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Tickets - $60 Members - $54 Under 19 - $30BE PART OF IT.In an age when digital downloads are so pervasive, why is it that people continue to attend live performances? A click of a mouse or stroke of a key, can deliver almost any song or video to your television, computer, or phone. And yet, there’s something about attending a live event that cannot be replaced by technology – something visceral, energizing, and human.

Attending a live performance is more than observing. It is more than the work of an artist – their ideas and interpretations – being delivered to us. Attending a live performance means being part of the event; sharing moments with others, be they the people you came with, or the complete strangers in the audience with you. It is this shared experience that takes moments of joy, inspiration, reflection, and introspection, and elevates them to something much more sacred – an experience that reflects our shared existence. Our Spotlight season, the flagship program of The Fredericton Playhouse, is designedto provide opportunities for us to experience some of the best artistic work touring in Canada today. It includes a diversity of disciplines (music, dance, theatre, variety) in a multitude of genres, be they classical, traditional, or contemporary. Our 2012-13 edition boasts incredible opportunities for us to escape from our day-to-day lives and give ourselves the privilege of sharing some amazing experiences with others. I invite you to give yourself that gift and join us for a memorable moment.

Dive in and discover something new.I promise you won’t regret it.

Tim S. YerxaExecutive Director

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Rock of AgesTuesday, March 26 & Wednesday, March 27

The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80s tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “We Built This City”, “The Final Countdown”, “Wanted dead or alive”, “Here I Go Again”, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “I Want To Know What Love Is”. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s five time 2009 Tony® nominee ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

rockofagesontour.com*Some of the costumes, dancing and language may not be appropriate for kids under the age of 13.

“Impossible to resist!”- Charles Isherwood, New York Times

“Rock and comedy in perfect proportion!”- David Cote, Time Out

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HAIRTuesday, April 23 & Wednesday, April 24

The new Tony-winning production of HAIR is an electric celebration on stage! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and unforgettable songs, including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Good Morning, Starshine” and “Easy To Be Hard.”

Its relevance is UNDENIABLE. Its energy is UNBRIDLED.Its truth is UNWAVERING. It’s HAIR, and IT’S TIME.

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Jill BarberTuesday, September 11

Timeless, elegant and classic are three words best used to describe Jill Barber. From her modest beginnings as a shy acoustic folkie on the local coffeehouse stage, Barber’s recent career has been reaching starry heights. With the release of her fourth album Mischievous Moon, a stunning concoction that features Barber’s signature sultry flare backed by sweeping strings and dramatic orchestration, her evolution to confident chanteuse is complete. The Vancouver-based, Juno-nominated jazz singer, has charmed audiences worldwide and is quickly becoming Canada’s sweetheart. Her highly-anticipated return to The Playhouse stage is sure to weave a romantic spell and charm even the coldest of hearts.

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Sarah SleanSaturday, March 9

Sarah Slean is a singer/songwriter, musician, poet, and occasional actress from Pickering, Ontario. Over the course of her 15 year career Slean has recorded eight albums, starred in two short films and a movie musical, published two volumes of poetry, held exhibitions of her artwork, written two string quartets, and shared the stage with five of the country’s leading orchestras. During that time she was nominated for three Junos, two Geminis, and her records have been released in over 10 countries worldwide. A truly inspiring artist, Time Magazine Canada called her “one of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer”. To experience one of her live performances is to feel the beautiful ease and playfulness of her music radiating through her natural and sometimes comedic engagement with the audience. To know her is to love her and, when you experience her music, you will never forget her.

sarahslean.com


SPINEvalyn ParryMonday, May 6

Award-winning songwriter, poet and ironic social commentator Evalyn Parry is gifted with a sharp pen, a quirky musical sensibility and a wicked sense of humour. Her latest inventive musical project, SPIN is inspired in part by the incredible true tale of Annie Londonderry – the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1894. Parry is joined on stage by a vintage bicycle, and sound artist Anna Friz, playing instruments from the more traditional (accordion, harmonica) to the even more unusual (amplified buzz from flashing bike lights), creating a richly textured and utterly unique sonic accompaniment to Parry’s songs and monologues. This mesmerizing performance is a beautiful mix of song and poetry that strikes a brilliant and previously unexplored chord among female musicians today.

evalynparry.com/spin

This performance is presented in our intimate onstage format

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New Shanghai CircusFriday, March 15

Direct from China, the New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of elegant eastern dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music, and more. Over 40 amazing performers will bring the Orient to The Playhouse with beautiful backdrops, state-of-the-art lighting, and a fast-paced, exciting production combining spectacle with the grace of ballet and the precision of Olympic athleticism. You will not want to miss these astonishing athletes as they defy gravity, execute breathtaking feats, and stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show!

“Show stopping rarities ofdaunting difficulty”

– Los Angeles Times

acrobatsofchina.com


Late Nite Catechism Las VegasSister Rolls the Dice!Saturday, January 26

Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls the Dice! is the latest class in the sinfully funny Catechism series. The Naples News calls it “sharp, witty and spectacularly brilliant” and says: “Anyone from Buddhists to Zoroastrians will enjoy attending this ‘Late Nite Catechism’”. The convent needs a new roof, so the order has decided that Sister (with her extensive gambling experience running the Church Bingo for the last 25 years) will organize a Las Vegas night! Sister will tackle topics ranging from magicians and show girls to live animal acts and the dangers of drive-through marriage chapels. Don’t forget: What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but God sees everything!


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Lynn TrefzgerVentriloquistThursday, March 14

Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand? For over 30 years, ventriloquist and comedienne Lynn Trefzger has given life to a trunk full of comical characters. She has performed for audiences worldwide in corporations, colleges, theatres, and cruise ships alike with artists such as Jeff Foxworthy, Ray Romano, Smothers Brothers, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill. Lynn’s off-the-wall audience interplay is riotously funny, and no two shows are alike! Audiences are treated to Lynn’s vocal illusion talents, when they may meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man, a feisty little girl, and may even see some other audience members who are brought up for the action! Warning: Be extra nice to her old man Judd… he can get quite cranky and forthright. He’s a cantankerous old man and he holds little back!

lynnt.com

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Sticky FingersRolling StonesSaturday, November 17

Sticky Fingers is the eleventh American and ninth British studio album from The Rolling Stones, and the first release on their newly formed label Rolling Stone Records. The third of their albums with Jimmy Miller producing, it was written and recorded during a period of peak creativity and performance when, musically speaking, the band was at its apex. Hits such as “Brown Sugar”, and “Sway”, a heart-breakingly beautiful song, featuring perhaps one of the greatest guitar solos ever heard on a Rolling Stones record, came out of a studio session that yielded a little bit of everything for the varied musical taste – not to mention what is perhaps the best-known Stones ballad of all time: “Wild Horses”. Sticky Fingers is a bona fide rock and roll classic, containing and summing up everything good about guitar music at the start of the 1970s. With expert song writing, incredible production, and a mix of genres, the Rolling Stones rose to a technical level of musicianship with this album that many think they never reached again.

The Concept

Remember when you used to listen to an entire album from the first song to the last? Classic Albums Live does. Three of the greatest albums of all time are flawlessly recreated on stage – note for note, cut for cut. The focus here is on the music – there are no impersonations or costumes, just the songs that have inspired generations.

www.classicalbumslive.com

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Ziggy StardustDavid BowieThursday, April 18

Widely acclaimed as the definitive rock ‘n’ roll concept album, David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is loosely constructed around an androgynous alien rock star named Ziggy Stardust, a viable alter-ego created by Bowie to descend onto the planet and wreak havoc on rock’s fertile soil. In doing so, he released the most original rock creation since the music’s inception 20 years before. The album is a mix of genuine pop songs, string sections, keyboards, and a glitzy array of riffs, hooks, and melodrama that ignite glam rock tunes like “Suffragette City,” “Moonage Daydream,” and “Hang Onto Yourself,” while “Lady Stardust,” “Five Years,” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide” have a grand sense of staged drama previously unheard of in rock & roll. Ziggy Stardust, although familiar in structure, was alien in performance and marked the first time Bowie’s vision and execution met in such a grand, sweeping fashion.


Wish You Were HerePink FloydFriday, January 25

Released in September 1975, Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album released by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd. Inspired by material the band composed while performing across Europe, and recorded over numerous sessions at London’s Abbey Road Studios, it’s a far more personal album than any other Floyd work to date. “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” was a tribute to original front man Syd Barrett, who, coincidentally, made an impromptu visit to the studio while it was being recorded. Bristling with anger, self-loss, confusion, and hope, Wish You Were Here was ranked among the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

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Natalie MacMasterSaturday, October 6

Juno Award-winning fiddler and Cape Breton native Natalie MacMaster has amassed multiple gold albums, two Grammy nominations and one win (for her contribution to Yo-Yo Ma’s Songs Of Joy & Peace), a Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album for In My Hands, eight Canadian Country Music Awards, 10 East Coast Music Awards, and an honorary doctorate from St. Thomas University. With her soul and music essentially entrenched in the culture and history of Cape Breton, it is inconceivable that MacMaster be viewed as anything but a Cape Breton girl. Her invigorating collection of toe-tapping jigs, reels and strathspeys is not only a joy to behold, but with titles like “Alex MacMaster’s Jig”, “My Brother Kevin” and “Stoney Lake Reels” embraces all the values that Natalie holds dear: family, tradition, home, and faith. But it’s her majesty with the bow and her intricate technique in making the fiddle sing that floors her admirers in her live performance.

nataliemacmaster.com

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The Rankin SistersA Maritime ChristmasSaturday, December 15

Join The Rankin Sisters as they kick off the Christmas holidays with a soirée of yuletide cheer! Filled with the sisters’ trademark Celtic-influenced vocals, this concert draws from their delightful Christmas album Do You Hear. Recorded during a Rankin Family band hiatus in 1997, the sisters seized the opportunity to create an album to express their love of the holiday season. In fact, the myriad of songs hand-picked for Do You Hear are like the pages of a family scrapbook, each conjuring its own set of memories. “Angels We Have Heard on High” with its luscious harmonies and “Oh Night of Joy and Gladness”, sung a cappella, are both tunes which the sisters performed in their hometown church choir as children. Also joining Raylene, Heather and Cookie are some of the Maritime’s most talented musicians: Rankin Family drummer and percussionist Scott Ferguson, pianist Michael Creber, guitarist Clarence Deveau, bassist Bruce Jacobs and cousin Mairi Rankin on the fiddle. ‘Tis the season to enjoy the exquisite three-part harmonies of the sisters singing your favourite Christmas classics!


Ian Sherwood & Coco Love AlcornRoll Into Town Thursday, November 8

Ian Sherwood and Coco Love Alcorn, two ECMA nominated artists are ready to roll into your town. Seamlessly blending their individual catalogs as they present a dynamic show; with this feisty duo there’s no need for a band. In an evening full of harmonies, humour, and a zest for engaging in the moment; a sense of adventure is created by these two troubadours. Whether you’re already a fan of either or new to both, come expecting to hear folk, pop, jazz, soul and storytelling at it’s best as Ian and Coco roll into town.

iansherwood.comcocolovealcorn.comThis performance is presented in ourintimate onstage format.

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Canada’s Royal Winnipeg BalletFriday, November 9

Versatility, technical excellence, and a captivating style are the trademarks of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet–qualities that have garnered both critical and audience acclaim, and which have kept the RWB in demand as it presents more than 100 performances every season. Founded in 1939 by Gweneth Lloyd and Betty Farrally, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premier ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. The 2012-2013 RWB season brings with it a virtuosic quadruple-bill which features Peter Quanz’s In Tandem, Brian Macdonald’s Pas D’action, Jorden Morris’ The Doorway set to the music of Leonard Cohen, and William Forsythe’s The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. Experience the thrill of live dance performance with a stunning contrast in classical and contemporary styles courtesy of the foremost ballet company in Canada.

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Cas PublicVariations SThursday, February 28

Long fascinated by Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, Montreal choreographer Hélène Blackburn has created a unique way to approach this fertile period of dance history. Along with the extraordinary performers of Cas Public and the turntablist, musician, and composer Martin Tétreault, she has reinvented Stravinsky’s masterpiece Rite of Spring. Fresh and energetic, the hip-hop and ballet influenced Variations S delves into the enduring theme of the youthful thirst for intensity and passion.

caspublic.com

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BboyizmIZMFriday, April 19

In a movement to empower people worldwide to express themselves, Bboyizm has taken the dance world by storm. With extraordinary street dance moves and heavy beats, the troupe performs with amazing creativity, always emanating their motto: Dance to express! Not to impress! Bboyizm showcases performers Melly Mel, Crazy Smooth, Chilly, and more, each epitomizing this cool form of dancing to a tee. The urban roots of street dance embrace individualism and social aspects of this modern folk dance, and ultimately translate beautifully to an exciting stage performance.

bboyizm.ca

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Swan LakeBallet Jörgen CanadaSunday, April 21

Ballet Jörgen Canada celebrates its 25th anniversary season with one of the world’s most renowned classical ballets, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Composed between 1875-76, Swan Lake tells the tragic love story of Odette and Siegfried. Their story animates this powerful ballet tour de force, which was featured prominently in the Oscar winning film, Black Swan. Artistic director, Bengt Jörgen is famous for attention to choreographic detail and history while offering visionary new settings for seminal ballet pieces. With a cast of 24 dancers, including some of the best in North America, this presentation of Swan Lake offers an exquisitely graceful and poetic interpretation of one of the most significant ballets of all time.

balletjorgen.ca

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BOO!Sursaut Dance CompanySunday, February 24 at 2pm

Joyful and touching, Sursaut’s creations thrill spectators young and old alike, and are presented from coast to coast in Canada and abroad. BOO! explores a series of dance, mime, clown and circus vignettes that brings forth wonder and smiles in a world where the poetry of the body is at the fore. This quirky family friendly show is sure to stir up laughter with their curious characters, articulate movement and playful partnering. A rendez-vous with the unexpected that will leave you smiling!

sursaut.ca Recommended for ages 4–12


RudolphDuffleBag TheatreFriday, December 28 at 2pm & 6:30pm

A popular and well-loved Christmas classic turns into a highly interactive work of art under the creative team of The Nearly World-Famous DuffleBag Theatre Company! This is children’s theatre with a big twist, as children and adults in the audience are invited to participate in the excitement of creating something fresh and new out of something old and familiar. This seasonal favourite is a perfect way to collectively celebrate the holiday season!

dufflebag.comRecommended for ages 5 and up

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Sheesham & LotusSunday, May 12 at 2pm

Originally brought together as the rhythm section for Canadian folk and fiddle outfit Flapjack in 1998, Sheesham and Lotus immersed themselves in the traditional music scenes wherever their travels took them, from West Virginia to Kasheshewan and California to Nova Scotia. This multi-instrumental show will captivate audiences of all ages with their old-time American roots music and dancing, and a little comedy on the side. Prepare to bring down the barn and be juked, jived and jitterbugged by a non-stop performance!

sheeshamandlotus.com Recommended for ages 4 and up


A Brown Bear, A Moon anda Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric CarleMermaid Theatre of Nova ScotiaSunday, April 7 at 2pm

Mermaid’s much-anticipated new production, A Brown Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar takes to the stage with evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry. This production will bring together three of Eric Carle’s most beloved tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and Papa Please Get The Moon For Me.

“A quiet delight... brought to memorable life”– Los Angeles Times

mermaidtheatre.ns.ca Recommended for ages 3 – 7

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One Man Star Wars TrilogyCharles RossFriday, February 8

Three movies, one man and a galaxy far, far away. In One Man Star Wars Trilogy, writer-performer Charles Ross takes the audience on a riotous, live action interpretation of the original Star Wars films. Ross plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings from John Williams’s famous score, flies the ships and fights both sides of the light saber battles, complete with captivating facts and editorial asides. It’s a hilarious, one-of-a-kind tribute to the sci-fi classic. Hailed as “nerdier and funnier than you can imagine” (Spin), Ross has performed One Man Star Wars more than 1,200 times in more than 180 cities across four continents.

Die-hard fans are encouraged to come in costume,so dig out your Storm Trooper armour

and Jedi robes!

onemanstarwars.com

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When it Rains2b TheatreWednesday, May 8

Written and directed by Anthony Black, When it Rains is a live performance in the style of a graphic novel, animated entirely by a single video projector. This darkly funny original work tells the story of two couples seeking solace and meaning amidst uncertainty and randomness. When a series of tragic events strike, Alan, Anna, Sybil and Louis, they all react in different and sometimes surprising ways.

“…a treat for the senses that will leave you thinking about the big questions of life… if that’s not great theatre, I don’t know what is”

- The Coast Weekly

2btheatre.com This performance contains nudity and the use of strong language.


MERZsneeze-poems and the likeWednesday, April 17

MERZ is an evening of poetry made up of sneezes and other sounds explored through repetition and elaboration. The material was composed by the German Dadaist Kurt Schwitters and is performed and arranged by director, translator, playwright and actor Peter Froehlich. His interpretation includes not only a recital of sneeze poems and the complicated and rarely performed “Ursonata” – a 30-minute poem composed entirely of sounds – but also a series of anecdotes with the odd comment about Schwitters’ life. Froehlich turns syllables, letters and noises into a soundscape of life, by turns funny, bleak and beautiful. Moving his hands like a conductor, he leads the audience into a strange and oddly reassuring place where communication, the essence of theatre, is stripped to raw sound. Nonsensical though it may seem, MERZ is one of the funniest shows you will ever see and Froehlich’s authority and command of the text makes for a delightfully silly and enjoyable evening!

This performance is presented in our intimate onstage format.

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Gryphon TrioThursday, November 15

Having impressed international audiences and the press with their highly refined, dynamic performances, the 2011 Juno Award winning Gryphon Trio has firmly established itself as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios. Performing from Canada to Russia, United States to Egypt, Belgium to Scandinavia and major European centres in between, “Canada’s national treasure” is always in demand and continues to dazzle audiences with memorable performances. With a repertoire that ranges from the traditional to the contemporary and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia, the Gryphons are committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century.

gryphontrio.com

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Montreal Guitar Trio& California Guitar TrioSunday, April 14

Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) and California Guitar Trio (CGT) decided to link their passion and their talent in order to create a great evening of guitar. Imagine six guitarist virtuosos devoting themselves to one incredible performance where film music, progressive rock’n’roll, world, jazz, and traditional sounds blend together in a seamless expression of musicality. They’ll tackle the music of legendary groups such as Queen, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and even some of the famous spaghetti western sounds of Sergio Leone, including several original compositions of the members of MG3 and CGT. With a reputation and following that has them crisscrossing the globe, these incredible musicians are quickly becoming the hottest guitar ensembles in North America.

mg3.ca cgtrio.com


Harry Manx’s World Affairsfeaturing Yeshe, Kiran Ahluwalia , and Gurpreet ChanaTuesday, February 19

A versatile multi-instrumentalist who marries Indian classical music to southern blues, Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West. With his latest musical project, Harry Manx’s World Affairs, Manx brings together musicians of different cultural backgrounds in a setting that allows for the uniqueness of each artist to come forward. Playing an array of African instruments and latin percussion, Yeshe Reiners composes original songs that feature a wide variety of African influences based on traditional and contemporary sounds. Kiran Ahluwalia explores the language of the heart with beautiful artistry and smoldering intensity, expressing her muse through ghazals and Punjabi folk songs. And simply known as the “The Tabla Guy,” Gurpreet Chana utilizes traditional Indian styles mixed with modern beats and original percussion, honouring the history of his instrument while moving it into the future.

harrymanx.com

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The NylonsFriday, October 26

For over 30 years, The Nylons have been the most beloved Canadian vocal quartet, earning a reputation unsurpassed. Needing only their voices, their joy, and their ability to entertain audiences, the group was formed in Toronto in 1978. Today the group consists of tenors Claude Morrison and Garth Mosbaugh, as well as baritone Gavin Hope and bass Tyrone Gabriel. Winners of a myriad of awards, with 16 studio albums under their belts, The Nylons continue to perform worldwide to passionate audiences and critical acclaim. The energy and spark the group had when it started is still present, and they are poised to deliver stellar performances for years to come!

thenylons.com

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Ladysmith Black MambazoMonday, February 4

For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural, and ethnic landscape. A radio broadcast in 1970 opened the door to their first record contract – the beginning of an ambitious discography that currently includes more than fifty recordings. Their landmark recording with Paul Simon on his Graceland album is one of numerous collaborations with artists from around the world, including Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Dolly Parton, Ben Harper and more. Their musical efforts over the past four decades have garnered fifteen Grammy Award nominations and three Grammy Award wins, solidifying their place as a musical and cultural force to be reckoned with.

mambazo.com


The Moscow Boys ChoirChristmas Around the World TourThursday, November 29 Celebrate the holidays with THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR®, a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavour to the choral experience. Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia’s most prestigious all-boy choirs. Under the direction of Mr. Leonid Baklushin, the boys attend a special school, which provides both general education and musical training. Being selected as a member of the touring company of THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR is no easy feat. Hand-picked from over 400 students at their school in Moscow, these highly talented youngsters have the voices of angels and the discipline to match their talents.

myspace.com/moscowboyschoir

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Christmas @theplayhouseDecember 20-22 at 7:30pm, December 22 & 23 at 2pm

Joy to the world! Fredericton’s favourite Christmas show returns with its 11th production as a holiday staple in the community. This show has become an annual tradition, and a family favourite with Fredericton audiences, so don’t miss another huge local cast as they dazzle in this exciting yuletide spectacle!

“If you and your family see only one show this Christmas, make it Christmas @theplayhouse!”

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The Trilogy ProjectLesandra DodsonWednesday, January 23

Bringing together exceptional dance artists from across Canada, Fredericton-based contemporary choreographer Lesandra Dodson presents her new work, The Trilogy Project. Three exciting new pieces, Her Blameless Mystery, In Two Days a Man Can Change, and A Leash for Two Hounds, make up a series of unconventional duets that blend highly charged physicality with nuanced characterization. Dodson’s intelligently crafted choreography is delicate while remaining fearless in its droll and delicious take on human foibles. The unpredictability, mystery and subtle interplay of The Trilogy Project make this work exciting and evocative, and one not to be missed for fans of contemporary dance, film or performance art.

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Arlo GuthrieHere Comes The KidSaturday, September 29

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other. The eldest son of America’s most beloved singer/songwriter and philosopher Woody Guthrie, he practically lived in the most famous venues of the “Folk Boom” era. This year marks what would have been Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday. Over the decades, his songs have become the folk song standards of the nation, known and performed in many languages throughout the world. “Pretty Boy Floyd”, “Pastures of Plenty”, “Hard Travelin’”, “Deportees”, “Roll On Columbia”, “Vigilante Man” and “This Land Is Your Land” are among the hundreds of his songs that have become staples in the canon of American music. A success in his own right, Arlo has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia winning a wide and popular following as a musician and natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes figure prominently in his performances. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime celebration as Arlo Guthrie pays tribute to his father and the songs that have become synonymous with the American spirit.

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Angelina Ballerina The MusicalWednesday, November 28 at 3pm & 6:30pm

In Angelina Ballerina The Musical, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and of course, ballet, and they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for? Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS KIDS®, Angelina Ballerina The Musical is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles.

Recommended for ages 3-12.

angelinaballerinathemusical.com

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artistic producer CALEB MARSHALLtnb.nb.caTickets $40 • Members $34 • Students $10

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PARTNERS

NEW BRUNSWICKCountry Showcase2012 October 27 December 1

Amadeus Oct 25, 2012

Romeo & JulietFantasyFeb 2, 2013

Regular $38 -- Member $32 -- Student $28

Intense 3:TheGala Program May 11, 2013 at 7pm

Regular $80 -- Student $40

2013January 19

April 13

Tickets $23.50 • Members $21

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The Fredericton Playhouse offers a series of school matinées each season designed to expose students to the magic of live, professional performing arts. We offer a Bus-In series, which takes place on our stage, and our Beyond the Stage series that we bring to you!

Our 2012-13 series offers performances for students in grades K-12 in music, theatre and dance.

Visit the Teacher’s Corner www.theplayhouse.ca on our website to download the School Series brochure, watch a video clip of each performance, and reserve space for your students with our online booking forms.

For more information please contact the Director of Education/Community Engagement at 506 459-6212 or [email protected]

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Enrich your performing arts experiences with these unique learning activities taking place in conjunction with the

Fredericton Playhouse Spotlight Series.

For more information visit theplayhouse.ca or contact the Director of Education/Community Engagement at 506 459-6212 or [email protected].

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Jill Barber Tuesday, September 11Arlo Guthrie Saturday, September 29Natalie MacMaster Saturday, October 6The Nylons Friday, October 26Ian Sherwood & Coco Love Alcorn Thursday, November 8Royal Winnipeg Ballet Friday, November 9Gryphon Trio Thursday, November 15Sticky Fingers Saturday, November 17Angelina Ballerina The Musical Wednesday, November 28The Moscow Boys Choir Thursday, November 29The Rankin Sisters: A Maritime Christmas Saturday, December 15Christmas @theplayhouse Thurs. December 20 – Sun. December 23Rudolph Friday, December 28The Trilogy Project Wednesday, January 23Wish You Were Here Friday, January 25Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas Saturday, January 26Ladysmith Black Mambazo Monday, February 4One Man Star Wars Friday, February 8

Harry Manx’s World Affairs Tuesday, February 19BOO! Sunday, February 24Cas Public Thursday, February 28Sarah Slean Saturday, March 9Lynn Trefzger Thursday, March 14New Shanghai Circus Friday, March 15Rock of Ages Tues. March 26 & Wed. March 27A Brown Bear, A Moon and a Caterpillar Sunday, April 7Montreal Guitar Trio/California Guitar Trio Sunday, April 14MERZ Wednesday, April 17Ziggy Stardust Thursday, April 18Bboyizm Friday, April 19Ballet Jörgen Canada: Swan Lake Sunday, April 21HAIR Tues. April 23 & Wed. April 24SPIN: Evalyn Parry Monday, May 6When it Rains Wednesday, May 8Sheesham & Lotus Sunday, May 12

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