Tucson, AZ (January 30, 2025) --February explodes with the Tucson Gem Show, Valentine’s Day, Pro Golf and a full month of world-class fun at the Fox ties it all together. Blues fans will delight in the music of Bobby Rush and the North Mississippi Allstars, the perfect harmony of the Wailin’Jennys, the exquisite vocals of the legendary Judy Collins, that “Lovin’ Feelin” of the Righteous Brothers and more. Kids will love Kevin Spencer and his inclusive Magic Show and everyone will be tapping along to the joyful rhythms of the Syncopated Ladies. Brian Regan brings his standup show and the soulful sounds of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland bring it all home. Read on for the complete lineup. Tickets and additional information at www.foxtucson.com
FEBRUARY SHOWS
Feb 1, 7:30 pm – Bobby Rush and the North Mississippi Allstars
A special evening for all Rock & Blues fans! Enjoy songs from Bobby Rush and the North Mississippi Allstars and a special tribute with both artists playing Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf together on stage.
Bobby Rush is a three-time GRAMMY® winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner. During his renowned stage show, he frequently jumps high into the air, arms spread, only to land gracefully and return without a hitch to his dazzling routine. It’s a move you might expect at a contemporary R&B show, but it’s downright shocking when you realize that Rush is 90 years old! “I never thought I would be here this long,” says Rush. “I was 83 years old before I won a Grammy, but it’s better late than never. I laugh about it, but I’m so blessed and I surely never thought I’d be making a living doing what I’m doing. I’m not just an old guy on my way out.”
Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, five GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold.
Feb 2, 7 pm - Revisiting Creedence “The Legacy Continues”
7:00 They toured the world with original Creedence Clearwater Revival members & Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, now they’re continuing the CCR legacy live in concert. Revisiting Creedence’s frontmen Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey, lead vocal and lead guitar respectively, performed over the past decade with rock royalty, fronting Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford’s touring project, Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
Feb 6, 9:30 am and 11:45 am –Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – The Musical! School Matinee SOLDOUT
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wiley bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, feathers, and a script written by Mo Willems (creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books), this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
Feb 7, 7:30 pm – Judy Collins
In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.
Feb 12, 7:30 pm – Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report with Special Guests Peter Erskine & The Yellowjackets
Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work. With a one-of-a-kind brand of contemporary beat lyricism and vocalese-writing ingenuity, the Chicago-based musician has extended the parameters of vocal jazz and enlarged its vocabulary. The New York Times called Kurt Elling “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time.” The Guardian (UK) pronounced him “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers. Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 26 albums, received 18 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.
Feb 13, 7:30 pm – Brian Regan
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theatre tour fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year.
Feb 14, 9:30 am & 11:45 am and Feb 15, 11 am – The Magic of Kevin Spencer “Magic for Everyone: A Sensory Inclusive Performance” School Matinee and Workshop
Spark student wonder with “The Magic of Kevin Spencer!” This fun-filled show for students of all abilities combines storytelling, stage magic, and audience participation. Award-winning magician Kevin Spencer was hailed as “The Kid Whisperer” by Inside Autism magazine, and his sensory-inclusive performance is designed to create an experience that is welcoming to all audiences, including students with autism or other forms of neurodiversity that create sensory sensitivities. Attendees will have access to a Social Story Video leading up to the show, making this a highly accessible opportunity for students to experience the joy and magic of live performing arts!
We're excited to invite our Tucson community for a free performance on February 15 at 11am. This event is made possible with support from Angel Charity for Children and The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation. Our family programming and commitment to accessibility is so important to the Fox's mission. Please visit our show page to register for free tickets.
Feb 14, 7:30 pm – An Evening with the Wailin’ Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording, and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances. “The Wailin’ Jennys are more than just impeccable bluegrass harmonizers; they’re also terrific bandleaders who give their traditional roots music a sense of real reverence. — NPR
Feb 16, 7 pm – The Lovin’ Feelin’ is Back – The Righteous Brothers Live!
Blue-eyed soul pioneers The Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades.
Feb 19, 7 pm – Sujo presented by Cinema Tucsón and Fox Tucson Theatre
(Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez, Mexico/France, 2024, 125 min. In Spanish with English subtitles) Winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and selected as Mexico’s official entry for the Academy Awards, the latest film from Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez (Identifying Features) follows the chilling journey of a young boy named Sujo. Orphaned at the age of four after the murder of his father—a cartel gunman from a small Mexican town—he narrowly escapes death with the help of his aunt, who raises him in isolation amidst poverty, hardship, and the ever-present danger tied to his identity. As he reaches his teenage years, rebellion stirs within him, and he follows a grim rite of passage by joining the local cartel. As a young man, he strives to break free from the cycle of violence in his hometown and start anew in Mexico City. However, the shadow of his father’s legacy looms once again, forcing him to confront what seems to be his inescapable destiny.
Feb 20, 7:30 pm – The Blind Boys of Alabama with Shemekia Copeland
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY® nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”
Feb 25, 7:30 pm – Evil Woman: The American ELO Experience
A multimedia concert celebration of the music of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra). Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. Mr. Blue Sky, Roll Over Beethoven, and Evil Woman are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs.
Feb 27, 10 am and Feb 28, 7:30 pm – Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies, Live!
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies: Live is a groundbreaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse, all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! It is an electrifying, one-of-a-kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the ladies as they share their inspiring journeys to reach for their dreams through the art of tap dance. With fierce footwork and spectacular pop concert production, the ladies leave students motivated to pursue their dreams with courage, determination, and love, no matter the obstacles.