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See a show, take a class, visit an exhibit or gallery in Tempe! Explore all of the creative and cultural experiences the city has to offer at Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum and Edna Vihel Arts Center. The Arts & Culture Division develops and manages the city's arts and culture programs and services including Tempe Community Arts and Tempe Public Art. Tempe is dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and extended community by providing life-long engagement through accessible cultural, social, and educational experiences.
TCA Presents The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen
Regular tickets start at $38
- Date: 01/24/2027 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Get ready for a unique adventure bursting with glow‑in‑the‑dark excitement! Lightwire Theater’s “The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen” is lighting up the stage with a spectacular mix of colorful storytelling, technology, and pure imagination. Using dazzling electroluminescent puppetry and high‑energy movement in a darkened theater, Lightwire creates a world that feels like a living, glowing animated film - right before your eyes.
This is the classic fable reimagined for today: Tortoise and Hare are now parents, guiding their kids through a fast, high tech world full of surprises, challenges, and heart. With larger than life illuminated creatures, pulse pounding music, and scenes that shimmer and soar, the show keeps kids enchanted, teens impressed, and adults absolutely spellbound. It’s a magical, whimsical story wrapped in visually stunning art you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up. Perfect for families, school groups, and anyone who loves imagination.