This Pulitzer Prize-winning play, staged by Arizona Theatre Company, follows up on the events of “A Raisin in the Sun,” adding new levels of intricacy to the discussion of race and real estate in America.

Coming soon to downtown Mesa: big changes to one of the city’s acclaimed all-ages attractions.

Start marking your calendars with all the shows you plan to see this season. Arizona Theatre Company has announced its 2013-2014 lineup.

“The Sunshine Boys”: Neil Simon’s play about a retired comedy duo who hate each other but join forces for a final television performance is sure to keep audience members laughing.

The Actors Theatre is taking a break. It was announced last week that the remainder of the 2012-13 season has been suspended while the company redesigns and evaluates its business model.

Arizona Theatre Company’s production portrays an imaginary 1939 meeting between Sigmund Freud, the famous atheist, and C.S. Lewis, the renown Christian apologist. They discuss God, love, sex and the meaning of existence.

During his first period class, Josh Thye conducted Desert Vista High School’s top wind ensemble Thursday morning as they worked through a crinkle in the song “Shooting Stars.”

Sometimes, something’s so bad you can’t help but watch. Take any number of reality or competition TV shows, or highlight reels of grotesque sports injuries that should make your stomach turn but instead have you rewinding to watch again in slow motion.

Sixty-two nominations from 18 Arizona communities were submitted in six categories for the 32nd annual Governor’s Arts Awards — honors given to individuals and businesses who have made substantial and outstanding contributions to arts and culture statewide. The East Valley has quite a few names in the running.

Volunteers handed out Subway sandwiches June 21 to nearly 800 at-risk youth after they were treated to the Valley Youth Theatre’s production of “The Wiz” at the Herberger Theatre in downtown Phoenix.

The Phoenix Symphony Association names Melani Walton to its board of directors. At the same time, The Phoenix Symphony Support Foundation announces Michael Casey and Douglas Scheetz to its board of directors. Walton, Casey and Scheetz all joined their respective board of directors in May.

“Locally grown and raised” is the thing to be these days, particularly for fruits, vegetables and thespians.

The Burton Barr Central Library will host an exhibit of works in charcoal by Jacob Fischer, titled “(un)Familiar Routine,” June 5 to Aug. 7 at the library’s @Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Ave.

Take it one show at a time and give children the opportunity to see excellent theater. It’s a philosophy that David Saar has implemented for the past 35 years.

Take it one show at a time and give children the opportunity to see excellent theater. It’s a philosophy that David Saar has implemented for the past 35 years.

Translating what many consider to be the “great American novel” to the stage is no simple task — just ask Stephen Wrentmore. He is the director of “The Great Gatsby,” which is presented by the Arizona Theatre Company and will be playing at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix through April 8.

Translating what many consider to be the “great American novel” to the stage is no simple task — just ask Stephen Wrentmore. He is the director of “The Great Gatsby,” which is presented by the Arizona Theatre Company and will be playing at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix beginning Thursday. Although the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel is set in 1922, Wrentmore believes that the themes of the story are timelier than ever.

How to succeed in show business? First and foremost, a performer better be prepared for the gypsy life. It comes with the territory, even for the most successful entertainers.

How to succeed in show business? First and foremost, a performer better be prepared for the gypsy life. It comes with the territory, even for the most successful entertainers.

Filmmaker Jon Reiss and musician David Cutler may be masters of two very different crafts, but they share similar advice for arts students at Arizona State University.