Performances October 2013
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY The Mountaintop, a re-imagining of the events on the eve of Martin Luther King’s assassination, opens Sat, Oct 19. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823, ArizonaTheatre.org
ARIZONA FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC Jerusalem Quartet performs Wed, Oct 16; 7:30pm and Thu, Oct 17; 3pm. TCC’s Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. 577-3769, ArizonaChamberMusic.org
ARIZONA OPERA Set sail on the high seas with Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated maritime blockbuster, HMS Pinafore on Sat, Oct 19 and Sun, Oct 20. TCC’s Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. 293-4336, AZOpera.com
HMS Pinafore, presented by Arizona Opera
BALLET TUCSON Fall Concert takes place Sat, Oct 12 and Sun, Oct 13. Under My Skin shows Fri, Oct 11-Sun, Oct 13. Dracula shows Sat, Oct 12 and Sun, Oct 13 with an opening night gala on Fri, Oct 11 featuring a silent auction, food, and entertainment. Opening night gala; $80. Other performances; $32. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. Univeristy Blvd. 903-1445, BalletTucson.org
BEOWULF ALLEY THEATRE The Little Dog Laughed shows Fri, Oct 4-Sun, Oct 20. Adults; $20, Senior, Military and Teachers; $18. 11 S. 6th Ave. 882-0555, BeowulfAlley.org
BERGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2nd Annual Mediterranean Nights, with Guest Star Frank Farinaro, takes place Sat, Oct 5; 7:30pm. $15. Blue Alley Presents: The Sound of Music on Mon, Oct 7. Old Pueblo Brass Band performs Mon, Oct 28. 770-3762, Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. ASDB.State.AZ.US/Berger/
BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE/RAW Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, Oct 4 and Fri, Oct 18; 8pm and 10pm. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com
BORDERLANDS THEATER Grounded, a performance regarding a female F16 fighter pilot, continues through Sun, Oct 13. Zuzi’s Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave. $12-$20. 882-7406, BorderlandsTheater.org
BROADWAY IN TUCSON Sister Act shows Tue, Oct 8-Sun, Oct 13. Prices Vary. UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 903-2929, BroadwayInTucson.com
Broadway in Tucson presents “Sister Act.”
CARNIVAL OF ILLUSION Shows continue through October. Tucson Double Tree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. 615-5299, CarnivalOfIllusion.com
FOX THEATRE Sittin’ with Jim Messina & Friends takes place Sun, Oct 6; 2pm. Spank: A Fifty Shades Parody shows Tue, Oct 8; 7:30pm. Idan Raichel Project takes place Wed, Oct 9; 7:30pm. World Blues with Taj Mahal shows Sat, Oct 12; 7:30pm. Arturo Sandoval performs Sat, Oct 19; 8pm. Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder perform Sun, Oct 20; 7pm. Paul Rodriguez performs Thu, Oct 24. Prices Vary. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org
THE GASLIGHT THEATRE Buccaneers Caribbean continues through Sun, Nov 10. Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe continues through Sat, Oct 5. The Great Zantini and the Magic Thief continues through Sun, Nov 24. Souvenir opens Thu, Oct 10. See website for prices and times. Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242, LiveTheatreWorkshop.org
NOT BURNT OUT JUST UNSCREWED Comedy troupe performances take place weekends in October. Locations vary. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com
ODAIKO SONORA The local Taiko/Japanese Ensemble Drumming group’s first full-length concert since 2009. Featuring new work and special guests. Sat., Oct. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm. The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd., TucsonTaiko.org
ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES The Spontaneous Show takes place Thu, Oct 3. 7pm; $7. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com
PCC THEATRE ARTS The Trumpet of the Swan shows Wed, Oct 2-Sun, Oct 13. $8. The Power of Five performs Sun, Oct 6; 3pm. $8. Wind Ensemble performs Thu, Oct 24; 7:30pm. $6. Chorale & College Singers performs Sun, Oct 27; 3pm. $6. Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6670, Pima.edu/cfa
TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER Disney on Ice-Rockin’ Ever After shows Thu, Oct 10-Sun, Oct 13. Prices Vary. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. TucsonConventionCenter.org
TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin Quintet performs Sun, Oct 6; 7pm. Kitty Margolis: Straight Up with A Twist performs Sun, Oct 13; 7pm. Joe Bourne: The Music of Motown and Other Gems of that Era performs Sun, Oct 20; 7pm. St. Philips Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. The Sounds of Shearing takes place at Westin La Paloma Resort on Sun, Oct 27; 7pm. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 903-1265, TucsonJazz.org
TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Victorious Shastakovich shows Fri, Oct 4 and Sun, Oct 6. Pinocchio shows Sat, Oct 5. An Evening of Pink Floyd takes place Fri, Oct 11. A Classic Conversation takes place Sat, Oct 19 and Sun, Oct 20. Hacienda Del Sol performs Sat, Oct 26. Rach 2 Rochmaninoff performs Fri, Oct 25 and Sun, Oct 27. See website for times and prices. TCC’s Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585, TucsonSymphony.org
UA’S ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE Boeing Boeing continues through Sun, Oct 13. The Fantasticks opens Sun, Oct 20. Marroney Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Rd. 621-1162, TFTV.Arizona.Edu
UA PRESENTS Red Baraat performs Fri, Oct 4; 8pm. Arturo Sandoval performs Sat, Oct 19; 8pm. Lang Lang performs Tue, Oct 22; 7:30pm. UA Dance performs Fri, Oct 25- Sat, Oct 26 and Thu, Oct 31. Prices vary. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341, UAPresents.org
WINDING ROAD THEATRE ENSEMBLE A Fundraiser to Benefit Winding Road’s 2013-2014 Season takes place Sun, Oct 20; 5pm-8pm. $25-$40. Amber Restaurant, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 749-3800, WindingRoadTheater.org
ZUZI! DANCE COMPANY No Frills- Cheap Thrills Dance Happenin’ takes place Fri, Oct 25- Sat, Oct 26. Prices Vary. Zuzi’s Little Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave. 629-0237, ZUZIMoveIt.org
Category: Arts, Entertainment
