It was my family's first magic show and it was everything we expected but a little more...there was…read morehumor, singing AND belly dancing !!! These 3 entertainers put on one great show ! We were hesitant because the only seating left was in the back row when we purchased the tickets but still bought them hoping for the best and were very happy about it because we could stand if we felt we were missing something on stage due to someones head in the way but honestly it was only to look at the floor stage otherwise you can stiil have a great view from the back row ! Cattle ranch is a little tricky because the street its on is not very lit, in a neighborhood and there is a small sign in the drivway that says circus of illusion that canbe easily missed. Its a very small and intimate venue but it definitely works. They even offered complimentary water and cookies ... Great night for the family !!

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.

All the performances I have watched from Actors's Youth Theathe were so professional and well done…read more I can only think of Emma Stone one day one of those kiddos will be receiving an Oscar as well. They are all so talented! Please go support them. You will be amazed by their talents! Current performance Beetlejuice Jr. It was such a fun performance! I look forward watching the next show.

This is the home of Actor's Youth Theatre which has various performances throughout the year. It's…read morean aging theatre, but overall has been maintained fairly well. Love the variety of shows that happen, and it's a great plaza to grab dinner or a drink before or after the show.

Best music school you could enroll your kid in! The staff and owners not only truly care to help…read moreyour child progress, but also have the most warming personalities that make you feel like you are family/friends. Highly recommend enrolling your child here, I promise you won't regret it!!

The staff is very friendly and professional, and truly cares about each student and their progress…read morein learning to play an instrument.

The age average is probably 70ish. I've been here now twice as both occasions were gifted for my…read morebirthday. I still enjoyed my time each time even though we were probably the youngest as someone got my husband and I tickets here for my birthday the past two years. The music was fantastic and we saw the variety show and the Grand Finale show and I enjoyed seeing multiple genres of music. The lead singers and musicians were phenomenal, and I absolutely loved the costume changes. The outfit changes really held my attention and was a great part of the show. The food, however, was just okay. I wouldn't come here for the food alone, but rather for the overall experience and to do something different. The meal included vegetables, potatoes, mashed potatoes, spinach cheese ravioli, chicken Parmesan, pulled pork dish, and a pineapple fish dish. This was the same food both times we went, so I'm not sure if they ever change it, I wish they did for a change. The pulled pork and cheese ravioli were good, but I wasn't a fan of the other dishes. The chicken Parmesan was probably the worst I've had as it wasn't at all what I expected from a traditional chicken parm. Dessert is a slice of chocolate cake that's already at your table when you arrive. I did think it was a nice touch that they pass out foil before the show ends so you can take it home and not waste it. The recommended tip listed on a sign at the table is $5 per person, so in addition to your ticket price, expect to pay at least that much extra. Drinks are also not included, so that's another added cost. Overall, this is a great experience, more so for 50+ and would make a fun gift, especially for a couple looking to do something different. I wish they had a family friendly show where it encouraged families with kids as I could see my kids who love music at 2 and 4 enjoying the show and dancing! I sat about in the middle of the theater and had a good view of everything. I really think most seats will be just fine!

A full evening of dinner and a show for around $50. It's a great deal!…read more Went to see the Elvis and Friends show with an awesome group of people. You start with the buffet. There's a variety of food and it was all delicious. There's a few different proteins, this night was swiss cheese chicken, pulled pork, and beef stroganoff. The was roasted red potatoes and garlic mashed potatoes with gravy. And sides that included suateed vegetables and cheese raviolis , dinner rolls and butter. There was also a salad bar, but after a little bit of everything previously mentioned I was way too full. Had to save room for the chocolate cake. Then came the show. I never saw Elvis when he was alive, so I was excited to see this show. The guy does a great Elvis impersonation, taking you from the 60s Elvis, advancing to the Vegas Elvis era. And, since "and Friends", other folks in the crew did tributes to act like Bobby Darrin, Nancy Sinatra, Tony Orlando, Barbera Streisand, Melissa Manchester, etc. All people Elvis worked with to some level in his lifetime. Interspersed, was information about Elvis, the things he did for people, and discussions of the songs he sang. It was informative and very entertaining. The whole crew were incredibly talented at both singing and playing their instruments. The Silver Star also offers other variety shows, like a Country Music one, classic radio music one and a couple others. I had never been to a dinner theater before and really enjoyed it. If you're looking for something to do for a full evening or maybe have people visiting and looking for something to do, you should totally go!

Incredible evening with stellar performances! A magical…read moreevening filled with rollicking fun & excitement. They are Stars of comedy and improvisation. The ambiance was cozy and the food was incredible! If you are looking for a memorable evening, look no further! Would very highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

We went to Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater to celebrate my dad's birthday and it was such a fun…read morenight. The setting is intimate, which makes the whole experience feel really interactive and personal. We were laughing out loud the whole time. To quote my dad, "I've had a lot of birthday dinners I don't remember, and this one I will." That pretty much says it all. We'll be talking about this night for years. Highly recommend if you're looking for something different and memorable.

I had the opportunity to visit the concert side of the Hale Center Theater and was thrilled with…read morehow cozy and pleasant the experience was. The entire space holds maybe 250 or so people and each seat has a good view of the stage. The performers are fantastic (I was there for the Yacht Rock show) and I loved how enthusiastic and expressive they all were. You can purchase snacks from their portable concession cart either before the show or at intermission. If you have the chance, be sure to check it out!

My parents, especially my dad, are huge Bee Gees fans. So, when I saw that Hale Center Theater was…read moreputting on a tribute show while they were visiting, I knew I had to get tickets. We purchased tickets for the Thursday, January 8th show. We arrived a bit early on the day of the show. It was our first time at Hale and we wanted to be prepared. We were directed to a side entrance where they usually have their music shows. I knew the theatre was small, but was still surprised to see how intimate it was. I didn't mind it. The theatre sells concessions before the show and during intermission. We didn't purchase any. The show was phenomenal! The band and the singers were very talented and put on a fantastic performance. They nailed the original voices, which is not easy, and even hit some of the high notes. It took us back to the disco days of the 70s. We can't wait to catch another show at Hale Center Theatre!

Delightful old-fashioned circus! Kids love it. Can take your…read moreown snacks (theirs are pricy).

This is a fun post Christmas event! Started by Napoline Zoppè in 1842 in Italy, Zoppè Circus has…read morebeen entertaining families all over the world for years. For some time now, they have been performing at the Chandler Center for the Arts during the holiday season. What I love about them is that they aren't like some of the big modern arena shows that you see. Zoppè entertains guests in an intimate 500 seat tent that brings you right up close to the action. Many generations of the Zoppè family have kept this tradition alive with their many talents and by sticking to the old ways of doing circus shows. Nino the Clown always starts off the show with some fun audience participation with his crazy antics. There are acrobatic feats, rolla bolla acts, jugglers and equestrian tricks that keep families entertained. They really work hard to make this a lot of fun for families and it's pretty affordable too. You can usually catch them on groupon but they sell out pretty quick.

Thank you Higley Center for the Performing Arts for hosting the graduation ceremony for Apache…read moreTrail High School at your facility! This is a beautiful facility that is quite spacious. It has aged well through the years, and is quite well maintained. The tech component of lights and sound operation went seamlessly from the point of view from an audience member. As someone who has done tech work for theatre productions at a couple Performing Arts Centers (PAC) in the area in the late 2000s, I was impressed with this facility from the front center of the auditorium. Definitely worth looking into either renting and/or booking for an upcoming event here.

My friend and I saw Toast. The best if Bread. This was a great place to see these wonderful…read moremusicians. I don't think there was an empty seat in the house. The music was great and the audience had a great time. There is plenty of parking I believe. They have a snack bar with drinks and candy. No alcohol is served. Prices were not bad. An interesting side note is the ladies bathroom line went faster than the men's. Maybe the ladies has more stalls. I would love to go see other musicians here. I think most seats are good. We were in row L and a little to the side. Great seats. Nice venue and can't wait to return.