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January 4 – 17, 2014
ON STAGE Pablo Francisco, through Sun., Jan. 5, SUL. The Arizona native and soundeffects master presents his arsenal of spot-on impressions and observational spoofing. “Bravo Broadway,” through Sun., Jan. 5, SH. Accompanied by three world-class soloists, the Phoenix Symphony will play selections from “Cabaret,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables,” “Hairspray,” “Chicago,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Show Boat,” “My Fair Lady” and more. ERTH’S Dinosaur Zoo Live, Fri., Jan 10, through Sun., Jan. 12, MAC. A visual experience of giant puppetry, inflatable environments, flying and crawling creatures and more. Get up close and personal with creatures that inhabited Earth millions of years ago. Genesis Dance Project, Fri., Jan. 10, and Sat., Jan. 11, TCA. This dance showcase will feature different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance from Arizona and other states. A post-performance Q&A by the Arizona Dance Coalition follows the show. “Late Nite Catechism,” Fri., Jan. 10 through Fri., March 28, SCPA. Awardwinning actress Patti Hannon is quicktempered Sister. Ruling her classroom with an iron fist, she teaches her
students—who happen to be the audience—everything she knows about sins and saints while doling out rewards and reprimands.
Garden performance area on the Shadow Walk. Jan 23 features Bad Cactus Brass Band; Jan. 30 features The Burchfield Brothers.
“Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part,” Sat., Jan. 11 through Sat., March 29, SCPA. Patti Hannon stars in this popular sequel to “Late Nite Catechism,” offering up the latest dogma fresh off the Web, lessons on love and marriage and her own outrageous version of “The Newlywed Game.” Each performance is unique.
Breaking Ground Festival, Fri., Jan. 24 through Sat., Jan. 25, TCA. Contemporary dance and film festival showcases acclaimed choreographers, dancers and filmmakers.
“An Evening of Flutes,” Mon., Feb. 3, SCPA. ASU Concerts at the Center features performances by faculty and students of the ASU’s Herberger Institute School of Music. Elizabeth Buck and Swiss flutist Magda Schwerzmann present works from Marais and Bach to jazz-inspired pieces of today, showcasing the history of the flute from early Baroque to modern times.
Matthew Morrison with the Phoenix Symphony, Sat., Jan. 25, MAC. The star, known for his role as Will Schuester on Fox TV’s “Glee,” but a Broadway star before that, joins the Phoenix Symphony.
Tommy Emmanuel featuring Martin Taylor, Tue., Feb. 4, MAC. Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel comes to Mesa with his unique style of guitar playing.
Mark Morris Dance, Tue., Jan. 28, MAC. The dance group’s performance combines wit, grace of movement and performance with live music.
“New Light on Ancient Maya,” Wed., Feb. 5, MAC. Archeologist William Saturno searches for clues to the mysteries of the Classic Maya.
Betty Buckley in Concert, Sat., Feb. 1, SCPA. Betty Buckley performs. Known as the “Voice of Broadway,” Buckley won the Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella the Glamour Cat in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” and has earned acclaim for her work on stage and screen.
“Lonestar: The Acoustic Tour,” Thu., Feb. 6, SCPA. Lonestar, known for merging its country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, presents a rare, intimate acoustic concert.
Itzhak Perlman, Thu., Jan. 16, MAC. The world-renowned violinist launches Mesa Arts Center’s 2014 series of classical music engagements with a performance. The Fab Four, Fri., Jan. 17, MAC. Meticulous tribute band The Fab Four recreates Abbey Road in Mesa as they celebrate each era of The Beatles’ incredible musical journey. Cirque Éloize (El-Waz): “Cirkopolis,” Sat., Jan. 18, and Sun., Jan. 19, MAC. Journey through an industrial yet fanciful world inspired by the rich visual legacy of classic films “Metropolis” and “Brazil.” Twelve performers tell the story in an uninterrupted stream of dazzling acrobatics, music and video projections. “Out to Lunch” concert series, Thu., Jan 23, and Thu., Jan. 30, MAC. Free afternoon concerts in the Wells Fargo
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“La Bohème,” Sat., Feb. 1, and Sun., Feb. 2, SH. The love story of a poet and a seamstress who find true love on the streets of Paris only to discover it was not meant to last. Featuring an all-star cast including Danielle Pastin, Corinne Winters, Jason Slayden and Zach Borichevsky.
“Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge,” Fri., Feb. 7, SCPA. The creators of Gaelforce Dance present prominent Irish vocal talents and accomplished step dancers in a hypnotic performance. Bahia Orchestra Project, Sat., Feb. 8, SCPA. The Virginia G. Piper Concert Series presents. Founded in 2007 by pianist and conductor Ricardo Castro,