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Arts & Theatre

Opera Saturday nights return to Tucson in '26-27 season

Opera Saturday nights return to Tucson in '26-27 season

  • Cathalena E. Burch

After two seasons of Saturday matinee performances in Tucson, Arizona Opera next season goes back to two performances, including Saturday nights.

Wanna talk about sex? These puppets do as English troupe brings tour finale to Tucson

Wanna talk about sex? These puppets do as English troupe brings tour finale to Tucson

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Tucson is the final stop on English theater troupe's American tour of funny and moving puppet show exploring the sexual experiences and habits of older people. 

Showtime! Here's your full guide to Tucson's performing arts this spring

Showtime! Here's your full guide to Tucson's performing arts this spring

  • Cathalena E. Burch Jamie Donnelly Analeise Mayor

Who says there's nothing to do in Tucson? We have pop concerts, Broadway musicals, dramatic plays and classical music masterpieces coming our way this spring. 

UA alum makes homecoming debut in Tucson with 'The Book of Mormon'

UA alum makes homecoming debut in Tucson with 'The Book of Mormon'

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The musical comedy returns for the seventh time since it was first here in 2016. This Broadway In Tucson show is a special event to celebrate 20th anniversary.

Mentor and mentees reunite in Tucson Desert Song Fest dance event

Mentor and mentees reunite in Tucson Desert Song Fest dance event

  • Cathalena E. Burch

UA School of Dance's 'Student Success Scholarship Series" focuses on mentorship and community and reunites two rising performers with mentor Duane Cyrus. 

Tucson opera company, SASO staging rare gems

Tucson opera company, SASO staging rare gems

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The new collaboration fills a void in opera in Tucson, presenting works in the chamber opera repertoire that are are rarely performed.

Borderlands Theatre premieres new murder mystery with Tucson twist

Borderlands Theatre premieres new murder mystery with Tucson twist

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Borderlands newest original play "Blame of Thrones: A Chicano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater" parodies "Game of Thrones," with a decidedly Tucson twist. 

Borderlands Theatre premieres new murder mystery with Tucson twist

Borderlands Theatre premieres new murder mystery with Tucson twist

    Borderlands newest original play "Blame of Thrones: A Chicano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater" parodies "Game of Thrones," with a decidedly Tucson twist. 

    ATC brings Harlem Renaissance to Tucsonans with 'Ain't Misbehavin' '

    ATC brings Harlem Renaissance to Tucsonans with 'Ain't Misbehavin' '

      The music of iconic jazz composer and performer Fats Waller comes to life in Arizona Theatre Company's "Ain't Misbehavin'."

      Review: 'The Wiz' after 40 years has a few kinks

      Review: 'The Wiz' after 40 years has a few kinks

        The Tony-winning musical reimagined for the 21st century could use more heart in its soul. The show is in Tucson through Sunday.  

        Arizona Daily Star reporter Cathalena Burch's favorite stories from 2025

          rom the historic reunion of an iconic composer and his muse as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival to the dramatic downfall of one of Tucson's oldest breweries, 2025 was a busy news year for veteran Arizona Daily Star reporter Cathalena E. Burch. Here are some of her favorite 2025 stories.

          'The Wiz' created the template for Black musicals

          'The Wiz' created the template for Black musicals

            The Tony-winning musical opened the door for a new generation of Black musicals including "The Color Purple," "Dreamgirls" and "Hamilton."

            Tucson to 'ease on down the road' to 2026, thanks to 'The Wiz'

            Tucson to 'ease on down the road' to 2026, thanks to 'The Wiz'

              The revival of the seminal Tony Award-winning "The Wiz" comes to Tucson's Centennial Hall to kick of 2026. 

              Tucson theater company pulls out all the stops for 'Annie'

              Tucson theater company pulls out all the stops for 'Annie'

                Saguaro City Music Theatre cast Tucson kids in 28 orphan roles and 20 adults and teens to mount the classic musical "Annie" in one of its largest shows to date.  

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