PuppIT - All Puppet Players - September 8-October 7, 2023

Get ready for a hilariously twisted take on Stephen King's 'It' as the All Puppet Players unleash their puppet anarchy on the unsuspecting town of Derry! Watch as our merry band of puppet weirdos bring the Losers Club to life, complete with a shape-shifting clown named Pennywise, in a way you've never seen before - as a full-blown comedy!

With their off-the-wall improv, pop-culture references, and irreverent humor, the All Puppet Players will have you laughing and screaming in equal measure. Join us for a night of spine-tingling terror and puppet comedy as the puppets from Phoenix, AZ take on the inhabitants of Derry, ME. It's the ultimate mashup of clowns and puppets that will have you questioning what's scarier!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of comedy and horror as we redefine the classic tale of 'It' in the most unexpected way possible. Get your tickets now and prepare to be thoroughly entertained (and slightly terrified)!

WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

PLAYHOUSE ON THE PARK THEATER

1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

BOX OFFICE: 602-254-2151

Friday, September 8, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, September 9, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, September 10, 2023 5:30PM,

Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, September 16, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, September 23, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, September 28, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, October 1, 2023 5:30PM,

Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, October 6, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30PM

CLICK HERE for more information, to purchase season tickets, and single tickets

DIE HARD: A CHRISTMAS STORY - All Puppet Players - November 17-December 23, 2023

Yippie Ki-Yay, puppet lovers, All Puppet Players R-rated holiday tradition is back for it's 6th year! What do you get when you cross the definitive holiday action movie with All Puppet Players brand of fast, fury, funnied-frenzy? You get an instant holiday classic!

While most families will deposit their holiday cheer with Scrooge and friends, the All Puppet Players are offering an alternative that include John McClane saving his wife from master criminal Hans Gruber during a Christmas party. Nothing is safe and no holiday memory unsoiled while the puppets wreak havoc on Christmas (Yay, we said it) and bring the holiday spirit to all good little children 17 and up. There will be caroling, and gun-fights, curse words, and all the puppet anarchy you can shake a yule log at. Welcome to the party, pal!    

WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.    

PLAYHOUSE ON THE PARK THEATER

1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

BOX OFFICE: 602-254-2151

Friday, November 17, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, November 24, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, November 25, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:30PM,

Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, December 1, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, December 2, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, December 7, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, December 8, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, December 9, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, December 14, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, December 15, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, December 16, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, December 17, 2023 5:30PM,

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, December 21, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, December 22, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:30PM

CLICK HERE for more information, to purchase season tickets, and single tickets

THE PARODY PUPPET PRINCESS BRIDE - All Puppet Players - March 8-April 13, 2024

Are you ready for a puppet Princess Bride mashup live on stage, with toe tapping musical numbers, true love’s kiss and pure puppet anarchy?

As you wish!

Join Buttercup, Westley, and a cast of lovable puppet characters as they take on one of the most iconic childhood movies in this hilarious and heartwarming journey through the beloved tale of true love and high adventure.

This isn't your grandpa's puppet show - we've taken the classic story of The Princess Bride and given it a fresh, irreverent twist that's sure to delight fans and Princess Bride noobs alike! With clever pop culture references, witty one-liners, and enough silly puppet antics to keep you entertained from start to finish, you’ll laugh until your “mostly dead”! So what are you waiting for? Don't be a "muttonhead" - join us for a night of anarchy, adventure, and puppetry that's sure to leave you feeling "inconceivably" happy. Get your tickets today, we mean it! Does anybody want a peanut?

WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

PLAYHOUSE ON THE PARK THEATER

1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

BOX OFFICE: 602-254-2151

Friday, March 8, 2024 7:30PM,

Saturday, March 9, 2024 7:30PM,

Sunday, March 10, 2024 5:30PM,

Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:30PM,

Friday, March 15, 2024 7:30PM,

Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:30PM,

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:30PM,

Friday, March 22, 2024 7:30PM,

Saturday, March 23, 2024 7:30PM,

Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:30PM,

Friday, March 29, 2024 7:30PM,

Saturday, March 30, 2024 7:30PM,

Thursday, April 4, 2024 7:30PM,

Friday, April 5, 2024 7:30PM,

Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:30PM

CLICK HERE for more information, to purchase season tickets, and single tickets

ALIEN: A PUPPET SHOW - All Puppet Players - May 5-June 3, 2023

Get ready for an otherworldly adventure as the All Puppet Players boldly go where no puppets have gone before in their latest production: 'Alien: A Puppet Show'. This rip-roaring tribute to Ridley Scott's iconic space thriller features all the nail-biting suspense and out-of-this-world action of the original - with puppets!

Our felt-infused crew of space-faring puppets find themselves face-to-face with a deadly alien monster, and the results are as hilarious as they are terrifying. Watch in amazement as our puppet Ripley battles face huggers, chestbursters, and a full-bodied Alien, all while delivering the pop-culture references and irreverent humor that the All Puppet Players are known for.

With its immersive set design and heart-stopping action, 'Alien: A Puppet Show' is an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you screaming with laughter. Don't miss your chance to witness this puppetry masterpiece as the All Puppet Players boldly go where no puppets have gone before!"

Remember, in space... no one can hear you scream... with laughter. 

WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes (although tasting is not recommended due to risk of fur balls). They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

PLAYHOUSE ON THE PARK THEATER

1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

BOX OFFICE: 602-254-2151

Friday, May 5, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, May 6, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, May 7, 2023 5:30PM,

Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, May 12, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, May 19, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:30PM,

Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, May 26, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, May 27, 2023 7:30PM,

Sunday, May 28, 2023 5:30PM,

Thursday, June 1, 2023 7:30PM,

Friday, June 2, 2023 7:30PM,

Saturday, June 3, 2023 7:30PM

CLICK HERE for more information, to purchase season tickets, and single tickets

All Puppet Players announces their 2023-2024 Season!

THE FELT PHENOMS RETURN TO PHOENIX STAGE!

13 Seasons and a whole bunch of awesome!

ALL PUPPET PLAYERS are ecstatic to announce their 2023/2024 theater season, as they start their NEW 5 year residence at:

Playhouse on the Park at The Central Arts Plaza.

1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004.

Welcome to LUCKY 13 - where laughter echoes through the vast expanse of space! This season, the All Puppet Players are boldly taking their craft to new heights with a lineup of hilarious productions that will leave you screaming with laughter.

Kicking off the season is 'Alien: A Puppet Show', a thrilling tribute to Ridley Scott's iconic space thriller. The All Puppet Players bring the nail-biting suspense and out-of-this-world action of the original to life with their felt-infused crew of space-faring puppets. Join us from May 5th to June 3rd for a journey that's sure to be out of this world!

In September, the All Puppet Players tackle another horror classic with their twisted take on Stephen King's 'It'. Watch as our merry band of puppet weirdos unleash their puppet anarchy on the unsuspecting town of Derry, complete with a shape-shifting clown named Pennywise. Don't miss 'PuppIT' crawling out of the sewers September 8th to October 7th, with a CLOWNS ONLY AUDIENCE show on October 1st. It's the ultimate mashup of clowns and puppets that will have you questioning what's scarier!

Next, we head to the bright lights of LA for our R-rated holiday tradition, 'Die Hard: A Christmas Story'. Follow our puppet John McClane as he battles to save his wife from master criminal Hans Gruber during a Christmas party. Nothing is safe and no holiday memory is left unsoiled as the puppets wreak havoc on the holidays with caroling, gunfights, and all the puppet anarchy you can shake a yule log at. Note: December 16th show is our WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE NIGHT, so bring a wrapped “funny” gift of no more than $5 to participate.

Finally, in March of 2024, join us for 'The Parody Puppet Princess Bride', a hilarious and heartwarming journey through one of the most iconic childhood movies. Follow Buttercup, Westley, and a cast of lovable puppet characters as they take on this beloved tale of true love and high adventure. With clever pop culture references, witty one-liners, and enough silly puppet antics to keep you entertained from start to finish, you’ll laugh until you're "mostly dead"! Don't be a "muttonhead" - get your tickets today, we mean it! Does anybody want a peanut?

CLICK HERE to GET SEASON TICKETS & SAVE

Looking For Single Show Tickets? CLICK HERE!

NEVERENDING STORY: If you had tickets for ‘The NeverEnding Story: Live & Legless’ please call the box office at 602-254-2151 to process any refund or switch your tickets to a new show. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.

Disclaimer alert : WARNING! NO ONE under 17 years old (ID required) will be permitted into shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes. They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.

To convert your money into tickets, call 602-254-2151 (Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5:30pm, Weekends 2 hours prior to show time) or for more information, visit the ALL PUPPET PLAYERS web site at: www.allpuppetplayers.com