Phoenix Theatre Newsroom

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the beloved musical, 'Fiddler on the Roof,' with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein.

Acclaimed for her accomplishments as a choreographer, ballet teacher, producer, and director. Danial Cardim brings great depth, perspective, and energy to her new position as Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director, effective July 1st, 2024.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS is the latest offering from TAZ Theatre Company. It is a bold, astonishing, and urgent work that demands to be seen. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Robert Encila, the play gives the audience a front row seat to the devastating effects of drug addiction. PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS features a knockout performance by Taigé Lauren as Emma. The play is surreal and minimalist in nature and does an effective job bringing the audience into Emma's world from beginning to end. And what a world it is!

Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts has announced a significant leadership transition. Robyn Allen, who has served with distinction as the Executive Director, will be retiring effective June 30, 2024.

Rosie's House, the free afterschool music program, has added Jack Schwimmer to its leadership team as Development Director. Learn more about Schwimmer and about the program.

Playing with Poe’s works and diving into the realm of devising for the first time was a real growth experience for my peers and I. Using experimentation to create a formal script was foreign to all of us, but we ended up creating a piece we were all proud of!

The Phoenix theatre scene is a tapestry woven with diverse talents, and Matt Clarke is a thread that adds a unique vibrancy to the pattern. Known for his positive energy, dedication to the craft, and enduring collaborations with dear friends and fellow artists like Cody Goulder, John Perovich, and Ashley Naftule, Clarke has become a beloved figure in the local community. In this exclusive interview, we delve into Clarke's experiences, inspirations, and the driving forces behind his passion for acting. From stepping outside his comfort zone to embracing the thrill of new works, Clarke's journey is a testament to the power of collaboration, self-discovery, and the unwavering pursuit of creative expression.

Co directed, produced, and starring Casey Likes as Roger, a new production of RENT is coming to Scottsdale Arizona for one weekend only. 

The highly anticipated premiere of Mad Hatter the Musical officially opened at Herberger Theater Center last Saturday evening. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Phoenix area theatre artist Kate Haas is a terrific performer with loads of talent and skill. What sets her apart is her enthusiasm for theatre as an artform and her joie de vivre and love of humanity. Read our interview with Kate.

Valley Youth Theatre's production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, is set to be a musical hit this summer with a talented cast from around the Valley.

Experience the unity and solidarity of the DESERT HEARTS FESTIVAL, returning to its roots in 2024. Teaming up with Walter Productions, the festival will take place at Playa Ponderosa, featuring artists that have shaped its 12-year journey.

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre.

I am eternally grateful for my experience in junior high theatre, and appreciate the foundation that it laid for my future pursuits of academic theatre. The value of theatre education from an early age cannot be overstated, and I encourage any tween who is considering giving drama a try to go for it: you never know what you may find.

Greasepaint Theatre will present Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR. from May 10-19, 2024.

TRUE WEST is the single greatest piece of live theater I have ever seen. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Experience the magic of European folklore with THE THREE WISHES at Great AZ Puppet Theater. Join a kind-hearted woodcutter and his wife as they navigate their three wishes granted by a tree elf. Perfect for ages 4 and up.

The beloved musical ALWAYS PATSY CLINE is making a triumphant return to Fountain Hills Theater on June 14th.

TAZ Theatre is ready to bring PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS to Tucson. The play is written by Duncan Mcmillan and directed by industry veteran Robert Encila. This powerful piece won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 2018. 

Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of AZ Broadway Theatre with the announcement of their 7th show.

'Bambino Mio - Bright Little Flame' by Jeanmarie Simpson will be presented by Arizona Theatre Matters.

Arizona Theatre Company will launch its inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival after nearly 30 years of recognizing Latine artists with the National Latine Playwrights Award.

Beginning May 20, The Nash will be closed for renovations as it begins construction on its $2.5 million facilities project announced earlier this year.

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY will come to the Herberger Theatre Center on May 25th and 26, 2024. 

Having personally experienced the effects of creating theatre on a human’s development, I cannot help but smile at the thought of getting to be apart of that process in any capacity. I find the deepest fulfillment not in my own art, but getting to see the process of others creating theirs.