Friday, June 28, 2019

reviews - THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

Lisa Farrell, Stephanie Vlasich, Rachel Brumfield, CJ Boston, and Virginia Olivieri
Photo by Wade Moran
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through August 4.

"The writing trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten have crafted more 20 comedies that feature small-town characters with big personalities. One of their most popular plays is The Dixie Swim Club, which is receiving a beautiful production at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre. With confident direction, this production gets big laughs from the humorous dialogue and has a great cast that might also get you to shed a few tears from the heartfelt, emotional situations in a fairly realistic story that beautifully portrays how friendships endure....There isn't a weak link in the cast, with each, under KatiBelle Collins' clear direction, beautifully depicting both the strengths and weaknesses of these identifiable women in portrayals that never falter and are entirely credible. You also instantly believe the five actresses have been friends for over 20 years...When you have a superb cast and confident direction, as in Desert Stages' wonderful production, it doesn't matter if The Dixie Swim Club may not be that original and the characters and situations may seem familiar. Seeing these five excellent actresses depict the lifelong friendships of these five close women will have you laughing and crying as they swim through the ups and downs of life." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)


"...With a brightly lit and hugely effective beach cottage set designed by the play’s director and Rick Sandler, the smaller setting of the company’s Actor’s Café is put to excellent use, creating the illusion of more space than is often depicted. The challenge for Desert Stages is always to choose a play that works in the given forum. The Dixie Swim Club was never Broadway-bound, but as regional theatre with sit-com sensibilities, presented in this enjoyably lively Actor’s Café production with this cast, each of whom seems just right for the character type they portray, director Collins has delivered a perfect fit." -David Appleford, Valley Screen and Stage (click here to read the complete review)

Thursday, June 27, 2019

BRING IT ON - Actor's Youth Theatre - July 19-27, 2019

Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt

Lyrics by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Book by Jeff Whitty; Based on the film written by Jessica Bendinger

Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It Onfeatures an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most cheertastic – she's been named captain of the squad! But, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring hard-knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

BRING IT ON IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13+

BRING IT ON CAST
Campbell - Haley Reed
Danielle - Kalei Cotecson
Skylar - Gwen Clark
Kylar - Kylie Tollefson
Eva - Lily Nelson
Nautica - Lois Zozobrado
Randall - Jake Ashton
La Cienega - Mason Redd
Steven - Jake Peterson
Twig - Noah Delgado
Bridget - Ava Pack
Cameron - Connor Olden

ENSEMBLE
Goth Kid 1/Truman Crew/Jackson Crew - Isabella Bombard
Goth Kid 2/Carter/Jackson Crew - Tony Gurrieri
Announcer/Truman Squad/Jackson Crew - Sergio Romo
Mills/Truman Squad/Ensemble - Liam Delgado
Rich Girl 1/Brooklyn/Truman Squad/Jackson Crew - Mia Tarwater
Rich Girl 2/Operator Voice/Truman Squad/Jackson Crew - Sara Blue
Teacher’s Voice/Truman Squad/Jackson Crew - Katrina Sapakie
Truman Squad/Ensemble - Mackenzie Coger

CREW
Co-Director/Music Director - Tracie Jones
Co-Director/Choreographer - Bruce Goolsby
Assistant Choreographer/Cheer Choreography - Jessica Wastchak
Stage Manager/Lighting and Sound Design - Bailey Gorman
Assistant Music Director - Miranda Bellows
Set Design - Kym Smith
Costume Design - Alanna Miller

Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 7PM
Saturday - 3PM

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July 19th-27th, 2019!
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cast announcement - DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Zao Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs November 1-23

Beast – Adam Guinn
Belle – Rebecca Bryce
Maurice – Daniel Marburger
Gaston – Zac Bushman
LaFue – Tyler Galley
Mrs. Potts - Priscilla Bertling
Chip – Zacary Nelson
Lumiere - Thomas Smith
Cogsworth – Matt Snell
Babette - Brianne Gobeski
Madame de la Grande Bouche – Elizabeth Bridgewater
Young Prince/Ensemble – Benjermin Tietz
Monsieur D'Arque/Ensemble – Robert Andrews
Narrator/Ensemble – David Herbert

Silly Girls – Alicia Ferrin, Kelly Fulcher, Ashley Letizia, Calliandra Rasmussen, Emily Walter

Townspeople: Tamara Benham, Jennifer Herron-Ulmer, Turner McKenzie, Jeff Montgomery,
Kimberly Montgomery, Shayla Montgomery, Kylee Montgomery, Jayden Montgomery, Ian
Montgomery, Abbeney Preston, Carlee Williamson

Ensemble: Punawai Abang, Miranda Bellows, Sara Blue, Josh Boenzi, Raelyn Burkhart, Rachel
Cole, Owen Fisk. Shayla Forero, Savannah Gambell, Adam Gobeski, Alexander Hansen, Natalie
Jackson, Matthew Lambert, Drew MacCallum, Caitlyn Miller, Emma Joy Neuwieler, Sarai
Phillips-Dunlap, Kelsey Pokatello, David Stewart, Sarah Thaxton, Katelyn Walsh, Alyssa Walsh

Production Team:
Director/Producer – Michael E. Bryce
Music Director – C.J. O’Hara
Lighting Design – Bob Nelson
Sound Design – Matt Sanders
Costumer Design – Diana Grubb
Admin Director – Sharyn Sheffer

Childsplay seeks Stage Manager for their production of THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE


Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre for young audiences, is seeking a Stage Manager for their
season opener The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Must have experience managing rehearsals
and calling shows, and possess excellent team leadership skills. Duties will include running rehearsals, tech days and shows, filing rehearsal and performance reports and other ongoing communication with the Production staff and others as needed. The ideal candidate will have superior communication skills with both stage crews and acting company.

Dates are as follows:
August 12th (Prep Week)
August 19th (Rehearsal Begins)
September 2 (Tech Week)
September 8 (First preview)
September 14 (Opening)
October 13 (Closing)

Salary is $525.00 a week. Childsplay rehearses and performs during the day.

Childsplay is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination hiring practices that
support underrepresented artists. We encourage candidates from a diversity of races, ethnicities,
genders, sexual orientations, abilities and religious affiliations to apply.

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply for this position

RENT - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - August 2-10, 2019


Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

COLUMBINUS - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - September 6-8, 2019


by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli
with contributions by Josh Barrett, Sean McNall, Karl Miller, Michael Milligan and Will Rogers created by the United States Theatre Project

DIRECTOR: PETE BISH
AGES 16-18 WITH PARENT PERMISSION
**DUE TO SUBJECT MATTER, THIS SHOW IS NOT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Columbinus, a play sparked by the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., is a meeting of fact and fiction that illuminates the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the shootings. The play weaves together excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors and community leaders in Littleton as well as police evidence to bring to light the dark recesses of American adolescence. When Columbinus premiered in 2005 at the Round House Theatre, Peter Marks of the Washington Post called it, “An ambitious examination of the suburbanization of evil,” and the play went on to receive five Helen Hayes Award nominations including the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play. Following the off-Broadway opening at New York Theatre Workshop one year later, Variety proclaimed: “This one comes straight from the gut—a wrenching return to the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in which 12 students and a teacher were killed when two senior classmates went on a shooting rampage. The United States Theatre Project’s smart and sensitive treatment of the event, which traumatized a suburban Colorado community and shocked the entire country, stirs up thought and feeling in this clean ensemble production, drawn from interviews, public records and the private diaries of the shooters.”

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

DISNEY'S FROZEN, JR - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - October 11-20, 2019



Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee, Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Black and Jennifer Lee

Director: TBA
Musical Director: J’ana De La Torre
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Saturday & Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

MAMMA MIA! - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - December 6-15, 2019



Music and Lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson, Book by Catherine Johnson

Director: Becca Courtney
Musical Director: MaryEllen Loose
Choreographer: Madison Macdonald
Stage Manager: Andru Moeller
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

SPRING AWAKENING - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - January 24-February 2, 2020


Music by Duncan Sheik,  Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind

This show deals with sexuality, trauma, grief and is not for young children. Parental Discretion advised.

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade,” Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

13 THE MUSICAL - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - March 6-15, 2020


Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn

Director Jim Gradillas
Musical Director: TBA
Choreographer: Maile Griego
Always a Hit Show for Greasepaint!  We love this one and so will you!
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - May 1-10, 2020


Book by Linda Woolverton,
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice

Director: Dale Nakagawa
Musical Director: J’ana DeLaTorre
Choreographer: TBA

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Friday & Saturday - 7PM, Sunday - 2PM
Tickets $17

7020 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, and to purchase tickets

cast announcement - CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre


CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 30-September 29

Velma Kelly: Kyra O’Connor
Roxie Hart: Anniebelle Washburn
Billy Flynn: Hayden Skaggs
Matron “Mama” Morton: Learl Clah
Amos Hart: Dean Kellford
Mary Sunshine: Naomi Rusk
Fred Casely/Ensemble: Sam Markson
Fogarty/Ensemble: Jacob Shipley
Kitty/Ensemble: Chloe Pierson

Merry Murderesses-
Liz: Trinity Horne
Annie: Olivia La Porte
June: Sydney Schmidt
Hunyak: Marissa Myers
Mona: Edona Bitici

Ensemble-
Anna Grace Cederdahl
Bella Padilla
Anne Schermerhorn
Morgan Brigham
Hailey Boiarsky
Sydney Wolfert
Abbey Ray Richmond

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

FRIDAY THE 13TH THE PARODY MUSICAL - All Puppet Players - October 4-26, 2019


The All Puppet Players bring you back to 80's horror with this puppet-infused comedic take on one of the genre’s biggest icons. Superstitious locals warn against keeping a fading summer camp open, but past murders don't sway the teenage riff-raff and the young dumb co-ed counselors from setting up shop in the woodsy area. See the counselors as they're slashed, shot and stabbed, all while dancing, singing and hitting their cues! The counselors struggle to stay alive against a merciless opponent who wields a machete and a melody in his heart. This puppet parody musical could not be more insane, deranged, bloody, or hilarious!

WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

October 4, 2019 8:00PM
October 5, 2019 8:00PM
October 11, 2019 8:00PM
October 12, 2019 8:00PM
October 17, 2019 8:00PM
October 18, 2019 8:00PM
October 19, 2019 8:00PM
October 24, 2019 8:00PM
October 25, 2019 8:00PM
October 26, 2019 8:00PM

Performance held at Playhouse on the Park at Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Venue is across the street from Phoenix Theatre's campus
The Box Office, located at the entrance of the Playhouse, will open one hour prior to the performance.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase season tickets and single tickets

DIE HARD: A CHRISTMAS STORY - All Puppet Players - November 29-December 28, 2019


Yippie Ki-Yay, puppet lovers, All Puppet Players R-rated holiday tradition is back! What do you get when you cross the definitive holiday action movie with All Puppet Players brand of fast, fury, funnied-frenzy? You get an instant holiday classic!

While most families will deposit their holiday cheer with Scrooge and friends, the All Puppet Players are offering an alternative that includes a puppet Bruce Willis, a battle for Nakatomi Plaza and tons of pop-culture references to hang nice and cozy over your fireplace.

John McClane tries to save his wife and several others from master criminal Hans Gruber during a Christmas party. Nothing is safe and no holiday memory unsoiled while the puppets wreak havoc on Christmas (Yay, we said it) and bring the holiday spirit to all good little boys and girls. There’ll be caroling, and gun-fights, curse words, and all the puppet anarchy you can shake a yule log at. Enjoy the newest holiday tradition! Welcome to the party, pal!

WARNING! NO ONE under 16 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

November 29, 2019 8:00PM
November 30, 2019 8:00PM
December 1, 2019 7:00PM
December 6, 2019 8:00PM
December 7, 2019 8:00PM
December 12, 2019 8:00PM
December 13, 2019 8:00PM
December 14, 2019 8:00PM
December 19, 2019 8:00PM
December 20, 2019 8:00PM
December 21, 2019 8:00PM
December 22, 2019 7:00PM
December 26, 2019 8:00PM
December 27, 2019 8:00PM
December 28, 2019 8:00PM

Performance held at Playhouse on the Park at Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Venue is across the street from Phoenix Theatre's campus
The Box Office, located at the entrance of the Playhouse, will open one hour prior to the performance.

RESERVOIR DOGS - All Puppet Players - April 3-April 25, 2020


All Puppet Players take on one of the most revered independent films in movie history! However, reverence is not their forte, and their dog-eat-dog style will surly lampoon the movie’s plot holes with a mix of pop-culture references and a pincher of anarchy to make this one of wildest productions ever. Quentin Tarantino’s timeless classic will star canine-counterparts (that’s right, all the characters are dog puppets) to tell the story of a group of thieves who try to pull of the biggest heist of their lives. Only to find out that one of them… might be a dog catcher! 

If you like puppets, dogs, comedy, and all out craziness, you’re barking up the RIGHT tree! Come join us for one of the biggest shows APP has ever tried to un-leash. Boom! Dog-pun! Trust us, that won’t be the last one.

Get your tickets now and find out the answer to the age-old question: Do All Dogs Go To Heaven?

WARNING! NO ONE under 16 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

April 3, 2020 8:00PM 
April 4, 2020 8:00PM 
April 10, 2020 8:00PM 
April 11, 2020 8:00PM 
April 16, 2020 8:00PM 
April 17, 2020 8:00PM 
April 18, 2020 8:00PM 
April 23, 2020 8:00PM 
April 24, 2020 8:00PM 
April 25, 2020 8:00PM

Performance held at Playhouse on the Park at Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Venue is across the street from Phoenix Theatre's campus
The Box Office, located at the entrance of the Playhouse, will open one hour prior to the performance.

MY FIRST TIME - Fountain Hills Theater - August 16- September 1, 2019


by Ken Davenport

Mainstage Too Show

In 1998, a decade before blogging began, a website was created that allowed people to anonymously share their own true stories about their First Times. The website became an instant phenomenon as over 40,000 stories poured in from around the globe that were silly, sweet, absurd, funny, heterosexual, homosexual, shy, sexy and everything in between. And now, these true stories and all of the unique characters in them are brought to life in this hysterical, touching and heartbreaking play.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

MAMMA MIA! - Fountain Hills Theater - September 6 – 22, 2019


Music and Lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson, Book by Catherine Johnson

Mainstage Show

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

Mamma Mia is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized theater materials are also presented by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

DISNEY'S FROZEN, JR. - Fountain Hills Youth Theater - September 27 - October 13, 2019



Music and Lyrics by KristenAnderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book by Jennifer Lee, based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

Youth Theater Production

 A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Frozen Jr.is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized theater materials are also presented by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

AGNES OF GOD - Fountain Hills Theater - October 18-November 3, 2019

By John Pielmeier

Mainstage Show

Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, further arousing Livingstone’s suspicions. Who killed the infant, and who fathered the tiny victim? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, compelling climax.  A hit on Broadway and later on film.

Agnes of God is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

MAN OF LA MANCHA - Fountain Hills Theater - November 8-24, 2019



Written by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh,  Lyrics by Joe Darion
Original Production Staged by Albert Marre
Originally Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James

Mainstage Too Show

Man of La Mancha, based on Cervantes’ epic 17th-century novel, Don Quixote, is a remarkable, poignant, moving musical that was one of the first shows to musicalize a piece of historical literature. Set in the context of the Spanish Inquisition, Man of La Mancha is presented as a play-within-a-play. Through the story, all the prisoners – at least for a moment – are transformed. The mad Don Quixote may think a windmill to be a giant and a tavern to be a castle, but along the way he also transforms a wretched woman into a beautiful lady – and proves that an old man’s belief can truly make him a knight. Man of La Mancha features such stirring songs as “Dulcinea” and the now-famous standard, “Quest” – more famously known as “The Impossible Dream.”

Man Of La Mancha is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK www.tamswitmark.com

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER - Fountain Hills Youth Theater - December 6-22, 2019


BOOK BY KAREN BOETTCHER-TATE
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BILL FRANCOEUR

Youth Theater Production

Poor Lockhart Cobblestone is a kind shoemaker with a gentle heart yet little money.  Despite his problems, the generous man helps an old beggar woman by giving her his last pair of shoes.  Now Lockhart has only enough leather to make just a single pair.  The penniless man sets the material out to work on the next morning.  Upon his exit, out spring five eccentric and endearing elves.  Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie and Studebaker create the most incredible and magical shoes the town of Clankbottom has ever seen.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is presented through special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service.

Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MUSICAL - Fountain Hills Theater - December 6-22, 2019


Adapted by Peter J. Hill, Music and Lyrics by Peter J. Hill and Jay Melberg.

Mainstage Show

A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and the grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways. With a new musical adaptation by Fountain Hills Theater’s Artistic Director, Peter J. Hill, Scrooge’s story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as it ever was. Don’t miss your chance to share again what has become a perennial holiday favorite with the whole family!

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

FULLY COMMITTED - Fountain Hills Theater - January 3-19, 2020


By Becky Mode

Mainstage Too Show

This devastatingly funny comedy follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan's number-one restaurant. Coercion, threats, bribes, histrionics—a cast of desperate callers will stop at nothing in their zeal to land a prime reservation, or the right table. Amid the barrage, Sam's got his own needs to contend with—his recently widowed dad wants him home for Christmas, and he's up for a choice part at Lincoln Center. While juggling scheming socialites, name-dropping wannabes, fickle celebrities and egomaniacal bosses, can he manage to look out for himself? Fully Committed has forty wildly diverse characters designed to be played by a single versatile performer.

Fully Committed is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER - Fountain Hills Theater - January 24-February 9, 2020



Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman  Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
Based on the novel, Israel Rank by Roy Horniman

Mainstage Show

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder is the knock-'em-dead, uproarious hit and the most-nominated show of the 2014 season. With ten Tony nominations and four wins, including Best Musical, Book, Direction and Costumes, it also earned seven Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical) and one Drama League Award (Best Musical). When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn't the only thing on Monty's mind....

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized theater materials are also presented by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

GUYS AND DOLLS, JR. - Fountain Hills Youth Theater - February 14-March 1, 2020


Book by Abe Burrow Jo Swerling, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, based on: "The Idyll of Sarah Brown" and characters by Damon Runyon

Youth Theater Production

Set in Damon Runyon's New York City, Guys and Dolls JR. follows gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls JR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

Guys and Dolls Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized theater materials are also presented by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

FOOTLIGHT FRENZY - Fountain Hills Theater - March 6-22, 2020




by Ron House, Alan Shearman, Diz White, Bud Slocumb, Mark Blankenfield, Brandie Kemp, Mitchell Kreindel

Mainstage Show

Before there was ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ there was Footlight Frenzy!  In a desperate attempt to save their bankrupt "School for Unusual Children", an inexperienced PTA group valiantly mounts an ambitious benefit play, written by a has been Broadway director. His near hysterical direction and the group's questionable talent turn the production into a shambles. The scenes shift back and forth from the real tribulations of the performers to the play they are "performing", and it is hard to tell which is sillier.

Footlight Frenzy is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

WHOWHATWHENWHYHOW - Fountain Hills Youth Theater - March 27-April 12, 2020

By Ross Collins

Youth Theater Production

When the youth sleuths of literature are invited by Sherlock Holmes to a Murder Mystery Weekend at the famous Whowhatwhenwhyhow mansion the results are a rollicking good time for all!


Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - Fountain Hills Theater - April 17-May 3, 2020


By Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux

Mainstage Show

The Tony® Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.  Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

The Million Dollar Quartet is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights World Wide International.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

SUDS! - Fountain Hills Theater - May 8-24, 2020


Created by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott

Mainstage Too Show

SUDS is the delightful story of a young teenage girl and the four guardian angels who come to teach her about finding true love.  It takes place in a Laundromat during the sensational 60's. SUDS is loaded with good clean fun, bubbling energy and over 50 well-known songs that topped the charts of that decade.

Suds is presented through special arrangement Brent Peek Productions.

Performances at Fountain Hills Theater are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

LES MISÉRABLES: SCHOOL EDITION - Fountain Hills Youth Theater - May 29-June 14, 2020


Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, Original French text by Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc Natel, Additional Material by James Fenton.  Based on the novel by Victor Hugo

Youth Theater Production

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.

Les Miserables (School Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized theater materials are also presented by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2PM. 

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available 

audition notice - THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - Stage Left Productions - July 20


Show Synopsis
An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.

When
Saturday July 20th 10a-1p

Where
Auditions will be held at Stage Left Productions 11340 West Bell Road Suite 105, Surprise 85378.

Pay
$400 stipend for lead roles. $300.00 for supporting roles.

Performances are October 11-20

Directed by Cody Dull

Character Breakdown
Anne Frank- (Early Teens, Lead) Anne Frank begins the play as an energetic, imaginative, and lighthearted girl of thirteen.  She spends her days reading and devotedly writing in her diary. She is friendly, curious, and bold, often interjecting her thoughts into other people’s conversations and arguments.

Otto Frank– (Early 50’s, Lead) Frank is a patient and understanding man. He is frequently the voice of reason in the Annex, diffusing arguments and displaying the most sane judgement. He is generous, as evidenced by his willingness to hide the Van Daans and Mr. Dussel with his own family.

Edith Frank– (Early 40’s, Supporting) Edith Frank is the wife of Otto Frank and mother to Anne and Margot. Mrs. Frank loves her children above all else. However, her devotion to her children is not always overt or overly sentimental, which Anne often misinterprets and turns against.

Margot Frank– (Late Teens), Supporting) Margot Frank is the first daughter of Otto and Edith Frank and older sister to Anne. Margot is in her late teens. She is the opposite of her sister in most ways: she is soft-spoken and keeps to herself.

Peter Van Daan– (Early to Late Teens, Supporting) Peter Van Daan is the teenage son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan, and one of the occupants of the secret Annex. Peter is a rather shy, awkward boy who prefers to keep to himself, with only his cat — Mouschi — for company.

Mrs. Van Daan– (Early 40’s, Supporting) Mrs. Van Daan is an occupant of the secret Annex, along with her husband and son, Peter. The Van Daans are a wealthy family who are accustomed to living a life of far more extravagant means than their life in hiding can afford.

Mr. Van Daan– (Early-Mid 40’s, Supporting) Mr. Van Daan is an occupant of the secret Annex, where he lives in hiding along with his wife and son. Mr. Van Daan has a rather large personality for the small space. When in a good mood, he is boisterous, funny, and jovial. He is a man who likes to laugh, drink, and smoke.

Jan Dussel -(50’s, Supporting) Mr. Dussel is the last addition to the group hidden at the Annex. Mr. Dussel is a tightly-wound, but ultimately kind man.

Mr. Kraler– (40’s+, Supporting) Mr. Kraler is a former employee of Mr. Frank’s. When it becomes clear that the Jewish Frank family must go into hiding, Mr. Kraler offers his aid in order to keep them alive. He is an incredibly loyal and giving, putting his own life at risk to keep his friend safe. He is also a smart and astute man.

Miep Gies– ( Early- Mid 30’s Supporting) Miep Gies is a Dutch Christian woman who is a former employee of Mr. Frank. An extremely loyal friend, she agrees to aid the Franks when they go into hiding from the Nazis after they invade Holland. In doing so, she risks her own life in order to subvert the Nazi regime and protect her Jewish friends. Miep is friendly and giving, making the Annex’s inhabitants cakes and bringing special presents when she can.

What To Prepare
Actors are asked to prepare a 1 minute dramatic monologue. Actors may be asked to read a side from the script.

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ticket discount - Season Ticket Package Offers - Zao Theatre


Zao is thrilled to be kicking off our 2019-2020 season that we are offering a special deal on season ticket packages:

4 Pak Pass $75 (reg $80) - 1 ticket to 4 shows
3 Pak Pass $60 (reg $63) - 1 ticket to 3 shows
2 Pak Pass $40 (reg $44)- 1 ticket to 2 shows

Here's a look at this season's line up-

The Great Gatsby Aug 9th-24th, 2019
Disney's Beauty & the Beast Nov 1st-23rd, 2019
Seussical The Musical Feb 21st-March 7th, 2020
Little Shop of Horrors April 24th-May 9th, 2020

This special deal is only available through July 15th!
For all information and to purchase visit https://www.zaotheatre.com/tickets.html

cast announcement - PUFFS! - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre


Wayne Hopkins: Jonathan Gonzales
Oliver Rivers: Matthew Eads
Megan Jones: Jacqui Anderson
Narrator: Paul Hartwell
Cedric/Mr. Voldy: Will Rippenkroeger
Ernie Mac: Eric Bond
Hannah: Colleen Rose
Sally Perks: Sammy Hartwell
Susie Bones: Alexandra Palmatier
J. Finch Fletchley: Bear Golden
Leanne: Megan Gardner

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 16-September 29

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

KINKY BOOTS - The Phoenix Theatre Company - August 28 – October 13, 2019


Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Miramax motion picture written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth

Mainstage Theatre

Things look grim for Charlie Price’s shoe factory, until he meets Lola, cabaret performer and drag queen, whose daring ideas might just turn the failing business around. Together, they hatch a plan to save the company and give intolerance the boot! Based on a true story, this Tony Award® winner for best play boasts music by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein.

Tickets on sale July 17, 2019

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, August 30, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, September 1, 2019 - 2:00p
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, September 6, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 2:00p
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, September 13, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 2:00p
Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, September 20, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 2:00p
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, September 27, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 2:00p
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, October 4, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 2:00p
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, October 11, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 2:00p

CLICK HERE for more information, to order season tickets, and to purchase single tickets, when available

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME - The Phoenix Theatre Company - October 9-November 10, 2019


adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon

Hormel Theatre

Wrongly accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, 15-year-old math prodigy Christopher Boone takes matters into his own hands to find the killer. When the investigation takes a personal turn, Christopher must leave the safety of his hometown to discover the truth about the murder, and about himself. Told through a stunning mix of multimedia effects and boundary-pushing staging, this five-time Tony Award® winner (including best play) is theatre at its most innovative and human.

Tickets on sale July 31, 2019.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, October 11, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 3:00p
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 3:00p
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 8:00p
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 3:00p
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 730p
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 3:00p

CLICK HERE for more information, to order season tickets, and to purchase single tickets, when available

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - The Phoenix Theatre Company - November 13-December 29, 2019


Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II;
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Based on Maria von Trapp's "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers"

Mainstage Theatre

Just in time for the holidays, wrap yourself up in the musical that has inspired and delighted generations. Rodgers and Hammerstein's romantic epic overflows with the indomitable spirit of survival—and includes some of the most iconic songs of all time. Warm, funny, and inspiring, The Sound of Music reminds us all of the sustaining power of family.

Tickets on sale August 22, 2019.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 2:00p
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 2:00p
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, November 29, 2019 - 2:00p
Friday, November 29, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, November 30, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, November 30, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 2:00p
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, December 6, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:00p
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, December 13, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 2:00p
Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 7:30p
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 7:30p
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 2:00p
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 7:30p
Monday, December 23, 2019 - 7:30p
Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 2:00p
Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 7:30p
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 2:00p
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 7:30p
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 2:00p
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 7:30p
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 2:00p

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - The Phoenix Theatre Company - December 18, 2019-February 16, 2020


Hormel Theatre

Go behind the music to that December day in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis cut a record together at Sun Records Studios in Memphis. Half stage play and half foot-stomping live show, Million Dollar Quartet puts you right where the action is, as these four legends clash, jockey, and gel into one of the finest musical acts ever recorded.

Tickets on sale September 25, 2019.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 3:00p
Monday, December 23, 2019 - 8:00p
Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 3:00p
Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 8:00p
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 3:00p
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 8:00p
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 3:00p
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 8:00p
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 3:00p
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 3:00p
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 - 3:00p
Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, January 3, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, January 4, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, January 4, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 3:00p
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 730
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, January 10, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 3:00p
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 3:00p
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 3:00p
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 3:00p
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, February 7, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 3:00p
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 8:00p
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 8:00p
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 8:00p
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 3:00p
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 8:00p
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 3:00p

AMERICANO! - The Phoenix Theatre Company - January 29-February 23, 2020


World Premiere

Mainstage Theatre

This true story world premiere musical follows Tony, the child of immigrants who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in the military vanishing quickly, Tony must confront his family, his heritage, and a deeply divided country. With a sumptuous original score of new songs, Americano! casts a deeply human light on what it means to be a Dreamer.

Tickets on sale October 16, 2019.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 7:30p
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 7:30p
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 7:30p
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00p
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 7:30p
Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 2:00p
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 7:30p
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 7:30p
Friday, February 7, 2020 - 7:30p
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 2:00p
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 7:30p
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 2:00p
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 7:30p
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 7:30p
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 7:30p
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 7:30p
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 2:00p
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 7:30p
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 2:00p
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 7:30p
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:30p
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:30p
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 7:30p
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 2:00p
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 7:30p
Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 2:00p

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM - The Phoenix Theatre Company - February 26-April 12, 2020


Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine


Go deep into the catalog of one of the defining voices of American musical theatre and celebrate Stephen Sondheim at his best. With a set list combining both familiar favorites—including West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—and hidden gems, immerse yourself in Sondheim’s unparalleled work, including filmed commentary from the man himself!

Tickets on sale December 2, 2019.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, February 27, 2020 8:00p
Friday, February 28, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, February 29, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, March 1, 2020 3:00p
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:00p
Friday, March 6, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, March 7, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, March 8, 2020 3:00p
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00p
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:00p
Friday, March 13, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:00p
Sunday, March 15, 2020 730p
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:00p
Friday, March 20, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, March 22, 2020 3:00p
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:00p
Friday, March 27, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, March 28, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, March 29, 2020 3:00p
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:00p
Friday, April 3, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, April 4, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, April 4, 2020 8:00p
Sunday, April 5, 2020 3:00p
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:00p
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:00p
Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:00p
Friday, April 10, 2020 8:00p
Saturday, April 11, 2020 3:00p
Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:00p

CLICK HERE for more information, to order season tickets, and to purchase single tickets, when available