Upcoming Shows & Events
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Scroll here to see our listing of all upcoming events and to purchase tickets.
Take a look at the fun and educational offerings that we have lined up for this season.
We look forward to seeing you at the theater.
The Never Sleepy Fish
Reserve here. Join us for our original story of "The Never Sleepy Fish". Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets are on sale now.
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The Monkey & The Pirate
The Pirate wants the bananas. The monkey wants the bananas. Who will win? You’ll have to watch the show to find out.
Reserve here. The gate will be open 30 minutes before showtime.
Le Cabaret de Marionettes
Le Cabaret de Marionettes will be a sensational production of Puppetry, Sideshows, Live Music, and more! The evening will feature the talents of Madame C, Troubador Cafe, Rasputin's Marionettes, and other local curiosities. Tickets are on sale now. You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050. Ages 18+
The Never Rad Miscellany
Great Arizona Puppet Theater (GAPT) will be collaborating with the original audio fiction podcast The Never Rad Miscellany, a sci-fi comedy anthology which will be hosting live monthly performances at GAPT. The show features both recurring stories and one-off sketches done in the style of an old-time radio show. It covers many narratives, including comical space playboys, supernatural neo-noir detectives, innovative new galactic products, wacky starship antics, and more. Co-creator Kat Keller said, “The podcast’s unique blend of comedy, drama, horror, and absurdity has something for everyone.” Tickets are on sale now. You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050. Ages 18+
Imagine This! 2024-2025
"Imagine This" is not your average puppet show! This yearly event is comprised of 14 different stories written by kids, for kids. This is our favorite program to produce each year as it is always different and very exciting. Kenilworth Elementary students write original stories and a panel of judges chooses the best to be made into shows by our professional puppeteers using a variety of puppet styles.
Expect a high energy, creative show filled with some wild antics and originality! Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.
Tickets are on sale now.The Dinosaur Picnic
"THE DINOSAUR PICNIC": Join a terrifically talented group of dinosaurs for a boisterous good time at "The Dinosaur Picnic"! Enjoy the prehistoric antics in this silly new show.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a little rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely to music with no dialogue. Download the activity guide here.
Reserve here or call 602-262-2050, ext. 0 to pay. The gate will be open 30 minutes before showtime.The Princess, the Unicorn, and the Smelly-Foot Troll
Our most popular original show returns for the end of our spring season. It's Princess Harriet's birthday and everyone is invited to join the party, except for the Smelly Foot Troll that is! What will happen when he feels left out of all the fun? This show is great for the whole family with plenty of singing, sparkles, and hilarity! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Download the Activity Guide here.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050
Winnie the Pooh
Come see A. A. Milne's charming characters and tales come to life through puppetry in this show that is bound to delight. Reserve here.
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