A & E Briefs Arte Latino en la Ciudad May 7-28 Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N. 3rd St. 602-262-4627 http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxctr.html A mixed-media exhibition featuring two- and three-dimensional works of art from Valley artists. The exhibit opens May 7 at a special reception from 6 to 8 p.m. that will feature meet-the-artist opportunities, entertainment and art vendor booths.
‘Play’ Ballet Arizona May 14-16 Orpheum Theatre 203 W. Adams St. 602-381-1096 www.balletaz.org www.ticketmaster.com/baz Ballet Arizona continues its celebration of Ib Andersen’s 10-year anniversary with the return of his full-length ballet, set to music of various composers. Tickets are $15-$119 with discounts available for seniors, students, K-12 teachers, active duty military, and groups of 10 or more.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Central Community Theatre May 14-30 1875 N. Central Ave. 602-357-3247 www.cctstage.org The rock opera recounts the last seven days in the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot, in a mix of both modern and historic settings and costumes. Tickets are $20 general admission.
International Museum Day May 15-16 Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave. The Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. The Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum will give visitors two museums for one price in celebration of International Museum Day. Purchase an admission at one museum and receive free same-day admission to the other. Valid May 15 or 16 only during regular operating hours at each venue.
‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Phoenix Theatre Company May 19-June 13 Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Road 602-254-2151 http://www.phxtheatre.org Based on the true story of the legendary country singer’s friendship with Houston housewife, Louise Seger. After a chance meeting, the two women became lifelong friends. Tickets are $46.50 to $59.50.
Tour Concert Preview Phoenix Boys Choir 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23 Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall 300 E. Indian School Road 602-264-5328, ext. 21 www.phoenixboyschoir.org Before the Phoenix Boys Choir’s top choir embarks on its summer tour to St. Lawrence Seaway, the Tour Choir will perform. Audiences will have the chance to preview the unique repertoire that will be sung on the nine-city tour and say farewell to the departing 32-member choir before it sets off on June 3. A pre-concert cocktail reception begins at 4 p.m. Tickets to the reception and concert are $50. Concert-only tickets are $15.
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