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A production that reveals what the craft of theater can do when it trusts simplicity and emotion.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane The Musical will have its world premiere in Phoenix this spring. Childsplay is presenting the adaptation at Herberger Theater Center. Tickets are available now.

Childsplay will bring RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for its fifth year. The production is adapted from the beloved television special and follows Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius on their journey.

Guest contributor David Appleford gives a grateful glowing green light to Childsplay’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER.

Back by popular demand for its fifth consecutive year, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to the Herberger Theater Center.

Audiences won't stop laughing when they hop on board Childsplay's musical DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Herberger Theater Center.

Following last year's success, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for the holidays.

As presented by Stray Cat Theatre as its 23rd season opener, THE MINUTES, a blistering satire of small-town city council meetings, begins as one thing and concludes as something completely different. And no matter what clues or giveaways you think you might have picked up on throughout the play, you won't be prepared for the emotional wallop that will eventually come. And you may not fully recover from its uncomfortable implications, either.

Arizona Theatre Company is workshopping the first-ever musical adaptation of the 1930s novel My Man Godfrey, featuring a book by Rupert Holmes and music by Mark Hollmann, with Broadway stars Kevin Earley and Stephanie Styles.

Selina Fillinger's POTUS, directed by Katie McFadzen, is fast-paced but leans too far into slapstick at the expense of nuance and its fuller potential at harpooning the patriarchy. At Stray Cat Theatre through December 16th.

Following last year's sold-out performances, Childsplay brings its smash hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater for the holidays.

Childsplay Theatre, a pioneer in theatre-for-youth since 1977, is bringing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer back to the Herberger Theater in its 46th season. 

Directed by Ron May and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Black Theatre Troupe's production of Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE is a richly intelligent play and a definite must-see. Runs through November 6th.

A knock-out cast of the Valley's top actors come to Black Theatre Troupe for the comedy BARBECUE. Written by Robert O'Hara, BARBECUE tells the story of the O'Mallery family with one twist: the first act is portrayed by White characters, yet for the second act, the characters are changed to Black. 

Always...Patsy Cline is a must-see as an homage not only to the singer's music but also to the joys and love of friendship, even where you least expect it.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.

Childsplay, one of the nation's leading theatre companies for young audiences, presents a new musical for the holidays, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, November 7 - December 24 at Herberger Theater Center.

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production is buttressed by a solid technical crew. It’s cohesive enough to support the herculean effort of Ms. Debra K. Stevens, who wields an impressive command of a voluminous text while practically staging a tutorial on how storytelling ought to be paced. She gives us a Dr. Ruth who is warm, funny, and authentic.

After nearly 16 months, the Valley's oldest live performance venue, The Phoenix Theatre Company, is excited to welcome audiences back indoors this summer. The 102 season kicks off with the one-woman show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, June 2 through June 27.