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2013SEPTEMBER 21–22 BLUE MAN GROUP 2

OCTOBER 10 TOP SECRET PREMIERE 4

OCTOBER 26 DENNIS JAMES HOSTS HALLOWEEN 6

OCTOBER 30 NASHVILLE SYMPHONY WITH BÉLA FLECK 8

NOVEMBER 7 DAVID SEDARIS 10

NOVEMBER 16 BALLET HISPANICO 12

DECEMBER 6–7 MAMMA MIA! 14

DECEMBER 11 CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS 16

2014JANUARY 28–29 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 18

MARCH 6–7 DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 20

MARCH 12 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER 22

APRIL 3 ITZHAK PERLMAN 24

APRIL 22–23 WEST SIDE STORY 26

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PAYMENT OPTIONS 28

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BLUE MAN GROUP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 8 P.M.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2 P.M.

One of the most highly requested shows in IU Auditorium history is back by popular demand!

No one knows how to make a more inspired mess than Blue Man Group. Whether they’re beating on drums and generating a kaleidoscopic spray of airborne paint, or catching flying gumballs with their mouths and spewing the paint onto canvases, the bald-and-blue characters approach each messy, noisy enterprise with the expertise and determination of children. And the audience responds with unadulterated, uncomplicated, grin-inducing joy; with howls of laughter; with childlike wonder and delight. You might say that Blue Man Group is child’s play for adults.

At a Blue Man Group theatrical show there is something on the bill to fascinate and entertain everyone. It’s vaudeville for the twenty-first century: instead of an array of comedians and singers and monologists and dog acts and jugglers sharing a bill, the Blue Men—abetted by a few musicians—offer an array of wildly imaginative flights of fancy, ranging from primitive to sophisticated, in a variety show quite unlike any other.

But even when the audience is in a heightened state of exhilaration, the Blue Men are often teaching them something—even if the audience is unaware of it.

“The paint on the drums for us is a visual representation of the music,” says Puck Quinn, creative director of character development and appearances. “We want to create a visceral experience. We want you to feel it in your gut. That’s why we have as big a drum as we can find. Because that drum will literally vibrate your viscera, your guts will resonate.”

Paint and vibration aside, connecting to the audience and creating a community within the walls of the theater is what matters most to Blue Man Group.

People sitting in the front rows immediately feel a part of the proceedings, as they are given slickers to protect their clothes from paint and other possible splatterings. The Blue Men also make an enormous amount of eye contact with the audience, both from the stage and by interacting with them. Most famously, a woman from the audience is chosen to join them onstage for The Feast, and share in a repast of Twinkies.

“It’s all about the connection,” says co-founder Phil Stanton. “And we also wanted to make a statement about how important the live experience is. Even though technology has made it so that we don’t have to have that live experience, there’s something about our humanity that will always need it.”

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—USA Today

“An absolutely ecstatic experience.”

GENERAL PUBLIC$62 C $52 S $38 B

IUB STUDENTS$41 C $31 S $20 B

TOP SECRETPREMIERE

THURSDAYOCTOBER 10, 8 P.M.

Join us to celebrate and welcome the stuff of legends to IU Auditorium this fall. A brand-new tour will be announced May 10 and Bloomington will be the first stop. This musical and theatrical collaboration twists a plot from the past to the future and is set to an Americana soundtrack, where acoustic guitars take the place of the traditional orchestra. Not for the faint of heart, this thrilling and eerie production will have audiences glued to the edge of their seats.

Stay tuned on email and plan to be here October 10 for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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DENNIS JAMES HOSTS HALLOWEEN

SATURDAYOCTOBER 26, 7:30 P.M.

The kitsch of silent film combines with the clamor of spooky sounds in this favorite IU Auditorium Halloween treat. Get ready for one of the most unique and family-friendly theatrical events around as IU alum Dennis James, along with fellow musician Mark Goldstein—together known as the Filmharmonia Duo—accompany the playfully eerie sci-fi silent film classic Aelita, Queen of Mars!

The duo has played for sold-out crowds and received numerous standing ovations across the globe for their unparalleled musical accompaniment, which combines pipe organ music with experimental electronic sound effects instrumentation. James, an Indiana University alumnus, will provide virtuosic accompaniment on the organ, and the pioneering 1919 Soviet musical instrument invention: the theremin. Goldstein further enhances the production with the buchla lightning wands, an electronic musical device that, in order to play properly, provides a show of its own—with Goldstein waving and dancing about the stage.

Aelita is the story of an engineer named Los, who, pursued for the murder of his wife, escapes to Mars on a flying machine of his own invention, accompanied by two unlikely companions: the detective investigating the murder and a good-hearted Red Army soldier. On Mars, Los falls in love with the planet’s ruler, but is also imprisoned, enslaved, and involved in a revolution. How will he escape back to Earth? What is to become of him and his companions?

Aelita launched Filmharmonia’s career accompanying silent films in 1991. Filmharmonia’s celebrated combination of traditional silent film scoring and authentic, period instrumental textures has consistently received critical praise and standing ovations at festive Aelita screenings worldwide. The film features fascinating sets and intriguing costumes designed in the Soviet Constructivist style by several of that avant garde movement’s most famous practitioners. The source music was selected from a published set of Soviet film cue music provided by Naum Kleiman of the Moscow Cinematheque.

From Singapore to Vienna to Salzburg, Filmharmonia’s compelling organ and eerie electronic music have fascinated audiences around the world. A critic raved, “I wasn’t sure how I was going to like the electronics, but the score was a mélange of Gounod’s melodies, Bach’s Passacaglia in C Minor, and wonderfully eerie sci-fi effects. I loved it!”

Dennis James exclaimed, “With the project being a glorious pioneering example of the sci-fi film genre, it will work quite well for a Halloween crowd—with rockets, space travel, Martians… who could ask for anything more?”

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—San Diego Union-Tribune

“Dennis James has played a pivotal role in the international revival of silent films presented with live music.”


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NASHVILLE SYMPHONY WITHBELA FLECK

WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 30, 8 P.M.

Get ready for one of the most unique and exciting classical performances to hit the Auditorium stage as the world-renowned Nashville Symphony is joined by the incomparable Béla Fleck this October.

Led by music director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony has established an international profile with its innovative programming and steadily expanding discography. Although internationally renowned, Mr. Guerrero is no stranger to Bloomington or IU—having lent his talents as conductor of the IU Festival Orchestra three of the past four seasons. With the arrival of Mr. Guerrero to the Nashville Symphony in 2008, this 14-time Grammy nominated and seven-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble has continued its spectacular rise to prominence with an ambitious schedule of recordings, commissions, and world premieres—bolstered along the way by the Symphony’s music advisor and prestigious member of Indiana University’s own Jacob School of Music faculty: Leonard Slatkin.

This year, the Nashville Symphony is partnering with the groundbreaking and extraordinary banjo musician Béla Fleck to present one of the most unique pieces of orchestral music ever composed, Fleck’s own Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra (co-written with Béla’s longtime collaborative partner Edgar Meyer), which he premiered with the Nashville Symphony in 2003. A piece created, according to Fleck, “to explore the new possibilities of the banjo as a member of the orchestra, while respecting its roots in bluegrass and jazz.”

Béla Fleck is the most lauded banjo player in the world. Known for his passion, humor, and impressive skill, Béla has made a name for himself by placing banjo into unique and non-traditional settings, arrangements, and collaborations. A gloriously decorated musician, Béla is a 13-time Grammy Award winner, and has shared Grammy wins with Asleep at the Wheel, Alison Brown, and Edgar Meyer. His Grammy nominations (25 and counting) span more unique categories than any other musician in history—a range that includes country, pop, jazz, bluegrass, classical, folk, spoken word, composition, and arranging.

The Nashville Symphony always provides an orchestral performance that is exciting, captivating, and inspired. In addition to the Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra, the Symphony will be performing some of its most loved and highly lauded repertoire—including Joseph Schwantner’s “Chasing Light,” and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World. Classical music listeners from novice to aficionado are guaranteed to have an incredible evening of music and majesty.

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—Giancarlo Guerrero



“The audience is going to be completely blown-away by the artistry of Béla Fleck.”

DAVIDSEDARIS

THURSDAYNOVEMBER 7, 8 P.M.

Few authors could label book reading sessions as comedy and sell out at venues world wide, yet David Sedaris can, and comfortably holds his own against all the standups and talking heads on the fringe.

This November, master humor writer David Sedaris will bring his signature social satire back to IU Auditorium. The king of self-deprecating comedy, Sedaris uses his words to paint pictures of situations both familiar and ridiculous, mining everything from his upbringing in an eccentric Greek family to his odd jobs in the years before he started getting paid to write.

This performance comes on the heels of his newest book release: Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, a collection of essays and other works released in April 2013 that follows in a long line of irreverent, self-deprecating, and highly-regarded literary releases. Experience live the hilarious brilliance that created the national bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, followed by an interactive Q&A session and book signing with the satirist himself!

Although now permanently residing in France, Sedaris travels widely for book tours and appearances, and never ceases to find inspiration everywhere: a foul-mouthed conversation between a polished, genteel-looking couple was the source for one essay, while trying to kick a lifelong smoking habit inspired another.

In addition to his literary selections and public appearances, 2013 saw the release of the first film adaptation of his work, C.O.G., which premiered at the Sundance film festival in January. Sedaris is also a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, and can be heard reading his original radio pieces on NPR’s This American Life in a sarcastic, slightly nasal voice that’s hard to hear without breaking into a smile.

He was Time magazine’s Humorist of the Year in 2001 and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album.

Entertainment Weekly calls Sedaris, “The preeminent humorist of his generation,” and Publishers Weekly writes “Sedaris’ sparkling essays always shimmer more brightly when read aloud by the author. And his expert timing, mimicry, and droll asides are never more polished than during live performances in front of an audience.”

DAVIDSEDARIS

An Evening With

CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OFLet’s Explore Diabetes With Owls

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—San Francisco Chronicle

“Sedaris belongs on any list of people writing in English at the moment who are revising our ideas about what’s funny.”



BALLETHISPANICO

SATURDAYNOVEMBER 16, 8 P.M.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month this October, IU Auditorium is proud to present one of the most culturally significant Hispanic artistic groups in the nation: Ballet Hispanico.

Celebrating 42 years of dance and culture, Ballet Hispanico is recognized as the nation’s premier Latino dance organization. Founded in 1970 by artistic director and recipient of the National Medal of Arts Tina Ramirez, and now under the dynamic new artistic leadership of Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispanico has emerged from its grassroots origins as a dance school and community-based performing arts troupe to become the foremost dance representative of Hispanic culture in the United States—with a professional company that tours nationally and internationally; a school of dance unique in its emphasis on ballet, modern, and Spanish dance as its core curriculum, and extensive programming for public schools both in New York and around the country.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Ballet Hispanico has performed for over two million people, appearing in such major venues as The John F. Kennedy Center, the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, UCLA’s Royce Hall, Wolf Trap, Jacob’s Pillow, Boston’s Celebrity Series, and The Joyce Theater—as well as countless national television appearances.

The company’s innovative repertory fuses ballet, modern, and Latin dance forms into a spirited image of the contemporary Hispanic world. The company boasts a rich and diverse repertory of over 100 works by the foremost choreographers and emerging artists of our time, and more than 75 new works have been commissioned from choreographers of international stature—such as Alberto Alonso, Talley Beatty, Graciela Daniele, George Faison, Vicente Nebrada and Ann Reinking, and such dynamic young artists as Susan Marshall, Ramón Oller, David Roussève, Pedro Ruiz, and William Whitener. These choreographers represent the diverse spectrum of American and Latino nationalities, and their works expand on founder Tina Ramirez’s legacy of exploring the diversity of Latino culture through a fusion of classical, Latin, and contemporary dance powered by theatricality and passion.

An explosive celebration of culture through dance, Ballet Hispanico is an unforgettable performance experience for the dance aficionado and novice alike. The Star-Ledger states, “Ballet Hispanico knows when to turn up the volume, and when to turn it down. This dance company can wake up the neighborhood with a sudden, brassy shout or it can croon softly in your ear, whispering words of love.” Or perhaps the Chicago Sun-Times put it best: “quite simply, stellar.”

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—Times-Picayune

“Ballet Hispanico reaches joyous heights.”



FRIDAY–SATURDAYDECEMBER 6–7, 8 P.M.

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“You Can Dance, You Can Jive, Having The Time of Your Life...”

Over 50 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!

Created by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, this smash hit musical is celebrating its 10th incredible year at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, its 13th anniversary on London’s West End, and an international tour that has visited more than 74 foreign cities and seen by over 4.3 million people.

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.

Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.,” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends, and new family found.

Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to new and returning audiences, winter 2013 is the season for MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRINKHOFF/MÖGENBURG

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—Matt Wolf, Associated Press

“Quite simply, a phenomenon!”



CHIMES OFCHRISTMAS

WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 11, 7:30 P.M.

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The holidays are a time for joy and laughter with those we love, and there’s no better way to usher in the festive spirit than by gathering the whole family for Bloomington’s favorite holiday tradition, Chimes of Christmas.

Since the 1950s, audiences have delighted in this uplifting holiday spectacular, with magical performances by some of our favorite IU Jacob School of Music ensembles, including the Grammy nominated vocal ensemble the Singing Hoosiers.

With the coming of the new Singing Hoosiers director and acclaimed vocal jazz conductor Steve Zegree in 2012, Chimes of Christmas has been catapulted into the 21st century with a fresh new look, innovative new repertoire, and oodles of energy.

Fun for Santa-seekers of all ages, this performance will have all the holiday classics we crave, and some unexpected new twists to captivate even the grinchiest of patrons. Audience members can enjoy songs from across the pantheon of holiday repertoire. From tried-and-true favorites with a brand-new beat, to beautiful classics and international rhythms, the 2013 Chimes will celebrate holiday traditions from around the corner and around the world.

A family-friendly event with special discounts for children, Chimes is the perfect way to start the season’s celebrations. The engaging dance numbers, world-renowned vocals, and harmonious instruments bring smiles and cheer to patrons of all ages year after year. Both children and adults will enjoy the enthusiastically performed holiday carols, the up-beat new style, and the surprise appearance of a jovial Santa.

As an enthusiastic patron commented following the 2012 concert, “Wow…that was so enjoyable! (We) loved how Silent Night escalated when all the voices came together. Wonderful to the max! I was smiling and humming all the way home.”

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“[Chimes] is much anticipated each holiday season.”

—The Herald-Times

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

TUESDAY–WEDNESDAYJANUARY 28–29, 8 P.M.

Travel back in time to a magical moment in rock ’n’ roll history—a famed and fateful recording session that brought together music legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit Broadway musical inspired by this real-life, impromptu clash of the musical titans, brings you inside the recording studio with these four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ’n’ roll band for one unforgettable night.

On December 4, 1956, Carl Perkins and his band, along with Jerry Lee Lewis, laid down some songs—including what would become one of the best-known Perkins songs, “Matchbox.” Perkins and Lewis were later joined by Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, and they held an impromptu jam session that would become the stuff of legends. A newspaper man at the scene wrote, “This quartet could sell a million,” and they were soon dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet. This was the only group performance of the four legends-to-be—a cultural flashpoint that captured the birth of rock ’n’ roll as four great musicians, with troubled lives and complicated careers, came together to forget everything but what they loved to do most: express the riotous joy, immense beauty, and poignant sadness of life in songs that shoot straight to the soul.

Million Dollar Quartet was conceived by film producer and writer Floyd Mutrux (whose works include Dick Tracy and Mulholland Falls) and Colin Escott (writer of Hank Williams: The Biography) and was a 2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical.

Audiences can’t help but be swept away by the incredible story and captivating tunes that permeate the show. This live musical stage experience features some of the best songs in rock ’n’ roll history, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

Performing these iconic songs takes considerable skill and talent, as the cast members pull off not only spot-on vocal representations of these rock legends, but play all instruments live. These portrayals not only capture the look and feel, but also the spirit of these timeless legends.

Critics and audiences across the country are falling in love with Million Dollar Quartet. The LA Times declares Million Dollar Quartet is “a jukebox musical that remembers to keep plugging in quarters,” and says, “[this show] stays loud and fun.”

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CARL PERKINS

JERRY LEELEWIS

JOHNNYCASH

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—Las Vegas Sun

“23 of the world’s greatest rock ’n’ roll hits as if they were the original—but in person they are even better.”



PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL NATKIN

DISNEY’SBEAUTY ANDTHE BEASTThe most highly-acclaimed animated feature of all time springs to life in this spectacular and heart-warming musical. Since its Broadway debut in 1994, this eye-popping spectacle has become an international sensation—winning the hearts of over 35 million people in 13 countries worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers that will leave audiences filled with wonder and joy.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Featuring the animated film’s Academy Award-winning score—with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, and with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice—Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has show-stopping production numbers like “Be Our Guest” and “Belle,” as well as some of our favorite touching musical moments—like the title number, “Beauty and the Beast.”

Magical and memorable, sharing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with loved ones or little ones is an experience not to be missed.

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DISNEY’SBEAUTY ANDTHE BEAST

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—Chicago Sun-Times

“Warm and winning performances, a tuneful score, and real heart.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOAN MARCUS

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

WEDNESDAYMARCH 12, 8 P.M.

Join IU Auditorium as it celebrates America’s most lauded and beloved dance ensemble, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as they feature their signature work Revelations.

Born from a now-fabled performance in March 1958, Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, struggling to break the dance world free of its racial prejudices, became the first professional company to fully embrace cultural diversity, welcoming dancers of all races and backgrounds. Since that fateful day, the Ailey company has become the foremost modern dance company in the world—having performed for an estimated 23 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents, as well as millions more through television broadcasts.

Now led by choreographer Robert Battle, with influence by emeritus director Judith Jameson, the Ailey company continues its legacy of highlighting the multicultural beauty of the American experience through works that celebrate the struggle, elation, joy, and pain of its citizens’ past, present, and future.

Groundbreaking and heartbreaking, spiritual and soulful, Ailey’s iconic works draw upon his “blood memories” as inspiration. This is the essence of his most popular and critically acclaimed work, Revelations, and countless others throughout Ailey’s lifetime.

Born out of Ailey’s childhood recollections of people, places, and experiences in and around his rural church, and using African American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs, and holy blues, Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. More than just a popular dance work, it has become a cultural treasure, adored by generations of fans.

Seeing Revelations for the first time or the hundredth can be a transcendent experience—with audiences cheering, singing along, and dancing in their seats from the opening notes of the plaintive “I Been ’Buked,” to the rousing “Wade in the Water,” and the triumphant finale, “Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham.”

Despite its distinctly African American roots, Revelations’ spirit is universal, and since its premiere, the ballet has been performed continuously around the globe—transcending barriers of faith and nationality, appealing to universal emotions, and becoming the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world.

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“Every American owes it to him or herself to see the Ailey [company] perform Revelations. It is an American phenomenon. I’ve probably seen it countless times and every time it’s magical and spiritual and hopeful—everything that we want ourselves to be and hope that our country will be.”

—Oprah Winfrey

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—Time Out Chicago

“The skill, the soul, the fun-loving enthusiasm: It’s everything an audience wants.”



ITZHAKPERLMAN

THURSDAYAPRIL 3, 8 P.M.

Experience the remarkable artistry, the charm, and the joy of the virtuoso of the violin.

A player of legendary renown, Itzhak Perlman is a musician who exceeds mere superlatives. He is a superstar, a musician of technical wizardry, an interpreter of unmatched grace and power, a musical icon. He comes to Bloomington to take the stage at IU Auditorium, and lucky are the listeners who hold tickets to this highly-anticipated recital performance.

Undeniably a living legend, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music—tangibly communicated with every stroke of his bow.

From his film collaborations with composer John Williams and director Steven Spielberg, to his performances with the Israel Philharmonic in history-making concerts in the Eastern Bloc, Perlman occupies a unique place in the artistic and social fabric of our times.

Highly-lauded and beloved, Perlman has received countless awards and recognitions for his musicianship—including the Kennedy Center Honor, America’s most prestigious lifetime achievement award, in December 2003; the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton in 2000; and the coveted Medal of Liberty from President Reagan in 1986. In addition, Perlman is a 15-time Grammy award winner, which includes his 2008 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

In addition, Mr. Perlman devotes considerable time to education, both in his participation each summer in the Perlman Music Program and his teaching at the Juilliard School, where he holds the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Chair. He was awarded an honorary doctorate and a centennial medal on the occasion of Julliard’s 100th commencement ceremony in May 2005.

Hearing this living legend perform live is an experience any music lover cannot afford to miss.

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—The Washington Post

“Perlman’s great gift is to deliver timeless, mainstream music to his audiences with uncomplicated affection, directness and humanity.”



TUESDAY–WEDNESDAYAPRIL 22–23, 8 P.M.

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More than 50 years ago, a show about New York City changed musical theater forever. Now, it’s making history once again.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant, and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim—a collection of standards that includes “Tonight,” “America,” “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere”—is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. And the extraordinary, Tony-winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.

This tour, based on Arthur Laurent’s acclaimed 2009 Broadway revival, offers a bold new direction that builds on the show’s raw power and emotion to create an experience unlike any that came before it. Fresh and revolutionary, this production reaches an authenticity and gritty reality never before seen in this classic work. In an additional twist, performers will occasionally speak or sing in their character’s native Spanish—emphasizing the realism of this story of clashing cultures.

Variety says, “The true stars of West Side Story are Jerome Robbins’ graceful, endlessly expressive choreography and Leonard Bernstein’s score, which still sounds bracingly modern a half-century after it was first heard. The music is a primal force.”

Beautiful, breathtaking, riveting, and raw, this production has enough life, love, and energy to inspire—whether this is a patron’s first or 50th West Side experience. Audiences will be captivated by the stunning visuals, the heart wrenching performances, and the unparalleled dancing in this, the most beloved Broadway musical of all time.

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—Time magazine


“Robbins’ energetic choreography and Bernstein’s grand score accentuate the satiric, hard-edged lyrics of Sondheim and Laurents’ capture of the angry voice of urban youth.”



WEST SIDE STORY COMPANY© CAROL ROSEGG 2012

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4. Free and easy ticket exchange Can’t make your scheduled performance? As a Gold Subscriber, you

may exchange your tickets at the box office up to 48 hours prior to the show for a different season performance or event. The $3-per-ticket exchange fee is waived for Gold Subscribers. (If your new tickets cost more than your previous tickets, additional payment is required. Duplicate tickets cannot be exchanged. Only events in this season brochure are eligible for exchange.)

5. Sit with Friends service This is a Gold Subscriber exclusive. If you’d like to be seated next to other

Gold Subscribers, tell us the names of up to three other Gold Subscribers and turn in your orders together. There is an additional $10 fee per order for this service (see Frequently Asked Questions, page 30).

6. Purchase tickets for family and friends Gold Subscribers can add tickets for friends and family to their order. If

you know that your friends would be interested in seeing Mamma Mia!, for example, simply add their requests to your order and extend your great subscriber benefits to them.

7. 50/50 Payment Option Gold Subscribers are entitled to take advantage of the convenient 50/50

Payment Option in order to secure your great seats. Just check the Payment Option box on the order form or online, and 50% of your total subscription order will be billed to your credit card when your order is received. The remaining 50% and an additional $10 handling fee will be automatically billed to your card at the beginning of August.

8. Free ticket insurance Should a Gold Subscriber lose their tickets, IU Auditorium will reissue them

at no additional charge—a savings of $3 per lost ticket.

Silver Subscriber BenefitsTo become a Silver Subscriber, just order at least one ticket to one to four event titles and you’ll get:

1. Second-priority seating Silver Subscriber seats are selected before tickets go on sale to the

general public in August. You’ll be guaranteed better seats for the shows you want to see. (Note: Your order will be filled at the beginning of August in the order in which it is received. Prior to August, only seats for Gold Subscribers will be selected.)

2. Guaranteed pricing Prices in this brochure are subject to change, so placing your order

before single tickets go on sale to the general public locks in your prices for all the shows you want to see.

3. No lines Order online, by phone, mail, or in person at the box office and avoid

long lines on the single ticket on-sale date in August. Just place your order, and your tickets will be sent to your home address.

Bursar Billing for IU StudentsIU students enrolled on the Bloomington campus for fall of 2013 may use this convenient option to bill their ticket purchases to their IU bursar account.

50/50 Payment Option When you become a Gold Subscriber by choosing five or more events, you are entitled to take advantage of the convenient 50/50 Payment Option in order to secure your great seats. Just check the 50/50 Payment Option box on the order form or online, and 50% of your total subscription order will be billed to your credit card when your order is received. The remaining 50% and an additional $10 handling fee will be automatically billed to your card at the beginning of August. It’s one of great benefits of becoming a Gold Subscriber!

Payroll Deduction Option for IU EmployeesAppointed employees of Indiana University are entitled to take advantage of the IU payroll deduction option. The cost of your order will be deducted in three monthly installments beginning in October. To use payroll deduction, please complete the enclosed order form and submit it to the box office, in person, by mail, or by fax no later than August 27, 2013.

Methods of Payment AcceptedTo provide maximum flexibility for our customers, IU Auditorium accepts Discover, American Express, MasterCard, and Visa for ticket purchases, as well as cash and check.

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AUDITORIUM SEATING

The Auditorium is divided into three reserved seating areas to offer a wide choice of seating options to fit your personal budget, preferences, and needs.

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Patrons requiring wheelchair-accessible seatingor other special accommodations are requestedto call the Box Office at (812) 855-1103 for assistance.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan I order tickets online?

Yes, just visit IUauditorium.com for full details about our online ordering services.

What’s the difference between a Gold and Silver Subscription?

A Gold Subscription is an order with at least one ticket to five or more event titles. Benefits include first priority seating, exclusive Sit with Friends service, and free ticket exchange (see subscriber benefits, page 28). Becoming a Gold Subscriber is the way to ensure you get the best available seats. Silver Subscribers order at least one ticket to one to four event titles. Becoming a Silver Subscriber ensures good seats, even if you only want to attend a few shows. Plus, you’ll avoid long lines and your tickets will be sent to your home address. (Note: Silver Subscriber orders will be filled in August in the order in which they are received. Prior to August, only seats for Gold Subscriber orders will be selected.)

What if the seating area I select is sold out?

If this happens, you will be contacted by our box office staff and provided with additional options. If you are placed in a lower-priced seating level, the difference in price will be refunded.

What kinds of accessibility services are offered by the Auditorium?

We strive to accommodate all of our guests. If you require wheelchair-accessible seating or have other special needs, please contact the box office at (812) 855-1103. Limited space in front of IU Auditorium around Showalter Fountain has been designated as accessible parking for those with handicapped permits. In addition, amplification headsets are available upon request at all performances. Large-print and Braille programs and audio descriptions are also available for each event with 14-day advance notice. For more information, please contact Guest Services at (812) 855-5739.

How do I get the IU Bloomington student discount?

Each IU Bloomington student with a current, valid CampusAccess student ID may redeem one student-priced ticket per event for their personal use. Simply ask for a student-priced ticket at our box office window, or mark the student-priced option when purchasing online. Although the student need not be present at the time of purchase, they will be required to present their student ID upon entry. Those without ID upon entry may be asked to return to the box office in order to upgrade their ticket for the general admission price.

I’m a student, but not an IU Bloomington student. Can I still receive a student discount?

We’re sorry, but only students enrolled on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University may use a student-price ticket to gain admission.

Can I sit with my friends?

Yes. There are two ways in which you can place this type of order. You can simply order all tickets on a single order form with one method of payment. Alternatively, if you are a Gold Subscriber (see page 28 for subscriber benefits) you may submit up to four order forms together with separate methods of payment. EACH order is charged an additional $10 service fee. All orders to be combined must be submitted to the box office at the same time, either in person or mailed together in the same envelope. Orders are filled according to the newest subscriber’s priority number.

Do I have to pay all at once?

When you become a Gold Subscriber by choosing five or more events, you are entitled to take advantage of the convenient 50/50 Payment Option in order to secure your great seats. Just check the Payment Option box on the order form or online, and 50% of your total subscription order will be billed to your credit card when your order is received. The remaining 50% and an additional $10 handling fee will be automatically billed to your card at the beginning of August. It’s one of great benefits of becoming a Gold Subscriber! (See page 28 for the other great subscriber benefits.)

Can I pay by bursar billing online and over the phone?

Yes. By using bursar billing for your order, your tickets will be mailed to the address on file beginning in September.

Is IU payroll deduction available?

Yes. The minimum order for IU payroll deduction is $100. The deadline for payroll deduction is August 27, 2013.

What is the $2.50 facility fee that is included in each ticket price?

IU Auditorium collects $2.50 from each ticket sale for any event held at IU Auditorium and places it into a special account. Funds in this account are used for facility capital purchases and improvements. The funds are also used to pay for repairs and maintenance. This means of financial support helps ensure IU Auditorium will continue to be a source of community pride for many years to come.

For more facility information, visit IUauditorium.com.

Avoid traffic congestion and the quest to find a parking spot on show nights. We offer FREE PARK AND RIDE on performance nights, courtesy of IU Campus Bus, from the Poplars 4 and Atwater 5 Garages to IU Auditorium and back after the show. Bus stops are marked with a on the map. Please assemble at these pick-up points, which are also marked by signage. Auditorium staff will be present to assist you. The buses run one hour prior to the curtain time and provide frequent pickups. Departures are available after the curtain goes down at the end of the event.

Atwater Garage is at the corner of Atwater and Faculty Avenues; Poplars Garage is located on Sixth and Dunn Streets.

Self-parking is available at two nearby locations.

While parking at IU Auditorium is limited, you may park at Jordan Avenue 3 Garage, located just east of IU Auditorium on Jordan Avenue between Third and Seventh Streets. A small number of handicap-accessible spaces are available next to IU Auditorium. Self-parking is also available in two lots at Indiana Memorial Union 1 2 .

For more parking information, visit IUauditorium.com.

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2013–2014: IU AUDITORIUM SEASON ORDER FORM

Your Order SEATING AREA: Center Orchestra Side & Rear Orchestra Balcony

For fastest processing, visit IUauditorium.com or call the Auditorium Box Office now at (812) 855-1103.

This student wants to order 4 tickets to the performance of CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS (2 adult tickets, 1 IUB student ticket, and 1 child ticket). She writes the date on her order form and fills in the circle for the seating area she wants. She then writes the number and total cost for each type of ticket she wants. If she wanted to order additional tickets in other seating areas (for her out-of-town friends, for instance), she would use a separate line on her form.

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2013-14 IU AUDITORIUM SEASON SEATING DATE TIME

ADULT IUB STUDENT CHILD 12 & UNDER

LINE TOTAL# TIX $ TOTAL # TIX $ TOTAL # TIX $ TOTAL

BLUE MAN GROUP C S B 9/21/13 8 p.m.

BLUE MAN GROUP C S B 9/22/13 2 p.m.

TOP SECRET PREMIERE C S B 10/10/13 8 p.m.

DENNIS JAMES HOSTS HALLOWEEN C S B 10/26/13 7:30 p.m.

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY WITH BÉLA FLECK C S B 10/30/13 8 p.m.

DAVID SEDARIS C S B 11/7/13 8 p.m.

BALLET HISPANICO C S B 11/16/13 8 p.m.

MAMMA MIA! C S B 12/ /13 8 p.m.

CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS C S B 12/11/13 7:30 p.m.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET C S B 1/ /14 8 p.m.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST C S B 3/ /14 7:30 p.m.

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER C S B 3/12/14 8 p.m.

ITZHAK PERLMAN C S B 4/3/14 8 p.m.

WEST SIDE STORY C S B 4/ /14 8 p.m.

2013-14 IU AUDITORIUM SEASON SEATING DATE TIME

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CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS C S B 12/ /13 7:30 p.m.11 2 1 1$28 $11 $11 $50

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If you require additional space to order tickets for all the events you’d like, please write the needed show information on a blank piece of paper and attach it, or phone in your order to (812) 855-1103.

FOUR WAYS TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS SEATING PREFERENCEPlease make any special needs requests here.

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I have ordered 5 or more event titles.I will receive Gold Subscriber benefits for the 2013-

2014 Season, including first priority seating.

I have ordered 4 or fewer event titles.I will receive Silver Subscriber benefits for the 2013-2014 Season, including second priority seating. I understand my

tickets will not be selected or delivered until mid-August.

$10.00 Web: For fastest processing visit IUauditorium.com

Phone: Call (812) 855-1103, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Visa/MasterCard/AMEX/Discover or bursar billing)

Mail: Mail your completed order form(s) to Indiana University Auditorium Box Office ATTN: 2013-2014 Ticket Order 1211 East Seventh Street Bloomington, IN 47405-5501

In Person: The Box Office is located inside IU Auditorium at 1211 East Seventh Street. If you are driving to the Box Office, you will encounter a university guard at the west entrance to campus. Just tell the guard you are going to purchase tickets at the Box Office and he or she will wave you through. Box Office hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Cash, Visa/Mastercard/AMEX/Discover, bursar billing, check, or IU payroll deduction.)

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Providing your email address allows us to notify you immediately when events are added or special discount offers become available. IU Auditorium keeps email information confidential and does not share it with any other party for any reason.

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If you’d like to be seated with friends for Auditorium events, but don’t wish to combine your orders, you may select our Sit With Friends option. You may have up to four orders seated together. There is a $10 service fee for each order. All orders must be delivered to the Box Office together, in person, or in one envelope. Please note: Combined orders will be filled according to the newest subscriber priority number. Call (812) 855-1103 with any questions you may have.

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IU Payroll Deduction (Minimum order of $100)Please charge my tickets to IU Payroll Deduction. I am a Bloomington campus faculty or appointed staff member, and hereby authorize that the deductions be made from my salary until the total cost is deducted. If employment is terminated, I agree to remit the remaining balance immediately to the box office by check or credit card. NOTE: The cost of your order will be deducted in three monthly installments beginning in October. Deadline for payroll deduction is August 27, 2013.

Employee ID #:

IU employees can find their 10-digit university ID number by visiting onestart.iu.edu.

Name:

Employee Department:

Signature:

BOX OFFICE USE ONLY

For all of the latest information on upcoming shows at IU Auditorium, including newly added events and special offers, visit IUauditorium.com. Be sure to sign up for the Auditorium’s Email Club to receive advance notification if shows are added. You’ll get the details before the general public!

Visit IUauditorium.com—your one-stop site for news about exciting events!

IUauditorium.com

50/50 Payment Option(For Gold Subscribers only. A $10 processing fee will be added to your order.)I authorize IU Auditorium to bill 50% of my total subscription order to my credit card at the time the order is received, and the remaining 50% at the beginning of August 2013.

The IU username consists of the letters that precede the @indiana.edu portion of a student’s IU email address.

IU Username:

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IU Bursar Billing Please charge my tickets to my IU bursar account. I will be enrolled as a student on the Bloomington campus for the fall of 2013.

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Please bill my credit card for my total order when it is received.

Circle one: MasterCard VISA Discover AMEX

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Credit Card Payment

Your Information Check here for change of address.

Payment Methods Select ONE method of payment. We are unable to split your payment between multiple methods. If paying by check, make out check to Indiana University Auditorium.

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STAY CONNECTED

There are many ways to stay connected with IU Auditorium and the fantastic events that are hosted here throughout the year.

Visit IUauditorium.comIUauditorium.com is your one-stop site for news about exciting events, tickets, and more! You can place your order to 2013–2014 season shows and find all of the latest information on upcoming happenings at IU Auditorium, including newly added events and special offers.

Join the Auditorium Email ClubGet first notice about the shows you love, special offers, upcoming events and more! Being part of the club ensures you can be among the first to buy the best seats in the house!

Follow us on Facebook and TwitterGet the inside scoop on your favorite artists. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for event updates, behind-the-scenes news, exclusive content, chances to win tickets and more! Visit facebook.com/iuauditorium, @IUauditorium, or access a direct link through IUauditorium.com.

Meet and GreetGet the full entertainment experience! IU Auditorium hosts a variety of opportunities for you to interact with other audience members and sometimes the artists themselves both before and after the shows. Stay tuned through our Email Club and social media to learn more about these happenings!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

We would like to thank the following sponsors whose support has helped make this season possible.

Curry Auto Center

B97 Radio WBWB

The Herald-Times

IU Division of Residential Programs and Services

Season Sponsors

Bloomington Bagel Company

Bloomington Cleaners

Blue Ace Media

Bunger & Robertson, attorneys at law

Classic Touch Limousine Services

e2 Taxi

Finch’s Brasserie

Hilliard Lyons

Indiana Memorial Union/Biddle Hotel

IU Alumni Association

IU Alumni Association Monroe Chapter

IU Bookstore

IU Credit Union

IU Foundation

IU Health Southern Indiana Pediatrics

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians

Lamar Outdoor Advertising

Nature’s Way Landscaping

Oliver Winery

Smithville

Corporate Sponsors

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