Celebrity Theatre
David Cruse is an experienced managing director and industry leader in the live events sector, currently overseeing operations and talent management at the historic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. With a strong background in theatrical venue management, including roles as Theatrical Venues Manager for the City of Phoenix and Technical Director at the St. George Theatre, Cruse has demonstrated expertise in production management and operations. As Vice President of the Arizona Live Events Coalition, Cruse advocates for the live events industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruse's previous entrepreneurial venture as Owner/Artistic Director of Coastal Artists Productions, along with experience in high-profile technical roles for NBC and Dreamworks, showcases a diverse skill set in the arts and entertainment field. David Cruse holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
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Celebrity Theatre
Celebrity Theatre is one of Phoenix’s most intriguing historic landmarks. In 1963, the round building was originally designed as a multi-purpose conference center which could be transformed into a concert venue during the winter months. The theatre opened on January 13th, 1964 with the musical “South Pacific” starring Betsy Palmer. In the years since, the theatre has hosted such stars as George Carlin, Joe Cocker, Carol Channing, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Def Leppard, Bill Cosby, Duran Duran, Sammy Davis Jr., Smashing Pumpkins, Louis CK, Chris Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, B.B. King, Olivia Newton-John, Nat King Cole, Roger Daltrey, Don Rickles, Fleetwood Mac, Etta James and The Brian Setzer Orchestra among many other legendary performers. After extensive renovations the Celebrity Theatre re-opened its doors under new ownership in December of 1995. For 50 years, the Historic facility has provided patrons with the ultimate in entertainment viewing featuring an extremely rare revolving stage and no seat being more than 70 feet away! Audiences and entertainers alike love the intimate atmosphere of this 2650-seat theater in the round. The theater’s state-of-the-art sound system adds to its acoustical excellence making this the perfect venue to enjoy world-class entertainment.