Vi: Carol Bennett
Mary: Cindy Pruett
Teresa: Andrea Hough
Catherine: Rachel Weiss
Mike: Christopher Dorto
Frank: Tom Koelbel
Monday, April 28, 2025
Cast announced for DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS at CYT Phoenix
Blue Cast:
Abby Huff: Royal Guard,Full Company,Coach,Blue Full Company
Amber Byars: Royal Page Carley,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Anika Pierro: Baha,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Aubree Gabriel: Mayhem,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Ava Gadoury: Evie,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Bella Hayward: Daisy Mae,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Camille Fortin: Briana,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Charlotte Lam: Audrey,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Clare Holmes: Saphira,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Eden Gibb: Snow White,Full Company,Coral,Blue Full Company
Eisley Brandt: Flora,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Elissa Cook: Ruby,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Emelyn Wollersheim: Ooga,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Evangeline Dailey: Boo,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Ezekiel Beer: Deion,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Felicity "Lissy" Priebe: Jinx,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Grace Huff: Fairy Godmother,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Haven Dailey: Jay,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Isaac Brandt: Carlos,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Judah Beer: Aziz,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Kaitlyn Keck: Akoona,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Kenton Fortin: Maurice,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Khiana Goodfellow: Mwa Ha,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Leann Solheim: Cruella de Vil,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Leena Sprague: Pozo,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Mackenzie Silva: Drizella,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Madison Silva: Full Company,Blue Full Company,Queen Belle
Marley Johnson Ordonez: Grimhilde,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Micah Beer: Hehe,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Nicole Cook: Jane,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Noella Dailey: Zippy,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Patrick McLemore: Jafar,Full Company,King Beast,Blue Full Company
Pepper Porter: Maleficent,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Sadie Schumaker : Vic,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Seth Brandt: Casper,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Susannah Schrock: Mal,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Tucker Wollersheim: Doug,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Tyler Skinner: Ben,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Vernon Ensor: Chad,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Zariah Brandt: Craven,Full Company,Blue Full Company
Purple Cast:
Aaron Long: Chad,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Alex Allen: Maurice,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Alisyn Carnes: Akoona,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Andon Wright: Ben,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Anna Whitley: Drizella,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Anna Vaughn: Jane,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Aubrey Fox: Queen Belle,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Audrey Church: Audrey,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Blaise Bleger: Deion,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Blythe Bleger: Snow White,Full Company,Coral,Purple Full Company
Brayden Vaughan: Aziz,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Brooke Phares: Baha,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Carley Smith: Ruby,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Carter Waller: Carlos,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Catherine Fenner: Boo,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Dillon Fifield: Jay,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Eislee Waller: Vic,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Eli Smith: Hehe,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Ella Cupo: Pozo,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Gabriella (Gigi) Gillihan : Zippy,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Hadessah Dailey: Maleficent,Full Company,Purple Full Company
India Starks: Grimhilde,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Jaymi Dingledine: Cruella de Vil,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Jemma Starks: Mayhem,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Josslyn Smith: Evie,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Juliette Forsberg: Mal,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Karolyn Martin : Daisy Mae,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Kate Fifield: Royal Guard,Full Company,Coach,Purple Full Company
Lincoln Locatis: Casper,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Lucia Carnes: Craven,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Mackenzie Ham: Royal Page Carley,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Madison Savage: Jinx,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Mamie Garcia: Saphira,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Olive Starks: Ooga,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Pax Bleger: Jafar,Full Company,King Beast,Purple Full Company
Piper Stead: Flora,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Rafael Gaxiola: Doug,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Sophie Mishkin: Briana,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Tatum Phares: Mwa Ha,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Zoemia Agar: Fairy Godmother,Full Company,Purple Full Company
Blue Cast performing May 1-4
Purple Cast performing May 8-11
Dates and times for the performances:
Blue Cast
Thursday, May 1st @ 7:00pm
Friday, May 2nd @ 7:00pm (ASL Interpreted)
Saturday, May 3rd @ 2:00pm
Saturday, May 3rd @ 7:00pm
Sunday, May 4th @ 2:00pm
Purple Cast
Thursday, May 8th @ 7:00pm
Friday, May 9th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 10th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, May 11th @ 2:00pm
Hale Centre Theatre's 2025/2026 Season!
Anastasia
Dates: August 22 - October 4, 2025
Be transported from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the excitement of 1920s Paris, as a brave young woman sets out to discover her mysterious past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a con man & lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love & family.
Singin’ in the Rain’
Dates: October 10 - November 22, 2025
MGM’s mega-hit, Singin’ in the Rain is widely considered the finest movie musical ever! And it is! You’ll laugh and sing along with all the hits such as “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Make ‘em Laugh”, and “Moses Supposes”. Incredible singing, tap-dancing, and powerhouse performances will entertain you like never before. Will it really rain on our stage? Come see!
A Christmas Carol
Dates: November 28 - December 24, 2025
A Hale Holiday Classic! Our spectacular, heart-warming version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is magically brought to life on the Hale Stage. This production is rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters that are guaranteed to enrich the holiday season for you and your family. Now celebrating its 23rd year in Gilbert!
Beau Jest
Dates: December 31, 2025 - February 7, 2026
Simply one of the funniest comedies ever written! Lovely Jewish parents have asked their charming Jewish daughter to bring home the beau she has been dating for months. But wait —he’s not Jewish! So she hires an actor to play her kosher Jewish boyfriend in order to please her folks. Problem solved? Absolutely not! A brilliant, witty, and hilarious comedy!
Always Patsy Cline
Dates: January 20 - April 7, 2026 (Playing on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan who befriended the star in a 1961 Texas honky-tonk. Complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, this show includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” & “Walking After Midnight.” 27 songs in all!
Guys and Dolls
Dates: February 12 - March 28, 2026
Set against the fast-moving high lights and low lives of New York City in the 1940’s, this bigger-than-life Broadway musical returns triumphantly to our stage! With classic songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Take Back Your Mink,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” this memorable musical is a winner with every roll of the dice!
She Loves Me
Dates: April 2 - May 9, 2026
This sweet, romantic musical, set in a charming 1930s Budapest parfumerie, tells the story of two feuding colleagues who are unaware they're secret pen pals. A classic show, with delightful songs and heartwarming moments, She Loves Me is a perfect blend of humor and love, and the inspiration for the film “You’ve Got Mail”, which featured Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
The Wizard of Oz
Dates: May 15 - June 27, 2026
Join Dorothy, Toto, and their friends Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical Land of Oz! This cherished musical brings the classic story to life with all the iconic music you know and love from the legendary MGM film. A family-fun must-see at Hale Theatre!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Dates: July 3 - August 15, 2026
Dive into a magical underwater adventure! This timeless musical tells the story of Ariel, a headstrong mermaid who longs to be human. In a fateful bargain, she trades her voice for a pair of legs and a chance at true love. Featuring songs like "Under the Sea," "Part of Your World," and "Kiss the Girl," this enchanting show is perfect for the whole family!
Your first look at BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
photos by Alexxis Grant, Timeless Present Photos
Review Highlights: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION - The Phoenix Theatre Company
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| William Selby, Breona Conrad, Seth Tucker, and Rachel Policar Photo by Brennen Russell |
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 June 22
"Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation is a witty, biting and hilarious celebration of Broadway that pokes fun at many of the theatre world's most iconic shows and performers. As part of the long-running Forbidden Broadway franchise that began over 40 years ago in an Off-Broadway cabaret spot, the production at the Phoenix Theatre Company features many of the series' greatest hits as well as a few fun jabs at some current and recent running shows. With sharp satire, biting humor, and clever musical parody, the talented cast deliver with non-stop flair and wit and the result is an infectious, joyful and hilarious ride through the world of Broadway." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Mix delicious double-entrees, dashes of thoughtful hyperbole, hysterical song spoofs that cleverly mock popular musicals, plus stylistically lampoon a bevy of stars and you have the irreverent fun that make the Gerald Alessandrini-created “Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation” a delightful mockery of musical comedy norms. The flawless and smartly staged The Phoenix Theatre Company staging is blessed with an unbelievable quartet of performers who make this a joyously fun entertainment. Alessandrini has been crafting these take-offs on popular Broadway musicals for years. Every so often he has enough new shows to create some new spoofs while bringing back winning slams from past versions. What evolves is comedy mayhem that finds the funny bits in well-known shows." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION isn’t just a parody—it’s a full-on roast of the Great White Way, served up hot and fast with a piano and four performers who can belt, mug, and mimic with razor precision...Ultimately, Phoenix Theatre Company isn’t simply presenting a roast; it’s a roast with affection, aimed at a Broadway that’s gone glossy and corporate. But it never forgets that under all the glitter and gimmicks, there's still a heartbeat worth celebrating." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
WEEK AT A GLANCE: April 28-May 4, 2025
Click on any show title to get more information on that production
LIMITED RUN:
OPENING:
STILL PLAYING:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Review Highlights: BOB & JEAN: A LOVE STORY at Arizona Theatre Company
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| Scott Wentworth (foreground), Jake Bentley Young, and Mary Mattison Photo by Tim Fuller |
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 May 4
"Bob & Jean: A Love Story is a heartfelt and deeply personal play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan that is having its world premiere in a lovely production at Arizona Theatre Company. Serving as an autobiographical love letter to his own parents, the play is both touching and nostalgic, painting a vivid portrait of a whirlwind courtship set against the horrors of WWII. While the piece occasionally lingers a bit too long and the narrative can feel both repetitive and static due to its format being mainly the spoken delivery of handwritten correspondence, these shortcomings are balanced by a strong cast, thoughtful direction, and rich design elements that infuse the production with warmth, charm, vulnerability and life." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Not only is the play smartly presented in Matt August’s winningly staged and artfully performed production but it exposes the challenges of a separated relationship and how it can prosper with strong personal commitments..What makes “Bob & Jean: A Love Story” so richly rewarding is that this story could happen anytime and not just during an historic world conflict. This relationship could occur anytime when couples are separated by actions that drive people apart. Could “Bob & Jean: A Love Story” be set today? It very well could!" -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"There are love stories that sweep us up in the thrill of passion, and then there are love stories that unfold with the slow, deliberate patience of real life. BOB & JEAN: A LOVE STORY, premiering at Arizona Theatre Company, belongs to the latter, but it is no less exhilarating. It is a labor of a son’s love. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, the play is inspired by the true wartime courtship of his parents, brought to life through letters exchanged across vast continents and battlefronts. In an age when love often unfolds in text messages and vanishing images, this production is a poignant reminder of a time when love was written in longhand and built on carefully chosen words." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
Friday, April 25, 2025
BETWEEN THE LINES - Chandler Youth Theatre - April 24-27, 2025
Step into the world of Between the Lines, a powerful and heartfelt musical that blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality. When high schooler Delilah finds solace in a fairytale book, she discovers that its dashing prince, Oliver, is just as eager to escape his world as she is hers. As their lives intertwine, Delilah must navigate the complexities of love, imagination, and self-discovery.
Join us for an unforgettable performance brought to life by Chandler Youth Theatre’s Company, featuring a talented cast of young performers.
Show Dates & Times:
April 24 – 6:30 PM
April 25 – 6:30 PM
April 26 – 6:30 PM
April 27 – 2:00 PM
Cast List:
Delilah: Brooke Bilsten
Prince Oliver: Jack Harnack
Grace: Autumn Pesta
Jules: Kayden Amato
Allie McAndrews: Anna Schwarz
Ryan: Ruby "Gooby" Banks
Janice: Emilia Kirby
Martin: Ailey Mejia
Queen Maureen: Mia Wilson
Lady-in-Waiting: Stella Campbell
Princess Seraphima: Piper Perea
Rapskullio: Rey Tokuz
Frump: Samuel Ryan
Ondine: Alina Henriquez
Marina: Molly Prefling
Kyrie: Naima Ellison
Troll: Brooklyn LaGow
Ms. Winx: Kira Warton
Mrs. Brown: Izzy Morriss
Jessamyn Jacobs: Lilly Hamilton
Fairies: Abby Weber, Bilge Demirci
Review Highlights: FIREBRINGER - Phoenix College
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| The Cast photo by Tim Trumble |
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 April 27
"The wildly imaginative and refreshingly irreverent musical Firebringer is a fun and engaging comedy that's as clever as it is chaotic. With a witty script and upbeat songs, the show is equal parts prehistoric parody and a celebration of female empowerment. However, it's also a little long, slow in parts, and somewhat repetitive. Fortunately, with a vibrant and talented young cast bursting with dazzling singing voices, sharp comedic timing, and crisp direction, as well as colorful creative elements, the production at Phoenix College delivers with a gleeful mix of absurdity and sincerity and a big and bright beating heart at its center." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Cast announced for SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre East
Runs May 1-3 CLICK HERE for more information
The Cat In The Hat..... Micah McDonald
Jojo..... Olivia Berryman
Horton..... Gideon Monk
Gertrude..... Joy Varadin
Mayzie..... Hope Varadin
Sour Kangaroo..... Abigail Osyczka
Young Kangaroo..... Sola Brookman
Mr. Mayor..... Jace Brookman
Mrs. Mayor..... Kaylin Hamelwright
General Gengis Khan Schmitz..... Cooper Hakes
Bird Girls..... Freedom Abrenica, Eliana Broyles, Hannah Diaz, Kassy Hakes
Wickersham Brothers..... Jedidiah Delaney, Benjamin Diaz, Evan Guzman, Gabe Watz
The Grinch..... Joseph Menough
Cindy Lou Who..... Izzy Sasser
Yertle The Turtle..... Ellie Roeth
Vlad Vladikoff..... David Watz
Whoville Ensemble..... Lexie Derickson, Lily Downer, Charlee McDonald, Aveline Sampson,
Brielle Sampson, Hope Studer, Palin Watz, Verity Watz
Fish/Universe Dancers..... Erin Abril, Grace Brown, Ivy Casteel, Tabitha Davis, Vivian Schroeder
Cadets/Circus Performers..... Erin Abril, Abigail Bedenkop, DeIan Descheenie, Benjamin Diaz,
Happy Descheenie, Yenbaah Descheenie, Addie Patten, Maddie Roeth
Hunches/Clovers..... Grace Brown, Ivy Casteel, Tabitha Davis, Ellie Roeth, Vivian Schroeder,
David Watz
Hunters..... Abigail Bedenkop, DeIan Descheenie
Dance Captain..... Maddie Roeth
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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