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Cirque Du Soleil Celebrates 39th Birthday With CIRQUE WEEK Footprint Center
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Each year Cirque du Soleil celebrates its birthday with 'Cirque Week,' with special offers for all its shows around the globe. Phoenix is invited to join the celebrations June 15 - 26 with savings up to $25 for tickets to CORTEO at Footprint Center.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Caps Solid Season at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - June 13, 2023
Well, Georgia is back. Flamboyant as ever, she blazes a familiar trail like a captive hedonist spoiling for a bog splurge. To an anxious audience, there's nothing like a good dose of sassy uproar to nurse grievances and bear the cost of delayed gratification.
Chandler Center For The Arts Announces 2023 Summer Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Chandler Center for the Arts announces its 2023 Free Summer Concert Series, beginning July 28. Every Friday night at 7:30 pm the Center will host free summer concerts, featuring some of Arizona's best local bands. Gather friends and family, cool off with a soda, wine, or the evening's signature drink, and kick back to enjoy the show. All Summer Concerts will also be live streamed.
Feature: PARADE THE MUSICAL ~ Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's Compelling Phoenix Revival
by Herbert Paine - June 10, 2023
Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's presents its unique version of PARADE on June 24th at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, AZ.
Phoenix Art Museum Appoints Chief Curator And Director Of Curatorial Affairs And Engagement
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Phoenix Art Museum has appointed Olga Viso as the Selig Family Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs and Engagement, effective immediately. Viso, a seasoned arts leader, curator, and scholar, has been working with the Museum for the past year as a part-time curator-at-large and a senior curatorial advisor.
SUBPLOTS Makes its World Premiere at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Featuring an original story and lyrics by Sara R. Matin and music by Anthony James Procopio Subplots will premiere this June, with performances on June 23rd @ 7 PM and June 24th @ 2 PM and 7 PM.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical, opening Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.
Step Into NEW SUMMER SHORTS at Theatre Artists Studio
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
NEW SUMMER SHORTS at Theatre Artists Studio is the must-see event of The Studio's season. Since 2006, it's been their audiences' favorite-a two-week festival of original shorts plays, scripted by the group's own core of active playwrights.
BIRTH OF A MURDERER Heads Into Final Weekend At Desert Stages
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Birth of a Murderer will complete its run at Desert Stages at Scottsdale Fashion Square, June 9 and June 10. 
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
by Herbert Paine - June 05, 2023
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s NEXT TO NORMAL, directed by Chris Chavez, is a captivating production about a mother’s bipolar disorder and the effects of her illness on her family. The well-cast show runs through June 11th.
Review: BIRTH OF A MURDERER at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
by Nathaniel Jones - June 05, 2023
Darian Lane’s Birth of a Murderer at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre does a masterful job of Birthing a story that entertains and brings a jarring discomfort that still holds its audience.
Applications Due July 7 for Scottsdale's Community Arts Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Scottsdale Arts is accepting applications for its Community Arts Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Scottsdale and throughout the Valley for projects that serve the Scottsdale community.
Phoenix Art Museum And Center For Creative Photography Appoint New Photography Curator
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) and the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography (CCP) have announced Emilia Mickevicius, PhD, as the newly appointed Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography. Mickevicius will divide her time between the two institutions, working with CCP's world-renowned collections to curate exhibitions that will be presented in Phoenix Art Museum's Doris and John Norton Gallery for the Center for Creative Photography. She comes to PhxArt and CCP from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where she has served as curatorial assistant in the photography department since 2019. Mickevicius begins her role on June 5, 2023.
Esteban Will Perform Summer Concerts at Sound Bites Grill
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Renowned for his emotive performances and exemplary classical and flamenco guitar, the critically acclaimed Esteban will be performing multiple must-attend intimate concerts at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona this summer. 
Review: I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE at Chinese Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 30, 2023
Susan Morgan Cooper's documentary, I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE, renders a candid and illuminating homage to one of the luminaries of The Great American Songbook ~ Jimmy McHugh. The film will be screened on June 27th at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
The Studio to Present NEW SUMMER SHORTS Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2023
The NEW SUMMER SHORTS Festival runs for 2 weeks from June 8 through June 18, Thursday through Friday nights at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
Local Stars Align To Benefit Theatre Artists Studio
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2023
Four of Phoenix's own notable musical stars will come back Together Again in a benefit concert for the Theatre Artists Studio on June 24th. Headed by Matt Rollings, (Phoenix Country Day School, Young Sounds, Mr. Luckys, Berklee College of Music and Nashville) Matt is a Grammy award winning musician, composer, and producer whose iconic piano can be heard on literally thousands of albums, perhaps most notably Lyle Lovett.
Adult Dance Camp Comes to The Phoenix Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Summer camp is traditionally something for kids, but at The Phoenix Theatre Company, adults are invited to a special kind of summer experience: Summer of Dance. It’s eight weeks of dance classes for people at all skill levels, ages 15 to 80 years old. Professional choreographers teach a variety of classes four nights a week from June 5 through July 27. This is the program’s 15th year in the Valley.
Review: BEN BUTLER At Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 22, 2023
Richard Strand's BEN BUTLER highlights a seminal moment in the march to emancipation. Now on stage at Don Bluth Front Row Theater in Scottsdale AZ through July 8th, the play, directed by Lee Cooley and featuring an outstanding cast, is a compelling profile of courage.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Hale Centre Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 21, 2023
Director/choreographer Cambrian James delivers a nostalgically delightful production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, featuring a knockout performance by Michala Montaño as Rosie. At Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert AZ through July 1.
Great AZ Puppet Theater to Present THREE LITTLE PIGS Beginning This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
The Great Arizona puppet theatre will THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, a hilarious and musical rendition of the traditional tale about the dangers of shoddy home construction and how those pigs must face a big, bad and very hungry (but not-so-smart) wolf, from May 31-June 18. Showtimes are Wednesdays through Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am & 2pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Review: A SOLDIERS PLAY at ASU Gammage
by Nathaniel Jones - May 19, 2023
The National Tour of A Soldier’s Play at ASU Gammage is magic, being led by not only the sensational Norm Lewis but also a fantastic cast, telling a story that although set in a time and place nearly 80 years ago, is also one that still mirrors realities our communities face today.
Legendary Guitarist Esteban Will Perform at El Pedregal This July 4th
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
In celebration of music and community, Valley residents are invited to bring their Independence Day spirit to an exclusive July 4 concert by critically acclaimed guitarist Esteban, taking place at El Pedregal at The Boulders in Scottsdale.
Ronin Theatre Co. Presents THE MONSTER OF TEMPE TOWN LAKE
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Ronin Theatre Company will bring The Monster of Tempe Town Lake to audiences at Irish Cultural Center this May. The comedy is the most recent play from Zoni Award winning playwright John Perovich.
Review: PRIVATE LIVES at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - May 15, 2023
Lots gets lost in Arizona Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES. Runs through May 28th in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center.

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