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• We are thrilled that Stewart Theatre will reopen in September! It’s the Stewart we all know and love, but with fresh paint, new carpet, and new (wider) seats.

• The new Talley Student Union is gorgeous, and offers lots of dining options.

• We have a new name. NCSU Center Stage is now NC State LIVE.

• We have bigger discounts. Save 20% when you buy 3-5 shows. Save 25% when you buy 6 or more shows!

• We have an amazing 2015-2016 season in store for you! (keep turning pages)

The awe-inspiring aerial dancers of BANDALOOP will open our series in a big way in September. We’ve been wanting to bring BANDALOOP back to NC State for years, and this is just the occasion.

Check out the great new season ahead. A few old friends, and many wonderful new ones.

And remember: FREE PARKING after 5pm. Always a bonus.

LOTS TO BE

EXCITED about

BANDALOOP September 17 & 18

Blackbird, Fly September 22 & 23

The Kenny Barron Trio October 24

Emel Mathlouthi October 29

A Simple Space by Gravity & Other Myths November 5-7

Art of Time Ensemble Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band November 14

The Swingles December 10

John Pizzarelli February 6

Yamato – The Drummers of Japan February 20

Kellylee Evans February 27

Cameron Carpenter March 19

CONTRA-TIEMPO April 9

Acoustic Africa April 16

KIDSTUFF

Skippyjon Jones, Snow What October 17

The Very Hungry Caterpillar April 3

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Cover photos from A Simple Space by Gravity & Other Myths.

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Questions or comments about the season? Call Sharon Moore, Mark Tulbert or Stephanie Clark at 919-513-3030, or send us an e-mail: [email protected]

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BANDALOOPThursday & Friday, September 17 & 18, 2015 at 8pm Stewart Theatre $36-$40

For years, folks have been asking us to bring back the awe-inspiring dancers of BANDALOOP. The reopening of Talley Student Union and Stewart Theatre is just the occasion! A pioneer in vertical dance performance, BANDALOOP seamlessly weaves dynamic physicality, intricate choreography and the art of climbing to turn the dance floor on its side. Whether performing in theatres, on skyscrapers, or mountain cliffs, their innovative approach to dance is at once graceful and powerful.

This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources; and is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the N.C. Arts Council.

Campus Enterprises, Aloft Raleigh, NC State University Foundation

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Blackbird, FlyTuesday & Wednesday, September 22 & 23, 2015 at 8pm Titmus Theatre $26

Violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain – aka DBR – is a longtime favorite of NC State audiences. He is renowned for seamlessly blending funk, rock, hip-hop and classical music. For his latest project, DBR teams up with acclaimed spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph. In a concert for voice, body, and strings called Blackbird, Fly, they weave together a tapestry of movement, narrative, music and Haitian folklore to engage audiences in dialog about critical questions of our time.

Post-show conversation with the artists.

Presented with support from the University Scholars Program.

The Kenny Barron TrioSaturday, October 24, 2015 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $31-$35

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant piano playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.” Barron will be joined at this concert by Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) and Johnathan Blake (drums).

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Emel MathlouthiThursday, October 29, 2015 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $24-$28

Tunisian singer, songwriter, guitarist and composer Emel Mathlouthi stands with the great divas of the Arab world. She gained instant fame when her song Kelmti Horra (“My Word is Free”) was adopted by the Arab Spring revolutionaries on the streets of Tunis, earning her the nickname “the voice of Tunisian Revolution.” Her gorgeous, intricate sound moves between rock, trip-hop and electronica, interlaced with strong Arabic and North African connections.

Art of Time Ensemble Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club BandSaturday, November 14, 2015 at 8pm Stewart Theatre $36-$40

Led by internationally-renowned concert pianist Andrew Burashko, Steven Page (founder and former lead of the iconic band Barenaked Ladies) joins an ensemble of singers including Glen Phillips (front man of Toad the Wet Sprocket), Andy Maize (Skydiggers), and Craig Northey (The Odds) in a re-creation of the Beatles’ groundbreaking album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Accompanied by Art of Time’s world class orchestra, songs like Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, When I’m Sixty-Four, and With a Little Help From My Friends are reimagined in arrangements that affectionately celebrate the music while preserving the vocal harmonies and musical elements that earned its designation by Rolling Stone as “the most important rock and roll album ever made.”

Post-show conversation with the artists.


A Simple Space by Gravity & Other MythsThursday, November 5, 2015 at 8pm Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 3pm & 8pm Stewart Theatre $28-$32

Up close and thrilling! Gravity & Other Myths is a multi-award winning Australian acrobatics ensemble. They create work that is highly physical, innovative and unique, performed by seven acrobats who push their limits without reserve.

Their latest show, A Simple Space, is a dizzying collection of works that will be performed on the thrust of Stewart Theatre (the part of the stage that extends into the seating area). It’s supported by live percussion and presented so intimately that you can feel the heat, hear every breath, and be immersed in every moment.

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The SwinglesThursday, December 10, 2015 at 8pm Stewart Theatre $28-$32

You know their trademark sound from Glee and Sex and the City. For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music, picking up five Grammy Awards along the way. Today’s London-based Swingles are an international a cappella phenomenon – seven young and versatile voices who deliver folk ballads, funk jams and fugues with equal precision and passion. This concert will feature music for the holiday season.

The Swingles concert will open with pieces performed in tandem with students of the State Chorale.

John PizzarelliSaturday, February 6, 2016 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $31-$35

What a guy! We get more requests for John Pizzarelli than any other artist who has performed here. He’s witty, utterly charming, has an amazing voice, and is a jaw-dropping guitarist. Pizzarelli is renowned for his rich, original interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook mixed with contemporary classics. He will be performing with the members of his quartet.


Yamato – The Drummers of JapanSaturday, February 20, 2016 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $36-$40

Breathtaking! The young men and women of Yamato turn the ancient Japanese art of taiko drumming into a heart-pounding spectacle of athleticism, precision and exhilarating musical expertise.

“The Yamato show is a genuinely theatrical experience, delivered with balletic grace and infectious humour.” – Times Online (UK)

Kellylee EvansSaturday, February 27, 2016 at 5pm & 8pm Titmus Theatre Pre-show talks, 4pm & 7pm $26

Rising star singer/songwriter Kellylee Evans will immediately draw you in with her naturally magnetic charm and compelling vocal stylings. With a voice that conjures the spirit of Nina Simone, and a modern take on jazz that is effortlessly of-the-moment, this delightful Canadian artist continues to awe and impress audiences around the world.


CONTRA-TIEMPOSaturday, April 9, 2016 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $26-$30

CONTRA-TIEMPO is a bold and multilingual Los Angeles-based dance company, dedicated to transforming the world through dance. Founded and directed by Cuban-American choreographer Ana Maria Alvarez, their work fuses Salsa, Afro-Cuban and contemporary urban and abstract dance theatre, to create an invigorating blend of physically intense and politically astute performance work. They push the boundaries of Latin dance as an expressive cultural and contemporary form.

This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Cameron CarpenterSaturday, March 19, 2016 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $26-$30

We think he relishes his bad boy reputation. Cameron Carpenter is having a ball smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music, all the while generating worldwide acclaim. Celebrated for his flawless technique and flamboyant style, he’ll be playing the International Touring Organ – a monumental digital organ of his own design. This organ was officially introduced with two Lincoln Center concerts in March 2014.

Acoustic AfricaSaturday, April 16, 2016 at 8pm Stewart Theatre Pre-show talk, 7pm $31-$35

The fourth installment of Acoustic Africa’s exhilarating journey focuses on the richness of the African traditions of voice and song, featuring two beloved singers. A modern troubadour with extraordinary appeal, Habib Koité‘s musicianship, wit and wisdom translate across cultures. Hailing from the musically prolific West African nation of Mali, the guitarist and composer has been named the biggest pop star of the region by Rolling Stone. An accomplished guitarist, percussionist, composer and poet – with a pure and commanding voice – South Africa’s Vusi Mahlasela sang a message of peace during the anti-apartheid movement. His music is uplifting and beautiful, blending folk, pop, and traditional African music.


The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle FavouritesSunday, April 3, 2016 at 3pm Stewart Theatre $12 (both Kidstuff shows for $18)

Eric Carle’s classic story of the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar is one of the most successful children’s books of all time. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will bring a delightful and imaginative black light adaptation of three of Carle’s beloved books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon.

Skippyjon Jones, Snow WhatSaturday, October 17, 2015 at 3pm Stewart Theatre $12 (both Kidstuff shows for $18)

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a dog! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy bounces on his big-boy bed and heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. Once inside, he finds himself in a magical snowy forest of make-believe, where the seven Chimichangos challenge him with his most dangerous task yet: to wake up Nieve Que, the frozen princess, by kissing her. Yuck! Will this hero agree to don a prince’s pantelones and save his poochitos? With rhymes, rollicking wordplay, and mucho fairy tale fun, this fuzzy tale is sure to end happily ever after, in an enchanting TheatreworksUSA musical based on the book by Judy Schachner.

Both shows are most appropriate for grades preK-3.

Series tickets go on sale August 19. Individual Kidstuff show tickets go on sale September 25.

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Photo Credits: COVER & PAGE 1, Gravity & Other Myths, photos by Chris Hertzfeld; PAGE 3, NC State LIVE staff, photo by Becky Kirkland; PAGE 4, BANDALOOP, photo by Atossa Soltani; PAGE 6, DBR, photo by Julieta Cervantes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, photo courtesy of Sozo Artists; PAGE 7, Kenny Barron, photo by Fran Kaufman; PAGE 8, Emel Mathlouthi, photo courtesy of Riot Artists; PAGE 9, Art Of Time Ensemble, photos courtesy of Baylin Artists Management; PAGE 10, Gravity & Other Myths, photo by Steve Ullathorne; PAGE 12, The Swingles, photo by Nedim Nazerali; PAGE 13, John Pizzarelli, photo by Andrew Lepley; PAGE 14, Yamato, photo by Masa Ogawa; PAGE 15, Kellylee Evans, photo by Melanie Elbaz; PAGE 16, CONTRA-TIEMPO, photo by Kerville Cosmos Jack; PAGE 18, Cameron Carpenter, photo by Thomas Grube; PAGE 19, Habib Koité, photo by Dirk Leunis, Vusi Mahlasela, photo by Erik Forster; PAGE 20, Skippyjon Jones, photo by Jeremy Daniel; PAGE 21, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, photo courtesy of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

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