Stories Come Alive on Stage
Arizona’s performing arts scene attracts the nation’s top dance, music and theater companies along with a full schedule of homegrown talents dedicated to telling the stories of the Southwest. See multicultural points of view come to life on stage as stories unfold that only a colorful cast of characters from Arizona can tell.
Performing arts venues in Arizona are often as intriguing as the acts on stage. Experience Arizona’s artistic heritage at historic Spanish Colonial theaters that date back to the 1800s. Modern marvels such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s ASU Gammage in Tempe and the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson also attract enthusiastic art lovers.
Many former movie palaces now host concerts and community events, including the opulent Orpheum Theatre in Flagstaff and historic vaudeville stages in Phoenix and Tucson. Travelers to Arizona’s smaller towns might be surprised to find vibrant art venues, such as the opera houses in Prescott and Patagonia and historic movie theaters in Kingman and Willcox that host everything from Broadway shows to live music.
Plan a trip around annual film and music festivals, many with contributions from Indigenous and Hispanic artists. Make a cultural connection during your next Arizona getaway while enjoying a performing arts lineup that includes regional theater companies, ballet troupes, top touring bands and local legends.
