RICK SPRINGFIELD When: Dec. 15 Where: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix What: The artist famous for “Jessie’s Girl” is set to perform at the Celebrity Theatre, delighting fans with beloved classics such as “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Love Somebody,” “Human Touch,” and the iconic “Jessie’s Girl.” Info: celebritytheatre.com “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE…” BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL When: Dec. 15 – 24 Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: “Twas the Night Before…” is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. Info: cirquedusoleil.com RODRIGUEZ VS EDWARDS When: Dec. 16 Where: Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Get ready for an electrifying evening as Rodriguez and Edwards face off in the ring for the WBO & IBF World Flyweight Championship. This much-anticipated match brings together two of the world’s top flyweights in a battle for supremacy. Don’t miss the chance to witness this highstakes showdown at the renowned Desert Diamond Arena. Be there to experience the intensity and skill of world-class boxing, as these two fighters vie for the prestigious titles. Info: desertdiamondarena.com
PUZZLE A N SW E R S
DEREK HOUGH: SYMPHONY OF DANCE When: Dec. 19 Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa What: From the Emmy award-winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years. The show features all new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production,
astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Info: mesaartscenter.com
Expect the Unexpected
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS When: Dec. 22 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale What: From heartwarming ballads to raucous dance tunes, the Squirrel Nut Zippers conjure an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. Info: scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/squirrel-nutzippers
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NEW YEAR’S COMEDY JAM When: Dec. 29 Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Laugh in the new year with comedians DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, and Corey Holcomb for a night of hilarity. Info: arizonafinancialtheatre.com
ON DECK: JANUARY “THE WIZ” When: Jan. 2 – 7 Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave, Tempe What: Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and Ambassador Theatre Group present an all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Awardwinning musical “The Wiz,” adapted from “The Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. The highly anticipated Broadway revival returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Info: asugammage.com/wiz
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