It’s a new season full of new experiences at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The 2019–20 seaon is jam-packed with legends of world music, acclaimed dance companies, renowned classical musicians, returning favorites and more. Members can purchase single tickets for the below performances beginning Wednesday, May 15. General single tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 29.
Oh Solo Wainwright: An Evening with Rufus
With special guest Robert Ellis
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 8 p.m.
Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Grammy® nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
The Best of Broadway
Friday, November 8, 2019, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Broadway’s greatest hits, featuring four powerhouse vocalists and a 10-piece orchestra. Experience the hits and classics from "Jersey Boys," "Mamma Mia!," "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," and the works of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.
Drawing from all local artists, this intimate cabaret performance brings Kristen Drathman, Kaitlynn Kleinman, Jordan Bluth, and Matt Krantz for what will truly be the best of Broadway.
The Four Italian Tenors
Friday, November 15, 2019, 8 p.m.
On their debut American tour, The Four Italian Tenors serenade audiences with the greatest tenor arias of all time, from Verdi’s “Questa o quella” and “La Donna e Mobile” ("Rigoletto") to Rossini’s “La Danza” and Puccini’s iconic tenor aria “Nessun Dorma” ("Turandot"). These four tenors are the faces and voices of Italy’s next great operatic generation.
Featuring The Tony Guerrero Quintet
Saturday, November 23, 2019, 8 p.m.
Acclaimed singers/actors Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery bring their "Two Lost Souls" show to Scottsdale. During this performance, Lynch and Flannery put their one-of-a-kind spin on songs from Broadway to The Barry Sisters to the Swingin' Sixties. Tony Guerrero serves as the duo's musical director.
The Capitol Steps
Friday, November 29, 2019, 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 30, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sharing songs and skits, the irreverent Washington D.C.-based political comedy troupe pokes fun at all sides of the issues — from left to right — with fresh, up-to-the-minute material inspired by the latest headlines, scandals, and more.
Assisted Living: The Musical®
THE HOME…for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 17 – Sunday, December 22, 2019
Tuesday – Thursday, 2 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, 2 p.m.
The hilarious comedy team of Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett are off their walkers once again in "Assisted Living: The Musical® — THE HOME…for the Holidays," an all-new, hysterical holiday sequel to the runaway hit about the nursing home and beyond. Christmas and retirement will never be the same!
Detour Company Theatre
January 6 - 12, 2020
Detour Company Theatre provides theatre training and performance experiences for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities, providing them authentic opportunities to develop artistry, demonstrate courage and collaboration, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of musical theatre with the entire community.
Laura Osnes with Seth Rudetsky
Friday, January 24, 2020, 8 p.m.
American actress and Broadway star Laura Osnes starred in "Bonnie and Clyde" as Bonnie Parker, for which she received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She also starred in the title role of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" on Broadway, receiving a Drama Desk® Award and her second Tony Award® nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.
Jacob Jonas
The Company
Friday, January 31, 2020, 8 p.m.
Led by its up-and-coming namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company (JJTC) burst onto the West Coast dance scene in 2014. From the piers of Santa Monica to the Kennedy Center, JJTC continues to redefine contemporary dance.
Cirque Éloize - HOTEL
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 9, 2020, 2 p.m.
For 25 years, Cirque Éloize has crafted musical acrobatic shows with original choreography and live music for a wide range of audiences. This intimate refuge is styled with an avant-garde scenography inspired by the elegance of only the greatest hotels. Cross the lobby doors and discover the grandiose and poetic universe of "HOTEL"—Cirque Éloize’s new creation celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Malpaso Dance Company
Friday, February 14, 2020, 8 p.m.
In only seven years, Malpaso has become the most sought-after Cuban dance company. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers, while also nurturing new and contemporary voices in Cuban choreography.
Ballet Hispánico
Friday, February 28, 2020, 8 p.m.
America's leading Latino dance company, Ballet Hispánico, has brought people together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through dance for nearly 50 years.
Norm Lewis with Seth Rudetsky
Friday, March 6, 2020, 8 p.m.
Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer, who is best known for his Broadway performances in "Porgy and Bess" and "The Phantom of the Opera." Lewis received a Tony Award® nomination for his portrayal of Porgy and made musical theatre history as the first African-American actor to perform in the title role in Broadway's long-running production of "The Phantom of the Opera."
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
From “Moonlight Serenade” to “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” relive some of the most popular music of the 1940s as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Scottsdale!
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
Actress, singer, author, and all-around entertainer Patti LuPone is a beloved star of stage and screen. A seven-time Tony Award® nominee, LuPone has twice won the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, taking home statues for her role as Eva Perón in the 1979 original Broadway production of Evita and the part of Madame Rose in the 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy. She also won the 1985 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in two different shows: Fantine in the original London cast of Les Misérables and Moll in The Cradle Will Rock. The mezzo-soprano is a two-time Grammy Award® winner for her 2007 album Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, taking home wins in the Best Classical Album and Best Opera Recording categories.
LuPone has appeared in numerous films and television shows through the years, including Life Goes On, Law & Order, 30 Rock, and Oz. She received a Primetime Emmy Award® nomination for her work in the sitcom Frasier and a Daytime Emmy Award® nod for the television movie The Song Spinner. Recent TV appearances include American Horror Story: Coven, Penny Dreadful, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Steven Universe, where she is the voice of Yellow Diamond. She has appeared as herself in Glee, Will & Grace, and Saturday Night Live. Her film credits include Witness, Driving Miss Daisy, State and Main, Heist, Parker, and The Comedian. In 2010, LuPone became an author with the release of The New York Times bestseller Patti LuPone: A Memoir.
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