The Grammy-nominated comedian performs his “It’s Not Me, It’s You” show in Phoenix — for viewers 18 and older only.

Practically a childhood right of passage, “A Wrinkle in Time” is a book a lot of adults can credit with sparking a love for science fiction and fantasy — or at least introducing words like “mitochondria” and “tesseract” to their vocabulary. Whether you want to acquaint your own kids with the beloved story or just take a trip down memory lane, you can see the stage adaptation of Madeline L’Engle’s 1963 Newbery Medal-winning book in Tempe.

Don Williams performs from a repertoire of fan favorites including “You’re My Best Friend,” “Tulsa Time” and “I Believe in You.”

Chris Tucker, the “Rush Hour” star and stand-up comedian, performs.

A former board member and longtime volunteer, Jim Colletti returns to this year’s Sedona International Film Festival in an entirely new role: first-time filmmaker. Originally from New York, Colletti moved to the East Valley nearly 20 years ago – buying his first home in Chandler and opening a business in Gilbert before relocating to Mesa. He has been living in central Phoenix for about 2 years now, where he runs his graphic art/advertising agency Element Design along with his artist management/record label OEO Entertainment.

At Silver Star Playhouse, Broadway shows and popular musicals are remade with a splash of comedy — including funny songs, amusing characters and a delightful smattering of local humor.

The O’Jays: The R&B musicians known for recording the theme song for “The Apprentice”— “For the Love of Money” — in addition to countless other R&B favorites, perform Saturday in Phoenix.

Valley Youth Theatre is bringing audiences Christmas from the Hundred Acre Wood.

NEW CANAAN, Conn. (AP) - The gang's all here: the football fan, the chef, the teacher and the skier. And there's the Nutcracker prince from E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic Christmas story, who inspired them all.

Danny Zelisko presents Brian Setzer’s Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza, with special guest Totsy, at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Celebrity Theatre. 

The award-winning Desert Rose Theatre is following up last year’s big Rat Pack hit with a never-aired holiday television special featuring the Rat Pack and some special guest stars.

As a kid on his way home from elementary school, Neil Goldberg would pull tinsel and forgotten ornaments off discarded Christmas trees put out on the curb in his New York City neighborhood.

Bit by bit, Mesa’s Fiesta District is being transformed.

If the handful of theater-goers in head-to-toe Packers gear aren’t a clue, the stage — with a lit-up scoreboard, stadium lights and a football field backdrop — is.

The platinum-selling R&B musician who recorded “Halfcrazy,” “B.U.D.D.Y” and “Love” performs.

New York - Alanis Morissette is feeling a little more appreciated as a woman these days, and her new album, “Havoc and Bright Lights,” is a reflection of that.

Pepe Aguilar, the ranchero and Latin pop musician, performs in Phoenix.

S.O.S. Band with Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun: The R&B band known for their songs “Just the Way You Like It,” “Borrowed Love” and “Take Your Time (Do it Right)” tour in celebration of thirty years of musical success.

ATLANTA — Rapper 2 Chainz took some major risks two years ago when he bolted from Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace record label, changed his stage name and left a group to pursue a solo career.

Performing Arts 2012-13 season preview

Performing Arts 2012-13 season preview

Performing Arts 2012-13 theater season preview