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This children's extravaganza is a priceless and unforgettable experience that will instill the Nutcracker Ballet in the hearts and minds of the children who take part. What a treat for family and friends to witness their children on stage in Tchaikovsky's beloved masterpiece!This children's extravaganza is a priceless and unforgettable experience that... more
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In Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig has written a crackpot comedy worthy of comic masters Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder or Howard Hawks. Set in the far away world of 1934 Cleveland, it is an evening filled with mistaken identity, double entendre, innuendo and endless, loud slamming doors.In Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig has written a crackpot comedy worthy of comic masters... more
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change may be from another century. It may have aged a bit but this champagne has aged rather well and, thanks to Arizona Broadway Theatre, Overby and his cast of four quirky, comic masters, it is still bubbly and ticklishly good fun.I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change may be from another century. It may have... more
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Theater Works will open their 25th anniversary season with a new production of the award winning musical Into The Woods, Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant, comedic re-telling of the classic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.Theater Works will open their 25th anniversary season with a new production of the... more
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Celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash, Man in Black features the most popular songs from the fifty year career of this American legend.Celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash, Man in Black features the most popular... more
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ABT continues its Summer funfest August 13 with the opening of one of the funniest comedy farces ever written, Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor. Both musical and play will play in classic repertory fashion, alternating performances. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change runs through September 19 and Lend Me a Tenor runs through September 26.ABT continues its Summer funfest August 13 with the opening of one of the funniest... more
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The Arizona Broadway Theatre production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is directed and choreographed by Kurtis W. Overby who serves as the show's musical director. Overby is an ABT Artistic Associate as well as the company's Resident Choreographer and director for The Academy for Young Performers.The Arizona Broadway Theatre production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change... more
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Ken and Brenda Goodenberger are versatile singers whose repertoire includes Broadway, pop, sacred music and opera. They were recently featured in concert with the West Valley Symphony and can be seen performing The Ken and Brenda Show at Theater Works, Arizona Broadway Theatre and in numerous venues around the valley.Ken and Brenda Goodenberger are versatile singers whose repertoire includes Broadway,... more
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DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts' musical is presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Despite the large number of characters, the show is typically done with a comparatively small cast of four players.DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts' musical is presented in the form of a series of... more
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Theater Works opens its 2010-11 season on August 20 with Stephen Sondheim's award winning classic musical Into the Woods, a deliciously dark entertainment, true, but no more grim that the Grimm Fairy Tales that inspired it.Theater Works opens its 2010-11 season on August 20 with Stephen Sondheim's award... more
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The Theater Works Main Stage begins the new season with Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, opening August 20, playing through September 12. Youth Works first production of 2010-11 will be Killer Halloween opening in the Black Box Theater on October 14 and running through October 30.The Theater Works Main Stage begins the new season with Stephen Sondheim's Into... more
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The Academy at the Arizona Broadway Theatre introduces, instills and inspires young people to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through the education and exploration of theatre skills.The Academy at the Arizona Broadway Theatre introduces, instills and inspires young... more
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With Arizona Assistance in Health Care, Inc. and Hospice of the Valley benefiting from the Close the Curtain on Cancer campaign, all of the tax-deductible dollars raised will be put to good use to help local cancer patients and their families.With Arizona Assistance in Health Care, Inc. and Hospice of the Valley benefiting from... more
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We will talk about the remaining and new seasons for Arizona Broadway Theatre, and the 2010-11 seasons for Theater Works, Youth Works and Spotlight Youth Theatre in the coming weeks.We will talk about the remaining and new seasons for Arizona Broadway Theatre, and the... more
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The wisp of a story, seemingly so implausible, could easily fall to pieces. Credit director Martinez with giving the play renewed depth, sincerity and heart. He and Overby have taken a lightweight musical with an undeniably great score and ,with the welcome, dominating presence of David Errigo Jr., made it a contender.The wisp of a story, seemingly so implausible, could easily fall to pieces. Credit... more
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Recently, The Examiner spoke with Messrs. Martinez and Overby about their forthcoming new production of Footloose the Musical. Today, let's see what Martinez has to say to us. The interview with choreographer Kurtis Overby will appear later this week.Recently, The Examiner spoke with Messrs. Martinez and Overby about their forthcoming... more
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The 2nd biggest tornado outbreak of 2010 so far has killed at least 6 and damaged and or destroyed many homes and businesses Saturday/Saturday night in 6 states including Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Vermont.The 2nd biggest tornado outbreak of 2010 so far has killed at least 6 and damaged and... more
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The lightweight plot focuses on Ren and his friends' efforts to have a prom complete with music and dancing. The story may sound laughable and implausible but be careful the laugh doesn't get caught in your throat. Footloose is actually based on events that took place in the small, rural farming community of Elmore City, Oklahoma.The lightweight plot focuses on Ren and his friends' efforts to have a prom... more
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Honestly, I was completely amazed at the incredible, spectacular production values that Theater Works lavished on Beauty. In fact, when I spotted Artistic Director Robyn Allen at intermission, I jokingly asked her if the theater had any money left for next season!Honestly, I was completely amazed at the incredible, spectacular production values... more
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Youth Works' Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened Friday night, May 7, on the Main Stage of Theater Works, Peoria. The musical continues through May 23 so there is plenty of time and, frankly, no excuse to miss this dazzling, animated mounting of the Hollywood and Broadway original.Youth Works' Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened Friday night, May 7, on... more
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