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Upcoming Shows

The American Journey: Struggle, Spirit, and Triumph
Oct 19 – May 10, 2026

The American Journey: Struggle, Spirit, and Triumph is a six-concert series by the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary. The series begins...



Review: OUR AMERICAN TRAGEDY at Sunny Gingham And Banzerini House


by Cheyenne Lewis - March 15, 2026

Nearly 161 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre as he watched a production of OUR AMERICA COUSIN. Every American knows this famous and tragic tale, but not everyone will know the story of those on stage that night. Making its full-length premie...

Review: STOP KISS at The Bridge Initiative


by Cheyenne Lewis - March 13, 2026

Every couple deserves a space to feel safe, accepted, celebrated, and normal. Although a milestone was crossed in 2015 with the legalization of gay marriage in the United States, many people, both in and outside of the United States, are still unable to love freely. The Bridge Initiative’s perform...

Review: THE RIVER at The Rogue Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - March 09, 2026

THE RIVER by Jez Butterworth is now playing at The Rogue Theatre, and it packs a punch. This deeply intimate work draws viewers into a psychological and surreal world where a man brings a woman (and other women) to a riverside cabin....

Review: UNCLE VANYA at Theatre Artists Studio


by Herbert Paine - March 04, 2026

UNCLE VANYA arrives at Theatre Artists Studio with thoughtful intentions and a capable ensemble, though the results are somewhat uneven. Presented in Conor McPherson’s streamlined adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic, and directed by Carol MacLeod, the production leans heavily into emotional im...

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Arizona Theatre Company


by Herbert Paine - February 22, 2026

A joyful revival that reanimates the spirit of the show that once jolted Broadway....

Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY at Live Theatre Workshop


by Zach Wetzel - February 22, 2026

This is a delightful and fun fairy tale production!...

Review: CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE at Gammage Auditorium


by Tim Shawver - February 19, 2026

There have been previous stage versions of the Parker Brothers' board game Clue, none that had any connection to the beloved 1985 film or made any significant mark artistically or commercially....

Review: HENRY V at Southwest Shakespeare Company


by Cheyenne Lewis - February 17, 2026

Wars of the past are viewed by many as a necessary evil, and certain battles are even thought of as glorious or grand. This perspective overlooks the lives lost on both sides, the trauma so many soldiers have faced throughout history, and that many still face today. Southwest Shakespeare Company’s...

Review: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at Stray Cat Theatre


by Herbert Paine - February 16, 2026

Lean and evocative, funny and frightening, tender and profane...reckoning with how to survive trauma....

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre


by Herbert Paine - February 15, 2026

Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm. And for a few hours in Gilbert, the neon-drenched skyline glows, the dice roll, and Broadway’s Golden Age feels very much alive....

Past Shows

Evan Roth: Pathfinding
Oct 11 – Mar 8, 2026

Evan Roth: Pathfinding is an upcoming exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing the artist's unique projects that explore the Arizona sky. Drawing...

Scottsdale Family ArtsFest
Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2026

Scottsdale Family ArtsFest returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center on March 6-7, 2026, for its fourth year, featuring a weekend filled with performances, interactive art...

Casey Curran: Tidal Sky
Oct 11 – Feb 22, 2026

Casey Curran's exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art delves into themes of survival, hope, and historical cycles through the lens of natural phenomena...

Jeanne K. Simmons: Rooted
Oct 11 – Feb 22, 2026

Jeanne K. Simmons: Rooted is an exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art that explores the intersection of body, sculpture, and landscape through Simmons'...

Canal Convergence
Nov 7 – Nov 16, 2025

Canal Convergence returns to Scottsdale Arts from November 7 to 16, showcasing a range of light-based interactive artworks alongside nearly 100 creative workshops, performances, and...

Artists of Cattle Track
Oct 6

Artists of Cattle Track showcases a variety of works by current and former studio artists at the Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale. Featured artists...

A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s
Oct 3

A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s explores the vibrant artistic landscape of Scottsdale during that transformative decade. The exhibition features...

James Perkins: Burying Paintings
Sep 20

James Perkins: Burying Paintings features the innovative works of New York-based artist James Perkins, who explores the interplay between art and nature. During his residency...

Life on Mars
Jun 14 – Sep 14, 2025

Life on Mars is an upcoming exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring new works by artists Erika Lynne Hanson and Steven Yazzie....

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Oct 20 – May 11, 2025

The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, established in 2023, presents a series of live concerts embodying musical excellence, kindness, and respect. Scheduled performances will take place on...

An Evening with Jeremy Jordan
Apr 10

An Evening with Jeremy Jordan features the acclaimed performer known for his roles in The Great Gatsby on Broadway and Seymour in the celebrated production...

Martha Graham Dance Company Graham 100 - The First and The Future
Mar 21

Martha Graham Dance Company will celebrate its centennial with a special performance titled Graham 100 - The First and The Future. The show highlights Graham's...

Tender Alchemy: Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz
Mar 21

Tender Alchemy at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features the works of mother and daughter artists Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz, highlighting their...

An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi
Mar 13

Isaac Mizrahi brings his unique blend of performance art, music, and stand-up comedy to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Known as a pioneer...

Sasha Velour - The Big Reveal Live Show
Feb 5

Sasha Velour, known for her captivating performances on HBO's We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race, brings her latest theatrical show, The Big Reveal Live Show,...

Tituss Burgess
Jan 23

Tituss Burgess will perform at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on January 23, 2025. The Emmy Award-nominated actor and singer, known for his...

TRI-HEX-CIRC
Jul 25 – Dec 31, 2024

TRI-HEX-CIRC is a striking vertical sculpture by artist Phillip K. Smith III, installed at the Raintree Drive and Hayden Road roundabout in Scottsdale. The artwork...

One Stooge Shy
Nov 21 – Nov 24, 2024

One Stooge Shy, created by the comedic duo of Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett, will premiere at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from November...

Kelli O’Hara in concert with Seth Rudetsky
Oct 19

Kelli O'Hara, Broadway's acclaimed leading lady, will perform in concert alongside Seth Rudetsky at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on October 19, 2024....

The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series starring Kelli O'Hara with Seth Rudetsky as music director & host
Oct 19

The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series features Kelli O'Hara, a celebrated Broadway star known for her performances in The King and I and Kiss Me, Kate....

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
Oct 13

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, a celebrated Grammy-winning duo, will perform a captivating evening blending American standards with Brazilian jazz. Known for Alpert's virtuosic trumpet...

Fireflection
Nov 8 – Nov 17, 2023

Fireflection is a captivating element of the Canal Convergence taking place from November 8 to 17 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Created by Walter Productions, this...

Molecules
Nov 8 – Nov 17, 2023

Molecules is featured in the Canal Convergence event at Scottsdale Arts from November 8 to 17, 2023. Created by New York City-based studio The Urban...

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