Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Aug 25 - Sep 12, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Baby Bear is excited about his very first day of school in this cute, charming, musical show told in simple English. Great for preschool up to second grade and children learning English as a second language!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Sep 15 - Oct 3, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

What happens when Jack sells his precious cow for three magic beans? He meets a GIANT! Ages Pre-K and up.

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Sep 17, 8pm Friday Only.

The Book with Apolodor is not only a famous tale but also a great poem written by Gellu Naum, one of the greatest Romanian Avant-Garde poets. The story is about a little penguin from a great circus in Bucharest. The penguin has a full time job as a tenor, entertainer, and is a bit of an actor on the ice rink.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Oct 1 - Oct 2, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Oct 6 - Oct 31, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

A cute show about Little Bunny's Halloween. Not scary and meant to be enjoyed by little kids. Ages Preschool to Grade 3.

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Nov 3 - Nov 7, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

The children at Kenilworth write stories and poems, anything they can dream. A panel of judges choses the best story from each grade level. We turn the winning stories into professional puppet shows guaranteed to entertain and inspire. Come see this show and delight in vast and playful world of a child's limitless imagination.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Nov 10 - Nov 28, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

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.

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Dec 1 - Dec 24, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Santa’s elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife in this musical holiday favorite. Ages K and up.

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Dec 3 - Dec 4, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Dec 26, 2pm Show.

The classic story of the girl who meets the Prince and ends happily ever after. Recommended Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Dec 27 - Jan 1, 10am & 2pm Shows Daily!.

The classic story of the girl who meets the Prince and ends happily ever after. Recommended Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jan 2 - Jan 23, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

The classic story of the girl who meets the Prince and ends happily ever after. Recommended Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jan 7 - Jan 8, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jan 26 - Jan 30, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Guest Artist Prakash Bhatt joins us all the way from India to wow us with his incredible Rajasthani marionettes! Fun for all ages!

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Feb 2 - Feb 20, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Grandpa Saguaro tells little Sammy Saguaro the importance of the saguaro cactus in the desert and to the many animals that live there too. Ages Kindergarten and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Feb 4 - Feb 5, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Feb 23 - Mar 6, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Learn about the condor and its importance to the environment in this fun yet educational show. Audiences will learn, through puppetry and music, of the condor's niche and how to help protect the condors and their environment. Ages Kindergarten and Up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Mar 9 - Apr 3, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

A hilarious version of the classic tale about the strange little fellow with the hard-to-guess name and the miller’s daughter who must spin straw into gold.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Apr 1 - Apr 2, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Apr 6 - Apr 24, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

Based from Beatrix Potter’s tale, this non-verbal story is performed to original music. Preschool and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Apr 27 - May 8, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun for the whole family in this rollicking and rambunctious original show.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

May 11 - Jun 5, Wed-Fri only at 10am
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.

The big bad wolf and three little pigs are delightful to watch in this classic story. Ages Pre-K and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.

Jun 3 - Jun 4, 8pm Fri and Sat evening..

Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Ages 18 and up.

Call GAPT at (602) 262-2050 for reservations.