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Moonlight and Magnolias runs through March 24th!

Moonlight and Magnolias is an excellent example of a Hollywood screwball comedy of the 1930s. The extraordinary thing is that it has been written in the 2000s and by Ron Hutchinson.” –British Theatre Guide. “[Samantha Cormier]  knew exactly how to draw every ounce of humor out of the script and actors… this production is great fun and well worth your time.” -Arizona Daily Star. Watch the trailer here. 

 

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Summer Camp Registration is now open!

Summer Camp is an amazing week of producing, acting, dancing, playing improvisation games, and exploring the technical side of the theatre arts. View the schedule here.

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5th Annual Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition

Live Theatre Workshop is happy to announce our 5th annual playwriting contest for all local students between the grades 6th – 12th for the 2023/2024 school year.  Each year through this program we open up our stage to showcase Tucson’s youth and their talents.  From playwright, to acting, and even behind the scenes!

 

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Mainstage Theatre

Moonlight and Magnolias

March 1, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Three legendary men hole up in Hollywood Producer David O. Selznick’s office to rewrite the screenplay for what would become 1939’s Gone with the Wind. With equally clever and profound writing, playwright Ron Hutchinson creates a captivating fantasy of what it may have been like to be a fly on the wall during these historic moments of American pop culture.

The Little Dog Laughed

April 19, 2024 - May 12, 2024

Step behind the curtain hiding Hollywood’s biggest secrets with actor Mitchell Green, a rising star who would be well on his way to the A-list if his agent, Diane, could manage to keep him in the closet. Skilled in persuasion and negotiation, Diane ruthlessly works to control Mitchell’s image as he gallivants around Hollywood with Alex, an adorable drifter. This entertaining journey that unravels the comedic underbelly behind the glitz and glamor will leave you roaring with laughter!

Children's Theatre

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The Big Dipper: Calendar, Compass, and Clock

April 6, 2024 - April 14, 2024

LTW’s Children’s Theatre partners with Red Herring Puppets to produce “The Big Dipper”. What is the most easily recognizable star pattern in the sky? Discover the mystery and science of the Big Dipper through stories from the ancient Chinese, Micmac Indians, Greek, and Aztec cultures, and the Southern slaves following the “drinkin gourd” to freedom. Combining skillfully crafted marionettes and shadow puppets, we see how the stars can be used to tell time, track the seasons, and find your way at night. Red Herring Puppets has created a stellar production exploring the folklore and science related to the Big Dipper. This familiar star pattern is seen most of the year by more than half the world’s population and can be used to tell time, keep track of the seasons, and guide our way at night. The show features beautifully crafted marionettes and shadow puppets with tales from ancient Greece, China, the Micmac Indians on Nova Scotia and southern slaves seeking freedom in the north. Red Herring Puppets is an award-winning professional puppet company located in Tucson Arizona. Lisa Sturz, owner and artistic director has worked with Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm, PBS, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and many more.

Etcetera Theatre

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She's Out Of Her Rind Variety Show!

March 30, 2024 - March 30, 2024

Tucson's juiciest variety show! Like a fruit salad, there is something that will ap-peel to everyone! Drag, comedy, live music, dancing, burlesque, and more! Spend a fantastic evening with Tucson's sweetest hostess, Melon, as she and her cast of talented entertainers create a night you’ll never forget! BYOB wine and beer* as we celebrate (and tip) some of the most amazing artists in Tucson, including Queer Anne's Revenge, Isis D Frost, Maddie Shuman, Gipsy Pirate Octopi Band, and more! *Patrons can bring one bottle of wine and 40oz of beer to any of our upcoming theatre productions.


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