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Past Shows

MADAGASCAR JR
5/18 - 5/27/2018


Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film....

HONK! JR
5/4 - 5/13/2018


Produce the show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier award (the British equivalent to the Tony Award)! Honk! Junior is a contemporary ...

INTO THE WOODS JR
5/4 - 5/13/2018


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...

WIZARD OF OZ (RSC)
5/11 - 5/13/2018


SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.
4/27 - 5/5/2018


Based on the 1952 movie of the same name, Singin’ In The Rain JR. takes place in Hollywood during the last days of the silent ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL
2/16 - 2/25/2018


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

SEUSSICAL JR
2/9 - 2/18/2018


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...

THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC)
2/16 - 2/18/2018


PETER PAN JR
2/1 - 2/4/2018


Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
11/17 - 11/19/2017


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
11/17 - 11/19/2017


Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is a brand-new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty ...

Cinderella (Broadway Version)
10/19 - 10/22/2017


MARY POPPINS
10/13 - 10/15/2017


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
5/25 - 5/28/2017


The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. ...

BYE BYE BIRDIE
5/18 - 5/21/2017


Theatre Memphis presents Bye Bye Birdie, a family musical. For more information, visit their website....

CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
5/4 - 5/14/2017


SEUSSICAL JR
4/27 - 4/30/2017


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...

MARY POPPINS
2/2 - 2/5/2017


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

THE MUSIC MAN JR
5/19 - 5/22/2016


From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...

ANNIE JR
10/22 - 5/15/2016


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

DISNEY'S MULAN JR
5/5 - 5/15/2016


Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney?s Mulan. The Huns have invaded, and it is ...

TARZAN
5/12 - 5/15/2016


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

SEUSSICAL JR
5/6 - 5/13/2016


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
4/21 - 4/24/2016


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In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

MARY POPPINS
2/18 - 2/21/2016


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

INTO THE WOODS JR
2/11 - 2/14/2016


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...

SEUSSICAL JR
10/8 - 2/7/2016


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO JR
1/28 - 1/31/2016


The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his beloved wooden puppet is given a touching finish in this Disney gem....

THE MUSIC MAN JR
1/22 - 1/24/2016


From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...

MARY POPPINS
11/12 - 11/15/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

DISNEY'S CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL
10/29 - 11/8/2015


This summer at camp was supposed to be all about the music and having the time of their lives.nbsp; But the new, flashy Camp Star ...

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
10/30 - 11/8/2015


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
11/5 - 11/8/2015


This award-winning musical teaches history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs, instructing a whole new generation to “Do the Circulation,” “Unpack Your ...

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
10/22 - 10/25/2015


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SHREK THE MUSICAL
10/15 - 10/18/2015


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
10/15 - 10/18/2015


The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. ...


This summer at camp was supposed to be all about the music and having the time of their lives.nbsp; But the new, flashy Camp Star ...

DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO
5/21 - 5/24/2015


The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's My Son Pinocchio. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist ...

DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO JR
5/21 - 5/24/2015


The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his beloved wooden puppet is given a touching finish in this Disney gem....

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
5/7 - 5/17/2015


Spend The Summer With Frog and Toad Kids will love A Year With Frog and Toad, a musical based on Arnold Lobel’s popular children’s book ...

CHILDREN OF EDEN
5/14 - 5/17/2015


Children of Eden is a sweeping musical that brings the stories of Genesis to life. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the renowned composer ...

TARZAN
5/14 - 5/17/2015


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

HAIRSPRAY
2/5 - 5/3/2015


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...


Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR
2/26 - 3/1/2015


strongTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR./strong is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It?s the zany new 1920?s musical that ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
2/12 - 2/22/2015


Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL
10/23 - 2/22/2015


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR
2/12 - 2/15/2015


This special edition of one of Broadway's great masterpieces, Fiddler On The Roof Junior covers the full range of human emotions, presenting young performers with ...

INTO THE WOODS JR
2/12 - 2/15/2015


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...

SEUSSICAL JR
1/29 - 2/8/2015


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...

Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
11/6 - 11/16/2014


Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being ...

ANNIE JR
10/17 - 10/25/2014


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

HONK!
10/16 - 10/19/2014


Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
2/27 - 5/18/2014


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of  Charlie ...

HAIRSPRAY
5/1 - 5/10/2014


The 1950's are out and change is in the air!  HAIRSPRAY , winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled ...

THE MUSIC MAN JR
3/13 - 3/23/2014


Wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching,  THE MUSIC MAN JR.  is a special adaptation of the classic masterful musical that is family entertainment at its ...

THE MUSIC MAN JR
3/20 - 3/23/2014


Wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching,  THE MUSIC MAN JR.  is a special adaptation of the classic masterful musical that is family entertainment at its ...


Step into the enchanted world of  Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.  Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music ...

SHREK
2/6 - 2/16/2014


SHREK THE MUSICAL , based on the Oscar ® winningDreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story ofeveryone's favorite ogre to dazzling new ...

ANNIE JR
11/8 - 11/17/2013


Leapin' Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...


Step into the enchanted world of  Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.  Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
11/1 - 11/10/2013


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
10/16 - 10/20/2013


A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
8/2 - 8/11/2013


THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a high-spirited musicalromp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new1920's musical that has taken Broadway ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (MEGAMIX)


The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, ...

GUYS & DOLLS
7/19 - 7/28/2013


Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with ...


Broadway?s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of ...

The Sound of Music
2/7 - 3/10/2013


The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious ...


Step into the enchanted world of  Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.  Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,...

HAIRSPRAY
2/15 - 2/24/2013


The 1950's are out and change is in the air!  HAIRSPRAY , winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled ...


The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, ...

ANNIE JR
2/1 - 2/3/2013


Leapin' Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
12/6 - 12/9/2012


Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL gets the full Broadway treatment by Alan Menken ,  Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent . This spectacular musical extravaganza ran ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
10/25 - 11/4/2012


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

SEUSSICAL JR
10/25 - 11/4/2012


A delight for children to perform, SEUSSICAL is now one of the most-performed shows in America!  In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn ...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR
10/18 - 10/27/2012


In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
10/18 - 10/21/2012


A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through ...


?Goin? courting? has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie, adapted by Lawrence Kasha and David ...

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