13 14 Lied Season Brochure by Lied Center for Performing Arts

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ann chang

DEAR FRIENDS, You are invited to experience the “good life” at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The 13/14 Season features over 30 different programs so there is something for everyone at Nebraska’s “Home for the Arts.” If you like to laugh, experience excitement, see breathtaking beauty, feel passion and live life to the fullest, you should consider being a season ticket holder at the Lied Center this year. Blue Man Group, one of the most popular touring shows in the world, kicks off our season with their fast-paced, hilarious, cutting-edge program that is a “must see” for all ages. This season also features The Cleveland Orchestra, one of the top orchestras in the country, and the inaugural Lied Piano Series. Another season highlight is the Nebraska premiere performance of the new blockbuster comedy, I Love Lucy ® Live On Stage. The 13/14 Lied Center season brings the finest artists in the world to Lincoln, featuring three Tony Award® -winning Broadway musicals, side-splitting comedians, captivating dance and theater performances and seven GRAMMY® Award-winning artists. As a season ticket holder, you will enjoy the best prices and seating for your favorite performances. Our flexible “create your own season ticket package” allows you to pick exactly the shows you want to attend. Thanks to the Lied’s free ticket exchange program for season subscribers, you can exchange your tickets for a different season event with no exchange fee if you find your schedule changes after you purchase season tickets. In addition to saving up to 20% off individual ticket prices, you will also reduce ticket fees by as much as 80% through your season order. When you add up the savings, it is like receiving an entire event for free! Beyond the stage, the Lied Center transforms the lives of thousands of young people each year with interactive arts education programs. As you complete your season ticket order, please consider joining the Friends of Lied with a tax-deductible contribution to assist us in sustaining these artistic programs and maintaining Nebraska’s “Home for the Arts.” Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you this season at the Lied. Bill Stephan Executive Director

Ann Chang Artistic Director

P.S. Please mark your calendar to join us for our New Musical Theatre Festival September 10–12, 2013. Lincoln joins New York City and Los Angeles in hosting a New Musical Theatre Festival where you will have the opportunity to see and hear highlights of three brand new musicals from top composers in the country. One of them could be the next big hit on Broadway. Check out liedcenter.org/musicaltheatrefestival for more information.

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Friends of Lied Event of Note See page 49

Blue Man Group

Memphis

Pre-Performance Dinner See page 48

Rock of Ages 17

Concert Atmosphere See page 42

Hair 23 West Side Story

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Van Cliburn Gold Medalist

The Cleveland Orchestra

Arnaldo Cohen, Piano

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Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company: Dynasties and Beyond

Martha Graham Dance Company

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Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella

WORLD & JAZZ Take 6

Ireland’s Dervish

Soweto Gospel Choir

Ancestral Groove: Contemporary Klezmer

Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: The Nat King Cole Tribute

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A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement The Church Basement Ladies

Love, Loss, and What I Wore

I Love Lucy® Live On Stage

Swazzle’s Dream Carver

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites

HOLIDAY

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Canadian Brass Christmas

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Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn The Del McCoury Band

April Verch Band

popular & Comedy Riders in the Sky

Jim Belushi & the Chicago Board of Comedy

John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party®: The Official Tribute to Buddy Holly

Wayne Brady

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BLUE MAN GROUP $58 / $50 / $45 ADULTS $29 / $25 / $22.50 STUDENTS SPONSORED BY

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2:00 & 7:30 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2:00 PM After sold-out performances in 2011, BLUE MAN GROUP returns to the Lied! Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” If you’ve never seen BLUE MAN GROUP, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it.

lily cai chinese dance company $36 / $28 ADULTS $18 / $14 STUDENTS SPONSORED BY

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30 PM Elegant, sensual and captivating, Lily Cai melds ancient Chinese traditions with modern dance in a marriage of styles. The Dynasties and Beyond performance embarks on a dazzling journey from ancient dynasties to remote cultures, from the elegance of court dances to the dynamic brilliance of contemporary ribbon dancing. With vivid choreography and style, Lily Cai reveals the strength, beauty and complexity of Chinese women, from the distant past to the present.

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LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE JOHNNY CARSON THEATER $36 ADULTS $18 STUDENTS PATRON FRIEND SPONSOR Chuck & Karen Harris

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 7:30 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 7:30 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2:00 & 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2:00 & 7:30 PM An intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, Love, Loss, and What I Wore brings to the stage everything a woman loves: shoes, romance and fashion. Praised as “An act of brilliance! A Must See!” by Forbes and “witty and wise” by Vanity Fair, Love, Loss, and What I Wore shows great shoes and great theater are always in fashion! Join us for a pre-show dinner, hosted by the Friends of Lied! See page 48 for more details.

Goes directly “ to the heart, soul, and vanity of every woman, young and old.” - Variety

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“The most prestigious classical piano contest in the world.” – Chicago Tribune

VAN CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST $26 ADULTS $13 STUDENTS SPONSORED BY MarySue Harris Mrs. Larry H. Lusk Joan Reist Ted & Anabeth Cox Diana Warner

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7:30 PM Once every four years a virtuosic young pianist emerges as the gold medal winner from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This year’s winner, Vadym Kholodenko, was praised as “mesmerizing and exhilarating” by the Cincinnati Enquirer and declared “a true super artist” by San Francisco Classical Voice. Representing the finest pianists in the world, the gold medal winner celebrates Van Cliburn’s legacy and captivates audiences across the globe. See page 36 for more information about the 13/14 Piano Series.

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RIDERS IN THE SKY $25 / $19 ADULTS $12.50 / $9.50 STUDENTS SPONSORED BY

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7:30 PM America’s favorite cowboys return to the Lied performing the greatest classic western hits of all time. “Bringing good beef to hungry people,” this multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning ensemble is the keeper of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Come hear the classics like “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky” and “Happy Trails.”

“Western values and wholesome frontier fun.” – Los Angeles Times

SWAZZLE’S DREAM CARVER $16 ADULTS $8 STUDENTS SPONSORED BY Dr. Phillip Engen FAMFEST SPONSORED BY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7:00 PM Based on the award-winning children’s book, see the story of a young boy named Mateo come to life before your eyes. This bilingual musical features Broadway-trained puppeteers, with credits including Avenue Q and The Muppets, who tell the magical story of Mateo carving his dreams into spectacular wooden toys. COME AT 5:30 PM FOR FAMFEST! Free to ticket holders, FamFest provides dinner and fun educational activities for the whole family!

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MEMPHIS $59 / $52 / $45 ADULTS $29.50 / $26 / $22.50 STUDENTS PATRON FRIEND SPONSOR Larry & Bets Frederick SPONSORED BY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM TURN UP THAT DIAL . . . From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. WARNING: Contains adult themes and language. Join us for a pre-show dinner, hosted by the Friends of Lied! See page 48 for details.

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jim belushi & the chicago board of Comedy FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7:30 PM Legendary comedy star, alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City, Jim Belushi makes his Lied debut with an improvised comedy sketch show featuring Chicago Board of Comedy members Robert Belushi, Larry Joe Campbell, Jon Barinholtz and Brad Morris. Don’t miss this hilarious evening with a comedy legend! WARNING: May include adult humor and language.

$45 / $35 / $25 ADULTS $22.50 / $17.50 / $12.50 STUDENTS patron friend sponsors Bev & Doug Westerberg Jane Aalborg Sponsored By

“It’s less a ‘show’ and more a party.” – Jim Belushi

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cirque dreams holidaze TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 7:30 PM A huge international cast of more than thirty multi-talented Cirque Dreams artists and acrobats creates the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! Experience gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, icemen powerfully sculpting, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. Festive music accompanies hundreds of spectacular costumes in this season’s dazzling holiday spectacular!

$55 / $49 / $45 ADULTS $27.50 / $24.50 / $22.50 STUDENTS patron friend sponsor Ed & Sue Tricker Sponsored By In memory of Donna Kurpjuweit

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“A whiz-bang family friendly spectacle.” – LA Times

“These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor.” – Washington Post

CANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS $42 / $36 / $28 ADULTS $21 / $18 / $14 STUDENTS Sponsored By The Burket Graf Endowment

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7:30 PM It’s a blast of holiday brass at the Lied Center! With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction as the world’s most famous brass group. The Washington Post calls Canadian Brass “the men who put brass music on the map.” Enjoy your favorite carols, holiday hits and more, all with the legendary virtuosity of Canadian Brass.

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TAKE 6 $36 / $32 ADULTS $18 / $16 STUDENTS Sponsored By

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 7:30 PM A cappella sensation Take 6 defies category and has earned the distinct honor of the most GRAMMY®nominated vocal group in history! Featured on recordings with Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder, as well as the late Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston, Take 6 continues to set the standard for a cappella groups of this generation with their swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound.

“It’s what I always wanted to do: to show the laughter, the fun – the joy of dance.”

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–Martha Graham

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 7:30 PM Co-presented with the Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium Truly one of the world’s greatest modern dance companies, Martha Graham is in a class all its own. Described as one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe, this dance ensemble is the oldest and most celebrated dance company in America. The Lied performance will feature Graham’s masterpiece, Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland.

$36 ADULTS $18 STUDENTS patron friend sponsor Priscilla Grew Sponsored By Ruth Amen Endowment

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bÉla fleck & abigail washburn the del mccoury band

$45 / $35 / $25 ADULTS $22.50 / $17.50 / $12.50 STUDENTS

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:30 PM Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck joins the legendary Del McCoury Bluegrass Band and singer/banjo player Abigail Washburn to create one of the Lied Center’s most exciting concerts of the year. This all-star ensemble will win your heart with their foot-stomping bluegrass music. Béla Fleck’s Lied Center debut performance will be an unforgettable concert experience.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 3:00 & 8:00 PM The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES features a mix of 28 rockin’ ‘80s tunes including “We Built this City,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a big city rocker, and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fall in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s five time 2009 Tony ® nominee ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, STYX, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! WARNING: Contains graphic adult content and strong language that may not be appropriate for young audience members.

“Rock and comedy in perfect proportion!” – Time Out

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JOHN MUELLER’S WINTER DANCE PARTY®:

THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY $38 / $32 / $28 ADULTS $19 / $16 / $14 STUDENTS Sponsored By

“John Mueller (as Buddy Holly) gives a stunning portrayal. Highly recommended.”

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:30 PM John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party®” is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the ‘50s era such as “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace” and many, many more.

– Chicago Sun Times

“CHANTILLY LACE”

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“DONNA” “COME ON LET’S GO”

“I absolutely love and adore The Cleveland Orchestra. It’s like being in paradise, to have that kind of devotion and precision. . . . ” – Yo-Yo Ma

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$85 / $75 / $45 ADULTS $42.50 / $37.50 / $22.50 STUDENTS Sponsored By Tom & Linda Hoegemeyer Drs. David & Marilyn Moore Carl & Jane Rohman Kimberly A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD James C. & Rhonda Seacrest

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7:30 PM Hailed as “transcendently beautiful” by the New York Times, The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most soughtafter performing ensembles in the world, captivating audiences with its artistic excellence and creative programming. Respected as one of the top two orchestras in America, experience the power of this 100-member ensemble performing pieces by Dvorák and Wagner as well as Tchaikovsky’s triumphant Symphony No. 5.

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the very hungry caterpillar and other eric carle favorites $16 ADULTS $8 STUDENTS PATRON FRIEND SPONSOR Drs. David & Marilyn Moore Sponsored By

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TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 7:00 PM The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites take the stage like never before. Follow the story of a caterpillar on his life journey in The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and The MixedUp Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. Kids of all ages will enjoy amazing puppetry, innovative black light staging and an original score that brings these Eric Carle classics to life. COME AT 5:30 PM FOR FAMFEST! Free to ticket holders, FamFest provides dinner and fun educational activitIes for the whole family!

You’ve captured and “ enhanced what I am trying to do. I was mesmerized by the tempo, colors, voice, movements, music. . .” – Eric Carle

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Joanna Daniels as Ethel and Sirena Irwin as Lucy in the Chicago production of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE (Photo by JustinBarbin.com)

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE ®

$58 / $45 / $30 ADULTS $29 / $22.50 / $15 STUDENTS Sponsored By LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE A N

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The Most “ Entertaining Stage Production in Years.” – TV Guide

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2:00 & 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2:00 PM I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience, where you experience firsthand the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes, complete with charming host, 50s style harmonies from the Crystaltone Singers and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY! Join us for a pre-show dinner, hosted by the Friends of Lied! See page 48 for more details.

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IRELAND’S DERVISH $36 / $26 ADULTS $18 / $13 STUDENTS Sponsored By

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“Premier ambassadors of Irish music.” – Irish Music Magazine

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 7:30 PM Dervish brings its high-energy, footstomping music to Nebraska with beautiful Celtic melodies and charming lyrics celebrating Irish life and culture. Hailing from Sligo in Northwest Ireland, Dervish has been featured across the USA at premier venues from Wolf Trap to the San Francisco Celtic Festival. With a combination of virtuosic instrumentalists, high-energy arrangements and the ultra-sweet vocals of Cathy Jordan, Dervish continues to make its mark on Ireland’s great musical heritage.

HAIR $52 / $48 / $40 ADULTS $26 / $24 / $20 STUDENTS Sponsored By

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 7:30 PM One of the greatest musicals of all time and the 2009 Tony Award® winner for best musical revival, HAIR celebrates the joy of youth while taking a poignant journey through the Vietnam War era. The long list of chart-topping hit songs including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In” and “Good Morning, Starshine” became anthems of counter-culture and continue to have a profound impact on audiences. HAIR searches for truth, peace and love in 1960s America! WARNING: Contains graphic adult content including strong language and full nudity that may not be appropriate for young audience members.

“If this explosive production doesn’t stir something in you, it may be time to check your pulse.” – Variety

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This is a “ fabulous talent.” – San Francisco Chronicle

ARNALDO COHEN, PIANO $32 ADULTS $16 STUDENTS

Sponsored By MarySue Harris Mrs. Larry H. Lusk Joan Reist Ted & Anabeth Cox Diana Warner

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FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 7:30 PM The New York Times hails Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen’s playing as “technically flawless,” and “a model of balance and imagination.” Long in demand internationally, Cohen’s performances have included appearances with major orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Cohen will present a program highlighted by pieces from Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Prokofiev.

See page 36 for more information about the 13/14 Piano Series.

“non-stop laughter.” – Theatre Mania

Wayne Brady SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 7:30 PM Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady is one of the most versatile performers in show business today. Brady regularly starred on ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway? during its eight-season run, earned a 2008 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance and hosted his own acclaimed talk/variety show The Wayne Brady Show. Now he brings his new hit stage show, filled with comedy, improvisation and music, to the Lied Center for an unforgettable evening.

$50 / $42 ADULTS $25 / $21 STUDENTS Sponsored By

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SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR $38 / $28 ADULTS $19 / $14 STUDENTS patron friend sponsor Chris & Kelley Baker

the songs “ were both spirited and spectacular.” – The New York Times

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ALL NEW SHOW!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2:00 & 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2:00 PM The ladies are back with an all-new musical, A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement. The year is 1960, a reformation is underway and the ladies are once again required to face change head-on. Against the shifting tide, these pillars of the church stand strong with more crazy antics, great songs and lessons reluctantly learned. No one can dish out love, life and a casserole like the Church Basement Ladies.

“Fans of the Church Basement Ladies should feel cozily at home with the newest installment.” – Star Tribune

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Moscow festival ballet:

cinderella THURSDAY, MAY 1, 7:30 PM

Leading dancers from across Russia perform under the direction of legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, bringing Cinderella to life with the Moscow Festival Ballet. Majestic costumes, stunning choreography and a magical stage illuminate this classic fairy tale for all ages.

$39 / $34 / $29 ADULTS $19.50 / $17 / $14.50 STUDENTS PATRON FRIEND SPONSORS Dr. Cori S. Amend & Ryan Sothan Kris Baack, Ph.D.

“An impressive performance of a classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.” – The Chronicle

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SUSAN WERNER: HAYSEED FREE CONCERT Public tickets available beginning August 5. PATRON FRIEND SPONSORS Art & Chris Zygielbaum Wayne & Jeani Gill Sponsored By

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 7:30 PM Acclaimed singer/songwriter Susan Werner returns to the Lied Center performing the Nebraska debut of her new album, Hayseed. With songs commissioned by the Lied and UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hayseed celebrates the language, livelihood and concerns of American farmers. Susan Werner traverses pop, folk, blues, country, roots, jazz and gospel with grace and wit. Her music is described by the Washington Post as “impressive, funny and compassionate.” All public tickets for this performance are general admission. Limit 4 tickets per order. While supplies last. Call the Lied Ticket Office to order, 402.472.4747.

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celtic thunder “mythology” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:30 PM The awesome power of Celtic Thunder will be taken to the next level as the group returns with their all new MYTHOLOGY North American Tour, backed by the release of the new album and television special, MYTHOLOGY. Named Top World Music Artist twice by Billboard, Celtic Thunder showcases their perfect blend of harmony, entertainment, ideology and Gaelic spirituality. Celtic Thunder returns to the Lied with this all new program rooted in the old Celtic storytelling tradition.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 PM NET proudly presents A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Since 1974, A Prairie Home Companion broadcasts live every Saturday night from 5 –7 p.m. CT, and features comedy sketches, music and Garrison Keillor’s signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.” Don’t miss this live national broadcast!

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piano series

The Lied Center for Performing Arts has a storied tradition of presenting the world’s greatest pianists year after year. Greats such as Vladimir Feltsman, Emanuel Ax, Jon Nakamatsu, Kathryn Stott and many others have graced the Lied stage in just the last few years and enriched the Nebraska community with their virtuosic performances. In response to this history of exemplary piano performances, patrons of the Lied Center who are passionate about the art of piano came together to support a Lied Center Piano Series starting in our 13/14 season. This support allows the Lied to present multiple pianists in the season and provides funding to do extensive marketing to new audiences in the community to increase audience size and artist exposure. This season the Lied Center Piano Series consists of the three performances listed below, which includes one Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra performance. We would like to thank the following patrons for their generous support of the Lied Center Piano Series for the 13/14 season:

MarySue Harris, Mrs. Larry H. Lusk, Joan Reist, Ted & Anabeth Cox, Diana Warner

Leon Fleischer

LINCOLN’s SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM See page 39 for details.

VAN CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST

ARNALDO COHEN

OCTOBER 23, 7:30 PM

See page 24 for details.

MARCH 21, 7:30 PM

See page 7 for details.

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Performances included in the piano series are labeled with the piano series icon.

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The Lied Center has been pursuing The Cleveland Orchestra for many years due to its unmatched reputation and unparalleled quality of performance. As one of the top two orchestras in the country and with over 100 members, we knew that presenting such a renowned group of musicians would take a tremendous amount of support from the community. This support materialized through five couples who became the Conductor’s Circle. Their donations have led to The Cleveland Orchestra making their Nebraska debut on the Lied stage, and to leading members of the orchestra providing life-changing master classes for UNL students. These generous individuals have truly transformed lives and the Lied Center with their donations. Thank you to the members of the Conductor’s Circle who made the performance by The Cleveland Orchestra possible:

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The Lied Center transforms the lives of Nebraskans through the performing arts. The Lied Center for Performing Arts opened in 1990 through the generosity of the Lied Foundation Trust and many other dedicated individuals, organizations and businesses. It was the first major gift of the Lied Foundation Trust and was built in memory of Ernst F. Lied’s parents, Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied. Since Ernst Lied’s death in 1980, Christina Hixson, appointed executrix of his estate, has served as the Lied Foundation’s sole trustee, providing exceptional support for: • Presentations of artists of great distinction in all art forms and genres, from Nebraska and around the world, • Engaging Nebraskans with exceptional experiences, • Providing first-hand arts education for youth and university students, • Revitalizing and improving the Lied facility, • Creating new artistic works contributing to culture worldwide, • Celebrating creativity, discovery and diversity.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS SYMPOSIUM

Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts Director: Dr. Rhonda Garelick

Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium is thrilled to announce its fifth season, “Performing Partnerships: Great American Collaborations of the Stage.” IAS Season V explores how artistic partnerships form, what sustains them, and what new hybrid forms are born from them—in the worlds of American modern dance, musical composition, choral singing, visual arts, and filmmaking. Tickets are available beginning August 20th through the Lied Center’s Ticket Office, 402.472.4747.

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

MARTHA @ THE JOHNNY

CARSON THEATER

JANUARY 28 | 7:30 PM LIED CENTER MAIN STAGE Co-presented with the Lied Center for Performing Arts Adults – $36 Students – $18

Truly one of the world’s greatest in modern dance, Martha Graham Dance Company is in a class all its own. The Lied performance will feature Graham’s masterpiece, Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland, described as one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe.

FEBRUARY 28 | 7:30 PM Adults – $12 (FREE to UNL Faculty/Staff) Students – $ 6 (FREE to UNL students)

This two-person show is designed to pay special tribute to the legendary Grande Dame of the Dance, Martha Graham. As ‘La Graham,’ Richard Move hosts an evening of witty, poetic, and educational monologues and dances illuminating Graham’s unparalleled career, work, and groundbreaking contribution to 20th Century art and thought. In a separate event, Move will also be screening a new original film about Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. Date & time TBA.

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Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles’

it gets better

APRIL 18 | 7:30 PM LIED CENTER MAIN STAGE Adults – $18 (FREE to UNL Faculty/Staff) Students – $9 (FREE to UNL students)

The It Gets Better Project™ was launched in September 2010, when Dan Savage uploaded the first it gets better video to YouTube, igniting a worldwide response. The team at the It Gets Better Project is now excited to partner with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles and Speak Theater Arts to bring to the stage a message of hope for young people subjected to bullying.

The Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium is sponsored by the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, presented, in part, by the Lied Center for Performing Arts, and funded, in part, by the Hixson-Lied Endowment.

There’s more to IAS Season V! Visit us at unl.edu/ias for more information on these and other upcoming events.

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Friday, September 20, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts

Sunday, November 10, 2:00 PM O’Donnell Auditorium

The magic and movement of cirque returns to the concert hall for Cirque de la Symphonie. Acrobats, aerial flyers, dancers, and jugglers join LSO to present a spectacular evening of visual excitement choreographed to classical masterpieces.

This world-famous production features an exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Through a touching correspondence dramatically underscored with the composer’s music, Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the torment of his deafness.

The Miller-Porfiris Duo Lincoln Youth Symphony Saturday, February 1, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts

Jackie Allen, jazz singer Friday, April 11, 6:00 PM Lincoln Country Club

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Leon Fleisher, piano Friday, October 11, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts

Dr. Tyler G. White, conductor Tim Marrone, actor Lincoln Suzuki Studios Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company UNL Big Red Singers Friday, December 6, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts

LSO opens with Bernstein’s Westside Story Symphonic Dances, then world-renowned pianist Leon Fleisher joins the orchestra for Ravel’s Piano Concerto for Left Hand. Spanish dance rhythms return for Copland’s El Salon México and Da Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat. CLASSICAL

QUINTESSENTIAL CLASSICS Philippe Quint, violin Friday, November 1, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts Toru ¯ Takemitsu’s How Slow the Wind displays effortless elegance in its structure. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 combines simplicity and complexity, while showcasing his musical humor. Philippe Quint closes with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Violin Concerto.

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Our annual holiday pops concert features actor Tim Marrone performing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The concert also features local Suzuki music students, dancers performing The Nutcracker, and concludes with an audience sing-a-long.

The Lincoln Youth Symphony joins LSO to perform Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances, then the Miller-Porfiris Duo performs Bruch’s Double Concerto. The second half of the concert is an ode to love with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Bizet’s Carmen.

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ADVENTURES IN MUSIC Dr. Tyler G. White, conductor Dawn Harms, violin Sunday, March 2, 2:00 PM O’Donnell Auditorium From Orange Blossom Special and Pop Goes the Weasel to Bach and Mozart, Dawn Harms takes the audience on an interactive adventure that spans more than 300 years. The concert also features the winner of LSO’s Young Artist Competition. CLASSICAL

CZECH LANDSCAPES Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts

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Enjoy an exclusive dinner and performance at the Lincoln Country Club. Social hour starts at 6:00, with dinner served at 7:00. The program will begin at 8:00, featuring LSO musicians and critically-acclaimed jazz singer Jackie Allen performing standards such as Come Fly With Me and Stardust.

Join LSO for an evening exploring Czech food, culture and music. The concert begins with Dvoˇrák’s Prague Waltzes and Smetana’s Má Vlast, and closes with Dvoˇrák’s Symphony No. 8, which draws inspiration from Bohemian folk music.

ROGUES & PRANKSTERS Metropolitan Opera Nebraska District Audition Winners Sunday, May 11, 5:00 PM Lied Center for Performing Arts LSO’s season finale begins with Strauss’s Don Juan and Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni. Metropolitan Opera Audition winners join LSO to perform arias from Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro. The program continues with Johann Strauss and Joseph Strauss waltzes and polkas, and concludes with Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks.

$5 tickets for children age 17 and under made possible by the Lienemann Charitable Foundation Student Ticket Program. LSO’s move to the Lied Center for Performing Arts is made possible in part by a gift from James and Rhonda Seacrest.

Continuing the Tradition

13/14 brings ten additional Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra performances to the Lied stage. Lied Center Executive Director Bill Stephan noted, “We are proud to have Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra call the Lied Center home. LSO is an outstanding musical ensemble that enhances the musical offerings here and supports our organization’s vision of transforming lives through the performing arts.” LSO Music Director Edward Polochick said, “As the premier venue in Lincoln, the Lied Center is absolutely where our orchestra belongs.”

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7:00: “the American military: War and Peace, spending and Politics” the Chuck and Linda Wilson dialogue

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Special seating for individuals with disabilities is available upon request.

Performance Weekdays: • Open at 11:00 am Performance Weekends: • Matinee event: Open at 12:00 pm • Evening event: Open at 5:00 pm On performance days for events in the Lied Commons and the Johnny Carson Theater, Ticket Office personnel will be in the venue one hour prior to the event.

Assisted listening devices are provided at the coat check. Interpreters for hearing impaired patrons are available when requested two weeks in advance.

Large-print programs are available to visually impaired patrons upon request.

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SINGLE TICKETS: Single tickets for most events go on sale August 20 at 11:00 am. They can be purchased in person at the Lied Center Ticket Office, via mail, phone, fax or at www.liedcenter.org. Seating Priority: Season ticket seating assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis. Group Sales: Group discounts (for groups of 20 or more) are available for most Lied Center-presented performances. Call 402.472.8510. Students and Youth: Anyone 18 years of age or younger receives a discount for most Lied Centerpresented events. University of Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lincoln students receive a discount for eligible events with a valid student I.D. (one ticket per I.D.), provided the student pays Fund A activity fees. UNL Faculty and Staff: UNL Faculty and Staff receive 10% off two tickets per performance. Payroll deduction for the purchase of season tickets is available as a service to all UNL Faculty and Staff if season order is received by September 2, 2013. Please inquire with the Ticket Office at the time of purchase for more information. Refunds: There are no refunds on tickets except in the event of a cancelled show that is not rescheduled. Admission: Regardless of age, every person must have a ticket for admission. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Lied events.

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Exchanges: Ticket exchanges are available as a benefit to season subscribers at no cost. Nonsubscribers may exchange tickets for a $2.00 exchange fee. Tickets must be returned to the ticket office at least 48 hours prior to the performance in order to exchange them for another event in the current season. Content Advisory: If you are unsure whether a performance is suitable for your child, please call the Liedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ticket Office for a recommendation. The Lied routinely publishes content warnings when appropriate. Dancing Policy: In an effort to create a fun and safe environment for our patrons, the Lied Center has the following policy regarding dancing at Lied performances: Patrons may dance in the area immediately in front of their seats as long as it is carried out in a manner that is respectful of other audience members. Dancing in the aisles and other common areas will not be permitted for safety reasons. Concert Atmosphere: Artists performing at the Lied Center often utilize amplified sound as part of their performance. Performances that create a concert atmosphere with higher volume levels are indicated with this symbol. PRE-TALKS: A 15-minute pre-performance talk, delivered by a local expert, is held in the Steinhart Room 30 minutes prior to most main stage events. FAMFEST: FamFest starts 90 minutes before each FamFest performance. Free to ticket holders, FamFest provides dinner and fun educational activities for the whole family!

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A subscription is an order of 4 or more events. The more you order, the more you save! Order now. 13/14 season tickets are currently on sale. Single tickets for individual performances will go on sale August 20, 2013. Tickets will be available online at www.liedcenter.org, via phone at 402.472.4747 or 800.432.3231 and in person at the Lied Center Ticket Office. Season tickets will be mailed in mid to late August. Payment will be verified before tickets are mailed. If your first choice is not available for a particular performance, tickets at the next lowest price will be substituted and you will be refunded the difference.

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1. Select your seating and performance preferences on the order form. 2. Fill out “Ordered by” section and be sure to include your phone number(s). 3. Select your choice of events and prices. Indicate the number of tickets in the “Qty” section.

5. Subtotal your selections and subtract the appropriate discount. General Public: 4 to 7 events – 10%, 8 or more – 20% UNL students only: 3 to 5 events – 10%, 6 or more – 20% 6. Add all donations and fees and enter your grand total on the order form.

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1. Mail your ticket order form. Include your check*, money order, or credit card information with your order form. Please mail the form and payment to: University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lied Center Ticket Office P.O. Box 880157 Lincoln, NE 68588-0157 2. Drop off your completed order form at the ticket office during regular ticket office hours. Include your payment information. *Your check will be deposited upon receipt. Tickets will be pulled at a later date. Please make check out to University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

4. Select a minimum of four different events. Orders for less than four events will not be accepted until August 20, 2013.

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LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS Students at UNL’s School of Music were treated to a once-in-alifetime opportunity when Keith Lockhart took time out of his busy schedule to deliver a conducting master class. Before jumping on the tour bus with the BBC Orchestra, Maestro Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops, shared his expertise with graduate conducting students, working with an enthusiastic student orchestra. To see a video clip of the master class, please visit the Lied Center’s YouTube channel. Find more information on the Lied’s many education programs at www.liedcenter.org/education

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“This workshop encourageD kinesthetic learning AND fit my The performing arts brought World War II to modern day for students’ needs students and teachers in the spring of 2013. Based on a novel of the same name, the fictional play Hitler’s Daughter examined so well.” what life might be like if Hitler had a daughter. Teaching artists Tammy Meneghini and Sarah McKinstry-Brown created pre- and post-show experiences for teachers and middle school students that were designed to illuminate social issues and history surrounding World War II. Meneghini, a master of movement, involved teachers in theater exercises using strategies such as “tableau” — frozen scenes that capture different tones and interpretations in the text. She used these diverse arts integration exercises to help teachers personally explore the powerful questions raised by this play. McKinstry-Brown connected poetry to the play for 150 students in post-show visits to Goodrich and Mickle Middle Schools in Lincoln, NE. Introducing students to persona/mask poems, McKinstry-Brown urged students to explore the different voices of the Holocaust. Taking perspectives as varying as a victim of the Holocaust to the ground of a concentration camp, students developed a deeper sense of how World War II connected to their own lives.

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Kevin Spencer has no rivals when it comes to impacting an entire school district and community beyond the stage. Over 1000 students, teachers and community members in Lincoln participated in Spencer’s Hocus Focus program, and experienced the power of magic, first-hand.

“the students were amazed at the tricks and their own abilities to do them.”

Geared toward students with educational challenges such as ADHD and Autism, Hocus Focus inspires confidence and self-efficacy while also teaching lessons in critical thinking, sequencing, and problem solving through the very tangible and visible means of a simple magic trick. The Lied Center partnered with area education organizations, bringing Hocus Focus to eight Lincoln schools. During inclassroom visits, students learned how to connect two paper clips together by touching them only with the edge of a dollar bill, and how to make rubber bands magically jump from one finger to the next. On the day of the show, performing to a “full-house,” Spencer was swarmed by young kids for autographs, and rallied with 200 kids and families attending a post-show event sponsored by Family Service of Nebraska.

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KEVIN SPEN Minnesota CER playwrights Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke, of the original highly acclaimed Church Basement Ladies, visited two Lincoln churches in December 2013. The playwrights visited Trinity United Methodist Church in Village Gardens for a Sunday afternoon women’s Christmas tea and the First United Methodist Church’s Sunday evening potluck dinner. The churches provided incomparable venues for storytelling experiences inspired by aprons, food, church basement kitchens and the women who worked in them.

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At the Christmas Tea, three generations of men and women gathered to sing, eat, cry and tell stories about specific food and the love that was an integral part of life in the 20th century. At the potluck dinner, Wesleyan college students, church elders and community members shared common experiences in cooking. All were inspired by the images of old-time aprons — the serving apron, the coverall apron, the standard Lutheran apron, a gingham checked apron, rick rack apron, handkerchief apron and the dish towel apron!

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The Arts Across Nebraska program is a major pillar of the Lied Center’s statewide mission. The program provides student matinees and public performances by world-class artists to rural Nebraska communities, preceded by in-school workshops for K–12 students. rksh

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In 12/13, Utah’s Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), jazz singer Jackie Allen, and Andean music group Kusi Taki presented 19 public performances and student matinees as part of the Arts Across Nebraska program. In total, the program reached 7,391 people throughout the state.

The program has an excellent record of introducing students to the power of the performing arts. In 12/13, approximately 62% of participating students experienced a professional modern dance company for the first time in their lives through the Arts Across Nebraska tour by Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT). Approximately 73% of all participants were more interested in the performing arts and/or dance after the tour. In preparation of the tour, the Lied Center organized a week-long summer dance course with instructors from RDT. Twenty-nine students from across the state participated in the course, during which they created an original dance piece inspired by legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham. The students performed this piece as part of RDT’s public performance in their home communities during the company’s Arts Across Nebraska tour. For the 13/14 season, the program will tour three artist groups, Angels Theatre Company’s What The Wind Taught Me, written by Becky Key Boesen and commissioned by the Lied Center for Performing Arts, Jill Anderson’s Celtic Cabaret and Donna Baddeley’s Music on the Trail. To find out how you can bring Arts Across Nebraska to your community, contact Petra Wahlqvist at the Lied Center (402.472.8089 or pwahlqvist2@unl.edu). FUNDED BY:

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Revitalizing Nebraska’s Home for the Arts

As the Lied Center approaches its 25th Anniversary, we are revitalizing the venue to ensure that our world class performing arts center has a bright legacy for future generations. Johnny Carson was a founding contributor in the creation of the Lied Center. His foundation is now stepping forward with a $571,500 grant to revitalize the space that bears his name. Construction will begin in summer of 2014 and be completed in fall of 2014. The remodeling of the venue will include a completely redesigned entrance and lobby along with a new theater floor in the black box. The lobby space will be greatly expanded. The Lied’s Carson Theater is home to over 100 events annually, ranging from professional theater presentations and dance concerts to youth programs, University of Nebraska student performances and special events.

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This space is one of Lincoln’s finest theatrical event venues and one of the Lied’s most popular event spaces used by community performing arts groups. This revitalization is just one of many updates at the Lied Center. The Lied Commons expansion was dedicated in October of 2012. Over 7 million dollars of revitalization updates will take place at the Lied. Improvements to the Lied Center are only made possible by the generous support of contributing foundations and the community. If you would like to play a role in revitalizing the Lied, please contact Marissa Gill-Keyzer at 402.472.4099 or mgill3@unl.edu to learn more.

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Since 1990, the Friends of Lied (FOL) have provided support and resources to ensure the Lied Center for Performing Arts as a premier performing arts venue. FOL members from across the state work together to promote arts education, service and social events to ensure all Nebraskans may experience the arts. FOL will be celebrating our 25th anniversary during the 14/15 season. Join us in celebrating the Lied! Friends of Lied membership information is available at the Lied Center ticket office, online at liedcenter.org/friends-lied, or see pages 48–49 of this brochure.

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The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the Lied Center through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. For more information, visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org and www.nebraskaculturalendowment.org

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EDUCATION SPONSORS and GRANTS

Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Hixson-Lied Endowment National Endowment for the Arts - Streb Residency New England Foundation for the Arts - Streb Residency

Nebraska Arts Council – Arts in Schools Sarah Lahr – Arts in Schools Family Service Association of Nebraska – Arts in Schools Dr. Phillip Engen – Arts in Schools Lincoln Arts Council – Arts in Schools

KENNEDY CENTER PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM

Generous support is provided by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts through its National Partnership Program. Professional development and residency programs are supported by the Nebraska Arts Council, in addition to the Umonhon Nation School (Macy), Crete Public Schools (Crete), Park Middle School (Lincoln), and Madison Public Schools (Madison).

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