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Season Opener
“...inspired...” – Financial Times
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER “Spaces” by Wynton Marsalisfeaturing Lil Buck and Jared Grimes
Performed for the fi rst time (to sold-out crowds) in 2016, Wynton Marsalis’ Spaces combines modern dance with big band jazz in a playful and wildly entertaining exploration of the animal kingdom.
Fri, October 5, 8:00pm • Centennial Hall
“...family friendly entertainment” – Boston Globe
IMAGO THEATREFROGZ
Defying classifi cation, Imago has populated the stage with characters and beings such as comedic amphibians, acrobatic larvae, circus boulders and metamorphosing humans in works, which tantalize the senses, the intellect and the passions.
Sun, November 4 at 3:00pm • Centennial Hall
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY The EVE Project
The Martha Graham Dane Company is known as the oldest and most celebrated dance company in America. In celebration of the Centenary of American Women’s Right to Vote in 2010, the Graham Company has created The EVE Project, designed to explore the many different facets of womanhood.
Thu, November 8 at 7:30 PM • Centennial Hall
UA DANCE PREMIUM BLEND
This year’s Premium Blend concert will serve up the kind of diverse repertoire we have come to expect including masterworks from George Balanchine and Martha Graham.
Wednesday, November 14-Friday, November 16 at 7:30pm Saturday, November 17 at 1:30 and 7:30pm & Sunday, November 18 at 1:30 and 6pm.
November 14-18 • Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
“...outstanding...mesmerizing”– St. Louis Post-Dispatch
BEIJING GUITAR DUO Meng Su & Yameng Wang
Composed of two of the most outstanding guitarists of their generation, Meng Su and Yameng Wang, the Beijing Guitar Duo has impressed critics with “an ability and artistry that exceeds their years.”
Thu, November 15 at 7:30pm • Crowder Hall
ClassicalRock and Roll Hall of Famers
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS
The Temptations and The Four Tops are two of the foremost groups representing the Motown sound that came to defi ne the American zeitgeist from the 1960s onwards. Charming their way through the annals of R&B, soul, doo-wop and pop, the two groups have now joined forces.
Sun, January 13, at 6:30pm • Centennial Hall
Spotlight
“...a marvel to watch”— Spill Magazine
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
Trombone Shorty, aka Troy Andrews, was born into a well-known New Orleans musical family in 1986. By the age of eight a club in the city’s Tremé district was named Trombone Shorts in his honor. He has recently opened for Foo Fighters, Hall & Oates and Red Hot Chili Peppers on their respective tours. Part of the Tucson Jazz Festival.
Fri, January 18 at 8:00pm • Centennial Hall
“a high order of artistry”– Houston Chronicle
ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ
With a voice that “harks back to the golden age” and an international career spanning the world’s most important opera houses and concert halls, Grammy Award winner Ana María Martínez is considered to be one of the foremost sopranos of her time. Part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival.
Tue, February 5 at 7:30pm • Crowder Hall
Classical“... imaginative, technically gifted and altogether extraordinary...”– The Washington Post
JOSHUA BELL
Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. Named the Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in 2011, he is the only person to hold this post since Sir Neville Marriner formed the orchestra in 1958.
Fri, February 15 at 8:00pm • Centennial Hall
Classical
Thu, February 21 at 7:30pm • Centennial Hall Sun, February 24, at 3:00pm • Centennial Hall
Fri, March 1 at 8:00pm • Crowder Hall
Broadway, fi lm & television legend
AN EVENING WITH BEBE NEUWIRTH
Over the course of her distinguished career, two-time Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth has achieved extraordinary success in theater, television, and fi lm. In addition to her Tonys, Bebe has won two Emmy Awards for her role of Lilith Sternin Crane on Cheers and Frasier.
Fri, March 15 at 8:00pm • Centennial Hall
Spotlight
“...awesome!” – NY1
THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY
The world’s best-selling magic show is coming to Tucson! THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY is a mind blowing spectacular show-casing the jaw dropping talents of fi ve of the most incredible illusionists on earth. A co-presentation with Broadway in Tucson. March 22 at 8:00pm; March 23 at 2:00 and 8:00pm
March 22-23 • Centennial Hall
Spotlight
“...utterly transfi xing!” – Billboard
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLETStardust, from Bach to Bowie
Combining precision, power and passion, Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends tradition in a ground-breaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. Stardust, from Bach to Bowie includes a tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, full of glitter and glam.
Wed, March 27 at 7:30pm • Centennial Hall
THE ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRAwith Sandy Cameron, Violin
Declared “brilliant” by The Washington Post, violinist Sandy Cameron is one of the most strik-ingly unique artists of her generation. The RSNO is one of Europe’s leading orchestras with a rich history of stretching back over 125 years, and a variety of work almost unparalleled among its British peers.
Sun, March 31 at 6:30pm • Centennial Hall
Classical“...fl awless” – The Wall Street Journal“...elegant” – Soundboard Magazine
ALEX DE GRASSI and ANDREW YORK
Windham Hill artist and Grammy nominee Alex de Grassi joins forces with Grammy winning classical artist Andrew York to present an astonishingly diverse musical landscape where steel-string and classical guitar interact seamlessly.
Thu, April 11 at 7:30pm • Crowder Hall
Spotlight
CONSPIRARE, A COMPANY OF VOICESConsidering Matthew Shepard
In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, was brutally beaten and left to die in a lonely fi eld under a blanket of stars. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary, Craig Hella Jonhson has responded with a concert-length work for singers and instrumentalists.
Tue, April 16 at 7:30pm • Centennial Hall
Spotlight
“...spectacular” – The Boston Globe
CHE MALAMBO
The powerhouse all-male Argentinian company Che Malambo thrills audiences with a dynamic blend of precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song that originated in the 17th century in the South American pampas.
Sun, April 28 at 3:00pm • Centennial Hall
Family
drumming and song that originated in the 17th responded with a concert-length work for singers century in the South American pampas.
“...out of this world” – USA Today
BELLA GAIA(Beautiful Earth )
Inspired by astronauts who spoke of the life changing power of seeing the Earth from space, BELLA GAIA’s Beautiful Earth is an award-winning, immersive, live multimedia performance of pro-jected NASA visualizations of Earth from space with live world music and dance on stage.
“...one heck of a show...” – The Herald Sun
CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERSMr. TOL E. RAncE
Through comedy, animation, theatre, soul-stirring live music by Scott Patterson, and poignantly retrospective dance, Mr. TOL E. RAncE speaks to the issue of tolerance – how much Black performers had to tolerate – and addresses the forms of modern day minstrelsy we tolerate today.
PHOTO: CHE MALAMBO
“...a true rarity.”— Sacramento Bee
PORTLAND CELLO PROJECTInfi nite Variety
Bringing musical communities of all backgrounds together through the timelessness and beauty of the cello, Portland Cello Project plays everything from classical to jazz to pop to heavy metal to new music compositions and completely improvised works. Part of the Tucson Cello Congress.
Sat, January 19 at 8:00pm • Crowder Hall
ClassicalJAZZ
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“...a master of the tenor” – London Jazz News
JOE LOVANO with the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble
With a Grammy win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in fi nding new modes of artistic expression. Part of the Fred Fox School of Music AZ Jazz Festival.
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PHOTOS: (mail panel) JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER Spaces © Lawrence Sumulong
(front cover) CHE MALAMBO © Diane Smithers.
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CLASSICAL• Beijing Guitar Duo• Portland Cello Project• Ana María Martínez• Joshua Bell• The Royal Scottish
National Orchestra
JAZZ• Jazz at Lincoln Center
with Wynton Marsalis• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue• Joe Lovano with the UA Big Band
FAMILY • Imago Frogz • BELLA GAIA (Beautiful Earth)• Che Malambo
DANCE• Martha Graham Dance Company• UA Dance Premium Blend• Camille A. Brown and Dancers• Complexions Contemporary Ballet
SPOTLIGHT• The Temptations & The Four Tops• Bebe Neuwirth• The Illusionists• Alex deGrassi & Andrew York • Considering Matthew Shepard
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Jazz at Lincoln Centerwith Wynton Marsalis Fri. 10/5 8:00pm Centennial Hall $102 $92 $61 $51 $31 $26 _____ $ _______
Imago (adult tickets)Imago (youth tickets) Sun. 11/4 3:00pm Centennial Hall $47
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Martha Graham Dance Thu. 11/8 7:30pm Centennial Hall $67 $46 $31 $26 $20 _____ $ _______
UA Dance Premium Blend
❒ Wed. 11/14 7:30pm❒ Thu. 11/15 7:30pm❒ Fri. 11/16 7:30pm❒ Sat. 11/17 1:30pm❒ Sat. 11/17 7:30pm❒ Sun. 11/18 1:30pm❒ Sun. 11/18 6:00pm
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre $30
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Beijing Guitar Duo Thu. 11/15 7:30pm Crowder Hall $52 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
The Temptations &The Four Tops Sun. 1/13 6:30pm Centennial Hall $97 $97 $71 $56 $41 $31 _____ $ _______
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Fri. 1/18 8:00pm Centennial Hall $77 $77 $56 $46 $36 $26 _____ $ _______
Portland Cello Project Sat. 1/19 8:00pm Crowder Hall $52 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
Ana Maria Martinez Tue. 2/5 7:30pm Crowder Hall $52 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
Joshua Bell Fri. 2/15 8:00pm Centennial Hall $92 $92 $66 $51 $36 $26 _____ $ _______
Camille A. Brown & DancersMr. TOL E. RAncE Thu. 2/21 7:30pm Centennial Hall $67 $46 $31 $26 $20 _____ $ _______
BELLA GAIA (adult tickets)BELLA GAIA (youth tickets) Sun. 2/24 3:00pm Centennial Hall $47
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Joe Lovano withUA Jazz Ensemble Fri. 3/1 8:00pm Crowder Hall $52 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
Bebe Neuwirth Fri. 3/15 8:00pm Centennial Hall $72 $46 $36 $26 $20 _____ $ _______
The Illusionists❒ Fri. 3/22 8:00pm❒ Sat. 3/23 2:00pm❒ Sat. 3/23 8:00pm
Centennial Hall $70 $59 $51 $35 $26_______________
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ComplexionsFrom Bach to Bowie Wed. 3/27 7:30pm Centennial Hall $67 $46 $31 $26 $20 _____ $ _______
Royal Scottish Nat’l Orchestra Sun. 3/31 6:30pm Centennial Hall $87 $56 $46 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
Alex de Grassi & Andrew York Thu. 4/11 7:30pm Crowder Hall $52 $31 $20 _____ $ _______
Conspirare: Considering Matthew Shepard Tue. 4/16 7:30pm Centennial Hall $52 $52 $31 $26 $20 $20 _____ $ _______
Che Malambo (adult tickets)Che Malambo (youth tickets) Sun. 4/28 3:00pm Centennial Hall $47
$45$26$15
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