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!

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!

Had a lot of fun! The decorations were beautiful, and they had informative signs that taught me a…read morelot about Chinese culture. It was also nice to watch the martial arts stage performances.

Show newsies was great. Music and acting was top notch. I would recommend this group.read more

A phenomenal theatre company to perform with as an actor, and wonderful productions to watch as an…read moreaudience member!! Love their message and mission

Both my granddaughters have been dancing at Gotta Dance for many years now. At ages 14 and 9, both…read morehave progressed tremendously over time and now have the ability and technique to participate in local and national competitions. This company is well organized, and welcome all new comers with open arms, staffed by top notch teachers / trainers. They also offer many genres to fit different preferences of Dance one may possess. Check it out! You will not be disappointed.

Thia company Gotta Dance, took everyones tuition on the 1st of April then 250 from each student for…read morerecital costumes last week, and yesterday we got an email they are out of business, all these children were so excited about their recital, all the parents paid over 300.00 a week ago, and they had to know they were closing the doors!!! How awful is that

My kids did these plays for years. It's kind of expensive but the productions are worth the money…read morein the end.

This is Aivia's second year with Stage Dreams Youth Theater! What an amazing experience each year…read morehas been! She enjoyed every minute of it and can't wait for next year!!

Love this place !! Great place for ballet, Hiphop, lyrical, Tap, Point, tumbling, and Jazz. We have…read morebeen using this studio for 6 yrs and would never think about going anywhere else. Instructors have years of experience even the owner was a Phoenix Suns dancer in the past. Very hands on and caring owner. No need to look anywhere else!!

I just enrolled my girls in their summer dance camp. I have a 4 and 6 year old attending. They both…read morehave been in dance before. They absolutely loved it! This was our first time at the location. I was impressed with the professionalism. I like to describe this place as "gritty" in a good way. The kids, the environment, the teachers...they all have a high level of work ethic and are serious about what they do but have a nice sense of fun balanced in their actions. They aren't afraid to work hard and work together. It was nice seeing the older kids interact and the talent level seems to be awesome! I live in Anthem and it was a very convenient and simple commute.

We are new here, but already very pleased with our experience at Dance Nation. Staff is friendly,…read morecommunication is great, and my girl loves her class! I was specifically searching for a dance studio that wasn't requiring masks and Dance Nation was the only one who said they would not be doing that again. Masks are optional and parents are allowed to stay inside while waiting. Thank you Dance Nation for providing normalcy for our dancers!

My 6 year old daughter has been attending Dance Nation for the last 3 years and absolutely loves…read moreit. They offer a nice variety of classes as well as a competitive dance team for older girls and boys. My daughter has taken ballet, tap and hip hop... has enjoyed them all. The instructors are very professional and kind... they know every students' name when they walk through the door for class; amazing because there are SO many kids. I look forward to the recital every year, it never disappoints!

Rude owner, very much a in crowd if your not in the crowd no one talks to you. Be prepared that…read morethey want you in many classes to become part of the click. I just wanted a fun place for a first ballet/tap class if that's what your looking for keep looking.

Structured with short, rapidly changing activities. Repetitive and consistent training makes for…read moresmall kids delight! LOVE this place and Ms Reeds TU-TU'S class!

I have been to the Phoenix Symphony on three occasions: once for a Dia de Los Muertos performance,…read moreonce for a Rick Steves performance, and once for a How to Drain Your Dragon in concert performance. Overall it's a great experience---here are the pros and cons. (1) The venue: Symphony Hall is a beautiful venue. The lobby area has an assortment of food (with the offerings being on the lighter side) and beverage options. There are some beautiful chandeliers. And some art. There are complimentary water stations. The bathroom are well maintained. The venue hall itself is also nice, though the seats are a little tight in terms of space. It's a pretty large venue so there's both seating on the ground level (orchestra) and the balcony. (2) The price: All three times I've been (both matinee and evening sessions on the weekend), the prices have been affordable. Which is always appreciated, because sometimes, some venues will charge you an arm and a leg to enjoy the arts (which I'm wholeheartedly against, both for my pocket book and at a societal level). (3) The parking: this is the biggest con in my mind. The Phoenix Symphony is located downtown. You can overpay for a garage. Or you can pay for metered parking (where you have to pay until 10 p.m.). Regardless of the option you choose, parking is a hassle. Stand Up Live, which is also located downtown, validates your parking (which is a big plus). Phoenix Symphony does not. Despite the difficulty with parking, the Phoenix Symphony is Phoenix's premier destination to enjoy symphony performances. They have a whole host of different performances, from classic to modern (where movies are the inspiration).

My girlfriends and I have a tradition of taking our daughters to see The Nutcracker every year…read more Over the years, we've seen it several times at the Orpheum and also at Arizona Financial Theatre, but this was our first time experiencing it at Phoenix Symphony Hall. The venue itself was lovely and felt very festive, especially with the large Christmas tree welcoming you as you entered the lobby. According to the ticket information, concessions were available, though food wasn't allowed at your seats. Unfortunately, the only food option offered was cookies. The girls were hoping for a few more candy-style snack options to enjoy during intermission, so that was a bummer. We ordered drinks when we first arrived, and the staff member helping us suggested ordering our intermission drinks at the same time so they'd be ready for pickup later--such a smart idea. We did exactly that, and it saved us a lot of time. Restroom lines were long during intermission, so being able to walk up and grab a pre-paid glass of wine without waiting in another line was a huge plus and made it easy to relax and enjoy the start of the second act. Seeing The Nutcracker performed with a live orchestra was very cool and added an extra layer of magic to the experience. The ballet itself was wonderful, as always, and made for a special holiday tradition.