We purchased our tickets six months in advance and had been eagerly looking forward to celebrating…read moremy husband's 80th birthday at your murder-mystery dinner show on August 14, 2026. Unfortunately, the evening was extremely disappointing. We arrived at 6:30 p.m., and the doors opened at 7:00. After we were seated, we waited approximately an hour for our food. My ravioli was so unpleasant that I could not eat it. It tasted like frozen ravioli served with old tomato sauce. Even after dinner was finished, the actual show still had not begun. Meanwhile, a cast member was moving between the tables and interacting very loudly with the audience. We understand that audience participation may be part of the experience, but after the long wait and disappointing meal, it only added to our frustration. By that point, my husband was understandably unhappy, and it was clear that the special evening we had planned was not going to be enjoyable. We therefore made the difficult decision to leave before the show began. We spent a significant amount of money within our limited entertainment budget and chose this event specifically to celebrate an important milestone birthday. We were deeply disappointed that an evening we had anticipated for six months turned out this way.

I've been to Arizona Broadway Theatre twice and I've been impressed both times. Located in Peoria,…read morethis theater seats roughly 100 people or so making for an intimate experience. Parking is easy in the complimentary surface lot adjacent to the venue. Getting seated is just as easy. Compared to other theaters in town, part of what makes ABT different is that you have the option to do the show only or to do dinner and a show. If you do the latter option, you arrive earlier. I've done show only both times but I like that you have the option here. Before or during admission, you can stop by the lobby and pick up a themed cocktail or other beverage. Always a nice touch. The venue is clean, the seats are comfortable, and the performances have been quality. I most recently saw a performance of CATS. Already looking forward to my next performance!

This event sells out every year. Between the 50/50 raffle and prize baskets to win plus the acting…read moreit's a totally enjoyable evening. See some of the best actors in the Valley here! And I can't wait as they announce the 2025/2026 season.

Always have a good time! If you haven't been to a show lately and want fun entertainment, come see…read morethe next show! It's such a wonderful experience! A small community theatre with an incredible diversity of collected talents. We love every show. Their cast and crew are supportive and team-oriented, including personable to the audience. It has been so wonderful to have such incredible talent in our local neighborhood!

Nice, large, and clean venue. It was my first time here to watch a circus with my wife back in…read moreOctober and I was pleasantly surprised. Love that parking is very easy and free. There were lots of employees and volunteers to guide you to your seats and answer any questions you may have. Outside the venue they also have a listing of upcoming events. Will definitely be back for future events.

Wow I thought this building was for the school. I didn't know there were community events here…read more Such good ones too! My husband and I like to cuddle on the couch after a long day and watch funny videos and comedians on the phone together. While at our local public library I saw they had a flyer with Jeff Foxworthy on it. That is how I learned about this facility and events. With our 28th wedding anniversary here I thought what a great idea to see his show. We love to laugh. Clean and nice with lots of seating yet cozy. Not a bad seat in the house. Easy to access clean restrooms and beautiful art hung along the walls you may purchase. The only bummer about this place is the seating design. The rows are too close together and if you have to get up or get to your seat, the whole row must get up to let you in and out. We enjoyed the show. They offer refreshments, snacks and cocktails. Nothing fancy. They take donations and have membership options as well for those who would like to attend a lot of shows. Can't wait to go back. They do have handicap access and seating.

Fantastic community theatre hidden in plain sight in Peoria. We attended a production of "Something…read moreRotten" this past weekend and it was so much fun. The cast was great, extremely enthusiastic, talented and obviously were having a blast on stage. I had never been to this venue before; it is definitely worth checking out. Perfect size, seating is great with good views from anywhere. There is not an over abundance of "traditional" parking, just a small lot with the majority of parking along the street very close by. There is a concession space for cocktails, drinks and such inside. The staff is friendly and helpful. Take some time off the beaten path and go check out Peoria Center for Performing Arts. I'm glad I found this venue. Recommended.

Hubby and I just had the wonderful opportunity to see "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"…read more(courtesy of VetTix) and absolutely loved it! The performance was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Everything was great - from the actors, to the music, to the production. This is not the first time we've seen a performance here and every time we have we have never been disappointed. They do a great job and I hope to be able to attend many more productions!

My wife and I saw "A Murder is Announced" this past weekend. This is the feature put on by junior…read morehigh and high school students. The stage setting and the period costumes were topnotch. The acting was amazingly good for actors so young and presumably inexperienced. The only downside to the evening was that ALL the actors, and especially Ms. Marples, spoke too fast and did not articulate as actors should. We were able to understand about every 5th word she said and about every other word from other actors. Still, the young crew was so obviously into it all that it was a very enjoyable evening.

From the owner: Youth theater is about more than sets and scenes, costumes and lines. At Actors PLAYground, we know…read morethe theater’s transformative power. Children and teens gain confidence. They explore complex emotions and situations. They discover new levels of compassion, empathy, and understanding. And they make friends that last a lifetime. Magic happens in the theater—and continues when a young actor leaves the stage. With every production, our passion is to nurture and guide young people through an incredible journey that goes beyond the theater. We invite you to join us in a dynamic and supportive environment where creativity flourishes, skills are honed, and dreams take center stage. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, Actors PLAYground is your destination for unlocking the power of your craft and discovering personal growth you didn’t know was possible.

Comfortable seats. Clean and cozy venue. The Sweet Delilah…read moreSwim club was so so funny. 6 friends enjoyed it thoroughly.

Wonderful community theater, shows are high caliber and staff is very welcoming. We saw Wizard of…read moreOz- the lobby was decorated and there was a fun scavenger hunt to find characters from the play, great way to engage patrons.

https://youtu.be/wWwH7NWOAl4…read more 1.5 hour show. Great for adults and kids. Located McDonald and Scottsdale in a small theater. The Davis family makes you feel welcome with cookies and bottled water. The show was above my expectations. My kids 6-13 loved the show. Pass the word. It is the best hidden gem in Scottsdale!

Please sit before reading this review. It contains accounts of witchcraft and occult behavior, and…read moreI will not be held accountable for any injury obtained while reading this review. Had I not witnessed the Davis Circus of Illusion with my own eyes, I would not be able to tell you about it. The Davis Circus of Illusion is a group of three people, headed by 'magician' Craig Davis. I put 'magician' in quotes because of course I am a grown, educated man, and do not believe in magic. I do, of course, believe in witchcraft, which is more how I would describe the events of the evening, as Davis and his associates perform unnatural feats. He is accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Davis, and a bellydancer who goes by the name Myryka. Davis Circus of Illusion is in a great location - right up in the general Scottsdale vicinity. So go eat dinner someplace close, and then come here. If you are a member of a family, bring your entire family. If you are courting a young lady, you may also bring her here. If you are alone, you will be allowed admittance, but probably looked upon with curiosity. Dress is casual, but classy. Imagine what you should be wearing while witnessing OCCULT BEHAVIOR. The event takes place at a joint called Cattle Track, which has a building that serves as kind of a gallery/stage. I do not know if there are any cattle there so please stop asking. Before the show, Davis was talking with some of the early arrivals, his presence tempting them to inquire about the dark arts. I did not listen in on their conversation but I can only imagine he was describing to them the cursed acts he had to commit to obtain his power. As show time drew near, he demonstrated his abilities by reading a man's mind. Upon seeing this I quickly focused my thoughts, locking away the secrets within my mind that Davis might have otherwise been able to gain access to. I suggest you take this precaution ahead of time. The show began with Mrs. Davis singing a few songs. She's got a pretty good set of pipes on her, but I was there for the occult! Davis retook the stage, and almost immediately summoned his bellydancer from some astral plane, and then a bird, which proceeded to stare me down for half the show with his beady black eyes. The obvious conclusion is that the bird was a mind reader as well. After having summoned his minions, Davis now conjured up dark magics for a freakin' hour and a half. Breaking things, making them whole again, reading more people's minds, putting a lady in a box and then trying to crush her with drawers - all kinds of madness. He had his assistant get in a box, and then he collapsed the box and the woman was STILL ALIVE INSIDE even though there was only room for like, her arms and head. Everything else was just smashed. Then, what does he do? Freakin' heals her somehow and makes a new body for her and she's still alive. My wife was all, "It's just larger than it looks - she probably has extra room in there" but I know what I saw. Hah! "Mirrors." People always use mirrors to explain witchcraft, when the truth is far more deadly. Not only is Davis a practitioner of witchcraft, but he also juggles, which I find to be an odd combination. He is apparently one of only a few people in the world who can juggle 7 things at once. Like, actually have all 7 of the things in the air at the same time. I saw him do it, and if you told me that no other human being on earth could juggle 7 things at once, I'd believe you. It was pretty nuts. Anyway, the show was like, 2 hours, and thank god he didn't try to use any of his witchcraft on me, and that bird stayed away from me or I would have gone nuts. Should you go see the Davis Circus of Illusion? Only if you are stout of mind and heart, and are not fearful of mind-bending illusions and inexplicable acts of otherworldly magic. If you're ok with that, then yeah you should probably go.

SFA is a sophisticated arena. The seats were good and there were good views from all around. There…read morewas a great selection of food choices from all the vendors open.

Very expensive. Not a lot of truck action. Same tricks by different cars. 3 broken down cars during…read moreshow. A lot of wasted time with talk. ‍

My family had been looking forward to the Desert Fall Festival for quite some time, and…read moreunfortunately, it turned out to be a major disappointment. We paid $100 for our family of four and chose not to purchase the fast pass which, in hindsight, I'm actually grateful for. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. and stayed until past close 10:45. (Due to our wait for the zip line) During our entire visit, we were only able to experience one slide (which allowed three people to go at a time), walk through a short maze, and wait two and a half hours for the zip line. The only reason we stayed that long was because my son was so excited to try it, otherwise we would have left much sooner. It's really unfortunate because we had high hopes for a fun, family-friendly evening. Sadly, it was not worth the cost or the time spent waiting in lines. We won't be returning, and we'll be skipping the Christmas festival as well

My kids and I had the best time! It was one of the most creative festivals we have ever been to…read more All of the rides and experiences were unique! They loved the apple launcher, corn pit and digger area!! They had live music to dance to and a wide variety of food options! We went on a Wednesday so it wasn't crowded at all! All of the staff were kind and attentive! They also kept the entire property in pristine condition! We will be going back!!