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SUMMARY:Oy to the World: A Hanukkah Musical Revue
DESCRIPTION:A joyful Hanukkah musical revue celebrating Jewish culture through song\, stories\, and humor! A festive\, cabaret-style concert packed with powerhouse vocals\, singalongs\, and winter favorites by Jewish composers. Created by local talents Rebecca and Josh Weinstein\, this spirited\, family-friendly show offers a vibrant alternative to the season’s usual holiday fare. \nOy to the World blends heartfelt Hanukkah songs (like Barenaked Ladies’ “Hanukkah Blessings” and Daveed Diggs’ “Puppy for Hanukkah”) with Broadway hits (“You Won’t Succeed on Broadway…” from Spamalot)\, joyful winter tunes by Jewish composers (“Let It Snow\,” “My Favorite Things”)\, and community engagement moments like audience trivia. \nAnd… you have a chance to perform! Before each musical cabaret\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served! Doors open at 6:45pm. \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**\n \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix\, and in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/oy-to-the-world-a-hanukkah-musical-revue/
LOCATION:Arizona
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Musicals with Catherine & Seth
DESCRIPTION:Eight-time Broadway performaer Catherine Ricafort McCreary (Mamma Mia!\, Cinderella\, SpongeBob SquarePants) and award-winning local actor/director Seth Tucker present a fast-paced evening of musical theatre showstoppers. Bench the kick-off and join us for a melt-your-face-off\, one-night-only Broadway cabaret. Joined by powerhouse guest artists Šime Košta\, Natacha Bachour\, Scott McCreary\, Michelle Chin\, Max Nussbaum\, Dallyn Brunck\, and Super Smack\, plus music direction by Tyler Bartlett\, they cut to the heart of musicals like Wicked\, Falstettos\, Book of Mormon\, Chicago\, and more! It’s giving scene work\, it’s giving belting\, it’s giving full-out dance\, comedy\, and drama with surprises at every turn. \nAND… you have a chance to perform! Before each of our musical cabarets\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served. Doors open at 6:45pm. \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\n \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/monday-night-musicals/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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SUMMARY:See Jane Run: An Indo Story
DESCRIPTION:This play is a universal story that confronts grief\, inspires hope\, and is steeped in love. It is an exhale after decades of silence. \nIndo refugee immigrants fleeing Indonesia after World War II suppressed their Indo identity because it was a source of danger and shame. Indos wanted their children to be spared the pain\, and encouraged\, cajoled\, and pressured them to assimilate to a new culture. Now Indos around the world are calling out to each other to tell their stories\, and reclaim their identity before the culture vanishes. For their ancestors and for future generations\, the rich legacy of Indo culture lives on in storytelling. \nThis play is one Indo’s story about love\, loss\, generational trauma\, racism\, forced displacement\, resilience\, and being happy. Jane’s dream is to tour her play in Indonesia\, the Netherlands\, and throughout the United States\, retracing her family’s Indo refugee odyssey in honor of her family and the global Indo community. \n“Dedicated to Mama whose magnificence was overshadowed by a world riddled with storms.“ \nIf See Jane Run comes to a theatre near you\, do not hesitate– go see it. Jane doesn’t just perform; she kills it. This is theatre at its most personal and potent\, and it’s not to be missed.  -Sankar Raman\, Founder of The Immigrant Story \nThere were moments I couldn’t breathe\, and other moments I couldn’t move. And by the end\, I couldn’t speak. I was so overcome by all that I had seen and heard! Thank you for sharing yourself with us in this very personal and profound way! -Leroy Bynum Jr.\, Dean of Portland State University School of the Arts \nA solo memoir play written and performed by Guest Artist Dr. Jane Vogel Mantiri\nCo-presented by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nCo-directed by Andres Alcala and Jane Vogel Mantiri\nSound and projection design by Andres Alcala\nGraphic design by Kaelan Strouse\nPhotography by Brooke Hoyer \nCONTENT NOTE:  This play references violence\, abuse\, and loss. Please prioritize your wellbeing as you attend See Jane Run.\n \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/see-jane-run-an-indo-story/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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SUMMARY:Unstandard: Songs in the Key of She with Felicia Penza
DESCRIPTION:A genre-bending cabaret built from deep cuts\, unsung verses\, and the kind of songs you stumble on when your heart needs saving. Unstandard isn’t a tribute—it’s a mixtape of memory\, longing\, and reinvention\, told through the soulful edges of artists like Jill Scott\, Amy Winehouse\, Bonnie Raitt\, Bob Marley\, and Cécile McLorin Salvant. \nSinger Felicia Penza with Pianist Cory Dugar takes the audience through 10 musical movements—charting a course from infatuation to unraveling to epiphany—with storytelling\, humor\, and R&B/jazz-infused reinterpretation. From the B-sides of breakups to the grooves that kept her grounded\, she reclaims each track as a personal act of reflection\, healing\, and self-love. \nWhether you know the songs or not\, you’ll feel the through-line: \na woman unspooling her story—on her own terms\, in her own key. \nAnd… you have a chance to perform! Before each musical cabaret\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served! Doors open at 6:45pm.\n \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/unstandard-songs-in-the-key-of-she-with-felicia-penza/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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SUMMARY:Season Kick-Off Singalong with Lincoln\, Amie & Brenda
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new theatre season with YOU at the center! Singers from the community are invited to participate with short solos and full group singalongs. Musical Collaborator extraordinaire Lincoln Wright will be at the historic Steinway piano\, leading the way\, alongside TBI’s leaders Amie Bjorklund & Brenda Foley as we toast the “new year” and raise the voices of our community. \nTo participate as a soloist\, bring sheet music – no longer than 2 minutes\, please. Sign up available at the door\, first come\, first served (we may run out of time). Be prepared to stay for the whole event as we will invite singers to the mic throughout the evening. \n**NOTE: Listed price includes fees; fees lower if purchased through box office** \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr in partnership with Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona. \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.** \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/season-kick-off-singalong-with-lincoln-amie-brenda/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250829T193000
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SUMMARY:Rebels & Royals: A Shakespeare Event
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a raucous\, reverent\, and revelatory evening of Shakespeare! Join a stellar cast of performers from across Arizona—including professional actors and standout students from Arizona Actors Academy—for a one-night celebration of the Bard’s most beloved scenes\, sonnets\, snippets and surprises. From tragic heroes to mischievous lovers\, this is Shakespeare as it was meant to be: bold\, alive\, and deeply human. \nFeaturing: \n\n Professional actors from across the state\n Arizona Actors Academy’s most exciting emerging talent\n Passion\, poetry\, performance\, and spontaneous moments of magic\n\nAnd… you can participate! Starting at 7:00\, we will host a 30-minute open mic for the community. Bring your favorite bard (or other) snippets to share. NOTE: NO pianist available for this sharing. \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nCurated by The Bridge Initiative and Arizona Actors Academy \n**Ticket price includes fees. Fees lower if tickets are purchased directly through the box office. ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/rebels-royals-a-shakespeare-event/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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