Upcoming Shows & Events

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.

"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": 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.

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Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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.

This opening reception will showcase a fusion of Indigenous Arizona and Chinese cuisine alongside collaborative performances of traditional Chinese puppetry, American puppetry, and Native American dance. Guests will also experience a premier Chinese shadow puppetry performance by Chengdu puppeteers!

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

Tickets are on sale now.

Phoenix Sister Cities (PSC) and the Great Arizona Puppet Theater (GAPT) are thrilled to announce, "Bridging Cultures in Motion", a heartfelt cultural exchange event in partnership with Chengdu, China. This celebration will showcase the rich artistic traditions of both Chengdu and Phoenix. "This collaboration between Phoenix and Chengdu represents the power of art to transcend borders and unite communities," said Jeffrey Ferns, Executive Director of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. "We're excited to offer a platform where diverse cultural traditions can intertwine and create something truly magical." Reserve and Pay here. Tickets are on sale now.

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

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.