- Tuacahn is often one of the first theaters to carry post-Broadway productions in the area.
- Musicals such as The Little Mermaid, Grease, and Tarzan are held during the "Broadway in the Desert" Series.
- Holidays present the opportunity for themes such as Christmas in the Canyon and other productions relevant to the season.
Overview
Putting a concert venue in a natural amphitheater like the Padre Canyon may seem like a good idea, but implementing that idea is not simple. To the community's delight, Tuacahn was able to successfully place the modern facility among the sandstone cliffs to present an incredible experience.
Large scale musical productions like Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Lion King and others require an expansive stage to be successfully pulled off. Fortunately, Tuacahn has focused on being the premier venue in the area to bring in these types of shows.
In addition to Broadway musicals, the Tuacahn has musical events of all variety. Christmas shows like "Christmas in the Canyon" and others are part of the regular repertoire, as are the ever-popular Halloween-themed shows.
Lest people think the amphitheatre is only focused on national shows, local talent is showcased during the "Saturday Concerts in the Canyon" series, which plays according to season. The Tuacahn Saturday Market is coordinated with the concerts.
Location/Directions
To get to the theatre, take I-15 to Bluff St. Exit #6 in St. George. Take Bluff St. north until reaching Snow Canyon Pwky, taking a left at that time. Head on this until Snow Canyon Rd., making a right, then the first left onto Tuacahn Rd, which leads directly into the amphitheatre.
Tuacahn Theatre
1100 Tuacahn Drive
Ivins, Utah 84738
(800) 746-9882
Hours/Seasons
Tuacahn Theatre, St. George, Utah's 23 million-dollar facility, is open year-round, hosting a busy schedule of events.
Shows start at 8:30pm in summer, 8:00pm in fall and spring, and 7:30pm in winter, to account for the changing daylight hours.
Fees/Cost
Ticket prices vary according to the scheduled event, starting around $15 and cresting $50 for the front and center seats.
There is a backstage tour, $4 for adult and $2 for children, providing a walk through the production facilities. It's perfect for those interested in seeing how a large-scale production is accomplished.
Valet parking is available for $5, easily added to the ticket price for full curb-side convenience.
More Info
There is much more than just an amphitheater at Tuacahn! Completed in 1995, there is also a 330-seat indoor theater, a dance studio, recital hall, costume shop, classrooms of various sizes, a gift shop and more.
