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“Young Frankenstein,” through Oct. 3, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Stage adaptation of the classic Mel Brooks movie. Box office: 480-965-3434.
“Pops Adventures Around the World,” through Oct. 3, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony performs a musical journey to destinations around the world. Box office: 602-495-1999.
Benise, Oct. 3, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Benise and his Emmy Award-winning “Nights of Fire” cast return with a new world music and dance production, “The Spanish Guitar.” Box office: 480-782-2680.
“Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet,” Oct. 7-9, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Phoenix Symphony continues its U.S. Airways Classics series with its performance of Prokofiev’s romantic suite from his ballet “Romeo and Juliet.” Box office: 602-495-1999.
“Pinkalicious, the Musical,” through Oct. 9, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix. Musical adaptation of the book “Pinkalicious” by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann. Box office: 602-253-8188, ext. 2.
“The Color Purple,” Oct. 12-13, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Theater League presents this stage adaptation of Alice Walker’s popular novel. Box office: 480-644-6500.
“Mozart’s Surprises,” Oct. 14-15, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Phoenix Symphony continues its U.S. Airways Classics series with some of Mozart’s most dramatic compositions. 602-495-1999.
“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” through Oct. 17, Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. East Valley Children’s Theatre performs this musical adaptation of the classic story. Box office: 480-644-6500.
“3 Redneck Tenors,” through Oct. 19, Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix. The blue- collar comedy musical takes the stage. Box office: 602-254-2151
“A Vampire Tale,” Oct. 13-23, Phoenix Little
Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. Scorpius Dance Theatre presents the cult classic with live musical accompaniment and an alternate ending. Box office: 602-254-2151.
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” Oct. 19-24, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. This smash hit Broadway musical is based on the Academy Award-winning feature film. Box office: 480-965-3434.
Jean-Michel Cousteau, Oct. 20, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The underwater explorer and conservationist and son of Jacques Cousteau reflects on his father’s life and legacy in this National Geographic Live Speaker Series presentation. Box office: 480-644-6500.
“Gaelic Storm,” Oct. 21, Piper Repertory Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The popular musicians perform their unique brand of music combining Celtic traditional melodies with world rhythms. Box office: 480-644-6500.
“The Sound of Music,” Oct. 22-30, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert. Copperstar Repertory Company presents this adaptation of the Broadway hit musical. Box office: 480-303-2306.
“Bye Bye Birdie,” Oct. 22-31, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Mesa Encore Theatre performs the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Box office: 480-644-6500.
Ravi Shankar, Oct. 23, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The virtuoso Indian sitarist, composer, teacher and writer performs. Box office: 480-644-6500.
Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi, Oct. 24, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Troupe combines traditional and modern acrobatic stage performance, including traditional and contemporary dance and martial arts. Box office: 480-782-2680.
Alpin Hong, Oct. 29, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Pianist Alpin Hong’s performances reflect his extensive classical training and love of skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and video games, appealing to audiences young and old. Box office: 480-782-2680.
“Hocus Pocus Pops,” Oct. 29-31, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony performs a chilling performance of ghoulish favorites inspired by Halloween themes. Box office: 602-495-1999.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Nov. 5-7, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Ballet Arizona performs this adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Box office: 602-381-1096.
“Cirque Dreams Illumination,” Nov. 9-10, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Theater League presents the newest Cirque Dreams, direct from the company’s critically acclaimed Broadway debut. Box office: 480-644-6500.
“Hairspray,” Nov. 10-Dec. 12, Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. Musical comedy set in 1962 about a big girl with a passion to dance. Box office: 602-254-2151.
“Schubert’s ‘Unfinished Symphonies’ Finished,” Nov. 11-13, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Phoenix Symphony completes its U.S. Airways Classics series with Franz Schubert’s famed “Unfinished Symphony,” accompanied by the world premiere of Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg’s “Completion of Shubert’s Symphony No. 8,” which seeks to finish the work. Box office: 602-495-1999.
Point of Grace, Nov. 12, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Dove Award-winning gospel and country musical group performs. Box office: 480-782-2680.
“Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nov. 12-21, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Mesa Encore Theatre performs this comedy about a tightly-knit Italian-American family. Box office: 480-644-6500.
Abba Mania, Nov. 13, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The uplifting and dance-inducing songs of the Swedish supergroup. Box office: 480-782-2680.
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” Nov. 17-21, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. The heart-warming holiday classic is brought to life. Box office: 800-982-2787.
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” Nov. 19-28, Greasepaint Theatre, 7020 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Phoenix Theatre’s Cookie Company performs this zany, fast-paced adaptation of the popular children’s book. Box office: 602-254-2151.
“The Little Mermaid,” through Nov. 27, Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Musical adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Box office: 480-497-1181.
“Twelfth Night,” Nov. 27-Dec. 18, Farnsworth Studio Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the classic Shakespeare comedy.
“The Magic Flute,” Dec. 3-5, Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Phoenix Opera performs Mozart’s famous opera. Box office: 602-262-7272.
“Home for the Holidays with Bob Moody,” Dec. 3-5, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony kicks off the holidays with this evening of holiday tunes. Box office: 602-495-1999.
“The Taming of the Shrew,” Dec. 3-11, Outback Theatre at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. The Shakespearean comedy takes the stage. Box office: 480-461-7170.
“A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” Dec. 3-23, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix. The family holiday favorite returns. Box office: 602-253-8188, ext. 2.
The Phoenix Children’s Chorus, Dec. 4, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert. The chorus sings a variety of carols and songs from around the globe celebrating the holiday season. Box office: 480-303-2306.
“Hair,” Dec. 7-12, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. The exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for love and peace at a turbulent time features dozens of unforgettable songs. Box office: 480-965-3434.
“The Nutcracker,” Dec. 10-27, Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Ballet Arizona performs the holiday classic accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony. Box office: 602-381-1096.
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