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.

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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.

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.