events beginning with a concert featuring Dennis Rowland, Walt Richardson and their Friends, Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe. Bob Sorenson will be the Master of Ceremonies.
by Kelsey Denette - February 16, 2012
The next phase of Actors Theatre's fund-raising efforts will include a series of special events beginning with a concert featuring Dennis Rowland, Walt Richardson and their Friends, Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe. Bob Sorenson will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Mesa Festival of Creativity to Feature MIRAZOZO
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 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.
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 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.
Sundance Institute Announces 1st 2012 Stop For Film Forward 2/27-3/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, an initiative of Sundance Institute and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, takes place in Arizona from February 27 through March 1, 2012.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, an initiative of Sundance Institute and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, takes place in Arizona from February 27 through March 1, 2012.
StrayCat Presents THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, 2/17-3/03
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
Stray Cat has announced that they will be teaming up with the new incoming class of MFA actors at ASU for a kinetic and visceral production of this wicked expressionistic fantasy. Set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell, THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT uses flashbacks to an imagined childhood, and a courtroom in purgatory with lawyers who call for the testimonies of many witnesses.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
Stray Cat has announced that they will be teaming up with the new incoming class of MFA actors at ASU for a kinetic and visceral production of this wicked expressionistic fantasy. Set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell, THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT uses flashbacks to an imagined childhood, and a courtroom in purgatory with lawyers who call for the testimonies of many witnesses.
Lily Tomlin to Perform at Mesa Arts Center, 3/9
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2012
Mesa Arts Center will present an intimate evening with one of America's favorite actress-comediennes Lily Tomlin Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2012
Mesa Arts Center will present an intimate evening with one of America's favorite actress-comediennes Lily Tomlin Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m.
The Great AZ Puppet Theater Announces Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
The Great AZ Puppet Theater has announced the following upcoming events.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
The Great AZ Puppet Theater has announced the following upcoming events.
Youth Works Announces HAIRSPRAY, 2/3-19
by Kelsey Denette - February 10, 2012
Hairspray is performing in Peoria as a Theater Works' Youth Works special presentation.
by Kelsey Denette - February 10, 2012
Hairspray is performing in Peoria as a Theater Works' Youth Works special presentation.
Theatre Artists Studio Opens THE UNEXPECTED MAN 2/10
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012
Most people would find a lack of playwright directions daunting when staging a play, especially when the work examines the inner thoughts of characters and there are only two of them. Such was not the case, however, for Carol MacLeod, Artistic Director of Theatre Artists Studio, who wanted to direct Yasmina Reza's The Unexpected Man specifically because it lacked such input.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012
Most people would find a lack of playwright directions daunting when staging a play, especially when the work examines the inner thoughts of characters and there are only two of them. Such was not the case, however, for Carol MacLeod, Artistic Director of Theatre Artists Studio, who wanted to direct Yasmina Reza's The Unexpected Man specifically because it lacked such input.
Mesa Community College Opens RENT, 3/1
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
RENT is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. MCC's Act I Musical Productions is presenting the full, uncut version of RENT March 1 - 10, 2012 at MCC's Theatre Outback, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202. For ticket information call (480) 461 - 7172 or purchase your tickets online (and pick your own seats) at www.ezticketlive.com/mcc.
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
RENT is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. MCC's Act I Musical Productions is presenting the full, uncut version of RENT March 1 - 10, 2012 at MCC's Theatre Outback, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202. For ticket information call (480) 461 - 7172 or purchase your tickets online (and pick your own seats) at www.ezticketlive.com/mcc.
Ron Tobin to Make Appearance at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
Ron Tobin, an actor and comedian playing 30 different characters in "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy," will visit with patients at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center's inpatient unit at Banner Gateway Medical Center at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
Ron Tobin, an actor and comedian playing 30 different characters in "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy," will visit with patients at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center's inpatient unit at Banner Gateway Medical Center at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Hundreds of Arts Personel Expected At 26th Arts Congress Feb. 7
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
Artists, arts-related organizations, advocates and business leaders representing tourism and economic development from across the state will gather at the Arizona State Capitol for the 26th annual Arizona Arts Congress from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
Artists, arts-related organizations, advocates and business leaders representing tourism and economic development from across the state will gather at the Arizona State Capitol for the 26th annual Arizona Arts Congress from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Theatre Artists Studio Opens THE UNEXPECTED MAN 2/10
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2012
Most people would find a lack of playwright directions daunting when staging a play, especially when the work examines the inner thoughts of characters and there are only two of them. Such was not the case, however, for Carol MacLeod, Artistic Director of Theatre Artists Studio, who wanted to direct Yasmina Reza's The Unexpected Man specifically because it lacked such input.
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2012
Most people would find a lack of playwright directions daunting when staging a play, especially when the work examines the inner thoughts of characters and there are only two of them. Such was not the case, however, for Carol MacLeod, Artistic Director of Theatre Artists Studio, who wanted to direct Yasmina Reza's The Unexpected Man specifically because it lacked such input.
Lorna Luft Brings 'Songs My Mother Taught Me' to Mesa Arts Center, 2/17
by Kelsey Denette - February 03, 2012
American actress-singer Lorna Luft embraces her mother's illustrious songbook in a celebration of Judy Garland's musical genius. Described as 'pure musical excitement, this lovingly staged extravaganza melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with intensely personal, often hilarious memories of mother and legend Judy Garland.'
by Kelsey Denette - February 03, 2012
American actress-singer Lorna Luft embraces her mother's illustrious songbook in a celebration of Judy Garland's musical genius. Described as 'pure musical excitement, this lovingly staged extravaganza melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with intensely personal, often hilarious memories of mother and legend Judy Garland.'
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Welcomes Fran Lebowitz, 3/1
by Kelsey Denette - February 03, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present author, journalist and social observer Fran Lebowitz on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Virginia G. Piper Theater.
by Kelsey Denette - February 03, 2012
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present author, journalist and social observer Fran Lebowitz on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Virginia G. Piper Theater.
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