Side Show

Side Show • Jan 24 - Feb 16

Come look at the freaks.

 Inspired by the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, Side Show follows the lives of these two star carnival attractions during the Depression. Their story is a moving portrait of two sisters whose extraordinary bond brings them fame but denies them love. The fascinating pop/rock score infuses vaudeville themes in a contemporary style and has garnered cult status among musical theatre aficionados.

CONTENT GUIDE: This production may not be suitable for younger audiences. Content includes themes of Negative Perceptions of Physical Differences and Racial Inequity

SEASON 2024-25

DAMN YANKEES June 7 – 23

GREASE July 12 – 28

ROCK OF AGES Aug 16 – Sept 1

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Sept 20 – Oct 13

9 to 5 THE MUSICAL Nov 1 – 17

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Dec 6 – 29

SIDE SHOW Jan 24 – Feb 16

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Mar 7– 30

KINKY BOOTS Apr 25 – May 11

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MICHAEL STEWART

RESIDENT DIRECTOR (Damn Yankees and Side Show)

A veteran of of musicals and comedies, Michael has played roles ranging from...

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 romantic leads to evil assassins and everything in between. A theatre major originally from Ohio, he has worked with a variety of theatres throughout the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. Favorite roles include "Chris" in "Miss Saigon", "Stone" in "City of Angels", "Leo Bloom" in "The Producers", and his most recent role of "Sir Robin" in "Monty Python's Spamalot". When not on stage, Michael works in the tech industry and loves gaming, hiking, and traveling.

ANNE GRIMES

RESIDENT MUSIC DIRECTOR

Dr. Anne Grimes has enjoyed music-making with Arts Express for several years as both a pianist and music director. Her full-time work is teaching

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music theory at Pima College and directing the Pima College Orchestra. Musical experiences include leading choirs, bands, and orchestras for TUSD, Desert Christian High School, and Sahuarita Public Schools, and playing piano for Gaslight Theatre and Tucson Boys Chorus. Anne has served as music director for four local churches. She has earned three degrees from the University of Arizona, including the Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and Music Education, and the Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Choral Conducting. Anne and her husband Jonathan have four grown children and enjoy outdoor activities and home improvement projects.