Mainstage Theatre
The Mainstage is graced with award-winning artists and up-and-coming talent who create dynamic theatre that makes us laugh, cry, and think–sometimes all at the same time. These shows are attended by more than 13,000 people a year. To ensure that all Tucsonans have a chance to experience live theatre, we have some of the lowest ticket prices in town and offer hundreds of free tickets to organizations and schools across the city.
Ticket Prices
- General: $23
- Military, Senior, or Student: $21
- Thursdays and Previews: $18
Mainstage Theatre
The Realistic Joneses
January 12, 2024 - February 4, 2023
by Will Eno
Directed by Sam Rush
Starring
Christopher “Topher” Younggren
Avis Judd
Josh Parra
Hannah Turner
The comfortable lives of Bob and Jennifer Jones get an unexpected twist with the arrival of new neighbors John and Pony. The newfound friendship is invigorating, but picturesque fantasies soon collide with the flaws of reality. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter and introspection as the Joneses’ routine suburban lives are playfully uprooted, the boundaries of friendship and flirtation blur in hilarious and thought-provoking ways.
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Reviews & Testimonials
"Plays as funny and moving, as wonderful and weird as The Realistic Joneses… do not appear often on Broadway. Or ever, really."
The New York Times
Performances
Fridays at 7:30pm: Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Saturdays at 7:30pm: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
Sundays at 3:00pm: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
2023-2024 Season Shows
Mainstage Theatre
The Realistic Joneses
by Will Eno
January 12 - February 4, 2024
The comfortable lives of Bob and Jennifer Jones get an unexpected twist with the arrival of new neighbors John and Pony. The newfound friendship is invigorating, but picturesque fantasies soon collide with the flaws of reality. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter and introspection as the Joneses’ routine suburban lives are playfully uprooted, the boundaries of friendship and flirtation blur in hilarious and thought-provoking ways.
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Fridays at 7:30pm:
Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Saturdays at 7:30pm:
Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
Sundays at 3:00pm:
Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
Children's Theatre
La Bella and the Beast
by Michael Martinez
January 27 - February 11, 2024
A new adaptation of the classic story that celebrates friendship, family, and joining forces with unlikely characters in order to overcome the impossible. Bella and her Nana encounter a ridiculous prince who uses his strength to steal the voice of Bella’s Nana. They summon a very silly fairy who transforms the prince but who accidentally creates other hilarious problems that literally tie them together. The unexpected group must work together and learn how to match their strengths and forgive each other’s weaknesses.
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Saturdays at 5:00pm:
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10
Sundays at 1:00pm:
Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11
Mainstage Theatre
Moonlight and Magnolias
by Ron Hutchinson
March 1 - 24, 2024
Three legendary men hole up in Hollywood Producer David O. Selznick’s office to rewrite the screenplay for what would become 1939’s Gone with the Wind. With equally clever and profound writing, playwright Ron Hutchinson creates a captivating fantasy of what it may have been like to be a fly on the wall during these historic moments of American pop culture.
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Fridays at 7:30pm:
Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22
Saturdays at 7:30pm:
Mar. 2, 9, 16
Sundays at 3:00pm:
Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
Saturday at 3:00pm:
Mar. 23
Children's Theatre
The Big Dipper: Calendar, Compass, and Clock
by Lisa Sturz / Red Herring Puppets, Co-presented by The Red Herring Puppets
April 6 - 14, 2024
What is the most easily recognizable star pattern in the sky? Discover the mystery and science of the Big Dipper through stories from the ancient Chinese, Micmac Indians, Greek, and Aztec cultures, and the Southern slaves following the “drinkin gourd” to freedom. Combining skillfully crafted marionettes and shadow puppets, we see how the stars can be used to tell time, track the seasons, and find your way at night.
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SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Saturdays at 5:00pm:
April 6 & 13
Sundays at 1:00pm:
April 7 & 14
Mainstage Theatre
The Little Dog Laughed
by Douglas Carter Beane
April 19 - May 12, 2024
Step behind the curtain hiding Hollywood’s biggest secrets with actor Mitchell Green, a rising star who would be well on his way to the A-list if his agent, Diane, could manage to keep him in the closet. Skilled in persuasion and negotiation, Diane ruthlessly works to control Mitchell’s image as he gallivants around Hollywood with Alex, an adorable drifter. Prepare for an entertaining journey that unravels the comedic underbelly behind the glitz and glamour and will leave you roaring with laughter!
Contains adult language and themes
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Fridays at 7:30pm:
Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10
Saturdays at 7:30pm:
Apr. 20, 27, May 4
Sundays at 3:00pm:
Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12
Sundays at 3:00pm:
Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12
Children's Theatre
5th Annual Young Playwrights of Tucson
by LTW's mentors and Tucson's talented playwrights
June 1 & 2, 2024
This acclaimed program encourages students from all over our community to write and submit their short stories. Each top young playwright is teamed up with one of LTW’s seasoned playwrights/ directors to help get their plays from scripts to the stage. Local talented students audition, perform, and run the tech for all of the shows. With the help of LTW’s Children’s Theatre leaders, these students take the stage and give a voice to the stories they want everyone to hear. These performances are a great way to see the amazing talent of our Tucson youth.
Only 2 performances. Space is limited!
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm
Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:00pm
