ON Stage Arizona

The Prom (ASL Performance)
2026-09-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ, 85382, United States
When four fading Broadway stars hear about a small-town high school’s decision regarding the annual prom, they swoop in to save the day – while also hoping to revive their own careers. Their over-the-top activism clashes with small-town traditions, leading to chaos, comedy, and ultimately, change. The Prom is a joyous celebration of being true to yourself and dancing to your own beat!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2026-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Last year’s holiday smash hit Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer returns! Follow the delightful journey of Rudolph, Hermey the Elf, and Yukon Cornelius as they encounter the Abominable Snowman and journey to the Island of Misfit Toys. With projection magic and incredible costumes, the iconic stop-motion sensation truly jumps from the TV to the stage! Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Holly Jolly Christmas,” Sam The Snowman floats across the stage and tells the story of Rudolph’s journey. The North Pole will come to life, complete with Santa Claus and his hilarious elves! Childsplay will bring magic to your holiday celebrations as Rudolph soars in the air, teaching us that what makes us different can also make us special.

PUFFS
2026-12-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Valley Youth Theatre, 525 North First Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Puffs Presented by Valley Youth Theatre
Think you know the story of “The Boy Who Lived”? Think again! Puffs turns the spotlight on the unsung heroes of a certain school of magic, following the trials, triumphs, and downright absurdities faced by the students in the back rows. This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy is a heartfelt tribute to perseverance, friendship, and the power of cheering someone else’s success. Perfect for fans of “Wizard of a Certain Name,” Puffs delivers non-stop wizarding fun, clever twists on familiar moments, and genuine warmth that will leave you cheering for every underdog.
Puffs runs with multiple performances throughout the season, including evening shows and weekend matinees. Tickets are available now through the Valley Youth Theatre box office and online at VYTaz.org. Family packages and group rates make it easy to bring schools, clubs, and entire households. Accessible seating and assistive listening devices ensure that everyone can join in the magic. Don’t miss this enchanting, side-splitting adventure—reserve your seats today!

Hare and Tortoise
2026-12-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Hare always rushes ahead, eager for what is next, while Tortoise moves steadily, noticing the world around them. As seasons change – planting in the spring, playing in the summer, harvesting in the fall, resting in the winter – these two unlikely friends learn that time isn’t about moving fast. It’s about change, patience, and expereincing life along the way. This warm and engaging adaptation of Aesop’s Fable uses music, movement, and humor to explore what it means to grow, learn, and embrace your own pace. With rich storytelling and lively visuals, Hare and Tortoise celebrates friendship, perservearance, and the importance of slowing down to appreciate each moment.

THE WIZ
2026-12-22 12:30 | ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe, 85281
The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ is coming to Tempe.
Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and Ambassador Theatre Group present an all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ, adapted from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The highly anticipated Broadway revival of THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. The tour begins in THE WIZ’s original home city of Baltimore, where the show made its world premiere 50 years ago.
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway
From its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Audiences enjoy the epic grooves of such beloved, timeless hits as “Ease on Down the Road,” which became the show’s break-out single, and the bona fide classic “Home” in this spectacular revival.
Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others), director Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), Amber Ruffin (additional material), and Joseph Joubert(music supervision, orchestrations, & music arrangements) conjure up an Oz unlike anything ever seen before.
THE WIZ design team will include scenic design by Academy Award-winning Hannah Beachler (Black Panther, Beyonce’s Black is King and Lemonade), costume design by Emmy Award-winning and two-time Academy Award-nominated Sharen Davis (Ray, Dreamgirls), lighting design by Barrymore Award-winning Ryan J. O’Gara (Thoughts of a Colored Man) and wig design by Academy Award-winning Mia Neal (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom).
A dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a new groove to ease down the road. So, everybody rejoice! An all-new 21st-Century WIZ is sliding into an Emerald city near you.

Empire At Sea
2028-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe, 85281
An interactive, social, augmented reality “survival of the species” story set in a futuristic city at sea. This episodic, Solarpunk drama speaks directly to the climate change generation with an action-packed father-daughter story that addresses themes of sustainability, multicultural communities, matriarchal lineage, and the conflict between inclusionary and exclusionary social principles – all with a phenomenal cast of characters, including Orlando Jones (American Gods) and Ayelet Zurer (Stephen Spielberg’s Munich). A group of climate scientists take a research sabbatical on a remote oil rig to experiment with creating a sustainable ecosystem on the harsh, open ocean. Before their return home, the Big One hits and the mainland is wiped out. The drama centers on the sudden appearance of a boat on the horizon for the first time in four years, and whether our group should allow its occupants on board. We experience the story with twelve participants using immersive AR headsets, which allow us to follow the characters as large cinematic holograms and explore the magical setting on our custom-made interactive LED table.
