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RAPUNZEL Announced At Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2021
The story of 'Rapunzel' has been announced at Great AZ Puppet Theater, August 18-29.
Fire Shows Return To Scottsdale Waterfront For Canal Convergence 2021
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2021
Fire shows will return to the Scottsdale Waterfront from Nov. 5 through 14, 2021, as Walter Productions brings another entertaining art installation to Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light.
HELLO, DOLLY! to Open at Zao Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2021
Jerry Herman's energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler --but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself.
Zao Theatre Announces FROST/NIXON Auditions
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2021
Zao Theatre has announced auditions for Frost/Nixon the fictionalized Tony Award winning British play by screenwriter and dramatist Peter Morgan, based on the famous television interviews by David Frost with disgraced U.S. President Richard Nixon.
Black Theatre Troupe Announces 50th Season
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2021
​​​​​​​After a year-long hiatus with the pandemic hitting just before Black Theatre Troupe's 50th Anniversary Season, the renowned company has announced it will resume its annual schedule of performances with its 2021-22 Season.
Chandler Center Brings New Virtual Program 'Beyond The Walls' For Area Schools
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2021
Due to its popularity with teachers and students, Chandler Center for the Arts is continuing its Virtual Theatre Kids Program, which brings theatrical events directly into classrooms.
Ballet Arizona Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2021
Ballet Arizona will present its momentous 2021-2022 season, celebrating a revival from the pandemic and overcoming the pause in arts programs across the nation. The season will mark the 36th year for Arizona's official ballet company as well as the first full lineup after the pandemic.
BWW Feature: CRITICS CHOICE - TOP THEATRES IN PHOENIX: A Guide To The 2021-2022 Season
by Herbert Paine - July 28, 2021
Live theatre is back! Here's a critics choice list of the top 20 venues in the area with information on upcoming productions for the 2021-2022 Season, how to buy tickets, and more!
Artistic Director Sean Daniels Talks Diversity, Reflecting Community Values, Upcoming Season at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - July 27, 2021
Our first three shows, coming back, are all very charming, just laugh-out-loud good nights in the theatre. I always believe that theatre is a place for society to kind of wrestle with feelings and come up with new ideas about how we can heal and change. It's also sometimes just a great night out. There's nothing wrong with going and laughing -- and I think coming out of the pandemic, that is what we're gonna want.
MusicaNova Orchestra to Kick Off 2021-22 Season With BAROQUE TO THE FUTURE
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
MusicaNova Orchestra will kick off its 2021-22 Season at the MIM, with a delightful program, BAROQUE TO THE FUTURE, September 19 at 2 pm.
BWW Review: Appleford On PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
by Herbert Paine - July 24, 2021
Welcoming guest contributor David Appleford to review The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES. Runs through August 23rd.
Photos: First Look at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2021
Little Shop of Horrors is terrorizing Arizona Broadway Theatre! Get a first look here!
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is Now Playing at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2021
The cast for Pump Boys and Dinettes at The Phoenix Theatre Company includes Nick Moulton as Jackson, Cassie Chilton as Rhetta Cupp, Emily Mulligan-Ferry as Prudie Cupp, Cody Craven as Jim, Alex Crossland as Eddie and Alan Plado as L.M.
Submissions Now Being Accepted for A TRIBUTE TO OUR HEROES
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Submissions are now being accepted for the first-ever Mayor’s Exhibit: A Tribute to Our Heroes, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy by reflecting on how the heroes of this day have and continue to shape our nation into one of support, togetherness and collective endurance.
Chandler Center for the Arts PICK 3 Ticket Packages on Sale July 22
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Chandler Center for the Arts is celebrating its reopening this fall and will be offering special 'Pick 3' Ticket Packages for its 2021-22 Season.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Nathaniel Jones - July 20, 2021
Every theatre patron has a show that they may consider one of their all-time favorites. For each individual the reason is different, whether that be in the perspective of a performer turned patron that may have experienced performing in a production previously, or someone that may reminisce of a time they saw the show themselves, remembering the impact it had on them.
REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed by Scottsdale Players This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Inspired by the original 1936 fear film of the same name, Reefer Madness is a is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.
A CHORUS LINE Opens July 30 at Desert Stages Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
In the DST production, teens and young adults portray the dancers vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach (played by Anand Khalsa), the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves.
Puppet Pandemonium Returns To Phoenix Stage with All Puppet Players
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
All Puppet Players have announced their 2021/2022 theater season, as they continue their residence at Playhouse on the Park at The Central Arts Plaza. 1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004.
Parsley Periwinkle Hosts POST-PANDEMIC PARTY PRIMER
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
Somewhere between Roosevelt Row and the casinos of Monaco, sometime between 2021 and 1961, Parsley Periwinkle hosts his legendary soirees in his private lounge... and you're invited!
Summer Programming From The Fox Tucson Theatre Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
Summer at the Fox is abuzz with activity. Ticket sales are ongoing for the recently announced line-up of 50+ shows, hiring of staff that it takes to run the theatre, and a thorough maintenance program is under way to make sure the 'Crown Jewel of Tucson' is picture perfect on opening day August 19th when the Mavericks take the stage.
THE PRINCESS, THE UNICORN, AND THE SMELLY-FOOT TROLL Comes to the Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2021
This is a funny original musical about a princess, a unicorn, and a friendly troll with hygiene issues. Fun for the whole family with plenty of singing, sparkles, and smelly-foot hilarity!
Fountain Hills Youth Theater Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2021
Learn more about the full lineup here, including Captain Preston The Pirate Scourge, Junie B. In Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Little Women, and Winnie the Pooh!
Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band Comes to Phoenix
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2021
The Nash, West Valley Arts and Ottowa University AZ have joined forces to present the Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band for two shows.
Scottsdale Arts Receives $137,500 Grant From Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2021
Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded a $137,500 grant to Scottsdale Arts to assist with impacts it has experienced due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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