Arizona Repertory Theatre
Outstanding performances by students occur throughout the academic year at this University of Arizona theater.
5 Best Performing Arts Venues in Tucson, Arizona
For a city of its size, Tucson is abuzz with cultural activity. It's one of only 14 cities in the United States with a symphony as well as opera, theater, and ballet companies. Wintertime, when Tucson's population swells with vacationers, is the high season, but the arts are alive and well year-round. The low cost of Tucson's cultural events comes as a pleasant surprise to those accustomed to paying East or West Coast prices: concert tickets are as little as $20 for some performances, and touring Broadway musicals can often be seen for $35. Parking is plentiful and frequently free.
The free Tucson Weekly (www.tucsonweekly.com) and the "Caliente" section of the Arizona Daily Star www.azstarnet.com) both hit the stands on Thursday, and have listings of what's going on in town.
Arizona Theatre Company
From September through May, Arizona's state theater performs classical pieces, contemporary drama, and musical comedy at the historic Temple of Music and Art. Though it's worth coming just to see the beautifully restored historic Spanish Colonial–Moorish-style theater, the first-rate performances and reasonable ticket prices make it a standout.
Borderlands Theater
This company presents new stories of the Southwest border region—often multicultural and bilingual—at venues throughout Tucson, usually from September through April.
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Gaslight Theatre
Children of all ages love the clever, original melodramas at the Gaslight Theatre, where hissing at the villain and cheering the hero are part of the audience's duty.
Invisible Theatre
Contemporary plays and musicals, as well as classics, are presented in an intimate 80-seat theater by this highly regarded nonprofit company.
