2015-16 season preview
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MarchPilobolusFriday, March 4, 8 p.m.Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Groundbreaking, gravity-defying dance
Tao: Seventeen SamuraiThursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.Thundering taiko drumming from Japan
Cherish the Ladies:Irish HomecomingThursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.Traditional songs of Ireland
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds:The Story Behind the SongsFriday, March 18, 8 p.m.Captivating stories and music from the R&B icon
John Pizzarelli & Jessica MolaskeySaturday, March 19, 8 p.m.Broadway standards with the husband/wife duo
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Angela Hewitt Sunday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.One of the world’s leading pianists
Jazz RevivalFeaturing Irvin Mayfi eld, Delfeayo Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, John Brown, Adonis Rose and Nnenna FreelonThursday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.A musical history of New Orleans
globalFEST On the Road
Creole CarnivalFriday, March 25, 8 p.m.The sounds of Brazil, Haiti and Jamaica
An Evening With
Ana Gasteyer Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m.Sultry, saucy songs from the actress/comedienne
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Musical PicturesTuesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.Visually inspired works of Mussorgsky and Debussy
AprilArturo Sandoval &Poncho SanchezSaturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.Scottsdale Civic Center AmphitheaterTwo of the biggest names in Latin jazz
Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes and Tall TalesSaturday, April 2, 8 p.m.Broadway’s towering song-and-dance man
National Theater of Scotland’sThe Strange Undoing of Prudencia HartApril 19–24An incredibly inventive and interactive work of theater
David SedarisSaturday, April 30, 8 p.m.Orpheum Theater, PhoenixA reading with the best-selling author and satirist
Tommy Tune
Arturo Sandoval
David SedarisMomix
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
Angela Hewitt
Ana Gasteyer
Pilobolus
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2015-16season preview
The Ten Tenors, December 10 –11, 2015
Celebrate with the Stars!Celebrating 40 years of inspiration, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts brings you the best dance, music, theater, comedy and more from around the world! This 2015–16 season preview offers a glimpse of the many awe-inspiring stars who will grace our stage. The complete season calendar showcasing more than 150 events will be announced this summer.
OctoberJesse CookThursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.New rhythms from the rumba-fl amenco guitarist
Chucho Valdés: Irakere 40Friday, October 23, 8 p.m.A celebration of Cuba’s jazz heritage
NovemberScottsdale InternationalFilm Festival November 5–9Premieres of unique fi lms from around the world
Lyle Lovett & John HiattFriday, November 6, 8 p.m.Two of America’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters
Alan CummingUncut: An Evening of Song and StoriesFrom Scotland’s Beloved Man-ChildSaturday, November 7, 8 p.m.The acclaimed Scottish actor’s cabaret show
Broadway: The Big Band YearsSaturday, November 14, 8 p.m.Hits from the Great American Songbook
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Jean-Yves ThibaudetSunday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.One of today’s most sought-after pianists
The Capitol StepsFriday, November 27, 8 p.m.Saturday, November 28, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.Fresh political satire direct from D.C.
DecemberKeyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Music of Joyous CelebrationTuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.Uplifting classics – Bach, Schumann, Rachmaninoff
ARTrageous Benefi t Gala Starring
Martin ShortSaturday, December 5, 8:30 p.m.Music and laughs with the actor/comedian
Lightwire Theater:A Very Electric ChristmasSunday, December 6, 2 p.m.A magical, captivating tale for families
The Ten Tenors:Home for the HolidaysThursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.Friday, December 11, 8 p.m.Classics of the season with Australia’s vocal rockstars
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
The Mystery of the Magi’s GoldStarring Patti HannonDecember 11–20 Stage 2Sister’s hilarious take on “CSI: Bethlehem”
A Merri-Achi ChristmasPresented by Mariachi Sol de Mexico®
Directed by Jóse HernándezFriday, December 18, 8 p.m.A holiday fi esta with the maestro of mariachi
The Legendary
Count Basie Orchestra®
Directed by Scotty Barnhart Saturday, December 19, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.Swingin’ songs of the season
JanuaryLate Nite Catechism ComediesStarring Patti Hannon January 8 – March 26Stage 2The sinfully funny, one-nun comedy series
Close Encounters With Music
Grand Piano Quartets:Brahms and DvorákWednesday, January 13, 7:30 p.m.Two dazzling works of musical genius
Monterey Jazz Festival on TourFeaturing Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin BrownFriday, January 15, 8 p.m.A who’s who of jazz, all on one stage
Royal Philharmonic OrchestraPinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductorand Violin SoloistSaturday, January 16, 8 p.m.One of the world’s great orchestras
Peking AcrobatsSunday, January 17, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.An awe-inspiring extravaganza of Chinese acrobatics
Jane Lynch: See Jane SingSaturday, January 23, 8 p.m.Side-splitting musical comedy with the Glee star
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Emanuel AxSunday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.A recital with the virtuoso pianist
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Splendor From SilenceTuesday, January 26, 7:30 p.m.Beautiful music of Beethoven, Fauré and Smetana
Direct From Ireland
Celtic Nights: Spirit of FreedomThursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.The story of Irish independence through song and dance
Canadian BrassFriday, January 29, 8 p.m.The world-famous virtuoso brass quintet
FebruaryClose Encounters With Music
Grand Piano Trios:Schubert, Mendelssohnand ArenskyWednesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m.Three masterpieces of chamber music
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Friday, February 5, 8 p.m.Saturday, February 6, 8 p.m.World-renowned dance from the Windy City
The Hot SardinesWednesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.Classic American jazz with a French twist
Peter NeroFriday, February 12, 8 p.m.Beloved standards for valentines
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Orion WeissSunday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.A rising young star of the piano
BalletBoyzFriday, February 19, 8 p.m.The lads from London – all muscle and grace
Broadway Back Together: Avenue QFeaturing John Tartaglia, Ann Harada, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Alex Gemignani and Music Director Gary AdlerSaturday, February 20, 8 p.m.Broadway hits from the stars of Avenue Q
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
The Golden Age of the PianoTuesday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.Popular classics from yesteryear
Michael FeinsteinSaturday, February 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Celebrating Sinatra’s 100th birthday
Lyle Lovett Jane Lynch BalletBoyz
The Hot Sardines
Patti Austin Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Alan Cumming Canadian Brass Michael Feinstein
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
A Merri-Achi Christmas
Martin Short
Count Basie Orchestra
The Ten TenorsJesse Cook
Save on TicketsWe make the arts affordable and welcoming for all! Our audiences enjoy:
� Member Discounts � Create-Your-Own Series Discounts
� 29 and Under Discounts � Free Tickets for Veterans, Students and Teachers
Visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org for details on these and other ways to save. Our website is optimized for your smartphone and tablet. Sign up for email updates, watch videos of your favorite artists and order your tickets online today.
OctoberJesse CookThursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.New rhythms from the rumba-fl amenco guitarist
Chucho Valdés: Irakere 40Friday, October 23, 8 p.m.A celebration of Cuba’s jazz heritage
NovemberScottsdale InternationalFilm Festival November 5–9Premieres of unique fi lms from around the world
Lyle Lovett & John HiattFriday, November 6, 8 p.m.Two of America’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters
Alan CummingUncut: An Evening of Song and StoriesFrom Scotland’s Beloved Man-ChildSaturday, November 7, 8 p.m.The acclaimed Scottish actor’s cabaret show
Broadway: The Big Band YearsSaturday, November 14, 8 p.m.Hits from the Great American Songbook
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Jean-Yves ThibaudetSunday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.One of today’s most sought-after pianists
The Capitol StepsFriday, November 27, 8 p.m.Saturday, November 28, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.Fresh political satire direct from D.C.
DecemberKeyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Music of Joyous CelebrationTuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.Uplifting classics – Bach, Schumann, Rachmaninoff
ARTrageous Benefi t Gala Starring
Martin ShortSaturday, December 5, 8:30 p.m.Music and laughs with the actor/comedian
Lightwire Theater:A Very Electric ChristmasSunday, December 6, 2 p.m.A magical, captivating tale for families
The Ten Tenors:Home for the HolidaysThursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.Friday, December 11, 8 p.m.Classics of the season with Australia’s vocal rockstars
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
The Mystery of the Magi’s GoldStarring Patti HannonDecember 11–20 Stage 2Sister’s hilarious take on “CSI: Bethlehem”
A Merri-Achi ChristmasPresented by Mariachi Sol de Mexico®
Directed by Jóse HernándezFriday, December 18, 8 p.m.A holiday fi esta with the maestro of mariachi
The Legendary
Count Basie Orchestra®
Directed by Scotty Barnhart Saturday, December 19, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.Swingin’ songs of the season
JanuaryLate Nite Catechism ComediesStarring Patti Hannon January 8 – March 26Stage 2The sinfully funny, one-nun comedy series
Close Encounters With Music
Grand Piano Quartets:Brahms and DvorákWednesday, January 13, 7:30 p.m.Two dazzling works of musical genius
Monterey Jazz Festival on TourFeaturing Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin BrownFriday, January 15, 8 p.m.A who’s who of jazz, all on one stage
Royal Philharmonic OrchestraPinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductorand Violin SoloistSaturday, January 16, 8 p.m.One of the world’s great orchestras
Peking AcrobatsSunday, January 17, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.An awe-inspiring extravaganza of Chinese acrobatics
Jane Lynch: See Jane SingSaturday, January 23, 8 p.m.Side-splitting musical comedy with the Glee star
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Emanuel AxSunday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.A recital with the virtuoso pianist
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Splendor From SilenceTuesday, January 26, 7:30 p.m.Beautiful music of Beethoven, Fauré and Smetana
Direct From Ireland
Celtic Nights: Spirit of FreedomThursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.The story of Irish independence through song and dance
Canadian BrassFriday, January 29, 8 p.m.The world-famous virtuoso brass quintet
FebruaryClose Encounters With Music
Grand Piano Trios:Schubert, Mendelssohnand ArenskyWednesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m.Three masterpieces of chamber music
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Friday, February 5, 8 p.m.Saturday, February 6, 8 p.m.World-renowned dance from the Windy City
The Hot SardinesWednesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.Classic American jazz with a French twist
Peter NeroFriday, February 12, 8 p.m.Beloved standards for valentines
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Orion WeissSunday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.A rising young star of the piano
BalletBoyzFriday, February 19, 8 p.m.The lads from London – all muscle and grace
Broadway Back Together: Avenue QFeaturing John Tartaglia, Ann Harada, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Alex Gemignani and Music Director Gary AdlerSaturday, February 20, 8 p.m.Broadway hits from the stars of Avenue Q
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
The Golden Age of the PianoTuesday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.Popular classics from yesteryear
Michael FeinsteinSaturday, February 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Celebrating Sinatra’s 100th birthday
Lyle Lovett Jane Lynch BalletBoyz
The Hot Sardines
Patti Austin Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Alan Cumming Canadian Brass Michael Feinstein
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
A Merri-Achi Christmas
Martin Short
Count Basie Orchestra
The Ten TenorsJesse Cook
Save on TicketsWe make the arts affordable and welcoming for all! Our audiences enjoy:
� Member Discounts � Create-Your-Own Series Discounts
� 29 and Under Discounts � Free Tickets for Veterans, Students and Teachers
Visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org for details on these and other ways to save. Our website is optimized for your smartphone and tablet. Sign up for email updates, watch videos of your favorite artists and order your tickets online today.
MarchPilobolusFriday, March 4, 8 p.m.Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Groundbreaking, gravity-defying dance
Tao: Seventeen SamuraiThursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.Thundering taiko drumming from Japan
Cherish the Ladies:Irish HomecomingThursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.Traditional songs of Ireland
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds:The Story Behind the SongsFriday, March 18, 8 p.m.Captivating stories and music from the R&B icon
John Pizzarelli & Jessica MolaskeySaturday, March 19, 8 p.m.Broadway standards with the husband/wife duo
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Angela Hewitt Sunday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.One of the world’s leading pianists
Jazz RevivalFeaturing Irvin Mayfi eld, Delfeayo Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, John Brown, Adonis Rose and Nnenna FreelonThursday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.A musical history of New Orleans
globalFEST On the Road
Creole CarnivalFriday, March 25, 8 p.m.The sounds of Brazil, Haiti and Jamaica
An Evening With
Ana Gasteyer Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m.Sultry, saucy songs from the actress/comedienne
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Musical PicturesTuesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.Visually inspired works of Mussorgsky and Debussy
AprilArturo Sandoval &Poncho SanchezSaturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.Scottsdale Civic Center AmphitheaterTwo of the biggest names in Latin jazz
Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes and Tall TalesSaturday, April 2, 8 p.m.Broadway’s towering song-and-dance man
National Theater of Scotland’sThe Strange Undoing of Prudencia HartApril 19–24An incredibly inventive and interactive work of theater
David SedarisSaturday, April 30, 8 p.m.Orpheum Theater, PhoenixA reading with the best-selling author and satirist
Tommy Tune
Arturo Sandoval
David SedarisMomix
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
Angela Hewitt
Ana Gasteyer
Pilobolus
Order nowfor the best available seats!
click ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
call 480-499-TKTS (8587)
visit 7380 E. Second St.
connect
Ticket fees and restrictions apply. All prices, events, artists, programs, dates and times are subject to change. See complete details, terms and conditions at ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.
2015-16season preview
The Ten Tenors, December 10 –11, 2015
Celebrate with the Stars!Celebrating 40 years of inspiration, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts brings you the best dance, music, theater, comedy and more from around the world! This 2015–16 season preview offers a glimpse of the many awe-inspiring stars who will grace our stage. The complete season calendar showcasing more than 150 events will be announced this summer.