UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
School of Theatre, Film & Television
presents
JERRY'S GIRLS
A Broadway Revue Celebrating the Music of Jerry Herman
Marroney Theatre · Tucson, Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 9, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. – Big Broadway energy comes to campus this spring as the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents Jerry's Girls, a dazzling, women-centered revue celebrating the iconic music of composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, brought to life by the next generation of stage talent.
Running April 23 through May 3 at the Marroney Theatre, with preview performances on April 19 and 22, Jerry's Girls showcases some of the most beloved songs in American musical theatre. Featuring selections from Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, Milk and Honey and A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, the production highlights the wit, warmth and show-stopping energy that define Herman's work.
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
Director and choreographer Christie Kerr brings together a cast ranging from first-year students to seniors. “Jerry’s Girls is a celebration of bold, joyful storytelling and the incredible roles written for women on the musical stage,” said Kerr. “It’s also an opportunity for our students to take on material that is as technically demanding as it is deeply rewarding.”
For cast member Selah Lipman, a senior Musical Theatre major, the experience has been transformative. “Being part of Jerry’s Girls has pushed me in new ways as both a performer and an assistant choreographer,” she said. “I’ve loved stepping into the role of choreographing several numbers, exploring the precision, energy, and nuance of Jerry Herman’s music. There’s something incredibly exciting about bringing this classic Broadway style to life for today’s audiences.”
As the final subscription performance of the School’s 2025–26 season, the production reflects the program’s commitment to hands-on training at a professional level. Audiences can expect polished vocals, dynamic staging and a vibrant tribute to one of Broadway’s most enduring composers.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
WHAT
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University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents Jerry’s Girls
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WHERE
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Marroney Theatre
1025 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
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WHEN
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Previews: April 19 & 22, 2026
Opening: April 23 – May 3, 2026
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TICKETS
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Ticketmaster and Available at the Arizona Arts Box Office
$5 student tickets in-person for college & high school students
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INFO
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tftv.arizona.edu | 520.621.7008
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) nurtures and develops outstanding artists and scholars via rigorous training, internationally recognized faculty, industry-standard resources and hands-on production experience. TFTV is a Top 5 public film school in the United States and the only National Top 10 school located outside of Los Angeles, Boston and New York City (The Wrap College Issue, ’25). The School’s performance season provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talents, tell compelling stories and demonstrate the results of their classroom and studio training.
MEDIA CONTACT
Kerryn Negus
Director, Outreach and Industry
School of Theatre, Film & Television
knegus@arizona.edu
School of Theatre, Film & Television · University of Arizona · tftv.arizona.edu
Arizona Arts · 1017 N. Olive Rd., Music Building Room 111, Tucson, AZ 85721 · marketing@cfa.arizona.edu
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