Footloose

June 11 - July 25, 2010

Based on the 1984 hit movie that captured the heart of America, Footloose bursts on stage with youthful spirit, dazzling dance scenes and electrifying music. Ren, a teen from Chicago, is forced to move with his mother to a puritanical, small town after his father abandons the family. To his shock, dancing and rock ‘n’ roll are forbidden! He and his classmates want a senior prom. It doesn’t take Ren long to shake up the status quo, and soon the whole class is on their feet sending the town into a frenzy. Footloose has the heart and music to get everyone on their feet! Hit songs include Let’s Hear It for the Boy, Holding out for a Hero, Almost Paradise and Footloose! Tickets Here!

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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

August 6 - September 19, 2010

Whether you’re single, dating or married, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a must see for anyone involved – or uninvolved – in a relationship. After enjoying one of the longest runs ever off-Broadway, I Love You… has played in over 150 cities worldwide. This hilarious musical comedy says everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit! Songs from this hit musical include Why? ‘Cause I’m a Guy, Always a Bridesmaid, and Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You? Tickets here!

Lend Me A Tenor

August 13 - September 26, 2010

It’s 1934. The greatest tenor of his generation, Tito Morelli (also known as “Il Stupendo”), is to appear for one night only as Othello. The star arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Presuming he’s dead, the general manager’s assistant is persuaded to go on in Morelli’s place. Mayhem ensues in this madcap, screwball comedy. A smash sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this play garnered three Tony Awards and Four Drama Desk Awards. Tickets here!

Young Frankenstein

September 27, 2010 - October 3, 2010 

The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE...and it's headed here! You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical! This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster--but not without scary and hilarious complications. The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time TONY Award winner Mel Brooks himself--who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the book along with his record-breaking team from THE PRODUCERS: five-time Tony Award winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony-winning writer, Thomas Meehan. Tickets here!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

October 19-24, 2010

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Tempe! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.  Experience the romance and enchantment of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at ASU Gammage! Tickets here!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

November 17-21, 2010

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas," The Grinch discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with this heart-warming holiday classic. Tickets here!

Hair

December 7-12, 2010

The Public Theater’s new TONY Award® winning production of HAIR is the most electric celebration on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” "Good Morning, Starshine" and “Easy To Be Hard.” Its relevance is UNDENIABLE. Its energy is UNBRIDLED. Its truth is UNWAVERING. It's HAIR, and IT'S TIME. Tickets here!

Shrek the Musical

January 4-9, 2011

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Tickets here!

9 to 5: The Musical

February 22-27, 2011

9 to 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features DOLLY PARTON's original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score.  The book is by PATRICIA RESNICK (co-writer of the original screenplay).  9 to 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even... and it's about to open in Tempe. Tickets here!

Fiddler On The Roof

March 29, 2011 - April 3, 2011

Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theater with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Tickets here!

Billy Elliot The Musical

April 27, 2011 - May 8, 2011

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us.  Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "HIS BEST SCORE YET!" Tickets here!

Mamma Mia!

May 17-22, 2011

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your 14th, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA! Tickets here!

Les Misérables

June 7-12, 2011

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has already been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The London Times hails the new show “a five star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original.” The Western Mail says “an outstanding success –the best version yet.” Tickets here!