2025-2026 Season
AZ Winehouse Band-Stefanne Kohl | October 4, 2025
Audiences stepped into the soulful world of Amy Winehouse with AZ Winehouse, Arizona’s premier Amy Winehouse tribute band. Featuring powerful vocals, a dynamic live band, and vintage soul, jazz, and R&B influences, the group delivered an electrifying performance of timeless hits including Rehab, Back to Black, and Valerie.
Furious Styles Crew | October 18, 2025
Furious Styles Crew, the Valley’s longest-running Hip Hop cultural collective, curated a dynamic showcase celebrating 32 years of Hip Hop through dance, art, and music. Audiences experienced freestyle battles and raw street dance forms presented in their most authentic and energetic expression.
Candy Jimenez Dance | October 25, 2025
Perfume (Em)bodied Solo presented an evening of dance featuring Nicole L. Olson, Chelsea Rose Ness, Claire Renaud, Kenyatta Jones, and Claudia Verdugo. Centered on the idea of “perfume” as the essence of memory, the program offered a moving exploration of embodiment, identity, and artistic expression.
Phoenix World Collective-Carlos Montefur | November 1, 2025
Directed by Carlos L. Montúfar, flamenco performances by Franchesca Flamenco and Julia Chacon Flamenco Theatre were accompanied by guitarist Simon Marquez and singer Maripaz. In honor of Día de Muertos, artists performed in traditional Catrina-inspired makeup, offering a tribute to departed loved ones and a cultural celebration blending Mexico, Spain, and the United States.
CONDER|dance | November 8, 2025
CONDER/dance presented a bold program of new contemporary works featuring trios and quartets choreographed by Artistic Director Carley Conder, guest artist Keith Johnson, and company members. Known for its athleticism, precision, and power, the company delivered virtuosic performances marked by momentum, collaboration, and inventive choreography.
Mogley and the Zoniez Band | November 22, 2025
Hailing from Phoenix, Mogley & The Zoniez delivered an alternative indie rock performance led by Indigenous frontman Mogley Oney, a proud Navajo (Diné) and Inuit artist. Featuring original songs from their EP Better Late Than Never, the band explored themes of love, heartbreak, and healing through emotionally charged, spiritually resonant sound.
Musician Jake Williams | December 6, 2025
Audiences experienced the captivating artistry of Arizona guitarist Jake Williams, using open tunings, percussive tapping, and live looping to create rich instrumental soundscapes. Each performance was built live in real time, layering rhythmic energy with melodic warmth across original works and reimagined favorites in a dynamic fusion of technique, creativity, and emotion.
SOUNDS Academy Musicians | December 13, 2025
SOUNDS Academy proudly showcased emerging student performers in a celebration of growth and artistry. From classical repertoire to innovative original compositions, students shared the results of their dedication, creativity, and hard work.
Musician Vasu Ram | December 20, 2025
Guests experienced timeless compositions performed by Vasumathi Ram on the veena, enriched by vocal music, string or wind accompaniments, dancers, and rhythmic support from the mridangam. Each piece highlighted depth, melody, and intricate rhythm, while contextual storytelling deepened audience understanding of the work and tradition.
Vocalists and piano, Shana and Joe Bousard | January 10, 2026
Audiences experienced the Golden Age of cinema through music and song with Shana and Joe Bousard in their father-daughter piano and vocal program. Featuring selections from classic and contemporary films, the performance invited guests to relax, engage, and enjoy an evening of familiar and rediscovered favorites.
BlakTinx Dance Festival Pop-Up | January 17, 2026
The BlakTinx Dance Festival brought its signature energy to the outdoor stages of the Herberger Theater, presenting dynamic hip hop and contemporary works that transformed the space into an open-air celebration of movement, rhythm, and audience connection.
Phoenix Youth Circus Arts | January 31, 2026
PYCA presented a high-energy variety showcase featuring circus arts and acrobatics, including juggling, balance acts on rolling globes, stilts, unicycles, and rola-bolas, along with tumbling, human pyramids, mini-trampoline work, and aerial arts on silks and lyra.
VB and Company | February 14, 2026
Audiences enjoyed an evening of live reggae music by Volcano Island Band on the Pavilion Stage. Guests also explored free gallery exhibitions inside the theater and gathered at the Spotlight Bar, creating a relaxed night of music, art, and community.
MAC & Co. Dance Company | February 21, 2026
MAC & Company presented a diverse dance program blending modern, ballet, jazz, and aerial works. The medley showcased both company classics and new choreographic pieces, offering an eclectic mix of playful, abstract, and expressive movement.
Third Space Dance Project | February 28, 2026
Audiences experienced an engaging evening of Arizona-based dance artists and companies presenting original works on the Pavilion Stage at the Herberger Theatre Center. The program highlighted the diverse creative voices shaping the local dance community and supported Third Space Dance Project’s mission to uplift artists across all stages of their careers.
Rough Drafts Band | March 14, 2026
Rough Drafts delivered a genre-blurring musical experience spanning acid jazz, fusion, and R&B. Rooted in groove-driven arrangements, the ensemble moved fluidly between mellow soundscapes and funk-forward energy, embracing improvisation while maintaining tight musical cohesion.
CaZo Dance Theatre | Indoors on the Kax Stage, March 21, 2026
CaZo Dance Theatre previewed You Are Not Alone, a movement-driven work exploring mental health, isolation, and the high school experience. Through raw physicality and intimate storytelling, the piece reflected themes of identity, pressure, and belonging, offering a message of hope, compassion, and connection.
Metropolitan Arts Institute Dance Department | April 11, 2026
Audiences experienced an energetic, one-night-only showcase of Metro Arts talent as students took over the Herberger Theatre Center with theatre, dance, and music. The performance blended polished pieces with bold original works, celebrating the creativity and fearlessness of emerging young artists.
Bricks Dance Studio | April 18, 2026
Recital students and Performing Company dancers delivered a high-energy showcase featuring jazz, hip hop, and additional styles. Set to upbeat popular music, each routine highlighted technique, musicality, and performance skills while celebrating creativity, confidence, and the joy of dance.
Movement Source Dance Company | April 25, 2026
Audiences embarked on a journey of color, design, and movement as dancers presented works centered on connection and creativity. The hour-long performance featured pieces from the 2025/2026 season, including new works by choreographers Aaron McGloin and Tareake Dorill Ramos, weaving themes of love, artistry, and shared experience throughout.
