From Judy Hedding,
Your Guide to Phoenix.
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Greater Phoenix offers many wonderful opportunities for concerts of all types, Broadway-type shows, family entertainment and special performance events throughout the year.

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On this page you'll find many of the performers, bands and shows that are coming to the Phoenix area during the month of May. When you notice a performance that you'd like to see, click on the "Location" link for that venue, and you'll find information on how to buy tickets, how to get to the venue, seating charts, and more. I am constantly adding concerts and shows as they are announced, so check back for updates.

May 2008

• Late Nite Catechism
  Date: Ongoing
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Late Nite Catechism II: Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are Guilty
  Date: Ongoing
  Tickets On Sale: Now
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up”
  Date: April 30 - May 4
  Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix
• Carrie Fisher in Wishful Drinking
  Date: April 29 - May 11
  Tickets On Sale: Now
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• An Evening with Dave Brubeck and Sons – Chris and Dan Brubeck
  Date: May 1, 2
  Tickets On Sale: Now
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Phoenix Symphony presents Schubert "Great" Symphony
  Date: May 1, 2
  Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix

• Sesame Street
  Date: May 1, 3, 4
  Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

• Rush Snakes & Arrows World Tour
  Date: May 1
  Location: Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix

• Avril Lavigne
  Date: May 2
  Location: Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix

• Carrie Fisher
  Date: May 2, 9, 10
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Duran Duran
  Date: May 6
  Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix
• Marcus Miller Band
  Date: May 6
  Location: Rhythm Room, Phoenix
• Cross Canadian Ragweed
  Date: May 6
  Location: Martini Ranch, Scottsdale
• Phoenix Symphony presents Big Screen Legends: Music of John Williams
  Date: May 9, 10
  Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix

• R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe
  Date: May 9
  Tickets On Sale: Now
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Phoenix Symphony presents Family: Sounds of Hollywood
  Date: May 10
  Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix

• R. Carlos Nakai
  Date: May 10
  Tickets On Sale: Now
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Warren Hill & Dominic Amato
  Date: May 10
  Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

• Celtic Woman
  Date: May 11
  Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

• Alicia Keys
  Date: May 12
  Location: Jobing.com Arena (formerly known as the Glendale Arena), Glendale

• Tower of Power
  Date: May 12
  Location: Casino Arizona at McKellips

• Hot Tuna
  Date: May 12
  Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa
• Pink Martini
  Date: May 13
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• Phoenix Symphony presents Brahms Third Symphony
  Date: May 15, 16, 17
  Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix

• The Robert Cray Band
  Date: May 15
  Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix
• Al Jarreau & Sinbad
  Date: May 16
  Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix
• Jesse Cook
  Date: May 17
  Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

• Don McLean
  Date: May 17
  Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

• The Wedding Singer
  Date: May 20 - 25
  Location: ASU Gammage, Tempe

• Gigantour featuring Megadeth
  Date: May 22
  Location: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa

• Phoenix Symphony presents "Ainadamar" with Dawn Upshaw
  Date: May 23, 24
  Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix

• The Police with special guest Elvis Costello and the Imposters
  Date: May 24
  Location: Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix

• Latino Vibe-Ration / Aventura / Belanova
  Date: May 24
  Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix
• Iron Maiden
  Date: May 26
  Location: Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix

• Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban
  Date: May 31
  Location: University of Phoenix Stadium (formerly known as Cardinals Stadium), Glendale

Can't find tickets to the event that you wanted to see? You might have to try a ticket broker, like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct), or scalpers/ticket exchanges.

_{Note: All listings and dates subject to change without notice.}