VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

SPRING 2012 SEASON

Dance 2

Jazz/World Music 4

Spoken Word 6

Classical 8

Premier 10

Season Calendar 12

Parking / Directions 14

How to Order 15

BROCHURE CREDITS:Project Director, Pamela Bock

Art Director & Designer, Paula DiMarco, Ph.D.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS:Cover by Lee Choo Table of Contents by Tom Bonner

Photography, courtesy of HGA Architects and Engineers

P.2 Diavolo by Kristi Khans P.4 Ramsey Davis by Michael Coakes,

Nnenna Freelon by Dave Ellis P.5 SFJAZZ Collective by Walt

Denson; John Pizzarelli Quartet by Jimmy Katz P.7 The Acting

Company by Michal Daniel P.8 Susan Graham by Dario Acosta;

Garrick Ohlsson by Kacper Pempel P.9 Emerson String Quartet

by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco; Vladimir Spivakov by Christian Steiner;

Olga Kern by Fernando Baez P.12 Royal Winnepeg Ballet by

Bruce Monk P.13 Joshua Bell by Timothy White; Barbara Cook

by Denise Winters Back Cover by Andy Hurvitz.

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“A fresh and thrilling form of Movement

Theater, Diavolo transported the

audience to unexplored realms

of physicality and imagination.”

—The Plain Dealer

Savion Glover

Stars of the Russian Ballet

Saturday, March 24

Savion GloverBare Soundz Accompanied by his newest dance band Bare Soundz,

live fl amenco vibes and his own acclaimed "hooferz"

style, Glover and company pay tribute to the percussive

medley of fl amenco through the relationship between

fl amenco music and tap dancing as song.

Friday, May 4

Stars of the Russian BalletStars of the Russian Ballet features

highlights from the world’s great bal-

lets including Pas de Quatre, Paquita

and Don Quixote. The company has

performed this collection of beloved

ballet pieces around the world, thrilling

audiences and impressing critics.

Diavolo

Thursday, February 2

DiavoloDiavolo company members are dancers,

gymnasts, actors, athletes and, above all,

teammates. The structural elements and

surrealistic set pieces of Diavolo create a

sense of daring and risk-taking through

dramatic movement that juxtaposes human

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— Los Angeles Times

Ramsey Lewis

Los Tigres del Norte

SFJAZZ Collective

Saturday, May 12

John Pizzarelli Quartetand Jane MonheitJohn Pizzarelli has established himself as

one of the prime interpreters of the Great

American Songbook and beyond, bringing to

his work the cool jazz fl avor of his brilliant

guitar playing and singing.

Thursday, March 8

Los Tigres del NorteLos Tigres del Norte has achieved worldwide success by becoming

the leading musical storyteller for multiple generations of Latin

immigrants. The unique lyrics of social conscience have endeared

the group to millions of people who see in it a refl ection of their

past, present and future.

Tuesday, March 27

SFJAZZ Collective The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star jazz ensemble comprising eight

of the fi nest performer/composers at work in jazz today. Launched in

2004 by SFJAZZ — the West Coast’s largest nonprofi t jazz institution

and the presenter of the annual San Francisco Jazz Festival — the

Collective has quickly become one of the most exciting and acclaimed

groups on the American and international jazz scenes.

Saturday, February 11

Ramsey Lewis with Nnenna Freelon“What keeps me enthusiastic and energizes me is the

realization that the more I learn, the more I fi nd there

is to know.” —Ramsey Lewis

“Freelon makes each song … such a personal statement that

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Saturday, February 4

Hal Holbrook in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!Hal Holbrook has toured Mark Twain Tonight! in some part of every

year since 1954 and gave his 2,200th performance in March 2010,

making 2012 the 58th consecutive year for this remarkable one-

man show — perhaps the longest-running show in theater history.

Holbrook has no set program — he adds to his Twain material

every year, editing and changing it to fi t the times.

Hal Holbrook

Thursday, April 19

Geena DavisAward-winning fi lm and TV actress, as well as a member

of the genius society Mensa, Geena Davis is a trustee of

the Women’s Sports Foundation and supports Title IX and

girls’ participation in sports through her own website,

GeenaTakesAim.com. She recently founded the nonprofi t

See Jane, which seeks to dramatically increase the

percentage of female characters — and reduce gender

stereotyping — in media made for children ages 1-11.

The Acting Company, The Comedy of Errors

The Acting Company, Julius Caesar

Tuesday, May 1* and Wednesday, May 2*

The Acting CompanyJulius CaesarFounded in 1972 by the legendary John Houseman and current

producing artistic director Margot Harley, The Acting Company

promotes theater and literacy all across America. The company

has been honored with multiple Obie, Los Angeles Drama Critics

Circle and Audelco awards, and is a Tony honoree for excellence in

theater. See for yourself what makes The Acting Company the most

respected and praised touring repertory theater in America.

* These performances take place at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.

Saturday, May 5* and

Sunday, May 6 (3 p.m.)*

The Acting Company The Comedy of Errors* These performances take place at

the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.

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“Every generation produces its own beloved and irreplaceable performers, and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham belongs to us today.” — Richard Dyer, Boston Globe, July 2002

Susan Graham

Maestro Jacek Kaspszyk Garrick OhlssonWednesday, January 18

Susan Graham, mezzo-sopranoMalcolm Martineau, piano

Thursday, February 23

Wroclaw Philharmonic OrchestraGarrick Ohlsson, piano The National Forum of Music Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra performs

regularly, presenting around 100 programs per season. Its repertoire is

exceptionally varied, consisting of works from various musical eras and

periods from the baroque to the contemporary.

Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano

Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide

as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess.

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Thursday, March 1

Vladimir Spivakov, violin, and Olga Kern, piano Vladimir Spivakov has recorded extensively both as soloist and

conductor, and his more than 40 recordings refl ect diff erent musical

styles and eras, from the European baroque to the works of 20th-

century composers.

With her vivid stage presence, passionately confi dent musicianship

and extraordinary technique, Olga Kern continues to captivate fans and

critics alike.

Wednesday, April 18

Emerson String Quartetwith Wu Han, piano The Emerson String Quartet has collaborated in concerts and on

recordings with some of the greatest artists of our time. After

more than 33 years of extensive touring and recording, the quartet

continues to perform with the same benchmark integrity, energy and

commitment that it has demonstrated since it was formed in 1976.

Vladimir Spivakov Olga Kern

“[Wu] Han … dispatches musical material without fl inching and without losing emotional mooring.” — Los Angeles Times

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“Moulin Rouge, The Ballet is a triumph … stunningly beautiful. … It’s moments like this that make ballet fans out of people who think they don’t like ballet.” — Atlanta InTown (Atlanta Ballet)

“A sensuously delightful couple … a joy to behold.”

— Times Square Chronicles Barbara Cook

Wednesday, April 25

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, music director and violinGrammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell was

named as music director of the Academy of St. Martin

in the Fields this year, a title not bestowed since 1958

when the organization was founded by Sir Neville

Marriner. Having recorded 36 CDs, Bell is the recipient

of the Avery Fisher prize and was named the 2010

Instrumentalist of the Year by Musical America. He is

also the recipient of the 2008 Academy of Achievement

Award for exceptional accomplishment in the arts and

in 2009 was honored by Education Through Music for

his dedication to sharing his love of classical music with

at-risk youth.

Bernadette Peters

Saturday, May 19

Barbara Cook“Ms. Cook is the only popular singer active

today who should be taken seriously by

lovers of classical music. Has any singer

since Callas matched Cook’s sense of musical

architecture? I doubt it.”

— Alastair Macaulay, Financial Times

Saturday, March 17

Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley present Standard Time with music direction by Eric Stern

Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie, vocalists; Eric Stern, music director

Saturday, February 18

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg BalletMoulin Rouge®-The Ballet Moulin Rouge®- The Ballet has been seen

by close to 60,000 people across North

America. Along with a rousing French

soundtrack, the ballet features high-kicking

choreography and a passionate story of

love, ambition and heartbreak.

In the spirit of the Moulin Rouge of Paris, Moulin Rouge®

is a registered trademark of Moulin Rouge S.A.

Saturday, March 3

An Evening with Bernadette PetersIn 1985, Bernadette Peters received both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for her

critically acclaimed performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Song and Dance.

Peters earned her second Tony Award, her third Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics

Circle Award for her portrayal of Annie Oakley in one of Broadway’s most popular musicals,

the smash Tony Award-winning hit Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun. Peters also

received Tony nominations for her work in the musical The Goodbye Girl; Stephen Sondheim’s

Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George; the Jerry Herman/Gower

Champion ode to the movies, Mack and Mabel; and the Leonard Bernstein/Comden and Green

musical On The Town. In addition to these honors, Peters earned a Drama Desk nomination

for her memorable portrayal of The Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods.

Bernadette Peters

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May 5 & May 6 (matinee)

The Acting Company, The Comedy of Errors

May 1 & May 2

The Acting Company, Julius Caesar

May 4

Stars of the Russian Ballet

May 12

John Pizzarelli Quartet and Jane Monheit

May 19

Barbara Cook

January 18

Susan Graham, mezzo-sopranoMalcolm Martineau, piano

February 2

DiavoloFebruary 4

Hal Holbrook in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!

March 1

Vladimir Spivakov, violin and Olga Kern, piano

April 18

Emerson String Quartetwith Wu Han, piano

March 3

An Evening with Bernadette Peters

March 8

Los Tigres del NorteApril 19

Geena Davis

March 17Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Present Standard Time with music direction by Eric Stern

April 25

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, music director and violin

February 23

Wroclaw Phil. OrchestraGarrick Ohlsson, piano

February 11

Ramsey Lewis with Nnenna Freelon

February 18

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet Moulin Rouge®—The Ballet

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SParking for the Valley Performing Arts Center and Plaza del Sol Performance Hall is located in the G3 parking structure. The G3 structure is accessed by entering Prairie Street from Zelzah Avenue.

All vehicles, including those with handicap placards, must display a valid permit to park on campus. Parking permits are $6 per vehicle. Patrons may now also purchase parking passes online. The online prepaid parking pass allows you to park in any lot on campus for the entire day of the performance you

are attending and expire at midnight on the evening of your event. Online prepaid parking passes may be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $6 and cannot be reissued if lost or damaged. Simply print out your own parking pass and display the pass on your dashboard the evening of the performance. Visit ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org for details. Permits are required 24/7 and can be purchased from permit dispensers within the parking lots and parking structures or from on-site parking attendants upon entering the parking facility.

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ACCESSIBLE PARKING Americans with Disabilities Act Parking permit required. Visitors requiring accommodations for a disability should call the venue information at least two weeks in advance. Vehicles with the handicap placard are still required to have a parking permit.

Limited accessible parking and drop-off is located in the *D1 Parking Lot in front of the Valley Performing Arts Center on the corner of Lindley Avenue and

Nordhoff Street.

* Note: ADA spaces in D1 usually fi ll up an hour to an

hour and a half before performances

There are additional ADA spaces around the California

State University, Northridge, campus. Please contact the

Ticket Offi ce at 818-677-3000.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Campus parking lot B1 is conveniently located and just a short walk to the Valley Performing Arts Center. For those patrons in need of special assistance, the Valley Performing Arts Center is pleased to off er shuttle service from the B1 parking lot to the D1 drop-off zone in front of the Valley Performing Arts Center.

The shuttle will run from the B1 parking lot to the D1 drop-off zone every 15 minutes for one-hour-15-minutes before and one-hour after each performance. Please allow suffi cient time before and after each performance as delays may occur. ADA paths are also available from lots B1 and B2 to the Valley Performing Arts Center. There will be signs to the Valley Performing Arts Center and benches for your convenience along the way. Ushers are stationed at both B1 and D1 lots to assist patrons in and out of the shuttle. No advance reservations are required.

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Downloadable order forms are available at ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.orgSign up for “My VPAC Account Manager”

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BY PHONE818-677-3000

Tuesday - Saturday

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

After hours, contact Ticketmaster:

800-745-3000

BY FAX818-677-3076

BY MAILVPAC Ticket Offi ce

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8448

IN PERSONThe Ticket Offi ce is located to the north of the Valley Performing Arts

Center courtyard on Orange Grove Walk across from the Matador Bookstore.

Patrons may park in the G3 Parking Structure located on Zelzah and Prairie

streets. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Hours are subject to change)

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REFUNDS / EXCHANGES There are no refunds, but tickets may be returned to

box offi ce for tax-deductible contribution.

ACCESSIBILITYFor information on accessibility call the ticket offi ce. Visitors requiring accommodation, call the venue information number at least two weeks in advance.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCESThe Valley Performing Arts Center is wheelchair accessible from the south (Nordhoff ) and north (CSU Northridge campus) entrances. Entrances are at sidewalk level (no steps). Ramps and/or level fl oors enter every level of the Valley Performing Arts Center. An accessible entrance on the south side of the building also allows for direct entry to the main

lobby.

LISTENING DEVICESAssisted listening devices are available. When you arrive please see an usher to pick up this device.

GROUP SALES Groups of 10 or more can take advantage of special

rates for selected events. For information call

818-677-8800.

STUDENT AND STAFF DISCOUNTFull-time students with a valid CSUN ID may

purchase single tickets at a 40% discount.*

Staff and Faculty members with a valid

CSUN ID may purchase single tickets at

a 20% discount.*

* Only single tickets at the A, B, and C level price

points are available to students, faculty and staff at

the discounted rate.

SEATING The Valley Performing Arts Center will make every

eff ort to ensure seating preferences are fulfi lled but

cannot guarantee any specifi c seat selections.

HANDLING AND FACILITY FEEAll Valley Performing Arts Center tickets will incur

a facility fee of $2 per ticket. The facility fee is

used for capital replacement and restoration of the

venues managed by the Valley Performing Arts

Center.

There is an $8 handling fee per order when

ordering by phone, fax, or mail. Handling and

processing fees vary online.

There are no handling fees on orders made in

person at the VPAC ticket offi ce.

WILL CALL Tickets are available for pickup beginning one-and-

a-half hours prior to show time at the Ticket Box

Offi ce. A valid photo ID is required.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Contact the Ticket Offi ce

818-677-3000 Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Programs, artists, and prices are subject to change.

All ticket purchases are fi nal. Tickets may be

returned 48 hours prior to the event as a tax-

deductible contribution.

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“The dinner was exceptional … A wonderful start to a great evening … Thank you!!!”

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward signifi cance.”

—Aristotle

“An artist is someone

who produces things that

people don’t need to have

but that he —for some

reason—thinks it would be a good idea to

give them.” —Andy Warhol

“We loved eating at the Orange Grove

Bistro before the show. It was nice to

be able to park in the same spot for dinner

and the show. We loved the evening.”

The Orange Grove Bistro, conveniently located on the

campus of California State University, Northridge, now off er

dinner prior to all Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening

performances at the Valley Performing Arts Center. This prix

fi xe dinner includes salad, choice of entrée and dessert, for

$28 ($38 with wine) per person. Price includes tax, gratuity

and parking adjacent to the restaurant. After dinner, stroll

the well-lit Orange Grove Walk to the Valley Performing

Arts Center. It’s hassle free — no need to move your car!

We welcome you to dine with us in the comfortable, relaxed

setting of the Orange Grove Bistro, and enjoy our cutting-

edge cuisine in the company of neighbors and fellow

performing arts patrons. Reservations and prepayment are

required at least one week in advance.

Please call 818-677-2076 or email: Darecia Scott

darecia.scott@csun.edu • www.csun.edu/orangegrovebistro

The Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication

(MCCAMC) aims to give every one of its students a voice.

Motivated by strong commitments to access and quality,

the MCCAMC combines excellent academic preparation with

the practical and professional experience uniquely available

in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities.

Through focused studies in art, cinema and television

arts, communication studies, journalism, music, and

theatre we prepare students to be skillful communicators,

committed scholars, successful practitioners and

extraordinary artists in whatever areas they choose to

explore on their professional journey.

A degree in one of MCCAMC’s majors within the

context of our comprehensive liberal arts education

prepares students for both advanced academic study and

diversifi ed professional careers throughout the globe.

Artists, performers, writers, critics, thinkers and

dreamers are welcome.

Please visit our website at: www.csun.edu/amc to learn

more about our majors, programs, opportunities and

admission requirements.

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