Celebrate Creativity, Artistic Expression, and Artistic Excellence at the Herberger Theater Center’s 17th Annual Festival of the Arts
Free, Family-Friendly Downtown Phoenix Celebration Features Live Performances, Art Demonstrations, a Vibrant Kids Zone, 30 Artisan Vendor Booths, and More PHOENIX, Ariz. — Downtown Phoenix will come alive with music, movement, creativity, and community as the Herberger Theater Center presents its 17th Annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM […]
Share the Joy of Live Performing Arts with a Child Today
When the lights go down and the curtain rises, something unforgettable happens. The ordinary world melts away and the audience is transported to a place of beauty and magic. But many children never get to experience the magic of the performing arts in the first place. Their families and their schools simply don’t have the […]
The Herberger Theater Center Celebrates the Legacies of George Gershwin and Judy Garland
PHOENIX, AZ – Award-winning pianist and music historian Richard Glazier joins vocalist Natalie Cordone for “From Gershwin to Garland: A Musical Journey with Richard Glazier & Natalie Cordone” at the Herberger Theater Center on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Known for his interpretations of the Gershwin songbook and nationally broadcast PBS specials, Glazier brings a personal […]
“Man of La Mancha” Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This October
One of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals takes the stage in downtown Phoenix this fall. Arizona Musicfest and the Herberger Theater Center present Man of La Mancha for four performances only, October 23–25, 2026, at the Herberger Theater Center. Starring Tony Award winner Paulo Szot as Cervantes/Don Quixote and Broadway’s Maria Bilbao as Aldonza/Dulcinea, this fully […]
THE HERBERGER THEATER CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FIVE NEW MEMBERS FOR 2026-2027 SEASON
PHOENIX, AZ – June 30, 2026 – The Herberger Theater Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Kim as Chair of its Board of Directors. Kim is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Signature Wealth Concepts. Additionally, Jessica Kokal has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Herberger Theater Center Board of Directors. […]
Town Hall Reflections: Honoring the Legacy of Post 41
The recent Town Hall meeting at Post 41 was a powerful reminder of why these stories matter — and why New Carpa Theater Co. continues bringing compelling plays to Lunch Time Theater season after season. For years, New Carpa has made history and current events come alive onstage through works like Raised in War, American […]
Valley Youth Theatre’s “Shrek The Musical” Coming to the Herberger Theater Center Summer 2026
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” and with that begins the hilarious, heartwarming journey of an unlikely hero who sets off on a life-changing quest alongside a fast-talking Donkey, a fearless princess with a mind of her own, and a fairytale full of unforgettable characters. From a short-tempered villain to […]
The 11th Annual “Plated & Staged: Red Carpet Rock” Raises Funds for Youth and Community Arts Programs
PHOENIX, AZ – The Herberger Theater Center came to life on Sunday, May 3, as guests gathered for the 11th Annual Plated & Staged: Red Carpet Rock, an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts and community support. “More than 200 guests joined us for Plated & Staged, the Herberger Theater Center’s signature annual fundraiser,” said Laurene […]
The Herberger Theater Center Welcomes its 5 Millionth Guest
PHOENIX, AZ – This week, the Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix welcomes its five millionth guest, marking a major milestone in the organization’s history since opening its doors in 1989. Reaching five million guests reflects generations of exceptional performing and Resident Companies, as well as countless artists, who have brought the Herberger Theater stages […]
Herberger Theater & Arizona Musicfest Present “Ragtime, A Theatrical Concert Experience”
Herberger Theater Center and Arizona Musicfest are teaming up once again to bring a powerful musical to the stage in a limited concert-style production of Ragtime, The Musical. Ragtime, A Theatrical Concert Experience takes Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix from April 24 – April 26, 2026. This celebrated collaboration follows […]
