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Tony-Winner Lea Salonga and More Added to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 50th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Scottsdale Arts has revealed a fresh slate of programming for the 2025–26 season, continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Scottsdale Philharmonic Unveils 2025-26 Concert Season
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
The Scottsdale Philharmonic recently concluded its season with a sold-out Independence Day concert. Learn more about its upcoming 2025-26 season here!
Four Flagstaff Theatre Companies Unite for Historic Season Preview Event
by Emmy Rice - August 02, 2025
Theatrikos Theatre Company, NAU Theatre, Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival, and Stargazer Collaborative Theatre are joining forces to present a one-of-a-kind Flagstaff Theatre Season Preview Night called Flagstaff Takes The Stage. 
WINNIE-THE-POOH Returns to The Great Arizona Puppet Theater for One Week Only
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater has announced a change to its upcoming schedule: instead of Jack & the Beanstalk, the venue will present an encore run of Winnie-the-Pooh from August 14 to 17, 2025.
Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and More to Perform at Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and more are a part of the Broadway series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the venue's 50th anniversary season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Chandler Center for the Arts Adds New Highlights to 2025–2026 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Chandler Center for the Arts has announced new performances for its 2025–2026 season. Newly added events include acclaimed magician Jen Kramer, GRAMMY-winning ranchera singer Aída Cuevas, Brazilian artist Caro Pierotto, and a live-to-film concert of Disney’s Moana.
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Celebrates the United States' 250th Anniversary Through Music
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
This season, leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra will deliver “The American Journey: Struggle, Spirit, and Triumph,” a six-concert series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 
Borderlands Theater Unveils New Look, Marking New Chapter for the Organization
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
After 39 years as a vital cultural force in the Southwest—and 11 years of community-driven leadership—Borderlands Theater has announced a rebrand that reflects its evolving vision, rooted in deep collaboration and creative transformation.
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD Begins in August at The Great Arizona Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will reopen its doors on August 21, 2025, following a brief closure from August 7–17, with a heartwarming production of THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - July 24, 2025
For all its clashing parts, like an overstuffed jewelry box where diamonds, pearls, and plastic trinkets jangle together, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL’s visuals are hard to resist, and that’s what most audiences will respond to. It sparkles wonderfully even when it confuses.
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Names Darren Herring as New Music Director
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
The Arizona Masterworks Chorale has appointed Darren S. Herring of Tempe as their new Music Director and principal conductor. Learn more about the organization.
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE and More Set for Black Theatre Troupe 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Black Theatre Troupe has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, featuring poignant dramas, vibrant musicals, and BTT’s legendary holiday tradition and more. See the full lineup of shows here!
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Comes to TheaterWorks in August
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
TheaterWorks will present The Prince of Egypt, the second production in its 2025–2026 40th Anniversary Season. Performances will begin in August. Learn more here!
Single Tickets On Sale For Arizona Theatre Company's 58th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Single tickets for Arizona Theatre Company's 58th Season are now on sale. Audiences can now purchase individual tickets to any of the five productions in ATC's 2025/2026 lineup-featuring thrilling mysteries, high-energy musical entertainment and more.
Scottsdale Arts to Present PHOTOGRAPHY IN TRANSLATION Exhibition This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Scottsdale Public Art will present Photography in Translation, a thought-provoking new exhibition exploring unconventional approaches to photography and identity, on view from July 24 to September 30, 2025, at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library.
Phoenix Art Museum to Debut 2024 Arizona Artist Awards Exhibitions on July 23
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Phoenix Art Museum will premiere the 2024 Arizona Artist Awards exhibitions on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, spotlighting new and immersive works by Safwat Saleem, Elizabeth Z. Pineda, and Omar Soto.
BEETLEJUICE JR. Hits The Stage At Musical Theatre Of Anthem This September
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Musical Theatre of Anthem will present Beetlejuice JR. this fall, bringing the ghost-with-the-most to the stage in a frightfully funny new production based on the hit Broadway musical and beloved film.
Review: RANKED, A MUSICAL at Live Theatre Workshop
by Zach Wetzel - July 20, 2025
Ranked, A Musical is a unique piece of theatre. With a book by Kyle Holmes and music/lyrics by David Taylor Gomes, Ranked is lightning in a bottle. Tucson theatre veteran Richard Gremel directs an outstanding cast of young performers.
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival Launches 2025 Summer Season In New Outdoor Venue
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival’s 2025 Summer Season is now underway in a stunning new fully accessible tented venue beside the Steele Visitors Center at Lowell Observatory. This season features two productions that offer very different takes on the Bard—one classic tragedy and one comedic whirlwind.
Valley Youth Theatre To Open Season With JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is kicking off its 2025–2026 season with a high-energy musical perfect for back-to-school season: Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School. Performances will run from August 8 through August 31, 2025, at VYT’s theatre in downtown Phoenix.
Review: TETHER at Lake County Film Festival in September
by Herbert Paine - July 17, 2025
Deeply moving and riveting, TETHER offers a rare cinematic glimpse into a kind of moral injury: not simply mourning the dead, but confronting the unbearable weight of surviving them.
2026 Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre Now Accepting Submissions
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The Phoenix Theatre Company invites theatre-makers to submit original work for the upcoming 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre, scheduled for spring 2026.
CASEY CURRAN: TIDAL SKY to Open at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in October
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has announced Casey Curran: Tidal Sky, a new two-gallery exhibition opening October 11, 2025, and running through February 22, 2026.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A NEW ORLEANS GUMBO to Make World Premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, a new musical conceived by Tony winner Jack Viertel, premieres August 6–31, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Directed by Sara Edwards with music by Sonny Paladino. Tickets now available.
TFTV Unveils 2025/2026 Theatre Season Featuring ALMOST, MAINE and More
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2025
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has revealed its 2025/26 Performance Season, featuring a range of musicals and plays focusing on modern life, friendship, romance and show tunes. Learn more!

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