ASU Music Theatre and Opera presents “Songs for a New World”
ASU Evelyn Smith Music Theatre 50 E. Gammage Pkwy, Tempe
The Scottsdale Chorus
Week of Events
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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October 5, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 5, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 5, 2025 -Rocky Horror Show
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October 5, 2025 -ASU Music Theatre and Opera presents “Songs for a New World”
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Featured October 5, 2025 -Featured Deceived
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Featured October 5, 2025 -Featured The Scottsdale Chorus
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October 5, 2025 -An Evening with 10,000 Maniacs
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October 5, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 5, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
Rocky Horror Show
A satirical and loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror movies of the 20th century, the show centers around two naïve lovers, Brad and Janet. Seeking shelter from a thunderstorm in an old castle, they find themselves thrust into the laboratory of mad scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter and his motley crew. […]
ASU Music Theatre and Opera presents “Songs for a New World”
"Songs for a New World" Written and composed by Jason Robert Brown Stage direction by Jose Antonio Guevara; choreography by Molly Virtue; music direction/associate stage direction by Helen Kohler. “A new world calls across the ocean. A new world calls across the sky. A new world whispers in the shadows. Time to fly, time to […]
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
The Scottsdale Chorus
Take a familiar melody, blend in three parts of rich a cappella harmony, stir in dynamic rhythms, and top it off with dazzling choreography, and you’ve only just begun to experience the magic of The Scottsdale Chorus. With more than eighty energetic voices on stage, these talented singers unite across generations and backgrounds to deliver […]
An Evening with 10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs has a lot in common with Jamestown, New York, the city that spawned them back in 1981. Both are honest and hardworking, a step outside the mainstream, and both possess a bit of magic. “It’s a city of blue-collar poetry,” says keyboardist Dennis Drew. “And that’s what we’re about, real-life stories. We’re a […]
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
Monday, October 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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October 7, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 7, 2025 -Dream Theater Parasomnia Tour 2025
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
Dream Theater Parasomnia Tour 2025
Dave Koz & Friends continue their annual holiday tradition at Mesa Arts Center! With nine GRAMMY® nominations, nine No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, saxophonist Dave Koz has maintained a commitment to celebrating the magic of the holiday season like few other […]
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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October 8, 2025 -Deceived
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October 8, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
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October 8, 2025 -Deceived
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October 8, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 8, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025 -Deceived
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October 9, 2025 -Deceived
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October 9, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 9, 2025 -Mavis Staples
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October 9, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 9, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
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October 9, 2025 -Classical Music Inside Out: Mark and Maggie O’Connor
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Mavis Staples
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a GRAMMY Award-winner; a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
Classical Music Inside Out: Mark and Maggie O’Connor
The Count Basie Orchestra, a living testament to Basie's enduring influence, thrives under the direction of Scotty Barnhart. Its members, personally chosen by Basie himself, continue to uphold the orchestra's unparalleled reputation. The ensemble has garnered acclaim from every corner of the globe, conquering esteemed jazz polls and amassing an impressive collection of 18 Grammy […]
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 -Deceived
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October 10, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 10, 2025 -Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble
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October 10, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 10, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble
Led by the celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the ensemble brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage, leaving audiences both inspired and educated. Premiering at Washington Center for the Performing Arts in 2022, the band quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 -Flachmann Seminar for 1984
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October 11, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 11, 2025 -Deceived
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October 11, 2025 -Mozart and Schubert
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October 11, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 11, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
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October 11, 2025 -1984
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October 11, 2025 -Deceived
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October 11, 2025 -Mozart and Schubert
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October 11, 2025 -Vanities: The Musical
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October 11, 2025 -Chris Funk the Wonderist
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October 11, 2025 -Disney’s Newsies
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October 11, 2025 -The Roads to Loch Lomond
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October 11, 2025 -The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Flachmann Seminar for 1984
Seminars this season will be taught by several scholars and practitioners we know you won't want to miss. First up for1984 is Flachmann favorite Dr. Susan Willis, who since 1985 has worked with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival as its resident dramaturg, a director on its MFA faculty, a public speaker, and author of study materials […]
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Mozart and Schubert
The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the seasonÕs Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform MozartÕs Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). SchubertÕs youthful Symphony No. 1 and FarrencÕs delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
1984
1984, is based on the George Orwell dystopian classic of the same name, published in 1949 and set in a futuristic totalitarian society led by the mysterious Big Brother. The play is adapted by Nick Hern and explores the manipulation of truth and fear in the pursuit of absolute power, and the way these conditions […]
Deceived
Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona Arizona Theatre Company presents Deceived at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, a chilling adaptation of the classic 1938 thriller Gaslight. Set in a shadowy Victorian London home, Deceived weaves suspense and psychological drama into every scene. Young wife Bella Manningham notices […]
Mozart and Schubert
The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the seasonÕs Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform MozartÕs Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). SchubertÕs youthful Symphony No. 1 and FarrencÕs delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]
Vanities: The Musical
Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each […]
Chris Funk the Wonderist
His parents wanted him to be a musician, he wanted to be a magician. Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, sax, and […]
Disney’s Newsies
Disney’s Newsies: The Musical is an electrifying, high-energy spectacle inspired by true events! Set in 1899 New York City, it follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy with dreams of a better life. When publishing titans raise newspaper prices at the expense of the newsboys, Jack and the “newsies” rise up to fight for justice. With […]
The Roads to Loch Lomond
Two brothers, one journey. One leads to glory, the other to sacrifice. Inspired by the timeless Scottish ballad, this regional premiere musical blends history and myth into a breathtaking tale of love, sacrifice, and rebellion. As two brothers fight for their homeland, they must choose between honor, family, and a future that may never come
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. We go on assignment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped the Roman Empire. We also meet the Pirate Queen of China and then head into […]