24/25 Flato Markham Theatre Arts & Entertainment House Program: Volume 3

Volume 3 // January 17 – March 1 , 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Yamato: The Power of Human Strength Fri, January 17

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Brass Transit Fri, January 24

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Jake Shimabukuro

Featuring Gustavo Ovalles, Percussion Sat, January 25

Thurs, January 30

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HYPROV

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Caity Gyorgy

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Choir!Choir!Choir!

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Mike D’Urzo: Mind Kontrol

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YAMATO’s new show, Hito no Chikara (The Power of Human Strength), is a thrilling, high-energy interpretation of the centuriesold Japanese taiko tradition that incorporates over 40 drums along with bronze cymbals, vocals, and bamboo flutes, showcasing virtuosity, strength, spirit, and endurance.

ABOUT YAMATO YAMATO is a Japanese Taiko drumming group based in Asuka-mura Nara Prefecture which is well known by Japanese people as the hometown of Japan.

They call themselves “YAMATO, the Taiko drumming group that travels all over the world”. They have given more than 4,500 shows across 54 countries around the world since their formation in 1993.

Fri, January 17 // 8pm

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America’s number one Chicago tribute, Brass Transit has toured North America for over a decade, dazzling audiences with flawless performances of Chicago hits.

The Colour My World Tour Fri, January 24 // 8pm Brass Transit is a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse, and the world’s foremost Chicago tribute! Hits like, Saturday In The Park, 25 or 6 To 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day and You’re The Inspiration have left crowds in awe, inspiring multiple standing ovations.

They will bring you back to the most memorable times of your life!

Get ready to sing along!

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BAND LINEUP: Ian Jutsun Lead Vocals Tony Carlucci Trumpet Don Breithaupt Keyboards and Backing Vocals Paul Delong Drums Doug Gibson Trombone Silvio Simone Guitar and Backing Vocals Phil Poppa Woodwinds and Backing Vocals Jay Speziale Bass, Lead Vocals and Backing Vocals

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Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita

SUBA Trio

Featuring Gustavo Ovalles, Percussion Sat, January 25 // 8pm

Experience an evening of transcendent music as Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita join forces to create a dazzling blend of Cuban, Senegalese, and Venezuelan influences. Their artistry draws on jazz, minimalism, and folk, weaving playful melodies and shifting textures that move effortlessly from quiet contemplation to unbounded joy.

Their latest release, SUBA, is a powerful hymn to hope, unity, and a brighter future. Joining them is inimitable Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles.

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His ability to leap genres and play jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk and classical is impressive.

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Jake Shimabukuro Thurs, January 30 // 8pm Jake, a groundbreaking ukulele virtuoso, has captivated audiences worldwide with his innovative style, blending genres like jazz, rock, and folk. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the ukulele and has explored new and unexpected ways to push the boundaries of what was possible on the humble four-strings.

He is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, forever changing the perception of the instrument itself. In addition to his impeccable musicianship, Jake is also a gifted storyteller, weaving together musical narratives that draw listeners in and leave them spellbound. He wanted to bring the power of each artist’s stories to this album.

Jake will be accompanied on stage by bassist Jackson Waldhoff.

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HYPROV is a live show that combines the best of hypnosis and improv comedy with hilarious.

Starring Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Asad Mecci (World Renowned Hypnotist) Fri., January 31 // 8pm

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The 85-100 minute live show combines hypnosis and improv - two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everyone in between worldwide - for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared "a celebration of the human imagination."

In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the Hyprovisors uninhibited, unconscious minds, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience.

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A L L THAT JAZZ

While having a beautiful voice is plenty to recommend any singer, also knowing how to use it in the myriad ways that Caity Gyorgy does puts her high up the list of young singers to watch.

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Caity Gyorgy Sat, February 1 // 8pm Caity Gyorgy is a two-time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and Joe LaBarbera, to name a few.

In addition to being a performer, Caity is an avid writer and composes songs in the style of the Great American Songbook. Her compositions have been sung by other vocalists around the world, and have won multiple awards including the Grand Prize in the jazz category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her latest album, Hello! How Are You?, features her signature style, accompanied by her regular piano trio.

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C L A SS I CS , C O NTE M P ORA R I E S & B EYOND

ProArteDanza: The 9th!

Fri, February 7 // 8pm

Created by award winning choreographers, Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek, The 9th! provides an immersive experience that captures the essence of freedom and resilience witnessed during the fall of the Berlin Wall. Through narratives of families separated and reunited, the production delves into the universal struggle against personal barriers. The athleticism and intense physicality of the choreography serve as poignant reminders of the human struggle behind each dancer. As they transcend performance constraints, raw emotions and vulnerabilities are revealed, inviting audiences to confront their own inner obstacles. The production serves as a platform for reflection on historical events, emphasizing the significance of breaking down both physical and metaphorical walls.

The 9th! celebrates the triumph of human connection and solidarity, fostering an understanding of the complexities of liberation and unity.

ProArteDanza gives Beethoven’s Ninth a moving treatment Toronto Star

ABOUT PROARTEDANZA ProArteDanza is a repertory contemporary dance company which challenges and inspires artists and audience through bold new work and invests in the future of the art form through educational programs.

ProArteDanza has presented works with some of the country’s best talent including Martine lamy, Stephanie Hutchinson, Robert Glumbek, Mario Radocovsky, Danielle Denichaud and Evelyn Hart. In 2006, they were the first Canadian dance company to present world-renowned choreographer Kevin O’Day. In 2010, ProArteDanza won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Choreography for …in between…

Photo Credit: Yaya Stempler

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Tiny Seedlings is a community based initiative fully funded by United Soils Management.

Since its inception in 2012, we have had over 4000 families participate in our programs as members.

All of our events and activities are provided at no cost to our members.

We base everything we do on 3 fundamental values; family, education and physical activity. We are proudly York Region based and our goal is to give back to the community that we live, work and play in.

Once families sign up as members they receive access to any of our programs and each child receives their own membership card which can be used all year round. From our educational summer ice cream nights to bursaries we provide to local high school students issued by faculty, our relationship with various communities allows for us to continually advance our spectrum of programs as we are doing here at the FLATO Markham Theatre providing culture through music and entertainment for children.

Tiny Seedlings is driven by two mothers in the community who recognize that safety, fun and physical activity are at the top of every parent’s list for their kids.

No strings, no fees, just great family fun!

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S P E CI AL AT T R ACTI ONS & FAM I LY F U N

Fri, February 28 // 8pm

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!

They teach, you sing! Everyone Wins!

When it comes to EPIC anthems, it doesn’t get BIGGER than Queen!

And nothing feels better than belting out their biggest hits with a room full of Queen fans! So unleash your inner Freddie Mercury, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that will blow the roof off the place! We Will CHOIR! You! will be the most fun you’ve had in years…

This isn’t your grandmother’s choir The Toronto Star

Photo Credit: Yaya Stempler

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ABOUT CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions.

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Mike D’Urzo: Mind Kontrol

Winner of The Traitors Canada (Season1).

Sat, March 1 // 7pm Mind Kontrol is a full production show about psychologically manipulating people’s thoughts and messing with their minds. This is a highly interactive show which combines a blend of comedy, magic, mentalism and psychological illusions. Mind Kontrol was created as a show which puts twists on the classics of magic while combining mind blowing feats of mentalism.

ABOUT MIKE Mike D’Urzo is an international award-winning magician & mentalist. As the founder and creative director of Mega Magic, he performs in hundreds of shows annually for some of the largest corporations, theaters, theme parks, festivals and television networks. Mike was the winner of the “Canadian Entertainer of the Year” award by the Canadian Event Awards. He was the 8-time recipient of the “Performer of the Year” award presented by Festivals & Events Ontario

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Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque April 6 /2pm & 6pm

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Just For Laughs Roadshow April 24 /8pm

Rhythm of the Dance March 15 /8pm

The Cookers April 5 /8pm

The Jim Cuddy Band April 17 /8pm

Jeans ’n Classics The Who & Led Zeppelin April 25 /8pm

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