What’s Happening in Tempe – WICKED
Posted by: Nancy
February 22, 2012
Tempe showcases theatre this week with three big productions. WICKED continues at ASU Gammage, but don’t wait to purchase your tickets; a little birdy told me that WICKED is close to selling out. For an edgier theatrical experience, there’s Stray Cat Theatre’s production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell. Childsplay takes a timely look at 223 years of the American presidency in Rock the Presidents. It’s a rollicking, multi-media-filled musical revue covering the American presidency from Washington to Obama, brought to life through all-new rock, pop and folk music.
Here’s a sample of Tempe’s packed arts, culture and entertainment calendar this week. From music to theatre to arts exhibitions and events, there’s plenty to do.
- February 21-March 11: WICKED, ASU Gammage
- February 22: Zazu Gypsy Jazz with Alan Ames Steve Douglas, Bass, Dave’s Electric Brew Pub
- February 22: Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic, Tempe Center for the Arts
- February 23: Joleen Lunzer, Tempe Improv
- February 23: Music on Mill, Mill Avenue District
- February 23: Avante-Garden: Idaho, Desert Botanical Garden
- February 23: Jeff Hunt Live, Rula Bula Irish Pub
- February 23: ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts School of Music Presents Big Band Night at the MADCAP, MADCAP Theaters
- February 23-March 3: Stray Cat Theatre Presents The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Tempe Performing Arts Center
- February 24 & 25: Dave Foley, Tempe Improv
- February 24-25: Tempe Art A Gogh-Gogh, Sail Inn Bar and Grill
- February 24: Mojo Farmers; February 25: Knee Deep Experience, Tempe Marketplace District Stage
- February 24: Jake Dean; February 25: Leah and Stephanie, Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
- February 25: Miss and Mister Phoenix Gay Pride Pageant, Tempe Center for the Arts
- February 25: The Jeff Hunt Band, Rula Bula Irish Pub
- February 25-26: 11th Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour, ASU Art Museum Ceramic Research Center
- February 25-March 2: Childsplay Presents Rock the Presidents, Tempe Center for the Arts
- February 26: Winter Music in the Garden: Bad Cactus Brass Band, Desert Botanical Garden
