A NEW YEAR – NEW SHOWS AT THE FOX THEATRE
Tucson, AZ (January 6, 2026) — The new year kicks off with a great selection of shows at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Beginning with a nostalgic look at Charlie Chaplin at his best in “A Dog’s Life & The Kid”, accompanied by the Tucson Symphony. January is filled with the sound of music for all ages, including a high-energy multimedia show from Femmes of Rock, the quintessential ‘teen idol” Frankie Avalon, GRAMMY-winning artists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap, with a night of fantastic jazz, and Cory Wong with his own signature sound of pop, funk, and jazz. Roots and blues singers JD Simo and Luther Dickenson will feature songs from their new “Do the Rump” album, we will view “Vanilla”, a new film that is a tribute to women from Cinema Tucson, enjoy a master class on Jazz presented by Tucson Jazz Festival Executive Director Khris Dodge, and close the month out with laughter from inimitable comedienne Paula Poundstone.
JANUARY AT THE FOX THEATRE
Jan 4, 2pm – Charlie Chaplin’s “A Dog’s Life & The Kid” with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
The Fox Tucson Theatre, in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, is proud to present A Dog’s Life and The Kid. Enjoy a special Sunday matinee of the orchestra’s live accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin’s masterpieces, all on the Fox stage. Guest Conductor Nicholas Hersh is in his second season as Music Director of the Modesto Symphony. Across the country, Nicholas has earned critical acclaim for his innovative programming and natural ability to connect with musicians and audiences alike, and he was the unanimous choice of the search committee in Modesto
Jan 10, 7:30pm – Femmes of Rock
FEMMES OF ROCK is a high-energy multimedia production show blending electrifying strings, powerful vocals, and a three-piece rock band. Featuring unique arrangements of classics by Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, AC/DC, Van Halen and more, this one-of-a-kind performance continues to sell out venues across the U.S.
Created and fronted by rock violinist Nina DiGregorio, whose groundbreaking viral electric violin cover of Van Halen’s “Eruption” has garnered worldwide acclaim and multiple millions of views, the Femmes have shared stages with Kansas, Bad Company, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. With a résumé that includes stints with Stevie Wonder, David Foster, The Killers, Beyonce´ and Deep Purple, Nina brings iconic rock solos to life with the FEMMES OF ROCK show on a whole new level.
Jan 17, 7:30pm – Frankie Avalon
If you can’t remember a time when Frankie Avalon wasn’t a part of your life, you aren’t alone. This talented performer can look back on a career that spans three generations of music, television, and motion pictures, due primarily to the loyalty and trust of his audience. Frankie’s years as a “Teenage Idol” have been succeeded by maturity and professionalism. He is currently one of the busiest nightclub performers in the country, playing in the nation’s finest supper clubs and headlining top Las Vegas Hotel Main rooms. His motion picture career has already spanned some thirty films.
Frankie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1940. “It seems like every young kid in Philadelphia wanted to be a singer”, recalls Frankie. “I started as a musician…a trumpet player in the beginning. But, when I picked up the paper one day and read about Jimmy Darren who was from my own neighborhood and school, making a successful career for himself, I decided that I could do it just as well.”
Jan 20, 1pm – Jazz – A Curious Conversation Inspired by Music at the Fox
Back by popular demand! Every year incredible jazz musicians perform on the Fox stage, especially as part of the Tucson Jazz Festival. It’s hard to overstate the massive impact that this truly American art form has had on the world, yet it can also be challenging to “find a way into it.” In response, this Curious Conversation will feature a mix of stories, music, and demos to help make the genre far more accessible and to deepen your connection with it– whether you’re a long-time lover of jazz or find yourself currently mystified by the music. With so much amazing jazz in Tucson (particularly in January), a greater appreciation is a direct route to greater enjoyment! Join us in person at the Fox for this special opportunity to learn from someone uniquely poised to usher that greater enjoyment in for us all–musician and director of the Tucson Jazz Festival, Khris Dodge. Please register above.
Jan 21, 7pm – Vanilla – Presented by Cinema Tucson and the Fox Tucson Theatre
A film by Mayra Hermosillo (Mexico, 2025, 96 min. In Spanish with English subtitles) $12pp
In the late eighties, eight-year-old Roberta lives in a house unlike any other in Northern Mexico—shared by seven formidable women, spanning generations and brimming with personality, conflict, tenderness, and laughter. As mounting debts threaten to take away the only home she has ever known, Roberta watches from her child’s perspective as her mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and lifelong family friend struggle to hold their world together. A poignant tribute to the women who shape us, the semi-autobiographical debut feature by actor-director Mayra Hermosillo unfolds as a rich coming-of-age drama exploring identity, belonging, and resilience within an unconventional family bound by love and economic uncertainty.
Jan 23, 7:30pm – Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap presented by HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival and Fox Tucson Theatre, Sponsored in part by the Tucson Desert Song Festival
Dee Dee Bridgewater, a three-time GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning jazz giant, joins forces with GRAMMY®-winning pianist Bill Charlap in a rare duo performance at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Renowned for her fearless artistry, storytelling, and unparalleled vocal command, Dee Dee Bridgewater has reimagined jazz standards for decades while bridging genres from Ella to Billie to the American Songbook. Bill Charlap, praised by The New York Times as “masterful” and known for collaborations with Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, and Barbra Streisand, is one of today’s foremost interpreters of the Great American Songbook. Together, they bring music from their acclaimed 2023 album Elemental to life, spanning intimate ballads to exuberant standards with chemistry critics describe as “instantaneous” and “alchemical.” This concert is a sublime tour-de-force, intertwining virtuosity, emotion, and spontaneity in an evening that will linger long after the final note.
“Bill Charlap is masterful. His stylistic range encompasses rollicking stride piano, bebop virtuosity and harmonically opulent modernism.” — The New York Times
“Dee Dee Bridgewater has a technique and musicality that bests most performers of her generation”—The Guardian (UK)
Jan 24, 8pm – Cory Wong – presented by HSL Properties, Tucson Jazz Festival, and Fox Tucson Theatre
Cory Wong, Grammy‑nominated guitarist, producer, variety show host, and member of both Vulfpeck and the Fearless Flyers, brings his explosive live show to Tucson. Known for razor‑sharp funk fusion featuring infectious grooves, virtuosic playing, and electrifying stage presence, Wong performs with a live energy that has sold out iconic venues around the world. Presented at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre, this high-octane performance promises an immersive fusion of jazz, funk, and magnetic charisma.
Jan 30, 7:30pm – JD Simo & Luther Dickinson – Do the Rump Tour!
Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo (Chris Isaak, Jack White, Beyoncé, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis)—join together for a soul-shaking trio with powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff. Their chemistry is deep, their grooves are dirty, and their shows are a masterclass in high-octane, roots-infused blues. Luther, a four-time Grammy nominee, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of North Mississippi Allstars and a brand-new album—proving his commitment to pushing Hill Country blues forward. JD, meanwhile, has built a career on fearless reinvention. In addition to touring with Chris Isaak, he’s a key creative on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere (directed by Crazy Heart‘s Scott Cooper), where he worked closely with both Bruce and Scott, supervised the music script, coached lead actor Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), and contributed heavily to the film’s score and soundtrack.Their collaborative album Do The Rump! Has been making waves, with lead single “Come On” hitting #1 on SiriusXM Bluesville. The sound is raw, hypnotic, and thrillingly alive—equal parts Hill Country trance, psych-soul, and electrified jam. These trio shows are rare. The music is greasy. And this is your chance to feel it live.
Jan 31, 7:30pm – Paula Poundstone
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become legendary. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendia noting influential comedians of our time.
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