Theater

Childsplay brings “Ella Enchanted: The Musical” to Herberger Theater Center

When is a gift more of a curse? When it’s the “gift” of obedience that Ella’s misguided fairy godmother bestows upon her at birth. Childsplay...

Charles Shaughnessy stars in “A Christmas Carol” at Tempe Center for the Arts

Best known for his roles as Shane Donovan on “Days of Our Lives” and as Maxwell Sheffield on the sitcom “The Nanny,” Charles Shaughnessy...

Arizona Broadway Theatre stages holiday classic “Miracle on 34th Street” in Peoria

Will the real Santa Claus please stand up? The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs you. In “Miracle on 34th Street,” coming to Peoria’s Arizona Broadway...

15 ways to enjoy “The Nutcracker” in metro Phoenix

What goes together better than marshmallows and hot cocoa? How about the holidays and “The Nutcracker.” Just as this classical ballet takes to stages...

Valley Youth Theatre premieres “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical”

With the Arizona premiere of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical,” Valley Youth Theatre takes a stand against bullying and bigotry, and reminds audiences that our...

“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” with a TheaterWorks twist

Ever wanted to go on a top-secret mission? Infiltrate an enemy submarine? Capture a deadly foe? Then you should see “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,”...

Q&A with Bobb Cooper as Valley Youth Theatre celebrates 30 years

A local institution, Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix boasts a surprising number of stars among its alumni, from Hollywood’s Emma Stone to Kimiko Glenn...

Childsplay brings “Charlotte’s Web” to Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix

Wilbur, the lovable piglet with the unlikely but wise and winsome spider friend named Charlotte, is back on stage this season in downtown Phoenix. Childsplay presents...

VYT’s Bobb Cooper reprises role in “Annie” at the Herberger Theater

For the fourth time in his 23 years as Valley Youth Theatre’s producing artistic director, Bobb Cooper has taken a razor to his suave...

Disney’s “Mary Poppins” takes the stage in Peoria, then downtown Phoenix

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke practically made that a household word in the 1964 movie “Mary Poppins.” And now there’s a sequel, “Mary...

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre presents Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”

Magic, mayhem and the power of love. That’s what Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” is all about. Audiences can experience it May 18-June 17, when Scottsdale...

Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery-winning “Flora & Ulysses” hits Tempe stage

How do you create a new world? A novelist uses language, imagination and skill to make a world that is consistent within itself, and therefore,...

Valley Youth Theatre stages “Little Women, the Broadway Musical”

How can the hopes and dreams of four young women from the 1860s still resonate? Find out April 6-22, when Valley Youth Theatre's stages its new...

Spotlight Youth Theatre stages Disney’s “Mulan Jr.” March 2-18

When the Huns invade, one man from each family must join the war effort, so Mulan rushes off to war in her elderly father's...

Top March events for families in greater Phoenix

There’s no time for spring cleaning this month, because these family events will keep you on the go. Lace up those sneakers, because the...

Valley Youth Theatre stages family favorite “The Hobbit”

Asked to leave his large, roomy and exceedingly comfortable home (or hole) in the ground to accomplish a difficult mission, Bilbo Baggins accepts the...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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