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Phoenix Area Theatre and Concert Venues

Here are the locations and companies in the greater Phoenix area that produce plays. Also included are those multi-purpose venues where concerts are often held.

Stray Cat Theatre

"Decidedly off the beaten path, Stray Cat will aggressively seek out and showcase the most vital contemporary material." Performances at the Tempe Performing Arts Center.

Actors Theatre of Phoenix

For more than 15 years Actors Theatre has been our hometown theatre company producing the very best of Off-Broadway plays.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

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Arizona Jewish Theatre Company

Several performances per year are held at the Playhouse on the Park, located on the ground floor of the Viad Corporate Center, 1850 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix.

Arizona Theatre Company

"Now ending its 34th year, Arizona Theatre Company is the state’s leading professional theatre, performing six productions at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix...."

Artist's Theatre Project

From the web site: "We are a collaborative of artists: musicians, actors, painters, directors, dancers, singers, photographers, graphic designers, etc. who are all trying to bring something artistic, meaningful and even spiritually moving to theatre-goers in the valley."

ASU Gammage Photos

See pictures of ASU Gammage in downtown Tempe, Arizona. ASU Gammage shows Broadway quality shows and presents concerts on the grounds of Arizona State University.

Barleens Arizona Opry Dinner Theater

They have several shows throughout the season, including a Thanksgiving Matinee with a Turkey Dinner, Sunday Gospel shows, a Christmas Show, a New Year's Eve celebration, and Valentines Day show.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Read a description of the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is located in Mesa, Arizona and offers Broadway-type performances year round.

Celebrity Theater

Quick facts and important details about the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Central Community Theatre

Offers a full production season including workshop opportunities intended to develop and nurture stagecraft and performance skills. Located in the heart of the Phoenix Arts District.

Chandler Center for the Arts

Quick facts and important details about the Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Childsplay

Award winning theatre company for young audiences.

Copperstate Theatre Company

Copperstate Theatre Company presents its shows at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts located in Gilbert, Arizona.

Corteo - Cirque du Soleil Corteo Review

A review of Cirque du Soleil's Corteo. Corteo was presented in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Cricket Pavilion

Quick facts and important details about the Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Darknight Productions

Comedy, mystery and music with dinner from October through May, performing at The Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria and other venues.

Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts

See photos of the Del E. Webb Center Center for the Performing Arts. Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is located in Wickenburg, Arizona, northwest of Phoenix.

Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts

Quick facts and important details about the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Dodge Theater

Quick facts and important details about the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Dramagenics / Mixed Nuts

Quick facts and important details about the Dramagenics and the Mixed Nuts improv comedy show in Peoria, Arizona. Includes directions, ticket info.

Fort McDowell Casino

Quick facts and important details about Fort McDowell Casino in Fountain Hills, AZ. Includes directions and ticket info. Fort McDowell Casino is very close to Scottsdale and Mesa.

Gammage Auditorium

Quick facts and important details about the Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Hale Centre Theatre

Quick facts and important details about the Hale Centre Theatre in Mesa, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Herberger Theatre

Quick facts and important details about the Herberger Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Improv in Phoenix

Get the answer to the question, what is improv and who can do it? Find improv workshops and venues in the Phoenix, AZ area.

Jobing.com Arena

Quick facts and important details about the Jobing.com Arena (formerly Glendale Arena) in Glendale, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Late Nite Catechism

Read a review of Late Nite Catechism at the Scottsdale center for the Performing Arts. Late Nite Catechism has been playing in Scottsdale since 2000.

Mannheim Steamroller

Read a review of the Mannheim Steamroller concert held in Glendale, Arizona on December 15, 2007. This was the annual Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert in the Phoenix area.

Maricopa County Events Center

Quick facts and important details about the Maricopa County Events Center in Sun City West, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map to Maricopa County Events Center.

Martini Ranch

Quick facts and important details about Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions and ticket info.

Mesa Amphitheatre

Quick facts and important details about the Mesa Amphitheatre in Mesa, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Mesa Arts Center Guided Tour

Find out about free docent led tours of Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.

Mesa Arts Center Photos

See pictures of the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa, Arizona. The Mesa Arts Center opened in 2005.

Mesa Arts Center

Quick facts and important details about the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ.

Mesa Community College Theatre

In association with the Theatre Arts and Music Programs at the College, there are periodic performances at the on-campus theatre.

Mesa Encore Theatre

Formerly Mesa Little Theatre. Several performances each year, with auditions for local talent.

Mountain Shadows Theatre Company

A non-profit community theatre company Surprise, Arizona. Performances are held at the Willow Canyon High School theatre in Surprise.

Murder Ink Productions

This company produces murder mysteries with audience participation for corporate events, parties and anyone who wants to plan a unique outing for a group of 20 or more people.

National Comedy Theatre Phoenix

Quick facts and important details about the National Comedy Theatre Phoenix improv comedy show in Mesa, Arizona. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Nearly Naked Theatre

Nearly Naked Theatre is a nonprofit organization doing business in the Greater Phoenix area. Read an interview of Nearly Naked Theatre.

Off-Center Productions

Community theatre producing both old and new, entertaining, intelligent and just a bit off-center! Peoria.

Orpheum Theatre

Quick facts and important details about the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Peoria Center for the Performing Arts

Quick facts and important details about the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts in Peoria, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Phoenix Theatre Photos

See pictures of Phoenix Theatre. Phoenix Theatre is a professional theatre in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix Theatre

Arizona's oldest theatre company. Cookie Company, featuring children's shows, is in the smaller theatre, now referred to as the "Little" Theatre. Two-for-one discount coupons for Phoenix Theatre are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)

Phoenix Theatre

Quick facts and important details about the Phoenix Theatre in downtown Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Queen Creek Performing Arts Center

The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center presents theatre and musical entertainment at the Queen Creek High School in the East Valley.

Rhythm Room

Quick facts and important details about the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions and ticket information.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Photos

See photos of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Quick facts and important details about the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions and ticket info.

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

An award-winning, non-profit performing arts theatre, with three performance troupes.

Showroom at Casino Arizona

Quick facts and important details about the Showroom at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and tips.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold

Read a review of Sister’s Christmas Catechism, the holiday version of Late Nite Catechism, at the Scottsdale Center for the performing Arts.

Stagebrush Theatre

The Scottsdale Community Players present many popular shows each year.

Teatro Bravo!

Teatro Bravo! produces plays in either English or Spanish that promote a complex portrait of the U.S. Latino/Latin American populations of Arizona. The purpose is to entertain and enlighten.

Tempe Center for the Arts

Quick facts and important details about the Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Tempe Little Theatre

Community theatre in the East Valley. Productions ranging from drama and intrigue to comedy and musicals. As an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, TLT offers opportunities for individuals with or without formal theatre backgrounds to get involved, either on stage or behind the scenes.

Theater Works

"Theater Works provides opportunities for children, patrons and artists to experience theater that inspires, enriches and enlightens their lives through the celebration of the performing arts." Peoria.

Theatre Artist's Studio

Theatre Artists Studio is a non-profit organization founded to provide a professional theatre resource for our members and the community at large. Actors, producers, directors, playwrights, and designers creating an outlet for exciting and challenging projects. Scottsdale.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour

Read a review of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Show. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour stops in the Phoenix, Arizona area each year.

University of Phoenix Stadium

Quick facts and important details about the University of Phoenix Stadium ( formerly Cardinals Stadium) outside of Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

US Airways Center

Quick facts and important details about the US Airways Center (formerly America West Arena) in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating map.

Valley Youth Theatre

A community theatre that targets youth for participation in, and attendance at, live theatre productions. Valley Youth Theatre performs in its own renovated facility in Downtown Phoenix on the southeast corner of First Street and Fillmore.

Venue of Scottsdale

Quick facts and important details about the Venue of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating info.

Wild Horse Pass Casino

Get details about the Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Casino. The Wild Horse Pass Casino Showroom hosts national concerts and shows in Chandler, AZ.

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