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SUMMARY:Season Closing Singalong
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the close of our phenomenal season by inviting YOU to the mic! Singers from the community are invited to bring short songs\, and/or join full-group singalongs. Musical Collaborator extraordinaire Lincoln Wright will be at the historic Steinway piano\, leading the way\, alongside TBI’s leaders Amie Bjorklund & Brenda Foley as we toast the season’s success and raise the voices of our community. \n\n\n\nTo participate as a singer\, bring sheet music – 2 minutes\, please (solo\, duet\, groups are all welcome). Sign up at the door\, first come\, first served. Be prepared to stay for the whole event as we will call singers up throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr in partnership with Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/season-closing-singalong-asu-kerr/
CATEGORIES:Bridge Initiative
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SUMMARY:Emma & James – Formal Concert & Filmed Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join Emma & James Music at ASU Kerr on Friday\, May 15\, for a special formal filmed showcase — an intimate\, elevated evening of original live music where the audience becomes part of a professionally captured performance experience. \n\n\n\nEmma & James Music is a husband-and-wife duo known for soulful\, smoky vocals\, blues- and rock-influenced alternative originals and songs that range from intimate and haunting to deep and emotionally powerful. Joined by additional musicians for this event\, they will bring a fuller live sound to a night designed to feel visually memorable\, immersive and special. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to dress up and enjoy more than a typical concert. Set in the unique atmosphere of ASU Kerr\, this one-night event is created for music lovers\, date nights and anyone who wants to be part of something that feels both meaningful and memorable. Guests are also encouraged to arrive early\, settle in and enjoy the venue’s pre-show atmosphere\, with the bar open before the performance and through intermission. \n\n\n\nWith a polished live presence shaped by years of performance experience\, Emma & James aim to create an evening that feels both personal and cinematic — a special night out where the audience helps create the energy\, atmosphere and captured experience of the show itself. \n\n\n\nYouTube: @EmmaAndJames (https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaAndJames) \n\n\n\nFacebook: @emmaandjames (https://www.facebook.com/emmaandjames/)
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/emma-james-formal-concert-filmed-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Other Presenters
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SUMMARY:Love Letters\, co-presented with Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company Presents…“LOVE LETTERS” By A.R. Gurneyfor a Special Engagement with Two Performances Only\,at ASU Kerr in Scottsdale. \n\n\n\nPulitzer Prize Nominated “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney“You cannot stage a play more simply than this\, and yet it’s about everything in life. First love\, loss of opportunities\, loss of life\, loss of love…It’s a beautiful play\, and all you do is speak it.” \n\n\n\nA finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama (1985)\, this classic American serio-comedy has been performed and loved around the world. In its simplest form\, it is a story of friendship and love that spans fifty yearsall told through love letters exchanged between the two character\, Andrew and Melissa. The play explores the lives and relationship two people who grew up together\, went their separate ways\, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud\, what is created is an evocative\, touching\, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down. This funny and touching work is a unique and imaginative theatre piece which\, in the words of the author\, “needs no theatre\, no lengthy rehearsal\, no special set\, no memorization of lines and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance.” \n\n\n\nDirector Mike Arseneault says “this beautiful piece of theatre has been a passion of his for a lifetime across four cities and two countries”. This will be the fifth production of “Love Letters” that he has produced in the United States and Canada. Audiences fall in love with the characters\, the relationship and the situations. It’s storytelling at its finest. “The audience will laugh out loud and be moved to tears as the stories and incredible friendship unfolds.” says director Mike Arseneault. \n\n\n\nA perfect way to celebrate love! Get ready for some belt laughs and bring a tissue or two. Thanks to the enduing power of “Love Letters”\, it has attracted many international actors and famous couple to play the roles of Andrew and Melissa. They include Holland Taylor and A.R. Gurney (original cast)\, Joanna Gleason and John Rubinstein\, Kathleen Turner and John Rubinstein\, Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards\, Mia Farrow and Brian Dennehy\, Carol Burnett and Brian Dennehy\, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen\, Martin Sheen and Anjelica Huston\, Stacy Keach and Diana Rigg\, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John\, Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows\, Gerald McRaney and Delta Burke\, Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti\, Brooke Shields and John Slattery. Other famous film and TV performers Hollywood Legends: Elizabeth Taylor\, James Earl Jones\, Charlton Heston\, Julie Harris\, Christopher Walken\, Sigourney Weaver\, Sissy Spacek\, Laura Linney and Steven Weber (who starred in the 1999 television adaptation)\, Jeff Daniels\, William Hurt\, Molly Ringwald\, Andrew McCarthy\, Whoopi Goldberg\, Timothy Dalton and Keir Dullea. \n\n\n\nThis production presents the script as originally written\, which includes outdated cultural depictions\, strong language\, and mature themes. Recommended for audiences Ages 16+. \n\n\n\nThis volunteer production is directed by Mike Arseneault\, artistic director and executive producer of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company and presented in collaboration with ASU Kerr. \n\n\n\nLove Letters is produced with special licensing permission from Concord Theatricals\, 250 West 57th Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY 10107-0102. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:WHEN (TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY):Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 – 7:00 pm evening performanceSunday\, May 24\, 2026 – 2:00 pm matinee performance \n\n\n\nWHERE (VENUE):ASU Kerr Cultural Center\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:Tickets are $27 (general admission) or $34 (reserved) excluding ticket fees. Tickets are available to purchase in advance online through Ticketmaster or by telephone by calling the ASU KERR Box Office during Box Office hours (Wednesday – Friday\, 10am-5pm) at 480-596-2660. Ticket fee includes parking. \n\n\n\nLINK TO TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1900646DFB83EEE9 \n\n\n\nCAST BIOGRAPHIES:To Be AnnouncedThe cast for this production features Amy Sperry as Melissa Gardner and Mike Arseneault as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Biographies will follow and be shared on social media. \n\n\n\nABOUT: SCOTTSDALE OLD TOWN THEATRE COMPANYScottsdale Old Town Theatre Company. (OTTC) is a new volunteer community theatre group produced by RecreateNow LLC that creates FRESH THEATRE. We are honored to perform at the historic ASU KerrCultural Center and share Louise Kerr’s passion for trailblazing as well and building a vital home and community for theatre arts. \n\n\n\nScottsdale OTTC’s inaugural production was the acclaimed original musical revue Songs From Film\, which ran for four performances\, January 15-18\, 2026\, at the historic ASU Kerr Cultural Center inScottsdale\, Arizona. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company is to entertain\, provoke\, educate\, inspire and move our audiences with our creative interpretations and storytelling. \n\n\n\nScottsdale OTTC Artistic Director Mike Arseneault was previously founder and artistic director for IOCO Players Theatre in Port Moody located in greater Vancouver\, British Columbia. He has been active as a performer\, director\, and producer on theatre Boards for forty years in Toronto\, Portland Oregon\, Vancouver\, B.C. and Scottsdale\, Arizona. \n\n\n\nTo get involved or become a show sponsor of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company\, contact them by email at scottsdaleottc@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFind out and follow Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company online at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/scottsdaleoldtowntheatrecompanyInstagram: www.instagram.com/scottsdaleoldtowntheatreco
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SUMMARY:Love Letters\, co-presented with Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company Presents…“LOVE LETTERS” By A.R. Gurneyfor a Special Engagement with Two Performances Only\,at ASU Kerr in Scottsdale. \n\n\n\nPulitzer Prize Nominated “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney“You cannot stage a play more simply than this\, and yet it’s about everything in life. First love\, loss of opportunities\, loss of life\, loss of love…It’s a beautiful play\, and all you do is speak it.” \n\n\n\nA finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama (1985)\, this classic American serio-comedy has been performed and loved around the world. In its simplest form\, it is a story of friendship and love that spans fifty years all told through love letters exchanged between the two character\, Andrew and Melissa. The play explores the lives and relationship two people who grew up together\, went their separate ways\, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud\, what is created is an evocative\, touching\, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down. This funny and touching work is a unique and imaginative theatre piece which\, in the words of the author\, “needs no theatre\, no lengthy rehearsal\, no special set\, no memorization of lines and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance.” \n\n\n\nDirector Mike Arseneault says\, “This beautiful piece of theatre has been a passion of his for a lifetime across four cities and two countries”. This will be the fifth production of “Love Letters” that he has produced in the United States and Canada. Audiences fall in love with the characters\, the relationship and the situations. It’s storytelling at its finest. “The audience will laugh out loud and be moved to tears as the stories and incredible friendship unfolds” says director Mike Arseneault. \n\n\n\nA perfect way to celebrate love! Get ready for some belt laughs and bring a tissue or two. Thanks to the enduing power of “Love Letters”\, it has attracted many international actors and famous couple to play the roles of Andrew and Melissa. They include Holland Taylor and A.R. Gurney (original cast)\, Joanna Gleason and John Rubinstein\, Kathleen Turner and John Rubinstein\, Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards\, Mia Farrow and Brian Dennehy\, Carol Burnett and Brian Dennehy\, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen\, Martin Sheen and Anjelica Huston\, Stacy Keach and Diana Rigg\, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John\, Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows\, Gerald McRaney and Delta Burke\, Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti\, Brooke Shields and John Slattery. Other famous film and TV performers Hollywood Legends: Elizabeth Taylor\, James Earl Jones\, Charlton Heston\, Julie Harris\, Christopher Walken\, Sigourney Weaver\, Sissy Spacek\, Laura Linney and Steven Weber (who starred in the 1999 television adaptation)\, Jeff Daniels\, William Hurt\, Molly Ringwald\, Andrew McCarthy\, Whoopi Goldberg\, Timothy Dalton and Keir Dullea. \n\n\n\nThis production presents the script as originally written\, which includes outdated cultural depictions\, strong language\, and mature themes. Recommended for audiences Ages 16+. \n\n\n\nThis volunteer production is directed by Mike Arseneault\, artistic director and executive producer of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company and presented in collaboration with ASU Kerr. \n\n\n\nLove Letters is produced with special licensing permission from Concord Theatricals\, 250 West 57th Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY 10107-0102. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:WHEN (TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY):Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 – 7:00 pm evening performanceSunday\, May 24\, 2026 – 2:00 pm matinee performance \n\n\n\nWHERE (VENUE):ASU Kerr Cultural Center\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:Tickets are $27 (general admission) or $34 (reserved) excluding ticket fees. Tickets are available to purchase in advance online through Ticketmaster or by telephone by calling the ASU KERR Box Office during Box Office hours (Wednesday – Friday\, 10am-5pm) at 480-596-2660. Ticket fee includes parking. \n\n\n\nLINK TO TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1900646DFC65F00D \n\n\n\nCAST BIOGRAPHIES:To Be AnnouncedThe cast for this production features Amy Sperry as Melissa Gardner and Mike Arseneault as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Biographies will follow and be shared on social media. \n\n\n\nABOUT: SCOTTSDALE OLD TOWN THEATRE COMPANYScottsdale Old Town Theatre Company. (OTTC) is a new volunteer community theatre group produced by RecreateNow LLC that creates FRESH THEATRE. We are honored to perform at the historic ASU KerrCultural Center and share Louise Kerr’s passion for trailblazing as well and building a vital home and community for theatre arts. \n\n\n\nScottsdale OTTC’s inaugural production was the acclaimed original musical revue Songs From Film\, which ran for four performances\, January 15-18\, 2026\, at the historic ASU Kerr Cultural Center inScottsdale\, Arizona. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company is to entertain\, provoke\, educate\, inspire and move our audiences with our creative interpretations and storytelling. \n\n\n\nScottsdale OTTC Artistic Director Mike Arseneault was previously founder and artistic director for IOCO Players Theatre in Port Moody located in greater Vancouver\, British Columbia. He has been active as a performer\, director\, and producer on theatre Boards for forty years in Toronto\, Portland Oregon\, Vancouver\, B.C. and Scottsdale\, Arizona. \n\n\n\nTo get involved or become a show sponsor of Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company\, contact them by email at scottsdaleottc@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFind out and follow Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company online at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/scottsdaleoldtowntheatrecompanyInstagram: www.instagram.com/scottsdaleoldtowntheatreco
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Thing: Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in this intentional\, exhilarating and safe container of sonic bliss! Hear and feel why these artists have sold out every ASU Kerr show\, and be welcomed into the positive community connecting through Spiritual Thing. \n\n\n\nBack for a fourth round of heart-opening joy\, Spiritual Thing brings sound healing to a new level\, offering you a one-of-a-kind hypnotic\, analog-meets-digital experience crafted to realign mind\, body and spirit. \n\n\n\nTheir sessions feature the vibrations of an amazing menagerie of sacred global instruments including crystal singing bowls\, native flutes\, resonant gongs\, chimes and more.  \n\n\n\nSpiritual Thing merges layers of lush synthesizers\, harmonizing mantras and soothing vocals with the analog warmth of vintage electric piano and the venue’s unique 1899 Steinway grand piano\, then lifts them higher with heavenly effects. \n\n\n\nEncourage balance for yourself and others as you feel these frequencies and dive deeply into the waves of their meditative soundscapes. This is space music in more ways than one. \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT DETAILS: For this event\, guests can choose between three ticketing levels: \n\n\n\n-Traditional seating is available in the pews. \n\n\n\n-For a more meditative experience\, you’re invited to bring your own mat for a pit-level floor or upper level space. Most patrons in these sections lie down for the majority of the event. You are welcome to quietly stretch or sit in your space. \n\n\n\nEach mat space is about 3’x6′ per person on the venue’s tiled floor; keep this in mind when selecting your mat as capacity is extremely limited. If your mat is bigger you may not be accommodated. Please note that mat spaces in the GA Upper Level are also on the floor\, not in a seat. \n\n\n\nFor those purchasing mat space tickets\, we encourage comfortable clothing and recommend bringing these items as you will be on the venue’s tiled floor: \n\n\n\n-yoga or camping mat \n\n\n\n-blanket \n\n\n\n-eye covering \n\n\n\n-pillow \n\n\n\nThese items will not be provided by the venue. The recommended supplies will help you relax more completely and ease into the restorative sound healing practice. \n\n\n\nEach section is general admission\, with no reserved spaces.  \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Arriving by this time is encouraged to get the best selection of space or seating. \n\n\n\n$78 for mat space in the pit (GA FLOOR)$68 for mat space on the upper tier (GA UPPER LEVEL)$48 for a pew seat or streaming ticket (GA PEWS) \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets labeled “Streaming” once at the ticketing page if you’d like to watch the livestream. Livestream ticket sales end at 6 p.m. on show day\, May 30. All ticketholders will receive the unlisted streaming link in a Know Before You Go email on show day\, just case you cannot attend in person.  \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale April 1!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/spiritual-thing-sound-healing-4/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists
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SUMMARY:Frank Ferrante's GROUCHO
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Groucho Marx tribute show! Dubbed “nothing short of masterful” by the Chicago Tribune\, award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS\, New York and London acclaimed stage portrayal of the legendary comedian in this fast-paced\, 90 minutes of hilarity.  \n\n\n\nThe two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners\, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding\,” and “Lydia\, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style.  \n\n\n\nAccompanied by his onstage pianist\, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo\, Chico\, Zeppo and Gummo\, Charlie Chaplin\, W.C. Fields and dignified Marx foil\, Margaret Dumont. A show perfect for all ages!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/groucho-marx-tribute-show/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists
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