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Celebrate Disney Legend Rex Allen in his hometown of Willcox, Arizona, October 5-7, 2012.

Disney fans may best know Rex Allen as the voice of the father in the original Carousel of Progress. His is the voice you hear singing There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. In addition to that, he did other work for Disney and had a long successful entertainment career apart from Disney. He was inducted as an official Disney Legend in 1996.

A true cowboy, Rex owned no other clothes but western togs and boots. He once recalled Walt's reaction when he arrived at the Studio wearing a borrowed suit. Rex said, "Walt came up to me and said, 'Hardly recognized you incognito.'"

From the official Rex Allen Days website:
Welcome to the 61st annual Rex Allen Days in Willcox, Arizona October 5, 6, & 7 2012 We would like to invite you to join us for the fun filled event of Rex Allen Days - a celebration of Rex Allen, the singing cowboy in his hometown of Willcox, Arizona. Commemorating it's 61st Anniversary, this event (and an Official State of Arizona Centennial Event) celebrates the life of Rex Allen and features many of his favorite events including a professional rodeo, parade, and concerts.

Along with all of this you will find fun around every corner including comedy shows and tractor pulls. And you don't want to miss the car show, turtle races, carnival and the men's softball tournament where you can root for your favorite team. Good old-fashioned fun for the entire family in the historic town of Willcox, Arizona!

Click to learn More about Rex Allen.

Related Local Event:
See Rex Allen Jr, son of Disney Legend Rex Allen, in an Arizona tribute performance at Phoenix Symphony Hall on January 18, 2013.
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Voice of Mater, Larry the Cable Guy, to perform at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, Arizona on September 2, 2012.

Best known to Disney fans as the voice of Mater in the Disney•Pixar films Cars, Cars 2, the Cars Toons shorts, and most recently the new Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Larry the Cable Guy brings his special brand of “lovable redneck humor” the Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, Arizona about an hour north of Phoenix. He’s a bestselling author and winner of Billboard’s Top Comedy Artist of the Year award and Comedy Album of the Year with gold and platinum selling albums. Dadgum! 

His Git-R-Done Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide assistance to charitable organizations that have experienced hardships beyond their control, with an emphasis on children and veterans.

Concert details at: www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

Charity information at: www.gitrdonefoundation.org

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Pinocchio live on stage at Hale Children's Theatre in Gilbert, AZ through August 20, 2011.

America’s favorite puppet is coming to Hale! Come along as Geppetto helps Pinocchio learn to walk and talk in hopes of becoming a real boy. Unfortunately, Pinocchio’s curiosity leads him in pursuit of adventure meeting one amazing character after another along the way.

Tickets: $10 for children, $12 for adults
Dates: Saturdays from June 11th through August 20th, 2011.
Times: 11:00am
Location: 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, Arizona 85233

For more information visit www. HaleTheatreArizona.com or call 480-497-1181.

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‘Camp Rock: The Musical’ at Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre June 25 and July 23-25, 2011.

The following is excerpted from a June 21st East Valley Tribune story (linked at the end of this post):

Aspiring young local actors are hard at work rehearsing for a nearly sold out run of "Camp Rock: The Musical" at the Ahwatukee Children's Theatre.

The musical itself centers around children at a summer music camp not unlike the Ahwatukee Children's Theatre, where roughly half of the cast of 41 are returning from previous shows.

The storyline of the musical is based on Disney's "Camp Rock 2" and features songs from both of the films.

The production is abundant in innocent love stories as well as conflicts. Lead characters Mitchie Torres, played by 11-year-old Olivia Smith, and Shane Gray, played by Jacob Hedeby, 11, highlight these tense emotions of the pre-teen years with skill and a natural on-stage chemistry.

As of June 21st, tickets were still available for the June 25 showing at 2 p.m.

"Camp Rock: The Musical" will hit the ACT stage again next month from July 23rd through July 25th. Registration for that show is $350 and ends July 5, 2011.

Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door or by calling 480-705-9391.

Ahwatukee Children's Theatre is located at 5051 East Elliot Road in Phoenix.

Click here for the full story at EastValleyTribune.com.

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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella June 23 - August 6, 2011

It's not the "Disney version" so the songs are different but the story is the same in Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical retelling of the timeless tale and one of the most romantic stories of all time.

You fondly remember movie or television versions with Julie Andrews, Lesley Ann Warren or Brandy - but there is nothing like seeing it LIVE on stage. Lavish sets and costumes, award-winning lighting and the greatest love story of every generation. Re-live the Magic!

Thursday Night Special:
All Seats - All Ages Just $18 for Dinner & Show.

All Other Performances:
Adults: $35
Children 18 and under: $18
Includes Dinner & Show

Champagne Package:
On any Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday receive a free glass of house champagne with every full priced $35 adult ticket purchased for Cinderella.

Purchase four full-priced adult tickets for Cinderella and receive a full bottle of house champagne.

Menu (subject to change)

Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy
Lemon Pepper Cod
Orange Flavored Chicken
Honey Glazed Ham (evenings only)
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fried Rice
Mashed Squash & Potato Blend
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Chef's Blend Vegetables

Composed Salads with Fresh Rolls and Butter
Tossed Caesar Salad

Ice Cream Table with Vanilla Ice Cream, Sugar-Free Butter Pecan and a variety of toppings
Dessert Buffet includes an assortment of Gourmet Pies and Cakes

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is located in Mesa, Arizona at 5247 East Brown Road.

For more information or to buy tickets visit: www.BroadwayPalmWest.com
or call: 480-325-6700.

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Disney Parks' Let The Memories Begin Tour to visit Arizona Mills Mall on July 19-20, 2011.

Disney Parks wants families to create their own Disney memories and are helping them imagine the possibilities with the Let The Memories Begin Tour. The tour is taking Disney memory making into malls across America where children and adults of all ages can enjoy a sample of the magic and fun that people enjoy every day in the Disney theme parks.

Visitors can see replicas of attractions like the Jungle Cruise, Cinderella’s Castle and other fun Disney photo spots to envision making their own Disney vacation memories.

The tour swings through the Phoenix area on July 19th and 20th with a visit to Arizona Mills Mall. Arizona Mills Mall is located at 5000 Arizona Mills Circle in Tempe.

The tour started off in Chicago on May 30th and wraps up with a stop in Puerto Rico on September 23rd and 24th.

Visit the tour website and enter to win a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation.

Link to the tour website: http://www.letthememoriesbegintour.com/index.php

Link to full tour schedule: http://www.letthememoriesbegintour.com/?view=tours

Thanks to reader Patty for this submission!

Selena Gomez to perform in Phoenix on Monday, June 13, 2011.

UPDATE: (06/11/11)
Selena Gomez' Arizona appearances have been canceled. The Disney Channel star was hospitalized just before the scheduled start of her Monte Carlo movie promotional tour so the kick off event was pushed back a couple of days. It appears that, in order to keep the rest of the tour on schedule, the Phoenix date was dropped from the schedule.

Click here for the story from AZCentral.com.

UPDATE: (06/09/11)
Here's another chance to see Selena Gomez on her visit to Phoenix on Monday, June 13th. According to AZCentral.com:

"...the 18-year-old singer/actress will chat about her film on the Channel 12 (KPNX) show 'Arizona Midday.' She'll appear on the street-side studio at 200 East Van Buren at 1 p.m. Fans who bring posters will have a chance to win tickets to her movie...She'll be outside for about 15 minutes, and most likely won't be giving out autographs or posing for photos."

Cars 2 "Agents on a Mission" tour to visit Phoenix June 4th to 6th, 2011.

UPDATE 05/19/11 - Locations and times have been announced, although no word yet on a possible June 4th appearance as originally planned.

Sunday, June 5, 2011
11:00am – 5:00pm
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chase Field on 4th Street in front of the main plaza entry.
401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Monday, June 6, 2011
11:00am – 7:00pm
Harkins Theatre at Tempe Market Place in the South parking lot.
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
Note: Radio Disney will also be at this appearance from 1:00 to 3:00pm. 

Thanks to reader Janella F. for prompting this update with her comment post! 
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UPDATE 03/29/11 - According to the official Cars 2 website, the tour will be in Phoenix from Saturday, June 4th through Monday, June 6th, 2011. Locations and times are still listed as To Be Determined. 
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While a specific date and location is yet to be announced, Phoenix can expect a visit by Lightning McQueen and friends this Spring. Keep watching WDlocal.com/Phoenix and follow us on Twitter @WDlocal for more information as it becomes available. Here's the rest of the story as reported on the fan site, The Pixar Blog:

Newly designed Disney Store in Chandler to open with two celebrations on May 11th and 21st, 2011.

The following was released to local media outlets this week to help promote the opening of this exciting new Disney Store at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

But that's just to get the buzz going leading up to an official Grand Opening at 10:00am on Saturday, May 21, 2011 where, rumor has it, a special Mouse just might make a special appearance. you can also meet Mickey Mouse and/or Minnie Mouse from Noon to 4:00pm inside the mall near Macy's. Click on the flyer to the left for details.

Curtain Call Youtheatre Presents The Rockin' Tale of Snow White, May 7-8, 2011

Curtain Call Youtheatre Presents The Rockin' Tale of Snow White by Barbara Lennon and Bill Francoeur, Directed by Ariana Ziskin-Bailey.

This new musical version includes new characters and great comedic twists. Musical styles range from hip-hop to rock & roll to doo wop and more!

When:
Saturday May 7, 2011 at 7:00pm
Sunday May 8, 2011 at 2:00pm

Where:
Performances will be at The John Paul Theatre on the Phoenix College Campus
1202 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Click here for a map and directions.

How Much:
$10 for Adults and $5 for children through age 18 and students.

For more information:
Call 602-264-0402 or visit azjewishtheatre.org.

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Get a free Disney comic book on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Disney comic book partner/publisher BOOM! Studios is one of ten Gold Sponsors of the 2011 Free Comic Book Day with a free Darkwing Duck/Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers comic on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

The first Saturday in May each year is Free Comic Book Day, a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores.

Here's an excerpt from the official Free Comic Book Day website about the special Disney comic that will be available (www.freecomicbookday.com):

"An all ages flip book from BOOM! On one side, experience Darkwing Duck! Reprinting the blockbuster sold-out first issue of the Darkwing Duck ongoing series. But don't forget to flip this comic over, or you'll miss Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, reprinting the first issue of the critically acclaimed bestseller from BOOM! Two hit series, both all ages, one flip book of pure fun! Don't miss the return of the Disney Afternoon Revolution that grabbed the attention of Disney fans everywhere!"

And here's a list of Phoenix/Tucson-area comic book stores compiled by Phoenix Comicon (phoenixcomicon.com). Participation varies, so check with each store for details of their their participation and rules. While you're there, be sure to check out all of the other great Disney titles and buy a few to help support these local businesses and to show your appreciation for their support of Free Comic Book Day.

Kids can sing, dance, and act in Ahwatukee Children's Theater's 2011 summer camp productions of Pinocchio, Camp Rock and Disney Dazzle.

Keep your kids out of the heat this summer with an array of musical theater camps offered by the Ahwatukee Children's Theater.

Beginning June 6 and continuing through July 29, the local children's theater will be hosting musical camps and programs for productions including "Pinocchio", "Camp Rock", and "Disney Dazzle".

Along with their choice of productions, kids can also take a workshop to "audition like a pro", or audition for the theater's Teen Board (minimum age requirements may apply).

At the end of each camp, which lasts about a week, showcases for parents, friends and the community will be performed. The camp even has volunteer opportunities for parents to get involved. A full list of camps and productions is available at www.azact.org.

When:
June 6-July 29, 2011

Where:
Ahwatukee Children's Theater
5051 E. Elliot Road
Ahwatukee, AZ

For more information or to register:
Call 480-705-9319
Or visit www.azact.org

Source: Ahwatukee.com

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Free showing of Tangled at Westgate City Center in Glendale, AZ on Friday, April 29, 2011.

See "Tangled" under the stars and on the big screen at Westgate City Center's WaterDance Plaza. This free event is part of the WaterDance Film Festival presented by KTVK 3TV. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a free movie on the Plaza. 

"It's all about the hair! This Rapunzel-themed movie has inspired us to help out those less fortunate. We've invited 15 deserving, lower-income children from the West Valley's Acclaim Academy to get a free make-over haircut from Westgate's Mug, as well as free dinner for them and their parents, courtesy of Johnny Rockets. They'll also be our special, VIP guests for our showing of Tangled.

And although no princess will grace the top, the West Valley YMCA is bringing out its rock wall for kids to climb, as well as bounce houses, and more.

Plus a weekly raffle offers all types of gift cards and prizes, with all money donated to the Komen 3-Day for the Cure."

When:
April 29, 2011 at 7:30pm

Where:
Westgate City Center
6770 North Sunrise Boulevard
Glendale, AZ 85305

For more information:
Visit westgatecitycenter.com
or call 623-772-4000

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Alice in Wonderland at Apache Junction Performing Arts Center March 30-April 1, 2011

The Apache Junction Players are proud to present Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Produced with permission by Music Theatre International.

When:
March 30-April 1, 2011
Wednesday-Friday 7:00pm

Cost:
$8/Adults, $6/Students and Seniors

Phone:
(480) 982-1110

Where:
Apache Junction Performing Arts Center
2525 South Ironwood Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85220

Source: Showup.com

Disneyland deals on car rental and park tickets.

Here are a couple of deals to help make a Disneyland weekend getaway a little easier. Save around $15 on 3-day Park Hopper tickets and get a rental car for $40 (plus taxes).

Disneyland:
The Southern California theme park is discounting its Park Hopper passes through April 14, 2011. The three-day pass, which gives admission to Disneyland and neighboring California Adventure for three days, is on sale for $169 for age 10 and older and $152 for ages 3-9. Regular prices are $186 and $165. Tickets must be purchased online or over the phone.

Details: 866-593-4763, disneyland.com, click on "Tickets and Packages," then "Special Offers."

Enterprise Rent-A-Car:
Enterprise Rent-a-Car is offering weekend car rentals at participating neighborhood locations for $9.99 a day through late May. The offer excludes taxes, which can be hefty, and includes 100 free miles per day rather than unlimited mileage. The special applies to Friday-through-Monday rentals of compact or economy cars through May 23. Advance reservations are required.

Details: 800-261-7331, enterprise.com.

Source: Arizona Republic
Link to full story: http://www.azcentral.com/travel/features/articles/2011/02/25/20110225deals-disneyland-enterprise-albuquerque.html

Last chance to see Alice in Wonderland at Valley Youth Theatre Saturday & Sunday, February 26th & 27th, 2011.

Due to popular demand, Valley Youth Theatre has extended its run of Alice in Wonderland one additional weekend.

Performance times are:
Saturday, February 26th at Noon and 3:00pm
Sunday, February 27th at Noon and 3:00pm

Tickets are $20 per person and can be ordered through Valley Youth Theatre's box office at 602-253-8188 or online at www.vyt.com.

Click here for WDlocal's original story about this production: http://www.wdlocal.com/phoenix/2011/01/valley-youth-theatre-presents-alice-in-wonderland-february-4-20-2011.html

"Tarzan" coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre in April 2012

On April 20, 2012, Arizona Broadway Theatre presents the regional premiere of “Tarzan,” based on the Disney film. With music by Grammy Award-winner Phil Collins, “Tarzan” swings onto the stage with technical and lighting wizardry.

“We are thrilled to bring you something so exciting this coming season,” said Kurtis W. Overby, Arizona Broadway Theatre’s artistic associate and resident choreographer. “The Valley hasn’t seen anything like this produced by a local theater company, and we’re pulling out all the stops.”

Season ticket subscriptions will go on sale starting April 18, 2011.

Single show tickets go on sale May 23, 2011.

Arizona Broadway Theatre is located in Peoria at 7701 West Paradise Lane, on Bell Road east of the Loop 101 and the Peoria Sports Complex.

For tickets and additional information, or to become an Arizona Broadway Theatre subscriber, call the box office at 623-776-8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.

Source: East Valley Tribune
Link to the full story: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/the_valley/westvalley/article_f5edec92-86f0-58db-9bd6-45871ee6f6e9.html

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New fairy tale exhibit at Arizona Museum for Youth through May 29, 2011.

“Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tales, Frogs and Fables,” a new exhibition at Mesa's Arizona Museum for Youth, features artistic interpretations of fairy tales that have also inspired Disney favorites Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Alice in Wonderland, and more.

Contemporary fairy tale reimaginings are often overly frightening or sensual. For this exhibit however curator Jeffory Morris explained in an interview with the East Valley Tribune "When we went out to find art, a lot of it was either too dark or too hokey, and we really wanted something between those two extremes. [The artists] do a nice job of taking a fresh approach to some of these classic stories without being too adult or being boring."

When: Now through May 29, 2011

Hours:
Sunday: Noon-4:00pm
Monday: closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm.

Where: Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson Street in Mesa

Cost: $7 per person age 1 and older

Information: (480) 644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com

Source: East Valley Tribune
Link to the full story: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/article_697e1b8c-361c-11e0-be10-001cc4c002e0.html )

Susan Egan, the original Belle on Broadway and voice of Meg in Hercules, to perform one night only at Arizona Theater Company's "Curtain Up Cabaret" on April 30, 2011.

Arizona Theatre Company presents "Curtain Up Cabaret 2011" at the Herberger Theater.

Date: Saturday April 30, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Place: The Herberger Theater 222 E Monroe in downtown Phoenix.

About the Event
The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and champagne in the Herberger Art Gallery. Guests will then be escorted to Arizona Theatre Company’s professional stage to enjoy an elegant dinner, followed by a private performance with Broadway headliner Susan Egan. The performance will be followed by a decadent coffee and dessert bar.

Proceeds will benefit Arizona Theatre Company’s education and community engagement programs to further the company’s mission of producing professional theatre as well as serving as an educational and cultural resource in the state.

Tickets
$250 per guest
$1,000 per guest for a front row seat
$2,500 per table of ten
$3,000 for a premium table of ten
$4,000 for a front row table of four
$6,000 for a front row table of six

About Susan Egan
Susan Egan has traversed all four corners of the entertainment industry, making powerful impressions in theatre, film, television and music. She received Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for “Best Actress” as the original “Belle” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and voiced the animated characters of “Meg” in Disney’s Hercules, and “Lin” in the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, among others. Egan sings with symphonies worldwide, has over 40 recording credits including five solo CDs, and was named Best Vocalist of the Year by TalkinBroadway.com.

For tickets, contact Jennifer E. Ruddle, Associate Director of Development by phone: 602-256-6899 x 6302 or by email: jruddle@arizonatheatre.org. 

More information about the event is available on the Arizona Theatre Company website.

More information about Herberger Theater Center is available at HerbergerTheater.org.

Emily Osment to perform live in concert March 31, 2011 in Tempe.

UPDATE: This concert has been canceled.

Emily Osment, best known for her role as Lilly on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, will be performing live in concert at the Marquee Theater in Tempe on Thursday, March 31st, 2011. Presale tickets went on sale on January 29th. For ticket information check out Emily's official website: http://www.officialemilyosment.com/ .

Valley Youth Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland February 4-20, 2011.

Experience the enchantment as we follow Alice down the rabbit hole in Valley Youth Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland!

Regarded as one of the greatest children's books ever written, Alice’s madcap adventures in Lewis Carroll’s whimsical story will delight and engage children and adults as she chases the White Rabbit, takes tea with the Mad Hatter and March Hare, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! With dozens of wonderfully wacky characters, this is one exciting journey you don’t want to miss!

Performances take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout February.

Fridays: February 4, 11, 18 at 7:30pm
Saturdays: February 5, 12, 19 at Noon & 3:00pm
Sundays: February 6, 13, 20 at Noon & 3:00pm

For Tickets call the Valley Youth Theatre Box Office at 602-253-8188 extension 2 or buy them online.

Tickets are $20.00 for all seats.
Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.

Click here for more information.

Valley Youth Theatre is located at 525 North First Street in Phoenix.

AllStar Weekend Weekend: Concert and Meet & Greet February 4th and 5th, 2011.

AllStar Weekend Concert - Friday, February 4, 2011

Radio Disney's AllStar Weekend will be performing live in concert at Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 4th at 7:00pm. Radio Disney will be onsite before the concert with music, games, and prizes.

For more information and to buy tickets, call: 480-987-SHOW (480-987-7469) 

Or visit the venue's website: www.qcpac.com

        Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
        22149 East Ocotillo Road
        Queen Creek, AZ 85142

 

Auditions for Cinderella at Hale Theatre in Gilbert January 31, 2011.

Hale Centre Theatre will hold auditions for Cinderella on January 31st at 5:30pm.

The show runs from March 5th to May 21st. It will be produced by David and Corrin Dietlein and directed by Gary Caswell.

Auditions will be held at the Hale Theater. Auditions are by appointment only. Please visit www.haletheatrearizona.com to schedule an appointment, or call 480-497-1181.

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music and dance; an accompanist will be provided.

Please Note:
Performances are on Saturday’s at 11 am. 
Rehearsals will be held Monday through Wednesday Evenings from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and Saturday Mornings.

Hale Centre Theatre
50 West Page Ave 
Gilbert AZ 85233 
Phone: 480-497-1181

About the show:
Cinderella A Enchanting Fairy Tale showing March 5 - May 21 
Join us for the timeless tale of a young girl, her fairy godmother and one enchanted morning you’ll never forget! With the wave of a wand, your children will be transported into a world of magic mice, pumpkin coaches and zany step-sisters. Packed with quirky, colorful characters, toe-tapping songs and superb dancing, this charming fairy tale will delight children of all ages!

Casting for the following roles:

 

Cinderella! Cinderella! at Arizona Broadway Theatre January 22-February 5, 2011

ABT Theatre for Young Audiences presents: Cinderella! Cinderella! Throw out your fairy-tale ideas of a Cinderella with dainty glass slippers and nasty stepsisters. This hilarious adaptation has quite a twist! From a fairy godmother who uses the wrong magic wand to an elegant ball disrupted by a cupcake fight, laughs are plentiful throughout as valuable lessons are learned.

Click for more information. 

Dust off your tiara and head to the Disney Store on Saturday, January 22, 2011 for a Princess Garden Party.

The Disney Store is having a Princess Garden Party this Saturday, January 22nd. Little girls are encourged come dressed as their favorite princesses to play games and create personalized tea cups they can take home. 

Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 11:00am and 12:30pm
Location: All Valley Disney Store Locations
Cost: Free!

Thanks to reader Janela for the tip!

If you hear about anything "Disney" going on here in the Phoenix area, do what Janela did and share the Magic! Go to WDlocal.com/Phoenix and click on the "Submit News" button at the top of the page.

See Disney's first feature-length True-Life adventure "The Living Desert" Saturday, January 22, 2011.

Movie Night in the Park featuring "The Living Desert" at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa.

Come see the best film ever made about our desert animals! All ages will love this exciting movie on the giant screen inside the Nature Center. See desert animals do things you never thought possible – like scorpions dancing! This real-life Disney movie is both educational and highly entertaining. Laughter is guaranteed!

Feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you (no glass bottles), otherwise, concessions are available inside the Nature Center.

Date: 1/22/2011
Time: 7:00 PM
Fee: $6.00 per car

Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Road
Mesa, AZ 85207

Ph: 480-984-0032
Fax: 480-357-1542
Email: userypark@mail.maricopa.gov

Click here for more information.

Tickets from $7 for opening night of Disney on Ice, Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Save 50% on opening night tickets to Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate at US Airways Center on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Choose from regularly priced $25, $18, and $14 discounted down to $12.50, $9, and $7.

With fees the $7 are more like $11 but that's still a great deal.

No double discounts. Does not apply to Front Row or VIP seating. Convenience, handling, and facility fees may apply.

For tickets visit Ticketmaster.com

Enter to win Disney On Ice tickets from Urban Kidz in Scottsdale. Enter by Friday, January 14, 2011.

Urban Kidz is giving away 4 tickets to see Disney on Ice Let's Celebrate.

Head over to Urban Kidz by Friday, January 14, 2011 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win four tickets to the 7:00pm performance on Thursday, January 20th.

Urban Kids is located at 8787 N Scottsdale Rd # 200, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258

Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate runs from January 19th through 23rd at US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix.

No Purchase Necessary to enter. Contest ends January 14, 2011. One entry per household

For more information, call 480-483-6800 or visit http://shop.urbankidzwear.com/ .

Source: http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/116607/

Click for an earlier WDlocal.com post about this show: http://www.wdlocal.com/phoenix/2010/11/disney-on-ice-comes-to-us-airways-center-in-downtown-phoenix-january-19-23-2011.html

Disney Store to bring its innovative concept store to Chandler Fashion Center in 2011.

Disney Store has announced plans to continue rolling out its new store concept this year beginning with stores in 6 North American Markets including one right here in the Phoenix market. Chandler Fashion Center is one of only four existing locations to be transformed to the new look with a major renovation. No word yet on when this overhaul will begin or be completed but WDlocal.com will keep you posted as this project develops.

As part of the announcement, Jim Fielding, president of Disney Stores Worldwide, said "The future of Disney Store is brighter than ever as we expand our reach by opening in new markets, leverage the latest technology to enhance the guest experience and improve efficiency, showcase incredible new Disney content, and bring a magical Disney experience to local communities everywhere."

UPDATE: Reader Deanna points out that the Chandler Fashion Center store will not be a renovation as reported on TheStreet.com. Rather, it will be an all-new store. Chandler Fashion Center has never had a Disney Store. Thanks Deanna!

Source: TheStreet.com 

 

Greasepaint Theatre in Scottsdale presents Disney's Jungle Book March 4-13, 2011

Greasepaint Youtheatre presents Disney's Jungle Book March 4th through 13th, 2011. The live stage show is a musical about the madcap adventures of a man-cub and his forest friends for ages 5 and up. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Where:
Greasepaint Theatre
7020 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ

When:
March 4-13, 2011
Friday 7pm, Sat & Sun 2pm

Cost: $12

For more information:
Call 602-889-7609 or visit www.greasepaint.org