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Mayor’s Message Season Subscriptions “Cinderella” “Menopause the Musical” Martin Kerr Shane Koyczan Bare Naked Ladies Nashville Hurricane “Alice in Wonderland” “Catch Me If You Can” George Canyon Acoustic Christmas 54-40 Unplugged Tommy Banks and Tim Tamashiro Colin Mochrie And Deb McGrath Orchestra Borealis Eric Harper Fort’s Got Talent Sharon and Bram “Dying To Meet You” The Lion, The Bear, The Fox “Robin Hood” Lisa Brokop John Mcdermott
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FORT SERIES FAMILY SERIES
Seating Plan Ticket Discounts eyeGO to the Arts Program Complimentary Handivan Service Connect With Shell Theatre How To Get Here 2017-18 Performance Series Calendar
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE The Shell Theatre Performance Season offers something for everyone. Choose from within three completely different series offerings. The Professional Series showcases the greatest talent from around the world while the Fort Series exhibits talents from the Fort Saskatchewan area. The Family Series provides family friendly entertainment for all ages of culture lovers. The 2017-18 Performance Series brings cultural icons to the Fort Saskatchewan stage. Canadian Music Hall of Fame talent, Canadian country music giants, and Juno award winners lead a special group of national talent for Canada’s 150th celebration. The Barenaked Ladies will bring their national Canada 1-Five-0 tour to perform in an intimate special presentation while iconic rockers 54-40 return to the Shell Theatre with an unplugged night of their greatest hits. From the spoken word of Shane Koyczan to Fort Saskatchewan’s first professional Broadway Musical, an entire classical orchestra to family favourites Sharon and Bram, there truly is something for everyone in this year’s Shell Theatre season. Find your fit at Fort Saskatchewan’s entertainment hub, the Shell Theatre - providing culture and so much more! Enjoy the show! Mayor Gale Katchur
SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS $355 ADULTS $325 SENIORS & YOUTH Season Subscriptions Available Starting Monday, June 12th. Individual Show Tickets Available Starting Monday, June 19th.
• 12 Professional Series Shows • Gift Certificate redeemable for one ticket to each of three shows to bring a friend, starting September 1 (Nashville Hurricane, Tommy Banks and Tim Tamashiro, and The Lion, The Bear, The Fox) • One Month pass to Dow Centennial Centre Apple Fitness • One Entry for the “Season Series Artist Signed Guitar Draw”
How to buy
By Phone: 1.888.655.9090 Online: www.ticketpro.ca
In Person: Dow Centennial Centre 8700 - 84 Street Fort Saskatchewan 780.992.6400
The Shell Theatre box office will be open one hour prior to performances. Or visit the Dow Centennial Centre front desk at the times below.
Hours of Operation: Weekdays 8:00am - 8:00pm Weekends 9:00am - 5:00pm Stat Holidays 11:00am - 5:00pm 780.992.6400 SHELLTHEATRE.CA 2
“ KaRAR PERFORMING ARTS:
MIX 107.9 PRESENTS:
“CINDERELLA” HIGH-ENERGY DANCE
MARTIN KERR SINGER/ SONGWRITER
Adult: $28 Senior/Youth: $24
With high stepping acrobatic dance KaRAR Performing Arts returns to the stage with “Cinderella”. A wicked step-mother and two evil step-sisters make life hard for poor Cinderella when someone special turns things around. Be whisked away into fantasy with this large-scale dance production suitable for all ages.
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Adult: $18 Senior/Youth: $15
Often compared to the best of the 1970 troubadours - Cat Stevens, James Taylor, John Denver - Martin’s anthemic modern-folk connects with listeners of all ages. Martin’s talent has already earned him opening spots with Andy Grammer, Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) and Sean McCann (Great Big Sea), and now Sarah McLachlan. WWW.MARTINKERRMUSIC.COM
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Adult: $59 Senior/Youth: $55
HOT FLASH – NEWS FLASH! The Off Broadway Sensation “Menopause The Musical” comes to Fort Saskatchewan for the 1st time ever, for one night only! The international hit comedy celebrating women on the brink of, in the midst of, or having survived “The Change” entertains and astounds audiences with every step and song leaving them in stitches!
FORT SASKATCHEWAN FAMILIES FIRST SOCIETY PRESENTS:
SHANE KOYCZAN
“MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL” BROADWAY MUSICAL
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See why “Stick Boy” author and spoken word artist Shane Koyczan is in such high demand around the word with his poetry that moves, compels and empowers audiences. With his rhythmic verse in high gear he navigates through social and political territory with a furious honesty that will invigorate your soul! WWW.SHANEKOYCZAN.COM
WWW.MENOPAUSETHEMUSICAL.COM
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DOW CANADA PRESENTS:
BARENAKED LADIES
CANADA 1- FIVE-0 TOUR CANADIAN MUSIC ICONS
All: $91
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EXPERIEN AVAILABLECE !
BNL have been together for nearly three decades, produced 15 studio albums which have collectively sold more than 14 million copies, won eight Juno Awards, earned multiple Grammy nominations, a U.S. chart-topping single (“One Week”) and the theme song to one of TV’s most popular shows, The Big Bang Theory. Join them at their inaugural stop in Fort Saskatchewan.
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THE FORT RECORD PRESENTS:
NASHVILLE HURRICANE COMEDY, THEATRE, MUSIC
Adult: $25 Senior/Youth: $23
THE KANATA PRESENTS MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:
“ALICE IN WONDERLAND” CHILDRENS THEATRE
Adult: $12 Senior/Youth: $10 Under 12: $5
Come on a journey down the rabbit hole as Missoula Children’s Theatre works with our local youth theatre lovers to produce an all ages adventure. From auditions to audience in just one week! See the story of “Alice in Wonderland” starring Fort Saskatchewan’s own with two great shows for all ages!
Hear a story that started 40 years ago when a mysterious acoustic guitarist appeared from nowhere, conquered the music industry, and vanished without a trace… until now. One part comedy, one part theatre, and one part musical performance see why this one man masterpiece continues to gather accolades everywhere it goes.
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MIX 107.9 PRESENTS ELEMENT THEATRE COMPANY:
2 GREAT SHOW NIGHTS!
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“CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” MUSICAL THEATRE
Adult: $18 Senior/Youth: $15
From true story to the screen to our stage, “Catch Me If You Can”, is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. “Catch Me If You Can” is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy music and dance numbers, a riveting story and sparkling new songs, sure to thrill audiences of all ages. WWW.ELEMENTTHEATRE.COM
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SHELL CANADA PRESENTS:
AN EVENING WITH 54-40 UNPLUGGED
GEORGE CANYON ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS Canada’s country superstar George Canyon brings his sensational vocals and charming humour to the stage with songs and personal stories of his favourite holiday season, Christmas. With favourites like the theme song from the movie ‘Christmas Miracle’, ‘The Ballad of Wild Bill’ from the hit holiday Hallmark Television movie ‘One Starry Christmas’ to a variety of George’s popular hits and his timeless renditions of classic carols, this show is sure to put you into the Christmas spirit. WWW.GEORGECANYON.COM
ACOUSTIC ROCK
Adult: $48 Senior/Youth: $44
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Iconic Canadian rockers reinvent and redefine the songs that you know and love like, ‘Ocean Pearl’, ‘Baby Ran’, ‘I Go Blind’ in this acoustic night that will have long-time fans singing along to every measure. 30+ years in the industry prove that these journeymen continue to entertain at every stop they make! WWW.5440.COM
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FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT PRESENTS:
MIX 107.9 PRESENTS:
TOMMY BANKS AND TIM TAMASHIRO JAZZ
COLIN MOCHRIE AND DEB MCGRATH “The One Couple Show”
Adult: $35 Senior/Youth: $30
COMEDY
When Tommy and Tim perform music they remind their audience that music is joy shared with others. They perform music that is familiar and friendly. They kibitz and laugh sharing personal stories. They’ll provide a consummate evening of joyful jazz entertainment.
Colin Mochrie from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and Debra McGrath from “Little Mosque on the Prairie” present their acclaimed One Couple Show based on their 27 years of marriage. Sharing quips of how they have thrived together with heartwarming hilarious tales you’ll find yourself laughing along.
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MIX 107.9 PRESENTS SHEEPTOWN PLAYERS:
MIX 107.9 PRESENTS:
ORCHESTRA BOREALIS CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA
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Adult: $25 Senior/Youth: $23
From Rossini’s Barber of Seville to Saints-Saens Danse Macabre, Orchestra Borealis brings large orchestral classical music to Fort Saskatchewan. Enjoy Artie Shaw and Prokofiev in a night of classical programming.
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Adult: $18 Senior/Youth: $15
Fort’s Got Talent is back! Watch as Fort Saskatchewan shines in a night of true homegrown talent! From dance to musical performances, local talent never looked so good!
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Adult: $25 Senior/Youth: $23
Award Winning Flamenco Guitarist Eric Harper creates a unique sound that is melodically entrancing, ferocious and harmonically soulstirring to the core with his exotic fusion of Rock and Flamenco. Think Dave Matthews meets Jesse Cook in this night of world music. WWW.ERICHARPERMUSIC.COM
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ERIC HARPER FLAMENCO SONGWRITER
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SHARON AND BRAM FAMILY DAY FUN
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Join us for Family Day as Sharon and Bram take you on sing-along journey for the entire family. Featuring such well-loved favourites as “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain”, “Five Little Monkeys”, “One Elephant”, and, of course, “Skinnamarink” its Family Day fun at its finest! WWW.SHARONANDBRAM.COM
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MIX 107.9 PRESENTS RARE FORM THEATRE:
DUFFLE BAG THEATRE:
“ROBIN HOOD”
“DYING TO MEET YOU” MYSTERY THEATRE
Adult: $18 Senior/Youth: $15
Hilarious fast moving comedy. Richard and his wife Barbara accidently offer the same room as lodgings to a young undertaker and a young woman who has the mafia after her. Confusion, panic, cross dressing and many misunderstandings abound in this great night of theatre!
2 GRE SHOWAT NIGHT S!
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Adult: $12 Senior/Youth: $10 Under 12: $5
While the King is away, the people of England suffer under the oppressive rule of his tax-happy brother, Prince John. Only a straight arrow like Robin Hood, the best archer in the land, can save England. Be part of this great improv theatre show with your entire family!
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WWW.RAREFORMTHEATRE.COM FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT PRESENTS:
THE LION, THE BEAR, THE FOX HEART-FILLED FOLK
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SHELL CANADA PRESENTS:
LISA BROKOP
“LEGENDARY LADIES OF COUNTRY MUSIC”
COUNTRY LEGACY
Adult: $35 Senior/Youth: $30
One part folk, one part rock, with a pinch of gospel and a dash of growl, the Lion, the Bear, the Fox’s lush acoustic guitars are bookended by buzzing electrics and screaming organs, anchored by rich percussion and three voices in thrilling harmony; howl along with this powerful folk performance! WWW.THELIONTHEBEARTHEFOX.BANDCAMP.COM
With 20 years of country music experience Lisa Brokop celebrates the women of country music Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Emmylou Harris just to name a few. Re-live these influential stars in a night of tribute to country’s best female performers starring one of their own.
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Adult: $39 Senior/Youth: $35
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WWW.LISABROKOP.COM
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BALCONY
SHELL CANADA PRESENTS:
JOHN MCDERMOTT IRISH TENOR
SEATING PLAN
Adult: $39 Senior/Youth: $35
Celtic Tenor John McDermott is one of Canada’s favourite singers with hits like “Danny Boy” and “Loch Lomond”. Join John as he returns for this intimate evening and weaves his tales of touring through song on the timbre of his elegant voice.
MAIN FLOOR • All ticket sales are final.
WWW.JOHNMCDERMOTT.COM
• No refunds or exchanges. •C hildren under the age of 2 will have free admission providing they are sitting on the accompanying adult’s lap.
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•C ertain restrictions may apply to specific shows. Programming subject to change.
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TICKET DISCOUNTS
Now available for Professional, Fort and Family Series events.
GROUP DISCOUNT* Applicable to same performance.
10-14 15-24 25+
TICKETS: 10% off the regular price
TICKETS: 15% off the regular price
TICKETS: 20% off the regular price
*Available at the Dow Centennial Centre only. Tickets must be purchased at the same time.
eyeGO TO THE ARTS PROGRAM Students between grade 7 and 12 enjoy $5 tickets to all Shell Theatre Professional and Fort Series Events. 1. Come to the theatre on the night of the desired event 2. Go to the box office at the Shell Theatre 3. Present your student card and ask for an eyeGo to the Arts ticket
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HOW TO GET THERE An intimate venue, where every seat is a great seat! •W heelchair accessible seating and entrances • Free parking • Infrared Hearing Assistance System • A convenient box office, open one hour prior to show time Dow Centennial Centre 8700 - 84 Street Fort Saskatchewan 780.992.6400
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THURS, OCT. 12TH
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FRI, OCT. 27TH
SAT, OCT. 28TH
FRI, NOV. 3RD
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KaRAR PERFORMING ARTS:
“MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL”
MARTIN KERR
SHANE KOYCZAN
BARENAKED LADIES
NASHVILLE HURRICANE
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SAT, DEC. 2ND
SAT, JAN. 20TH
FRI, JAN. 26TH
WED, JAN. 31ST
AN EVENING WITH:
TOMMY BANKS AND TIM TAMASHIRO
COLIN MOCHRIE AND DEB MCGRATH
FRI-SAT, FEB. 23-24
FRI, MAR. 2ND
RARE FORM THEATRE:
THE LION, THE BEAR, THE FOX
“CINDERELLA”
HEA TRE SAT, NOV. 18TH MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:
ELEMENT THEATRE COMPANY:
“ALICE IN WONDERLAND”
“CATCH ME IF YOU CAN”
SAT, FEB. 10TH
FRI, FEB. 16TH
ORCHESTRA BOREALIS
ERIC HARPER
SAT, MAR. 3RD DUFFLE BAG THEATRE:
“ROBIN HOOD”
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“CANADA 1-FIVE-0 TOUR”
TUES, APR. 17TH
LISA BROKOP
“LEGENDARY LADIES OF COUNTRY MUSIC”
GEORGE CANYON ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS
54-40 UNPLUGGED
SAT, FEB. 17TH
MON, FEB. 19TH
SHEEPTOWN PLAYERS:
11TH ANNUAL FORT’S GOT TALENT
THURS, MAY 3RD
SHARON AND BRAM
“DYING TO MEET YOU”
“THE ONE COUPLE SHOW”
SPECIAL PRESENTATION PROFESSIONAL SERIES FORT SERIES FAMILY SERIES
JOHN MCDERMOTT
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O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D B Y T H E
The Shell Theatre is a part of your community and your source for culture in Fort Saskatchewan. Look beside you and see a neighbour as part of our team. From ticket-takers to ushers our community shines through volunteerism. We could not do what we do without their tireless efforts in support of all of our events. Should you see a volunteer at the Shell Theatre or the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery give them a high five for their support, or greet them with a smile for being an essential part of our Shell Theatre Team. Thank you!
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