Surprise Theater & Comedy Shows

Surprise-area audiences have plenty to choose from this week: John Mulaney plays Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, while Shen Yun appears at Phoenix Symphony Hall and the musical Come From Away is at The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Stephenson Theatre. For laughs, catch Marcus D Wiley at Improv Comedy Theatre in Tempe, and for lively theatrical variety see Celtic Spells at the Chandler Center for the Arts or Chippendales at Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass. These top picks span big arenas and intimate stages, offering everything from stand-up to large-scale musical productions.

Next week Surprise residents have a strong lineup of theater and comedy just a short drive away, from big-name standups to touring musicals. Head to Chandler to see Anjelah Johnson Reyes at Gila River Resorts and Casinos - Wild Horse Pass or catch family-friendly Shrek - The Musical at Chandler Center for the Arts - Arizona, while Scottsdale hosts Seth Meyers at The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort. In Phoenix you can catch late-night comics like Trevor Wallace at Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix, stand-up from Michael Rapaport at Desert Ridge Improv, and the acclaimed musical Come From Away at The Phoenix Theatre Company - Stephenson Theatre.

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