WATER FOR ELEPHANTS - ASU Gammage - October 27–November 1, 2026

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” - The New York Times   

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”   

After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age. 

Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling" production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.   

 So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania). 

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - ASU Gammage - September 16– October 4, 2026

        

 THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” - Sunday Express

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021. Featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, the new PHANTOM North American tour comes to ASU Gammage this Fall.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness, and passions collide. Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH with LW ENTERTAINMENT.

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DR.SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! - ASU Gammage - December 1–December 6, 2026

Celebrating 20 years of holiday magic, DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL is the record-setting Broadway tradition seen by more than 3 million theatergoers across 83 cities. Featuring the beloved songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the show brings Dr. Seuss’ classic tale to life on stage. Narrated by Max the Dog, the mean and scheming Grinch—whose heart is “two sizes too small”—plots to steal Christmas from the cheerful Whos, only to discover the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story.”

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BEETLEJUICE - ASU Gammage - January 1– January 3, 2027

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Tempe! 

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT - ASU Gammage - February 23–February 28, 2027

How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of WWII? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony Award® winner, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly).

It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.

 

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THE OUTSIDERS - ASU Gammage - January 26–January 31, 2027

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.

Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Tony Award® winner JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, "THE OUTSIDERS has the power to inspire an entire generation."

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB - ASU Gammage - April 20–April 25, 2027

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until  she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.

Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see" (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation. 

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BOOP! THE MUSICAL - ASU Gammage - May 18– May 23, 2027

For almost a century, the Betty Boop® character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in BOOP!® The Musical, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. “A show-stopping rainbow of joy” (The Daily Beast), BOOP! ®  is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone – bringing heart, laughter, and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop to the stage!

Tony Award®–winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray, La Cage aux Folles) brings Fleischer Studios’ Queen of the Screen to life with a score by celebrated multiple GRAMMY® winner David Foster (“I Have Nothing,” “After the Love Is Gone,” “The Prayer”), lyrics by Tony Award® nominee Susan Birkenhead (Working, Jelly’s Last Jam), and a book by Tony Award® winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom).

BOOP! ®  is the Broadway musical that is perfect for audiences of all ages.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC - ASU Gammage - June 22–June 27, 2027

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.

Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.

Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.

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DEATH BECOMES HER - ASU Gammage - August 24–August 29, 2027

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING “PERFECT MUSICAL COMEDY” – DEADLINE  

Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far…thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.

DEATH BECOMES HER is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

See it now and laugh for eternity!

 

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Merry Christmas in July! Tickets for HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS The Musical at ASU Gammage on sale Monday July 27

Merry Christmas in July!

Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at ASU Gammage goes on sale next week.

Tickets available Monday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. at asugammage.com/grinch

Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” THE GRINCH discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming GRINCH, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos.  

Review Highlights: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: National Tour at ASU Gammage

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
Photo by Matthew Murphy

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"Disney's Beauty and the Beast remains one of the most beloved film and stage musicals, and the new current national tour production proves exactly why audiences continue to fall in love with it more than 30 years after the show first premiered. Featuring a superb cast, inspired direction, and breathtaking creative elements, the touring production captures all the magic, romance, humor, and heart that have made the story an audience favorite....The central performances are exceptional. Belle is portrayed with warmth, intelligence, and determination by Kyra Belle Johnson, capturing the character's independence while maintaining her compassion and optimism. Fergie L. Philippe delivers a deeply moving, yet also playful, performance as the Beast, balancing the character's ferocity with vulnerability and a quiet tenderness. "   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at the National Tour of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

photos by Matthew Murphy

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Tickets for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at ASU Gammage on sale Monday, June 8

Tickets for  Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will go on sale Monday, June 8 at 11:00a.m.for its highly anticipated engagement at ASU Gammage September 16-October 4. 

Tickets will be available at asugammage.com/phantom

While PHANTOM OF THE OPERA  opens the Broadway season – there are 9 other shows coming too – and the best value is becoming a season subscriber.

Season subscriptions are still available https://asugammage.com/seasontickets

Includes the best of Broadway with; WATER FOR ELEPHANTS,  THE OUTSIDERS, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, BOOP!, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and DEATH BECOMES HER.

ASU fashion student designs gown for Arizona's only Tony Award voter

Deven Tso
photo by Tim Trumble

 

The Tony Award nominations were just announced and Arizona’s only Tony Award voter is getting ready for Broadway’s biggest night.

Fashion designer and ASU graduate, Deven Tso has created a one-of-a-kind dress  -  a special creation to be worn by Arizona’s only Tony Award voter and ASU Gammage executive director, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack.

Colleen's gown is a sister dress to one of Deven's previous designs that paid homage to his grandmother. The design features a turquoise velvet as the main fabric, with a square neckline and a dress outline similar to that of a pencil skirt.It also includes an intricate hand and machine- embroidered design on the front and back. The use of velvet in the dress is a reclamation of the fabric: Velvet was never a fabric that was a part of traditional Native clothing, but instead it was worn as a result of assimilation.

 

Deven Tso  is a 22-year-old Phoenix native who blends Navajo traditions with modern fashion to influence Native perspectives on clothing. He will graduate May 2026 from The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts in the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising  (FIDM). He likes to push the boundaries of what Native clothing can look like with his designs. Deven's mentors and friends at ASU have supported him the most along his fashion journey, along with the studio space that ASU provided. He plans on finishing his master’s program and then freelancing in the fashion world

“Deven has outdone himself,” Jennings-Roggensack said.  “I am honored to wear this beautiful dress on the red carpet and show the rest of the world how talented and innovative ASU students are. He has captured family heritage in this design, telling a story through fabric that celebrates identity, legacy and creativity in a truly unforgettable way.”

The Tony Awards are set for Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Musical Hall in New York City.

Review Highlights: HELL'S KITCHEN - National Tour/ASU Gammage

Maya Drake and Roz White
Photo by Mark J. Franklin

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"The musical Hell's Kitchen has undeniable energy while also providing a strong sense of place and time, even if its plot isn't always that engaging. This semi-autobiographical musical, inspired by composer and pop singer Alicia Keys' life of growing up in New York City in the 1990s, features a fairly simple coming-of-age story, with the plot at times occasionally feeling more like something we've seen numerous times in other films, TV shows, and stage productions. Still, there is much to admire in the national tour, particularly in the vocal abilities of its cast and how the musical manages to use Keys' songs to weave together the emotional elements in the main character's journey while also creating a vivid sense of Manhattan in the 1990s."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

"Vocally, the show is an absolute powerhouse. Both(Maya) Drake as Ali and (Kennedy) Caughell as her mother deliver the kind of soaring, emotionally raw vocals that can make the Gammage auditorium feel momentarily like Madison Square Garden....It’s a dynamic rich with possibility, but the show never quite deepens it enough to carry the full emotional weight being asked of it. The strain shows most clearly in the book. The central conflict between mother and daughter, stretched across much of Act Two, feels as though it might have been resolved in minutes

  - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at the National Tour of HELL'S KITCHEN at ASU Gammage

 

photos by Mark J. Franklin

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Review Highlights: THE NOTEBOOK - National Tour: ASU Gammage

Kyle Mangold, Chloë Cheers, Ken Wulf Clark, Alysha Deslorieux,
Beau Gravitte, and Sharon Catherine Brown
Photo by Roger Mastroianni

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"The national tour of the musical The Notebook, which had an 11-month run on Broadway in 2024, features a cast who deliver warm and deeply felt authentic performances. Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, the musical has a score that is ballad heavy, but actually works for the melancholic romance. With a creative team, director, and ensemble who collectively clearly understand the emotional weight of the story they're telling, the national tour production packs a quite powerful emotional punch, capturing the sweeping romance and quiet heartbreak that fans of the book, and of the 2004 film, cherish. However, those less inclined to romance and drama may find the instant connection the characters have when they first meet missing depth and not much more than the most basic "rich girl attracted to the poor boy" literary trope."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

"a tear-jerking but exquisite story. For fans of the novel and film, this adaptation upholds the vision that is the original love story. Despite the tragedies that come with aging and the realities that come with it, THE NOTEBOOK is a hopeful and optimistic examination of love that feels refreshing."   - Cheyenne Lewis, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at the National Tour of THE NOTEBOOK

Photos by Roger Mastroianni

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