2024-25 Season Preview - Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

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2024-25 Season Preview

New Shows On Sale

Free parking? Check. Photo-ready grounds and artworks all around? We have that too. Nearby dinner spots? Plenty—we are in Old Town, after all. From vibrant exhibitions to a one-of-a-kind gift shop, we have all the amenities to enhance your event experience.

Step into our intimate theater, settle into our comfy seating, and let the luxurious sound of our superior acoustics surround you. So, bring a loved one or three and create the kind of memories that will last long after the curtain falls.

24-25 Season Preview

Listen to these artists or watch upcoming dance companies, and start planning your event calendar today!

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2024-25 Season Preview

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Sippin’ Series: Summer Tequila Cocktails

Saturday, Jul. 13, 2024, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

21 and over.

Discover tantalizing tequila cocktail recipes in the limited summer edition of the popular Sippin’ Series!

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Sippin’ Series: Penelope Bourbons

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

21 and over.

Join us for the limited summer edition of our Sippin’ Series, featuring a tasting journey through the new Penelope Bourbon line in an intimate, fun, and educational setting.

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Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with special guest, J.D. Simo

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, 8 p.m.

Experience an evening of soulful roots music by two prolific songwriters as they combine their individual styles to create a heartfelt performance.

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Sippin’ Series: Empress Gin Garden Party

Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

21 and over.

Indulge in a delightful array of specialty cocktails, showcasing Empress Gin, at the limited summer edition of the Sippin’ Series.

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Ben Folds | Paper Airplane Request Tour

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Known for comedic and bittersweet tunes, engaging anecdotes, and dexterous improvisation, Ben Folds will take song requests sent from the audience via paper airplanes.

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Flamenco Íntimo

Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 8 p.m.

National and international flamenco artists perform unforgettable dance and music, drawing on tradition and improvisation with beautiful costumes, undulating arms, fiery footwork, intricate Spanish guitar, and soul-stirring vocals.

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Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Grammy®-winning power couple, trumpetist Herb Alpert and vocalist Lani Hall, lead an eclectic evening of American standards and Brazilian jazz. The power couple’s performance includes stories about their lives, A&M Records, and the many legendary artists they’ve collaborated with over the past 50 years.

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The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series starring Kelli O’Hara with Seth Rudetsky as music director & host

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 8 p.m.

Kelli O’Hara, star of stage and screen, has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies with performances in The King and I, The Bridges of Madison County, South Pacific, and Kiss Me, Kate.

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Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra

Sundays, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Dec. 15, Feb. 16, March 23, and May 11, 4 p.m.

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, founded in 2023, uplifts the community with high-caliber live concerts, embodying musical excellence, kindness, and respect. Its diverse musicians share a passion for music.

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Rosanne Cash

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

“One of the most ambitious and literary songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone), Rosanne Cash’s poignant and distinctive vocals turn every song into a revelatory tale.

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Joshua Radin and Ron Pope

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

The empathetic and enthralling troubadour Joshua Radin and the uncompromising and relentless artist Ron Pope join forces in the intimate Virginia G. Piper Theater.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Together for more than 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades-long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music.

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Cristela Alonzo

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, 8 p.m.

Get classy with comedian Cristela Alonzo, the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, ABC’s Cristela!

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Marc Broussard | Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Marc Broussard’s infectious mix of soul, rock, blues, R&B, and funk-pop, coupled with his powerful vocals, has garnered worldwide praise.

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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 8 p.m.

Fifteen-time Grammy® winner Ricky Skaggs continues to lead the American roots revival with his bluegrass band Kentucky Thunder.

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Jake Shimabukuro

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 8 p.m.

The innovative Jake Shimabukuro has captivated audiences around the world with his dynamic style, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the ‘ukulele’s four humble strings.

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Mariachi Sol de Mexico presents Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook in this holiday fiesta.

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Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma: Full Circle

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the winter solstice with creative, playful, and sublimely beautiful takes on holiday classics, bringing joy to the season through Latin jazz, blues, swing, and R&B.

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ODC/Dance

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, 8 p.m.

San Francisco’s groundbreaking ODC/Dance presents innovative and fearless contemporary choreography, fusing ballet with modern dance techniques.

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, 8 p.m.

Witness more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance through Alonzo King’s sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration with composer Jason Moran and Grammy®-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

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THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE | Featuring… EVIL WOMAN - The American ELO

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO is fuses Beatlesque pop and classical arrangements on hits like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Evil Woman.”

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Martha Graham Dance Company | Graham 100 - The First and The Future

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 8 p.m.

For its centennial celebration, this legendary dance company presents Dances of the Mind, focusing on Graham’s psychological works and multifaceted women characters.

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Emmet Cohen Trio

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

A dynamic and charismatic performer, multifaceted jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen possesses fluid technique and an innovative tonal palette. He plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.

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Circa | Humans 2.0

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.

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Keyboard Conversations®

Tuesdays, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, and March 18, 7:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present another enlightening and enjoyable season for Keyboard Conversations® with acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel. You’ve seen first-hand his world-class performances and engaging commentary, and now you can be the first to welcome him back with a subscription to his 46th season!

Questions?

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to give our Box Office a call at 480-499-8587!