McCallum Theatre

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall infuse an eclectic blend of jazz, world and American pop standards with their unique sound. Performing together since 2006, each half of this husband-and-wife duo brings an impressive musical background to the table: Alpert’s accomplishments include five number one hits, 28 albums on the Billboard charts and eight Grammys; while Hall is a Grammy-winning vocalist who was the original lead singer for Sergio Mendes’ Brasil ’66.

The evening's program focuses on "Mistresses and Masterpieces." Hear Romantic music inspired by "significant others" in the lives of Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Mendelssohn---and Bartok!

Shoshana Bean’s fourth studio album, Spectrum, thrills with a fresh new take on the classic tradition of big band. Inspired largely by Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Barbra Streisand, Spectrum hit #1 on the Billboard and iTunes Jazz charts. Shoshana’s powerhouse vocals are visceral and heartfelt as she weaves effortlessly through haunting originals, new arrangements of contemporary hits and beloved classics.

Who doesn’t remember the incomparable music of The Carpenters? The popular sister/brother duo of the 70s and 80s gave us some of the most unforgettable ballads and pop songs of all time. No doubt you will be singing along as Top of the World featuring Debbie Taylor performs the hits “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and many more when it performs with The Desert Symphony. It’s sure to be a night to remember!

Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time. In 2013, she was awarded America's highest honor for an artist, the National Medal of Arts. She brought her voice to a vast new audience in 2014, as the only classical artist ever to sing the US National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Winner of the 2013 Grammy Award (her fourth) for Best Classical Vocal Solo, Renée has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Starring Bob Anderson, who truly embodies the essence of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself, "FRANK - The Man…The Music" honors the musical legacy of Frank Sinatra and his tremendous contribution to the Great American Songbook. Throughout the evening, fans will be able to experience Frank and his music at the peak of his career in the early 1970’s.

Australia's The Ten Tenors are back with their new show "Love Is In The Air,” showcasing the greatest love songs of all time as only The Ten Tenors can sing them! From classic love songs and beloved wedding first dance songs to pop songs with a twist and famous love arias, The Ten Tenors will deliver a powerful performance of extraordinary singing and showmanship.

Calling All Canadians! Burton Cummings, former lead singer and songwriter of The Guess Who, is that rare artist who has transcended time, genres and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music and his extensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his contemporaries. Burton continues at the top of his game as a performer, singer, songwriter and recording artist second to none.

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. “Ms. Collins’s ethereal, vibrato-less soprano…evokes a shaft of moonlight on a clear night providing silver-blue illumination.  In such enchanted light, the spirits come out to dance.” -- The New York Times

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. The stars of Broadway’s hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale bring unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history.

Legends in Concert is the longest-running show in Las Vegas history, and after 35 years is still voted #1 tribute show in the city. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning production is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows, and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the world.

Join Michael Feinstein as he brings the music of the Great American songbook to the McCallum stage. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe, his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.

Starring Patti Austin, David Alan Grier, Monica Mancini, Wé McDonald and Brianna Thomas, this star-studded show will take a look at the life and legacy of a singer who would go on to become one of the most revered vocalists of all time. Each performer embodies a different era of the jazz legend’s life intertwined with stories from her debut as a teenager at New York’s Apollo Theater to the peak of her fame.

"The Finest Hour” is a celebration of a time in American popular music, at the end of the Second World War, when European Jazz, Western Swing, Blues, and Pop energized dance halls and radio waves throughout the country, ushering in the optimism, strength, and freedom of a new era.

A McCallum favorite returns for six great shows! Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s.

Ricky Skaggs struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago and with Kentucky Thunder, his band of virtuoso pickers, he leads the revival in roots music. A fifteen time GRAMMY® Award winner, Ricky Skaggs' career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history.

For his final program of the season, Jeffrey presents "The Romantic Connection: Chopin, Schumann and Liszt," music of three great composers born within months of one another.

The charismatic, globe-trotting trio is one of the most successful classical crossover acts to emerge from Ireland. They just sing songs they love, and they most certainly don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s all about the music, the harmonies and the fun. The Celtic Tenors will perform songs such as "Danny Boy," "You Raise Me Up," "Nessun Dorma," and other such favorites.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang; Principal Associate Concertmaster Sheryl Staples; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps; and Carter Brey. All four members are multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world, and have appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Hall.

It is hard to believe that The Texas Tenors came on the scene in 2009 and made their first symphony appearance one year later with the Desert Symphony! By popular request, they are back for an unprecedented fifth engagement. This entirely new concert is based on their CD A Collection of Broadway and American Classics. This will be a night to cherish forever!

After the success of “Piaf ! Le Spectacle,” Producer Gil Marsalla presents a brand new show highlighting the best repertoire of French music in the world! This spectacular evening is a vibrant tribute to the greatest French songs of the post-war years, and exports the charm and the flavor of PARIS for the whole world to enjoy. PERFORMED ENTIRELY IN FRENCH.

Celebrating their 48th anniversary in 2020, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s most innovative vocal groups with their blend of pop, jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, swing and a cappella music. Founded by Tim Hauser in 1972, the current group features Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), Cheryl Bentyne (soprano), and newcomer Trist Cureless (bass), who replaced Hauser following his passing in 2014.

In Don’t Monkey with Broadway, two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone explores, through indelible interpretations of classic Broadway show tunes by the likes of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Jule Styne, Stephen Schwartz, Charles Strouse, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, how her life-long love affair with Broadway began and her concern for what the Great White Way is becoming today.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell has reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern audience. Known for his rich voice and unique phrasings, Tyrell has been a McCallum Theatre regular for more than fifteen years. “Steve Tyrell has one of the most gratifying Cinderella stories in present day popular music. Nine albums later, Tyrell is one of the main contemporary purveyors of standards on the pop landscape.” – Los Angeles Times

Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé were, and always will be, McCallum Theatre legends. Now their legacy continues with their son David Lawrence and Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte in "A Toast to Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé."

The Desert Symphony Presents Home Again: The Music of Carole King. Covering the entire repertoire of the multi-award-winning singer/songwriter, this group of musicians is dedicated to preserving Carole’s legacy. Home Again pays tribute to her well-known hits, as sung by Deb De Lucca,

Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti returns with his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2004 CD When I Fall in Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist.