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Upcoming Shows & Events

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

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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 Little Red Hen

Nov 1 - Dec 3, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The Little Red Hen

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. Recommended for ages 2 - 8. *Please note, the theater will be closed on Thanksgiving day* Download the study guide here.

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

Tickets are on sale right now.

The Night Before Christmas

Dec 6 - Dec 24, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The Night Before Christmas

A joyful celebration of Christmas with multiple stories, lots of music, and an amazing array of puppets. Recommended for ages 3 and up. *Please note: the theater will be closed on Christmas Day*

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

Cinderella

Dec 27 - Jan 13, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Cinderella

This beautiful show has become a GAPT classic. Come see the magic of the girl, the prince, and the glass slipper! Lots of laughs, gorgeous puppets, and a little bit of magic make Cinderella an audience favorite. This show was awarded the UNIMA-USA Citation for Excellence in Puppetry. Download the Study Guide here.

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

Open to school shows with advance reservations only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please call the office at 602-262-2050 x 0 if you wish to schedule a field trip.

Tickets are on sale now.

New Year Puppet Slam (for adults)

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 8pm.
New Year Puppet Slam (for adults)

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 new year! This is for audience members who are 18+.

Tickets are $20.00 and they must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.

Tickets are on sale now.

Cinderella's Ball

Jan 14, Sunday at 2pm.
Cinderella's Ball

You are invited to our most popular event of the year, Cinderella's Ball! Dress up like a princess or prince for this very special occasion! There will be a special showing of "Cinderella" followed by games, yummy snacks, puppet making activities, and some very special guests who will join us on the dance floor. Tickets are $25 for non-members and members receive $5 off. Doors open at 1:30pm and the show begins at 2pm. Reservations are highly recommended as this event usually sells out. Tickets are on sale on now.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here

The Little Engine That Could

Jan 17 - Feb 4, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The Little Engine That Could

Join us for this wonderful show that tells the famous tale of the optimistic little engine who faces a seemingly impossible task. "I Think I can!" Tickets go on sale today.

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

Hotel Saguaro

Feb 7 - Feb 23, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Hotel Saguaro

This fun and lively musical educates the audience on the importance of the Saguaro Cactus to the Sonoran Desert. Created with help from the Desert Botanical Garden. Admission must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now. Reserve here or call 602-262-2050, ext. 0 to pay.

Imagine This! 2023-2024

Feb 28 - Mar 3, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Imagine This! 2023-2024

"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.

Open to field trips with advance reservations only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. And, it's Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for family reservations. Please call the office at 602-262-2050 x 0 if you wish to schedule a field trip. Order online or call if you wish to make a family reservation.

Tickets are on sale now.

Guest Artist: Randel McGee & Groark

Mar 6 - Mar 10, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Guest Artist: Randel McGee & Groark

Visiting ventriloquist Randel McGee has traveled the world, winning awards everywhere, for his funny, warm, music-filled shows. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. Recommended for preschool and up.

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

Tickets are on sale right now.

Jack Rabbit & The Easter Basket

Mar 13 - Mar 31, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Jack Rabbit & The Easter Basket

Lost Canyon, Arizona is too far away for the Easter Bunny, so he gets his cousin, Jack Rabbit to help deliver Sally Johnson's Easter basket. But it's awful far and kind of dangerous! This charming musical is played with large rod puppets on the big stage! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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

Big Bug Circus

Apr 3 - Apr 14, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Big Bug Circus

An amazing circus featuring talented bugs as the performers! This show is performed with table-top marionettes, an exciting soundtrack, and a puppeteer who acts as the Ring Master. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Run time approximately 45 minutes.

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

Tickets are on sale now.

Guest Artist: PuppetArt Theater with Tommy's Space Adventure

Apr 17 - Apr 21, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Guest Artist: PuppetArt Theater with Tommy's Space Adventure

Fun and excitement rule the show as Tommy must protect is alien buddy from the evil Dr. Lost N Space.

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

Tickets are on sale right now.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Apr 24 - May 12, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Jack and the Beanstalk

Our classic show, Jack and the Beanstalk , is back! This wonderful tale is told with hand puppets, beautiful changing scenery, a growing beanstalk, and a very tall Giant. Download the Study and Activity Guide here.

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

Tickets are on sale right now.

The Three Wishes

May 15 - May 26, Wed-Fri 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The Three Wishes

Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it! A kind-hearted woodcutter and his wife are granted three wishes by a wood elf, and use them in increasingly silly ways in this charming European folk tale told with hand puppets. Download the Study and Activity Guide here. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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

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