There’s a lot to love about Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Its iconic building, designed by architect Bennie Gonzales. Its picturesque surroundings in downtown Scottsdale filled with public art. And its status as a local arts and cultural hub since first opening in 1975.
Then there is all the magic that happens inside. Performances across a multitude of disciplines light up both the 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater and the 137-seat Stage 2 Theater inside the center, including music, dance and comedy.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is about to kick off a banner year, and not just because the East Valley cultural mainstay is turning 50. The 2025-26 season, which runs from September through May, will mark SCFPA’s silver anniversary and include performances by such notable names as comedian Rita Rudner, Broadway star Lea Salonga and actress and national treasure Fran Lebowitz…