Theater

“Legally Blonde The Musical” takes the Glendale stage

  Filled with memorable songs and lively dances, “Legally Blonde The Musical” is an unlikely tale of self-discovery and transformation that manages to be hilarious,...

Greasepaint Youtheatre brings “Peter and the Starcatcher” to Scottsdale stage

Filled with marauding pirates, mermaids, Lost Boys, jungle tyrants, a crocodile and a flying cat, not to mention unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, “Peter...

Parents Night Out: May date-night ideas for couples

May is here, and it is a great time to sneak in some couples time before the kids are home for summer break. Here...

Childsplay transforms “Alice in Wonderland” into rock opera onstage in Tempe

Alice falling down a rabbit hole may be old news. But what if it involves rock ’n’ roll, with the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat...

Childsplay’s “Interrupting Vanessa” highlights importance of friendship

In 10-year-old Vanessa’s world, imaginary friends seem real, while real friends are nowhere to be found. Dealing with the loss of her father, she...

“Ruthless! the Musical Comedy” opens at Scottsdale Desert Stages

Talented and beautiful 8-year-old Tina Denmark is positive she was born to play Pippi Longstocking in her school play, and she’s ready to do...

SYT’s “Thumbelina” tale is all about finding oneself

For a tiny girl no taller than a thumb, the world can be a perilous place. She encounters a water rat named Walter, an...

Valley Youth Theatre’s “Alice in Wonderland” boasts Hollywood history

When Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, she has no idea what she’ll find. Talk about strange and colorful characters....

Top 10 February events for kids and families in metro Phoenix

Love is in the air this month --- as in, we love these February family events! Chocolate lovers will want to head to downtown...

Childsplay brings “The Cat in the Hat” comedic fun to Tempe stage

Would you trust a mischievous cat wearing a red-and-white striped hat and a red bow tie? Maybe not. Enjoy? Absolutely. And that’s exactly what audiences will...

Detour Company Theatre stages “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.”

Valley audiences have an opportunity to see a special performance by Detour Company Theatre this weekend, when Detour returns to the Scottsdale Center for...

“A Christmas Story” brings laughter, holiday fun to Peoria dinner theater

Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker knows exactly what he wants: an official Red Ryder range model carbine-action BB gun. Will he get it for Christmas? Not unless he can...

Childsplay’s new “A Very Hairy Javelina Holiday” takes the stage

How would you expect three javelinas to spend the holidays? In Childsplay's “A Very Hairy Javelina Holiday,” at Tempe Center for the Arts Nov. 19–Dec....

“Elf the Musical, Jr.” brings holiday spirit to Scottsdale

If you love the 2003 film it's based on, seeing “Elf the Musical, Jr.” at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre is a must-do this holiday season. The show...

Theater Works turns fairy tales upside down: “In the Village of the Brothers Grimm”

Think of fairy-tale characters, and what comes to mind? Cinderella? Hansel and Gretel? Snow White? Sure. But the devil’s grandmother or a talking fish? Not so...

Childsplay brings back hit musical “Rock the Presidents”

Ready to rock out with Millard Fillmore? Fillmore, a Whig, was the 13th president of the United States, and the last one not to be...

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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