2013-2014
Season Announcement
Theatrical Series Sponsored by Professor Michael R. Harris & Charlotte Min-Harris
Handsome Little Devils Sponsored by Sky Ridge Medical Center October 16-20
Look underneath the strange, wonderful fabric of the modern Big Top: circus, vaudeville, variety and cabaret collide at a break-neck speed in a beautiful spectacle of entertainment. You will meet an assortment of entirely unique characters creating a world which seems fantastical yet familiar. International touring sensations, the Handsome Little Devils have found a way to illuminate the human adventure through skill, grace, intelligence, humor and absolute wonderment.
Handsome Little Devils
Sylvia*
November 7-17
Written by A.R. Gurney, Directed by Randal Myler This fun comedy is a modern take on “the other woman”… if the other woman was a dog. When Greg brings home a street-smart dog named Sylvia, he and his wife Kate find their marriage in jeopardy. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age; as Greg becomes more and more attached to the pooch, we explore the relationship between man and dog, man and wife, and wife and dog. Filled with lots of laughs and thoughtful insights, Sylvia is a unique and perceptive look at modern love.
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays 2013 December 12-24
Created by Starkey Theatrix, Directed by Paul Dwyer This holiday spectacular is an extravaganza not to be missed! Featuring songs from every decade, this is one holiday show the entire family can agree on. Back by overwhelming popular demand, we will see some of last year’s favorite performers as well as lots of new acts to enjoy. Expect everything from break dancing to powerful singing, from drum lines to The Jerseys as we put some magic into your holiday season.
South Pacific in Concert February 12-16
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II The perfect Valentine’s Day date, this concert brings the hit songs from this beloved classic musical to life. From “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair” to “There Is Nothing Like a Dame” to “Some Enchanted Evening”, enjoy this rare musical experience. Accompanied by a live orchestra, a top-notch cast of singers will fill the theater with some of the most lyrical and moving music written for the stage.
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn* April 24-May 4
Based on the novel by Mark Twain, Book by William Hauptman, Music & Lyrics by Roger Miller This Tony-Award winning musical is both hilarious and heartwarming. Mark Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn sweeps down the mighty Mississippi as rebellious teenager Huck takes off on a raft with runaway slave Jim. The pair discovers a friendship that defies convention and defines the American dream as their adventure introduces them to unforgettable characters and tricky situations. Propelled by an infectious, award-winning score, this show chronicles the best and worst of our heritage in a joyously theatrical journey. *Subject to rights availability SYLVIA
Featured Attractions Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Everything Old is New Again
Hot Club of Cowtown Friday, January 31 at 8:00pm
Sponsored by the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation
Smokin’ hot western swing and gypsy jazz will have you tapping your toes all night long.
Friday, September 20 at 8:00pm
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will explore how big band composers rewrite the past for the future, and contemporary composers bring their own style to classic jazz tunes.
The Global Piano Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30pm
Three world-class pianists share their culture and heritage through original music compositions.
Tartan Terrors
Colorado Symphony Orchestra: Classical Music Meets Architecture Friday, February 7 at 8:00pm
Explore the elements of classicism both in music and architecture with composers like Mozart and Haydn.
Feet Don’t Fail Me Now by Rhythmic Circus Saturday, March 1 at 8:00pm
Part funk, part Mardi Gras, part rock. A nine-piece band fuses with a beat-boxer and 4 insanely talented modern tap phenomenons in this non-stop show.
Sponsored by Don & Betty Winslow and FirstBank
Saturday, September 28 at 8:00pm
Bagpipes meet rock band in this brash and rollicking concert.
PHAMALY presents The Glass Menagerie March 7-9
Destination Freedom: Black Radio Days, The Story of Jackie Robinson Monday, September 30 at 7:00pm
Through drama and song this live radio broadcast will explore the life of the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra: Appalachian Spring and American Classics
Sponsored by Scott Leonhart & Maggie Eichenlaub and the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation
Sunday, October 13 at 7:30pm
This program of uniquely American music features “Appalachian Spring” as originally composed for a 13 member chamber orchestra.
By Tennessee Williams Denver’s only professional acting troupe for disabled individuals will bring to life one of Williams’ most poignant dramas.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Friday, March 21 at 8:00pm
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are showcased in Vivaldi’s most well-known work.
Yesterday & Today, the All-Request Beatles Tribute Sponsored by Sky Ridge Medical Center
Friday, March 28 at 8:00pm
Sponsored by FirstBank and the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation
After the audience chooses their favorite Beatles songs and memories, a show is born. Fabulous musicians bring this iconic music to life and give us a taste of Beatlemania.
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!
Colorado Ballet: Spring Repertory Program
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Swingin’ with Duke Ellington Monday, October 28 at 7:30pm
Sponsored by Sky Ridge Medical Center
Saturday, April 5 at 8:00pm
Family Holiday Kick-Off Saturday, November 30
The power and beauty of three repertory pieces by Colorado’s premier classical dance company.
Selections from Ballet Ariel’s Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Tea Party, Holiday Tree Lighting and Carol Sing-A-Long.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Big Band Blues Monday, May 12 at 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Brass Sponsored by the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation
Sunday, December 1 at 7:30pm
Enjoy the celebratory and powerful sounds of brass as we welcome in the holiday season!
If swing is the feeling of jazz, then the blues is its soul. The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will feature the blues in all its forms with a guest vocalist. All dates, times, and performers subject to change.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Tribute to Maynard Ferguson featuring Pete Olstad Sponsored by FirstBank
Friday, January 10 at 8:00pm
SCFD
The CJRO will perform everything from the theme from Rocky to “Maria” from West Side Story.
Tartan Terrors
Home For The Holidays
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Story Pirates
Other Exciting Additions Arts in the Afternoon Sponsored by Bellco Credit Union, Vi at Highlands Ranch, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation Mark your calendar for the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm! Each month, we’ll feature a small group performance to transport you out of the ordinary. Groups include classical, bluegrass, opera, jazz and more!
For the Kids Sponsored by Bellco Credit Union, the National Endowment for the Arts This season, your child will explore more worlds than ever before at LTAC! From Stuart Little to Dinosaur Zoo and Story Pirates to Bunnicula, this series is chock-full of fun for the whole family.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Feet Don’t Fail Me Now by Rhythmic Circus
The Hot Club of Cowtown