Phoenix Theatre Newsroom

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO SHOW is a perfectly pleasant and heartwarming live theatre experience.

Emerson Theater Collaborative will present another unforgettable live theater production for the holiday season. Join them as they bring the holidays alive with David Sedaris' Holidays on Ice. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Valley Youth Theatre has announced that a select group of its teenage performers will participate in the 400-voice chorus for the one-night-only event performance of Anastasia: The Musical at New York City's Lincoln Center.

December is full of holiday happenings at Scottsdale Arts, but the eclectic offerings contain more than just seasonal gifts of entertainment.

The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, is a heartwarming and poignant comedy that explores the intersection of wealth, mental health, and human kindness. Set in a sanatorium for those seeking mental health care, the play centers on a spirited widow, Ethel P. Savage, who has inherited a fortune and, much to the dismay of her adult children, decides to use the money for the betterment of others rather than for their gain.

Written from the point of view of a theatre fan, guest contributor David Appleford provides a piece full of details and insights regarding the new film, WICKED, and how it compares to the stage musical.

According to 12 News in Phoenix, Arizona, Cesar Chavez High School's production of 'The Laramie Project' was put on pause by Phoenix Union High School District.

Enjoy holiday cheer for both families and adults at Great AZ Puppet Theater!

M3F Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup with headliners LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and JUSTICE. The nonprofit event, donating all proceeds to charity, returns to Phoenix in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.

 Scottsdale Arts is known for its festive holiday performances, and this year’s diverse offerings include everything from infectious ukulele tunes to Americana music. Learn more about the lineup here!

In Order Chaos Theatre Company's production of Geoffrey Nauffts's NEXT FALL, Mark Alan Clemente’s astute and empathetic direction ensures that shifts between past and present flow seamlessly, that the story’s emotional stakes build dramatically, and that the playwright's goal of highlighting “the conversations we weren’t having” in everyday life is fulfilled.

SCROOGE at The Gaslight Theatre is a true delight!

Experience the Phoenix Chorale's holiday performances with A CHORALE CHRISTMAS from December 14-17.

This holiday season, 'Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Show' at The Phoenix Theatre Company transports audiences to a cozy 1947 radio studio, delivering a classic Christmas tale like never before.

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.

Following last year's success, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for the holidays.

Black Theatre Troupe will present Langston Hughes' celebrated song play, BLACK NATIVITY—a moving, soulful retelling of the Nativity story brought to life through vibrant gospel music, dance, and spoken word. Learn how to purchase

I am no stranger to a full schedule in the realm of theatre, usually finding myself engaged in several projects at once. My current calendar, for better or worse, is no different.

MISERY by William Goldman and based on the novel by Stephen King has made its mark at Live Theatre Workshop. This project is a breath of fresh air. Directed by Sabian Trout, with Assistant Direction by Shanna Brock, this play is both chilling and darkly humorous. MISERY, which is playing until November 10 on the Live Theatre Workshop Mainstage, offers up a talented cast and superb technical direction. It will send a shiver down your spine even though Halloween season is now over. Make no mistake, Halloween is very much alive at Live Theatre Workshop.

Musical Theatre of Anthem announced its upcoming holiday show, featuring a variety of performances that celebrate the festive season. The event promises to bring holiday cheer to the Anthem community.

Theater Works in Peoria has announced the return of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic holiday tale. Performances begin in December.

Shuler Hensley will return to Arizona Theatre Company to reprise his role in the holiday musical SCROOGE! alongside over 35 local cast members and musicians, promising a memorable theatrical experience. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Phoenix Arizona’s The Black Theatre Troupe presents THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center for the Arts, which opened to a full house Friday, October 15, 2024. This excellent production runs through November 3, 2024. With matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as evening shows on Fridays and Saturdays, this production is worth seeing, twice.

The Black Theatre Troupe's production of THE COLOR PURPLE is a rousing and emotionally powerful show, thanks to a brilliant cast and the keen direction of Karen Davis Jones and the musical direction of Brenda Hankins.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!