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BLACK IRISH to be Presented at Emerson Theater Collaborative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Emerson Theater Collaborative will present Black Irish, a one-act play exploring themes of identity and family at Sedona United Methodist Church.
Ballet Hispánico New York To Present CARMEN.MAQUIA At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
Ballet Hispánico will bring a unique interpretation of Bizet's Carmen to Scottsdale on January 31, 2026, featuring choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano.
Review: 42ND STREET at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - January 20, 2026
This sparkling musical is a brand of theater that’s all surface and shimmer and doesn’t pretend to be otherwise. A showbiz fantasy at full throttle making you feel delightfully upbeat.
Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Childsplay
by Herbert Paine - January 18, 2026
Director Jodie Weiss understands the play's challenge and meets it head-on, shaping the production with an ear for the material’s alternating currents of terror and fragile joy.
Review: JANE ANGER
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - January 17, 2026
Set against the backdrop of plague-ridden London, Jane Anger is a clever, bawdy comedy that imagines what happens when a woman refuses to stay in the margins of literary history.
Theatrikos Launches 2026 Season with CLUE
by Gillian Blum - January 17, 2026
Theatrikos Theatre Company launches its 2026 season with the fast-paced, laugh-out-loud murder mystery Clue, running February 19 to March 15 at Theatrikos Theatre Company in downtown Flagstaff.
Childsplay To Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK At Herberger Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
Childsplay will present Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. Running January 17–31.
Timothy Russell Named to Chandler Cultural Foundation Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2026
The Chandler Cultural Foundation has named Timothy Russell, PhD, to its Board of Directors following his appointment by Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and approval by the Foundation board.
BWW Q&A: Darilyn Burtley Talks TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Mesa Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2026
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Scottsdale Philharmonic Reveals Program For February Concert and New Concerts In Summer
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2026
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced its upcoming concert on February 15, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Handel, and Dukas at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. Learn more here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Phoenix Musical Theatre Artists Unite to Support Underserved Dancers In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2026
The 6th Annual Broadway Cabaret, set for February 28 at ASU Kerr, will support aspiring young dancers by showcasing a variety of performances. This event gathers talent and audiences to aid in the development of future dance professionals.
TheaterWorks' Broadway Senior to Stage GUYS & DOLLS SR in Peoria
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
TheaterWorks' Broadway Senior will present GUYS & DOLLS SR on February 17 and 18 in Peoria, AZ. This production features a cast of actors aged 62 and older, bringing a classic musical comedy to life with a focus on love, luck, and second chances.
Review: HEIST at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - January 13, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company’s HEIST, directed with style and clockwork precision by Matt August, is the kind of production that reminds you how elastic the boundaries of live theatre can be.
ROCK THE NIGHT Fundraiser Celebrates British Invasion Music At Shrine Auditorium This March
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
The Phoenix Children's Chorus will host the 'ROCK THE NIGHT' gala, a British Invasion-themed fundraiser, aimed at supporting their youth choral programs.
Review: THE BELLE OF TOMBSTONE at The Gaslight Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - January 11, 2026
This is a fun Western adventure that the whole family can enjoy!
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Rogue Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - January 10, 2026
This is a brilliant and joyous prequel to PETER PAN.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater Offers Family Fun And Adult Puppetry Events In January
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2026
Great AZ Puppets will present 'THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF' from January 22-25, 2026, featuring Art Grueneberger and Puppet Art Theater Co. This family-friendly puppet show offers a humorous take on the classic tale, suitable for ages 3 and up.
Review: THE WIZ at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - January 08, 2026
THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
Scottsdale Family Artsfest Brings Art Experiences For All Ages To Civic Center This March
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest returns for the fourth year on March 6 and 7, 2026, bringing two days of performances, interactive art experiences and family-friendly activities to the Scottsdale Civic Center. 
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - January 07, 2026
In a theatrical era where standing ovations are dispensed like party favors, THE BOOK OF MORMON at ASU Gammage on its opening night elicited a reaction that felt less like polite approval and more like an arena rock concert. Audiences weren’t just clapping, they were erupting, unable to contain their sheer delight.
Phoenix Chorale Returns To Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts With TRANSCENDENCE
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026
Phoenix Chorale will present TRANSCENDENCE at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, featuring choral and orchestral works by Arvo Pärt, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, and Ola Gjeilo.
The Phoenix Theatre Company to Present 2026 Richard P. Stahl Festival Of New American Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre at the Judith Hardes Theatre. This year's festival will amplify new voices and expand the canon of American theatre.
TheaterWorks To Present A CHORUS LINE In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2026
TheaterWorks will present A Chorus Line, the landmark musical by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood Jr., and Nicholas Dante, from February 6 through February 22, 2026, at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
2026 Breaking Ground Contemporary Dance Festival is Coming To TCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026
The Breaking Ground Contemporary Dance Festival will return to the Tempe Center for the Arts for its 2026 season, celebrating 19 years of bold, boundary-pushing contemporary dance.

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