The Great AZ Puppet Theater Announces Programming Through the New Year

The Great AZ Pupper Theater has announced its programming through the holiday season and beyond. See the full schedule below:

December 7-24

"THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER": In this charming holiday-themed version of the traditional tale, Santa sends his elves to help the kindly shoemaker and his wife. **NO 2PM SHOW ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24**

Sunday, December 18, 2016

GREAT AZ PUPPETS' CHRISTMAS PARTY: Join us for a special performance of "THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER" followed by craft and puppet-making activities, games, a visit from Santa Claus himself and lots more holiday fun. Tickets for the show and party are $15 if purchased by 5pm on Friday, Dec. 16, $20 at the door. $5 discount for puppet theater Members. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

December 27, 2016-January 22,2017

"CINDERELLA": A beautiful girl, a wicked step-family, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and transparent footwear all add up to true love, lots of laughs and happily-ever-after in this extremely popular, award-winning version of the famous fairy tale. ** NOTE: ADDED PERFORMANCE TUESDAY, DEC. 27 AT 10AM**

Sunday, January 22, 2017

"CINDERELLA'S BALL": Dress like a princess or prince for this very special event! After a performance of the delightful and award-winning "CINDERELLA" stay for fun games, great activities, face painting, a magical appearance by the Fairy Godmother and more. Tickets for the show and Ball are $15 if purchased by 5pm on Friday January 20, $20 at the door. $5 discount for puppet theater members. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Friday, January 6 & Saturday, January 7

"NEW YEAR'S PUPPET SLAM": Part of an ongoing series of puppet shows for grownups, the Slam brings together quirky, edgy puppeteers presenting exciting short works for adults. Outrageous, moving, bawdy, controversial -- expect the unexpected! Featuring SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST BEAU BROWN from Atlanta. ADULTS ONLY, ages 18+. $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

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