Monday, January 26, 2026
WEEK AT A GLANCE: January 26-February 1, 2026
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Sunday, January 25, 2026
Auditions for ALMOST, MAINE at Chandler Gilbert Community College announced for February 2
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Auditions for Almost, Maine
Auditions: February 2nd | 1:00PM- 4:00PM
Location: Black Box Theatre
SHOW DATES
April 8, 9, 10 at 7pm
April 11 at 2pm
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Main Characters and Storylines
Pete & Ginette: A hopeful, slightly nervous young woman (Ginette) tries to express her love to Pete in the prologue/epilogue, often with magical realism.
East & Glory: A repairman (East) encounters Glory, a hiker, and they share a poignant moment about lost love and connection, with Glory's heart literally falling out.
Jimmy & Sandrine: Jimmy, a heating/cooling guy, reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Sandrine and a salty Waitress, dealing with heartbreak and sudden good fortune.
Marvalyn & Steve: Marvalyn, a self-protective nurse, and Steve, a kind man, explore the difficulties of healing emotional wounds, often involving strange physical manifestations.
Gayle & Lendall: A couple facing the ultimate question of commitment, as Gayle wants marriage and Lendall struggles to understand love's burdens.
Randy & Chad: Two "country boys" on snowshoes, Randy and Chad, discover surprising truths about their friendship and potential romance.
Phil & Marci: A hardworking couple, Phil and Marci, confront the sacrifices their demanding jobs have made on their relationship.
Hope & Daniel: Hope, who's traveled the world, returns to her home and Daniel, who hasn't, to understand why love can be so confusing.
Rhonda & Dave: A tough woman (Rhonda) and a less-tough man (Dave) navigate their awkward but loving relationship, with Rhonda showing surprising vulnerability.
Applications for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona due by January 30
Call for Applications: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Rehearsal: March 19–21, 2026
Performance: March 21, 2026
Apply now to join the cast of MTAA's next Showcase: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR! The deadline to apply to sing or play in the orchestra is January 30.
Visit the link below for more information and to apply for our next Showcase!
About MTAA
The Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona provides a unique opportunity for theatre lovers to engage in musical performance without a large time commitment, much like a pick-up game in the world of sports. Our programs foster collaboration, allowing community members to participate in high-quality presentations of Broadway music. Through inclusive events, MTAA enables performers of all kinds to share their talents and experience the excitement of live theatre.
About Showcase
Showcase events are MTAA’s fast-paced productions that bring Broadway musicals to life in just one weekend. Designed for busy performers, these events combine minimal rehearsal with maximum impact, featuring a full cast, chorus, and orchestra. Showcase captures the magic of live theater, offering participants a chance to shine in professional-quality performances while sharing their love of musical theater with an enthusiastic audience. Every show features a brand new cast and pit orchestra!
About the Show
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a groundbreaking rock opera that reimagines the final days of Jesus through a modern, urgent musical lens. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the story unfolds primarily through the perspective of Judas, whose doubts and disillusionment propel the narrative toward its inevitable conclusion. Set against a vividly contemporary sound world, the show explores themes of faith, power, celebrity, and human frailty with a clarity that remains striking over fifty years after its debut. Featuring iconic songs like “Heaven on Their Minds,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane,” this fast-paced and emotionally charged score invites performers and audiences alike to grapple with questions that feel as resonant today as ever.
Applications are always free; participation fee is $30. We ask for this contribution directly after casting to confirm your role/chair.
Email us at communications@theatricallyaz.org for more information.
Urgent Audition Call for Male Dancers and Singers for CABARET at Glendale Community College
GCC Performing Arts Department/Theatre Arts Program
Auditions: Cabaret
Immediate Need for Male Dancers/Singers for the Kit Kat Club
Looking for actors for the following roles: Herr Schultz, Ernest Ludwig, Cliff Bradshaw, Frau Schneider
Please submit a 1 minute song and in the style of the show and a 1 minute contemporary monologue along with a headshot/resume to theaterarts@gccaz.edu by Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Directed by Lesley Tutnick-Machbitz
Musical Director: Ken Goodenberger
Choreographer: Paul Pederson
Rehearsal begin: Monday February 2, 2026
Show Dates: April 10-11 and April 16-18
Please contact Asia Natschke at asia.natschke@gccaz.edu with any questions
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Cheyenne Jackson Gets Candid in speaking about "Mid Life Torso Tour", his upcoming concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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| Cheyenne Jackson |
by Gil Benbrook
Broadway favorite and television standout Cheyenne Jackson has built a career defined by versatility, charisma, and an unmistakable voice, but his upcoming concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on February 1st promises something even more personal. The show is described as a candid, funny, and deeply human look at the moments that have shaped both his life and career. Jackson says the concert was born when he was asked to create a new residency show at New York’s 54 Below, an opportunity that pushed him to strip away the polish and be as honest as possible on stage. That decision resulted in a piece that blends storytelling, humor, and emotional openness in equal measure.
Jackson brings with him decades of experience from Broadway leading roles in Xanadu and All Shook Up to memorable television turns on "Call Me Kat," "30 Rock," "Glee," and "American Horror Story," experiences he credits with teaching him discipline and technique.
Music sits at the heart of the concert and Jackson sat down in final prepartion for the evening to answer a few questions, including describing how music is the driving force of his early life and career, something he believes quite literally saved him.
Audiences can also expect reflections on fatherhood, career highlights, and a few saucy show business anecdotes that hint at memorable moments with late friends like Leslie Jordan.
Your upcoming concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is described as a personal and funny exploration of your life and career. What inspired you to create this concert?
Jackson: "I was asked to write a new show for a residency at 54 below in New York City and I decided I wanted to cut the crap and be as honest as possible on stage. That was the inception of this piece."
According to the concert description, the show features songs from artists as varied as Sam Cooke, Lady Gaga, and Chappell Roan. How did you choose the setlist, and can you tell us a few things about what some of the songs in the show mean to you?
"As I get into in my show, music was always the driving force in my life and early career. I feel like it literally saved me. My musical influences have always been very varied and eclectic. My Chappell Roan cover is coupled with a story about my first love. Sam Cooke is a love song. Sometimes I sing it to the audience, sometimes to my children, sometime to my husband. I can’t sing anything unless I am connected with it completely. "
You have had a remarkable career on Broadway, including originating the leads in the musicals Xanadu and All Shook Up. How does performing in a concert setting compare to performing in a musical?
"Concerts are all you, all the time. Nowhere to hide. You can’t run backstage and get a drink of water and chill in a chair for a few scenes, and I love that. it’s all me out there and that is exhilarating. "
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Many fans know you from your television work on shows like "Call Me Kat;" "30 Rock," "Glee," and "American Horror Story." How has TV acting, where you play the same character over many episodes, shaped you as a performer?
"It’s taught me discipline and technique. Things that have served me well in my other artistic endeavors. "
Fatherhood is one of the themes of your concert. How has becoming a parent changed your perspective on life and art?
"It makes everything mean less, and everything mean more, if that makes sense. "
You describe your concert as being filled with "saucy showbiz anecdotes." Can you give us a little preview of one of the behind-the-scenes stories that audiences might hear in the show?
"I can’t give my secrets away for free, but there might be a story of Leslie Jordan doing something outrageous that will stay emblazoned on your mind for time and all eternity."
You also perform your own original music in the show. How does sharing something you have written differ from performing a song by another artist?
"It feels the same to me, it’s only different because I wrote it. I connect to it as much as any of the other songs, so it’s a wonderful moment to have that added in."
In October, you stepped into the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary!, as Mary’s Teacher alongside your "30 Rock" co-star Jane Krakowski as Mary Todd Lincoln. What was that experience like?
"The most fun I’ve ever had on stage NOT on roller-skates!"
With such a wide range of projects in your career, from stage to screen to music, what is still on your professional bucket list?
"My own PBS solo special, a Christmas album, selling out the Hollywood Bowl, and starring in my own tv show that I wrote. (that’s in the works!)"
What do you hope audiences take away after experiencing this concert in Scottsdale?
"I hope people feel a little less alone, and that they can see themselves in my journey in some way and realize we are all in this together. "
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
THE SWAN PRINCESS - Center Stage Academy - February 4--7, 2026
Based on the beloved 1994 animated film inspired by Swan Lake, The Swan Princess tells the enchanting story of Princess Odette, who is cursed to live as a swan by day and human by night. As Prince Derek and Odette fight to break the spell, they discover that true love must be proven, not just declared. Filled with sweeping music, magical moments, and heartfelt humor, this timeless tale celebrates courage, loyalty, and the power of love.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Cast announced for SHRINES at Ronin Theatre Collective
Cast List:
Connor Wanless* - Paul
Melody Knudson - Becks
Shari Watts - Lynn
Mark Hackmann - Gordon
Betsy Smith - Becks Understudy
Meghan Van Dobben - Abby
*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity
Tickets on sale for the run at the Irish Cultural Center (1/29-2/1): https://www.azirish.org/ronin-theatre/
Tickets for dates at Main Street Creative Arts Center in Mesa (2/6-2/22): https://www.mainstcenter.com/event-details/shrines-by-ashley-rose-wellman-directed-by-van-rockwell-2026-02-06-19-30
Review Highlights: JANE ANGER - Order Chaos Theater Company
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| Emily Mohney, Cynn Agent, Johnny Kalita, and CJ Mascarelli Photo by Jason Walz |
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 February 1
"with a gifted cast and confident direction, resulting in a production that is often hilarious at times. However, the play is uneven in its overall impact. Monahan offers flashes of humor and insight throughout the fast-moving and playful 90-minute narrative, yet the play sometimes struggles to fully integrate its thematic ambitions into the storytelling. While it's a funny and zany comedy, its farcical nature doesn't always allow the piece to dig as deeply as its opening moments suggest it will." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"From the efficient and evocative use of lights, sound, costumes, and set, to the palpable chemistry among the cast, Jane Anger feels like a genuine labor of love — one rooted in the belief that we need each other to tell bold stories well. That sense of community extends beyond the technical and into the heart of the play itself. " - Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Your first look at 42ND STREET at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Photo by Alexxis Grant, Timeless Present Photos
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