Arizona Financial Theatre Information
The Arizona Financial Theatre is a premier venue for rock, pop, country, and hip-hop concerts. Notable historic concerts include Oasis, Mariah Carey, Foreigner Styx, and Katy Perry, to name a few. Popular TV shows such as The Voice Finalists and America’s Got Talent Finalists have also been hosted at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
With state-of-the-art sound and lighting, the venue has become one of the most highly rated theaters in Arizona. The central downtown location also enhances the appeal of attending a memorable event in the entertainment hub of Phoenix.
The venue benefits from a unique movable walls design, which allows the setting to be adapted to meet the production needs for different events. The unique versatility of the theater means it can also be hired for weddings, private concerts, corporate events, and social gatherings.
Nominated for Theatre of the Year in the 2023 Pollstar Awards, the great location and modern setting is one of a kind. Event attendees can combine their visit to the venue with a fun-filled exploration of Phoenix’s many attractions. You can immerse yourself in the Arizona culture and even venture into the stunning Sonoran Desert.
Originally known as Dodge Theatre and later renamed Comerica Theatre, Arizona Federal Theatre was built as part of the redevelopment of Downtown Phoenix. Designed to provide a solution to a need in the area for a space for shows and events that were too intimate for a sports stadium, but larger and more elaborate than the smaller local venues could cater for, the theatre quickly became a firm favorite among performers and patrons alike! It opened its doors in April 2002, starting strong with sold-out shows from Harry Connick Jr. and Jerry Seinfeld.
That December, the Radio City Rockettes made their Arizona debut at the theatre with 38 performances that brought over 100,000 people through the doors! Over the years, it has continued to grow in popularity, and has built a reputation for being a second-to-none hub for entertainment of all kinds – in addition to hosting world-class tours, the venue also hosts corporate events, graduations, and sporting events, including championship MMA and boxing matches.
The venue has been the focal point of several notable performances and events of the years, with stars choosing it as a location time and again. In 2003, it was the setting for Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie starring the Blue Collar Comedy troupe (aka comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy), and stand-up comic George Lopez recorded his HBO Special, America’s Mexican, at the venue. Rock supergroup Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith) recorded their live album Get Your Buzz On at Arizona Federal Theatre, and the theatre also played host to the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!
The history of Arizona Financial Theatre
Construction of the Arizona Financial Theatre commenced in 2000 and was completed in 2002. Construction costs were funded by a group of investors, including former Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo. It is estimated that the construction project amounted to approximately $43 million.
Originally named the Dodge Theatre, the name changed in 2010 when Comerica bank acquired the naming rights. In 2019, the name changed to Arizona Federal Theatre through a sponsorship deal with Arizona Financial Credit Union. A further name change was applied when Arizona Federal Credit Union rebranded to Arizona Financial Credit Union in 2022.
Since opening its doors in 2002, the theater has welcomed major music artists, comedy acts and high-profile events. Family friendly events including Paw Patrol Live and Kidz Bop Live have been hosted here in recent years. It is also a popular venue for ballet, Broadway shows, and symphony performances. Prestigious awards ceremonies have also been held at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
The first events to take place in the theater include Alanis Morissette, Michael Bolton, and Prince concerts in 2002. The teen-cult TV show Glee also took to the stage at the Arizona Financial Theatre in 2010, with all the famous cast members performing here as part of a national tour.
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