Best Theater Shows and Live Dinner Theater in Phoenix, Arizona!

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Want a fun night out on the town but tired of driving from your home, then to a restaurant, and then to your entertainment choice for the evening? Why deal with the hassle of finding parking at each stop along the way, or of having to walk to your next destination wearing those killer new high heels that pinch just a little, but look great. Why not opt for something simpler, as in an enjoyable evening that includes dining and entertainment all in one location! There are plenty of great dinner shows, live theater shows, and events in Phoenix today. Check out the Oracles suggestions below . . . the crystal ball says you'll have a great time.

• The UP-CLOSE Magic Experience! Downtown Phoenix

  100 N 1st St, Phoenix
  100 N 1st St
  Phoenix, AZ 85004

  

  CALLING ALL MAGIC LOVERS! LAUGH, Have FUN and Be AMAZED with the BEST Magicians from America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, the Vegas Strip, Broadway, and More!

  YOU WON'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES! So get ready for 90 minutes of high-octane Magic, Comedy, and FUN. For this up-close mind-adventure, the magicians perform inches away under the scrutiny of four exclusive rows of lucky guests.

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• Tempe Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theatre

  

  If comedy is more your thing (rather than yet another cowboy or 50s sing-a-long), then The Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre features a star-studded array of blockbuster comics, and has for decades. Shows usually run weekends, from Thursday to Sunday, with an occasional Wednesday thrown in for good measure. You can order from their very full menu but remember, if you opt out of dinner for the night there is still a two drink minimum (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Shows typically last about 90 minutes and the doors open anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes before the show.

  And to make things just a little easier, you can pre-buy tickets for any show online and there's plenty of free parking to boot.

• The Silver Star

  

  The Silver Star has live entertainment and a Phoenix dinner theater show. For one great price you get a wonderful buffet style dinner and a show. Choose from 15 different shows, featuring everything from country to rock n' roll to Broadway and more. There's great music along with laughs and simply a good time. Great for the whole family. Children's prices are slightly less, as are group tickets. Along with the dinner buffet, there is a salad bar and dessert.

• AMC Dine-In Movie Theatre

  

  AMC is a movie theatre chain in the Valley with several options. Their Esplanade location on Camelback Rd in Phoenix offers up full service dining. That means you can order dinner and get it right at your comfortable recliner seat. Buy tickets online before the show and even pre-order your meal online if you like. In fact we recommend you order tickets online as that allows you to reserve your seat as well. They have a fun menu that includes a variety of handcrafted food and drinks, all made in-house and made to order. Looking for a discount. Tuesdays is your day for discounted ticket prices, or get a discount for being a senior any day (60+).

  One more good reason the Oracle thinks this is a fun night out. . . see a movie in RealD 3D. . . new technology that creates a whole new visual experience. You'll get a groovy pair of 3D glasses to wear for the show and voila! You'll feel like you are right in the middle of the action.

• Ice House Tavern

  

  Ice House Tavern may not be dinner theater per se, but there is plenty of action and food on hand. The name Ice House is super appropriate since this friendly neighborhood tavern overlooks the Arcadia Ice Rink. That means you can kick back to watch some hockey or ice skating action on the rink all while ordering up some spicy chicken wings or tasty tacos, (which we recommend you get on Taco Tuesdays). Grab one of their over 30 beers on tap and if there's nothing happening on the ice, you'll be sure to find the latest NHL or NFL game on one of their high definition TV screens.

  This popular hockey bar offers up a sporty alternative to the more artsy forms of dinner theater.

• Medieval Times

  

  Medieval Times in the old West. This popular "dinner tournament" in the Talking Stick Entertainment District, takes you back in time. Knights in shiny armor, jousting, and medieval fun all await you at the castle. This is a show like no other with real horses, thrilling battles and even falconry. Cheer on your champion knight, enjoy a four-course dinner (no silverware of course), and tour the 11th century Spanish castle. Chivalry, rivalry, and revelry!

  This spirited show offers up spirits as well in the form of beer, wine and cocktails. You can also special order the vegetarian option, if the ample meal of roast chicken is not to your liking.

• Arizona Broadway Theater

  

  Showcasing Broadway shows with local and national artists onstage and behind the scenes. This is dinner theater in its truest form. Although dinner theater was plentiful in its heyday back in the 1980s, it is now much harder to find this special combination of good food and a great show. Arizona Broadway Theater boasts a 470 seat theater with a 40 foot wide proscenium style stage. This state of the art theater presents unobstructed views from every seat. Each patron is served dinner table-side from a full menu that is especially created for each show.

• Barleen's Arizona Opry Dinner Show

  

  At Barleen's AZ Opry Dinner Show, it's family fun, variety and good eats. With a variety of performers joining the Barleen's family for comedy and music, it's a mixed bag of fun and entertainment. Come for dinner and a show or choose the matinée option, and have lunch and a show instead. The menu consists of roast beef and chicken...a double entree extravaganza, along with a vegetarian choice. And if you are thirsty, coffee or lemonade is included. Also for sale at the bar is beer, wine and soft drinks. So visit the website and check out their calendar for shows, dates and times.

• Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater

  

  This well-honed murder mystery dinner theater has three different mystery options as well as four locations to serve the greater Phoenix area. Locations include 3 different Oregano's Pizza Bistros as well as Coup des Tartes French Bistro in Phoenix. You are given a character for the evening and then help to solve the mystery. There's even a prize for the "super sleuth" who shows the keenest detective skills. There is lots of audience participation and the results are always unique. Each show includes a 3 course meal served by the players ... or should I say suspects. Great for a group or corporate party.

• Blazin' M Ranch

  

  Take a day trip from Phoenix or a short ride from Sedona to the Blazin' M Ranch in beautiful Verde Valley. Enjoy a great chuck wagon style dinner, complete with biscuit tossing ranch hands. Then enjoy an hour long western stage production. Arrive early to spend time in the saloon or try your hand at ropin' or shooting a real Colt 45. There's lots to do and see at the Blazin' M Ranch, and you will certainly get a taste for the Old West. The price to get in includes the dinner and the show. There is no separate fee if you wanted to do just the activities and sites or if you wanted to just do dinner.

• Black Bart's Steak House

  

  If you are heading up to Flagstaff, stop into Black Bart's Steakhouse, Saloon and Musical Revue. This steakhouse has a huge menu. Everything from pasta and burgers to steak, seafood, lamb, ribs and more! There is also a separate kid's menu for those with a smaller appetite. The evening includes a musical revue, put on by the waitstaff with a variety of musical styles and songs, from Broadway to Disney, or make a request and they will do their best to accomodate it. It is a fun evening of food and music that has been going strong since 1979.

• Hale Centre Theatre

  

  The Hale Centre Theatre has always been a family affair as the Hale family has been providing theater to patrons since 1947. This theater located in Glendale AZ has been providing family style entertainment since opening its doors in 2003. Here you will find all the usual favorite plays such as My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol and Forever Plaid. They also have partnership restaurants that provide specials to their season ticket holders. This theater is unique with a stage in the round for great views everywhere.

• Organ Stop Pizza

  

  With its mighty Wurlitzer organ and a large menu, this is surely a one-of-a-kind dinner and a show experience. Open for dinner only, you can order pizza, pasta, sandwiches and more, as well as soft drinks, beer and wine and don't forget the ice-cream for dessert. With its nearly 6,000 pipes, this organ is one of the largest in the world. The organ music is part of the dining experience, with several different musicians on staff. One thing to note, credit cards are not accepted but an ATM is in the lobby.

• Stand-Up Live Comedy Theatre

  

  See top names in comedy Thursday through Sunday nights, with other special events throughout the year. Located in downtown Phoenix with free parking for 3 hours with a validated ticket. Order from the menu or visit the Copper Blues Rock Pub Kitchen next door, where you will find over 60 beers on tap. As with other comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum on the showroom, so don't forget to bring some cash or plastic to cover the extra cost. Maybe they think you'll laugh more if you've had a few drinks!

We hope you found new theater shows to enjoy for a delightful evening. Phoenix is home to loads of wonderful dinner shows for everyone, young or old.