PHX Stages

Thursday, February 27, 2020

cast announcement - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Zao Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs April 24-May 9

Seymour Krelborn - Tyler Galley
Audrey - Elizabeth Bridgewater
Audrey II - David Keliiholokai
Mr. Mushnik - Adam Guinn
Orin Scrivello - Bryan Stewart
Crystal - Rebecca Bryce
Ronette - Brianne Gobeski
Chiffon - Ashley Letizia
Shirelle - Hale Nelson
Plant Internal Actor - Adam Gobeski
Ensemble - Laine Bombard, Hyrum Hallman, Matthew Lambert,
Garrett Lindsey, Punawai Abang, Miranda Bellows, Randi Jill Condit,
Natalie Jackson, Sarai Phillips-Dunlap, Lizz Reeves Fidler, Sarah Thaxton

Calling All Storytellers and Playwrights for Laughing Pig Theatre's MONOLOGUE CAFE: LESSONS LEARNED

Laughing Pig Theatre is proud to announce the fourth entry in its popular storytelling event.

The theme for this outing is Lessons Learned.

We are calling for writers to submit 1-6 minute monologues about lessons you have learned in your life. These monologues can be comedic or dramatic; a variety is always preferred. We also encourage writers with diverse backgrounds to submit. You can either request to perform your own monologue, or we will cast a talented local actor to perform it on your behalf.

Submissions are due midnight March 12. Performances of selected monologues will be May 1, 2, 3.

This is not a paid opportunity. Follow this link to submit:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaughingPigTheatre1/MonologueCafeLessonsLearned

photos - ANYTHING GOES - TheaterWorks

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through March 8

Photos by Carly Weekley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

review - NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT - Arizona Regional Theatre

Mychal Leverage and Marina Blue Jarrette
photo courtesy Arizona Regional 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 1

"...Nice Work If You Can Get It is a re-working of an earlier George and Ira Gershwin musical, but with a new book and with the addition of other Gershwin songs. With a talented cast, sure-footed direction, and sensational choreography, Arizona Regional Theatre's local premiere production is a fast, funny and fun two hours of musical comedy bliss....Making her professional directorial debut, well-known Valley actress Trisha Ditsworth does a very impressive job instilling a fast pace in the show while also ensuring that her cast get big laughs while also creating unique, humorous characters. Mychal Leverage and Marina Blue Jarrette make a winning duo as Jimmy and Billie. Both characters are given plenty of funny moments and comical lines as well as several beloved Gershwin songs to sing. Under Ditsworth's clear direction, Leverage and Jarrette deliver the comic moments effortlessly and make their songs soar..." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)

photos - THE LAST ROMANCE - Stage Left Productions

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through March 7

Photos courtesy of Rodney Rickard

cast announcement - CHICAGO - Arizona Broadway Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs March 13-April 19

Velma Kelly: Tiffany Sparks
Roxie Hart: Liz Fallon
Fred Casely: Daniel Miller
Sergeant Fogarty: Danny Durr
Amos Hart: Andy Meyers
Liz: Selena Robinson
Annie: Samantha Ross
June: Kristina Huegel
Hunyak: Rebecca Shulla
Mona: Meghan Deeley
Martin Harrison: Robert Garris
Matron “Mama” Morton: Kiani Nelson
Billy Flynn: Kiel Klaphake
Mary Sunshine: Lucas Brady
Go-To-Hell Kitty: Alyssa Ishihara
Aaron: Daniel Stanley
The Judge: John Cavaseno
Court Clerk: Christopher Salvaggio
Ensemble: Caleb Albert

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

cast announcement - PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES - TheaterWorks

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs April 3-19

Jackson: Brody Wurr
L.M.: Miciah Dodge
Prudie Cupp: McKenna Spanko
Rhetta Cupp: Sarah Cleeland
Eddie: Parker Gates
Jim: Wes John

Director: Chris Hamby
Choreographer: Cydney Trent
Music Director: Jennifer Adams
Stage Manager: Courtney Stevens

photos - ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE - Hale Centre Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through April 7

photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw

cast announcement - REACH / RECOVER - Now & Then Creative Company

Reach/Recover by Christopher Patrick Allen
Directed by Taylor Moschetti
March 6 at 7:30PM & March 7 at 11AM
A selection of Now & Then’s #newworkshop
Tickets: nowandthencc.com

Featuring:

Lauren McKay
Natalie Andrews
Devon Mahon
Dawn Rendell
Anna Katen
Jordan Blanton
Erin Coté;

About Reach/Recover: Stalled in a long-distance relationship, astronomy grad student Sam becomes glued to a phone that refuses to ring. As they struggle to close the distance, a web of connections unfolds around them, examining all the different relationships we find ourselves in and how easily they fall apart. Using an intertwining narrative and six original songs, this new musical examines the moment just before someone slips away. Is it better to hold on or to let them go?

As a part of Now & Then's #newworkshop, audiences can expect a concert reading, staged reading (movement with scripts in hand), or a combination of both as the play is still being developed throughout the workshop week.

Now & Then Creative Company performs in the theatre at Metropolitan Arts Institute, 1700 N. 7th. Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is available on the lower level of the building. For the entrance to the theatre, travel up the stairwell to the first floor in the middle of the parking lot (this stairwell has a Scorpius Dance banner on it) and follow the signage to the theatre. Elevator access is available in the parking lot, toward the north entrance.