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{ s howc a si ng a fa n ta s tic sea so n of na tio na lly tou ri n g a r tis t s } Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 | 7:30PM
Michael McDonald TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 | 7:30PM
Patti LuPone
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2015I 7:30PM | 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 23,25, 2016
UB40 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 | 8:00PM
Carlos Nuñez FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 | 7:30PM
Jake Shimabukuro SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015 | 7:30PM
42nd Street MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 | 7:00PM
David Sedaris SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 | 7:00PM
Stunt Dog Experience SATURDAY, NOV 21, 2015 | 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Melissa Etheridge
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Take 6
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015 | 7:00PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 | 7:30 PM
LeAnn Rimes
A Fiddler’s Feast
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 | 7:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 | 7:30 PM
Cirque Ziva
Solas
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016 | 7:30PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 | 7:00 PM
Silent Film Series - 3 shows!
Glenn Miller Orchestra
JAN 24, FEB 21, MAR 13 | 3:00PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 | 3:00 PM
Flashdance
PostSecret: the Show
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 | 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 | 7:30 PM
Dr. Stephen Robinson:
globalFEST: Creole Carnival
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2016 | 7:30 PM
Saturday Night Fever
This Side of Impossible Achieving the Dream of Spaceflight
Bullets Over Broadway MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2016 | 7:00 PM
Hooking Up With The Second City SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 | 7:00PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 | 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 | 7:00 PM
Million Dollar Quartet MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 | 7:00 PM
50’s Dance Party SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 | 7:30PM
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | 7:30pm | $32 - $62 Almost three decades after launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Bruce Hornsby still makes joyful noise by tapping into a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and modern classical. Known for his instantly identifiable sound, Hornsby is a songwriter at heart, committed to portraying his songs in changing ways that allow them to expand organically. He has pushed his artistic limits over the years, collaborating with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Spike Lee, and many more. Nothing better illustrates this collaborative spirit than Hornsby’s communion with longtime band the Noisemakers, a powerhouse ensemble with impressive musical chops. The group comprises JV Collier on bass, JT Thomas on keyboards, Gibb Droll on guitar, Ross Holmes on fiddle, and Moyes Lucas on drums.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 | 7:30pm | $49 - $89 Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our time. Add to this formidable songwriting and keyboard skills, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades. From ’70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly acclaimed Motown albums, genre-busting guest spots, and innovative concept shows, the five-time Grammy Award-winning McDonald is both timeless and ever evolving. SERIES SPONSOR:
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A Broadway icon for almost forty years, Patti LuPone has made musical history with acclaimed appearances in Evita, Gypsy, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, and many, many more. In this special concert, the powerhouse vocalist and actress shares songs from the musicals in which she could have played, should have played, did play, and will play. Her handpicked program, with material ranging from Stephen Sondheim to Andrew Lloyd Webber, includes selections from Hair, Bye Bye Birdie, Funny Girl, West Side Story, and Peter Pan, alongside show-stopping standards from the performances that have made LuPone a Tony, Olivier, and Drama Desk Award-winner.
FEATURING Friday, October 2, 2015 | 8:00pm | $35 - $65 UB40 has dominated charts around the world since 1983, when their Labour of Love album, featuring a now-famous cover of Neil Diamond’s “Red Red Wine,” became a breakout hit. The Birmingham reggae troupe proceeded to take their smooth-yet-rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe, selling 70 million records and producing catchy chart-toppers like “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You” and “I Got You Babe,” a duet with the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde. When vocalist Astro and keyboard player Mickey Virtue rejoined forces with lead singer and principal songwriter Ali Campbell, the spirit of their old band was never going to be far from the surface. The three founding members have reunited to bring audiences the trademark sound of UB40, the iconic reggae pioneers.
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“The Jimi Hendrix of the bagpipes...” -The Miami Herald
Friday, October 9, 2015 | 7:30pm | $20 - $39 From Galicia in the northwest corner of Spain comes a surprising music with ancient Celtic roots and modern Spanish energy, a tradition that is now celebrating a joyous renaissance. All this and more is embodied in the music and career of one of Galicia’s most revered artists, Carlos Núñez. A pennywhistle, ocarina, and flute piper, Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia’s signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. “What the flamenco guitar is to the south, the gaita is to the north,” he explains. Núñez is already known in Irish music thanks to his early “adoption” by the Chieftains, his close relationship with the band earning him the title of “Seventh Chieftain.” His recent work showcases his groundbreaking range and depth — the stunning list of guest artists includes Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Jackson Browne, and Sinéad O’Connor. Further collaborations with flamenco musicians, Scottish and Irish accordionists, operatic sopranos, and samba stars have established Núñez’s work as a cultural cornucopia that brings Galician music to all corners of the world.
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“Jake is taking the instrument to a place that I can’t see anybody else catching up with.” - Eddie Vedder
jake shimabukuro Saturday, October 24, 2015 | 7:30pm | $30 - $39 In his young career, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, wowed audiences on TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Conan, earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and even played for the Queen of England. The YouTube sensation shot to international superstardom when his rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. With more than thirteen million views and counting, the video continues to convert new ukulele fans and Shimabukuro followers. Meanwhile, the fiercely talented musician has collaborated with an array of artists that includes Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley, Michael McDonald, and Lyle Lovett, as well as orchestras around the world. The charismatic musician believes his humble instrument is one of peace, saying, “If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.”
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Monday, November 2, 2015 | 7:00pm | $30 - $69 The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and of course “42nd Street.” Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42nd Street tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. When the star breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren, and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production is directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival.
“42nd Street is one of the great and timeless anthems of the indispensable art form known as American musical theater. An emotional, romantic show.” – Chicago Tribune “A stage extravaganza.” – The New York Times
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Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 7:00pm | $29 - $59
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, beloved NPR humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Well-known for his side-splitting essays and short stories, Sedaris first gained widespread recognition when National Public Radio invited him to read “SantaLand Diaries,” the PHOTO © HUGH HAMRICK now-famous account of his experiences as a Macy’s elf. His trademark self-deprecation and dry humor routinely earns New York Times Best Seller status for his published collections, which include Me Talk Pretty One Day and When You Are Engulfed In Flames. This special appearance features readings of new and unpublished work, audience Q&A, and post-show book signing.
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Saturday, November 21, 2015 2:00pm & 7:00pm | $7.50 - $15 Back by popular demand, witness some of the most incredible stunts and amazing tricks ever performed by dogs! The Experience has big air acrobatics, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining production of its kind. From worldclass Frisbee catchers and triathlon competitors to weave pole challengers and the famous high-jumping phenomenon, these are some of the most talented dogs in the world. The canine cast has been featured on Oprah, The Tonight Show, Ellen, Animal Planet’s Pet Star, and others, delighting audiences of all ages with high energy excitement from beginning to end. Your applause determines which pup wins the final showdown. This isn’t just a show – it’s an experience!
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AS SEEN ON THE TONIGHT SHOW, DAVID LETTERMAN, OPRAH WINFREY, & ELLEN DEGENERES!
“DOG-GONE FUN” FOR ALL AGES
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Monday, November 23, 2015 | 7:00pm | $59 - $89 Academy Award and Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge takes the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One,” and “I Want To Come Over.” Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics, and riveting stage presence, Melissa will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.
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Heartwarming holiday concert Saturday, December 5, 2015 | 7:30pm | $39 - $65 Two decades since she became the youngest Grammy Award winner in history, LeAnn Rimes continues to inspire audiences with her heartfelt vocals. The country pop darling’s rise to fame began at age thirteen with the Top 10 hit “Blue,” the song that made her the first country music singer to win the Best New Artist Grammy. A string of country chart-toppers followed, including “One Way Ticket (Because I Can),” “The Light in Your Eyes,” and a soulful rendition of “Unchained Melody.” Beyond the country charts, Rimes is well-known for her widespread crossover success. Her wildly popular version of “How Do I Live” is the second-longest charting song ever on the Billboards Hot 100, and her pop hit “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” from the popular movie Coyote Ugly, peaked at #1 around the world. This heartwarming holiday concert features selections from Rimes’ new Christmas album, including “Carol of the Bells,” “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” “What a Wonderful World,” and more. SERIES SPONSOR:
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Friday, January 15, 2016 | 7:30pm | $20 - $42 An instant success, this new show from the alwayspopular Golden Dragon Acrobats is fast-paced, technically innovative, and beautifully presented. The large cast and spectacular set designs illustrate strong artistic merit, high production value, and solid commitment to cultural exchange. The elite performers represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. Today, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized as the preeminent Chinese acrobatic company in the United States, combining awardwinning stunts, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, and both ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques into a jaw-dropping presentation of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
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Guest organist and historic preservationist Dennis James is back to host the Silent Film Series, celebrating the centennial anniversary of three 1916 classics. A true devotee of the art, James diligently researches each film to provide period-authentic live music and sound effects on the mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. Experience silent films the way they were meant to be seen!
CHARLIE CHAPLIN TRIPLE FEATURE: Behind the Screen, The Rink, & The Pawnshop Sunday, January 24, 2016 | 3:00pm | $10 - $22.50
“I was amazed by his skill in matching the music and sound effects to the movie, then further amazed by the sheer physicality required in operating the organ.” – MBT Patron
Paving the way for the likes of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Hell’s Hinges is the quintessential Hart western, boasting plenty of action and a spectacular fiery climax.
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In these three short comedies, considered by historians to be among his best works, Chaplin manhandles props in a movie studio, showcases his formidable roller-skating skills, and famously “repairs” an alarm clock. Through it all, the slapstick icon displays his unparalleled ability to combine brilliant, spontaneous improvisation with precise timing.
THE LONG-LOST SHERLOCK: Sherlock Holmes (starring William Gilette) Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 3:00pm | $10 - $22.50 Discovered in a French vault in 2014, this painstakingly restored full-length movie was ranked among the holy grails of lost film for almost 100 years. The film, based on the play Gillette himself adapted, takes inspiration from the best-known stories and is the sole surviving footage of Gillette as Holmes. The actor is considered by many to be the definitive Sherlock and is credited with popularizing the trademark imagery still seen today, including the curved pipe and deerstalker cap.
ACTION DOUBLE FEATURE: Sunday, March 13, 2016 | 3:00pm | $10 - $22.50 Hell’s Hinges (starring William S. Hart)
The Americano (starring Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.) In this thrilling action film, Fairbanks is the suave Blaze Derringer, an American whose trip to Latin America goes awry when he arrives to find a coup in progress and the president imprisoned in a fortress. It’s up to Blaze to hatch a daring escape plan and rescue the president’s beautiful daughter from the clutches of a dictator.
THE ICONIC FILM NOW A STAGE MUSICAL
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | 7:00pm | $30 - $59 The pop culture phenomenon is now live on stage! This hot new production features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, plus sixteen brand new numbers. With electrifying dance at its core, Flashdance the Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and how its power can fuel her dream.
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Dr. Stephen
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Sunday, February 6, 2016 | 7:30pm | $10 - $29 In one of his first public appearances since leaving NASA, Dr. Stephen Robinson, a thirty-six-year veteran of the space program, offers an insider’s view. Robinson’s dynamic multimedia presentation is compiled from four missions on the space shuttle, including the first “Return to Flight” mission following the Challenger disaster. The world watched with baited breath during that nail-biting mission as Robinson became the first person to perform an exterior in-flight repair during a heart-stopping, unplanned
spacewalk. Breathtaking photos from that expedition, as well as other rarelyseen-nor-heard anecdotes and videos, prove you don’t have to visit a space station to experience the wonder and excitement of astronaut life. Fans of the films Interstellar and Gravity won’t want to miss this fascinating, factual, behind-the-scenes look at the space program from one of the top authorities in the field.
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Monday, February 8, 2016 | 7:00pm | $30 - $69 “The best show in town!” shouts NPR Hailed by Time Magazine as “musical theatre gold!”, Bullets Over Broadway is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show. Written by Woody Allen, with original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend. Don’t miss what The New Yorker exclaims is “a fun machine from start to finish!” Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the ’20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway is bringing musical comedy back with a bang.
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Special y Valentine’s Da Show! Saturday, February 14, 2016 7:00pm | $20 - $39
Can’t make it to the Second City? The Second City will come to you! The Chicago institution has become one of the most influential and prolific comedy enterprises in the world. Always original, daring, and hilarious, the Second City is best known as the home of the first on-going improvisational theatre troupe in the country and is famous for its top notch talent. A new must-see show, Hooking Up With The Second City is all about relationships, featuring hilarious sketches, songs, and world-famous improvisation from Chicago’s best and brightest. This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor, and everything in between, making mirth out of all the crazy things we do for love.
Past Second City perfomers include a multigenerational “who’s who” of comedy that includes Ryan Stiles, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, Joan Rivers, John Candy, Stephen Colbert, Chris
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Rick Moranis, and so many more.
Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 7:30pm | $30 - $49 Celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary, this quintessential a cappella sextet is the original torchbearer of the vocalist craze, having paved the way for popular competitions like NBC’s explosive show The Sing-Off, as well as the mania over vocal-driven comedy-dramas like Glee and Smash. Heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet,” six virtuosic voices unite in crystal clear harmony against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. The group has toured across the globe, collaborated across genres, and is recognized as the pre-eminent a cappella group in the world. With praise from such luminaries as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Whitney Houston, it’s no wonder the multiplatinum-selling sextet is the most awarded vocal group in history, with ten Grammy Awards, ten Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award, and more.
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Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 7:30pm | $20 - $39 This lively celebration sees two acclaimed string duos taking the stage together for a night of fiddling fun! With a career spanning thirty years, Alasdair Fraser has long been regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, earning a long list of awards, accolades, television credits, and feature performances on soundtracks for movies like Titanic and The Last of the Mohicans. Natalie Haas is redefining the role of the cello in traditional music. Together, the two have reunited the cello and fiddle as Scotland’s historical dance band of choice, displaying dazzling teamwork and a shared passion for improvising on the melody, swapping melodic and harmonic lines and trading rhythmic riffs to critical acclaim. Musicians of enormous talent, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason draw their inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, including Appalachian, Cajun, Celtic, country, and swing. The pair achieved international acclaim when their award-winning recording of Jay’s composition “Ashokan Farewell” became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The Civil War. Their enthusiasm for music and dance traditions, particularly their signature folk waltzes, have made them one of the most celebrated duos on the American acoustic music scene. SPONSOR:
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 | 7:00pm | $20 - $39 It can be convincingly argued that no band has done more than Solas to prove that Celtic music today is a truly universal musical language, like jazz, rock, or bluegrass. The signature IrishAmerican band persists as one of the most popular, influential, and exciting groups to emerge over the past two decades. Solas—Gaelic for “light”—first burst onto the Irish music scene in 1996 in a manner befitting their name and instantly became a beacon, an incandescent ensemble that found contemporary relevance in timeless traditions without ever stooping to clichés. Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, and unparalleled musicianship, Solas continues to define the path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward.
“Irish America’s most influential band.” – NPR’s Thistle & Shamrock
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 3:00pm | $20 - $45 “A band ought to have a sound all of its own,” Glenn Miller once said. “It ought to have a personality.” Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s lively personality is so reminiscent of the man himself that it continues to serve as the soul of swing more than seventy years after Miller first struck up his band. SPONSOR:
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Today, the ensemble continues Miller’s legacy, daring audiences not to tap their feet to dance hall hits like “Tuxedo Junction,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and “In the Mood.” People of all ages instantly recognize these bold, brassy tunes, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra shows no sign of slowing down, its unbridled enthusiasm continuing in full swing.
Saturday, April 2, 2016 | 7:30pm | $20 - $39 Created by: Frank Warren, TJ Dawe, Kahlil Ashanti, Justin Sudds Directed by: TJ Dawe Music Composed by: Mario Vaira
Inspired by the massive online community project, PostSecret: the Show is a visual, auditory, and emotional journey through the beauty and complication of our deepest fears, ambitions, and confessions. With the assistance of projected images and video, three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the stories behind never-before-seen secrets: sexual, sad, funny, and controversial postcards that have made PostSecret.com one of the most popular blogs in the world. With the bravery of RENT and the surprising honesty of The Vagina Monologues, PostSecret: the Show is a breakthrough in storytelling, sourced from over a million anonymous and artful secrets mailed on postcards to artist, curator, and internet phenomenon Frank Warren.
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ON THE ROAD: CREOLE CARNIVAL FEATURING EMELINE MICHEL, CASUARINA, & BRUSHY ONE STRING Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | 7:00pm | $20 - $39 Over the past decade, globalFEST has become one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America, growing from an acclaimed festival into a catalytic nonprofit organization for the performing arts. globalFEST spotlights artists who represent diverse global styles, bringing down boundaries between countries and creating cultural opportunities for collaboration. What started as an annual showcase in New York has grown into an international sensation, building audiences for world music at SXSW, Bonnaroo, and beyond. Creole Carnival honors the roots of African musical currents crossed with a fusion of sounds from the Americas. A trio of international artists explores Carnival, the worldwide pre-Lent festival that’s everyone’s favorite excuse for a party, when magic and religious fervor intersect with a madcap, no-holds-barred soiree. Brazilian samba band Casuarina unites with native Haitian-jazz fusion singer Emeline Michel and Jamaican single-string guitarist Brushy One String to celebrate each country’s own rich traditions of music, dance, costume, and cutting loose. SPONSOR: COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 7:00pm | $30 - $59 One of the most iconic dance stories of all time boogies to life in a spectacular new production. Blue collar Brooklynite Tony Manero lives for Saturday nights, when the local nightclub comes to life under the spell of the disco beat, and Tony becomes king of the dance floor. When a major dance competition is announced, he convinces the beautiful and talented Stephanie to be his partner. Based on the 1977 mega-hit movie starring John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including “Night Fever,” “Jive Talking,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “How Deep is Your Love,” and “Stayin’ Alive.”
“Hit song after hit song, bright lights and dancing to blow you away.” – BBC “The show’s unique blend of poignancy and perpetual optimism coupled with the brilliance of the Bee Gees score and breathtaking choreography should provide dazzlingly delightful nights for years to come.” – Theatermania.com Includes mature content and language. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: PHOTOGRAPHY BY © ERIN BOYLE PHOTOGRAPHICS
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 | 7:00pm | $30 - $69 This high voltage, Tony Award-winning production is inspired by the phenomenal true story of when “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Sam Phillips brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for one of the most electrifying, unforgettable jam sessions of all time.
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This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio for a monumental night of rock that explodes off the stage, featuring more than twenty timeless hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog,” and many more.
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Saturday, May 14, 2016 7:30pm | $20 - $39 Grab your poodle skirts and browline glasses! This retro bash is the authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by their estates.
big bopper
Led by John Mueller, the critically acclaimed star of the hit musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, the triple-threat cast gleefully brings to life the unbridled, high voltage energy of catchy chart-toppers like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Chantilly Lace,” “La Bamba,” and many more. Don’t be a square, daddy-o. Join the party!
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