PHX Stages

Friday, August 28, 2015

ALMOST MAINE - Theater Works - October 30 - November 15, 2015

MCMILLIN THEATER

Written by: John Cariani

IT’S LOVE. BUT NOT QUITE...
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States – in fact it almost doesn’t exist because Almost’s residents never got around to getting organized. One cold, clear Friday night, in the middle of winter, while the northern lights glow above, the towns people find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Love is lost, found and confounded… and life for the people of Almost will never be the same.
“A whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance…” – The New York Times –

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Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 31 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 1 at 2pm
Wednesday, November 4 at 2pm
Friday, November 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 7at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 8 at 2pm
Friday, November 13 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 15 at 2pm

THE SECRET GARDEN - Theater Works / Youth Works November 6 - 22, 2015

Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon

Winner of multiple Tony Awards, The Secret Garden is an captivating story brought to life with enchanting music and wondrous lyrics. It is based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

When Mary Lennox,a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj, is orphaned – she is sent back to England to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle, Archibald and his invalid son, Colin.
While there, she discovers a neglected magical secret garden. Through her care and love, she brings new life to the garden and the home where she is staying.

November 6 at 7pm
November 7 at 7pm
November 8 at 2:30pm
November 13 at 7pm
November 14 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
November 15 at 2:30pm
November 20 at 7pm
November 21 at 7pm
November 22 at 2:30pm

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THE QUILTMAKER’S GIFT - Theater Works - December 4 - 20, 2015

GYDER THEATER

Book by: Jeff Brumbaugh
Adapted by: Alan J. Prewitt
Music by: Craig Bohmler
Lyrics by: Steven Mark Kohn

A MUSICAL PLAY HONORING THE VALUE OF GENEROSITY

“The Quiltmaker’s Gift” tells a lovely story of a greedy King and a generous Quiltmaker who teaches him that giving is the gift. Based on a beloved book, all ages will enjoy this musical play that is simultaneously sophisticated and childlike while celebrating the values of generosity and community.

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Friday, December 4 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 5 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 6 at 2pm
Wednesday, December 9 at 2pm
Friday, December 11 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 13 at 2pm
Friday, December 18 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 20 at 2pm

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE - Theater Works - January 22 - February 14, 2016

MCMILLIN THEATER

Playwright & Lyricist: Joe DiPietro
Composer: Jimmy Roberts

CELEBRATING THE MATING GAME & THE “HAPPILY EVER AFTER”

A musical about that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship”… from dating and waiting to love and marriage to the agonies of in-laws, newborns and trips in the family car. A hilarious tribute to all who have loved and lost and still dare to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?”

Playwright & Lyricist: Joe DiPietro Composer: Jimmy Roberts

“Wacky Love”- The New York Times –

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Friday, January 22 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday, January 24 at 2pm
Wednesday, January 27 at 2pm
Friday, January 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, January 31 at 2pm
Friday, February 5 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 6 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 7 at 2pm
Friday, February 12 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 13 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 14 at 2pm

CITY OF ANGELS - Theater Works - February 19 - March 6, 2016

GYDER THEATER

Playwright: Larry Gelbart
Lyricist: David Zippel
Composer: Cy Coleman

MUSICAL HOMAGE TO 40’s CLASSIC FILM

The creative team from the triumphant production of FOLLIES returns, mounting a multi Tony award–winning musical about a disillusioned writer and his screenplay.
Is it the movie detective who is forever haunted by the one who got away – or is it his author?
A swinging jazz score brings this clash of silver screen fantasy and Hollywood reality to vivid life.
City of Angles is the rarest of musical comedies; one that is not only loaded with music and written in the contemporary jazz idiom, but also filled with sidesplitting comedy. Set in the glamorous, seductive Hollywood of the 40′s, the world of film studios and flimsy negligees, the show chronicles the misadventures of Stine, a young novelist, attempting a screenplay for movie producer/director, Buddy Fidler.

“There are plenty of musicals with clever lyrics… some offer clever books… a handful even manage clever melodies… but City of Angels is the rarity that has all three.” – The New York Times –

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Friday, February 19 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 20 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 21 at 2pm
Wednesday, February 24 at 2pm
Friday, February 26 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 28 at 2pm
Friday, March 4 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 5 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 6 at 2pm

CHARLOTTE'S WEB - Theater Works / Youth Works - March 4 – 20, 2016

Written by E.B. White Adapted by Joseph Robinette

A timeless story about true friendship.

Get caught up in Charlotte’s web as this colorful, fun and timeless story is spun unto the stage.
Meet all the fascinating characters: Wilbur, an endearing piglet in grave danger of becoming bacon; Fern, a young girl who loves animals and wants to save him; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and Charlotte, the wise and winsome spider who proves what true friendship is all about. Charlotte begins her campaign to save Wilbur with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig”… and it’s the beginning of a victorious campaign. Based on the book the Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years.”

March 4 at 7pm
March 5 at 7pm
March 6 at 2:30pm
March 11 at 7pm
March 12 at 7pm
March 13 at 2:30pm
March 18 at 7pm
March 19 at 7pm
March 20 at 2:30pm

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SECRET OF THE RAINFOREST - Theater Works / Puppet Works - April 2 - 16, 2016

A Glow-In-the-Dark Rainforest PuppetWorks Adventure written by the PuppetWorks Ensemble

Deep in the rain forest is an unseen world populated with animals of all shapes and sizes. What secrets and what fun are hidden inside, join us to find out! Production is performed in the blacklight style of puppetry, creating a glow around the puppets and scenery. Includes a pre-show activity and post-show puppet tutorial. Geared towards audiences 3-8 but enjoyed by all.

April 2 at 10:30am
April 2 at 12pm
April 9 at 10:30am
April 9 at 12pm
April 16 at 10:30am
April 16 at 12pm

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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE - Theater Works - April 8 - 24, 2016

GYDER THEATER

A BROADWAY SENSATION FULL OF COMIC TWISTS

Vanya and Sonia have frittered their lives away in their family’s farmhouse, full of regret, angst and the alarmingly ambiguous prophecies of their housekeeper.
Enter their sister, a self-absorbed movie star Masha and her ditsy, gorgeous boy-toy, Spike and the stage is set for an absurd weekend of hilarity and global warming. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.

Written by: Christopher Durang

“The theater erupts in booming gusts of laughter that practically shake the seats.”
– The New York Times –

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Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 10 at 2pm
Wednesday, April 13 at 2pm
Friday, April 15 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 16 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 17 at 2pm
Friday, April 22 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 24 at 2pm

TWILIGHT'S QUEST - Theater Works / Youth Works - May 6 - 22, 2016

written by Chris Hamby

Twilight is on a quest to solve a mysterious riddle and forever vanquish darkness in the magical forest of Callowell. On her journey, she encounters all kinds of mystical creatures Fairies, Mermaids, Gypsies and Pirates. With whimsical songs, the tale is equal parts Wizard of OZ, Alice and Wonderland with a whole lot of magic on top. This is an original fantasy musical written by Chris Hamby Theater Works’ very own Director of Education and Outreach.

May 6 at 7pm
May 7 at 7pm
May 8 at 2:30pm
May 13 at 7pm
May 14 at 2:30pm
May 15 at 2:30pm
May 20 at 7pm
May 21 at 7pm
May 22 at 2:30pm

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video - behind the scenes of WICKED at ASU/Gammage

Check out this behind the scenes video of Wicked at ASU/Gammage:

CLICK HERE for more information on Wicked at ASU/Gammage through October 4th

OUR FIRST CONTEST / TICKET GIVEAWAY!!

IT'S OUR FIRST CONTEST / TICKET GIVEAWAY!

Our friends at Theater Works / Puppet Works have offered us 2 sets of 2 tickets to the 10:30 am performance tomorrow of the family friendly underwater black light puppet adventure, SEA OF IMAGINATION.

To enter just email us at phxstages@gmail.com the answer to this question:

"Name a current or recent Broadway show that features puppets."

Two winners will be chosen at random at 5pm today from those who answer the question correctly.

For more information of Sea of Imagination, click here

photos - LEGALLY BLONDE, JR - Desert Stages Theatre

for more information on this production, that runs through September 20th, click here

photos: Heather Butcher

promo photos - CRIMES OF THE HEART - Theatre Artists Studio

Crimes of the Heart runs September 4-20, 2015

Debra Rich, Dee Rich, and Ashley Faulkner.
Photo by Mark Gluckman

Mesa Community College's 2015 / 2016 Season

Alice in Wonderland

Adapted by Jordan Deffenbaugh

Auditions - Aug. 26^th and 27^th 2015 4PM – 8PM

Evening Performances - Oct. 16^th, 17^th,22^nd and 23^rd 2015 at 7PM

Matinee Performance - Oct. 17^thand 24^th 2015 at 2PM

Othello

Written by William Shakespeare

Auditions - Oct. 5^th and 6^th 2015 4PM – 8PM

Evening Performances - Dec. 4^th, 5^th, 10^th and 11^th 2015 at 7:30PM

Matinee Performances – Dec. 5^th and 12^th 2015 at 2PM

Three Sisters

Written by Anton Chekhov

Auditions - Jan. 5^th and 6^th 2016 4PM – 8PM

Evening Performances - March 4^th, 5^th, 10^th and 11^th 2016 at 7:30PM

Matinee Performances - March 5^th and 12^th 2016 at 2PM

Picnic

Written by William Inge

Auditions - Feb 22^rd and 23^th 2016 4PM – 8PM

Evening Performances - April 22^nd, 23^nd, 28^th, 29^th 2016 at 7:30PM

Matinee Performances - April 23^rd and 30^th 2016 at 2PM

cast announcement - THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA - East Valley Children's Theatre

Olivia- Rachel Primrose
Xander- Tyler Briggs
Mabel- Nikkolina Kamouzis
Old Possum- Zachary Cacciacarro
Jester- Tanner Morris
Titiana- Brittany Fleming
Masha- Nicole Rossi
Siphious- Jayden Schneider
Dink- Calabria Pelletier
Sink- Timothy Swanson
Fink- Kylie Burge
Small Trumpet Player- Danica Rauch
Herb- Sydney Preston
Derb- Isabella Chook
Boab- Arianna Eckblad
Karui- Diana Stapley
Boojum- Clara Nagy
Misery/Fabled Farmer- Joshua Boenzi
Malarkey/Faithful Farmer- Forrest Holt
Mischief/Fearless Farmer- Hep Wilzel
Mayhem/ Famous Farmer/Medium Trumpet Player- Dante Dallago
Menace/ Flawless Farmer/Large Trumpet Player- Carlos Gomez
Princess Purple- Shyanne French
Princess Yellow- Suzy Olson
Princess Red- McKenzie Elias
Princess Green- Anna Ouellete
Princess Blue- Taylor Elias
Princess Orange- Malia Williams
Blue Bird #1- Winter Sellers
Blue Bird #2-Kaydee Church
Clumsy Duck- Kailana Williams

for more information about this production that runs October 1-11, 2015 and to order tickets Click Here

Thursday, August 27, 2015

ticket offer - LEGALLY BLONDE, JR - Desert Stages Theatre

DST is having a Family Pack deal for all shows of Legally Blonde, Jr. this weekend (August 28-August 30)

4 tickets for $40! Call the box office now at 480-483-1664 before they run out.

for more information on this production, that runs through September 20th, click here

photos - 42ND STREET - Spotlight Youth Theatre

for more information on this production, that runs August 28 to September 13, click here

photos: Alayne Vogel, Memory Layne Photography

cast announcement - THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

Gomez Addams: Harmon Swartz
Morticia Addams: Janna Hanson
Uncle Fester: Kyle Chavira
Grandma: Mary-Helen Labadie
Wednesday: Emily McAtee
Pugsley: Jack Yampolsky
Lurch: Rob Dominguez
Mal Beineke: Sean Atchley
Alice Beineke: Emily Noxon (U/S: Brenda Leonhardt)
Lucas Beineke: Vincent Pugliese

Ancestors:
Brenda Leonhardt
Skylar Ryan
Tina Reynolds
Zac Bushman
Shelby Daeffler
Julian Mendoza
Wynter Juliet
Taylor Moskowitz
Janine Smith
Kimberly Rodriguez
Ryan Melikian
Vanessa Rodriguez
Amber Moldrem
Dani Topel
Alexandra Melikian
Christina Epp

For more information on this production, that runs October 2 - November 1, click here

Fountain Hills Theater supports Packages From Home during the run of South Pacific

from our friends at Fountain Hills Theater:

During the run of South Pacific, September 4-20, 2015, Fountain Hills Theater has chosen to support the military men and women deployed overseas by collecting items for a local organization Packages from Home.

Packages from Home began in 2004 with the first care package sent by Kathleen Lewis to her son deployed in Iraq. After hearing from her son that he was the only one receiving packages it became her mission to share the care with as many troops as possible.

Fountain Hills Theater humbly requests your assistance in the collection of the small items that bring a smile to these brave men and woman. One package serves 5-8 Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Guardsman and Reservists. Over 45,000 troop’s lives have been touched by this program. Packages from Home is listed and recognized by the Department of Defense.

Some items that make their day to day easier include: Foot & Body Powder, Hand Sanitizer, Eye Drops, T-Shirts, Boxers, Single drink mixers i.e., Wyler’s, Crystal Lite), Coffee (one pot packs), Pop Tarts, Canned Soup, Microwave Popcorn, Sunflower Seeds, Travel size Shampoo & Conditioner, African-American Hair Products, Sunscreen (6—8oz), Lip Balm. For additional ideas and to learn more about Packages from Home please refer to their website www.packagesfromhome.org

The theater will have a collection cart draped with red, white and blue bunting. Be sure to bring the items with you when you attend Rodgers & Hammerstein classic South Pacific.

For more information on South Pacific, that runs September 4-20, click here