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Photos: Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical, a musical extravaganza with songs written by the most popular recording artists such as Aerosmith, John Legend, and Sara Bareilles. Fans of the show will be highly entertained by the stage version, but even if you have no knowledge of the television version, the stage production will surely not disappoint! See first look photos of the cast.
Jimmy Buffett Celebrates The Arizona Broadway Theatre Production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
The highly anticipated Broadway musical, Jimmy's Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville opened last Friday at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) with a nearly sold-out performance. ABT is the first professional theatre in Arizona to produce and premiere this Broadway musical.
Southwest Sakespeare Presents ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
ANTONY & CLEOPATRA is now playing at Mesa Arts Center
Review: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Southwest Shakespeare Company
by Herbert Paine - March 22, 2023
Southwest Shakespeare Company’s ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, co-directed by Producing Artistic Director Debra Ann Byrd and Tina Packer and featuring Cynnita Agent as the queen of the Nile, is a modest if uneven production, featuring periodic flashes of acting brilliance. Runs through April 1st at the Mesa Arts Center.
Chandler Center For The Arts Announces OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The two-time Grammy Award Winning Old Crow Medicine Show will make a stop at Chandler Center for the Arts on July 22 at 7:30 pm as part of its national tour.
NEWSIES, MARY POPPINS & More Set for TheaterWorks 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
TheaterWorks has announced a new season of Mainstage and Youth Works productions featuring musicals, dramas, family favorites, a holiday mainstay hit, large-scale productions, and more.
Southwest Shakespeare to Bring THE ALCHEMIST to Taliesin West
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2023
Southwest Shakespeare will bring the hilarious comedy THE ALCHEMIST to Taliesin West April 13 - 16, 2023.
Scottsdale Public Art Event Moving To New Fall Date
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2023
Scottsdale Public Art is moving the 50th anniversary celebration of “Windows to the West” to fall 2023.
Arizona Opera presents THE MAGIC FLUTE in Phoenix and Tucson
by Timothy Shawver - March 17, 2023
Arizona Opera brings Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE to Phoenix and Tucson next month. One of history's most popular masterpieces, the family-friendly classic explores the search for truth and reason, love and enlightenment. Joseph Specter, the president and general director of Arizona Opera, calls it 'a fantastical tale rich with comedy, enchantment, and fantasy...inviting the audience along a journey of darkness and light.'
Fran Lebowitz Brings Social Insight And Satirical Comedy To Scottsdale Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2023
On April 7, Fran Lebowitz will share her forthright, yet amusing perspectives of social observations and cultural experiences for a memorable night of comedic storytelling at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Samantha Wyer Bello Directs Professional Premiere of Comedy LIKE HEAVEN by Elaine Romero
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2023
Director Samantha Wyer Bello helms the world premiere of Arizona playwright Elaine Romero's Like Heaven produced by The Bridge Initiative in residence at Estrella Mountain Community College.
Review: Mimi Kennedy, Gordon Clapp Dazzle in World Premiere of PRU PAYNE at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - March 14, 2023
Mimi Kennedy renders an imperious and brassy Pru Payne (her public moniker). She's a renowned intellectual, feared for her trenchant criticism and scathing takedowns of mediocre aspirations (a faint redolence of critic Michiko Kakutani's public feuds with John Updike and Norman Mailer et al). Pru exists in the lofty penthouse of her intellect. She deflects the impulse to linger in the subterranean region of emotions -- until she loses her bearing and meets Gus Cudahy.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their 2023-2024 Sweet 16 Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages. MTA will produce 8 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages, including casting all youth who audition.
Musical Theatre Of Anthem Announces Summer Theatre Programs
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2023 summer offerings, including Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR., Cats Young Actors Edition and the Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI) Convention.
SCROOGE: THE MUSICAL, TRUE WEST & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 56th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
Arizona Theatre Company's 56th season features a grand slam lineup of productions under the direction of new Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August.
American Roots Artists The Wood Brothers And Marty Stuart To Perform At Scottsdale Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
Legendary country musician Marty Stuart and renowned American Roots artists The Wood Brothers touch down in Old Town Scottsdale this spring at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The center welcomes The Wood Brothers on April 11 and “An Evening with Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives” on April 28.
Rosie's House Accepting Applications For 2023-24 School Year
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Rosie's House, one of the nation's largest free after school music programs is accepting applications for its 2023-24 school year.
Review: BRONTË Underscores Hardship and Genius of Literary Icons
by Robert Encila-Celdran - March 05, 2023
Teale's dramatic conceit - a seamless juxtaposition of present reality and childhood memories - makes for an engaging theatrical form that justifies the Brontës' epic narrative.
Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase Opens Contest
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2023
On March 1, 2023, the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase (NAPS) will launch its 14th annual 10-minute play contest. The showcase will be held the weekend of September 15th.
Chandler Center For The Arts Announces AN EVENING WITH GEORGE BENSON, August 12
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
Chandler Center for the Arts announces legendary guitarist and vocalist George Benson will perform in concert Saturday August 12 at 7:30 pm.
Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS At The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - March 03, 2023
What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Phoenix Theatre Company?
Dance Heginbotham Will Present Performance Full of Athleticism, Humor, Theatricality This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Dance Heginbotham will perform an evening of work in collaboration with Ethan Iverson, the critically acclaimed jazz composer, pianist and founding member of The Bad Plus, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on March 25. 
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Anthem Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) has announced their upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical, a musical extravaganza with songs written by the most popular recording artists such as Aerosmith, John Legend, and Sara Bareilles. Fans of the show will be highly entertained by the stage version, but even if you have no knowledge of the television version, the stage production will surely not disappoint! 
Rosie's House To Host Great Performers Showcase At Divine Performance Hall, April 2
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
​​​​​​​Rosie's House to host its Great Performance Showcase on April 2 at 4 pm in the Divine Performance Hall, 919 E. Jefferson.

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