PHX Stages

Friday, June 9, 2023

Desert Foothills Theater’s 2023-2024 Season!

Desert Foothills Theater is thrilled to announce the 2023/24 season!

The greater Phoenix area has an enormous affection for theatre and we are proud to present our 48th season! The shows chosen this year celebrate laughter, growth and learning, fun, and personal discovery. We invite all members of the community to get involved. This year, we’re in the business of creating treasured memories for our patrons and those who lend their talents on stage and behind the scenes. It’s our mission to inspire a life-long love of the arts for everyone.

We’re calling this season, “A Ticket to Treasure.” Join us!

For more show information, visit

dftheater.org

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Musical - A special summer TEEN DREAM project!

Teens ages 13-19 are welcome to audition

Auditions: July 7-8, 2023

Eight Shows: August 18-27, 2023

The Holland Center

Directed by Sebastian Stallone

Producing Artistic Director, Sandi Carll, will serve as advisor and supporter to this ALL-TEEN production. Directed, staged and acted by a cast and crew of local talented teens, this show kicks off DFTs season with a spectacular musical theater favorite!

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Kids, Musical

DFT hosts this “No-Cut” performance opportunity open to children ages 6-12.

All participants will be cast in the show and children will build skills in singing, dancing and acting.

No experience necessary.

After-school rehearsals begin, August 28

Five Shows: September 28-October 1, 2023

The Holland Center

Directed by Mackenzie Moller

Disney’s Aladdin Jr., Musical

Kids 10-16 welcome to audition

Auditions: October 2-3, 2023

Eight Shows: November 10-19, 2023

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater

Seussical Kids, Musical

DFT hosts another “No-Cut” performance opportunity open to children ages 6-12.

All participants will be cast in the show and children will build skills in singing, dancing and acting.

No experience necessary.

After-school rehearsals will start January 2, 2024

Five Shows: February 1-4, 2024

The Holland Center

Disney’s Freaky Friday, Teen and Adult Musical

Teens 12+ & Adults are welcome to audition

Auditions: February 29- March 3, 2024

Six Shows: April 11-20, 2024

The Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion

Directed by Sandi Carll

Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, Adult Play

Adults 18+ are welcome to audition

Auditions: TBD

Five Shows: Spring, 2024 (exact dates TBD)

The Holland Center

For more information on Desert Foothills Theater events, performances, productions, children’s camps and more, visit dftheater.org or call 480-488-1981.

MEAN GIRLS, High School Version - Limelight Performing Arts - June 23, 2023-July 1, 2023

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.

The show runs 6/23/23 - 7/1/23 at Studio 3 Art Space.

511 W. Guadalupe Rd. St. 12

Gilbert, AZ 85233

Ticket link: https://limelight.ticketleap.com/meangirls/

MATT & CORY - Showcase Community Theatre - June 23-July 2

Showcase Community Theatre proudly presents a brand-new original comedy, Matt & Cory by Joey Whelan.

When Cory's longtime girlfriend suddenly breaks up with him, Matt makes it his mission to help Cory through it. This full-length original comedy is about two roommates navigating the difficulties of dating, jobs, maintaining friendships, and... a birthday clown? Yeah, we'll just leave it at that.

Matt & Cory

Written by Joey Whelan

Directed by William Buckley

CAST:

David McGee - Matt

Zach Connaghan - Cory

Cynthia Huynh - Stacy

Veronica Harris - Noelle

Rebecca Ulbrich - Jerri

Angelica Saario - Daisy

Anna Badley - Evelyn

The show runs June 23rd-July 2nd at Ghostlight Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ghostlightaz/5469

More information about Showcase can be found at showcasetheatreaz.com

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Cast announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs June 9-25

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT - Scottsdale Community Players - July 29-August 6, 2023

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the story line.

Tickets $25

Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 07:00 PM

Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 02:00 PM

Friday, August 4, 2023 - 07:00 PM

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 07:00 PM

Sunday, August 6, 2023 - 02:00 PM

CLICK HERE for more information on this production