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30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

8 p.m. FRI & SAT

SEP 18 & 19

New Dance PartnersThe Ultimate CollaborationYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATSEP 26

The Opus 76 QuartetPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | FRIOCT 9

Larry Carlton: Steely Dan/’78 AlbumPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | FRIOCT 16

Get the Led OutA Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”YARDLEY HALL

7 p.m. | SUNOCT 18

WINTERLUDE Bob Bowman Quintet POLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATOCT 24

10 Hairy LegsPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATNOV 7

Darlene Love YARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | FRINOV 13

The Romeros with Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano YARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATNOV 14

Kansas City and All That’s JazzYARDLEY HALL

Outstanding musicianship and artistic passion provide the perfect complement for excellence. Each Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet member is an award-winning, world-class musician with an exceptional performance and

teaching resume. Collectively, their combined talents and musical aesthetics make their live performances memorable, exciting and full of variety.

The Quintet is building a new base of original jazz repertoire that accentuates the eclectic styles and talents of its members while paying

respect to the great music traditions laid by many of our founding jazz pioneers.... in a refreshing and upwardly way!

Greg Carroll, Vibes & Percussion Chris Burnett, SaxesJustin Binek, Piano

Jeff Utter, BassMatt Leifer, Drums

FEATURING

Gregory A. Carroll is a seasoned arts executive, performer and educator. He is the founder, President/CEO of Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC – A global jazz & executive consultancy providing creative, scholarly and strategic services to the non-profit, education, and corporate communities. Along-side his work with Midnight Blue Jazz, Greg recently joined the professional staff as Director of Development of Youth Symphony of Kansas City,

Greg was Chief Executive Officer of the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, Missouri where he successfully led funds and program development efforts generating more than $18.5M through municipal contract negotiations, corporate and foundation sponsorships, contributions and earned revenues. Under his leadership, individual donor contributions grew from 4% of to-tal budget to 35%. Additionally, the museum became a viable destination attraction for the City of Kansas City and garnered numerous awards and recognitions of distinction including its Blue Room Jazz Club being named as one of the world’s top 100 jazz venues by Downbeat Magazine. Previous positions of note include Director of Education with the International Association for Jazz Education and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado. He held these positions after 12 unforgettable years in Colorado classrooms as an award-winning junior high school & high school Instrumental Music Director.

Selected honors include listing among the 100 most Influential African Americans in Kansas City; the Presser Scholar for the University of Northern Colorado School of Music; Boettcher Foundation Outstanding Teacher, and Colorado Jazz Educator of the Year. His high school and college groups have earned a total of seven national Down Beat Magazine Student Music Awards for best and outstanding performances in the jazz category.

As a jazz artist, Greg can be heard on twenty-three recording projects with the likes of Michael Pagan, Everett Devan, Angela Hagenbach, Hugh Ragin Collective, Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet, Leslie Drayton, Marc Sabatella, Peter Barbieri, Cat’s Night Out, The James Ward Band, University of Colorado, Greeley Central High School, University of Northern Colorado, and Denver Public Schools. With a rich performance portfolio, Greg has had the pleasure of serving as an accompanying musician with a who’s-who of celebrated jazz artists including, Clark Terry, George Benson, Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Chico Freeman, Bobby Shew, Phil Wilson, Don Menza, Diana Reeves, Louie Bellson, Gary Foster, Rob McConnell, Kenny Werner, Kenny Baron, Dr. Billy Taylor, Richie Cole, Red Holloway, Bobby Watson, Steve Houghton, Shelly Berg, John Blake, Stéphane Grappelli, Frank Potenza, Connaitre Miller, Orbert Davis, Horace Young, Dana Landry, Eric Applegate, Reggie Thomas, Willie Hill, Ron McCurdy, Steve Houghton, and others.

Mr. Carroll is Emeritus Trustee with the Kansas State University Foundation Board of Trustees; co-founder and board member of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE; a member of the Jaris Foundation Board of Directors; and has served on boards of the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association, Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts, Kansas City Arts Commission, and the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra. Carroll holds a BME degree from the University of Northern Colorado and an MME from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

GREG CARROLLPresident/ CEO, Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC

M E E T T H E A RT I S T SM E E T T H E A RT I S T S :MIDNIGHT BLUE JAZZ QUINTET

7 p.m. | SUNNOV 15

Judy Collins & Arlo GuthrieYARDLEY HALL

7:30 p.m. | FRINOV 20

Napoleon Dynamite Film and ConversationYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATDEC 5

Bridget Kibbey, Harp with the Dover Quartet – Celebrating Bach POLSKY THEATRE

7 p.m. | SUNDEC 6

WINTERLUDE A La Mode QuintetPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATDEC 12

Mariachi Los Camperos - Fiesta NavidadYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | FRIJAN 15

Yesterday and Today The Interactive Beatles Experience POLSKY THEATRE

7 p.m. | SUNJAN 24

WINTERLUDE Sons of BrasilPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATJAN 30

The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids A Tribute to Whitney HoustonYARDLEY HALL

7 p.m. | SUNJAN 31

Las Cafeteras and Villalobos BrothersPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | FRIFEB 12

Bridge & WolakPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATFEB 13

2 p.m. | SUNFEB 14

South PacificProfessional Broadway TourYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATFEB 20

Trinity Irish Dance CompanyYARDLEY HALL

7 p.m. | SUNFEB 21

WINTERLUDE Kansas City Jazz DisciplesPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATFEB 27

2 p.m. | SUNFEB 28

Lucy Loves Desi, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the SitcomPOLSKY THEATRE

7 p.m. | SUN FEB 28

Circa Performs Sacre YARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | FRIMAR 5

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber OrchestraWith Johannes Moser, celloYARDLEY HALL

7 p.m. | SUNMAR 7

Bessie, Billie and Nina: Pioneering Women in JazzPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | FRIMAR 12

Susan WernerPOLSKY THEATRE

8 p.m. | SATMAR 27

The Texas TenorsYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATAPR 10

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainYARDLEY HALL

7 p.m. | SUNAPR 18

Pilobolus Big Five-Oh!YARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | FRIAPR 30

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & RollYARDLEY HALL

8 p.m. | SATMAY 1

1 p.m. | SUNMAY 2

RENTProfessional Broadway TourYARDLEY HALL

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PRICE TIER A New Dance Partners . . . . . . . . .Sep 18 & 19

Get the Led Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 16

Kansas City and All That’s Jazz . .Nov 14

Mariachi Los Camperos . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 12

Circa Performs Sacre . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb 28

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain . . . . . . . .Apr 10

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 30

PRICE TIER B Darlene Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 7

The Romeros with Isabel Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 13

Trinity Irish Dance Company . . . . Feb 20

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra . . . . . . . .Mar 5

The Texas Tenors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar 27

Pilobolus Big Five-Oh! . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 18

PRICE TIER C Napoleon Dynamite . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 20

The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids . . . . . . . . . Jan 30

PRICE TIER D PREMIUM South Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 13 & 14

Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 1 & 2

PRICE TIER E PREMIUM Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie . . . . . .Nov 15

PRICE TIER F WINTERLUDE

Bob Bowman Quintet . . . . . . . . . Oct 18

A La Mode Quintet . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 6

Sons of Brasil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 24

Kansas City Jazz Disciples . . . . Feb 21

PRICE TIER G The Opus 76 Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . Sep 26

10 Hairy Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 24

Bridget Kibbey with Dover Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 5

Beatles Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 15

Las Cafeteras and Villalobos Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 31

Bridge & Wolak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb 12

Lucy Loves Desi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 27 & 28

Bessie, Billie and Nina . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 7

Susan Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 12

PRICE TIER H Larry Carlton: Steely Dan/’78 Album . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 9

CARLSEN CENTER PRESENTS announces its 30th Anniversary season.

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Be profoundly moved by one of the most influential, prolific and original guitarists of the past four decades. Four-time Grammy winner mesmerizes audiences with his blues and jazz roots and crossover pop/rock sensibility.

▣ Top ticket price includes meet & greet with the artist.

FRIDAY, OCT 9 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER H

6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event

THREE CHOREOGRAPHERS, THREE COMPANIES, THREE WORLD PREMIERES!

The Opus 76 QuartetNew Dance Partners

CARLSEN CENTER PRESENTS brings together three choreographers and three local dance companies for the ultimate festival of contemporary and modern dance.

SATURDAY, SEP 268 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE

PRICE TIER G

7 p.m. Pre-show talk

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEP 18 & 19 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A

7 p.m. Pre-show talk both performances

THIS YEAR’S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ARE:

Caili Quan, working with Owen/Cox

Dance Group

Rosie Herrera, working with

Störling Dance Theatre

Micaela Taylor, working with

Wylliams/Henry Contemporary

Dance Company

Larry Carlton

An entertaining and energetic interpretation of the classics. A “remarkable group of musicians who play with charm and vitality and are well worth hearing again and again.” – KC Arts Beat

▣ Program includes Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.Owen/Cox Dance Group (2019)

Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company (2019)

BECOMING BEETHOVEN: MASTER OF THE STRING QUARTET

STEELY DAN/’78 ALBUM

THE ULTIMATE COLLABORATION



FRIDAY, OCT 16 8 p.m.


Musicians who were fans first. A concert designed for those who live to play all things air — guitar, drums and keyboard — and rock out to the greatest music ever made.

Get the Led Out

A central figure of the vibrant Kansas City jazz scene since the 1980s. Bassist, composer and Kansas native Bob Bowman has been a major contributor to Kansas City jazz since 1988. After touring the world with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band and singer Carmen McRae, he has been sharing his gift with Kansas City audiences for 30 years.

Celebrating the technical and emotional range of today’s male dancer. Their boyish athleticism marks this all-male repertory dance company performing newly commissioned and recreations of modern works. Their variety, humor and superior skill punctuate an evening you won’t forget.

SUNDAY, OCT 18 7 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER F

10 Hairy Legs

SATURDAY, OCT 24 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G


Bob Bowman QuintetWINTERLUDEA CELEBRATION OF “THE MIGHTY ZEP”

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The Academy Award winning film Twenty Feet From Stardom and her latest release Introducing Darlene Love (produced by Little Steven VanZandt and including new songs by Linda Perry, Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen) have kept Love in the spotlight. She remains a vibrant voice on stage and in the studio and is beloved for her work with Phil Spector and the classic singles he produced, including He’s a Rebel, A Fine Fine Boy, Chapel of Love, Wait ‘til My Bobby Gets Home, Not Too Young To Get Married and the seasonal classic (Christmas) Baby Please Come Home. Love is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy Award Winner and a Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award Winner.

“One of the greatest singers of all time” –Rolling Stone Magazine

Darlene Love

SATURDAY, NOV 7 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B

The Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet featuring Greg Carroll, and Kansas City’s Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra led by Kent Rausch, present a highly interactive performance emceed by award-winning KMBC9 NEWS Chief Meteorologist, Bryan Busby. The concert includes narration supported by multi-media images and historic video clips, along with newly arranged compositions and transcriptions of songs representing Kansas City’s most significant jazz pioneers, including Charlie “Yardbird” Parker.

The Romeros with Isabel Leonard

“The pre-eminent classical guitar quartet continues to dazzle. The Romeros are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today,” says The New York Times. Multiple Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard joins them in Yardley Hall.

FRIDAY, NOV 13 8 p.m.


6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Nov 9


Kansas City and All That’s Jazz: Bringing Legends to Life—Celebrating Bird!

Featuring Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet and Kansas City’s Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra

SATURDAY, NOV 14 8 p.m.


Outstanding musicianship and artistic passion provide the perfect complement for excellence. Each Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet member is an award-winning, world-class musician with an exceptional performance and

teaching resume. Collectively, their combined talents and musical aesthetics make their live performances memorable, exciting and full of variety.

The Quintet is building a new base of original jazz repertoire that accentuates the eclectic styles and talents of its members while paying

respect to the great music traditions laid by many of our founding jazz pioneers.... in a refreshing and upwardly way!

Greg Carroll, Vibes & Percussion Chris Burnett, SaxesJustin Binek, Piano

Jeff Utter, BassMatt Leifer, Drums

FEATURING

Gregory A. Carroll is a seasoned arts executive, performer and educator. He is the founder, President/CEO of Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC – A global jazz & executive consultancy providing creative, scholarly and strategic services to the non-profit, education, and corporate communities. Along-side his work with Midnight Blue Jazz, Greg recently joined the professional staff as Director of Development of Youth Symphony of Kansas City,

Greg was Chief Executive Officer of the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, Missouri where he successfully led funds and program development efforts generating more than $18.5M through municipal contract negotiations, corporate and foundation sponsorships, contributions and earned revenues. Under his leadership, individual donor contributions grew from 4% of to-tal budget to 35%. Additionally, the museum became a viable destination attraction for the City of Kansas City and garnered numerous awards and recognitions of distinction including its Blue Room Jazz Club being named as one of the world’s top 100 jazz venues by Downbeat Magazine. Previous positions of note include Director of Education with the International Association for Jazz Education and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado. He held these positions after 12 unforgettable years in Colorado classrooms as an award-winning junior high school & high school Instrumental Music Director.

Selected honors include listing among the 100 most Influential African Americans in Kansas City; the Presser Scholar for the University of Northern Colorado School of Music; Boettcher Foundation Outstanding Teacher, and Colorado Jazz Educator of the Year. His high school and college groups have earned a total of seven national Down Beat Magazine Student Music Awards for best and outstanding performances in the jazz category.

As a jazz artist, Greg can be heard on twenty-three recording projects with the likes of Michael Pagan, Everett Devan, Angela Hagenbach, Hugh Ragin Collective, Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet, Leslie Drayton, Marc Sabatella, Peter Barbieri, Cat’s Night Out, The James Ward Band, University of Colorado, Greeley Central High School, University of Northern Colorado, and Denver Public Schools. With a rich performance portfolio, Greg has had the pleasure of serving as an accompanying musician with a who’s-who of celebrated jazz artists including, Clark Terry, George Benson, Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Chico Freeman, Bobby Shew, Phil Wilson, Don Menza, Diana Reeves, Louie Bellson, Gary Foster, Rob McConnell, Kenny Werner, Kenny Baron, Dr. Billy Taylor, Richie Cole, Red Holloway, Bobby Watson, Steve Houghton, Shelly Berg, John Blake, Stéphane Grappelli, Frank Potenza, Connaitre Miller, Orbert Davis, Horace Young, Dana Landry, Eric Applegate, Reggie Thomas, Willie Hill, Ron McCurdy, Steve Houghton, and others.

Mr. Carroll is Emeritus Trustee with the Kansas State University Foundation Board of Trustees; co-founder and board member of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE; a member of the Jaris Foundation Board of Directors; and has served on boards of the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association, Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts, Kansas City Arts Commission, and the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra. Carroll holds a BME degree from the University of Northern Colorado and an MME from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

GREG CARROLLPresident/ CEO, Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC

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Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie

Two of folk music’s most celebrated icons share the stage for an unforgettable evening. Collins thrills audiences with her unique blend of interpretive folk songs and contemporary themes. Decades later, Guthrie is still sharing songs and stories, getting to the heart of what really matters, and of course, being a comedic agitator.

SUNDAY, NOV 15 7 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER E


A much-quoted movie and freewheeling discussion with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez, three fan favorites from the film. As a teen, everyone knew a guy like Napoleon Dynamite. Embarrassing families and awkward adolescence; that’s the “real deal” of growing up.

Napoleon Dynamite FILM AND CONVERSATION

FRIDAY, NOV 20

7:30 p.m.*YARDLEY HALL

PRICE TIER C

*Note earlier start time

AN EVENING WITH JON, JON AND EFRENModerated by Jon Hart, 90.9 The Bridge



“Yo-Yo Ma of the harp” with string quartet nirvana. Surprising audiences with diverse and energetic programming, Kibbey spans Baroque, French Masterworks and rhythmic migration in South America. With the Dover Quartet, it’s a celebration of pure musical brilliance and charisma in an all-Bach program.

Bridget Kibbey, Harp WITH THE DOVER QUARTET

SATURDAY, DEC 5 8 p.m.



CELEBRATING BACH

SATURDAY, DEC 12 8 p.m.


6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Dec 7

Spotlights the very essence of Prohibition-era Kansas City. Voted Kansas City’s Favorite Jazz Band of 2018 and 2019 in The Pitch KC, A La Mode takes you back in time. Clayton and Jesica DeLong seamlessly meld that authentic, swinging, improvisational Kansas City style with sultry French and gypsy jazz.

A La Mode QuintetWINTERLUDE

SUNDAY, DEC 6 7 p.m.


A holiday musical fiesta perfect for the entire family. You will love this celebration of Mexican and Latin-inspired holiday songs. Always an explosion of music and color, Mariachi Los Camperos is known for moving mariachi music out of the cantinas and into the concert halls of America.

Mariachi Los Camperos FIESTA NAVIDAD



In a sea of Beatles shows, Yesterday and Today is one of a kind. This all-request show does away with the wigs, costumes and fake accents. Instead, it recreates the energy and spirit of the world’s most popular band, connecting with audiences and playing the music they want to hear.

Yesterday and Today THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

FRIDAY, JAN 15 8 p.m.



A heartfelt and powerful journey through Houston’s greatest hits. Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed stage show as Belinda Davids’ breathtaking vocals deliver a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

Kansas City natives led by trumpeter Stan Kessler, transport audiences to a night club in Ipanema or Leblon. The Sons of Brasil showcase the authentic flavor and passion of “musica bem Brasileira.” Their spicy sambas and cushy bossa nova are tailor-made for lovers of Brazilian-flavored music.

SUNDAY, JAN 24 7 p.m.


A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

SATURDAY, JAN 30 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER C

6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Jan 25

Sons of BrasilWINTERLUDE

The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids

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Las Cafeteras and Villalobos Brothers

SUNDAY, JAN 31 7 p.m.


Afro-Mexican beats from the streets of LA pair with this leading contemporary Mexican ensemble. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras mixes roots music with modern-day stories. The Villalobos Brothers’ original compositions masterfully celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music combined with the intricacies of classical music and jazz. One of the most romantic scores of all time!

Set on a tropical island in the Pacific during World War II, a U.S. Navy nurse falls in love with a local plantation owner. This classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and winner of numerous Tony Awards is based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize winner “Tales of the South Pacific.”

▣ Professional Broadway tour.

Performing uniquely reimagined classical, world and jazz fusions with deft virtuosity and endless wit, this fun-loving duo are globe-trotting musicians and educators. Melding traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology — watch and be amazed!

Bridge & Wolak

SATURDAY, FEB 13 8 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event


SUNDAY, FEB 14 2 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality

event1 p.m. Pre-show talk

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER D

FRIDAY, FEB 12 8 p.m.POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G

South Pacific



Everything you expect, but like nothing you’d imagine. Trinity Irish Dance elevates the traditional Irish-American dance legacy by delivering a fresh and engaging performance. Founded and making their home in Chicago, they’re truly the high watermark of Irish dance.

Four musicians share their unique touch while flawlessly blending into the ultimate Kansas City jazz sound. Together, saxophonist Gerald Dunn, pianist Everett Freeman, drummer Michael Warren and bassist DeAndre Manning capture and captivate.

SATURDAY, FEB 20 8 p.m.


6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Feb 15

SUNDAY, FEB 21 7 p.m.


Kansas City Jazz DisciplesWINTERLUDE

Trinity Irish Dance Company

A true-life comedy that’s an absolute ball! Gregg Oppenheimer’s tell-all comedy reveals the battle for a show that would become one of America’s most loved TV comedies. This crowd-pleasing performance played to sold-out houses during its world premiere run in Los Angeles in 2018.

L.A. THEATREWORKS RADIO THEATRE

SATURDAY, FEB 27 8 p.m. POLSKY THEATRE

SUNDAY, FEB 28 2 p.m. PRICE TIER G

Lucy Loves Desi A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE SITCOM

Circa tightly weaves together world-class acrobatics and dynamic encounters suffused with dark humor and rich tenderness. Featuring Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, the stage explodes with physicality and power.

Circa Performs SACRE

A Scène Nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne and Merrigong Theatre Company commission. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

SUNDAY, FEB 28 7 p.m.




One of the world’s finest chamber orchestras! Known for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music, The Academy of St Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable international reputation for its distinctive, polished and refined sound. The name and sound of the Academy is known and loved by classical audiences throughout the world.

▣ Program online!

Featuring guest soloist Johannes Moser, cello

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

FRIDAY, MARCH 5 8 p.m.YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B


CHAMBER ORCHESTRA



Folk, jazz and pop delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Susan Werner is deemed by NPR as “The Empress of the Unexpected.” Her restlessness spans an original and charismatic style. The queen of contemporary folk sings from her 12 albums with styles ranging from folk/rock to Tin Pan Alley and gospel/country to chamber music.

Three dynamic vocalists celebrate the enduring legacies of three iconic female artists. Bessie, Billie and Nina entertains, inspires and empowers audiences as Charenée Wade, Camille Thurman, Tahira Clayton and an all-female jazz band pay homage to the musical and social legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Presented in affiliation with WIJO (Women in Jazz Organization). Supported by a grant from the Chamber Music America.

A mix of timeless classics and foot-stomping, hand-clapping country favorites. Celebrating 10 years together, these classically trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 1,400 concerts. The three-time Emmy Award-winning trio promises hits audiences know and love mixed with brand-new music.

The Texas Tenors

SATURDAY, MAR 27 8 p.m.YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B

6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Mar 22

FRIDAY, MAR 12 8 p.m.POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G


Susan Werner

SUNDAY, MAR 7 7 p.m.



Bessie, Billie and Nina PIONEERING WOMEN IN JAZZ

CHARENÉE WADE

CAMILLE THURMAN

TAHIRA CLAYTON



For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future — in a thoroughly engaging new way. As fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus — that feisty arts organism — puts the “Oh!” in BIG FIVE OH! and continues to morph its way thrillingly into audiences’ hearts and minds. The celebration includes the vintage classic, Untitled, the high-voltage Megawatt, signature shadow works, and a few concepts that have never been seen before!

Ukuleles of all sounds and sizes — it’s a worldwide phenomenon. From the Royal palace to well-known rock festivals, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain offers something fresh and entertaining, both modern and old-fashioned. It’s a world tour with only hand luggage.

SUNDAY, APR 18 7 p.m.


SATURDAY, APR 10 8 p.m.



Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainGEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S Pilobolus Big Five-Oh!



LoveseasonofFinalAn original rock musical that forever changed American theatre. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner that spent 12 years on Broadway now speaks loudly and defiantly to audiences in Yardley Hall. With its message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this classic rock musical reminds us to measure our lives by the only thing that truly matters…LOVE.

▣ Professional Broadway tour.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 8 p.m.


SUNDAY, MAY 2 1 p.m.*

12 p.m. (Noon) Pre-show talk

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER D

*Note earlier start time on Sunday

A highly entertaining look at the history of iconic music. Composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to

the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite music genre. From the birth of

rock ‘n’ roll in the 1940s to MTV and the 1980s.

FRIDAY, APR 30 8 p.m.


6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinnerPurchase by Monday, Apr 26



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