The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 50 years
Oct. 13
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1975, and is celebrating 50 years with its 50th Anniversary Season currently underway for 2025-26.
The landmark celebration includes diverse performances like Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, and Jacob Jonas The Company, alongside new exhibitions such as “A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s” to honor the Center’s legacy. The inaugural concert for the 50th anniversary season will feature Alison Krauss & Union Station on November 1, 2025, with a special cocktail reception.
Its iconic building was designed by architect Bennie Gonzales. Its picturesque surroundings in downtown Scottsdale are filled with public art. Performances across a multitude of disciplines take place in both the 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater and the 137-seat Stage 2 Theater inside the center, including music, dance, and comedy.
Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, President and CEO of Scottsdale Arts, joined “Arizona Horizon” to talk more about this momentous occasion for Scottsdale Arts.
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