EVCT presents ‘Xanadu Jr.’ in Mesa

East Valley Children’s Theatre in June presents the final main stage production of its 27th season, Xanadu Jr., written by Douglas Carter Beane with music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar…

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Megan Thompson: Anchor & Traffic Reporter on ABC15

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Alice in Wonderland at Mesa Arts Center

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Talkin Broadway Review

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The Mesa Tribune, Sleepy Hollow

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22 ariZoni Nominations

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Sleepy Hollow, The Musical Sept. 19-29

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EVCT Alumni Brittany Bradford: Actor and Producer

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