2025-26 Season

One of our biggest yet, the 2025-26 season brings a vibrant mix of artists and genres to our stages. 

Citizen James - The Man Without a Country
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Before he became one of the most powerful voices of the Civil Rights Movement, James Baldwin was a 24-year-old, aspiring writer. In this captivating solo performance, James Alton channels Baldwin’s intellect, humor, vulnerability, and determination—bringing to life the passion that would define Baldwin’s legacy as one of the most fearless and prophetic writers of the 20th century.

Charo
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 7:30 pm

The legendary Charo is bringing her unstoppable energy, iconic humor, and world-class guitar artistry to the stage for one unforgettable evening! From her famous “Cuchi Cuchi” catchphrase to her award-winning flamenco guitar skills, Charo has dazzled audiences around the world — and now she’s ready to light up Tempe with a show packed full of heart, humor, and pure joy.

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Get ready to soar! Cirque Kalabanté’s Afrique En Cirque brings the vibrant spirit of West Africa to life with jaw-dropping acrobatics, electrifying Afro-Jazz rhythms and the infectious energy of traditional dance. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this high-flying spectacle bursts with color, movement, and music — all performed live onstage.

Pilobolus
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Journey into the astonishing universe of Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection, traversing the landscape of the human experience with heart-stopping grace, acrobatic power, and breathtaking artistry. Explore the multitudes of the human condition as Pilobolus fuses sensuality, humor, and extraordinary physical prowess in a spellbinding performance.

Cowboy Beethoven
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Vintage Vibes with a Western Twist. Get ready to time-travel through sound as Mario Yñiguez and his Cowboy Beethoven little big band take the TCA stage with a genre-bending blend of cowboy charm, classical flair, and smooth cool jazz.

Meow Meow
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm

International siren and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow lands in Tempe with her deliciously unhinged mix of exquisite music, subversive cabaret, and glorious mayhem. From Berlin dives to Carnegie Hall, Meow Meow is a global sensation known for crowd-surfing, vocal brilliance and diva disasters that somehow go exactly as planned.

Doktor Kaboom!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Doktor Kaboom! blasts into action with a hilarious and high-energy journey through the scientific method and the wonders of physical science! Using comedy, curiosity, and (often successful) experiments, the good Doktor explores everything from pressure and force to chemical reactions and velocity—showing how science works in everyday life.

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