Dazzling performing arts complexes and cultural venues are scattered throughout the Valley of the Sun, anchored by the world-class facilities that are clustered in downtown Phoenix. Recent decades have seen a phenomenal influx of majestic venues and state-of-the-art arenas that showcase everything from Broadway hits to symphony, opera, ballet, live stage performances, and top international artists performing in every imaginable medium. Even in the smaller towns, active arts group and community theater thrive.