Tempe's welcoming environment for artistic expression has resulted in an arts and culture scene unlike any other. A bustling university community, Tempe's flourishing art, music and performing arts activities and festivals provide for countless can't-miss events throughout the year. Information on upcoming shows and festivals can be found here:

ASU Gammage
The best of Broadway comes to Tempe every year and performs at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed ASU Gammage. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.asugammage.com or call 480-965-3434.

2011-2012 Broadway Season

• WEST SIDE STORY: September 27-October 2, 2011
• BLUE MAN GROUP: November 1-6, 2011
• IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL: December 6-11, 2011
• STOMP: December 28-31, 2011
• RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC: January 10-15, 2012
• WICKED: February 15-March 11, 20112
• GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT: April 24-29, 2012
• LA CAGE AUX FOLLES: May 15-20, 2012
• RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES: May 11-12, 2012
• MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET: June 5-10, 2012

Childsplay
This Tempe based theatre company has a long tradition of providing entertainment for childen and those who are young at heart.  Performances take place at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

2011-2012 Season

• Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: September 17-October 16, 2011
• The Sun Serpent: October 29-November 13, 2011
• Lyle the Crocodile: November 19-December 24, 2011
• With Two Wings: January 28-February 5, 2012
• Rock the Presidents: February 18-March 4, 2012
• Tomás and the Library Lady: April 7-14, 2012 
• The Color of Stars: April 28-May 27, 2012 

Stray Cat Theatre
This indie theatre company produces four shows each season that you will not find anywhere else in the Valley. All performances are presented at the original Tempe Performing Arts Center.

2011-2012 Season

• The Sparrow: September 23-October 8, 2011
• Milk, Milk Lemonade: December 2-17, 2011
• The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: February 17-March 23, 2012
• Heddatron: May 18-June 9, 2012 

Tempe Festivals of the Arts
Twice a year (March & December) the Mill Avenue District comes alive with one of the largest juried arts fesitvals in the country.  Artists showcase their works along with street performers, music and tasty festival food!

ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
As one of the largest schools of its kind in the US, the Herberger Institute is home to various performing and visual art programs including the ASU Art Museum and the Ceramics Research Center.

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