Performance
Phoenix Theatre’s Fun Home Gives Drama Students Tools to Learn
Not only is Phoenix Theatre bringing five-time Tony® Award-winning musical Fun Home to the stage, the company is inviting local drama students to participate in a special outreach program to enhance their hands-on experience with theatre. It’s part of Phoenix Theatre’s ongoing commitment to educate and inspire budding dramatic artists.
Ballet Arizona Kicks Off Season with Daring New Moves
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As Ballet Arizona prepares for a busy upcoming season, the company both surprised and delighted longtime lovers of ballet with their season opener, New Moves—which proved to offer a refreshing take on an otherwise traditional sport.
New Moves pushed the limitations on ballet and challenged even the most acclaimed choreographers with innovative and daring dances. The routines were inspired by the vibrant sounds of Rio and were paired with the exotic and effervescent colors associated with Brazilian culture.
Tony Award winner, Justin Peck, who has served as the resident...
Phoenix Theatre’s Fun Home Gives Drama Students Tools to Learn
Not only is Phoenix Theatre bringing five-time Tony® Award-winning musical Fun Home to the stage, the company is inviting local drama students to participate in a special outreach program to enhance their hands-on experience with theatre. It’s part of Phoenix Theatre’s ongoing commitment to educate and inspire budding dramatic artists.
Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. The production tackles family challenges, love and coming of age in the 1970s, 80s and present day. The show introduces us to Alison at three different ages and reveals memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family, her complex relationship with her father, and her own journey of...
8 Greats: Fall Performing Arts
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If you’re looking for live theatrical entertainment during the fall season, check out this lineup of new and upcoming shows taking the stage in the Valley this fall.
Q & A with Charles Shaughnessy of 42nd Street
42nd Street is coming to The Scottsdale Musical Theatre, July 6-15, with the well-known star of screen and stage, Charles Shaughnessy and other headlining showstoppers!
This Tony-Award-winning show that was among the first musicals to be adapted into a film, is bringing fresh new choreography and strong national talent, like Shaughnessy, to The Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company. With Soap Opera Awards and an abundance of successful TV -shows and movies under his belt, Shaughnessy is ready to hit the stage for tap dancing, singing and acting in this musical that stands the...
