PERFORMANCES!Star

MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING: CARPENTERS’ CHRISTMAS

EMMET CAHILL | Ireland’s Newest Singing Sensation

PA BALLET II | Snow WhiteATLANTIC CITY BOYS | Music of The Four Seasons, Beach Boysand more!

THE NUTCRACKER | Presented by PA Academy of Ballet Society

THE HIT MENMARCH 28The actual artists who helped rocket so many songs of the ‘60s through the ‘90s to the top of the Billboard charts.

EMMET CAHILLMARCH 14BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The star of PBS’s Celtic Thunderand Ireland’s most exciting young tenor!

DECEMBER 1Celebrating the Carpenters’ classic Christmas repertoirefeaturing Michelle Berting Brett and her 7-piece band of Nashville musicians.

CARPENTERS’ CHRISTMAS

UPPER DARBY PERFORMING ARTS CENTERANNOUNCING OUR 2019 - 2020 SEASON!

www.udpac.org • 610.622.1189

THE HOLIDAYS AT UDPAC!

THE NUTCRACKERpresented by the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society

Introduce your family to this outstanding holiday event, o� ering center city excellence at reasonable pricing and so close to home! Why pay more? You will experience a professional-level production of the world’s most popular holiday show!Stay after the Saturday shows (November 23) for holiday photos with the cast!

NOVEMBER 22 at 7 PMNOVEMBER 23 at 11 AM & 3:00 PMNOVEMBER 24 at 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!presented by the

Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars!

Join the hundreds of families who make this song & dance extravaganza a holiday

tradition! Fresh from the 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Shooting Stars light up our

stage with their high energy performance of holiday favorites for all ages!

2 SHOWS!DECEMBER 20 at 7:30 PM

DECEMBER 21 at 2 PM

12 ANGRY JURORSpresented by Upper Darby High School

As the dozen jurors try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case.

THREE SHOWS!OCTOBER 24, 26 & 27 at 7 PM

Photo by Angel Storti

MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING: CARPENTERS’

CHRISTMASA family show that will have you singing

along to the Carpenters’ classic songs and all your holiday favorites! Michelle Berting

Brett stars accompanied by her 7-piece band of Nashville musicians

directed by Harry Sharpe.

DECEMBER 1 at 3 PMSunday Afternoon Show!

UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP MAYOR’S SALUTE TO VETERANS! OLDIES NIGHT! Enjoy the best of The Four Seasons and TheRat Pack; relish the hits of the Beach Boys, Beatles, and Bee Gees during this exciting evening of musical memories and just plain fun.

OCTOBER 12 at 7 PM

LANSDOWNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DECEMBER CONCERTFeaturing Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s “Christmas Overture” and selections from Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” with UDHS Concert Choir

DECEMBER 8 at 3 PMPETER PANA TheaterworksUSA production

This enchanting production celebrates childhood and captures the magic of the imagination.

NOVEMBER 8 at 7 PM

Show your support of the arts in our community and become a member!

• Access to tickets before the general public to get the best seats in the house!

• Savings on every ticket.• Exchange tickets without additional fees.

Go to www.udpac.org and click “Become a Member” before you buy your tickets to review the various levels of membership. You will receive a password to receive your member discounts.

BECOME A MEMBER!

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COMING IN 2020!

An all-day theater workshop for students in grades 3 to 6!

Participants learn songs and dances from members of the Summer Stage Shooting Stars and then they put on a show!

FILLS UP QUICKLY! Call 610.622.1189 to register.$50 for the day • Includes lunch and T-shirt

FEBRUARY 8 | 10 AM to 3:30 PM

A day-long fundraiser to see Summer Stage friends, make new memories and fi ll the world with love!

Daytime: students participate in classes, theater games, and learn a song & dance number to perform in evening cabaret.

Evening: Mainstagers and Alumni perform along with daytime students.

Registration fees and donations go directly tothe Fill The World With Love Fund.

Call 610.622.1189 for registration information.

JANUARY 4 | CABARET at 7:30 PM

THE HIT MENFive brilliant musicians and singers who, throughout the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business!

MARCH 28 at 7 PM

EMMET CAHILL, IRISH TENORBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Star of PBS’s Celtic Thunder!

Cahill will perform a mix of Irish classics (“Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes Are

Smiling,“Cavan Girl”), Broadway/movie hits (“Bring Him Home,” “Some Enchanted

Evening,” “Edelweiss”) as well as love songs and contemporary tunes.

MARCH 14 at 7:30PM

PENNSYLVANIA BALLET IIAPRIL 17 at 7:30 PM:

A showcase of ballet and jazz dances

APRIL 18 at 2 PM:SNOW WHITE

A ballet for children based on the favorite fairy tale.

(SENSORY PERFORMANCE AT 11 AM)

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMA TheaterworksUSA Production

A new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

APRIL 24 at 7 PM

JOIN OUR USHER TEAM!We invite you to join our usher team please contact the box o� ce at 610-622-1189 or email boxo� ce@udpac.org. See the show for free!

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ATLANTIC CITY BOYS AND CARPENTERS’ CHRISTMAS!

TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 4 FOR ALL 2019 - 2020 SHOWSMembers Only Pre-Sale: October 1 - 3

Visit our website: udpac.org or call 610.622.1189

NEW BOX OFFICE HOURS:Tuesday through Friday: 1 pm to 4:00 pm and one hour before performances.

For special needs, accessible seating and for groups, please contact the Box O� ce, 610.622.1189.

Assisted listening devices are available at the Box O� ce.

There is a $2 fee for all orders and an additional $1 fee for online orders.

LANSDOWNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAFeaturing conductor Reuben Blundell

The LSO o� ers a season of fi ve outstanding concerts. Join us to experience the dedication of the 70+ talented musicians. Time and time again they delight audiences with exceptional orchestral music. Discover this regional gem!

Visit the LSO website for details about each concert: www.lansdowneso.org

ALL PERFORMANCES AT 3 PM

NOVEMBER 3 | DECEMBER 8 FEBRUARY 9 | MARCH 22 | MAY 3

original book series published by Scholastic.

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Star Performances is published for members and friends of Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Upper Darby Summer Stage are jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2019-2020 SEASON!

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center: Easy to get to from Center City, the Main Line and the Blue Route! FREE PARKING!601 N. Lansdowne Avenue • Drexel Hill, PA • 19026 | 610.622.1189 | www.udpac.org

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THE ATLANTIC CITY BOYSPETER PAN | THEATERWORKSUSA

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THE NUTCRACKER

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MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING | CARPENTERS’ CHRISTMAS

DEC1

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EMMET CAHILL | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! THE HIT MEN PENNSYLVANIA BALLET II

APR24

THE UD SUMMER STAGE SHOOTING STARS!

DEC20,21

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

ORDER EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS!