Art

Photo courtesy of Ballet Arizona.

As Ballet Arizona prepares for a busy upcoming season, the company both surprised and delighted longtime lovers of ballet with their season opener, New Moves—which proved to offer a refreshing take on an otherwise traditional sport.

New Moves pushed the limitations on ballet and challenged even the most acclaimed choreographers with innovative and daring dances. The routines were inspired by the vibrant sounds of Rio and were paired with the exotic and effervescent colors associated with Brazilian culture.

Tony Award winner, Justin Peck, who has served as the resident...

Royse Contemporary hosted a One Year Anniversary celebration on September 13th, kicking off their new season and celebrating their latest exhibition Our History in Old Town Scottsdale. This highly anticipated evening featured a meet and greet with the artists and curator, beautiful live music performed by violinist, Telian Dodge and record attendance.

Not only is Phoenix Theatre bringing five-time Tony® Award-winning musical Fun Home to the stage, the company is inviting local drama students to participate in a special outreach program to enhance their hands-on experience with theatre. It’s part of Phoenix Theatre’s ongoing commitment to educate and inspire budding dramatic artists. 

Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. The production tackles family challenges, love and coming of age in the 1970s, 80s and present day. The show introduces us to Alison at three different ages and reveals memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family, her complex relationship with her father, and her own journey of...

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If you’re looking for live theatrical entertainment during the fall season, check out this lineup of new and upcoming shows taking the stage in the Valley this fall.