Season Preview Guide 2021-22 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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at A glance JULY 16–25 United Colours

of Arizona Theatre

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SEPTEMBER 14 MAVIS STAPLES 4 21 Talk Cinema 17 23–26 Under the Jello Mold 26

OCTOBER 1–2 2 3

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Flamenco íntimo Sandra Bernhard Pablo Ziegler Chamber Quartet Fandango at the Wall Flamenco íntimo Flamenco íntimo Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Flamenco por la Familia Talk Cinema Flamenco íntimo

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NOVEMBER 3 JJ Grey & Mofro 4 4 Branford Marsalis 18 5 Scottsdale International Film Festival Opening Night 17 7 Alexander Malofeev 30 9 Talk Cinema 17 13 Jan Sandwich and

Trio 380 19 14 Anne Sofie von Otter

and Brooklyn Rider 30 16 Vienna Boys Choir 34 19 René Marie 19 20 Altan 36 26 Jake Shimabukuro 37

AMERICAN ROOTS 4 BROADWAY 6 COMEDY 10 DANCE 12 FAMILY 14

DECEMBER

MARCH

7 Talk Cinema 17 10 Mariachi Sol de Mexico®

de Jose Hernandez 37 14 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel 24 16–19 Assisted Living:

The Musical® 27 17 Taiko Extravaganza 38 18 Jiji and Danbi Um 31

2 Basel Chamber Orchestra 6 Jazz at Lincoln Center 8 Talk Cinema 9 Voctave 11 MOMIX 12 Broadway

Perspectives 2022 18–20 Cactus Flower

Story Hour 19 B-The Underwater

Bubble Show 20 Michael Feinstein 22 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel 25 Dorrance Dance 26 Bessie, Billie, & Nina

JANUARY 11 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel 15 Ashwini Ramaswamy 16 Cyrille Aimée,

Adonis Rose &

New Orleans Jazz

Orchestra’s NOJO7 21–23 Cinderella 21 Eva Noblezada with

Seth Rudetsky 26 Joan Osborne |

The Weepies 27 Aizuri Quartet 28 Rita Rudner

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FEBRUARY 2 Jesse Cook 5 L.A. Theatre Works 8 Talk Cinema 12 Mandy Gonzalez and

Javier Muñoz 15 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel 18 Small Island Big Song 19 Jeremy Jordan with

Seth Rudetsky 24–27 Bedtime Stories 25 Fran Lebowitz 27 Scottsdale Chorus

FILM 16 JAZZ 18 KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® 24 THEATRE 26

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APRIL 3 Angélique Kidjo 6–10 The Other Mozart 9 Shoshana Bean 12 Talk Cinema 13 Marc Cohn 23 Indian Ink

Theatre Company 26 Daniil Trifonov 28 Keb’ Mo’ 29–30 Balloonacy

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MAY 1 Balloonacy 5 Lea Salonga 11 Yotam Ottolenghi 17 Talk Cinema 21 Vijay Iyer Sextet 26 Dizzy Gillespie

All-Stars featuring

Paquito D’Rivera

VIRGINIA G. PIPER CONCERT SERIES 30 VOICE 34 WORLD 36 GOURMET 40

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WELCOME Dear Friends, When I wrote a similar letter a year ago, little did I know that our season would be upended and, for an entire year, we would operate under challenging circumstances. I am confident that this 2021–22 season will not be met by the same fate!

Scottsdale Arts was very fortunate indeed: we were able to maintain our full-time staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge in solid financial shape. As a result, we have been able to continue our work, remain largely open and—perhaps most importantly—produce our most diverse, expansive, and star-studded season yet. We are emerging brightly and ready to serve.

Traditional highlights, such as our acclaimed Virginia G. Piper Concert Series and Broadway events, are joined by new centers of excellence, such as a wonderful global music program and an exploration of some of the finest musicians in the American roots program. Our Dance Series remains a highlight, presenting deeply engaging contemporary dance companies from around the world. Theatre enjoys a renewed presence with us this year, as does our family series, engaging parents and kids alike. We have stepped up our game with some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians and are featuring new and original programs throughout the season.

Scottsdale Arts is dedicated to creating equitable access to the arts for all. We invite our community to join us for a much-needed dialogue about change.

From community outdoor events to challenging presentations around racial justice, gender identity, and inclusion, we are proud to let our work and the work of local and national artists speak to this commitment.

Of course, Scottsdale Arts is much more than performances.

Please join us for extraordinary visual arts exhibitions at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), engage in a lifelong creative learning process through Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, enjoy a 10-day celebration of light art at Canal Convergence with Scottsdale Public Art, or visit—while walking, biking, or driving—more than 100 public artworks across Scottsdale. I also ask that you consider supporting us as a Scottsdale Arts ONE Member, volunteer, or patron. We could not do it without you.

Finally, one more exciting piece: in early fall of this year, we will embark on a $30 million renovation of our Scottsdale Civic Center campus. The project includes multiple outdoor stages in addition to much needed infrastructure and wayfinding updates. It will enable us to take more arts experiences outside and bring you extraordinary performances under a desert sky.

This is just the beginning; from future renovations in our small theater space to new facilities and improvements, we are growing and making Scottsdale a true arts destination once again. Yes, there will be some dust in the process, but we hope you will all join us for the journey.

Sincerely, Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, President and CEO Scottsdale Arts

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AMERICAN ROOTS a collective American story

MAVIS STAPLES

Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 Mavis Staples is the kind of once-ina-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s a civil rights icon, a multiple Grammy® winner, a charttopping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer with her family group The Staple Singers, and member of both the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

JJ Grey & Mofro

With supporting act TK & The Holy Know-Nothings Wednesday, November 3, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 JJ Grey & Mofro return to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts after nearly selling out their last performance, bringing their deep, soulful blend of blues, rock, folk, funk, gospel, R&B, and personal, Southern-inspired narratives.

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Joan Osborne | The Weepies

Wednesday, January 26, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $36 A double bill featuring indie pop/folk duo The Weepies and multi-platinum selling recording artist Joan Osborn on stage for an evening of intimate music.

Marc Cohn

Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $38 Grammy® winner Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters with songs like “Walking in Memphis.”

Keb’ Mo’

Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $55 Over the past two decades, Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances, proving he is a musical force that defies typical genre labels.

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BROADWAY up-close and personal with musical theatre’s best

Seth Rudetsky Concert Series

Eva Noblezada with Seth Rudetsky Friday, January 21, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 Eva Noblezada starred in Hadestown at the National Theatre in London, starred in the revival of Miss Saigon, receiving a Tony® nod and played Eponine in the West End revival of Les Misérables.

The Seth Rudetsky Broadway Concert Series brings the biggest Broadway stars to the Virginia G. Piper Theater stage for an intimate concert and conversation.

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Hitting New Heights

Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz

Saturday, February 12, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $49 The Broadway stars of Hamilton and In the Heights join voices to celebrate Broadway’s hottest composers, from Stephen Schwartz to Lin-Manuel Miranda. This performance features songs from Wicked to Hamilton and beyond. Truly a tour-de-force concert event!

Seth Rudetsky Concert Series

Jeremy Jordan with Seth Rudetsky Saturday, February 19, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 Jeremy Jordan, a film, television, cabaret, and Broadway star has earned the Theater World Award for Bonnie and Clyde, a Tony® nod for his role in Newsies, a Grammy® nod for the Newsies cast album, and widely known for his role on the CW drama Supergirl.

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BROADWAY up-close and personal with musical theatre’s best Broadway Perspectives 2022

Women of Broadway Saturday, March 12, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 Join us for Broadway Perspectives 2022: Women of Broadway, where four of Broadway’s finest female vocalists celebrate the roles and musical selections that underscore the leading lady’s influence on The Great Bright Way.

Shoshana Bean

Saturday, April 9, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 A veteran of the Broadway stage, Shoshana Bean recently starred as Jenna in Waitress.

Her latest release, SPECTRUM, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz charts.

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Lea Salonga

Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 A “Disney Legend” with a powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a performer best known for her Tony®-winning role in Miss Saigon.

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COMEDY wry wit and unapologetic insight

Sandra Bernhard

A Decade of Madness and Mayhem Saturday, October 2, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $40 Performer, actress, singer, and author Sandra Bernhard is a pioneer of the one-woman show.

Bernhard brings a unique and raucous mix of cabaret, stand-up, rock ’n’ roll, and social commentary to the stage with her latest show, A Decade of Madness and Mayhem.

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Rita Rudner

Friday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $59 Comedian, producer, and author Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners, and has been named Las Vegas’s “Comedian Of The Year” nine years in a row.

Fran Lebowitz

Friday, February 25, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

By turns ironic, facetious, deadpan, sarcastic, wry, wisecracking, and waggish, Lebowitz’s prose is wickedly entertaining.

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DANCE experience classical form and innovative movement Series Sponsors: Karen and John Voris & Betty Hum and Alan Yudell

Ashwini Ramaswamy Let the Crows Come

Saturday, January 15, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $30 Evoking a ritual of Hinduism, Let the Crows Come uses the metaphor of crows as messengers for the living and guides for the departed. This dance for three features an original score by Prema Ramamurthy, Jace Clayton and Brent Arnold. The score will be played live by a hybrid musical ensemble of Carnatic classical, western classical and electronic musicians seated on stage with the dancers.

Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre Presents

Flamenco íntimo

Fridays October 1, 8, 15, 29, 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, 30, 7:30 p.m. abaret seating: $35 C Theater seating: $26.50 / Stage 2 Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre brings the power of internationally experienced flamenco dancers and musicians to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Stage 2 on weekends throughout October.

Beautiful costumes, undulating arms, fiery footwork, intricate Spanish guitar, and soul-stirring vocals come together to deliver an unforgettable show.

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MOMIX

Friday, March 11, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $29 Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton.

For more than 40 years, MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images, using props, light, shadow, humor, and the human body.

Dorrance Dance Friday, March 25, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $29 Originally a site-specific work that explored the unique acoustics of New York City’s St. Mark’s Church through the myriad sounds and textured of the feet, SOUNDspace has been adapted and continues to explore what is most beautiful and exceptional about tap dancing – movement as music.

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FAMILY introducing children to performing arts in an interactive, experiential way Title Sponsor: Signature Sponsor:

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Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre

Flamenco por la Familia Sunday, October 17, 1:00 p.m.

Adult $25 / Youth $20 / Stage 2 Experience the art of flamenco with live music, singing, and dance interspersed with audience participation from the comfort of their seats.

Learn about castanets, footwork, and the spiraling arm movements of flamenco on this theatrical journey to Spain!

60 minutes / Suitable for all ages

Arizona Opera Education Presents

Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera

Friday, January 21, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 22, 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.

Adult $15 / Youth $10 / Stage 2 Be transported to the magical world of Cinderella through this opera designed for young audiences. With colorful characters and melodies, this classic fairy-tale story will teach young people the morals of kindness toward all, forgiving others, and never letting a bad thing ruin your heart.

35 minutes plus Q&A / Suitable ages 5-11

Cactus Flower Story Hour With AJ Odneal and Jillian Bessett

Friday, March 18, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, 1:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $15 / Stage 2 Join local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalists, AJ Odneal and Jillian Bessett for an interactive musical story hour where children will have the chance to be part of the story creation.

60 minutes / Suitable ages 3-7

B–The Underwater Bubble Show Saturday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $19 A modern fairy tale, B–The Underwater Bubble Show blends drama, mime, dance, puppetry, juggling, contortionism, sand art, and magic with the amazing beauty of soap bubbles for a visual spectacle.

Act 1: 45 minutes / Intermission: 20 minutes / Act 2: 55 minutes / Suitable for all ages

Balloonacy

Friday, April 29, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 30, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, 1:00 p.m.

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Tickets start at $10 / Stage 2 Balloonacy, performed by Ricky Araiza and directed by Jose Casas, is a tender, uplifting, laugh-out-loud comedy show. This family-friendly play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. This 50-minute play is non-verbal and recommended for ages 5–8. This performance is in collaboration with Teatro Bravo.

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FILM magical cinematic moments

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Talk Cinema

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

September 21, October 26, November 9, December 7 February 8, March 8, April 12, May 17 Tickets start at $14 Talk Cinema offers sneak previews of films personally selected by film critic Harlan Jacobson, former editor of “Film Comment” magazine.

Filmgoers will be surprised month-to-month when films are revealed during this series. Series can be purchased as a four, six, or eight pack!

Fandango at the Wall Thursday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $10 Presented in conjunction with Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: Fandango at the Wall, featuring Villalobos Brothers, this documentary film follows Arturo O’Farrill and Kabir Sehgal as they prepare to record an album at the U.S./Mexico border with more than 50 other artists.

Scottsdale International Film Festival - Opening Night

Friday, November 5 Reception: 7:00 p.m. | Film Premiere: 8:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for opening night of the Festival held at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

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JAZZ showcasing wide range of jazz on stage Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: Fandango at the Wall Featuring Villalobos Brothers Sunday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $48 The Grammy®-winning Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra—called “one of the best jazz orchestras in existence” by The New York Times—is joined by the contemporary Mexican ensemble Villalobos Brothers for this special performance.

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

Thursday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $39 Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music, and his Branford Marsalis Quartet is known for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics.

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Jazz Lounge

Jan Sandwich and Trio 380 Salute to the Ladies of Song

Saturday, November 13, 7:30 p.m. abaret seating: $28 C Theater seating: $24 / Stage 2 This exciting new show is filled with captivating music and fascinating stories from the lives and careers of the legendary ladies of song—Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughan, Bette Midler, Julie Andrews, and more. If you love their music, you’ll love this show.

René Marie & Experiment in Truth Friday, November 19, 8:00 p.m.

T ickets start at $36 Jazz vocalist René Marie’s music is an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit.

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JAZZ showcasing wide range of jazz on stage

Cyrille Aimée, Adonis Rose & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra’s NOJO7 Sunday, January 16, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $40 Grammy®-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) is led by artistic director Adonis Rose and features an ever-increasing repertoire that exemplifies the influence of jazz as the grandfather of modern American music.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents

Songs We Love

Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $38 Songs We Love is the initial show of the collaboration and was first presented as the 2016 season opener at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Under the musical direction of Riley Mulherkar, Songs We Love is a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song.

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Get Happy!

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial

Sunday, March 20, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $79 Legendary performer Michael Feinstein salutes the great Judy Garland and celebrates her 100th birthday. Executive produced by Liza Minnelli, audiences are invited to join a nostalgic and spectacular musical exploration of Garland’s illustrious career.

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JAZZ showcasing wide range of jazz on stage

Bessie, Billie, & Nina Pioneering Women in Jazz Saturday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $36 Bessie, Billie, & Nina — Pioneering Women in Jazz features three dynamic vocalists, backed by an all-female band, as they celebrate the enduring legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone with performances of classic songs by these iconic women. Bessie, Billie, & Nina will entertain, inspire, and empower audiences during this pivotal time in our own history.

Vijay Iyer Sextet Saturday, May 21, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $32 Jazz composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential, prolific, shape-shifting presence in modern music. A musical innovator, an active collaborator, and a member of multiple artistic communities, Iyer continues to reimagine the role of the musician in the 21st century.

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Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars featuring Paquito D’Rivera Thursday, May 26, 7:30 p.m Tickets start at $28 Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars features many of the musicians who worked with the legendary trumpet player, plus some newer talents from the jazz scene.

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KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH

JEFFREY SIEGEL concerts with lively commentary Series Sponsor: Joan and David Goldfarb

The Glorious Music of Chopin Tuesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 From the heroic polonaise and dreamy nocturnes to the famous Fantasy Impromptu and virtuoso études, lose yourself in The Glorious Music of Chopin.

Fantastic Fantasies Tuesday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 Prepare for a fantastic journey through classical music with masterpieces by Bach, Schubert, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Chopin

My Favorite Brahms Tuesday, February 15, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 With My Favorite Brahms, Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® series explores fiery rhapsodies, lively capriccios, charming waltzes, and deeply moving intermezzos by the German composer.

Evocative Visions Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 Be transported with Jeffrey Siegel’s Evocative Visions as his signature Keyboard Conversations® series explores visually inspired masterpieces by Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Debussy, and Mendelssohn.

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THEATRE thought-provoking and light-hearted audience favorites

United Colours of Arizona Theatre The Last Five Years | Los Últimos Cinco Años

Starts July 16 | Performances available in both English and Spanish.

Visit the website for more information.

Cabaret: $16, theatre seating $31 / Stage 2 The Last Five Years is a raw and emotional musical that puts the truth about relationships under a microscope. This story follows two 20-something New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the course of five years.

Under the Jello Mold

Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 24, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 25, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 26, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 / Stage 2 Under The Jello Mold is writer and actor Jennie Fahn’s solo comedy about how she dealt with her very colorful character of a mother during what turned out to be the final act of her mother’s life.

Told in anecdotes, characters, and song, the show has proven to be highly relatable to audiences.

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Assisted Living: The Musical®

THE HOME… for the Holidays

Thursday, December 16 – Sunday, December 19 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 / Stage 2 Christmas and retirement will never be the same in the return of this hysterical holiday sequel to Assisted Living: The Musical®, the runaway hit about the nursing home and beyond.

L.A. Theatre Works

Lucy Loves Desi

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom Saturday, February 5, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $36 Lucy Loves Desi—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom tells the tale of how the pioneering TV sitcom came to be with as much heart and humor as an episode of I Love Lucy itself.

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THEATRE thought-provoking and light-hearted audience favorites Bedtime Stories

performance-collective URLAND, Thomas Dudkiewicz Thursday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 25, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 26, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 27, 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 / Stage 2 In this one man radio-play, Lilly is a young girl blessed with an extraordinary lineage. Her father, Max and her grandfather, George are both gifted storytellers.

Every night, before bed, she gets to wander off into an unexplored universe created solely for her. Unforeseen events throw these three generations into a twirling journey through both universes.

The Other Mozart

Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 7, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 10, 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 / Stage 2 The Other Mozart tells the forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart—the genius sister of Amadeus—a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer, whose story was lost to history. Based on facts, stories, and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heartbreaking letters, the play is a multi-sensual experience that transports the audience to a world of outsized beauty and delight.

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Indian Ink Theatre Company

Paradise or The Impermanence of Ice Cream Saturday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 Take a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink’s powerful new play about impermanence—of life, love . . . and ice cream!

Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry, and inspired sound design, this show is guaranteed to blow your mind and melt your heart.

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VIRGINIA G. PIPER CONCERT SERIES classical music, contemporary artists World Class Sponsor: Presenting Sponsor: The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music

Alexander Malofeev, piano Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $19 Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev made a name for himself at an early age, winning first prize at the International Young Pianists’ Competition when he was only 12 years old.

Anne Sofie von Otter and Brooklyn Rider Sunday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 Joining forces for this unique cross-Atlantic collaboration are innovative mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and trailblazing string quartet Brooklyn Rider, interpreting the music of iconic artists of both the classical and pop worlds.

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Saturday, December 18, 8:00 p.m.

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Tickets start at $15 Guitarist Jiji plays an extensive range of music, from traditional and contemporary classical music to free improvisation, while violinist Danbi Um captivates audiences with her virtuosity, individual sound, and interpretive sensitivity.

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VIRGINIA G. PIPER CONCERT SERIES classical music, contemporary artists World Class Sponsor: Presenting Sponsor: The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music

Aizuri Quartet

Thursday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $15 The Grammy®-nominated Aizuri Quartet presents engaging, thought-provoking programs—branded by The New York Times as “genuinely exciting” and “imaginative.”

Basel Chamber Orchestra

Ian Bostridge, Tenor | Felix Klieser, French Horn Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $55 The joyfully collaborative Basel Chamber Orchestra is always searching for new and distinct ways to develop its harmonious sound on both historical and modern instruments. Tenor Ian Bostridge and Felix Klieser, French horn, join the orchestra for this innovative performance.

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Daniil Trifonov, piano Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $39 Grammy®-winning Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov has made a spectacular ascent of the classical music world, as a solo artist, champion of the concerto repertoire, chamber and vocal collaborator, and composer.

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VOICE a vibrant expression of the human spirit

Vienna Boys Choir

Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 With more than 100 members, the Vienna Boys Choir is one of the best-known boy choirs in the world, performing everything from choral standards to the latest viral TikTok song.

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Scottsdale Chorus Sunday, February 27, 3:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $30 The incomparable Scottsdale Chorus blends four-part, barbershop-style harmony with innovative choreography and glittering costumes for a journey from the swing era to modern a cappella.

Voctave

Wednesday March 9, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 A cappella sensation Voctave has had more than 150 million online views of their videos, and their latest album, The Corner of Broadway & Main Street Vol. 2, debuted at #3 on the iTunes charts. Hailing from Central Florida, the 11 members of Voctave have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings.

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WORLD cultural ambassadors sharing global perspectives

Pablo Ziegler Chamber Quartet Radiotango

Sunday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 Pablo Ziegler Chamber Quartet consists of Grammy®-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Pablo Ziegler, bandoneonist Héctor Del Curto, cellist Jisoo Ok, and bassist Pedro Giraudo. Together they’ll perform pieces from their latest release Radiotango.

Altan

with Special Guests from Donegal Saturday, November 20, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $26 With their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs to hardhitting reels and jigs, and their heartwarming, dynamic live performances, Altan have captivated audiences around the world.

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Jake Shimabukuro Christmas in Hawaii

Friday, November 26, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $28 Known for his fast and complex finger work, Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso, whose music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco.

Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández Presents

A Merry-Achi Christmas Friday, December 10, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $39 A Scottsdale holiday favorite returns! Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook.

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WORLD cultural ambassadors sharing global perspectives

Taiko Extravaganza: Flower of Life Friday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 Ken Koshio brings together a diverse fusion of musicians and artistic groups combined with Japanese Taiko drumming.

Jesse Cook

Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $45 An accomplished guitarist, producer, and filmmaker, Jesse Cook and his extraordinary band deliver a unique brand of rhythm and rhumba. Cook composed his first album, Tempest, more than 25 years ago, creating a musical legacy of thousands of concerts, 2 million albums sold, and five PBS specials that continues today with the Tempest II Tour.

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Small Island Big Song Friday, February 18, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $24 Small Island Big Song is a collaborative multiplatform project uniting indigenous musicians across the Pacific and Indian Oceans through song in the face of climate change and cultural loss.

Presenting Sponsor:

Angélique Kidjo: Remain in Light Sunday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $36 More than 40 years after the landmark Talking Heads album Remain in Light, Angélique Kidjo gives new life to the original while further illustrating the majestic roots that keep this album in many top 10 playlists to this day.

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Gourmet for those with a discerning palate

Yotam Ottolenghi

Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $29 For award-winning chef, writer, and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, food is about more than what we eat. This philosopher of the kitchen is passionate about making people happy through food full of harmonious contradictions.

In October 2020, Yotam Ottolenghi published his latest book (cowritten with longtime colleague Ixta Belfrage): Ottolenghi Flavor.

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The Store @ the Center

We’ve got a new look! Come check out The Store’s refresh. Let us brighten your day with unique gifts for everyone. Discover artist-made jewelry, fair trade global crafts, music, books, and more. Also check out our Shop@SMoCA! Members of Scottsdale Arts receive 10-15% off all purchases at The Store depending on Member level.

Monday: Closed Tuesday: By appointment only.

Wednesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Open evenings during most events.

Closed on major holidays.

For more information, call 480-874-4644, or shop online at Stores.ScottsdaleArts.org.

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Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation The mission of Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation is to transform our community through meaningful and measurable arts experiences that unlock potential, ignite creativity, and elevate empathy.

This is accomplished through a broad scope of programming, including matinee performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, programs at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), artist residencies at local schools, high-quality exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.

These initiatives reach tens of thousands of students, teachers, children, and adults annually.

Learn more at ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org.

Creative Community Workshops

Student Matinees

Students experience the joy of live theatre in these one-hour, curriculum-connected performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Scottsdale International Film Festival Presents

2021 Children’s Animated Shorts Thursday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. (approx. 75 minutes)

Small Island Big Song Thursday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.

Dorrance Dance

It’s never too early or too late to engage with the arts.

Explore your creativity in these workshops.

Friday, March 25, 11:00 a.m.

Life Stories

Explore our creative community through two exhibition spaces at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

They are open Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sundays noon – 5:00 p.m., and during evening performances.

Everyone has a story to tell—especially now! Are you interested in exploring and crafting your life stories?

Join us for the Life Stories workshop series offered summer, fall, and spring. Prices vary.

Memory Lounge Memory Lounge is a program for people living with mild to moderate stages of dementia-related illness and their care partners. These workshops emphasize social engagement and are led by professional artists and musicians. There is a fee for virtual art workshops, which pay for shipping supplies to participants.

Library Creatives Expand your visual literacy through art workshops at the Scottsdale Public Libraries. This program provides exhibitions and workshops for children, families, and grandparents to engage with the arts. Free to the public.

Exhibitions at the Center

Center Space Center Space is a newly imagined community space for visitors to learn about, respond to, or create artworks. Each fall and spring exhibition will feature hands-on activities or interactive displays. We hope you will visit and spend time finding the artist in you.

ArtReach Space The ArtReach Space is a community gallery that showcases artwork created by the community community and offers a window into Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation programs.

Family-Friendly Events All Year!

Looking for something fun, creative, and educational?

These (mostly free) events are sure to spark the joy of the arts for your family.

Enjoy free admission on SMoCA Second Saturdays and engage in gallery activities beginning in December 2021.

Art + Water + Light = Fun at Canal Convergence, November 5–16, 2021. Free. Scottsdale Waterfront.

Join your neighbors and engage in free art activities and music on Peace and Community Day, Sunday, January 16, 2022, noon – 4:00 p.m., Free.

Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

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THANK YOU! CORPORATE PARTNERS Scottsdale Arts is pleased to recognize the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies, and in-kind donors for their support of the arts in our community this season. For more information on participating as a sponsor, please contact Denise Wisdom, corporate and foundation relations manager, at DeniseW@ScottsdaleArts.org or Erin Krivanek, director of development, at ErinK@ScottsdaleArts.org.

World Class Partners

Title Partners

INSTITUT FRANCAÍSRELANCE EXPORT

in partnership with HomeSlice

WALTER AND KARLA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDATION

S. REX AND JOAN LEWIS FOUNDATION

Presenting Partners

Signature Partners Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows Arizona Catering Company Arizona Public Service (APS) Arizona Republic’s Season for Sharing Atelier, Inc. Atlasta Catering Bank of America City of Tempe Cox Charities Creations in Cuisine Catering

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Dutch Culture USA FirstBank Harvard Investments, Inc. Hotel Adeline Hotel Valley Ho Hyatt House IMI Design Studios Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix K-LOVE Air1 Otto and Edna Neely Foundation

Renewal by Andersen Sacks Tierney P.A. The Saguaro Scottsdale Scottsdale Charros SOAR Foundation Straight to the Plate U.S. Bank Western States Arts Federation William L. and Ruth T. Pendleton Memorial Fund Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

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THE FUTURE OF ARTS in Scottsdale LOOKS TO YOU

art is our connection to humanity + connection to each other As a nonprofit organization, we firmly believe that art is an essential part of life and a place of calm in an otherwise chaotic world. Your donation will spark passion, amplify hope and inspire joy! Your support as a ONE Member, donor, ticket-buyer, and arts lover makes our city a beautiful and creative place to live and be inspired by – especially now.

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Make a one-time donation at give.scottsdalearts.org. Check to see if your employers participate in a matching gift program where your company will match the contributions you make.

Become a ONE Member today! Join today and receive exclusive benefits at Scottsdale Arts including early ticket buying, priority seating, free unlimited admission to SMoCA, access to Members only hours and events, discounts at The Store @ the Center and Shop@SMoCA and more!

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Interested in a specific performance of series? Receive year-round benefits such as complimentary and discounted tickets, access to pre-show receptions, use of venue and name recognition with sponsorships start at $1,000.

• Join the Legacy Society! Include Scottsdale Arts in your estate plan and your future gift will benefit Scottsdale Arts as a whole or you can select a specific entity to endow.

• Save the Date for the ARTrageous Gala on April 2, 2022, with our ARTrageous Gala Co-Chairs Anita Lang and Oscar De las salas.

Reserve your tickets or tables now, donate an item to the auction or sponsor the Gala!

• Join a new patronage of engaged arts lovers and philanthropists through Scottsdale Arts’ new giving society, Visionary Circle.

Contribute more than $5,000 to Scottsdale Arts each year through a combination of ticket purchases and tax-deductible donations to be automatically qualified.

Please visit ScottsdaleArts.org/WaysToGive for more information, or contact our development team at GIve@ScottsdaleArts.org or call 480-499-8587.

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BE OUR GUEST The Scottsdale Arts team strives to make every visit and experience inspiring, enjoyable, and accessible.

Trained volunteer ushers are available to answer any questions, and our Patron Services staff are happy to provide concierge service during events at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or simply need additional information, do not hesitate to give us a call at 480-499-8587!

Seating Maps Visit Seatmaps.ScottsdaleArts.org to view all seating charts and views from seats.

Virginia G. Piper Theater

Hours Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – Tuesday: Open during events only.

Closed on all major Holidays.

Our Patron Services staff will be available through the end of intermission for all performances.

Seats

Accessibility Scottsdale Arts is continually striving to increase our accessibility to provide as seamless an experience as possible for everyone in the community. Our current offerings include: • Wheelchair-Accessible Seating • Assistive-Listening Devices • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation* • Live-Audio Description* • Open Captioning* • Braille Programs* To guarantee the availability of these accommodations, please notify our Patron Services staff no less than two weeks prior to your performance date. If less than two weeks’ notice is provided, we cannot guarantee the availability of these accommodations, however we will make every effort to do so, regardless! Please call 480-499-8587 for more information or to let us know of any accessibility needs you may have.

Upper Box Seats

Service Fees* Ticket Fees Ticket Price:

Ticket Fee

$0.01 - $9.99

$1.50

$10.00 - $19.99

$2.50

$20.00 - $34.99

$3.50

$35.00 +

$4.50 Delivery Fees

Delivery Method

Delivery Fee

Snail Mail

$2.00

Will Call

$1.00

Mobile Tickets

$0.00 (Free) Other Fees

Type

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On-Demand Ticket Pricing

Subscription Fee

$15.00

Ticket prices for performances at the Center vary based on demand. Buy your tickets now, and lock in the lowest price!

Group Sales Fee

$20.00

Exchange Fee

$6.00

Subscribe & Save Subscribers enjoy benefits that include discount ticket prices, preferred seating locations, and much more!

To learn more visit our website.

Plan You Visit

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Each delivery fee is per/order.

For ONE Members at the President’s Club level or higher, all fees are waived.

Subscribers and groups only pay their respective fees. All others are waived.

Ticket and fee refunds are not allowed unless an event or performance is canceled and not rescheduled.

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Host Your Event Here!

The Scottsdale Arts rental program provides opportunities for businesses, community organizations, and individuals to host special events—from large trade shows, festivals, concerts, and theatrical productions to private meetings and wedding receptions—using the facilities and resources of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), and Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

Proceeds support the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts and the many arts programs it presents for the Scottsdale community.

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Scottsdale Arts Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

creative thinkers

visionary voices get inspired

We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we gather. We are on the unceded and unsurrendered Indigenous homelands. We acknowledge the ancestors of the First Nations peoples of modern-day Arizona. The makeup of our current state is entirely shaped by these ancestors. In fact, the name “Arizona” comes from the word for “little spring” in the O’odham language.

We also invest in the future of contemporary tribal members. As an arts and culture organization, it is our duty to uplift the artists and activists doing the work. We have been honored to have many visual artists and performers, representing numerous tribes, take part in Scottsdale Arts events and exhibitions through the years.