photos by Mark Gluckman
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Review Highlights: SIX THE MUSICAL - National Tour:ASU Gammage
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| Kelly Denice Taylor and Cast Photo by Joan Marcus |
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 March 22
"Six, the feel-good, infectious, pop-rock musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, features upbeat songs with tight harmonies and smart lyrics, and an abundance of girl power. The national tour of the show, which is still running in New York and London, and which has also played in other countries around the world, is back at ASU Gammage for a second time. While the score is great, the book has some flaws, yet the talented tour cast bring so much energy and joy to the stage that the end result is an upbeat, crowd-pleasing musical." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"What’s more satisfying than watching six wronged women reclaim their power? Watching them do it in rhinestone corsets, backed by a thunderous girl band and enough LED lighting to short-circuit Times Square. SIX, the British import that’s barreled from university revue to Broadway headliner like a sugar-rushed Spice Girls revival, is a history class... if the lessons were taught in stilettos and unapologetic girl-group glory." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Your first look at PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
photos by Alexxis Grant, Timeless Present Photos
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Hale Centre Theatre announces two special, limited engagement Concerts this Fall
Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute
October 27 - October 31, 2026
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Presented by Showtune Productions
Neil Diamond has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Enjoy this brand-new tribute starring the incomparable international performer Scott Moreau as he sings all of Diamond’s greatest hits such as “Sweet Caroline”, “America”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, “Hello Again”, “I Am… I Said”, “I’m A Believer”, “Cherry Cherry”, “Kentucky Woman”, “Red Red Wind” and more! The show will feature a live band with backup singers.
Aloha from Vegas: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute
November 30 - December 1, 2026
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Presented by Showtune Productions
Direct from his 11-week sold-out run at the 900-seat New Theatre in Kansas City, join Victor Trevino, the 1st place winner of Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Competition of 2023, in his brand-new hit show ALOHA FROM VEGAS. The show features backup singers and the 7-piece Showtune band. Follow the King's journey through the 1970s from kicking off a 7-year residency at the International Hotel in Las Vegas to the sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, and the historic live satellite broadcast from Hawaii, all set to over 20 unforgettable songs like "Burning Love", "Suspicious Minds", “Jailhouse Rock”, “Teddy Bear”, “All Shook Up”, and of course, "Can't Help Falling in Love."
Season General Auditions for Childsplay's 2026/2027 season announced for March 30
Childsplay General Auditions
Childsplay is holding open call auditions for our upcoming 2026–2027 season. We welcome actors interested in performing in our upcoming productions to audition.
We will accept both in-person and video auditions.
In-person auditions
March 30, 2026
Childsplay Campus in Tempe
March 30, 2026
Childsplay Campus in Tempe
Video auditions
Submissions due March 30, 2026
Submissions due March 30, 2026
To reserve an in-person audition slot or submit a video audition, email casting@childsplayaz.org
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Childsplay welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where artists can create meaningful work for young audiences.
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Childsplay welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where artists can create meaningful work for young audiences.
Review Highlights: TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL - The Phoenix Theatre Company
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| Gina Guarino 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 May 3
"The jukebox musical Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical offers an intriguing look at the life and career of legendary singer Rosemary Clooney. Since Clooney's story isn't as familiar as the subjects of many other similar musicals that tell the behind the scenes struggles of a well-known singer, Tenderly provides an engaging introduction to her life and musical legacy. With a lovely performance from Gia Guarino as Clooney, The Phoenix Theatre Company's production is filled with memorable songs and heartfelt moments, though one of its primary theatrical devices does not always sustain its effectiveness over the course of the evening." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"The Phoenix Theatre Company displays the story lovingly with master interpreter Gina Guarino capturing Clooney’s musical style and sound as she flawlessly performs Clooney’s famous songs but Guarino also artfully represents Clooney’s mannerisms, expressions, arm thrusts, and the way she threw her blonde hair about. It is a richly detailed re-creation" -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
Arizona Theatre Company's 2026/2027 Season
Arizona Theatre Company unveils its 59th season, a lineup of five mainstage productions that includes contemporary classics, a fan-favorite musical, and a World Premiere. The season highlights theatre’s power to surprise, spark imagination, and bring communities together.
“This season brings together stories that are funny, heartfelt, thrilling, and deeply human,” says ATC Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August. “From iconic works from the American Theatre to a world premiere mystery inspired by Shakespeare, the lineup offers something for everyone.”
The 2026/2027 season will open with the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof by David Auburn. The play follows Catherine as she copes with her world-renowned mathematician father’s death, while proving her own genius and falling in love.
Little Shop of Horrors takes center stage next. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, this wildly popular sci-fi inspired musical tells the story of Seymour, a meek flower shop employee who discovers a mysterious plant that promises fame and fortune, but also has a taste for human blood. Packed with unforgettable songs and outrageous humor, Little Shop of Horrors is a monstrously entertaining theatrical treat.
Laughter, fun, and chaos continue with the international sensation, The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields. When an amateur theatre troupe attempts to stage a classic murder mystery, everything that can possibly go wrong ... does. From collapsing sets to missed cues to unconscious actors, this award-winning spectacle is perfect for the whole family.
August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean continues the season. Guided by the wise and mystical Aunt Ester, a young man embarks on a profound journey of redemption and self-discovery that connects his past, present, and future. The first chronological play in Wilson’s monumental American Century Cycle, Gem of the Ocean is a powerful and poetic story that explores spirituality, responsibility and the search for freedom.
Finally, the season closes with the World Premiere of Killing Kit: A Shakespeare Murder Mystery, a thrilling new take on a real-life events. A web of secrets, rivalries, and ambition is untangled as a young Will Shakespeare is urged to solve the murder of his friend and rival Christopher “Kit” Marlowe. Written by NY Times Best Selling author and Hollywood executive producer John Stephens (Gotham, Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The O.C.), Killing Kit invites audiences to help solve this original “true crime” story.
Subscriptions, including Season Tickets and Flex Passes that allow patrons to choose the shows that fit their schedules, are available now and can be purchased online at atc.org, or by calling the ATC box office at 833-ATC-SEAT (833-282-7328). Single tickets will go on sale in late July 2026.
ATC’s 2026/2027 59th Season Includes:
Proof
By David Auburn
Tucson: 9/27/26 - 10/17/26
Phoenix: 10/24/26 -11/8/26
When Catherine, the daughter of a late prize-winning mathematician, allows her father’s protege access to his archives, he discovers an impossible math proof – improbably solved. What follows is a debate over the proof’s true author, a clash between sisters over plans for the estate, and a romance that pushes Catherine to trust her heart. A story about escaping the isolation of genius and embracing the promise of love, Proof is the inspirational story we all need right now.
Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Play
Little Shop of Horrors
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics and Book by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Tucson: 11/28/26 - 12/20/26
Phoenix: 1/9/27 - 1/24/27
This beloved American musical blends horror, comedy, and a pop-infused score into a sci-fi love story about the dark side of success. When meek florist Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant, his dream of winning the girl he loves begins to grow ... right along with the plant’s bloodthirsty appetite. Chaos erupts in this gleeful story packed with songs inspired by 1960s doo-wop, Motown, rock, and pop. This family friendly musical will take you on a joyful ride from Skid Row to Somewhere That’s Green!
Co-Production with Pioneer Theatre Company
The Play That Goes Wrong
By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
Tucson: 1/31/27 - 2/20/27
Phoenix: 2/27/27 - 3/14/27
It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery and unexpected understudies, the show must go on. But will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance? Fueled by energetic physical comedy and trick scenery, this award-winning sensation is perfect for the whole family.
Tony- and Olivier Award-winning Play
Co-Production with Seattle Rep and Portland Center Stage
Gem of the Ocean
By August Wilson
Tucson: 3/14/27 - 4/3/27
Phoenix: 4/10/27 - 4/25/27
When a young man arrives in 1904 Pittsburgh seeking a fresh start, he becomes entangled in a local dispute. Aunt Ester, a 285-year old spiritual matriarch, takes him on a journey to a mythological city which connects him to his ancestors, defines his duty to the town, and introduces him to the love of his life. The first chronological play in August Wilson’s ten-play American Century Cycle, Gem of the Ocean is a powerful and poetic story of redemption, history, and self-determination.
Five-time Tony Award-nominated Play
Killing Kit: A Shakespeare Murder Mystery
World Premiere
By John Stephens
Tucson: 4/25/27 - 5/15/27
Phoenix: 5/22/27 - 6/6/27
Shakespeare, the greatest playwright who ever lived, meets the greatest mystery he never solved – the assassination of poet, playwright and spy Christopher “Kit” Marlowe. After six years, Kit’s ghost is back, with one command for his successful friend and rival – find the killer! Reluctant sleuth Will Shakespeare must follow the trail from London's darkest gutters to the halls of power to solve this original “true crime” mystery.
From John Stephens, New York Times best-selling author and writer/producer of television hits “Gotham,” “Gossip Girl,” “Gilmore Girls,” “The O.C.,” and “Pennyworth”
Tucson performances occur at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave., and
Phoenix performances occur at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.
About Arizona Theatre Company
Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC) performances provide space for individuals to share moments of joy, communion, and reflection. The company’s diverse range of productions invites audiences to connect, offering an escape from daily pressures and a chance to rediscover the power of community through laughter, love, and awe. Founded in 1966 and celebrating its 58th season, ATC is led by Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August and Executive Director Ana Rose O’Halloran. The only League of Resident Theatres (LORT) member in Arizona, ATC operates in Tucson and Phoenix and is recognized as the Official Arizona State Theatre. More at atc.org.
Auditions for THE CHRISTIANS at Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective announced for March 21
Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective is pleased to announce auditions for the last show of our first season, The Christians by Lucas Hnath and directed by Alexandra Kallis.
Auditions will be held Saturday, March 21, from 4:30–9:30 PM
Callbacks on Sunday, March 22nd, from 4:30–7:30 PM (by invitation only).
Both auditions and callbacks will take place at Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, located at 6201 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Review Highlights: BOEING BOEING - Ghostlight Theatre
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 March 22
"The lively farce Boeing Boeing depends on precise timing, energetic performances, and plenty of slamming doors, and the production at Ghostlight Theatre proves to be a solid and entertaining take on this classic comedy. The cast clearly relishes the ridiculous situations and escalating chaos of the script, which keeps the audience engaged. While some performances on opening night were not yet up to the high level of others and some moments that rely on sharp precision were still settling into place, the overall result is an engaging production that captures the playful spirit of this well-loved farce...As Robert, Bernard's friend who quickly becomes entangled in the farce, Hector Coris delivers the most delightfully zany performance of the evening. His wide-eyed reactions and mounting panic provide many of the show's biggest laughs, and he embraces the physical comedy with gusto. Van Rockwell offers a confident and charismatic portrayal of Bernard, the central schemer whose romantic juggling act drives the plot, anchoring the story while navigating the increasingly absurd situations with charm. He makes a good straight man foil to Coris' chaotic Robert." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Cast announced for the free reading of COFFEE MIXED WITH CREAM
Coffee Mixed With Cream by Elias Matthews
March 28 at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place
Link to reserve free spot: tinyurl.com/cmwcreading
Cast:
Payten Christopher McLeod as Daniel
Christine Ward as Andrea
Maren Maclean as Grace
Raheem De’Angelo as Tariq
Vicki Ronan as Rose
Kristin Moran as Kayla
Reading stage directions: Ben Rogers
Director/Playwright: Elias Matthews
Auditions for PLAGUE PLAY at Valley Players announced for April 3
Plague Play by Erin Proctor
Directed by Noah Delgado
Auditions: April 3rd at 6:00 pm
Callbacks: April 4th at 10:00 am
Performances: May 29th - June 6th, 2026
Audition Location: 3400 N Arizona Ave Unit 105 Chandler, AZ 85225
Looking for actors with all backgrounds to audition
Description: "Does violence simply beget more violence? Aaron discovers his body is simply a vessel to destroy a civilization. Supernatural disasters ravage his oppressors, as well as his own body, mind, and soul. His little brother Moses is able to see what is to come...and it’s not very pretty. They are frightened, they are emboldened, and they have no idea what they’re actually doing.
This is a play about a family waiting for light to finally shine through the darkness, not realizing they are part of the group that turned off the lights."
Monday, March 16, 2026
Fountain Hills Theater's 2026/2027 Season!
Fountain Hills Theater is pleased to announce its 2026-27 40th Anniversary season! Setting the stage for another 40 years, the Fountain Hills Theater’s 40th Anniversary season includes both classic and modern plays and musicals, all designed to entertain and amuse. Season ticket packages offer savings AND offer the flexibility of using your tickets for whatever show (s) you choose! Use them all for one show...or use them throughout the season. Tickets on sale now! If you purchase your season pass before June 30th, you will receive an additional 15% savings!
The FHT 2026-27 Season (*Indicates musical)
Evil Dead The Musical* June 12 – 28, 2026
Annie* July 17-Aug. 9, 2026
Come From Away * Sept. 11 – Oct. 4, 2026
Clue (FHT Youth Theater) Oct. 16 – Nov. 1, 2026
Godspell * Nov. 6 – 22, 2026
A Christmas Carol The Musical Dec. 4 – 20, 2026
The 40th Anniversary Celebration* Jan. 9, 10 & 11, 2027
Gypsy* Jan. 22 – Feb. 14, 2027
Hadestown, Teen Edition * (FHT Youth Theater) Feb. 26 – Mar. 14, 2027
I Hate Hamlet Mar. 19 – Apr. 11, 2027
Disney’s Descendants the Musical* (FHT Youth Theater) Apr. 23 – May 9, 2027
Beautiful, the Carole King Musical* May 21 – June 13, 2027
2026-27 SEASON
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL June 12-18, 2026 (The Ross Collins Playhouse)
IT’S LIKE THE MUSICALS YOU LOVE...ONLY EVIL! Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes ... and all to music. Evil Dead The Musical will have you rolling in your seat and screaming for more and more blood.
ANNIE July 17 – Aug. 9, 2026 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
THE SUN’LL COME OUT TOMORROW!! Based on the beloved 1920s comic strip, Annie is a timeless, Tony Award-winning musical following a spunky, optimistic orphan in 1930s New York City. Determined to find her parents, she escapes a cruel orphanage to find a new life with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, featuring iconic songs like "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life".
COME FROM AWAY Sept. 11 – Oct. 4, 2026 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
HOPE, HEARTBREAK AND TRIUMPH! Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms. A tribute to 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy of the Twin Towers.
CLUE Oct. 16 – Nov. 1, 2026 (The Ross Collins Playhouse)
IT’S NOT JUST A GAME ANYMORE It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
GODSPELL Nov. 6 – 22, 2026 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
TO BRING THE GOSPEL OF TODAY From Stephen Schwartz, the award-winning composer of Wicked, comes the musical sensation that took the world by storm. Featuring a parade of beloved songs, including "Day by Day," Godspell uses vaudeville, comedy, and powerful music to create a uniquely theatrical telling of the Gospel of Matthew. See why this legendary show continues to captivate audiences around the globe and every 10 years at FHT!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Dec. 4 – 20, 2026 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS The tale of curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Future to change his destiny and save his soul. We’ve taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in beautiful original melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood.
THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Jan. 9, 10, 11, 2027 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
40 YEARS ON STAGE AND IN OUR HEARTS Join us for a celebration 40 years in the making.
Come honor ‘The Little Theater That Could’ as the finest talents of the last 40 years gather in an all-star production. Dinner, dancing, entertainment and an evening filled with surprises awaits. THE STAGE IS SET FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS!
GYPSY Jan. 22 – Feb. 14, 2027 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSE! Considered by many to be Broadway’s all-time triumph and the show that opened the FHT Mainstage, Gypsy tells the story of ambitious showbiz mother Rose, who treks across the country with her daughters Baby June and Louise in search of success with their vaudeville act. As times change, Rose is forced to accept the demise of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, as well as her daughters’ quest for autonomy.
HADESTOWN (TEEN EDITION) Feb. 26 – Mar.14, 2027 (The Ross Collins Playhouse)
THE MYTH, THE MUSICAL Adapted for family audiences, this Hadestown brings the entire sweeping tale of Orpheus and Eurydice to life—with heart, power, and passion. Set in a gritty, industrial underworld ruled by Hades and Persephone, Hadestown follows Orpheus—a gifted young musician—on a perilous journey to save Eurydice and defy the forces of fate.
I HATE HAMLET Mar. 19 – Apr. 11, 2027 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
TO BE OR NOT? In this hilarious comedy, when TV star Andrew Rally moves to New York to take on the role of Hamlet, nothing seems right. With lucrative offers of shallow TV shows, self-doubt and fear of the role, it takes the supernatural intervention of the ghost of Andrew’s apartment’s former resident–the legendary John Barrymore–to help Andrew confront the challenges of life and the stage. One of the funniest plays of all time.
DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL - Apr. 30 – May 16, 2027 (The Ross Collins Playhouse)
THEY’RE NOT BAD...THEY’RE JUST BORN THAT WAY! A new musical packed with comedy, adventure and hit songs from the films. Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now.
BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL - May 21 – June 13, 2027 (The Noel Irick/Peter J. Hill Mainstage Playhouse)
THE GIRL WHO BECAME KING The Tony and Grammy Award-winning jukebox musical detailing the rise of singer-songwriter Carole King from a Brooklyn teenager to a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend. It features her iconic hits, including "Natural Woman," "You've Got a Friend," and "I Feel the Earth Move," along with songs by Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil.
Call (480) 837-9661 x3 or visit https://fhtaz.org
Mainstage 6 Ticket Season Flex Pass $210 ($30 savings)
Mini Season 4 Ticket Flex Pass $140 (savings of $20)
Mainstage & Mainstage Too Individual tickets $40.00 for Adults & $18.00 for Youth 17 & under. Group, Senior, Veteran and Students discounts available. Youth Theater Individual tickets $18.
All performances at Fountain Hills Theater 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Fountain Hills AZ 85268. Call 480-837-9661 x3 or visit https://fhtaz.org.
Auditions for CLOUD'S HILL and ADOPT A SAILOR at Arizona Frontline announced for March 20
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Email silentsurvivorsproject@gmail.com with headshot and bio to reserve an audition time
Clouds Hill
An original play by Charles Evered.
Two professors suspect their student of being a terrorist.
“In CLOUDS HILL, the war on terror storms the ivory tower. Playwright Charles Evered studies the shadow of suspicion as it is cast on a student at a Midwestern liberal arts college. In a post 9/11 world, when the student is of Middle Eastern descent, and his specialty is chemistry, the results can be explosive … Evered has plotted an ideological triangle among Michael, a pushy former military man primed to see threats coming from all sides; Jane, a painfully politically correct professor suspicious of homeland security measures; and Ahmad, a brilliant but mysterious student. One doubt hovers above them all; is Ahmad a terrorist in hiding? Or, is his only sin being a Muslim caught in the net of racial profiling? As the tale unfolds, Evered keeps the atmosphere taut with suspense … Evered isn’t afraid to push our buttons about sexuality, as well as race and religion. The language is often heated, sometimes raw, as conservative and liberal viewpoints each are aired with great fervor … CLOUDS HILL definitely takes the pulse of the country as it is — a place divided by confusion and fear … a work that demands something of the viewer, some thought about the world and examination of self.” —San Jose Mercury News
Performances in September 2026
Adopt A Sailor
An original play by Charles Evered
A self-involved New York couple adopt a young sailor from Arkansas during Fleet Week.
Adopt a Sailor is about Patricia and Richard, a successful and hip couple from New York City who inadvertently "adopt a sailor" during Fleet Week in New York City, and the young man from Turkey Scratch, Arkansas who changes their lives forever.—K.Mazur
“This finely crafted, both exquisitely simple and profound piece holds an important place in our history. Uniquely gratifying to perform for those of us who witnessed the horror of September 11th, 2001 from our living room windows, and invaluable to those who live after us to help explain the inexplicable feelings of that unbearable time.” —Bebe Neuwirth
Performances in November 2026
WEEK AT A GLANCE: March 16-22, 2026
Click on any show title to get more information on that production
OPENING:
Jacob Jonas The Company
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 28, 2026
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