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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.


Big Bug Circus

Nov 6 - Nov 23, Thurs & Fri at 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.

Dr. Zombie's Movie Lab of Terror: Bride of the Monster

Nov 14, Friday 7pm.
Dr. Zombie's Movie Lab of Terror: Bride of the Monster

Dr. Zombie (the most terrifying horror host on 3rd Ave.) will be hosting a screening of "Bride of the Monster" starring Bela Lugosi. He's going to bring his friend Dain "The Ghoul" GORE with him to do puppet presentations with Zombie Dave. VamPYRO will be there as well. When the movie rolls, they will be on hand to point out the scary parts of the film. Audience members will also be encouraged to share the scary parts they find in the film as well. You never know what the mad doctor will say, so this is an 18+ event. Education, live performance art, and independent cinema, these are the things that truly horrify you. We dare you to come and face the terror. Reserve here.

Tickets are $15. We highly recommend making reservations. Dr. Zombie shows are for adults 18 and over only.

The Dinosaur Christmas Revue

Nov 28 - Dec 21, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
The Dinosaur Christmas Revue

It's a prehistoric Christmas celebration with your favorite dinosaurs! There's plenty of music and jokes to to make your Jurassic holiday season extra special. Come on down and see what everyone's roarin' about! Tickets are on sale now!

Holiday Puppet Slam

Dec 13, 8pm.
Holiday Puppet Slam

Adult Puppet Slams are curated evenings full of short pieces by a variety of professional puppeteers. You may see funny, wild, or intellectual performances all in one night! It is truly a sight to behold and a performance you do not want to miss.

Reserve here.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 26 - Jan 18, Thurs & Fri at 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.

Guest Artist Puppet Art Theater Company

Jan 22 - Jan 25, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Guest Artist Puppet Art Theater Company

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

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

Tickets are on sale now.

The Three Little Pigs

Jan 29 - Feb 15, 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: Dan Dan the Puppet Man

Feb 19 - Feb 22, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Guest Artist: Dan Dan the Puppet Man

Strings, laughs, and a whole lot of puppet magic! Join us for Marionette Magic with Dan Dan the Puppet Man- fun for the whole family!

You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050. Ages 18+

Pip and Squeek Go to the Show!!!

Feb 26 - Mar 22, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Pip and Squeek Go to the Show!!!

Reserve here. Two adorable mouse hand puppets work their way through hilarious situations in a quest to get to the show. Tickets are on sale now!

Winnie the Pooh

Mar 26 - Apr 19, 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.

Old MacDonald

Apr 23 - May 23, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.
Old MacDonald

Get ready for some silly animal antics and sing-along fun in our original show "Old MacDonald" redesigned for a delightful experience! Download the Activity Guide here to make some puppets to play-along with during the show!

Tickets go on sale on May 10th. Reserve here.

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