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June + July 2023
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents its production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” See website for price and times. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400; azbroadway.org
Through June 3
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AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Surrounded by the matchless desert landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Ballet Arizona choreographer Ib Andersen challenges the boundaries of contemporary ballet. See website for prices. Tuesdays–Saturdays 8 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. balletaz.org
Through June 4
‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL’
Fountain Hills Theater presents its production of “‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” See website for price and times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org
Through June 30
SUBSTANCE OF STARS: MEDITATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS
June 19–July 21
CAMP TALIESIN WEST
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation will host a series of summer camps featuring a variety of themes that encourage K–12 students to delve into architecture, engineering, art and photography. $40+. See website for schedule. Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. franklloydwright.org
Heard Museum hosts a pop-up exhibition in partnership with Amangiri — one of the world's finest resorts resting on 900 pristine acres on the border of Utah and Arizona. The exhibition showcases the work of acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steven J. Yazzie (Diné), who grew up not far from the resort in Page. Yazzie draws upon the themes of earth and sky to explore his ancestral landscapes through visually stunning, stimulating and calming videos and photographs. See website for price. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. heard.org
June 2–18
‘SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL’
Starlight Community Theater will present its production of “School of Rock: The Musical.” See website for price and times. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Suite 9, Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com
June 3
‘FANCY MEETING YOU HERE’
ASU Kerr Cultural Center will host a celebration of the music of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, starring Brian Runbeck and Shana Bousard and featuring Joe Bousard and Scott Hay. $20+. 2 p.m. ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-596-2660; asukerr.com
June 5
‘MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR.’ AUDITIONS
Musical Theatre of Anthem will audition potential cast members for its upcoming production of “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.,” which retells the classic Disney story about a little wooden puppet that is wished to life from toymaker Geppetto’s perspective. Auditionees aged 8–18 should prepare a musical theater song. Audition preparation workshops are available for an extra charge. $375; sibling discounts available. 9 a.m. RSVP. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Anthem. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org
June 5–9
DHCSM SUMMER CAMP
Desert Hills Community School of Music will debut its first summer music camp featuring a band instruments workshop for ages 10–17 and a beginning strings workshop for ages 8 and up, including adults. See website for prices. Desert Hills Community School of Music, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale. 480869-7660; deserthillsmusic.org
June
5–Aug. 12
PHOENIX THEATRE
Company Summer Camps
The Phoenix Theatre Company will host a series of summer camps for young performers. See website for price and schedule. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com
June
7–July 9
‘THE PROM’
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present its production of “The Prom.” See website for price and times. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com
