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2024/25 SEASON WILL FEATURE THREE UNFORGETTABLE PRODUCTIONS, each filled with star-crossed lovers and forbidden love; a new “Beyond Downtown” program to bring opera to the broader Arizona community; and a major recital featuring The Metropolitan Opera’s Stephen Costello—one of opera’s brightest stars, all to be presented in both Phoenix and Tucson.
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Giacomo Puccini’s beloved classic
La Bohème transports you to the streets of 19th-century Paris for one of the world’s most timeless and moving love stories. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues to captivate audiences around the world.
The splendor of Egypt comes to life through this visually arresting, projection-based concert production of Verdi’s Aida in its first appearance at the Arizona Opera in over a decade. Featuring some of the most breathtaking music in the operatic repertoire, Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue and war.
Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows the return of Diego de La Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers and the plight of the oppressed. In this exciting new opera performed in both Spanish and English, Zorro leads a thrilling rebellion against the Spanish empire, igniting a revolution and becoming the hero of the people.
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this fall and continue next spring with the new Beyond Downtown program. An offering in Arizona Opera’s McDougall RED Series, this series will feature live opera performances in communities throughout Arizona, well beyond the walls of a traditional theatre.
Season tickets for Arizona Opera’s 2024/25 Season in-theatre productions are now available. Single tickets, including those for Stephen Costello in Recital, go on sale Oct. 1, 2024.
For more information, visit azopera.org
LA BOHÉME | PHOTO BY TIM TRUMBLE
ZORRO | PHOTO BY LANCE W OZIER OF TODOS JUNTOS PHOTOGRAPHY
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BLEND of Suspense, Joy, Music and Heart to its 57th Season
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ArizonaTheatre Company (ATC) sets the stage for an unforgettable 57th season, blending classic intrigue, heartwarming tales and musical brilliance. With a lineup that promises to captivate audiences of all tastes, ATC continues its tradition of bringing exceptional theatrical experiences to Arizona.
Dial M For Murder opens the season with a thrill that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, followed by ATC’s holiday spectacular Scrooge!. The season continues with the soulful and evocative musical Blues in the Night and the world premiere of Bob & Jean: A Love Story. Finally, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson—Apt. 2B closes the season with a hilarious new twist on two of the world’s most iconic characters.
Frederick Knott’s Dial M for Murder (9/22/2024 - 10/12/2024) is a classic tale of deception and murder that follows the cunning Tony Wendice, who plots to kill his wife for her money. However, his meticulously planned scheme unravels in ways he never anticipated. This adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher ensures a fresh yet faithful rendition of the suspenseful narrative, drawing audiences into a web of intrigue and mystery.
ATC’s very own Scrooge! (11/3/2024 - 11/30/24) returns for the holidays to tell the timeless tale of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol infused with music by Leslie Bricusse. This musical adaptation brings the beloved story to life with joyous music and spirit. As Scrooge journeys from miser to merrymaker, audiences will be enchanted by the memorable melodies and heartfelt message of redemption and generosity. It’s a festive production perfect for all ages that promises to warm hearts and spread holiday cheer.
ATC kicks off 2025 with Sheldon Epps’ Blues in the Night (1/26/2025 - 2/15/2025). Set to take the audience on an evocative journey, this musical
revue follows the stories of three women in a rundown Chicago hotel in the 1930s who share their joys and sorrows through powerful blues numbers. This poignant tribute to the resilience and passion that defines the blues genre includes songs made famous by Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Duke Ellington and more.
Next up, ATC brings Bob & Jean: A Love Story (3/23/2025 - 4/12/2025) to life for the first time in its world premiere. Based on the truelife events of playwright Robert Schenkkan’s parents, this touching narrative follows the enduring relationship between Bob and Jean as World War II and their careers drive them thousands of miles apart.
Closing the season with a contemporary twist on classic detective tales, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson—Apt. 2B (5/18/2025 - 6/7/2025) reimagines Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as modern-day women. This fresh take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters by Kate Hamill brings humor, wit and a renewed sense of mystery to the stage. As Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson encounter the always cunning and quick Moriarty and navigate the complexities of solving crimes in today’s world, audiences can expect sharp dialogue, clever mysteries and a dynamic duo that redefines the classic partnership.
As Arizona’s State Theatre, ATC brings the best theatre talent in the country to create shows in Arizona just for Arizonans. Each production offers a unique experience — from classic mysteries to heartfelt love stories — as ATC continues its legacy of delivering top-notch theatre that entertains, inspires and delights audiences of all kinds. Don’t miss this exceptional lineup and be part of this memorable season.
Get season tickets, flex passes or single show tickets at atc.org.
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EXTRAORDINARY Musical Theatre
Boasting a legacy spanning 40 years, Arts Express Theatre strives to enrich the lives of audiences and the community through the power of musical theater.
Serving as the premiere regional company dedicated to full-scale Broadway-style productions, the theater produces nine mainstage shows annually and is a destination for audiences of all ages.
From heart-hitting showstoppers to intellectual masterpieces, Arts Express Theatre tells unique and exciting stories that touch on important and relevant topics. The 2024-25 season includes favorites like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, Cyndi Lauper’s Kinky Boots, the critically acclaimed Side Show and the classic Fiddler on the Roof — as well as a holiday treat for the family, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Arts Express Theatre spent the last four years transforming a former retail space at Park Place into a state-of-the-art theater complex. The space design, including cabaret seating, spacious lobby, convenient parking and advanced technical equipment, creates an attractive, flexible and accessible environment that can be arranged into a host of configurations for a fully immersive experience.
Intentional steps have been taken to ensure that the acoustics provide for a pleasurable audience experience.
Audiences are wowed and amazed by the talent on and off the stage and awed by the breadth, creativity and variety of programming. The company also paves the way for emerging talent to grow. The continuum of education programs provides high-quality, engaging experiences for theater students. From educational offerings to mainstage powerhouses, Arts Express Theatre is dedicated to connecting and inspiring every generation of theater lovers in Southern Arizona and beyond.
Arts Express Theatre values the symbiotic relationship with its patrons and will always strive to deliver the best in production value, education and customer service.
For more information, visit arts-express.org or call 520.319.0400
MARY
For nearly 40 years, Ballet Tucson has been a pillar of artistic excellence in Southern Arizona. Employing a company of high-caliber dancers from across the nation, Ballet Tucson offers a vibrant platform for these talented individuals. The company’s upcoming 20242025 season, titled On the Move, promises a diverse and exciting lineup that caters to a variety of dance enthusiasts. “This extraordinary art form has the power to uplift and inspire, and our dancers are thriving in the wide range of world-class ballets that we are now bringing to the stage,” says Ballet Tucson's Artistic Director Margaret Mullin.
The season kicks off with Footprints at the Fox, showcasing the emerging choreographic talent of Ballet Tucson’s dancers. This program allows audiences a glimpse into the future of dance while highlighting the company’s commitment to nurturing new talent. Following in November is Spirit Garden, a beloved production by Ballet Tucson’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada. This poignant ballet celebrating Dia de los Muertos features stunning artwork by Lawrence Lee and music by Calexico. Ballet lovers can also look forward to a breathtaking performance of Swan Lake Act II, a cornerstone of classical ballet known for its technical virtuosity and emotional depth.
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BALLET TUCSON is On the Move!
Chieko Imada set to the music of legendary Tucson musician Lalo Guerrero. This program also features George Balenchine’s iconic Rubies, a dazzling display of energy and precision. Modern Masters promises a dynamic exploration of dance with works by some of today’s most innovative choreographers, including Andrea Schermoly and two-time Tony Award winner Justin Peck.
No holiday season is complete without the magic of The Nutcracker. Ballet Tucson’s production, in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, creates an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Ballet Tucson’s 2024-2025 season promises a compelling mix of tradition and innovation. Experience a captivating journey through the world of dance by becoming a season subscriber today and save 20% on the entire season.
Whether you’re a seasoned ballet aficionado or just discovering the beauty of this art form, Ballet Tucson has something to move you.
For more information, visit ballettucson.org or call 520.903.1445
SWAN LAKE | PHOTO BY CARLOS CHAVEZ
FOOTPRINTS AT THE FOX
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Emerging choreographer’s showcase featuring all new works by Ballet Tucson’s company dancers
SPIRIT GARDEN
NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024
Swan Lake Act II
2024 Footprints at the Fox Winning Work Spirit Garden - Chieko Imada
THE NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 20-22, 2024
In partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
FROM TUCSON WITH LOVE
FEBRUARY 14-16, 2025
Rubies - George Balanchine (Premiere)
Romeo and Juliet Pas de Deux - Margaret Mullin Barrio Viejo (World Premiere) by Chieko Imada
In partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society
MODERN MASTERS
MARCH 14-16, 2025
Pulcinella Variations - Justin Peck (Premiere)
Swivet - Andrea Schermoly (Premiere) {Schwa} - Kiyon Ross (Premiere)
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Hibiki - Chieko Imada
CELEBRATE Broadway in Tucson's 19th Season
Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 19th season, bringing Broadway’s best shows to Southern Arizona with six exciting shows, including five Tucson premieres in the 2024/2025 season.
The Broadway in Tucson 2024/2025 season kicks off in November with the new comedy play CLUE that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. It is inspired by the classic game and based on the cult favorite 1985 film. In December, the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Tucson. You said his name three times, so Beetlejuice is making his Tucson premiere. Based on the classic 1959 film, Some Like It Hot features an irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance. Nearly 25 years later, Mamma Mia! and the music of ABBA are as timeless as ever, and audiences can’t wait to
welcome these dancing queens back to Tucson. From his humble beginnings as a songwriter to an international superstar with over 120 million albums sold, A Beautiful Noise tells the life story of Neil Diamond, featuring his catalog of classic songs. The season concludes with the hilarious new and completely original musical comedy Shucked — the funniest corn-based musical on tour that everyone’s stalkin’ about.
The 2025/2026 season will be a Spectacular 20th Anniversary season featuring some big surprises!
THE CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF TUCSON’S 2024-25 Season of Free Concerts Begins Oct. 19
Inits 49th season, The Civic Orchestra of Tucson (COT), a 70-piece symphony orchestra, brings seven FREE concerts to a variety of venues throughout greater Tucson. In addition, COT sponsors outreach programs such as the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, the Young Artists’ Competition and the Miller Young Artists’ Scholarship. COT is also proud to announce they are finalists in the 2024 American Prize, a national non-profit competition for the performing arts.
The exciting 2024-25 season will feature classics by Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Respighi, contemporary works by Marquez and Piazzolla, and popular works
such as How To Train Your Dragon and Frozen The October concerts highlight renowned soloist, Tiezheng Shen, in Britten’s Lachrymae for Viola. Young Artists’ Competition winners will perform solos with the orchestra in February and May. On March 15, COT will present an inclusive/sensoryfriendly concert in partnership with the Autism Society of Southern Arizona.
THE CROWN JEWEL of Tucson
Fox Tucson Theatre presents a vibrant season of live arts for the 2024/25 season. Located in the heart of downtown, the historic Fox is the prime destination for music enthusiasts, comedy fans and film lovers of all ages.
“The 24/25 season is one of my favorite can’t-miss special events and is fun for the whole family. From Ziggy Marley to Melissa Etheridge to the rock and roll supergroups that make up Experience Hendrix and BEAT to family events like 360 All Stars and Dog Man the Musical, we’ve built our season around what people love about coming to the Fox. It’s a place that welcomes you and always delivers a memorable occasion,” said Executive Director Bonnie Schock.
Throughout the season, the stage comes alive with Fine Vintages concerts like Average White Band and WAR — captivating the hearts of every generation.
Songwriting and storytelling became a part of the experience with Listening Room artists like Samara Joy, Terri Clark and Indigo Girls. World
music takes center stage with Global Journey artists like Lila Downs, Fox Fan Favorite Jake Shimabukuro and Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos & His Buena Vista Orchestra sharing their rich tapestry of sounds while fostering unity.
Laughter echoes through the theatre when topnotch comedians in the Outburst Comedy series take the stage with stand-up professionals Tom Papa, Vicki Lawrence and improv troupe Second City ready to lighten everyone’s spirit. The Family & Youth series offers enchanting and educational delights like Mike Super: Magic & Illusion, 360 All Stars and more!
The Fox’s warm ambiance, excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art facilities make for unforgettable experiences. Its inclusive nature invites artists from diverse backgrounds, nurturing a dynamic line-up of over 60 shows to this year’s season. The Fox truly is the place to be with the artists to see!
Tickets and more information available at foxtucson.com.
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PIMA ARTS
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Dracula
October 17-27
Adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel. Written by Meg O’Connor. Directed by Maryann Green.
Wandless: Power Beyond Spells
November 21 - 24
Original work written by Pima students. Directed by Samantha Cormier.
The Wedding Singer
The Musical Comedy
February 27 - March 9
Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. Directed by Simone Jolivet-Manuel.
Borderline
April 24 - May 4
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O. Directed by Julian Contreras.
GALLERIES
Exhibitions are always free to the public.
LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY
Preserving Bernal’s Legacy:
Louis Carlos Bernal, Ann Simmons-Myers, Charlotte Earley, Karen Hymer, Anh-Thuy Nguyen, Ernesto Esquer, Pam Golden and Marietta Bernstorff
Enjoy many concerts and two music showcases. Scan the QR code for our website and find our full list of events.
MUSIC DANCE DIGITAL ARTS FASHION
Fall & Spring Concerts
Dec. 6-7 May 2-3 Showcase
May 15-16
VISUAL ARTS GALLERY
Runway Show May 17
West Campus, Santa Rita Building (A), second floor
Muerte - Mom Series: Michael Cajero
September 30 - November 1
Visual and Digital Arts Student Exhibit
November 18 - January 24
Louise Serpa: Rodeo Photography
February 10 - March 28
DESERT VISTA ART GALLERY
Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz
Neda Contreras - Paintings
September 3 - January 9
Astophotography - Michael Cox
January 13 - August 20, 2025
ART GALLERY@DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave., second floor
Contemplations - Student Art Exhibit
September 17 , 2024-September 5, 2025
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND CREATIVITY: The 2024-2025 Pima Arts Season
The 2024/2025 Pima Arts season celebrates cultural diversity, creative innovation and artistic excellence. With an array of exhibitions, performances and showcases, this season promises to captivate audiences and honor the rich artistic heritage of the Southwest.
The season opens at the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery with Preserving Bernal’s Legacy, showcasing the influential work of Louis Carlos Bernal and featuring Pima Community College’s faculty and alumni photographers. This exhibition includes unique lectures and community collaborations. In November, the gallery presents I|AM: Muxes, S/He, HIM, Family, a thoughtprovoking, multi-disciplinary showcase offering historical and contemporary perspectives on trans culture through intimate portraits and dynamic artworks. In January, Artist Dana Roes, Pima’s Dean of Arts, explores psychological and material spaces in Reprieve, examining themes of voids, transitions and coexistence.
Theater enthusiasts will enjoy Pima Theater’s lineup, starting with a spine-tingling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, where young Jonathan Harker teams up with Professor
Annika VanHelsing to combat an ancient vampire’s influence. Wandless: Power Beyond Spells, an original play by Pima Theater students, transports audiences to Camp Hallowstone, where young campers discover their magical abilities and the power of friendship. This spring, The Wedding SingerThe Musical Comedy, based on the 1998 film, brings ’80s nostalgia and a lively score as Robbie Hart navigates new beginnings. Lastly, Borderline is a captivating show that blends ghost stories with the challenges of border life in Socorro, Texas.
Dance performances feature modern dance, jazz, hip-hop and ballet folklórico, while music concerts throughout the year include Orchestra, Concert Band, Mariachi and more. To complete the season, the Digital Arts Showcase and the Annual Fashion Show highlight student creativity and promote sustainable fashion practices.
The Pima Arts Season invites the community to celebrate diverse talents and foster a deeper appreciation for the arts.
For more information, visit pimaarts.com.
GREAT LITERATURE. INTIMATE SETTING. CHALLENGING IDEAS.
Twenty years ago, The Rogue Theatre began in a parking lot.
In 2004, Joe McGrath and Cynthia Meier were rehearsing scenes together over several months to stay in shape for their acting careers. One night, as they walked to their cars, Joe said, “You know, if we’re going to keep doing this, we should get some other people involved.”
For the next two decades, Joe and Cindy, CoFounders, gathered the best talent in town to create one of Tucson’s finest small professional theaters. You see, they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with the world’s greatest authors. They wanted to produce theater that was beautiful and profound. And they wanted to find a group of people, an audience, who longed to share challenging and meaningful stories about the human experience.
Please join in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Rogue Theatre!
The Rogue Theatre is an intimate 170-seat small professional theatre in The Historic Y, with an
“Stunning. Stellar. Breathtaking.” - M.L., Audience Member
adjacent parking lot. The Rogue employs Tucson actors, directors and designers in a five-play season, with post-show discussions after every performance. The Rogue is a recipient of the American Theatre Wing National Theatre Award and has been recognized by the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets are now available for The Rogue’s 20th Anniversary Season: Thornton Wilder’s funny and profound The Skin of Our Teeth, a new adaptation of Italo Calvino’s masterpiece If On a Winter’s Night a Traveler, John Millington Synge’s comic Irish play, The Playboy of the Western World, an engrossing exploration of Artificial Intelligence by Jordan Harrison, Marjorie Prime and Shakespeare’s celebration of love, Romeo and Juliet.
For more information, visit theroguetheatre.org or call 520.551.2053
PHOTO BY TIM FULLER
Duruflé Requiem, Martin Mass, Fauré Cantique
Combined True Concord & Phoenix Chorale
October 11-12, 2024
Lessons & Carols by Candlelight A Southwest Christmas December 12-15, 2024
The Love of Flight Works of Blitzstein, Bernstein, Copland & More February 28-March 2, 2025
Frankenstein A Choral Ballet & Brahms “Love Song Waltzes”
November 22-24, 2024
The Best of Baroque Handel Dixit Dominus & Vivaldi Gloria
January 17-19, 2025
Close-Up Vocal Recitals 2025
Mozart Requiem & Paulus Prayers and Remembrances
March 28-30, 2025
CELEBRATE!
Tucson’s 250th with True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Launching its third decade, Tucson’s GRAMMYnominated chamber choir and orchestra celebrates the vibrant cultural fabric of Tucson in its 250th year, connecting a season of spectacular music to the city of its birth.
The 21st season opens with a history-making collaboration with Arizona’s other GRAMMYhonored ensemble, the Phoenix Chorale, performing French Masters Duruflé and Fauré (October), and the Southwest Premiere of the extraordinary Unfashioned Creature: A Choral Ballet, based on the story of Frankenstein by Co-Composer-In-Residence Timothy C. Takach, danced by the James Sewell Ballet (November).
Reflecting the Baroque architecture of the San Xavier Mission, January’s program features Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Vivaldi’s Gloria. In February, True Concord celebrates Tucson’s love affair with flight in an all-American program anchored by Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony Suite, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and works by Bernstein and Gershwin. The season culminates with the reprise of the transcendent Prayers and Remembrances by Stephen Paulus and the magnificent Mozart Requiem, works True Concord performed in its New York debut at Lincoln Center.
Acclaimed Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes his Tucson premiere in a solo program with which he’ll make his Carnegie Hall debut the following week. Soprano Chelsea Helm performs a program of cabaret and art song by Kurt Weill and the beautiful Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss in the Hacienda del Sol courtyard. And Co-Composers-in-Residence Takach and Jocelyn Hagen’s creative vocal duo returns to the iconic Century Room.
With Lessons & Carols by Candlelight in beautiful churches, plus the second year of the Holiday Special featuring breathtaking views from the Skyline Country Club, this is a year that celebrates Tucson — one of the most beautiful places in the world: blue skies, majestic mountains, culture spanning thousands of years and great music!
For more information, visit trueconcord.org or call 520.401.2651.
RYAN
FROM OPERA TO JAZZ: Tucson Desert Song Festival Showcases Premier Talent and New Works in 2025
The Tucson Desert Song Festival (TDSF) is an annual gathering of great voices, great music-making and beautiful winter and spring weather in southern Arizona. Each year, the Festival brings to the Old Pueblo the finest singers from the world’s most important stages to work with Tucson’s outstanding performing arts organizations.
The Festival’s artists have encompassed every vocal genre, from opera to Broadway to jazz. Renée Fleming, Bobby McFerrin, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham, Matthew Polenzani and Nadine Sierra, along with more than a hundred others, have graced the stages of Tucson with the Festival’s partner organizations. Commissioned works of such composers as Jake Heggie and Jennifer Higdon are features of the Festival.
In 2025, from Jan. 10 through April 19, the 13th annual Tucson Desert Song Festival celebrates the voice on stage and in song.
World-renowned artists include Metropolitan Opera stars baritone Ryan Speedo Green and soprano Susanna Phillips. TDSF partner Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Third Symphony, featuring Festival alum mezzo soprano Sasha Cooke. American tenor Stephen Costello brings world-wide experience to the recital stage.
The TDSF Composer project continues with a newly commissioned work by John Corigliano, the dean of American composers, to be premiered by violinist Joshua Bell and his wife, soprano Larisa Martinez.
For more information, visit tucsonsongfest.org
SUSANNA PHILLIPS
13TH ANNUAL
TUCSON DESERT SONG FESTIVAL
Celebrate Song!
JANUARY – APRIL 2025
Join us as we celebrate the human voice, bringing the world’s great singers to Tucson, Arizona. From symphony to opera to the recital stage, experience your favorite performers up close and personal, while enjoying Tucson’s spectacular winter and spring weather!
Highlights for 2025 include the world premiere of a Festival-commissioned song cycle by celebrated American composer John Corigliano. His work is created for the husband-wife duo of famed violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martinez.
Juliana Osinchuk, Artistic Advisory Jeannette Jung Segel, President
JOHN CORIGLIANO
LARISA MARTINEZ
JOSHUA BELL
SEOKJONG BAEK
SUSANNA PHILLIPS
RYAN SPEEDO GREEN
JENNIFER JOHNSON CANO
STEPHEN COSTELLO
LEAH HAWKINS
SASHA COOKE
PRESENTING THE TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2024-25 Season: Discover the Mix
This season celebrates the incredible diversity of creative musical expression in the world today. Alongside favorites like Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák and Mahler, you’ll be introduced to the Beethovens of the future from all backgrounds and corners of the globe.
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman joins Maestro Gomez and the TSO for a special Evening at the Movies (Jan. 16, 2025). This one-night concert features music and violin solos from some of the most beloved movies of all time, including the iconic Schindler’s List.
Back this season are two TSO favorites: ¡Celebración latina! and Classics with a Twist. ¡Celebración latina! features programs that highlight the region’s unique and vibrant cultural heritage, including The Three Mexican Tenors, Artist in Residence Tommy Mesa, as well as works by Gabriela Ortiz, Teresa Carreño and more. Classics with a Twist is an exciting way to experience the TSO’s classics programs on three Fridays (Oct. 18, 2024, Nov. 15, 2024 and Feb. 21, 2025). These concerts feature commentary and excerpts from the stage, with specialty cocktails in the Twist Lounge pre-concert and a post-concert Q&A with the artists.
The Classic series consists of eight concerts performed at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, held on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The series features two seminal works: Beethoven’s Fifth (Nov. 15 & 17, 2024) and Carmina Burana (April 4 & 6, 2025). It also includes the chance to
discover David Fray performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 on Mozart and Tchaikovsky (Sept. 27 & 29, 2024), TSO percussionists Trevor Barroero and Fred Morgan soloing on Laura Vega’s Angel de Luz percussion concerto on Elgar’s Enigma Variations (Oct. 18 & 20, 2024), Artist in Residence Tommy Mesa performing two cello concertos on Haydn and Brahms (Dec. 13 & 15, 2024), worldrenowned mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke returning to perform with the TSO on Mahler’s Third (Jan. 24 & 26, 2025), Paul Huang’s return on Dvořák’s Violin Concerto on Dvořák and the American Experience (Feb. 21 & 23, 2025) and Gabriela Martinez performing Chopin on Chopin and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet (March 14 & 16, 2025).
Looking for a smaller experience? The Masterworks Series is five concerts at Catalina Foothills High School, all featuring three performances: Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. From Lauren Roth performing Beethoven’s iconic violin concerto on Lauren Roth Plays Beethoven (Oct. 5 & 6, 2024) to the classic Peter and the Wolf (March 8 & 9, 2025), with stops along the way to feature Kerson Leong on Mendelssohn and Korngold (Nov. 9 & 10, 2024), discover Tan Dun’s guzheng concerto on French Impressions (Jan. 11 & 12, 2025) and experience Sasha Cooke on Mahler and Schumann (Feb. 1 & 2, 2025), it’s five not-to-be-missed programs.
Special events add the extra spice to the season. The Three Mexican Tenors (Nov. 23 & 24, 2024) bring classic and pop hits to the TSO stage, while Frozen in Concert (Dec. 7 & 8, 2024) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens Live in Concert (May 17 & 18, 2025) offer the chance to see the film projected live while the TSO plays the full score. The greatest hits of sci-fi movies and TV on Symphonic Sci-Fi (Feb. 15 & 16, 2025) and the classic tunes of ABBA on Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA (March 22 & 23, 2025) round out the series.
The season also includes the Up Close chamber music series, and the free Just for Kids concerts!
Subscriptions and single tickets are available now at tucsonsymphony.org!
JING XIA
PAUL HUANG
HELPING DANCERS Launch Their Careers
BY JERRY
The School of Dance is proud to present its 2024-25 performance season focusing on themes of “Passion, Commitment and Opportunity.” This season of performance is cherished by many patrons and reflects the themes of Passion for dance performance; Commitment to excellence in learning; and Opportunities for students to experience and share their creativity artistry with more and more communities — as they launch their careers. The School of Dance presents innovative dance works by acclaimed faculty and guest artists from a range of dance genres. Thereby ensuring that each concert will bring a unique blend of thrilling dance! Collaboration and community partnerships are also woven into the fabric of the school’s curriculum. Onand off-campus partnerships are in full swing again this year, demonstrated by performances across the state and country.
Performances take place throughout the academic year and the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre is the stage where dancers shine. Don’t miss the shows in the Eller Dance Theatre and around the state as the school continues to present audience favorites like Dance Visions, Fall for Dance, Dance Springs Eternal, Student Spotlight, the Jazz 'n' AZ and more! The School of Dance continues to build a nationally recognized program where the best and brightest young artists can lay a solid foundation for sustainable careers in Dance.
Visit dance.arizona.edu for more information.
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SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION’S 2024/25 THEATRE SEASON:
An Exciting Lineup of Plays and Musicals in the Newly
Renovated Marroney Theatre
Starting October 2024, the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) invites audiences to the beautifully renovated Marroney Theatre to watch the school’s emerging actors, designers and technicians display their talents during their 2024/25 theatre season. The productions are presentations of the Arizona Repertory Theatre (ART), the public laboratory showcasing TFTV’s professional actor training program.
Arizona Repertory Theatre welcomes its new Artistic Director, Associate Professor Christie Kerr, an award-winning director, choreographer and educator. “I’m thrilled to be at the helm of an incredibly exciting lineup of shows in 2024/25 as we showcase the final two years of our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) acting and musical theatre majors with our tradition of two plays and two fully produced musicals,” she says. “We look forward to welcoming audiences to the Marroney Theatre for a season that truly has something for everyone. Audiences will experience the master works Uncle Vanya and Little Women, the thrilling new play John Proctor is the Villain and a sweeping tale of love and redemption in Bright Star, the musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Over in the Tornabene Theatre,
students of TFTV’s brand new Bachelor of Arts in Live and Screened Performance degree will present scenes in the BA Theatre Showcase and create and perform original work for the popular New Directions Festival. Join us!”
ART will present Bright Star, Uncle Vanya, John Proctor is the Villain and Little Women. The Next Performance Collective will present scenes in the BA Theatre Showcase, along with the fourth annual New Directions Festival. All mainstage productions will be supported by students in the BFA Design and Technical Production program.
Follow the School on Instagram @uatheatrefilmtv and Facebook @UASchoolTFTV.
For more details about the TFTV Theatre Season and to book seats, visit theatre.arizona.edu or call 520.621.3341.
By Anton Chekhov
Star 2024-2025 SEASON
By Kimberly Belflower
Women UnCLe Vanya
Visual Arts
EXPLORE ART INSPIRED BY THE AMERICAN WEST
the essence of the American West this season at
This season, don’t miss the powerful photography of Werner Segarra’s Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo and the evocative Western paintings of Tim Cox In March, the museum celebrates two decades of the best Western women artists with the 20th annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West exhibition and sale. This exhibition features over 300 pieces of artwork.
The museum’s growing collection features prized works by renowned artists such as George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, the Cowboy Artists of America and the Taos Society of Artists Contemporary perspectives are showcased through fine art by Deborah Copenhaver Fellows, Cynthia Rigden, Billy Schenck, Curt Walters and many other contemporary masters.
If you love the West, you need to be here!
For more information, visit westernmuseum.org or call 928.684.2272.
STUDIO
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona, offers a unique, immersive experience for visitors of all ages. The Museum’s distinctive building, designed to resemble a grand mansion, sets the tone for a magical journey into the miniature worlds inside.
Upon entering, visitors are greeted by meticulously crafted displays spanning multiple eras and themes. From tiny Victorian parlors to intricate modern scenes, the Museum showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of miniatures in a variety of scales.
Each exhibit evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity, allowing visitors to marvel at the tiny details that bring each miniature setting to life. Whether interested in historical accuracy, fantasy realms or contemporary scenes, there’s something to captivate every imagination.
The museum offers audio tours and educational displays that highlight the history and techniques of miniature artistry. Visitors can learn about the materials used, the methods of construction and the stories behind the creations.
With the debut of an unparalleled exhibition this fall, Stages of Imagination: The Iconic
EXPLORE Mini Marvels
Broadway Designs of David Korins, the museum furthers its support of innovative artistry and extraordinary creativity. Korins, one of the top scenic designers in the world known for creating spectacular worlds, including the smash Broadway mega-hit Hamilton and the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition, will showcase his design process from miniature scale models to full-size sets.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a delightful experience that transports you into a world where small things tell big stories. It is a place where imagination meets craftsmanship, making it a must-visit attraction for anyone in Tucson with an appreciation for art, history or those simply discovering the joy of miniature marvels.
Embark on your magical journey at one of Trip Advisor’s Top Ten Attractions in Tucson!
To learn more, please visit theminitimemachine.org.
WEAVER'S
[DETAIL WITH RULER] | PHOTO BY ANNIE HERZFELD
Arizona Biennial 2024 Oct. 19, 2024-Feb. 9, 2025
The highly regarded Arizona Biennial, first organized as the Tucson Independent Artist group’s annual statewide exhibition in 1948, is a juried exhibition that showcases artworks from some of the most innovative and imaginative artists in the state. This year’s juror is Natasha Becker, the curator for the Arts of Africa at the Fine Arts Museums in San Francisco since December 2020.
Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection Oct. 3, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025
This exhibition presents 16 works from the collection of Carl and Marilynn Thoma. Together, they display a panorama of artistic creativity from present-day Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia and Cuba, dating from circa 1600 to the late 18th century.
Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century Feb. 22, 2025-June 22, 2025
Considering new constructs of Art of the American West, this exhibition seeks to advance scholarship and investigate historic and contemporary presentations within TMA’s collection. The in-depth exploration of this distinct art type is through the perspectives of community curators, partners, and TMA curatorial and engagement staff.
Lead sponsorship provided by:
Museum Hours
Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
For more information, visit tucsonmuseumofart.org or call 520.624.2333
PHOTO BY NATHAN LOTHROP
CELEBRATE Together
Enjoy an urban oasis at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Visit more than 20 curated garden spaces set on 5.5 acres. Marvel at plants from deserts across the world grown in the Cactus and Succulent Garden. Soak in the culture and traditions of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods at the Nuestro Jardín, the Barrio Garden. And don’t miss the Great Garden Express, a model railroad set in an Arizona Sky Islands landscape. For some Butterfly
Magic, the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion opens seasonally from October through May. Bring the family together for the holidays at Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination. Shop at the Garden Gift Shop, enjoy seasonal art displays outdoors and in galleries and dine at the café.
To plan your visit and purchase tickets, go to tucsonbotanical.org
LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL: RETROSPECTIVA
celebrates the pioneering Chicano photographer’s legacy.
"My images convey the spiritual and cultural values of the Chicano experience.”
— Louis Carlos Bernal
The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona presents Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva, a landmark survey of one of the most significant American photographers of the twentieth century, from Sept. 14, 2024–March 15, 2025.
Best known for his intimate portrayals of barrio communities of the Southwest United States, Louis Carlos Bernal (1941–1993) made photographs in the late 1970s and 1980s that draw upon the resonance of Catholicism, Indigenous beliefs and popular practices tied to the land.
Featuring over 140 original photographs and archival objects from the Center’s collection, the exhibition also includes examples of Bernal’s early experimental work, photographs from his trips to Mexico, the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a selection of never-seen images he produced in Cuba.
For more information, visit ccp.arizona.edu
Sept. 14, 2024 –March 15, 2025
Louis Carlos Bernal, Dos Mujeres, Douglas, Arizona, 1978. Center for Creative Photography,
University of Arizona: Louis Carlos Bernal Archive.
Lisa Bernal Brethour and Katrina Ann Bernal.
EXPLORE SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Mata Ruda, In
Rebecca Carlton, Sonoran Circumvolution, 2021
Peniel Macias, Thrive in the 05 Mural, 2024
Peniel Macias, Thrive in the 05 Mural, 2024
Ongoing
Tiny Tributes: A Celebration of the People & Stories
Within Our Community
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
1 thru 8/31/25
The Great Garden Express
Tucson Botanical Gardens
3 thru 1/9/25
Neda Contreras: Paintings
Pima Arts
Desert Vista Art Gallery
4 Dance Visions
UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
5 First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
6 - 29
The Skin of Our Teeth The Rogue Theatre
6 thru 1/5/25
Desert Redux Tucson Botanical Gardens Friends House
Second SundAZe: Family Day @TMA! Tucson Museum of Art
11 thru 10/25/25
Preserving Bernal's Legacy: Louis Carlos Bernal, Ann Simmons-Myers, Charlotte Earley, Karen Hymer, Anh-Thuy Nguyen, Ernesto Esquer, Pam Golden and Marietta Bernstorff
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
13 thru 3/15/25
Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva Center for Creative Photography
17 thru 9/5/25
Contemplations
Pima Arts
The Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus 17
Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour Fox Tucson Theatre 19
Footprints at the Fox Ballet Tucson
Fox Tucson Theatre
TINY TRIBUTES | THE MINI TIME MACHINE
19
Reception: Preserving Bernal's Legacy
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
19 - 21
Relics and Their Humans
Arizona Arts Live
Marroney Theatre
20 Indigo Girls
Fox Tucson Theatre
20 thru 10/13/24
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Arts Express Theatre
20 thru 5/4/25
Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
21
Tom Papa
Fox Tucson Theatre
21
Workshop - Karyn Holyk
Tucson Museum of Art
21 thru 1/5/25
Indigenous Art in an Abundant Land:
From the Collection of the Amerind Museum
Tucson Botanical Gardens
22
Mike SuperMagic & Illusion
Fox Tucson Theatre
22 thru 10/12/24
Dial M For Murder
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
24
An Evening with Lila Downs
Fox Tucson Theatre
24 - 26
Jazz 'n' AZ
UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
25
Cinema Tucsón - Award-
Winning Mexican Theatre
Fox Tucson Theatre
27
Cold Case Live: Investigate, Discover, Decide
Fox Tucson Theatre
27
Momix: Alice
Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
27 & 29
Mozart and Tchaikovsky
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
28 thru 3/2/25
Werner Segarra: Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo
Desert Caballeros
Western Museum
29
Experience Hendrix with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde and Taj Mahal
Fox Tucson Theatre
30 thru 11/1/24
Muerte Mom Series, Michael Cajero, Drawings
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
MOMIX: ALICE | ARIZONA ARTS LIVE
DAVID KORINS | THE MINI TIME MACHINE
OCTOBER
1
Curious Conversations:
1 thru 11/17/24
Jean LeRoy's Buzzard Creek Ghost Town
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
1 thru 5/31/25
Butterfly Magic
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion
2
Reception: Neda Contreras: Paintings
Pima Arts
Desert Vista Art Gallery
The Second City 65th Anniversary Show
& 6
Lauren Roth Plays Beethoven Tucson Symphony Orchestra Catalina Foothills High School
Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos & His Buena Vista Orchestra Fox Tucson Theatre
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken Tour Fox Tucson Theatre
10
Michael Lich: Guitar
Pima Music
Recital Hall, West Campus
Center for the Arts
11 & 12
French Masters & the Spirit of Collaboration
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Catalina United Methodist Church
11 - 13
On The Far End
Arizona Arts Live Tornabene Theatre
12 thru 4/30/25
Festival de los Animales
Tucson Botanical Gardens
12
Musical Instrument Petting
Zoo - Marana Fall Festival
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Heritage River Park
Fall Festival
12
The Life & Music of George Michael
Fox Tucson Theatre
12 & 13
Up Close
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
13
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert
Broadway in Tucson and Arizona Arts Live Centennial Hall
BRIGHT STAR |
UA SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION
13
Second SundAZe: Family Day @TMA!
Tucson Museum of Art
13 - 27
Bright Star
UA School of Theatre, Film & Television
Marroney Theatre
17
Pride of Expression: LatinX Photography and Low Rider Culture
Pima Community College & Center for Creative Photography
Pima Arts Proscenium
Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
17 thru 10/27/24
Dracula
Pima Theater
Black Box Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
18
Reception: Contemplations
Pima Arts
The Art Gallery
@ Downtown Campus
18 & 20
Elgar's Enigma Variations
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
18 thru 1/12/25
Reflecting on Light
Tucson Botanical Gardens
19
Bridging the Centuries
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Sahuarita District Auditorium
19
Wurlitzer Halloween Silent
Film - Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde
Fox Tucson Theatre
19 thru 2/9/25
Arizona Biennial 2024
Tucson Museum of Art
20
Bridging the Centuries
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Catalina Foothills
High School
20
Fall Music Showcase
Pima Music
West Campus Center for the Arts 24
Coco: Live-to-Film Concert
Arizona Arts Live Centennial Hall
23
Cinema Tucsón - AwardWinning Mexican Theatre
Fox Tucson Theatre
25
Howl at the Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
26 & 27
Musical Instrument Petting
Zoo - Oro Valley Fall Festival
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Oro Valley Marketplace
27
Terri Clark
Fox Tucson Theatre
29
Reception:
Muerte Mom Series,
Michael Cajero, Drawings
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
31
Samara Joy
Fox Tucson Theatre
SPIRIT GARDEN | BALLET TUCSON NOVEMBER
1
Frontera
Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
1
Treasure House
Tucson Museum of Art
1 - 3
Spirit Garden
Ballet Tucson
Leo Rich Theater
1 - 17
9 to 5 the Musical
Arts Express Theatre
1 - 24
If on a winter's night a traveler
The Rogue Theatre
2
Croce Plays Croce50th Anniversary Tour
Fox Tucson Theatre
2 & 3
Treasure House
Tucson Museum of Art
2 & 3
Up Close with Artist in Residence Tommy Mesa
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
3 - 30
Scrooge!
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
7
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
7 - 17
Fall for Dance
UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
8
Sheng Wang
Fox Tucson Theatre
9 & 10
Mendelssohn and Korngold
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills High School
10
Second SundAZe:
Family Day @TMA! and Community Block Party
Tucson Museum of Art
11 thru 12/8/24
Uncle Vanya
UA School of Theatre, Film & Television
Marroney Theatre
LILLIE LANGSTON, KARMINE ALERS, DANNY BASS, AND SHULER HENSLEY
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY'S SCROOGE! | PHOTO BY TIM FULLER
12 thru 1/12/25
I|AM: Muxes, S/He, HIM, Family. Graciela Iturbide, Vittorio D'Onofri, Liz Cohen, Jess T. Dugan and poetry by TC Tolbert
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
12 - 17
Clue
Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
13
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton & Beyond
Fox Tucson Theatre
14
Reception: I|AM: Muxes, S/He, HIM, Family
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
Fox Tucson Theatre
15 & 17
Beethoven's Fifth
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
16
Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Fox Tucson Theatre
18 thru 1/24/25
Visual and Digital Arts
Student Exhibition
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
20
Reception: Visual and Digital Arts Student Exhibition
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
20
Dance In Process
UAZ Dance
Ina Gittings Dance Studio
124-130
20
Cinema Tucsón - AwardWinning Mexican Theatre
Fox Tucson Theatre
20 - 23
Scott Silven's Wonders
Arizona Arts Live
Tornabene Theatre
21
Average White Band
Fox Tucson Theatre
21 - 24
Wandless:
Power Beyond Spells
Pima Theater
Black Box Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
FRANKENSTEIN, BRAHMS & THE SEARCH FOR LOVE | TRUE CONCORD VOICES & ORCHESTRA
NOVEMBER (CONT.)
22 - 24
Frankenstein, Brahms & the Search for Love
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
22
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Holiday
Fox Tucson Theatre
22 - 24
Fall Artisans Market
Tucson Museum of Art
23
Judy Collins Holiday & Hits Tour
Fox Tucson Theatre
23
Piano Day
Pima Music
Recital Hall, West Campus Center for the Arts
23 & 24
An Enchanted Evening with the Three Mexican Tenors
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
24
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Broadway in Tucson and Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
26 thru 1/5/25
Holidays Around the World and Through Time
The Mini Time Machine
Museum of Miniatures
29 thru 1/12/25
LightsUp! Festival of Illumination
Tucson Botanical Gardens
30
Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles!
Fox Tucson Theatre
DECEMBER
2
Pima Percussion Ensemble
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
3 - 8
Beetlejuice
Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
5
Poetry Reading: TC Tolbert, I|AM Muxe's Pima Arts
Recital Hall, West Campus Center for the Arts
5
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky
Thunder Christmas
Fox Tucson Theatre
5
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
5 - 8
Student Spotlight
UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
6
Jake Shimabukuro
Holidays in Hawai’i Fox Tucson Theatre
DECEMBER (CONT.)
6 & 7
Fall Signature Selections
Pima Dance
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
6 - 29
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Arts Express Theatre
7 & 8
Frozen in Concert
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
7 & 8
Dog Man: The Musical
Fox Tucson Theatre 8 Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Pima Concert Band: Fall Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
12 - 15
Lessons & Carols by Candlelight: A Southwest Christmas
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
13
Pima Mariachi: Fall Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts 13
Merry-achi ChristmasMariachi Sol de México
Fox Tucson Theatre
13 & 14
The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays
Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
13 & 15
Pima Jazz Ensemble: Fall Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium
Haydn and Brahms
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
13 thru 3/2/25
The Art of Western
Artist Tim Cox
Desert Caballeros
Western Museum
Cultural Crossroads
Learning Center 14
Pima Orchestra: Fall Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
HAYDN AND BRAHMS | PIMA ARTS
Pima Guitar: Fall Concert
Pima Music
Recital Hall, West Campus Center for the Arts 14
Shadows of the 60s: A Holiday Tribute to Motown
Fox Tucson Theatre
Pima Chorale/College Singers: Fall
Pima
Recital
BEAT: Performing the Music of 80s King Crimson Fox
Pima Musical Theatre Workshop/Opera Scenes
Pima Music
Recital Hall, West Campus Center for the Arts 18 Holiday Special
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
The Crown Room, Skyline Country Club 18
Tower of Power: Holiday Fox Tucson Theatre
20 - 22
The Nutcracker
& 22
JANUARY
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
Garrison Keillor Tonight
Arizona Arts Live and The Rialto Theatre
Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour
Fox Tucson Theatre
10 - 12
Concert Series:
Baroque Music Festival
Arizona Early Music
Grace St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church
10 thru 2/2/25
The Playboy of the Western World
The Rogue Theatre 11
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo - Art on the Lake Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Sahuarita Lake Park
Vicky Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show
Fox Tucson Theatre
11 & 12
French Impressions
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills
High School 12
Second SundAZe: Family Day @TMA!
Tucson Museum of Art
RYAN SPEEDO GREEN | TRUE CONCORD VOICES & ORCHESTRA
13 thru 8/20/25
Night Skies: Astrophotography, Michael Cox
Pima Arts
Desert Vista Art Gallery
14 thru 4/6/25
Up in Flames: Union Navy Ships Abandoned in 1861
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 15
Changemakers Speaker Series: Astronaut
Terry Virts
Fox Tucson Theatre 16
Ryan Speedo Green, Bass-Baritone: Close-Up
Vocal Recital
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona
16
An Evening at the Movies with Itzhak Perlman
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Handel & Vivaldi: The Best of Baroque
Curious Conversations:
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Linda Ronstadt Music Hall 24 thru 2/16/25
Arts Express Theatre
Cinema Tucsón - AwardWinning Mexican Theatre Fox Tucson Theatre
26 thru 2/15/25
Blues in the Night Arizona Theatre Company Temple of Music and Art
27 thru 3/7/25
Reprieve - Dana Roes: Paintings
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
Reception: Night Skies: Astrophotography, Michael Cox
Pima Arts
Desert Vista Art Gallery
Dance Visions
Eller Dance Theatre
Micky Dolenz: An Evening of Songs & Stories
Fox Tucson Theatre
SIDE SHOW | ARTS EXPRESS THEATRE
MICKEY DOLENZ | FOX TUCSON THEATRE
FEBRUARY
1
La Bohème
Arizona Opera
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
1
Bravo Young Artists
Benefit Concert
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Pima Community College
West
1
Bobby Rush & The North
Mississippi All Stars
Fox Tucson Theatre
1 & 2
Mahler and Schumann
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills
High School
4 & 5
STOMP
Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
6
Reception: ReprieveDana Roes, Paintings
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
6
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
8 & 9
Up Close
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
9
Second SundAZe: Family Day @TMA!
Tucson Museum of Art
10 thru 3/28/25
Never Don't Pay AttentionLouise Serpa: Rodeo Photography
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
11
Reception: Never Don't Pay Attention - Louise Serpa: Rodeo Photography
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
12
Kurt Ellini & The Yellowjackets
Fox Tucson Theatre
13
Brian Regan
Fox Tucson Theatre
14 - 16
From Tucson With Love
Ballet Tucson
Leo Rich Theater
STEPHANIE GIRARD | TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
15
Ruth Moody Trio
Fox Tucson Theatre
15 & 16
Symphonic Sci Fi
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
18
Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy C. Takach: Close-Up Vocal Recital
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
The Century Room at Hotel Congress
18 - 23
Some Like It Hot
Broadway in Tucson Centennial Hall
19
Cinema Tucsón - AwardWinning Mexican Theatre
Fox Tucson Theatre
19
SPA Concert with Susanna Phillips, soprano Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Leo Rich Theater
21 & 23
Dvořák and the American Experience
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
21 thru 3/16/25
Marjorie Prime
The Rogue Theatre
22
Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century
Tucson Museum of Art
23
Cara Romero Lecture
Tucson Museum of Art
23 thru 3/9/25
John Proctor is the Villain UA School of Theatre, Film & Television
Marroney Theatre
PAUL HUANG | TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SOME LIKE IT HOT | BROADWAY IN TUCSON |
PHOTO BY MARC J. FRANKLIN
THE WEDDING SINGER | PIMA ARTS
Evil Woman: The American ELO Experience Fox Tucson Theatre
27 thru 3/8/25
Mrs. Krishnan's Party
Arizona Arts Live
Maya Tea Warehouse
27 thru 3/9/25
The Wedding SingerThe Musical Comedy
Pima Theater
Proscenium Theatre, West
Campus Center for the Arts
28 thru 3/2/25
The Tucson Spirit, The Love of Flight: An All American Program
Concord Voices
28 thru 3/2/25
7 - 30 Fiddler On the Roof
Express Theatre 8 & 9
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson Museum of Art
Lyle Lovett Acoustic Group Fox Tucson Theatre
14 & 16
Chopin and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall 14 - 16 Modern Masters
Ballet Tucson Leo Rich Theater
Inclusive/SensoryFriendly Concert Civic Orchestra of Tucson Canyon Del Oro High School
COT Celebrates Women Civic Orchestra of Tucson Crowder Hall, U of A 19
Martha Graham Dance Company
Arizona Arts Live Centennial Hall
22 & 23
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of Abba
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
23 thru 4/12/25
Bob & Jean: A Love Story
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
28 & 30
20th Annual “Cowgirl Up!”
Opening Weekend
Desert Caballeros
Western Museum
Main Museum
28 - 30
Mozart Requiem & Prayers and Remembrances
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
29 & 30
Up Close
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
30
Spring Music Showcase
Pima Music
West Campus Center for the Arts
APRIL
1
Chelsea Helm, Soprano: Close-Up Vocal Recital
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Hacienda del Sol Resort, Inner Courtyard
1
Meet the Artists:
Joshua Bell, Larissa Martinez, soprano, and John Corigliano, composer
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona
2
World Premiere Recital: Joshua Bell, Larissa Martinez, soprano, and John Corigliano, composer
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona
3
Recital:
Stephen Costello, tenor
Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona
3
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
3 - 13
New Directions Festival UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Tornabene Theatre
4
Masterclass:
Stephen Costello
Arizona Opera
Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona
4 & 6
Carmina Burana
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
STEPHEN COSTELLO | ARIZONA OPERA
JOSHUA BELL AND LAISA MARTINEZ | ARIZONA FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Theatre
Reception:
Pima Arts
Visual Arts Gallery, West Campus
Louis Carlos Bernal
Reception: Annual Juried
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Ina Gittings Dance Studio
thru 5/4/25
Pima Theater
Black Box Theatre, West
the
Brooklyn Rider: The String Quartets of Philip Glass
Arizona Arts Live
25 thru 5/11/25
Kinky Boots
Arts Express Theatre 25 thru 5/18/25
Romeo and Juliet The Rogue Theatre
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UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
2 & 3
Spring Performace
Pima Dance
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
Pines and Pops
Pima Jazz Ensemble:
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
Pima Percussion Ensemble
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts 8
Pima Concert Band: Spring Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
Pima Mariachi: Spring Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
9 & 10
MFA Thesis Concert
UAZ Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Pima Orchestra: Spring Concert
Pima Music
Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts
Pima
Recital
Pima Chorale/College Singers: Spring Concert
Recital Hall, West Campus Center for the Arts
Recital Hall, West Campus
Recital Hall, West Campus
Digital Arts Showcase
Proscenium
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson— Apt. 2B
Neil Diamond Musical Broadway in Tucson Centennial Hall JULY
Musical Instrument
Petting Zoo - Marana's Star Spangled Spectacular Civic Orchestra of Tucson Silverbell District Park AUGUST 5 - 10
