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APR 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Tickets start at $40.25
Cowboy Beethoven: 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.
This one-of-a-kind musical revue reimagines vintage treasures (think the dreamy harmonies of The Pied Pipers and The Ink Spots), heartfelt torch songs and golden-era favorites with a modern twist and Arizona soul. Featuring some of the state’s most gifted musicians, Cowboy Beethoven delivers a night of nostalgia, wonder, and toe-tapping surprises.
Whether you're a fan of retro classics or just love something refreshingly original, this is the show you didn’t know you needed.
Introducing Special Guest
Alpin Hong
Whirlwind tours and performances worldwide have earned pianist and entertainer Alpin Hong a reputation as a modern-day Pied Piper. From Walt Disney Hall to the White House to Netflix, his musical brilliance, infectious energy, and rare humor captivate audiences of all ages. Hailed by The New York Times as “a pianistic firebrand,” Hong is also a sought-after arts educator, speaker, and host whose work inspires artistry, tolerance, and service. Known to millions from Netflix’s Nailed It! and viral collaborations with Jacob Collier and Herbie Hancock, he now focuses on advancing community empowerment and leadership development.
