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Mesa Arts Center

1 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201

Mesa Arts Center is a theatre in Phoenix.

Upcoming Shows

The Nutcracker

Dec 12 – Dec 20, 2026

Ballet Etudes celebrates its 40th season with its production of The Nutcracker, featuring more than 100 local dancers alongside professional guest artists. The production follows young Clara on a magical Christmas Eve journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets...

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Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA NATIONAL TOUR at Gammage Auditorium

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA NATIONAL TOUR at Gammage Auditorium

by Tim Shawver · September 23, 2026

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA remains a terrific night of musical theatre. The score still moves and the touring production currently housed in Tempe’s Gammage Auditorium makes good on every ounce of spectacle its reputation promises.…

Review: THE EXONERATED at Black Theatre Troupe

Review: THE EXONERATED at Black Theatre Troupe

by Herbert Paine · September 14, 2026

Black Theatre Troupe's THE EXONERATED is compelling and provocative. A production of real craft in service of real urgency: beautifully directed, powerfully acted, and unwilling to let its audience leave comfortable.…

Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Phoenix Theatre Company

Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Phoenix Theatre Company

by Cheyenne Lewis · August 30, 2026

Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of MURDER FOR TWO is a vivacious comedy that audiences will love. This two-man musical left the entire audience laughing throughout the whole show. Between the great performances, amusing music, and colorful design, this show is a fun one to see.…

Review: THE PROM at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: THE PROM at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine · August 24, 2026

The 2018 Broadway musical THE PROM transforms what sounds like a groan-inducing premise into a sneakily moving musical; four self-absorbed Broadway actors descend on a small Indiana town to save a lesbian teenager and discover that becoming a decent human being requires more than finding the right c…

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre

by Herbert Paine · August 3, 2026

While the musical fails to rise above its familiar premise, director Clayton Phillips refuses to let the evening sag. He keeps the pacing brisk and draws fully committed performances from a cast that never stops believing in the story, even when the script gives them little to work with.…

Review: MEGALODON at Ronin Theatre Collaborative

Review: MEGALODON at Ronin Theatre Collaborative

by Cheyenne Lewis · August 1, 2026

MEGALODON is an exploration of the human mind. Ronin Theatre Collaborative’s production of Nicholas Walker Herbert’s new play breaks narrative norms.…

Past Shows

18 total · showing 1–10

Rent

Rent

May 17 – May 31, 2026

Musical

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

FeaturedRiverdance 30: The New Generation

May 8 – May 10, 2026

Riverdance 30: The New Generation Mesa Arts Center May 8 - 10, 2026 | Times Vary Since “Riverdance” first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy® Award-winning music and the...

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Touring)

FeaturedTINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Touring)

Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring...

1984

1984

Oct 11 – Oct 26, 2025

Winston Smith is in prison, found guilty of Thoughtcrimes against Big Brother. As part of his reconstruction, he must re-enact key moments from his past life, with the help of other thought criminals, so that everyone can learn from his mistakes. Including his biggest mistake of...

Elizabeth I in her own words

Elizabeth I in her own words

Oct 18 – Oct 25, 2025

In the summer of 2024, Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words, a play written by Carole Levin, in collaboration with Tamara Meneghini, and in co-production with Flying Solo! Presents (Penelope Cole), Sabin Epstein (director), Lynn Nichols (associate director) , traveled to and was...

Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Mar 20 – Apr 4, 2025

"...to the last I grapple with thee; from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee." Moby Dick, based on the Herman Melville masterpiece of the same name and adapted by Mark Rosenwinkel, tells a tale of whaling and revenge, but explores deeper...

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Feb 7 – Feb 22, 2025

"O powerful love, that in some respects makes a beast a man, in some other, a man a beast." The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare is a farce about seduction, love, jealousy, and playful deception. The lead character, Falstaff, seeks to seduce two well-off married...

Henry V

Henry V

Feb 14 – Feb 21, 2025

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother..." Whether framed as patriotic spectacle or anti-war critique, Henry V forces audiences to confront enduring questions about power, identity, and the human cost of...

One Street Over Project

Nov 1 – Apr 26, 2024

One Street Over Project is a community engagement initiative at Mesa Arts Center that culminated in the creation of a 2000-foot mural in the Whitman Neighborhood of Mesa, Arizona. Led by artist Miguel Angel Godoy, the project involved local residents in artistic activities...

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