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Organization
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center that presents a variety of programs encompassing jazz, dance, theater and classical music and experiences with artists and speakers.
Helpful Information: A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more (subject to restriction and limitation). Students with valid student identification may purchase half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one per student) 72 hours before any performance at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office. Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are not accepted.-
Contact Info
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 East 2nd Street
Scottsdale, 85251Phone: (480)994-2787
Fax: (480)874-4699
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Locations
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Current Events
10/02/08-
10/11/08Late Nite Catechism III: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/31/69-
OngoingLate Nite Catechism II
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Upcoming Events
10/22/08 David Sedaris
ASU Gammage10/26/08 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Michael Kim
Theater 430110/30/08 Cherish the Ladies
Theater 430111/01/08 The Jazz Divas in Concert!
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/06/08 Keyboard Conversations: Basking in Beethoven
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church11/07/08-
11/08/08The Spaghetti Western Orchestra
Theater 430111/14/08 John Sebastian and David Grisman
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall11/16/08 Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church11/18/08-
11/23/08Capitol Steps
Theater 430111/22/08 Anat Cohen Quartet
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/28/08-
12/21/08Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Theater 430112/22/08 Soweto Gospel Choir - African Spirit
Celebrity Theatre01/02/09-
01/04/09Judy Gold in '25 Questions for a Jewish Mother'
Theater 430101/14/09-
01/16/09Inside the Creative Process: Telling the Kurt and Gerda Weissmann Klein Story on Stage
Theater 430101/15/09 Keyboard Conversations: Haydn and Mozart: Humor and Heartache
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church01/17/09 Close Encounters with Music: A Night of Quintets
Theater 430101/17/09 McCoy Tyner Quartet
Celebrity Theatre01/20/09-
02/01/09Mother Load
Theater 430101/25/09 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Barry Douglas
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church01/29/09 Pilobolus
Herberger Theater Center02/06/09 An Evening with Edward Albee
Orpheum Theatre AZ02/07/09 The Nigerian Spam Scam Scam
Theater 430102/13/09-
03/15/09My First Time
Theater 430102/15/09 Close Encounters with Music: Celebrating Mendelssohn I
Theater 430102/22/09 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Shai Wosner
Theater 430102/28/09 Close Encounters with Music: Celebrating Mendelssohn II
Theater 430102/28/09 Esperanza Spalding
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/12/09 Keyboard Conversations: The Longevity of the Short Piece
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church03/19/09 Etta James and the Roots Band
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/20/09-
03/22/0939th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/21/09 Close Encounters with Music: Beethoven and Shostakovich
Theater 430103/22/09 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Antonio Pompa-Baldi
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church03/24/09-
04/05/09Reduced Shakespeare Company Completely Hollywood (Abridged) - Greatest Films
Theater 430103/26/09-
03/27/08The Joffrey Ballet
Orpheum Theatre AZ03/31/09 Madeleine Peyroux
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall04/03/09 Gil Shaham and Sejong
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church04/11/09 Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall04/14/09-
05/03/09Girls Night: The Musical
Theater 430104/23/09 Keyboard Conversations: Musical Pictures
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church05/08/09 Tango First Century
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall05/09/09 Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Yundi Li
"Does it get better than this?"
Review posted by: Ernesto7608 from Houston, TX, Mar 10, 2008
I had attended Li's similar concert last Friday in La Jolla, CA, and I was left somewhat disappointed. Last night, at Scottsdale Center, Li's performance satisfied all the high expectations I had from... Expand
I had attended Li's similar concert last Friday in La Jolla, CA, and I was left somewhat disappointed. Last night, at Scottsdale Center, Li's performance satisfied all the high expectations I had from listening to his recordings. This included the satisfaction of hearing Chopin played with good expression without mannerism, with much brillance without exhibition. In regard to an exhibition, his performance of the work of Mussorgsky left me the best and lasting impression. To the point of thinking that perhaps Li's somewhat skimpy attitude of not giving an encore could have had that itention. Now I am left with a curiosity: will I ever have the experience of attending a piano concert that tops this one? Collapse
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Event Name: The Daily Show's Rob Riggle
"What adult language and themes?"
Review posted by: Mary from Phoenix, Jan 31, 2008
I laugh at the "warning" at the end of Mr. Riggle's bio -- "Important Information: Contains adult language and themes". Unfortunately, it doesn't make up for the lack of laughs at his "show". I don't... Expand
I laugh at the "warning" at the end of Mr. Riggle's bio -- "Important Information: Contains adult language and themes". Unfortunately, it doesn't make up for the lack of laughs at his "show". I don't doubt the show would have gotten some "laughs" from 8th grade boys. Discussing farts, hairy balls, stenchy mens' rooms and calling people trolls and morons, demonstrates neither wit nor creativity. He's no prince charming or mensa candidate. And, contrary to what he thinks, is not very informative to us females. What a naive fellow, to think women don't know that men's rooms are scuzzy! So what else is new? Collapse
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Event Name: The Daily Show's Rob Riggle
"Boring"
Review posted by: William Shaw from Phoenix, AZ, Jan 28, 2008
We have never before attended such a boring and uninspired performance by a stand up comedian. Not one of the vignettes in the show had any entertainment value, and all were delivered in a long and... Expand
We have never before attended such a boring and uninspired performance by a stand up comedian. Not one of the vignettes in the show had any entertainment value, and all were delivered in a long and drawn out manner than accentuated the lack of humor. Collapse
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Event Name: The Daily Show's Rob Riggle
"Huge disappointment"
Review posted by: William Shaw from Phoenix, AZ, Jan 27, 2008
We came to the show expecting topical humor similar to what we've come to enjoy on the Daily Show. What we got was an interminable hour in which we were bored by recounting of occurrences in Rob's... Expand
We came to the show expecting topical humor similar to what we've come to enjoy on the Daily Show. What we got was an interminable hour in which we were bored by recounting of occurrences in Rob's life that by no measure could be considered funny. To make matters worse, they were often gratuitously vulgar, often insulting to classes of people (i.e., older people) and worst of all delivered in a manner that seemed to drag on forever. In short, there were NO funny moments during the entire performance. Collapse
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Event Name: Menopause the Musical
"Menopause ROCKS!"
Review posted by: Lyndsey from Anthem, AZ, Jan 25, 2008
This performance was fabulous. The four performers were terrific comedically. Vocally, Orgena had the best pipes of all and her stage presence was magnetic. I never laughed so hard, so long. It is a... Expand
This performance was fabulous. The four performers were terrific comedically. Vocally, Orgena had the best pipes of all and her stage presence was magnetic. I never laughed so hard, so long. It is a MUST SEE not only for every women, but for EVERY MAN. Come on guys, if you want to truly understand, go see this ingenious production. Collapse
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Event Name: Visualize Abundance
"wonderful personally transformative information"
Review posted by: Louise Nemenyi from Ahwatukee, Nov 30, 2007
I just heard this speaker and he is TREMENDOUS-- I learned so much -- works with Bob Proctor of The Secret -- the event will definitely be fun and uplifting -- and some tickets are still available... Expand
I just heard this speaker and he is TREMENDOUS-- I learned so much -- works with Bob Proctor of The Secret -- the event will definitely be fun and uplifting -- and some tickets are still available complimentary (paid for by the sponsor)just go to thier website. Collapse
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Event Name: One-Man Star Wars Trilogy
"Thoroughly Enjoyable"
Review posted by: Denise Wood from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 06, 2007
We're fans of the Trilogy but short of fanatical (we've never dressed in costumes, gone to any conventions, and we sold all of our toys years ago at our mom's garage sale). That being said, I think... Expand
We're fans of the Trilogy but short of fanatical (we've never dressed in costumes, gone to any conventions, and we sold all of our toys years ago at our mom's garage sale). That being said, I think that anyone who loved these films as they were originally presented can get into this performance. The action is non-stop (except in our case when the mic failed, but that was OK). The impressions are not dead-on, but it's all there and you know who is talking. Ross does a great job poking fun at the silliness and absurdities so it's not just a dull rehash of the plots. Do yourself a favor and check out the YouTube clips. We really enjoyed the show. Collapse
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Event Name: Arlo Guthrie: The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour
"Don't miss this one"
Review posted by: Nia Maxwell from Sun City, AZ, Mar 22, 2007
I first saw Arlo in Fargo ND in 1972 - and am still a fan. A great talent and I'm excited to see the family as well.
I first saw Arlo in Fargo ND in 1972 - and am still a fan. A great talent and I'm excited to see the family as well.
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Event Name: Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company: Air Condition
"Astounding Performance"
Review posted by: Jorge from Phoenix, Az, Dec 29, 2006
I have seen Brenda perform a few times before and it is a really astounding performance. It should not be missed!
I have seen Brenda perform a few times before and it is a really astounding performance. It should not be missed!
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Event Name: Curtis Adams: MAGIC THAT ROCKS!
"It Sucks"
Review posted by: Belinda from Ahwatukee, Sep 16, 2006
This show was so bad it was funny! First of all, they sold tickets far to the sides, and nobody could even SEE Curtis or his "props". Several people asked to move (us included) and others just sat... Expand
This show was so bad it was funny! First of all, they sold tickets far to the sides, and nobody could even SEE Curtis or his "props". Several people asked to move (us included) and others just sat craning their necks. The "props" were placed 35' at the BACK of the stage, making it IMPOSSIBLE for about 20% to have an unobstructed view. Now, the show: How can I say it...the worst thing I have ever tried to sit through...yes, we got up and left. After being 20 min late to start, he took 22 min. break after half hour of....dancing with (1 )poor magic trick. I think K-Fed has better dancing skills, but thruout the show you can see that DANCING is what this guy is all about. 15 minutes into part 2, (with 1 more magic trick), we left. The best part of the whole show was his assistant - who did a good rendition of pole dancing.This show seems geared to 8 year olds...who frequent strip clubs.?? WHERE'S THE MAGIC?? Also, this was SLOW, not high energy. Don't bother with this show!!! Collapse
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Past Events
03/26/09-
03/27/08The Joffrey Ballet
Orpheum Theatre AZ10/05/08 Dine Out with the Chefs: A Celebration of the Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts06/14/08 Late Nite Catechism II
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts06/14/08 Late Nite Catechism
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts06/13/08 An Evening of New Works
Theater 430105/17/08 Concerts Under the Stars: Don McLean
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall05/17/08 TEST Concerts Under the Stars: Don McLean
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/15/08 *CANCELLED* 2 x Malamud: The Jewbird and The Magic Barrel
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/13/08 Concerts Under the Stars: Pink Martini
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall05/10/08 R. Carlos Nakai
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/09/08 R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/03/08 *unposted-Running Event*Night Run for the Arts
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall05/01/08-
05/02/08An Evening with Dave Brubeck and Sons
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/29/08-
05/11/08Carrie Fisher in 'Spy in the House of Me'
Theater 430104/26/08 The Daily Show's John Oliver
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/25/08 Arlo Guthrie: Solo Reunion Tour - Together at Last
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/18/08 *CANCELLED* Rosanne Cash
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/17/08 ARTiculations: Wheels on Reels-Cars in Film
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/15/08 Garrick Ohlsson
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/12/08 Close Encounters with Music: Transcendental Night
Theater 430104/06/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Sistah Blue
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall04/06/08 *CANCELLED* American Express Concerts Under the Stars - Laurie Anderson's Homeland
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/05/08-
04/06/08Parsons Dance
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/03/08 Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts04/01/08 Video Screening with 'Car Culture' Artist Hans Op de Beeck
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/30/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Traveler
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall03/28/08 *SOLD OUT* Michael Feinstein Benefit Performance
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/27/08 Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/23/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Bríd Dower
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall03/22/08 *CANCELLED* The Daily Show's Dan Bakkedahl
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/22/08 Close Encounters: Guitar/Cello Recital with Eliot Fisk and Yehuda Hanani
Theater 430103/18/08 Austria-Hungary: Captivating Continentals
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/16/08 The Count Basie Orchestra
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/14/08 Ronald K. Brown/Evidence: One Shot
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/13/08 Free Gallery Talk on Automotive Design
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/09/08 Yundi Li
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/07/08-
03/09/0838th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall03/02/08 Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts03/02/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Quetzal Guerrero
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall03/01/08 An Evening with Frank Rich and Hugh Downs
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/28/08 Kahekili: A Hula Drama of Maui's Paramount Warrior Chief
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/24/08 Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/24/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Mikioi
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall02/21/08-
02/23/08Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/17/08 Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/17/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - The Jeff Hunt Band
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall02/16/08 Close Encounters: City Lights/Rural Utopia - Urban and Pastoral Music
Theater 430102/16/08 Forever Tango
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/12/08 Keyboard Conversations: Rebels on the Red Carpet - Music from Russia
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/10/08 Ingrid Fliter
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/10/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall02/05/08-
02/10/08*CANCELLED*Dame Edna: Live and Intimate!
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts02/01/08-
02/02/08Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/26/08 The Daily Show's Rob Riggle
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/25/08 The Paul Winter Consort
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/20/08 Alan Gampel
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/20/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Nancy Gee
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall01/19/08 Close Encounters: Grand Clarinet Trios: Beethoven, Brahms and Schoenfield
Theater 430101/19/08-
02/23/08Late Night Catechism II
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/18/08-
02/29/08Late Night Catechism I
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/16/08 Side Street Strutters
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/13/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Alice Tatum
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall01/12/08-
01/13/08The Peking Acrobats
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/10/08-
03/30/08Menopause the Musical
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/08/08 Keyboard Conversations: Fabulous French Fare
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/08/08-
04/05/08Native Trails
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/06/08 Sunday A'Fair Festival - Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall01/06/08-
04/06/08Sunday A'Fair
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts01/04/08 Branford Marsalis
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/27/07-
12/30/07World of Jewtopia
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/22/07 Boston Brass 'A Stan Kenton Christmas'
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/21/07 Meadowlark and John Doan: Spirit of the Season
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/16/07 Adam Neiman
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/15/07 Windham Hill Winter Solstice Tour
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/08/07 Visualize Abundance
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts12/01/07 Ira Glass - Radio Stories and Other Stories
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/23/07-
11/24/07Capitol Steps
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/23/07-
12/23/07Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Theater 430111/18/07 Gabriela Montero
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/17/07 Hapa
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/13/07 Keyboard Conversations - America - Fascinatin' Rhythms
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/10/07-
11/11/07Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/04/07 Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/01/07 Leo Kottke
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts11/01/07-
11/11/07One-Man Star Wars Trilogy
Theater 430110/26/07 Luciana Souza
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts10/25/07 Hilary Hahn
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts10/25/07 Hilary Hahn
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts10/18/07 Whose Live Anyway
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts10/18/07 Whose Live Anyway
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts10/07/07 2nd Annual Dine Out with the Chefs: A Celebration of the Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts09/29/07 Tom Chapin
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts09/22/07-
09/23/072007 Scottsdale Music Festival
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts09/08/07 Get Out Performing Arts Expo
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts08/18/07-
08/19/07Eddie Izzard
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts06/08/07 An Evening of New Works
Theater 430105/21/07 Darfur|Darfur
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/18/07 The Blind Boys of Alabama
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts05/12/07 Tito Puente Jr.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall05/10/07 Compañía Nacional de Danza 2
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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