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Review: EL DORADO’S GOLD at The Bridge Initiative And Simply Livin’ Productions


by Cheyenne Lewis - May 08, 2026

Black cowboys and the Black rodeo have a rich history that continues to this day. Although this side of history was not acknowledged in the way it deserved to be, EL DORADO’S GOLD is a great tribute to Black cowboy culture. EL DORADO’S GOLD touches on so many topics, from the history of the Fula...

Review: THE TEMPEST at The Rogue Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - May 03, 2026

An elegant and fantastical production springs to life at The Rogue....

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Arizona Theatre Company


by Zach Wetzel - May 02, 2026

Dracula is at it again in this delightfully zany production!...

Review: RIVERDANCE at Broadway In Tucson


by Zach Wetzel - April 30, 2026

RIVERDANCE has a limited engagement at Centennial Hall through April 30. This is a fast-paced theatrical dance showcase that honors Celtic culture while also including cultures from other locations, such as Brooklyn and Latin America. ...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at ASU Gammage


by Herbert Paine - April 29, 2026

HELL’S KITCHEN leaves you with the sensation that at the very least Alicia Keys has done something instinctively theatrical: she’s turned the noise of her youth into music, and the city that raised her into a stage big enough to contain it....

Review: MAZEL at Theatre Artists Studio


by Herbert Paine - April 27, 2026

Theatre Artists Studio's production of Amy Hartman's MAZEL has ended its run, but its themes of remembering, reconciliation, and forgiveness echo beyond the stage. Under Kathleen Butler's direction, the play, which was conceived in 2006, arrives in reworked form at a moment when its central question...

Review: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE at Childsplay


by Herbert Paine - April 26, 2026

A production that reveals what the craft of theater can do when it trusts simplicity and emotion....

Review: THE ROOMMATE at Arizona Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - April 14, 2026

Silverman's dark and witty script, Mason's incisive direction, and two beautifully calibrated performances make this one of the season's more provocative and entertaining productions....

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at ASU Gammage


by Cheyenne Lewis - April 08, 2026

Love is one of the most wonderful parts of human existence; it is beautiful, but one of the hardest things a person can experience. Love is not just a feeling, but a venture that must constantly be worked at and put effort into to be maintained. THE NOTEBOOK, currently playing at ASU Gammage and bas...

Review: 009, LICENSE TO THRILL at The Gaslight Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - April 06, 2026

009, LICENSE TO THRILL is the latest melodrama to grace the stage at The Gaslight Theatre! Pure popcorn entertainment (with popcorn included!), this musical is filled with belly laughs and action! Written by Peter VanSlyke and adapted and directed by Katherine Byrnes and Mike Yarema, LICENSE TO THRI...

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Title: Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández
Title: Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández
May 5

The Madison Center for the Arts is excited to celebrate Cinco De Mayo this year with fun, upbeat, and classic Mexican music from Mariachi Sol...

Malevo
Malevo
Feb 23

See it for the first time in Arizona! Suitable for all ages! Malevo, the South American sensation, is coming to the Valley on Feb. 23,...

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mar 11

Bring your scrunchies, your hankies, your humor and your heart to The Madison Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 11th to see the entertaining and...

Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández - Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández - Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5

Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Tickets on sale now! Sol de Mxico embraces the romanticism of Mxicos land, people...

RENT: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
RENT: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2022

For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larsons RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award...

Memphis Jookin': The Show (Touring)
Memphis Jookin': The Show (Touring)
Mar 10

Renowned dance artist Lil Buck conceives, choreographs, and performs in a new show called Memphis Jookin: The Show an ode to Lil Bucks hometown of...

Tango Argentina
Tango Argentina
Jan 13 – Jan 14, 2022

Performing for the first time in Arizona at The Madison Center for the Arts, Tango Argentina is a stunning new production which explores the evolution...

American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
Nov 14

As Americas National Ballet Company, American Ballet Theatre has earned a reputation for both the diversity and quality of its touring productions. ABT has toured...

Animaniacs in Concert
Animaniacs in Concert
Aug 28

For the first time in Phoenix, re-live your younger years and see your favorite Animaniacs characters sing live on stage in Animaniacs in Concert a...

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