Photos courtesy of Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg continues to celebrate another great season of live performances in the stunning 600-seat venue. Coming this spring, the theatre presents a variety of arts genres, including country, rock ‘n’ roll, classical, bluegrass, jazz, and folk music as well as comedy and more.
Returning on Feb. 25 is Rhythm of the Dance with a brand new, richly costumed dance and music extravaganza. Internationally rated as one of the most popular Irish step dance shows in the world, The National Dance Company of Ireland marries the contemporary with the ancient showcasing a live band of traditional musicians, three tenors, and 22 step dancers.
A busy month of events begins on March 4 and 5 with Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss in a show that was decades in the making. These country music hit makers have “threatened” for years to go on tour together and their many fans have clamored for this pairing. Now, sporting new material, two careers worth of stories and more hits than they can fit into one concert – Kathy and Suzy are finally “Together at Last!”
The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the Webb Center stage on March 11. After 80 years of performing, this famous orchestra remains one of the greatest big bands of all time.
The Webb Center is proud to host the annual grilling competition and community event, Guys Who Grill on March 18. Returning to the Wickenburg Community Center for another exciting year, enjoy live music, cold beer, and lots of BBQ with proceeds benefiting the theatre’s arts education programs.
National Geographic Live “Wild Hope” features photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale on March 20. During the multi-media program, Vitale shares awe-inspiring stories of the reintroduction of northern white rhinos and giant pandas to the wild among other tales of her globe-trotting adventures.
Four-time Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash presents her newest work and concert favorites with longtime collaborator John Leventhal on March 26. Drawing on the musical traditions of folk, pop, rock, blues and Americana, Cash will perform selections from her vast repertoire spanning 11 #1 hits such as “Seven Year Ache,” “Blue Moon,” and Tennessee Flat Top Box.”
From the brilliant minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie (of “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?”) and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show. Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everything in between for decades worldwide – come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience — HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. Catch this one-of-a-kind experience on March 29.
Closing the season on April 8, Classic Albums Live honors the legacy of Fleetwood Mac by performing their “Rumours” album with dedication and spirit – note for note, cut for cut. Delight in an exact replication of the album including fan favorites “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” and “You Make Loving Fun.”
Visit dewpac.org or call the Webb Center Box Office at 928-684-6624 to purchase performance tickets, gift certificates, or to learn more about programs offered at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 2001 W. Wickenburg Way, Suite 3, Wickenburg.
