BWW Review: JUSTICE Gets It Done Where Decisions Are Made
by Robert Encila-Celdran - April 19, 2022
What's brewing at ATC is nothing short of providential. JUSTICE feels profoundly earnest in its development, and even as the piece is rendered concert-style we're left with a fierce sensation that Arizona's regional theater company has struck gold, albeit mining is still in progress. If Broadway is in the cards, don't be surprised and remember where it all started.
by Robert Encila-Celdran - April 19, 2022
What's brewing at ATC is nothing short of providential. JUSTICE feels profoundly earnest in its development, and even as the piece is rendered concert-style we're left with a fierce sensation that Arizona's regional theater company has struck gold, albeit mining is still in progress. If Broadway is in the cards, don't be surprised and remember where it all started.
Ricky Araiza Named Associate Artistic Director, Childsplay Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Ricky Araiza, who became a Childsplay ensemble member after graduating from Arizona State University in 2004, has been named Associated Artistic Director – Director of Artist and Community Initiatives.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Ricky Araiza, who became a Childsplay ensemble member after graduating from Arizona State University in 2004, has been named Associated Artistic Director – Director of Artist and Community Initiatives.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their 2022-2023 Fantastic 15th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages. MTA will produce 7 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their 2022-2023 Fantastic 15th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages. MTA will produce 7 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages.
Theater Works Rallies Behind Cast Member With Cancer With Special Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The cast of Theater Works' sensational Curiouser & Curiouser immersive theater experience series will reunite to support one of their own who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The cast of Theater Works' sensational Curiouser & Curiouser immersive theater experience series will reunite to support one of their own who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.
University Of Arizona School Of Theatre, Film & Television Announces I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2022 Line-up
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 17th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of senior thesis films made by emerging filmmakers graduating from the School's nationally ranked Film & Television program.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 17th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of senior thesis films made by emerging filmmakers graduating from the School's nationally ranked Film & Television program.
Mary Chapin Carpenter Returns To Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts in June
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
After a crowd-pleasing 2019 concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter is set to return to the venue on June 15, 2022, for a show focused on her own material.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
After a crowd-pleasing 2019 concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter is set to return to the venue on June 15, 2022, for a show focused on her own material.
Childsplay World Of Wonder Gala Provides Funds For Educational Programs
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
More than 200 guests gathered for a spectacular evening earlier this month at the World of Wonder Gala 2022 – The Soaring Twenties: Reaching New Heights! raising funds to support Childsplay's educational programs.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
More than 200 guests gathered for a spectacular evening earlier this month at the World of Wonder Gala 2022 – The Soaring Twenties: Reaching New Heights! raising funds to support Childsplay's educational programs.
Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church to Stage SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Shrek The Musical JR. opens at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2022. This upside down-fairy tale adventure follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits who have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Shrek The Musical JR. opens at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2022. This upside down-fairy tale adventure follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits who have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity.
Arizona Theatre Company Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Arizona Theatre Company's 55th season is taking the stage! Productions will take place in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art, followed by a Phoenix run at the Herberger Theater Center. Find out all the schedules and how to get tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Arizona Theatre Company's 55th season is taking the stage! Productions will take place in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art, followed by a Phoenix run at the Herberger Theater Center. Find out all the schedules and how to get tickets.
BEETLEJUICE, SIX, FROZEN, and More Set For ASU Gammage 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
ASU Gammage is gearing up for a new Broadway lineup as it announces the 2022–2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona season. Season ticket holders can now renew their subscriptions for an extraordinary list of shows. It’s a season filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time Tony Award®-winning favorites.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
ASU Gammage is gearing up for a new Broadway lineup as it announces the 2022–2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona season. Season ticket holders can now renew their subscriptions for an extraordinary list of shows. It’s a season filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time Tony Award®-winning favorites.
Childsplay Brings SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! To Herberger Theater, April 23-May 22
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Childplay's pop culture phenomenon Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! brings its national tour back home again for a four-week run on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center from April 23 to May 22.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Childplay's pop culture phenomenon Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! brings its national tour back home again for a four-week run on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center from April 23 to May 22.
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Performs NEW WORKS: MADE IN AMERICA, May 7 & 8
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Arizona Masterworks Chorale, led by Music Director Scott Youngs, concludes its season by showcasing the music of today's most thrilling composers. NEW WORKS: MADE IN AMERICA will be performed Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Phoenix and Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Arizona Masterworks Chorale, led by Music Director Scott Youngs, concludes its season by showcasing the music of today's most thrilling composers. NEW WORKS: MADE IN AMERICA will be performed Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Phoenix and Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley.
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater to Stage THE NEVER SLEEPY FISH
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2022
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is set to stage The Never Sleepy Fish from April 22nd through May 15th. 'The Never Sleepy Fish: A Trio of Tales from the Deep plays on Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am and 2pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Showtimes are subject to change. Please contact the theatre to confirm.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2022
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is set to stage The Never Sleepy Fish from April 22nd through May 15th. 'The Never Sleepy Fish: A Trio of Tales from the Deep plays on Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am and 2pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Showtimes are subject to change. Please contact the theatre to confirm.
Childsplay Names Ricky Araiza as New Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Ricky Araiza, who became a Childsplay ensemble member after graduating from Arizona State University in 2004, has been named Associate Artistic Director – Director of Artist and Community Initiatives.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Ricky Araiza, who became a Childsplay ensemble member after graduating from Arizona State University in 2004, has been named Associate Artistic Director – Director of Artist and Community Initiatives.
BWW Review: SHALL I COMPARE THEE: THE SONNETS at The Southwest Shakespeare Company
by Angela Kabasan - April 08, 2022
This passion project of Executive Director of Southwest Shakespeare, Mary Way, and written by Dathan B. Williams, offers a different take on the man, the myth, the legend - William Shakespeare - through the words of his sonnets.
by Angela Kabasan - April 08, 2022
This passion project of Executive Director of Southwest Shakespeare, Mary Way, and written by Dathan B. Williams, offers a different take on the man, the myth, the legend - William Shakespeare - through the words of his sonnets.
French Acoustic Guitarist Pierre Bensusan Comes to Sedona
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. And now, after 3,000 concerts around the world, he is making a Sedona, Arizona stop on his world tour Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. All tickets include a meet-and-greet with Pierre in the lobby after the show.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. And now, after 3,000 concerts around the world, he is making a Sedona, Arizona stop on his world tour Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. All tickets include a meet-and-greet with Pierre in the lobby after the show.
Tubac Celebrates International Jazz Day With Mingus Centennial Fiesta
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
Created by Owlsong Productions and in collaboration with the Tubac Center for the Arts, the Mingus Centennial Fiesta will be held as part of international jazz celebrations held on April 30th around the globe, as well as the Centennial celebrations for jazz icon, Charles Mingus, born in Santa Cruz County (Nogales) in April of 1922.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
Created by Owlsong Productions and in collaboration with the Tubac Center for the Arts, the Mingus Centennial Fiesta will be held as part of international jazz celebrations held on April 30th around the globe, as well as the Centennial celebrations for jazz icon, Charles Mingus, born in Santa Cruz County (Nogales) in April of 1922.
Phoenix Boys Choir to Perform ON THE ROAD: ARIZONA TO WEST VIRGINIA
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
In anticipation of their summer tour to the East Coast of the U.S., THE PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR performs ON THE ROAD: ARIZONA TO WEST VIRGINIA on Saturday May 14 at 7 pm at Mesa Arts Center and Sunday May 15 at 3 pm at Willow Canyon HS, Surprise.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
In anticipation of their summer tour to the East Coast of the U.S., THE PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR performs ON THE ROAD: ARIZONA TO WEST VIRGINIA on Saturday May 14 at 7 pm at Mesa Arts Center and Sunday May 15 at 3 pm at Willow Canyon HS, Surprise.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces Summer Programs
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2022 summer camps, productions, and workshops for performers ages 6-adult, including Shrek JR., the very popular Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI), Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS and A Chorus Line: Teen Edition.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2022 summer camps, productions, and workshops for performers ages 6-adult, including Shrek JR., the very popular Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI), Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS and A Chorus Line: Teen Edition.
The Bridge Initiative Streams JUST BE
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
With legislation targeting trans youth being passed in Arizona, emerging local playwright Maybe Stewart's voice is critical. The workshop production of Stewart's autobiographical new play just be will be available to stream from April 8th to May 17th, 2022 through ShowTix4U.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
With legislation targeting trans youth being passed in Arizona, emerging local playwright Maybe Stewart's voice is critical. The workshop production of Stewart's autobiographical new play just be will be available to stream from April 8th to May 17th, 2022 through ShowTix4U.
Ballet Theatre Of Phoenix Announces Spring Recital
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
Spring is in the air as Ballet Theatre of Phoenix brings its refreshing SPRING RECITAL to the Herberger Theatre Center, 222 E. Monroe in downtown Phoenix.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
Spring is in the air as Ballet Theatre of Phoenix brings its refreshing SPRING RECITAL to the Herberger Theatre Center, 222 E. Monroe in downtown Phoenix.
BWW Review: YOU AND ME AND THE SPACE BETWEEN: A Whimsical Tale For A World In Crisis
by Robert Encila-Celdran - April 05, 2022
The Island of The Proud Circle floats merrily along on the open sea. It’s the microcosm of organic affluence, an idyllic home to settlers who live their simple lives “from the middle to the outside.” Babies are born in the center and grow old to retire on the waterline, where the sea awaits their first and final dive.
by Robert Encila-Celdran - April 05, 2022
The Island of The Proud Circle floats merrily along on the open sea. It’s the microcosm of organic affluence, an idyllic home to settlers who live their simple lives “from the middle to the outside.” Babies are born in the center and grow old to retire on the waterline, where the sea awaits their first and final dive.
PHX Theatre Announces 103rd Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company's seasonwill kick off in August and includes nine shows ranging from classic musicals like A Chorus Line and family favorites like Cinderella to the world-premiere of Tiananmen.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company's seasonwill kick off in August and includes nine shows ranging from classic musicals like A Chorus Line and family favorites like Cinderella to the world-premiere of Tiananmen.
Musical Comedy NUNSENSE Opens At Fountain Hills Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the hilarious musical Nunsense.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the hilarious musical Nunsense.
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents Sharyn Rothstein's BY THE WATER
by Herbert Paine - April 04, 2022
Sharyn Rothstein's compelling human drama, BY THE WATER, on stage through April 24th at Theatre Artists Studio, benefits from the well-paced direction of Janis Webb and the finely-drawn performances of her seasoned cast.
by Herbert Paine - April 04, 2022
Sharyn Rothstein's compelling human drama, BY THE WATER, on stage through April 24th at Theatre Artists Studio, benefits from the well-paced direction of Janis Webb and the finely-drawn performances of her seasoned cast.
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