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Ocean Adventure: An Evening with Jean-Michel Cousteau Held At Mesa Arts Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2010
Mesa Arts Center and National Geographic announce a riveting line-up of events for the fourth season of the Arizona speaker series presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Fountain Hills Community Theatre Presents CAROUSEL, Through 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2010
Fountain Hills Community Theater is proud to present Carousel, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that reigned on Broadway from 1945 through 1947 and was voted 'the greatest musical of the twentieth century' by TIME magazine. Carousel, bursting with joy and exuberance, has become one of America's most beloved musical masterpieces and this FHCT production will move and delight audiences of all ages. The touching tale is set in a small Maine fishing village and focuses on Billy Bigelow, a rough and temperamental carnival barker and Julie Jordan, his mill worker bride. This moving, comic and ultimately redeeming musical follows the course of their romance - even beyond the bonds of life. The score of Carousel includes some of Broadway's most memorable melodies - 'If I Loved You,' 'June is Bustin' Out All Over,' 'When the Children are Asleep,' and the classic 'You'll Never Walk Alone.'
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Plays Theater Works 10/1-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 27, 2010
A raucous comedy from one of America's most outrageous playwrights Charles Busch! This hilarious tale is that of New York dilettante Marjorie Taub, a middle-aged doctor's wife, hooked on culture - mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at MOMA and evenings at BAM.
Vietnamese Dinner and Film to Benefit Canyon Moon Theatre 9/27
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2010
Adventurous travelers are invited to experience the exotic food, sights, and sounds of Vietnam in a fundraiser for Canyon Moon Theatre in the Village of Oak Creek on Monday, September 27 starting at 5 p.m. Canyon Moon and Marketplace Cafe will jointly host 'An Intriguing Journey through Vietnam---Past and Present.' The dinner and film event includes a special showing of the 2002 adaptation of Graham Greene's The Quiet American.
Beowulf Alley’s Late Night Theatre Presents YOU ARE NOT THAT SPECIAL, 9/17-9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
Late Night Theatre at Beowulf Alley, 11 South 6th Avenue, Downtown between Broadway and Congress, presents You Are Not Special by Brian Hanson. Performances are on Friday and Saturday September 17, 18, 24 and 26 at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 cash at the door. For additional information, please call (520) 977-5218.
PFAA Presents SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
Prescott Fine Arts Association begins its 2010 - 2011 Season of Readers Theater presentations, in association with the Prescott Public Library, with the American classic, SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 26th, located at the Prescott Public Library. The play is written by Edgar Lee Masters, adapted by Charles Aidman and directed by Herb Voss. Admission is free though donations are appreciated. A discussion of the play will take place at the conclusion of the reading.
Spencer Theatre Presents BUDDY HOLLY STORY, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
The Buddy Holly Story, a dramatic jukebox musical at the Spencer Theater, Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m., tells the story of the young Lubbock man in horn-rimmed glasses who became the world's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Maybe Baby, Ritchie Valens' La Bamba, and the Big Bopper's Chantilly Lace.
Beowulf Alley Theatre Present SHINING CITY, Thru 9/26
by Marivic Tagala - September 26, 2010
Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue, begins the new season with the Tony Award- nominated, Arizona premiere of SHINING CITY by Conor McPherson. Preview is Friday, September 10th with Opening Night on Saturday, September 11th and will run until the 26th. They will be a reception after opening and a post-show discussion on the 12th. General admission tickets are $23 ($14 for preview) at the door and by phone; discounted tickets are available only online at www.beowulfalley.org.
Vietnamese Dinner and Film to Benefit Canyon Moon Theatre 9/27
by Lauren Wolman - September 25, 2010
Adventurous travelers are invited to experience the exotic food, sights, and sounds of Vietnam in a fundraiser for Canyon Moon Theatre in the Village of Oak Creek on Monday, September 27 starting at 5 p.m. Canyon Moon and Marketplace Cafe will jointly host 'An Intriguing Journey through Vietnam---Past and Present.' The dinner and film event includes a special showing of the 2002 adaptation of Graham Greene's The Quiet American.
Final Weekend for You Are Not Special Runs At Beowulf Alley's Late Night Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
Late Night Theatre at Beowulf Alley, 11 South 6th Avenue, Downtown between Broadway and Congress, presents the final two performances of You Are Not Special by Brian Hanson
Southwest Shakespeare Company Closes BLOOD ROYAL 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
The Southwest Shakespeare Company of Mesa, Arizona is presenting BLOOD ROYAL, an adaptation of Shakespeare's three Henry VI plays, September 9 through September 25.
PFAA Closes DIXIE SWIM CLUB, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
The Prescott Fine Arts Association opens it's 2010 - 2011 (41st season) season with the heart-warming comedy, DIXIE SWIM CLUB written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, directed by PFAA veteran director, Linda Miller.
ATB Announces Fall North American Tour Dates, Kicks Off 9/24 In Arizona
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 24, 2010
Coming off a wildly successful four-week summer Perfecto residency at Las Vegas' Rain Nightclub in Palms Hotel and sold-out Electric Zoo festival gig, Germany's ATB is already gearing up for another tour across the U.S. and Canada.
Stray Cat Presents REASONS TO BE PRETTY, Opens 9/24
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2010
Stray Cat Theatre presents reasons to be pretty By Neil LaBute and Directed by April Miller
STPA Presents 'A Celebration of Jazz', 10/2
by Nicole Rosky - September 23, 2010
It's a Jazz jubilee at the Spencer Saturday, October 2 with two distinctive concerts performed by the best of the best in this great American genre of music.
FHCT Celebrates FHCT ariZoni Wins
by Nicole Rosky - September 22, 2010
The 20th annual ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence ceremony was held on Monday, September 20th at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Almost fifty theater companies are members of the ariZoni's and are adjudicated each year, competing for best performance and production awards. These include best actors, actresses, directors, musical directors, choreographers, set, costume, lighting and sound designers and properties.
Beowulf Alley's Old Time Radio Theatre Co Announces Their November Stories 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
Beowulf Alley Theatre's Old Time Radio Theatre Company announces their November stories to be presented at the theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue (Downtown between Broadway and Congress) on November 2 and 16, 2010. Performances are at 7:00 p.m.
Final Weekend for You Are Not Special Runs At Beowulf Alley's Late Night Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
Late Night Theatre at Beowulf Alley, 11 South 6th Avenue, Downtown between Broadway and Congress, presents the final two performances of You Are Not Special by Brian Hanson
Active Imagination Theatre Presents A Weenie Halloween 10/23-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
In the Kingdom of Niceness, Fairy Princess Sweetie Poo has outlawed Halloween because it's scary, and she only likes pretty things and white dresses. Her bewitched subjects don't remember Halloween or candy, but one little girl remembers that she had a black cat who was banished from the kingdom along with all things black or scary.
Final Four Performances Shining City by Conor McPherson Play Beowulf Alley Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
Beowulf Alley will present the final four performances of Shining City, by Conor McPherson, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 26 at 2:30 p.m.
ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2010
It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and shattered dreams. Directed by Lou Bellamy, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from October 16 through November 6. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from November 11 through November 28. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are KGUN9, MIX-FM and Tucson Lifestyle. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
Eric Bibb, Dave Riley, and Bob Corritore Set For MAC 10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 21, 2010
A performance by modern blues maestro Eric Bibb is an enriching experience. His music, like his personality, is intimate, assured, and passionate, drawing listeners into the moment not only as spectators, but participants as well.
Beowulf Alley’s Old Time Radio Theatre Company Presents Two Classic Productions 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2010
Beowulf Alley Theatre's Old Time Radio Theatre Company will present two classic productions from the golden days of radio on Tuesday, September 21 at the theatre. Beowulf Alley Theatre is located at 11 South 6th Avenue (Downtown between Broadway and Congress). The first show is one of radio's favorite, long-running series, 'Maxwell House Coffee Time (Burns and Allen).' This episode, 'The Sam Spade Episode,' was first presented on February 10, 1949, followed by Dashiell Hammett's famous detective, Sam Spade and The Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail Episode, first presented August 28, 1949.
4TROOPS Performs at Mesa Arts Center, 10/9
by Nicole Rosky - September 20, 2010
4TROOPS are United States combat veterans. While overseas, music played a crucial and very personal role in their lives. They would sing at everything from large military events to more intimate settings, where they would jam in their bunk after a long day in the field and try to recall a slice of home. They also used their voices at somber occasions like memorial services, where they would sing to remember those that had been lost. 4TROOPS now come together for a singular purpose: to sing on behalf of all troops, to honor their sacrifices and to create awareness for their needs.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Arizona - 9/19
by BWW - September 19, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/19 for Arizona

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