JERSEY BOYS Comes to The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse will present its debut of JERSEY BOYS! Running through July 6, the magical pop extravaganza brings to life some of the most iconic and beloved tunes ever written, all served up by a stunning team of professional talents.
Review: GLORIA At Stray Cat Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Oct 3, 2023
Under the astute and inspired direction of Dolores E. Mendoza, GLORIA (Stray Cat Theatre’s 22nd Season opener) the lines and action of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's play are transformed into a jarring high-voltage theatrical experience. Runs through October 14th at Tempe Center for the Arts.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 31, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Black Theatre Troupe Presents BARBECUE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
A knock-out cast of the Valley's top actors come to Black Theatre Troupe for the comedy BARBECUE. Written by Robert O'Hara, BARBECUE tells the story of the O'Mallery family with one twist: the first act is portrayed by White characters, yet for the second act, the characters are changed to Black.
BWW Review: ASSASSINS at Stray Cat Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 10, 2022
Guest contributor David Appleford's review of Stray Cat Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, directed by Ron May. Runs through May 21st at Tempe Center for the Arts. A stunning reminder about the kind of emotional power that only a live theatrical experience can create.
BTE Adds American Sign Language For 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2019
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, is adding American Sign Language (ASL) to one performance of each of the three productions in its 2019-2020 Three-Play Season. ASL is the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada
HOLMES AND WATSON Opens Season at BTE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2019
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, opens its 2019-2020 season with Jeffrey Hatcher's a?oeHolmes and Watson,a?? directed by Ron May, Sept. 5-Oct. 6.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 Three-Play Season. It includes Jeffrey Hatcher's "Holmes and Watson," Bekah Brunstetter's "The Cake" and Mat Smart's "Naperville."
Loretta Greco Named Recipient of Zelda Fichandler Award
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) will present the Zelda Fichandler Award to Loretta Greco, Artistic Director of the Magic Theatre, at a special ceremony hosted by Larry Goldfarb at Villa Taverna in San Francisco on January 31. The award was originally presented at an event in New York City on November 11, 2018 and accepted by Taylor Mac on Greco's behalf.