CU Presents 2019-20 Season We’re pleased to announce the 2019-20 season of specially curated performances. Exceptional highlights include: •
Nine spectacular genre-defying Artist Series performances, including an evening of acoustic jazz with the Grammywinning Chick Corea Trilogy, a STEAM inspired vintage Cirque act and an examination of the 1960s civil rights movement from the Kronos Quartet;
Chick Corea Trilogy..........................Oct. 9 Nobuntu.......................................Oct. 30 Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano..........Nov. 19 Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy...............................Dec. 17
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Five Takács Quartet concert programs, plus a pair of special guest performances by the Tesla Quartet;
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Three outstanding Eklund Opera Program productions, including The Marriage of Figaro, Béatrice et Bénédict and a new opera adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life from Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer; and
Cirque Mechanics.........................Jan. 17 A Far Cry........................................Feb. 8 Pilobolus.....................................March 2 Kronos Quartet..........................March 19 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.......April 4
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A bit of holiday magic for everyone! In addition to It’s a Wonderful Life, next season will feature A Broadway Christmas Carol, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy in A Celtic Family Christmas and, of course, the College of Music’s beloved annual Holiday Festival.
Season tickets guarantee you the best seats and prices for these and other popular shows, before single tickets go on sale Aug. 19. Additionally, our popular Choice Option offers ultimate flexibility and a 15% discount. Just browse this brochure for more details. If you’re considering upgrading your seats, we recommend ordering as soon as possible for highest priority. To retain your current seats, please place your order by the renewal deadline, Friday, May 24. The CU Presents Box Office staff is available at cupresents@ colorado.edu or 303-492-8008 to answer any questions or to assist with your order. To order online or to access detailed artist biographies, photos and videos, visit us at cupresents.org. On behalf of the entire CU Presents team, thank you for your continued support!
Takács Quartet..........................Sept. 8-9 Takács Quartet........................Oct. 27-28 Tesla Quartet...........................Nov. 10-11 Takács Quartet........................Jan. 12-13 Takács Quartet.........................March 8-9 Takács Quartet............................May 3-4
Eklund Opera Program...............Nov.-April Holiday Festival...........................Dec. 6-8 Additional music events.............Aug.-April
Theatre Performances..............Sept.-April Dance Performances................Sept.-April
Best regards, 2019 season now on sale
Joan McLean Braun Executive Director, CU Presents On the cover: Cirque Mechanics, photo by Maike Schulz Image credits: Jay Blakesberg, Marco Borggreve, Casey Cass, Christopher Duggan, Andrew Elliott courtesy Chick Corea Prod., David Middleton, KB Mpofu, Maike Schulz, The Laundry Designworks, Amanda Tipton, Quinn B Wharton
Monday, April 1: Season tickets on sale Friday, May 24: Renewal deadline to keep your seats Monday, Aug. 19: Single tickets on sale
Artist Series Artist Series events take place in Macky Auditorium.
Chick Corea Trilogy
With Christian McBride and Brian Blade
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. The legendary Chick Corea brings his Grammy-winning acoustic trio to Boulder. Powerhouse bassist Christian McBride and drum master Brian Blade join Chick for a spectacular evening of Corea classics, jazz standards and boundless musical exploration. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $87 $79 $49 $33 $22 $49
Nobuntu
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. “Nobuntu”—an expression meaning feminine familial love, humility and kindness—is a female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe that has drawn international acclaim for its breathtaking performances of traditional Zimbabwean songs, afro jazz and gospel. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $66 $66 $41 $31 $20 $46
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “a brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (Wall Street Journal), world-renowned pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard is as recognized for his unparalleled, powerful technique as he is for his sensual interpretations of music from every age. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $66 $66 $41 $31 $20 $46
In Motion Series
Classics Series
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Artist Series Artist Series events take place in Macky Auditorium.
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy A Celtic Family Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. The holidays truly become a family affair when married duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy—two of the globe’s best and brightest fiddle players—invite their children onstage for an unforgettable night of holiday fun. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $87 $79 $49 $33 $22 $49
Cirque Mechanics
42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels
Friday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Cirque Mechanics’ latest theatrical invention brings the lore of the one-ring circus to historic Macky Auditorium. With exhilarating thrills, death-defying feats and a bit of clowning around, 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels introduces modern audiences to the world of strongmen, acrobats and aerialists. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $66 $66 $41 $31 $20 $46
A Far Cry Memory
Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Known for its innovative, unpredictable approach, the conductorless, Grammy-nominated string orchestra A Far Cry offers a fresh perspective on Mozart, Tchaikovsky and other masters in a performance that is “a far cry” from any classical concert you’ve heard before. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $66 $66 $41 $26 $15 $36
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In Motion Series
Classics Series
Pilobolus
Come to your senses.
Monday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand! Pilobolus returns for an athletic and arresting performance that invites you to Come to your senses. Engage with childlike wonder in the miracle of your senses through both classic and brand new repertory that begins by examining our biology and ends by utilizing the senses in a refreshing immersion in the biosphere. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $91 $83 $51 $35 $23 $52
Kronos Quartet
Music for Change: The 60s, The Years That Changed America
Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Kronos Quartet’s singular experimental style “has broken the boundaries of what string quartets do” (The New York Times). This season, Kronos returns to Boulder with a program exploring the social, political and cultural upheavals of the 1960s. The program includes a celebration of Pete Seeger’s music, as well as a performance of Zachary J. Watkins’ “Peace Be Till,” a piece inspired by the moment just before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $66 $66 $41 $31 $20 $46
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. One of the most original forces in contemporary dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago “is going to take your breath away” (The Washington Post) with its virtuosity. Featuring adventurous, versatile works choreographed by Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Alejandro Cerrudo and more. Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $87 $79 $49 $33 $22 $49
All programs, artists, dates and prices are subject to change. For season ticket pricing, see the back of this publication.
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Takács Quartet The Grammy Award-winning string quartet has been moving audiences and selling out concerts at CU Boulder for more than three decades. Their irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personality has led The Guardian (London) to proclaim, "The Takács Quartet are matchless, their supreme artistry manifest at every level." For season ticket pricing, see the back of this publication.
Chamber Series
Grusin Music Hall, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 Sunday, Oct. 27 Sunday, Nov. 10* Sunday, Jan. 12 Sunday, March 8 Sunday, May 3
Encore Series
Grusin Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 Monday, Oct. 28 Monday, Nov. 11* Monday, Jan. 13 Monday, March 9 Monday, May 4
*Featuring the Tesla Quartet Please note that the Takács Quartet series is not eligible for the Choice Option or as an add-on to other series season tickets. Single tickets are available for purchase Aug. 19.
College of Music: Eklund Opera Program Wide-ranging repertoire, lavish scenery, drama and amazing voices—the Eklund Opera Program has it all. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy showcase the talent of the future. For season ticket pricing, see the back of this publication.
It’s a Wonderful Life
An opera in two acts Macky Auditorium Friday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m.
The Marriage of Figaro
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Macky Auditorium Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Add-on and single tickets starting at: Box GC O1 O2 O3 L1 $46 $46 $31 $20 $15 $31
Béatrice et Bénédict
By Hector Berlioz Music Theatre Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. Add-on and single tickets starting at: GC O1 $31 $20 Photo: The Marriage of Figaro, 2012. It’s A Wonderful Life, An Opera in Two Acts; Based on the 1946 Frank Capra movie of the same name (by permission of Paramount Licensing Inc.) and The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern; Music by Jake Heggie; Libretto by Gene Scheer; Commissioned by the Houston Grand Opera with Co-Commissioners San Francisco Opera and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University; Premiered by the Houston Grand Opera in December, 2016
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Department of Theatre & Dance Whether you’re interested in the classics or modern musicals, Hip-Hop or contemporary dance—or perhaps a bit of it all—remarkable performances are the heart of CU Theatre & Dance. The cutting-edge works brought to you by faculty, guest artists and the stars of tomorrow appeal to the heart of every performing arts enthusiast. For specific perfomance dates, times and pricing, see cupresents.org.
University Theatre
A Broadway Christmas Carol Created by Kathy Feininger Nov.15-Dec. 8 Spring Awakening Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater; Music by Duncan Sheik; Based on the play by Frank Wedekind March 6-15
Loft Theatre
Burning the Old Man By Kelly McAllister Oct. 10-13 Shakuntala Written by Kalidasa Adapted by Jashodhara Sen and Nolan Carey Oct. 31-Nov. 3 The Popular Mechanicals By Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare Feb. 13-16
Charlotte York Irey Theatre
[UN] W.R.A.P. Dances That Don’t Look Like Dances Sept. 13-15 re-membering An MFA dance concert Oct. 4-6 Lacunae An MFA dance concert Oct. 25-27 Catapult A BFA dance concert Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Open Space Curated by CU Dance Connection Feb. 28-March 1 The Current Dance works by faculty and guest artists April 10-19
As You Like It By William Shakespeare April 9-12 Photo: A Broadway Christmas Carol, 2014 A Broadway Christmas Carol is presented through special arrangement with Chanticleer Productions, LLP. Spring Awakening Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
College of Music: Holiday Festival 2019 Delight in the twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an annual tradition that’s enchanting for all ages. The decades-old celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras—along with world-class faculty performers—for a concert of holiday favorites and new surprises. Macky Auditorium Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. Add-on and single tickets starting at: GC O1 O2 O3 L1 L2 $66 $46 $36 $20 $46 $31 Holiday Festival add-ons are available only to season ticket buyers and are not discounted. Choice Option season ticket buyers may also purchase Holiday Festival tickets in advance, but these are not counted as one of the four discounted events.
Season tickets Series name
# Events Savings BOX
GC
O1
O2
O3
L1
Artist Series
9
30%
$477
$453
$283
$200
$128
$291
In Motion
6
25%
$363
$339
$211
$147
$98
$220
Classics
3
20%
$159
$159
$99
$71
$44
$103
Takács Chamber*
6
--
--
$251
--
--
--
--
Takács Encore
6
--
--
$205
--
--
--
--
Eklund Opera
3
20%
$99
$99
$66
$48
$40
$66
Seating Key: BOX=Opera Box / GC=Gold Circle / O=Orchestra (Floor) / L=Loge (Balcony) *New subscribers: please call 303-492-8008 to check availability.
Add-on tickets
Customize your series season ticket order by adding other individual CU Presents performances. Seat assignments for add-ons may vary slightly from your regular series seats. All add-ons (including Holiday Festival) are available only to season ticket buyers and are not discounted. Add-ons can be made during a phone, mail or in-person season ticket order or after any season ticket order has been made. Single tickets will go on sale Monday, Aug. 19. Prices may increase as concert dates approach. Programs, artists, prices and dates are subject to change.
Choice Option
Pick and choose your own season ticket order from any of CU Presents’ offerings with the Choice Option. To order, simply choose four or more different Artist Series, Eklund Opera or Department of Theatre & Dance events and receive a 15% discount off single ticket prices. Choice Option season ticket buyers may also purchase Holiday Festival tickets in advance, but these are not counted as one of the four discounted events. Takács Quartet performances are not eligible for the Choice Option. The Choice Option does not guarantee the same seats for all performances. The Choice Option is not available by mail-in order—please order online, by phone or in person.
Season ticket renewal deadline: May 24 To keep your same seats
How to order season tickets Online cupresents.org Over the phone 303-492-8008 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Send order form and payment to: CU Presents University of Colorado Boulder 302 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0302
In person CU Presents Box Office University Club, 972 Broadway Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please note, there is a $10 season ticket fee for all orders except those made in person.
2019 Season: June 7-Aug. 11 Twelfth Night · As You Like It · Romeo and Juliet · King Charles III: A Future History Play by Mike Bartlett · King John Tickets available at cupresents.org