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welcome
The combination of virtuosity and soul, intelligence with musicality, mastery with humility–wow! I can’t overstate how inspiring it was to see this longtime hero of mine and his trio perform at Centre. –NATHAN LINK
to the 2015-16 season
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KENTUCKY MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Friends, Welcome to a new season of incredible performances at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts! We appreciate
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We have experienced the diversity of artistic talent that enriches our lives. –MARGO AND RUSS GOODWIN
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your on-going feedback about Norton Center shows and hope that you notice that this season is a broad reflection of our audience and its diverse interests. As you review the lineup, remember that the NortonCenter.com website has additional information including audio and video samples, artist biographies and specific program details. In addition to award-winning performers, the Norton Center itself offers fantastic acoustics, intimate theatres and a
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I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to perform in front of a fantastic audience at a world class venue! –LEE CRUSE
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customer service–oriented staff to ensure that you have a terrific arts experience. Don’t forget to take advantage of the special VIP packages offered for some concerts and the discounts provided when you create your own series, starting with only six shows. Finally, Danville has the distinction of being one of
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It was one of the most enjoyable concerts I have ever attended at the Norton Center across the years of its existence. The level of talent was world class, and the program was sophisticated, diverse, and up –MILTON SCARBOROUGH my alley.
or other Danville attractions you can transform your night out into a true cultural excursion! Thanks!
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If only every concert venue was like this.
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only a few select Kentucky Cultural Districts. By adding on a meal, downtown shopping,
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[Through the partnership with the Norton Center] an opportunity was afforded for a group of young at–risk youth that they may have never have encountered –ALICHIA STANLEY on their own.
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FAYETTE COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
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performance schedule
SEPTEMBER 19
Jim Belushi & the Board of Comedy
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The Orchestra starring former members of Electric Light Orchestra & ELO Part II
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Parsons Dance Company
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Foreigner
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OCTOBER 30
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NOVEMBER 7
VeggieTales LIVE! - Little Kids Do Big Things!
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NOVEMBER 16
The Munich Symphony Orchestra featuring The Romeros
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DECEMBER 4
Dailey & Vincent: The Spirit of Christmas
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JANUARY 8
Gregg Allman
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JANUARY 26
RAGTIME, the Musical
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FEBRUARY 5
True Blues featuring Corey Harris & Eric Bibb
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42 STREET, the Musical
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Gryphon Trio
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Danú: A St. Patrick’s Celebration
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Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge
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Peter Gros in Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
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Patron Information
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APRIL 7
K-12 Student Matinees
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Under the Streetlamp
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Jim belushi &the
board of Comedy
*Purchase a VIP ticket and join the Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy for autographs and a special photo opportunity on September 19! These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section seating for the performance. Limited availability.
An alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City, Jim Belushi
saturday
sePtember 19 8:00Pm
newlin hall $55 $48 $39 VIP: $79*
brings to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show featuring his Board of Comedy members Larry Joe Campbell, Josh Funk, Megan Grano, and Brad Morris. After his two-year stint on SNL, Jim appeared in over 75 movies, including Red Heat, About Last Night, The Principal, and K-9, and five television series, including eight years on According to Jim and, most recently, CBS's The Defenders. In 2011, Jim gained rave reviews on Broadway as Harry Brock in Born Yesterday. However, drama and comedy are not Jim’s only talents; for the past fifteen years, he has been singing, dancing, and playing harmonica in the Blues Brothers with Dan Aykroyd and with his own band, The Sacred Hearts. Jim returns to his improv roots this fall on the Newlin Hall stage with an incredibly talented and hilarious group of actors. The audience dictates people, places and things to create this one-time only comedy sensation! IN PArtNersHIP WItH
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friday
OCtOber 2 8:30Pm newlin hall $55 $48 $39 VIP: $79*
Former Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II members (Mik Kaminski, Lou Clark, Erik Troyer, Parthenon Huxley,
*Purchase a VIP ticket and join the band for autographs and a special photo opportunity on October 2! These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section seating for the performance. Limited availability.
Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik) bring the greatest hits of the Electric Light Orchestra to the Newlin Hall stage! With ELO’s classic record sales in excess of 50 million copies, the members of The Orchestra continue to play ELO’s hits “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Evil Woman,” and so many more, to countless fans in dozens of countries all over the world. sPONsOred by
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Photos by Lois Greenfield
tuesday
OCtOber 13 7:30Pm newlin hall $46 $35 $25
Exuberant. Virtuosic. Sensual. These words barely begin to describe the Parsons Dance experience. A powerhouse of energy, ingenious innovation, and athleticism, the contemporary dance ensemble presents exhilarating works that will amaze audiences of all ages
“[tHe] dANCers Are PICked fOr tHeIr VIrtuOsIty, eNergy ANd sexINess. tHey AttACk tHe AudIeNCe ANd stAge lIke gANgbusters.” — NeW yOrk POst
and leave them absolutely captivated. The Norton Center program includes the sizzling New Orleans-inspired “Whirlaway,” set to the music of legendary jazz trumpeter Allen Toussaint; Trey McIntyre’s gorgeous duet “Hymn,” and David Parsons’ mesmerizing signature piece “Caught” that is truly unforgettable. Parsons was last at the Norton Center in 2007 in a program that also featured live music by the Turtle Island String Quartet. Other collaborations have included Steely Dan, Dave Matthews and photographer Annie Leibovitz. This troupe simply soars. sPONsOred by
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*Purchase a VIP ticket and meet Foreigner for a photo opportunity on October 21! These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section seating for the performance, a Foreigner tote bag, an autographed limited edition CD, a VIP limited edition Backstage Pass, and $10 toward merchandise purchased at the show! Limited availability.
wednesday
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s
charts more than thirty years into the
most enduring anthems including “Juke
game. With ten multi-platinum albums and
Box Hero,” “Feels Like The First Time,”
sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally
“Urgent,”
“Hot
hailed as one of the most popular rock
Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “Dirty White Boy,”
acts in the world with a formidable musical
“Waiting For A Girl Like You,” and the
arsenal that continues to propel sold-out
worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What
tours and album sales, now exceeding
Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the
75 million.
“Head
Games,”
OCtOber 21 7:30Pm newlin hall $79 $69 $59 VIP: $179*
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the legendary
Count basie Orchestra featuring
diane schuur
This monumental concert reunites the
major jazz festival and major concert
world’s greatest jazz orchestra with a
hall in the world.
legendary vocalist in recognition of their
friday
OCtOber 30 8:00Pm newlin hall $55 $48 $39
combined Grammy® win for “Diane Schuur
Long regarded as one of Contemporary
and The Count Basie Orchestra.” In the
Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is
history of Jazz music, Count Basie has the
as eclectic as she is brilliant. Blind from
distinction of having his orchestra still
birth, Schuur was gifted with perfect pitch.
performing sold–out concerts all over the
With a distinguished 30-year recording
world, even nearly 30 years after his passing.
career, two Grammy® awards
Pianist and bandleader William James
and three nominations, Schuur’s
“Count” Basie remains an American
musical collaborations have
institution. The Count Basie Orchestra
included the likes of Barry
has to this day won every respected Jazz
Manilow, B.B. King, Ray Charles,
poll at least once, garnered 18 Grammy® Awards, and performed at every sPONsOred by
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and José Feliciano.
*Purchase a VIP ticket to meet the Veggies and join them for an incredible photo opportunity on stage November 7! These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section seating for the performance. †Limited availability.
saturday
NOVember 7 2:00Pm & 5:30Pm newlin hall $28 $20 $15 VIP: $40*†
Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all of their Veggie friends are coming to Danville in the all–new fresh, funny, and unforgettable VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things tour. VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things is a must–see, fun–filled celebration for families and VeggieTales fans of all ages. Join the VeggieTales crew in a musical review that celebrates © 2015 Big Idea Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
that with help and faith, even little kids can do big things too! This all new production features live performances of Veggie silly song favorites like The Hairbrush Song and I Love My Lips as well as songs that inspire like Big Things Too. Children will be thrilled to see their favorite Veggie friends live on stage performing in a rollicking musical review of VeggieTales greatest hits. This high-energy show is sure to delight children and families of all ages. †Adults must also purchase tickets to accompany children.
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the
munich
symphony Orchestra featuring
Philippe entremont, honorary conductor Pepe romero, guitar soloist the romeros, guitar quartet This concert is made possible by a sustaining endowment from The Stafford Memorial Fund.
PrOgrAm: MOZART - SYMPHONY NO. 35, K. 385, D MAJOR (THE HAFFNER) C. ROMERO/F. TORROBA - CONCIERTO DE MÁLAGA PEPE ROMERO, GUITAR SOLOIST
RODRIGO - CONCIERTO ANDALUZ THE ROMEROS, GUITAR QUARTET
MENDELSSOHN - SYMPHONY NO. 4, OP. 90, A MAJOR (THE ITALIAN) For more than half a century, the Munich Symphony Orchestra has firmly established its reputation in the world of classical music by touring extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Philippe Entremont, acclaimed worldwide as a virtuosic pianist and elegant conductor, takes the podium to lead the Orchestra. For this international tour, he and the Orchestra join forces with renowned guitarist Pepe Romero and the timeless Romeros quartet. Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros are three generations of astonishing musicians. To have so many virtuosi of the same instrument in one family is unique in the world of musical performance, and in the realm of the classical guitar it is absolutely without precedent.
monday
NOVember 16 7:30Pm
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3-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINEES 3-TIME DOVE AWARD WINNERS 6-TIME GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR AND VOCAL GROUPOF THE YEAR BY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC IN AMERICA 3-TIME IBMA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR ANDVOCAL GROUP OF THEYEAR
Helping to kick off “the most wonderful
three IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
time of the year,” three-time Grammy®
awards, and multiple Dove awards.
nominees Dailey & Vincent return to the Norton Center with their highly-
The duo, with their band, will perform
anticipated Christmas Tour.
These
traditional and contemporary holiday
“rockstars of Bluegrass” are young but
hits as well as the Bluegrass favorites
seasoned veterans of the stage. Their
that their fans have come to know
spin on traditional country and gospel
and love, proving once again that
Bluegrass music has garnered them
they have planted their flag deeply
numerous accolades including three
and permanently into the soil of
IBMA Entertainer of The Year awards,
American music.
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the spirit of Christmas friday
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gregg Allman
friday
JANuAry 8 8:00Pm
newlin hall $75 $56 $38 VIP: $95*
*Purchase a VIP ticket to meet Gregg Allman on January 8! These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section Seating for the performance plus a photo opportunity! Limited availability.
Gregg Allman is one of rock’s most acclaimed and beloved stars, possessing a distinctively soulful voice and singular songwriting ability that resonates through a musical career that spans nearly half a century. Gregg Allman
Photos by Danny Clinch
and the Allman Brothers Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. At the 54th Annual Grammy® Awards in 2012, the group was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. That same year, Allman's critically acclaimed tell-all memoir, My Cross to Bear, spent weeks as a New York Times Bestseller. His music captures a multi-generational assortment of fans from the worlds of rock, blues, and country with hits like “Midnight Rider,” “Sweet Melissa,” “Can’t Keep Running,” “Slip Away,” and “I’m No Angel.” Don’t miss his Norton Center debut this season! sPONsOred by 10 | NORTONCENTER.COM | 1-877-HIT-SHOW
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2-TIME TONY AWARD® WINNER 13-TIME TONY AWARD® NOMINEE “sImPly stuNNINg IN eVery detAIl.” — VArIety tuesday
JANuAry 26 7:30Pm newlin hall $75 $56 $38
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…
united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
and anything is possible. Ragtime returns in this all-new
Their compelling naratives are set to theatre’s richest
touring production directed and choreographed by
and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by
Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by the team
Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
that most recently brought you The Addams Family, Spamalot, Rock of Ages and The Color Purple. The
Winning Tony Awards ® for Best Book and Best
stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish
Musical Score, this 13-time Tony Award® nominated
immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician
musical is a timeless celebration of life–what it
unfold–set in turn-of-the-century New York. All three are
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true blues featuring
Corey Harris & eric bibb True Blues chronicles the extraordinary living culture of the Blues in an uplifting evening of music and storytelling featuring MacArthur “Genius” Award
friday
februAry 5 8:00Pm
weisiger theatre $49 $38
recipient Corey Harris and American Folk & Blues musician Eric Bibb. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Corey Harris has carved out his own niche in Blues music. He began his career as a New Orleans street singer and, thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship, lived in Cameroon, West Africa, for a year, which had a profound effect on his future. He was also prominently featured in the Martin Scorcese film The Blues: A Musical Journey. With one foot in tradition and the other in the human condition, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary Blues music. A Grammy® nominee and familiar face–and voice–across the U.S. and Europe, Eric Bibb has been nominated for nine W.C. Handy Blues Music Awards and is the winner of the Best Newcomer title in the British Blues Awards. Appropriately described as “discreetly awesome” and “a total original,” Bibb’s rich and sensitive vocals and lyrics provide a perfect balance to his fine finger picking technique which melds a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle, contemporary sensibility.
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This performance is supported in part by a gift from Milton & Sandy Reigelman.
Cantus
the four loves saturday
februAry 13 8:00Pm newlin hall $46 $35 $25
“WIde-rANgINg stylIstIC flueNCy ANd A bOAtlOAd Of tAleNt” — tHe WAsHINgtON POst Surprise your sweetheart with a musical Valentine’s
dawn of time and is such a complex idea that the
Day! All-male vocal ensemble Cantus is known
Greeks broke it down into four different kinds:
around the world for its trademark warmth and humor,
romantic, familial, friendly, and unconditional.
and its carefully blended performances of music
Including music by Poulenc, Grieg, Beethoven and
ranging from the Renaissance to today.
Bobby McFerrin, The Four Loves examines this most complex of emotions from all sides.
In this special Valentine’s weekend performance, Cantus explores our greatest and most fragile gift in a
The Washington Post hails the group’s sound as having
special concert entitled The Four Loves. Love has
both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and
been the inspiration for artistic expression since the
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tuesday
februAry 23 7:30Pm
newlin hall $75 $56 $38
TONY AWARD® WINNER FOR BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL!
The quintessential “backstage” musical comedy nd
Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby nd
production is directed by co-author Mark
classic, 42 Street is the song and dance fable
Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42 Street tells the story
Bramble and choreographed by Randy
of Broadway with an American Dream story, and
of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy
Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony
includes some of the greatest songs ever
Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home
Award®-winning Best Musical Revival.
written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby
and comes to New York to audition for the
of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,”
new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. When the
“I Only Have Eyes For You,” and of course,
star breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and
“42nd Street.”
becomes a sensation.
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This sparkling new
“A stAge extrAVAgANzA.”
— tHe NeW yOrk tImes
The legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s most intriguing cases with his split-second deductions, revealing intimate and useful details of a person's life. Sherlock Holmes is a master of disguise and a brilliant actor, as well as a composer and musician–is there anything he can’t do? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s vivid characters jump from the page-weaving a tale of mystery, suspense and intrigue. In addition to Holmes, many of Doyle’s other well-known characters are on hand: the trusted sidekick Dr. Watson; Irene Adler, both the woman who won his respect and the one who got away; and the red-headed mason Jabez Wilson.
Aquila theatre presents
This performance of Sherlock Holmes is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council.
the Adventures of
sherlock Holmes
friday
mArCH 4 8:00Pm
newlin hall $46 $35 $25
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gryphon trio friday
mArCH 11 8:00Pm
For their Weisiger Theatre debut the ensemble will perform: DEBUSSY - TRIO IN G MAJOR LALO - TRIO NO. 3 IN A MINOR, OP. 26 RAVEL - TRIO IN A MINOR
weisiger theatre $49 $38
Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin roman borys, cello James Parker, piano The Canadian-based Gryphon Trio has firmly established itself as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios. Pushing the boundaries of chamber music, the Trio has commissioned and premiered over seventy-five new works from established and emerging composers around the globe. Their fifteen celebrated recordings are an encyclopedia of works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Shostakovich and Piazzolla. Their most recent recording was acknowledged with a Juno Award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in the category Best Classical Album: Solo and Chamber Music.
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This performance is made possible in part by Milton & Sandy Reigelman and a sustaining endowment from Joe A. and Cecil Dulin Wallace.
This is THE St. Patrick’s Day event to attend! Hailing from Ireland’s historic County Waterford, Danú is one of today’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Their standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.
tuesday
mArCH 15 7:30Pm
newlin hall $46 $35 $25 VIP: $61*
For two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English) have performed around the globe. They have seven critically acclaimed albums. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout the world, taking its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland and offering a moving and memorable concert experience.
*Purchase a VIP ticket and join band members from Danú for a post-concert St. Patrick’s themed after-party at a local Danville restaurant. These tickets include admission and prime Tier 1 Section seating for the performance, entry to the after-party, tasty hors d’oeuvres and drink specials to celebrate the occasion! Limited availability. IN PArtNersHIP WItH
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Photo by John D. Kelly
A st. Patrick’s Celebration
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Julian lage & Chris eldridge friday
mArCH 25 8:00Pm weisiger theatre $49 $38
The guitar duo of Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge is a collaborative effort founded in the roots of acoustic music, exploring the worlds of improvisation and composition. With Lage’s background in traditional jazz and new guitar music, and Eldridge’s deep relationship with Bluegrass and Americana as well as being a member of the widely acclaimed and Grammy® -nominated band Punch Brothers, this duo lives at the nexus of improvisation, spontaneous composition, and virtuosic refinement, all performed on their respective 1939 Martin guitars. Lage and Eldridge’s combined sound, which can be heard on their 2014 first full-length album Avalon, is a portrait of a burgeoning friendship between two virtuosic players. At its heart, their music is a pristinely recorded love letter to the sound of the acoustic guitar. Their Weisiger Theatre debut will explore original compositions by both guitarists and some of their favorite cover tunes. This performance is made possible in part by Milton & Sandy Reigelman and a sustaining endowment from Panasonic.
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Peter gros in
mutual of Omaha’s
Wild kingdom
Exotic animals on stage at the Norton
Gros was co-host of the original Wild
Center! In his popular live presentations,
Kingdom and was featured in two
Peter Gros, renowned wildlife expert and
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
environmental conservationist, shares his
shows: “Cheetah: Race Against Time”
exciting animal world, travel experiences
(2005) and “Magnificent Moments”
and timeless tales. He highlights his many
(2007). He has nearly 30 years of field
adventures with a mix of video clips and
experience
bloopers while introducing friendly, exotic
including establishing breeding and
animals to audience members.† Peter’s
rehabilitation programs for endangered
fascinating stories have been thrilling
species and birds of prey.
with
captive
thursday
APrIl 7 7:30Pm
newlin hall $46 $35 $25 VIP: $55*
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wildlife,
and educating audiences across the country for years “live” and on television’s
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What do four performers do when they finish their stint as the Four
“exudINg tHe rAPPOrt Of A mOderN-dAy rAt PACk, tHe streetlAmP quArtet delIVers AN eleCtrIfyINg eVeNINg Of dOO-WOP, mOtOWN, ANd rOCk ‘N’ rOll…”
— CHICAgO trIbuNe
Seasons in Broadway’s Jersey Boys? They create their own band to tour all the great hits of the era! With the mantra “Retro never sounded so now!”, the dreamy voices of the four lead singers of
saturday
APrIl 9 8:00Pm newlin hall $55 $48 $39
Under the Streetlamp are poised to bring the American Radio Songbook of the ’50’s, ’60’s and ’70’s to a whole new audience! Individually, all four have been featured on Broadway, in film, and showcased on The Tonight Show, the Emmy® Awards and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Their program features doo-wop, old time rock ‘n’ roll, Motown-era soul classics and exquisite harmonies, including all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons, and many more. With two incredible PBS specials, critics have called Under the Streetlamp “a sure-fire sellout!” filled with tight harmonies, sing-along songs, and slick dance moves that will take you back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars, and martini shakers. sPONsOred by
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“Won’t you be my neighbor?” The legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood lives on with the hit television series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from the Fred Rogers Company and PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard the trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Donning his familiar red sweater, Daniel takes the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved neighborhood. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing and laughter will warm the hearts of multiple generations!
bAsed ON tHe POPulAr teleVIsION serIes ON Pbs kIds!
sunday
APrIl 24 2:00Pm & 5:30Pm newlin hall $28 $20 $15 VIP: $50*†
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centre
drAmA PrOgrAm The Centre College drama program regularly produces exciting seasons of theatre that are highly regarded by both the community and college audiences. Plays are selected for their importance as dramatic literature, for their challenging nature, and, of course, for their entertainment value. All shows are cast from the student body at large —with the exception of an occasional guest artist. Tickets may be purchased at the Weisiger Theatre box office the night of a performance.
student
fAmIly WeekeNd
Moby Dick ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Ian Frank (Centre College class of 2004) This wild and adventurous production utilizes a minimalist approach to tell one of the most grand and sweeping stories in American literature. A tour de force of theatrical storytelling. fAll
These Shining Lives BY Melanie Marnich DIRECTED BY Anthony Haigh Set in the American mid-west of the 1920’s and 1930’s, the play chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring the true story of “the radium girls.” sPrINg
Assassins MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Stephen Sondheim BOOK BY John Weidman DIRECTED BY Patrick Kagan-Moore The most important composer / lyricist of the modern musical stage, Sondheim challenges us to spend an evening with a rogue’s gallery of successful and would-be presidential assassins as we explore what it means to be an American. 22 | NORTONCENTER.COM | 1-877-HIT-SHOW
*All photos from past Centre productions and performances.
college performances
musIC PrOgrAm
Instrumental ensembles. The Centre Orchestra and the Centre Wind Ensemble perform standard literature, feature student soloists, and combine with the choir to do large choral works. Special ensembles such as Kentucky Music Ensemble, Centre Percussion Ensemble, African Drumming Ensemble, and CentreJazz explore the repertoire for these instrumental groups. In addition, students may perform in the Pep Band at athletic events or in the community-based Advocate Brass Band. Choral ensembles. The Centre Singers is the premier singing group, with 24 to 30 singers chosen by audition, and tours both nationally and abroad. Other choral ensembles include the College Choir, which performs major works for choir and orchestra; and Women’s Voices and Men’s Voices, devoted to the rich repertoire for all-female or all-male groups. All performances are free and open to the public.
fAll PerfOrmANCes Family Weekend Concert SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
dANCe PrOgrAm
Musicians Showcase
Spring Dance Concert
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
MAY 5, 2016
Centre College Wind Ensemble NOVEMBER 21, 2015
Centre College Orchestra NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Kentucky Music Ensemble NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Centre College Choral Concert DECEMBER 3, 2015
The annual Centre College Spring Dance Concert is a student-driven celebration of the diversity of dance and a culminating performance offered through the dance classes at Centre. Students have the opportunity to present their own choreography as well as to work with regional guest choreographers in this entertaining and multifaceted dance production. This performance is free and open to the public. NORTONCENTER.COM | 1-877-HIT-SHOW | 23
education
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LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE ARTS
The Norton Center is pursuing more personal engagements with its constituents and presenting artists that surpass typical expectations in an effort to form a long-term trust among the Norton Center, the College, and its audience. The Center’s reach extends far beyond the campus and Danville, as each year more than 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students enjoy matinees of main stage performances at discounted rates. Centre College students and residents of the region also benefit from Norton Center activities by participating in lectures, seminars, master classes, and symposia surrounding various programs.
K-12 ACTIVITIES The goal of these programs is to provide teachers and students with a performing arts journey into global cultures and history, while also supplying educators with curriculum guides specifically created for the performance or program that meet national and state standards. To sign up to receive a 2015-2016 Professional Performances for Young Audiences Brochure, please visit nortoncenter.com/education-engagement.
2015-2016 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES* Parsons dance Company
William shakespeare’s “romeo & Juliet”
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 | 10:00 AM
presented by Aquila theatre
the berenstain bears live! in family matters, the musical
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 | 10:00 AM
(a 60-minute guided tour)
CANtus
Peter gros in mutual of Wild kingdom
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 | 10:00 AM
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 | 10:00 AM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
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free
does your school qualify for tickets and/or a bus subsidy?
Norton Center A.C.t.s. Program (Arts for the Classroom Ticket Subsidy)
Norton Center A.C.T.S. makes available a number of free or deeply discounted tickets, based on qualifying criteria, to public schools in Kentucky. A.C.T.S. makes it possible for students to attend and engage in high quality and professional performing arts programs presented on our stages. Public school teachers in participating areas may apply to receive an $8 subsidy per student ticket, making Norton Center Student Matinee ticket prices completely FREE. For complete information and a list of eligible districts, please visit nortoncenter.com/education-engagement/norton-center-a-c-t-s/
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kentucky Arts Council transpArtation grant Program The TranspARTation Grant enables Kentucky teachers and schools to offer students quality arts experiences by providing transportation funding to the individual classroom that applies for the grant. Applications are reviewed quarterly and deadlines are rolling. For more information or help in applying for a TranspARTation Grant, visit the Kentucky Arts Council online at http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Grants/TranspARTation.htm
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donors make a difference
WHy
give?
The Norton Center is your center for the arts. Ticket sales go a long way to support the performances that appear on our stages each season but, as with all nonprofit arts organizations, the Norton Center must rely upon the active involvement of our community to lend financial support. Tax-deductible gifts from donors allow the Norton Center to offer a diverse array of live, engaging performances, expand our professional programs for young audiences and provide workshops, lecture/demonstrations, and residency programs with visiting artists as our service to cultural engagement and learning.
HOW
Making charitable contributions is an art unto itself—a creative process that adapts to the changing needs and wishes of
to give?
each individual donor.
…as an INdIVIduAl:
Start making a difference and receiving benefits right away by becoming a FRIEND of the Norton Center and joining a giving circle. FRIENDS benefits include exclusive access to artists, recognition in Norton Center materials, an invitation to the Norton Center’s annual Season Kick-Off Celebration and other exclusive events, complimentary valet parking, and much more! Access to these benefits begins at just $100, but no gift is too small (or too large) to make a difference!
To make a gift or to learn more about sponsorship benefits for Norton Center programs and activities, please contact:
…as a busINess: Advertise with us! The Norton Center is grateful to the numerous companies that advertise in the CentreStage program distributed at each performance. We encourage our patrons to take the time to visit the websites of our supporters and to consider them when doing business throughout our community.
Sponsor a program or performance! The Norton Center is well versed in helping businesses identify targeted
Mandy Prather Director of Marketing & Development (859) 238-6688
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patron
information
tICkets. Due to the nature of the performing arts, all dates, programs, and artists are subject to change without notice. The views and opinions expressed by the artists may not necessarily be shared by the Norton Center for the Arts or Centre College. Tickets are released only when full payment is received. Refunds and exchanges are given only in the case of event cancellation. Handling fees are not refundable. If you cannot attend a performance, you may give your tickets to family, friends, or co-workers. Tickets can also be accepted as a donation to the Norton Center. In such cases, tickets must be returned no later than one hour prior to the performance to receive a statement for tax-deduction purposes.
sPeCIAl Needs.
The Norton Center is accessible to persons with disabilities, assuring a pleasurable performance experience for all. Wheelchair seating for persons with disabilities and a companion are available for all shows on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to mention your interest in wheelchairaccessible seating or other accommodations when placing your ticket order. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are for on-property use for patron transfer.
dOOrs.
Lobby doors open approximately 60 minutes prior to the announced perfor mance time. Theatre doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to curtain. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management and may not necessarily be placed in their originally assigned seat.
CHIldreN.
Children are welcome at events. Regardless of age, all children must have their own tickets and sit in their own seats. Out of respect to other ticket holders, the Norton Center reserves the right to have parents remove disruptive children immediately upon request.
PArkINg.
Getting to Danville is easy, and parking on campus is convenient, either using the ample street parking or by taking advantage of the Norton Center’s valet parking services. For many performances, valet parking attendants will be at the circular drive in front of the Norton Center to take your vehicle. Just pull up, and we’ll do the rest for you. The cost is only $8.00.
CONCessIONs.
Before most Newlin Hall performances, and whenever there is an intermission, the Norton Center offers delicious desserts and beverages.
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parking & directions
The orange highlighted areas indicate “official� Norton Center parking. There are other parking lots throughout downtown - please make sure that wherever you park it is not private or illegal. The downtown public parking garage is located on Walnut and 3rd Streets.
The Norton Center is conveniently located just 30 miles south of Lexington on the beautiful campus of Centre College. For directions, please visit:
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info series
PlAtINum subsCrIbers*:
information
• Choose 16-20 of the Norton Center shows • Get first choice for seating • Save as much as 20% off single ticket prices
gOld subsCrIbers*:
• Choose 11-15 of the Norton Center shows • Save as much as 15% off single ticket prices • Orders processed immediately after Platinum subscribers
sIlVer subsCrIbers*:
• Choose 6-10 of the Norton Center shows • Save as much as 10% off single ticket prices • Orders processed immediately after Gold subscribers
*A Norton Center subscriber = purchaser of at least six uniquely different events. A purchaser of multiple tickets to a single performance is not considered a subscriber unless they have also selected tickets to at least five other Norton Center Series events. sINgle tICkets Single ticket orders will be accepted online and by phone starting Wednesday, August 19, after all subscription orders have been processed. Did you know? You can now select your own seat when you order tickets online at NortonCenter.com AND we’ve kept service fees low to ensure you get the most for your money! grOuP tICket dIsCOuNts Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets to select performances and receive a 15% discount.
A sPeCIAl bONus fOr subsCrIbers Norton Center subscribers will receive a FREE 1-year subscription to Kentucky Monthly magazine as a thank you for your purchase. Sign-up cards will be distributed once Norton Center subscription orders are placed. Quantities are limited, so order your Norton Center subscription today! 30 | NORTONCENTER.COM | 1-877-HIT-SHOW
Renewing 2014-2015 subscribers who maintain PLATINUM or GOLD Level subscription status are guaranteed current seat locations if the order is placed prior to Tuesday, July 21, 2015. New subscriber orders, renewal orders with seat change requests, and SILVER Level subscriber orders will be filled after July 21.
Priority seating will be given as follows: PLATINUM LEVEL (16-20 shows); GOLD LEVEL (11-15 shows); SILVER LEVEL (6-10 shows); NON-SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS (<6 shows). SINGLE TICKETS to all performances will be available online and by phone once subscription orders have been processed beginning August 19, 2015, and if tickets are available. for more information VISIT nortoncenter.com CALL local phone: 859-236-4692 toll-free: 1-877-HIT-SHOW
ORDER FORM section A
Subscribers must purchase tickets in same section Subscribers must select unique performances within a single section (i.e. 16 different shows @ seating section II pricing = Platinum Subscriber) Patrons who wish to purchase multiple tickets to a single performance should call about group sales (i.e. 10 tickets to one show)
NORTON CENTER SUBSCRIPTION
Gold Level
Platinum Level
Seating section I can choose between Orchestra (Orch) or Grand Tier (GT)
VIP
Sect. I
Sect. II
Sect. III
__Orch__GT
GT
GT
Sect. I
Sect. II
Sect. III
__Orch__GT
GT
GT
VIP
Sect. I
Sect. II
Sect. III
__Orch__GT
GT
GT
___$71 ___$47 ___$41 ___$33 ___$73 ___$49 ___$43 ___$35
$________
The Orchestra performing ELO’s Greatest Hits ___$68 ___$44 ___$38 ___$31
___$71 ___$47 ___$41 ___$33 ___$73 ___$49 ___$43 ___$35
$________
___$37 ___$27 ___$19
Foreigner ___$164 ___$64 ___$56 ___$48
___$44 ___$38 ___$31
Count Basie Orchestra
VeggieTales LIVE! o 2:00PM o 5:30PM ___$35 ___$23 ___$16 ___$11
NEWLIN HALL
6‐10 Performances
Jim Belushi & the Board of Comedy ___$68 ___$44 ___$38 ___$31
Parsons Dance Company
___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
___$168 ___$68 ___$59 ___$51 ___$171 ___$71 ___$62 ___$53
$________
___$39 ___$29 ___$20
___$49 ___$43 ___$35
$________
___$36 ___$24 ___$17 ___$12 ___$37 ___$25 ___$18 ___$13
$________
___$47 ___$41 ___$33
Munich Symphony Orchestra
___$60 ___$45 ___$31
___$64 ___$46 ___$33
___$68 ___$50 ___$35
$________
Dailey & Vincent: The Spirit of Christmas
___$37 ___$27 ___$19
___$39 ___$29 ___$20
___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
___$84 ___$64 ___$46 ___$33 ___$88 ___$68 ___$50 ___$35
$________
Gregg Allman ___$80 ___$60 ___$45 ___$31 RAGTIME
___$60 ___$45 ___$31
___$64 ___$46 ___$33
___$68 ___$50 ___$35
$________
Cantus: The Four Loves
___$37 ___$27 ___$19
___$39 ___$29 ___$20
___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
42nd STREET
___$60 ___$45 ___$31
___$64 ___$46 ___$33
___$68 ___$50 ___$35
$________
Sherlock Holmes
___$37 ___$27 ___$19
___$39 ___$29 ___$20
___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
Danú ___$52 ___$37 ___$27 ___$19
___$54 ___$39 ___$29 ___$20 ___$56 ___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros ___$46 ___$37 ___$27 ___$19
___$48 ___$39 ___$29 ___$20 ___$50 ___$41 ___$31 ___$22
$________
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
WEISIGER
VIP
Total Amount
Silver Level
11‐15 Performances
16‐20 Performances
Under the Streetlamp
___$44 ___$38 ___$31
o 2:00PM o 5:30PM
___$45 ___$23 ___$16 ___$11
___$49 ___$43 ___$35
$________
___$46 ___$24 ___$17 ___$12 ___$47 ___$25 ___$18 ___$13
$________
___$47 ___$41 ___$33
Sect. I (center)
Sect. II (sides)
Sect. I (center)
Sect. II (sides)
Sect. I (center)
Sect. II (sides)
True Blues
__$40
__$30
__$42
__$32
__$44
__$34
$________
Gryphon Trio
__$40
__$30
__$42
__$32
__$44
__$34
$________
Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge
__$40
__$30
__$42
__$32
__$44
__$34
$________
Please see the other side of the form for single tickets.
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Total amount series subscription $________
section C
section B NORTON CENTER SINGLE TICKET Seating section I can choose between Orchestra (Orch) or Grand Tier (GT)
WEISIGER
NEWLIN HALL
Jim Belushi & the Board of Comedy The Orchestra performing ELO’s Greatest Hits Parsons Dance Company Foreigner Count Basie Orchestra VeggieTales LIVE! o 2:00PM o 5:30PM Munich Symphony Orchestra Dailey & Vincent: The Spirit of Christmas Gregg Allman RAGTIME Cantus: The Four Loves 42nd STREET Sherlock Holmes Danú Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros Under the Streetlamp Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood o 2:00PM o 5:30PM
Single ticket price VIP
Sect. I
Sect. II
__Orch__GT
GT
___$39 ___$39 ___$25 ___$59 ___$39 ___$15 ___$38 ___$25 ___$38 ___$38 ___$25 ___$38 ___$25 ___$25 ___$25 ___$39 ___$15
Total of sections A & B $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________
Sect. II (Sides)
___$38 ___$38 ___$38
$________ $________ $________
Total amount
$_________
___$49 ___$49 ___$49
Total Amount
Sect. III GT
___$79 ___$55 ___$48 ___$79 ___$55 ___$48 ___$46 ___$35 ___$179 ___$79 ___$69 ___$55 ___$48 ___$40 ___$28 ___$20 ___$75 ___$56 ___$46 ___$35 ___$95 ___$75 ___$56 ___$75 ___$56 ___$46 ___$35 ___$75 ___$56 ___$46 ___$35 ___$61 ___$46 ___$35 ___$55 ___$46 ___$35 ___$55 ___$48 ___$50 ___$28 ___$20 Sect. I (Center)
True Blues Gryphon Trio Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge
Total Amount
Name _______________________________________________________
Total amount section A
$___________
Total amount section B
$___________
Total section C amount
$___________
section D Total amount of ticket order
Shipping & Handling
$___________ 2.50 $___________
I would like to make a donation to the Norton Center for the Arts to further its mission of education and entertainment
$___________
GRAND TOTAL
$___________
Total amount from section C
o Payment enclosed. Make check payable to: Norton Center for the Arts.
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City _______________________________State ______Zip ____________ Email __________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE INDICATE: o New Subscriber o Renewal o Please reserve my same seats o Please change my seat location to Section _______ if possible.
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