Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Jun 25 - Jul 6, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun for the whole family in this rollicking and rambunctious original show.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jul 16 - Jul 27, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

What's a kid to do when they get a new pet for this birthday? Especially if it's a dinosaur! Find out in this very funny show. Recommended Preschool and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jul 30 - Aug 10, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

The classic Aesop's story of the Tortoise and the Hare, set in old time Arizona. Preschool and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Aug 1 - Aug 2, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Aug 13 - Aug 17, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

Who will help the Little Red Hen with all the work it takes to get wheat made into bread? This sing-along show invites lots of audience participation and shares a valuable message about helping each other.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Aug 20 - Aug 24, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Who will help the Little Red Hen with all the work it takes to get wheat made into bread? This sing-along show invites lots of audience participation and shares a valuable message about helping each other.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Aug 27 - Sep 21, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Baby Bear is excited about his very first day of school in this cute, charming, musical show told in simple English. Great for preschool up to second grade and children learning English as a second language!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Sep 24 - Oct 12, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

An amazing circus featuring bugs as the performers! Ages 4 & up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Oct 3 - Oct 4, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Oct 15 - Nov 2, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

A prospector and his trusted donkey are in search for a treasure inside the Haunted Mountain Gold Mine. There’s more than treasure hidden inside! Ages Kindergarten and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Nov 5 - Nov 9, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Guest artists Tears of Joy Theatre brings us the tale of a dragon who is less interested in being fearsome than he is in art and poetry, but the villagers are still afraid of him! What will Sir George and the dragon do quell their fears?

Find out more on the artist website.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Nov 7 - Nov 8, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Nov 19 - Nov 23, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Who will help the Little Red Hen with all the work it takes to get wheat made into bread? This sing-along show invites lots of audience participation and shares a valuable message about helping each other.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Nov 26 - Dec 24, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Santa’s elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife in this musical holiday favorite. Ages K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Dec 26 - Jan 25, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

The classic story of the girl who meets the Prince and ends happily ever after. Recommended Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jan 2 - Jan 3, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jan 28 - Feb 8, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Grandpa Saguaro tells little Sammy Saguaro the importance of the saguaro cactus in the desert and to the many animals that live there too. Ages Kindergarten and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Feb 6 - Feb 7, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Feb 11 - Mar 1, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

A hilarious version of the classic tale about the strange little fellow with the hard-to-guess name and the miller’s daughter who must spin straw into gold.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Mar 4 - Mar 8, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

By guest artist Peter Allen. The Amazing Mysto, with the help of Jojo the monkey, Rover the dog, and a surprise visit from an alligator, performs feats of magic no one would want to repeat. Volunteers selected from the audience are asked to assist Mysto, the puppet magician, in this hilarious blend of puppetry and magic.

Find out more on the artist website.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Mar 6 - Mar 7, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Mar 11 - Mar 29, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

The big bad wolf and three little pigs are delightful to watch in this classic story. Ages Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Apr 1 - Apr 26, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

Based from Beatrix Potter’s tale, this non-verbal story is performed to original music. Preschool and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Apr 29 - May 3, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

By guest artists Magical Moonshine Theatre. A collection of Aesop's fables woven together in a magical puppet dance. A rabbit starts a race with a tortoise, but seeing that he has plenty of time, he wanders off, and gets involved with a fox who is trying to court a crane with a romanti c dinner for two. With some clever tricks they manage to get some food to serve but things go awry when the fox talks the rabbit into being the waiter for the meal. Meanwhile the tortoise is getting closer and closer to the finish line.....

Find out more on the artist website.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

May 1 - May 2, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

May 6 - May 17, 10am Wed-Fri
10am & 2pm Sat, 2pm Sun.

A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun for the whole family in this rollicking and rambunctious original show.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

May 20 - Jun 7, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

Part I of our original musical trilogy about the boy who wouldn't grow up. Based on J. M. Barrie's classic story, told with large marionettes and shadow puppets. Recommended Kindergarten and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jun 10 - Jun 14, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

The classic Aesop's story of the Tortoise and the Hare, set in old time Arizona. Preschool and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jun 17 - Jul 5, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

Part 2 of our Peter Pan trilogy. In this thrilling episode Tiger Lilly is captured by the pirates and a furious battle between the Lost Boys and the pirates ensues! Ages K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jul 8 - Jul 12, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

The story of the little girl who unexpectedly meets up with the three bears. Ages Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jul 22 - Jul 26, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

The story of the little girl who unexpectedly meets up with the three bears. Ages Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jul 29 - Aug 16, 10am & 2pm Wed-Sat,
2pm Sun.

Part 3 of our Peter Pan trilogy. In this final episode, the Darling children and the Lost Boys are kidnapped by the pirates and Peter must battle the evil Captain Hook to save them! Ages K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.