The Great AZ Puppet Theater Announces Upcoming Events
The Great AZ Puppet Theater has announced the follow upcoming events:
DECEMBER 28 – JANUARY 15
THE PRINCESS, THE UNICORN, AND THE SMELLY FOOT TROLL: The premiere of our newest original show! Fun for the whole family with plenty of singing, sparkles, and smelly foot hilarity! Preschool age and up.
JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 12
CINDERELLA: A beautiful girl, a wicked step-family, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and transparent footwear all add up to true love (and lots of laughs) in this extremely popular version of the famous fairy tale. Performed with elegant hand puppets. Written by Nancy Smith and Laura Bonar, directed by Nancy Smith.
FEBRUARY 15 – 26
HOTEL SAGUARO: Sammy is a young Saguaro who is not sure he wants to be a cactus. With his grandpa’s help he learns how important he is to the desert. K and Up!
FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 4
THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS: Don’t miss this Award-winning show by Paul Mesner Puppets. Based on the book by John Scieszka. Preschool age and up.
MARCH 7 – 18
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: A funny version of the traditional tale about a wicked (but not-so-bright) giant, a brave little boy, and, of course, an overgrown beanstalk.
MARCH 21 – APRIL 8
JACK RABBIT AND THE EASTER BUNNY: Jack Rabbit helps the Easter Bunny deliver a basket to Arizona. Preschool – 3 grade.
APRIL 11 – 29
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF: Goats, a bridge, a troll, and sing-along in this fun showfor preschool- Grade 3.
MAY 2 – 6
THE METAMORPHISIS OF KARAGHIOZIS: Hilarious traditional Greek shadow puppets by guest artist Leonidas Kassapides! Preschool- Grade 4.
MAY 9 – 27
THE BIG BUG CIRCUS: Amazing circus starring bugs! Preschool-grade 4
SHOWTIMES (unless otherwise noted): Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:00am; Saturdays at 10:00am & 2:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
PRICES (unless otherwise noted):
- $6.00 for children 2-15 yrs
- $8.00 for adults
The Great AZ Puppet Theater is located at 302 W. Latham St. in Phoenix. Please call 602-262-2050 for directions, reservations, and additional information; also, visit the theater online at www.azpuppets.org
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"Fur Elise: The Story of a Masterpiece" ASU Kerr Cultural Center (11/14-11/15) |
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Peter Hook And The Light The Van Buren (9/15-9/15) |
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Gunhild Carling at MIM Musical Instrument Museum (8/27-8/27) |
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Fiddler on the Roof Chandler Center for the Arts (3/12-3/14) |
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The Taming Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (9/19-10/04) |
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Stop Kiss Tornabene Theatre (10/15-12/06) |
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A Tribute to Woodstock 1969: The Music of Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, The Band, Jefferson Airplane and more Hale Centre Theatre (8/14-8/29) |
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Alison Krauss Pepsi Amphitheater (9/28-9/28) |
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Les Misérables The Phoenix Theatre Company (7/15-10/18) |
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It's A Wonderful Life Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (11/19-12/23) |