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01.15.10–05.09.10 | Patsy's Bridal Shower
Mesa

Chicago’s interactive comedy hit chronicles the tale of two families, one from a trailer park in Buckeye and the other from a gated community in Paradise Valley, who attempt to forge a relationship during Arizona’s wackiest bridal shower.  Southwest premiere.  $39 and include a buffet meal. Show and buffet tickets for children 12 and under are $22.  Adult show and dessert only seats are available for $24 and $20 for children 12 and under. 480-325-6700 or www.broadwaypalmwest.com

02.05.10–04.11.10 | Zanna, Don’t
Scottsdale

Part of the Actor’s Café Productions, set in a world where homosexuality is the norm, and heterosexuals are considered an oddity, age appropriate for teens and older, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm

02.19.10–03.21.10 | Peter Pan
Scottsdale

Peter Pan – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Children’s Theatre Productions, the story of a mischievous little boy who refuses to grow up, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

02.25.10–04.10.10 | George M!
Mesa

Follows the life of the first superstar of the American musical theatre, George M. Cohan, from his childhood on the vaudeville circuit, to New York. Known as "the man who owned Broadway" in the decade before World War I, he is considered the father of American musical comedy. 480-325-6700 or http://broadwaypalmwest.com

02.26.10–04.11.10 | Cats
Peoria

Cats – Arizona Broadway Theatre, (7701 W. Paradise Lane, 85382), one of the world's best-known and best-loved musicals, an all-singing, all-dancing spectacle based on T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

02.27.10–03.20.10 | The Glass Menagerie
Tucson

The Glass Menagerie – Temple of Music and Art, (330 S. Scott), by Tennessee Williams, in a 1930s apartment in St. Louis, the Wingfields lives are woven into a heart-stopping dance of hopes pursued and dreams betrayed, 520-622-2823 or www.aztheatreco.org

03.06.10–03.21.10 | The Immigrant – subtitled “A Hamilton County Album”
Phoenix

A true story about two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909, they ended up in the American Southwest through the Galveston Project, by Arizona Jewish Theatre, 602-264-0402 or http://www.azjewishtheatre.org/

03.07.10–03.28.10 | Wild West Musical Stage Show
Chandler

Presenting Pioneer Pepper and The Sunset Pioneers, world famous show, old songs, vocal harmonies, comedy and yodeling, horse shoe tap dancing, trick roping, opera house Pointe ballet, $22-40, 6 pm dinner, 7 pm show, 480-502-5600 or http://rawhide.com

03.11.10–03.27.10 | Gypsy
Prescott

Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St., 86301), famous musical fable, based on the memoirs of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, features the popular music of Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, directed by Bruce Lanning, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or http://www.pfaa.net

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Johnny Guitar
Peoria

Johnny Guitar – Theater Works Jane Gyder Main Stage, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), a tuneful, family friendly musical, a hilarious showdown unlike anything the Old West –or the theater- has ever seen, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

03.14.10–03.29.10 | The Immigrant
Phoenix

By Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, subtitled “A Hamilton County Album,” a true story about two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909, the poignant story of two out of thousands of Jewish immigrants who ended up in the American Southwest through the Galveston Project, 602-264-0402 or www.azjewishtheatre.org

03.18.10–03.20.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Symphony Hall, Mozart’s Requiem, Michael Christie, conductor, and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $22-72, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.19.10–04.04.10 | The Hobbit
Phoenix

Non-musical, about Bilbo, the most conservative of all Hobbits, he is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure, $20, 602-253-8188 ext. 2 or http://www.vyt.com

03.19.10–03.20.10 | Essential Graham: Classics of the Martha Graham Dance Company
Scottsdale

The oldest contemporary dance company in America presents Prelude and Revolt, a multi-media theatrical event complete with narration, projections and performances of Martha’s seminal works spanning the years 1906-1936, $58, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.19.10–03.19.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, premier musicians, this week features Big Pete Pearson, blues-boogie-soul, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.19.10–04.01.10 | Sweet Charity (musical)
Tempe

Tempe Center for the Arts, (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway), the girl who wants something so much, that she has lost sight of who she truly is and it costs her; the production faces the ultimate question – What happens when we don’t get what we want? What would you do? a colorful, somewhat dark and fascinating musical comedy, by Tempe Little Theatre, 2, 8 & 7 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/TCA or www.tempelittletheatre.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | 2nd Annual Heritage/Folk Festival
Glendale

150 performers from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling, historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage/activity area and workshops by accomplished entertainers, ountry, blues, cowboy, old-time & Celtic music, storytelling, workshops, jam sessions, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-930-4200 or www.azfolk.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 23rd Anniversary – A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance and USO Show
Mesa

Features a WWII 1940’s musical show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era to dancing men and women dressed in the period, in the shadow of the vintage B-17, 4:15 pm, a contest for the best dressed 1940’s costume, and a swing dance contest, $35-40, 4:30 pm, 480-924-1940 or www.BigBandDance.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Silent Sundays at the Orpheum
Phoenix

Orpheum Theatre, featuring Ella Cinders, a modern day fairy tale starring Colleen Moore, with the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre organ accompaniment by internationally renowned theatre organist Ron Rhode, $10-15, 2:30 pm,  http://silentsundays.info/

03.20.10–03.29.10 | Lunch Time Theater Presents “50 Years”

Commemorate and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the 10th anniversary of Improbable Theatre Company through a multi-media performance.  The show features artists telling their stories with an emphasis on how their lives have changed with the ADA. 

03.20.10–03.21.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Dolan Ellis
Sierra Vista

Folksinger and storyteller, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

The 13th season of the Fountain Hills Chamber Players, presents an exciting repertoire full of surprise, precision, and emotion. Tickets $15 per person. For more information, please contact Alice Brovan, at 480-816-1243. Event location: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd.

For more information, visit www.visitfhfm.com.

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Gilberto Gil
Scottsdale

One of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians and activities, his songs embrace many cultures and musical traditions, from Brazilian samba and bossa nova to rock, reggae and funk, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Concert Series
Fountain Hills

Featuring Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico – Fountain Park, (corner of Saguaro and Palisades), 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Fountain Hills Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

$15, 3 pm, 480-816-1243 or http://www.visitfhfm.com

03.23.10–03.23.10 | Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and the Future
Scottsdale

In this ‘concert with commentary’ format, Siegel discusses the music with the audience before each performance with wit and insights, $38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.24.10–04.03.10 | Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant
Mesa

Drama, dance & musical story about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in Spanish some nights and English some nights, free, 8 pm, 480-964-7164 or www.easterpageant.org

03.24.10–03.25.10 | 3 Redneck Tenors “Broadway Bound”
Wickenburg

Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Bilee return, $5-40, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

03.25.10–04.11.10 | The Glass Menagerie
Phoenix

By Tennessee Williams, in a 1930s apartment in St. Louis, the Wingfields lives are woven into a heart-stopping dance of hopes pursued and dreams betrayed, 602-256-6995 or www.aztheatreco.org

03.25.10–03.25.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Holly Hofmann and Bill Cunliffe, acclaimed as perhaps the best jazz flutist in the world and Hofmann the most in-demand pianist in LA, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Journey to Jerusalem
Sedona

Live animals and 50 costumed characters from the Potter's Hand production of Journey to Jerusalem, travel back in time, music presentations, free, 2-5 pm, 928-300-3968 or www.pottershandproductions.com

03.26.10–03.27.10 | 43rd Annual Melodrama “Bulldog Saves the Day”
Buckeye

This show delivers a villain, hero, sign girl and lots of laughs, intermission will include OLIO acts,  performed by the Buckeye Actors Guild, refreshments will be available, $3-5, 7 pm, 623-349-6602 or email lyanko@buckeyeaz.gov

03.26.10–03.26.10 | A Rare Pattern
Scottsdale

Starring Margo Kidder, soprano Jennifer Nagy, pianist Sanda Schuldmann, cellist Harry Clark, an original theater/classical work using music, poems and literary thought solely of women from the 1880s through 1940, part of the Guest Artist Series, $25-30, 8 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Rosanne Cash
Scottsdale

This Grammy winner and star of the country-western scene also has established herself as a singer-songwriter in the indie-rock world, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Swing Fever & Copper Spike Train
Globe

Swing Fever performs jazz of the 1930’s and 40’s, they will send off the 3:30 train and then perform a concert at 5 pm when the train returns, $15 concert only, $30 train and concert, 3:30-7:30 pm, 866-979-7245 or http://www.copperspike.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Journey to Jerusalem
Sedona

Live animals and 50 costumed characters from the Potter’s Hand production of Journey to Jerusalem, travel back in time, music presentations, free, 2-5 pm, 928-300-3968 or www.pottershandproductions.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert – Symphony Hall, Homecoming! Robert Moody, Symphonic Star Wars, and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $26-76, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.27.10–03.28.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Call of the West
Sierra Vista

The music of Jeanne Cahill and Jerome Campbell, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Star Wars Mania: Family Concert No. 5
Phoenix

Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts, the Phoenix Symphony performs the music from the great intergalactic adventure, $10-18, 2:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Joe Lovano UsFive
Scottsdale

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer, $39, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sedona Chamber Music Presents The Tokyo String Quartet
Sedona

Returning for a performance of music by Haydn, Berg, and Schumann, regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, $25-40, pre-concert talk at 1:15 pm, concert at 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or http://www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Concert Series featuring Igor’s Jazz Cowboys
Fountain Hills

Western Swing accompanied by a hot horn section, show features music from the Great Southwest all the way to New Orleans, 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

04.01.10–04.11.10 | Beethoven Festival
Phoenix

As part of the Classics season, the Phoenix Symphony will host a two-week long festival celebrating the works of Ludwig van Beethoven including performances, lectures, master-classes and exhibits, www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.02.10–04.02.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Eroica, Michael Christie, conductor, 11 am & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.02.10–04.11.10 | 3rd Annual Phoenix Fringe Festival
Phoenix

Showcases a wide variety of performers from the local, national and international alternative theatre communities, 27 shows in six different venues, also special events and workshops, $5-15, www.phxfringe.org

04.02.10–04.25.10 | A Flea in Her Ear
Flagstaff

Theatrikos Theatre Company presents this classic French farce with all of its misunderstandings, mistaken identities, amorous entanglements, breathless chases, and numerous side-splitting complications, 8 & 2 pm, 928-774-1662 or www.theatrikos.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Violin Concerto, Michael Christie, conductor, Steven Moeckel, violin, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.03.10–04.24.10 | World Premiere-The Second City Does Arizona, or Close but Saguaro
Tucson

A no-holds-barred world premiere comedy revue all about us, The Second City is turning their photo radar on the Grand Canyon State, and aiming their tee-shots at the land of prairie dogs and snow birds" joining the troupe of expert Chicago comedians to create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 520-622-2823 or www.aztheatreco.org

04.04.10–04.23.10 | Second City Does Arizona, or Close But No Saguaro
Tucson

A world premiere comedy revue about Arizona, this troupe of expert Chicago comedians will create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 520-622-2823 or www.arizonatheatre.org

04.06.10–04.06.10 | Tuesday Morning Music Concerts
Scottsdale

This week featuring Percussion Area Students present Wood Songs, J.B. Smith Director, performances and commentary, bring a donation to a food bank, co-presented with the ASU School of Music, free, but RSVP by 3/23, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.06.10–04.15.10 | The Beauty of Numbers
Phoenix

Life’s laughs and graphs.  Come laugh, ponder and enjoy original music in a new show about life’s ups and downs, perspective and growth.

04.06.10–04.11.10 | Jesus Christ Superstar
Tempe

The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, $23.25-68.50, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com

04.07.10–04.07.10 | Coffee at Kerr
Scottsdale

This week featuring The Arizona Opera, an intro to The Barber of Seville, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 3/24, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.07.10–04.07.10 | Greg Fishman Celebrates Stan Getz
Scottsdale

Saxophonist, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

7th Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.08.10–04.15.10 | Phoenix Film Fest
Scottsdale

More than 100 screenings of major studio and independent films, celebrity tributes, seminars and workshops and parties, 602-955-6444 or www.phxfilmfestival.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Arlo Guthrie “The Guthrie Family Rides Again”
Wickenburg

Led by legendary folk icon Arlo Guthrie, four generations will prove that music is definitely in their genes, features son Abe on keyboards and vocals, daughters on acoustic guitars, and the youngest generation joins on select songs, $5-55, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Spring Concert Series
Tucson

Featuring Gabriel Ayala, performing classical, jazz, flamenco and new compositions of his own, $12-20, 7 pm, 520-742-6455 or http://www.tohonochulpark.org

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Muse
Phoenix

With special guest Silversun Pickups, Muse is a British rock trio, $49.75, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

04.09.10–04.11.10 | 27th Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
Glendale

Music, food, arts & crafts, wine tasting, free, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com

04.09.10–04.25.10 | Forbidden Broadway
Mesa

By Mesa Encore Theatre, New York's longest-running hit musical comedy revue, well-known show tunes and performers are skewered in a medley of songs and scenes featuring knee-slapping "alternative lyrics,'this is theGreatest Hits, Volume 1" MET is the first community theatre in the Valley to produce the show, in cooperation with R & H Theatricals, $20-25, 7 & 2 pm, www.mesaencoretheatre.com

04.09.10–04.25.10 | A Shot in the Dark
Peoria

Spicy murder mystery, originally written by Marcel Achard, spins the tale about an extremely candid and vivacious parlor maid who is accused of murdering her lover, twists and turns beget mystery and laughter, adapted by Harry Kurnitz, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

04.09.10–05.02.10 | The Who's Tommy
Scottsdale

Pete Townshend's tale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Elvis Costello Solo
Scottsdale

His versatility encompasses virtually every musical genre, from British punk and new wave to classical, jazz and American roots, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $58, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.09.10–04.10.10 | The Ballet Hispanico Company
Scottsdale

13 members perform works by the foremost Latino choreographers, $47, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

8th Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.11.10–04.11.10 | Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Tucson

520-206-6986 or www.sonsoforpheus.org

04.13.10–04.13.10 | St. Lawrence String Quartet
Tempe

Free, but tickets are required, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

04.14.10–04.17.10 | 2010 Country Thunder USA
Florence

Local & national acts performing 12 hours a day & a wide variety of displays, contests, arts & crafts & food, $99 for 4 days, 11 am - 11 pm, 480-966-9920 or www.countrythunder.com

04.15.10–04.17.10 | 9th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival
Phoenix

Domedy teams from around the country, as well as local improvisational comedy troupes, $10-15, 602-252-8497 or 480-251-3697or www.phoeniximprovfestival.com

04.15.10–04.25.10 | You Can't Take it With You
Phoenix

Drama, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

04.15.10–04.25.10 | 2010 Annual Arizona International Film Festival
Tucson

150+ new works by independent producers from around the world, premiere screenings, filmmaker presentations, workshops, $6-150, noon - midnight, www.filmfestivalarizona.com

04.16.10–04.18.10 | Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest
Salome

Come join us for the scenery and, of course, a wide variety of arts and crafts

04.16.10–05.08.10 | 12th Night of the Living Dead
Tempe

By Brian MacInnis Smallwood, this is an irreverently, insanely gory riff on The Bard's classic; warning, a "splash zone' in the front row, $15-20, 8 & 2 pm, 480-820-8022 or www.straycattheatre.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Arvel Bird
Cottonwood

Presented by the Verde Valley Concert Association, 928-639-0636 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

04.17.10–04.18.10 | 27th Annual Glendale's Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival
Glendale

Two stages, one of jazz performers and the other showcasing blues bands, also food, craft artisans, wine tasting, children's activities, free, noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 14th Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival
Tempe

Celebrates the artistic & creative endeavors of individuals with different visions & levels of experience, bring lawn chair or blanket, free, 8 pm, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 22nd Annual ¡VIVA Tucson! Tejano Music Shootout
Tucson

AZ's premier Tejano music festival, music from regional & national levels, authentic Mexican food, beer tasting garden, social & cultural awareness booths, $20, doors open at 6 pm, 520-882-0018 or http://www.casinodelsol.com/ or www.cplc.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Cantemus Spring Concert
Phoenix

Mozart masterpieces including the Coronation Mass, Regina Coeli and Exsultate Jubilate, also a special raffle, $15-20, 7:30 pm, http://www.cantemusaz.org

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Tucson

3 pm, 520-206-6986 or www.sonsoforpheus.org

04.20.10–04.24.10 | 28th Annual la Frontera International Mariachi Conference
Tucson

Tucson's largest cultural event with educational workshops in mariachi & folklorico dancing, Participant Showcase, Espectacular Concert, and Garibaldi Fiesta, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.21.10–04.23.10 | Student Workshops
Tucson

Students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and baile folklorico instructors, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.22.10–04.22.10 | Participant Showcase
Tucson

Students that take part in the mariachi and baile folklorico workshops have the opportunity to strut their stuff, glimpse into the future of mariachi and baile folklorico, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $10, 7 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.22.10–05.02.10 | One Mo' Time
Phoenix

Spirited musical revue brings back the great era of Black vaudeville by recreating a night at the great Lyric Theatre in New Orleans, also a tribute to the dances and dancers of the time, by Black Theatre Troupe, $12-29.50, 602-258-8128 or www.blacktheatretroupe.org

04.22.10–04.22.10 | Baaba Maal
Scottsdale

Senegalese master renowned for his fiery performances fusing funk, rock and blues with traditional West African beats and melodies, $44, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | The Alexander String Quartet and Guests
Scottsdale

Joined by four special guests the group performs a pair of all-Brahms programs, $39-59, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.23.10–04.25.10 | Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival
Nogales

Includes a free concert on Fri. night, special Buffalo Soldier presentation, jazz for Kids and jazz for adults sessions, arts & crafts, kids games, art exhibit, Charles Mingus Film Festival, Big Band Gala Concert, margarita jazz brunch, www.mingusproject.com

04.23.10–05.09.10 | The Foreigner
Peoria

Set in resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia, the comedy revolves around tow of its guests, Charlie Baker and Englishman Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

04.23.10–05.30.10 | Phantom
Peoria

Developed in the early 1980s by Tony Award-winners Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit, the Yeston/Kopit Phantom - like Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera - was based on Gaston Leroux's immortal tale of a desperate young man, born and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House, and the girl whom he adores, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 7th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival
Scottsdale

Eclectic music festival promoting a community gathering and a charity benefit amidst RV & tent camping, a host of great acts with several Grammy winners among them, delectable food, A Kid's Zone, a marketplace, silent auction, benefits The Golden Gate Community Center and Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center, $, Fri gates open at noon, Sat. 10 am, 602-343-0453 or www.mmmf.net

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 15th Annual Desert Foothills Land Trust Sonoran Symphony
Cave Creek

With Lacy J. Dalton and Rex Allen Jr., silent auction, gourmet dinner, $250, 5:30 pm, 480-488-6131 or www.dflt.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Phoenix Children's Chorus Dinner Gala
Phoenix

Including Chinese dragon, ribbon dancers and entertainment from the local Chinese community, $125, 602-534-3788 or www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | The Fiesta de Garibaldi
Tucson

A traditional re-creation of the sights and sounds of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City, features daylong party on two stages, with live mariachi music and baile folklorico acts from all over the Southwest, Mexican food and arts-and-crafts vendors, $5, 10 am - 10 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton and Will Clipman, aka The Wilde Boys in Concert
Tucson

A summit meeting of master musicians, $20-25, 7 pm, 520-879-3925 or http://www.vtota.org/publicevents

04.26.10–04.27.10 | 10th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
Chandler

More than 120 musicians, and 20 hours of performances scheduled, all performances are free except the special engagement, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 1-10 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.visitchandler.com

04.29.10–05.01.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

American Masters: Copland, Barber & Adams, Michael Christie, conductor, 7:30 pm, 11 am, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.29.10–05.02.10 | To Gillian on her 37th Birthday
Mesa

Begins as a simple dramatization of its hero's obsessive mourning and loss, and gradually expands to become a richer form of family drama, $10-15, 480-461-7170 or www.mc.maricopa.edu/community/outback

04.29.10–05.16.10 | World Premiere-The Second City Does Arizona, or Close but Saguaro
Phoenix

A no-holds-barred world premiere comedy revue all about us, The Second City is turning their photo radar on the Grand Canyon State, and aiming their tee-shots at the land of prairie dogs and snow birds" joining the troupe of expert Chicago comedians to create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 602-256-6995 or www.aztheatreco.org

04.29.10–04.29.10 | Second City Does Arizona, or Close But No Saguaro
Phoenix

A world premiere comedy revue about Arizona, this troupe of expert Chicago comedians will create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 520-622-2823 or www.arizonatheatre.org

04.30.10–05.01.10 | Spring Dance Collection
Phoenix

Drama, 7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

04.30.10–04.30.10 | Marcus Roberts Trio
Scottsdale

His highly innovative and original piano style reflects his passion for great music of every genre, from the masters of jazz and classical music to his mother’s gospel singing, $39, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Amazing Grace 11
Phoenix

The Phoenix Chorale takes a musical trip from Appalachia to the Great Plains with a little bit of Americana including spirituals, shapenotes, hymns, bluegrass and more, includes a world premiere of composer-in-residence Ola Gieilo, 7:30 pm, pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Music of Fame and Fortune - the Stage and Screen
Mesa

Songs from operatic greats such as Puccini and Verde and America's most popular forms of entertainment, including music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Bernstein and Sondheim, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 480-305-4538 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | 33rd Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party
Scottsdale

Featuring 25 national jazz artists, $185/weekend badge including Sunday lunch, Sat. day $50, Sat. evening $50, Sun. $90, Sat noon – 4:30 pm, and 8 pm – midnight, Sun 11 am – 7 pm, 480-948-7993 or http://www.paradisevalleyjazz.com

05.01.10–05.02.10 | 25th Annual Tucson Folk Festival
Tucson

Nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children's' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | The Barber of Seville
Tucson

Arizona Opera presents "The Barber of Seville" by Gioachino Rossini, the story of Count Almaviva and his efforts to win the beautiful Rosina, $16-$100, Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, 520-293-4336 or www.azopera.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | Reveille on Broadway
Tucson

Reveille Men's Chorus, Tucson's internationally recognized men's chorus, presents a concert of Broadway show tunes, $10-$20, Sat 8 pm, Sun 3pm, 520-304-1758 or www.reveillemenschorus.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Scottsdale

A world-class big band bringing a modern, provocative twist t othe classic jazz and blues of the 1940s and ‘50s, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $25, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | An Evening with David Sedaris
Scottsdale

Master satirist with a penchant for the absurd and politically incorrect, $54, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.02.10–07.04.10 | Summer Concerts in the Park
Scottsdale

Live performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 7:30-9 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com

05.04.10–05.04.10 | Tuesday Morning Music Concerts
Scottsdale

This week featuring Jazz Piano Trio with faculty artists Mike Kocour, piano; Dom Moio, drums, Justin Brotman, bass, performances and commentary, bring a donation to a food bank, co-presented with the ASU School of Music, free, but RSVP by 9/29, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

05.05.10–05.05.10 | Joe Garcia & Friends
Scottsdale

This exuberant band features lively Latin jazz and Brazilian compositions, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

05.05.10–05.06.10 | Jazz & Classical Ensembles Concert
Phoenix

7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

05.05.10–05.09.10 | 4th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival
Sedona

Featuring Grammy-nominated Tony Trischka, perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

05.05.10–05.05.10 | Chamber Music at the Library
Sedona

A preview of the Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2010 and meet Tony Trischka and Territory in an intimate, informal performance, requested admission is two cans of non-perishable food or $5 per person to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank, 7 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org

05.07.10–07.11.10 | Agnes of God
Scottsdale

Part of the Actor's Cafe Productions, this drama comes to the stage as science, religion, logic and faith collide head-on, challenges our ideas about faith, reason, mystery, miracles, sacrifice and redemption, age appropriate for teens and older, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Premier musicians, this week features Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band, blues, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

05.07.10–05.09.10 | Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert
Phoenix

Beatles & Friends: Sounds of the 60’s, with Michael Krajewski, $26-76, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars perform world music
Tucson

Band members escaped the horrific violence of Sierra Leone's civil war, landed in a West African refugee camp and formed a band to keep their spirits up and their hopes alive, $21 -$24, 7pm doors / 8pm show time, 520-740-1000 or www.rialtotheatre.com/

05.08.10–05.08.10 | Solas & Bearfoot
Scottsdale

Internationally acclaimed Celtic band with unique fusion of traditional Irish, folk and country melodies, jazzy improvisations and global rhythms, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $25, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.09.10–05.09.10 | Amazing Grace 11
Sun City

The Phoenix Chorale takes a musical trip from Appalachia to the Great Plains with a little bit of Americana including spirituals, shapenotes, hymns, bluegrass and more, includes a world premiere of composer-in-residence Ola Gieilo, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

05.09.10–05.09.10 | Annual Mother's Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban
Phoenix

$50 concert only, $85 concert & lunch, 11 am – 1 pm, or 4-6 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

05.10.10–05.10.10 | Student Film Festival
Phoenix

7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Carrie Underwood in Concert
Tucson

The Tucson Convention Center Arena hosts Carrie Underwood's "Play on Tour" with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia, $35-$55, 7:30 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.tucsonstyle.com/events/EventDetail.aspx?ID=104597&Affil=tcc

05.16.10–05.16.10 | Tucson Boys Chorus Pops Concert
Tucson

Legendary Tucson Boys Chorus performs light Pops repertoire, $15-$18, 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-296-6277 or www.boyschorus.org

05.21.10–06.20.10 | Aladdin, Jr.
Scottsdale

Part of the Children's Theatre Productions, stage adaptation of the Disney hit, filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

05.22.10–05.22.10 | 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Phoenix

Including all 200 members as the perform audience favorites and unusual gems from the choral repertoire, include Chinese entertainment, $12.50-22.50, 7 pm, 602-534-3788 or www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org

May 2010 | A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tucson

Ballet Tucson presents Shakespeare's tender play featuring Oberon, Titania, and Puck, set to Mendelssohn's impressive score, $22-$37, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ballettucson.org

05.27.10–05.30.10 | The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged
Phoenix

The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged - Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa