Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a fresh lineup for its 2022–23 season, filled with concerts and performances for a wide range of tastes, from eclectic to traditional, featuring everything from Grammy-winning artists in jazz, classical and global music to Broadway greats, expressive contemporary dance, laugh-out-loud comedy, and family shows for the young and young-at-heart. Single tickets will be on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022.
Broadway returns to the Center with fresh faces and veteran talents like Jessica Vosk, who played Elphaba on the second national tour and Broadway productions of “Wicked.” L.A. Theatre Works tells the tale of how the pioneering television sitcom “I Love Lucy” came to be. Tony Award winner and Emmy-nominated actor, Alan Cumming dazzles with an evening of story and song celebrating and exploring his puckish, eclectic spirit.
Jeffrey Siegel’s long-running classical concerts with commentary series returns. Additionally, the Virginia G. Piper Concert Series celebrates the centuries-old world of classical music with extraordinary musicians, such as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Renaud Capuçon.
Experience sounds and traditions of global cultures from Africa to Japan with artists like Soweto Gospel Choir and KODO. Jazz superstar Joshua Redman highlights the compelling Jazz Series. American music royalty The Temptations celebrate their 60th anniversary with an international tour, making a stop here in Scottsdale.
BODYTRAFFIC kicks off the Dance Series and offers a public performance and a student matinee. And with family-friendly performances like “Balloonacy,” parents can introduce young children to the performing arts.
Images (clockwise from left): Alan Cumming, The Temptations, Flamenco Intimo, Joshua Redman, “Ballonacy,” BODYTRAFFIC, Jessice Vosk and Adam Sadberry will be performing at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2022–23 season.
Below is the schedule of concerts and other performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (subject to change):
Balloonacy
Friday, July 8, 2022, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 10, 2022, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
“Balloonacy” is a tender, uplifting, laugh-out-loud comedy show. This family-friendly play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. This performance is in collaboration with Teatro Bravo. This performance is 50 minutes, nonverbal and appropriate for all ages.
Hitting New Heights | Mandy Gonzales & Javier Munoz
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, 8 p.m.
The Broadway stars of “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” join voices to celebrate Broadway’s hottest composers, from Stephen Schwartz to Lin-Manuel Miranda. This performance features songs from “Wicked” to “Hamilton” and beyond. It’s truly a tour-de-force concert event!
ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence (32nd Annual)
Youth Celebration, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Adult Celebration, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
The ariZoni Theatre Awards promote the visibility, cooperation and growth of theaters in the Valley and are dedicated to recognizing excellence in theatrical performances, as well as individuals who produce exceptional work in all aspects of theatre.
Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre | Flamanco Intimo
Fridays; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; 2022; 8 p.m.
Saturdays; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; 2022; 8 p.m.
Beautiful costumes, undulating arms, fiery footwork, intricate Spanish guitar and soul-stirring vocals come together to deliver an unforgettable show from Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre.
Scottsdale Philharmonic
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, 2023, 4 p.m.
The Scottsdale Philharmonic provides the city of Scottsdale and surrounding communities with a professional symphony orchestra, performing a series of traditional classical music concerts for audiences of all ages.
California Guitar Trio with Montréal Guitare Trio
Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, 8 p.m.
The six-guitar “phenomensemble” formed by California Guitar Trio and Montréal Guitare Trio delivers groundbreaking, highly entertaining shows, filled with innovative arrangements of each other’s repertoire alongside new music for guitar sextet.
Aida Cuevas
45th Anniversary / Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo
Accompanied by Mariachi Aztlán
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, 8 p.m.
Aida Cuevas presents “45th Anniversary / Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo,” an unforgettable and emotional concert celebrating a long-lasting career as Mexico’s most important female voice: “The Queen of Mariachi.”
Soweto Gospel Choir
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Direct from South Africa, Soweto Gospel Choir is an awe-inspiring 20-member ensemble that thrills audiences worldwide. Through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes and infectious spirit, a Soweto Gospel Choir performance truly uplifts the soul.
Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, 8 p.m.
Alan Cumming has done it all. He has won a Tony, hosted the Tonys and been nominated for an Emmy for doing so. He made back-to-back films with Stanley Kubrick and the Spice Girls. He has played God, the devil, Hitler, the pope, Hamlet, all the parts in “Macbeth,” Dionysus, a Smurf (twice) and the EmCee in “Cabaret” (thrice). And now he’s coming to Scottsdale.
Vienna Boys Choir
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, 7 p.m.
The Vienna Boys Choir has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and diverse repertoire, which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experimental music.
Matthew Whitaker
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, 8 p.m.
WBGO jazz radio describes pianist Matthew Whitaker, winner of the 2019 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award, as “music,” saying “To see and hear him play is to know that divine talent exists. Beyond his innate musical abilities is a sheer joy and passion to create music.”
Altan
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
With a Celtic spirit culled from the rich musical traditions of their native County Donegal, Altan explores the expanse of Irish music, from lovely old tunes to lively jigs and reels. Their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings and their heartwarming, dynamic live performances have captivated audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle.
Jake Shimabukuro
Christmas in Hawai’i
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, 8 p.m.
‘Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro will bring joy to the world this upcoming holiday season by delivering a special gift for all with his eclectic holiday show, Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i. Shimabukuro’s genuine love for people, the spirit of holidays, and his beloved home of Hawai’i are at the forefront of the show.
Emerson String Quartet
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, 8 p.m.
The Emerson String Quartet is one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles, described by The Boston Globe as “an extraordinary fusion of experience and authority with audacity and freshness.” The group is now on its final world tour; after more than 40 years of performing, they will be disbanding in 2023.
BODYTRAFFIC
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, 8 p.m.
BODYTRAFFIC uses the creative spirit of its Los Angeles home to fulfill its mission of delivering performances that inspire audiences simply to love dance. Since its inception in 2007, the company has held its place at the forefront of the concert dance world with a compelling style that “suggests invention, attitude, and urban edge” (The Boston Globe).
Keyboard Conversations®️ With Jeffrey Siegel
American Pianistic Treasures
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Discover “American Pianistic Treasures” as Jeffrey Siegel gives us all the glittering details behind Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Gottschalk, and MacDowell.
Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández Presents
A Merry-Achi Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, 8 p.m.
Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook. A graceful blend of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes, Hernández’s organic, irreverent renditions have become instant classics.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, 6 p.m.
Described by All About Jazz as “both relaxed and expressive,” brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck, along with Mike DeMicco and Chuck Lamb, perform at concert series, colleges and jazz festivals across North America and Europe.
The Temptations
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
The Temptations’ heritage, influence and contributions to the global music landscape are monumental. Often referred to as American music royalty, the group is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a new album, Temptations 60, and an international tour.
Limón Dance Company
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, 8 p.m.
The Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of dance since the company’s inception in 1946, and its works have influenced the evolution of dance with their arresting visual clarity, theatricality and rhythmic and musical life.
Keyboard Conversations®️ With Jeffrey Siegel
Immortal Impromptus
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
There’s a reason why Jeffrey Siegel calls these beloved works of Chopin, Schubert and Gabriel Fauré “Immortal Impromptus.”
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Renaud Capuçon
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary season, Orpheus will bring a special program with violinist Renaud Capuçon to Scottsdale, only days after its planned Carnegie Hall debut.
Assisted Living: The Musical®
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The boomers are partying at Pelican Roost, the active retirement community where 70-something is the new 20-something — only with looser skin. With 18 characters, all played by the show’s two stars, “Assisted Living: The Musical®” is a vaudeville-esque romp for everyone who is aging, and for those who hope to.
Arizona Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, 9 a.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center
A curated and judged exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars, Arizona Concours d’Elegance is a celebration of automotive design. The outdoor event invites roughly 100 select, rare and exotic automobiles to be considered for judging and exhibition.
L.A. Theatre Works
Lucy Loves Desi—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, 8 p.m.
“Lucy Loves Desi—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom” tells the tale of how the pioneering television sitcom came to be with as much heart and humor as an episode of “I Love Lucy” itself. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer — son of “I Love Lucy” creator Jess Oppenheimer — spins the hilarious, true story behind America’s beloved television comedy.
Jessica Vosk
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Described by Broadway World as having a voice “so perfect, so pure,” Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for starring roles on the musical theater and concert stage.
KODO
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art form. Kodo forms its performances through the combination of three elements: traditional Japanese folk arts, compositions by Kodo’s friends and mentors, and original works composed by Kodo members.
Keyboard Conversations®️ With Jeffrey Siegel
Musical Valentines
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Find a little something sweet with “Musical Valentines” as Jeffrey Siegel waxes romantic with the love-inspired music of Liszt, Chopin, Schumann and Brahms.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Marc-André Hamelin
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire.
The Scottsdale Chorus
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, 3 p.m.
The incomparable Scottsdale Chorus blends four-part, barbershop-style harmony with innovative choreography and glittering costumes for a journey from the swing era to modern a cappella.
Pedrito Martinez and Alfredo Rodriguez Duo
Friday, March 3, 2023, 8 p.m.
Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez leave audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing, exploring a variety of moods and influences, from Cuban classics to collaborative original compositions to unexpected favorites.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Preservation Hall is a humble, much-loved room dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is embarking on a pilgrimage of its own: a nationwide tour to celebrate the Hall’s 60th anniversary and initiate audiences into the ineffable experience of channeling their ancestors through the music and culture they’ve inherited.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Avi Avital, mandolin
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
The first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy, Avi Avital has been compared to Andres Segovia for his championship of his instrument. He joins the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2 p.m.
A legend lives on as the Glenn Miller Orchestra presents seven decades of hits. The 18-member ensemble just celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2021 and continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements alongside more modern selections performed in the distinctive Miller style and sound.
Keyboard Conversations®️ With Jeffrey Siegel
Mozart and Friends: Beethoven and Haydn
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
With “Mozart and Friends,” Jeffrey Siegel’s methodically rehearsed program explores connections to Beethoven and Haydn.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Balourdet Quartet with Adam Sadberry, flute
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
The Balourdet Quartet, recipients of the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, shares the stage with Memphis Symphony Orchestra acting principal flutist Adam Sadberry. In addition to their performance, the musicians will provide outreach to local music students during their visit to Scottsdale.
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Masters of Percussion began as a platform for both popular and rarely heard rhythm traditions from India. Now curator, conductor and producer Zakir Hussain brings the best Indian music and world percussion for this unforgettable and extraordinary concert experience.
Dance Heginbotham
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 8 p.m.
Celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, theatricality and commitment to collaboration, Dance Heginbotham performs a program of repertory favorites, paired with live music. With the full range of the dancers’ virtuosity on display, the evening’s works are inspired by an array of styles, from ballet to flamenco and classical music to Spanish guitar.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Van Cliburn Gold Medalist
Friday, April 14, 2023, 8 p.m.
Widely considered one of the preeminent international music contests, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition exists to share excellent classical music. The performer will be announced following the 2022 competition in June.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Les Violons du Roy
Jonathan Cohen, Music Director
Inon Barnatan, piano
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 8 p.m.
The chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy performs “with such unity of purpose that one might think they were a single instrument” (The Washington Post). They are joined by Inon Barnatan, celebrated for his poetic sensibility, musical intelligence and consummate artistry.
Joshua Redman 3×3
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Joshua Redman’s latest project is a celebration of the power of three — the music of three iconic jazz composers (Ellington, Monk and Shorter) interpreted in the classic trio format of saxophone, bass, and drums.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts would like to thank our partners for the 2022–23 season:
City of Scottsdale
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Great American Title Agency
Tiffany & Bosco
Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
Dr. David and Joan Goldfarb Trust
The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music
Betty Hum and Alan Yudell
Karen and John Voris
Mountain Shadows Resort
Hotel Adeline
Sacks Tierney P.A.
Ethelyn Cohen, In Memory of Howard Cohen
Arizona Commission on the Arts
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