DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER - Desert Stages Theatre - August 12 - September 18, 2016

by Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It's foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well.... suppose Robert turns up not realizing quite why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook. Suppose everyone's alibi gets confused with everyone else's. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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DISNEY'S CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - August 19 - September 18, 2016

On Stage Production (ages 3-19)

Book by Faye Greenberg & Robert L. Freedman ,Songs by various

Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical, a combination of The Disney Channels "Camp Rock" and "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" (starring teen idols, Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers) will fire up your stage with over a dozen songs, including "This Is Me," "Can't Back Down," "It's On" and "We Rock."

A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock's very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown!

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 1 & 3 pm

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SEUSSICAL - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - September 30 - October 30, 2016

Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

LOST IN YONKERS - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - October 7 - November 13, 2016

by Neil Simon

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in a Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35-years-old, mentally challenged and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'r do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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ELF JR. - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - November 11 - December 18, 2016

On Stage Production (ages 3-19)

Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum.

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 1 & 3 pm

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THE VELVETEEN RABBIT - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - November 25 - December 23, 2016

Based on the story by Margery Williams

Adapted by Scott Davidson

Margery Williams’ classic story of a stuffed toy rabbit made real by a boy’s enduring love is coming to DST's Actor's Café.

This show captures all the tenderness and magic of the original story which will have you laughing, crying and will move you.


Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm - Special Added Holiday Performances Monday December 19 - Thursday December 22

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LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - January 6 - February 12, 2017

by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman

A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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FOREVER PLAID - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - January 13 - February 12, 2017

by Stuart Ross and James Raitt

January 13 - February 12, 2017

A fatal crash kept the "Plaids" from their first big gig but they’ve come back to earth to sing for one night. Stroll down memory lane with the beautiful harmonies of the 1950s. Featuring pop classics and clever patter that will have you rolling in the aisles — when you’re not humming along with the great hits of that era.

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm


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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - February 24 - March 26, 2017

On Stage Production (ages 3-19)

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."

Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.


Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 1 & 3 pm

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RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - March 3 - April 9, 2017

Music by Marvin Laird, Book & Lyrics by Joel Paley

Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.


Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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THE PRODUCERS - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - April 14 - May 7, 2017

Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender!"

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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MACBETH - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - April 28 - June 4, 2017

by William Shakespeare

Set in medieval Scotland, Shakespeare's tragedy involves elements of the supernatural to tell the tale of Scottish General Macbeth. After three witches tell him of a prophecy that he will one day become King of Scotland, Macbeth decides to take matters into his own hands to make the prediction come true. His wife, Lady Macbeth, spurs him on and together they plot the murder of Duncan, the current King. But things spiral out of control, forcing Macbeth to oversee the murders of those who are threats to his keeping the throne. This killing spree takes its toll on both Macbeth and his wife and they both descend into madness. The beauty of Shakespeare's tale is in its simplicity to effectively show how ambition and deceit ultimately consume them both.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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SCHOOL OF ROCK - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - May 19 - June 18, 2017

On Stage Production (ages 3-19)

Book by Julian Fellowes, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the film written by Mike White

SCHOOL OF ROCK is a brand new musical based on the famous Paramount film written by Mike White, which starred Jack Black. The musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Completely disinterested in academic work, Dewey decides to create his own curriculum, turning his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. The stage musical on Broadway is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who has composed 14 new songs to create a score, which also features all of the original songs from the movie. SCHOOL OF ROCK, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with you!

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 1 & 3 pm

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - June 16 - July 23, 2017

by Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack's double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre - June 30 - July 30, 2017

Next Stage Productions (Teen show ages 12-19)

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman


Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning "dream team," with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, Saturday matinees at 2pm with the exception of July 1st

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Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre's 2016 / 2017 Season!

Mainstage
(ages 16+)

Seussical - September 30 - October 30, 2016 (Audition August 14)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - January 13 - February 12, 2017
The Producers - April 7 - May 7, 2017

On Stage
(ages 3-19)

Camp Rock Jr - August 19 - September 18, 2016 (Audition June 25, 26, 27)
Elf Jr - November 11 - December 18, 2016 (Audition Sept. 24, 25)
Disney's The Little Mermaid - February 24 - March 26, 2017
School of Rock - May 19 - June 18, 2017


Next Stage
(Teen show ages 12-19)

Catch Me If You Can - June 30 - July 30, 2017

Actor's Cafe (5-6 week runs)
(adults 18+)

Don't Dress for Dinner: 8/12-9/18 (Auditions June 26th)
Lost In Yonkers: 10/7-11/13 (Auditions Aug 21st)
Coney Island Christmas: 11/25-12/23 (shows run nightly from 12/16-12/23) (Auditions Oct 9th)
Drop Dead: 1/6-2/12 (Auditions Nov 20th)
Ruthless The Musical: 3/3-4/9 (Auditions Jan 15th)
Macbeth: 4/28-6/4 (Auditions Mar 12th)
The Importance of Being Earnest: 6/16-7/23 (Auditions April 30th)

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