THE MOUSETRAP - Grand Canyon University - September 2 - 11, 2016

by Agatha Christie

“It seems very hard that all our guests should either be unpleasant or odd.”

A group of people are gathered in a country house when they discover there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one, the characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, shocking moment the identity and motive are finally revealed. Staged continuously at London’s West End, Agatha Christie’s masterpiece is the longest-running play in history.

This murder mystery premiered at Theatre Royal in Nottingham in 1952 and is still showing in London today.

Directed by Michael Kary. The plot has enough turns to keep audience members at the edge of their seats and some fabulous lines penned by one of the grand dames of fiction.

Friday, Saturday - 7:30 pm
Sunday - 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available

OF THEE I SING - Grand Canyon University - October 14 - 23, 2016

Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind

“What you need for an issue is something that everybody can get excited about and yet something that does not really make any difference.”

This all-American political satire focuses on the election campaign and Presidency of John P. Wintergreen. Lacking a viable platform, Wintergreen promises that if elected he will marry the partner chosen for him at an Atlantic City beauty pageant. When he falls for someone else instead of Southern enchantress Diana Deveraux (the winner of the pageant), a world of trouble begins!

The timing of this show (one month before the presidential election) is deliberate, as it is both a musical extravaganza and political satire with a score by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Directed by Claude Pensis. This hilarious romp lampoons the presidential election process and features a candidate named “Wintergreen” who runs on a platform of “romance” and whose running mate’s name no one can remember.

Friday, Saturday - 7:30 pm
Sunday - 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available

OUR TOWN - Grand Canyon University - November 18 - 27, 2016

by Thornton Wilder

“Does anybody realize what life is while they’re living it- every, every minute?”

Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, is a beautiful small town at the turn of the century. Follow the lives of Emily and George, as they fall in love and experience change and growth together. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer-winning play delivers an intimate experience of the precious details of everyday life in every-town America. It's about Americana as America can get. This heartwarming sentimental journey is directed by Michael Kary.

Friday, Saturday - 7:30 pm
Sunday - 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA - Grand Canyon University - February 10 - 19, 2017

by William Shakespeare

“Love is your master, for he masters you: And he that is so yoked by a fool, Methinks, should not be chronicled for wise.”

This Shakespearean comedy finds two young friends, Valentine and Proteus, making their way from Verona to Milan. Valentine’s father is sending him to take a position in the Duke of Milan’s court, and Proteus accompanies him reluctantly, not wanting to leave his beloved Julia. While in Milan, Valentine falls for the Duke’s daughter. From here, things get considerably more complicated as the bosom buddies find themselves torn between the bonds of friendship and romance. This production is considered the “granddaddy” of modern buddy comedies and thought by some scholars to be one of the first plays by William Shakespeare. GCU alumnus Scott Campbell will return to direct this season’s annual nod to The Bard of Avon. The story is about friendship, conflict between friends, love and the silly behavior of people in love.

Friday, Saturday - 7:30 pm
Sunday - 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available

WEST SIDE STORY - Grand Canyon University - March 31 - April 9, 2017

Book by  Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by  Stephen Sondheim
Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

“Why do you kids live like there’s a war on?”

In Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway debut, the Sharks and the Jets are two feuding street gangs in 1950’s New York’s blue-collar Upper West Wide. At a school dance, Tony, a Jet, falls in love with Maria, a Sharks’ sister. They know they can’t be together because of the gang’s war but that doesn’t stop them. The classic Romeo and Juliet saga’s dark theme, sophisticated music and extended dance scenes have made it an American classic.

 One of the most memorable romantic musicals ever staged, “West Side Story” was written by Arthur Laurents and is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Leonard Bernstein, this Broadway smash has some of the most beloved songs, such as “Something’s Coming,” “Jet Song” and “Maria.” Claude Pensis will direct this cautionary tale.

Friday, Saturday - 7:30 pm
Sunday - 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets when available

Grand Canyon University's 2016 / 2017 Season!

THE MOUSETRAP
by Agatha Christie
September 2 - 11, 2016


OF THEE I SING
music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Oct. 14 - 23, 2016


OUR TOWN
by Thornton Wilder
Nov. 18 - 27, 2016


TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA
by William Shakespeare
Feb. 10 - 19, 2017


WEST SIDE STORY
Book by  Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by  Stephen Sondheim
Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
March 31 - April 9, 2017