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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a fresh lineup for its 2023–24 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.

The Herberger Theater Center has announced its 2023-2024 Season featuring three productions and a Mariachi & Folklorico Festival.

Beginning Friday, May 5, take a trip to the French Riviera, as two conmen battle for the heart-and the wallet-of an American heiress, in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based off the critically-acclaimed 1988 MGM film.

The Bridge Initiative's production of Elaine Romero's LIKE HEAVEN, directed by Samantha Wyer Bello is a stirring and entertaining focus on one woman's quest for self-fulfillment.

Outstanding performances by a gifted group of young thespians are featured in Greasepaint Youtheatre's production of SWEENEY TODD, running through May 14th at the Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ.

The WORLD PREMIERE of Birth of a MURDERER will be presented on May 19, 2023, at Desert Stages in Scottsdale.

The Arizona Masterworks Chorale (AMC) presents its final concert of the 2022-23 season Passport to Travel.

Detour Company Theatre is bringing double the fun to Scottsdale with its production of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “James and the Giant Peach” June 9 through 11 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E.

Theatrikos brings Clare Barron’s Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation to the Flagstaff stage.

The must-see production of Jen Silverman's THE ROOMMATE, directed by Patti Suarez and featuring the stellar performances of Debra K.

Valley Youth Theatre will welcome Mark Stoddard as the Associate Artistic Director of Valley Youth Theatre.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will host Print Matters: Artist Book-Signing on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 3 p.

The Great AZ Puppet Theatre will present THE PRINCESS, THE UNICORN, AND THE SMELLY-FOOT TROLL from May 11 through 28.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, illustrious for her historic impact on women’s songwriting and her skilled fusion of pop, folk and country artistry, will perform at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on June 13.

Guest Artist RED HERRING PUPPETS will present 'THE UGLY DUCKLING' from May 4 through 7 and SPRING FLING PUPPET SLAM will be held on Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6.

Arizona Theatre Company, recognized as the official state theater, has announced that it will be producing Noël Coward's Private Lives April 15 through May 6 at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and May 11 through May 28 at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.

One of the tastiest annual traditions, AJ's The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer, is returning next month to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

The School of Theatre, Film & Television will  present the second annual New Directions Festival, onstage in the Harold Dixon Studio, April 21-30.

Borderlands Theater presents West Side Stories, written by Veronica Weatherbie with contributions by Patricia Preciado Martin, Milta Ortiz, Silviana Wood and Marc David Pinate, edited by Milta Ortiz and directed by Jonathan Heras and Marc David Pinate.

From entertaining the troops around the world to starring in his own Las Vegas residency, comedian Don Barnhart goes from family friendly to risqué in a hysterically palatable way delighting audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Guest Artist Twisted Heart Puppetworks presents 'THE CHANGELING': Created by puppetry artist Tania Yager, this is the Celtic-inspired story of a city couple who moves into the Irish countryside with their newborn child.

Renowned for his emotive performances and exemplary classical and flamenco guitar, the critically acclaimed Esteban will be performing multiple must-attend intimate concerts in Northern Arizona this spring.

Scottdale Arts Learning & Innovation will exhibit “Visions '23” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between students and professional teaching artists over the course of the 2022–23 Visions program.

Southwest Shakespeare concludes its 2023-24 Season with William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, May 18 - 21 at Taliesin West, 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of A CHORUS LINE, directed by Jeff Whiting runs through May 14th: It's 'not just a handsome production; to date it’s the standout of the current season.