RAPUNZEL, THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, And More Coming Soon To Great AZ Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Coming Soon to Great AZ Puppet Theater:
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Coming Soon to Great AZ Puppet Theater:
Now & Then Creative Co Kicks Off Season with PLUCK THE DAY
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Now & Then Creative Company kicks off their 3rd Season with Pluck the Day, a new play from accomplished Arizona playwright Kirt Shineman. The company has committed this season--in its entirety--to new plays by Arizona playwrights, in collaboration with Arizona actors, directors, dramaturgs, and designers. Audiences can expect readings, workshops (staged readings with scripts in hand), and premiere productions by some of Arizona's finest writers.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Now & Then Creative Company kicks off their 3rd Season with Pluck the Day, a new play from accomplished Arizona playwright Kirt Shineman. The company has committed this season--in its entirety--to new plays by Arizona playwrights, in collaboration with Arizona actors, directors, dramaturgs, and designers. Audiences can expect readings, workshops (staged readings with scripts in hand), and premiere productions by some of Arizona's finest writers.
XANADU Arrives At Arizona Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, finishes the fourteenth season with the hilarious roller-skating, finger-tapping Xanadu.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, finishes the fourteenth season with the hilarious roller-skating, finger-tapping Xanadu.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes To Theatreworks
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions.
Childsplay Opens Season with THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Childsplay brings the touching story of EDWARD TULANE,a toy rabbit who falls overboard on a ship and embarks on a fantastic adventure. Based on the beloved book by Kate DiCamillo, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE opens Childsplay's new season at The Herberger Theater Center, Sept 8-Oct 13. The heartwarming story has become a smash hit with families, hailed by The Arizona Republic as 'pure magic.'
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Childsplay brings the touching story of EDWARD TULANE,a toy rabbit who falls overboard on a ship and embarks on a fantastic adventure. Based on the beloved book by Kate DiCamillo, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE opens Childsplay's new season at The Herberger Theater Center, Sept 8-Oct 13. The heartwarming story has become a smash hit with families, hailed by The Arizona Republic as 'pure magic.'
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Presents RESISTING IRRELEVANCY: A QUIRKY COLLECTION OF QUICK COMEDIES
by Herbert Paine - August 19, 2019
Debra Rich Gettleman has an incisive perspective on the human condition. In her latest work, she has translated her observations about the discordance and dilemmas of contemporary social behavior into a series of clever vignettes, all compiled into an evening of chuckle-filled entertainment entitled alliteratively, RESISTING IRRELEVANCY: A QUIRKY COLLECTION OF QUICK COMEDIES. The show runs through September 1st at The Studio in Scottsdale, AZ.
by Herbert Paine - August 19, 2019
Debra Rich Gettleman has an incisive perspective on the human condition. In her latest work, she has translated her observations about the discordance and dilemmas of contemporary social behavior into a series of clever vignettes, all compiled into an evening of chuckle-filled entertainment entitled alliteratively, RESISTING IRRELEVANCY: A QUIRKY COLLECTION OF QUICK COMEDIES. The show runs through September 1st at The Studio in Scottsdale, AZ.
Arizona Theatre Company Opens 53rd Season with THE ROYALE
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company kicks off the 2019/2020 season, its 53rd, with Marco Ramirez' power-packed boxing drama, The Royale, a deeply theatrical and emotionally moving story loosely based on the life of the world's first African-American heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, Sept. 7-28 at the Temple of Music & Art in Tucson and Oct. 3-20 at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company kicks off the 2019/2020 season, its 53rd, with Marco Ramirez' power-packed boxing drama, The Royale, a deeply theatrical and emotionally moving story loosely based on the life of the world's first African-American heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, Sept. 7-28 at the Temple of Music & Art in Tucson and Oct. 3-20 at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.
Musical Theatre Of Anthem Institutes Improv Squad
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Musical Theatre of Anthem announces a brand new Comedy Troupe for ages 12-17. The Improv Squad will learn the art of improvisation, comedic timing, character creation and physical comedy. They will rehearse original comedy sketches and do performance improvisation for an audience.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Musical Theatre of Anthem announces a brand new Comedy Troupe for ages 12-17. The Improv Squad will learn the art of improvisation, comedic timing, character creation and physical comedy. They will rehearse original comedy sketches and do performance improvisation for an audience.
TheaterWorks Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
The Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, opens TheaterWorks' 34th season on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This hilarious musical is lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail where audiences join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Book and lyrics for the production written by Eric Idle; music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
The Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, opens TheaterWorks' 34th season on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This hilarious musical is lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail where audiences join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Book and lyrics for the production written by Eric Idle; music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle.
Phoenix Famtastical Festival Set for Sept. 28
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
P.J. Masks, everyone's favorite mystery-solving heroes, will headline the 2019 Phoenix Famtastical Festival (formerly the Phoenix Children's Festival) with a full lineup of family activities, entertainment and themed adventures from 10 a.m.a?"5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 in the heart of downtown Phoenix at 1st Avenue and Washington St.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
P.J. Masks, everyone's favorite mystery-solving heroes, will headline the 2019 Phoenix Famtastical Festival (formerly the Phoenix Children's Festival) with a full lineup of family activities, entertainment and themed adventures from 10 a.m.a?"5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 in the heart of downtown Phoenix at 1st Avenue and Washington St.
MY PET DINOSAUR And More Coming Soon To Great Arizona Puppet Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Now Playing/Coming Soon to Great Arizona Puppet Theater:
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Now Playing/Coming Soon to Great Arizona Puppet Theater:
The Nash Presents THE JAZZ MESSAGE
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
In celebration of the 100th Centennial of Art Blakey and the 7th Anniversary of The Nash, The Jazz Message comes to Phoenix to perform two shows, October 12 at 7 pm and 9:15 pm
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
In celebration of the 100th Centennial of Art Blakey and the 7th Anniversary of The Nash, The Jazz Message comes to Phoenix to perform two shows, October 12 at 7 pm and 9:15 pm
BWW Review: Stray Cat Theatre Presents SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS
by Herbert Paine - August 12, 2019
Bess Wohl's SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS ~ Stray Cat Theatre's current production, brilliantly conceived, sensitively directed, and superbly performed ~ runs through August 24th in the Studio Theatre at Tempe Center for the Arts.
by Herbert Paine - August 12, 2019
Bess Wohl's SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS ~ Stray Cat Theatre's current production, brilliantly conceived, sensitively directed, and superbly performed ~ runs through August 24th in the Studio Theatre at Tempe Center for the Arts.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Testifies at Gammage Auditorium
by Timothy Shawver - August 09, 2019
Appearing at Tempe's Gammage Auditorium for the third time since 2015, THE BOOK OF MORMON is gaining momentum as it tours.
by Timothy Shawver - August 09, 2019
Appearing at Tempe's Gammage Auditorium for the third time since 2015, THE BOOK OF MORMON is gaining momentum as it tours.
D. Scott Withers, Phillip Fazio & Seth Tucker of PARADE at Arizona Regional Theatre
by Seth Tucker - August 09, 2019
They discuss a?oeParadea?? by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown now playing at Arizona Regional Theatre until August 18th (www.ArizonaRegionalTheatre.org). They also talk about their connection to one another and the show, as well as Arizona Equity Coalition.
by Seth Tucker - August 09, 2019
They discuss a?oeParadea?? by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown now playing at Arizona Regional Theatre until August 18th (www.ArizonaRegionalTheatre.org). They also talk about their connection to one another and the show, as well as Arizona Equity Coalition.
Valley Youth Theatre Presents VYTal Affair 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Herberger Theater Center is the stage for Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT) annual fundraising event, VYTal Affair, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, beginning at 5:30pm. VYTal is the acronym for Valley Youth Theatre Applauds Leadership, and gives the nonprofit theatre company an opportunity to recognize those who help Phoenix children be the best they can be, while showcasing what VYT contributes to the performing art community. The Herberger Theater Center is located at 222 East Monroe, in Downtown Phoenix.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Herberger Theater Center is the stage for Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT) annual fundraising event, VYTal Affair, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, beginning at 5:30pm. VYTal is the acronym for Valley Youth Theatre Applauds Leadership, and gives the nonprofit theatre company an opportunity to recognize those who help Phoenix children be the best they can be, while showcasing what VYT contributes to the performing art community. The Herberger Theater Center is located at 222 East Monroe, in Downtown Phoenix.
Black Theatre Troupe Opens 2019-20 Season with BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2019-20 season with Sheldon Epps' Broadway blockbuster, BLUES IN THE NIGHT. Tracing the American musical art form of the blues, BLUES IN THE NIGHT features 26 blockbuster songs including Duke Ellington's I'm Just a Lucky So-And-So, Jimmy Davis' Lover Man, Bessie Smith's Reckless Blues and Baby Doll,Billy Strayhorn's Lush Life and Blues in the Night by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2019-20 season with Sheldon Epps' Broadway blockbuster, BLUES IN THE NIGHT. Tracing the American musical art form of the blues, BLUES IN THE NIGHT features 26 blockbuster songs including Duke Ellington's I'm Just a Lucky So-And-So, Jimmy Davis' Lover Man, Bessie Smith's Reckless Blues and Baby Doll,Billy Strayhorn's Lush Life and Blues in the Night by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer.
Arizona Theatre Company Adds Management, Production Staff
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company (Sean Daniels, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to announce and welcome new members to the company's management and production teams.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Arizona Theatre Company (Sean Daniels, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to announce and welcome new members to the company's management and production teams.
Details Announced for First-Ever Southeast Arizona New Vintners Harvest Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
On September 21, 2019, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will be hosting the First Annual Southeast Arizona New Vintners Wine Growers Harvest Festival at their vineyard in Elgin, Arizona (located at 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ 85611). Eight Arizona-based wineries and vineyards will be in attendance, pouring some of the state's newest wines available, alongside two local bands on stage, gourmet food from local eateries and a variety of retail vendors.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
On September 21, 2019, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will be hosting the First Annual Southeast Arizona New Vintners Wine Growers Harvest Festival at their vineyard in Elgin, Arizona (located at 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ 85611). Eight Arizona-based wineries and vineyards will be in attendance, pouring some of the state's newest wines available, alongside two local bands on stage, gourmet food from local eateries and a variety of retail vendors.
TheaterWorks Announces BOO! A Halloween Spooktacular
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
On the scariest street in town, so scary no kid dares go trick-or-treating, three friends set out on a fun-filled Halloween adventure filled with hilariously spooky shenanigans performed in the black light style of puppetry.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
On the scariest street in town, so scary no kid dares go trick-or-treating, three friends set out on a fun-filled Halloween adventure filled with hilariously spooky shenanigans performed in the black light style of puppetry.
BWW Review: Arizona Regional Theatre Presents PARADE
by Herbert Paine - August 06, 2019
Arizona Regional Theatre presents PARADE, directed by Phillip Fazio and featuring Seth Tucker as Leo Frank. Jason Robert Brown's music and lyrics and Alfred Uhry's book deliver a play of consequence and conscience. Directed by Phillip Fazio and featuring Seth Tucker as Leo Frank. The musical runs thru August 18th in the 3rd Street Theater at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.
by Herbert Paine - August 06, 2019
Arizona Regional Theatre presents PARADE, directed by Phillip Fazio and featuring Seth Tucker as Leo Frank. Jason Robert Brown's music and lyrics and Alfred Uhry's book deliver a play of consequence and conscience. Directed by Phillip Fazio and featuring Seth Tucker as Leo Frank. The musical runs thru August 18th in the 3rd Street Theater at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is proud to announce their 2019-2020 Terrific 12th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages. MTA will produce 9 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages, including all youth cast productions for performers ages 6-19, as well as opportunities for adult performers.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is proud to announce their 2019-2020 Terrific 12th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages. MTA will produce 9 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages, including all youth cast productions for performers ages 6-19, as well as opportunities for adult performers.
Scottsdale Arts Festival Seeks Donations for Upcoming Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
For 50 years, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has brought world-class art, live music and tasty eats to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and is recognized as one of the top art fairs in the United States. To commemorate this milestone, the Festival is curating an exhibition in the ArtReach Space inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, on view Feb. 28 a?" March 15, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
For 50 years, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has brought world-class art, live music and tasty eats to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and is recognized as one of the top art fairs in the United States. To commemorate this milestone, the Festival is curating an exhibition in the ArtReach Space inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, on view Feb. 28 a?" March 15, 2020.
RESISTING IRRELEVANCY... Comes to Theatre Artists Studio
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Resisting Irrelevancy: A Quirky Collection of Quick Comedies comes to Theatre Artists Studio, 12406 N. Paradise Village Pkwy East, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Written by Debra Rich Gettleman and directed by Richard Powers Hardt, the show plays August 16 a?" September 1, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Resisting Irrelevancy: A Quirky Collection of Quick Comedies comes to Theatre Artists Studio, 12406 N. Paradise Village Pkwy East, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Written by Debra Rich Gettleman and directed by Richard Powers Hardt, the show plays August 16 a?" September 1, 2019.
Arizona Broadway Theatre & City Of Peoria Celebrate West Valley Artists
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, and the City of Peoria will present a free public viewing of West Valley Art Museum's annual Celebrating West Valley Artists show August 1 through September 30 in the ABT lobby. This is the final installment in a year of exhibiting art through this special partnership.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, and the City of Peoria will present a free public viewing of West Valley Art Museum's annual Celebrating West Valley Artists show August 1 through September 30 in the ABT lobby. This is the final installment in a year of exhibiting art through this special partnership.
Videos
 |
Heist
Arizona Theatre Company (1/10 - 1/25) | |
 |
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Touring)
Mesa Arts Center (1/30 - 2/1) | |
|
BLITHE SPIRIT
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (1/22 - 2/28) | |
|
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Beaver Street Theatre (3/27 - 3/29) | |
|
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (5/14 - 6/20) | |
|
She Loves Me
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona (4/2 - 5/9) | |
|
BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (7/23 - 8/29) | |
|
Private Lives the Musical
Fountain Hills Theater (1/9 - 1/25) | |
|
Kirk Whalum Songs of Change: Featuring Jazzmeia Horn, with Special Guest John Stoddart
Rialto Theatre (1/17 - 1/17) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Phoenix's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Phoenix & beyond.
