March 7-April 1
"JACK RABBIT AND THE EASTER BASKET": Little Sally Johnson is just too far away from the Easter Bunny to get an Easter basket, so Jack Rabbit and his desert-dwelling friends step in to help in this fun holiday musical set in old-time Arizona.
April 4-8
GUEST ARTIST MESNER PUPPET THEATER PRESENTS "THE CAT CAME BACK": Based on the folk song, this hilarious show tells the story of Mr. Johnson and a mysterious cat who keeps returning to his doorstep. For more information, visit the artist's website at
http://mesnerpuppets.org
Friday, April 6 & Saturday, April 7
"A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE DEATH STAR": What if
George Lucas had decided to turn his epic space saga into a musical puppet show? Find out in this wacky parody of "Star Wars" written by Curt Bright and adapted for puppets by Mesner Puppet Theater's Artistic Director Mike Horner. AGES 12+. $10 if PAID at least 24 hours in advance, $12 day-of-show. 8pm both nights.
SHOWTIMES (unless otherwise noted): Wednesdays through Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am & 2pm, Sundays at 2pm
PRICES (unless otherwise noted): $10 for adults (ages 13+), $7 for children (ages 0-12 yrs)
The Great AZ Puppet Theater is located at
302 W. Latham St. in Phoenix. Please call
602-262-2050 for reservations, directions and additional information; also, visit the theater online at
www.azpuppets.org
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