My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

October 1 - 24, 2010

Matinee Dining - 12 noon; Performance - 2:00 p.m.  Evening Dining - 5:30 p.m.; Performance - 7:30 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tribute to Motown Great Jackie Wilson

PSA

Bobby Brooks Hamilton, son of Motown great Jackie Wilson, will present a musical tribute to his famous father, prior to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, this Sunday, August 29 at 1:45 p.m.

Call ABT’s box office, 623-776-8400, for more information.

Phoenix Magazine names Arizona Broadway Theatre “Best Playhouse”

Peoria (August 23, 2010)

Arizona Broadway Theatre has been honored by Phoenix Magazine in its September 2010 “Best of the Valley” issue by being named “Best Playhouse.”

“This was a great surprise,” mentioned Joseph Martinez, ABT’s Marketing Director. “We found out pretty much like everyone else in the Valley did—by seeing it in the magazine. We are thrilled to be honored by such a well-respected publication,” Martinez added.

Phoenix Magazine stated that since Arizona Broadway Theatre’s opening, “this award-winning professional dinner theatre has impressed audiences with classic shows like Grease, Fiddler on the Roof and The Music Man. Arizona Broadway Theatre’s talented performers are discovered at auditions held throughout the year in New York City and Phoenix, as well as via the Southeastern Theatre Conference and the National Dinner Theatre Association.”

Also making news, Brad York, ABT Sales and Audience Development Associate and actor, has been named by Echo Magazine as one of its “Five Actors to Watch” in the coming year. York is currently co-starring in ABT’s production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, which is running in conjunction with Lend Me A Tenor throughout the month of September.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT’s sixth season begins October 1, 2010, with My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, followed by 42nd Street (October 29–November 21), My Fair Lady (January 7–30, 2011), The Drowsy Chaperone (March 4-27, 2011), The Full Monty (April 22-May 15, 2011), All Shook Up (June 3-26, 2011) Baby (July 22-August 14, 2011) and Steel Magnolias (September 2-25, 2011).

ABT’s luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The VIP balcony seats an additional 44 with tables for two and four. The theatre offers a number of performances year-round with a variety of prices and times to fit every lifestyle. Gracious wait staff serve gourmet selections 90 minutes prior to each show. The theatre can facilitate luncheons, meetings, parties, and special events in its private banquet room, expansive lobby or auditorium. Groups can purchase an entire performance as exclusive entertainment. Discounts are extended to groups of 10, 20 or more.

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

Lend Me A Tenor and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change are sponsored by Peoria Kia.

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s fifth seasonis proudly sponsored by Dex.

The Man in Black Returns to Arizona Broadway Theatre

(Peoria, AZ) August 10, 2010
He’s back! Man in Black: The Legend of Johnny Cash returns to the Arizona Broadway Theatre for one show only, Monday, August 23, 2010 with a performance at 7:30 p.m.

About Man in Black
Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band return by popular demand, celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash. Man in Black features the most popular songs from the 50-year career of this American legend, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Also featured in this tribute will be a multi-media component and duets made famous by Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash. 

“We are thrilled that Robert will be returning to our stage with this amazing show”, mentioned Tracy Williams, ABT’s Director of Patron Services, “the last time he (Robert) performed this show it was standing room only and we knew we had to bring him back.”
Shaw, who performs across the country with his band, The Lonely Street Band, will also present Blue Christmas: A Holiday Tribute to The King, December 13, 2010 part of  “Sounds of the Season” ABT’s holiday special events, which also includes New York Opera Tenor, George Dyer (December 16 & 22) and television personality/singer John Davidson (December 15). Single tickets for “Sounds of the Season” go on sale to the general public September 20, 2010.

Tickets for Man in Black are $51 which includes dinner and performance, or $27 for performance only. Appetizers, desserts and a cash bar will also be available. For tickets and additional information, call the ABT Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org. ABT is conveniently located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane just south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Stages First Non-Musical:
 Lend Me A Tenor

Arizona Broadway Theatre stages its first non-musical, the rib tickling comedy Lend Me A Tenor August 13- September 26. Lend Me A Tenor will run in repertory with ABT’s production of the hit musical I Love You, You’re Prefect, Now Change, running through September 19.

About Lend Me A Tenor
Lend Me A Tenor is the story of the greatest tenor of his generation, Tito Morelli, who is scheduled to appear for one night only in Othello. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, Tito, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Presumed dead, the general manager’s assistant is persuaded to go on in Tito’s place. Mayhem ensues in this madcap, screwball comedy.

Heading the cast as Tito Morelli is local favorite Roy Hunt. Hunt whose credits also include performances with Copperstate Dinner Theater, TheaterWorks, Desert Foothills Theater and ABT, where he appeared in Kiss Me, Kate and Damn Yankees. Roy is currently featured in a national commercial for J. G. Wentworth. Hunt who grew up and still resides in the Care Free area, believes that Lend Me A Tenor is one of the best, if not the best comedy ever written. “I have done this show many times, and it still bring tears to my eyes because it is so funny” Hunt commented. Other cast members returning to the ABT stage include James Rio (Jekyll and Hyde, Phantom), Morgan Springer (Footloose, Phantom, Gypsy), Michael Wolter (Annie Get Your Gun, A Christmas Carol), Carolyn McPhee (I Love You…, Bye, Bye Birdie), Morgan Rudolph (Gypsy, Footloose, Cats), Maris Fernandes (Bye, Bye Birdie, The Selfish Giant) and David Errigo Jr. (Footloose, Cats, A Christmas Carol).

The show is directed by Kiel Klaphake (ABT’s Executive Producer), who heads an award-winning production team, including Dori Brown (scenic designer) and Tim Monson (lighting designer).

About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT’s sixth season begins October 1, 2010, with My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, the season will also include: 42nd Street (October 29–November 21), My Fair Lady (January 7–30, 2011), The Drowsy Chaperone (March 4-27, 2011), The Full Monty (April 22-May 15, 2011), All Shook Up (June 3-26, 2011) Baby (July 22-August 14, 2011) and Steel Magnolias (September 2-25, 2011).

ABT’s luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The VIP balcony seats an additional 44 with tables for two and four. The theatre offers a number of performances year-round with a variety of prices and times to fit every lifestyle. Gracious wait staff serve gourmet selections 90 minutes prior to each show. The theatre can facilitate luncheons, meetings, parties, and special events in its private banquet room, expansive lobby or auditorium. Groups can purchase an entire performance as exclusive entertainment. Discounts are extended to groups of 10, 20 or more.

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

Photo:
L to R –Front Row- Maggie (Maris Fernandes), Saunders (James Rio), Bellhop (David Errigo Jr.)
L to R –Back Row- Diana (Morgan Rudolph), Maria (Morgan Springer)

Lend Me A Tenor and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change are sponsored by Peoria Kia.

Lend Me A Tenor

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

August 13 – September 26, 2010

Evenings: 5:30 Dining 7:30 Curtain
Matinees: Noon Dining, 2:00 Curtain

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE
WELCOMES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

PEORIA, AZ— August 4, 2010
Pamela Grady Karwan recently joined the staff of the non-profit Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT Performing Arts Association, Inc.) as Director of Development. Born and raised in Cooperstown, NY, Karwan has spent the last 25 years in not-for-profit healthcare institutional advancement, including development, public relations and marketing.
After serving as Assistant Director of Development at Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Columbia, MD, Karwan continued her career as Director of External Affairs at Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, NY.   In addition, Karwan served as Manager of Fund Development for the Friends of Bassett, the philanthropic organization supporting Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, before moving to Arizona.
She also worked in TV Promotion at WSM-TV and as Public Relations Manager at Opryland, U.S.A., a 369-acre complex featuring live musical entertainment, both in Nashville, TN. Earlier in her career, Karwan performed at Duke’s Oak, a summer stock playhouse in upstate NY.Karwan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama and English from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY.      
About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes.

Man in Black – The Legend of Johnny Cash

Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band return by popular demand to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage on Monday, August 23, 2010, as the Man in Black – The Legend of Johnny Cash. Celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash, Man in Black features the most popular songs from the 50-year career of this American legend, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Also featured in this tribute will be a multi-media component and duets made famous by Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash. 

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

August 23, 2010

5:30 p.m

$55.50 Dinner and Show
$27.00 Show Only

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as "the relationship." This hilarious musical comedy says everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but are afraid to admit. The Star-Ledger calls it ‘Seinfeld’ set to music. Songs from this hit musical include Why? ‘Cause I’m a Guy, Always a Bridesmaid and Marriage Tango.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

August 6 – September 19, 2010

Evenings: 5:30 Dining 7:30 Curtain
Matinees: Noon Dining, 2:00 Curtain

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Some Holiday Cheer at Arizona Broadway Theatre with Heart Warming Productions for the Entire Family

This holiday season, Arizona Broadway Theatre is offering three productions that will warm your heart and are perfect for the entire family. Home for the Holidays, an original musical, will be presented on the main stage between December 10 and 24. In ABT’s beautiful Encore Room, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs from December 17 through 24 and ABT’s Theatre for Young Audiences on the main stage presents Christmas in the Land of Oz on December 4, 11, and 18.

About Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays, an ABT original musical written by Stacey Kimble, features your favorite Christmas songs, tossed together with some of your favorite ABT performers and a dash of heartwarming holiday spirit. Stranded in a small Arizona town, a troupe of traveling actors learn the true meaning of the holidays. Presented on ABT’s main stage, this full-scale show is the perfect way for the entire family to be put in the spirit of the season. Dinner-and-show tickets are now available for this heartwarming production.

About It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Take a journey with George Bailey and his guardian angel, Clarence, in this touching story of giving and receiving. Presented in ABT’s cozy Encore Room, seating is limited for this production, so get your dinner-and-show tickets now to be transported to Bedford Falls.

About Christmas in the Land of Oz
ABT’s Theatre for Young Audiences will present Christmas in the Land of Oz. With Christmas only a few days away, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are finding that times are tough and are losing heart. Dorothy knows where to go to replace a lost heart:  the Land of Oz! Adult and children’s show-only tickets are now available for reserved and general admission seating. A continental breakfast may be purchased on the day of the show.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT’s fifth season continues with: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (August 6-September 19) and—a first for ABT—a play, Lend Me A Tenor (August 13-September 26).

Beginning October 1, 2010, ABT will celebrate the opening of their Sixth Season with My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, the season will also include: 42nd Street (October 29–November 21), My Fair Lady (January 7–30, 2011), The Drowsy Chaperone (March 4-27, 2011), The Full Monty (April 22-May 15, 2011), All Shook Up (June 3-26, 2011) Baby (July 22-August 14, 2011) and Steel Magnolias (September 2-25, 2011). Dex is the proud season sponsor of the Arizona Broadway Theatre.

About Theatre for Young Audiences
Theatre for Young Audiences is part of ABT’s educational program which is comprised of professional actors performing for children. TYA’s season also includes: Hansel and Gretel (October 9 – October 23, 2010), Cinderella! Cinderella! (January 22 – February 5, 2011), The Velveteen Rabbit (March 19 – March 26, 2011), and the Adventures of Rose Red, Snow White’s Less Famous Sister (May 7 – May 14, 2011).

Arizona Broadway Theatre is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, the Academy for Young Performers program or to become an ABT subscriber for our sixth season, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org

‘Fame! I’m Gonna Live Forever’

 (Peoria, AZ) July 23, 2010
40 of the most talented teenagers for across the west valley will present
Fame – The Musical, Friday and Saturday July 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Arizona Broadway Theatre’s Academy for Young Performers.

About Fame – The Musical
Loosely based on the 1980 musical film Fame- The Musical is set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts. Fame follows a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work is this bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story. Filled with humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. Fame is almost an entirely new script and score with several references and two songs from the original movie.

Fame – The Musical will be presented at the Arizona Broadway Theatre at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Tickets are $12.00. For more information regarding the Academy for Young Performers or other programs at ABT, call 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

Lend Me A Tenor

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

August 13 – September 26, 2010

Evenings: 5:30 Dining 7:30 Curtain
Matinees: Noon Dining, 2:00 Curtain

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

August 6 – September 19, 2010

Evenings: 5:30 Dining 7:30 Curtain
Matinees: Noon Dining, 2:00 Curtain

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Visits Glendale Library

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk enchanted audiences during a free performance given at Glendale Public Library’s main location. Jack and the Beanstalk, presented by ABT’s Theatre for Young Audiences, was sponsored by the City of Glendale Arts Commission’s Performing Arts Program.

HopeKids Visit Arizona Broadway Theatre

Children from ‘HopeKids’ pose with the cast of ‘Footloose’ at the Arizona Broadway Theatre after attending a special evening performance. HopeKids provides a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. In addition to planning ongoing events and activities, HopeKids surrounds these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

June 22-25, July 1&3, July 8&9, July 15-17, 2010

$8 Children, $10 Adults

Continental Breakfast Available for Purchase

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Help Arizona Broadway Theatre
“Close the Curtain on Cancer”

(Peoria, AZ) Monday, July 05, 2010
Arizona Broadway Theatre is joining the fight against cancer with a “Close the Curtain on Cancer” campaign in memory of courageous individuals who lost the fight against the disease and in honor of those who remain strong and deeply hopeful of complete remission.

A portion of the single ticket sales of the July 16 evening performance of ABT’s current production of Footloose, along with collected outside donations, will be divided between Arizona Assistance in Health Care, Inc. (headquartered in Goodyear) and Hospice of the Valley (based in Phoenix). Donations will be made in memory of Jeff Johnson, who succumbed to cancer on July 16, 2008. Jeff was the husband of Melinda Johnson, one of ABT’s patron services associates. “I really wanted to do this event, because my family and I personally understand the hardship that this disease brings. To be brutally honest, it really stinks,” commented Johnson. “My kids and I wanted to give back to other families going through what we did, and ABT was kind enough to want to help out, too.”

About Arizona Assistance in Health Care, Inc.
Established as a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization, Arizona Assistance in Health Care, Inc., offers financial support for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization assists patients and their families with non-medical expenses, including rent, utilities, and other living expenses. AAHC seeks to bring hope, dignity, and relief to cancer patients and their families when the cost of medical care creates a financial hardship.

Hospice of the Valley is a not-for-profit, community-based health care services agency that has served the greater Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. The organization provides compassionate care and expert pain management to people nearing the end of their lives, as well as support for their families and friends. With a holistic approach, the Hospice team of dedicated and caring healthcare professionals serves patients’ medical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre

ABT, Arizona’s one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre, showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT wraps up its fifth season with Footloose (June 11 – July 25), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (August 13 – September 19) and a play – a first for ABT – Lend Me A Tenor (August 13 – September 26). Arizona Broadway Theatre’s fifth season is proudly sponsored by Dex.  Footloose is sponsored Peoria Kia.

ABT Children’s Play Offered at Glendale Library

Peoria, AZ -- Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) will take its current Theatre for Young Audiences’ production of Jack and the Beanstalk on the road for one performance at the Glendale Public Library Auditorium on Monday, June 28, at 2 p.m.  The show is open to the public and free of charge, however, seating is limited.

This is the not-for-profit theatre’s first collaboration with a Maricopa County Library District venue to promote an awareness of and appreciation for the performing arts by children.

“Arizona Broadway Theatre is delighted to provide this opportunity for local youngsters as part of our community outreach initiative,” said Kiel Klaphake, ABT executive producer and co-founder. “While we are committed to educating people of all ages about theatrical expression, ABT is particularly focused on children’s enrichment through the magic of live theatre.  And other than school, what could be a more natural way to reach them than through a library?”

Klaphake noted the partnership between the theatre and the library is the result of a grant award to ABT from the City of Glendale Arts Commission’s Performing Arts Program, which is the sponsor of Jack and the Beanstalk.

He said the theatre hopes to have expanded partnerships with more local libraries to foster early literacy and the performing arts in the future. Libraries and potential funders interested in learning more about partnerships should call the theatre’s Director of Development Pamela Grady Karwan at 623-776-8400, ext. 119.

ABT recently announced its Theatre for Young Audiences’ 2010 – 2011 season featuring five new productions, including Hansel and Gretel, Christmas in the Land of Oz, Cinderella! Cinderella!, The Velveteen Rabbit and the world premiere of The Adventures of Rose Red, Snow White’s Less Famous Sister.

For general information, go to www.azbroadway.org.

Theatre for Young Audiences

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

June 22-25, July 1, July 3,
July 8-9, July 15-17, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5p.m. 

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5p.m. 

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Hosts
 Fun-filled Luncheon - For Ladies Only

Peoria, AZ (June 9, 2010)
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) is hosting Ladies Who Lunch, an opportunity for ladies only to get together and enjoy good food and entertainment.  The fun-filled event will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

“We have a lovely luncheon planned for the women of the Northwest Valley. This upcoming luncheon will feature a fashion show with clothing provided by Chico’s, Christopher Banks, Children’s Place and Fair Trade Consignment,” commented Tracy Williams, ABT’s Director of Patron Services. “We will also have boutiques set up in our lobby that include items from Arbonne Cosmetics, Hair by Wade, Jewelry with Designs by Eunice plus purses and other accessories.” Williams continued. “Finally, there will be a special sneak peek of ABT’s current production Footloose: The Musical.”

Tickets for Ladies Who Lunch are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The ticket price includes lunch, dessert and gratuity. For more information about Ladies who Lunch, please contact the ABT box office at 623-776-8400.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre
ABT, Arizona’s one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre, showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT’s upcoming season includes Footloose (June 11 – July 25, 2010), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (August 6 – 19, 2010) and the comedy Lend Me A Tenor (August 13 – September 26, 2010).

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

Everybody Cut, Everybody Cut…Footloose at
Arizona Broadway Theatre Beginning June 11

(Peoria, AZ) June 3, 2010
Footloose: The Musical bursts onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage beginning June 11 and continues through July 25.

The soundtrack to Footloose, the popular 1984 movie, scored three Top Ten songs and held the Number One album position on the Billboard Pop Album chart for two months.

“Footloose (the movie) was near and dear to my heart at the time of its release,” stated Joseph Martinez, the musical’s director. “I grew up in a small town in central Utah, and the movie was filmed just about an hour away, and I remember the excitement surrounding the filming of the movie,” he continued. “Then, when the soundtrack came out, you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing one of the songs, and that’s what I love about this show. The music is still as good today as it was back then.”

About the Cast
The amazing ensemble of 25 performers is lead by David Errigo, Jr., as Ren. As one of ABT’s Resident Artists, David has appeared in numerous productions on the ABT stage, including Cats (Pouncival), A Christmas Carol (Christmas Past), Miss Saigon (Marine, Chris u/s - performed) and Annie Get Your Gun. At Nearly Naked Theatre last summer, David was Roger in RENT. His other credits include Urinetown (Bobby), Paint Your Wagon (Steve Bulnack), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Reuben). The character of Ariel is portrayed by New York-based actor Jessica Kaufman, who has appeared off-Broadway in Dear Edwina, and in regional productions of Cinderella, Into the Woods, Henry V and The Lost Colony. Footloose marks Jessica’s debut at ABT. Local favorite D. Scott Withers is Reverend Shaw Moore. At ABT, Scott has appeared as Herbie in Gypsy and Mr. MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. Scott has been a company member with Childsplay for 20 seasons, where his credits include The BFG, Junie B. Jones, Honus and Me and A Tale of Two Cities. With Phoenix Theatre, Scott has been in Company, Into the Woods (Arizoni Award) and Forum.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. ABT’s fifth season also includes: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (August 6-September 19) and—a first for ABT—a play, Lend Me A Tenor (August 13-September 26). Beginning October 1, 2010, ABT will celebrate the opening of their Sixth Season with My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, the season will also include: 42nd Street (October 29–November 21), My Fair Lady (January 7–30, 2011), The Drowsy Chaperone (March 4-27, 2011), The Full Monty (April 22-May 15, 2011), All Shook Up (June 3-26, 2011) Baby (July 22-August 14, 2011) and Steel Magnolias (September 2-25, 2011).

ABT’s luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The VIP balcony seats an additional 44 with tables for two and four. The theatre offers a number of performances year-round with a variety of prices and times to fit every lifestyle. Gracious wait staff serve gourmet selections 90 minutes prior to each show. The theatre can facilitate luncheons, meetings, parties, and special events in its private banquet room, expansive lobby or auditorium. Groups can purchase an entire performance as exclusive entertainment. Discounts are extended to groups of 10, 20 or more.

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

Footloose the Musical is sponsored by Peoria Kia.

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s fifth seasonis proudly sponsored by Dex.

Summer Camp Scholarships Available for
Young Performers at the Arizona Broadway Theatre

(Peoria, AZ) May 25, 2010
This summer Arizona Broadway Theatre’s Academy for Young Performers will be holding three summer performance sessions beginning June 21 and running through July 30.

Now in it’s forth season, the Academy for Young Performers at the Arizona Broadway Theatres introduces, instills and inspires young people to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through the education and exploration of theatre skills.

This summer, sessions include, Moving: An Adventure Musical: June 21- June 25 with performances on June 26 for students ages 7-18. The Adventures of Lewis and Clark: July 5- July 9 with performances on July 10 for students ages 7-12 and FAME: July 12- July 30 with performances on July 30-31 for students ages 13-18.

With a grant from Summer Youth Program Fund, www.summeryouthprogramfund.org.  scholarships are available for this summer’s sessions only. For more information regarding scholarship applications, please visit www.azbroadway.org or call the box office at 623-776-8400. Application deadline is June 15, 2010.

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex.

Footloose – The Musical

Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman

Joseph Martinez

Ren McCormack and his mother move to a small puritanical town where dancing is prohibited. It doesn’t take Ren long to shake up the community over the thought of having a dance. A heartfelt story emerges of a father longing for the son he lost and a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Based on the 1984 movie that captured the heart of America, Footloose bursts onto stage with youthful spirit, dazzling dance scenes and electrifying music. Hit songs include Let’s Hear for the Boy, Holding out for a Hero, Almost Paradise and, of course, Footloose.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

June 11 – July 25, 2010

Tuesday through Sunday: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:  2:00 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Now Offers
Charter Bus Transportation

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

The Peoria Plays Youth Theatre Festival

Arizona Broadway Theatre will host The Peoria Plays Youth Theatre Festival, which will provide families with the opportunity to actively participate in a wide range of theatrical experiences. Entertainment will include performances by Arizona Broadway Theatre and Childsplay, and performing arts venues from across the Valley will participate. The morning’s activities will feature interactive theatre events, face painting, stilt walkers, jolly jumpers, snacks, and drinks. Admission is free, thanks to the support of a grant from the City of Peoria.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

Saturday, June 19, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Elvis – The ’68 Comeback Special
Re-created Live on Stage by Robert Shaw and The Lonely Street Band

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

May 18, 2010

5:30 P.M. Evenings

$39.00 to $49.00 Dinner and Show (plus fees)
$25.00 Show Only (plus fees)

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

There are very few imagesmore iconic than Elvis, the King of Rock n’ Roll, dressed head to toe in black leather, belting out the hits that made him an international sensation.National touring and recording artist Robert Shaw, fresh off his run with the original Chicago cast of the Broadway hit musical Million Dollar Quartet, is proud to present his critically acclaimed production.Appetizers are available for purchase one hour prior to the performance. A cash bar is also available.

The ABT Concert Series is proudly sponsored by AM 1230 KOY and 95.5 KYOT.

Synopsis: The opera's been invaded by a phantom! Based on Gaston Leroux's immortal tale of a desperate young man born and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House, the Yeston/Kopit Phantom delves deeper into the Phantom's past and tells how the head of the opera house protected the Phantom (known as "Erik") over the years, allowing him to live his lonely life in the theatre's catacombs. With a lush and compelling score, Phantom is an American musical that has captivated audiences in over one thousand independent productions with rave reviews from Variety and The Wall Street Journal.

Arizona Broadway Theatre is committed to providing an open and affirming environment where every patron who walks through our doors feels welcomed, safe and acknowledged as one, with us, in promoting the Arts in Arizona!

Tickets for this event are $52.00 - Includes dinner, show, dessert, tax and gratuity.
Call today to reserve these terrific seats at this special group discounted rate - SEATING IS LIMITED.  

Phantom LGBT Night is sponsored by One Community.
Promo code: LGBTNITE - One Community

Arizona Broadway Theatre

Cocktails @ 5:30PM (Cash Bar)
Seating for dinner @ 6PM
Curtain @ 7:30PM

Local Jazz Favorite Margo Reed Performs at 
 Arizona Broadway Theatre

The popular Concert Series at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) resumes on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, featuring locally renowned jazz favorite Margo Reed with a performance at 7:30 p.m.

About Margo Reed
Inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and named “Best Female Jazz Vocalist” in 2004, Margo Reed has delighted Phoenix audiences for many years. Widely known for her versatility as both a jazz and blues entertainer, Margo has thrilled listeners in San Diego, Denver and Detroit. Margo infuses her music with energy and emotion, joy and passion, creating a style that delights longtime fans and fascinates new listeners.

Tickets for Margo Reed are $20 (plus fees). Appetizers are available for purchase one hour prior to the performance. A cash bar is also available. For tickets and additional information, call the ABT Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com. ABT is conveniently located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane just south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free.

ABT Concert series is proudly sponsored by AM 1230 KOY and 95.5 KYOT.

Synopsis:  Arizona United States Pageant is one of the most prestigious pageants in the state showcasing young women. The young ladies who compete in this pageant are not only poised, beautiful, bright and caring, but also love the glitz and glamour of pageantry. The epitome of what philanthropy is all about, these ladies compete in four divisions:  Junior Teen, Teen, Miss and Ms. Arizona. The competition includes Personal Interview, Swimsuit, Evening Gown and On-Stage Question segments. The Arizona State Winners will go on to compete in the National Competition in Las Vegas in July 2010. Arizona United States Pageant is emceed by Brittney Shipp from Channel 3TV and national commercial voice-over actor Robert Rue.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

April 18, 2010

Doors 5:30 p.m.
Show 6:30 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5p.m. 
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Dennis Rowland and the Extreme Decibel Big Band Return to
 Arizona Broadway Theatre

(Peoria, AZ) April 9, 2010

About Extreme Decibel Big Band and Dennis Rowland
This 17-piece band, which features many of the Valley’s top musicians, is one of the Southwest’s longest-running professional big bands. Headed by Clark Krueger, who has been on the music scene for over 30 years, Extreme Decibel has brought their repertoire of traditional and contemporary big band arrangements to the Orpheum Theatre, the Kerr Cultural Center, Phoenix Symphony Hall and the Herberger Theater.

Over the years, Dennis Rowland performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, sharing the stage with legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Tony Bennett. He was further associated with Count Basie as the headliner for the Moscow International Jazz Festival dedicated to Basie’s 100th birthday and as a featured artist at subsequent tributes elsewhere in Russia, Germany, Estonia and in New York City. Locally, Rowland performed at the opening night of Phoenix Symphony’s 60th anniversary concert and is in the Hall of Fame at the Herberger Theater. This is Rowland’s third appearance on the ABT stage.

Tickets for Extreme Decibel Big Band featuring Dennis Rowland are $25 (plus fees). Appetizers, desserts and a cash bar will also be available.. For tickets and additional information, call the ABT Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com. ABT is conveniently located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane just south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free.

Phantom Haunts Arizona Broadway Theatre
Beginning April 23

CALENDAR LISTING

ABT Executive Producer Kiel Klaphake stars as Erik in ABT’s upcoming production of Phantom.

“The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux

Mace Archer

Kurtis W. Overby

Darin Anquoe

“The opera’s been invaded by a phantom.” Based on Gaston Leroux’s immortal tale of a desperate young man born and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House, the Yeston/Kopit Phantom delves deeper into the Phantom’s past and tells how the head of the opera house protected the Phantom (known as “Erik”) over the years, allowing him to live his lonely life in the theatre’s catacombs. With a lush and compelling score, Phantom is an American musical that has captivated audiences in over one thousand independent productions with rave reviews from Variety and The Wall Street Journal.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

12:00 P.M. Matinees
5:30 P.M. Evenings

2:00 P.M. Matinees
7:30 P.M. Evenings

Monday: 10 a.m. –5p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s Executive Producer Kiel Klaphake has a plaster cast made of his face in order to create the seven different masks he will wear in the title role of ABT’s upcoming production of Phantom.

CALENDAR LISTING

Stacey Kimble Gordon

A group of performers seeks out Alice in order to provide “her turn” in Wonderland. As her adventure unfolds, the group plays the many characters she encounters.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

2:00 P.M. Matinees
7:30 P.M. Evenings

Monday: 10 a.m. –5p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

CALENDAR LISTING

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

$39.00 Dinner and Show (plus fees)
$20.00 Show Only (plus fees)

Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band (Heartbreak Hotel – A Tribute to Young Elvis) return to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage on Friday, April 16, 2010, with an all-new production:  Man in Black – The Legend of Johnny Cash. Celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash, Man in Black features the most popular songs from the 50-year career of this American legend, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Also featured in this tribute will be a multi-media component and duets made famous by Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash. 

Monday: 10 a.m. –5p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

CALENDAR LISTING

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Kurtis W. Overby

Adam Berger

The world’s best-known and best-loved musical makes its way to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage. Featuring the mega-hit song Memory, this all-singing, all-dancing spectacle is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is fun for the entire family. Ticket prices include dining and performance. Children’s prices and menu also available, call box office for information.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

Through April 11, 2010

12:00 P.M. Matinees
5:30 P.M. Evenings

2:00 P.M. Matinees
7:30 P.M. Evenings

Monday: 10 a.m. –5p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Jazz Returns to the Arizona Broadway Theatre

(Peoria, AZ) March 9, 2010
The popular Jazz Concert Series at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) resumes on April 26, 2010, with the return of the Extreme Decibel Big Band featuring Dennis Rowland. On May 4, 2010, locally renowned jazz singer Margo Reed takes to the ABT stage. Show times for both performances are 7:30 p.m.

About Extreme Decibel Big Band and Dennis Rowland
This 17-piece band, which features many of the Valley’s top musicians, is one of the Southwest’s longest-running professional big bands. Headed by Clark Krueger, who has been on the music scene for over 30 years, Extreme Decibel has brought their repertoire of traditional and contemporary big band arrangements to the Orpheum Theatre, the Kerr Cultural Center, Phoenix Symphony Hall and the Herberger Theater.

Over the years, Dennis Rowland performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, sharing the stage with legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Tony Bennett. He was further associated with Count Basie as the headliner for the Moscow International Jazz Festival dedicated to Basie’s 100th birthday and as a featured artist at subsequent tributes elsewhere in Russia, Germany, Estonia and in New York City. Locally, Rowland performed at the opening night of Phoenix Symphony’s 60th anniversary concert and is in the Hall of Fame at the Herberger Theater. This is Rowland’s third appearance on the ABT stage.

About Margo Reed
Inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and named “Best Female Jazz Vocalist” in 2004, Margo Reed has delighted Phoenix audiences for many years. Widely known for her versatility as both a jazz and blues entertainer, Margo has thrilled listeners in San Diego, Denver and Detroit. Margo infuses her music with energy and emotion, joy and passion, creating a style that delights longtime fans and fascinates new listeners.

Tickets for Extreme Decibel Big Band featuring Dennis Rowland are $25 (plus fees) and $20 (plus fees) for Margo Reed. For tickets and additional information, call the ABT Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com. ABT is conveniently located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane just south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free.

After Dark Cabarets Scheduled at ABT
With Cast of CATS

ABT is offering FREE Cabarets showcasing the cast from its current production, Cats.

10:00 p.m.

7701 West Paradise Lane (& 77th Ave), Peoria, AZ
ABT is conveniently located south of West Bell Road and the loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex.

FREE
*Cash Bar Available

intotheSoup.com Presents
The WestSide ThrowDown -A No-Holds-Barred-Cookoff Event

35.00 (plus fees)
-space is limited-

Chef Beau MacMillan of the Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks In America’, hosts as six of the best chef’s from around the valley square off in an epic culinary battle. Chefs Heidi Lee (intothsoup.com), Joshua Hebert (POSH), Glenn Humphrey (Arizona Culinary Institute), Tim Fields (Sushi Roku), Trudie Frank-Johnson (D’licious Dishes) and Sean Kavanagh (University of Phoenix Stadium) will compete in this no-holds-barred-cookoff. Benefits from the WestSide ThrowDown go to the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program. C-CAP works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Robert Shaw performs as Young Elvis in Heartbreak Hotel. Photo courtesy of Robert Shaw

7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382

March 15, 2010

7:30 P.M. Evenings

39.00 Dinner and Show (plus fees)
20.00 Show Only (plus fees)

National Touring and Recording Artist Robert Shaw, fresh off his run with the original Chicago cast of the Broadway-bound hit musical "Million Dollar Quartet," is proud to present his critically acclaimed production "Heartbreak Hotel - A Salute to Young Elvis."  Also starring the Lonely Street Band, this concert features a "Young Elvis" belting out hits from the first part of his career, starting in the mid - 1950's through the early 60's. The show kicks off with Elvis' first recordings at Sun Records in Memphis ("That's All Right Mama," "Good Rockin' Tonight"), through his chart topping years at RCA records (Dont' Be Cruel," "Hound Dog"), and even highlighting the King's hits from his first movies ("Jailhouse Rock," "Love Me Tender"). This show is chock full of humor, hip-swiveling and toe-tapping fun.

Patrons are all smiles after the announcement of the theatre’s upcoming Sixth Season.

Photo Courtesy of MCT Community Theatre/Dan Cripe Photography (Missoula, MT)

The world’s best-known and best-loved musical makes its way to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage. Featuring the mega-hit song Memory, this all-singing, all-dancing spectacle is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is fun for the entire family. Ticket prices include dining and performance. Children’s prices and menu also available, call box office for information.

12:00 P.M. Matinees
5:30 P.M. Evenings

2:00 P.M. Matinees
7:30 P.M. Evenings