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.

I didn't know what to expect at my first time to the Paranormal Cirque but it left an impression!…read more There were no special effects, no fancy camera work or post production-just humans showcasing their natural talents. The lighting and music was professional which escalated this show without using artificial intelligence! In 2012, Cirque Italia was founded and has been traveling the world with a variety of shows. I really enjoyed this haunted sinister themed adult circus event. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to walk through the free indoor haunted house, complete with live actors inside. The two hour performance does have a 10 mins intermission to buy snacks or use the outdoor temporary restrooms if needed. This horror themed production included classic acts with a dark theme. Disappearing people, impressive juggling, hair swinging acrobatics , twisted clowns delivering adult humor, audience participation and a man in the Cyr wheel. (One of my favorites!) If allowed, I would have taken more photos but it was strongly discouraged for the sake of the performers-which I respect. Tip:No beverages including water are allowed inside. Parking was free at the Premium Outlet Mall for this event. Ticket prices range from $20 - $65 for VIP seating. If possible, I recommend buying seats within the front two rows. It made it an intimate experience for us, not just a show.

We saw the Saturday 1/3 show at 9:30pm. Wear comfy clothes and shoes since you will need to walk…read morefrom the parking lot to a dirt pathway (not super long but still an unpaved pathway) until you reach the red tent. It was a quick process to enter once your tickets are scanned. They have ushers that helped us find our seats. You need to know your section and they will lead you. Highly recommend you get there early and to purchase seats in level 1 or front row for level 2. We purchased level 2 premium in row H 21/22 and we were not able to have a clear view of the stage or the performers due to people's head being in the way. The seats are super close and hard to pass through without causing disruption. They do provide a 15 minute break half way through the show to purchase snacks, use bathroom (port-a potty) or purchase merchandise. They have people walking around selling snacks as well. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I really enjoyed the different acts and seeing the different performers, the interaction with the audience and the performers coming off the stage to perform.

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.

The Stray Cat always provides an entertaining evening. But the latest production, FETAL, is…read moreextraordinary. Not only is it a look at women's lives under stress, but the humor and anguish is expertly portrayed. Each character has a story to tell, and did so as only the women experiencing the anticipation of a Supreme Court decision could. Kudos to the actors and entire staff of Stray Cat -- as in everything, it takes a village. And Stray Cat has a village and more!

Inexpensive great theater. Easy parking with a great variety of shows. Always good. Central…read morelocation.

I've visited the performing art center in Queen Creek a few times now. It's where Club Dance has…read morebeen holding their bi annually performances. It's such an impressive venue, from staging to the actual performance area it works well. The seating in the main performance area is a great size not overly big so you can see the stage well from any point.

Love this small venue. Have seen several performances here and can see& hear everything on stage.read more

If you're looking for something different to do on date night why not check this place out…read more You arrive at the Orange Tree Resort (a townhouse type time share resort) and find a room full of tables set up for dinner. You're given a funny name at check-in and assigned a table. The show starts and there are breaks during which the same actors serve dinner to the audience. Three course meal, first the salad, second course chicken, mashed potatoes & veggies and chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Cash bar in the corner, open all night. Food was good, nothing fancy, hotel banquet room type food. The acting was good, the puns were funny. During dessert you guess who the killer is (there are forms & pencils at every table) and there are two winners. I guessed correctly and got a ticket for a future event! Woohoo!!

My sister gifted my boyfriend and I this for a date night for Christmas. The production was at the…read moreOrange Tree Resort but they also have shows at the Arizona Broadway Theater in Peoria. At first glance, not much too much.. just a sign that says Murder and a Meal and a big room filled with dinner tables, etc. However, from the minute you step inside, the characters walk around the room and start to engage with the audience. Show is very entertaining and hysterical. They even called my boyfriend up to participate as a French waiter.. it was hilarious. We enjoyed the three course meal as part of the experience. The main course (Chicken Florentine) was delicious. Great for a date night or girlfriends night out especially when you are looking to laugh!

Such a great experience. Great cast. Like the atmosphere (welcoming and neighborly). Really liked…read morehow cozy the auditorium is (you can hear good and have a good view of the play). If you are in fountain hills and there is a play, support the local theater.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. This time, for an…read moreintimate theater in Fountain Hills, a lovely suburb of Phoenix. I stopped by for an Agatha Christie play on a Thursday at 7:30. First off, parking won't be an issue in their complimentary lot. I came straight to the theater for the performance, but if you're looking for some food and drinks before the show, there are a good number of bars and restaurants within close proximity. Once you arrive, there's a small lobby area to check in. From there, walk to the back to reach the theater. It seats roughly 100 people or so, so it's definitely a small theater. Which I love. You're right there in the heart of the action with a great view of the performance. With that being said, you won't get as elaborate of a set design as bigger theaters in town, but they make up for it in other ways. E.g. affordable ticket prices. Before the show and during intermission, they sell water, soft drinks, and snacks. Not a wide variety of options, but at $2 a pop, you've gotta love the prices. I for sure was the youngest person at the performance (kids these days don't know what they're missing), but that's totally fine by me. Looking forward to stopping by for another performance in the near future!

Came here for the first time ever & oh it was wonderful! So beautiful & whimsical!!! I loved the…read moreperformances! The horses were pretty. Mostly white horses they had but it was like a dream. It's amazing how they can train the horses to do things and sometimes some of the horses don't want to corroborate but they help the horse to stay focus. They must train really hard for the performances and etc. it's amazing what they can do! There's aerobics, lovely music, horses & beautiful performances. Also the music is played live with the guitar, violin & the singing(I believe). The seats were really good better then concert seating with much more room. Any where you sit you have a great view. If you do sit all the way in the front you might get wet. Also they had bathrooms outside. They did have some portable bathrooms but they also had a trailer which was really nice bathrooms, with a sink inside. Bought tickets on Groupon. Saved a few bucks. Also you do have to pay for parking, it's $15. Definitely worth coming to see this show!

Total promoter/management fail.. we try to get the VIP tickets every time Cavalia is in town. Every…read moreyear it seems the VIP experience is watered down. This year was a total disappointment. We ended up waiting outside in cold, rainy weather because the powers that be decided to add 200 VIP seats but didn't plan for it! Due to scheduling conflicts we could not return another night, so we were stuck waiting in line as we watched the General Admission folks walk right in. Once inside the VIP tent, and finally receiving your VIP lanyard, there were more lines for the bars and buffet. So why the 5 star rating? Because the show is spectacular!! To witness these beautiful animals and so talented individuals perform is like slowly watching a memorable dream unfold... I have to agree with past reviews, and can't really add to the awe you will experience during the performance.. As if the performance is not enough, there is live music all around. Phenomenal voices, gifted musicians, matching mood lighting.. truly a wonderful evening.. So , In closing, someone at Cavalia needs to review the VIP experience. Don't let a black eye slowly be the one thing that attendees share with everyone else. If I was one of the 200 people who ended up paying VIP prices for seats that were GA before only to wait in the cold rain, I'd be really upset.. unfortunately, I was one of the poor saps that purchased 4 prime seats months ago. Only to wait on the cold rain..