Purchase tickets online, at the box office (night of show), or in person at Richards Music in downtown Safford. Call (928) 348-7070 for more information.

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  • At the David M. Player Center for the Arts, we are dedicated to the performing arts.

    Your donation helps us continue a tradition of quality live entertainment and educational programs.

    Please contribute to excellence in performing arts in the Gila Valley!

    100% of your donation goes toward equipment, maintenance, and support of performing arts at the David M. Player Center for the Arts.



Josh Novey - The Novey Showvey Comedian

  • January 26, 2024

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    After serving in the US Army, Josh started doing comedy at night. Quickly finding a voice, Josh has become one of the most sought after comedians. He works clean, so your mom will enjoy his charm. And your dad will think he's tough because he's a combat veteran.

    It's Tough Being A Fat Veteran. Josh Novey - Full Special

    It's tough being a fat veteran, or at least thats what Josh Novey thinks in his first ever Dry Bar Comedy special. Whether your weight catches up with you when you turn thirty or whether you're a fan of air conditioning or not this full Dry Bar Comedy special from Josh Novey is sure to keep you laughing from start to finish!

    WATCH THIS!



Zak Mirz - Illusionist

  • February 10, 2024

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    Zak is a first-generation American as his parents immigrated from Iran and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, when Zak was only 1, his father was murdered.  Growing up, Zak turned to magic as an escape from reality and he found it was something he could share. Today as a professional magician, Zak tours worldwide with his stage show to share wonder and the message of hope with his audiences.

    Besides being a magic advisor to David Blaine’s special “The Magic Way”, Zak FOOLED Penn and Teller on the hit TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!”, appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Magic Caught on Camera” and has created a deck of cards to raise both money and awareness to fight human trafficking.

    WATCH THIS!

    AND WATCH THIS!


GVAC 2023-2024

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  • Full Cord

    Bluegrass Band

    Wednesday September 20, 2023

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    When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan based group followed that with another much coveted honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.” While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep roots. The group’s members – Oberlin, guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd Kirchner and fiddler Grant Flick – boast decades of musical artistry, with experience in  popular performing bands from Michigan to Oregon. With the recent addition of award-winning,  Colorado banjoist Ricky Mier, Full Cord is poised to take the next step in its journey as a blue grass powerhouse.  

    Fantastic show!!!

  • Mirari Brass Quintet

    Wednesday November 15, 2023

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    Engaging and eclectic, the Mirari Brass Quintet brings a spirit of joyful collaboration and innovation to music spanning many centuries and genres. The commissioners of multiple new works for brass, the group performs a spectacular tight rope act, balancing intensity with levity and refined virtuosity with pure fun. Founded in 2009, Mirari has performed extensively across the United States, forging connections with audiences through lively and polished performances. In addition to  being outstanding performers, the members of the Mirari Brass Quintet share a big passion for  music education and are all collegiate professors of music. The group relishes and seeks out  extended time to interact with young musicians in masterclasses, group and individual instruction, presenting clinics on brass fundamentals and the art of chamber performance. As a central tenet of the group, and by their name’s definition, all Mirari members share an admiration  and respect for each other not only on stage and in music, but also in friendship.

    Delightful!

     

  • Mariachi Garibaldi De Jaime Cuellar

    Wednesday February 7, 2024

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    Originally from Bakersfield, California, Jimmy Cuellar began his mariachi career as a teenager alongside his father Jaime Cuellar and was a founding member of Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar. Jimmy’s extensive skills on the violin, guitarron, vihuela, guitar and guitarra de golpe, secured him a ten-year tenure with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. In subsequent years, Jimmy  accompanied well-known Latin recording artists Yolanda del Rio, Mercedes Castro, Humberto  Herrera, Lila Downs, Vikki Carr, Aida Cuevas, Eugenia Leon, and Jose Feliciano. Composer, arranger and three-time Grammy Award Winner, Mr. Cuellar understands the importance of education. Having received his B.A. from California State University, Jimmy decided to continue  his musical education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas pursuing a Masters in Music Composition. His talents as an educator as well as nationally-regarded expert in the genre have  earned Jimmy a yearly seat as an adjudicator for the Mariachi Competition held in Texas.

  • Quarteto Nuevo

    Wednesday March 6, 2024

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    Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! Their diverse programs can be tailored to fit anywhere, from an intimate chamber music venue to a large outdoor festival. The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Quarteto’s master musicians create emotionally charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures. Their unique instrumentation richly colors their wide-ranging repertoire, from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” and Chick Corea’s  “Children’s Song No. 6” to Traditional Macedonian “Gadjarsko” and original works “Hector,  Desmond and Titus”, “Rain Song” and “Dizer O Que”.

     


SAFFORD SCHOOLS MUSIC & ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

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    All SUSD PROGRAMS AND CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:30PM (*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

    ALL SUSD EVENING PERFORMANCES REQUIRE PURCHASED TICKET (*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

    ALL SUSD MORNING PERFORMANCES REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICE PASS (*PASSES ONLY AVAILABLE AT EACH SCHOOL OFFICE)

  • SUSD School Performances

     

    SUSD Orchestras

    Elementary Orchestras - Thursday December 14, 2023  - Combined with SUSD Elementary Bands

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    K-12 Orchestras - Tuesday May 14, 2024

     


    SUSD Bands

    Elementary Bands - Thursday December 14, 2023  - Combined with SUSD Elementary Orchestras

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    K-12 Bands - Wednesday May 15, 2024


    Elementary Schools


    Dorothy Stinson School

    Tuesday November 7, 2023

    Wednesday December 20, 2023

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    Thursday February 29, 2024

    Tuesday May 7, 2024

    Kinder Concert Tuesday May 21, 2024 - 10AM


    Lafe Nelson School

    Wednesday November 8, 2023

    Thursday December 21, 2023

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    Tuesday February 27, 2024

    Monday May 6, 2024

    Kinder Concert Monday May 20, 2024 - 1PM


    Ruth Powell School

    Monday November 6, 2023

    Tuesday December 19, 2023

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    Wednesday February 28, 2024

    Wednesday May 8, 2024

    Kinder Concert Monday May 20, 2024 - 10AM


     Safford Middle School

    Choir - October 24, 2023

    Choir - November 13, 2023 (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Instrumental - November 21, 2023

    Instrumental - March 7, 2024

    Choir - April 17, 2024

    8th Grade Promotion - May 22, 2024 - 11AM (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Promoting Student)


    Safford High School

    Dance - October 20, 2023

    Choir - October 24, 2023

    Orchestra - October 26, 2023

    Orchestra Recitals - November 9, 2023 - 6PM, 7:30PM (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir - November 13, 2023 (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Dance - December 1, 2023

    SHS Music Department - December 12, 2023

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    SHS Music Department - February 1, 2024

    Dance - April 5, 2024

    SHS Piano Class - April 23, 2024 - 6pm, 7PM (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir (SHS & SMS) - May 13, 2024

    Senior Honors Night - May 16, 2024 (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Graduate)


    Mt. Graham High School

    Honors Assembly - May 16, 2024 - 10:30AM

    Graduation - May 22, 2024 - 7PM (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Graduate)


     

GILA VALLEY SCHOOLS

  • Discovery Plus Academy

    December 13, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    May 1, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PIMA

    PUSD Choirs

    Choir - December 6, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir - April 22, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PUSD Bands

    Bands - December 11, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Bands - April 29, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PHS Dance

    Dance - May 2, 2024


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    TMS Choir

    Choir - December 5, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir - April 30, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    THS Choir

    Choir - October 18, 2023

    Choir - December 7, 2023

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    Choir - March 1, 2024

    Choir - May 9, 2024


     

Multiple theater configurations to fit your need!

MAIN THEATER

CFA SEATING

MAIN THEATER WITH STAGE EXTENSION (THRUST)

Main Stage with Thrust Extension

RECITAL HALL

Recital Hall

FOR MORE EVENTS PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR BELOW!

Tickets can also be purchased in person at Richards Music in downtown Safford.

YOUR DONATION IS APPRECIATED!


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