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Move over Mozart, mixed martial arts is entering the opera ring

Move over Mozart, mixed martial arts is entering the opera ring

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Former Arizona Opera leader Joseph Specter and writer/director Crystal Manich are putting the finishing touches on the first-ever MMA opera.

DeLorean, not the music, is the star in 'Back to the Future: The Musical"

DeLorean, not the music, is the star in 'Back to the Future: The Musical"

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The Broadway In Tucson show, at Centennial Hall through Sunday, adds some 20th century flair to iconic time travel story including a Siri-like talking car. 

Tucson-born singer-songwriter having greatest years of her musical life

Tucson-born singer-songwriter having greatest years of her musical life

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Tucson native is coming home to celebrate her music career resurgence with a show at La Rosa. 

Tucson choir turns focus to Broadway in season finale

Tucson choir turns focus to Broadway in season finale

  • Cathalena E. Burch

True Concord Voices & Orchestra ends its "The American Dream" season with a concert focused on the Great American Songbook and iconic Broadway hits. 

Pima County Fair returns with all-new rides, big-name concerts and fun foods

Pima County Fair returns with all-new rides, big-name concerts and fun foods

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Pima County Fair returns with never-before-seen thrill rides and big-name concerts including Midland and Yächtley Crêw. But you just wanna know about the food.

Ice Cube brings four decades of music, artistry to Tucson's AVA

Ice Cube brings four decades of music, artistry to Tucson's AVA

  • Cathalena E. Burch

From N.W.A. and gangsta rap to Hollywood and hoops, Ice Cube has carved out a pretty impressive artistic journey that he will put on display at Tucson concert. 

Yächtley Crëw is back in Tucson, this time for a two-fer

Yächtley Crëw is back in Tucson, this time for a two-fer

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Yacht rock's biggest band returns for a pair of shows at the Pima County Fair. 

Orchestra's world premiere honors legacy of Tucson composer

Orchestra's world premiere honors legacy of Tucson composer

    Tucson Symphony bookends world premiere —73 years after it was composed — with two very different fanfares: Tower's aimed at women, Copland's at the common man.

    Tucson's goin' back in time with Marty McFly

    Tucson's goin' back in time with Marty McFly

      "Back to the Future: The Musical" comes to Centennial Hall. 

      Bob Dylan is coming to Tucson for AVA summer show

      Bob Dylan is coming to Tucson for AVA summer show

        The legendary rocker is on the amphitheater lineup with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill hip-hop crew as the AVA at Casino del Sol goes from season to year-round venue. 

        Legendary singer-songwriter brings '67th farewell tour' to Tucson Folk Fest

        Legendary singer-songwriter brings '67th farewell tour' to Tucson Folk Fest

          Tom Rush, largely credited with ushering in the singer-songwriter era, is headlining the 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival on Saturday night. 

          Tucson Folk Fest takes over downtown this weekend

          Tucson Folk Fest takes over downtown this weekend

            The 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival brings 450 musicians to six downtown stages for 150 performances over three days. And did we mention admission is free?

            Tucson orchestra celebrates season finale

            Tucson orchestra celebrates season finale

              Southern Arizona Symphony ends 2025-26 season with "Celebration," the finale of its "Echoes" season that mined emotions and memories, and celebrated women.

              Tucson Symphony at the finish line for recording project

              Tucson Symphony at the finish line for recording project

                Years after launching a project to perform and record works by the late Tucson composer Robert Muczynski, Tucson Symphony this weekend will premiere his Symphony.  

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