Thursday, February 12, 2026

Film Tucson: Coming events and Mixer

From: Film Tucson <mlopez@visittucson.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:09 PM
Subject: Film Tucson Update - February 2026

February 2026 Update

Here's what we've been up to lately.

Recent Filming

Who are those dangerous looking varmints wandering the dusty streets of Mescal in their weathered western wear?

We can't divulge right now, but these NFL celebrities are America's favorite former center, and an equally well-loved nose tackle, both of whom were in our region to shoot a commercial for a brand new brew which will be making a huge splash shortly.

Film Tucson was elated to assist this fun and funky spot which will be airing nationwide, we're told, in March. Dozens of local crew were hired and the visiting production team fell in love with Tucson's breezy vibe. No beer was harmed (or consumed) in the making of this commercial.

Recent Events

If it's a month ending in Y (and sometimes E, H, L, R, and T), you can bet we're bringing in top level professionals from the film industry to be our guests for a few days so they can see what our region has to offer.

Three big-name location folks (all of them spotted in the pics above and below) flew in recently and had a heck of a time viewing Tombstone, an airplane boneyard, Bisbee, epic ranchlands, all four border towns, and Tucson Mountain Park, among many other things.

Collectively, they've worked on such iconic shows as Tenet, One Battle After Another, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, so getting scouts of this caliber to explore the Old Pueblo made us as proud as a curve-billed thrasher (that's Tucson's version of a peacock).

These ongoing series of site visits are the best way to keep southern AZ on the radar of these location experts who will potentially return to Tucson with projects in hand long into the future.

Over 100 filmmakers from around the state were present at Film Tucson's annual presentation to the Arizona Production Association on Thursday, January 29th wherein we (along with all the other film offices around the state) laid out our achievements throughout 2025 and our marketing strategies for 2026.

As shown in the pic above, our Production Manager Monica Lopez is reporting on our incredibly successful networking event held in Mexico City in August 2025 which connected us to several dozen filmmakers south of the border, some of whom have potential projects coming to us soon.

Coming Events

Cinema Tucson, a series of Mexican films screened monthly at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre, (with support from Film Tucson) will be presenting Oca, the atmospheric and mystical debut feature by Karla Badillo, telling the story of Rafaela, a young nun from a dwindling congregation who embarks on a pilgrimage after the arrival of a new archbishop.

Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of professional and non-professional actors, the film offers a quietly critical lens on devotion and institutional life from a distinctly female perspective, tracing the winding path between belief, destiny, and self-discovery.

Director Karla Badillo will be present for an in-person Q&A immediately following this one-time-only screening, so get your tickets now. Visit the website of Cinema Tucson for more information.

Film Mixer

It's the 3rd anniversary of our monthly film mixer where all of southern AZ's crew, actors, and everyone in-between can eat, drink, and network.

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Place: American Eat Co. (1439 S. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713)
Parking: Ample parking is available.
Cost: It's free! Drinks and food, especially tacos, are available for purchase. The operative word here is "tacos". Say it with me: tacos.

As always, these monthly series of free nighttime film community events are co-hosted
by Film Tucson and the Arizona Production Association.

No need to RSVP--just show up. Look for the Film Tucson banners. Questions? E-mail Monica Lopez at mlopez@visittucson.org.

Invisible Theatre presents RICHARD GLAZIER: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD

From: Invisible Theatre < betsy@invisibletheatre.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:56 AM
Subject: RICHARD GLAZIER: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD Opening Soon!

February 2026 - Early Bird Season Tickets On Sale Now!

Opening Soon!

RICHARD GLAZIER: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD

FEBRUARY 14th & 15th

At The Berger Performing Arts Center

Join pianist and historian Richard Glazier as he weaves together interviews, piano performances, and commentary to create a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood through music. Glazier explores the history of the great music that has been written for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films and television, sharing his lifetime love of each.

Get Your Tickets for From Broadway To Hollywood

COMING SOON

INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

BY KATIE FORGETTE

MARCH 8TH - 22ND

Embark on a delightful journey down memory lane. Katie Forgette's charming comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class family home. It's 1973 and the O'Shea family faces a crisis of biblical proportions when their 19-year-old daughter tells her younger sister about "the birds and the bees" and is overheard by the parish priest! Holy hell and hilarity break loose as the O'Sheas band together and prove that nothing is more sacred than family.

Cast

Director

INSIDE OUT: MEN BEHIND BARS

MARCH 26TH - 29TH

This ground-breaking new theatrical work brings the real voices and experiences of incarcerated men to light, shedding light on the realities of the prison system. Working with Dr. Linda Green, University of Arizona anthropologist, Managing Artistic Director, Betsy Kruse Craig directs and devises.

Cast

Director

Buy Your Season Tickets Here!

Invisible Theatre | 1400 North First Avenue | Tucson, AZ 85719 US

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Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with Laughter at Tucson Improv Movement

Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with Laughter at Tucson Improv Movement

Love is in the air — and so are the punchlines!

This Valentine's weekend, Tucson Improv Movement invites you to celebrate with a lineup of comedy, music, and improv perfect for date night, a night out with friends, or a little self-love and laughter.

Valentine's Weekend Shows

Friday, February 13

6:30 PM — Improv Jam

7:30 PM — The Soapbox: Love Notes

Saturday, February 14

6:30 PM — Comedy Happy Hour

7:30 PM — Tootpole: A Musical Comedy Experience

8:30 PM — Funny With Your Hunny: TIM All-Stars

New Show Schedule Updates

• Former 9:00 PM shows now start at 8:30 PM

• 7:30 PM shows are streamlined — no intermission

• Saturday 8:30 PM teams rotate monthly

Special Intensive Weekend — February 28 & March 1

Featuring Michael Gellman (Second City Toronto) and Scotty Watson (NYC improviser with 40+ years experience).

Thank you for supporting Tucson Improv Movement!

Tucson Improv Movement

414 E 9th Street, Tucson, AZ

https://www.tucsonimprov.com/

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Live Theatre Workshop presents Sleeping Beauty

From: Live Theatre Workshop < info@livetheatreworkshop.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 8:32 AM
Subject: Opening Next Weekend: Sleeping Beauty

Step Into a Fairytale With Us

Sleeping Beauty

Adapted by Charlotte Langford
Music by Michael Martinez

February 21st - March 15th

The classic story of Sleeping Beauty is reimagined in this all-new musical adventure. When the king and queen forget to give the king's seventh sister, Sara the Surley, an invitation to celebrate their daughter's birth, they know they are in for trouble, and they aren't wrong. Sara, along with the help of her bewitched feline, Catonia, places a curse on Princess Rose: One that will make her sleep for a hundred years. But with the help of a kiss from Prince Harold, Princess Rose is awakened. Can they outwit Sara and her curses? Will they fall in love and live happily ever after?

Join us for a fantastical adventure with Sleeping Beauty and friends!

Purchase Tickets For Sleeping Beauty Here

Coming Soon

Major Barbara

By George Bernard Shaw

Staged Reading

March 12th & 13th at 7pm

Young, charity-driven Barbara learns her father's fortune comes from making weapons, she must grapple with the messy truth about doing good in a flawed world. Shaw's sharp, witty comedy asks: can ideals survive in a world built on compromise?

In collaboration with Pima Community College, Live Theatre Workshop seeks to blend new voices with old stories. Diverse casting and exciting new takes on classical pieces help us bring a depth and a light to canon. We can claim our own stories. We can shine new light. All the while, pairing individuals who are new to acting and theatre, with talented and mentoring actors in an effort to teach, guide and learn together. We all win. The stories. The cast. The community.

Tickets for Major Barbara

Vanya and Sonia and

Masha and Spike

By Christopher Durang

March 20th - April 12th

Step into the hilariously dysfunctional world of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy that's equal parts cheeky, chaotic, and deeply heartfelt!

In a quiet Pennsylvania farmhouse, Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia lead a dull, humdrum existence—until their glamorous, larger-than-life movie star sister Masha storms in with her boy toy Spike in tow. Add a soothsaying housekeeper and a neighborhood ingénue to the mix, and what follows is a wild ride of sibling rivalries, fading dreams, and over-the-top antics.

Will Masha sell the family home? Will Spike keep his shirt on? Will Sonia ever find true happiness—or at least a date? Come for the biting wit, stay for the absurd Chekhovian twists, and leave with a grin on your face. Drama, comedy, and a touch of existential dread. This play has it all.

*Contains adult language and themes

Tickets for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

The 7th Annual

Young Playwrights of Tucson

May 29th - 31st

A short play festival featuring the winners of Live Theatre Workshop's acclaimed Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition. Tucson is a hub for some of the most talented emerging playwrights in the country, and these performances are a chance to catch their rising talents before they hit the big time. These student produced plays are full of outstanding wit, humor, and elevate the voices and stories of the next generation of playwrights and artists in our community and beyond. Under the mentorship of Live Theatre Workshop's professional team, year after year, these new plays inspire, delight, and bring hope to sold-out audiences.

Tickets for The 7th Annual Young Playwrights Festival