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Mesa Encore Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating community theater in Arizona. 2010-11 will be it's 74th glorious season and what better way to start the new season then with the Arizona community theater premiere of William Finn's award winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?Mesa Encore Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating community theater in... more
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Blood Royal is the tale of a young and innocent king betrayed by evil counselors; beautiful Joan of Arc burned at the stake; a battle between the white rose and the red divides a kingdom; and a sorceress walks naked through the streets of London. Add enough warfare, infidelity, political intrigue, blood, and several heads to last a lifetime and you've got Shakespeare like you've never seen him before!Blood Royal is the tale of a young and innocent king betrayed by evil counselors;... more
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What's on the horizon for Valley theater goers? Here's a list of upcoming shows being readied throughout Maricopa County to kick off a most promising 2010-11 theater season that are perfect entertainments for the entire family.What's on the horizon for Valley theater goers? Here's a list of upcoming... more
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Mesa Encore Theatre's Once on This Island only plays until June 14, so make your reservations now and know that a delightful evening of musical entertainment awaits you at a newly tropical Mesa Arts Center.Mesa Encore Theatre's Once on This Island only plays until June 14, so make your... more
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Once on This Island is a one-act musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. It is based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy. The musical is an imaginative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid set in a Caribbean French Antilles island, home to two entirely different societies, the peasant poor and the aristocratic Grand Hommes.Once on This Island is a one-act musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music... more
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True to his word, SW Shakespeare Artistic Director Jared Sakren has directed this Richard fulfilling his promise to provide the audience with a humorous, thrilling, fast paced and action packed evening of bloody good theater.True to his word, SW Shakespeare Artistic Director Jared Sakren has directed this... more
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The Southwest Shakespeare Company will ends its sixteenth season with one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies Richard III featuring Bo Foxworth in the title role. The production officially opens tomorrow, Friday, April 23 in the Nesbitt/Elliot Playhouse Theater at Mesa Arts Center and will continue performances through May 8.The Southwest Shakespeare Company will ends its sixteenth season with one of William... more
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This Friday, April 23 the Southwest Shakespeare Company unveils its final production of the 2009-10 season. Get ready for an epic battle of good versus evil as the SW Shakespeare presents one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, Richard III. The production features Bo Foxworth in the title role and will play in the Nesbitt/Elliot Playhouse in the Mesa Arts Center. Richard III runs from April 23 through May 8.This Friday, April 23 the Southwest Shakespeare Company unveils its final production... more
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You have only two days to experience one of the funniest evenings in the theater. Steve Solomon's My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy has only three more performances, today and tomorrow, to brighten your day. Solomon's brilliantly funny show is playing at the Piper Repertory Theater in the Mesa Arts Center.You have only two days to experience one of the funniest evenings in the theater.... more
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Get ready for some bloody good fun! The Southwest Shakespeare Company will end its sixteenth season with the bard's Richard III featuring Bo Foxworth in the title role. The production opens next week on Thursday, April 22 in the Nesbitt/Elliot Playhouse Theater at Mesa Arts Center and will continue performances through May 8.Get ready for some bloody good fun! The Southwest Shakespeare Company will end its... more
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Steve Solomon is bringing his acclaimed, award winning one man show My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy this week to Mesa Arts Center's Piper Repertory Theater. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy has become a national favorite, receiving raves reviews wherever it plays.Steve Solomon is bringing his acclaimed, award winning one man show My Mother’s... more
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If you love the musical theater and to want to spend an evening of delicious Broadway musical satire Mesa Encore Theatre has a real treat in store for all of you. Tonight MET opens it's brand, spanking new version of Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway in the Mesa Arts Center. MET has the distinct honor of being the first Valley community theater production of this staggeringly popular and successful revue. The Mesa Encore Theatre version culls the best bits and pieces created over the years. What Mesa will see is Forbidden Broadway: the Greatest Hits Volume 1. Forbidden Broadway will run through April 25.If you love the musical theater and to want to spend an evening of delicious Broadway... more
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Spring forward indeed! Spring is here and flowers are not the only things opening for our delight and pleasure. There are a lot of exciting musicals about to open in the next several weeks.Spring forward indeed! Spring is here and flowers are not the only things opening for... more
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It has oft been said: “if you do not have anything nice to say, come sit by me.” These words have been on Gerard Alessandrini's mind when he authored the very first Forbidden Broadway. Alessandrini was then an unemployed actor in desperate search of that elusive venue to showcase his talents. Forbidden Broadway opened in the intimate Palsson's Super Club on New York City's Upper West Side in January 1982. Since then Alessandrini's showcase has been playing almost uninterrupted, constantly updated and in many different guises.It has oft been said: “if you do not have anything nice to say, come sit by... more
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