Live Theatrically!
Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona is America’s first community-based orchestra and chorus dedicated to musical theatre. The ensemble brings the Broadway Cast Recording to life in concert, offering audiences a unique and immersive way to experience these theatrical stories. From emerging artists to seasoned professionals, every event features a brand-new cast of performers from around the state, celebrating the diverse and inclusive nature of Arizona’s performing arts scene. By putting live music at the heart of our stories, we cultivate passion for authentic theatrical collaboration.
About us
Curtain Up!
In the summer of 2022, Founder Stephen Schermitzler channeled inspiration into a Facebook post, asking the Arizona community if they would like to play and sing through full-length Broadway musicals for fun. With nearly 300 replies in 24 hours, the first private Showcase took place on August 27th, at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Phoenix.
Showcase
Showcases are weekend celebrations of full-length Broadway musicals! Around 100 participants gather to form a full orchestra, chorus, and lead roles. After three days of rehearsal, one public performance is given, on-book, in symphonic style. You've never heard your favorite shows performed like this before!
NEXT SHOWCASE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
January 25, 7:00 PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
Underscore
We read through full-length musicals in classroom style with chorus, leads, and piano. These private, educational sing-alongs promote music reading, choral singing, and collaboration through exploration of musical theatre. Underscore events are open to all ages. Knowing how to read sheet music is highly recommended.