Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The holiday season is fast approaching the Valley, and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has a jam-packed schedule. Don’t miss Broadway greats Sutton Foster and Audra McDonald in intimate performances that mix popular song with candid showbiz stories, Hollywood legend Alan Cumming and the 40th anniversary of Jeffery Siegel’s beloved series Keyboard Conversations. Below are a few noteworthy concerts happening this winter at the Center.

Scottsdale Arts Galafeaturing Matthew Morrison Saturday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m.Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsTickets: $150 / $500An all-encompassing arts celebration in the heart of Oldtown Scottsdale featuring Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Morrison (star of “Glee” and Broadway’s “Hairspray”).

Presenting Series Sponsors: BMO Harris BankCorporate Table Sponsors: APS, COX, Gainey Ranch Financial Center, National Bank of Arizona, Nationwide, Northern Trust, SRP Honorary Chair: Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

Dianne Reeves Christmas Time is HereWith Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, Reginald Veal, Terreon GullySaturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $69 ($61 for members) / $49 / $39

Ring in the holiday season with Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and music from her celebrated album, “Christmas Time is Here,” featuring renditions of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Let It Snow” and many more.

Presenting Series Sponsors: Fred J. English and Sara M. English Charitable Trust

Scottsdale Philharmonic Holiday Show Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $10 / $5

Conducted by Ajay Patel and Alex Zhang, the professional musicians of the Scottsdale Philharmonic perform a special holiday program featuring many traditional classics of the season.

Alan Cumming: Legal ImmigrantMonday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $95 ($87 for members) / $80 / $65

Alan Cumming returns to the Center with an all-new show featuring a collection of musings on his 10 years as a U.S. citizen and what it’s like to be an immigrant in today’s America.Supporting Sponsor: Gail and Daniel Tenn

Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey SiegelThe Joyous Music of BeethovenTuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, 7:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $49 ($41 for members) / $39 / $29

Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to the Center to kick off his 40th anniversary of Keyboard Conversations. Siegel explores the humor and high spirits of Beethoven’s music, from the “Farewell” Sonata to “Rage Over a Lost Penny.”

Presenting Series Sponsors: Joan and David GoldfarbSignature Sponsor: Marie and Richard Steward

Mark Cortale PresentsBroadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Sutton FosterFeaturing Seth Rudetsky as Music Director and HostFriday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $89 ($81 for members) / $69 / $59

The Center welcomes two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster with multi-talented pianist Seth Rudetsky for a cabaret-style concert featuring popular songs and candid showbiz stories.Presenting Series Sponsors: Linda and Sherman SapersteinSignature Sponsor: Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines and Ira Gaines; Susan Rollins and Paul GarrySupporting Sponsor: Hotel Valley Ho

Mariachi Sol de Mexico ® de José Hernández Presents

A Merry-Achi Christmas 

Special Guest Las Chollas Peligrosas

Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Theater

Tickets: $59 / ($51 for members) / $39 / $29Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Sol de México perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook.

Signature Sponsor: Bank of America

Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Theater

Tickets: $49 / ($41 for members) / $39/ $29

Composer and musician Rob Kapilow, along with veteran Broadway vocalists and a superb local youth choir, tell remarkable, largely unknown stories behind some of the world’s best-known Christmas songs.

Sister’s Christmas CatechismThe Mystery of the Magi’s GoldDec. 7–16Friday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.Stage 2Tickets: $39 ($31 for members)

In an unusually jolly mood, Sister, the tart-tongued, ruler-wielding nun, teaches her students the story of the Nativity and asks for their help to solve the greatest Christmas caper ever. Each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths.Supporting Sponsor: Courtyard Marriott Scottsdale Salt River

Mark your calendar for this can’t miss January performance:

Mark Cortale PresentsBroadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsAudra McDonaldFeaturing Seth Rudetsky as Music Director and HostSaturday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Virginia G. Piper TheaterTickets: $89 ($81 for members) / $69 / $59

Powerhouse performer and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald takes the stage with multi-talented pianist Seth Rudetsky for an intimate evening of music and storytelling.Presenting Series Sponsors: Linda and Sherman SapersteinSignature Sponsor: Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines and Ira GainesSupporting Sponsor: Hotel Valley Ho

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