By Lloyd Schwartz. Originally published by NPR.org. Widely considered the greatest singing actor in opera history, Callas died in 1977 at the age of 53. Now, several new releases celebrate both her singing and her acting. SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “MEDEA, ACT 1: ‘DEI TUOI FIGLI LA MADRE’ (MEDEA) [LIVE]”) MARIA CALLAS: (Singing in Italian). LLOYD […]
To honor their 60-plus years in the community, Scottsdale Fashion Square is once again giving back to the many nonprofit partners who have supported us through the decades. Scottsdale Fashion Square is calling upon shoppers to pay it forward through its “Shop It Forward” program. The program has been extended for shoppers to have more […]
By A.A. Cristi. Originally published by Broadway World. Arizona Theatre Company has announced Hollywood film and stage actor Shuler Hensley as the title character in the theatre’s holiday show, Scrooge! The Musical. Hensley’s list of roles and awards is long and illustrious. His film appearances include The Greatest Showman, The Legend of Zorro, Van Helsing, The Bread, My […]
The world of entertainment has always been marked by passion, dedication, and sometimes, controversy. In recent news, the entertainment industry has been buzzing with headlines about the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, which has highlighted some fundamental differences between SAG-AFTRA and the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). Let’s explore these […]
American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon (1927-2018) is widely regarded as one of the most successful, prolific, and performed playwrights in theatre history. In addition to Lost In Yonkers, which won a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, his plays and musicals include Come Blow Your Horn, Little Me, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Sweet Charity, The Star-Spangled […]
Named Arizona Theatre Company’s Kasser Family Artistic Director in January 2023, Matt August brings experience as a theatre, opera, and film director as well as educator. His productions have broken Broadway box-office records (Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas) and played in London, across the UK, Off-Broadway, in major regional theatres, at festivals, on […]
It’s the 1960s. You meet someone. You get swept off your feet. You fall in love. You marry them. Boom. End of story. At least, that’s what a majority of the films from that time look like. Audrey Hepburn falls in love with Fred Astaire. Debbie Reynolds falls in love with Gene Kelly. Actually … […]
ATC has long been committed to inclusivity both on stage and within the organization. Everyone has a place at our theatre, and we are proud to celebrate our wonderfully diverse community. Make new friends, meet up with old ones, and bond over representation on stage and the world-class theatre being created in our own backyard.
It’s time to celebrate the power of theatre and the artists who make it happen. Often, shows seen on Broadway get their start on regional stages like Arizona Theatre Company. As one of 75 LORT Regional theatres in the country, ATC has a long history of developing world-class theatre in Arizona, and eventually transitioning works […]
By A.A. Cristi. Originally published on Broadwayworld.com. Arizona Theatre Company, recognized as the Official State Theatre, is excited to be producing Noël Coward’s Private Lives. Director KJ Sanchez introduces new locations and time periods for the project that add glamour, grace, and Tango to Coward’s iconic, wry comedy. The first act will take place in […]