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    Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

    Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, an award-winning, non-profit theatre in downtown Scottsdale, offers year-round high-quality entertainment, appealing to a variety of ages and musical tastes: children's theatre, featuring actors ages 3 to 19; main stage productions, featuring actors of all ages; and long-running, small-cast professional shows. In addition, the theatre offers classes and a popular summer camp through its Academy of Theatrical Arts and tours its highly-acclaimed original musicals, created by Artistic Director Gerry Cullity, that encourage a dialogue on a range of health issues.

    • Contact Info

      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

      4720 North Scottsdale Road
      Scottsdale, 85251

      Phone: (480)483-1664

      Official Website

    • Locations

      Scottsdale

    • Current Events
      11/06/09-
      01/10/10 
      Arsenic and Old Lace
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
    • Upcoming Events
      11/20/09-
      12/20/09 
      The Snow Queen
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/08/10-
      01/31/10 
      Oklahoma!
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/05/10-
      04/11/10 
      Zanna, Don't!
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      02/19/10-
      03/21/10 
      Peter Pan
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/09/10-
      05/02/10 
      The Who's Tommy
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/07/10-
      07/11/10 
      Agnes of God
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/21/10-
      06/20/10 
      Aladdin Jr.
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/09/10-
      08/01/10 
      The Wedding Singer
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Arsenic and Old Lace
        2 out of 5 stars rating "Horrible Production"
        Review posted by: Christian from Scottsdale, AZ, Nov 10, 2009

        The acting in this show was atrocious, especially the guy playing Mortimer. Can't Desert Stages find any decent talent for their non-musicals?

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        The acting in this show was atrocious, especially the guy playing Mortimer. Can't Desert Stages find any decent talent for their non-musicals?

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Excellent Production"
        Review posted by: Theater Goer from Surprise from Surprise, AZ USA, Oct 28, 2009

        This was the first time that I have seen this show or have been to this theater. I went with my mom who saw it on Broadway. We both felt on a whole the show was tremendous. The lead actors had... Expand

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        This was the first time that I have seen this show or have been to this theater. I went with my mom who saw it on Broadway. We both felt on a whole the show was tremendous. The lead actors had tremendous voices as well as the entire cast. The only thing that I felt was not up to par was the younger brother, as far as his acting or voice and I also agreed that the mother and father needed a better connection. As far as an artistic point of view, we felt that it wasn't missing anything being in a theater in the round. I am hoping to see it again, that's how much I enjoyed it. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Almost there"
        Review posted by: Theatre Dude from Scottsdale, AZ, Oct 24, 2009

        This company keeps getting better and better. The musical numbers were AWESOME. The leads were great with few exceptions. There needs to be more focus on the acting now to get it to be top notch.

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        This company keeps getting better and better. The musical numbers were AWESOME. The leads were great with few exceptions. There needs to be more focus on the acting now to get it to be top notch.

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Show"
        Review posted by: Sue from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 22, 2009

        The talent in this show from top to bottom was wonderful. The acting was top-notch. This show is an emotional rollercoaster and I was thoroughly entertained. The costumes were impressive and well... Expand

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        The talent in this show from top to bottom was wonderful. The acting was top-notch. This show is an emotional rollercoaster and I was thoroughly entertained. The costumes were impressive and well coordinated. The set was simple, but it worked for the production and the rotating stage was a nice touch. One of the better shows I have seen in the Valley. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        3 out of 5 stars rating "From excellent to amateur"
        Review posted by: Lenny from Phoenix AZ, Oct 19, 2009

        Amazing ensemble (much like their excellent J & Hyde), Coalhouse & Sarah terrific. They do a wonderfull job with this in-the-round space. I found Evelyn to sing very well and look good but she was so... Expand

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        Amazing ensemble (much like their excellent J & Hyde), Coalhouse & Sarah terrific. They do a wonderfull job with this in-the-round space. I found Evelyn to sing very well and look good but she was so presentational in her performane, sort of cardboard. Younger Brother is out of his depth with the rest of the cast. Mother ( a little old) sang very well but there wasn't very much emotional connection to the character. The company still is missing some important aspects to be considered among the best in the valley ( baby who doesn't get older, costumes not of the period, etc) but it is on the verge. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        3 out of 5 stars rating "Shows are getting better!!!"
        Review posted by: Johnny from Scottsdale AZ, Oct 19, 2009

        This was a big improvement over past adult productions. The theater is sure going in the right direction! Principals did an amazing job for the most part. Ensemble was excellent. Coalhouse was the... Expand

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        This was a big improvement over past adult productions. The theater is sure going in the right direction! Principals did an amazing job for the most part. Ensemble was excellent. Coalhouse was the bright star of the evening. Father, mother and Evelyn were all good singers but didn't have the acting chops. Father seemed awfull young to have a son that age and a wife that old. I agree with the other comments about the singing of younger brother; I was there Friday night and he was sharp, flat and all over the place. Someone in the ensemble must have had a better voice. The costumes for the men just looked thrown together. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        5 out of 5 stars rating "SPECTACULAR!!!!!"
        Review posted by: Theater goddess from Arizona, Oct 16, 2009

        I have seen practically every show at Desert Stages and have been in quite a few too. I was blown away by the level of performance I saw. The voices, the acting, the costumes, the staging, the dancing... Expand

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        I have seen practically every show at Desert Stages and have been in quite a few too. I was blown away by the level of performance I saw. The voices, the acting, the costumes, the staging, the dancing the whole persona was beyond good. GO see this wonderful story that leaves you with a powerful message. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        2.5 out of 5 stars rating "Good Singing Weak Acting"
        Review posted by: Deb from Paradise Valley, Oct 14, 2009

        All the actors had wonderfull voices (except Younger brother,ouch!), most were good, or better than good actors (except mother, father, grandfather). Tough show, good attempt.

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        All the actors had wonderfull voices (except Younger brother,ouch!), most were good, or better than good actors (except mother, father, grandfather). Tough show, good attempt.

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "At Times Very Impressive"
        Review posted by: Will from Tempe, Oct 12, 2009

        Singing was terrific across the whole cast (except for younger brother, not good). Coalhouse and Sarah were excellent. Loved the ensenble and Till We Reach that Day was very moving. The acting of... Expand

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        Singing was terrific across the whole cast (except for younger brother, not good). Coalhouse and Sarah were excellent. Loved the ensenble and Till We Reach that Day was very moving. The acting of Mother , Father and Grandfather was very amateur and detracted from the show. Well directed, and liked the revolving stage. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Ragtime
        3 out of 5 stars rating "A Little Flat"
        Review posted by: Mary from Scottsdale AZ, Oct 12, 2009

        Pretty good production of a difficult show to produce. All of the soloists were excellent, with the exception of younger brother who was sharp and flat. Coalhouse was terrific. Loved all of the... Expand

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        Pretty good production of a difficult show to produce. All of the soloists were excellent, with the exception of younger brother who was sharp and flat. Coalhouse was terrific. Loved all of the historical characters; Emma Goldmine, Houdini, Booker T Washington, Evelyn Nesbitt, Henry Ford, and J P Morgan. Mother and Father had good voices but were the weak point as far as acting went. They didnn't seem to have chemistry, either she was too old or he was too young.Costumes were impressive except for the New Rochelle men, the suits and hats wete not at all period. Collapse

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    • Past Events
      10/09/09-
      11/01/09 
      Ragtime
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/21/09-
      09/20/09 
      The Ugly Ducking
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/07/09-
      10/11/09 
      The Fantasticks
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/17/09-
      07/26/09 
      In the Kingdom of Clouds
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/10/09-
      08/09/09 
      Jekyll and Hyde
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/22/09-
      06/21/09 
      Grease
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/01/09-
      07/05/09 
      Wait Until Dark
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/10/09-
      05/03/09 
      Man of La Mancha
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/10/09-
      04/25/09 
      Cafe Cabaret
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/20/09-
      03/22/09 
      The Butterfly's Day
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/06/09  4th Annual Look Into Your Heart Gala and Silent Auction
      Hilton Scottsdale Resort
      01/30/09-
      04/05/09 
      I Do! I Do!
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/09/09-
      02/08/09 
      The Sound of Music
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/09/09-
      01/24/09 
      Cafe Cabaret in the Actor's Cafe
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/21/08-
      12/21/08 
      Annie Jr.
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/31/08-
      01/04/09 
      Blithe Spirit
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/26/08-
      11/23/08 
      **CANCELLED** Michael Aurit: Rockin' and Swingin' with his Little BIG Band
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/17/08-
      10/25/08 
      **CANCELLED** An Intimate Evening with Noël and Cole
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/10/08-
      11/02/08 
      The Wiz
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/31/08-
      09/28/08 
      Michael Aurit: Rockin' and Swingin' with his Little BIG Band
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/22/08-
      09/21/08 
      Seussical Jr.
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/01/08-
      10/05/08 
      Nunsense: A Men
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/11/08-
      08/10/08 
      South Pacific
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/11/08-
      07/26/08 
      Cafe Cabaret presents Dueling Divas
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/16/08-
      06/15/08 
      Cinderella - A Ragtime Musical
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/02/08-
      07/06/08 
      Barefoot in the Park
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/11/08-
      04/26/08 
      Cafe Cabaret
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/04/08-
      04/27/08 
      Camelot
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/15/08-
      03/16/08 
      Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/25/08-
      03/29/08 
      Gilligan's Island: The Musical
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/11/08-
      02/03/08 
      Little Shop of Horrors
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      12/07/07-
      12/15/07 
      Home for the Holidays
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/16/07-
      12/16/07 
      Disney's Beauty and the Beast
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/05/07-
      11/04/07 
      The Music Man
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      09/07/07-
      11/24/07 
      Dracula: The Musical?
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/17/07-
      09/23/07 
      Disney's High School Musical
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/20/07-
      08/25/07 
      Deathtrap
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      06/29/07-
      07/29/07 
      Footloose
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/18/07-
      06/10/07 
      Bye Bye Birdie
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/27/07-
      06/30/07 
      Steel Magnolias
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      03/30/07-
      05/06/07 
      The Wizard of Oz
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/23/07-
      03/18/07 
      A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/12/07-
      02/11/07 
      Alice in Wonderland
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/10/06-
      12/17/06 
      Disney's Beauty and the Beast
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/03/06-
      12/17/06 
      Children's Theatre: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/22/06-
      11/05/06 
      The Turn of the Screw
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      09/22/06-
      10/15/06 
      Gypsy
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/25/06-
      04/14/07 
      SUDS: A Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/11/06-
      09/10/06 
      BIG, The Musical
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/07/06-
      07/30/06 
      Rockin' 'n Swingin' in the Actor's Cafe with Michael Aurit
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      06/30/06-
      07/30/06 
      West Side Story
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/19/06-
      06/11/06 
      Charlotte's Web
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      03/31/06-
      04/30/06 
      Jesus Christ Superstar
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/17/06-
      03/19/06 
      Peter Pan
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/20/06-
      06/24/06 
      Ruthless! The Musical!
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/13/06-
      02/05/06 
      Damn Yankees
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/18/05-
      12/18/05 
      Annie Jr.
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/07/05-
      11/06/05 
      The King And I
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      09/09/05-
      12/17/05 
      A Man of No Importance
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/19/05-
      09/18/05 
      Grease
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/22/05-
      10/30/05 
      Sleuth
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      06/24/05-
      07/31/05 
      Sweet Charity
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      05/20/05-
      06/19/05 
      Aladdin Junior
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      04/15/05-
      05/08/05 
      The Unsinkable Molly Brown
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      02/25/05-
      03/13/05 
      The Butterfly's Day
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/14/05-
      06/18/05 
      Gilligan's Island: The Musical
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      01/08/05-
      02/28/05 
      The Fable Company
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      12/27/04-
      12/31/04 
      Advance Preview of The Fable Company
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/20/04-
      12/19/04 
      ANNIE-Junior
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/19/04-
      12/12/04 
      Hello, Dolly!
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      11/12/04-
      11/13/04 
      Holiday on Central Home Tour
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      10/01/04-
      11/07/04 
      The Wiz
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      08/27/04-
      09/19/04 
      A... My Name Is Alice
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
      07/15/04-
      11/07/04 
      I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
      Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
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