Cast announced for THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at B3 Theater

 

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs April 17-April 26

Cast announced for ALMOST, MAINE at B3 Theater

 

Almost, Maine by John Cariani 

Directed by Joey Whelan 

February 20th-March 1st 2026 

CAST LIST:

PETE: Gabe Escudero 

GINETTE/WAITRESS: Brianna Tennison

GLORY/RHONDA: Lindsay Lohr

EAST: Joseph Lake Guffey

JIMMY/RANDY: Zane Rodriguez

SANDRINE: Emmy Robinson

MARVALYN: Iliany Sanchez-Lopez 

STEVE: I.J. Merrill 

GAYLE: Sabrina Sausedo

LENDALL: Grayson Thiele

CHAD: Xander Billie

MARCI: Christine Cavazos

PHIL: Marc Anthony White

HOPE: Cindy Miesse

MAN: Will Friday

DAVE: Michael McGraw

Tickets are on sale now and can be found at b3theater.org

Cast announced for THE BRIDES OF DRACULA at B3 Theater

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs October 17-26

THE BRIDES OF DRACULA - B3 Theater - October 17-26 2025

by Jessica Weinecke, directed by Ricardo Leon & Amanda Kehrberg

Dracula, the enigmatic vampire who lords over his abandoned castle in the Carpathian mountains, collects brides like trinkets, never caring for their desires. But all that changes when he gets a visit from Jonathan Harker and becomes obsessed with the idea of having Jonathan's fiancee, Mina, and sister, Lucy, for his newest wives. Mina and Lucy, determined to come to Jonathan's rescue, must now evade the clutches of Dracula, all while joining forces with a vampire hunter, learning more about their fellow brides, and coming to terms with their feelings for each other.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

ALMOST, MAINE - B3 Theater - February 20-March 1, 2026

by John Cariani, directed by Joey Whelan

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS - B3 Theater - April 17-26 2026

originally produced by Starkid Productions - directed by Gabe Escudero

Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing... Then, they began dancing... And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

PERFECT ARRANGEMENT - B3 Theater - June 5-14 2026

by Topher Payne, directed by Sarah White

Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in 1950s America.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

Your first look at MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at B3 Productions

photos by Jennifer Giralo

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through August 3

Check out these promo photos from MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at B3 Theater

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs July 25 to August 3

Cast announced for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at B3 Theater

BENEDICK: Spencer Beckwith

BEATRICE: Alexandra Utpadel

CLAUDIO: Zachary Athanasakis

HERO: Lily Norton

LEONATO: Dan Brugger

DON PEDRO: Betsy Smith

DON JOAN: Giselle Torres

BORACHIO: Kayla A Cook

CONRADE: Ashleigh Brown

MARGARET / FIRST WATCHMAN: Lauren Miller

URSULA / SECOND WATCHMAN: Analiese Bloom

ANTONIA: Cindy Miesse

DOGBERRY: Max Muir

VERGES: Tony Spencer

FRIAR FRANCIS / MESSENGER: Z.A. Zuccotti

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs July 25-August 3

B3 Theater's 2025/2026 Season!

Much Ado About Nothing 

by William Shakespeare, directed by Joey Whelan

Show Dates: July 25th-August 3rd 2025

Claudio and Hero are set to be wed! To pass the time, Don Pedro concocts a plan to make Benedick and Beatrice put their famous feud to an end and fall in love with each other. But Pedro's sister Joan has a plan of her own to besmirch Hero's name and ruin the wedding. Set in a modern day high school, this production aims to bring Shakespeare's themes about deception and identity into the modern age by examining cliques and the use of social media.

The Brides of Dracula 

by Jessica Weinecke, directed by Ricardo Leon & Amanda Kehrberg

Show Dates: October 17th-26th 2025

Dracula, the enigmatic vampire who lords over his abandoned castle in the Carpathian mountains, collects brides like trinkets, never caring for their desires. But all that changes when he gets a visit from Jonathan Harker and becomes obsessed with the idea of having Jonathan's fiancee, Mina, and sister, Lucy, for his newest wives. Mina and Lucy, determined to come to Jonathan's rescue, must now evade the clutches of Dracula, all while joining forces with a vampire hunter, learning more about their fellow brides, and coming to terms with their feelings for each other.

Almost, Maine 

by John Cariani, directed by Joey Whelan

Show Dates: February 20th-March 1st 2026

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

originally produced by Starkid Productions - directed by Gabe Escudero

Show Dates: April 17th-26th 2026

Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing... Then, they began dancing... And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future.

Perfect Arrangement 

by Topher Payne, directed by Sarah White

Show Dates: June 5th-14th 2026

Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in 1950s America.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - B3 Productions - July 25-August 3, 2025

by William Shakespeare, directed by Joey Whelan

Show Dates: July 25th-August 3rd 2025

Claudio and Hero are set to be wed! To pass the time, Don Pedro concocts a plan to make Benedick and Beatrice put their famous feud to an end and fall in love with each other. But Pedro's sister Joan has a plan of her own to besmirch Hero's name and ruin the wedding. Set in a modern day high school, this production aims to bring Shakespeare's themes about deception and identity into the modern age by examining cliques and the use of social media.

All performances will be held at:

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ

12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Fri. July 25th 2025, 7:00 pm

Sat. July 26th 2025, 2:00 pm

Sat. July 26th 2025, 7:00 pm

Sun. July 27th 2025, 2:00 pm

Fri. August 1st 2025, 7:00 pm

Sat. August 2nd 2025, 2:00 pm

Sat. August 2nd 2025, 7:00 pm

Sun. August 3rd 2025, 2:00 pm

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ - Smith Hall

12861 N 8th Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85029

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

Plays and cast announced for B3 Theater's QUEER & FEMINIST FESTIVAL OF THEATER

37 Origami Bees 

by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, directed by Gianbari Deebom

Kate tries to rope Holly into activism for a good (?) cause.

KATE: Analiese Bloom

HOLLY: Briarrose Dangel

Thanks for the Mammaries 

by Bailey Jordan Garcia, directed by Gabe Escudero

Bailey is ready to start anew. Don and Marty... they just don't work for Bailey anymore.

BAILEY: Logan Swope

DON: Savoy Antoinette

MARTY: Julie Escogido

Cardigan Cuties and Flannel Freaks 

by Dylan Reed Berman Horowitz, directed by Christine Cavazos

It's flannel season! Sugar couldn't be more excited. Their partner, however, thinks it might be time for a change...

EGG: Lex Cobb

SUGAR: Brianna Tennison

Happy Hour 

by Lizbette Ocasio-Russe, directed by Kelsea Ray

An after work celebration at the bar takes a turn for the worse for Susan, who's already not particularly thrilled to "celebrate".

SUSAN: Alanna Carranza

AIDEN: Betsy Smith

VICTOR: Amalia Lopez

Strangers Off A Train 

by Samone Siskind, directed by Jeika Gonzalez Pou

Two strangers off a train. Charlie approaches Chris. Is he friend or foe?

CHRIS: Carys Ross

CHARLIE: Eduardo Bahena

Lamb Chop & Shari 

by Sarah Kirkpatrick, directed by Angelica Saario

In their dressing room after an arena-sized performance, the world's two most famous celebrities, Lamb Chop and Shari, discuss their deteriorating relationship.

LAMB CHOP: Nya Salahdeen

SHARI: Caroline Page Brinton

FRED: Joey Whelan

Performances will be at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, June 27th @ 7pm, and July 28th @ 2pm & 7pm. Tickets are only $15 and can be found HERE

FESTIVAL OF FEMINIST & QUEER THEATER - B3 Theater - June 27-28, 2025

Fri. Jun 27th 2025, 7:00 pm

Sat. Jun 28th 2025, 2:00 pm

Sat. Jun 28th 2025, 7:00 pm

SNAP, Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place

4425 N Granite Reef Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CLICK HERE for tickets

Your first look at THE JUST at B3 Theater

Photos by Jennifer Giralo 

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Directed by Gabe Escudero

The show runs April 10th-13th. Tickets available at https://our.show/thejust

In an age of oppression, four revolutionaries plan an attack in the hope of liberation against a fascist state. While putting their plans into motion, they wonder how far is too far? Could they even go through with it? Are they willing to sacrifice their lives in the name of love and justice? And perhaps most frighteningly... will their actions even matter in the end?

Presented in the round, the audience is thrust into the action of the play alongside these revolutionaries and asked to ponder their own morality.

Featuring Isaac Salazar, Savoy Antoinette, Joey Whelan, Ruben Davalos, Sebastian Navarro, Jairyn Bullinger, Betsy Smith, and Hanna Nur