2015-16 Performance Guide - Herberger Theater Center

2015 - 2016
Season
Welcome...
to the 26th season of the Herberger Theater Center! Since
we opened in 1989, approximately 3.7 million patrons
have enjoyed the more than 11,000 performances that
have graced our stages. We have had the privilege of
hosting royalty, celebrity, incredibly talented performing and visual artists and you, our dear patrons.
Whether this is your first visit to the Herberger Theater
or your 20th, our Board, staff and volunteers applaud
you for supporting the arts in Arizona, as well as downtown Phoenix. Please visit us often and become an active
participant in shaping our community. Never stop looking for and discovering the many threads that weave
together the fabric of downtown Phoenix and our arts
community.
We hope you enjoy this very compelling season and your
experience at the Herberger Theater!
Kindest regards,
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Richard Bowers, President
Herberger Theater Center
Cover photos from top: Arizona Theatre Company by Tim Fuller; Center Dance Ensemble by Tim Fuller; Herberger Theater by flutterDshutter
Photography.
Where the audience meets the art...
Our Resident Companies
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Herberger Theater is Supported by
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Produced by VYT
August 14-30, 2015, Center Stage
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s musical retelling Joseph’s biblical story is a little bit
country, a little bit rock n’ roll! The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of
many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.
Grounded
Produced by iTheatre Collaborative
August 21 - September 5, 2015, The Kax Stage
The story of an ace fighter pilot whose career in the sky is ended early due
to an unexpected pregnancy. Reassigned to operate military drones from
a windowless trailer outside Las Vegas, she hunts terrorists by day and
returns to her family each night. As the pressure to track a high-profile
target mounts, the boundaries begin to blur between the desert in which
she lives and the one she patrols half a world away.
Kunlun Myth
Produced by CPAA Theatres Ltd
September 9-12, 2015, Center Stage
The Chinese musical Kunlun Myth is a wonderful display of both
ancient and modern concepts through an alternate expression
of heaven and earth. The story of a mythical place in the Kunlun
Mountains and the real world of fantasy deliver’s a legendary love story.
This show will be performed in Chinese with English subtitles.
Stand Up For Downtown Theater
Presented by Herberger Theater Young Leadership Board
September 11, 2015, Stage West
Join us for an evening of good food, fun and laughter! The event will feature
some of the area’s top comedians who will perform their best stand-up
routines to help raise money for the Herberger Theater’s Arts Education
and Outreach programs. Contains mature language.
Sex With Strangers
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
September 24 - October 11, 2015, Stage West
Letting a stranger in can always be dangerous. A new comedy about the
calculations people are making to find love or fame in an age of social
media, brightly-lit phone screens, and blogging. A raging snowstorm traps
two beautiful strangers in a secluded cabin. Contains mature language
and content.
Photo by Tim Fuller
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
October 8-25, 2015, Center Stage
From the depths of Czarist Russia, to New York’s Lower East Side, and
ultimately all of America and the world, Irving Berlin’s story epitomizes
the American dream. Hershey Felder, a bravura performer, compelling
storyteller, and superb concert pianist, who thrilled us with George
Gershwin Alone, returns to ATC in another tour-de-force. This time, Felder
brings to vibrant life the remarkable story of “America’s Composer.”
Reflections
Produced by Center Dance Ensemble
October 22-25, 2015, Stage West
New by choreography by Artistic Director Frances Smith Cohen, Resident
Choreographer Diane McNeal Hunt and Guest Choreographer Donald
Dadey. Featuring Quilters, the story of the women who pioneered the
West.
Festival of the Arts
Presented by APS and Herberger Theater
Saturday, November 7, 2015, Indoors and Out
The sixth annual Festival of the Arts celebrates the arts in our community.
Featuring performances, dance, food court, visual art, live music,
children’s activities, film shorts, pet adoptions, and more! Proceeds benefit
the Herberger Theater’s youth outreach programs.
Courtesy of AZDance Group
Disgraced
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
November 12-29, 2015, Center Stage
There are some topics you just shouldn’t discuss at a dinner party.
Disgraced is the critically acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning current
Broadway hit about the stories we tell our friends, the secrets we tell
our lovers, and the lies we tell ourselves. What begins as polite table
conversation explodes, leaving everyone’s relationships and beliefs about
race and identity in shards.
A Joyous Christmas
Presented by AZDance Group
November 28-29, 2015, Stage West
AZDance Group presents its 11th annual Christmas concert created,
directed and choreographed by founder Kenda Newbury. The uplifting
music and movement brings audiences to tears and applause. The
integration of professional dancers with AZDance’s outreach programs,
including the performance group of young adults with different abilities
(Down Syndrome, Autism) is touching. Celebrate the season with this
inspiring and thought-provoking production.
Photo by Sverre Hjornevik
Photo by Tim Fuller
Chasing Shadows
Presented by Warren Miller Entertainment
December 2, 2015, Center Stage
Warren Miller once said, “A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to
freedom.” For film #66, we bring you an exploration into what it means
to be inspired. As skiers and snowboarders we’ve all chased it: a feeling, a
memory, a storm, a turn - we’ve been chasing it our whole lives and we’ll
keep chasing it a lifetime more.
Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen
Produced by Center Dance Ensemble
December 5-20, 2015, Stage West
The 25th anniversary of Center Dance Ensemble’s popular holiday
production that has become a “don’t-miss” Valley holiday tradition for the
entire family. The classic story by Hans Christian Andersen set to music by
Sergei Prokofiev.
Courtesy of Jeffrey Hattrick
Holiday Cabaret
Produced by iTheatre Collaborative
December 11-13, 2015, The Kax Stage
iTheatre’s musical cabaret feast, a Valley tradition, will get you ready to
celebrate the magic of the holidays - Christmas is just not the same without
it. Songs, both old and new, sung by some of the Valley’s best voices brought
together by Jeff Kennedy and his grand piano in our signature cabaret style
setting with drinks and treats at the bar.
A Special Holiday Event hosted by Center Dance Ensemble
Spirit of the Season
Produced by Center Dance Ensemble
December 14, 2014, Stage West
Jeffrey Hattrick and Nicole Pesce return to the Herberger Theater stage for
their annual holiday season music concert, from jazz to classical that will
touch your soul and warm your heart.
Waist Watchers: The Musical!
Produced by Philip Roger Roy and Dana Matthow
December 23, 2015 – January 24, 2016, Stage West
Set in Cook’s Women’s Gym, the show takes a lighthearted look at four
adult women dealing with assorted body image issues by using some 25
popular songs with parody lyrics -- in the same vein as Menopause the
Musical. The show covers issues like dieting, exercise, plastic surgery, sex
over the age of forty, and the relentless search for a positive self-image.
Writer/producer Alan Jacobson has cleverly rewritten the lyrics to popular
songs to suit the subject at hand, including “Botox Queen” to the tune of
ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” “I Hope I Lose It” to the tune of “I Hope I Get It” from A Chorus Line, and
“Viagra” to the tune of “Maria” from West Side Story.
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
December 30, 2015 – January 17, 2016, Center Stage
This new romantic musical comedy blends some of the best-loved songs
from composer Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway shows (Wicked and
Godspell) with some of his lesser-known gems. Meet Sue and Dan, a couple
who after 20 years of marriage have drifted apart. Together they discover
a box of photographs that leads them to relive the memories of their past
selves. Snapshots re-imagines favorites from Schwartz’s vast catalogue in
new and exciting ways in a story in which every couple will see themselves.
Becoming Dr. Ruth
Produced by Philip Roger Roy and Dana Matthow
January 27 – February 28, 2016, Stage West
Don’t miss the triumphant story of Karola Siegel, the girl that became “Dr.
Ruth”. When she was very young, Karola was forced to leave her family
and flee from the Nazis in the Kindertransport. With no home to return to
after the war, she joined the Haganah in Jerusalem as a scout and sniper.
She married, became a single mother and moved to America to pursue her
dreams as Ruth Westheimer. Becoming Dr. Ruth is filled with the humor,
honesty and life-affirming spirit of a girl who found her own unique place
in this world as America’s most famous sex therapist. By Mark St. Germain.
Passing Strange
Produced by iTheatre Collaborative
February 5-20, 2016, The Kax Stage
A daring musical that takes you on a journey across boundaries of place,
identity and theatrical convention. Stew brings us the story of a young
bohemian who charts a course for “the real” through sex, drugs and rock
‘n’ roll. Loaded with soulful lyrics and overflowing with passion, the show
takes us from black middle-class America to Amsterdam, Berlin and
beyond on a journey towards personal and artistic authenticity. Winner of
the 2008 Tony Award for Best Book. Book and lyrics by Stew and music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald.
Ghashee w Mashee (the Dumbass)
Presented by NGM Entertainment LLC
February 6, 2016, Center Stage
As if Im Hussein hasn’t already endured sufficient setbacks and struggles to
fill years of stage plays, playwright Najee Mondalek sets her up for another
crisis – dealing with the ignorance of her know-it-all husband. Tucked in
between the lines of the main story are other issues that affect the Arab
American community: divorce for infertility, drug abuse, conflict between
two generations, welfare fraud, and more. Directed by Aziz Charabaty.
Photo by Tim Fuller
Fences
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
February 11-28, 2016, Center Stage
One of the most beloved plays of our time, Fences tells the gripping story
of sanitation worker Troy Maxson, a star baseball player whose career was
blunted by the racism prevalent in pre-Jackie Robinson America. Feeling
his world rapidly changing, Troy builds a fence to protect what is familiar
and hold off what threatens. Muscular and lyrical, this August Wilson
blockbuster shows what can happen when a strong man is robbed of his
dreams. Fences tells the searing story of a man who stepped up to the plate too many times only to go
down swinging. Fences is a stunning play that is as American as baseball itself.
Daughters of Eve
Produced by Center Dance Ensemble
March 3-6, 2016, Stage West
Choreography looking at facets of women: supportive, aggressive,
nurturing and independent. Featuring “Beauty,” inspired by Beauty and
the Beast.
Open Call Dance Competition
Presented by PTC Productions, LLC
March 4-6, 2016 Center Stage
Open Call is an authentic outlet for dancers of all ages to perform in
a professional venue while competing for exclusive and cutting edge
opportunities. We offer unique pathways to assist studios, choreographers
and dancers in transitioning from the classroom to the professional
working industry. Our exclusive judges’ panel includes only today’s top
talent agents, dancers, directors, and choreographers. They offer valuable
critiques, advice, and encouragement both in a traditional and modern perspectives. Our staff and
judges are passionate about creating a supportive, inspirational and educational dance environment.
Photo by Apatrou Photography
Of Mice and Men
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
March 31 – April 17, 2016, Center Stage
Emotional and stirring, John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice And Men
follows two friends – Lennie and George – as they drift from job to job
across the fields and farms of Central California during the hardship of
1920s America. In a time when dreams seemed a thing of the past, these
two unlikely friends dare to believe in a better life. This timeless tale of
friendship, loneliness, loyalty, sacrifice, and the human connections that
are our bedrock for survival in desperate times are as vibrantly resonant and relevant now as ever
before.
Arizona Young Artists’ Competition
Presented by Herberger Theater and Center Dance Ensemble
April 2, 2016, Stage West
This premier competition provides a $1,000 scholarship to talented young
performers, ages 15 to 19, in the disciplines of Acting, Dance and Voice.
Phoenix Improv Festival
Presented by The Torch Theatre
April 14-16, 2016, Stage West
The Phoenix Improv Festival celebrates 15 years of Unscripted Comedy
and Theatre in The Valley of the Sun. Dozens of theatre companies from
around North America and from across Arizona will showcase the art of
improvised performance pieces.
Maricopa Community Colleges’ Artist of Promise
Presented by Maricopa Community College
April 20, 2016, Center Stage
Artists of Promise is a gala performance and exhibition honoring the
2015-2016 Chancellor Award Winners of Maricopa Community Colleges’
student choreography/dance, creative writing, music, theater, and visual
art competitions. Diverse students from Maricopa County will perform on
stage, showcasing their artistic work. Some of the finest emerging artists
in visual mediums such as photography, sculpture and painting will be
exhibited in the lobby during the event. Copies of “Passages,” the publication of the creative writing
winners will also be available.
Photo by Tim Fuller
American Voices
Produced by Center Dance Ensemble
April 24, 2016, The Kax Stage
Annual celebration of National Poetry Month with new choreography by
Center Dance Ensemble company members.
Courtesy of Scottsdale School of Ballet
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens
and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord
Produced by Arizona Theatre Company
May 5-29, 2016, Stage West
A laugh-out-loud, whip-smart new comedy. Discord takes the third U.S.
President, the author of A Christmas Carol, and the author of War and
Peace, locks them in room with ‘no exit’, and has them hash out their views
of scripture and the true meaning of existence. A blistering battle of wits
from Scott Carter, Executive Producer of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher.
Soiree de Ballet
Presented by Scottsdale School of Ballet/Scottsdale Ballet
Foundation
May 21-22, 2016, Center Stage
Scottsdale School of Ballet once again returns to present a variety of ballets
that can be enjoyed by all ages, featuring their perennial favorite “The
Ballet Class”. You will also enjoy an original one-act story ballet for the
entire school and a restaging of one of the classics from the ballet repertory.
Courtesy of Free Arts for Abused Children
Courtesy of VYT
The Velocity of Autumn
Produced by iTheatre Collaborative
May 20 – June 4, 2016, The Kax Stage
Swirls around Alexandra, an 80-year-old artist in a showdown with her
family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. In Alexandra’s corner
are her wit, her volcanic passion, and the fact that she’s barricaded herself
in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to take out
the block. But her children have their own secret weapon: estranged son
Chris, who returns after 20 years, crawls through Alexandra’s second-floor
window and becomes the family’s unlikely mediator. A wickedly funny and
wonderfully touching discovery of the fragility and ferocity of life.
The Little Mermaid
Presented by VYT
June 10-26, 2016, Center Stage
Based on the classic animated film, this magical love story features Tony
Award-winning music by Alan Menken.
Multicultural Theater Camp
Presented by Herberger Theater and Free Arts for Abused
Children of Arizona
June 13-24, 2016, Stage West
A program to heal young lives through the performing arts. Teens living
in group homes, shelters and residential facilities throughout Maricopa
County have an opportunity to create and experience the arts through a twoweek camp. Guest artists introduce the kids to improvisation, costumes,
props and technical components of theater. The production is created by
the participants, culminating with an inspirational performance. Theater
Camp demonstrates the positive role the arts can play in the lives of young people and emphasizes
future opportunities for these at-risk youth.
Art Gallery Exhibits
My Lifetime Journey
Guest Curator Exhibit featuring Anne Allemann
September 3-28, 2015
My art journey through life has been an unplanned and exciting adventure
and it will continue until I am no longer on the planet.
Intertwined
Guest Curator Exhibit featuring Laura Cohen-Hogan
January 7-31, 2016
Meaning in life merges from the connections between individuals that
enable us to share energy and overcome isolation. This exhibit displays the
exchange of energy using the malleable mediums of oil, tissue paper, and
inks in a series of colorful and unique paintings, drawings and collages of
human figures.
Joyful Elements
Guest Curator Exhibit featuring Georgia Michalicek
February 5-28, 2016
Photography by Georgia Michalicek features the four elements – Earth, Air,
Fire, and Water – and how these elements intermingle to create the beauty
found everywhere in nature. Inner connections to the feelings created in
the presence of such beauty is expressed through the outer reflections
found in colorful landscapes of the Southwest and sacred places.
“Earthly Dream” by Candace Greenburg
“Intertwined” by Laura Cohen-Hogan
Seasons and Cycles
October 2, 2015 - January 3, 2016
There are seasons and cycles created by natural phenomena, such as
weather and our solar system, and there are seasons and cycles that are
created by the human presence, culture, and changes in the environment.
Science, religion, technology, and biology all experience shifts throughout
time. Often we only observe these as seasons and cycles when viewing
them in hindsight. This exhibit explores the seasons and cycles of life on
planet Earth as experienced by plants, animals, and humans.
“Purple Morning Majesty” by Georgia Michalicek
“My Pond” by Jill Friedberg
“The Old Flower Seller” by Anne Allemann
The Herberger Theater is proud to feature the creative and inspiring work of Arizona artists. The
Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (enter through the Box Office), during
performances and by appointment. A portion of the proceeds from each piece sold benefits the
Herberger Theater.
Coexist
March 4 - May 1, 2016
We have seen the trendy bumper stickers, t-shirts and colorful symbols in
which the word Coexist appears. Coexist defined as, to exist simultaneously,
to exist together peacefully. What does it mean to Coexist? What is our
deeper understanding of living in balance with the natural world? What
struggles and truths are invoked in living peacefully with our fellow human
beings? We grapple globally with a fragile ecosystem, human intolerance,
and widespread injustice. This exhibit features work that tells what it
means to Coexist and how it is intrinsic to the survival of all species.
“Monument Valley” by AO Tucker
Courtesy of First Things First
Visions - A Photographic Journey
Guest Curator Exhibit featuring AO Tucker
May 6-31, 2016
The act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight. A solo exhibit by
photographer AO Tucker that will include artwork that has been on display
in galleries across the country including Los Angeles, Scottsdale and New
York City.
Children’s Art Exhibit
Presented by Herberger Theater and First Things First
June 4 - August 29, 2016
Young kids thrive when they are exposed to environments that promote
positive learning experiences. To celebrate the creative abilities of 2 to
5-year-olds from the Phoenix area, First Things First partners with the
Herberger Theater to host the fourth annual Children’s Art Exhibit. Entries
are submitted by children from child care centers participating in Quality
First, a program to improve the quality of early learning across Arizona.
Lunch Time Dance Theater returns for a fifth season with two performances of each of Center
Dance Ensemble’s productions. The shows are one-hour abridged performances of Center Dance
Ensemble’s evening performances. Patrons can order lunch from the Herberger Theater’s caterer,
Put A Fork In It, or bring their own.
Reflections
October 22 and 23, 2015
Stage West
Featuring “Quilters,” the
story of the women who
pioneered the West.
Daughters of Eve
March 3 and 4, 2016
Stage West
Choreography looking
at facets of women:
supportive, aggressive,
nurturing, independent.
Frances Smith Cohen’s
Snow Queen
December 11 and 18, 2015
Stage West
The 25th anniversary of a
“don’t miss” Valley tradition
for the whole family with
story by Hans Christian
Andersen and music by
Sergei Prokofiev.
American Voices
April 20 and 21, 2016
The Kax Stage
Annual celebration of
National Poetry Month
with new choreography
by CDE company
members.
All CDE photos by Tim Fuller
Lunch Time Dance Theater
is presented by
Beyond the Stage
It’s never to early for the arts! The Herberger Theater strives to provide and
support significant and relevant experiences in the arts for youth in our
community. With your help, we can continue to reach underserved youth and
show them the magic of the theater.
Wolf Trap
A collaboration between the Herberger
Theater and Center Dance Ensemble to
enhance the educational advancement of
children and train parents and teachers in the
use of performing arts as a teaching tool. Wolf
Trap is a performance residency and arts field
trip program for preschool and Head Start
children. The children attend a field trip at the
Herberger Theater, specially created to give
them their first introduction to live
performance and focus on movement, ballet
and music.
Arizona Young Artists’ Competition
A collaboration between the Herberger Theater and Center Dance
Ensemble to showcase the diverse talent of young Arizona performers, ages
15 to 19. The top four finalists compete in the disciplines of Acting, Dance and
Voice for an opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship to help further their
education in the arts.
Mulicultural Theater Camp
The Herberger Theater and Free Arts for
Abused Children partner to heal young
lives through the performing arts. Teens
living in group homes, shelters and
residential facilities throughout Maricopa County create and experience the
arts through a two-week camp. Guest
artists introduce improvisation, costumes, props and technical components
of theater. The final production is totally
created by the teens, culminating with an
inspirational performance. Theater Camp
demonstrates the positive role the arts
can play in the lives of young people and
emphasizes future opportunities for these at-risk youth.
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Lunch Time Theater offers an affordable and entertaining live theater experience presented by
emerging companies. Join us in The Kax Stage (Van Buren between 2nd and 3rd Streets) on
scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:10pm. Tickets are $6.00 and performances
last approximately 45 minutes. Pre-order lunch from our caterer, Put A Fork In It, or bring your
own. Order tickets and lunch online at www.HerbergerTheater.org.
The Chronicles of Deadcow Arizona
Chapter One: The Dastardly Deeds Behind the Scenes of the
Vaudeville Show at the Watch Yer Step Saloon
Produced by Improbable Theatre Company
September 15-17 and 22-24, 2015
It’s 1900, and Pianer Playin’ Sam and some o’ the most colorful characters in
ol’ Deadcow Arizona are happy to oblige ya with some o’ the best daggum
entertainment this side o’ Hogtie. So gitcherself ready fer singin’, dancin’, and good ol’ fashioned fun!
J is for Justice
Presented by Pandanda Players
October 6-8 and 13-15, 2015
Join the Pandanda Players in the next installment of their Alphabet Shakespeare
series. The Bard has plenty to say about justice, from justice subverted or delayed,
to worlds full of vigilante justice, to leaders and heroes climbing to restore justice.
Two Old Broads Talk Turkey
Produced by Two Old Broads Productions
November 10-12 and 17-19, 2015
Look out, they’re back and they’re Talkin’ Turkey! Once again the Two Old Broads
are layin’ it on the line, telling it like it is, and spelling it out in song and dance!
Fruitcake Follies - A Half-Baked Musical Treat
Presented by 16 Bars
December 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17, 2015
Are there too many nuts in the Fruitcake? That remains to be seen as 16 Bars
dashes into the Holiday Spotlight. We’ve seen the days of the Easy Bake Oven and
Veg-O-Matic; but what are the big items on the most wanted list this year?
Operantics
Presented by Theatre Artists Studio
January 12-14 and 19-21, 2016
Join us as we present some of the most beautiful and beloved arias and duets
of opera interspersed with comedic spoofs of the singers, the plots and the art
form itself.
Hour of Decision
Produced by Grey Matters Productions
February 16-18 and 23-25, 2016
Daisy Bates played a leading role in the integration of Central High School in
Little Rock, Arkansas. Because of her efforts, nine black students were enrolled
during the 1957 school year. But, the arrival of a stranger at the Bates home was
only the beginning of a longer unpaved, difficult road to the steps of Central High School.
Themes and Variations
March 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31, 2016
Presented by SCAN Originals
From the company that brought you ten years of BROADWAY BASED ON…,
Broadway Ladies and last season’s First You Dream.
The Nightmare of Henry VIII
Presented by D’Amore Productions
May 3-5 and 10-12, 2016
As he faces his imminent death, Henry VIII, one of the most notorious and
infamous monarchs that ever lived, lies in a half awakened state dreaming and
hallucinating of the life he has led. He is haunted by the evil he has done. One by
one, the people of his past visit him in his dreams. Does he repent?
WWWD (What Would Walt Do?)
May 17-19 and 24-26, 2016
Presented by Rich & Co.
Enter the whimsical world of Walt Disney as Karen Burns and Debra Rich
Gettleman share heart-warming and hilarious stories about life, love and loss all
inspired by one of the greatest story-tellers of all time, Walt Disney.
Never Trust an Alligator in an Easter Bonnet
June 7-9 and 14-16, 2016
Produced by Annie Moscow
A tribute to lovers and liars, with original songs by Annie Moscow.
Mrs. Wyatt Earp
June 21-23 and 28-30, 2016
Produced by On the Spot Productions (Terry Earp)
In the book, “I Married Wyatt Earp,” Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp hid much
of her past including years in brothels and as a mistress to Sheriff John Behan,
Wyatt Earp’s enemy. Most people found her difficult, but she and Wyatt were
together 47 years. Another story that Hollywood didn’t tell.
Judy Garland: A Musical Legacy
Presented by JBL Productions
July 12-14 and 19-21, 2016
Rediscover a famous and historical personality, and legendary entertainer.
Come and listen to her music, her life, and her feelings. Join us and experience
an intimate musical cabaret that tells the honest story in her own words.
Accompanied on the piano by Joe Bousard, it is performed by three actors/
singers who portray the essence of who she was and who her real friends were.
Legends of Song
Produced by Act Two Productions (T.A. Burrows)
July 26-28 and August 2-4, 2016
In this trip down memory lane, T.A. Burrows pays tribute to Johnny Mathis,
Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Dean Martin, Frank
Sinatra, Neil Diamond, and Sammy Davis, Jr. with a spot-on performance of their
hits. Between songs, he shares facts about each legend and humorous anecdotes.
It’s a delightful show with wonderful music, great memories, and lots of laughs!
Land of a Thousand Dances
Produced by New Carpa Theater Co.
August 9-11 and 16-18, 2016
How did four Chicano teens from the East L.A. projects get to open for The
Beatles? Calling themselves “Cannibal and the Headhunters” and inspired by
the Motown sound of The Temptations, the band became a Doo Wop and R&B
sensation. Paul McCartney nicknamed them “the na na boys”, a riff on the chorus
to the band’s big pop hit, Land of a Thousand Dances.
FILLMORE
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Phoenix, AZ 85004
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