Upcoming Performances
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Dixies' Tupperware Party
Jan 7 - Jan 24, 2009
Nesbitt/Elliott PlayhouseFast-talking Dixie Longate throws a good ol’fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous...
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Craig Ferguson
Jan 10, 2009
Ikeda TheaterCraig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television and the stage....
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Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration
Jan 14, 2009
Ikeda TheaterOne of the greatest explorers in history, Robert Ballard is a pioneer of deep-sea archaeology and a former commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve....
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Chicago
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2009
Ikeda TheaterMurder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery – the cornerstones of the sultry and alluring Broadway...
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Blue Note Records
Jan 28, 2009
Ikeda TheaterLaunched in New York City in 1939, Blue Note Records quickly became the premier label in the history of jazz. From Miles Davis and John Coltrane...
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Josh Turner
Feb 3, 2009
Ikeda TheaterTurner's debut album sold more than one million copies and his sophomore album, Your Man , was one of the only four country albums to reach...
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Hormonal Imbalance™
Feb 6, 2009
Piper Repertory TheaterStarring: Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Nancy Moran & Deirdre Flint Start with four richly gifted singer-songwriters - add 3/4 cup married...
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Melissa Manchester
Feb 7, 2009
Piper Repertory TheaterGrammy-award winner Melissa Manchester brings all her sensual ballads “up-close and personal” for this enchanting concert in the...
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KODO
Feb 10, 2009
Ikeda TheaterAfter riveting audiences at their performance in 2007, the great Taiko drum group KODO returns to Mesa Arts Center. KODO – the Japanese word...
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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Feb 12, 2009
Ikeda TheaterOne of the most recorded, versatile and quality orchestras in the world, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, returns to Mesa Arts Center with one...
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Defending the Caveman
Feb 13 - Feb 15, 2009
Piper Repertory TheaterRob Becker’s hilarious play highlighting the differences between men and women returns after a sensational run last year. Both sexes will...
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Quinn Lemley
Feb 14, 2009
Ikeda TheaterTHIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hollywood’s definitive Love Goddess, Rita Hayworth. Celebrating the...
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Duncan Sheik
Feb 17, 2009
Ikeda TheaterDuncan Sheik, known for his great songs from the 90s Barely Breathing and Half-Life, hits the road this season with members of the original cast...
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Marcus Roberts Trio
Feb 20, 2009
Piper Repertory TheaterMarcus Roberts founded his Trio in 1993, with a dream of creating a whole new style of jazz playing. He combines his talents with versatile and...
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Joan Baez
Feb 21, 2009
Ikeda TheaterCritically acclaimed artist, Joan Baez will make a stop in Mesa to perform at the Ikeda Theater on Saturday, February 21. Baez’s...
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Paddy Maloney with Chieftains
Feb 22, 2009
Ikeda TheaterWith their authentic Irish sound, The Chieftains are considered synonymous with Celtic music. The original members, including founder and...
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2009
Ikeda TheaterThe genius of Alvin Ailey forever changed the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with the extraordinary artistry of the...
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Gooney Bird Greene
Mar 1 - Mar 15, 2009
Nesbitt/Elliott PlayhouseIt’s a boring, long day at school. The kids don’t want to be there. But suddenly, the classroom door bursts open and there - wearing...
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Afro-Cuban All-Stars
Mar 3, 2009
Ikeda TheaterThe Afro-Cuban All-Stars are a powerhouse ensemble led by Juan de Marcos, vocalist and an original member of the Buena Vista Social Club. This...
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Sir James Galway
Mar 6, 2009
Ikeda TheaterHost of NPR’s weekly radio program, From the Top, and accomplished pianist and arranger, Christopher O’Riley joins the incomparable...
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Dangerous Encounters
Mar 11, 2009
Ikeda TheaterReptile expert and National Geographic Channel host Brady Barr has made it his life's work to study and protect some of the world's most...
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The 5 Browns
Mar 13, 2009
Ikeda TheaterClassical music’s “first family of piano virtuosos” returns to Mesa Arts Center following their sold out performances in 2005...
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The Irish Rovers
Mar 14, 2009
Ikeda TheaterAs international ambassadors of Irish music, The Irish Rovers have charmed and entertained people around the world, delighting audiences with...
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Jewel
Mar 15, 2009
Ikeda TheaterFrom the remote tundra of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, Jewel has traveled a singular road as an acclaimed singer,...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Mar 17 - Mar 18, 2009
Ikeda TheaterJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt on the wings of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ( Cats, Phantom...
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Angélique Kidjo
Mar 27, 2009
Ikeda TheaterAngélique Kidjo is one of the most electrifying and forward thinking performers on the scene today. A frequent collaborator with artists...
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The Emperor's New Clothes
Apr 17 - May 3, 2009
Nesbitt/Elliott PlayhouseIt's a Caribbean musical adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale! The Emperor of the tiny island of Little Iguana has...
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Three Mo’ Tenors
Apr 18, 2009
Ikeda TheaterThree Mo’ Tenors have captivated audiences since their spectacular show was televised by PBS’ “Great Performances.”...
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Side Street Strutters
May 9, 2009
Ikeda TheaterIt’s a trip to New Orleans with this toe tapping, light-hearted Symphony Pops program! Valley- favorite The Side Street Strutters join The...
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
May 12 - May 13, 2009
Ikeda TheaterIf you don't want to see this show because it's "One of the liveliest, funniest, best-performed musicals in years!" (New York Post), then see...
