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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.

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  Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

  4720 North Scottsdale Road
  Scottsdale, 85251

  Phone: (480)483-1664

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• 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! Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
  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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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