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Arizona Broadway Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
7701 W Paradise LnPeoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-8400
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17 reviews for Arizona Broadway Theatre
17 reviews in English
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Review from Chrystalle B.
Tempe, AZ
12/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ive been to many many shows here (it helps that my BFF keeps getting cast here).
They food is always great, although their cheesecake leaves MUCH to be desired. All the other desserts Ive tried have been delicious though.
I love that they have signature drinks for each show, so cute!
The shows are are always above average to great great great. My opinion of this always includes the quality of the script as well as the overall production, but thats just me.
Theyre definitly the superior dinner theater in the valley. -
Review from Jose V.
Phoenix, AZ
5/22/2012
I've seen a couple of shows here and was impressed by the level of talent and well done productions. The food is not really good, but the shows have been fantastic. I'd recommend dining somewhere else and then join for the actual show with some drinks and/or dessert.
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Review from Kathy M.
Tempe, AZ
9/11/2011
Just saw Steel Magnolias there tonite. What a fantastic performance/evening out. Not my first time here and always well worth the drive from Tempe. This play was perfectly cast, directed and set designed. It relies exclusively on the dialogue and ensemble cast and I was left thinking that every one of the actresses was as good as those stellar actresses in the film and some surpassed those performances. The gal playing Shelby was better in this role than Julia Roberts was in the film in my opinion. They were all just perfect.
I love how the Chef creates a menu that is designed around the theme of the show--the red velvet roulade cake was amazing and fun as it was an element of the story.
So glad I went out to AZ Broadway Theatre this evening--it was truly a special evening and I will be thinking about that play for a long time. -
Review from Stephanie R.
Glendale, AZ
1/28/2011
What a blast! We are so lucky to have such an amazing venue in the Valley. When we left Seattle for the Wild West of Phoenix, we figured we had traded entertainment options for beautiful blue skies. After our second evening at ABT we have begun to think that we can have it all.
The recent production of My Fair Lady was fabulous. Eliza - Jeannie Shubitz - didn't need a mike. What a strong beautiful voice. Even on opening night the performances were sterling. And the costumes in the Ascot scene -- over the top!
Even with a packed house the food and the service were spot-on. Our server and support staff anticipated every need. The Braised Pork was 4 star, tender and flavorful. And the Loverly Chocolate Martini for desert was perfect. How delightful to sip champagne and be entertained simultaneously.
A great evening and all under one roof! -
Review from Tabatha R.
Peoria, AZ
2/25/2011
What could go better together than dinner and a show?
I have been here a handful of times and I have enjoyed it! The only reason I rate it "okay" rather than "fantastic", I suppose, is that the food is not really that great.
If you're hungry, I suggest that you eat pre-show. They do the meal in courses, which isn't bad, but the amount of food is not really plentiful. If you eat a lot of food, you won't dig it.
Other than that, the shows are really great and I have a pretty good time when I am there. I will definitely be back soon. -
Review from Darren T.
Phoenix, AZ
2/3/2011 1 photo
Beautiful Art-Deco dinner theater with amazing talent. A great excuse to get dressed up!
Bought tickets online for my hubby and my dad to see My Fair Lady when he was visiting from out of town.
Online ordering and the website is HORRIBLE. Even the theater manager said it was best to call the box office to book tickets. When you book your tickets online, a floor plan shows which seats are available at what tables. When we got to the theater, there was a group already in our seats. After talking to the house manager, he said the seats were "first come, first serve" and despite seat numbers on the floor plan and tickets, the reservation was only for the table, not specific seats. At least he accommodated us with free desert. After that issue was resolved, it was comical watching people escorted to tables that were already full and the manager scrambling to find a table that hadn't been double booked. Quite disappointing for an $85+ ticket.
The food was better than expected from a dinner theater in Peoria. The only disappointing part was the salad - the egg was baked in the same pans as the cornbread muffins and was so rubbery my knife wouldn't even cut through it. The bacon on the salad was cold and overcooked as well and would have been better from a bag.
All of our entrees were served warm, not hot, but the flavor was quite good on the Pork Tenderloin. I even ate the broccoli!
The saving grace and main reason I might venture back is the wait staff and the quality of the show. The staff is very talented (both on and off stage) and quite attentive.
All in all, $85 for 5 hours of dinner & live entertainment is a good deal, just make sure you get your own table or get to the theater extra early to line up to get your desired seats. -
Review from Matthew V.
Phoenix, AZ
9/26/2009
5 stars because ABT takes the hustle and bustle out of what could be a stressful evening of moving from venue to venue. Sit back relax. EAT, and then enjoy the show.
Arizona Broadway Theatre is a dinner theater with top notch food and first rate shows. Arrive two hours before curtain and be seated. "This is not a buffet Kit!!!" You sit down, order from several options on the menu, then dinner is served from one of the biggest kitchens in the state. The menu selections are selected for a reason. They match the theme or time period of the show that you are about to see. Example: For the show Grease, they served Kobe Beef Burgers as one of the main dish options. They also have special cocktails to go along with the show playing at the moment. I will never forget the candy cane martini that went with A Christmas Carol. Delicious!!!
Dessert and coffee are served at intermission. One dessert I will always remember was the German Chocolate Cake that accompanied the show Cabaret. Out of this world. Was it cake or mousse? The coffee is the best drip coffee in town. Who knew?
Lets talk about the shows. ABT gets the best local talent. They also audition and bring in talent from NYC and around the US. The creative forces behind the scenes have demigod status. Sets, costumes, props, musical direction, choreographers, the band, and directors are at the top of their games. I hope sound design makes it to demigod status one day. Maybe I am loosing my hearing. Arizona Broadway Theatre is going into their 5th season already. Time flies when you are being fed and entertained. -
Review from Laura D.
Glendale, AZ
9/5/2011
Great place for dinner and a show without having to go very far. Food is good, but not great. Have taken family to the shows for Christmas and birthdays. It is always a great evening out together.
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Review from LINDA R.
Paradise Valley, AZ
6/21/2010
Everything about this theatre is crisp and clean & very well presented. They was not 1 thing out of place: from the ticket sales area, to the front entrance & lobby, and the bar area. (Should have more seating for waiting before the show and to have drinks at.)
Inside the theatre, the seating at the tables was set-up to a "T". Nothing was out of place, and all the tables were perfecting set. Our sever was extremely attentive and was great about answering any questions we had in regards to the menu, food, and wine. The 1 order of chicken tasted pretty weird, but my prime rib was good, as well as the order of short ribs. Bread basket was nice and hot. Kids liked the chocolate fondue with fruit.
It was my mistake for not reading the description of the production we saw to be better informed that is was not the broadway show of Phantom of the Opera, rather it was just "Phantom" we saw. None of the known broadway songs in the original play from Andrew Llyod Weber were sung. Although this is based from the same book, I, as well as others around me, we quite disappointed that the smash-hit we were used to and loved was not the same. The stage sets, costumes, make-up and effects were all good for the venue. I guess I was just expecting the same play in which I had seen on broadway previously. It was still an overall good experience. -
Review from Jowita K.
Phoenix, AZ
2/8/2009
My boyfriend's parents gave everyone in the family tickets to the broadway show, "Annie Get Your Gun" and I feel it was the best Christmas gift ever.
We went to the show this weekend, on Feb 6th and it was amazing. I've never really been to a theater show worth bragging about, but this one was quite delightful. We had excellent front row seating and our server along with our dinner and desserts, were phenomenal.
The actors were amazing, the singing was flawless, the costumes were beautiful, and the dancing was breathtaking.
I will be attending another show soon! -
Review from KellyAnn B.
Phoenix, AZ
6/12/2011
Great excuse to dress up. High quality professional theatre productions with dinner.
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Review from Mike O.
Peoria, AZ
7/11/2009
It's not about the food - the food is ok. Not bad....tasty, but just okay. And the menu allows plenty of choices.
It's not about the show. Because they're okay, too. We saw "Bye, Bye Birdie." And it was okay.
So I guess it's really about the entire evening. Arizona Broadway Theatre makes for a fun evening. Not something you're going to be talking about for a week. But definitely a place you can go back to and enjoy. -
Review from Gary D.
Phoenix, AZ
5/1/2011
Went last night to watch The Full Monty, which was excellent, however, the food was terrible.
Firstly I ordered a Martini which could not have had ANY alcohol at all, it tasted like fruit juice. They took it back and I had some wine. My wife and I had different dishes and they both were obviously pre-cooked; the food was bland, warm, tasteless and poorly presented.
If you want to watch a great show, go and see the Full Monty, but, as other customers have recommended, do NOT eat there, it is way overpriced for the quality of food and presentation so eat first and enjoy the show with a nice drink - not Martini though!! -
Review from Ambre C.
Queen Creek, AZ
4/10/2010
My last viewing of Cats was 20 years ago at Gammage and while you can't "memory compare" - the cast and crew of this production helped create a nice "memory".
The food was about what one would expect for dinner theatre, i.e. the prime rib was well seasoned and served with flavorful horseradish sauce. The side dishes not so much. They offer additonal add ons to dinner at added prices. These were better than the dinner, including shrimp cocktail and cheesecake for desert, which had a sharp rum glaze. Cocktails are available before seating which was relaxing in a nice sitting area. Ticket and wait staff were friendly and helpful.
A great experience overall. Would be good for a date night or mom's night out. -
Review from Michael L.
Phoenix, AZ
8/26/2008
We had season tickets to this theatre. The theater it self is just fine, our table had a decent view of the stage, I think most do. The food was never anything special, but then nothing terrible either. The servers seemed eager to please. The productions had folks singing, dancing and acting their asses off yet none of the shows really drew me in and getting lost in the story. I think it is nice that we have such venues here and hope they do well in the future.
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Review from Eileen F.
Peoria, AZ
2/23/2011
This is a beautiful theatre and a great place for a night out with someone you really like...so get a table for two instead of the bigger tables (you'll be sitting with people you don't know versus just the two of you.) I love getting dressed up and going to this dinner threatre. The music is performed live by an orchestra from the pit and the actor's singing and dancing is sure to put a smile on your face! Everyone is so nice there. The house managers are so nice and accommodating. Plus the food is great and the waiters are very professional and nice also. So far I've seen 42 Street and My Fair Lady. Hope to see more in the future.
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Review from Melissa H.
Surprise, AZ
11/2/2008
Much better than I thought it was going to be! I guess I was always a little afraid of dinner theater, but the AZ Broadway Theater exceeded my expectations. My father had gotten us tickets as a Christmas present and with the expiration date quickly approaching we decided to give it a shot and catch their presentation of Cabaret. Was it the best version of Cabaret i had ever seen? No, but it was well acted and the set was actually impressive. We sat in the front row (section A) and we had a good view of the stage. The menu had a variety of German inspired dishes and we each had something different, I had a chicken dish, my parent had the beef dish, and Matt had swordfish. Your ticket includes soup or salad, an entree, and the show. At intermission you can chose to participate in dessert and I strongly suggest you do. Our waitress warned us that by then we would have a sweet tooth and she was correct. My mother had the German chocolate torte and it was huge- three people could of easily shared it. I had the apple strudel and it was very good, and my father had the sugar free peach cobbler (he is diabetic) and he was pleasantly surprised. The service was prompt and your glass was always filled. The matanee on Saturday was flooded with Red Hat Society members but honestly growing up in Peoria I have come to expect nothing less of the area. The only downside was the wait. They ask you to arrive between 12 and 12:45 and the show starts at 2 (the matinee showing). We got there at noon and finished our meals with a little more than 30 minutes before show time. The menu changes with each show so it is definitely worth checking out their website and planning your visit around what you like to eat.
