TUACAHN is a spectacular natural outdoor amphitheatre just 10 minutes from St. George, in Ivins, Utah. The stage and high stadium type seating are surrounded by gorgeous 1500 foot red rock and vertical sandstone cliffs.
In 1993, Doug Stewart, noted playwright and St. George resident, stumbled upon the spot as he was searching for a location for an outdoor amphitheatre in the St. George area. “The stunning beauty and perfect surroundings stopped me in my tracks,” Stewart recalled. “I was brought to tears when I first stood there, and after taking it in for some time - envisioning an amphitheatre and stage with the awesome backdrop of 1500 foot red rock cliffs, and hearing the sounds of music echoing from the canyon walls - I literally flew back to town and straight to the county recorder’s office to see who the land belonged to.”
Through his efforts, a non-profit organization was established to raise funds for the construction of the Tuacahn Amphitheatre. Built on the 80-acre parcel at the base of Padre Canyon, adjacent to famous Snow Canyon, the facility is 42,000 square feet. The outdoor theater seats 2000 people, and opened in 1995. It is called the Broadway of the Desert, because every summer several musicals are performed on its stage.
The name Tuacahn comes from a Mayan word meaning "Canyon of the Gods."
Click on the link below..to take a unique virtual tour of Tuacahn and see a 360 degree panorama view of the stage and stadium seating area.
