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Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN NATIONAL TOUR at Gammage Auditorium
by Tim Shawver - March 01, 2023
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN NATIONAL TOUR at Gammage Auditorium?
The Nash Presents Hot Dogs & Jazz, a Free Concert and Lunch For Families
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
The Nash announces its popular concerts for young kids and their families, Hot Dogs and Jazz. Held the last Saturday of each month, Hot Dogs and Jazz events include a live interactive concert of jazz and the blues, musician demonstrations of their instruments' sounds and techniques. After the show, families are invited onstage to visit with the band and enjoy a free hot dog lunch.
The Arizona Theatre Company Extends National Latine Playwrights Award Submissions
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
The Arizona Theatre Company submission extension for the 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award will end tomorrow Wednesday, March 1.
Black Theatre Troupe Celebrates Women With RESPECT THE MUSICAL, March 24 - April 9
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Black Theatre Troupe celebrates women with a powerhouse musical for its 2022-23 Season finale, RESPECT: THE MUSICAL, March 24 - April 9, 2023.
Review: Winding Road Theater Ensemble Flaunts Committed Cast with TICK, TICK...BOOM
by Robert Encila-Celdran - February 27, 2023
Staging choices notwithstanding, Winding Road's production is a moving personal encounter. It recalls the existential confrontation we tend to ignore until we come of age: Do we choose love or fear? What happens if we compromise our mission for comfort and security? The proverbial clock nears midnight -- what becomes of me?
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - February 26, 2023
In its execution, a less than compelling and strategically misdirected production of Tennessee Williams's THE GLASS MENAGERIE is the current fare at Arizona Theatre Company.
Desert Foothills Theater to Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2023
Considered 'Broadway's greatest farce,' the show will run March 10-19 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center at 33606 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale. 'Forum' is performed by an all-adult cast including beloved veteran actors as well as up-and-coming performers who take audiences on a musical romp through ancient Rome.
The Bridge Initiative's BROADWAY CURIOUS to Offer Additional Events This Season
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2023
Monthly talk show/concert Broadway Curious presented by The Bridge Initiative will offer two more events this season: Friday, March 3rd and Saturday May 20th at 7:30pm at ASU Kerr.
Review: SILENT LIFE: THE STORY OF THE LADY IN BLACK at Sedona International Film Festival
by Herbert Paine - February 25, 2023
SILENT LIFE: THE STORY OF THE LADY IN BLACK is Vladislav Kozlov's sweet homage to the silent film era and Rudolph Valentino and features the brilliant return of Terry Moore to the screen. One of the hits at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.
Southwest Shakespeare Adds Performances Of LOVES LABOURS LOST
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Southwest Shakespeare has announced will add two performances of Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, which will be held on March 24 and March 30 at Mesa Arts Center.
Zakir Hussain & Master of Percussion To Perform March 23 At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
A name adhered to reverence, eminence and cultural prominence that transcends geographical boundaries, Zakir Hussain brings to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts a lifetime of musical mastery and technique on March 23.
Review: EXPOSURE at Sedona International Film Festival
by Herbert Paine - February 23, 2023
EXPOSURE, Holly Morris's visually stunning account of an 11-woman expedition to the North Pole is one of the featured documentaries at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.
Scottsdale Public Art Will Celebrate 50 Years and Dedicate New Artwork at Scottsdale Civic Center
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Scottsdale Public Art will celebrate the oldest and newest works in the city's Permanent Art Collection with a special event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 13 at the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center.
Hale Theatre Presents 42ND STREET, Now Playing!
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
 The stakes are high when a chorus girl from Allentown, PA is given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a Broadway Star! 42nd Street recalls the classic days of Broadway and the golden age of movie musicals with lots of sensational tap numbers and lavish costumes! 
Scottsdale Arts to Hold The ARTrageous Gala: Bloom at Newly Renovated Scottsdale Civic Center
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Scottsdale Arts will bring its annual ARTrageous Gala back to the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center on April 1 for an outdoor celebration centered on a theme of “Bloom.”
University Of Arizona School Of Theatre, Film & Television Presents ROMEO & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The School of Theatre, Film & Television present Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet in the Tornabene Theatre at the University of Arizona. The famed love story, told in a bold, new and authentically American voice, is a presentation of TFTV's Arizona Repertory Theatre, the public laboratory and showcase for the School's professional actor training program. It marks the 50th production directed for the School by Brent Gibbs.  
Gilbert Student Advances To National Shakespeare Competition In NYC
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Clara Newton, a Senior from Basha High School in Gilbert, achieved first place at the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition for the Central and Northern Arizona Regional tournament. The annual competition was held in association with Southwest Shakespeare Company, along with 58 other chapters nationwide.
Review: BEING MICHELLE at the 29th Sedona International Film Festival
by Herbert Paine - February 21, 2023
BEING MICHELLE, Atin Mehra's eye-opening documentary about the injustices and limitations of law enforcement in its treatment of people with disabilities. As seen through the experience of Michelle Ricks. Screening at this year's Sedona International Film Festival.
Theaterworks To Present NEWSIES As Opener To 2023-24 Season, July 14-30
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
For the first MainStage production in the 2023-24 Season, TheaterWorks will present Newsies from July 14-30 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.
Zakir Hussain, Margaret Cho and Adam W. Sadberry And More Comes To Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts This March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts continues the 2022–23 season with new performances in March.
Interview: Cami Richards In ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL - A Portrait of A Thespian At A Young Age
by Herbert Paine - February 20, 2023
On February 24th, 12-year-old CAMI RICHARDS will have her stage debut in a lead role in Almost Famous Theater Company’s production of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Cami is one of thousands of youngsters for whom society's investments in arts education and youth theater pay off in terms of high academic achievement, character building, self-esteem, and leadership development.
Arizona Broadway Theatre Now Seeking Teens To Perform MEAN GIRLS JR. In 24-Hour Musical Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Arizona Broadway Theatre is inviting teens to perform Mean Girls Jr. as part of a 24-Hour Musical Fundraiser that will be held April 21-22.
Great AZ Puppet Theater to Present THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF and ADULT PUPPET SLAM in March
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2023
Great AZ Puppet Theater will present THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF from March 2nd through 19th and ADULT PUPPET SLAM on March 10 and 11.
SMoCA To Host Spring Opening Events in March
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will celebrate the opening of a new exhibition, “Language in Times of Miscommunication,” with a series of events March 3 and 4.
Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces Youth Camps For 2023 
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
Arizona Broadway Theatre's Academy for Young Performers will return with educational summer camps this year. Each camp gives kids and teens the opportunity to audition for roles, develop and hone theatre skills, and perform in a fully staged musical. This year, both one-week and two-week camps are available to choose from, and an entirely new program for teens is being introduced.

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