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‘Star Wars’ burlesque show ‘The Empire Strips Back’ heads to Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 7, 2025

Alluring stormtroopers, a scantily clad Boba Fett ... is your lightsaber starting to tingle?

See ‘Hamilton’ in Phoenix movie theaters starting Sept. 5

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 6, 2025

The smash-hit Broadway musical is hitting big screens across the Valley next month.

Restaurants near ASU Gammage: Tempe spots to stop by before a show

By Preslie Hirsch

Jun 16, 2025

Heading to the theater? Here are nine restaurants and bars in Tempe perfect for grabbing a bite before you find your seats.

YAMATO drummers are in Phoenix to literally shake your faith in AI

By Madison Haynie

Mar 24, 2025

The ancient style of thunderous Japanese drumming will be on display Tuesday night at Phoenix's Madison Center for the Arts.

Phoenix Theatre Company drops 2025-26 lineup with ‘Ever After,’ ‘Hairspray’

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 24, 2025

It includes Tony Award winners, new works and a few classics.

Arizona Opera announces 2025-26 season with ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Madama Butterfly’

By Jennifer Goldberg

Mar 16, 2025

Sing it from the rooftops: Arizona Opera's upcoming season is packed with gems.

‘Pretty Woman,’ ‘Avenue Q’ set for Arizona Broadway Theatre season

By Madeline Sukoneck

Feb 26, 2025

The West Valley dinner theatre has a stacked lineup including "Cats," "A Christmas Story" and "Newsies."

A group of men in shirts and ties on stage.

‘Six,’ ‘Book of Mormon’ among shows in ASU Gammage 2025-26 season

By Madeline Sukoneck

Feb 24, 2025

Gammage's upcoming season includes hot Broadway titles such as "& Juliet" and "Suffs" as well as modern classics.

A group of people in old-fashioned clothing holding rainbow-colored fans.

Phoenix troupe All Queer Shakespeare reimagines ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Noah Delgado

Dec 10, 2024

The new local theater troupe is making its debut with a holiday-themed show.

Black Theatre Troupe's 'Black Nativity' returns for 39th year

By Timothy Rawles

Dec 6, 2024

For Tony Wheaton, who acted in the production many years ago, directing the show is like "coming full circle."

Phoenix organizations offer arts and culture Cyber Monday ticket deals

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 2, 2024

Here's your chance to get discounted tickets to Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Symphony and other places.

A woman with green skin and a woman in pink dress.

ASU Gammage 'Wicked' musical ticket presale is on now

By Jennifer Goldberg

Oct 30, 2024

You can get your tickets to the blockbuster musical months before the show.

A man and woman in old-fashioned outfits.

Why Phoenix Theatre Company's 'Cabaret' is forever timely

By Timothy Rawles

Aug 23, 2024

Two stars bring allure and intrigue to "Cabaret" now playing at The Phoenix Theatre Company.

Two women dressed as a princess and a witch.

‘Wicked’ at ASU Gammage four-day flash presale starts Thursday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 8, 2024

The blockbuster musical is coming to Tempe in March 2025, but you can secure your tickets this week.

Ticket lottery for ‘Hamilton’ at ASU Gammage in Tempe starts Friday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 13, 2024

$10 tickets to a Broadway blockbuster? Yes, please.

Stage and screen star Idina Menzel is coming to Mesa this summer

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 23, 2024

Elsa from "Frozen," Elphaba from "Wicked" and Maureen from "Rent"? They'll all be singing in Mesa this summer.

Arizona Opera announces 2024-25 season

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 23, 2024

What's on tap for the state's oldest opera company? Special performances around Phoenix and even an opera version of "Zorro."

Mesa Arts Center announces new Broadway series for next season

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 11, 2024

The East Valley performance venue will host some big-name shows, including "Come From Away" and "Dear Evan Hansen."

The Phoenix Film Festival unleashes star power for 2024 edition

By Timothy Rawles

Apr 3, 2024

More than 200 films and a wealth of activities are on the schedule for the 11-day event.

‘Wicked’ anchors packed 2024-25 ASU Gammage theater schedule

By Jennifer Goldberg

Mar 5, 2024

The lineup includes Tony winners, Broadway blockbusters and musical versions of beloved films.

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Puppet ‘Robopocalypse’ hits Phoenix on Friday

Mesa Arts Center announces 2025-26 lineup

Theater

Puppet ‘Robopocalypse’ hits Phoenix on Friday

Mesa Arts Center announces 2025-26 lineup

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