ZUZI! DANCE Summer 2025 Events & Classes

ZUZI! DANCE

Summer 2025 Events & Classes

zuzimoveit.org  •  @zuzidance

 

Full Circle — Performance

Full Circle: A Celebration of 40 Years of Dance in Tucson

Conceived by ZUZI's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Nanette Robinson, 'Full Circle' presents four new and recent choreographic works celebrating dance created and performed in Tucson over the last 40 years. The concert also honors the historic space now known as The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, built in 1987 by Tenth St Danceworks.

 

Featured choreographers and artists include Charlotte Adams (Tenth St Danceworks' artistic director, 1987–2000), Billbob Brown (Funhouse movement theater), Molly W. Schenck, Karyn Reim, Debby Urken, and Nanette Robinson.

 

Dates: Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM (Saturday performance followed by a reception with light refreshments)

Venue: Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre in the Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705

Tickets: General Admission: $30

Register: zuzimoveit.org

 

Summer Class Offerings

All classes are held at The Synapse at Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705 unless noted. Suggested donation: $10 per class. No one is denied due to lack of funds.

 

Class	Instructor	Days	Dates	Time	Price
Contemporary Fusion All levels welcome; no experience required	Leah Herring	Mondays	June 1–29	4–5 PM	$10 sugg.
Summer Modern *No class July 7	Jamey Garner Powers	Tuesdays	June 2–July 28*	5–6 PM	$10 sugg.
Summer Modern (Hybrid) *No class July 30 or Sept 3	Nanette Robinson	Thursdays	July 9–Sept 24*	5–6:30 PM	$10 sugg.
Lucid Movement (Hybrid) 3 separate sessions	Nanette Robinson	Tues & Sat	June 13–23; July 7–25; Sept 15–26	10–11:15 AM	$10/class
Body Stories No experience required	Debby Urken	Wednesdays	June 10–24	10–11:30 AM	$10 drop-in / $30 series
Dance as an Element of Life Directed movement & journaling		Wednesdays	July 8–29	10–11:30 AM	$10 sugg.
Youth Aerial Trapeze Ages 7–11	Kiona Daelyn	Wednesdays	June 10–July 8	4–5:15 PM	$150/session; $30 drop-in
Adult Aerial Trapeze Beginners welcome	Kiona Daelyn	Wednesdays	June 10–July 8	5:30–7 PM	$150/session; $30 drop-in
Group Improv Dance Camp Adults & older teens	Griff Goehring	Mon/Wed/Fri	Aug 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14	5–6:30 PM	$120 (6 sessions); $20 drop-in

 

Register & Connect

zuzimoveit.org  •  @zuzidance on Facebook & Instagram

Funding provided by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, and the Viva La Vida Local Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

 

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HUMOR IN A JUGULAR VEIN TAKES A BITE OUT OF CRIME WHEN ATC GOES A LITTLE BATTY OVER THE NIGHT-FLYING ANTICS OF A CERTAIN COUNT

By Chuck Graham, TucsonStage.com

 

photo by Tim Fuller

Count Dracula (Christopher James Stevens) thinks Lucy ( Susana Cordon) would be a tasty morsel, once they have been properly introduced.. 

On the Arizona Theatre Company stage of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” women have been cast in some men's roles to present a lighter side of the dark vampire tale, while flamboyant men play women larger than life itself. Altogether they create hilarious scenes filled with chaotic special effects.

Clearly, this Dracula for 2026 has come a long way from your great- grandfather's Dracula, played 100 years ago by suave Bela Lugosi in a crisp tuxedo.

Broadway regulars Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen co-wrote the lively “Terrors” script. In the Tucson production Greenberg is also directing a cast of five through a cascade of incredibly complicated pratfalls so precisely timed they almost feel choreographed. Tijana Bjelajac is the imaginative scenic designer who keeps it all contained on a single stage.

An impressively buff Christopher James Stevens plays the outlandishly re-imagined Count thriving on the dark side, but after that the remaining casting is gender free. Together the five of them play more than a dozen roles. Stevens also slips in some quick reflections on that saucy transvestite from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Paul Vogt covers all the bases as Mina the larger than life daughter of Jean Van Helsing and also as JeanVan Helsing himself. Playing Mina's lovely sister Lucy and several others is delightful Susana Cordon.

As the intrepid real estate agent and vampire slayer, and others, is James Romney who makes an impressive character transformation from big nerd to convincing hero. Kelly Bashar wraps it up as the woeful Renfield and others.

It is helpful in keeping up with the story line for this breezy adaptation of the Count Dracula Legend that all the characters are known by their traditional names from Bram Stoker's Gothic classic. Also that the settings are in Whitby, London and Transylvania, circa 1897.

Yet as playwrights, Greenberg and Rosen keep an unabashed enthusiasm for American humor throughout, going full bore from start to finish, never pausing to take a breath. When you think there can't possibly be more, the players call upon a new pantheon of pop culture superstars to remind us there is a whole fresh century out there, wanting to see more of the Count.

"Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” runs through May 16 with performances at various times Tuesdays through Sundays in the downtown Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. For details and reservations visit atc.org or phone 833-ATC-SEAT.

 

MORE COWBOY FUN IN "THE BELLE OF TOMBSTONE"

MEANWHILE OVER AT THE GASLIGHT THEATRE CROWDS ARE EAGER  FOR MORE COWBOY FUN IN "THE BELLE OF TOMBSTONE" 

By Chuck Graham, TucsonStage.com

 

Gaslight photo 

Another eager audience settles into the pine paneled theater to start their new  year with comic western history and free popcorn.

This Gaslight Theatre classic has returned in a new production that flaunts its soaring wiles across a curtained stage of high notes and evil intentions.

 

René Vaca 2026 Tour at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

René Vaca

2026 Tour

Saturday, June 27, 2026  •  Linda Ronstadt Music Hall  •  Tucson, AZ

About the Show

Comedian René Vaca brings his electrifying 2026 Tour to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Saturday, June 27. One of the fastest-rising stars in stand-up comedy, Vaca has rapidly built a reputation for fearless crowd work, sharp personal storytelling, and a high-energy stage presence that makes every show feel spontaneous and alive.

The 2026 Tour features a brand-new hour of material honed across sold-out clubs and theaters throughout North America. Vaca’s live shows are built around punchy joke-writing, escalating callbacks, and off-the-cuff exchanges with the audience that make even large theaters feel intimate. Expect sharp observations on family, identity, and Southern California life, delivered with the quick wit and playful misdirection that have made his clips go viral across social media.

 

Event Details

Artist	René Vaca
Tour	René Vaca 2026 Tour
Date	Saturday, June 27, 2026
Venue	Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Address	260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Presented By	Tucson Convention Center
Tickets	ticketmaster.com  •  livenation.com  •  renevaca.net

 

About René Vaca

René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy full-time, Vaca has not looked back — building one of the most impressive rapid rises in the current stand-up landscape.

His breakout came when he won the 16th Annual StandUp NBC Competition, a prestigious industry showcase that has launched the careers of numerous top comedians. That recognition opened major doors, and Vaca has walked through every one of them.

In 2024, Vaca was selected as one of Netflix’s featured Introducing comedians at the prestigious Netflix Is a Joke Festival — one of the highest-profile showcases in comedy. He promptly sold out two of his own headlining sets at the festival, underscoring that his fanbase was already substantial and passionate long before mainstream recognition caught up.

Online, Vaca has amassed over 3.2 million social media followers and millions of views across platforms, driven by clips that capture his quick-fire crowd interactions and relatable storytelling about growing up Latino in SoCal. He hosts his own monthly show Leg Day at the Hollywood Laugh Factory, a beloved fixture on the Los Angeles comedy scene. His 2025 comedy special Live in Portland further cemented his status as a headliner ready for the biggest stages.

Vaca’s live shows are celebrated for their spontaneous, conversational rhythm. He pivots effortlessly off the room with fearless audience riffs and stitches in clean callbacks that pay off with bursts of energy. With the 2026 Tour now playing theaters and concert halls coast to coast — from historic venues in Atlanta and Los Angeles to the Southwest — René Vaca is proving that comedy’s next headline act is already here.

 

About the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall is Tucson’s premier concert venue, part of the Tucson Convention Center complex at 260 S. Church Ave. Named in honor of Tucson’s own legendary singer Linda Ronstadt, the hall hosts world-class performers across every genre. The venue is accessible from downtown Tucson with ample nearby parking.

 

Get Tickets

Purchase tickets at: ticketmaster.com  •  livenation.com  •  renevaca.net  •  tucsonconventioncenter.com

Tucson Convention Center  •  260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701  •  tucsonconventioncenter.com

 

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Emmy Award winner John Mulaney as Mister Whatever at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

John Mulaney

Mister Whatever

Saturday, June 6, 2026  •  7:00 PM  •  Linda Ronstadt Music Hall  •  Tucson, AZ

About the Show

The hilarious John Mulaney brings his critically acclaimed stand-up tour, Mister Whatever, to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for one night only. Promoted by Live Nation, this is one of the most hotly anticipated comedy events of the year — don’t miss your chance to see a comedic master at work.

Mister Whatever marks a bold new chapter in Mulaney’s stand-up career, featuring raw, vulnerable material that moves beyond his beloved “nice-guy” persona. The show delivers fresh perspectives on fatherhood, personal reinvention, and the absurdities of modern life — all delivered with the razor-sharp storytelling and impeccable timing that have made Mulaney one of the most beloved comedians of his generation. Audiences from college students to grandparents have packed venues across North America to catch this extraordinary tour.

 

Event Details

Artist	John Mulaney
Tour	Mister Whatever — 2026 North America
Date	Saturday, June 6, 2026
Showtime	7:00 PM  (doors open at 6:00 PM)
Venue	Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Address	260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Presented By	Live Nation
Tickets	ticketmaster.com  •  livenation.com

 

About John Mulaney

John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics’ Choice Award, and WGA Award-winning writer, comedian, and actor. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Mulaney rose to prominence as a writer on Saturday Night Live, where he spent four years on staff before returning to host the show six times — a testament to the affection SNL holds for him.

His stand-up career has yielded a string of acclaimed specials. Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) was an Emmy-nominated musical variety special that showcased his creative range. His fifth special, Baby J (Netflix, April 2023), earned him a 2023 Emmy win for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a 2024 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy Special.

Beyond stand-up, Mulaney has excelled across multiple creative platforms. He hosted, wrote, and executive-produced the Netflix talk show Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, a continuation of the hit six-night live series Everybody’s in LA (Netflix Is a Joke Festival, 2024). In December 2024, he starred in the Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love” alongside Fred Armisen, Richard Kind, and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

The Mister Whatever tour, launched in 2025 and now spanning a massive global run through 2026, has cemented Mulaney’s status as one of the preeminent comedians of his era. The tour’s 2026 North American leg includes historic stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Hollywood Bowl, and Wrigley Field — where Mulaney will make history as the first comedian ever to headline the iconic Chicago ballpark.

 

About the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall is Tucson’s premier concert venue, located within the Tucson Convention Center complex at 260 S. Church Ave. Named in honor of Tucson’s own legendary singer Linda Ronstadt, the hall hosts world-class performers across every genre. The venue is easily accessible from downtown Tucson with ample parking nearby.

 

Get Tickets

Purchase tickets at: ticketmaster.com  •  livenation.com  •  tucsonconventioncenter.com

Tucson Convention Center  •  260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701  •  tucsonconventioncenter.com

 

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Santa Cruz Shoestring Players UPCOMING AUDITIONS 2026-2027 Season

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

2026–2027 Season  •  Green Valley, Arizona

 

The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players invite performers of all experience levels from Green Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson, and neighboring communities to audition for four outstanding productions in our 2026–2027 season. All performances are held at the Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC).

 

Season at a Glance

Production	Director	Audition Dates	Opening Night
George Washington’s Teeth	Susan Voorhees	Sep 7 & 8, 2026	Oct 29, 2026
And Then There Were None	Regina Ford	Oct 11 & 12, 2026	Jan 21, 2027
The Nerd	Chad Eggen	Jan 25 & 26, 2027	Apr 8, 2027
The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It	Rae H. Williams	Apr 12 & 13, 2027	Jun 18, 2027

 

 

George Washington’s Teeth

by Mark St. Germain  •  Directed by Susan Voorhees

 

AUDITIONS •   Sunday, September 7, 2026 •   Monday, September 8, 2026   PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Date Showtime(s) Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM Sat, Oct 31 3:00 PM Sun, Nov 1 3:00 PM Thu, Nov 6 7:00 PM Fri, Nov 7 7:00 PM Sat, Nov 8 3:00 PM

 

And Then There Were None

by Agatha Christie  •  Directed by Regina Ford

AUDITIONS •   Sunday, October 11, 2026 •   Monday, October 12, 2026   PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Date Showtime(s) Wed, Jan 21 7:00 PM Thu, Jan 22 7:00 PM Fri, Jan 23 3:00 PM Sat, Jan 24 3:00 PM Wed, Jan 28 7:00 PM Thu, Jan 29 7:00 PM Fri, Jan 30 3:00 PM Sat, Jan 31 3:00 PM

 

 

The Nerd

by Larry Shue  •  Directed by Chad Eggen

 

AUDITIONS •   Sunday, January 25, 2027 •   Monday, January 26, 2027   PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Date Showtime(s) Thu, Apr 8 7:00 PM Fri, Apr 9 7:00 PM Sat, Apr 10 3:00 PM Sun, Apr 11 3:00 PM Thu, Apr 16 7:00 PM Fri, Apr 17 7:00 PM Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM

 

The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It

by William Shakespeare & Don Nigro  •  Directed by Rae H. Williams

 

AUDITIONS •   Sunday, April 12, 2027 •   Monday, April 13, 2027   PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Date Showtime(s) Thu, Jun 18 7:00 PM Fri, Jun 19 3:00 PM Sat, Jun 20 3:00 PM Thu, Jun 25 7:00 PM Fri, Jun 26 3:00 PM Sat, Jun 27 3:00 PM

 

Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC)

1250 Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622  •  520-399-1750  •  info@santacruzshoestringplayers.org  •  www.santacruzshoestringplayers.org

 

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