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April 5 – 18, 2014
ON STAGE Diana Krall, Tues., April 8, MAC. Krall performs from her new album “Glad Rag Doll,” an exhilarating and adventurous exploration of new sounds, instrumentation and musicians. It stars a singer and piano player, filled with mischief, humor and a renewed sense of tenderness and intimacy. “The Emerald Tour,” Tues., April 8, ASUG. An elaborate new stage presentation will celebrate the Emerald Isles’ spellbinding musical and cultural heritage and combines longtime fan favorites with new musical gems written specifically for Celtic Woman, under the direction of Emmy-nominated music producer David Downes. “Shipwrecked,” Fri., April 11, through Sun., April 13, PCA. Rising Youth Theatre, a new company that produces socially relevant original plays with youth, presents the world premiere of “Shipwrecked,” by Sigrid Gilmer, which blends fantasy and reality in a loose adaptation from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” based on experiences of those who are part of the foster care system. “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” Fri., April 11, through Sun., April 27, TAS. A brilliant Broadway success, this biting, touching and often wildly funny play examines the tortured relationships of three sisters whose lives have reached a point of crisis following the death of their dominating mother.
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Big i.d.e.a. Bash, Sat., April 12, IM. Come meet Disney teen sensations Landry Bender from “Crash and Bernstein” and Tyrel Jackson Williams from “Lab Rats.” The bash will also feature art, games and more, and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, an SLE life-sized robot and Intel’s DARwInOP Robot will also make appearances. “South Pacific,” through Mon., April 14, PL. The classic Tony Award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical takes the stage to spin a romantic tale of love and loss on a tropical naval base during World War II. Two couples fall in love and their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices Cameron Carpenter, Wed., April 16, MAC. The 2012 recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award and a superstar of the organ, Carpenter is smashing stereotypes for organists and organ music, generating a level of acclaim, exposure and controversy unprecedented for an organist. He is the first organist nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. California Guitar Trio, Sat., April 19, MAC. With a whirlwind of instrumental styles fusing classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive and surf music, the California Guitar Trio’s stunning virtuosity has earned them an enthusiastic and wide following. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” through Sun., April 20, VYT. Valley
RENOWNED ORGANIST: Cameron Carpenter plays the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday, April 16. Submitted photo
Youth Theatre presents its penultimate musical in its 25th anniversary season, a full-length musical comedy featuring a local cast and Broadway music from celebrated composers. Dream Theater, Sun., April 20, MAC. Dream Theater’s performance serves as both entry-point for curious newcomers
and shining beacon to longtime devotees. Evocative, transcendent, genre-defining and as hungry as ever, Dream Theater’s music is as timeless as the dozen-album strong discography and more than 25 years of performing would suggest. SEE ON STAGE PAGE 64
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