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Alebrijes
Alebrijes
10/17 - 11/3/2024


When a young couple discover the largest Día de los Muertos altar they’ve ever seen, magic begins permeating their world. A little creature, known as ...

Dial M For Murder
Dial M For Murder
10/19 - 11/3/2024


Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by ATC favorite playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and ...

THIS  by Melissa James Gibson
THIS  by Melissa James Gibson
10/18 - 11/3/2024


THIS   by Melissa James Gibson (October18 - November 3)  Jane is not ok. She is a poet without a muse, a single mother without ...

Our Town
Our Town
11/7 - 11/9/2024


Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town explores themes of life, love, and death in small town America.

The WoBo Show
The WoBo Show
11/8 - 11/10/2024


Wolfe Bowart’s The WoBo Show returns to the S&S! Join us for four very different shows featuring the hilarious Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez plus ...

This is Our Youth
This is Our Youth
11/8 - 11/16/2024


"This is Our Youth" by Kenneth Lonergan November 8-16, 2024 at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place Directed by Nick Loope In the Upper West Side of ...

Appropriate
Appropriate
11/22 - 12/7/2024


Mesa Community College Department of Theatre and film Arts is presenting the Tony-Awarding winning play Appropriate by Brandon Jacob Jenkins.  Appropriate is a departure for ...

TWIST OF THE MAGI  by Debra Rich Gettleman


TWIST OF THE MAGI   by Debra Rich Gettleman ( December 6 – 22) Inspired by O’Henry’s classic tale, “Gift of the Magi,” “Twist” takes place ...

It's A Wonderful Life
It's A Wonderful Life
11/13 - 12/23/2024


It's A Wonderful Life November 13 - December 23, 2024 A DBFRT annual tradition! Based on the film by Frank Capra Directed by Cheryl Schaar ...

BIRTHDAY CANDLES  by Noah Haidle


BIRTHDAY CANDLES   by Noah Haidle, directed by Ron May (January 17 - February 2) Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in ...

THE CLEAN HOUSE  by Sarah Ruhl


THE CLEAN HOUSE   by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Suze St. John (February 21 - March 9)                     ...

Macbeth
Macbeth
3/6 - 3/23/2025


This production is a Lady Macbeth centered retelling of the tale of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful work, in a cutting that is lean and fast-paced. ...

Macbeth
Macbeth
3/6 - 3/23/2025


This production is a Lady Macbeth centered retelling of the tale of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful work, in a cutting that is lean and fast-paced. ...

Peerless
Peerless
3/29 - 3/30/2025


This play is a comedy… until it’s not. Asian-American twins M and L have given up everything to get into The College. So when D, ...

ART by Yasmina Reza
ART by Yasmina Reza
3/28 - 4/13/2025


ART by Yasmina Reza  (March 28 - April 13) A sophisticated, stylish, stimulating, dazzling comedy and yet a moving, disturbing and provocative look at the ...

macbitches
macbitches
4/4 - 4/13/2025


When a freshman is unexpectedly given the coveted role of Lady Macbeth, a few upperclassmen actresses invite her over to “celebrate” her casting and reassert ...

Bob & Jean: A Love Story
Bob & Jean: A Love Story
4/19 - 5/4/2025


Lightning strikes and sparks fly when Bob and Jean meet in New York City, 1941. But their instant attraction is cut short as World War ...

Bob & Jean: A Love Story
Bob & Jean: A Love Story
4/19 - 5/4/2025


Lightning strikes and sparks fly when Bob and Jean meet in New York City, 1941. But their instant attraction is cut short as World War ...

THE MEMORY OF WATER  by Shelagh Stephenson


THE MEMORY OF WATER   by Shelagh Stephenson (May 2 - 18) This engaging and hugely entertaining play provides an insight into the lives of ...

NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights


NEW SUMMER SHORTS  by Studio Playwrights (June  6 - 22) Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights.  There's alway a surprise in store! ...

NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights


NEW SUMMER SHORTS  by Studio Playwrights (June  6 - 22) Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights.  There's alway a surprise in store! ...

NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights


NEW SUMMER SHORTS  by Studio Playwrights (June  6 - 22) Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights.  There's alway a surprise in store! ...

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B


Modern-day adventure awaits with the most iconic detective duo of all time reimagined as a gal-pal comedy in “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. ...

The Tempest
The Tempest
10/5 - 12/31/2050


This groundbreaking adaptation breathes new life into one of Shakespeare's final masterpieces, blending traditional storytelling with innovative, universally accessible theatre.  The Tempest  is a tale ...



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Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Theatre Troupe


by Herbert Paine - October 28, 2024

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....

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - October 28, 2024

DIAL M FOR MURDER is classic suspense, and director Michael John Garcés has seen to it that the performances of the leads are on point, backed by a grand mix of designs that make for gripping theatre....

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center For The Arts


by Suzanne Whitaker - October 29, 2024

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 Satu...

Review: ALEBRIJES at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - October 22, 2024

Pinate has done an exceptional job creating a fantasy world built on darkly charming whimsy and wonder. I was often reminded of ALICE IN WONDERLAND while watching ALEBRIJES. Pinate fills the stage with fantastical imagery, much of it lit under jaw-droppingly beautiful blacklight....

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - October 20, 2024

BRIGHT STAR is a joyous and rousing production writes our critic. ...

Review: FUNNY GIRL at ASU Gammage


by Herbert Paine - October 16, 2024

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL features a knock-out performance by the show's leading lady, Hannah Shankman, and culminates with an audience-pleasing big finish. ...

Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Valley Youth Theatre


by Suzanne Whitaker - October 17, 2024

Phoenix’s Valley Youth Theatre presents the musical CHARLOTTE’S WEB, by Billie Joe and Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper. Mr. Cooper explains: E.B. White’s story on stage - “CHARLOTTE’S WEB” is a perfect example of how the arts can communicate profound truths through the eyes of the char...

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Arizona Broadway Theatre


by Herbert Paine - October 08, 2024

The real strength of Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the cast – the excellent musician/performers who, while avoiding the imitation of certain obvious well-known character traits in their portrayals, manage to recreate specific elements of their real-life counterpa...

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Saguaro City Music Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - October 05, 2024

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Saguaro City is an absolute triumph says BroadwayWorld's critic. Read on for our full review of the production. ...

Review: THE MINUTES at Stray Cat Theatre


by Herbert Paine - October 01, 2024

As presented by Stray Cat Theatre as its 23rd season opener, THE MINUTES, a blistering satire of small-town city council meetings, begins as one thing and concludes as something completely different. And no matter what clues or giveaways you think you might have picked up on throughout the play, you...



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