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S12 – Arts & Culture/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — February 1, 2013

On the cover: clockwise from top left, The Klezmatics, April 21, MIM Music Theater, photo courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum; Jeffrey Kahane, Feb. 10, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, photo courtesy of SCPA; “Memphis,” March 5-10, ASU Gammage, photo by Paul Kolnik; 2Cellos, April 19, Mesa Arts Center, photo courtesy of MAC; “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” April 9-14, ASU Gammage, photo by Joan Marcus; “The Day I Saw Your Heart,” Feb. 14, 19 and 24, Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, photo courtesy of Film Movement.

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Movie madness ............................................S13A little fanfare ...............................................S14The shows must go on ................................S15

In our large, diverse metropolitan area, there’s a vari-ety of cultural events happening nearly every night of the season. The real question is, what to see?

In this edition of Jewish News’ Arts & Culture, you’ll find expert advice from local arts maven Matt Lehrman on some not-to-be-missed offerings in the coming months. There’s also a comprehensive guide to the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, the annual event that draws audience from all over the Valley for two weeks of world Jewish cinema. Lastly, the performing arts calendar lists selected concerts, plays and perfor-mances that represent the wide range of entertainment available in Greater Phoenix. Enjoy!

Jennifer Goldberg

Arts & Culture

FEBRUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 24 • 2013

THE GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FILM FESTIVALHarkins Camelview 5 • Harkins Crossroads 12 • Harkins Arrowhead 18

A.K.A. DOC POMUSDocumentary - 98 minutes, EnglishHarkins Crossroads 12, Chandler – Sun. Feb 17th, 3 PM

BLANK BULLETDrama – 93 minutes Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic w/English subtitlesHarkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Wed. Feb 13th, 3 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Wed. Feb. 20th, 7 PM

Harkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Mon. Feb. 11th, 7 PMHarkins Chandler Crossroads 12 – Wed. Feb 13th, 7 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Sun. Feb.17th, 3 PM

DORFMANComedy – 94 minutes, EnglishHarkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Thurs. Feb 14th, 7 PM

HAVA NAGILA (The Movie)Documentary – 73 minutes, EnglishHarkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Sun. Feb. 10th, 7 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Sun. Feb 17th, 7 PMHarkins Crossroads 12, Chandler – Sun. Feb 24th, 3 PM

JOANNADrama – 109 minutesPolish/French/German/w/English subtitles

KADDISH FOR A FRIENDDrama – 93 minutes, German/w/English subtitles

Harkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Sun. Feb 10th, 3 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Tues. Feb 19th, 7PM

Harkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Tues, Feb 12th, 7 PMHarkins Crossroads 12, Chandler – Thurs. Feb 14th, 7 PM

MABUL (THE FLOOD)Drama – 100 minutes, Hebrew w/English subtitles

Harkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Wed. Feb. 13th, 7 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Mon. Feb 18th, 7 PMHarkins Crossroads 12, Chandler – Thurs. Feb 21st, 7 PM

MELTING AWAYDrama – 90 minutes, Hebrew w/English subtitles

Harkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale- Thurs Feb. 14th, 3 PMHarkins Crossroads 12, Chandler - Tues. Feb 19th, 7 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Sun. Feb 24th, 3 PM

THE DAY I SAW YOUR HEARTComedy – 98 minutes, French w/English subtitles

Harkins Crossroads 12, Chandler - Mon., Feb. 11th, 7 PMHarkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Sun. Feb. 17th, 3 PM

THE OTHER SONDrama – 105 minutes, French,Hebrew, Arabic,English w/English subtitles

Harkins Crossroads 12, Chandler – Sun. Feb. 10th, 3 PMHarkins Camelview 5, Scottsdale – Sun. Feb. 17th, 7 PMHarkins Arrowhead 18, Peoria – Thurs. Feb 21st, 7 PM

MY BEST ENEMYComedy/Drama – 109 minutes, German w/English subtitles

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Movie madnessGreater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival features world cinema

JENNIFER GOLDBERGSpecial Sections Editor

The 11 films that will be shown at this year’s Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival run the

gamut from romantic comedy and music documentary to Holocaust drama and Israeli thriller.

The diversity is something that Jerry Mittelman, GPJFF executive director, is proud of.

“People seem to have a perception that we show only Israeli movies, or that we show only Holocaust movies, or that we show only religious movies, none of which is true,” he says. “We show a variety of films from around the world that show slices of Jewish life, culture and history.”

This is “perhaps the strongest lineup of films that we’ve had,” he says.

Films will be shown at three Har-kins Theatres locations: Camelview 5, 7001 E. Highland Ave., Scottsdale; Chandler Crossroads 12, 2980 E. Germann Road; and Arrowhead Foun-tains 18, 16046 N. Arrowhead Foun-tains Center Drive, Peoria.

Cost is $10 per film for adults and $5 for students. A festival pass, which allows entrance to all screenings, costs $100. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit gpjff.org.

‘AKA Doc Pomus’• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Chandler Crossroads

A documentary about Jerome Felder, better known as Doc Pomus, a Jewish songwriter who wrote a num-ber of the 20th century’s most popular songs despite being afflicted by polio.

Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, executive director of Valley Beit Midrash, is the guest speaker.

‘Blank Bullet’• 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Camelview• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, Arrowhead Fountains

In this Israeli thriller, it is 2004 and the head of the Shin Bet has just 60 hours to foil an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

“Hava Nagila (The Movie)” Photos courtesy of GPJFF

Israeli educator Roni Keidar, a former resident of Israel is the guest speaker for the Arrowhead screening.

‘The Day I Saw Your Heart’• 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Camelview• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Chandler Crossroads• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, Arrowhead Fountains

Two adult sisters are shocked to learn their father is expecting a child with his second wife in this light-hearted film about dysfunctional relationships. In French with English subtitles.

Arizona Jewish Theatre Company founder and GPJFF board member Janet Arnold is the guest speaker for all three screenings. The Israeli short film “Gentle Dog” will precede the Chandler and Arrowhead screenings.

‘Dorfman’• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Camelview

A romantic comedy about a 20-something accountant who gets a new lease on life when she moves to Los Angeles.

Wendy Kout, screenwriter of “Dorf-man” is the guest speaker. The Israeli short film “Gentle Dog” will precede the screening.

‘Hava Nagila (The Movie)’• 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, Camelview• 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Arrowhead Fountains• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, Chandler Crossroads

A documentary about the history and impact of the universally known Hebrew song.

Roberta Grossman, writer/director of “Hava Nagila (The Movie),” is the guest speaker at the Camelview screening. Rabbi Irwin Wiener of Sun Lakes Jew-ish Congregation is the guest speaker at the Arrowhead screening.

‘Joanna’• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, Camelview• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Arrowhead Fountains

A young woman whose husband disappeared during the Nazi occupation of Poland goes to great lengths to hide a young Jewish girl. In Polish, Ger-man and French with English subtitles.

Paul Wieser, a Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ Associa-tion board member, is the guest speaker for both screenings.

‘Kaddish for a Friend’• 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Camelview• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Chandler Crossroads• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Arrowhead FountainsIn modern-day Berlin, a teen-

age Palestinian refugee forms an unlikely friendship with a Russian Jewish neighbor. In German with English subtitles.

Dr. Murray Henner, a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, is the guest speaker for the Camelview screening. Rabbi Kenneth Leitner of Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley is the guest speaker for the Chandler screening. The Australian short film “The Bris” will be shown before the Camelview screening.

‘Mabul (The Flood)’• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, Camelview• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Chandler Crossroads

A slight, bullied boy has a lot to deal with in the days leading up to his bar mitzvah. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

Becca Hornstein, executive direc-tor of Council for Jews With Special Needs, is the guest speaker for the Camelview screening.

‘Melting Away’• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Camelview• 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, Arrowhead Fountains• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Chandler Crossroads

A couple must come to terms with their trans-gendered son in this Israeli family drama. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

Gregory Joorabachi, an AVIV of Arizona board member, is the guest speaker for the Cam-elview and Arrowhead screenings. Rabbi Dean Shapiro of Temple Eman-uel of Tempe is the guest speaker for the Chandler screening.

‘My Best Enemy’• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, Chandler Crossroads• 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Camelview• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Arrowhead Fountains

A dark comedy about a Viennese Jewish family that comes into possession of a rare art treasure just before the Nazi invasion of Austria. In German with English subtitles.

Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic film critic, is the guest speaker for the Chandler and Camelview screenings. Rabbi Arthur Abrams of Beth Ami Temple is the guest speaker for the Arrowhead screening.

‘The Other Son’• 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Chandler Crossroads• 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Camelview

Two families — one Israeli, one Palestinian — are rocked by the dis-covery that their teenage sons were switched at birth.

Lynn Trimble, an arts and culture journalist, is the guest speaker for both screenings.

“Joanna”“Mabul (The Flood)”


A little fanfareUndersung venues, events add spice

When you go out for dinner, you don’t always go to the same restaurant — and you surely don’t always order

the same item off the menu. Since variety is the spice of life, consider adding some diver-sity to your enjoyment of the Valley’s arts and culture scene.

Here are just a few of the Valley’s less-well-known but incredibly exciting events, organi-zations and destinations:

• “Dreaming in Water” is an original dance and film production of Scorpius Dance Theatre, a Valley-based company under the capable and visionary artistic direction of Lisa Starry, who promises to bring audiences face-to-face with the beauty of the human form combined with a spectacle for all the senses.

3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Chandler Center for the Arts. Cost: $26-$36. Visit www.scorpiusdance.com.

• “A Steady Rain”: If you lived in New York, Chicago or San Francisco, Actors Theatre would be the epitome of the kind of professional theater company to which serious actors and playwrights aspire, and devoted audiences flock. Truth be told, that’s no less true in Phoenix — and Actors Theatre is at its best when it takes on a great dramatic script like “A Steady Rain,” by Keith Huff. It’s a story of longtime partners on the Chicago police force whose friendship is tested by guilt, fear and corruption. In New York, the production featured Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig and Time magazine named it one of the “Top 10 Plays of 2009.” Simply put, it is not to be missed.

March 22-April 6, Herberger Theater Cen-ter. Cost: $20.50-$39.50. Visit www.atphx.org.

• “Burning in the Night — A Hobo’s Song”: There’s every reason to immediately venture to Theater Works in Peoria to catch the world premiere of a play based on the memoirs of Dale Wasserman, the renowned author of “Man of La Mancha” and the play “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Acclaimed Arizona playwright Richard Warren has turned Wasserman’s memories of riding the rails as a hobo during the Great Depression into a funny and moving theatrical event.

Through Feb. 24. Cost: $31. Visit www.theaterworks.org.

• “Sons of the Prophet”: When the folks at Stray Cat Theatre promise a “brutally funny comedy” you’d better take them at their word. It’s generally wise to go with an open mind and a high tolerance for adult language and situations. That said, there is nothing more satisfying to fans of dramatic theater than to experience important new works delivered by artists (actors, directors, set designers, etc.) who are willing to put every-thing (and sometimes that does actually mean

everything) on the line. This is a story “about family, culture and how where we come from plays a part in how we cope with wounds that just won’t heal,” according to the website. Stray Cat’s artistic director Ron May is directing this production. Trust me: He is an incredible talent and this will

be a night you won’t forget.Feb. 15-March 2, Tempe Center for the Arts.

www.straycat theatre.org.• The Nash: “Jazz Happens Here” is the

motto of what is likely the Valley’s most long-wished-for concert venue, The Nash. Owned and managed by Jazz in AZ — the Valley’s longtime nonprofit dedicated to supporting and cultivating the art of live jazz, The Nash opened last fall in the arts district of Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. It’s a perfectly intimate and lively place to enjoy an incredible abundance of jazz talents. View the concert schedule at www.jazzinaz.org for concerts taking place at The Nash and all around the Valley.

• “Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type”: The greatest gift you can give your children (and grandchildren) are the memories you create when you spend time with them having experiences that are, well, memorable! In the entire Valley, there’s no more magical place than the Tempe Center for the Arts when the professional theater company, Childsplay, performs. “Click Clack Moo,” recommended for ages 3 and up, tells the story of what happens when the animals of Farmer Brown’s farm get fed up with their working conditions. Their peaceful protest promises to “QUACK you up,” according to the website.

Through March 3. Cost: $15-$25. www.childsplayaz.org.

• “Vox Femina” and “Music of the Silver Screen”: The Grammy Award-winning, 27-voice Phoenix Chorale under the direction of Artistic Director Charles Bruffy is one of the Valley’s greatest artistic treasures and regarded as one of the finest professional choral ensembles in America. The chorale performs at churches in Phoenix, Sun City and Paradise Valley and its sound is awesome. Catch either (or both) of the chorale’s upcom-ing concerts: “Vox Femina,” a musical celebra-tion of women and women composers (March 2-3) and “Music of the Silver Screen,” explor-ing some of the greatest choral music appear-ing in feature films (April 27-28).

Visit www.phoenixchorale.org.

Formerly Executive Director of ShowUp.com, Matt Lehrman continues to invite audience participation in the Valley’s arts and cultural community via Twitter: @WordofMattL.

Scorpius Dance Theatre will bring “Dreaming in Water” to Chandler on April 13. Photo courtesy of Scorpius Dance Theatre

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The HCPA has two beautiful, comfortable performance spaces – a 1,235 Concert Hall and a 186 Little Theater. Several ticket options are available for most shows, with adult tickets in three price ranges, plus discounts for seniors over 60, youth 18 and under, and for groups of 10 or more.

Outstanding restaurants and lodging within easy driving distance make an evening out with dinner, show and even a night’s stay an attractive option.

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The shows must go on

In the second half of the 2012-13 performing arts season, there’s something to entertain just about everyone, from music from Ireland and dance from India to classical concerts and thought-provoking plays. Whatever your interest, you’ll find it in the Valley of the Sun.

February 2013Through Feb. 6: ‘Forever Plaid.’ A recently deceased 1950s band gets a shot at one last concert. Hale Centre Theatre.

Through Feb. 9: ‘The Hit.’ A farce set in a San Francisco antiques shop. Hale Centre Theatre.

Through Feb. 9: ‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home for the Holidays.’ Reminiscences about a wacky interfaith family. Herberger Theater Center.

Through Feb. 10: ‘The Fox on the Fairway.’ Mistaken identities and romantic shenanigans abound in this farce set at a golf club. Actors Theatre.

Through Feb. 10: ‘Sunset Boulevard.’ A faded screen stars dreams of her past fame. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

Through Feb. 17: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ A matchmaker tries to land herself a wealthy husband. Arizona Broadway Theatre.

Through Feb. 17: ‘Love Makes the World Go ’Round.’ Three women compare lives and loves at a piano bar. Phoenix Theatre.

Through Feb. 24: ‘Burning in the Night — A Hobo’s Song.’ Broadway writer Dale Wasserman’s memories of riding the rails as a young man. Theater Works.

1-March 3: ‘The Elephant Man.’ A deformed man is exploited in 19th-century London. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

2: Golden Dragon Acrobats. Chinese acrobats. Chandler Center for the Arts.

4: Vusi Mahlasela. Music from South Africa. MIM Music Theater.

5-10: ‘War Horse.’ A young man and the horse he loves are separated by World War I. ASU Gammage.

6: ‘Grand Piano Trios.’ Close Encounters with Music presents works by Schubert and Schoenfield.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

6-10: ‘A Tiny Piece of Land.’ Estranged brothers come down on different sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Phoenix Theatre’s Little Theatre.

7-9: Andreas Delfs. The renowned conductor leads pieces by Bach, Brahms and Barber. Phoenix Symphony.

8: Nathan Pacheco. The Brazilian vocalist performs. Mesa Arts Center.

8: ‘Paco Peña: Flamenco Vivo.’ An evening of Spanish guitar and flamenco dancing. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

8-17: ‘The Whipping Man.’ A Jewish Confederate soldier returns home after the end of the Civil War. Black Theatre Troupe.

9: ‘Classical Favorites.’ Works by Brahms, Kodaly and Mendelssohn. Symphony of the Southwest.

9: ‘Mark Twain Tonight.’ Veteran actor Hal Holbrook reprises his classic role as the beloved writer. Mesa Arts Center.

9: Paul Thorn. Southern blues rock. MIM Music Theater.

9: Wayne Newton. “Mr. Las Vegas” performs. Chandler Center for the Arts.

10: ‘Come Away with Me.’ Phoenix Opera singers perform romantic Broadway songs. Mesa Arts Center.

10: Kurt Elling. The jazz vocalist performs. MIM Music Theater.

10: Jeffrey Kahane. The pianist performs works by Bach, Chopin, Schumann and others. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

11: Habib Koité & Eric Bibb. African-inspired blues music. MIM Music Theater.

13-24: ‘The Comedy of Errors.’ Two sets of separated-at-birth twins reunite. Mesa Arts Center.

13-March 3: ‘Respect: A Musical Celebration of Women.’ Girl-power music from the 20th century. Herberger Theater Center.

14: Bill Cosby. The television icon tells stories and interacts with the audience. Mesa Arts Center.

14-17: ‘Romeo + Juliet.’ Teenagers from rival families fall in love. Ballet Arizona.

14-March 3: ‘Freud’s Last Session.’ Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and writer C.S. Lewis discuss God, sex and death in 1939 England. Arizona Theatre Company.

14-March 30: ‘South Pacific.’ Americans and Europeans find love in French Polynesia. Hale Centre Theatre.

15: Red Baraat. The music of Northern India. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

16: BBC Concert Orchestra. The British symphony orchestra performs. Mesa Arts Center.

16: Harlem Quartet. Works by Haydn, Corea and Beethoven. Phoenix Chamber Music Society.

16: Rita Rudner. Standup comedy by the renowned performer. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.‘Freud’s Last Session,’ Feb. 14-March 3,

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17-18: David Broza. The Israeli superstar performs. MIM Music Theater.

19: ‘The Greatness of Chopin.’ Jeffrey Siegel’s concert and commentary about the Polish composer. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

19: ‘NPR’s From the Top.’ Stories about and performances by young classical musicians. Mesa Arts Center.

19-March 26: ‘The Man with the Pointed Toes.’ A bunch of wild cowboys get lessons in manners from a beautiful schoolteacher. Hale Centre Theatre.

21-24: ‘Potted Potter’ A fast-paced satire of the Harry Potter book and movie series. Mesa Arts Center.

22: George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters of Hawaiian Music. Songs from the 50th state. MIM Music Theater.

23: Barbara Cook. The Tony Award-winning actress sings Broadway favorites. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

23: Albert Lee. The renowned guitarist performs. MIM Music

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23: ‘Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show.’ The Emmy-winning actress brings her most famous character to life. Chandler Center for the Arts.

24: Jonas Kaufmann. The famous tenor performs with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra. Phoenix Opera.

27: Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars. The celebrated group explores the diversity of Cuban music. Mesa Arts Center.

28-March 1: ‘Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2.’ Works by Dvorák, Saint-Saëns and Theofanidis. Phoenix Symphony.

28-March 3: ‘Shen Yun 2013.’ The history of Chinese civilization is explored through dance. Mesa Arts Center.

28-March 23: ‘Private Lives.’ A divorced couple honeymoons at the same location with their new spouses. Southwest Shakespeare Company.

March1: Comedy show. “Saturday Night Live” alumni Chris Kattan, Jon

Lovitz and Tim Meadows perform. Chandler Center for the Arts.

1: Danú. Traditional Irish music. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

1-3: ‘Il Trovatore.’ A woman steals a child to avenge her mother’s death. Arizona Opera.

1-17: ‘Maple & Vine.’ A modern couple joins a community of 1950s re-enactors. Theatre Artists Studio.

1-31: ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.’ The rock pioneer soars to stardom. Arizona Broadway Theatre.

2: Ladysmith Black Mambazo. African music. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

2-3: Interpreti Veneziani. The world-famous strings ensemble performs. MIM Music Theater.

5: ‘Los Tres Tenores and One Hot Soprano.’ Operatic selections. Phoenix Opera.

5: Paul Galbraith. The renowned classical guitarist performs. MIM Music Theater.

5-10: ‘Memphis.’ A DJ and a singer have dreams of musical stardom. ASU Gammage.

5-17: ‘Menopause: The Musical.’ A musical parody set to hits of the 1960s through the 1980s. Mesa Arts Center.

6: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The renowned London chamber orchestra performs works by Bach, Britten and Haydn. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

6: Leipzig String Quartet. The award-winning group performs. MIM Music Theater.

7: Zukerman ChamberPlayers. The strings ensemble performs. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

7-9: ‘Elgar’s Cello Concerto.’ Works by Dvorák, Elgar and Huang. Phoenix Symphony.

7-10: ‘Worlds of Wonder.’ Dance pieces, including one based on “The Rite of Spring.” Center Dance Ensemble.

8: ‘The Beauty of Hawaiian Guitar.’ Hawaiian music and dance. MIM Music Theater.

8: Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. A blend of c lassical and contemporary Indian dance. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

9: ‘The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch.’ Traditional Scottish music. Mesa Arts Center.

10: ‘The Doo-Wop Project.’ Cast members of the hit musical “Jersey Boys” share songs and stories. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

10: ‘Jump, Jive & Swing.’ Big band music by the Salt River Brass. Mesa Arts Center.

10: ‘Rhythm of the Dance.’ An Irish dance spectacular. Chandler Center for the Arts.

12-17: ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Teyve the dairyman raises his daughters and struggles to keep traditions alive. Theater League.

13-April 7: ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ A young man brings his fiancee’s conservative family to meet his unconventional one. Phoenix Theatre.

14: Natalie Merchant. The 10,000 Maniacs alumna performs songs from her new album. Phoenix

Symphony.

14: ‘Bold + Bellisimo!’ Arizona Opera vocalists perform some of their favorite selections. MIM Music Theater.

15: ‘The Complete World of Sports (Abridged).’ A humorous look at the lunacy of sports. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

15-17: Patti Austin. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist performs a tribute to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. Phoenix Symphony.

15-April 7: ‘The Musical of Musicals.’ A young woman has money troubles in this five-act show in which each act is inspired by different Broadway styles. Theater Works.

16: ‘I Love Being Me, Don’t You?’ Sandra Bernhardt delivers an evening of edgy, outrageous humor. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

17: Altan. Irish folk and traditional music. MIM Music Theater.

20: Amadeus Guitar Duo. The international group performs. MIM Music Theater.

21: Midori. The renowned violinist performs sonatas by Bach. Phoenix Chamber Music Society.

21 : SFJAZZ Co l lec t i ve . Multicultural modern jazz. MIM Music Theater.

21-23: ‘Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony.’ Works by Bach, Paulus and Saint-Saëns. Phoenix Symphony.

22-23: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Contemporary dance. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

22-April 6: ‘A Steady Rain.’ An unfortunate decision tests the

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bond between police officers who are partners and best friends. Actors Theatre.

22-May 19: ‘The Foreigner.’ A shy man passed off as a foreigner discovers everyone’s secrets. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

23: Jesse Cook. Rumba flamenco music. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

24: Olga Kern. The award-winning pianist performs works by Beethoven, Lizst, Rachmaninoff and more. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

28-30: Robert Moody. The former Phoenix Symphony conductor returns to lead works by Bates, Prokofiev and Sibelius. Phoenix Symphony.

28-31: ‘Director’s Choice.’ Dance selections by Alexei Ratmansky, Ib Andersen and Alejandro Cerrudo. Ballet Arizona.

28-April 14: ‘The Sunshine Boys.’ A Neil Simon comedy about a television comedy team who reunite for one last performance. Arizona Theatre Company.

30: ‘Beauty in Sight and Sound.’ Works by Brahms, Mussorgsky and Strauss. Symphony of the

Southwest.

30: ‘Tommy Tune: Steps in Time.’ The renowned singer and dancer celebrates his 50 years on Broadway. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

April2: Colin Hay. The Men at Work songwriter performs. MIM Music Theater.

2: ‘Listen to the Dance!’ Concert and commentary about works by Schubert, Strauss, Mozart and others. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

4-May 18: ‘The 39 Steps.’ An ordinary man gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy. Hale Centre Theatre.

5: Alpin Hong. The renowned classical pianist performs. MIM Music Theater.

5: Hotel California. The cover band performs a salute to The Eagles. Chandler Center for the Arts.

5: The Jupiter Quartet with Jon Nakamatsu. Works by Bartok, Mozart and Schumann. Phoenix Chamber Music Society.

5-6: Chitresh Das Dance Company. I nd i an dance performances. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

5-7: ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’ A servant makes plans to outwit his lecherous master, who has designs on his bride. Arizona Opera.

5-21: ‘Spring Awakening.’ 19th-century German adolescents learn about love, life and sex. Mesa Encore Theatre.

6-7: ‘American Voices.’ Dance pieces inspired by American poets. Center Dance Ensemble.

7: ‘In the Mood.’ A big band revue featuring the music of the 1940s. Mesa Arts Center.

9-14: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.’ A girl is locked in an enchanted castle with a mysterious monster. ASU Gammage.

11: ‘Double Entendre.’ Members of the cast of Arizona Opera’s “The Marriage of Figaro” perform. MIM Music Theater.

11-13: ‘Rachmaninoff’s Sym-phony No. 2.’ Works by Debussy,

Where the shows areActors Theatre. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-252-8497. atphx.org

Arizona Broadway Theatre. 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400. azbroadwaytheatre.com

Arizona Opera. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix. 602-266-7464. azopera.org

Arizona Theatre Company. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-256-6995. arizonatheatre.org

ASU Gammage. 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. 480-965-3434. asugam mage.com

Ballet Arizona. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix; and Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-381-1096. balletaz.org

Black Theatre Troupe. 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 602-258-8129. blackthe atretroupe.org

Center Dance Ensemble. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-252-8497. centerdance.com

Chandler Center for the Arts. 250 N. Arizona Ave. 480-782-2680. chandlercenter.org

Copperstar Repertory Company. Higley Arts Center, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert. 480-699-1655. copperstarrep.org

Hale Centre Theatre. 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. 480-497-1181. hale theatrearizona.com

Herberger Theater Center. 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-252-8497. herbergerheater.org

Mesa Arts Center. 1 E. Main St. 480-644-6500. mesaartscenter.com

Mesa Encore Theatre. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. 480-644-6500. mesaencoretheatre.com

Musical Instrument Museum. (MIM) Music Theater. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 480-478-6001. themim.org

Orpheum Theatre. 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-262-7272. friendsoftheorpheumtheatre.org

Phoenix Chamber Music Society. Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley. 602-252-0095. phoenixchambermu sic society.org

Phoenix Opera. (866) 673-7248. phoenixopera.org

Phoenix Symphony. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St. 602-495-1999. phoenixsymphony.org

Phoenix Theatre. 100 E. McDowell Road. 602-254-2151. phoenixthe atre.com

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 7380 E. Second St. 480-499-8587. scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre. 4720 N. Scottsdale Road. 480-483-1664. desertstages.org

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company. 602-909-4215. scottsdalemusicaltheater.com

Southwest Shakespeare Company. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. 480-641-7039. swshakespeare.org

Symphony of the Southwest. 480-827-2143. symphonyofthesouth west.org

Theater League. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., and Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. (800) 776-7469. theaterleague.com

Theater Works. 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. 623-815-7930. theater works.org

Theatre Artists Studio. 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale. 602-765-0120. thestudiophx.org

Alpin Hong, April 5, MIM Music Theater. Photo courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum

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Mozart and Rachmaninoff. Phoe-nix Symphony.

11-27: ‘She Stoops to Conquer.’ Two young women try to catch the men of their dreams. Southwest Shakespeare Company.

12-20: ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Teyve the dairyman raises his daughters and struggles to keep traditions alive. Copperstar Repertory Company.

12-21: ‘The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin.’ A young black woman deals with racism, sexism and show business as she progresses through life. Black Theatre Troupe.

12-28: ‘Great Falls.’ A man and his stepdaughter embark on a road trip. Theatre Artists Studio.

12-May 11: ‘Legally Blonde: The

19-21: ‘A Big Band Celebration.’ Hits by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones and more. Phoenix Symphony.

19-May 19: ‘9 to 5: The Musical.’ Three female co-workers get revenge on their chauvinistic boss. Arizona Broadway Theatre.

21: The Klezmatics. The popular klezmer band performs. MIM Music Theater.

23-24: ‘Fela!’ Music, dance and theater inspired by Afrobeat artist Fela Kuti. ASU Gammage.

25-27: ‘Liszt’s Dante Symphony.’ Works by Estevez and Liszt. Phoenix Symphony.

26: ‘Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.’ The longest consecutively running jazz festival celebrates its 55th anniversary. Mesa Arts Center.

27: Lang Lang. The renowned pianist performs. Mesa Arts Center.

30-May 5: ‘Flashdance: The Musical.’ A young welder dreams of getting into a prestigious dance school. ASU Gammage.

May1: Doc Severinsen and the San Miguel Five. Latin rhythms and jazz. MIM Music Theater.

1-19: ‘Our Town.’ Births, marriages and deaths occur in a small New England town. Phoenix Theatre.

2-5: ‘All Balanchine.’ Selections f rom the g rea t Russ i an choreographer. Ballet Arizona.

2-19: ‘Clybourne Park.’ Two generations of families clash over a home in a Chicago suburb. Arizona Theatre Company.

3: David Bromberg. The renowned guitarist performs. MIM Music Theater.

‘Sister Act,’ June 25-30, ASU Gammage. Photo by Joan Marcus

Musical.’ A California girl tries to make it at Harvard Law School. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

12-May 12: ‘Accomplice.’ Nothing is what it seems as a murder is planned in an English country house. Theatre Works.

13: ‘Dreaming in Water.’ Scorpius Dance Troupe performs a water-themed show. Chandler Center for the Arts.

18: Jeff Bridges & The Abiders. The Academy Award-winning actor performs with his band. Mesa Arts Center.

19: 2Cellos. Innovative strings music. Mesa Arts Center.

19: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. All-male renditions of classic ballets. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

3-19: ‘Good People.’ A struggling single mother looks up an old boyfriend for help and gets more than she bargained for. Actors Theatre.

4: ‘69˚ South.’ The Phantom Limb Company and the Kronos Quartet present a multimedia tribute to Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

9-11: ‘Christie’s Farewell Concert.’ Phoenix Symphony music director Michael Christie conducts his final performances with a program including works by Dvorák, Mozart and Lutoslawski. Phoenix Symphony.

9-12: ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’ A girl comes to New York City to find a rich husband. Scottsdale Musical Theater Company.

10: Chris Botti. The renowned jazz trumpeter performs. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

10-26 : ‘Crazy Love . ’ A rambunctious musical about the battle of the sexes. Theatre Artists Studio.

14-June 1: ‘Topia.’ An outdoor ballet inspired by the beauty of nature. Ballet Arizona at Desert Botanical Garden.

14: Béla Fleck. The banjo master performs. MIM Music Theater.

16-18: ‘Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.’ Works by Liszt, Muhly and Prokofiev. Phoenix Symphony.

23-June 29: ‘Damn Yankees.’ A baseball fan sells his soul to the devil for a winning season but gets more than he bargained for. Hale Centre Theatre.

24-26: ‘From Broadway to Symphony Hall.’ Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Symphony partner in a salute to the music of Broadway. Phoenix Symphony.

31-June 2: ‘Salute to the Troops.’ A concert of patriotic favorites. Phoenix Symphony.

31-June 16: ‘Noises Off.’ A d i scombobu la ted thea te r company puts on a British sex farce. Mesa Encore Theatre.

31-June 23: ‘Into the Woods.’ Characters from beloved fairy tales meet up in an enchanted forest. Arizona Broadway Theatre.

June4-16: ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore.’ An evening of fashion, friendship and fun. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

7-July 28: ‘The Mousetrap.’ A killer is on the loose in an English hotel. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

8: Idina Menzel. The Broadway and screen star performs a concert of her favorite songs. Phoenix Symphony.

10: ‘New Summer Shorts.’ 10-minute plays by studio members. Theatre Artists Studio.

25-30: ‘Sister Act.’ A lounge singer hides out at a convent. ASU Gammage.

July5-Aug. 24: ‘Hairspray.’ An overweight teen tries out for a dance show in 1960s Baltimore. Hale Centre Theatre.

12-Aug. 10: ‘The Rocky Horror Show.’ An engaged couple gets stranded at a mysterious castle. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre.

12-Aug. 18: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. ’ The b ib l ica l patriarch’s many adventures are told through song. Arizona Broadway Theatre.

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