2015-16 lied center brochure

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2015 2016 SEASON Sep 23 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat......................................... pg 3

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KU Symphony Orchestra with guest Benjamin Beilman, violin............ pg 4 Paul Taylor Dance Company.............................................................................. pg 5 Black Violin............................................................................................................... pg 6 KANSAS..................................................................................................................... pg 7 Tesla Quartet........................................................................................................... pg 24 Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp Through M.I.T.’s Male Math Maze.............. pg 8 The Magic of Bill Blagg: Live................................................................................. pg 8 An Acoustic Evening with LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT................................. pg 9 Eric Alexander, tenor saxophone & Harold Mabern, piano.................... pg 25 The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass................................................ pg 10 Thodos Dance Chicago with University Dance Company...................... pg 11 KU Jazz Ensemble I with guest Sean Jones, trumpet............................... pg 11 Kuok-Wai Lio & Zoltán Fejérvári, solo & duo piano recital...................... pg 24 MAMMA MIA!........................................................................................................... pg 12 Cyrus Chestnut, piano.......................................................................................... pg 25 Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays.................................. pg 13 Moscow Festival Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty................................................ pg 15 Shemekia Copeland with guest Blind Boy Paxton.................................... pg 15 The Band of the Royal Marines & the Scots Guards.................................. pg 16 KU Wind Ensemble with guest Jeff Nelsen, French horn........................ pg 17 Chanticleer............................................................................................................... pg 17 Sang-Eun Lee, cello............................................................................................... pg 24 The Demo: Concert Version................................................................................ pg 18 Christian Tamburr, vibraphone and piano.................................................... pg 25 Olga Kern, piano.................................................................................................... pg 19 Branford Marsalis Quartet ................................................................................. pg 20 PROJECT Trio........................................................................................................... pg 21 Mike Daisey: Faster Better Social....................................................................... pg 21 Emerson String Quartet...................................................................................... pg 22 Patti LuPone: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda...played that part*..................... pg 14 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater......................................................................... pg 22 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast............................................................................ pg 23 Pavilion Chamber Series..................................................................................... pg 24 Just Friends Jazz Series......................................................................................... pg 25

Friends of the Lied................................................................................................. pg 26 Engagement & Education................................................................................... pg 28 School-only Performances................................................................................. pg 28 SUA & KU Privileges.............................................................................................. pg 30 Ticket Information................................................................................................. pg 31 Ticket Packages...................................................................................................... pg 32

Welcome to your 2015–2016 Lied Center season! Our decision to present these outstanding programs has been informed by feedback from all of you, our wonderful patrons. We are so excited to present an eclectic variety of world‑class music, dance and theater for KU and the entire region. This would be impossible without generous support from the Friends of the Lied, to which we are truly grateful.

Thank you for allowing us to share these experiences with all of you!

Derek S. Kwan, executive director

* Patti LuPone replaces “I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE®”

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat A Broadway musical of biblical proportions

Wednesday

SEP 23

7:30 pm

“The best kind of feel-good show, warm-hearted and irresistible.”

Sunday Times

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The first collaboration of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar and The Lion King), Joseph blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions. Retelling the Bible story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. $40–$55 Adult $21–$29 Student/Youth

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KU Symphony Orchestra with special guest

Saturday

SEP 26 7:30 pm

Benjamin Beilman violin

Benjamin Beilman is the recipient of a prestigious 2014 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, the 2012 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a London Music Masters Award. He performs regularly with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, has been featured in the great recital halls of the world and recently made his Alice Tully Hall debut. Beilman has performed as a soloist with some of the world’s most renowned orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Zürich Kammerorchester and Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Mexico.

He will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 at the Lied Center with the University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra (KUSO), and the orchestra will also present Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. KUSO is the premier orchestral organization in the KU School of Music. It is led by the internationally-renowned Director of Orchestral Activities David Neely, who is recognized for his polished, expressive performances, leading the orchestra in repertoire ranging from the Baroque period to 21st century masterworks.

“Handsome technique, burnished sound, and quiet confidence.”

The New York Times

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Paul Taylor Dance Company Vibrant, relevant and powerful modern dance

Choreographer Paul Taylor is a cultural icon and one of history’s most celebrated artists. He is hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance and, as a result, has been awarded nearly every important honor given to artists in the U.S. His work is often on the cutting edge, known to offer cogent observations on life’s complexities while tackling some of society’s thorniest issues.

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SEP 29

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The Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, is one of the world’s most highly respected and sought-after ensembles. The company has traveled the globe many times over, bringing Paul Taylor’s repertoire to theaters and venues of every size and description in cultural capitals, on college campuses and in rural communities.

“Paul Taylor is the reigning master of modern dance.”

Time Magazine

$20–$35 Adult $11–$19 Student/Youth

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Black Violin Violin like you’ve never heard it before

Thursday

OCT 1 7:30 pm

Named one of the hottest bands at South by Southwest in 2013, Black Violin plays a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass “Delicate, music. The classically trained twosome, Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste and different and, Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester are a welcome revelation for their ability dare it be to meld highbrow and pop culture into a single genre-busting act.

Live, they are accompanied by their band, featuring ace turntable whiz said, funky.”

OZY Media DJTK (Dwayne Dayal). Individually and together, this talented duo has collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin and The Eagles. $25 Adult $14 Student/Youth

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Family Series

In Celebration of KU’s 150th Birthday Founded in Topeka in 1969, KANSAS has spent more than four decades as a part of the lives of music lovers. The band has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums, one platinum live album, the gold single Dust in the Wind and the iconic Carry on Wayward Son. In 2000, KANSAS returned to the studio to produce Somewhere to Elsewhere, the first album to feature all six original players in 20 years. Since then, they have released albums and DVDs while remaining a fixture of classic rock radio. The group continues to tour and has reached an entirely new audience through its unmistakable presence on popular video games, various television shows and in films. Join us as we celebrate the University of Kansas sesquicentennial.

“So effortless you almost have to close your eyes to appreciate its intricacy.” Examiner.com

Chamber Series

Tesla Quartet | Sun OCT 4 2:00

$35–$45 Adult $19–$24 Student/Youth

Friday

OCT 2 7:30 pm

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Truth Values:

One Girl’s Romp Through M.I.T.’s Male Math Maze Wednesday

OCT 7 7:30 pm

“If you see only one play this year about reflexive non-binary relations, make it this one.”

Los Angeles Times

This award-winning solo performance tells a true-life tale about the challenges of being a professional woman in a male-dominated field. The show features writer, performer and “recovering mathematician” Gioia De Cari, who charmingly brings to life more than 30 characters.

The story follows a young woman’s search for identity as she enrolls at the nation’s premier math and science institute.

To her astonishment, professors suggest she stay home and have babies, grad students stalk her and a teacher relegates her to cookie duty. $30 Adult $16 Student/Youth

Adventure Series

Enjoy seating on the stage for this performance.

The Magic of OCT Bill Blagg: Live 7:0016pm Friday

Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill Blagg’s incredible high‑energy, grand-scale magic and illusion that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Watch as audience volunteers levitate in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye, and so much more! Blagg’s show is packed with new mind-blowing illusions, including his astounding demonstration of the world’s only Hoverboard, inspired by the film Back to the Future II. His trademark off‑the‑cuff personality makes this show a great family event you can’t afford to miss!

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“He’s definitely the best kept secret in magic!”

Entertainment Weekly lied.ku.edu

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$25 Adult $14 Student/Youth

Family Series

An Acoustic Evening with

LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT

America’s most admired singer/songwriters Friday

OCT 23 7:30 pm

“An unplugged show with a difference. … Both men are master songwriters, fine guitarists and hugely distinctive singers.”

The Irish Times Two veteran singer/songwriters join forces for a unique and intimate acoustic performance and deliver one of the most compelling and spontaneous concerts on the road.

A Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett is one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. He has broadened the definition of American music, fusing elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a manner that defies convention and breaks down barriers. It is no surprise that the Americana Music Association awarded him its inaugural Trailblazer Award. $35–$55 Adult $19–$29 Student/Youth Sponsored by

John Hiatt is a talented singer and guitarist best known for his prolific songwriting.

His songs have been covered by musicians from Bonnie Raitt and the Neville Brothers to Iggy Pop and Three Dog Night. With 11 Grammy nominations and 24 albums to his name, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and won the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

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The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass A cornucopia of sound

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NOV 5 7:30 pm

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“No one plays absolutely beautiful all the time...unless you’re my cousin Rodney.” Wynton Marsalis The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is a cornucopia of sound. Led by Rodney Marsalis, cousin of Wynton Marsalis, the ensemble’s work ranges from solo trumpet to brass quintet, and more. Composed of some of America’s top male and female brass musicians, this group is dedicated to engaging audiences and bringing the joyous experience of great music to the stage. Members of this “dream team” of virtuoso brass players have appeared on the world’s most prominent stages and performed with ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, São Paolo State Symphony Orchestra, Imani Winds, Canadian Brass and Boston Brass.

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$20–$30 Adult $11–$16 Student/Youth

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Thodos Dance Chicago with members of

The University Dance Company

Saturday

“Breathtakingly athletic” and “powerfully beautiful” are among the ways audiences and the press describe Thodos Dance Chicago (TDC). The company’s mission 7:30 pm of inspiring expression through dance education, creation and performance has established TDC as an original force in modern dance.

NOV 7

TDC will perform A Light in the Dark, a work about Helen Keller, and a variety of other pieces. Members of KU’s University Dance Company (UDC) will perform Subtle Passages, which will be set during an intensive residency.

UDC is a pre-professional performance ensemble that performs locally, regionally and nationally. $20–$30 Adult $11–$16 Student/Youth

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“Dance that grabs you with the first images and never lets go.” Chicago Tribune

KU Jazz Ensemble I with special guest

Sean Jones trumpet

For the remarkable composer, trumpeter, educator and activist Sean Jones, the pursuit of jazz is a most serious endeavor. He discovered jazz and the trumpet at ten years old upon hearing Miles Davis. After receiving his master’s degree from Rutgers University, Jones toured and performed with his own ensembles and held the position as lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

“When Jones solos, soaring with a gentle strength as his band swells behind him, it’s not just a pretty melody. … It’s praise.” JazzTimes

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NOV 11 7:30 pm

He continues to perform, record and teach while serving as chair of the Brass Department at the famed Berklee School of Music. At the Lied Center, he will perform with the University of Kansas Jazz Ensemble I led by Dan Gailey, director of Jazz Studies. The ensemble and its members have received numerous DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards during the past two decades, including four in the category of Best College Big Band in the U.S. or Canada. $25 Adult $14 Student/Youth

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Chamber Series

Kuok-Wai Lio & Zoltán Fejérvári, duo piano | Sun NOV 15 2:00

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Saturday

A mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make 7:30 pm MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

NOV 21

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No. 1 Show!

“It is unapologetically fun.”

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$40–$55 Adult $21–$29 Student/Youth

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Cyrus Chestnut, piano | Tue DEC 1 7:30

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Sweet Honey in the Rock Celebrating the Holydays Friday

DEC 11

7:30 pm

“They unite to create a sound so pure, smooth and homogenous that it does not seem humanly possible.”

Fort Worth Star Telegram

$25–$40 Adult $14–$21 Student/Youth

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Founded in 1973, Sweet Honey in the Rock is deeply rooted in a commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African-American legacy and traditions. The Grammy Award-winning a cappella ensemble possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip-hop, ancient lullabies and jazz improvisation.

Celebrating the Holydays is a rare presentation of traditional American holiday spiritual songs and hymns, as well as songs from other cultures and religions, from Africa to Israel.

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Patti LuPone

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda... played that part

This date has Thursday changed since the original publication. 7:30 pm

APR 28

Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patti LuPone in her new concert COULDA, WOULDA, SHOULDA ... played that part performs songs from musicals which she could have played, should have played, did play and will play. The list of shows includes Hair; Bye, Bye Birdie; Funny Girl; West Side Story; and Peter Pan. It also includes her Tony Award-winning performances in Evita and Gypsy.

A two-time Grammy and Tony Award-winner, LuPone graduated Juilliard and began her professional career as a founding member of John Houseman’s The Acting Company in 1972.

She made her Broadway debut the following year in Three Sisters. In addition to her work on stage, LuPone has banked many recordings and has starred on television in Girls, American Horror Story: Coven, Law & Order: SVU, Glee, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, Will & Grace and ABC’s Life Goes On. Her film credits include Union Square, Parker, City By The Sea, Summer of Sam, The 24 Hour Woman, Driving Miss Daisy and Witness.

$35–$50 Adult $19–$26 Student/Youth

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Moscow Festival Ballet

The Sleeping Beauty Sunday The world-famous Moscow Festival Ballet will present

JAN 24

The Sleeping Beauty. Often considered the finest achievement of the classical ballet, this piece offers a grandiose and refined blending of the traditional 2:00 pm mime, expressive pas d’action and spectacular divertissements in a lavish theatrical setting.

The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 by Sergei Radchenko, legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet.

Radchenko brought together the elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent company. Since its inception, the group has toured internationally to great acclaim. $25–$40 Adult $14–$21 Student/Youth

“This was an afternoon that deserved ‘bravos’ within minutes of the opening steps.” Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Shemekia Copeland with special guest

Blind Boy Paxton

Copeland’s passion for the blues gives her music power and a heart-pounding urgency. This young singer, dubbed as the new “Queen of the Blues,” has opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival, scored critics choice awards, shared the stage with Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, and Eric Clapton, and has performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Joining her is Blind Boy Paxton, who was named the Village Voice’s 2014 Blues Artist of the Year. Paxton effortlessly embodies the spirit of early music, including ragtime, ’20s jazz and Dust Bowl-era blues, delivering them through a dizzying display of virtuosity on guitar, piano, banjo and fiddle. $20–$30 Adult $11–$16 Student/Youth

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Friday

JAN 29

7:30 pm

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“Copeland embodies the blues with her powerful vocal chops.”

National Public Radio

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The Band of the Royal Marines & The Pipes, Drums & Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards Friday

FEB 12

7:30 pm

The finest instrumentalists and soloists found in military service today will captivate the audience with expertly-delivered music and dance from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Get swept away in a grand display of pageantry and ancient military traditions highlighted by precision marches, haunting bagpipes and energetic Highland dancing.

$25–$40 Adult $14–$21 Student/Youth

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KU Wind Ensemble with special guest

Jeff Nelsen French horn

Described by The New York Times as “one of America’s most esteemed concert bands,” the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble features the finest wind and percussion players at the university.

The ensemble is conducted by Dr. Paul W. Popiel, director of bands, author, performer and proponent of distinctive new music.

They will be joined at the Lied Center by French horn virtuoso Jeff Nelsen, a musician with an endless list of achievements, including performing with the Canadian Brass, teaching at the renowned Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, leading a TEDx Talk on fearless performance, playing on Broadway, touring the world as a soloist and sharing the stage with many of the world’s greatest orchestras. $25 Adult $14 Student/Youth

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Tuesday

FEB 23

7:30 pm

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Chanticleer Grammy Award-winning orchestra of voices

“The world’s reigning male chorus.”

The New Yorker

Thursday

FEB 25

7:30 pm

Chamber Series

Chanticleer is known for its interpretations of vocal literature spanning 10 centuries, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well as contemporary compositions. Musical America‘s Ensemble of the Year is made up of 12 male voices ranging from soprano to bass. This Grammy Award-winning chorus, named for the “clear‑singing” rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, has toured the world and created more than 30 albums. $20–$35 Adult $11–$19 Student/Youth

Sang-Eun Lee, cello | Sun FEB 28 2:00

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The Demo: Concert Version The day the fundamentals of personal computing came to life

Wednesday

MAR 9 7:30 pm

The Demo reflects on a pivotal moment in Silicon Valley’s history and one of its most influential figures. Douglas Engelbart’s 1968 demonstration of the fundamental features of personal computing is known as “the mother of all demos.” It featured the public debut of the mouse, hypertext and other applications that have shaped modern technology. This groundbreaking event is reimagined in its concert version with a unique hybrid of music, media and demonstration by composers and performers Mikel Rouse and Ben Neill.

Rouse has created a trilogy of operas, books of string quartets, two feature-length films, and at least one recorded album every year for the past 20 years. Rouse attended the Kansas City Art Institute and the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He is joined by Ben Neill, the man who Time Out NY called, “a creative composer and genius performer,” and Time Out London called, “a musical powerhouse, a serious and individual talent.”

The Demo was commissioned and developed by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in association with the eDream Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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“[Rouse is] a composer many believe to be the best of his generation.” The New York Times $20–$30 Adult $11–$16 Student/Youth

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Christian Tamburr, vibraphone & piano | Tue MAR 22 7:30

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Olga Kern piano

“Call it star quality— music likes Kern the way the camera liked Garbo.”

The Washington Post

Friday

APR 1

7:30 pm

With vivid stage presence, passionately-confident musicianship and extraordinary technique, Olga Kern captivates audiences. In 2001, the striking Russian pianist jumpstarted her U.S. career as the first woman in more than 30 years to receive the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Kern is a laureate of many international competitions and has an impressive discography including a Grammynominated recording.

Program: • Scarlatti: 3 Sonatas • Beethoven: Waldstein Sonata • Mendelssohn: Serious variations • Schumann: Kinderszenen • Liszt: Reminiscences of Don Juan (by Mozart)

Vivid stage presence, passionate and confident musicianship

Program subject to change.

$20–$35 Adult $11–$19 Student/Youth

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Branford Marsalis Quartet Iconic jazz ensemble Wednesday

APR 6

7:30 pm “Marsalis leads one of the most cohesive, intense small jazz ensembles on the scene today.”

Associated Press Branford Marsalis, the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, will team up with quartet members Joey Calderazzo, piano; Eric Revis, bass; and Justin Faulkner, drums. Together they make up one of the most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles around today.

Prior to teaming up with the quartet, Marsalis, the Tony Award‑nominee and former leader of The Tonight Show band, spent a period touring with Sting and collaborating with the Grateful Dead and Bruce Hornsby.

$30–$45 Adult $16–$24 Student/Youth

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PROJECT Trio “A glorious celebration of the music of our time.”

Jazz Review PROJECT Trio was forged out of a collective desire to draw new and diverse audiences by performing high-energy, top-quality music.

Combining world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, the trio is breaking down traditional ideas about chamber music. Gramophone Magazine recently singled out the genre-defying trio (flute, cello and bass) as “an ensemble willing and able to touch on the gamut of musical bases, ranging from Baroque to nu-Metal and taking in pretty much every stylism in between.”

Friday

APR 8

7:30 pm

Enjoy seating on the stage for this performance. $30 Adult Adventure $16 Student/Youth Series

Mike Daisey:

Faster Better Social

Interrogating the landscape of technological change

Thursday

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7:30 pm Mike Daisey, who has been called a “master storyteller” and “one of the finest solo performers of his generation” by The New York Times, is known for weaving autobiography, gonzo journalism and unscripted performance to tell stories that define the world.

In this solo performance, Daisey will explore the disrupted landscape of technological change. He will examine a world where smartphones have transformed how we see the world, the dissolving sense of privacy and a shrinking sense of time as we train ourselves to speak in 140 character haiku. What are we gaining? What are we losing? And what are we becoming?

“He’s a crazy-good storyteller.”

New York Daily News

Enjoy seating on the stage for this performance. $30 Adult Adventure $16 Student/Youth Series lied.ku.edu

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Emerson String Quartet

“Arguably the world’s best group of chamber musicians.” Fortune Formed in 1976, the Emerson String Quartet has an unparalleled list of achievements consisting of more than 30 acclaimed recordings and nine Grammys, including two for Best Classical Album. Join us for a program featuring works by Schubert, Brahms and Tchaikovsky.

Schubert A minor, D. 804, “Rosamunde” (1824) Brahms A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 Tchaikovsky Third Quartet

Wednesday

Schubert A minor – Setzer, 1st violin Brahms A minor – Setzer, 1st violin Tchaikovsky #3 – Drucker, 1st violin

7:30 pm

$20–$35 Adult $11–$19 Student/Youth

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Shelter strays become show stoppers

The world-famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of comedy featuring the extraordinary talents of dogs, cats and a variety of other pets paired with the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich. All of the show’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were strays rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off by performing a variety of stunts and skits! It’s a show that both adults and kids of all ages will enjoy! $20–$30 Adult $11–$16 Student/Youth

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Friday

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash-hit Broadway musical, returns to the Lied Center by popular demand.

7:00 pm Based on the Academy Award‑winning animated feature film, this eye‑popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide.

This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes and dazzling production numbers, including Be Our Guest and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Lied Center.

“A jaw-dropping, full-throttle joy fest.”

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$45–$55 Adult $35–$40 Student/Youth

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Pavilion Chamber Series The Pavilion Chamber Series features the best and brightest in chamber music in an intimate performance space.

Sun OCT 4 2:00 pm

$30 Adult $16 Student/Youth

Sun NOV 15 2:00 pm

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Chamber Series

Sun FEB 28 2:00 pm

Sang-Eun Lee cello

Tesla Quartet “This was a subtly coloured performance that balanced confidently between intimacy and extroversion.”

London Evening Standard The Tesla Quartet, winner of the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, will present a program featuring music from Haydn, Bartók and Dvořák. The group’s cellist, Serafim Smigelskiy, received a degree from Kansas City’s Park University International Center for Music.

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Kuok-Wai Lio & Zoltán Fejérvári solo & duo piano recital These two rising young stars showcase their solo skills and also partner in music for two pianos.

Repertoire will include works by Beethoven, Schumann and Mozart.

The very first winner of the Lawrence-based International Institute for Young Musicians Competition, Lio has recently been selected by András Schiff to participate in many international festivals. Fejérvári has been acclaimed as an “outstanding pianist,” and his playing as “nothing short of amazing.”

20-year-old Lee has received multiple awards, including the 2014 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. At age 13, she made her recital debut, and since then has performed with Korea’s leading orchestras and has been featured on the Korean Broadcasting System.

Just Friends

Jazz Series

Friends of the Lied are invited to the exclusive Just Friends Jazz Series. All levels of friends are invited to enjoy these outstanding performances in a jazz club-like atmosphere in the Lied Center Pavilion. Complimentary wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages are available to all attendees. Friends of the Lied donation levels begin at $50. Visit lied.ku.edu/donate or call 785-864-2788.

Tue OCT 27 7:30 pm

Tue DEC 1 7:30 pm

$35 Adult $19 Student/Youth

Just Friends Jazz Series

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EDMONDS

Tue MAR 22 7:30 pm

Cyrus Chestnut piano

Eric Alexander tenor saxophone &

Harold Mabern piano

Eric Alexander has earned praise from critics and has established his own voice within the bebop tradition. Arguably the most prolific tenor saxophonist of his generation, he has appeared as a leader, sideman, producer and composer on countless albums.

Alexander tours the world and will be joined at the Lied Center

by Harold Mabern, a Memphis native, considered one of the most enduring and dazzlingly skilled pianists of our time. Mabern’s career began in the late 1950s and he has recorded with Lee Morgan, Wes Montgomery, George Benson and Freddie Hubbard, among many others. Mabern and Alexander have appeared on more than 20 albums together.

“What makes Chestnut the best jazz pianist of his generation is a willingness to abandon notes and play space,” said Time Magazine.

Chestnut reached for the piano before he could walk and by age nine was the church pianist at Mt. Calvary Star Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Chestnut’s improvisational skills and unique jazz-gospel and bop style is credited to his early years playing in church. Chestnut continually tours, playing live at jazz festivals around the world as well as clubs and concert halls.

Christian Tamburr

vibraphone & piano DownBeat Magazine recognized Christian Tamburr with the Outstanding Solo Jazz Performer award and the 2013 Critics Choice Top Rising Star award on vibraphone. His newest album, Voyage, remained among the top 10 of the charts in 2014. His music can be heard on TV and in fulllength motion pictures; on stages in Shanghai, Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi; and also at various festivals throughout the United States. lied.ku.edu

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What’s New ?

Just Friends Jazz Series We are pleased to announce the first Just Friends series. This season, three amazing jazz performances will take place in the Lied Center Pavilion, which will be transformed into an intimate club setting. The only patrons eligible to purchase tickets to these exclusive events are Friends of the Lied. Attendees will have access to complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. See page 25 for more information.

This is the second season we recognize an artist or group and a local educator for their commitment to the arts. This season’s winners will be announced at the Friends of the Lied Annual Dinner in September 2015.

Artist Each season a group of artists who have made an indelible impact on the performing arts in the areas of leadership, integrity, education and discovery are nominated for the Impact Award. Current and former Friends of the Lied Board members select the recipient.

See how the Friends support experiences that go “Beyond the Stage.” Visit youtube.com/LiedCenterofKS

Middle & high school performances Thank you to all of our Friends of the Lied for helping fund school-only performances for middle and high school students in our community. Because of your support, every single student in USD 497 will have access to a free, world-class performing arts experience. See pages 28–29 for information about this season’s performances.

Local educator The educator who wins this award provides support, encouragement and inspiration to their students and is committed to integrating the arts into the classroom curriculum. The Lied Center Adventures in Imagination Board and School Ambassadors select the winner of the award.

Congratulations to Wynton Marsalis and Lois Orth-Lopes, the 2014–15 Lied Center Impact Award winners.

Coming soon: Lied Center 25th Anniversary We have a team of people already planning the Lied Center’s silver anniversary in the 2018–19 season. This is an exciting milestone in our history, and the enthusiasm will be reflected in the season’s activities and performances. We’ll keep you updated as plans are finalized.

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Why Donate?

“The Lied Center continues to brighten our community with world-class performances and educational opportunities for students of all ages. I am proud of my commitment to this outstanding center for the performing arts and all the Lied Center does for the people of Kansas.”

John Hampton, Friends of the Lied board president 2015–16 Thanks to this season’s VIP Sponsors

With donation levels beginning at $50, it is easy to enjoy Friends opportunities and invest in the arts in our community.

Steve & Chris

EDMONDS Dave & Gunda

HIEBERT

Friends of the Lied donations: • Help ensure world-class performing artists are available in the KU and Lawrence communities.

• Keep ticket prices affordable.

• Allow the next generation of arts lovers, kindergarten through high school, to receive a meaningful performing arts experience.

With your Friends of the Lied donation you receive: • Ticket discounts and rewards • Priority seating • Ticket exchange privileges • Invitations to exclusive events • Recognition and more

For a complete list of Friends opportunities, visit us online: lied.ku.edu/donate

To learn about becoming a VIP sponsor, please contact Sue Mango, development director 785-864-2788 | smango@ku.edu

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Engagement & Education SCHOOL-ONLY EVENTS Kindergarten – High School Thanks to our Friends of the Lied, this season we are able to expand free performing arts experiences to include middle and high school students in our community. Now, well over 10,000 youth in our community will experience the power of the performing arts for free.

Black Violin

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September 30 & October 1

November 2 & 3

High school...

Third through fifth grades ..

Named one of the hottest bands at South by Southwest in 2013, Black Violin plays a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music.

This outstanding group will connect with students at Lawrence and Free State High Schools. For more information about Black Violin, see page 6.

A fence separates Calvin’s ranch and Speck’s reservation, but in many ways they are worlds apart. An unlikely friendship begins between two 11-year-olds when they connect over taming a horse. Through sharing of aboriginal values, themes of environmental care, responsibility and empowerment are expressed.

Presented by: Red Sky from Ontario, Canada

Connecting with Kids In addition to school-only performances, the Lied Center partners with schools to enhance the educational experience by offering Performing Arts 3to5 for preschool students.

This program presents performing arts to our young patrons in an accessible and fun environment. The center also partners with other community arts organizations to give third graders the opportunity to learn about theatre arts during Third Grade Theatre Arts Day.

Performing Arts Hits the Road As the performing arts presenter for the University of Kansas, the Lied Center is taking its act on the road. PROJECT Trio, a chamber ensemble that is known to combine the talent of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, will perform at the Lied Center and travel to central and western Kansas. For more information about PROJECT Trio, see their performance information on page 21.

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Out of Bounds

Visit our YouTube channel to see the master classes, discussions, presentations and experiences the Lied Center offers community members “Beyond the Stage.”

Presented by: Working Group Theatre

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Out of Bounds has two performance components anchored by the topic of cyber bullying. There will be an evening performance created specifically for parents, teachers, grandparents and middle schoolers, and youth outreach performances for school audiences.

March 24 & 25

Fri MAR 25 7:30 pm

School-only performances

Public performance

Middle School .

... Middle school through adult ..

The school-only performance tells the bullying story from the point of view of 14-year-old Amy and her peers. On a dare, Amy posted a picture of herself online that she shouldn’t have. Now that she’s transferred to a new school, she hopes she can make a fresh start.

But when a rival finds the whole embarrassing history online, this time Amy has nowhere to run.

To reserve your free tickets, call or visit the Lied Center Ticket Office.

Limit of four tickets per person.

The public performance highlights Allison, a single mother who spends a whole school year trying to fight her daughter’s bullies while being haunted by memories of her own experiences growing up. This performance weaves together video, comic books and interviews to tell the stories of kids stuck on the outside and the adults who feel powerless to help them.

Big Bad Wolf March 28 & 29 Kindergarten to second grade .

He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. He has no friends, just sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene. He is the infamous Big Bad Wolf.

Luckily Heidi Hood, the second cousin twice removed of Little Red, is brave enough to see past this wolf’s bad press and a friendship is born.

Presented by: Windmill Theatre from Australia

Community Arts Experiences From workshops and preschool performances to master classes and “meet and greets” with world-class artists, the Lied Center offers a wide variety of free engagement experiences for toddlers to seniors.

Engagement/Education VIP Sponsors

Stay updated! facebook.com/liedcenter twitter: @liedcenterks Marilyn & George

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Supporting the Jayhawk Community

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We are honored to support the next generation of performing artists and arts lovers. We do so by collaborating with the University of Kansas School of Music and Department of Dance to feature talented university students performing with world-class guest artists. We also partner with Student Union Activities to produce performances, lectures and events at the Lied Center which are relevant to students.

Approximately 100 students per year are employed by the Lied Center in areas ranging from box office to stage technicans. We are grateful to Student Senate for supporting these employment opportunities.

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KU Privileges Ticket Discounts

With support from KU’s Student Senate, students can receive up to 50% off tickets.

Faculty, staff and KU Alumni Association members receive a 10% discount on tickets.

KU Student Lied Center Performance Pass—$125

KU students may purchase this pass and receive an even larger discount on low student ticket prices. Quantities are limited. For more information, visit lied.ku.edu/tickets/performance-pass.

KU employee payroll deduction All year, Friends of the Lied donations are accepted via payroll deduction. You can also purchase tickets, packages or gift certificates to Lied Center season performances using payroll deduction and pay for them over six paychecks. For details, visit lied.ku.edu/ticket-info.

Free tickets available to not-for-profit groups

Free outreach tickets are available to not-for-profit organizations throughout Kansas. This is made possible by the Lied Performance Fund. For more information, or to apply, call 785-864-2787 or visit lied.ku.edu.

Have Your Event at the Lied Center The Lied Center of Kansas is host to around 100 KU and community rental events each year.

This truly unique space is available to rent for meetings, student groups, dinners, luncheons, concerts, music and dance recitals and much more.

In addition to the 2,000-seat auditorium, available spaces include the 2,400 square-foot multi-use Pavilion, Seymour Gallery (upstairs lobby), Kemper Foyer (main lobby) and backstage spaces.

For more information, contact Associate Director Doug Wendel at dwendel@ku.edu or visit lied.ku.edu/rentals.

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Ticket Information How do I get the best seats and price?

• Friends of the Lied receive highest priority seating and ticket discounts, based on their donation level. Donate by May 15 to be eligible for highest priority seating. Call Sue Mango at 785-864-2788 or visit lied.ku.edu/donate.

• Performance package orders receive priority seating and a discount off of adult-priced tickets. Packages are on sale to the general public on Monday, May 18, 11 a.m.

• Sign up for our e-newsletter and receive discounts, calendar listings and performance information. Be sure the Ticket Office has your correct email address or sign up at lied.ku.edu.

• Take advantage of discounts. Friends of the Lied, KU faculty and staff, KU students, senior citizens, KU Alumni Association members, children 0–18, members of the military and groups of 10 or more receive discounts.

• Avoid the $5 ticket order fee when you order in person at the Ticket Office.

My plans changed.

What do I do with my tickets?

• Ticket exchanges are usually available with at least two weeks’ notice prior to the performance. Policies vary and fees may apply. Friends of the Lied have special exchange privileges.

• Donate your tickets to the Lied Center for a tax deduction, available until performance time.

• There are no refunds, except in the case of a canceled performance.

Important Dates Monday–Friday

April 27, 11 am–May 15, 6 pm Tickets on sale to Friends of the Lied and KU students Join the Friends of the Lied today and get the best seats in the house! See page 26 for more information.

Friday

May 15, 6 pm Advance purchase deadline for Friends of the Lied, KU students and performance package renewals Monday

May 18, 11 am Ticket packages on sale to the public Monday

June 1, 8 am Single tickets on sale to the public and available online Monday

June 1, 8–9 am Single Ticket Kickoff Party Join us at the Lied Center as we kick off public single ticket sales. There will be refreshments, free ticket drawings and much more!

I have accessibility needs.

Whom should I contact?

Contact the Ticket Office for assistance finding the best location to serve you. Please note: • Barrier-free entrances and wheelchair seating locations are available on all levels.

• Assistive-listening devices are available at the Audience Services Desk in the main lobby.

• Large-print and Braille programs, audio-description and signinterpretation services are available with two weeks’ notice prior to the performance.

Call the Ticket Office at 785-864-2787 or 785-864-2777 (TDD) for more information.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

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Why pay full price?

We offer ticket discounts for: • Friends of the Lied • KU Alumni Association members • KU students, faculty and staff

For more information, visit lied.ku.edu/ticket-info

• Members of the military • Youth & Seniors • Groups of 10 or more

Save Money! Buy the Package. $925–$1,180 Adult $514–$643 Student/Youth

• All performances

Adventure Series

$110–$120 Adult $59–$64 Student/Youth

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Truth Values The Demo: Concert Version PROJECT Trio Mike Daisey: Faster Better Social

Broadway Series

$160–$215 Adult $96–$124 Student/Youth

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Mamma Mia! Patti LuPone: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda...played that part Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Chamber Series

$110–$125 Adult $59–$67 Student/Youth

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Tesla Quartet Kuok-Wai Lio & Zoltán Fejérvári, solo & duo piano recital Sang-Eun Lee, cello Emerson String Quartet

Concert Series

$115–$185 Adult $63–$99 Student/Youth

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Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays Chanticleer Olga Kern, piano Branford Marsalis Quartet

Family Series

$70–$80 Adult $39–$44 Student/Youth

• Black Violin • The Magic of Bill Blagg: Live • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Jayhawk Live

$95–$105 Adult $53–$58 Student/Youth

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FULL 2015–16 Season

Choose Your Own Series Just Friends Jazz Series*

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KU Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Beilman, violin Thodos Dance Chicago with University Dance Company KU Jazz Ensemble I with Sean Jones, trumpet KU Wind Ensemble with Jeff Nelsen, French horn

Select four or more performances and receive a 5% discount.

See opposite page for a complete list of all performances. $105 Adult $57 Student/Youth

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• Eric Alexander, tenor saxophone & Harold Mabern, piano • Cyrus Chestnut, piano • Christian Tamburr, vibraphone and piano * Ask about donating to the Friends of the Lied to purchase the Just Friends Jazz Series package.

Ticket Worksheet 2015 – 2016 SEASON lied.ku.edu 785-864-2787 Page

Performances Dates, artists and prices are subject to change. All tickets sales are final.

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Use this worksheet to plan your purchase, then order one of three ways: In person at the Ticket Office: Weekdays, 11 am–6 pm Summer hours, June 1–July 31: Weekdays, Noon–5:30 pm By phone

Online (beginning June 1)

Day • Date • Time

Ticket Price Range Adult / Student & Youth

Wed • Sep 23 • 7:30

$40–$55 / $21–$29

KUSO with special guest Benjamin Beilman, violin

Sat • Sep 26 • 7:30

$25 / $14

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Paul Taylor Dance Company

Tue • Sep 29 • 7:30

$20–$35 / $11–$19

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Black Violin

Thu • Oct 1 • 7:30

$25 / $14

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KANSAS

Fri • Oct 2 • 7:30

$35–$45 / $19–$24

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Tesla Quartet

Sun • Oct 4 • 2:00

$30 / $16

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Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp Through M.I.T.’s Male Math Maze

Wed • Oct 7 • 7:30

$30 / $16

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The Magic of Bill Blagg: Live

Fri • Oct 16 • 7:00

$25 / $14

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An Acoustic Evening with LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT

Fri • Oct 23 • 7:30

$35–$55 / $19–$29

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*Eric Alexander, tenor saxophone & Harold Mabern, piano

Tue • Oct 27 • 7:30

$35 / $19

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The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass

Thu • Nov 5 • 7:30

$20–$30 / $11–$16

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Thodos Dance Chicago with University Dance Company

Sat • Nov 7 • 7:30

$20–$30 / $11–$16

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KU Jazz Ensemble I with guest, Sean Jones, trumpet

Wed • Nov 11 • 7:30

$25 / $14

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Kuok-Wai Lio & Zoltán Fejérvári, solo & duo piano recital

Sun • Nov 15 • 2:00

$30 / $16

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MAMMA MIA!

Sat • Nov 21 • 7:30

$40–$55 / $21–$29

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*Cyrus Chestnut, piano

Tue • Dec 1 • 7:30

$35 / $19

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Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays

Fri • Dec 11 • 7:30

$25–$40 / $14–$21

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Moscow Festival Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Sun • Jan 24 • 2:00

$25–$40 / $14 –$21

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Shemekia Copeland with guest Blind Boy Paxton

Fri • Jan 29 • 7:30

$20–$30 / $11–$16

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The Band of the Royal Marines & the Scots Guards

Fri • Feb 12 • 7:30

$25–$40 / $14–$21

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KU Wind Ensemble with guest Jeff Nelsen, French horn

Tue • Feb 23 • 7:30

$25 / $14

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Chanticleer

Thu • Feb 25 • 7:30

$20–$35 / $11–$19

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Sang-Eun Lee, cello

Sun • Feb 28 • 2:00

$30 / $16

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The Demo: Concert Version

Wed • Mar 9 • 7:30

$20–$30 / $11–$16

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*Christian Tamburr, vibraphone and piano

Tue • Mar 22 • 7:30

$35 / $19

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Olga Kern, piano

Fri • Apr 1 • 7:30

$20–$35 / $11–$19

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Branford Marsalis Quartet

Wed • Apr 6 • 7:30

$30–$45 / $16–$24

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PROJECT Trio

Fri • Apr 8 • 7:30

$30 / $16

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Mike Daisey: Faster Better Social

Thu • Apr 21 • 7:30

$30 / $16

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Emerson String Quartet

Wed • Apr 27 • 7:30

$20–$35 / $11–$19

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Patti LuPone: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda...played that part

Thu • Apr 28 • 7:30

$35–$50 / $19–$26

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Fri • Apr 29 • 7:00

$20–$30 / $11–$16

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Thu • May 5 • 7:00

$45–$55 / $35–$40

* Friends exclusive events, see page 25. All ticket prices include sales tax and a $2 per ticket facility fee, which is not subject to discount. A $5 fee is applied to online, phone and will-call orders.

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