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.

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.

I previously reached out to Stage Left Productions months ago regarding tickets to a different show…read moreand never received a response. I let that go at the time, assuming it was an isolated issue. Unfortunately, I am now having a similar and even more concerning experience. I recently purchased tickets for an upcoming production and only discovered that the company is listed as "temporarily closed" when I visited the website to confirm the address. No notification was ever sent to inform ticket holders that the production would no longer be taking place. Since learning this, I have reached out multiple times to request information about when I would receive a refund for my ticket. To date, I have received no response. The lack of communication, accountability, and basic customer service is extremely disappointing. Customers should not have to actively investigate whether a paid event is still happening, nor should they be left without responses regarding refunds for canceled productions.

Update: February 2025: New venue! 5930 West Greenway Road Suite 1A, Glendale AZ 85306--Certainly a…read moremore intimate theater so you will almost feel like you're part of a command performance. I really enjoyed "Grand Horizons" with its well written dialogue and the perfect casting. Layers of each character peeled away as more and more was revealed about them, and I gained a deeper understanding of each. My "loyalty" to certain characters kept shifting which made it interesting and just like life and its complexities. Much success in your new home Stage Left!

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!

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.

42nd street blew us away, coming from New York we have been to many Broadway shows and some shows…read morehere in Arizona. This show was outstanding. Dinner was delicious the serving staff was fantastic too. Don't wait pick a show and get tickets.

The long-admired musical "42nd Street" is not to be missed at the Arizona Broadway Theater! I…read moreattended opening night last evening and had an experience I'll never forget. The show was top-notch on every level: scenery, lighting, costumes, choreography, acting, singing, and the live orchestra in the pit. Everyone on stage was bursting with talent that is rarely seen anymore. Specifically, the rhythmic sounds of tap dancing, with the whole troop loudly stomping their heel and toe metal plates with stunning speed in perfect unison. This production absolutely nailed the emotional real-life message. Presented on stage was something everyone can relate to: laughing, crying, dreaming, and touching the human soul in its endeavor to never let dejection permanently impede our hopes for unrealized happiness. In our troubled times, this classic musical offers a dazzling and superb stimulus to recommit ourselves to maintaining happiness as an ongoing goal at every stage in life. The words from one of the iconic show songs state it better than I can: "Come on along and listen to, the lullaby of Broadway. The hip hooray and bally-hoo, the lullaby of Broadway!" On a final note, meals are often described as a "rubber chicken dinner," where food is merely an accompaniment to the main event. This is not the case at the Arizona Broadway (dinner) Theatre. The food easily competes with any remarkable restaurant!