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.