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March 7-April 1

"JACK RABBIT AND THE EASTER BASKET": Little Sally Johnson is just too far away from the Easter Bunny to get an Easter basket, so Jack Rabbit and his desert-dwelling friends step in to help in this fun holiday musical set in old-time Arizona.


April 4-8

GUEST ARTIST MESNER PUPPET THEATER PRESENTS "THE CAT CAME BACK": Based on the folk song, this hilarious show tells the story of Mr. Johnson and a mysterious cat who keeps returning to his doorstep. For more information, visit the artist's website at http://mesnerpuppets.org


Friday, April 6 & Saturday, April 7

"A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE DEATH STAR": What if George Lucas had decided to turn his epic space saga into a musical puppet show? Find out in this wacky parody of "Star Wars" written by Curt Bright and adapted for puppets by Mesner Puppet Theater's Artistic Director Mike Horner. AGES 12+. $10 if PAID at least 24 hours in advance, $12 day-of-show. 8pm both nights.


SHOWTIMES (unless otherwise noted): Wednesdays through Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am & 2pm, Sundays at 2pm

PRICES (unless otherwise noted): $10 for adults (ages 13+), $7 for children (ages 0-12 yrs)

The Great AZ Puppet Theater is located at 302 W. Latham St. in Phoenix. Please call 602-262-2050 for reservations, directions and additional information; also, visit the theater online at www.azpuppets.org

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Sound Design - Top 3
1. Adam Fisher - The Lost Boys
36.2% of votes
2. Tony Gayle - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
10.7% of votes
3. Kai Harada - Ragtime
7.2% of votes

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