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Review: UNCLE VANYA at Theatre Artists Studio


by Herbert Paine - March 04, 2026

UNCLE VANYA arrives at Theatre Artists Studio with thoughtful intentions and a capable ensemble, though the results are somewhat uneven. Presented in Conor McPherson’s streamlined adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic, and directed by Carol MacLeod, the production leans heavily into emotional im...

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Arizona Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - February 22, 2026

A joyful revival that reanimates the spirit of the show that once jolted Broadway....

Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY at Live Theatre Workshop


by Zach Wetzel - February 22, 2026

This is a delightful and fun fairy tale production!...

Review: CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE at Gammage Auditorium


by Tim Shawver - February 19, 2026

There have been previous stage versions of the Parker Brothers' board game Clue, none that had any connection to the beloved 1985 film or made any significant mark artistically or commercially....

Review: HENRY V at Southwest Shakespeare Company


by Cheyenne Lewis - February 17, 2026

Wars of the past are viewed by many as a necessary evil, and certain battles are even thought of as glorious or grand. This perspective overlooks the lives lost on both sides, the trauma so many soldiers have faced throughout history, and that many still face today. Southwest Shakespeare Company’s...

Review: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at Stray Cat Theatre


by Herbert Paine - February 16, 2026

Lean and evocative, funny and frightening, tender and profane...reckoning with how to survive trauma....

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre


by Herbert Paine - February 15, 2026

Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm. And for a few hours in Gilbert, the neon-drenched skyline glows, the dice roll, and Broadway’s Golden Age feels very much alive....

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Bridge Initiative


by Cheyenne Lewis - February 11, 2026

Although society may have tried to conceal them, bold and daring women have existed throughout history. Sisterhood and the realities of being a woman in the Civil War era are central themes in this musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. The Bridge Initiative’s concert version o...

Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Southwest Shakespeare Company


by Cheyenne Lewis - February 09, 2026

Audience members who enjoy Shakespeare but are looking for a new take on his classic stories, or those who have struggled with Shakespeare in the past, will enjoy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. This trailer-park take on the play is full of fun performances and laugh-worthy moments....

Review: JITNEY at Black Theatre Troupe


by Herbert Paine - February 07, 2026

The play is suffused with the sympathetic wisdom that defines Wilson’s writing. He looks at lives many would dismiss as small or defeated and finds in them an undeniable nobility....

Past Shows

The Second City's It's Not You, It's Me
The Second City's It's Not You, It's Me
Jan 2 – Jan 20, 2019

With Valentine's Day looming, February is a month that makes us all take stock in our love lives. Whether you can't wait to shower your...

Elf: The Musical
Elf: The Musical
Nov 14 – Dec 30, 2018

Raised by Christmas elves, Buddy always felt a little…different. When Santa reveals to him that he’s actually a human being, Buddy goes on an adventure...

Fun Home
Fun Home
Oct 10 – Dec 2, 2018

Five-time Tony Award® winner Fun Home and winner of Best Musical, is Alison Bechdel's coming-of-age journey of self-discovery. Middle-aged cartoonist Alison is joined by two...

West Side Story
West Side Story
Sep 5 – Oct 14, 2018

One of the most performed productions in American history, West Side Story is a classic retelling of Romeo and Juliet in an urban setting. The...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
May 16 – Jun 10, 2018

Seymour, a nerdy floral clerk, discovers a new peculiar plant he names “Audrey II” after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R+B-singing plant might just be...

Godspell
Godspell
Apr 18 – May 13, 2018

Godspell, the first major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world! At the command of John the Baptist, a small...

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
Mar 7 – Apr 22, 2018

Four rock n’ roll icons. An impromptu jam session. One unforgettable night. Million Dollar Quartet imagines the now-legendary 1956 recording session of Elvis Presley, Johnny...

The Boob Show
The Boob Show
Feb 14 – Mar 18, 2018

A huge hit during our Festival of New Plays and Musicals, Artistic Director Michael Barnard is thrilled to introduce the World Premiere of The Boob...

The Boob Show
The Boob Show
Feb 14 – Mar 4, 2018

A huge hit during our Festival of New Plays and Musicals, Artistic Director Michael Barnard is thrilled to introduce the World Premiere of The Boob...

Hand to God
Hand to God
Feb 2 – Feb 25, 2018

A co-production with Stray Cat Theatre The angst-ridden youth of Cypress, Texas spend their afternoons practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one...

It's Only A Play
It's Only A Play
Jan 24 – Feb 11, 2018

Written by Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, It’s Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so-best....

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2017

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sep 20 – Oct 15, 2017

A co-production with A/C Theatre Company Groundbreaking, viciously funny, and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Sep 6 – Oct 15, 2017

A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia!...

Beehive
Beehive
May 10 – Jun 4, 2017

Created by Larry Gallagher Phoenix Theatre closes a thrilling season with this colorful salute to the 1960’s! Be dazzled by songs from iconic women including...

The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys
Apr 5 – Apr 30, 2017

Book by David Thompson Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Black Theatre Troupe to bring the...

The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys
Apr 5 – Apr 23, 2017

Book by David Thompson Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Black Theatre Troupe to bring the...

Bullets Over Broadway
Bullets Over Broadway
Mar 8 – Apr 2, 2017

By Woody Allen Based on the screenplay of the acclaimed 1994 film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is described by Time...

Baskerville
Baskerville
Jan 27 – Feb 12, 2017

By Ken Ludwig Get your deerstalker cap on—the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig, comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite...

Baskerville
Baskerville
Jan 27 – Feb 12, 2017

By Ken Ludwig Get your deerstalker cap on—the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig, comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite...

Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot
Nov 16 – Jan 1, 2017

One of the most beloved, award-winning shows to hit the stage, Billy Elliot is an inspiring celebration of a boy who trades in his boxing...

Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot
Nov 16 – Dec 24, 2016

The winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is an inspiring celebration of a boy who trades in his boxing gloves for...

Twist Your Dickens
Nov 30 – Dec 24, 2016

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Liberace!
Liberace!
Sep 21 – Oct 9, 2016

By Brent Hazelton Music Composition by Jack Forbes Wilson Move over Madonna! Meet the original superstar! Liberace! is an entertaining and moving tribute to the...

Evita
Feb 26 – Mar 20, 2016

Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Feb 27 – Mar 22, 2015

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2015 Media: Marylou Stephens, 602.889.5299 Press Photos: phoenixtheatre.com/press Public: Phoenix Theatre, 602.254.2151 Phoenix, Ariz. – It’s funnier, faster and full...

Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Oct 29 – Nov 23, 2014

It’s no wonder that Shear Madness holds the Guinness record for longest-running play in the history of American Theatre. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year,...

Memphis
Memphis
Sep 17 – Oct 12, 2014

Memphis bursts off the stage with undeniable soul and gutsy storytelling as the first show in Phoenix Theatre’s remarkable 94th season! The Tony Award® winner...

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