Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Lyn Richardson Ministries has embarked on sharing this life-changing true story in a solo-performance featuring award winning actress Janelle Jones in Raven’s Dove. This production is sure to pierce your heart, challenge your judgement and demonstrate the transforming power of God!

One of the OCB’s natural amateur shows in Arizona! A fun and professional event that will give any competitor the opportunity to become an OCB Pro!

Meet Wilbur, an endearing piglet trying to make his way in the world, and Charlotte, the wise and winsome spider who becomes his true friend. Get caught up in Charlotte’s web as we spin this timeless story onto the stage!

An indisputable masterpiece by America’s greatest living Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephan Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd is a heart-pounding thriller set on the seedy side streets of 19th century London.

A shocking and excoriating new play that unravels a complex web of moral ambiguity, class conflict, and the racial divide in America.

The sensual rhythms of tango combine with operatic passions in Maria de Buenos Aires. Born in the slums of Buenos Aires, Argentina, “on a day that God was drunk,” in her quest for freedom, Maria turns her back on her former, innocent life. This gripping, surreal tale is sure to move, shock, and provoke.

This brilliant new comedy looks at the fast-receding ideal that we should all be able to live next door to each other, whatever our background, age, and politics.

A modern dance performance full of mystery and suspense, just in time for Halloween … featuring the critically acclaimed, “The Return of Dracula.”

Based on the trial transcripts, the play delves into the moral and religious motives of the nine, and why “the burning of paper not children.”

Using Lewis’ own words, McLean inhabits Lewis, taking audiences on his rigorous journey from hard-boiled atheist to “the most reluctant convert in all England.” Discover how the Hound of Heaven pursued Lewis relentlessly until he “gave in” … only to become the most influential Christian writer of the 20th century.

Celebrate the arts in our community with a free event featuring performances, dance, food, live music, children’s activities, pet adoptions and more!

When school is out, there’s nothing to do and the desert sun beats down hot, Sheila and her friends find themselves in search of something – anything – interesting to explore. Filled with magical realism and surprises at every turn, this funny story of friendship and imagination will bring the desert landscape to life.

Infused with the spirit of jazz, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird delves into the personal purgatory of the great American saxophonist. Told through a series of interconnected scenes following his death, Parker attempts to compose his final masterpiece while examining the demons that propelled his genius.

A loving tribute to Ohio wife and mother turned longtime Arizona resident who made herself into a national superstar as a best-selling author and syndicated journalist lauded for opening up the secret world of the mother and housewife.

The war has ended, but with peace comes conflict. Antigone’s brother Poluneices lies on the battlefield where he fell, his burial outlawed by Creon, the new king of Thebes. Should Antigoneobey Creon, or must she follow her conscience and lay her beloved brother to rest?

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s magical wintery fairy tale and set to Prokofiev’s lush score, Center Dance Ensemble brings the wicked “Snow Queen” to life! Families will delight in the mystical world of sprites, gypsies and ice maidens, while young Gerda seeks to rescue Kai from the evil crystal palace.

Not every princess needs rescuing. Based on the Newbury-honor book, this Cinderella twist follows Ella, a princess who is given the “gift” of obedience at birth. As she grows up, the strong-willed little girl must defeat her evil stepmother, a hungry ogre, and this troublesome curse to find her own voice and live happily ever after.

Steve Solomon’s smash hit comedy starring Peter Fogel, is inspired by Steve’s hilarious family and all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy… and they succeeded! One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac, you don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache!

Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957, regaling them with the story of Harold Hill – the double-shuffle, two-bit, thimble-rigger con artist who rolls into River City station one hot Iowa summer.

Based on the true events of 1979 when students in Tehran took over the American Embassy. The play imagines what happened when mother and son were reunited, and the consequences the mother faced when she returned home and was suddenly suspect in her own country.

An original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor and silliness of being female. With a two-woman cast and audiences full of raucous, laughing ladies, the show is a unique examination of all things girly.

The crossroads of a revolution. There’s a new president in the White House. Racial tensions are on the rise. But no, it’s not 2018. It’s 1969 – and the Civil Rights Movement is sending tremors through Pittsburgh’s Hill District.

An imaginative spellbinding performance of new and old works featuring the raw and fascinating “Rite of Spring” choreographed and set to Stravinsky’s magnificent score.

Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! A musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film featuring some of George and Ira Gershwin’s most beloved music, this is an enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II.

Eric Carle’s iconic stories and illustrations come to life on stage! From A Very Hungry Caterpillar who undergoes a magical tranformation to The Very Lonely Firefly who learns to shine his light by finding friend, you won’t want to miss this fantastical puppet experience.

Set in 13th Century Arizona, it tells of Aztlan’s fall and the birth of a new nation. It tells a story of the abandonment of our Valley of the Sun by the now called Hohokam (the vanished ones), caused by many years of devastating drought and invasion by warring tribes.

Determined to resurrect his talk-show career, David Frost risks everything on a series of in-depth interviews in order to extract an apology from Nixon. In the television age, image is king, and both men are desperate to out-talk and upstage each other as the cameras roll. The result is the interview that sealed a president’s legacy.

Eat, Drink, Play! Dine out to benefit the Herberger Theater’s youth outreach and other programs. The evening begins at the Herberger Theater with cocktails, silent auction and entertainment. Dinner will follow but we won’t tell you which fabulous Valley restaurant you are going to until after you party at the Herberger Theater.

A heartwarming and hilarious new comedy about music’s power to heal and connect, and the freedom to dream big.

Center Dance Ensemble dancers present original choreography inspired by American poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. High school students participating in the “Poetry Out Loud” Arizona State Competition have  also been invited to present their poetry.

A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! Schoolhouse Rock explodes into your school with songs you loved, updated for a whole new generation!

A beautiful and painfully perceptive portrait of a family and the frictions that arise when grown-up children try to push beyond the confines of their loving parents’ expectations.

It’s the ultimate nightmare:  daughter Wednesday, the ultimate Princess of Darkness, has grown up and fallen in love…with a sweet young man from a respectable family! Whether seasoned with “salt, pepper, or cyanide,” this is one family dinner you won’t forget!