Tacoma Arts Live 2019 Winter Brochure

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TACOMA’S HISTORIC THEATER DISTRICT PANTAGES THEATER RIALTO THEATER THEATER ON THE SQUARE TACOMA ARMORY

NEW NAME. SAME PASSION.

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is now Tacoma Arts Live.

Tacoma Arts Live is a non-profit performing arts organization, activating Tacoma’s Theater District since 1979.

Our mission is to energize community through live performance. We believe that live events are the pulse of the city, radiating a vital transformative energy that engages in the momentum of social change.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our new name, and experience the power of live performance with more than 20 events to choose from!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS:

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE

PANTAGES THEATER | RIALTO THEATER | THEATER ON THE SQUARE | TACOMA ARMORY/OFF SITE

NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA

TACOMA OPERA

PUGET SOUND REVELS

TACOMA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

TACOMA ARTS LIVE

SYMPHONY TACOMA

TACOMA CITY BALLET

TACOMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

TACOMA CONCERT BAND

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Film Focus: Bedknobs and Broomsticks Lewis Black Portland Cello Project plays Radiohead’s OK Computer Mini Maestros: The Great String Thing-a-Machine!

Film Focus: Quest The Wizard of Oz An Evening with Dan Rather Across the Great Divide Ruby Bridges: A Civil Rights Journey Classics, Unconducted

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Sing for Joy Jake Shimabukuro The Rape of Lucretia Military Salute Tacoma Arts Live GALA The Choir of Man Film Focus: Troop Beverly Hills Beyond the Silk Road Mini Maestros: Brass Ahoy!

Shiver me Timbres L.A. Theatreworks’ Steel Magnolias Kinky Boots

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JULY

Ailey II Sinfonietta Monty Python’s Spamalot

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Dates and venues reflect event details as of December 2018. Visit TacomaArtsLive.org for current event information.

AUGUST 10

RENT Cirque Eloize: Saloon Take Five Daymé Arocena Legally Blonde Rainier Sunrise Mini Maestros: Around the World in 80 Drums!

Italian Inspirations John Pizzarelli Trio

A Night at the Movies The Elixir of Love Make Believe 6 Guitars Saxophone Fusion México Diverso Anoushka Shankar

ART Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf Ode to Joy Symphonic Variations Rise Up The Hamilton Tribute Band The Beauty of Beethoven Hungarian Rhapsody Spring Dance Concert Combined Choirs Elements Orchestra in Concert Musical Theatre Revue

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Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Music Festival

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HI ST OR Y Giving Tacoma the Theater District it deserves, Tacoma Arts Live preserves our city’s venues for future generations.

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Take Your Seat in Pantages History The historic Pantages Theater interior restoration is complete. This is your opportunity to support the campaign and leave your mark.

Your seat sponsorship is about more than refreshing our historic Pantages Theater – it is about coming together to create a place where our community can connect.

Celebrate a loved one, honor an arts lover, or give a gift to the person who has everything with a seat sponsorship that leaves a legacy.

It’s more than a seat.

It’s a place in our collective history It’s inspiring kids of all ages It’s the magic of the performing arts It’s creating new family traditions It’s a place to build community

SINGLE SEATS: $1,000 GIFT 2+ SEATS: $850 GIFT PER SEAT

Gift payments may be scheduled over two years.

We need your support to continue theater improvements.

The honoree name will be enrgraved on a plaque affixed to a seat in the Pantages Theater. Seat sponsorship does not guarantee that a partciular seat will be reserved for performances. The estimates life of a seat is 25 years.

Pantages Theater photo by Lisa Monet Photography

TACOMA’S HISTORIC THEATER DISTRICT

CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

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Tacoma Arts Live Mission: Energizing community through live performance.

We believe that live events are the pulse of the city, radiating a vital, transformative energy that fuels the momentum of social change.

We are grateful for the $9MM received to date that allows us to restore and renew Tacoma’s Pantages Theater.

We have more to do! Our next efforts will include:

• Expanding the backstage to bring bigger shows to Tacoma’s Pantages Theater • Capital improvements to Theater on the Square including new seats, interior renewals, new bathrooms, and The Tacoma Commons: An Exhibit to Inspire Civic Engagement, honoring Babe Lehrer and Dawn Lucien.

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Every generation deserves to experience the arts.

Photo by Lisa Monet Photography

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Scholarships Available No student is ever turned away!

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A rich blend of services support learners in more than a dozen school districts with compelling programs, in and out of school, year round. Tacoma Arts Live education programs serve more than 55,000 students, teachers, and families each year while profoundly strengthening student learning.

In special collaboration with Tacoma, Bethel, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, and Puyallup school districts, and in partnership with the Kennedy Center National Partners in Washington, D.C., Tacoma Arts Live has developed one of the largest education programs in the nation.

Programs include: • Civil Rights Legacy Tours: Have served more than 129,000 youth and adults with inspiring theater focused on social justice, and inspiring everyone to stand up for what’s right • Student Matinees: Welcome 10,000 students and teachers to world-class performances at our theaters each year • Teacher Workshops: Empower K–12 teachers to use the arts every day • The LENS Project: Fosters social-emotional learning and youth leadership by teaching non-violent responses to conflict through Learning, Empathy, Negotiation, and Sense of Self • Conservatory: Engages youth in stunning productions in our theaters, along with classes in schools, from theater to dance and music, celebrating world cultures • Beatrice Herrmann Fellows: Supports accessible, high-quality instructional scholarships for young instrumentalists from South and East Tacoma • Residencies: Provide in-depth arts learning during the school day with regional and national teaching artists

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TAKE FIVE:

A STUDENT SHOWCASE OF SHORT PLAYS Enjoy the acting skills of Tacoma Arts Live’s Conservatory students ranging in age from 8 to 18 years old as they showcase five short plays and take five. Students have been working in small cast for the last for six weeks under the mentorship of dynamic local directors and teaching artists.

Directed by Aubrey Cearley, Chevi Chung, Deanna Martinez, Jimmy Shields, and Kathryn Philbrook

SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019 5:00 & 8:00 P.M STUDIO 3 Tickets: $9.50

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Photos by Lisa Monet Photography

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GI VI NG Support Tacoma Arts Live.

Donate, become a Member, or volunteer today to play a vital role in supporting the arts and our community.

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REINVENTING THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Behind our mission is a strategy, a set of ideals that are challenging the performing arts to be more relevant, dynamic, and energizing for our community.

PHILANTHROPY AT TACOMA ARTS LIVE Our mission is inextricably tied to the community we serve and stands as a testament to the power of the arts to bring people together. While we may have a new name, we hold onto the same passion. With your help, we can continue to energize community through live performance.

We believe that live events are the pulse of the city, radiating a vital, transformative energy that fuels the momentum of social change.

• Your support brings our community together, creating a more connected and dynamic region.

• Your gifts ensure access and inclusion for those left behind.

• Your support has protected Tacoma’s theaters and cultural heritage, keeping local beauty and history alive.

• By investing in education through the arts, you are investing in our future.

• Your support amplifies our community’s strengths.

Contact Stacey or Kristine to learn how your gifts can make and impact today!

Stacey Guadnola Director of Philanthropy 253.591.5524 sguadnola@TacomaArtsLive.org

Kristine Finch Donor Engagement Manager 253.573.2362 kfinch@TacomaArtsLive.org

VOLUNTEER TODAY! Become a Tacoma Arts Live volunteer – a fun and rewarding experience! Your energy, enthusiasm, and time are needed to support special events, performance nights, education programs, community outreach, and administrative projects.

Sign up at TacomaArtsLive.org or contact Volunteers@TacomaArtsLive.org.

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TACOMA ARTS LIVE GALA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. TACOMA ARMORY Sponsors

Previously known as Star Chefs, the Tacoma Arts Live Gala promises to be bigger and better than ever in its new location! Join us for an evening in three acts: Act I: Cocktails, Morsels, Merriment, and Raffle Act II: The Great Race Act II: Live Auction and Fund-A-Need + exquisite dinner, fine wine, and entertainment Costumes are encouraged – think steampunk, great inventors, and the Age of Invention!

This hotly-anticipated fundraising event benefits the Tacoma Arts Live education programs which serve more than 55,000 students, teachers and families annually. Thanks to generous support, no child is ever turned away.

Tickets $200 Tacoma Arts Live Members & Subscribers: $175

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS We need your support, ticket sales only cover 30% of operations.

FRIEND $75

APPLAUSE

All above benefits plus: • Additional 10% off your subscription (choose 3+ Tacoma Arts Live events up to 30% off when you buy 3+, 5+, or 7+ shows!)

• Two tickets to Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Music Festival ($50 value) • One-time access to the Member Lounge • Recognition in Tacoma Arts Live’s program

PREMIER

All above benefits plus: • One year access to the Member Lounge with private bar and restrooms (Preshow and during intermission for most Tacoma Arts Live events) • Exclusive invitation to the Brew Five Three Member’s Brunch (requires RSVP) • Two drink vouchers for use at any Tacoma Arts Live event • Two Member Lounge guest passes

SPOTLIGHT

All above benefits plus: • $50 ticket voucher toward most Tacoma Arts Live events • Two additional drink vouchers for use at any Tacoma Arts Live event (4 total) • Two additional Member Lounge guest passes (4 total) • Concierge service through the Philanthropy team

PANTAGES CIRCLE

All above benefits plus: • Additional $50 ticket voucher toward most Tacoma Arts Live events • Complimentary beverages in the Member Lounge • Invitation to an exclusive donors-only social including a Pantages backstage tour and an on-stage reception with the Board of Trustees and Executive Director

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PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $1,800

THEATER ANGELS $5,000

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• Presale access to new events • Waived ticket exchange fees [Regular fee: $3 / Member fee: $0] • Wait list priority for sold-out shows

MEMBERSHIP

Enjoy exclusive experiences and unique benefits with your Membership:

All above benefits plus: • A Private Box Seat Party in the Pantages for up to 8! Includes:

- Tickets to a ‘Tacoma Arts Live presents’ performance

- Catering with appetizers and refreshments (Mutually agreeable performance/date based on avail. at time of reservation.)

All of the benefits of Spotlight membership PLUS the following exclusive benefits: • Season tickets to the Theater Program • Opportunities to provide input on future works • Invites to table readings, opening night reception, and cast parties • Reserved seating at Talk Backs for each production • Group weekend at Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland including tickets to two shows, wine tasting, and a Theater Angel’s dinner Theater Angel membership directly supports the Theater Program

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EV EN TS Experience the live events that the world is talking about.

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FILM FOCUS SERIES THEATER ON THE SQUARE Tickets: $7 per film

DISNEY’S BEDKNOBS & BROOMSTICKS SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M.

The classic Disney film, set in wartime England stars Angela Lansbury as a would-be witch honing her conjuring powers to forestall a Nazi invasion.

Saddled with three surly kids who have been evacuated from London, she wins over her charges by performing various magical feats.

Rated: G Released: December 1971 Genre: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

QUEST

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M.

Filmed with vérité intimacy for almost a decade, this is the moving portrait of an American family living in north Philadelphia while they raise their daughter and run a recording studio in their basement. It is a vivid illumination of race and class in America, and a testament to love, commitment, healing, and hope.

Rated: NR Released: December 2017 Genre: Documentary

TROOP BEVERLY HILLS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M.

Shelley Long stars as a Beverly Hills socialite determined to prove that she can follow through on a project by becoming a troop leader with her daughter’s wilderness group.

Rated: PG (adult situations/ language) Released: March 2003 Genre: Comedy

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SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 2019 8:00 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $45, $59.50, $75 TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS

LEWIS BLACK: THE JOKES ON US TOUR

LEWIS BLACK, Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor, and author.

His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world.

SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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RIALTO THEATER Tickets: $19, $32, $45 “This indie orchestra gives classical music a jolt of energy.” – Spin Magazine TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT: RADIOHEAD’S OK COMPUTER

Portland’s’ premiere orchestral ensemble performs an homage to Radiohead. This concert will highlight the entirety of the chart-topping album OK Computer, the historic release has yielded an infinite variety of artistic inspiration to many musicians. Portland Cello Project has been performing this repertoire for the last five years, constantly evolving and maturing their arrangements.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ See one of the greatest family musicals of all time as the wonderful Wizard of Oz twists its way to Tacoma! This spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, Wizard of Oz, will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. You’ll be captivated as you travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and friends in this lavish musical production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, and classic songs. Don’t miss your chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

TUESDAY JANUARY 15, 2019 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $55, $75, $99, $139

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“…uniformly solid singing by an energetic and present cast… The eye-popping colorful set and costumes, fun choreography, and decidedly theatrical lighting add a layer of welcomed visual interest to the proceedings.”

– Broadway World

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SATURDAY JANUARY 19, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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AN EVENING WITH DAN RATHER For more than 50 years, former CBS News anchor and 60 Minutes correspondent Dan Rather has been the embodiment of the intrepid broadcast journalist. From the Kennedy assassination – where he was the first to break the news that changed our nation – to modern politics, he has covered every major story of our time, with distinction and a fierce dedication to hard news.

It is no exaggeration to call Dan Rather the voice of a generation. His reporting skills are legendary, and his single-minded pursuit of the story has taken him to locales as far ranging as Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, and Cuba. Constantly looking to innovate new avenues for quality journalism, Dan Rather will share a wealth of anecdotes and insightful commentary that is unrivalled.

PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $49, $69, $99, $150

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Rather is the author of several notable books, including recent New York Times bestseller What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism. He currently hosts a weekly show on The Young Turks YouTube channel.

“Rather…has won the admiration of a new generation.”

– USA Today

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ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE A CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAND

WITH THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL & HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Band, two of today’s defining American roots groups join in an evening of their own songs and a special tribute to Music from Big Pink and The Band.

Eclectic octet, The Dustbowl Revival, blends folk-Americana and Stax-era soul into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance party. With strings, brass, dueling vocals, and more, the winners of “Best Live Band” by L.A. Weekly exemplify everything shows should be.

Joining them is Austin-based trio Hot Club of Cowtown, which deliver hot jazz and Western swing light and tight, like tumbleweeds made of velvet. Inspired by European hot jazz and vintage American roots music, these Texas Western Swing Hall of Famers have shared stages with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Roxy Music.

SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2019 7:30 P.M. RIALTO THEATER Tickets: $29 and $49

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Hitch your wagon to these bands and enjoy an evening of fun, freewheeling, foot-stomping frenzy!

“...hot, spontaneous, engaged and; best of all, a pleasure to hear.” – L.A. Weekly

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

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OPENING ACT: LILLA

Part Jimi Hendrix, part James Brown and all New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is the bandleader and front man of this hard-edged funk band that blends rock riffs and horn blasts with the groove of a New Orleans street parade. In the last five years, the seven-piece band has backed Macklemore and Madonna at the Grammys and opened for Foo Fighters, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Trombone Shorty’s virtuosity and high-energy live shows have drawn unanimous raves worldwide with Rolling Stone calling him a “must-see act.”

He was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” Class of 2016 for Music, while his illustrated autobiography for young readers, Trombone Shorty, was named a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association.

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“Trombone Shorty takes in a century-plus worth of sounds—ragtime and jazz and gospel and soul and R&B and hip-hop—and attacks everything he plays with festive fervor.” – New York Magazine

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JAKE SHIMABUKURO The virtuoso and iconic ukulele rock star returns to Tacoma!

Jake Shimabukuro has singularly altered expectations for his instrument. From his early days in Hawaii to a viral sensation playing George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on YouTube, his album has reached #1 in Billboard’s Top World Music Albums. From collaborations with Alan Parsons to Jimmy Kimmel Live! and a PBS documentary about his life, Shimabukuro’s career makes a significant statement: the ukulele, with its humble four strings and modest two-octave range, is limited only by the imagination and creativity of the person playing it. In Shimabukuro’s hands, it is easy to believe the ukulele is capable of anything.

“…a ukulele virtuoso…a YouTube star…Shimabukuro has been nothing if not durable in recent years, steadily refining his craft.” – The New York Times

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2019 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2019 2:00 P.M.

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THE CHOIR OF MAN Featuring the music of Paul Simon, Adele, Queen, Guns’N’Roses, SIA . . . and many more!

It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub that combines musically tight harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. Think Stomp meets Once! The multi-talented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything – pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock – all to roof-raising heights.

It’s the best singing, dancing, stomping, pub crawl of a concert you’ll ever attend. A massive crowd-pleaser at the Endinburgh Fringe Festival demanding an unprecedented extension! Cheers!

PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $29, $40, $55, $69

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“The ultimate feel good show.” – Edinburgh Evening News

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L.A. THEATREWORKS’ STEEL MAGNOLIAS Known for the popular film, this L.A. Theatre Works national tour of Steel Magnolias is a tour de force in a commanding staged reading performance. Hear the funny and heartbreaking story of female empowerment and resilience that features a company of six diverse women including Shannon Holt, Elisa Bocanegra, Monica McSwain, Inger Tudor, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, and Patti Yasutake.

Steel Magnolias is the bittersweet story of six women in a small Louisiana town who gather under the hairdryers of Truvy’s beauty shop to share gossip, laughter, recipes, and beauty secrets. When tragedy strikes, they face it with sass and strength, supporting each other through thick and thin to forge a life-long bond. At turns both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply emotional, Steel Magnolias reveals the strength of the human condition and our shared need for companionship.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2019 3:00 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

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With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Awardwinner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

Tickets: $55, $75, $99, $139 Hurry! Limited availability!

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Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out.

“There is no show hotter than KINKY BOOTS!” – CBS News

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AILEY II Critically acclaimed for their stirring performances, Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.

Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the company embodies the mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the direction of Sylvia Waters from 1974 to 2012, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.

With Artistic Director Troy Powell at the helm, Ailey II thrives as he offers a fresh dimension. Dance Magazine calls Ailey II “second to none,” and The New York Times declares, “there’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”

SATURDAY MARCH 2, 2019 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY MARCH 3, 2019 3:00 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

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“…the dancers in Ailey II are spectacular beings…”

– The New York Times

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SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2019 3:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

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MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python’s Spamalot is touring the country in search of the Holy Grail with two shows in Tacoma! This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy-Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez.

Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few reasons why fans are eating up Spamalot!

“A Grand SlamAlot” – New York Post

Two Shows!

PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

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SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER

The Wild Wild West comes alive with this music-packed theatrical thrill-ride! Swing open the saloon doors and lasso up fun for the entire family. Enter a mythical world where theatre and circus collide for non-stop live folk music combined with strength, agility, and original choreography.

Under the spell of Saloon’s beautiful Belle, her lover sets off in a chase worthy of the greatest Westerns for an actionpacked evening!

Tickets: $29, $49, $75, $99

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An inspirational leader in contemporary circus from Quebec, Cirque Eloize thrills audiences with its rich sensory entertainment through its daring combination of circus disciplines and its highly imaginative use of visual arts and technologies.

“…a Western-themed, circus-theater extravaganza where extraordinary acrobatics are presented with an 'aw shucks, ma’am' demeanor.”– Hartford Courant

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DAYMÉ AROCENA With captivating charisma and radiant spirit, Daymé Arocena effortlessly blends traditional Santerian chant, jazz stylings, contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban rhythmic complexity. Her passion for the musical traditions of her homeland is boundless. At every performance, audiences can participate in lively call-and-response chants. “Scatsinging over her trio’s swaying rhumbas and cha-cha-chas,” (DownBeat), Daymé’s impact upon the history of Cuban music is undeniable. Experience the music of this award winning, emerging star!

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SUNDAY MARCH 17, 2019 7:30 P.M. RIALTO THEATER Tickets: $19, $29, $39

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LEGALLY BLONDE Fabulously fun international award-winning Legally Blonde - The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power!

The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde - The Musical warms the heart by proving that selfdiscovery can be way too much fun–and hilarious to boot.

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde - The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 2019 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $29, $49, $75, $99

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“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.”

– The New York Times Media

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SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by The Toronto Star as “the genial genius of the guitar” and The Seattle Times saluted him as “a rare entertainer of the old school.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and The Beatles.

His themed shows suggest there is no limit to Pizzarelli’s imagination or talent.

“…reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” – The Boston Globe

RIALTO THEATER Tickets: $39, $49, $59

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SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2019 3:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. THEATER ON THE SQUARE Tickets: $22, $32, $42 RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10+

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The Spidey Guzzo Magic series is a viral YouTube hit with over 6 million viewers! Spidey has been nominated Canadian Magician of the Year and was featured on Discovery Channel for his jaw-dropping, wild demonstrations. His talent for the dramatic is entirely unexpected. He is, simply, magic.

“Ridiculous! Just crazy!” – Discovery Channel

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SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2019 3:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. THEATER ON THE SQUARE Tickets: $19, $32, $45

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6 GUITARS

A pitch-perfect blend of music, comedy, and theater. In this one-man show, see six different guitar playing characters; each sharing their own style of music with breathtaking musicianship ranging from blues and jazz to rock, classical, folk and country. You don’t need to play music to love this show, you just need to love music.

“… a storytelling masterpiece. It will leave you laughing until you cry, and lifting your jaw to its proper position.” – Edmonton Sun

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SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2019 3:00 P.M.

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MÉXICO DIVERSO Celebrate the diversity in our community as the Northwest’s most celebrated Ballet Folklórico company, Bailadores de Bronce, joins musical group Trío Guadalevín in a celebration of Mexican culture. From the well-known dances and mariachi of Jalisco to the Afro-Mexican traditions of Veracruz and the Zapotec indigenous language of Oaxaca, the night will be packed with brilliant energy, mesmerizing movement, and compositions crisscrossing traditional styles.

Bailadores de Bronce have been dancing for more than 40 years, and promote the beauty and richness of Mexican traditions through music and dance in the Pacific Northwest.

They encourage a bridge of understanding among all people by sharing culture and preserving traditions.

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Trío Guadalevín’s repertoire overlaps generations and genres: from Mexican son jarocho, son huasteco and the music of Oaxaca, to Spanish Baroque, Sephardic Jewish, Arab-Andalusian, and more.

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ANOUSHKA SHANKAR Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar is a singular figure in the Indian classical and progressive world music scenes. Her spiritual musicality has garnered numerous accolades, including six Grammy Award nominations, recognition as the youngest – and first female – recipient of a British House of Commons Shield, credit as an Asian Hero by TIME Magazine, and a Songlines Best Artist Award.

Deeply rooted in the Indian Classical music tradition, she studied exclusively from the age of nine under her father and guru, the late Ravi Shankar.

Shankar’s artistic output increasingly seeks to reflect her impassioned support of women’s rights and social justice.

She threw her passion behind the One Billion Rising campaign on Change.org to end worldwide violence against women. She took part in a special panel on violence against women at the annual Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi.

SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2019 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

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“[Anoushka] is taking the instrument to a new level of accessibility with a fresh and original fusion sound.”

– The Telegraph

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ERIC CLAUSELL

ART Three best friends. One painting.

Imagine making a purchase that brings 20 years of friendship to a comical boiling point and fist fight. Art,

by Yasmina Reza, was a sensational hit in London and New York when it premiered, running more than 600 performances on Broadway and winning the Tony for Best Play. A breathtakingly funny, brilliantly satiric look at status, power, and the dynamics of friendship, including the difficulty of being truly honest, even between people who love each other. All is well in the lifelong friendship until one of the trio buys an expensive painting setting everything out of balance!

This is the second production from Tacoma Arts Live’s new regional theater program. Thank you to our Theater Angels for making this play possible!

“The verbal dexterity – is evident. As is the theatrical aplomb.” – The Guardian

DAVID FISCHER

JOSHUA KNUDSON

10 PERFORMANCES! PREVIEW NIGHT: MAY 2 AT 7:30 P.M. MAY 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 7:30 P.M. MAY 5, 12, 18, & 19 3:00 P.M THEATER ON THE SQUARE

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Preview night: $12 Regular performances: $19, $29, $42

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RISE UP

THE HAMILTON TRIBUTE BAND Don’t throw away your shot to see Rise Up, the Hamilton Tribute Band! This ensemble of top Seattle vocalists and musicians perform the amazing music of Hamilton.

Hamilton is the record-breaking Broadway musical and winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical inspired by the book Alexander Hamilton. It is a sweeping national cultural phenomenon with music that fuses hip hop, R&B and Broadway.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 2019 7:30 P.M. RIALTO THEATER Tickets: $19, $25, $35

Rise Up delivers a performance that captures the sophistication, detail, and emotion of the music of Hamilton.

Rise Up has performed extensively in the Northwest, delighting theater, festival and club audiences and frequently sells out.

Note: This is not a theatrical performance of the musical Hamilton.

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FRIDAY JULY 12, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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THE KINSEY SICKS

THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T SAY If you love Donald Trump, you’ll hate this show!

This is the remarkable true story of four friends from San Francisco who had a life-changing epiphany at a Bette Midler concert that led to them to form The Kinsey Sicks in an effort to find joy during the darkest days of the AIDS crisis. Now that the era of Trumpism is upon us, they’re sharing their hilarious, inspiring and at times heartbreaking tale, and showing that hatred and deceit can be fought with humor and heart.

This show was a smash hit Off-Broadway at New York’s fabled SoHo Playhouse. Critics have described the show as “powerful,” “delicious,” “exquisite,” “electric,” “outrageous,” “brave,” “mesmerizing,” “flawless,” “riotously funny,” “an absolute must watch,” and “theater at its BEST!"

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So come join America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet as they lead us all in resisting these new dark times with laughter, integrity, and heroically high hair in an unforgettable new musical exploring Trumpism, racism, AIDS, extreme macramé, oblong vegetables and, of course, Bette Midler.

“Riveting … a humbling, hilarious delivery system of painful truths … ‘Things You Shouldn’t Say’ will push buttons you didn’t know you had. And there is perhaps no higher compliment to give a queen than that.” – Forbes Magazine

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BREW FIVE THREE:

TACOMA’S BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2019 1:00 – 8:00 P.M.

BLOCK PARTY ON BROADWAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019, 1:00 – 8:00 P.M.

BLOCK PARTY ON BROADWAY

Enjoy 35+ Washington brews and ciders, live music, and food trucks at the 7th Annual summer block party. Full admission tickets include six tasting tokens and tasting glass (we promise they will be bigger this year!).

Buy early to save!

Advance tickets before July 19: $25 Regular after July 19: $30 Day of: $35 Designated Driver: $10

This event is dog friendly.

Must be 21+; valid ID is required for entry.

• Designated Driver tickets do not include glass and prohibit alcohol consumption

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Photo by Jesse Gardner

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TACOMA’S HISTORIC THEATER DISTRICT

RESIDENT ARTS ORGANI ZATIONS & MORE Discover diversity in art and unity in community.

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SYMPHONY TACOMA PRESENTS

SCHEHEREZADE: BEYOND THE SILK ROAD PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019, 7:30 P.M. | Tickets: $24 - $83

Sarah Ioannides, conductor | Sandeep Das, tabla Homage to native traditions. A reprise of Puyallup native Daniel Ott’s Fire-Mountain, originally commissioned and performed by Symphony Tacoma in

2017, paints a musical portrait of Mount Rainier’s melting glaciers. Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das will perform Wijeratne’s Tabla Concerto, which he calls “the best Western classical piece written for my instrument.” Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherezade tells the captivating story of Arabian Nights through beautiful orchestration and thematic elements.

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RAINIER SUNRISE

PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019, 7:30 P.M. | Tickets: $24 - $83

Sarah Ioannides, conductor | Svend Rønning, violin & Thane Lewis, viola Elegant and melodic. Northwest native Karel Butz’s Rainier Sunrise “captures the peaceful emotions associated with the grandeur and beauty of Mount Rainier’s Sunrise Trail.” Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite was originally written as a ballet reconstructed from Baroque compositions by Giambattista Pergolesi. Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll was a birthday gift to his wife and dedicated to their newborn son.

One of the most celebrated duets ever written, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola features Symphony Tacoma’s Concertmaster Svend Rønning and Principal Violist Thane Lewis.

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SAXOPHONE FUSION

PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019, 7:30 P.M. | Tickets: $24 - $83 Sarah Ioannides, conductor | James Carter, saxophone

Diverse cultures and rare influences. Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture in C was her only-known full orchestral work, written at a time when musical careers were considered inappropriate for women. Poulenc’s Sinfonietta is light-hearted, sometimes satirical, with each movement “dazzling in a different way.” Puerto Rico native Roberto Sierra’s Caribbean Rhapsody, written for saxophone virtuoso James Carter, combines classical and Latin jazz influences. Milhaud’s La Création du Monde tells the creation story according to African folk mythology with influences of Harlem Renaissance jazz.

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ODE TO JOY

PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019, 7:30 P.M. | Tickets: $24 - $83

Sarah Ioannides, conductor | Symphony Tacoma Voices The season grand finale presents a world premiere by contemporary American

composer Hannah Lash. Beethoven’s remarkable Symphony No. 9 was the longest and most complex symphony of its time and has been referred to as “the symphony to end all symphonies.” It includes chorus and vocal soloists with the inclusion of Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to Joy in the final movement, making it one of the most recognized melodies of all time.

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TACOMA CONCERT BAND PRESENTS

MILITARY SALUTE

PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019, 7:30 P.M. Tickets: $18, $24, $30, $32, $36 Gerard Morris, Conductor

FREE tickets to active-duty military members and their immediate family.

Join us for an evening to celebrate our military service men and women from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and thank them for their commitment and service to our country. This heart-warming performance will include familiar patriotic works, as well as compositions written to commemorate military campaigns throughout the world.

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A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PANTAGES THEATER SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019, 7:30 P.M. Tickets: $18, $24, $30, $32, $36 Gerard Morris, Conductor

We invite you to join us for a program inspired by music written for the motion picture industry. The program includes music by John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Weber, and other veteran composers from both Hollywood and Broadway.

Highlighting our evening will be the performance of Hunsberger’s “Star Wars Trilogy,” a fantastic arrangement of thrilling music from the Star Wars movie blockbusters! Come take a musical journey to magical lands and galaxies far, far away through some of the most beloved movie themes written for the silver screen.

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Tacoma School of the Arts is committed to providing a pre-professional training ground which imaginatively balances theory and practice, with the grounding of a quality liberal arts foundation. Performance is an essential and integral part of the department’s educational mission. Please join us as we present these 2019 performances, many of which will happen in the Tacoma Arts Live venues.

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THEATER ON THE SQUARE 6 PERFORMANCES! MARCH 15, 16, 22 & 23 AT 7:00 P.M. MARCH 17 & 24 AT 2:00 P.M. Tickets start at: $18.50

Johnathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork is presented through a brand new partnership, linking the innovative Kennedy Center recognized training ground of Tacoma School of the Arts, with the South Sound’s premier professional arts organization, Tacoma Arts Live.

Some of the region’s finest young artist and technicians will join Tacoma Arts Live veteran stage professionals in bringing a new vitality and immediacy to this story of struggle and perseverance against societal norms and discrimination, set against the backdrop of the 1990’s AIDS epidemic, on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Come support the next generation of artists in this landmark production.

SOTA/SAMI/IDEA PRESENT

SPRING DANCE CONCERT WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

PANTAGES THEATER Tickets start at: $5.00

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SOTA/SAMI PRESENT

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

COMBINED CHOIRS

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Tickets start at: $5.00

ELEMENTS ORCHESTRAS IN CONCERT

MUSICAL THEATRE REVUE THEATER ON THE SQUARE

Tickets start at: $5.00

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. RIALTO THEATER

Tickets start at: $5.00

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PANTAGES THEATER

1,274 seats, proscenium stage Designed in the tradition of the Palace at Versailles

PANTAGES THEATER LOBBY & STUDIOS 1, 2, & 3 Lobby: 400 reception, 220 seated lecture or performances with 12’x12’ stage, 150 seated banquet Studios: 160 standing reception, 150 lecture (theater style), 110 seated banquet with rounds Multi-purpose performance/ gathering space

RIALTO THEATER

738 seats, thrust stage Originally served as an art-deco movie palace

PANTAGES THEATER

RIALTO THEATER

THEATER ON THE SQUARE Theater on the Square & Theater on the Square Lobby 300 seats, proscenium stage Intimate theater with a contemporary flair

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TACOMA ARMORY

Capacity up to 1500 Located at 1001 S Yakima Ave Features a large, open space perfect for festivals, conventions, sporting events, and other highly attended programs

TACOMA ARMORY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Box Office: 253.591.5894 Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Open two hours prior to most shows.

• Tacoma Arts Live is ADA friendly, and we will do all we can to ensure you have a positive experience. For the best accessible options for you, please contact the Box Office directly. Assisted Listening Devices are available at all theaters.

• The Box Office will make every attempt to meet your seating requests; however we are unable to guarantee all seats requested will be available at the time of purchase. All ticket orders are processed in the order received. Full payment is required at the time of reservation.

• A ticket is required for everyone entering the theaters, regardless of age. No babes in arms are allowed, unless otherwise noted.

• If you are concerned about the suitability of events for children, please contact the Box Office. Children under 5 are generally not permitted, unless the show is a family program, specifically for younger audiences and fun for the entire family.

• Parking is available at many locations around the theaters, including Park Plaza North Garage – 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & 11th on Commerce Street) and the Subway Lot – 916 Broadway Street (located across the street from the Pantages Theater and Theater on the Square). Both Park Plaza North and the Subway Lot accept cash and credit/debit payments. Paid street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. Follow the instructions posted on kiosks for cost and duration limits, when they apply. For the Armory, paid public parking is on S. 11th Street. SUBSCRIBERS: Be sure to bring your parking validation pass, which will have a show-specific designated code for you to enter at the kiosk for either Park Plaza North Garage or the Subway Lot. Your parking will expire one hour after the event ends.

• If you are unable to use your tickets, you may exchange for another “Tacoma Arts Live presents” event within the season, which ends in June 2019. There is a $3 per ticket fee for all exchanges. Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before your original ticketed event. Tacoma Arts Live Members may exchange tickets free of charge!

• Artists and programs are subject to change without notice.

• All sales are final. No refunds. Tickets under $20 do not qualify for discounts.

• New! To provide a safe and comfortable experiences, we have a new bag policy: all bags are subject to search. Along with required bag searches, patrons may be requested to open their jackets or be checked with a metal detector prior to entering the venue. Tacoma Arts Live will not hold or be responsible for any prohibited items.

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