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Center for the Arts offers electric lineup for 2022-23

ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

Chandler Center for the Arts has unveiled its initial shows for the 2022-23 season. Advanced tickets are on sale to members of the Chandler Center for the Arts ($50 and above) through April 28, with individual tickets going on sale on various dates in April and May at chandlercenter. org. Most of the early shows listed below already are on sale to the general public.

For information on how to become a member: chandlercenter.org/member or call 480-792-2680.

Corinne Bailey Rae/Jensen McRae 7 p.m. July 10

GRAMMY Award winner/singer/songwriter/musician, Corinne Bailey Rae, shot to stardom with her global hits, “Put Your Records On,“ “Like A Star,” and is known for her silky smooth R&B.

One Night Of Queen

Gary Mullen & The Works perform One Night of Queen, a spectacular live concert recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the great rock bands.

Australian Pink Floyd Show 7 p.m. Aug. 21.

The “All That’s To Come” Tour replicates the music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, from Ummagumma to The Division Bell and all albums in between. Lights, lasers, video and gargantuan inflatables, paired with flawless live sound, TAPFS guarantees to deliver a memorable concert experience.

The Magic Of Bill Blagg Live! 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23

Award-winning illusionist Bill Blagg is the master of jaw-dropping moments. Blagg’s action-packed show features random audience volunteers levitating in mid-air, while others disappear at a moment’s notice.

Get The Led Out 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

Get ready for an awe-inspiring evening of the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems of Led Zeppelin performed by The Australian Pink Floyd Show will rock the Chandler Center for the Arts in August.

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Get the Led Out (GTLO). From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, this band of six veteran musicians captures the essence of the recorded music of the iconic band and brings it to the stage like you have never heard before. Hasta La MuerteWith Las Cafeteras

Las Cafeteras presents this new enthralling production rooted in the Indigenous Mexican practice of celebrating Life and Death. In honoring the ancestors who came before us, Hasta La Muerte is a passionate, multi-dimensional performance filled with Zapateado, dance, song, altares y flores with their uniquely East Angeleno flair.

George Benson 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29.

Iconic American guitarist and legendary performer George Benson is a10time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter.

The Doo Wop Project Holiday Show 7:330 p.m. Dec. 16.

The Doo Wop Project boys will get you into the Holiday Spirit! Hear old school holiday classics like The Drifters’ “White Christmas,” The Temptations’ “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ version of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” along with “Doowopified” contemporary hits like “This Christmas” and “Last Christmas.” It’s sure to be a jolly good time.

Drumline Live 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20

Created by the team behind the hit movie Drumline, the theatre production features the heart-pounding rhythms of the movie as audiences are taken on a historical journey through jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and African-American dance culture. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings the explosive energy and athleticism of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities marching band experience.

Texas Tenors 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21

The Texas Tenors has amassed a huge fan base worldwide with their operatic renditions and beautiful harmonizing arrangements of popular songs, thrilling with Broadway tunes, country songs, and hits from Bruno Mars to Puccini. It was their breathtaking vocals, humor, and cowboy charm that made them champions on America’s Got Talent in 2009.

Syncopated Ladies: Live 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3

Created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer and tap star Chloé Arnold, Syncopated Ladies: Live is a groundbreaking all-female tap show that celebrates a sisterhood of beautiful diverse women on stage. These empowered women weave their inspiring personal stories with intricate footwork, feminine prowess, and life-renewing energy.

We Banjo 3 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4

From Galway, Ireland, the multi-awardwinning We Banjo 3 finds common ground between Old World tradition and authentic Americana by playing their banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in an innovative fusion of styles that they dub “Celtgrass.”

Rhythm Of The Dance 3 p.m. Feb. 26

A two-hour Irish dance and music extravaganza that combines traditional step dance with the contemporary. Go on an exciting trip through Celtic history with a band, three tenors and 22 dancers. See why this energetic show is celebrating 21 years, seen by more than 7 million people!

Billie And Blue Eyes: Featuring John Pizzarelli And Catherine Russell 3 p.m. March 5

Billie and Blue Eyes pays homage to two great artists - Billie Holliday and Frank Sinatra - performed by two outstanding modern award-winning jazz musicians - Catherine Russell and John Pizzarelli. Performing their favorites from the extensive music catalogue of two legends, experience the bright vibrant voice of Catherine combined with the relaxed smooth guitar and vocals of John.

Dixie Longate: Cherry Bombs And Bottle Rockets

Enjoy a new stand-up show from Dixie Longate, everyone’s favorite Tupperware Lady! Strap on your big-girl boots, grab your breakfast vodka, and light off a few cherry bombs and bottle rockets for storytelling on everything from Loretta Lynn to alien abductions in a rapid-fire delivery only this southern redhead can create.

Jarabe Mexicano with Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ 7:30 p.m. April 14, 2023

Take a joyride through a versatile songbook of Mexican folk as well as rock & roll, Tex-Mex, Latin rock, and reggaecumbia. Accompanied by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ, this performance on folk string and percussion instruments along with harmonized vocals will have you on your feet and dancing.