Magic and Mystery Dinner Theater at Dante's Fire

by Robert Encila-Celdran - June 17, 2026

The crowd itself remains unseen, but a growing cult hangs over nearly every scene, transforming Emery’s private sanctuary into something far more complicated. Michael Zimmerman's sound design gives the invisible crowd a character of its own, a foreboding entity lurking just behind the treeline. Th...

by Zach Wetzel - June 17, 2026

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the reimagined Broadway touring musical, is a truly magical experience at Centennial Hall. This touring production, which features new musical arrangements and choreography, is largely a success. The production mostly stays faithful to the music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard...

by Herbert Paine - June 15, 2026

An entertaining collection of eight original ten-minute plays that ranges from broad comedy and satire to moments of genuine reflection....

by Herbert Paine - June 15, 2026

ABT’s cast is gangbusters. Try to imagine T. S. Eliot's prim little book of poems getting high—not on catnip, but on theatrical glitter—and deciding to stage a feverish feline dream with help from Andrew Lloyd Webber. And there you have it. That's CATS.  ...

by Zach Wetzel - June 14, 2026

This exciting sizzling hit arrives just in time for summer!...

by Herbert Paine - June 13, 2026

A bittersweet production with good performances all around....

by Cheyenne Lewis - June 02, 2026

PLAGUE PLAY is an examination of violence, how it is justified, and if that justification is truly valid. This modern language presentation of the plagues of Egypt gives audiences a chance to see Moses and Aaron on a more human level. Valley Players’ production is a somber yet comedic look into Mo...

by Cheyenne Lewis - May 30, 2026

PEPPERMINT BEEHIVE is a comedic and edgy look into Queer love and real-life struggles that many Phoenix locals are struggling with. Based on the real gentrification of Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row and using puppets, Space55’s play presents a punchy and bold statement about the corporate state of the ...

by Herbert Paine - May 25, 2026

Unabashedly campy, nonstop shtick, pulled off by a sharp ensemble that knows exactly what it's doing with every bit. Funny, fast, and fiendishly well-performed. The Count would approve....

by Cheyenne Lewis - May 23, 2026

EVER AFTER is a funny, optimistic, and dreamy love story perfect for any musical lover. It is a beautiful reminder of the magic of being in love and the strength that having the love of other people can provide. EVER AFTER at the Phoenix Theatre Company is an exciting and refreshing experience for a...