Phoenix Theatre Newsroom

From July 11-14, guest artist Chorizo Puppets will present RABBIT AND COYOTE AND OTHER TALES at The Great Arizona Puppet Theater.

The Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra has two more shows this season: BIG FISH and RAGTIME.

Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced its brand new “Minis Musical” for ages 4-7! Join in for the expansion of our Minis program starting in the Fall! This updated program will meet throughout the semester for 75 minutes each week.

Phoenix Art Museum has named Safwat Saleem the recipient of the 2024 Arlene and Morton Scult Artist Award (Scult Artist Award) and Elizabeth Z. Pineda and Omar Soto as the recipients of the 2024 Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards (Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards).

A sweet treat, WILLY WONKA is delightful family entertainment! Photo by Ray Frieders.

Explore new exhibitions at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) this July and August, featuring innovative works and events that highlight the vibrant Scottsdale Arts scene.

Mesa Contemporary Arts introduces 'Shimmering Mirage,' an immersive exhibit featuring innovative art installations that explore light and perception. The exhibit runs from July 15 to October 22, 2024.

Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts has announced the Teen Summer Stock Ensemble’s production of the musical 'Footloose,' opening on June 28, 2024.

TheaterWorks will kick off their 2024-25 Mainstage season with GREASE, running July 12 through July 28, 2024.

Join in for the nationwide One Nation One Project and Arts for Everybody celebration of arts and wellness here in Tucson at the Art Is Vital Wellness Fiesta! This vibrant event will be held at the Berger Performing Arts Center, promising an unforgettable evening filled with music, art, and community spirit.

Comedian and SNL star Leslie Jones will perform at Chandler Center for the Arts.

Arizona Theatre Company appoints Tucson local Aaron Cammack as Resident Artist, emphasizing their dedication to nurturing local talent and fostering world-class theatre in Arizona.

Today, I share my insider tips on acing callbacks based on years of experience in theatre, film, and modeling. From mastering material to choosing the right attire and staying mentally sharp, I've got you covered. Let's turn those nerve-wracking moments into opportunities to shine!

Chandler Center for the Arts will present '70s and '80s sensation Billy Ocean as part of its 35th Anniversary Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season. The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10), comedian Vir Das (Nov. 8) and guitarist Jesse Cook (Jan. 31).

Happening This Summer : Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

SPIDER-GUY is extremely entertaining, with some of the best performances I have seen at the Gaslight Theatre!

'...why not produce more plays with inclusion of older women in roles and older people in the story line? Instead the majority of theatres in my community constantly hit “replay” of plays done over and over and are always producing musicals again and again like worn out shoes.'

Scottsdale Arts has announced two prestigious grants for an upcoming exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).

Arizona Theatre Company's production of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST bristles with raw energy, exposing the myths of the American Dream.

wonderfulStage Left Productions in Surprise, Arizona presented NUNSENSE, a delightful musical comedy created by Dan Goggins. Directed by Cody Dull with choreography by James Marinaro, this slightly naughty story captures the foibles of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, New Jersey, while they prepared to host a fund raiser at Mount Saint Helen’s School.

After enchanting audiences around the world for more than 35 years, The Little Mermaid makes a splash at Arizona Broadway Theatre, June 21-Aug. 4, 2024.

While drama is super important to the theater industry, the value of comedic productions cannot be ignored. Comedy deserves just as much recognition and praise as drama receives. Comedic shows should in no way be considered “cheap” or “less than” just because they are meant to be fun.

Junior year of high school is infamous for being the busiest and most intense. In my experience, I had to balance two AP classes, two performing groups, standardized testing, and more. In this blog, I am going to recap all of my theatre-related endeavors month-by-month throughout this school year, all the way from July 2023 to the present.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's edition of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed and choreographed by Staś Kmieć, is good and quite entertaining. In its own right, it follows the tradition of the Broadway musical ~ brisk, easy to consume, emotionally uplifting, and endowed with a highly talented ensemble.