Once on This Island originally premiered on Broadway in 1990. Based on the 1985 novel “My Love My Love” by Rosa Guy, which is ultimately based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” the musical is the brainchild of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty of Ragtime and Anastasia fame. The revival premiered at Circle in the Square in late 2017, winning a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical and receiving several other notable nominations…
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Show Picks of the Week: March 6 – 12
Every week, the YabYum team picks out some of their favorite upcoming events in the Phoenix Metro Area. For more Upcoming Shows, head here! And, be...
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Album Spotlight: ‘Permanent Vacation’ by Bedside Island
by Carly Schorman – Beside Island is the synth-powered dreampop music project spearheaded by Brian Dellinger, formerly of Kirkwood Dellinger. This under-the-radar band released their first LP just...
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5 Stellar New Sounds You Should Hear
5 Stellar New Sounds featuring Merce Lemon, T.O.L.D., J. Hutton, Jessica Genius, + YUS…
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For the Record: ‘Revelation’ by The Geibral Elisha Movement
Geibral Elisha and his band, The Geibral Elisha Movement (GEM), are stirring up magic, sending messages into the cosmos, and can regularly be found playing downtown Phoenix at venues such as the Phoenix Art Museum, Crescent Ballroom, and The Lost Leaf…
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7 Rad Music Videos: The Alternative Edition
7 Rad Music Videos featuring The Strokes, Tiarnie, The Mummy Cats, Meggie Brown, Electric Feat, Book of the Month, + Thomas Jakob | YabYum Music + Arts
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Limited Run of ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Hits ASU Gammage
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a jukebox show about the singer and songwriter whose extremely successful career spanned decades. First through songs she wrote for others, ultimately culminating in a solo career. Originally premiering on Broadway in January 2014, it received several Tony nominations including Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. Beautiful played over 2,400 performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, launching its first national tour in 2015, and closing in October 2019…
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