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.

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!

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.

So good to see a live show tonight. Safe and distanced. Bravo Scottsdale Musical Theater Company -…read morethank you!

Attended a performance of "Thoroughly Moden Millie" last night. Outstanding production!!…read more Performers were excellent - singers with exceptional voices - tap dancing at its best. Lots of very young performers who will go a long way after gaining some additional experience. Orchestra was great - sets were excellent. Considering this is NOT Broadway (or L.A., or London) it was a very enjoyable evening. David Hock (Producing Director) is to be commended for exceptional effort in putting this show (and many others as well) together.

They do a great job entertaining guests with their wonderful performances. I was lucky to enjoy4…read morethis season. I'm looking forward to next year.

I saw Southwest Shakespeare Company's presentation of The Merchant of Venice last night at Taliesan…read moreWest's theatre in Scottsdale and was less than impressed. The last time I saw this play performed was in a Shakespeare in the Park" type of environment with a very low budget with the sound of cars, horns, kids on the playground interrupting my experience as well as lesser actors and it was superior to what I sat through on March 15th. The acting by four if the six primary actors was tepid at best. Low energy, simplistic blocking, a couple of poor casting choices...wow. I was expecting a very professional show with skilled actors, perhaps interesting directing and such but this was such a letdown I will never pay money to see another performance of Shakespear by this company. The theater was fine and you could hear the actors well enough but overall the experience was meh.

It's always good to get out and enjoy live theater. Perfect date night too since hubby enjoys it as…read morewell. Remember it's a time to really disconnect and put your cell phone away! Our theater company in AZ is some of the best you will ever see. This one is nicely air conditioned so women please remember your jacket! In the round so truly not a bad seat in the house. It's so nice to be back after I haven't been for awhile, and while we are at the start of tonight's show I have never seen a bad play here- ever!

This is a wonderful local theater with phenomenal directors and artists. The stages are well done…read more There is ample time to interact with the actors after the show..

I can't even begin to express how grateful I am to have found Dearing Acting Studio! I've been…read moregoing to Dearing for the past two years, & I'm still blown away by how much I learn & grow every single day. Yes, you read that right - even after two years, I'm still discovering new techniques, insights, & skills with each class! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the kindness & supportiveness of everyone - teachers, students, & staff - is ridiculously kind & supportive. It's like walking into a big ol' hug! Matt & Brian, are total rockstars. They're genuine, talented, & have helped me grow not just as an actor but as a person too (which is just as important). The classes are engaging, challenging, & fun! I've learned so much & seen major improvement in my craft. But what really sets Dearing apart is the community vibe. Everyone is super nice, supportive, & genuinely invested in each other's success. It's like we're all in this together! If you're thinking about acting classes, check out Dearing Acting Studio. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Dearing has been a great place for my daughter. She has done theatre for the last couple of years…read moreand wanted to get some professional help. Dearing has been just that. She has already progressed so much in such a short time. She has also done privates and they are worth the money. She recently did the summer camp where they proceeded a ln actual movie in a week. I wasn't sure what to expect but we saw the rough edit and it was amazing. We look forward to seen the final product at Harkins in November. 10/10 we would highly recommend Dearing.

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!

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.