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News from Chandler Center for the Arts

See what we have going on at Chandler Center for the Arts. Find stories and Q&As with our upcoming artists. 

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Artist Q+A: Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini

Exclusive Q + A with Pink Martini's unstoppable bandleader and pianist, Thomas Lauderdale. We wanted to know how Pink Martini came to be, what he is listening to right now, and if there is anything exciting coming up in the band's 29th year!
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Artist Q+A: JR McAlexander & Seth Reines

Music Director JR McAlexander and Artistic Director M. Seth Reines were kind enough to give us a bit of time this week to tell us about the details and behind the scenes of their upcoming production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert—What makes this production different from the Broadway Musical, how they picked their cast, and what someone should expect when going to see the show!
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Artist Q+A: Boney James

Check out this exclusive Q & A with iconic saxophonist Boney James—where his stage name came from, how he started out in music, and why his newest album is called Detour.
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Artist Interview: The Music Genius of Sean Mason

Music Director Sean Mason was kind enough to give us a bit of time last week to tell us about the details and behind the scenes of his upcoming performance at Chandler Center for the Arts. In When You Wish Upon A Star, Mason is celebrating 100 years of Disney through the power of jazz. You don't want to miss this incredible performance on October 15th at 3PM.
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Artist Interview: Soul Singer Leela James

We were lucky enough to get some time on the phone with R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James to talk about her upcoming performance at the CCA on October 12, her career, what patrons can expect at her show, and what fuels her passion.