SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE LAUNCHES 2026-27 SEASON WITH SHAKESPEARE’S RICHARD III, THE ORIGINAL POLITICAL THRILLER AND RICHARD III October 10-24, 2026, at Mesa Arts Center, Southwest Shakespeare Company (SSC) will share a story of extreme ambition, calculated betrayal and murder as a...
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE LAUNCHES 2026-27 SEASON WITH WHISPERS IN THE DARK: STORIES BY EDGAR ALLAN POE, A HALLOWEEN TREAT WHISPERS IN THE DARK Just in time for Halloween, Southwest Shakespeare presents the new theatrical experience, Whispers in the Dark , a new play by Elizabeth...
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA remains a terrific night of musical theatre. The score still moves and the touring production currently housed in Tempe’s Gammage Auditorium makes good on every ounce of spectacle its reputation promises.…
OTHER DESERT CITIES at Theatre Artists Studio: A bristling, emotionally powerful family drama, directed by Tom Koelbel and featuring a powerhouse cast.…
Black Theatre Troupe's THE EXONERATED is compelling and provocative. A production of real craft in service of real urgency: beautifully directed, powerfully acted, and unwilling to let its audience leave comfortable.…
HOCUS POCUSED is an excellent new show with chills and laughs!…
Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of MURDER FOR TWO is a vivacious comedy that audiences will love. This two-man musical left the entire audience laughing throughout the whole show. Between the great performances, amusing music, and colorful design, this show is a fun one to see.…
The 2018 Broadway musical THE PROM transforms what sounds like a groan-inducing premise into a sneakily moving musical; four self-absorbed Broadway actors descend on a small Indiana town to save a lesbian teenager and discover that becoming a decent human being requires more than finding the right c…
The songs by Alicia Keys are catchy, the dancing is electric, and the pacing is fast.…
This is a moving and passionate production with a beating heart.…
While the musical fails to rise above its familiar premise, director Clayton Phillips refuses to let the evening sag. He keeps the pacing brisk and draws fully committed performances from a cast that never stops believing in the story, even when the script gives them little to work with.…
MEGALODON is an exploration of the human mind. Ronin Theatre Collaborative’s production of Nicholas Walker Herbert’s new play breaks narrative norms.…
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SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE TO PRESENTS AN AMERICAN EPIC Moby Dick by Herman Melville FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Southwest Shakespeare Company will be performing an adaptation of Moby Dick, March 20- April 4, 2026 at Mesa Arts Center. Herman Melville’s novel is a complex American story...
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE TO PRESENT Shakespeare’s Most Hilarious Farce The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare set as a modern western. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Southwest Shakespeare Company will be performing a unique adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor , February 7...
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S WAR EPIC Themes of war and brotherhood abound throughout Henry V by William Shakespeare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Southwest Shakespeare Company will be performing a special adaptation of Henry V, February 14, 15 & 21, 2026 at Mesa Arts...
An Evening of Song & Story features Broadway stars Patrick Page and Paige Davis in an intimate performance showcasing a selection of unforgettable songs and captivating narratives. This special event, held at Mesa Arts Center, is part of the Midwinter's Dream Gala, which...
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE by William Shakespeare directed by Beau Heckman ONLY FOUR PERFORMANCES FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 | 7:30pm JUST ADDED!! - SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 | 2:00pm* SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 | 7:30pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025 | 2:00pm* *THESE ARE BOTH SPECIAL STOP ACTION...
Called Pithier than Python, by the New York Times, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was Londons longest-running comedy and now comes to Arizona - holiday style! Join a trio of Arizonas finest performers in this irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bards...
From Richard III to Prospero, Shakespeares villains are complex, crafty, cunning and seductively real, thanks to the performance of acclaimed Shakespeare performer, Grammy winner, TONY nominee and Hadestown star, Patrick Page.Hell is empty, and all the devils are here in this...
From Hamlet to Iago, internationally renowned actor Lisa Wolpe has stepped into many of the Bards iconic male characters shoes throughout her decades long career. It was in those shoes that she found the power to overcome the unique challenges she faced, as she learned the truth...
The life and music of cabaret legend Mabel Mercer is brought to enchanting life by TONY Award winner Trezana Beverley in an evening of storytelling and song.Called compelling and beguiling by the New York Times, Mabel Madness is the captivating story of Frank Sinatras muse...
Just right for the spooky season: See Macbeth like never before. Simply hair raising. Ghosts, Wytchs, and something wicked. Starring Betsy Mugavero, Quinn Mattfeld, Kyle Sorrell and Allison Campbell. THEN see The Mystery of Irma Vep. Codeword: Vampire - this Victorian Gothic...
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