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The arts have the remarkable power to inspire connection. Artistic expression can unite us in a common experience of imagination and emotion.

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Throughout the Valley, theaters, museums, galleries, concert venues and more contribute significantly to local economies by invigorating neighborhoods, stimulating tourism and creating jobs while improving the quality of life for us all.

On behalf of SRP’s more than 5,000 dedicated team members, thank you to the artists, performers, educators and enthusiasts who bring our culture to life. Their passion and dedication lift our community and inspire generations of artists to come.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can continue to foster an environment that encourages artistic growth and expression, celebrates diversity and enriches our sense of community.

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simple as a field trip, can have a lasting impact on children.

Through our field trip programs, Act One made the world a better place by providing free and low-cost field trips to over 20,000 children across the state in the 22-23 school year.

This coming year we continue our mission.

We’ll be releasing the second season of our Virtual Reality experience while still growing our Culture Pass footprint and maintaining the level of in-person field trips from previous years. There is so much potential and growth opportunity that we are seizing the day!

Act One, it’s our mission to provide meaningful arts experiences that enhance the academic and creative potential of children and families in Arizona.

We’ve been to almost every county in the state by now through our Virtual Reality field trip program. Last year alone we provided 350 free VR immersion experiences across the state.

And, the Act One Culture pass is now in over 180 libraries across the state, partnering with more than 50 museums and performance partners to provide free passes to anyone with a library card.

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(Curtis), Daniel Swenberg (lute) from NYC (Julliard) and Scott Dettra (organ) from Dallas all join with members of the ASU faculty and local artists in four magnificent concerts.

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he Arizona Bach Festival brings superb musicians from around the world to join local stars in presenting the music of Bach and his contemporaries. Josefien Stoppelenburg (soprano) from the Netherlands, Magda Schwerzmann (flute) from Switzerland, Leon Schelhase (harpsichord) from Philadelphia

The season opens with an all-Bach recital of dazzling virtuosity by organist Scott Dettra. The foundation of Baroque music is demonstrated in concert with harpsichord, lute, cello and astonishing artistry of Josefien Stoppelenburg. The season’s anchoring orchestral concert features double flute concertos of Telemann and Vivaldi, along with works by Handel and Bach. The closing chamber concert features “Water Music Suites” of both Handel and Telemann and Bach arias with the ravishing voice of soprano Jacquelyn Island.

For more information, visit arizonabachfestival.org or call 602.357.4224.

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ince 2005, Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) has been captivating audiences with its unparalleled productions and fostering a vibrant theater culture in the West Valley.

Nestled in Peoria’s entertainment district, this theatrical haven has become synonymous with artistic excellence and enchantment, breathing life into Broadway musicals and leaving an indelible mark on the community.

ABT has a spectacular line-up for its 23/24 season, promising a theatrical extravaganza that will ignite the imaginations and touch the hearts of audiences. Beginning September 2023, the season includes musicals audiences love — Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the highly-anticipated return and summer production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

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ABT is ready to provide a full season of Broadway’s best musicals to the Valley of the Sun with talented local and national voices, phenomenal storytelling, a state-of-the-art LED wall and much more. Join ABT for a delicious meal and a spectacular performance with a dinner and performance ticket, or enjoy one of our specialty cocktails in the lobby before the production with a performance ticket.

Whichever you choose, you will create lasting memories at this one-of-a-kind theater.

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Wrapping up the 23/24 season and with the popularity of ABT’s production of Game Show, audiences will again play an active role and help solve the murder with the detective as CLUE The Musical begins in August 2024. Audiences are invited to dine and be in the room when ABT ON STAGE 2023–2024

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rizona Musicfest, one of the Valley’s leading cultural destinations, is excited to present another season featuring world-class artists and exceptional performances. Based in attractive venues conveniently located in and around North Scottsdale, Musicfest will offer over thirty concerts between November and April.

Featured artists include acclaimed star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth; legendary performer Paul Anka; opera luminary Renée Fleming with the Festival Orchestra; Broadway favorite Brian Stokes Mitchell with Lara Downes; folk music royalty Judy Collins; beloved teen angel Frankie Avalon; Musicfest audience favorites The Texas Tenors; and a special evening featuring entertainment icon Rita Moreno in conversation. Additional concerts 12

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showcase the famed Jazz at Lincoln Center with Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III; world music ambassadors Ladysmith Black Mambazo; a centennial celebration of Henry Mancini’s music featuring the composer’s Grammy-nominated daughter Monica Mancini; Jazz greats John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell; and the return of entertainer extraordinaire Gunhild Carling with the Musicfest Pops Ensemble.

Each season, Musicfest assembles elite musicians from some of the nation’s finest orchestras to perform as the Festival Orchestra.

Under the direction of Maestro Robert Moody, the 2024 ensemble will include musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, the

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and more. As a highlight of this year’s Festival Orchestra Week (four concerts between March 3 – 10), Musicfest celebrates 100 years of Gershwin’s Jazz Age masterwork “Rhapsody in Blue.” Jazz great Marcus Roberts is the featured soloist.

“Musicfest continues to enjoy transformative growth and success as we build upon the exciting momentum that our artists, audiences and donors have developed over the last many years,” says Allan Naplan, Arizona Musicfest’s executive and producing director. “From new artists making their Musicfest debuts to return engagements of beloved audience favorites, the 2023-24 season promises to be another entertaining, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable season, as some of music’s best come to Musicfest.”

This season, Musicfest audiences will also enjoy The Barricade Boys, featuring leading men of London’s West End; the return of The Doo Wop Project; the classical male vocal ensemble

Cantus; beloved musical novelty acts, including the MozART Group; and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain; as well as tribute concerts featuring the music of Elvis; Billy Joel and Elton John; The Eagles; and three Trailblazing Women of Country Music. Finally, Musicfest favorite Neil Berg returns to perform Part 4 of his popular retrospective 50 Years of Rock n’ Roll.

For more than 30 years, Arizona Musicfest has served the Valley as a valued non-profit arts organization. Along with its popular concert season, the organization also provides extraordinary opportunities to aspiring young musicians through important educational, performance and scholarship programs, as well as to older residents through Music Alive!, the organization’s dynamic community lifelong learning and creative aging series featuring over 160 events for the Greater Scottsdale/ Phoenix area.

For more information, visit azmusicfest.org or call 480.422.8449.

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ARIZONA OPERA’S 2023/24 SEASON INCLUDES ICONIC OPERAS FEATURING

star-crossed lovers, mistaken identities and salacious escapades, plus a World Premiere based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

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by Gregg Kallor, The Creature is brought to life only to be forsaken by its creator, Victor Frankenstein. Embracing Shelley’s original text, Frankenstein gives a poignant voice to The Creature’s struggle and lays bare the horror of alienation and “otherness” with exquisite nuance.

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Love, mistaken identity and humor are woven throughout Rossini’s comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Dressed in disguise, Almaviva tries to earn Rosina’s affection for who he truly is rather than for money and status. With the help of Figaro, Almaviva stops at nothing as he pursues Rosina through a series of comical hijinks and bait-and-switch facades. Almaviva manages to win Rosina’s heart with love and laughter triumphing in the end.

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Mozart’s Don Giovanni, regarded by many as one of the greatest operas of all time, tells the centuries-old story of the libertine Don Juan. The opera follows Don Giovanni’s salacious escapades, aided by his servant Leporello. Giovanni makes his rounds seducing and duping numerous characters, bragging along the way and escaping accountability by obscuring his identity.

Tickets are now available! Visit azopera.org for more information about Arizona Opera’s iconic 2023/24 season.

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Gounod’s romantic and rapturous music sets the stage for this tale of star-crossed lovers, based on Shakespeare’s timeless play about the power of love, Roméo & Juliette. It begins when Roméo sneaks into the Capulet’s ball, where he falls instantly in love with Juliette. The two affirm their love in the iconic balcony scene. The couple plan to fake their deaths in a desperate attempt to be together, culminating in an ending that is as tragic as it is heartbreakingly beautiful.

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One Act at a Time

Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park opens ATC’s season, followed by the Christmas musical spectacular Scrooge!, which is sure to become a new holiday tradition for Arizona families.

Intimate Apparel (written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lynn Nottage) and the Tony Award-winning play Master Class bring powerful stories to ATC stages. Pulitzer Finalist and Tony-nominated play True West closes out the 2023/2024 Season.

“Get ready for a powerful lineup of five of the best American plays to come out of the last 60 years,” says Matt August, ATC Kasser Family Artistic Director. “ATC’s 56th Season is going to be a joyful and emotional season with wondrous, colorful characters to enjoy.”

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon, directed by Michael Berresse (October 20-November 5).

Blissful, ambitious young newlyweds struggle to get along in their Manhattan fixer-upper apartment, all while under the gaze of the bride's neurotic mother and eccentric upstairs neighbor.

In a case of opposites attract, the lovers quickly face newlywed challenges that can try the best of marriages.

Scrooge! The Musical by Leslie Bricusse, directed by Matt August (December 9-30). A groundbreaking adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this extravaganza is packed with songs as impressive as the ones Bricusse wrote for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Grab your family and friends for this classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge as this musical adventure leads him toward hopeful redemption.

American seamstress Esther’s business acumen, innovative skills and utter discretion are much in demand by diverse clientele. You see, it’s 1905 and she crafts elegant and revolutionary undergarments for an array of women—from high-society socialites to enterprising ladies of the night. At 35, her personal life has taken a backseat, but all that is about to change.

Master Class by Terrence McNally, directed

by Marcia Milgrom-Dodge (March 29-April 14). Uncompromising opera diva Maria Callas delivers a life-altering master class at an elite opera training program to three vastly different students who are by turns hilariously crushed, soulfully uplifted and profoundly inspired by her singular artistry. Based on a series of real-life classes Callas delivered at Juilliard, Master Class carves a window into the soul of one of the most complicated and celebrated artists of the 20th century who pushed the boundaries of artistic sacrifice and quality.

True West by Sam Shepard, directed by Jenn Thompson (May 24-June 9). This hysterically twisted Cain and Abel story set against the Dreams of the American West unfolds as estranged brothers—successful screenwriter Austin and alcoholic drifter Lee—torment each other until they are forced to collaborate on a screenplay for Austin’s producer with the promise of a huge Hollywood payday. Ultimately reversing roles and finding themselves in each other’s shoes, the two brothers discover that this town ain't big enough for the both of them.

For more information, visit atc.org or call 833.ATC.SEAT.

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PROFILE: Matt August Age: 53 Residence: I split my time evenly between Phoenix and Tucson.

Favorite food: Sunday night steaks barbequed by my dad when I was a kid.

Favorite play: That’s tricky! One of my favorites is Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon, which I consider to be the perfect comedy. In a different genre, I love Scenes from an Execution by Howard Barker, which is a story of a female renaissance painter who stood up to politicians by painting a piece that reflected the horror of war rather than the romanticizing of it.

How I have fun: Fly fishing.

Something that might surprise you about me: As a kid, I was dyslexic. And not surprisingly, I kept getting thrown out of English class.

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amed Arizona Theatre Company’s Kasser Family Artistic Director in January 2023, Matt August brings experience as a theatre, opera and film director as well as educator.

His productions have broken Broadway boxoffice records (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas) and played in London, across the UK, off-Broadway, in major regional theatres, at festivals, on national tours, at the Grand Ole Opry and for three holiday seasons at Madison Square Garden. His work has also been featured on television and radio including NPR, in many film festivals and even at the White House.

You are no stranger to ATC; what was your first involvement with the company?

In 2016, I directed The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord and we had our most sophisticated version of the show here. Then I was asked to do King Charles III in the fall. During those back-to-back productions, I really admired ATC’s robust and talented production department that enabled us to build two of the most visually astonishing shows that I've done in my career. It was pretty easy to fall in love with ATC. What do you look for in a project?

I really enjoy the experiences where I get to

deep dive into the script and culture that the stories come from. I have tried to only do projects that I feel very passionate about, so it becomes something that I am deeply invested in on a personal level. I work to fi gure out methods to speak to the audience in a way that is going to both delight and emotionally move them, but also hopefully somehow change them.

What excites you about the future of ATC? We have a passionate core support community in Arizona made up of adventurous audience members who are very smart and love to laugh and that is going to allow us to have some very exciting and ambitious programming as we return to larger-scale productions. We have a really interesting model with a two-city operation. We are building every single show we produce to essentially tour. There is huge potential to continue our theatre’s reach around the state and around the country. Our staff and production teams are fantastic. Finally, I’m so excited about our move to Tempe Center for the Arts! We are thrilled to be welcomed by the City of Tempe and to have found a new home in metropolitan Phoenix.

For the full interview, visit atc.org.

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he 2023-2024 Broadway season at ASU Gammage includes six Tempe premieres, a pre-Broadway tour of The Wiz, a family favorite Peter Pan and back by popular demand Hamilton and Les Misérables.

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“ASU Gammage is ready to bring ‘simply the best’ of Broadway for the upcoming season,” said Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. “We’ve lined up an eight-show package that will keep you rocking in your seats and excited about coming to see live theater at ASU Gammage.”

Kicking off the 2023-2024 Broadway season is the story of the Queen of Rock and Roll in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, which will make its Tempe premiere October 10 – 15, 2023. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.

Next up, get ready because here they come!

Ain’t Too Proud will make its way to the ASU

Gammage stage November 14 – 19, 2023.

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

December 5 —10 ASU Gammage is welcoming back an all-time favorite, Les Misérables.

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

You’re going to want to “ease on down” with the pre-Broadway tour of The Wiz playing January 2 – 7 at ASU Gammage. The highly anticipated Broadway revival of The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, the first one in 40 years.

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And then prepare for some joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, life and everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show in Jagged Little Pill. The exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music comes to ASU Gammage January 30 – February 4, 2024. You live, you learn, you remember what it’s like to feel truly human… at Jagged Little Pill.

Now, hold on to your diamond-studded glove for the music — the icon — the moves — and the story of the greatest entertainer of all time with MJ The Musical, coming March 12 – 17, 2024. MJ, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Coming in Spring 2024, The Kite Runner will make its Tempe premiere April 9 – 14, 2024. One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, The Kite Runner is a powerful play of friendship that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country 26

and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. Told across two decades and two continents, The Kite Runner is an unforgettable journey of redemption and forgiveness and shows us all that we can be good again.

Keep looking up and this time for the second star on the right and straight on to Peter Pan at ASU Gammage June 11 – 16, 2024. Join the Darling family as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell take them on a soaring adventure all the way to Neverland. All you must do is believe.

Come witness the new definitive version of a story that never grows old. Your whole family will be hooked!

Back by popular demand and to close out the 2023–2024 Broadway season, Hamilton returns to Tempe June 25–July 28, 2024. Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now.

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham AN UNTITLED LOVE Sept. 23, 2023

Dianne McIntyre IN THE SAME TONGUE Jan. 27, 2024

Meklit Hadero MOVEMENT Oct. 5, 2023

Õkāreka Dance Company MANA WAHINE (Powerful Woman) March 23, 2024

Geoff Sobelle FOOD Oct. 20–21, 2023

Malpaso Dance Company New works March 30, 2024

Paola Prestini / Beth Morrison Projects THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA Nov. 4, 2023

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coming to ASU Gammage on October 21. Sobelle invites the audience to consider its personal relationship to food, from soil to dining table, in a dinner party performance of smell, taste and touch that features audience interaction.

Composer Paola Prestini returns to ASU Gammage on November 4 with The Old Man and the Sea, a multi-lingual opera created with librettist Royce Vavrek and director Karmina Šilec. The new work blends Hemingway’s iconic tale, interweaving stories of daily life to create a unique look at aging, legacy and our relationship to oceans.

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eyond is back with a season of performances that will encourage you to change the way you see the world.

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, acclaimed American choreographer, returns to ASU Gammage with Abraham’s newest work, An Untitled Love, on September 18. Drawing from the catalog of Grammy Award-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, An Untitled Love serves as Abraham’s creative exaltation of Black love and unity. Personifying love in all forms, this feel-good dance work shines through devotion to detail in the music and through movement.

Next, Ethiopian-American singer Meklit Hadero will take the stage on October 5 to host Movement, a show she co-created and codeveloped to tell the story of global migration through music and the lives of musicians.

Combining the dynamic energy of a concert with the experience of first-person storytelling, Movement will transport you with rich visuals and immersive sound design.

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Renowned choreographer Dianne McIntyre brings her sound and language-based work In the Same Tongue to the ASU Gammage stage on January 27, 2024. The piece features poetry by Ntozake Shange, a composition by Olu Dara and original music by Deidra Murray and explores dance and music “speaking” to each other. The company of five dancers and five musicians brings theatrical expression to every move, note and word.

Okareka Dance Company takes the stage with its all-female work Mana Wahine (Powerful Woman) on March 23, 2024. Drawing strength from traditional Māori culture and inspired by the true stories of powerful women, the show incorporates bold projections, chanting original music and costuming to create a thoroughly contemporary work that celebrates female endurance and strength.

Rounding out the season, Malpaso Dance Company returns to ASU Gammage on March 30. Based in Cuba, Malpaso emphasizes a collaborative creative process, working with top international choreographers while nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography.

Tickets are on sale now! Do not miss this opportunity to go BEYOND. For more information, visit asugammage.com.

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rizona State University’s 365 Community Union is transforming the Sun Devil Stadium into a year-round events center and entertainment space, creating a path for a sustainable stadium environment. This fall, 365 Community Union will present a new comedy series that transforms stadium spaces into the “Cafeteria Comedy Club.”

Mark your calendars for the following performances: Larry Owens – October 14: Larry is an awardwinning performer, writer, director, comedian and singer most recently recognized for his role on Abbott Elementary. With appearances on other shows, including HBO’s High Maintenance and multiple awards for his role in the groundbreaking Pulitzer Prizewinning musical A Strange Loop, Larry brings his comedy and charm to any stage. He is known for his quick observational humor and infectious energy.

Marcello Hernandez – October 21: Marcello is a Cuban/Dominican Stand-up comedian, writer and actor who currently performs as a featured player on Saturday Night Live in New York City. He was selected as a “Just For

Laughs” New Face of Comedy in 2022 and hosts @onlyindade, a Miami-based account with 1 million followers where he interviews top celebrities. With razor-sharp wit and clever storytelling, Marcello’s comedic style has garnered a massive following.

Jessie Johnson – November 4: Jessie is a homegrown Phoenician and current cast member of the wildly popular “Bad Friends” podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Her comedic journey has taken her from music school dropout to headliner at comedy clubs nationwide, plus working as a “Door Guy” at the world-famous Comedy Store.

Jessie is expected to provide an uproarious evening and share unique perspectives while back on her home turf.

Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close. Learn more at asu365.events.

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HOW THE JESUS CHRIST ADVENTURE SUPERSTAR 50TH THROUGH CULTURES ACROSS ANNIVERSARY TOUR THE GLOBE

with live music Pays Tribute to theat ASU Kerr Original Concept Album Traveler Celtic, Middle Eastern, Asian Saturday, October 21 Composer and bandleader Scott Jeffers has traveled extensively across the globe to gather inspiration; composing most of his songs while surrounded by faraway people and landscapes brings a true authenticity to his fiery and passionate violin and vocal performances. Playing over 20 instruments, Jeffers’ commanding stage presence adds to the trademark power of the live Traveler experience! Traveler has released 17 full-length CDs and has been a favorite headlining artist at festivals across the globe.

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Charles Lewis Quintet + 1 Latin jazz Wednesday, November 15 Meet pianist Charles Lewis, a living Phoenix jazz legend, at ASU Kerr’s restored 1899 Steinway grand piano! He’s bringing his fabulous friends and they’ll offer up their full, rich, six-man sound that includes horns, percussion, guitar and more. Experience Latin jazz at the hands of a beloved and talented Phoenix bandleader with beautiful history in the Valley as a dancer, jazz player and spiritual touchstone. As always, Lewis will share personal tales and experiences about ASU Kerr namesake Louise Lincoln Kerr.

Caro Pierotto – Sambalismo!

Brazilian jazz, bossa nova Wednesday, February 7 Commanding rooms with her presence from the first note, globe-trotting GRAMMY nominee Caro Pierotto brings her samba celebration program to the warm acoustics of ASU Kerr. With an enchanting vintage vocal style and a repertoire that includes forró, reggae, soul and pop, Pierotto defies labels and skips over musical borders to spread healing, love and hope.

International Jazz Day AZ Foundation co-presents JADE pop, R&B, jazz Saturday, February 10 From her performances of the National Anthem at Phoenix Suns/Mercury/Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers games to her acting roles on TV’s “Blackish” and in theater off-Broadway, JADE has been made for the spotlight. From jazz and pop to R&B, hear a young and focused singer-songwriter on the rise and hitting her stride. Don’t miss this very special homecoming for an Arizona star!

D’DAT jazz, funk, indigenous sounds Saturday, February 24 With the support of visionary multicultural jazz fusion drummers and bassists, Navajo trumpeter Delbert Anderson builds safe havens for Diné melodies to converse with various styles like funk, groove and more via Spinning Songs. Spinning Songs were composed to teach all people stories and traditions of the past, present and future. D'DAT researches Diné

GATHER STORYTELLING Every other month

Catch a fascinating folk tale from the guest host and hear three true personal stories from Arizona residents. The Q&A following the show is your chance to learn so much more about our wonderful tellers!

Thursday, October 26 – Rebel with a Cause with guest host Jon Spelman Friday, December 1 – The Natural World Friday, February 9 – Recognition Friday, April 12 – What a Trip!

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melodies of the past for inspiration, performs our stories for today and preserves cultural and indigenous roots music for the future.

Dendê and Band Brazilian roots, samba, rumba Friday, March 1 Sizzling Brazilian percussionist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Dendê Macêdo and his band merge the rhythm-heavy samba and rumba of Brazil with the grooves of afrobeat, reggae, merengue and way more in this very special show celebrating the textures and joy of the music of the African diaspora.

Quarteto Nuevo – Jazz Roads Suite jazz, classical, European folk Saturday, March 9 Soprano sax, woodwinds, cello, guitar and percussion are the palette this quartet uses to paint their rich soundscapes. They will be recording their complete Jazz Roads Suite live, an expansive, beautiful ode to the American West featuring music composed for the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.

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Celebrating 30 years of transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts.

Free Arts is celebrating 30 years of resiliencebuilding artistic programming in Maricopa County. By fostering trusting relationships with volunteer mentors and creating opportunities for children to develop a sense of self through creative activities and artistic expression, Free Arts helps children build the resilience they need to overcome trauma.

Free Arts thanks all the past and future donors and volunteers for supporting us for the last 30 years and in the years to come.

Please remember your donation to Free Arts helps continue our Arts + Mentor = Resilience equation for our programming and qualifies for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit.

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one of the top performing arts schools in the nation, the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre is paving the way to the future!

Each year, the School of Music, Dance and Theatre presents over 700 concerts, recitals, productions and events. The performance season highlights the immense talent of ASU’s student artists, world-renowned faculty and groundbreaking guest artists.

This upcoming season features dance concerts and events, music theatre and opera productions, theatrical productions, world premieres, works in progress, community festivals and multiple options suitable for youth and families.

MUSIC The season’s music performances range from traditional pieces to premieres of new works by four wind bands, seven choirs, three jazz ensembles, four orchestras, musical theatre and opera. The world ensembles such as ASU Mariachi, Marimba Maderas de Comitan, Javanese Gamelan, Middle East Music Ensemble, World Percussion and Pan Devils Steel Band offer a rich diversity of performance experiences.

DANCE ASU dance students present original choreographic work in inspiring performances throughout the year, along with work by faculty and guest artists. You can also dance along as part of the Sol Motion series—free outdoor dance festivals that celebrate hip-hop, Latin and Caribbean dance.

THEATRE This year’s theater shows provide something for everyone! The season includes a retelling of a Greek myth from a child’s perspective, an originally devised work examining climate change and sustainability, a classic murder mystery comedy and a celebration of Black pride in 1960s Detroit.

Enjoy live music, dance and theater performances on the ASU Tempe campus and throughout the Phoenix metropolitan community.

For more information, visit musicdancetheatre. asu.edu/events.

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Ballet Arizona Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s Final Season

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allet Arizona is proud to announce its 20232024 season, which will celebrate Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s last 24 years as the artistic visionary of Ballet Arizona. This season will showcase some of Ib’s best and most beloved works, featuring an all-new world premiere production, the return of audience favorites Juan Gabriel and The Four Seasons, plus much more. Ballet Arizona is proud to recognize our Opening Night Series Sponsor: F. Francis & Dionne Najafi | Pivotal Foundation.

The season begins with Ballet Under the Stars, presented by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. This annual tradition features free performances across the Valley that allow Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather.

ALL PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 7 P.M.: Saturday, September 23 Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, Glendale Thursday, September 28 Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 29 Estrella Lakeside Amphitheate, Goodyear Saturday, September 30 Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix 36

Back by popular demand, Juan Gabriel returns to Symphony Hall on Oct. 26 through 29, 2023.

This captivating performance celebrates the music and memory of the late musical icon Juan Gabriel. Following its world premiere in May of 2022, Artistic Director Ib Andersen will once again bring Juan Gabriel’s acclaimed performance at the Palacio de Bellas Artes to life in a masterpiece ballet that is sure to inspire audience members across the entire state of Arizona. Juan Gabriel is sponsored in part by Jacquie and Bennett Dorrance.

Rejoicing in the spirit of the holidays, Ballet Arizona’s nationally recognized performance of The Nutcracker will take place from Dec. 8 through Dec. 24, 2023, in Symphony Hall. Live music from The Phoenix Symphony will help bring the enchantment and splendor of The Nutcracker to life alongside Andersen’s dazzling choreography. Ballet Arizona’s production has been named “among the top three in the country” by The New York Times.

Take a tour through the best of cinema in an evening of innovative works from Feb. 15 through 18, 2024 at Moving Movies. This world premiere will take you on a journey through the movies, featuring powerful music and stunning

performed in Arizona since 2011, Divertimento No. 15 and Symphony In Three Movements, from May 2 through 5, 2024, with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall. All Balanchine is produced in part by Bob Benson.

Contemporary Moves returns to Orpheum Theatre from March 29 through 31, 2024. This program will feature the return of Andersen’s vivacious Rio, the Arizona Premiere of Paul Taylor’s Piazzolla Caldera and a new work

by Ballet Arizona resident choreographer Nayon Iovino.

Ballet Arizona will conclude the 2023-2024 season with The Four Seasons during its annual production at Desert Botanical Garden from May 15 through June 1, 2024. Surrounded by the matchless Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, audiences will take a powerful journey in movement through the spring, summer, fall and winter, featuring costumes designed and hand-painted by Andersen himself. The Four Seasons is sponsored in part

by National Bank of Arizona, Desert Botanical Garden and Mayo Clinic.

All Balanchine will showcase three ballets by renowned choreographer George Balanchine, all staged by Ib Andersen, one of a handful of artists worldwide authorized

by The Balanchine Trust to stage the late choreographer’s masterpieces. The lineup includes La Valse, which has not been

For more information, visit balletaz.org or call 602.381.1096.

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visuals that will entertain your senses. Let Ballet Arizona delight and entertain you with colorful costumes, live music and thrilling choreography in an unforgettable experience you will not want to miss.

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LAS CAFETERAS PRESENTS HASTA LA MUERTE

JOIN THE CCA for its 23-24 Vibrant Season

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rom the moment someone walks into our lobby, we want them to leave the world behind and feel welcomed,” says Michelle Mac Lennan, General Manager. “When the lights go down, attendees feel the exhilaration that only a live performance can bring.”

The Steena Murray Mainstage will shine with artists who leave it all out on the stage, including the emotionally raw Amos Lee (October 1), R&B tour de force Leela James (October 12), sexy smooth jazz saxophonist Boney James (October 27), music adventurers Pink Martini, featuring award-winning China Forbes (December 15) and the dynamic GRAMMY-winning voice of La Marisoul with The Love Notes Orchestra (February 17).

Artists bringing a new vibrancy to music take the stage in the intimate 346-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, including the seven-piece jazz collection Sammy Miller and The Congregation (October 21) paying homage to the music of 1973, vocalist José 38

James honoring the innovative music of Erykah Badu (November 16) and violinist Daniela Padrón taking patrons on a musical trip from Europe to Latin America (November 19).

Families will enjoy When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney (October 15), an unforgettable afternoon of music created by The National Jazz Museum of Harlem, as well as Las Cafeteras returning with Hasta La Muerte: A Day of the Dead Musical Experience (October 20), blending the traditional with the contemporary. For dance fans, the CCA presents Trinity Irish Dance Company (March 9) and iLuminate (March 15).

Award-winning acoustics, excellent customer service, affordable ticket prices, free parking and a vibrant downtown entertainment district, the CCA is the place to be. For more information about performances, Pick 5 Series Subscription and tickets, go to chandlercenter.org or call the box office at 480.782.2680.

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ith some of the best acoustics and sound in the Valley, Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) provides a space that simply makes musical theatre sing.

with Showtune Productions. The heartwarming tale of Belle and the Beast swirls to life in this concert version of the beloved Broadway musical with a live orchestra and chorus on stage, accompanying a costumed cast.

NORTH: The Musical returns to the CCA after it debuted last season. Created by Director, Composer and musician Ashli St. Armant (Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards), the theatrical production is an uplifting story set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad.

Broadway veterans Music Director JR Alexander, Artistic Director M. Seth Reines and Choreography Director Dottie Lester-White lead this concert production that stars the Valley’s premier performers and musicians.

NORTH follows Lawrence and his mother Minnie on their journey through Louisiana’s bayous, the bustling city of New Orleans and the young town of Lawrence, Kansas. The powerful original score, filled with jazz and Black roots music is inspired by St. Armant’s musical heroes, including Nat King Cole, Mahalia Jackson and Stephen Sondheim.

“It’s exciting to be one of four co-commissioning partners,” says Michelle Mac Lennan, General Manager. “What Ashli has created is stunning.

This is a story with incredible heart and beautiful music.”

NORTH: The Musical is Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 24, 2024, 3 p.m.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert is Friday, March 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, 2024, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Both productions are on the Steena Murray Mainstage with tickets available online at chandlercenter.org or by calling 480.782.2680.

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ast year’s holiday smash hit Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer returns! Due to sold out performances, Childsplay is moving the show to Center Stage at the Herberger Theater Center to make room for even more holiday fun. Join a mix of familiar faces and brand new cast members weekends November 18 through December 24.

Follow the delightful journey of Rudolph, Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius as they encounter the Abominable Snowman and journey to the land of Misfit Toys. With projection magic and incredible costumes, the iconic stop-motion sensation truly jumps from the TV to the stage!

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Claus and his hilarious elves! Childsplay will bring magic to your holiday celebrations as Rudolph soars in the air, teaching us that what makes us different can also make us special.

Childsplay’s newest season will also feature field trip and in-school performances for students across Arizona! Educators can bring their students on a field trip to see Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, The Diary of Anne Frank and Tomás and the Library Lady. Students will also watch their cafeterias, gyms and auditoriums transform, as the world-premiere show Eddie & Vinnie embarks on a yearlong tour.

For more information, visit childsplayaz.org or call 602.252.8497.

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he Herberger Theater Center is proud to present its 2023-2024 season! Experience a transformative and groundbreaking new season and immerse yourself in three incredible productions and a mariachi festival. Get ready to be captivated, moved and engaged by the power of live theater—this season promises to be a true masterpiece!

event that features performances, dance, live music, hands-on activities for kids, a vendor market, art demonstrations, food, a wine and beer garden and more!

• Islander: A New Musical – January 11 - 28, 2024 • The Woman in Black – February 8 - 25, 2024 • Mad Hatter the Musical – May 1 - 19, 2024 • Mariachi & Folklorico Festival – March 2, 2024

Lunch Time Theater: These one-act performances last 45 to 50 minutes. Guests may bring lunch or pre-order one from our own Spotlight Bar. Tickets are $10 each (not including lunch) and feature some of the most talented groups on the Arizona theater scene.

PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY First Friday Live runs from October through May and offers free outdoor performances by diverse and eclectic artists featuring music, dance, art and interactive activities.

Performance Pop-Ups are admission-free outdoor performances that celebrate the depth and variety of the Valley’s talent and provide high-quality music, dance and theatrical programming in a welcoming environment.

Art Galleries are located on the second level of the theater. Experience the creative and inspiring work of Arizona artists.

The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation and inspire connections to the arts.

For more information, visit HerbergerTheater. org or call 602.252.8497.

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at Mesa Arts Center SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Fill your calendar with fantastic events from Mesa Arts Center’s 2023–24 Performing Live season. Performance highlights include powerhouse vocalist Ann Wilson of Heart and Tripsitter on Oct. 3. Hear “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Magic Man” and many other songs she’s written that now reside in the pantheon of rock’s greatest hits. Experience two legendary Motown artists, The Temptations and The Four Tops, on Jan. 11. Then, take a chance on Mania: The ABBA Tribute as it transports ABBA’s iconic music to the Mesa Arts Center stage on March 7.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE National Geographic Live returns to Mesa Arts Center with a new cast of adventurers and explorers! On Oct. 11, Sandesh Kadur shares his award-winning wildlife images and films in Wild Cats Revealed. Then, explore the fiery portals to Earth’s core in Hunt for Sleeping Giants with Geothermal Scientist Andrés Ruzo.

On Jan. 17, encounter thousands of species that live in the underwater jungles of coral reefs in Diving the Great Barrier Reef with Erika Woolsey. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Yellowstone ecosystem in Wild Wolves of Yellowstone with Wildlife Biologist Doug Smith in February. Finally, learn the stories of the Arctic and human communities connected to the land in Life on Thin Ice with Kiliii Yüyan.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Join us for the annual Season Kickoff Festival on Sept. 8. This year’s theme is We Create the Future and admission to the festival is FREE. On Oct. 6, get ready for The Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour featuring fan-favorite songs from The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from the audience. Celebrate Día de Los Muertos on Oct. 21–22 with cultural performances, live music, delicious food, fun family activities and

more. In November, experience Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live. Finally, in April, immerse yourself in the high-energy and innovative performance of Drum Tao.

THEATER, COMEDY AND DANCE Laugh out loud at Paula Poundstone, whose smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit have become the stuff of legend, on Oct. 27.

On Dec. 19, be mesmerized by the incomparable Derek Hough and his all-new Symphony of Dance show. Witness actor, singer and storyteller Mandy Patinkin share his favorite Broadway and classic American tunes in

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JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND POP CONCERTS On Oct. 25, experience composer and guitarist Pat Metheny’s Dream Box Tour. Metheny will perform both personal and fan favorites. Enjoy the unique voice of rising star Matteo Bocelli as he makes his debut appearance at Mesa Arts Center on Nov. 28. Fan favorites Dave Koz and Friends return for two nights in December.

Gentri Christmas brings their holiday spectacular show with epic orchestrations, lush harmonies and moving storytelling on Dec. 16. Finally, in April, watch Simply Three shred strings before your eyes, featuring rock, pop and original music in a way you’ve never heard before.

February. Finally, in March, set sail with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players: Pirates of Penzance, the classic comic opera that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in history.

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re you looking for accessible or sensoryfriendly family activities? Mesa’s Department of Arts and Culture, home to Mesa Arts Center, i.d.e.a. Museum and Arizona Museum of Natural History, provides welcoming facilities and programs for all.

As Certified Autism Centers™, their staff complete specialized training to understand autism and sensory sensitivities. They go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, offering sensory rooms and participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, among other measures, to support guests with disabilities.

experienced in working with individuals with additional needs.

Mesa Arts Center has an exciting addition to the Día de los Muertos Festival (Oct. 21–22, 2023), where the introduction of a Relaxed Hour on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9-10 a.m., will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals and families with sensory sensitivities. During this dedicated hour, guests can enjoy reduced crowds and lighting, less amplified sound, food allergy-friendly snacks and activities led by specialized artists

i.d.e.a. Museum provides sensory guides throughout its gallery spaces, offering valuable information to enhance the experience. For added convenience, a limited number of sensory backpacks are available for checkout at the front desk and guests may also request lap desks. Quiet spaces are thoughtfully incorporated throughout the museum for those who benefit from reduced noise.

Arizona Museum of Natural History offers comprehensive sensory guides for each gallery, providing valuable information about lighting and noise levels to help families plan their visit accordingly. Additionally, noise-canceling headphones and light-sensitivity glasses are available upon request. The museum features quiet areas, tactile elements and engaging hands-on activities. To further enhance accessibility, the museum offers tablets with free American Sign Language self-guided tours.

For more information on each organization’s offerings, visit their websites. There, you will find resources to ensure a memorable experience for your family: mesaartscenter.com | azmnh.org ideamuseum.org

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Embrace the Future in our Spectacular 76th Season

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journey featuring spellbinding a capella and instrumental performances.

The PBC season opens in September with a momentous partnership with the renowned Phoenix Symphony, as they unite to present Carl Orff’s masterpiece, Carmina Burana.

PBC’s season concludes in May with their Pops Series, Skyward, a captivating program of popular, contemporary and familiar music. They look forward to collaborating with a prominent music industry artist for an unforgettable musical experience.

repare to be captivated by exhilarating melodies, groundbreaking performances and inspiring collaborations in the Phoenix Boys Choir's exciting 76th season, The Future Beckons.

PBC’s Holiday Series, Transcendent Winter, transports you to a world of cultural diversity and contemporary reinterpretations of beloved holiday classics. They will showcase expertly crafted music featuring a chamber orchestra, solo artists, alumni and audience members in harmony with PBC choristers.

PBC’s acclaimed When Dreams Take Flight: Gospel Honor Choir Festival returns in early 2024. They will be joined by the ASU Gospel Choir and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Choir.

They will feature a preeminent Gospel clinician to lead both the festival and a series of professional development workshops.

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PBC’s doors are always open to new choristers.

Since 1947, their Grammy-winning organization has provided exceptional choral music training and experiences that develop lifelong skills in leadership, discipline, teamwork and empathy.

Learn more about how boys ages 7-18 can become a PBC chorister at boyschoir.org/join.

PBC invites you to join them as they explore the limitless possibilities of music during PBC’s 76th season.

For more information, visit boyschoir.org or call 602.264.5328.

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n March, Phoenix Chorale presents Mozart: Requiem at Scottsdale Center for the Arts, an opportunity to catch one of America’s top choirs performing one of the most beloved and dramatic choral works with a full orchestra.

This all-time great work will be presented alongside the sweeping new elegy The Lost Birds by Californian composer Christopher Tin, nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for the recording of this work recorded by Voces8 and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Says Artistic Director Christopher Gabbitas, “This program considers loss —the Mozart is a monumental expression of loss for a single person, while Tin gently invites us to mourn the loss of an entire species.”

A Chorale Christmas anchors the festive season with the Chorale’s annual mix of traditional and new music and audience carols. Perennial residents will enjoy TWO world premieres in mixed a cappella choral programs: at Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain in October and in May at Horizons.

For more information, visit phoenixchorale.org.

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he Phoenix Symphony’s 77th season brings extraordinary classical masterpieces, world-class guest artists, powerhouse pop performances, new concert experiences and blockbuster films to the Valley, from Symphony Hall and the Mesa Arts Center to the Orpheum and Arizona Financial Theatre. A wide variety of subscription packages are available, including the return of Classical and Pops subscriptions in response to popular demand.

CLASSICAL HIGHLIGHTS The 2023-24 season opens and closes with two dynamic programs led by Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz. Joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and Phoenix Boys Choir, the season begins in September with Carl Orff’s mighty cantata, Carmina Burana. The Classics series concludes in May 2024 with Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection.” Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, “Pathétique,” Rachmaninoff’s Piano

Concerto No. 2 in C Minor and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony are a few of the many renowned works in the Classics series.

The Symphony welcomes guest artists such as pianist Joyce Yang, a Silver Medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and violinist Rachel Barton Pine, the first American and youngest Gold Medalist of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. Dynamic cellist Johannes Moser, a top prize winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition, will perform Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B Minor.

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT MESA ARTS CENTER The Phoenix Symphony will present six of its 10 Classics concerts at Mesa Arts Center. New this season, a special Friday Nights in Mesa subscription package is available for the series held in the intimate, acoustically superb Ikeda Theater in Mesa.

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POPS AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCES The extensive line-up of Pops concerts includes The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA with the Finnish vocal sensation Rajaton as well as And I Love Her: The Beatles Reimagined with Steve Hackman, featuring reimagined songs by the Fab Four. Highlights include an appearance by Aída Cuevas in a program of mariachi and more. The Phoenix Symphony will rock you with The Music of Queen, a onenight-only rock concert extravaganza in the Arizona Financial Theatre.

Vocalist Capathia Jenkins joins the Symphony in She’s Got Soul with some of the greatest hits of R&B and soul, including “I Will Always Love You,” “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Celebration” and “Rolling in the Deep” as performed by leading ladies of song such as Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan.

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The spectacular artists returning this season include Byron Stripling, in the Pops concert Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Stripling’s electrifying and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong has become one of America's most popular orchestral Pops programs.

Pops programs include Broadway Tonight! led

by Bob Bernhardt, a frequent guest conductor of The Boston Pops and principal Pops conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony. In addition, Prohibition: The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More! features music, including “St. Louis Blues,” Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” and Kurt Weill’s “Mack the Knife.”

BLOCKBUSTER FILMS Blockbuster films with The Phoenix Symphony live orchestra include Harry Potter and the HalfBlood PrinceTM , the sixth film in the Harry Potter

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series, Star Wars: A New HopeTM , the original 1977 film that launched the most storied franchise in cinematic history and Disney’s EncantoTM .

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The holiday season kicks off with the Symphony’s annual Holiday Pops—a family tradition favorite— led by guest conductor Gerald Steichen, principal Pops conductor of the Utah Symphony and a frequent guest conductor of the Boston and New York Pops.

Performances of Handel’s Messiah have been an annual Christmas tradition for more than 275 years and four outstanding soloists will join The Phoenix Symphony Chorus in December. In addition, the Symphony will present Handel’s Mesías performed in Spanish with world-class soloists and talented local choral singers from Hispanic churches and community groups.

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Troupe Vertigo, a company of acrobats, aerialists, contortionists, jugglers and more, will present Cirque Spectacular set to live music in the Symphony’s annual New Year’s Eve Performance.

REVERB: Contemporary Music Festival REVERB, an exploration and celebration of works from the current musical landscape, will include intimate concerts, panel discussions and behindthe-scenes events to explore the repertoire and learn more about the living composers. Conducted

by Tito Muñoz and curated by GRAMMY-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart, this 3rd annual REVERB promises to be an exciting, varied and engaging program.

For more information, visit phoenixsymphony.org or call 602.495.1999.

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OPENING A SEASON OF STRENGTH

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he Phoenix Theatre Company eagerly commences its 104th season, a new era of fascinating tales that will inspire Arizona audiences to stand up for their beliefs, passions and values. From Bohemian Berlin and turnof-the-century Russia to modern New York City and Santa’s North Pole, the theme of resilience shines through many of this season’s productions with many titles you’ll recognize as beloved favorites as well as some of the most exciting new plays and musicals out there. This season will valiantly feature not one but TWO world premieres, including Tiananmen: A New Musical and The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd.

While the 12 upcoming shows might feature stories of extreme bravery, you won’t need any, as the audiences are well taken care of throughout every performance.

Masks are optional at the venue, but The Phoenix Theatre Company does have mask-required shows for those who feel more comfortable in a fully-masked environment. Additionally, ASL/ Audio Description Nights are available to those who need infrared hearing amplification devices, audio description or American Sign Language interpretation. Wheelchair accessibility is also offered at all their shows and events, so please identify any seating needs to the Box Office staff or a Patron Concierge Manager. Whether it’s the attendants in the complimentary parking lot, the Box Office staff, the bartenders and servers at the full-service ArtBar+Bistro or the volunteer ushers who attend to patron comfort during the show, the over-a-century-old arts organization always goes the extra mile to ensure every audience members’ theatrical experience is second to none.

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With outstanding customer service, The Phoenix Theatre Company invites you to journey through meaningful moments of perseverance in their 2023/2024 season line-up.

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Sept. 6 – Nov. 26, 2023 In a tattered Philadelphia bar, it’s 1959 and Billie Holiday is performing and story-telling for one of the last times before her unexpected death months later. In this haunting yet humorous cabaret, the prolific vocalist interweaves personal and professional anecdotes with “What a Little Moonlight Can Do” and “Strange Fruit.” Through her distinct and frank form of expression, audiences will admire and empathize with the soulful lady throughout a show that hits all the right notes.

Tiananmen: A New Musical Oct. 4 – 29, 2023 China, 1989. Hundreds of thousands of university students realized the time was now to cry out for democracy and fair treatment. A student revolution began, led by a university student and her comrades, resulting in the 56

crackdown of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Through the months leading up, love was found, friendships were torn apart and political figures fell from grace as the world watched the universal struggle for freedom. Years later, the sister of the student leader returns to Tiananmen Square to retell the story in an effort to commemorate their sacrifice.

Conceived by Tiananmen Square protest leader Wu’er Kaixi, this musical is a vital reminder of human rights’ fragility and bravery’s importance in the face of totalitarianism.

Elf: The Musical Nov. 22 – Dec. 30, 2023 When Buddy, a stowaway orphan turned wouldbe elf, realizes he’s a larger-than-average human, a journey unfolds to find his birth father and true identity. Although New York City and his family reveal some harsh realities, Buddy’s earnest determination proves to everyone the real meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved 2003 film and making a merry return to The Phoenix Theatre Company, this musical adaptation is a sugary treat the whole family will enjoy during the holiday season.

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Sister’s Christmas Catechism Dec. 1 – 30, 2023 Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages—whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri— they were in a barn, after all.) Retelling the story of Jesus’ birth while employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as audience participants, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.

With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.

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expands. Returning for its 26th year, the Festival will continue the time-honored commitment to the development of new works, playwrights and performers by showcasing a variety of events that allow all kinds of artists to see their work come alive. The Festival will also feature collaborations with Spotlight Youth Theatre and Arizona State University. Don’t miss this behind-the-curtain opportunity to witness how a production goes from the page to the stage!

The Lehman Trilogy Jan. 24 – Feb. 11, 2024 It’s 1844 and a young Jewish immigrant opens a dry goods store in Alabama, where his siblings join him a few years later. Building from the slave-driven cotton industry, the brothers become NYC brokers and eventually leave as their legacy an investment bank that defined a

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false promise of the American dream — before spectacularly crashing into bankruptcy. Through a mesmerizing human lens, this epic tale of profit and pain chronicles how each successive generation succumbs to boundless ambition and audacity on the disgraced financial firm’s road from riches to ruin.

The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd Feb. 7 – March 17, 2024 Many have heard of Winnie Ruth Judd, a lovesick woman who killed her friends over a man’s affection before escaping the asylum six times. While you might think you know one of Arizona’s most notorious homicide cases, this is the chilling truth. After premiering at the 2020 Festival of New American Theatre, this bizarre investigative play will have audiences raising their magnifying glasses to the newspapersensationalized woman and her real story.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical March 6 – April 28, 2024 Before Carole King became one of the most successful solo artists in popular music, she was Carol Klein, a Brooklyn teenager striving to make it in the record business. By her 20s, King was composing for the biggest acts on the radio, despite her love life crumbling.

Fortunately, that’s when she finally discovered her own voice behind the microphone.

With classics like “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” audiences will feel nostalgic, inspired and some kind of wonderful.

What the Constitution Means to Me April 10 – June 16, 2024 Earnest high schooler, Heidi Schreck, put herself through college by winning constitutional debates across the US. A ON STAGE 2023–2024

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quarter-century later, the now-writer reflects on how her younger self, four generations of female relatives and other marginalized people were shaped by America’s foundational definition of law. While addressing gender and racial biases, this fiercely-urgent partial autobiography peels back the Constitution’s layers of beauty, contradictions and failures and optimistically analyzes how the living document could evolve with modern America.

Fiddler on the Roof May 22 – July 7, 2024 A poor and traditional milkman faces the duty of marrying off his five daughters, made more difficult by turn-of-the-century Russian oppression. Set in a tight-knit Jewish village where romantic ideals are changing, the namesake musician represents this father’s precarious struggle when tradition and love are at odds. Enjoy hits like “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” while raising your cup to love, family and freedom.

Fully Committed July 10 – Aug. 11, 2024 Follow the chaotic day in the life of Sam, an out-of-work actor who mans the frenzied reservation line at Manhattan’s hottest restaurant. As the only employee on shift, Sam alone must answer a slew of phone calls from absurd elite foodies, including a merciless maître d’ and Gwyneth Paltrow’s patronizing assistant. With over forty assorted characters played by a single versatile actor, this fastpaced comedic play shows just how far wit, luck and determination can take you.

Cabaret July 31 – Sept. 1, 2024 Narrated by a mischievous Master of Ceremonies, Kander and Ebb’s story follows a struggling American writer finding inspiration from the pleasure-filled Kit Kat Klub and its vivacious English singer. As a shadow falls over the city with the Third Reich rising to power, the Klub’s performers and patrons must decide if they’ll wake up to the evil on their doorsteps or keep escaping to the alluring fantasy world of the cabaret. Featuring classics like “Don’t Tell Mama” and the titular song, “Cabaret,” this dynamic masterpiece thinly veils a German city’s tragic trajectory.

MORE THAN A PLAYHOUSE Located in the Valley of the Sun’s downtown arts district, The Phoenix Theatre Company will not only produce over 500 performances this season but also hosts year-round community service and education programs.

AUDIENCE LEARNING The Phoenix Theatre Company offers a campus full of materials and spaces for both young and more seasoned audiences to participate and train in theatrical arts workshops that encourage personal interaction with the company’s artistic talent. Season ticket holders and donors get the most out of their experience, including backstage tours, special offerings and private educational events.

PARTNERS THAT HEAL Since 2008, Partners That Heal has used improvisation to elevate mood and improve communication between individuals and their caregivers in a wide variety of settings. Team members are specially trained to assess individual needs and select an appropriate interaction from a repertoire of more than 250 interventions proven effective after more than a decade of direct service to hospitals and other care institutions, both locally and nationally.

SUMMER PROGRAMMING Summer Camp is a fun, inclusive and creative space that promotes self-expression, skillbuilding and friendship, where students can engage with professional artists to share their craft and experiences. Similarly, Summer of Dance is led by The Phoenix Theatre Company artists and focuses on developing skills, increasing dance vocabulary, sweating, creating community and having fun!

JOIN IN THE ARTISTRY Plan your visit to The Phoenix Theatre Company during their 2023/2024 season for spectacular stages, Broadway-experienced performers, live orchestras and inspirational stories of resilience.

And if you’re bold, dive deeper into the drama with one of their learning programs, as you can count on an exceptional patron experience.

For more information, visit phoenixtheatre.com or call 602.254.2151.

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WE ARE

Scottsdale Arts!

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SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents its 2023–24 season, filled with concerts and performances for a wide range of tastes, from eclectic to traditional. Grammy-winning artists in jazz, American roots and classical will join Broadway greats, expressive contemporary dance and holiday favorites.

Power and the ever-funny and ever-talented Jane Lynch. Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone offers up a “personal musical memoir” to celebrate, through song, her legendary career.

Violinist Joshua Bell and his wife, opera singer Larisa Martínez, present Voice and the Violin, exploring repertoire from classical art song and opera to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers.

In addition to the diverse performances that audiences have come to expect at the Center, Scottsdale Arts is excited to announce a series of Civic Center Live! events at the new East Bowl amphitheater in Scottsdale Civic Center. It kicks off with alt-country band Wilco in October, followed by the Dreamy Draw Music Festival and the genre-defying Mavericks in November.

In early 2024, Scottsdale audiences can witness a once-in-a-lifetime performance from one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time, Arturo Sandoval.

Returning for two shows after eight years away, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings artists and audiences together to enrich, engage and educate through dance. And finally, Scottsdale Arts will cap off the season with one of America’s preeminent humorists, David Sedaris.

Back in the Center’s intimate Virginia G. Piper Theatre, LeAnn Rimes will take the stage for her critically acclaimed tour the story…so far.

Scottsdale Arts will celebrate the holidays with perennial favorite Jake Shimabukuro alongside festive shows from the legendary Tower of

For more information, visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call 480.499.TKTS (8587).

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SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (SMOCA) SMoCA will open three new exhibitions in the fall of 2023. The Museum will celebrate these new exhibitions with a Fall Opening Celebration on Sept. 22. Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures — running September 16, 2023, through January 7, 2024 — presents a survey of the crucially important Los Angeles-based artist’s work.

Fernandez has spent more than 30 years in an exploration of gender, labor, migration and her Mexican American identity through photographic storytelling. Roelof Knol: the space in between — running September 23, 2023, through July 28, 2024 — is a new, immersive installation from an emerging Dutch artist that creates a playful, interactive, audiovisual experience, inviting viewers to explore their relationship between digital and physical spaces. the space in between responds to movement, creating a network of shared pathways generated by the participants and the digital traces allow you to form bonds with others or choose to disconnect and walk your own path. Earth and Sky — running September 23, 2023, through January 7, 2024 — highlights artworks, primarily the SMoCA Collection, that touch on how humans inhabit, construct or perceive various natural, artificial and ethereal environments. The exhibition features national artists and international artists. Additionally, Phillip K. Smith III: Three Parallels, which opened in 2022, will remain on view through January 14, 2024 and SMoCA will continue to hold the popular monthly Glow Up events through the exhibition’s run. Additional exhibitions will open in spring

of 2024, including the first major U.S. museum exhibition of the prolific yet under-recognized American painter Dorothy Fratt.

For more information, visit SMoCA.org or call 480.874.4666.

SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART Scottsdale Public Art will celebrate 50 years of public art in Scottsdale on October 26 as Louise Nevelson’s Atmospheres and Environments XIII (Windows to the West) turns 50. The beloved abstract sculpture by the outstanding American sculptor started the city’s public art collection when it was placed at Scottsdale Civic Center in 1973. Now, the newly renovated Civic Center project is complete in time to host the 50th-anniversary event, which will also include a dedication of the newest artwork in the city’s collection, a 44-foot-long tile mosaic work by Arizonabased artist Tammi Lynch-Forrest. Titled The Desert’s Garden, the mosaic is located above one of the lagoons near Scottsdale City Hall.

Other public art projects are also in progress, with some of the artworks scheduled to finish soon, including a sculptural work by Tucson-based artist Barbara Grygutis in the Drinkwater Boulevard underpass below Scottsdale Civic Center. The illuminated artwork will draw a connection to the arts campus above the underpass.

For more information, visit ScottsdalePublicArt.org.

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SCOTTSDALE ARTS LEARNING & INNOVATION Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation builds a robust and vibrant community through the arts.

Learning & Innovation serve more than 50,000 teachers, students, families and adults an nually through programs such as Visions, a year-long visual arts program that provides Valley teens an opportunity to attend monthly workshops, work with professional artists, tour local universities and connect with exhibitions offered by SMoCA. Learning & Innovation also provides hands-on workshops, such as Memory Lounge, an arts program for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners and Life Stories, a series of workshops for writers of all experience levels to craft their personal life stories. Detour Company Theatre stages its productions in June and January of each year at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, where audiences can watch high-quality productions starring adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities. And exhibitions from Learning & Innovation continue through 2023 and 2024 with shows like Coming to Terms — running July 11 to September 24 — which presents 11 artworks depicting how artists respond to 11 different terms.

For more information, visit ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org.

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CANAL CONVERGENCE Canal Convergence, Scottsdale Arts’ biggest event, will return November 3 – 12 as it celebrates “The Power of Play.” This free, 10-night, light-based public art event is held every year along the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront. It features a variety of family-friendly activities, including live music and dance performances, educational workshops, interactive artworks and more.

For those looking for a night out, there will be a beer and wine garden at the music stage and the first weekend of the event will feature the return of the One Water Brewing Showcase. Among the featured artists this year is the Montreal-based Iregular, an artist studio behind the interactive DICE installation.

Attendees will be able to jump, spin and dance through canal-side interactive zones and see their movements mimicked by silhouettes — with reactive shapes, colors and patterns — on five giant dice floating above the Arizona Canal. Additionally, the Valley’s own Walter Productions will return with a new variation on its ever-popular choreographed fire show.

For more information, visit CanalConvergence.com.

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our extraordinary concerts celebrate Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 30 years of singing together. “I really believe this is a powerful and beautiful collection of music,” says Artistic Director Dr. Craig Peterson.

The season begins with Sublime Spirit—folk songs from Eastern Europe and hymns of the Orthodox tradition which capture both the human and the divine. Then welcome The Holiday Spirit with the brilliance of voices, brass and organ in Stroope’s Hodie (This Day!), along with traditional holiday favorites.

The Chorale and Canto Vivo combine for Twice the Spirit. Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with organ and harp plus doublechoir pieces such as Mendelssohn’s Heilig create a collaborative sound-fest. The Chorale prepares for its seventh European tour with Moved by the Spirit, embodying a distinctly American flair—spirituals, ballads and more. Wish us Bon Voyage to France, Spain and the future!

For more information, visit sonorandesertchorale.org.

celebrate the spirit 30 years of singing together

Dr. Craig Peterson, Artistic Director

sublime spirit: inexpressible wonder October 7 and 8, 2023

the holiday spirit: voices and brass December 9 and 10, 2023

twice the spirit: two choirs as one February 24 and 25, 2024

moved by the spirit: America’s heart April 27 and 28, 2024

2023-24 Season Tickets On Sale Now! Box Office 480-305-4538 Ticket and Concert Information at SonoranDesertChorale.org

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This Way Comes!

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outhwest Shakespeare Company (SSC) celebrates its 30th anniversary season with something for everyone via new leadership, fantastic original and classic work as it continues to thrive in its longstanding mission to cultivate audience imagination and participate in the fundamental human act of storytelling.

SSC’s classics include the unearthly Macbeth, the whimsical A Midsummer’s Night Dream and farce in The School for Lies. With its haunting themes, Macbeth writhes in the treacherous world of legendary Scotland, where a bold warrior obsessed with power descends into murderous madness (October 13-28).

In Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an enchanted forest is the playground for Puck, the magical fairy who spins a web of chaos with his delightful pranks and unpredictable tricks (February 9-24). The hilarious romp of The School for Lies spotlights satiric-tongued Célimène, a beautiful young widow in her Paris salon who has managed to evade love — until today (May 9-12).

Audiences will also enjoy original solo works which uniquely examine Shakespeare’s traditional use of gender. A masterful tour-deforce, Debra Ann Byrd performs the riveting, Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey, in which she weaves her personal struggles and triumphs through her acclaimed performance as the Moor of Venice (November 3-11).

For more information, visit www.swshakespeare.org.

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SSC is helmed by new Executive Director Grant Mudge, who returns to Arizona after 30 years in professional theater across the country, including 26 years as Producing and Founding Artistic Director of the Notre Dame and Richmond Shakespeare Festivals. The 2023-24 season offers Shakespearian classics and original, spell-binding solo performances at the Mesa Arts Center and classic works at the intimate and historic Taliesin West Theatre.

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alley Youth Theatre is excited to present its 35th year of magic with an exciting lineup of shows that will take audiences to new places as they experience some of their favorite characters live on stage!

amazing young performers grow up and become Broadway actors, Academy Award winners, teachers, lawyers, police officers, parents—those making a difference in their communities—that’s what it’s all about.”

Since its inception in 1989, VYT has made an impact on over a million children and their families through performances, workshop, showcases and youth development programs.

Children are given a safe place where they can dare to be themselves. They have the freedom to create, explore, dance and sing and the responsibility to work hard, cooperate and learn. It is truly a place where ALL Valley young people can grow as individuals, performers and leaders through a transformational performing arts experience.

Valley Youth Theatre is also acclaimed for the many community service programs. Sponsora-Seat has allowed more than 25,000 at-risk children to attend live theatre, many for the first time. Literacy and the Arts raises reading and vocabulary comprehension for thousands of students attending Title 1 schools, each year. Terminally and chronically ill HopeKids and their families are VYT’s guests for the final dress rehearsal of every production and special Military Nights are often offered for families of active and retired members of the armed forces along with donations to VetTix.

“The focus on the positive development of children is at the foundation of VYT,” says Producing Artistic Director, Bobb Cooper.

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Valley Youth Theatre invites you to join us for our 35th Season, where we'll take you on a journey from the enchanting ball of Rodger + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in August to the aweinspiring bells of the The Hunchback of Notre Dame in June 2024!

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Spookley The Square Pumpkin October 6 – 29, 2023 Valley Youth Theatre Based on the wildly popular books and animated special, Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs and magical puppets that people of all ages will love!

The Addams Family October 13 – 29, 2023 Herberger Theater Center Stage West Celebrate October with the family that’s altogether ooky, mysterious and spooky at Valley Youth Theatre! The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 1 – 23, 2023 Valley Youth Theatre A Valley Holiday tradition for over 26 years is back as Valley Youth Theatre brings Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and all of our favorite Woodland Friends to life on the stage!

Peter and the Starcatcher February 9 – 25, 2024 Valley Youth Theatre This imaginative and prequel to the classic Peter Pan tale, Peter and the Starcatcher follows an orphan boy as his ship is taken over by pirates.

The World According to Snoopy April 5 – 21, 2024 Valley Youth Theatre Based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip

by Charles M. Schulz, The World According to Snoopy sparkles with wit and warmth as it illustrates life as seen through the eyes of Schulz's unforgettable characters.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame June 7 – 23, 2024 Herberger Theater Center Based on the Victor Hugo novel with songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s sweeping score and powerful story set in fifteenth-century Paris.

For more information, visit vyt.com or call 602.253.8188.

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ASU Art Museum 51 E. 10th St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Ceramics Research Center 699 S. Mill Ave., Suite 108 Tempe, AZ 85281

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ucked away near the red sandstone hillsides of Papago Park and hidden from the busy city life, Desert Botanical Garden is a sprawling attraction that boasts 50,000 plants, memorable vistas, one of the nation’s largest agave collections and centuries-old cactus that have the height to prove it.

beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Tickets are on sale now at dbg.org.

The Garden will kick off the season with Fernando Botero: The Master on display from October 7 through March 31, 2024.

Visitors will find there’s more to discover at the Garden this fall with a series of exhibits and events for all ages.

Colombian artist Botero is widely recognized for his unique and signature style “Boterismo,” incorporating rotund, whimsical figures and objects in his works. The exhibit will feature

The latest art exhibition opening later this year will fill Dorrance Hall with paintings and sculptures from world-renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Día de Muertos will transport visitors to Mexico with vibrant displays and features throughout the Garden, including an expansive community altar designed by Mexican artists. Thousands of Southwestern butterflies will throng the butterfly pavilion for an immersive and educational experience about these fragile pollinators. And the Garden’s trails will gleam with 8,000 hand-lit luminarias and thousands of lights during the holiday tradition of Las Noches de las Luminarias. Whether it’s a first-time visit or a family tradition, the Garden offers a sensational list of events that showcase the

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dance and gifts. For Oaxacan residents, the festival traditionally hosted in July is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the different indigenous groups across the state. A parade of dancers will fill the trails and dozens of Oaxacan performers will showcase their traditions during this two-day event. Guelaguetza is included with general admission.

For a more intimate evening, choose one of two staples at the Garden.

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paintings, drawings and sculptures in Dorrance Hall, with an expanded gallery space that showcases Botero’s influences, motivations and working methods. The exhibit is included with general admission or Garden membership.

Botero’s artwork will complement the visitor experience, bringing a flare of his thoughtprovoking masterpieces to the Garden. But guests will receive the most from their visit when they pair it with one of the Garden’s seasonal favorites, including the fall butterfly exhibit, an outdoor concert and rounds of lotería.

Beginning September 23 through November 12, Majestic Mariposas returns with thousands of free-flying Southwestern butterflies, including monarchs. The living exhibit showcases each stage of the butterfly’s life cycle and guests also will learn about conservation efforts to protect these winged beauties. The fall butterfly exhibit will open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is included with general admission.

Back for a second year, Guelaguetza will add spirit and color throughout the Garden’s trails from October 7-8. The Mexican indigenous holiday celebrates the state of Oaxaca’s eight regions, that celebrates their customs, cuisine, 76

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop and a talented group of local artists at Music in the Garden. The Friday-night concert series runs October 6 through November 17. Returning this fall is Lotería Nights. Gather your amigos for rounds of lotería, an iconic Mexican game similar to bingo, on October 18 and November 15. Visitors will play the game on a custommade Garden board featuring historical figures, desert plants and Garden scenes. Guests must be 21 or older to attend both events.

Plant lovers won’t want to miss the Fall Plant Sale October 19-22. Find the perfect desert plant or house plant this fall. The plant sale will include aromatic herbs, vegetables, flowering perennials, as well as a wide selection of cactus, succulents and agaves. Garden horticulture staff will be available to offer expert advice. Reservations are required.

But the best is still ahead.

The season will continue with the colorful celebration of Día de Muertos on October 27 through November 5, featuring an immersive experience that includes a mega community altar centered on the mythology of the elegant skull, or La Catrina, a golden entryway arch and a two-day procession festival.

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FERNANDO BOTERO: THE MASTER Oct. 7 – March 31

Tickets at dbg.org

Fernando Botero (Colombia, 1932); Reclining Woman, 2007; Bronze sculpture,132 x 76 x 77 inches; Private Collection of the Botero Family Fernando Botero (Colombia, 1932); Family in plantation, 2020; Oil on Canvas, 70 x 63 inches; Private Collection of the Botero Family Exhibition organized by the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Long Beach, California in collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden.

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Starting October 27, visitors can step inside Webster Auditorium to see an altar in the theme of one of Mexico’s most famous emblems for the Day of the Dead. La Catrina is a representation of a woman skeleton, often sporting a floralembroidered bonnet and was created by the late Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada. The popularized skull was first conceived as satire, referencing Mexican society’s obsession with the European upper class. Today, La Catrina is the central character on almost every altar. Guests will enjoy a mega community altar that also includes papel picado, wall decorations, ceramic skulls, marigolds, sugar skulls and so much more.

Luminarias. For 18 nights, the Garden’s trails will glow with 8,000 hand-lit luminarias and thousands of twinkling lights. Plus, on select nights, a chorus of handbell performers will return this year!

From November 4-5, the Garden will host a twoday Día de Muertos Festival with a procession for the entire family to enjoy. Visitors can also expect delicious food, art, music and hands-on activities.

The event is included with general admission.

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Visitors can enjoy the event on the evenings of November 24-25 and December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 19-23, 26-30.

On December 17, the Mexican holiday tradition of La Posada returns to add an extra layer of magic to the holidays. Guests can expect singing processions, traditional Mexican food and beverage, as well as a piñata breaking experience for little kids.

Tickets for Las Noches de las Luminarias go on sale October 2 for Garden members and general admission go on sale October 16.

For tickets and additional information, visit dbg.org.

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Images: Maura Allen, Spring Fever, acrylic on wood panel, 30” x 30”, Cowgirl Up! 2023; installation of Cowgirl Up! 2023 in the main museum; Western jewelry, apparel, books and home goods available in the Museum Stores; Joe Beeler, Thanks for the Rain in front of the Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center; Mexican Folk Art exhibition featuring Saguaro Time Machine, an installation by Lalo Cota; the virtual shopkeeper greets visitors in our Speaking of Wickenburg exhibition on the lower level.

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xperience the West at Desert Caballeros Western Museum in the center of historic Wickenburg, Arizona, where world-class art collections meet immersive historical exhibitions. DCWM’s exhibitions and (free) guidePORT ™ audio tours tell fascinating stories of the indigenous peoples, explorers, cowboys, miners and others of the American West.

The Museum’s collection contains prized works

by George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, the Cowboy Artists of America and the Taos Society of Artists.

Fine art by Deborah Copenhaver Fellows, Cynthia Rigden, Billy Schenck, Curt Walters and more offer a contemporary perspective. The

Museum’s lower level is a life-sized recreation of 1912 downtown Wickenburg.

Special exhibitions include the annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West exhibition and sale, featuring more than 60 of the West’s best women artists. Discounts for seniors, AAA and active military. Free admission for Museum members and children 17 and under.

For more information, visit westernmuseum.org or call 928.684.2272.

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MEET ANDREW WALESCH,

ANDREW WALESCH

Artistic Director of the MIM Music Theater

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n January, Andrew Walesch started as the new artistic director of the MIM Music Theater.

His experience in the music industry — he was the music director of Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis and is an accomplished

professional singer, pianist and performer — gives him a unique perspective in his new role.

Walesch grew up with music. He started singing when he was four and joined the internationally touring Saint John’s Boys’ Choir at 10. His love for jazz and the Great American Songbook spurred him to pick up the piano as a teenager and later inspired the professional shows he would perform.

He first visited the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) after a performance at the Sun City Grand community with his orchestra in 2020. His experience exploring MIM’s galleries reinforced his belief in the museum’s mission.

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“I truly believe that music is one of the most important elements of life,” Walesch says. “It unifies. It heals. It makes us feel and it allows us to share our feelings. It teaches us how unique but similar we are.”

Guests make these connections throughout the galleries, Walesch says, but also at the theater.

One of his most memorable museum moments so far was seeing Leo Kottke at the MIM Music Theater. Though Walesch had seen Kottke. in concert before, he found that the theater’s acoustics, sound system and lighting enhanced the prolific guitarist’s performance.

MIM’s Fall 2023 Concert Series runs through December. Additional artists will be added throughout the season.

For tickets and the complete line-up, visit MIM.org.

In addition to booking concerts that MIM audiences will love, Walesch is interested in producing new programming at the MIM Music Theater, such as seminars, workshops and interviews. His greatest goal, though, is ensuring the high-quality experience that guests expect.

“I want to support and sustain the incredible legacy that has been created here and keep the MIM Music Theater successful many years into the future,” he says.

WALESCH’S 2023 FALL CONCERT SERIES PICKS Walesch’s latest priority has been the planning and launch of MIM’s 2023 Fall Concert Series, which is now on sale to the public. The series features more than 50 artists across many genres—jazz, classical, folk, singer-songwriter and more. For Walesch, the season’s highlights include jazz vocalist Lizz Wright in September; acclaimed string ensemble the Dover Quartet, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and compelling Americana singersongwriter Allison Russell in October; and iconic pop songwriter John Oates and the Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show in November, among the many other exciting concerts he looks forward to presenting.

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“I’m thrilled to be carrying the torch of the MIM Music Theater brightly and boldly into its next chapter with an ever-diverse and stirring array of shows,” Walesch says. “Truly, the combination of the talent we will be presenting and the superior experience of the MIM Music Theater leaves nothing to be desired.”

MIM offers memberships that include exclusive benefits for concertgoers. Circle of Friends memberships, starting at $250, include presale access to concert tickets and invitations to Concert Series Previews with MIM’s artistic director. Members who give $500 or more annually also enjoy 10% off concert tickets.

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uring the 2023–24 season, experience large-scale images of Hindu deities, intimate photographic portraits from the Southwest and experimental art from Eastern Europe.

You don’t have to travel far to enjoy dynamic, evocative, world-class art. Just ride the light rail or drive down to Phoenix Art Museum.

Discover works by Phoenix-based contemporary artists Fronterizx Collective, Yaritza Flores Bustos and Alejandro Macias, on view now.

Photographs, paintings and installations explore themes of Mexican-American identity, power, assimilation and immigration.

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Beginning Nov. 5, explore the historically significant work and career of groundbreaking Chicana multimedia artist Amalia Mesa-Bains.

Called “long-overdue” by ARTnews, BAMPFA’s Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory brings together nearly 60 works, including Bains’ renowned altar installations and her lesserstudied handmade books and palimpsest prints.

In December, Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature sheds light on the pioneering career of Laura Aguilar (1959–2018), with a focus on her intimate portraits of nude, large-bodied women. This is the first time this full selection of images— created in natural settings throughout the Southwest region—is on view to the public.

That same month, travel from the southwestern U.S. to India with Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen. Large-scale photographs of Hindu deities by global contemporary artist Manjari Sharma are placed in conversation with historical objects from the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art to create a dialogue about the long, inextricable relationship between art and religion.

End your world travels in Eastern Europe with Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s. Opening in April 2023, the extensive exhibition from the Walker Art Center features work from more than 100 artists from six Central-Eastern European Nations including East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and Yugoslavia.

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Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature (December 16, 2023–November. 17, 2024). Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen (December 16, 2023–April 14, 2024) Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s (On view from April 17 – September 29, 2024). Special-engagement exhibitions are free for Museum Members and included with general admission.

For more information, visit phxart.org or call 602.257.1880.

Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory (November 5, 2023 – February 25, 2024).

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he Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation welcomes you to Taliesin West, the World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark, where America’s Greatest Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, lived and worked. With more programs than ever before, visiting Taliesin West is not only a bucket-list experience; it is a place to return again and again for inspiration, rejuvenation and excitement.

Wright’s architecture for better living was more than designing striking buildings and the programs reflect his broader vision. Taliesin West offers a full range of experiences, including performing arts, films, lectures and more. A connection with nature and spirit shaped Taliesin West and today we offer wellness programs, including yoga, Tai Chi and mindfulness hikes.

Adult Workshops focus on photography, writing and nature and we have introduced lifelong learning programs through the Taliesin Institute, the Foundation’s academic and professional education division.

Take advantage of Taliesin West’s beautiful vistas overlooking the Valley while enjoying Sunset and Sips, a casual cocktail hour offered twice monthly from October through May.

Taliesin West offers a range of Youth & Family Programs for homeschoolers, early learners, Girl Scouts and others. These programs include field trips, workshops and camps.

From October until May, take in Taliesin West’s newest exhibition: American Icons, featuring rare, revealing portraits of Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe in their own homes and studios. See the similarities between the artists and how they brought a uniquely American point of view to Modernism.

Tours of our historic site continue with guided and audio tours and reintroduced evening and Desert Shelter tours designed and constructed by apprentices and students.

Come find out what Wright’s architecture for better living means in your life.

For more information, visit www.franklloydwright.org or call 888.516.0811.

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Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 3830 N. Marshall Way (Old Town) Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Westernspirit.org

WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST PRESENTS

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mongst their exhibits currently on view, Western Pop: Andy Warhol and Billy Schenck brings familiar artistry fanfare with an unexpected reimagination of the West. “Andy Warhol and Billy Schenck’s work showcases the diversity of perspectives and the richness of the American West’s cultural heritage,” said Assistant Director of Collections, Exhibitions and Research Dr. Tricia Loscher.

On view until February 2024 is the museum’s first bilingual exhibition, Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo (Cowboys from the Cross of the Devil), featuring photography by Werner Segarra. Segarra’s collection of photographs, captured over thirty years, reveals the vaqueros on their own terms.

Upcoming traveling exhibitions include the work of famed contemporary painter Willy Matthews, in addition to color and composition master Tom Gilleon in early 2024. View the museum’s website for seasonal exhibitions and program calendars.

OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. —5 p.m.

Extended Thursday Hours: (Nov.-Apr.) 9:30 a.m. — 9 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. —5 p.m.

Closed Monday For more information, visit westernspirit.org.

Permanent exhibit favorites at Western Spirit include Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks from the Allan and Judith Cooke Collection and the family-friendly Abe Hays Family Spirit of the West Collection.

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17 National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies Phoenix Art Museum Whiteman Hall 21 Jimmie Vaughan Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 21 Game Grumps Live: Tournament of Gamers Mesa Arts Center 22 SMoCA Fall Opening Party Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 22 Jazz Lounge: Letters to Joni Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Stage 2 22 An Evening with Audra McDonald Mesa Arts Center 22 & 23 Booker T. Jones: 60 Years of Green Onions Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 22 – 30 Ballet Under The Stars Ballet Arizona Various Parks 22 thru 10/1 Iphgenia, King's Child ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Lyceum Theatre

23 Clint Black Chandler Center for the Arts 23 An Untitled Love ASU Gammage 23 The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 23 thru 11/12 Majestic Mariposas Desert Botanical Garden 24 LeAnn Rimes: The Story… So Far Tour Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

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24 Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" Mesa Arts Center 26 The Bros. Landreth Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 27 Cine Cubano: Chico & Rita Phoenix Art Museum Whiteman Hall 27 Snarky Puppy: Empire Central Tour Mesa Arts Center 27 ASU Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage ON STAGE 2023–2024

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28 Masters of Hawaiian Music Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 28 thru 10/1 The Pirates of Penzance ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre

3 Big Band Blastoff!

ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Katzin Concert Hall

6 Story Pirates Live On Stage: The Amazing Adventure Tour Mesa Arts Center 6–8 And I Love Her: The Beatles Reimagined The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

3 Wilco Civic Center LIVE Scottsdale Civic Center

29 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Arizona Broadway Theatre

3 Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter Mesa Arts Center

29 thru 10/1 The Mighty Carmina Burana The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus Symphony Hall

4 – 29 Tiananmen The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre

30 thru 11/26 Scott T. Baxter: Revealing the West Desert Caballeros Western Museum

OCTOBER 1 Amos Lee Chandler Center for the Arts

6, 13, 20 Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

5 Movement ASU Gammage

6 – 29 Feminine Presence, Exhibit featuring Nasim Nourian Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery

5 Film.Dance Screening Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

1 – 31 Majestic Mariposas Desert Botanical Garden

5 In Conversation: Frank Vaccaro on Photographer Tony Vaccaro (in conjunction with American Icons: Wright & O'Keeffe) Taliesin West Online

1 – 31 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Arizona Broadway Theatre

5 The Dover Quartet Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

2 Carbon Leaf Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

6 Joshua Radin With the Ballroom Thieves Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

3 Maroon and Gold Band & ASU Philharmonia ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre Tempe Center for the Arts

6 First Friday Live: Haunting at the Herberger Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 6 – 29 Spookley the Square Pumpkin Valley Youth Theatre

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6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 Flamenco Íntimo Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Stage 2

6 – 30 Stranger Things II Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery 7 The 24th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival Chandler Center for the Arts 7 Pat McGann: Let's Go! Mesa Arts Center 7, 14, 21, 28 Dog Days at the Garden Desert Botanical Garden 7 Sublime Spirit: Inexpressible Wonder Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church, Mesa 8 Sublime Spirit: Inexpressible Wonder Sonoran Desert Chorale La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

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9 Dreamers’ Circus Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

13 – 15 Sun Moon & Stars Phoenix Chorale Various Locations

10 – 15 TINA – The Tina Turner Musical ASU Gammage

13 – 28 Macbeth Southwest Shakespeare Mesa Arts Center

10 thru 4/28 Decades: William Matthews Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

13 – 29 The Addams Family Valley Youth Theatre & Herberger Theater Center Herberger Theater Center Stage West

11 The Quebe Sisters Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 11 National Geographic Live: Wild Cats Revealed with Sandesh Kadur Mesa Arts Center 12 Leela James Chandler Center for the Arts 12 Bob James Trio With Special Guest Andrey Chmut Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 12 Randy Rainbow for President Mesa Arts Center 13 RED Party Arizona Opera Herberger Theater Center 13 The Bad Plus & Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog Mesa Arts Center 13 Brahms & Dvořák To Die For The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater 13 – 15 Frankenstein Arizona Opera Herberger Theater Center 92

19 Alexander Malofeev Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

14 Patty Griffin Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

19 Classical Music Inside Out: Attacca Quartet Mesa Arts Center 20 & 21 Food ASU Gammage 20 & 21 Chris Botti Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

14 Nickel Creek Mesa Arts Center

20 – 22 Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince™ in Concert The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

14 & 15 Brahms & Dvořák To Die For The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

20 thru 11/5 Barefoot in the Park Arizona Theatre Company Tempe Center for the Arts

15 When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney Chandler Center for the Arts

20 thru 6/3 American Icons: Wright and O'Keeffe (Exhibition Tour) Taliesin West

15 Turtle Island Quartet Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 16 Stacey Kent: Songs from Other Places Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 18 Lotería Nights Desert Botanical Garden 19 Barrett Choir and Gospel Choir ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Katzin Concert Hall

21 They're So Vain: Sammy Miller and the Congregation Celebrate the Music of 1973 at 50 Chandler Center for the Arts 21 Traveler ASU Kerr 21 & 22 Día De Los Muertos Festival Mesa Arts Center 22 National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Phoenix Art Museum Whiteman Hall

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22 Lee Ritenour Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

26 – 29 Juan Gabriel Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall

25 Opera for Lunch Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center

27 Boney James: Detour Chandler Center for the Arts

25 Pat Metheny: Dream Box Tour Mesa Arts Center October 26 ASU Symphony Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta, conductor ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage

27 Paula Poundstone Mesa Arts Center 27 & 28 Strange Garden Desert Botanical Garden 31 Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

NOVEMBER 1 National Geographic Live: Hunt for Sleeping Giants with Andrés Ruzo Mesa Arts Center 1–4 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Arizona Broadway Theatre 1 – 30 Fernando Botero: The Master Desert Botanical Garden 2 California Guitar Trio Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 2 In Conversation: Sir Jonathan Bate on Arcadia and Idealized Landscapes Taliesin West 2 Jon Spelman ASU Kerr 3 Ocie Elliott Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 3 First Friday Live: Día de los Muertos Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 3 Jon Spelman ASU Kerr 3&4 Dreamy Draw Music Festival Civic Center LIVE Scottsdale Civic Center 3, 10, 17 Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

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3–5 New Works Festival Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center

3 – 12 Canal Convergence Scottsdale Arts Scottsdale Waterfront

3–5 Beethoven’s Fifth & Magnificent Mendelssohn The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

3 – 26 Rainbow Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery

3 – 11 Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey Southwest Shakespeare Mesa Arts Center 3 – 12 Anthropocene ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Galvin Playhouse Theatre

4 Don McLean: 50th Anniversary of American Pie Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 4&5 Día de Muertos Desert Botanical Garden

3 – 27 Autumn Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery

5 Fall Young Musicians Concert Arizona Musicfest MIM Music Theater

4 Bruce in the USA Chandler Center for the Arts

5 Howie Mandel Chandler Center for the Arts

4 The Old Man and the Sea ASU Gammage

5 The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Eagles' Hotel California Mesa Arts Center 5 thru 2/25 Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory Phoenix Art Museum Steele Gallery 6 ASU Choral Extravanganza ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage 6 Elvis: The Concert of Kings Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 9 Henry Rollins: Good To See You Mesa Arts Center 9 Alan Cumming & Ari Shapiro Mesa Arts Center 10 John Oates Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

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10 Coco in Concert on Tour Mesa Arts Center

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Contemporary Moves

March 28 – 31, 2024 at Orpheum Theatre

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May 15 – June 1, 2024 at Desert Botanical Garden

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10 – 12 Prohibition: The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire & More!

The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 11 Frankie Avalon Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 11 Rodney Crowell Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 12 Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain, Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia Mesa Arts Center 14 – 19 Ain't Too Proud ASU Gammage 15 Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience Mesa Arts Center

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15 Charles Lewis Quintet +1 ASU Kerr 16 Classical Music Inside Out: Daniel Berndard Rouman Mesa Arts Center 16 Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour Mesa Arts Center 17 The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

17 – 19 Miss You Like Hell ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre 17 – 30 Irving Berlin's White Christmas Arizona Broadway Theatre 18 On & On: José James Sings Badu Chandler Center for the Arts 18 The Mavericks Civic Center LIVE East Bowl, Scottsdale Civic Center

17 Jacob Jonas The Company Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 17 Mature Masterpieces by Mozart & Rachmaninoff The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater

18 Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts Herberger Theater Center 18 Daniel Emmet & Pia Toscano: Simply the Best PBS Special and Tour Mesa Arts Center

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18 Arizona Philharmonic – Sonoran Winds Quartet ASU Kerr 18 & 19 Mature Masterpieces by Mozart & Rachmaninoff The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 18 thru 12/24 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Childsplay Herberger Theater Center Stage 19 Cantus Arizona Musicfest MIM Music Theater 19 Daniela Padrón: Around the World Chandler Center for the Arts 19 National Theatre Live: Good Phoenix Art Museum Whiteman Hall

21 ASU Wind Symphony & Maroon and Gold Band ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage

25 Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

22 thru 12/30 Elf The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre

25 Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

24 Rhythm Of The YULETIDE Dance Christmas Special Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

27 thru 12/14 Lunch Time Theater – Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage

24 The Man Who Killed Santa Claus Mesa Arts Center 24 – 25 Las Noches de las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden 24 – 26 Disney's Encanto™ In Concert Live to Film The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

28 Matteo Bocelli Mesa Arts Center 28 & 29 Tower of Power Holiday & Hits Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 29 Opera for Lunch Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center

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30 ASU Symphony Orchestra with Jamie Bernstein ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage

DECEMBER 1 John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell: Swinging in the Holidays & More Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 1 First Friday Live: Holiday Cheer Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 1–3 Holiday Pops The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 1 – 23 A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre 1 – 30 Sister's Christmas Catechism The Phoenix Theatre Company Hardes Theatre

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1 – 30 Irving Berlin's White Christmas Arizona Broadway Theatre 1 – 31 Fernando Botero: The Master Desert Botanical Garden 1 thru 1/1 Tiny Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery 1 thru 1/2 Quotes Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery 4 The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 5 Keyboard Conversations®️ with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and Liszt Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 5 – 10 Les Misérables ASU Gammage

7 In Conversation: Ron Broglio on Desert Animals Taliesin West 7 Tommy Emmanuel, CGP with Jerry Douglas Mesa Arts Center 8 The Klezmatics: 2023 Hanukkah Tour Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 8 – 24 The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 9 John Jorgenson Quintet Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 9 The Holiday Spirit: Voices and Brass Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church 9 Handel’s Mesías en Español The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus Central United Methodist Church

FALL 2023 CONCERT SERIES

Tickets and lineup at MIM.org Beth Orton

Ocie Elliott

September 27

November 3

Carbon Leaf

John Oates

October 2

November 10

Crystal Bowersox

Rodney Crowell

October 10

November 11

The Quebe Sisters

Matt Andersen With Adam Baldwin

October 11

Eliane Elias October 17

Bonnie “Prince” Billy With Laurel Premo October 18

Chris Botti October 20 & 21

Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao October 31

California Guitar Trio

November 14

Cantus November 19

Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde November 25

David Benoit A Charlie Brown Christmas December 14

And many more!

November 2 Concert Series sponsored by Bonnie “Prince” Billy

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9 – 17 Holiday – Transcendent Winter Phoenix Boys Choir Various Locations 9 – 30 Scrooge! The Musical Arizona Theatre Company Tempe Center for the Arts 10 Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Mesa Arts Center 10 The Holiday Spirit: Voices and Brass Sonoran Desert Chorale La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church 13 & 14 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas 2023 Tour Mesa Arts Center 14 Jane Lynch’s A Swingin' Little Christmas Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 14 David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater 14 – 17 Assisted Living The Musical®️: The HOME for the Holidays Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Stage 2 14 – 17 Handel's Messiah The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus Multiple Locations 15 Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: Tons of Tinsel Tour Chandler Center for the Arts

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15 Canadian Brass Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

31 New Year's Eve Celebration: Best of Broadway Chandler Center for the Arts 31 Straight No Chaser: Sleighin' It Tour Mesa Arts Center

15 – 19 A Chorale Christmas Phoenix Chorale Various Locations

31 New Year's Eve with Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Spectacular The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

16 Mariachi Sol de Mexico®️ presents Jose Hernandez' Merry-Achi Christmas Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

JANUARY

16 Gentri Christmas Mesa Arts Center

2–7 The Wiz ASU Gammage

16 thru 2/25 Howard Post: Western Perspectives Desert Caballeros Western Museum

3 – 21 Festival of New American Theatre The Phoenix Theatre Company Hardes Theatre

19 Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance Mesa Arts Center

5 First Friday Live: Celebrating 2024 Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage

20 – 23 Christmas with C.S. Lewis Mesa Arts Center 22 Friday Night Films: White Christmas (1954) Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Taliesin West 22 Squirrel Nut Zippers Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

5 Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater 5&6 Paul Anka: Seven Decades Tour Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 5 – 28 Exhibit featuring Gary Vulcano Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery

29 – 31 Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas 2023 Musical Instrument Museum MIM Music Theater

5 – 29 Featured Artist Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery 6–7 Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

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AMPLIFIED | PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

9 Keyboard Conversations®️ with Jeffrey Siegel: The Power and Passion of Beethoven Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 11 In Conversation: Ayad Rahmani on Wright and Emerson Taliesin West Online 11 The Temptation/The Four Tops Mesa Arts Center 11 – 28 Islander: a New Musical Herberger Theater Center Center Stage 12 The Barricade Boys: Leading Men of London's West End Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 13 Jazz Lounge: I Got Rhythm— A Tribute to Cole Porter and George Gershwin Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Stage 2

16 thru 8/31 Inner Light: The Art of Tom Gilleon Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West 17 National Geographic Live: Diving the Great Barrier Reef with Erika Woolsey Mesa Arts Center 18 Cécile McLorin Salvant Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 19 & 20 Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 4 Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 19 – 31 On the Town Arizona Broadway Theatre Main Stage Theatre 19 thru 7/28 Guarding the Art Phoenix Art Museum Rineberg and Ballinger Galleries

20 The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard Chandler Center for the Arts 20 Amplified Phoenix Art Museum 20 History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson Mesa Arts Center 21 Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour Mesa Arts Center 23 ASU Wind Ensemble ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Katzin Concert Hall 24 The Diary of Anne Frank Childsplay Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 24 thru 2/11 The Lehman Trilogy The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre ON STAGE 2023–2024

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26 The Fab Four Performs The Beatles' Rubber Soul Mesa Arts Center 26 – 28 The Theory of Relativity ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre 26 – 28 Broadway Tonight!

The Phoenix Symphony Orpheum Theatre 27 In the Same Tongue ASU Gammage 27 & 28 The Barber of Seville Arizona Opera Symphony Hall 28 Classical Music Inside Out: Zukerman Trio Mesa Arts Center

29 Jazz at Lincoln Center: Bria Skonberg & Benny Benack III Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 29 thru 2/8 Lunch Time Theater – In Concert featuring T.A. Burrows Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage 30 thru 2/4 Jagged Little Pill ASU Gammage

FEBRUARY 1 In Conversation: Adam Nocek on Shaping Impact of Architecture and Design Taliesin West 1&2 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 1 – 22 On the Town Arizona Broadway Theatre

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1 – 29 Fernando Botero: The Master Desert Botanical Garden 2 First Friday Live: Gospel Night Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 2 Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater 2&3 The Doo Wop Project Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 2 – 25 Birds, Bugs, Blooms Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery 2 – 26 A Perspective from Above Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery 3–4 Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

4 The Peking Acrobats Chandler Center for the Arts 5 Classical Mystery Tour – 60th Anniversary: The Beatles Coming to America!

Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

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6 Keyboard Conversations®️ with Jeffrey Siegel: A French Musical Feast Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 7 Caro Pierotto ASU Kerr 7 thru 3/17 The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd The Phoenix Theatre Company Hardes Theatre 8 ASU Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage 8 – 25 The Woman in Black Herberger Theater Center Center Stage 9 Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 9 Eliades Ochoa Mesa Arts Center 9 – 11 The Ultimate ABBA Tribute The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

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9 – 25 Peter and the Starcatcher Valley Youth Theatre 9 – 24 A Midsummer Night's Dream Southwest Shakespeare Mesa Arts Center 10 The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series: Starring Kelli O'Hara Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 10 Jade Johnson ASU Kerr 12 Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lara Downes: A New World A-Comin’ Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 15 – 18 Moving Movies Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall

16 Mandy Patkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano Mesa Arts Center 16 thru 3/3 Intimate Apparel Arizona Theatre Company Tempe Center for the Arts 16 – 25 Clue ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Galvin Playhouse Theatre 17 Kristin Chenoweth Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 17 La Marisoul & The Love Notes Orchestra Chandler Center for the Arts 17 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

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THE

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19 Moon River and Me: Centennial Celebration of Henry Mancini starring Monica Mancini Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 21 National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone with Doug Smith Mesa Arts Center 23 Kronos Quartet Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 23 & 24 NORTH: The Musical Chandler Center for the Arts 23 – 25 Mardi Gras in New Orleans The Phoenix Symphony Orpheum Theatre 24 The TEN Tenors – Greatest Hits Live!

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

24 Brian Culbertson: The Trilogy Tour Mesa Arts Center

27 MozART Group Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church

24 Twice the Spirit: Two Choirs As One Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church

28 Storm Large Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

25 Organist Scott Dettra in Recital Arizona Bach Festival All Saints' Episcopal Church

28 Dave Stamey ASU Kerr

25 The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Chandler Center for the Arts 25 Twice the Spirit: Two Choirs As One Sonoran Desert Chorale La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church 26 Taj Mahal Quartet and Sona Jobarteh Mesa Arts Center

29 Sérgio Mendes Mesa Arts Center

MARCH 1 Jonathan Biss Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 1 First Friday Live: Folklorico & Mariachi on the Pavilion Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 1 Dende ASU Kerr 1 – 31 Mariachi Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Main Gallery 1 – 31 Fernando Botero: The Master Desert Botanical Garden 1 thru 4/28 Featured Artist Exhibit Herberger Theater Center Bob's Spot Gallery 2 Mariachi & Folklorico Festival Herberger Theater Center Center Stage

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2 The Music of Queen The Phoenix Symphony Arizona Financial Theater 2&3 Roméo & Juliette Arizona Opera Symphony Hall 3 Rhapsody in Blue: Festival Orchestra with Marcus Roberts Trio Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church 3 The Wailin' Jennys Chandler Center for the Arts 3 MOMIX: ALICE Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 3, 10, 17, 24 Sun & Sounds Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 360 Stage, Scottsdale Civic Center

4 – 14 Lunch Time Theater – Broadway based on….

Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage 5 Superman, Schumann & Strauss: Festival Orchestra Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church 5 Keyboard Conversations®️ with Jeffrey Siegel: Three Great Romantics Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 5 New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players: Pirates of Penzance Mesa Arts Center 6 thru 4/28 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre 7 In Conversation: Agapita Judy Lopez on Georgia O'Keeffe (in conjunction with American Icons: Wright & O'Keeffe Taliesin West

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7 Mania: The ABBA Tribute Mesa Arts Center 8 Continuo Power Arizona Bach Festival St. Barnabas on the Desert 8 Festival Orchestra POPS: Modern Broadway & Hollywood with Telly Leung and Loren Allred Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church 8 Rachmaninoff & Dvořák The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater 8—31 Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Arizona Broadway Theatre 9 Trinity Irish Dance Company Chandler Center for the Arts 9 An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma Mesa Arts Center

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9 Quarteto Nuevo ASU Kerr

12 – 17 MJ ASU Gammage

9 & 10 Mozart: Requiem Phoenix Chorale Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

14 Classical Music Inside Out: Marc-André Hamelin Mesa Arts Center

9 & 10 Rachmaninoff & Dvořák The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 10 Magic Flutes Orchestral Concert Arizona Bach Festival All Saints' Episcopal Church 10 Renée Fleming with the Festival Orchestra Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church 10 PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner Chandler Center for the Arts 12 Gunhild Carling Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church

14 Charles Lewis Quintet + 1 ASU Kerr 15 iLuminate Chandler Center for the Arts 15 – 17 The Marriage of Figaro ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre 15 – 17 Star Wars: A New Hope™ in Concert The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

17 For the King's Pleasure Arizona Bach Festival All Saints' Episcopal Church 17 Chad Lawson Mesa Arts Center 18 Chad Lawson Breathe Workshop Mesa Arts Center 20 Opera for Lunch Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center 20 National Geographic Live: Life on Thin Ice with Kiliii Yüyan Mesa Arts Center

16 Rita Moreno: In Conversation Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

21 Studio Cabaret Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center

16 Gibney Company Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

21 SFJAZZ Collective Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

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16 & 17 Classics – Sounds of Ascent Phoenix Boys Choir Various Locations

22 Judy Collins Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

23 & 24 Cowgirl Up! Opening Weekend Desert Caballeros Western Museum

1 Trailblazing Women of Country Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

22 Takács Quartet Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

25 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Arizona Musicfest Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

1 – 14 Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Arizona Broadway Theatre Main Stage Theatre

22 Strauss & Beethoven The Phoenix Symphony Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater 22 & 23 Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert Chandler Center for the Arts 23 Mana Wahine ASU Gammage 23 The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series: Starring TBA Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 23 & 24 Strauss & Beethoven The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

26 – 30 Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' Mesa Arts Center 28 – 31 Contemporary Moves Ballet Arizona Orpheum Theatre

5 World Doctors Orchestra Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church

29 & 30 She's Got Soul The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

5 Latin Sol ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Nelson Fine Arts Plaza

29 thru 4/14 Master Class Arizona Theatre Company Tempe Center for the Arts 30 Malpaso Dance Company ASU Gammage

APRIL

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4 Drum Tao Mesa Arts Center

5 First Friday Live: Jazz on the Pavilion Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 5 – 14 Detroit '67 ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Lyceum Theatre

REVERB: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL | THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY

5 – 21 The World According to Snoopy Valley Youth Theatre 6 Scottsdale Arts ARTrageous Gala Scottsdale Arts Scottsdale Civic Center 9 – 14 The Kite Runner ASU Gammage 10 Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 10 – 12 Simply Three: Unplugged Mesa Arts Center 10 thru 6/16 What the Constitution Means to Me The Phoenix Theatre Company Hardes Theatre 11 – 14 Southwest Shakespeare TBD Southwest Shakespeare Taliesin West

12 – 14 Aída Cuevas “The Queen of Mariachi” The Phoenix Symphony Orpheum Theatre 15 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Church 16 ASU Wind Ensemble & ASU Philharmonia ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage 18 In Conversation: Christine Madrid French on Classic Film, Architecture, and the Villain's Lair (Book: The Architecture of Suspense) Taliesin West Online 18 & 20 Reverb: Contemporary Music Festival The Phoenix Symphony Herberger Theater 18 – 21 Pippin ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre

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20 & 21 Don Giovanni Arizona Opera Symphony Hall 21 Plated & Staged…

A Herberger Theater Experience Herberger Theater Center Center Stage 24 ASU Symphony Orchestra ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre ASU Gammage 26 Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church 26 – 28 Mozart & Shostakovich: The Power of 10 The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 27 & 28 Moved by the Spirit: America's Heart Sonoran Desert Chorale Various Locations

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MAY 1 – 19 Mad Hatter the Musical Herberger Theater Center Center Stage 2–5 All Balanchine Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 3 First Friday Live: Broadway Night Herberger Theater Center Pavilion Stage 3 – 31 A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Arizona Broadway Theatre 6 – 16 Lunch Time Theater – The Main Street Comedy Show Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage 9 – 12 The School for Lies Southwest Shakespeare Taliesin West 10 David Sedaris Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Orpheum Theatre 10 – 12 Horizons Phoenix Chorale Various Locations 10 – 12 Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection" The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus Symphony Hall 10 & 11 Pops – Skyward Phoenix Boys Choir Various Locations

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11 Family Day Presents: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Arizona Opera Arizona Opera Center 11 Joshua Bell with Larisa Martínez Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 15 American Modern Phoenix Art Museum Art of the Americas Galleries

JUNE 1 The Scottsdale Chorus Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Viginia G. Piper Theater 1 A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Arizona Broadway Theatre 1 thru 7/30 CITYarts Pieces for Peace Exhibit Herberger Theater Center

15 thru 6/1 The Four Seasons Ballet Arizona Desert Botanical Garden

7 – 23 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Valley Youth Theatre Herberger Theater Center

17 – 19 The Resurrection Mixtape The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

11 – 16 Peter Pan ASU Gammage

19 Classic Albums Live: Billy Joel's The Stranger Chandler Center for the Arts 20 – 30 Lunch Time Theater – Raised in War: Wounded Childhoods Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage 22 thru 7/7 Fiddler on the Roof The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre 23 In Conversation: Mark Borthwick on Mamah Borthwick (Book: A Brave and Lovely Woman) Taliesin West Online 24 thru 6/9 True West Arizona Theatre Company Tempe Center for the Arts

17 – 27 Lunch Time Theater – 93 'til infinity: Furious Styles: A Journey of Beats, Dreams and Brotherhood Herberger Theater Center Kax Stage 21 – 30 Disney's A Little Mermaid Arizona Broadway Theatre 25 thru 7/28 Hamilton ASU Gammage

JULY 1 – 31 Disney's A Little Mermaid Arizona Broadway Theatre 10 thru 8/11 Fully Committed The Phoenix Theatre Company Hardes Theatre 31 thru 9/1 Cabaret The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre

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Don McLean 50th Anniversary of American Pie

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Bob James Trio With Special Guest Andrey Chmut

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Booker T. Jones 60 Years of Green Onions

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