{"id":16192,"date":"2023-05-10T11:59:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T18:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/?p=16192"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:59:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T18:59:57","slug":"scottsdale-center-for-the-performing-arts-announces-2023-24-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/2023\/05\/10\/scottsdale-center-for-the-performing-arts-announces-2023-24-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announces 2023\u201324 Season\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2023\u00a0
MEDIA CONTACT: Sydney Ritter\u202f| SydneyR@ScottsdaleArts.org<\/a> | 480-874-4663<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announces 2023\u201324 Season<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Images (clockwise from left): Alexander Malofeev, Canadian Brass, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Jane Lynch, C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant, The Mavericks, Jacob Jonas The Company and LeAnn Rimes will be performing at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2023\u201324 season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. \u2014 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a fresh lineup for its 2023\u201324 season, filled with a diverse range of voices, talents and perspectives from around the world, including artists from Sweden, Russia, Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to announce the new 2023\u201324 season of performing arts events at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, a venue with a rich, almost 50-year history of showcasing the finest music, dance and theater performances,\u201d said programming director Abbey Messmer. \u201cWe are also excited to debut the new outdoor Civic Center stages, which will enable us to host fantastic concerts, festivals and culinary and cultural events under the stars.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The debut of the Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl introduces the country, rock and Latin stylings of The Mavericks. Jake Shimabukuro returns with his holiday special \u201cChristmas in Hawai\u2019i\u201d alongside other great holiday shows, including Jane Lynch\u2019s \u201cA Swingin’ Little Christmas\u201d and Canadian Brass. And superstar LeAnn Rimes makes a stop in Scottsdale during \u201cthe story\u2026 so far\u201d tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffrey Siegel\u2019s 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 Alexander Malofeev. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Lounge returns to the center with a tribute to the Grammy-winning album \u201cRiver\u201d by Herbie Hancock. \u201cContemporary jazz\u2019s premier all-star band\u201d (The New York Times), SFJAZZ Contemporary, celebrates its 10th season by performing new compositions to timeless classics. Plus, the center\u2019s Dance Series kicks off with L.A.\u2019s Jacob Jones The Company.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the schedule of concerts and other performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (subject to change): 
 
United Colours of Arizona Theatre Summer Series: Reflections<\/strong> 
Friday, July 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m.  
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 
Sunday, July 23, 2023, 2 p.m. 
Enjoy a three-part cabaret series, featuring Arizona-based BIPOC talent! Through reflections we are empowered to elevate to a higher self \u2014 to learn from our experiences and to serve with great purpose at the core of our humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Lounge: Letters to Joni<\/strong> 
Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, 8 p.m. 
Beth Lederman and vocalist Kim Weston pay tribute to the Grammy-winning album \u201cRiver\u201d by Herbie Hancock. Released in 2007, \u201cRiver\u201d celebrates some of Hancock\u2019s favorite songs from longtime friend and collaborator Joni Mitchell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA<\/strong> 
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, 8 p.m. 
\u201cThe Concert: A Tribute To ABBA\u201d <\/em>continues to be the top ABBA tribute in the world, dazzling all who see this fantastic performance of the group\u2019s most iconic hits, including \u201cMamma Mia,\u201d \u201cS.O.S,\u201d \u201cMoney, Money, Money,\u201d \u201cThe Winner Takes All,\u201d \u201cWaterloo,\u201d \u201cGimme, Gimme, Gimme\u201d and \u201cDancing Queen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LeAnn Rimes <\/strong> 
the story\u2026 so far tour<\/strong> 
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, 7:30 p.m. 
Armed with powerhouse vocal talents, LeAnn Rimes took home the Grammy for Best New Artist when she was only 14 years old. Since then, she has built on her Patsy Cline-like vocals, becoming an even more skillful singer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence (33rd Annual)<\/strong> 
Youth Celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, 5:30 p.m.  
Adult Celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, 8 p.m. 
The ariZoni Theatre Awards promote the visibility, cooperation and growth of theaters in the Valley. They are dedicated to recognizing excellence in theatrical performances, as well as individuals who produce exceptional work in all aspects of theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Films.Dance Screening | A GLOBAL FILM SERIES PRODUCED BY JACOB JONAS THE COMPANY<\/strong> 
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 7 p.m. 
Films.Dance is Jacob Jonas The Company\u2019s global platform and creative studio for dance. Through non-traditional collaborations across cultures and continents, Films.Dance produces and presents original film works through the intersection of dance, music, choreography and fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia Chac\u00f3n Flamenco Theatre | Flamanco Intimo<\/strong> 
Fridays; Oct. 6, 14, 20, 27; 2022; 8 p.m.  
Saturdays; Oct. 7, 15, 21, 28; 2022; 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turtle Island Quartet<\/strong> 
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, 7:30 pm 
The Turtle Island Quartet, a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music, fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series<\/strong> 
Alexander Malofeev<\/strong> 
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m. 
Described as \u201cthe latest phenomenon of the Russian piano school\u201d (Corriere della Sera), Alexander Malofeev manifests the piano mastery of the new millennium itself.  
 
Jacob Jonas The Company<\/strong> 
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, 8 p.m. 
L.A.\u2019s Jacob Jonas The Company intersects dance across mediums and initiates nontraditional collaborations, creating works in a \u201crobust fusion of acrobatics, ballet, modern and street dance\u201d(Los Angeles Times). 
 
The Mavericks<\/strong> 
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, 7:30 p.m. 
Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl 
Known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, The Mavericks effortlessly combine country, rock and a variety of Latin styles, creating an unmistakable signature sound. 
 
Rhythm Of The YULETIDE Dance Christmas Special<\/strong> 
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, 8 p.m. 
Join the National Dance Company of Ireland on a festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favorite Christmas songs, performed by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world-champion dancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Shimabukuro<\/strong> 
Christmas in Hawai\u2019i<\/strong> 
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, 8 p.m. 
\u2018Ukulele 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, \u201cJake Shimabukuro \u2013 Christmas in Hawai\u2019i.\u201d Shimabukuro\u2019s genuine love for people, the spirit of holidays and his beloved home of Hawai\u2019i are at the forefront of the show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keyboard Conversations\u00ae\ufe0f With Jeffrey Siegel<\/strong> 
American Pianistic Treasures<\/strong> 
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, 7:30 p.m. 
Jeffrey Siegel explores the sumptuous melodies and exhilarating virtuosity of Chopin and Liszt. 
 
Assisted Living The Musical\u00ae: The HOME for the Holidays<\/strong> 
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  
Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 
The hilarious comedy team of Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett are off their walkers once again in \u201cAssisted Living: The Musical\u00ae \u2014 THE HOME\u2026for the Holidays,\u201d an all-new, hysterical holiday sequel to the runaway hit about the nursing home and beyond. Christmas and retirement will never be the same! 
 
Jane Lynch\u2019s \u201cA Swingin\u2019 Little Christmas\u201d<\/strong> 
featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis<\/strong> 
& The Tony Guerrero Quintet<\/strong> 
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, 7:30pm 
Join actress, singer, playwright and author Jane Lynch, along with Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and The Tony Guerrero Quintet, for their holiday spectacular \u201cA Swingin\u2019 Little Christmas.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Brass<\/strong> 
Making Spirits Bright<\/strong> 
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 8 p.m. 
Known for embracing engagement as a fundamental element of performance, Canadian Brass performs Christmas classics like \u201cYou\u2019re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,\u201d \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas,\u201d and \u201cCarol of the Bells.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico\u00ae de Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez Presents<\/strong> 
A Merry-Achi Christmas<\/strong> 
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, 3 and 8 p.m. 
Maestro Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico\u00ae perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook. A graceful blend of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes, Hern\u00e1ndez\u2019s organic, irreverent renditions have become instant classics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squirrel Nut Zippers <\/strong> 
Christmas Caravan<\/strong> 
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, 8 p.m. 
From heartwarming ballads to\u202fraucous dance tunes, the Squirrel Nut Zippers conjure an\u202fatmosphere\u202fnestled\u202fsomewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keyboard Conversations\u00ae\ufe0f With Jeffrey Siegel<\/strong> 
The Power and Passion of Beethoven<\/strong> 
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. 
The first Keyboard Conversations\u00ae concert of 2024 highlights \u201cThe Power and Passion of Beethoven\u201d with two of the composer\u2019s personal favorites, the \u201cAppassionata\u201d <\/em>and the sonata \u201cFor Theresa.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant<\/strong> 
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m. 
C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten jazz songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists and humor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago<\/strong> 
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, 7:30 p.m.  
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, 8 p.m. 
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings artists, art and audiences together through its ever-evolving repertory of contemporary dance, created by today\u2019s leading choreographic voices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keyboard Conversations\u00ae\ufe0f With Jeffrey Siegel<\/strong> 
A French Musical Feast<\/strong> 
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. 
Enjoy \u201cA French Musical Feast\u201d with Jeffrey Siegel as he serves up Debussy\u2019s \u201cClair de lune\u201d alongside pieces by Ravel and Poulenc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra<\/strong> 
Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 8 p.m. 
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Jazz Orchestra as they stretch the boundaries of what is expected from big bands with an extraordinary sense of joy and fun that could only come from New Orleans. 
 
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo<\/strong> 
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 8 p.m.<\/strong> 
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its internationally beloved troupe of male dancers to Scottsdale to perform a brilliant combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kronos Quartet<\/strong> 
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, 8 p.m. 
For nearly 50 years, San Francisco\u2019s Kronos Quartet has reimagined the string quartet experience and become one of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TEN Tenors \u2014 Greatest Hits Live!<\/strong> 
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, 8 p.m. 
Formed in 1995, The TEN Tenors are the world\u2019s longest running classical crossover act, having headlined more than 3,500 concerts around the world, and now they\u2019re coming to Scottsdale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series<\/strong> 
Jonathan Biss<\/strong> 
Friday, March 1, 2024, 8 p.m. 
World-renowned pianist Jonathan Biss channels his deep musical curiosity into performances and projects in the concert hall and beyond, including works by Schubert and a newly commissioned piece by Alvin Singleton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keyboard Conversations\u00ae\ufe0f With Jeffrey Siegel<\/strong> 
Three Great Romantics<\/strong> 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m. 
The final Keyboard Conversations\u00ae concert of the season turns the spotlight on \u201cThree Great Romantics\u201d of classical music: Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Grieg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gibney Company<\/strong> 
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 8 p.m. 
Gibney Company commissions and performs works by renowned and rising international choreographers who are committed to exploring connections between the rigorous physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive, humanistic storytelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFJAZZ Collective<\/strong> 
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. 
Described as \u201ccontemporary jazz\u2019s premier all-star band\u201d by The New York Times, SFJAZZ Contemporary is celebrating its 10th season by performing a wide selection of material chosen and arranged by the members, from new compositions to timeless classics and everything in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series<\/strong> 
Tak\u00e1cs Quartet<\/strong> 
Friday, March 22, 2024, 8 p.m. 
In its 49th season, the world-renowned Tak\u00e1cs Quartet will perform \u201cThe Natural World,\u201d a new work by Phoenix composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama, alongside compositions from Haydn and Beethoven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series<\/strong>\u00a0
Joshua Bell with Larisa Mart\u00ednez<\/strong>\u00a0
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8 p.m.\u00a0
Grammy\u00ae-winning violinist Joshua Bell and vocalist Larisa Mart\u00ednez present \u201cVoice and the Violin,\u201d exploring repertoire from classical art song and opera to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts would like to thank the partners for the 2023-24 season: City of Scottsdale; Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust; Tiffany & Bosco; Great American Title Agency; National Endowment for the Arts; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation; Dr. David and Joan Goldfarb Trust; The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music; Betty Hum and Alan Yudell; Mountain Shadows Resort; Karen and John Voris; Galbut Beabeau; Hotel Adeline; Hotel Valley Ho; Sacks Tierney P.A.; WESTAF\/TourWest; Bank of America; Ethelyn Cohen, In Memory of Howard Cohen; Renewal by Andersen; The Theodore R. Stephan Endowment for Student Matinees; Elise & Dan Parish; and Arizona Commission on the Arts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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