Webb Center News

Marty Stuart makes his Wickenburg debut

2010-02-08T07:00:00Z

Grammy Award-winning music icon Marty Stuart makes his Wickenburg debut in his trademark Nudie suit; performing music inspired by his Mississippi Delta upbring

Destino to appear at the Webb Center

2010-02-08T07:00:00Z

From Carnegie Hall to concerts at the Vancouver Olympics and then straight to Wickenburg, Destino will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts

Marty Stuart kicks off 62nd annual Gold Rush Days

2010-01-31T07:00:00Z

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts for two nights; Thurs., Feb 11 and Fri., Feb 12 at 7:3

The Living Library opens Thursday at the Webb

2010-01-25T07:00:00Z

After living and rehearsing at the Flying E Guest Ranch for two weeks, working in classrooms at Wickenburg High and Vulture Peak Middle School, The American Pl

MOMIX "25 Years of Moses Pendleton”

2010-01-18T07:00:00Z

Moses Pendleton has been one of Americas most innovative and widely performed choreographers and producers for more than 30 years. He was one of the founding m

Minstrel of the range - Don Edwards

2010-01-18T07:00:00Z

Cowboy balladeer Don Edwards will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for one performance on Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 p.m. Grammy nominated singer-guitarist D

Artists in Residency at Flying E

2010-01-18T07:00:00Z

The American Place Theatre, a 48 year old off-Broadway theatre company from New York City, is calling the Flying E Guest Ranch home for the next two weeks. P

Jesse Cook Quintet takes Webb Center stage

2010-01-04T07:00:00Z

The Juno award winning artist Jesse Cook and his band will return to the Webb Center for one night on January 14 for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Cook consider

“Bees” buzz into Wickenburg High School

2009-11-14T07:00:00Z

After weeks of preparation, Honors English and Theatre students at Wickenburg High School will culminate their study of the 2002 best-selling book by Sue Monk K

William Joseph is beyond

2009-11-02T07:00:00Z

Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and William Joseph have many things in common they are young, they are not your typical musical artists, and they are shepherded in

Clear, pure - Chanticleer

2009-11-02T07:00:00Z

Chanticleer is a 12-man singing group based in San Francisco and is known around the world as an orchestra of voices for their seamless blend - ranging from

Northwest Dance Project next at Flying E

2009-11-02T07:00:00Z

The Flying E Dude and Cattle Ranch will host Northwest Dance Project from Portland, OR., on Nov 8-21 as part of the artist residency project funded by the Well

American Ballet Theatres ABTII Opens Season at Webb Center

2009-10-25T07:00:00Z

After two weeks of intensive work in Wickenburg preparing for the world première of Pavlovsk American Ballet Theatre II will open the 2009-10 season at the De

Joseph — Cooper — Chanticleer up next at the Webb Center

2009-10-25T07:00:00Z

Pianist, composer and international touring artist William Joseph will perform live with his quartet Thursday, Nov 5, 7:30 PM at the Del E. Webb Center for the

ALICE COOPER JOINS FORCES WITH FENDER FOR BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT & CONCERT

2009-10-12T07:00:00Z

The 13th Annual Alice Cooper Pro-Am Golf Tournament, hosted by Alice Coopers Solid Rock Organization, will be held on Saturday, November 7th at the Los Caballer

Wellik Series to present new dance

2009-10-09T07:00:00Z

New Yorks American Ballet Theatres ABTII will take up residency at the Flying E Guest Ranch in Wickenburg Oct 17-Nov 2 to create a new dance for the first Welli

Toe-Tappin Music “Out Wickenburg Way” 30th Annual Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship

2009-10-09T07:00:00Z

The Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival on November 13-15, 2009 is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce - and its one of the oldest bluegrass festi

Residency program places artists in community

2009-10-02T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is embarking upon an exciting new project that will bring performers to the small western town of Wickenburg to l

Artists Take Up Residency Down on the Ranch

2009-09-17T07:00:00Z

Follow this link to read the full article: http://www.yourwestvalley.com/sections/entertainment-news/

The Webb Center in Phoenix Magazine

2009-06-30T07:00:00Z

Watch for our new season performances in the July Edition of Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine. Also, check out our new advertisement in Phoenix Magazine.

Whats New at the Webb Center?

2009-06-26T07:00:00Z

This Week at the Webb

WICKENBURG, AZ Camp Imagination is over, but there is no resting at the Webb Center. Tickets for the 2009 2010 season we

Changing of the Guard

2009-06-26T07:00:00Z

WICKENBURG, AZ The Webb Center held its Annual Board Meeting this past week and welcomed a new president, executive committee and board members.

Camp Imagination Registration to Begin

2009-04-27T07:00:00Z

Its time once again for Camp Imagination! Registration will begin on Monday, May 4 with an open-enrollment event at the Webb Center from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Regis

BIG Big Band: Jazz with the Phoenix Symphony — SOLD OUT

2009-04-03T07:00:00Z

Get In the Mood for swing with Arizonas premier symphony! The Phoenix Symphony, under Lawrence Golans baton, will play standards and favorites from Artie S

Webb Center welcomes Grammy-winning Kathy Mattea

2009-03-10T07:00:00Z

Grammy Award winner Kathy Matteas spectacular career has seen success in many genres since her 1983 debut. Mattea, the beloved, Grammy-winning singer of such c

Bryan White brings acoustic sound to Webb Center

2009-02-25T07:00:00Z

What seemed to be an instant rise to fame actually was the fulfillment of a dream for Bryan White. Still in his teens, he took his talent and dreams to Nashvil

Celtic Legends Live and Work in Wickenburg

2009-02-16T07:00:00Z

This weekend the Webb Center will present Celtic Legends on Saturday and Sunday. The Irish step dancers will perform electric moves amidst exhilarating folk m

Dig the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Webb Center

2009-02-16T07:00:00Z

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of Americas most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums,) and Ch

Celtic Legends

2009-02-11T07:00:00Z

Celtic Legends has performed all over the world and on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday 22 they will begin their 2009 North American tour on the Webb Center st

Start Bidding during Art & Sold! Online Auction

2009-01-30T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts announces that bidding will begin on their third Art & Sold! online auction February 2. Bidding will continue v

Legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band takes Webb Center stage

2009-01-30T07:00:00Z

For more than 40 years, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained fans of country, rock and folk music with a stream of unforgettable hits and albums. Februa

Crooner Matt Dusk brings swingin' jazz to Webb Center

2009-01-19T07:00:00Z

Go big or go home. Thats Matt Dusks mantra as he tours his second album Back in Town with a show full of swing and jazz. Part of a new wave of crooners tha

Blue Note Tour

2009-01-14T07:00:00Z

For the past 70 years, Blue Note Records has defined jazz with its distinctive styles of bebop and hard bop. The label produced and recorded with nearly ever

All they want to do is dance!

2009-01-07T07:00:00Z

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. Based on the smash-hit 1984 movie Footloose that captured the heart

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the trailer…

2008-12-04T07:00:00Z

Singing cousins Billy Joe, Billy Bob, and Billie Billee celebrate the holidays with down home country laughs and big city music as the 3 Redneck Tenors bring ho

Camp Imagination Sees Significant Growth

2008-06-09T07:00:00Z

Beginning June 2, the Webb Centers Camp Imagination program brings the arts and arts professionals into the lives of 120 children for two weeks. Although the

Tickets On Presale To Members at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts

2008-06-09T07:00:00Z

Tickets to all shows in the Webb Centers 2008-2009 season will go on presale to members of their Encore Society beginning Monday, June 23 at 9:00am. Shows in

Camp Imagination Auditions Shone Spotlight On Young Talent

2008-05-12T07:00:00Z

The Webb Center held auditions for Happily Ever AfterA Cinderella Tale this past Friday and Saturday. Over 30 students auditioned for the 12 lead roles in Cam

Auditions For Main Roles In Camp Imagination To Be Held This Week

2008-05-05T07:00:00Z

Students enrolled in this summers Camp Imagination and entering the fifth grade or higher are invited to audition for main roles on Friday, May 9 at 1:00pm or

Television Production Class Offered at Camp Imagination

2008-04-25T07:00:00Z

Bob Smith, veteran videographer, educator and owner of Silver Star Media, returns to Camp Imagination to teach an exciting course on Television Production. Eac

Acclaimed Musician and Teacher Alpin Hong to Teach Camp Imagination

2008-04-14T07:00:00Z

Each year, the Webb Center attracts dynamic teachers and artists from across the nation to teach local students during Camp Imagination. Past years have seen u

Webb Center Commissions New Play for Camp Imagination

2008-04-07T07:00:00Z

Camp Imagination, the Webb Centers summer arts camp, is coming up right around the corner. The camp, which will run from June 2-13, treats 120 students to two

Webb Center Nominated For Awards

2008-04-07T07:00:00Z

Wickenburgs Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is once again nominated for awards throughout the valley and state. They are nominated as Best Regiona

Riveting Drums, Flutes and Dance Reflect Japanese Culture

2008-03-24T07:00:00Z

The Japanese word taiko translates to drum. For centuries, the Japanese have used taiko to embody various aspects of their culture, heritage and religion.

I Love a Piano Sings and Dances to life on Webb Center Stage

2008-03-10T07:00:00Z

The new musical revue Irving Berlins I Love a Piano comes to the Webb Center for two nights: Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 during its natio

Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis To Appear At Webb Center

2008-03-01T07:00:00Z

Few jazz pianists can compare to Ramsey Lewis in versatility and range; for over forty years, fans have flocked to hear his unique sound, which blends cool jazz

Fringe Festival Chuck Wagon BBQ Heats up in Wickenburg

2008-02-26T07:00:00Z

In conjunction with Wickenburgs first Fringe Festival, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum will be hosting Chuck Wagon BBQ dinners prior to evening performanc

Daryle Singletary to Perform in Place of Sons of the Pioneers

2008-02-22T07:00:00Z

The Webb Center announces that the Sons of the Pioneers are unable to appear at their scheduled concert on Saturday, March 8; western music sensation Daryle Sin

Camerata Nordica Brings Classical Music to Webb Center Stage

2008-02-11T07:00:00Z

Camerata Nordica, one of Swedens most respected orchestras, will perform a concert at the Webb Center on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm. Their program features a

Western Swing Ain't Dead; It's Asleep at the Wheel

2008-01-28T07:00:00Z

Texas swing is coming to town during Wickenburgs 60th annual Gold Rush Days. Catch Asleep at the Wheel in concert on February 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm at the Webb

Wickenburg Showcase To Be Held on Thursday

2008-01-28T07:00:00Z

The annual Wickenburg Showcase talent show will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 7:00pm at the Webb Center. Local performers, ranging from elementary school

Webb Center Website Now Contains Videos

2008-01-21T07:00:00Z

Last week, the Webb Center embedded videos of upcoming performers on their website, www.delewebbcenter.org. Patrons can now preview samples of performances for

Exciting Lineup of Performances Coming to Webb Center

2008-01-15T07:00:00Z

This spring is shaping up to be an exciting season at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. With world-class artists, including jazz pianist Ramsey L

Men of the Deeps to Perform In Concert At Webb Center

2008-01-07T07:00:00Z

From gospel to secular, the mens choir Men of the Deeps remains one of North Americas strongest and most unique performing groups. Comprised entirely of curr

A Collaborative Retrospective on American History at Webb Center

2007-12-20T07:00:00Z

The innovative Cypress String Quartet will perform Inspired by America at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm. Thi

Auditions Approaching for Wickenburg Showcase

2007-12-17T07:00:00Z

Auditions are approaching for this years talent show, the Wickenburg Showcase. Auditions will be held on Thursday, January 10 beginning at 4:00pm at the Del E

Wickenburg Students Perform Onstage At Webb Center After Weeks of Studying

2007-12-10T07:00:00Z

After six weeks of classes and rehearsals, the Webb Centers after-school education program Art.Works. wrapped up for the semester last Thursday. The 6th, 7th

A Viennese Christmas Coming to Wickenburg

2007-12-03T07:00:00Z

For centuries, great composers have honored the holidays by writing wonderful music; Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Handel all followed this great tradition. O

Webb Center To Host Two Christmas Concerts

2007-11-19T07:00:00Z

Wickenburgs Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts presents two holiday concerts this holiday season. On Friday, November 30, David Benoit and his jazz qu

Starting the Holidays at the Webb Center

2007-11-12T07:00:00Z

Ring in the start of the holiday season this year with the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas with the David Benoit Quartet. The concert will be held Friday, N

Webb Center To Host Volunteer Training and Pizza Party

2007-10-22T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts will host a training session and pizza party for anyone interested in ushering performances during the 2007-2008

Bluegrass Hits Hard with Cherryholmes at Webb Center

2007-10-21T07:00:00Z

Few bluegrass groups have seen the meteoric rise of Cherryholmes. After their first major label album in 2005, Cherryholmes was named Entertainers of the Year

Recreating the Artistry of an American Master

2007-10-07T07:00:00Z

When you last attended a theatre or dance production you may have experienced the feeling of being transported to another place. This theatrical illusion conne

Webb Center Produces Second Semester of Art.Works. After-School Program

2007-10-05T07:00:00Z

Registration is now open for the Webb Centers after-school program Art.Works. This semester, Art.Works. will focus on theatrical arts; all students will recei

Webb Center Emphasizes Employment for Wickenburg High School Graduates

2007-09-23T07:00:00Z

Since opening in 2000, the Webb Center and Wickenburg Unified School District have worked together to foster a dynamic arts education for area students. As stu

Webb Center Gets Groovy with Beehive — The 60's Musical

2007-09-14T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its seventh season with the groovy new Beehive The 60s Musical. This upbeat look at the Era of Rock

Webb Center to Host Volunteer Party

2007-09-09T07:00:00Z

The Webb Center will host an orientation for new and returning volunteers on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30pm. The meeting is open to anyone interested in volun

All Tickets On Sale to Webb Center Season

2007-08-20T07:00:00Z

All tickets are now on sale for the entire Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts 2007 - 2008 season. With a diverse selection of 27 shows, there are opti

Webb Center Upgrades Listening Devices for the Hearing Impaired

2007-07-27T07:00:00Z

The Wickenburg Lions Club has once again answered the call of an organization in need. This summer, the Lions donated funds necessary to purchase the Webb Cent

Webb Center Employee Elected to Statewide Board

2007-07-20T07:00:00Z

The Arizona Presenters Alliance nominated and elected Ivan Schustak to its board of directors this past week during their annual retreat. Schustak, Program Ser

Bidding Now In Progress At Webb Center's Innovative Online Auction

2007-07-13T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts launched its second online auction Art & Sold! II on Monday, July 9. The auction, timed to coincide with pre-tic

New Box Office Location for Webb Center

2007-06-28T07:00:00Z

When purchasing tickets to the Webb Centers exciting 2007-2008 season, patrons are invited to visit the new Box Office location on the second floor of Meridian

Camp Imagination Brings Talented Artists To Teach Local Students

2007-06-11T07:00:00Z

Each year, the Webb Center invites exceptional teaching artists from around the nation to share their gifts with local students at Camp Imagination. This year

Big Things In Store for Webb Center Next Season

2007-04-30T07:00:00Z

After a wildly successful sixth season, the Webb Center proudly announces the lineup of shows coming in 2007-2008. With a wide variety of performances ranging

Camp Imagination 2007 Registration Begins Monday, May 7 at Webb Center

2007-04-27T07:00:00Z

The fifth annual Camp Imagination will be held June 4 - 15 at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. Registration for the Camp will begin Monday, May

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Striking Example of Relationship Between Wickenburg Schools and Webb Center

2007-04-09T07:00:00Z

Not every school district has the advantage of a professional performing arts center, equipment and staff to assist with their yearly productions. And not ever

Bidding Now In Progress At Webb Center's Innovative Online Auction

2007-07-13T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts launched its second online auction Art & Sold! II on Monday, July 9. The auction, timed to coincide with pre-tic

Webb Center Adds Two Musicals to 2007-2008 Season

2007-06-22T07:00:00Z

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts has added two new musicals to the selections for 2007-2008: Beehive The 60s Musical and Almost Heaven The So