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The Herberger Theater Center is excited to unveil its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, promising a series of shows that will captivate, inspire, and entertain audiences of all ages. This season’s lineup features a rich variety of performances, from the soulful sounds of The Temptations in HITCity: Temptations Edition to the festive harmonies of A Three Tenors Christmas: EleMenTrio, the ingenious melodies of the Gershwin Brothers in Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience, and the electrifying performances of Sun Records Live. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store:

HITCity: Temptations Edition (October 4 & 5, 2024)

Kicking off the season is HITCity: Temptations Edition, an electrifying Broadway-style revue celebrating 60 years of iconic music. This special event includes highlights of the extraordinary journey to stardom of both The Temptations & Supremes. Audiences will enjoy timeless hits like “My Girl,” “Treat Her Like A Lady,” “Standing On The Top,” “Get Ready,” “Baby Love,” “My World Is Empty,” “Uptight,” and more.

The Temptations, one of Motown Records’ most prolific vocal groups, have won four Grammy Awards and created 42 Billboard Top 10 Hits, with 14 reaching #1. Featuring a Broadway star-studded cast, HITCity is directed and choreographed by Edgar Godineaux with music supervision by Kenny Seymour. The revue is endorsed and executive produced by Dr. Otis Williams, founder and original member of The Temptations.

A Three Tenors Christmas: EleMenTrio (December 10, 2024)

Celebrate the holiday season with EleMenTrio, hailed as “a modern three tenors.” These internationally acclaimed singers—Terry Barber, Victor Valdez, and Vincent Connor—will warm your heart with traditional Christmas classics, carols, and holiday favorites. After triumphant performances in Vienna, Canada, and throughout the United States, EleMenTrio makes its Arizona debut with their enchanting Christmas program.

Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience (January 24 & 25, 2025)

Experience the genius of the Gershwin Brothers with Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience, the official multimedia concert event celebrating George and Ira’s music and legacy. This definitive Gershwin experience features unparalleled performances of beloved songs such as “I Got Rhythm,” ‘S Wonderful,” and “Rhapsody in Blue.” Accompanied by rare visual and audio elements and captivating stories, this concert offers an inside view of the iconic Gershwin Brothers’ life and work. Rhapsody & Rhythm has played to capacity crowds across North America, including Minnesota, Denver, Omaha, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Palo Alto, and the Savannah Musical Festival.

Sun Records Live! (February 28 & March 1, 2025)

The season continues with Sun Records Live!, a concert showcasing thrilling live performances made famous by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and other Sun artists. Produced by Gershwin Entertainment, this incredible evening features hits like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog,” “Pretty Woman,” and many more. The stars and multi-talented musicians from the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet come together to honor the legendary Sun Records studio in Memphis, TN.

Sun Records Live is an evening packed with the best performances, free-wheeling excitement, and the thrilling sounds of music’s biggest legends.

Tickets and Information

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the 2024-2025 Season page or call the box office at (602) 252-8497.

Join us at the Herberger Theater Center for an unforgettable season of extraordinary performances that celebrate iconic artists and timeless classics. We look forward to welcoming you!

PHOENIX, July 23, 2024 – The Herberger Theater Center is excited to announce a
partnership with Kids in Focus for a photography exhibit that celebrates the artwork of 20 talented young photographers in the Kids in Focus After School Program. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Curated by Connie and A O Tucker, the exhibit will be on display August 2 – September 29, 2024 in the Herberger Theater Art Gallery, 222 E. Monroe St. in downtown Phoenix.

Youth, ages 10 -14, embark on a nine-week creative journey with photographers as their mentors. During after school outings, the kids and their mentors explored the world with their cameras – gaining new experiences, perspectives and confidence along the way. “The best day is that day the kids get a camera in their hands for the first time and their whole world opens up in a new way,” said Janina Caron, Kids in Focus mentor. “Once they have seen the world in this new way, it often carries over to the rest of their lives and helps them see possibilities they may not have before.”

In collaboration with local Title 1 schools, nonprofit community partners and foster care programs, Kids in Focus creates opportunities for each child to express their unique perspective and gain skills that foster lifelong creativity and resilience. Upon completing the After School program, the students become members of the Grads in Focus and Junior Mentor programs, which keep them actively engaged for several years, through high school and beyond. “There is humor, joy and a sense of adventure in the images they create,” says Ann Piraino, Exhibits Program Manager at Kids in Focus. “Seeing their artwork displayed at the Herberger Theater is elevating to the kids in our programs.”

About Herberger Theater Center

The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. For more information, visit HerbergerTheater.org.

About Kids in Focus

Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization mentoring youth to overcome adversity through the art of photography. Learn more at https://kidsinfocus.org/

PHOENIX, AZ – July 9, 2024 – The Herberger Theater Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Williams as Chair of its Board of Directors. Williams is Manager Talent Acquisition Partner – US Campus Recruitment for American Express. She will serve alongside the 2024-2025 slate of officers: Mike Parrish (vice chair), Stephanie Quincy (vice chair), Alan Augenstein (treasurer), Dawn Hart (secretary), and Jenny Holsman Tetreault (immediate past chair).

In addition, four new board members were elected: Philip Kim, Signature Wealth Concepts; Erika Rubio, Downtown Phoenix Inc; Bob Fingerman, Phoenix Convention Center & Venues; and Bryan Darby, Vice President of Strategic Technology.

“These new members bring important expertise and diverse viewpoints that are critical for our Board of Directors, particularly as we continue to work together to attract new audiences and engage the community,” said Mark Mettes, President & CEO of the Herberger Theater Center. “I’m very excited to work with them and the Board to continue to provide quality and accessible arts experiences to all.”

Philip Kim is Managing Director and co-founder of Signature Wealth Concepts. He is a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he majored in Hospitality and Business. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Kim upholds his fiduciary responsibility by embracing a team approach. Within his community, Kim has been featured as guest speaker in a wide variety of venues and is actively involved with various Phoenix Boards and Committees to help improve the community through volunteerism.

Erika Rubio currently serves as Senior Community Engagement Manager at Downtown Phoenix Inc. She holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Arizona State University, where she focused on intersectionality. With over a decade of experience in the place management industry, Rubio’s career is marked by a deep commitment to integrating the arts into urban development by fostering vibrant, creative communities.

Bob Fingerman has more than 25 years of industry experience managing events and public assembly facilities in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as Assistant Director at the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues. Fingerman received his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University. Prior to joining the Phoenix Convention Center, he spent most of his career managing performing arts centers and festivals. Fingerman is recognized as a Certified Venue Executive (CVE) by the International Association of Venue Managers and is committed to providing the highest level of industry standards to all our clients and attendees.

Bryan Darby serves as Vice President of Strategic Technology Initiatives with QTS, charged with developing and executing complex cross-functional business, operations, scalability, connectivity, real estate, cloud computing, and client-impacting strategies to produce positive outcomes. As an Industry Practitioner and Board Director, Darby has built a reputation as a cross-functional leader and trusted C-Suite advisor with over 20 years’ experience in Data Center Operations, Real Estate, Digital Infrastructure, and Business Strategy. Over the years, he has steered very context-dependent company-wide strategic initiatives to drive long-term value at owned, leased, and out sourced Data Centers for startups, SMBs, and large enterprise organizations.

About Herberger Theater Center:
The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater is home to three resident performing arts companies: Arizona Opera, Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children and adults with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live performing arts. Learn more at HerbergerTheater.org.

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Phoenix, Arizona – April 30th, 2024 – The new musical Mad Hatter The Musical will have its world premiere production at Phoenix’s Herberger Theater Center with a limited run from May 1st to May 19th, 2024.

Dwayne Washington (Jersey Boys, Beauty and the Beast) stars in the title role as Franklin, with Lauren Zakrin as the Queen of Hearts (Once Upon A One More Time, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and Reanne Acasio (Here Lies Love, Hamilton) as the hatter’s dual love interests Mary Beth and the Cheshire Cat Yola. They are joined by Tony Castellanos (Jesus Christ Superstar), Aria Kane (The Blacklist), Mark Reis (Fosse), Luis Villabon (The Old Globe’s Destiny of Desire), Andreas Wyder (Interstate, How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Ash Marie Alina, Raven Chareal, Alyssa Chiarello, Lydia Ruth Dawson, Rendell A. Debose, Trisha Ditsworth, Héctor Flores Jr., Liam Garrett, Amanda Lund, Anna Mettes, Chafik Jay and Mathew Zimmerer. Casting is by Casting by ARC.

Long before Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, there was the notorious Mad Hatter, and now audiences have the chance to uncover his mysterious past in this spellbinding original musical. Mad Hatter The Musical has book, music and lyrics by Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo and Victor Valdez.

The production is directed and choreographed by Joe Barros (Artistic Director of New York Theatre Barn), with music direction by Nick Wilders (Wicked, Titanique), orchestrations by Michael Polo, Nick Wilder and Ryan Franks, set design by Riw Rakkulchon, costume design by Kristin Bjorge and Harry Nadal, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Kevin Heard, and props design by Samantha Eubanks. Evan Bernardin Productions is general manager, Phoenix Jacob is the Production Stage Manager, Harmony Harris is the associate director, Daniel Cocca is the assistant stage manager, and Shannon Bienvenue lead producer with Rashad V. Chambers as executive producer.

To purchase tickets, click here or call the box office at (602) 252-8497. The Herberger Theater Center is a leading cultural destination in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to showcasing diverse and innovative performances in theater, dance, music, and more. Under the leadership of Mark Mettes, CVE (President & CEO), the mission of the Herberger Theater Center is to engage the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. For more information, visit: www.HerbergerTheater.org

PHOENIX, February 19, 2024 – Get ready to ignite your excitement and experience the inauguration of a brand-new tradition! Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Mexico through the exciting blend of music and dance. The first annual Phoenix Mariachi &
Folklórico Festival presented by C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and the Herberger Theater Center is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. with headliners Mariachi Estrella de México, the dynamic band straight from the heart of Guadalajara, Jalisco. We will also hear from the incredible talent of Mariachi Sonido De Mexico. But that’s not all – we’re keeping the thrill alive with local talents like Olivia Calderon, Mariachi Rubor, and an array of performers yet to be unveiled, building anticipation for an extraordinary showcase.

Adding an electrifying touch to the festivities, the dazzling folklórico dancers from Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ will sweep you off your feet. A special Garibaldi Vendor Mercado will be held prior to the concert. Get ready for a celebration that’s not just about music and dance; it’s a joyous explosion of cultural richness and pure exhilaration!

There is a special VIP Reception starting at 5:00 p.m. featuring Tequila Herradura, live music with Dora Serrano and curated swag bags.

Tickets are $45, $65 and $85 for VIP. To purchase tickets, visit HerbergerTheater.org or call the Box Office at 602.252.8497.

Sponsors include Telemundo 39, Presna Arizona and Tequila Herradura.

About Herberger Theater Center
The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater is home to three resident performing arts companies: Arizona Opera, Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children and adults with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live performing arts. Learn more at HerbergerTheater.org.

About C.A.L.L.E de Arizona
C.A.L.L.E de Arizona is a non-profit organization deeply committed to honoring and preserving the rich traditions of Mexican culture. Our mission goes beyond merely organizing Mariachi and Folklorico events; it’s about nurturing leadership skills among our youth and emphasizing the value of education. Through captivating artistic expressions, we create a profound appreciation for Mexico’s heritage and promote cultural pride. We bring communities together through joyful celebrations, forging connections, and enriching lives through shared experiences. As a cultural cornerstone, we instill a sense of belonging and unity, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the Phoenix Valley community. For more information, visit calle-az.org.

PHOENIX, January 24, 2024 – The Herberger Theater Center presents the original London
production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, February 8-25, 2024. Direct from the United
Kingdom, with a cast from the West End of London, comes the second longest-running play
in the history of British Theatre.

A dark and scary mystery unfolds in this masterful theatrical event. A lawyer, obsessed with a
curse he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black,
engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that
grips his soul. Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, the play—which Ben Brantley of the New York
Times called “ingenious” and a “journey into fear”—recently completed a 33-year run in
London’s West End.

The Woman in Black is directed by Robin Herford. The roles of Arthur Kipps and The Actor
are shared between three actors in rep: David Acton, Ben Porter and Antony Eden. The
creative team includes Designer Michael Holt, Lighting Designer Anshuman Bhatia, Vision
Productions Imogen Finlayson, and Sound Designer Sebastian Frost. The Woman in Black is
presented in association with PW Productions and Pemberley Productions.

Tickets are available at HerbergerTheater.org or by calling the Box Office at 602.252.8497.
The 2023-2024 season is sponsored in part by Billie Jo Herberger and Holly Herberger
DelCastillo.

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About Herberger Theater Center:
The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through
diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections
with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown
Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the
Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The
Herberger Theater is home to three resident performing arts companies: Arizona Opera,
Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several
arts education and outreach programs that provide children and adults with a chance to
experience the beauty and magic of live performing arts. Learn more at
HerbergerTheater.org.

PHOENIX, December 28, 2023 – The Herberger Theater Center presents Islander, a new folk musical from Scotland, fresh off of a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run. Originally conceived and directed by Amy Draper, with tour staging and associate direction by Eve Nicol, a book by Stewart Melton, and music and lyrics by Finn Anderson, Islander uses live sound looping technology to create a spellbinding musical experience.

Staged with a contemporary folk-inspired score and epic storytelling, two performers reveal a world of characters, live-mixing and layering their voices to create a dazzling, unexpected soundscape as dramatic as the Scottish coastline. Eilidh is the only child on Kinnan Island, where most of the dwindling population has moved to the “Big Land.” As the island’s residents debate its future, a baby whale beaches itself, and Eilidh discovers a mysterious girl along the shore. This modern myth takes audiences on a journey that transcends loss, recovers hope, and finds community.

The winner of Best New Musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Islander was given five stars by BritishTheatre, who called it “A flawless gem…a modern folk tale that is hard not to fall in love with.” During its off-Broadway run, The Daily Beast touted that “Islander is really gorgeous—sharp, moving, funny, and one of the best musicals in New York.”

The company is double cast, with two performers performing each of the two roles at alternating performances. Sharing the role of Eilidh are Lois Craig and Sylvie Stenson, and sharing the role of Arran are Stephanie MacGaraidh and Julia Murray. In addition to their primary roles, they bring a multitude of other characters to life. The creative team also includes Scenic Designer Emma Bailey, Lighting Designer Simon Wilkinson, Costume Designer Hahnji Jang, and Sound Designer Sam Kusnetz. Islander is produced in association with Setasea LLC, Helen Milne Productions, Theatre Royal Plymouth, and Dundee Rep Theatre.

Tickets are available at HerbergerTheater.org or by calling the Box Office at 602.252.8497.

The 2023-2024 season is sponsored in part by Billie Jo Herberger and Holly Herberger DelCastillo. Islander is sponsored by Gila River Indian Community.

About Herberger Theater Center:
The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater is home to three resident performing arts companies: Arizona Opera, Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children and adults with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live performing arts. Learn more at HerbergerTheater.org.

PHOENIX, October 3, 2023 – The Herberger Theater Center announced today that single tickets for its 2023-2024 season are now on sale. This season’s lineup features a world premiere, an Arizona debut, and a spine-tingling drama. Audiences will embark on an electrifying journey that will entertain, captivate, and provide an unforgettable experience filled with the mesmerizing allure of live theater.

“We are so excited for our 2023-2024 season,” said Mark Mettes, President & CEO of the Herberger Theater Center. “Since this is our first presenting season, we are bringing new theatrical experiences to audiences at the Herberger Theater Center, with stories and melodies that will connect and inspire. You won’t want to miss your chance to share these “Firsts” with us.”

Islander – January 11-28, 2024
The season’s first show is the Arizona premiere of Islander, winner of Best New Musical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Conceived and directed by Amy Draper, with associate direction by Eve Nicol, Islander is a musical showcase of epic storytelling, intimately staged with a contemporary Scottish folk-inspired score as dramatic as the Scottish coastline. The book is written by Stewart Melton and music and lyrics are by Finn Anderson.

Two performers create a world of characters while weaving, building, and layering their voices using live looping technology to create a dazzling and unexpected soundscape. Islander will create an expansive, ethereal soundscape for the ears and imagination as it tells the story of a community in peril and two young people finding connection inside it. The New York Times calls it “mystical and beautiful.” The Daily Beast touts that “Islander is really gorgeous—sharp, moving, funny.”

The Woman in Black – February 8-25, 2024
Next is the Arizona premiere of Stephen Mallatratt’s acclaimed adaptation of The Woman in Black, one of the longest-running plays in London. Direct from the United Kingdom, with a cast from the West End of London, comes the second longest-running play in the history of British Theatre. Stephen Mallatratt adapts Susan Hill’s 1983 novel into a bone-chilling drama capturing its essence with masterful precision. Winner of the 2020 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards Best Revival and making its Arizona debut, this celebrated production is a master class in atmosphere, illusion, and controlled horror. See it if you dare!

The New York Times calls it “Ingenious.” “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” – Daily Telegraph. This adaptation is a brilliantly successful study of atmosphere, illusion, and controlled horror that brought audiences to the edge of their seats for over three decades in the West End. “One of British theatre’s biggest – and scariest – hits” – The Guardian.

Mariachi & Folklorico Festival – March 2, 2024
In partnership with Maestra Vanessa Ramirez, the Herberger Theater Center, and C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona will present the inaugural Mariachi & Folklorico Festival. Experience the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance. The event will feature several world-renowned Mariachi bands and performers, along with a dazzling array of folklorico dancers from Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ. Tickets will go on sale in mid-November. The event will also include the announcement of scholarships awarded to Latino students who plan to attend a state university in Arizona. More information about the application and adjudication process will be available soon.

Mad Hatter the Musical – May 1-19, 2024
Closing out the season is the exciting world premiere of Mad Hatter the Musical. This thrilling and unforgettable new production that will bring new life to familiar characters as a prequel to Alice in Wonderland. Interwoven with a powerful musical score, the story begins on the dark and gritty streets of London where we follow the broken soul of a young man named Franklin Magellan, aka Mad Hatter. We witness the tragic life events he endures until he finds his way to Wonderland and a life void of pain and sadness. When his new life is threatened, Franklin’s obsession with Wonderland leads to madness as he does whatever it takes to be in Wonderland, including taking on the infamous Queen.

Audiences at the Herberger Theater Center will be the first to experience this vivid new musical production of Mad Hatter the Musical, which is on course for Broadway and the West End in the future. The creative team consists of award-winning composer and co-creator Michael J. Polo, book writer Vincent Connor, and songwriter Victor Valdez. The Center for Family Guidance, a mental health service firm, is a proud founding partner of Mad Hatter the Musical.

Single tickets and season subscriptions are now available at HerbergerTheater.org or by calling the Box Office at 602.252.8497.

The 2023-2024 season is sponsored in part by Billie Jo Herberger and Holly Herberger DelCastillo.

About Herberger Theater Center:
The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater is home to three resident performing arts companies: Arizona Opera, Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children and adults with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live performing arts. Learn more at HerbergerTheater.org.

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June 23, 2023 – Valley Youth Theatre and the Herberger Theater Center are delighted to announce a spine-tingling partnership to produce the acclaimed musical The Addams Family at Herberger Theater Center in Stage West, opening Friday the 13th of October, and running through October 29, 2023.

“This is a fantastic show and we knew the best way to get everyone in the spooky spirit would be to team up with our friends at the Herberger Theater Center, and give The Addams Family the grand stage it deserves,” said Valley Youth Theatre Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper.

“We celebrate the long history that the Herberger Theater Center and Valley Youth Theatre have together and are thrilled that we are able to provide a larger audience to this show which is sure to please,” said Herberger Theater Center President and CEO Mark Mettes.

The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Find out what happens to our favorite frightening family when secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.

Valley Youth Theatre is known for its world class performances starring young people under 20. Combined with the grandeur of the Herberger Theater Center, The Addams Family musical production will be a treat for audiences of all ages!

Public performances of The Addams Family include Friday, October 13 at 7pm, Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 at 2pm and 7pm, Sundays October 15, 22, 29 at 2pm, and Thursday, October 19 and 26 at 7pm. Herberger Theater Center is located at 222 E. Monroe in Downtown Phoenix. Tickets go on sale August 7, 2023 and can be purchased by in person at the Herberger Theater Center, by visiting www.vyt.com/tickets or by calling the Herberger Theater Center box office at (602) 252-8497.

Valley Youth Theatre’s mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a variety of performing arts opportunities. Along with their mainstage performances, VYT offers Eight-week Fall, Winter and Spring performing arts classes, as well as Spring Break and Summer Camps. VYT’s ongoing community programs include Literacy and the Arts, Sponsor-a-Seat and The Nigel Ross Scholarship Fund.

Herberger Theater Center is a vibrant cultural hub situated in the heart of downtown Phoenix, known for its outstanding productions, diverse performances, and commitment to artistic excellence. As a cornerstone of the community, Herberger Theater Center serves as a platform for local and national talent, fostering creativity, cultural enrichment, and an enduring appreciation for the arts.

The Addams Family stage production is based on characters created by Charles Addams with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and orchestrations by Larry Hochman.
For more information on Valley Youth Theatre, visit www.vyt.com. For more information on Herberger Theater Center, visit www.herbergertheater.org.

The Herberger Theater Center Announces New Slate of Officers and Elects Seven New Members to its Board of Directors for 2023-2024 Season

PHOENIX, AZ – June 22, 2023 – The Herberger Theater Center Board of Directors elected the following slate of officers for the 2023-2024 season: Jenny Holsman Tetreault, chair; Mike Parrish, vice chair; Victoria Williams, vice chair; Alan Augenstein, treasurer; and Jill Clark, secretary.

Additionally, the Herberger Theater Center is pleased to announce the election of seven new board members: Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr., ASU, Walter Cronkite School; Gerald Bohulano, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona; Kim Ho, evolvedMD; Elizabeth Montgomery, Downtown Phoenix Inc.; Miguel Munguia, Phoenix Convention Center; Beatrice “Bea” Rocklin, Bea Spoken; and Tania Torres, Torres Multicultural.

“As we begin this exciting new chapter for our organization, I’m excited to work with our new board members as we attract new audiences and engage the community,” said Mark Mettes, President & CEO of the Herberger Theater Center. “These new members exemplify the importance of expanding the diverse perspectives and excellent skillsets of our Board to help the theater continue its pursuit of providing quality and accessible arts experiences to all.”

Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr. is the dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Batts is an expert in journalism, philanthropy and mass communication and recently served as director of journalism strategies for the Scripps Howard Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Gerald Bohulano, M.Ed. is corporate communications manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. He was awarded the Asian Corporate Entrepreneurs and Leaders Mentee of the Year in 2016 and Mentor of the Year in 2023.

Kim Ho serves as evolvedMD’s VP of Sales. She helms business development, sales, and outreach to a national portfolio of current and prospective customers while also overseeing program implementation, efficacy, and commercial excellence.

Elizabeth Montgomery is an award-winning writer, journalist, and Content Manager for Downtown Phoenix Inc. She has served as President of the Arizona Association of Black Journalists and Communications Chair of The Urban League Young Professionals.
Miguel Munguia is the Deputy Director of Venue Operations at the Phoenix Convention Center. He oversees Event Operations, Security, Production, Theatrical Venues, and Convention Center Venue Management.

Beatrice “Bea” Rocklin is founding Principal of “Bea Spoken” which provides exceptional services in the areas of public affairs and campaign fundraising. Rocklin is affiliated with Dorn Policy Group managing client business needs, lobbying, and maintaining government relations. She also represents Dorn Policy Group on the Economic Development Committee at WESTMARC.

Tania Torres is Founder and CEO of Torres Multicultural Communications (TMC), a woman and minority-owned marketing and public relations agency that brings authenticity to the multicultural marketplace. She was selected by the Phoenix Business Journal’s “20 Names to Know” in the advertising and marketing industry and the Phoenix Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”.

For more information, visit the theater’s website, HerbergerTheater.org

The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater will be home to three full-time Resident Companies in the 2023-2024 season: Arizona Opera, Childsplay Theatre, and iTheatre Collaborative. The Herberger Theater also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live theater.

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