2013-2014 ordway center season brochure

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Welcome to the Ordway’s 2013-2014 season

The Ordway is your window to the world stage. We present you with the most wide-ranging programming choices in the Twin Cities. With this year’s variety of Ordway premieres, don’t miss the opportunity to again experience the best in musical theater, international music and dance. In the Twin Cities, you have many choices in the performing arts. When you choose the Ordway, your experience is enhanced by the amenities we offer such as convenient ticketing, pre-paid park-ing, concessions, comfortable seating, luxurious

and beautiful lobby spaces and our always fascinating Ordway Extras. For more personal service, concierge ticketing is also available to you. Join us this season and let the world come to you through The Ordway Experience! Cordially,

PATRICIA A. MITCHEll, PRESIDENT/CEO

THE party Of thE YEAR & yOU’rE INVItED

ORDWAY CIRClE Of stARs gAlASaVE tH E DatE fR I DAY, OCtOB E R 18, 2013

We invite you to save the date for an unforgettable evening of gourmet food, live music and dancing on the Ordway stage!

To reserve your place on the invitation list, contact Ordway Circle of Stars at 651.282.3006 or [email protected]

This black-tie gala benefits the Ordway and its educational programs.

The mission of the Ordway Circle of Stars is to provide joy and education through funding for the performing arts at the Ordway.

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SEASONORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 345 Washington St., Saint Paul, MN 55102 ordway.org

THE ORDWAY IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY SUPPORTED CHARITABlE ORGANIZATION.

ORDWAY MISSION The Ordway is a driver for the artistic vitality of our community by hosting, presenting and creating performing arts and educational programs that engage artists and enrich diverse audiences.

ENJOY THE ORDWAYEXPERIENCE

Did you know you may order drinks and desserts before the show and they’ll be ready for you at intermission? No waiting in lines. Now that’s a real treat.

2013-2014 pErFOrMaNCE SEaSON

MISS SAIGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S WIZARD OF OZ . . . . . . . . 8

THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BLUE MAN GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BROADWAY SONGBOOK SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LIZZ WRIGHT & RAUL MIDóN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

YEMEN BLUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MARIA DE BARROS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AXIS DANCE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TU DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

the Ordway Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

performance Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Becoming an Ordway SubscriberWHY SUBSCRIBE?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

packages & pricesTHEATER PACKAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE SERIES PACKAGES . . . . . 27

SINGLE TICKET PRICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

HOW TO ORDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Giving Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HOW TO DONATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Ticket Office Hours: M-Sat 11am-3pm

Phone Line: 651.224.4222 Hours: M-F 10am-5pm; Sat 11am-3pm

Online: ordway.org

Groups(10+): 651.282.3111; ordway.org/groups

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We’re growing! The Twin Cities are known for the quality of the region’s musical ensembles.

Soon the first shovels will break ground on a dream come true—a new concert hall for the community. Scheduled to open in the spring of 2015, the new 1,100 seat concert hall will be acoustically magnificent and built in the tradi-tion of the great halls of Vienna, Amsterdam and london.

The Arts Partners—The Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and The Schubert Club—will be able to present more

music, theater, opera, dance and other perform-ing arts. Other music organizations will also be able to use the new concert hall. The Ordway’s mission to host, present and create performing arts and educational programs will be able to expand by an additional 30,000 K-12 students through performing arts classrooms.

You help make all of this possible—Thank You!

Prepare to be awestruck, again.

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“The Ordway…is one of the most successful musical-theater venues in the country.” — Misha Berson, The seaTTle TiMes

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A tragedy of passion and beauty—based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly—Miss Saigon is set during the Vietnam war. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg (Les Misérables) created another absolute masterpiece in Miss Saigon. like Les Mis, Miss Saigon presents an array of inspiring music and lyrics which appeal to all our senses and emotions.

Miss Saigon follows the love story between a young girl, Kim, and an American GI, Chris. Years after leaving Vietnam, Chris discovers his war bride Kim is still alive and is now raising his son. He returns to Saigon to find her, but with the Viet Cong closing in on the city and other ties at home binding him, Chris is forced to make some large decisions before leaving Vietnam again.

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MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY ThURS, OCT 10, 7:30PM OPEN CAPTIONING PERFORMANCE SAT, OCT 12, 2PM ASl/AD PERFORMANCE

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“Andrew Lloyd Webber finds new magic over the rainbow!

A gorgeous sense of spectacle!” - NEW YORK POST

“Brilliant…A ten-star production if ever there was one!” - THE SUNDAY TElEGRAPH

“Enchanting, exciting and electrifying!! The Wizard of Oz is 5-star family fun!” - ETAlK CTV

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DEC 4-28, 2013, 7:30PM PERFORMANCESDEC 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, 26-29, 2PM MATINEES 6:30PM NIGhTLY JoY of the SeaSoN With

Lori DokkeN at the PiaNo ThURS, DEC 5 6:30PM kIDS’ NITE ON BROADWAY PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES ESPECIAllY FOR KIDS

WED, DEC 11 POST-ShOW TAlK BACK WITH

MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY ThURS, DEC 12, 7:30PM OPEN CAPTIONING PERFORMANCE SAT, DEC 14, 2PM ASl/AD PERFORMANCE

Andrew lloyd Webber’s new production of the Wizard of oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage.

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magi-cal land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical holiday treat for the family.

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MAR 25-30, 2014, 7:30PM PERFORMANCESMAR 29 & 30, 2PM MATINEE WED, MAR 27 6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “our PLace ceNterStage: the coNtriButioN

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See what time Magazine exclaims is “A don’t miss theatre event! The #1 Broadway musical of the year.” Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, the gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is hitting the road in a stunning and stirring new staging, including such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’.” the gershwins’ Porgy and Bess features one of Broadway’s most accomplished creative teams, led by Tony-nominated direc-tor Diane Paulus (hair), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-lori Parks (topdog/underdog), and two-time Obie Award-winning composer Diedre l. Murray (running Man), bringing George and Ira Gershwin’s legendary masterwork to the stage for the first time in more than 35 years.Praised by the New Yorker as “A great achievement!” and hailed by the associated Press as “a gorgeous version of the Gershwin masterpiece,” the classic story of the gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is set in Charles-ton’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the crippled but courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sportin’ life, Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories.

“A BIG HIT! aN INDISpENSaBLE tICKEt!”

—The New York Times

tONy awarD®-wINNING Best Musical Revival

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APR 29-MAY 4, 2014, 7:30PM PERFORMANCESMAY 3 & 4, 2PM MATINEES

WED, APR 30 6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “artiStic faceS iN the PerforMiNg artS”

Blue Man group will thrill the Twin Cities with this high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen Blue Man group, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it at the Ordway!


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Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring it on: the Musical is inspired by the Bring it on film and features an original story by Tony® Award winner Jeff Whitty (avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer lin-Manuel Miranda (in the heights), music by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (high fidelity) and music supervi-sion by Tony and Grammy® Award winner Alex lacamoire (in the heights). The production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (in the heights).

Bring it on: the Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected. the New York times calls it “Impossible to resist!”

MAY 13-18, 2014, 7:30PM PERFORMANCESMAY 17 & 18, 2PM MATINEES WED, MAY 14 6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “cheer PoWer: BriNg it oN”


MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY ThURS, MAY 15, 7:30PM OPEN CAPTIONING PERFORMANCE

6:30PM kIDS’ NITE ON BROADWAY PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES ESPECIAllY FOR KIDS SAT, MAY 17, 2PM ASl/AD PERFORMANCE


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“Taken together, the mix of songs and stories offer a revealing, bird’s-eye view on the composer’s body of work. I can see why the “Broadway Songbook” shows often sell out. It’s an entirely engaging way to get a bit deeper understanding of the composers behind

this catalog of great American popular music.” —Susannah Schouweiler/knight Arts

The Broadway Songbooks of

MUSICALS OF ThE 1950s OCT 17-20

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COMDEN AND GREEN JUN 13-15

ORDWAY MUSIC ThEATER STAGE7:30PM PERFORMANCES; SAT/SUN 2PM MATINEES SUNDAYS 2PM ASl/AD PERFORMANCES

Join us onstage for BROADWAY SONGBOOK

The Songbook team serenades you on the Ordway stage for an intimate, personal look into the stories behind the songs that created Broadway. Seated under the glow of the stage lights and inches away from the performers, you’ll get the inside scoop on the writers, producers and actors who created the greatest musicals of all time. Professional Twin Cities based actors and actresses, who have toured the world in many of the shows you’ll experience, provide an unforgettable theatrical experience.

NEW THIS SEASON: The audience is seated on the Ordway Music Theater stage!

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Singer-songwriters lizz Wright and Raul Midón join forces to present an intoxicating collection of contemporary spirituals that deftly span the genres of jazz, R&B, soul and gospel. On the heels of a successful European tour, the two masters of song share their effortlessly magnetic stage presence with the Ordway audience.

Raul Midón has recorded three major label records: “State of Mind,” “A World Within A World” and “Synthesis.” He has been fea-tured in documentaries including the acclaimed Bill Withers biopic “Still Bill,” the Herbie Hancock documentary “Possibilities,” and a film on the life of legendary producer Arif Mardin “All My Friends Are Here,” in which he declares that Midón is the only artist he ever signed to a label. His musical collaborators include Jason Mraz, Marcus Miller, and Roberta Flack. Deemed an “eclectic adventurist” by People Magazine, Midón contributes something honest and unpredictable to the musical landscape.

lizz Wright has been the recipient of nonstop critical acclaim and ever-increasing audiences since her Verve debut “Salt” in 2003. “In all of my adventures in music, I’ve been drawn in by sparks of the familiar inside of the unfamiliar. For example, when I first heard what people were calling the blues, I was taken aback, because I had heard that sound all my life. That was how the mothers sang in church.”

Wright continues her genre-defying journey with her latest album “Fellowship,” a nod to her roots in gospel on the one hand and her gospel of eclecticism on the other.


Conceived from vocalist Ravid Kahalani’s vision, Yemen Blues mixes music of Yemen and West Africa with contemporary grooves from funk to mambo and the deep soul of old chants. Conjuring up a rich and diverse aural palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns, and strings, Yemen Blues coexists in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern. The collective is a true collaboration of top master musicians, its core including Ravid Kahalani, Omer Avital, Itamar Doari, Rony Iwryn, and Itamar Borochov.

Yemen Blues’ myriad of influences carry over on stage, where the ensemble navigates from the boisterous to the romantic, from joyous celebration to anguished balladry. Horns fire off emphatically, percussion adds deep rhythmic textures, and the enchanting oud strums out subtle melodies. Frankly, Yemen Blues is one of the most gripping and fun live bands in contem-porary music today.

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LaDySMItHBLaCK MaMBaZO For more than fifty 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. Their musical efforts throughout the past four decades have garnered praise and accolades within the recording industry, but also solidified their identity as a cultural force to be reckoned with.

In the mid-1980s, Paul Simon visited South Africa and incorpo-rated Black Mambazo’s rich tenor/alto/bass harmonies into his “Graceland” album—a landmark 1986 recording that was consid-ered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences. “Graceland” won many awards including the Grammy® Award for Best Album of the Year. A year later, Simon produced Black Mamba-zo’s first U.S. release, “Shaka Zulu,” which won the Grammy Award in 1988 for Best Traditional Folk Album. Since then, and in total, the group has received sixteen Grammy Award Nominations and three Grammy Award wins.

sUNDAY fEB 9, 2014 7:30pm6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “Voice of a NatioN:

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MarIa de BarrOSCape Verdean chanteuse Maria de Barros invites us into her culture’s joyful musical tradition. She sings about the beauty of Cabo Verde and a longing for the island, and her songs are filled with stories of love and romance. “The stories told in the songs are poetic descriptions of real and profound human emotions that are not just felt by Cabo Verdeans, but by the rest of the world,” she says.

Five-time Grammy® nominee Cesaria Evora, the “bare-foot diva,” helped to place the music of Cabo Verde on U.S. audiences’ musical map. Evora’s ongoing encourage-ment led to her god-daughter Maria fashioning her own lively and vivacious interpretation of Cabo Verdean music. Together, Evora, the Queen of the Mornas, and Maria de Barros, the Queen of the Coladeiras, paint a complete musical picture of this tradition-rich land.

WEDNEsDAY fEB 19, 2014 7:30pm with dance floor6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “PaSSiNg it oN: oraL traDitioNS

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rENNIE HarrIS pUrEMOVEMENtRHPM’s work encompasses rich and diverse African-American traditions of the past while simultaneously presenting the voice of a new generation. The company has continued to increase audience numbers each year, encourage young dancers, and share their enthusiasm for hip-hop dance theater.

Rennie Harris Puremovement has performed to sold out audiences at venues in the U.S. and abroad including Grande Halle de Parc de la Villette in Paris, Reichhold Center in St. Thomas, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., MCA in Chicago, the Holland Dance Festival, Kiasma Museum in Helsinki, Spoleto Dance Festival, the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, and the Nervi Festival in Italy to name a few.

Harris, a North Philadelphia native, founded RHPM based on the belief that hip-hop is the most important original expression of a new generation, with the unique ability to express universal themes that extend beyond racial, religious, and economic boundaries.

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AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles, forever changes the way you think about the possibilities of the human body. Under the artistic direction of Judith Smith, the company of seven dancers—with and without disabilities—challenges the possibili-ties of movement, expanding and enriching the art form itself. This eye-opening performance includes “what if would you” by Victoria Marks, “Full of Words” by British choreographer Marc Brew and a new work by Amy Seiwert. Hailed by famed choreographer Bill T. Jones as the company that “showed me what dance could be,” AXIS is a crown jewel of contemporary dance and disability culture.

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In the ten years since its founding, TU Dance has changed the Minnesota dance landscape, presenting work of “buoy-ant energy and amazing grace” (Dance Magazine). Join founders Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands for an unforget-table 10th anniversary dance concert featuring master Al-vin Ailey’s duet twin cities from his legendary the river (1970) as well as repertory favorites and a world premiere work commissioned by the Ordway from choreographer Uri Sands.

sAtURDAYMAY 10, 2014 7:30pm6:30PM ORDWAY EXTRA “froM SaiNt PauL to the WorLD:

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Getting the most out of your ORDWaY ExPERIENcE

concierge ServiceNeed help getting dinner reservations at a local restaurant? How about surprising your loved one with flowers or chocolates on their theater seat? Ordway’s Concierge Service is here to help! Call 651.282.3114 at least 48 hours in advance and let us help make your evening special. For more information, see page 24.

Ordway BarsRunning late? Ordway lobby bars offer decadent sweets and savory snacks as well as a full bar. Don’t forget you can order drinks and desserts before the show and they’ll be ready for you at intermission—no waiting in lines!

ParkingSubscribers at the Deluxe, Premier and Select levels receive discounted parking in surrounding lots. For added convenience, Artist Circle and above donors enjoy the convenience of valet parking for $15. You can pre-reserve your valet parking and customize your drop-off & pick-up. For more informa-tion on donor benefits, see page 31.

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CONCIERGE SERVICESOne of the many benefits subscribers receive is use of Ordway’s Concierge service, the first in the nation for a performing arts center. Consider having special choco-lates or a bouquet of flowers placed on a theater seat for that special someone. Do you want some hard-to-get dinner reservations? looking for a unique dessert option for your post-theater experience? Call Ordway’s Concierge at 651.282.3114 at least 48 hours prior to the show for arrangements.

EMAIL PERFORMANCE REMINDERSBe sure to remember your Ordway performances by signing up for Performance Reminders. Call the Ticket Office at 651.224.4222 with your email address. The reminders will also provide updates on special events, parking alerts and information regarding other down-town Saint Paul events that may affect your Ordway experience.

MISSED ShOW BENEFITWhile there is no compensation for missed performanc-es, Deluxe, Premier or Select Subscribers may purchase a replacement set of tickets at rush prices ($30 Theater/$20 World Music and Dance) to another date or time of the same production in the event of a missed performance. Present your unused tickets at the performance you wish to attend. Seating is based upon availability.

PARkINGThere are several parking ramps in the area surrounding the Ordway. Reserved parking for two locations near the Ordway is available by contacting the ticket office at 651.224.4222. Subscribers receive a discount on parking in the Travelers plaza lot or Science Museum of Minnesota ramp. Parking must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance.

Many local establishments offer free or reduced parking if you are dining with them. Others provide transpor-tation to the Ordway. Contact the Ordway’s Concierge for more information.

TICkET ExChANGE POLICYDeluxe, Premier, and Select subscribers may enjoy unlimited ticket exchanges at no charge to another performance of the same title. Exchanges must be completed at least one hour prior to their scheduled performance.

Pick-Your-Own subscribers receive one free exchange to another performance of the same title. Exchanges must be completed at least one hour prior to their scheduled performance. Additional exchanges will incur standard exchange fees. Exchange fees will apply if ticket exchang-es are done within twenty-four hours prior to the perfor-mance.

Single tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same title. Exchanges must be completed at least 24 hours prior to the date of the originally scheduled performance. Exchanges are subject to availability and a $5 per ticket exchange fee on the phone or at the Ticket Office counter.

Please note: Effective for all exchanges, any exchange into a more expensive performance or different price range, requires payment for the difference in ticket price. There is no compensation if exchanging into a less expensive performance.

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Early access & discounts on World Music and Dance events X X

Complimentary dessert or drink at 1st show (1 per package) X X

Unlimited free exchanges up to 24 hoursprior to scheduled performance X X X

Missed show benefit X X X

Parking discount X X X

Invitation to special events X X X

Early Bird Offer (expires 3/14) X X X

Invitation to Ordway’s Gala X X X X

Complimentary Concierge service X X X X

Discount on additional tickets X X X X

Discounts at area restaurants X X X X

Guaranteed lowest price - no increase on ticket prices throughout the season X X X X

Priority seating and first chanceat Ordway events X X X X

Email performance reminders X X X X

Complimentary ticket replacement X X X X

Partial payment option X X X X

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2O132O14SEASON MISS SAIGONOCT 8-13 ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S THE WIZARD OF OZDEC 4-29 ThE GERShWINS’PORGY AND BESSMAR 25-30 BLUE MAN GROUPAPR 29-MAY 4 BRING IT ON: THE MUSICALMAY 13-18 BROADWAY SONGBOOk SERIES MUSICALS OF ThE 1950s OCT 17-20

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Package prices include all fees!

D e l u x e Pa c k a g e Miss Saigon, The Wizard of Oz, Porgy & Bess, Blue Man Group, Bring It On, and your choice of one Broadway Songbook Series performances

Tues/Wed/Thur/Sun 7:30 Fri/Sat 2/Sat 7:30/Sun 2

Price 1 499.60 521.60

Price 2 433.60 464.40

Price 3 385.20 411.60

Price 4 297.20 319.20

Price 5 196.00 222.40

P r e m i e r Pa c k a g eMiss Saigon, The Wizard of Oz, Porgy & Bess, Blue Man Group, Bring It On


Price 1 466.20 488.20

Price 2 400.20 431.00

Price 3 351.80 378.20

Price 4 263.80 285.80

Price 5 162.60 189.00

S e l e ct Pa c k a g eThe Wizard of Oz, Porgy & Bess, Blue Man Group, Bring It On


Price 1 372.96 390.56

Price 2 320.16 344.80

Price 3 281.44 302.56

Price 4 211.04 228.64

Price 5 130.08 151.20

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LIZZ WRIGhT & RAUL MIDóN FRI, OCT 25, 2013 YEMEN BLUES SUN, OCT 27, 2013 RENNIE hARRIS PUREMOVEMENT FRI, FEB 7, 2014 LADYSMITh BLACk MAMBAZO SUN, FEB 9, 2014 MARIA DE BARROS WED, FEB 19, 2014 AxIS DANCE COMPANY FRI, MAR 21, 2014 BLUE MAN GROUPAPR 29-MAY 4 TU DANCE SAT, MAY 10, 2014

ta r g e t W o r l D m u S i c & Da n c e Pa c k a g e All 8 events, including Blue Man Group! (29% discount)Price 1 341.79

Price 2 275.29

Price 3 233.11

Price 4 174.56

ta r g e t Da n c e Pa c k a g e (25% discount)Rennie Harris Puremovement, AXIS Dance Company, TU Dance

Price 1 119.25

Price 2 92.25

Price 3 77.25

Price 4 57.00

ta r g e t W o r l D m u S i c Pa c k a g e (25% discount)Lizz Wright & Raul Midón, Yemen Blues, Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Price 1 160.00

Price 2 125.50

Price 3 103.00

Price 4 76.00

P i c k-Yo u R-o w n (PYo) Pa c k a g e (5% discount)

Choose three or more events and become a Pick-Your-Own subscriber with benefits! Choose from the Theater Season and the World Music and Dance Series and

save 5% off all tickets! Call the Ordway Ticket Office at 651-224-4222

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20 13-20 14 P e r F o r m a n c e S e a S o n Deluxe, Premier, Select & PYO Single tickets WMD Subscriber Add On (5% discount) (no discount) (10% discount)

Miss Saigon, The Wizard of Oz, Porgy & Bess, Blue Man Group, Bring It On

Tues/Wed/Thur/Sun 7:30

Price 1 $ 95.20 $100.10 $105.00Price 2 $ 81.70 $ 85.85 $ 90.00Price 3 $ 71.80 $ 75.40 $ 79.00 Price 4 $ 53.80 $ 56.40 $ 59.00 Price 5 $ 33.10 $ 34.55 $36.00

Fri/Sat 2/Sat 7:30/Sun 2

Price 1 $ 99.70 $104.85 $110.00Price 2 $ 88.00 $ 92.50 $ 97.00Price 3 $ 77.20 $ 81.10 $ 85.00Price 4 $ 58.30 $ 61.15 $ 64.00 Price 5 $ 38.50 $ 40.25 $ 42.00

Broadway Songbook (all performances)

All tickets $ 34.00 $35.50 $ 37.00

ta r g e t W o r l D m u S i c a n D Da n c e S e r i e S (W m D) Deluxe, Premier, Select & PYO Single tickets WMD Subscriber Add On (5% discount) (no discount) (10% discount)

Lizz Wright & Raul Midón, Yemen Blues, AXIS Dance, TU Dance

Price 1 $43.90 $45.95 $48.00Price 2 $33.10 $34.55 $36.00Price 3 $29.50 $30.75 $32.00Price 4 $21.40 $22.20 $23.00

Rennie Harris Puremovement


Ladysmith Black Mambazo


all prices include fees. Artists, dates and prices are subject to change.

GROUPS 10+ SAVE AT THE ORDWAY! Call 651.282.3111 or visit Ordway.org/groups to reserve today.

Ordering your Ordway subscription is as easy as 1. 2. 3.Become a subscriber at any level (refer to the benefits chart on page 25) and receive great benefits such as guaranteed lowest prices, exchanges and priority seating. Become a Super Subscriber with a charitable donation for as little as $100 to receive even more benefits.

Package information on pages 26-28 will help you decide the best option for you.

1. CHOOSE yOUr paCKaGE(see pages 26-27 for productions in each package)

H Deluxe (12% discount)

H Premier (12% discount)

H Select (12% discount) H WorlD muSic anD Dance SerieS (29% discount) H WorlD muSic SerieS (25% discount) H Dance SerieS (25% discount)

H Pick-Your-oWn (PYo) Package (5% discount)

2. CHOOSE yOUr pErFOrMaNCE Day & tIME (theatricals only)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7:30p; Saturdays and Sundays 2p & 7:30p

Please see calendar on pages 22-23 for specific dates. World Music and Dance performances are one night only events. Deluxe subscribers receive their choice of one Broadway Songbook performance as part of their package.

3. CHOOSE yOUr prICE raNGE aND NUMBEr OF tICKEtS.As a subscriber, you can add on additional tickets at this time. See opposite page for single ticket prices.

NOw CaLL our Ticket Office at 651.224.4222 and one of our friendly and knowledgeable ticket services associates will be happy to help you with your order. Or VISIt ORDWAY.ORG/SUBSCRIBE and subscribe online. Your subscription ticket packet will be mailed to you in late May 2013.

We are excited that you will be joining us in the new season!

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aNNUaLLy MOrE tHaN 50,000 SCHOOL CHILDrEN attEND OrDway pErFOrMaNCES designed especially for school audiences. Accompanying study guides provide a direct connection to state standards in the arts through classroom activities and lesson plans.

The Ordway has been the numBer one CULtUraL DEStINatION FOr MINNEapOLIS aND SaINt paUL pUBLIC SCHOOL StUDENtS FOr tHE LaSt 16 yEarS. The Ordway offers the largest arts organization bus subsidy program in the state and is committed to access for all schools regardless of their condition.

The education and community engagement pro-gramming at the Ordway creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for innovative collaboration between touring artists and our communities.

ordway.org/education School performance informationand tickets: 651.282.3115

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• The Ordway is a major charitable nonprofit arts institution that is vital to the region and must be supported and preserved by those who love it. We are a significant component to the economic and cultural health and energy of Minnesota.

• The Ordway is a space for artists to grow, learn, and share their artistic craft with the Twin Cities. The art presented, created, and produced by the Ordway is done so in collaboration and partnership with many local and national artists and arts organizations. • The arts have proven to positively impact students’ lives by increasing their success in school. Our education program has allowed more than 800,000 students to attend world-class international perfor-mances through subsidized buses and low-cost tickets.

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$25-99 $100-499 $500-999 $1,000-2,499 $2,500-4,999 $5,000-9,999 $10,000-24,999 $25,000+ Contributor Card X X X X X X X X

Advance Ticket Purchases X X X X X X X

Recognition in a program magazine X X X X X X X

Two complimentary beverages at the Ordway X X X X X X X

Recognition in select program magazines X X X X X X

Attend Insider Dinners; meet select cast & creative crew X X X X X X

Invitations to special Ordway events X X X X X X

Recognition in all program magazines X X X X X

Priority premium seating and single ticket purchase requests X X X X X

Pre-reserve valet parking for $15 and customize your drop off/pick up X X X X X

Securian Contributors’ lounge access with complimentary beverages & snacks X X X X X

Personal VIP ticketing services provided by development staff X X X X

Exclusive travel on special theater tours hosted by the Ordway president/CEO X X X

Special recognition in the lobby of the theater X X

Benefits and personal concierge services customized to your specifications X

super subscriber Benefits A Super Subscriber is a donor at $100 or more who is also is a Deluxe or Premier Subscriber Invitation to attend a Broadway Songbook rehearsal X X X X X X X

Unique pin recognizing Super Subscriber X X X X X X X

Invitation to view the load-in of a Broadway show X X X X X X

One-time guest pass to the Securian Contributors’ lounge X X X X X X

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ORDWaY 2O13Flint Hills INTERNaTIONaL cHilDRen’s FestivalsChOOl DAYs May 28-31fAMIlY DAYs sAt/sUN Jun 1 & 2 Free PARTY IN ThE PARkS outside the Ordway featuring music, dance, and tents filled with creative activities to delight your child. Take a taste tour of the world with a wide variety of food for purchase.

Free OUTDOOR PERFORMANCEAustralia’s Sway Poles’

The Three Belles

Bring your family.June is festival time when Ordway stages come alive with the best of international performance artists especially for children. It is one of the largest international children’s festivals in North America.

Complete performance schedule, and ticket purchase at

ordway.org/festival

WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES

Golden Dragon Acrobats’

Cirque Zivafrom the People’s Republic of China

la Societá della Civetta’s

WINDTheater from Bologna, Italy

Max Pollak and

RumbaTapAfro-Cuban music/percussive dance

Théatre de l’OEil’s

The Star keeperPuppetry from Montreal, Quebec

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