The 2017-2018 Performing Arts Season In and Around Phoenix
Experiencing the performing arts together can be a fantastic bonding experience for the entire family. Of course, not every performance is appropriate for everyone. Shows specifically designed for preschoolers will have 'tweens rolling their eyes. More mature subject matter or language isn't appropriate for the little ones, but it can spark wonderful conversations with teenagers. Studies (like this one, this one, and this one) show that taking in performances can make your kids smarter. How young is TOO young? Check out our article Take Your Child to the Theater, which is a handy guide with tips for experiencing the performing arts with kids.
Below, we have this season's listings for all of the performing arts that might be appropriate for a wide variety of ages. In addition to those for the younger set, there are many that aren't necessarily designed with kids in mind but that may engage your older kids and teens. The following descriptions note the ages for which the performance is appropriate, so pay attention. Now go score yourself some tickets and enjoy the arts that abound right in your own backyard!
Musical Theatre of Anthem
Disney's Jungle Book Kids 9/21-9/24/17
The Secret Garden 9/29-9/30, 10/6-10/8/17
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 11/30-12/3/17
Elf The Musical Jr. 12/7-12/10/17
Once on This Island Jr. 2/22-2/25/18
decided : ) : 3/1-3/4/18
Disney's Beauty and the Beast 5/3-5/6, 5/8-5/10/18
Annie Jr 6/14-6/17/18
Arizona Broadway Theatre
A Charlie Brown Christmas 12/9-12/28/17
Charlotte's Web 1/26-2/9/18
Jack and the Beanstalk 4/27-5/11/18
Chandler Center for the Arts
The Velveteen Rabbit Reborn 9/23/17
Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program 10/14/17
B - "The Underwater Bubble Show" 11/10/17
Spirit of Christmas - 12/9, 12/16/17
Zoppe An Italian Family Circus Since 1842 12/27/17, 1/2/18
The Price is Right Live 1/20/18
DaVinci & Michaelangelo: The Titans Experience 3/10/18
Cesar Millan Live 3/23/18
Childsplay
The Phantom Tollbooth 9/17-10/15/17
Tomas and the Library Lady 10/21-11/12/17
Go, Dog, Go! 11/25-12/23/17
A Christmas Carol with Katie McFadzen 12/1-12/22/17
The Snowy Day 1/21-3/11/18
Maddi's Fridge 3/31-4/8/18
Flora & Ulysses 4/22-5/20/18
Comerica Theatre
KIDZ BOP Kids 10/8/17
PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero 11/24/17
Peppa Pig Live 12/6/17
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker 12/14/17
Desert Stages Theater
Hairspray the Broadway Musical 10/6 - 11/5/17
Peter Pan 11/17-12/23/17
Disney's Aladdin Jr 5/18-6/17/18
Fountain Hills Theater
Seussical Jr 9/22-10/8/17
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells 12/1-12/17
Sleeping Beauty Kids 2/16-3/4/18
The Miracle Worker 3/30-4/15/17
West Side Story 6/1-6/17/18
Greasepaint Youtheatre
The Addams Family 10/20-10/29/18
Elf Jr The Musical 12/8-12/17/17
The Wedding Singer The Musical Comedy 2/9-2/18/18
Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure 5/4-5/13/18
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Goldilocks 9/6-10/1/17
Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch 10/4-10/29/17
The Little Red Hen 11/1-11/12/17
Imagine This! 2017 11/15-11/19/17
The Little Red Hen 11/22-12/3/17
The Night Before Christmas 12/6-12/24/17
Cinderella 12/27-1/21/18
Little Dino's Baby Tooth 1/24-1/28/18
Guest Artist PuppetKabob Presents "The Snowflake Man" 1/31-2/4/18
Hotel Saguaro 2/7-2/25/18
Guest Artist Hunter Marionettes Presents: "Penguin In My Pocket" 2/28-3/4/18
Jack Rabbit & The Easter Basket 3/7-4/1/18
Guest Artist Mesner Puppet Theater Presents: "The Cat Came Back" 4/4-4/8/18
The Princess, the Unicorn, and the Smelly Foot Troll 4/11-4/29/18
The Three Little Pigs 5/1-5/27/18
Hale Centre Theatre- Arizona
A Christmas Carol 11/30-12/23/17
Sister Act 7/6-8/18/18
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China 10/4/17
Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey 10/21/17
The Okee Dokee Brothers 11/5/17
Sister’s Christmas Catechism 12/8-12/17/17
Starlight Community Theater
Aladdin Jr 9/22-9/23/17
You Can't Take it With You 10/13-10/22/17
Totally Red 11/3-11/4/17
While The Lights Were Out 11/9-11/12/17
A Christmas Story 12/1-12/10/17
Legally Blonde: The Musical 1/26-2/4/18
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 3/2-3/11/18
The Revenge of the Space Pandas 4/6-4/14/18
The Music Man 5/5-5/13/18
Theater Works
The Little Prince 9/22-10/8/17
Monster Party: A Halloween Tale 10/14-10/28/17
Annie Jr. 11/10-11/19/17
Elf Initiation & Saving Santa 12/16-12/23/17
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 1/12-1/28/18
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 5/4-5/20/18
Valley Youth Theater
Madagascar A Musical Adventure 10/28-11/19/17
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail 12/1-12/23/17
The Hobbit 2/9-2/25/18
Little Women, A Broadway Musical 4/6-4/22/18
Annie, The Musical 6/15-7/1/18
