The Daily Wildcat had the opportunity to interview Moriah Baker-Lipin, the director of Marketing & President’s Club for Broadway In Tucson. Get to know why you might consider attending a show in this upcoming theater season.
Daily Wildcat: What relationship have people developed with Broadway in Tucson, and why would you say its presence in the city is important?
Moriah Baker-Lipin: “I mean, even just for myself, it’s wonderful that you have Broadway in your own backyard. It’s wonderful that even though I love community theatre shows, I go to community theater shows, that we can bring these national touring shows to Centennial Hall. I think it’s really wonderful for all ages, but especially for underrepresented groups and children, to see someone who looks like them up on stage. I see girls who go to the ‘Lion King’ and say, ‘Oh I’m a dancer,’ ‘That could be me one day,’ so it’s really a positive experience as an employee to see different people from different backgrounds and be able to see what a professional Broadway show looks like, without having to go to New York City.”
Daily Wildcat: What would you tell audiences about the 20th anniversary?
Moriah Baker-Lipin: “Yes, so it’s very exciting! We have a season subscription package that has 7 shows, it’s the most we’ve ever had and our biggest season yet. I remember when I was an intern and it went from five shows to six shows, it was a big deal, and now we’re at seven. It really is a nice exhibit of how Broadway in Tucson is being fostered by its community. We have two add-on shows that have been here before, so this is ‘The Book of Mormon’s’ fifth time coming, to really show that Tucson really shows up to the theatre.”
Daily Wildcat: What would you say to anybody who has never experienced Broadway?
Moriah Baker-Lipin: “I think we have something for everyone. If you want to take your father, go to ‘Back to the Future;’ you want to take your mom, go to ‘Hell’s Kitchen;’ you want to take your girlfriends, go to “& Juliet.” We’re very fortunate to have a very well-rounded season, so I would say find a show that you and your friends want to go to, step into the theater, don’t put pressure on yourself and go see what the power of theatre can do.”
Visit broadwayintucson.com for more information on the rest of the 2024-2025 season.
