Chandler Center for the Arts announced its upcoming season of performances, celebrating 30 years serving the community.
“To celebrate 30 years, we are excited to bring a spectacular season that includes some of the biggest artists in entertainment, starting with Melissa Etheridge, our season opener,” said General Manager Michelle Mac Lennan. “When we opened our doors in 1989, Chandler’s population was just under 90,000 people. Now Chandler is an incredibly diverse community of 260,000 individuals. With this season, it is our pleasure to offer a wide array of experiences that reflect the diversity of the city that we call home.”
The Center hosts a broad variety of events and performances throughout the year, including Broadway and theater, comedy, dance, music, family-oriented and seasonal events. Starting April 22, the Center’s Pick 5 Series subscriptions are available to the general public, saving $6 per ticket when a patron curates his or her own season of five or more shows. A complete calendar of performances and information about Pick 5 can be found at chandlercenter.org.
Tickets can be purchased at chandlercenter.org or through the Chandler Center for the Arts box office at 250 N. Arizona Ave., in Downtown Chandler or by calling 480-782-2680.
30th Anniversary Season July 2019 – April 2020
Melissa Etheridge
The Medicine Show
Saturday, July 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $72, $82, $92, $112
Known for her confessional lyrics and smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge comes to Chandler to kick off our 30th Anniversary Season. This will be an evening of unforgettable songs and new music from her forthcoming album The Medicine Show, out April 12.
Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience
with special guest This Charming Band: The Smiths/Morrissey Tribute Band
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $19.89
Go back in time to 1989 when the CCA first opened its doors! International touring sensations Strangelove, with This Charming Band, bring their uncanny tributes to Depeche Mode and The Smiths for this concert of ‘80s alternative rock.
John Cusack – Live Conversation and Audience Q & A
with screening of 1989 hit film “Say Anything”
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $39, $49, $59, $69 & $79
In celebration of the movie’s 30th anniversary, actor John Cusack makes his way to Chandler for a screening of “Say Anything” and a live conversation with the Hollywood icon. With four decades’ worth of roles in more than 70 films, Cusack will share stories from his career, answer audience questions and give a behind-the-scenes look into his breakout role as Lloyd Dobler, following a screening of the iconic film.
Squeeze
The Squeeze Songbook Tour
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $48, $58, $68, $78
Distinctive pop stylings and catchy melodies made Squeeze one of the UK’s biggest bands of the 80s. The New Wave icons are coming to Chandler to perform their hits, from Black Coffee in Bed to Tempted and beyond. Do not miss the opportunity to be immersed in Squeeze!
Aaron Neville Duo
Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58
With his instantly recognizable voice and smooth stage presence, Aaron Neville comes to Chandler for an intimate musical journey — performing whatever song strikes him in the moment — to create a surprising, engaging and thoroughly unforgettable event.
New Power Generation
Celebrating Prince
Friday, September 27, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58
After years of touring, recording, playing and performing with Prince, the members of the New Power Generation perform a non-stop musical kaleidoscope of the most iconic chart-topping hits of Prince’s career. Don’t miss “the funkiest band in the land.”
India.Arie
Saturday, September 28, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $48, $58, $68, $78
“I choose to be authentic in everything I do” – India.Arie
Four GRAMMY Awards. 22 Nominations. 10 million albums sold worldwide. India.Arie, one of the most original neo-soul artists of our time, brings her hallmark thoughtfulness and sensitivity for a remarkable concert.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
All That You Love World Tour 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $68, $78, $88
Selling more than 4 million tickets worldwide and described as “the gold standard” for performing Pink Floyd with note-for-note perfection. This critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades, always striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience with lights, laser show and video animation.
Marc Broussard and Samantha Fish
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $26, $38, & $48
Marc Broussard and Samantha Fish create music that makes guitar, voice and songwriting the centerpiece of an unforgettable evening. Broussard channels classic R &B, Americana and rock as an old-school Southern soul singer blessed with a rarefied talent and innate stylistic and emotional authenticity. Fish is a blues artist who brings deep soulful music with sublime acoustic guitar skills, as well as rootsy, emotionally resonant songwriting.
Take Me To The River – New Orleans LIVE!
Celebrating the Music of the Crescent City
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $36, $46, $56, $66
Featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Walter “Wolfman” Washington plus Mardi Gras Indians with “Big Chief” Monk Boudreaux of The Golden Eagles and “Big Chief” Romeo of the 9th Ward Hunters. A night of unforgettable New Orleans funk, R&B, soul and jazz from three generations of legendary Crescent City talent.
We Will Rock You
The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $48, $58, $68, $78
Queen’s greatest hits, including Radio Ga Ga and Bohemian Rhapsody, highlight this rock extravaganza. More than 16 million theatergoers have experienced the thrill of this smash musical that brings the scale and spectacle of the band’s legendary live performances.
LeAnn Rimes
Saturday, November 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40, $50, $60, $78
International country superstar LeAnn Rimes makes a stop in Chandler as part of her national tour. A gifted songwriter with an incredible depth of sound, Rimes arrives to perform an intimate acoustic set of beloved hits as well as songs from her newest album.
Harlem 100
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58
Duke Ellington. Billie Holiday. Fats Waller. Harlem 100 brings a nine-piece band and dancers for this modern variety show that pays homage to the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance and the shows made famous in the Apollo Theater and The Cotton Club.
Alpin Hong
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32, $42
Hal Bogle Theatre
“A pianistic firebrand” – The New York Times
With extensive classical training and a background in extreme sports, martial arts and video games, Alpin Hong has redefined the classical concert experience. He brings his stunning technique and electrifying showmanship for one memorable night.
Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
Friday, December 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58
Described as “James Brown does gospel,” The Blind Boys of Alabama are true living legends of Gospel music. They perform a rousing and uplifting concert of holiday standards from their Grammy-winning Go Tell It On The Mountain and Talkin’ Christmas albums.
Jarabe Mexicano
Friday, January 17, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28, $38
Hal Bogle Theatre
Take a joyride through a versatile songbook of Mexican folk as well as rock & roll, Tex-Mex, Latin rock and reggae-cumbia performed on stringed folk instruments accompanied by lively percussion. Jarabe Mexicano’s dramatic, harmonized vocals thrill audiences and bring them to their feet.
The Texas Tenors
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58, $68
With their breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm, The Texas Tenors return to the Chandler Center for the Arts stage. The trio thrills audiences with their unrestrained set list, from Broadway to boot-scootin’, from pop to patriotic. Saddle up and hold on tight! This one is sure to sell out!
Black Violin
Friday, January 31, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $36, $46, $56
Stereotype-defying, classically trained, hip-hop violin duo Black Violin returns to Chandler for an electrifying concert. This phenomenal band incorporates jazz, R&B, roots, rap and pop into their unconstrained, unconventional and truly unforgettable sound.
Nellie McKay
Sister Orchid
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Hal Bogle Theatre
Tickets: $36, $42
“Funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented.” – The New Yorker
Multi-talented artist Nellie McKay brings her renegade songs, charming melodies and cutting wit for an unforgettable concert. Her silky voice conjures up images of another time, as she sharply tunes her performance to the social consciousness of today.
Georgia On My Mind
Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles
Friday, February 21, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58, $68
Superstars Take 6, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Nnenna Freelon and Clint Holmes come together to celebrate the legendary Ray Charles with a massive concert performing Charles’ iconic songs.
Lucia Micarelli
Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58
“Dazzling skills and a Mona Lisa smile.” – The Washington Post
Virtuosa Lucia Micarelli returns to Chandler after her beautiful performance last year, taking audiences on a musical journey with her incredible emotional vulnerability and technical perfection.
Bernadette Peters
Marvin Laird, Musical Director
Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $68, $78 $88, $128
One of Broadway’s brightest stars, the iconic Bernadette Peters comes to Chandler to perform show-stopping renditions of songs from her astronomical career — all backed by a 10-piece orchestra.
Cherish the Ladies
Sunday, March 15, 2020 | 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $26, $38, $48
“Passionate, tender … and rambunctious” –The New York Times
Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, international sensation Cherish the Ladies arrive in Chandler with their traditional Irish folk songs, virtuoso instrumentals and tender vocals to perform a rousing concert just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Tap Pack
Saturday, March 21, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58, $68
Dressed in slick suits, with a swinging live jazz band, a sharp wit and clever on-stage banter, The Tap Pack is a modern twist on the classic Rat Pack in a high-octane, mind-blowing event of extraordinary tap dance, song and comedy.
Bollywood Boulevard
Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38, $48, $58, $68
“Lively and insightful capsule of Indian cinema” – New York Music Daily
With heart-pounding dance, live music and colorful visuals, experience the spirit, artistry and history of India’s famous film industry as you escape to the grand palaces and dance clubs of Bollywood.
Folk Legends
Sunday, March 29, 2020 | 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $28, $38, $48
George Grove and Rick Dougherty, former members of The Kingston Trio, perform the most beloved songs of the great Folk era. Their delightful guitar strumming and banjo picking meld seamlessly with their charming harmonies for this feel-good, toe-tapping taste of Americana.
LP & The Vinyl
Friday, April 24, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $24, $28
Hal Bogle Theatre
Returning to Chandler, following their appearance at last year’s Summer Concert Series, Leonard Patton and Danny Green arrive with their newest ensemble, “LP and The Vinyl,” to take pop and R&B favorites through a kaleidoscope of jazz.
The Chandler Center for the Arts is an engaging, welcoming, innovative space serving a diverse community. Located in the vibrant center of Downtown Chandler, it is a continually evolving location for all of us – using creativity and inspiration to bring people together through performances and exhibitions. Chandler Center for the Arts is a place that connects people – to our families, our friends, our cultural identity, to others and to ourselves.
For more information about programs, performances and exhibitions, go to chandlercenter.org.
