Community Impact

At ASU Gammage, our work reaches far beyond the stage. Through community engagement and educational programs, we connect people of all ages and backgrounds to the power of the arts. We bring students to their first live performance, host conversations that open minds, and create opportunities for meaningful connection.

In this section, you will find stories about how ASU Gammage makes a difference. Learn about our education programs, partnerships that strengthen our community, and the ways the arts inspire understanding and connection. These are more than events. They are moments that change lives.

University of Arizona alumna returned to Arizona for the National Tour of CLUE.

Actress Sarah Mackenzie Baron took on the role of Mrs. White in the comedic play inspired by the original film, Clue.

Was it Mrs. Peacock with the candlestick in the study? Or a former Arizona student with a passion for acting in the ASU Gammage auditorium?

Tempe Takes Center Stage at ASU Gammage Expressions

Rows of chairs are set on the stage. Rosy lights illuminate the warmly lit audience. A nervous yet excited energy fills the air as performer Gary Bekert steps up to kick off the evening. Welcome to ASU Gammage Expressions.

Beyond the Spotlight: How ASU Gammage Is Shaping Broadway’s Next Generation

The bright lights of The Jimmy Awards® reveal rising stars each year but some of Broadway’s most important storytellers work out of sight. Go behind the curtain to see how students are discovering new paths into the world of theatre.

Celebrating Young Performers

The High School Musical Theatre Awards at ASU Gammage celebrate talented students from 25 Arizona high schools with performances, judging, and recognition on the big stage. Best Male and Female Leads earn the chance to compete at the Jimmy Awards in New York. The event honors creativity, growth, and the inspiring journeys of young performers.

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Arizona Premieres SUFFS at ASU Gammage, Launching the State’s America 250 Celebration

Arizona’s ASU Gammage hosted the Arizona premiere of the musical SUFFS, celebrating the women’s suffrage movement and marking the kickoff of the state’s America250 Semiquincentennial festivities.

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“So Good, So Good, So Good” and All for a Great Cause

ASU Gammage teams up with Caffe Boa and the Parkinson's Foundation in celebration of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.

Disney Musicals in School 2026 Student Share

See how the Disney Musicals in Schools program empowers students to find confidence, collaboration, and joy through performance at the ASU Gammage Student Share.

Behind the Curtain: Students Explore Careers That Power ASU Gammage

School to Work is always a standout day at ASU Gammage, and this spring’s program once again showed students just how many careers exist behind the curtain. Designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of roles that power a performing arts center, the experience offered an energetic, hands-on look at what it really takes to bring live theater to life.

Junior Achievement BizTown Gives Students a Real-World Look at Big Dreams and Bigger Possibilities

When students walk through the doors of Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown in Tempe, they aren’t just visiting a field trip destination, they’re stepping into a future full of possibilities.

A Night Of Big Talent

The 2025–2026 ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards.

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Inside the ASU Gammage Broadway Adventure: Where donors step beyond the stage and into the making of Broadway itself

For ASU Gammage donors, the annual Broadway Adventure is more than a trip to New York — it is a rare invitation behind the curtain of Broadway’s creative ecosystem. From engaging conversations with industry professionals and exclusive performances by Broadway stars to tickets for some of the season’s hottest shows and even the opportunity to attend the Tony Awards, the four-day experience offers an up-close look at how productions are built, reimagined, sustained, and ultimately brought to life for audiences across the country.

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