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SEASONPREVIEW

All dates, titles, and performers subject to change.

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The Doo Wop ProjectSaturday, October 1 at 8pm

Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Throughout the performance, the Doo Wop Project takes audiences on a journey from tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts, and Flamingos through influences of the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Amy Winehouse.

Scott O’Neil and the Rosetta Music SocietyBach’s A Musical OfferingSunday, October 16 at 7pm

In 1747, J. S. Bach visited his son Carl Philip Emmanuel, Court Composer to the Prussian ruler, Frederick the Great. While there, Frederick summoned him to court and challenged him to improvise a fugue on a theme contrived by Frederick himself. Bach’s response became the basis of what we now know as A Musical Offering. In this performance, O’Neil and the Rosetta Music Society explore this fugue, as well as other great fugues and canons by Bach.

Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz OrchestraWednesday, October 19 at 7:30pm

Internationally renowned saxophonist Igor Butman and his Moscow Jazz Orchestra are one of the best hardcore jazz units around. In addition to being a saxophone virtuoso, Butman is a bandleader, club owner, television host, and Russia’s number one jazz personality. He and his big band have played everywhere from Jazz at Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall to major jazz festivals worldwide. The New York Times calls their performance “a show of great competence and fluency.” Butman pushes the boundaries of jazz mainstream with creative crossover projects, and the big band has shared the stage with diverse artists from Wynton Marsalis to Mike Stern.

The Wonder Bread YearsSaturday, October 29 at 1:30 and 8pm

The Wonder Bread Years, starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, is a hilarious one-man show-and-tell reminding us that there is still a kid inside each of us, and a sense of wonder that is waiting to be unlocked. A salute to pure escapism and the Baby Boomer Generation, The Wonder Bread Years is akin to opening a time capsule packed with the most common joys of childhood: Hula Hoop contests, lawn darts, Kool-Aid, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Big Wheels, Eskimo Pies, Clackers, Toughskin Jeans, and riding in the way back of the Country Squire wagon—reminding us all that we share more in common than we have differences.

Celebrate the incredible music recorded at Muscle Shoals and share in the stories behind the music. A group of

talented musicians take you on a journey from Muscle Shoals’ early days with W.C. Handy

through music made famous by such greats as Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, the

Staples Sisters, Percy Sledge, Paul Simon, Mac Davis, and many more. Developed by Randal Myler, who spent weeks with an all-access pass to that magical,

musical Alabama region, Muscle Shoals: I’ll Take You There will bring stories and songs to life.

Created by Randal Myler

Thurs., February 2 – Sun., February 12

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

Thurs., April 13 – Sat., April 29

Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty-two, the president’s mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva Perón—“saint to the working-class, reviled by the aristocracy, and mistrusted by the military”—was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop, and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Randal Myler

Thurs., December 8 – Sun., December 18

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the Arts Center stage as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with an applause sign, commercial jingles, and on-stage sound effects. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

THEATRICAL SERIES

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WORLD PREMIERE!

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Sons of the PioneersThursday, November 3 at 7:30pm

Sons of the Pioneers is the ultimate in cowboy music. Founded by Roy Rogers, the premier western singing group has musically painted unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, “night herds,” tall timber, cool water, canyons, and prairies. Their original songs like “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Cool Water,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” are classics forever entwined into the lore and mystique of the American West. The group has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame, and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and the Smithsonian Institute named them National Treasures.

Rhythmic CircusRed and GreenSunday, November 27 at 7pm

With their trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes, and a big brass band, these hoofers burst onto the stage to celebrate the holidays with Red and Green. “Heatbox,” the human beatbox, joins the swingin’ seven-piece funk band to accompany each tap, shuffle, and stomp with a clang, riff, and refrain. An Arts Center favorite, Rhythmic Circus combines their signature style of rapid-fire tap with music you know and love, and you’ll leave feeling excited with the joy of the holiday spirit!

A Christmas CarolBy Charles Dickens, Adapted by Charles Jones Nebraska Theatre Caravan

Tuesday, December 20 at 4 and 8pm

Featuring a 24-member cast, a live orchestra, colorful costumes, spirited dancing, and show-stopping special effects, Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s beautifully staged musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, is a sumptuous holiday feast. This tale of tight-fisted, middle-class merchant Ebenezer Scrooge ultimately shows that a greedy world can be healed by brotherhood and unselfishness.

The HillBendersTOMMY: A Bluegrass OpryThursday, January 19 at 7:30pm

“Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball…” Maybe not your standard bluegrass lyric, but a line known by all the world from the biggest rock opera of all time, The Who’s Tommy. 45 years after its original release, this classic of classic rock has now been fully realized as a full length bluegrass tribute featuring Springfield, Missouri’s The HillBenders. Starting with a short set of their own bluegrass, The HillBenders’ perfect mix of virtuoso musicianship and rock star vocals bring Pete Townshend’s original vision to life in a new and exciting way with the banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, and guitar.

Russian National BalletThe Sleeping BeautyThursday, February 16 at 7:30pm

Considered the crown jewel of legendary choreographer Marius Petipa’s career, The Sleeping Beauty is the magical fairy tale of the beautiful, sleeping princess who awaits the kiss of her prince. Brought to life by one of Moscow’s finest ballet companies, this enchanting tale is set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score under Artistic Director and former Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko. Luminous costumes, elaborate sets, and the graceful movements of these gifted Russian dancers result in a sublime performance of breathtaking artistry.

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Takács QuartetFriday, February 24 at 8pm

Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth, and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. The program for this evening will be Ravel’s Quartet in F Major, Beethoven’s Op. 133 (Grosse Fugue), and Beethoven’s Op. 59 No. 1.

The SubdudesFriday, March 3 at 8pm

Over the course of 25 years and ten albums, the Subdudes have quietly become one of America’s national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and folky social consciousness.

Art Garfunkel: In Close-UpTuesday, March 7 at 7:30pm

Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” Grammy winner and pop-folk icon Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Their greatest hits collection, which includes “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound Of Silence,” “The Boxer,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” among others, is one of the biggest selling albums ever. This special performance encompasses his solo hits, Simon & Garfunkel songs, cuts from his favorite songwriters, and parts of his forthcoming autobiography.

Wendy Whelan, Brian Brooks, and Brooklyn RiderSome of a Thousand Words Saturday, March 11 at 8pm

Former New York City Ballet prima ballerina Wendy Whelan and choreographer Brian Brooks reteam after their wildly successful Restless Creature for an evening of contemporary dance, this time collaborating with the New York-based string quartet, Brooklyn Rider. Set to live music from composers John Luther Adams, Tyondai Braxton, Philip Glass, Evan Ziporyn, and a new composition from Brooklyn Rider’s own Colin Jacobsen, Brooks creates solos and duets full of elegance and electricity.

REGIONAL PREMIEREThe Trojan War: Our Warrior ChorusAquila Theatre

Sunday, March 26 at 7pm

The Trojan War uses epic moments from Homer’s Iliad and scenes from other classical Greek drama and poetry to propel a thrilling chronicle of men and women at war. Incorporating Aquila’s distinctive theatrical style—combining superb acting with expert movement, original music, innovative design, and groundbreaking direction—gripping stories of modern war will be woven into the narrative of the ancient myths in a multi-media format that uses live action, film, bold projections, and thrilling music by members of The Warrior Chorus, a national program that brings together men and women who served in the United States military and trains them to the highest level in the performing arts and humanities.

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Bodyguard! Protector of the Anatomy (Guardaespaldas! Protector de Anatomía)Creede Repertory TheatrePlay and Lyrics by John DiAntonio; Music by Alexander Tom; Book Illustrations by Mallory Logan

Tuesday, October 25 at 10am and 6:30pm

Diego isn’t feeling well and no one believes him, except Natalie. She’s willing to take a journey of microscopic proportions through his anatomy to hunt for answers. She’ll traverse the nervous system, swim through the bloodstream, and bounce on the brain. Is she a match for crazy bacteria and wild viruses? Can she diagnose the illness before it’s too late? Find out in this action packed bilingual (Spanish) musical as it explores anatomy, health, and science!

Dinosaur Zoo LiveSunday, November 6 at 1:30, 4, and 7pm Monday, November 7 at 10am and 12:30pm

Get ready for the ultimate playdate—65 million years in the making! You’ll observe, meet, and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide—but don’t! You won’t want to miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining, and educational live show.

Skippyjon Jones Snow WhatTheatreworks USA

Wednesday, May 3 at 10am and 6:30pm

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a Mexican Chihuahua of course! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. There, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, and with the help of his friends the Seven Chimichangos, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Qué (Snow What), battle the evil dragon, and defeat the Bruja. A brand new musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a fun twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Scott O’Neil and the Rosetta Music SocietyShuffl eSaturday, May 6 at 8pm

Shuffl e is a classical-pops hybrid, incorporating works by modern ‘popular’ composers as diverse as Björk, Pat Metheny, Annie Lennox, Rodgers and Hart, Henry Mancini, and Clean Bandit, supplemented with modern ‘serious’ composers like Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, and John Adams, and mixed in with classics by Bach, Prokofi ev, Elgar, and others.

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BOB POOLEGorongosa Reborn:A Cameraman’s JournalTues, Sept 27 at 7:30pmWed, Sept 28 at 10am

BRYAN SMITH

The Lens of AdventureTues, Nov 15 at 7:30pmWed, Nov 16 at 10am

KEVIN HANDThe Search for Life Beyond EarthTues, Jan 17 at 7:30pmWed, Jan 18 at 10am

NIZAR IBRAHIM Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the CretaceousTues, May 16 at 7:30pmWed, May 17 at 10am

SENIOR LIVING at RIDGEGATE

Linda BjellandJanet and Joel KaufmanScott Leonhart and Maggie EichenlaubThe Tappan Foundation

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