Upcoming Shows & Events
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
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. Tickets go on sale Feb 24, 2023.The Monkey & The Pirate
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Come on over for this rollicking good time! A monkey, a pirate, and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun for the whole family in this rambunctious original show!
Reserve here or call 602-262-2050, ext. 0 to pay. The gate will be open 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets go on sale March 14, 2023
Guest Artist Red Herring Presents: "The Ugly Duckling"
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
Red Herring Puppets from Tucson will be bringing their charming take on The Ugly Duckling here at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater.
Red Herring Puppets is an award winning professional puppet company. Lisa Sturz, owner and artistic director has worked with Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm, PBS, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and many more.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.
Tickets go on sale April 4.
The Spring Fling Puppet Slam
Adult Puppet Slams are curated evenings full of short pieces by a variety of professional puppeteers. You may see funny, edgy, or goofy performances throughout the night. You never know what you might see at the slam! Reserve and Pay here. Audience members must be 18+ and pre paid. Tickets are on sale now.
The Princess, the Unicorn, and the Smelly-Foot Troll
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
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
Tickets go on sale April 11, 2023.
The Three Little Pigs
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The famous big bad wolf and three little pigs return to our theater! Download the Study & Activity Guide here to make some puppets to play along with during the show!
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.
Tickets go on sale April 30.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
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 go on sale May 21.
Jack Rabbit & the Desert Tortoise
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
The classic Aesop tale of the Tortoise and the Hare with a twist! This version is set in old time Arizona and features desert animals, beautiful table-top puppets, and lots of audience interaction. Download the Activity Guide here.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.
Tickets go on sale June 4.Old MacDonald
Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm.
That famous farmer and his animal friends are singing their favorite song and having tons of fun on the farm! This delightful show is performed with rod puppets, features toddler friendly music, and is great sing-along fun. Download the activity guide here. Recommended for ages 2 - 8.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.
Tickets go on sale June 26.User Agent: "CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)"