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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.


Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Oct 3 - Oct 31, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Come on down to the pumpkin patch for our brand new show! This Halloween variety show of tricks and treats is sure to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages. Reserve here.

Little Monster's Monster Mash

Oct 13, Sunday at 1:30pm.
Little Monster's Monster Mash

Tricks, treats, and a performance of our brand new original show, "Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree." Come join us for this fun-packed costume party sure to delight all ghouls and goblins!

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0

Tickets are on sale now.

The Tricky Treat Puppet Slam

Oct 18 - Oct 19, 8pm.
The Tricky Treat Puppet Slam

Adult Puppet Slams are curated evenings full of short pieces by a variety of professional puppeteers. You may see funny, edgy, or strange performances throughout the night. Our AZ puppet slammers will bring out their best performances to help ring in the spooky season. This is for audience members who are 18+.

Reserve and purchase here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.

Tickets are on sale now.

A Paper Puppetry Primer Workshop with Lyon Hill

Oct 19, 4pm Saturday.
A Paper Puppetry Primer Workshop with Lyon Hill

A Paper Puppetry Primer

Led by Lyon Forrest Hill

The simplest of materials; paper, wire, scissors, and tape, can be used to create expressive puppets. Working primarily with flat paper, the creative use of joints and layering can create complex movement and convincing depth. Lyon will demonstrate various techniques he has developed to create performances for both stage and screen. Participants will also be able to make a puppet from one of many different templates.

Lyon Forrest Hill (b. 1975) is the artistic director of the Columbia Marionette Theatre in SC. He has directed over a dozen productions for CMT and built puppets for many more. His puppetry short film work has earned him a UNIMA-USA citation of excellence, one of the highest honors in the field. A lifelong purveyor of puppetry, comics, animation, and toys; Lyon synthesizes his interests into a unique type of performance that is heavy on atmosphere and detailed imagery. At the heart of his work, though, are hopeful and earnest ideas. Ages 8 and up.

Spots are on sale now for $20. You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050.

The Never Rad Miscellany

Oct 21, 6:30pm Monday only.
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+

The Little Red Hen

Nov 7 - Nov 24, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
The Little Red Hen

Sing-along with The Little Red Hen and Yellow Button during this cute, classic story about the Hen who worked hard to make a delicious loaf of bread. Recommended for ages 2 and up. Download the study guide here.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.

Tickets are on sale now.

The Elves & The Shoemaker

Nov 29 - Dec 22, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
The Elves & The Shoemaker

Santa's elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife in this musical treat. Performed with large rod puppets, this is a holiday experience for the whole family to enjoy! Download the Study Guide here.

Tickets are now available. Paid reservations are required to attend. Reserve here or call 602-262-2050, ext. 0 to reserve and pay.

The Three Little Pigs

Dec 26 - Jan 12, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
The Three Little Pigs

The big bad wolf and three little pigs are delightful to watch in this classic story told with large rod puppets and lots of fun music. Download the Study Guide here. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets are on sale now. Reserve here.

Guest Artist: PuppetArt Theater with The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Jan 16 - Jan 19, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Guest Artist: PuppetArt Theater with The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Get ready for fun! Art Grueneberger of Puppet Art Theater Co. will be coming on down to the valley from the faraway lands of California to delight with his ART-tistic talents.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.

Tickets are on sale right now.

The Never Sleepy Fish

Jan 23 - Feb 9, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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.

Brought to us by our good friends at azpuppets.org.

The Monkey & The Pirate

Feb 13 - Mar 9, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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.

The Dinosaur Picnic

Mar 13 - Apr 6, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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.

Reserve and Pay here.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Apr 10 - May 4, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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

May 8 - Jun 1, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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

Jun 5 - Jun 29, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
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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