ARIZONA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 54

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 has announced their 2022-2023 Fantastic 15th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shrek The Musical JR.

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.

ASU Gammage is gearing up for a new Broadway lineup as it announces the 2022–2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona season.

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, led by Music Director Scott Youngs, concludes its season by showcasing the music of today's most thrilling composers.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is set to stage The Never Sleepy Fish from April 22nd through May 15th.

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.

This passion project of Executive Director of Southwest Shakespeare, Mary Way, and written by Dathan B.

French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.

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 C

In anticipation of their summer tour to the East Coast of the U.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2022 summer camps, productions, and workshops for performers ages 6-adult, including Shrek JR.

With legislation targeting trans youth being passed in Arizona, emerging local playwright Maybe Stewart's voice is critical.

Spring is in the air as Ballet Theatre of Phoenix brings its refreshing SPRING RECITAL to the Herberger Theatre Center, 222 E.

The Island of The Proud Circle floats merrily along on the open sea.

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.

Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the hilarious musical Nunsense.

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.

It is spectacular to see performers execute an iconic show steeped in its history.