Yes, we recommend you come early.  Although there are approximately 9,500 seats, seats closer to the stage fill up early and reserving seats is strongly discouraged.

There is a dress rehearsal, and the public is welcome to attend; however, spectators who wish to attend the dress rehearsal should expect pauses in the performance and distractions from support operations (such as lighting, sound tests, and staff.) The rehearsal begins after dark.

Yes, there are about 400 headphone sets available every night, and live Spanish interpretation will be available on all nights. The headsets can be found up the stairs on the south side of the seating area.

There are a few locations where blankets can be placed on grass.  Most locations where blankets may be placed are in locations where it is difficult to see the full stage (e.g., off to the sides and/or far away from the stage).

There is no reserved section assigned for those with disabilities.  However, in the middle aisle (behind the area where the donkey will pass by), there is a place on the concrete next to each row where someone may place a wheelchair.  These will be available on a first-come/first-served basis.  The seat on the end will be reserved for a person accompanying the person in the wheelchair.

Yes, but we ask that guests be respectful of temple grounds and not leave trash or debris behind them! Trash receptacles will be available at various locations around the pageant site and we ask that you dispose of your trash properly or take it out with you. It’s a HUGE job to clean up each evening!

Auditions for cast members in the Mesa Easter Pageant: Jesus the Christ will be conducted online in the fall for the following year.  Applications and video submissions will be accepted from September 1 to October 1.  Please note: There will be no extension to this deadline. Please check back on this website in September for the online audition form.

Yes, but the Mesa Temple will close early at 2:30 p.m. during the days of the event (including dress rehearsal on March 19). Please check for temple appointment availability on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

8 p.m. each evening. The performance lasts about 75 minutes.

On the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple, 101 S. LeSueur in downtown Mesa.

At this time, there is no complete Spanish-language version of the presentation.  However, each evening there is live Spanish interpretation of the narration with 400 headsets available to hear that interpretation. Those headsets can be found up the stairs on the south side of the seating area.

There are no tickets or reservations, but we recommend you and your party come early to secure one of the 9,500 seats available. Also, be aware that typically the first week has more available seating than the second week.

Yes. There will be parking for persons with disabilities located in the South Parking lot of the Temple, in the southeast section of the lot. There is a closer drop off location on Hobson just south of the stage.

The first week has more available seating than the second week. Tuesday and Thursday nights are typically less crowded. Wednesdays are often heavily attended by church youth groups. The weekend of Easter tends to be the most heavily attended shows. We recommend coming at least 1 hour early during the first week and two or more hours early during the second week. Bring something to eat and enjoy the evening!

No. The areas where there will be the least amount of walking are closest to the edges of the seating area, and these areas tend to fill up last.  Thus, the areas that are easiest to access for those who have difficulty walking and climbing are most usually available.  Please know there are no parking spaces close to the seating area.  You should expect a walk of some distance from the parking locations.

We do not endorse any particular hotels but there are several lodging options within walking distance of the Temple.

There will be ASL interpretation each night during the first week of the pageant.  There is an ASL section each night during the first week in the front north seating area.

Parking will be available in the City’s Park and Ride lot at the northeast corner of Mesa Drive and Main Street just north of the Mesa Temple Visitors Center. We also strongly encourage travel to the Pageant via Valley Metro’s Light Rail System. Light rail park and ride locations are found at Gilbert and Main, Dobson and Main and other locations along the Light Rail route. A Light Rail stop is located just west of the Mesa Temple grounds near the corner of Main Street and Mesa Drive.  Finally, parking is available on surface streets near the temple, but we invite guests to please respect “No parking” signs and residential driveways.

1. A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT TO SAVE SEATS.
2. A PERSON SHOULD NOT SAVE MORE THAN 4 SEATS.
3. SEATS MAY NOT BE SAVED AFTER 7:30 PM.
4. UNATTENDED ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED (AND TAKEN TO THE VISITORS’ CENTER).

Yes, on the Southwest and Southeast corners.

Yes. Portable restrooms will be located ONLY on the west side of the temple grounds near the Visitor’s Center. We discourage the use of the Visitor’s Center restrooms for all except those who have disabilities.

Yes, a light rail stop is located just west of the Mesa Temple grounds near the corner of Main Street and Mesa Drive. Use of the Light Rail to come to the Pageant is encouraged.

Seating is based on a first-come, first-served basis.  However, one person may reserve up to 4 seats (as long as that person is present).  If a person has difficulty sitting for long periods of time, they can have a family member or friend save their seat until 7:30 p.m. (at which time we will fill any empty seats). There is a closer drop=off location on Hobson just south of the stage.