Jan 31, 2011 · The Soraya, formerly known as the Valley Performing Arts Center and renamed in 2017 in honor of the generous contribution by Younes and Soraya Nazarian, stands as the …

Experience the Excitement of The Soraya's 2023-2024 Season! Explore Our Lineup of Spectacular Shows and Performances, Unveiling a World of Artistic Brilliance and Entertainment.

Soraya Sarah Nazarian is an Iranian-born artist and lifelong patron and supporter of the arts. In the 1980’s, following her family’s immigration to the United States, Soraya began sculpting at …

At The Soraya, we share a common vision of the Valley where a thriving performing arts center forges a future for the region and uplifts its peoples. Together, we share this extraordinary …

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The Soraya's 2025-26 season features Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony, Yiddish 'Fiddler on the Roof', Martha Graham Dance's 100th, and Jazz at Naz's fifth year.

America's most enduring and lauded living dance-maker, Twyla Tharp, celebrates her 60th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour featuring her award-winning ballet set to …

All patrons attending an event at The Soraya are required to leave non-essential items, large purses, and large bags at home or safely secured in a vehicle. Packages, backpacks, and …

Jun 30, 2025 · Following The Soraya’s 15th Anniversary, I will transition from my role to take advantage of the benefits conferred by retiring from the state of California. I’m not stopping, …