Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Phoenix you might have missed this week!
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Raleigh, and SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Phoenix, just to name a few. Check out our top features below!. (more...)
2) Arts Education Showcase to Highlight Students' Spoken-Word Performances in Scottsdale
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Scottsdale Arts will present its annual Arts Education Showcase on Tuesday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The free, art-filled celebration of inspiring teachers and visionary students shines the spotlight on the accomplishments and creativity of participants in Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach programs.. (more...)
3) BWW Review: NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS at Hale Centre Theatre
by Lee Cooley - April 16, 2017
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS flashes back to simpler, slower-paced times. Great for 1950s sitcom fans 65+.. (more...)
4) BWW Review: RIPCORD Parachutes Straight To The Funny Bone
by Herbert Paine - April 14, 2017
Judy Rollings and Patti Suarez are delightful as the antagonists in Theatre Artists Studio's rendition of David Lindsay-Abaire's RIPCORD, directed by David Weiss.. (more...)
5) Photo Flash: Valley Youth Theatre presents THE SECRET GARDEN
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Valley Youth Theatre's The Secret Garden is brought to life with 25 talented young actors from around the Valley and a 13-piece live orchestra.. (more...)
6) 16 Elite Wheelchair Rugby Teams to Compete for USQRA National Championship at Ability360, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017
16 of the nation's best wheelchair rugby teams, including defending national champions Texas Stampede and two-time national champions and unbeaten 360 Phoenix Heat, will compete in the 2017 United States Quad Rugby Association (USQRA) National Tournament, April 20-22, at Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center.. (more...)
7) UNEXPECTED Actor to Co-Teach with Brelby Co-Founder Brian Maticic
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Carolyn McBurney will next be seen in the world premiere of John Perovich's unexpected opening at Brelby next month. She has an extensive background directing and producing for stage and television.. (more...)
8) UNEXPECTED Playwright Teaches Intensive for Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
John Perovich is a highly regarded playwright whose most recent offering, unexpected, opens May 19th at Brelby in Historic Downtown Glendale. He will teach a playwrighting intensive this spring at Brelby.. (more...)
9) Lost Lake Festival Unveils 2017 Inaugural Lineup with The Killers, Chance the Rapper & More
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
Superfly, the co-creators of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, are proud to unveil the lineup for the inaugural Lost Lake Festival. This new three-day, multi-format music festival will be held Oct. 20-22, 2017, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.. (more...)
10) Boarding School for Overweight Teen Girls, Gem Academy, to Open in Scottsdale, July
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
It was announced today that the nation's first solution-based treatment program exclusively devoted to helping obese high school aged girls change their lives will open in July in Scottsdale, Arizona.. (more...)
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