Cuevas, October 15 2022–23 SEASON
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3OCTOBERariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence 28 7–29 Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre 15 8 AJ’s Art of Wine 28 9 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 14 California Guitar Trio with Montréal Guitare Trio 18 15 Aida Cuevas 18 25 Soweto Gospel Choir 33 4–13NOVEMBER Canal Convergence 37 12 Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age 02 15 Vienna Boys Choir 22 19 Matthew Whitaker 24 20 Altan 19 26 Jake Shimabukuro 22 2DECEMBEREmerson String Quartet 08 3 Celtic Woman 23 4 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 9 BODYTRAFFIC 16 11 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 13 Keyboard Conversations® 14 17 Merry-Achi Christmas 23 18 Brubeck Brothers Quartet 25 12JANUARY The Temptations 03 14 Limón Dance Company 17 17 Keyboard Conversations® 14 19 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra 09 19–22 Assisted Living: The Musical® 31 20 Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers 05 22 Arizona Concours d’Elegance 03 28 L.A. Theatre Works: Lucy Loves Desi 31 29 Jessica Vosk 06 3FEBRUARYChristian McBride 25 15–16 KODO 20 19 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 21 Keyboard Conversations® 14 22 Marc-André Hamelin 10 23–26 Robert Dubac’s STAND-UP JESUS 32 24 Ramin Karimloo with Seth Rudetsky 07 26 The Scottsdale Chorus 33 3MARCHPedrito Martinez and Alfredo Rodriguez Duo 26 3–4 Arizona Trolley Dances 29 5 Sun & Sounds 30 7 Preservation Hall Jazz Band 27 8 Academy of St Martin in the Fields 11 11 Megan Hilty with Seth Rudetsky 07 12 Glenn Miller Orchestra 27 12 Sun & Sounds 30 14 Keyboard Conversations® 14 19 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 19 Sun & Sounds 30 22 Balourdet Quartet 12 23 Zakir Hussain 21 25 Dance Heginbotham 17 26 Sun & Sounds 30 APRIL 7 Fran Lebowitz 04 14 Yunchan Lim 13 28 Marty Stuart 05 29 Les Violons du Roy 13 4MAY Joshua Redman 3x3 04 7 Scottsdale Philharmonic 29 At A Glance
Welcome
In crafting our seasons, we search for a diverse selection of artists to cultivate a menagerie of experiences for audiences young, old, eager, nervous, familiar, and new. From famous faces of Broadway like Alan Cumming to celebrated pillars like Jeffrey Siegel, this season is packed with artists to satisfy your tastes and pique your curiosity.
Thank you all for your trust and support. We look FORWARD to seeing you this season!
Meribeth ManagingReevesDirector, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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Finally, our Scottsdale Civic Center renovations will wrap up in early 2023. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the whole community for bearing with us through this transformation, and we guarantee it will be worth the wait. In a few months, we will have two brand-new performance spaces for you to share with us—just the beginning of the fantastic changes to come!
As you reconnect with favorites this season, we challenge you to embrace the unexpected and unfamiliar. Dare to join us for an evening with an artist you know nothing about, or even an artform you’ve never contemplated, and be amazed at how quickly the dissonant becomes resonant and joy is found in finding new favorites. Through the past two years, we have learned how to safely present performances with COVID-19 protocols. We are currently planning a season that will not require protocols (unless artists specifically request). However, we continue to monitor health and safety issues in our community and may implement them if necessary to keep our audiences, artists, and staff safe.
We are delighted to present a preview of our 2022–23 Season at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts!
Soweto Gospel Choir, October 25
Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age
Saturday, November 12, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $65 Alan Cumming has done it all. He has won a Tony ®, hosted the Tonys, and been nominated for an Emmy ® for doing so. He made back-to-back films with Stanley Kubrick and the Spice Girls. He has played God, the devil, Hitler, the pope, Hamlet, all the parts in Macbeth , Dionysus, a Smurf (twice), and the EmCee in Cabaret (thrice). And now he’s coming to Scottsdale.
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Arizona Concours d’Elegance Sunday, January 22, 9 a.m. Advance General Admission: $65 | Standard General Admission: $75 Priority Early Admission: $100 | Platinum VIP Admission: $185 Scottsdale Civic Center A curated and judged exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars, Arizona Concours d’Elegance is a celebration of automotive design. The event invites roughly 100 select, rare, and exotic automobiles to be considered for judging and exhibition. The Temptations Thursday, January 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50 The Temptations’ heritage, influence, and contributions to the global music landscape are monumental. Often referred to as American music royalty, the group is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a new album, Temptations 60 , and an international tour.SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT 3480-499-8587
Tickets start at $35 Purveyor of urban cool, Fran Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whose essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media. In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.
Fran Lebowitz
Thursday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $36 Joshua Redman’s latest project is a celebration of the power of three—the music of three iconic jazz composers (Ellington, Monk, and Shorter) interpreted in the classic trio format of saxophone, bass, and drums.
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Friday, April 7, 8 p.m.
Joshua Redman 3x3
Tickets start at $75 Bruce Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is , his 1986 Grammy ® -winning debut album with The Range. He has since collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Bon Iver, Brandon Flowers, and more.
Friday, April 28, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $40 Marty Stuart is living, breathing country-music history. The Grammy ® -winning singer, songwriter, and musician has played alongside the masters, from Johnny Cash to Lester Flatt, and has been a worldwide ambassador for Nashville, Bakersfield, and points in between.
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Friday, January 20, 8 p.m.
An Evening with Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives
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Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
BROADWAYBROADWAY Subscribe and Save! Save up to 15% on single ticket prices—as much as $66 per subscription. Scan the QR code with your mobile device to learn more today. Jessica Vosk Sunday, January 29, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $45 Described by Broadway World as having a voice “so perfect, so pure,” Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for starring roles on the musical theatre and concert stage. Vosk is best known for her performances as The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Elphaba in Wicked , Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof, and Anita in the West Side Story with the San Francisco Symphony. 6 ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
Tony ® nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. She made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked and followed the high praise to her portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway’s 9 to 5: The Musical.
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Megan Hilty with Seth Rudetsky
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Ramin Karimloo
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Friday, February 24, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $45 Ramin Karimloo is a Tony Award® nominee, currently starring as Nicky Arnstein in the Broadway production of Funny Girl. He most notably portrayed Valjean in Les Misérables .
Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m.
CLASSICAL Subscribe and Save! Save up to 15% on single ticket prices—as much as $66 per subscription. Scan the QR code with your mobile device to learn more today. Virginia G. Piper Concert Series Emerson String Quartet Friday, December 2, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 Final tour before one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles concludes its illustrious performing career. CLASSICAL World Partner:Class Sponsor:Presenting Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music 8 ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Thursday, January 19, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $29 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for 50 years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. In celebration of its 50th anniversary season, Orpheus will bring a special program with violinist Renaud Capuçon to Scottsdale, only days after its planned Carnegie Hall debut.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Renaud Capuçon
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“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times ), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire. Hamelin has composed music throughout his career, with nearly 30 compositions to his name, including the Études and Toccata on L’Homme armé, commissioned by the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. start at $29
Avi Avital, mandolin
The first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy ®, Avi Avital has been compared to Andres Segovia for his championship of his instrument and to Jascha Heifitz for his incredible virtuosity. He joins The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music.
Wednesday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
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Virginia G. Piper Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Tickets start at $39
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Balourdet Quartet with Adam Sadberry, flute
Tickets start at $25
The Balourdet Quartet, recipients of the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, shares the stage with Memphis Symphony Orchestra acting principal flutist Adam Sadberry. Known for his radiant, lyrical playing, Sadberry promotes equity, representation, music education, and commissioning music that tells stories of the Black diaspora.
Wednesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.
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Les Violons du Roy
Tickets start at $39 The chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy performs “with such unity of purpose that one might think they were a single instrument” (The Washington Post ). They are joined by Inon Barnatan, celebrated for his poetic sensibility, musical intelligence, and consummate artistry.
Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim
Jonathan Cohen, Music Director Inon Barnatan, piano
Tickets start at $25 Yunchan Lim has been taking home major awards from prominent piano competitions since 2018, when he was only 14 years old, and now he’s the 2022 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist. Widely considered one of the preeminent international music contests, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition exists to share excellent classical music with the largest international audience possible and to launch the careers of its winners every four years.
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Friday, April 14, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m.
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 p.m.
Discover American Pianistic Treasures as Jeffrey Siegel gives us all the glittering details behind Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Gottschalk, and MacDowell.
There’s a reason why Jeffrey Siegel calls these beloved works of Chopin, Schubert, and Gabriel Fauré Immortal Impromptus ; learn why at the 44th season of Keyboard Conversations®.
Immortal Impromptus
Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Musical Valentines
Mozart and Friends: Beethoven and Haydn
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Tuesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Find a little something sweet with Musical Valentines as Jeffrey Siegel waxes romantic with the loveinspired music of Liszt, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms.
Tickets start at $25 With Mozart and Friends , Jeffrey Siegel’s methodically rehearsed program explores connections to Beethoven and Haydn.
Tickets start at $25
Presenting Sponsor: Dr. David and Joan Goldfarb Trust
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Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre Flamenco Íntimo Fridays and Saturdays; October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39 National and international flamenco dancers and musicians perform unforgettable shows that change every night, so no two performances are the same. WITH DANCE Sponsors:Series Karen & John Voris and Betty Hum & Alan Yudell DANCE 15480-499-8587
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Friday, December 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15
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Tickets $5 Best for grades 3 and above.
BODYTRAFFIC uses the creative spirit of its Los Angeles home to fulfill its mission of delivering performances that inspire audiences simply to love dance. Since its inception in 2007, the company has held its place at the forefront of the concert dance world with a compelling style that “suggests invention, attitude, and urban edge” (The Boston Globe).
RELATED EVENT: Student Matinee
Friday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.
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RELATED EVENT: Masterclass with Limón Dance Company
Saturday, January 14, 8 p.m.
Limón Dance Company
Tickets start at $39 The Limón Dance Company (LDC) has been at the vanguard of dance since its inception in 1946, influencing the evolution of dance with their arresting visual clarity, theatricality, and rhythmic and musical life. LDC is the first dance group to tour internationally under the auspices of the State Department, as well as the first modern dance company to perform at Lincoln Center in New York and perform twice at The White House.
Tickets start at $26 Celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, theatricality, and commitment to collaboration, Dance Heginbotham performs a program of repertory favorites, paired with live music. With the full range of the dancers’ virtuosity on display, the evening’s works are inspired by an array of styles, from ballet to flamenco and classical music to Spanish guitar.
Tickets $15
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Dance Heginbotham
Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.
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The six-guitar “phenomensemble” formed by California Guitar Trio and Montréal Guitare Trio delivers groundbreaking, highly entertaining shows, filled with innovative arrangements of each other’s repertoire alongside new music for guitar sextet. When they join forces, the result is an unforgettable concert experience that could include rock classics from The Beatles, Radiohead, and David Bowie or even spaghetti western themes.
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Saturday, October 15, p.m.
California Guitar Trio with Montréal Guitare Trio
Tickets start at $42
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Friday, October 14, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $45 Cuevas presents and celebrating a long-lasting as Mexico’s most important female voice: “The Queen of Mariachi.”
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With a Celtic spirit culled from the rich musical traditions of their native County Donegal, Altan explores the expanse of Irish music, from lovely old tunes to lively jigs and reels. Their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings and their heartwarming, dynamic live performances have captivated audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle.
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Sunday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
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KODO
Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art form. Kodo forms its performances through the combination of three elements: traditional Japanese folk arts, compositions by Kodo’s friends and mentors, and original works composed by Kodo members.
Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $30
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Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35 Masters of Percussion began as a platform for both popular and rarely heard rhythm traditions from India. Now curator, conductor, and producer Zakir Hussain brings his large ensemble to perform the best Indian music and global percussion for this unforgettable and extraordinary concert experience.
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Jake Shimabukuro
Tickets start at $28 ‘Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro will bring joy to the world this upcoming holiday season by delivering a special gift for all with his eclectic holiday show, Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i. Shimabukuro’s genuine love for people, the spirit of holidays, and his beloved home of Hawai’i are at the forefront of the show.
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Saturday, November 26, 8 p.m.
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Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m.
Merry-Achi Christmas
Saturday, December 3, 8 p.m.
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Tickets start at $39 Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México ® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook. Hernández’s organic, irreverent renditions have become instant classics.
Tickets start at $45 Celtic Woman comprises four young Irish women whose performing skills bring centuries of musical and cultural tradition to life. In concert, their angelic voices and instrumental virtuosity are accompanied by a robust ensemble that includes Irish dancers, bagpipers, and a full band playing an array of traditional Celtic instruments.
Woman: A Christmas Symphony
Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández
Matthew Whitaker
Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m.
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Tickets start at $40 WBGO jazz radio describes pianist Matthew Whitaker, winner of the 2019 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award, as “music,” saying “To see and hear him play is to know that divine talent exists. Beyond his innate musical abilities is a sheer joy and passion to create music.”
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Christian McBride’s New Jawn
Tickets start at $30 Described by All About Jazz as “both relaxed and expressive,” brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck, along with Mike DeMicco and Chuck Lamb, perform at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe in their unique style of “straight-ahead” jazz that reveal their inherent ability to explore odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues, and global music. The group’s creativity, technique, and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture, and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.
Tickets start at $40 Christian McBride is an eight-time Grammy ® -winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. From jazz, R&B, pop-rock, hip-hop, and neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Sunday, December 18, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 3, 8 p.m.
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Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez Duo
Friday, March 3, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40 Grammy ® -nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez leave audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing, exploring a variety of moods and influences, from Cuban classics to collaborative original compositions to unexpected favorites. A classical pianist by training, Rodriguez was discovered by his mentor Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival while Martinez honed his craft on the streets of Havana, learning the deeply-rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music.
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Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $40 Preservation Hall is a humble, much-loved room dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is embarking on a pilgrimage of its own: a nationwide tour to celebrate the Hall’s 60th anniversary and initiate audiences into the ineffable experience of channeling their ancestors through the music and culture they’ve inherited from them.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Tickets start at $30 A legend lives on as the Glenn Miller Orchestra presents seven decades of hits. The 18-member ensemble just celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2021 and continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements alongside more modern selections performed in the distinctive Miller style and sound.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Monday, October 3, 5:30 p.m. (youth) and 8 p.m. (adult)
Presented by AJ’s, The Art of Wine and Tastes of the Season is the perfect opportunity to taste a curated list of wines along with Epicurean pairings in an entertaining setting, all while supporting the Arts. Scottsdale Arts members receive a discount on event tickets. Sip, savor, and support the arts even more; VIP package available.
Saturday, October 8, VIP Hour: noon–1 p.m.; General Admission: 1–3 p.m.
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AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of the Season
Tickets: Adult $21.50 / Youth (18 and under) $19.50
Proceeds from AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of the Season benefit the diverse artistic and educational programs of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts and its four operating branches: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art, and Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation.
The ariZoni Theatre Awards are dedicated to recognizing excellence in theatrical performances, as well as individuals who produce exceptional work in all aspects of theatre.
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Scottsdale Philharmonic Sundays, 4 p.m. October 9, December 4, December 11, February 19, March 19, May 7 Tickets start at $15 The Scottsdale Philharmonic provides the city of Scottsdale and surrounding communities with a professional symphony orchestra, performing a series of traditional classical music concerts for audiences of all ages.FLAVORLOCAL Arizona Trolley Dances Friday, March 3, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. $30 General Admission; $20 Youth (children 12 and younger); $25 Early Bird Old Town Scottsdale Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and The Movement Source Dance Company present the second annual Arizona Trolley Dances . This series of site-specific dance performances showcases multiple Arizonabased companies and movement artists performing in various locations around Old Town Scottsdale, reveling in the artistry of movement and a sense of place.FLAVORLOCAL 29480-499-8587
Sun & Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series at Scottsdale Civic Center Sundays, noon–4 p.m. March 5: Remi Goode & Gabe Lehrer (Folk/Pop); Hot House Orchids (Indie/Pop) March 12: Tatiana Crespo (Latin/Folk); Carlos Azarte and the Kind Souls (Latin/Indie) March 19: Japhar Pullen (Pop/Soul); Gabriel Bey & Friends (Funk/Jazz) March 26: Cisco & The Racecars (Americana); Kim Weston (Jazz/Pop) Free Sunday concerts return to the newly renovated outdoor spaces at Scottsdale Civic Center! Experience the best local music in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by unique artist vendors, hot food off the grill, cold drinks at the bar, and plenty of good company. Bring your pup and a lawn chair for some fun in the sun! Partner:Supporting FLAVORLOCAL 30 ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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Saturday, January 28, 8 p.m.
Thursday–Sunday, January 19 – 22, 2 and 5 p.m.
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
L.A. Theatre Works: Lucy Loves Desi A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom
The boomers are partying at Pelican Roost, the active retirement community where 70-something is the new 20-something—only with looser skin. With 18 characters, all played by the show’s two stars, Assisted Living: The Musical® is a vaudeville-esque romp for everyone who is aging, and for those who hope to.
Lucy Loves Desi—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom tells the tale of how the pioneering television sitcom came to be with as much heart and humor as an episode of I Love Lucy itself. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer—son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer—spins the hilarious true story behind America’s beloved televisioncomedy.
Tickets: $35, Stage 2
Soweto Gospel Choir
Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.
Direct from South Africa, Soweto Gospel Choir is an awe-inspiring 20-member ensemble that thrills audiences worldwide. Through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit, a Soweto Gospel Choir performance truly uplifts the soul.
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Robert Dubac draws on decades of showbiz experience as a writer, actor, and stand-up comic to create solo shows that explore social mores, political ideas, and the complexity of human experience. Stand-Up Jesus , his most recent solo show, takes an irreverent look at reverence—shining the light of truth on false prophets, duplicitous politicians, and immoral sheeple.
Tickets start at $28
Thursday–Sunday, February 23–26, 4 and 7:30 p.m.
Vienna Boys Choir
Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $45
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. With more than 80 members, from teenagers to octogenarians, Scottsdale Chorus represents Arizonans from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles.
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The Scottsdale Chorus
With more than 100 members, Vienna Boys Choir has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and diverse repertoire, which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experimental music.
Exhibitions at the Center
Explore your inner creative writer, expand your visual literacy, or participate in a caregiver or arts and wellness program. Creative Community workshops unlock your artistic skills through a variety of on-site, off-site, and online formats. Visit ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org/programs for more information.
Explore our creative community through two exhibition spaces at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. They are open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays noon–5 p.m., and during evening performances.
The ArtReach Space is a gallery that showcases work in response to community and offers a window into Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation programs.
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Center Space is a 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.
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RSVP required. Free; donations accepted.
Friday, June 9, 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 3 p.m. Don’t miss this deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit where you can feed your need for musical hilarity with the story of Seymour and his man-eating plant.
The Wizard of Oz
Detour Company Theatre showcases the theatrical talent, courage, and artistry of adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. These vibrant and family-friendly musical productions are sure to leave you smiling, dancing, and inspired. Every show is fully accessible with captioning, audio describing, ASL interpreting, and more!
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Detour Company Theatre
Friday, January 6, 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 7, 3 p.m.; and Sunday, January 8, 3 p.m. Dance down the yellow brick road in this timeless tale, where Dorothy travels “Over the Rainbow” to the magical Land of Oz to discover the magical power of home.
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m. Witness the fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit in this wickedly tuneful and quirky musical that the whole family can enjoy!
Little Shop of Horrors
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Partners and CelebratingSponsors:10 Years of Water + Art + Light November 4–13, Nightly at Scottsdale Waterfront, Free Admission CANAL CONVERGENCE Canal Convergence 2022 will mark 10 years of large-scale public art in and around the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the featured theme is “Celebrating 10 Years of Water + Art + Light.” This year’s event will present light-based public art and programming that embodies the event’s themes from the past and present to provide an authentic and immersive art experience in and around Scottsdale’s canal. 37480-874-4645
THE S. REX AND JOAN LEWIS FOUNDATION
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.
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WALTER AND KARLA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDATION
Join today and receive exclusive benefits at Scottsdale Arts. A Scottsdale Arts ONE Membership is a tremendous value! From world-class contemporary art exhibitions and genre-spanning live performances to an internationally recognized public art program, fantastic festivals, and expansive education and outreach initiatives, a ONE Membership offers more events and experiences than any other arts membership in the Valley. Your ONE Membership makes our unique art experiences possible and provides world-class arts education and experiences to thousands of Valley residents every year. From everyone at Scottsdale Arts, thank you! ONE BENEFITSMEMBERSHIP LOVERARTS $50 FRIENDS $100 CONTRIBUTOR $250 SUPPORTER $500 CLUBPRESIDENT’S $1,250 CIRCLEINNER $2,500 Access to newsletters and invitations to events presented by Scottsdale Arts Early ticket buying and priority seating Free unlimited admission to SMoCA for two adults plus Member’s children 15 and under Access to Members only hours and events Discounts at The Store @ the Center and Shop@SMoCA 10% 10% 15% 15% (4x15%yearat20%) (4x15%yearat20%) Additional 5% discount on season subscriptions at the Center* 10% ticket discount on most premium events Free admission to Scottsdale Arts Festival and Member VIP Tent 2 2 4 4 4 Membership in the North American Reciprocal Program (NARM) Limited free guest passes to SMoCA 2 4 8 8 Season-long recognition in the Center’s performance programs, digital donor wall, and Annual Report Ability to gift an Arts Lover Membership Waived service fees for ticket purchases and exchanges Invitations to exclusive Premier Member events throughout the season Season-long admission to Catwalk Lounge for two Customized Scottsdale Arts Access Pass * Subscriptions are discounted approximately 15-25% depending on series. ** All benefits are subject to change Purchase your ONE Membership today! follow your ART! let’s be inspired together ONE Membership 39480-499-8587
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• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has five galleries to showcase rotating exhibitions and works from emerging and established artists from around the world and from our own community.
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Scottsdale Arts plays a vital role in the lives of thousands every year.
• Scottsdale Public Art takes care of more than 115 permanent and temporary artworks throughout the community for the public to enjoy!
As a 501c3 nonprofit, making a donation to Scottsdale Arts in whatever way is best for you—cash gift, a gift of stock, donation from your IRA, donor-advised fund, or giving circle—is tax-savvy and has an immediate impact on the local community. Set up automatic, monthly donations or make a one-time donation today at DoGive.ScottsdaleArts.org!youseeanupcoming performance or exhibition you’d like to be more involved with? Consider becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $100,000 and cover costs like artist fees and travel, the purchase or rental of equipment, community engagement activities like masterclasses and workshops, and discounted tickets to disadvantaged groups. Contact ErinK@ScottsdaleArts.org or call 480-874-4620 to learn more and support today! a donation today!
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• Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation serves more than 10,000 Scottsdale public school students and teachers with arts-based lessons and professional development. That’s in addition to the ongoing workshops, residencies, masterclasses, and events offered to special groups in the general public, like high school teens and people with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 150 performances in a typical year. Many of those performances are included here for you to preview!
Your support brings art to life!
• And special art experiences like Canal Convergence at the Scottsdale Waterfront, reach more than 200,000 residents and visitors each year.
Entwined Meadow by Charles Gadeken, Canal Convergence 2021. Photo: Chris Loomis.
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• Include Scottsdale Arts in your estate planning.
• Include Scottsdale Arts as a beneficiary designation in your life insurance policy. You can determine a percentage (1–100%) or an exact number you would like us to receive using a form you’ll submit to your plan administrator, insurance company, bank, or financial institution. As a tax-exempt nonprofit, we can receive 100% of your transfer, while individuals must pay federal income taxes on inheritance.
Ways you can join Legacy Society:
Join the Scottsdale Arts Legacy Society by naming Scottsdale Arts in your will, trust, insurance policy, or estate plan.
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• List Scottsdale Arts by name in your will.
for the arts, for your community, for generations to come.
Please contact Erin Krivanek, director of development, at ErinK@ScottsdaleArts.org or 480-874-4620 to learn more or if you have already included us so that we may honor your support!
Your financial and charitable goals are reflections of your commitment to support the future of your loved ones; charitable organizations you value, such as ours; and the greater community. Joining the Scottsdale Arts Legacy Society is a meaningful way to continue sharing your values while enjoying recognition with a network of likeminded friends today.
Quixotic at The ARTrageous Gala 2022. Photo: David Blakeman
Ticket prices for performances at the Center vary based on demand. Buy your tickets now, and lock in the lowest price!
Visit Seatmaps.ScottsdaleArts.org to view all seating charts and views from seats.
Performance days: Open one hour prior to show through intermission. If intermission falls after 9 p.m., box office will close before intermission.
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Other Fees Type: Fee: Subscription Fee $15.00 Group Sales Fee $20.00 Exchange Fee $6.00 *
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• For ONE Members at the President’s Club level or higher, all fees are waived.
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 Guest 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
• Subscribers and groups only pay their respective fees. All others are waived.
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• Ticket and fee refunds are not allowed unless an event or performance is canceled and not rescheduled. Scan the QR code with your smart device for more information.
Be Our Guest
Wednesday–Saturday: Noon–6 p.m. Sunday–Tuesday: Open during events only. Closed on all major Holidays.
Mobile Tickets
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
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Subscribers enjoy benefits that include discount ticket prices, preferred seating locations, and much more! To learn more, visit our website ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.
Phone Relay Service
Limited quantities of sensory kits designed for patrons with autism or sensory-processing disorders are available to be checked out. Please request the kit on site at the box office or through event staff.
We’d love to hear from you about your experiences at our venue and your needs for having an enjoyable performing arts experience. Please call or email our events director, Jamie Prins, at 480-874-4697 for more information on our accessibility offerings or to let us know of any needs you may have.
Persons with varying levels of hearing or a speech challenges, for relay service, please call 7-1-1.
Please request at least two weeks in advance.
More information on accessibility at the Center, including details on accessible parking can be found online at ScottsdalePerformingArts.org/visit/accessibility.
• Jake Shimabukuro, Saturday, Nov. 26
Braille and Large-Print Programs
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To guarantee accommodation is available in time for the event you’re attending, please notify our Guest Services staff when purchasing your tickets, no less than two weeks prior to your performance date. If less than two weeks’ notice is provided, we cannot guarantee the availability of all accommodation, however, we will make every effort to do so!
ASL interpretation can be requested for any show in the season. Please request this service at least two weeks prior to the event date. Additionally, the following shows will have live ASL Interpretation:
To ensure quantities are available, please request at least two weeks in advance.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
Assistive-Listening Devices
• Stand-up Jesus, Saturday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m.
• Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel | Mozart and Friends: Beethoven and Haydn, Tuesday, March 14
• FM system
When purchasing your tickets online, over the phone or in person, please request the accommodation you may need at the time of purchase. Please note requests for chairs and other preferences. For online orders, seating accommodation is asked at the checkout page.
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:
• Loop necklace compatibility
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Wheelchair-Accessible Seating
Live Audio Description and Cart Captioning
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The Store @ the Center
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.
Monday–Tuesday: Wednesday–Saturday:Closed11 a.m.–6 p.m.
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 the Shop@SMoCA! Scottsdale Arts ONE Members receive 10–15% off all purchases at both The Store and Shop@SMoCA, depending on member level.
Host Your Event at the Center!
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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We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we gather. We are on 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.
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