The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel, Clarence, descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.
This holiday classic sells out year after year -- don't wait to get your tickets!
Staged with in-the-round seating.
Winner of the 2017/18 AriZoni Awards for Best Overall Production and Best Direction of a Play. Nominations for the 2021/22 AriZoni Awards for Best Direction of a Play and Best Supporting Actor for Tom Endicott (Clarence)!!
*No performances on holidays: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23), Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS features an outstanding ensemble of six seasoned actresses, under the caring and keen direction of Cheryl Schaar. Runs through April 29th.
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Tyler Pirrung is terrific as Buddy in Arizona Broadway Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by Kurtis Overby. The show runs through December 29th.
Live theatre is back! Here's a critics choice list of the top 20 venues in the area with information on upcoming productions for the 2021-2022 Season, how to buy tickets, and more!
CURTAINS RISE ON THE 2021-2022 THEATRE SEASON ~ AT LAST! The current schedule of theatre productions for the 2021-2022 Season in the Phoenix Metro Region.
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre has announced a temporary closure.
It's Here!! Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's Exciting 2020 Season. See the full lineup below!
Extensive and far-ranging interview with Loni Anderson. The showbiz legend joins animation legend Don Bluth in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN. November 23 at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre.
On Golden Pond (7/27/23-9/2/23)
Damn Yankees (9/21/23-10/28/23)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/16/23-12/30/23)
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre is at 8989 E Va Linda, Scottsdale, AZ.
Ben Butler (5/18/23-7/8/23)
Steel Magnolias (3/23/23-4/29/23)
Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act (1/26/23-3/4/23)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/17/22-12/30/22)
Exit Laughing (9/15/22-10/22/22)
Private Lives (7/21/22-8/27/22)
The Curious Savage (5/19/22-6/25/22)
Camelot (3/24/22-4/30/22)
Drinking Habits (2/3/22-2/26/22)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/18/21-12/30/21)
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The Rite of Spring
Desert Botanical Garden (5/16 - 6/3) | |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Arizona Broadway Theatre (5/5 - 6/4) | |
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48LIVE: Cisco and the Racecars
Tempe Center for the Arts (6/22 - 6/22) | |
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On Golden Pond
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre (7/27 - 9/2) | |
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Disaster!
Arizona Broadway Theatre (8/18 - 9/10) | |
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The Legend of Georgia McBride
Arizona Theatre Company (6/9 - 6/24) | |
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Raymonda
Madison Center for the Arts (6/3 - 6/4) | |
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