Monmouth University Center for the Arts 2019-20 Season Brochure by Monmouth University Center for the Arts

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WELCOME to Monmouth Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for the Arts! Many creative minds and careful thought went into finalizing the selections featured in this publication. From live music, dance, theatre and literary events to dynamic broadcasts of iconic performances and major exhibitions the Center for the Arts is a virtual gold mine of artistic expression. We begin this new season with a week-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock bookended by Kiss the Sky and Melanie, followed by the legendary 5th Dimension, Colin Hay and many other national touring artists. The line-up includes HD Broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera, the National Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet and Great Art on Screen, and an extraordinary 911 Memorial exhibition and installation honoring the 18th anniversary. Nostalgia, innovation, inside stories, new technology, social relevance, collaboration, comedy, uniqueness, inspiration, beauty and tradition are themes that permeate throughout the season. We look forward to sharing these incredible moments with you!

VAUNE PECK Director Center for the Arts

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KENNETH WOMACK Dean Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences

CALENDAR OF EVENTS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES CHILDREN'S THEATRE THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LIVE IN HD LIVE THEATRE IN HD THE BOLSHOI BALLET GREAT ART ON SCREEN SPECIAL LIVE IN HD EVENTS DEPT. OF MUSIC AND THEATRE ARTS GALLERY EXHIBITIONS VISITING WRITERS SERIES WORLD CINEMA SERIES ART NOW SERIES TUESDAY NIGHT RECORD CLUB SUPPORT THE ARTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/SPRINGSTEEN SPECIAL COLLECTION DIRECTIONS/PARKING/ORDERING INFORMATION

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uPerforming Arts Series uChildren's Theatre uMetropolitan Opera in HD uNational Theatre Live uThe Bolshoi Ballet uGreat Art on Screen

uSpecial Live in HD events uDept. of Music & Theatre Arts uGallery Exhibitions uVisiting Writers Series uWorld Cinema Series uArtNow Series uTuesday Night Record Club

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KEY

uMetropolitan Opera in HD uNational Theatre Live uPerforming Arts Series uThe Bolshoi Ballet uChildren's Theatre uGreat Art on Screen

NOVEMBER (CONTINUED) uMon. 18th uThu. 21st uFri. 22nd uSat. 23rd uSun. 24th

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SENIOR, STUDENTS & ALUMNI DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Call the box office for more details.

uSpecial Live in HD events uWorld CinemaSeries uDept. of Music & Theatre uArtNow Series uGallery Exhibitions uTuesday Night uVisiting Writers Series Record Club

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2019-20 SEASON

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

A Week Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock...

KISS THE SKY: THE JIMI HENDRIX RE-EXPERIENCE Sat. September 28 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35 - $55

Using wardrobe and set materials from the Hendrix tours of the 1960s, this reproduction meticulously recreates the look and sound of Jimi Hendrix's most classical concerts and stage performances. Virtuoso guitarist and former Columbia recording artist, Jimy Bleu boasts Hendrix's landmark left-handed behind the back guitar skills and gives audiences the closest RE-EXPERIENCE possible of what it was like to have seen Hendrix at the peak of his career playing Hey Joe, Foxy Lady, Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, Watchtower and more. Jimy Bleu isn’t trying to be Jimi Hendrix, he is Jimi Hendrix.

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE RAVES, "Yes, believe the hype. This show lives up to it!”

Woodstock Week EVENTS:

WOODSTOCK & BEYOND: THE VISIONARY ART OF MIKE FRANKEL

September 23 - December 13 | POLLAK GALLERY Opening Reception/Artist Lecture: Fri. September 27 ● 6 - 8 pm (see pg. 25 for more info)

JIMI HENDRIX: AMERICAN GURU PRESENTATION & PANEL DISCUSSION

Wed. October 2 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM Featuring musician Jimy Bleu & Hendrix photographers Lenny Eisenberg and Elliot Landy

WOODSTOCK FILM - DIRECTOR'S CUT Thurs. October 3 ● 7:30 PM | POLLAK THEATRE These events are Free & Open to the Public

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As The New York Times suggests “Melanie is an artist who has no need to ‘Lay Down’ everything she has done to take her place in Music History!”

“ You guys are on a different level of imagination. It’s beautiful watch you ROLLING STONEtoMAGAZINE behind thatRAVES, screen” - Heidi Klum, judge America's Talent "Yes,onbelieve theGothype. This show lives up to it!”

“Verbally dexterous and physically agile. The show darts from satire to silliness to sophisticated irreverence.” ~The Boston Globe

AN EVENING WITH MELANIE Fri. October 4 ● 8 PM | POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $40 - $60

An Evening with Melanie is an unforgettable night of songs and stories from the legendary artist known as "The Female Bob Dylan." Her musical journey begins with that momentous day in the summer of 1969 when she first attracted national attention with her Woodstock performance. Her singles Brand New Key (Roller Skate Song), Lay Down (Candles in the Rain), Peace Will Come, Look What They've Done To My Song Ma and Ruby Tuesday have all achieved chart success, with Brand New Key reaching No. 1 and remaining in the charts for 18 weeks. After Miley Cyrus’s recent cover of Look What They’ve Done to My Song Ma Melanie was once again thrust into the mainstream where she continues to earn generations of new fans. A Long Branch native, this will also be a special homecoming for Melanie.

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES I WROTE THAT ONE TOO: AN EVENING WITH STEVE DORFF: THE HIT SONGS AND THE STORIES BEHIND THEM Fri. October 11 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35-$50

One of the greatest songwriters and composers of our time with over 400 songs and numerous No. 1 hits recorded by legendary artists such as Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Anne Murray, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Whitney Houston, Aaron Neville, Glenn Campbell and countless others, will perform many of his best-loved songs and share the fascinating stories behind them. Steve Dorff scored two No. 1 hits, Heartland and I Cross My Heart as the music supervisor for George Strait's film, Pure Country. His list of No. 1 hits include: Every Which Way But Loose (Eddie Rabbitt), Through the Years (Kenny Rogers), Coca Cola Cowboy (Mel Tillis), Hypnotize the Moon (Clay Walker) and I Just Fall in Love Again (Anne Murray). He has also supplied scores for movies like Tin Cup, Michael, Blast from the Past and Dudley Do-Right and for TV shows including Murphy Brown, Murder She Wrote and Growing Pains. He is currently the musical director for the new Murphy Brown series and has a cut on the soon to be released Barbra Streisand album. VE STE RFF ted DO duc

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THE 5TH DIMENSION Fri. October 18 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35-$55

The legendary 5th Dimension continues to awe sold-out audiences around the world with their incredible harmonies, immaculate showmanship and exciting energy. With over 20 million records sold worldwide, 22 Top 40 Hits, five No. 1 Hits and six Grammys, their classic songs include: Up, Up, and Away, One Less Bell to Answer, Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All, Wedding Bell Blues, Stoned Soul Picnic, and the iconic Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In. Their impressive resume includes memorable performances on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Royal Albert Hall in London, the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and multiple appearances in Casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Canada. Florence LaRue, who celebrated 50 years with the group in 2015, Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker and Patrice Morris remain true to the sound of the 5th Dimensions’ original recordings and perform them in their entirety.

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WILLIAM CLOSE & THE EARTH HARP COLLECTIVE Sat. November 2 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $40 - $60

William Close & The Earth Harp Collective is an internationally renowned ensemble that combines the creative forces of artists, musicians, composers and choreographers into truly magical experiences. The stunning centerpiece of the instrumentation – The Earth Harp – is just one of many cutting-edge instruments in this dynamic show. The Earth Harp was built and developed by William Close, an installation artist, musician and visionary, who has invented over 100 musical instruments. Close explores the connection between architecture and music with strings up to 1,000 ft. long that travel over the audience. Earth Harp garnered a finalist slot on America's Got Talent and made the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest playable stringed instrument. With performances from the Colosseum to Coachella, Earth Harp will engage all of your senses in this not-to-be-missed show!

According to The New York Times, watching a performance of The Earth Harp Collective is like “being inside a giant cello.”

BRIDGMAN | PACKER DANCE VOYEUR & OTHER WORKS

Fri. November 15 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Funding provided by:

Tickets: $35-$50

“gorgeous, and deeply moving.” – Huffington Post “witty, sexy, and surreal.” – The New Yorker

Bridgman | Packer Dance will present Voyeur, their highly acclaimed work that received a New York Dance and Performance Award (The Bessies). Featuring choreographer/ performers Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer's innovative work in “Video Partnering”—the integration of live performance and video technology— Voyeur is inspired by artist Edward Hopper’s world of color, light, perspective, and under-the-surface eroticism. Fragmented moments of private lives are witnessed through windows and doorways. As the performers merge and collide with the video imagery, the presence of a seen or unseen viewer lies at the heart of Voyeur. Voyeur will be paired with other work from Bridgman | Packer Dance's repertory. This engagement of Bridgman |Packer Dance is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES ON A WINTER’S NIGHT Sat. November 16 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35 - $50

Presenting the 25th Anniversary concert of On A Winter’s Night from veteran singersongwriters CHRISTINE LAVIN, JOHN GORKA, PATTY LARKIN, CHERYL WHEELER and CLIFF EBERHARDT. These are among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now classic On A Winter’s Night CD, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades, with fond memories of their touring days together.

ORCHESTRA OF ST. PETER BY THE SEA Fri. December 6, ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $50

A highly anticipated holiday tradition, FATHER ALPHONSE STEPHENSON and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea return to Monmouth University for a 29th annual concert of carols and seasonal favorites. Conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson, who was the Music Director for the 1980’s Broadway run of A Chorus Line, is a retired Brigadier General in the US Air National Guard and also holds a Doctorate of Music from Monmouth University. Alphonse provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics and carols flawlessly performed by his 42-piece orchestra and distinguished vocalists. Be sure to get your tickets early for this annual sell out!!!

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BLACK LIKE ME Sat. February 8 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

CHERISH THE LADIES Funding provided by:

Fri. February 28 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $35 -$55

Jade Solomon Curtis's Black Like Me, is a multidisciplinary work that combines physical, verbal, visual and sonic language to tell five narratives and perspectives in a unique way. Curtis is a dance artist and choreographer who integrates classical and African-American vernacular movements with mixed-media and Hip Hop culture. Through the lens of a contemporary black woman, Curtis’ works ponder tradition and reinvention, social justice, social constructs as well as intuition and logic–often resulting in the subversion of an idea. She is the founder of Solo Magic, a non-profit arts initiative collaborating with innovative artists to create socially relevant performances.

Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish The Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide. They’ve brought their signature blend of virtuosic instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, and stunning step dancing to the White House, the Olympics, and to PBS with their television special, An Irish Homecoming, which recently received an Emmy Award. Their album, Heart of the Home, embraces the gift of music passed down from generations. As their reputation and admiration from both fans and critics alike continues to grow, Cherish The Ladies blazes forward into another decade of music making.

The presentation of Black Like Me was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

THE SMITHEREENS

WITH GUEST VOCALIST

MARSHALL CRENSHAW Sat. March 7 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35 - $50

Special guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw will be joining Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros of The Smithereens. Known for their catchy 60's influenced power pop that inspired countless alternative rockers, The Smithereens gained popularity with college campus favorites A Girl Like You, Blood and Roses & Blue Period. The legendary Marshall Crenshaw joins New Jersey rock heroes The Smithereens for an evening of classic hits as well as new favorites. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

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MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH COLIN HAY & I’M IN THERAPY! Sat. March 28 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35 - $60

Broadway star STEVE SOLOMON's smash hit is inspired by his own hilarious family and all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy …. and who succeeded! One part lasagna, one part kreplach, & two parts Prozac, you don't have to be Italian or Jewish to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn & a headache! Come meet Uncle Willie, Stuttering Cousin Bob, Demented Cousin Kenny, Steve's new therapist Cousin Sal (and Sal's parole officer) and a myriad of astounding characters we know, love and tolerate from our own families; each one brought to life on stage by Steve using his gift for creating voices, dialect, and wacky sound effects. Hundreds of thousands of people have seen this award-winning show. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy is a don't-miss evening of hilarious comedy at its very best. Spend the evening with Steve “S in his quest to defend himself Bill Alan teve i Ric smid y Cry King,s against those people whose C arli kles gen ostal, sole purpose in life is to n a and f D a ll add chaos to his. G on -Va thro eor riet wn ge y in”

Thurs. April 2 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $42 - $60

Singer-songwriter Colin Hay is most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman of Men at Work, responsible for penning several pop hits of the early ’80s including (The Land) Down Under and Who Can it Be Now. After Men At Work, Hay embarked on a solo career, debuting in 1987 with Looking For Jack and continued to release critically acclaimed solo material throughout the 2000’s, Hay contributed I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You to the soundtrack of Garden State and has had roles in other cult movies and television shows. In 2017, Hay recorded and released his 13th solo album, Fierce Mercy.

EDDA GLASS & MAX HATT Fri. April 10 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $35 - $50

Max Hatt & Edda Glass's award-winning original music and unique interpretations of American and Brazilian standards have "an incomparable spook" (Nashville Scene) and "a unique sound" (NPR). Telling stories of little people on great plains, the duo evokes a world that stretches from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the prairies of the American west, leaving audiences with a feeling both light and deep. As heard on NPR Mountain Stage, NYC's Lincoln Center, DC's Kennedy Center, and Wilco's Solid Sound Festival.

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE SERIES MR. RAY

Thurs. March 26 ● 10 AM

POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | PreK-2nd

Children around New Jersey continue to grow up with his original favorites like Ellie the Elephant, ROY G BIV and Boo Boos Go Away as well as rockin' renditions of primary school and adult favorites. From Bob Marley's Three Little Birds to Woody Guthrie's classic This Land is Your Land, expect kids to dance, clap, and wiggle about. Mr. Ray's show engages kids’ minds and bodies leaving them inspired to be kind to everyone, to create and dream, and to stay healthy and active.

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PETER PAN Tues. December 3 ● 10 AM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | All Ages

This TheaterWorks USA production of Peter Pan is based on John Caird and Trevor Nunn’s 1982 adaptation, which was originally developed for London’s Royal Shakespeare Company. In the spirit of the original tale, it tells the story through the eyes of six children living in Edwardian England. Together, they transform the Darling family's nursery into Neverland, turning pillows into clouds, long-johns into shadows, an ironing board into a ship’s plank, and antique snowshoes into a crocodile's snapping jaws. This enchanting production celebrates childhood and captures the magic of the imagination.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB Thurs. May 7 ● 10 AM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | Grades K-5

Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, THE SPINNING TALES OF love and the CINDERELLA & FRIENDS ON ICE selfless true meaning of Thurs. February 27 ● 10 AM & 12 PM friendship. POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | All Ages

Join us in a world where magic is real, adventure is epic, and love is harmonious. Sit on the edge of your seats as professional champion ice skaters, Broadway level singers, and cirque performers captivate you. Welcome to The Spinning Tales of Cinderella & Friends On Ice!- Where fairy tales and ice collide! Our story spins through the world famous tales of Cinderella and other storybook characters. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

LIVE IN HD The talents of the world’s premier performers and visionary directors from New York’s Metropolitan Opera are presented in Hi Def video and surround sound with easy to read subtitles on a 30’ State-of-the-Art screen. Combining the electricity and immediacy of live performance with technical artistry makes it appear as if you are actually on stage with the performers.

PUCCINI'S TURNADOT

GLASS' AKHNATEN

Sat. October 12 ● 1 PM

Sat. November 23 ● 1 PM

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:22

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:56

Encore: Sun. October 20 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. December 15 ● 1 PM

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PREMIERE

Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production returns to cinemas with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducting his first Puccini opera with the company. Powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke takes on the icy title princess, alongside tenor Roberto Aronica as the unknown prince vying for her love.

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines American composer Philip Glass’s transcendent contemporary creation, with Karen Kamensek conducting. Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt.

MASSENET'S MANON

BERG 'S WOZZECK

Sat. October 26 ● 1 PM

Sat. January 11 ● 1 PM

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 4:12

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 1:57

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PRODUCTION

Encore: Sun. November 3 1 PM

Encore: Sun. January 26 ● 1 PM

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.

Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland.

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PUCCINI'S MADAMA BUTTERFLY Sat. November 9 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. December 8 ● 1 PM

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:32 Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most beautiful and heartbreaking scores, with a cast that also includes tenor Piero Pretti as Pinkerton, baritone Paulo Szot as Sharpless, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki.

THE GERSHWINS’

PORGY AND BESS Sat. February 1 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. February 9 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:40

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PRODUCTION

By George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin The Gershwin’s modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director

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James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

HANDEL'S AGRIPPINA Sat. February 29 ● 1 PM Encore: Sun. March 8 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 4:10

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PREMIERE

As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.

WAGNER'S DER FLIEGENDE

HOLLÄNDER

Sat. March 14 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. April 5 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:44

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PRODUCTION

Sir Bryn Terfel returns to the Met for the first time since 2012, as the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation. Director François Girard, whose mesmerizing production of Parsifal recently wowed Met audiences, returns to stage Wagner’s eerie early masterwork.

PUCCINI'S TOSCA

title diva of Puccini’s grand melodrama. Bertrand de Billy conducts Sir David McVicar’s evocative production, with tenor Brian Jagde as Tosca’s impassioned lover, Cavaradossi, and baritone Michael Volle as the sinister Scarpia.

DONIZETTI'S

MARIA STUARDA Sat. May 9 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. May 17 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:06

A pseudo-historical opera about Mary, Queen of Scots, and her bitter rivalry with Queen Elizabeth I, Donizetti’s drama thrills with intense stand-offs and impressive vocal displays. Soprano Diana Damrau and mezzosoprano Jamie Barton square off as two of history’s most formidable monarchs, with Maurizio Benini conducting.

ALL BROADCASTS IN HD ARE AT THE POLLAK THEATRE ON OUR 30' SCREEN! Large print programs are available at each performance

Sat. April 11 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. April 19 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:17

Superstar soprano Anna Netrebko appears in her 16th Live in HD transmission, taking on the soaring

Presentations of the Met: Live in HD series at Monmouth University are made possible by a generous gift from University Trustee Robert Sculthorpe, as well as gifts from the Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation Inc. and the Nicola Musso Charitable Foundation.

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With state-of-the-art filming techniques, the British theatre behind the Tony Award winning War Horse & One Man, Two Guvnors brings thrilling HD broadcasts to Pollak Theatre. From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion, to sweeping wide shots of the stage you are guaranteed the best seats in the house. Join us in celebrating the series' 10th anniversary with a season of smashhit plays from the National Theatre’s stages and beyond! Proudly supported by

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Thurs. September 26 ● 7:30 PM

10th Anniversary Encore

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 210 minutes

POLLAK THEATRE

Thurs. October 24 at 7:30 PM

Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles in this critically acclaimed and five-time Olivier Award nominated play. On a cold September morning in 1844 a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world, he is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 210 minutes

ALL ABOUT EVE Thurs. October 10 at 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 130 minutes

Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) star in this new stage version of All About Eve, adapted from the 1950 film and the play The Wisdom of Eve by Mary Orr. All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don’t you…? Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world's most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove, asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old.

Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End crook, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. ALLT EVE OU ING on B A STARRR ders s An ame lian y J Gil & Lil

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quickly turns to blood-sport. Don't miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin. Rated: R

ALL MY SONS Thurs. January 30 at 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Thurs. November 21 at 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 180 minutes

Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Shakespeare's most famous romantic comedy is captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London starring Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom. A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations...with hilarious, but dark consequences. Rated: PG-13

HANSARD December 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 180 minutes

See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. It's a summer's morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 165 minutes

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blistering drama All My Sons. America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to shatter. With the return of a figure from the past, long buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of their American dream is laid bare.

PRESENT LAUGHTER February 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 180 minutes

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC's Sherlock, Fleabag) in NoĂŤl Coward's provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's colorful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry's few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection. Rated: PG-13

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Raymonda is a must-see of the Bolshoi, a work of living dance history showcasing the ballerina as the ultimate virtuoso. One of legendary choreographer Marius Petipa’s final works, he fully armed this ballet with beautiful court scenes, romantic corps de ballet dances, Hungarian czardas and a title role suited for the most outstanding ballerina.

undeniable intensity. Le Corsaire remains a breath-taking production reworked by Alexei Ratmansky, who has created enough dancing for nearly the entire troupe, along with luxurious cinematic sets and a shipwreck, bringing the magnificence of the Bolshoi to life.

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Sun. February 23 ● 1 PM

Sun. November 24 ● 1 PM

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 150 minutes

POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23| Run Time: 210 minutes

On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pacha is struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about to be completed, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair (pirate) who catches her eye. Bolshoi Prima Ballerina, the “mesmerizing” Ekaterina Krysanova and Leading Soloist Igor Tsvirko ignite Medora and Conrad’s passion with

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The young peasant girl Giselle dies of a broken heart when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her will, she joins the Wilis - vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion. In this brand-new production of Giselle, world renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance, giving the audience an opportunity to discover this iconic ballet anew.

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SWAN LAKE Sun. March 22 ● 1 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 165 minutes

Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious and magnetic swan-woman, Odette, by the lake and is captivated. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, Tchaikovsky’s legendary love story between Prince Siegfried and the dual personalities Odette/Odile is a must-see.

ROMEO AND JULIET Sun. April 26 ● 1 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23| Run Time: 185 minutes

Despite each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the two families will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo to seek vengeance for the loss of his friend. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight.

JEWELS Sun. May 24 ● 1 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 165 minutes

This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The work celebrates the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond. Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a contrasting gemstone. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the genius of Balanchine’s visually captivating work performed by some of the world’s most dazzling dancers. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

Great Art On Screen Experience a global revolution of world class art, history and biography through the works of the greatest masters of our time.

TINTORETTO: A REBEL IN VENICE Mon. September 23 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 90 minutes

Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice fully immerses audiences in the life of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. With the enchanting narrative voice of Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter, the film visits places that evoke and preserve the memory of the painter, including the State Archives, the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, the Church of San Rocco, and more, all in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Tintoretto’s birth.

GAUGUIN IN TAHITI: PARADISE LOST Mon. October 21 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 90 minutes

Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost traces the legendary life story of Paul Gauguin who left France for Tahiti, feverishly in search of deep immersions into lush nature, for feelings, visions and colors, ever purer and brighter. Join us in this journey from Tahiti to American museums including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art in DC, and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts where Gauguin’s greatest masterpieces are now preserved.

THE PRADO MUSEUM: A COLLECTION OF WONDERS Mon. November 18 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23| Run Time: 90 minutes

This documentary celebrates the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum, one of the most-visited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, this cinematic journey offers viewers a spellbinding experience, telling the story of Spain and beyond, through the works of Vélazquez, Rubens, Titian, Mantegna, Bosch, Goya, El Greco and more.

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SPECIAL LIVE IN HD EVENTS MARGARET ATWOOD LIVE

A conversation with the iconic author as she unveils The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale September 19 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $23

This momentous literary event will be celebrated with an exclusive live broadcast, as Fane Productions presents an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor. The publication of Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985 and the current, Emmy Award-winning TV series have created a cultural phenomenon, as handmaids have become a symbol of women’s rights and a protest against misogyny and oppression. Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a conversation spanning the length of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works, S-and why she has returned to her seminal BOOT n stage. Y K N KI ndo handmaid story, 34 years later. T and he Lo

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Fri. February 21 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

42ND STREET

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 133 minutes

Fri. November 22 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 155 minutes

One of Broadway's most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street, comes to screens in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical. The musical, set in 1933, tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal the production is directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble. This eyewatering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards (Lullaby of Broadway, We’re in the Money, 42nd Street and more), and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.

Filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London, the Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award-winning musical from pop icon Cyndi Lauper and legendary playwright Harvey Fierstein tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!

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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC & THEATRE ARTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT: SEASON’S GREETINGS Thursday, December 12 ● 7:30 PM WILSON HALL MAIN STAIRCASE MU ates 'S ebr IM Y . Cel DHE HDA ents ils. N IRT f ev deta O S th B s o re 90 serie for mo h a site i w t e web th See

COMPANY November 15-17 & 20-24

Shows 8 PM except Sun. matinees at 3 PM WOODS THEATRE Tickets: $20 (adults); $15 (seniors)

Sondheim's game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships. From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

WINTER DANCE CONCERT

Tickets: $15

A cavalcade of Holiday favorites featuring the Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra, The Jazz Hawks, The Concert Choir, the Chamber Choir, soloists, and a special appearance by the Colts Neck Reformed Church Exultation Ringers, all in the magisterial setting of Wilson Hall.

GEMINI March 4-8 & 10-12

Shows 8 PM except Sun. matinee at 3 PM WOODS THEATRE Tickets: $20 (adults); $15 (seniors)

Winner of an Obie Award, this funny and perceptive play by Albert Innaurato enjoyed major critical success first off and then on Broadway by the famed Circle Repertory Company. The play takes place in the backyard of adjoining houses in South Philadelphia. On the eve of Francis' 21st birthday, he is paid a surprise visit by two friends from college - Randy and Judith, who are wealthy, attractive and from an elevated social background that contrasts painfully with Francis' own humble circumstances. The plot proceeds in a series of lively, funny, touching and revealing incidents that occur in fastmoving, antic succession until the final, joyous moments of the play.

Friday, December 6 ● 7 PM WOODS THEATRE

Free and Open to the public

Winter brings us the joy and the wonder of the holiday season. Join us to celebrate the power of young artists' imagination and their faculty's interpretation of winter rhythms of the magical music of the season. Let the magic of dance be part of your holidays! The concert is created by our talented faculty, staff and students.

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SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA Saturday, March 28 ● 8 PM WOODS THEATRE Tickets: $30

Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla return with their Songwriters by the Sea series for an evening of intimate, relaxed and inspired round-robins. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear a unique collection of very special guest artists that in the past has included Marshall Crenshaw, Allison Moorer, Garland Jeffreys, Joe Grushecky, John Eddie, Willie Nile and many others, in an intimate and interactive forum. What started out as a coffee shop show for area songwriters to casually perform with other writers and is now a main feature of the Light of Day Festival in Asbury Park has quickly evolved into an international series featuring some of the top songwriters in music today. The show will also feature Monmouth University student openers. The net proceeds will support Monmouth University’s Music Industry Endowed Scholarship.

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Thursday, April 23 ● 7:30 PM WILSON HALL

Free and Open to the public

Enjoy an evening of opera favorites by Monmouth University Choirs and soloists, in the magisterial space of Wilson Hall, Monmouth University. Come join us for a celebration of this rich tapestry of great opera choruses and arias.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT Friday, April 24 ● 7 PM WOODS THEATRE

Free and Open to the public

Feel inspired and touched as artists produce a dance worth trending. Discover many forms of dance in collaboration with Student Scholarship Week. Artists from the spring dance classes and dance teams will present their understanding of the diverse world of dance. Performances will feature the choreographic exploration of the students and the faculty. Please see our website for additional student events that take place throughout the year! 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS With three dedicated galleries for the visual arts, Monmouth University plays host to the creative visions of painters, sculptors and multimedia artists from across the US and abroad - as well as the unique work of our students and faculty. This fall, the Department of Art and Design will mount three concurrent exhibitions focused on the impact of global warming and the environment.

KAREN BRIGHT: THROUGHLINE September 3 - December 9

RECHNITZ HALL'S DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. September 20 | 6 - 9 PM This exhibition spans 30 years of visual work by Karen Bright, Professor from the Department of Art and Design. Bright’s environmentally focused themes serve as the main thread over the 30 year span with consistent narratives on global warming, and climate change. Additional themes in Bright’s work relate to the MeToo movement, prevalent social and cultural issues, and current politics—all rendered as sculptures and paintings using encaustic-based materials.

JUST BEACHY/AFTER SANDY September 3 - December 9

RECHNITZ HALL'S DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. September 20 | 6 - 9 PM A public, participatory installation by Karen Bright featuring a collaborative work with Assistant Professor of Communications, Amanda Stojanov, will feature placed-based work related to the legacy of Hurricane Sandy.

A SENSE OF PLACE IN CONTEMPORARY ENCAUSTIC INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION September 20 - December 9 ICE HOUSE GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. September 20 | 6 - 9 PM

Karen Bright Chatter 1 24" x 24" encaustic on cradled panel 2018

A Sense of Place in Contemporary Encaustic will be juried by renowned artist and teacher Lisa Pressman, curated by Karen Bright, Professor of Art and Design at Monmouth University, and guest curated by Oregon-based artist Kathleen Curtis Cosgrove. A national roster of artists were reviewed for this juried invitational. In the search for artists, the juror and curators sought out work that fit the theme of place, and also met the criteria for level of aesthetic and technical accomplishment using encausticbased materials.

THE 9/11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM EXHIBITION September 3 - September 13

POLLAK THEATRE & GALLERY Panel Discussion/Installation: Wed. September 11, panel at 7 PM As the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area prepares to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, Monmouth University and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will partner to offer a day of public programming and reflection. There will be an exhibit of curated works on loan from the Museum in the Pollak Gallery. Then on September 11 in Pollak Theatre, there will be a one day installation of WOLFGANG

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STAEHLE’S unique time-lapse work 2001. Students and members of the public are invited to view as much or a little of this footage as they would like, coming and going as they please throughout the day. At 7 pm, all are invited to a panel discussion in the theatre.

WOODSTOCK &BEYOND: THE VISIONARY ART OF MIKE FRANKEL September 23 - December 13

POLLAK GALLERY Opening Reception/Artist Lecture: Fri. September 27 | 6 - 8 PM An exhibit of photographs by photographer Mike Frankel that capture many of the historic milestones in rock history including; the first ever appearance of Led Zeppelin in New York City and the Who's first New York City performance of Tommy, along with photographs from the stage at Woodstock. The images have been scanned and printed directly from the 35 mm transparencies. The finished 35 mm slides were composed and exposed with up to 10 images on one frame of film while the action never stopped. There are some compelling single image photographs in the exhibition, but the multiple image photographs vividly demonstrate the power and dynamism of the rock 'n' roll experience.

INQUIRE WITHIN: AURORA ROBSON January 21 – March 13

RECHNITZ HALL'S DIMATTIO GALLERY Artist Lecture: Fri. February 7 Rechnitz Hall Rm. 116 | 6-7 PM Opening Reception to follow | 7–9 PM Aurora Robson is a multi-media artist known predominantly for her expansive work intercepting the plastic waste stream and for her gently activist approach. Her practice is about subjugating negativity and shifting trajectories. She employs every day materials found in the waste stream to generate otherworldly yet familiar compositions, installations, and sculptures. Robson’s work formally references recurring trauma-related nightmares (common in children) that she experienced in her youth, hybridized with forms found in nature.

Images: (top) Mike Frankel, photograph, Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick at Woodstock, 1969, (Bottom) Aurora Robson, Lambie (Detail), Ink + junk mail on paper, 20" x 31", 2017

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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS GINA TORELLO: LIGHTSCAPES January 21– March 13

ICE HOUSE GALLERY Artist Lecture: January 31 in Rechnitz Hall room #116 from 6-7 PM Opening Reception will follow in the Ice House Gallery from 7-9 PM In her retrospective exhibit, Gina Torello demonstrates how light intertwines the subject matter of her oils, pastels, printmaking, photography and sculpture in the Ice House Gallery. As you explore Lightscapes, you will be surrounded by examples of how this light pulls you to various environments - evoking emotions, some subtle and some turbulent. The exhibition does not seek to duplicate nature, but instead allows the expressive and intimate use of color and light to dance within the work.

Julia Dzikiewicz Border Crisis 60”x60” Mixed Media encaustic with lights 2019

ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION January 21 - March 13

POLLAK GALLERY Opening Reception: Sat. February 8 | 6 - 8 PM Acts of injustice, bias, and disrespect, against groups and individuals, continue to play out across our nation. This juried exhibition will feature works that define what it means to be a good citizen in a global context, a person appreciative of all cultures and committed to fairness with respect and equality for all. By looking broadly at access and opportunity for all members of society regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation we can help everyone recognize, appreciate, and respect difference.

SHE PERSISTED: JULIA DZIKIEWICZ March 30 - May 30 Gina Torello After the Storm 20”x16” Oil on Canvas 2019

POLLAK GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. April 3 | 6 - 8 PM

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GALLERY HOURS: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM*, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM *Pollak Gallery is open until 7 PM on weekdays

humorous, Julia Dzikiewicz weaves feminist parables into immense encaustic wax paintings. Monumental like an altarpiece, they inflame the spirit; illuminated like a tapestry, they give shape to immortal stories. Yet, Dzikiewicz’s work refuses a singular order. Using ancient wax techniques to explore present-day topics, Dzikiewicz is unflinching. She strikes hot, skewering the heart of the difficult issues she addresses, including themes of violence, racism, and misogyny. As a resident of the Workhouse Arts Center, the grief and triumph of the once imprisoned Suffragists serve as the inspiration for her contemporary tales of women who fight for change or the issues that inspire modern activists.

FIRST SENIOR SHOW: FINE ART & ANIMATION March 27 – April 3 RECHNITZ'S HALL DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. March 27 | 7 - 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Fine Art and Animation.

ALL GALLERY EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SECOND SENIOR SHOW: GRAPHIC AND INTERACTIVE DESIGN April 10 – 17 RECHNITZ'S HALL DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri. April 10 | 7 - 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Graphic and Interactive Design.

ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION April 26 – May 1 ROTARY ICE HOUSE & DIMATTIO GALLERIES Opening Reception: Sun. April 26 | 1 – 4 PM Featuring the select works by Monmouth University students in Photography, Graphic Design, Animation and Studio Art.

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VISITING WRITERS SERIES Bringing the most celebrated poets and authors from around the world (Andrei Codrescu, Natasha Trethewey, Joyce Carol Oates, Naomi Shihab Nye, Adam Zagajewski,) and our own backyard (Long Branch’s own US Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky) to the beautiful auditorium of the University’s majestic centerpiece, historic Wilson Hall

ALEXANDRA KLEEMAN Tues. September 17 ● 4:30 PM

WILSON AUDITORIUM Alexandra Kleeman is a Staten Island-based writer of fiction and nonfiction, and the winner of the 2016 Bard Fiction Prize. Her fiction has been published in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Zoetrope: All-Story, Conjunctions, and Guernica, among others. Nonfiction essays and reportage have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Harper's, Tin House, n+1, and The Guardian. She is the author of the debut novel You Too Can Have A Body Like Mine and Intimations, a short story collection.

TAIJE SILVERMAN

Mon. November 18 ● 4:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Taije Silverman is the author of Houses Are Fields, a book of poems published in 2009 by Louisiana University Press. Her Selected Poems of Giovanni Pascoli will be published by Princeton University Press in fall 2019. Recent poems and translations have been in The Best American Poetry 2017 and The Best American Poetry 2016, Harvard Review, The Nation, Agni, The Kenyon Review, and elsewhere. Her poems are forthcoming in The Gettysburg Review, Five Points, and The Georgia Review. Silverman previously taught at the University of Bologna, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and at Emory University, where she was the Creative Writing Fellow. She lives in Philadelphia and teaches poetry and translation at the University of Pennsylvania.

JORDY ROSENBERG Tues. April 7 ● 4:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Jordy Rosenberg is the author of Confessions of the Fox, described by The New York Times as “a mind-bending romp through a gender-fluid, 18th-century London,” named a New York Times Editor's Choice selection, finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, a Lambda Literary Award, and a Publishing Triangle Award. Confessions has been recognized by The New Yorker, the Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Kirkus Reviews, LitHub, Electric Literature and the Feminist Press as one of the Best Books of 2018.

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THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Wed. February 26 ● 7:30 PM

WOMEN: POWER AND IDENTITY

POLLAK THEATRE

A global cinematic survey of women as leaders of change in patriarchal cultures through their engagement in community, national politics, and film.

Thirteen-year-old Aisholpan trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her nomad family to become an eagle huntress. (Director: Otto Bell, 2016) Rated: G

Run Time: 1 hour 27 minutes

MUSTANG Tues. March 24 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes

When five orphan girls are seen innocently playing with boys on a beach, their scandalized conservative guardians confine them while forced marriages are arranged. (Director: Deniz Gamze Ergüven, 2015) Rated: PG-13

PERSEPOLIS Thurs. April 23 at ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 1 hour 36 minutes

THE SECOND MOTHER

A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution. (Directors: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi, 2007) Rated: PG-13

Wed. September 25 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes

When the estranged daughter of a hard-working live-in housekeeper suddenly appears, the unspoken class barriers that exist within the home are thrown into disarray. (Director: Anna Muylaert, 2015) Rated: R This event is part of Hispanic American Heritage Month

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LEMON TREE Tues. January 28 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 1 hour 46 minutes

The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon tree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down. (Director: Eran Riklis, 2008) Unrated

Organized by the Office for Global Education All synopses are based on IMDB website

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ARTNOW: PERFORMANCE, ART, & TECHNOLOGY

2019-2020 SEASON: COMMUNITY. COLLABORATION. ADVOCACY ArtNow, a visiting artist series, transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and embraces provocative works that challenge what we know and what we think we know. It fosters experiential conversations and art-making between contemporary artists who work with emergent creative practices, students, and the broader community.

FREE and open to the public

Her work explores storytelling through multi-tech platforms including VR, immersive audio/visual projection, animation, and others. Stojanov is a STRANGE RADIO, LIVE! LISTENING TO THE DEEP CONNECTION member/co-founder at voidLab and co-founder LECTURE PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION of voidLab’s panel series DECENTRALIZING THE WEB, which cultivates critical evaluations WITH KAREN WERNER of online presence through an intersectional Wed. October 16 ● 4:30 PM feminist lens. Stojanov has exhibited her work in California, Budapest and Linz, and is an Assistant EDISON BUILDING, ROOM 201 Professor in Monmouth University’s Department of Strange Radio, Live! is an immersive lectureCommunication. performance in story and sound, part of an ongoing series of experimental radio narrowcasts NEW STORIES FOR and broadcasts about the stranger, nearness THE ANTHROPOCENE and distance, forced migration, displacement, ARTIST TALK WITH ELIZABETH DEMARAY home, and the intergenerational transmission of memory. Strange Radio, Live! weaves together Mon. March 2 ● 6 PM personal documentary; disembodied voices and WILSON AUDITORIUM sounds separated from points of origin; fragile Elizabeth Demaray is an artist who focuses on signals transmitted through radios; and embodied the interface between the built and the natural reflections on memory, place, time, and radio environment. In this vein, she builds listening as itself a strange medium. Karen Werner is an stations for birds that play human music, cultures award-winning radio artist, audio storyteller, and sociologist. She is on the faculty at Goddard College lichen on the sides of skyscrapers in New York City, and designs alternative forms of housing for land in Vermont. hermit crabs. These artworks often involve the COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS concept of a biotope, which is a small environment ARTIST TALK WITH AMANDA STOJANOV where human and non-human populations overlap. Demaray lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, Mon. November 4 ● 4:30 PM and is an associate professor of fine arts and EDISON BUILDING, ROOM 201 head of the sculpture concentration at Rutgers Amanda Stojanov is an artist, educator, and activist. University, Camden.

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TUESDAY NIGHT REC RD CLUB It is just like book club but with albums! Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time. Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss.

THE BEATLES' ABBEY ROAD September 17 ● 7:30 PM

THE ROLLING STONES' LET IT BLEED February 18 ● 7:30 PM

WILSON AUDITORIUM

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S

GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, NJ

October 15 ● 7:30 PM

BEYONCÉ'S LEMONADE

POLLAK THEATRE

March 10 ● 7:30 PM

MARVIN GAYE'S WHAT’S GOING ON?

U2'S JOSHUA TREE

WILSON AUDITORIUM

November 5 ● 7:30 PM

April 14 ● 7:30 PM

POLLAK THEATRE

WILSON AUDITORIUM

FRANK SINATRA'S

THE WHO'S TOMMY

IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS December 10 ● 7:30 PM

May 5 ● 7:30 PM

DAVE BRUBECK'S TIME OUT

Record Club events are FREE and open to the public, however seating is limited. Please register in advance online at: www.monmouth.edu/record-club

WILSON AUDITORIUM

WOODS THEATRE

January 28 ● 7:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

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BECOME A FRIEND OF THE ARTS SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Center presents over 150 arts events each season that enrich the lives of thousands of New Jersey and out-of-state residents who regularly attend. It also curates educational activities for university students, regional k-12 students, and populations who lack regular access to the arts through its Community Engagement program. It’s through your patronage and philanthropic support that the Center is able to attract internationally renowned artists, maintain reasonable ticket prices, and provide the next generation of arts advocates with life-changing creative experiences. Please support Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts by making your tax-deductible donation today.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS GIVING LEVELS: OPUS ● $10,000 AND UP In addition to the benefits below, your name/logo will be featured in the next Center for the Arts brochure, of which nearly 40,000 copies are printed.

IMPRESARIO ● $5,000 - $9,999 In addition to the benefits below, you will be invited to meet with the Director of the Center for the Arts and receive invitations to Monmouth University special events.

MAESTRO ● $2,500 - $4,999 In addition to the benefits below, you will receive an invitation to one meet-and-greet with an artist or performer during the season.

VIRTUOSO ● $1,000 - $2,499 In addition to the benefits below, you will receive concierge ticket and seating privileges.

ARTISTE ● $500 - $999 In addition to the benefits below, you will receive a sneak-preview of the upcoming season line-up.

SOLOIST ● $100-499 In addition to the below level, you will receive access to purchasing tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

PATRON ● UP TO $99 As a patron, your name will be listed on-screen prior to each event and on our lobby TV screens throughout the entire season.

Make a gift ONLINE at www.monmouth.edu/support or SEND A CHECK payable to: Monmouth University Center for the Arts 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 For sponsorship opportunities or to make a gift by PHONE, please contact: Vaune Peck, Director of the Center for the Arts at (732) 571-3554 or vpeck@monmouth.edu

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT As a university, education is central to our mission. Many of the Center for the Arts programs are accompanied by educational activities for university and K-12 students.

IN THE SCHOOLS

Professional artists perform in local schools, facilitating access to and participation in important cultural experiences.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

High school and university students receive professionallevel training through lectures, panel discussions, films, exhibitions, master classes, artist workshops, Q&As, and demonstrations facilitated by our visiting artists and performers and Monmouth University faculty and scholars.

Monmouth University students participate in a masterclass with shadow dance company Catapult

FAMILIES FIRST DISCOVERY PASS PROGRAM

The Center for the Arts is proud to participate in the Families First Discovery Pass Program. This program provides families and individuals enrolled in state assistance programs with free or highly discounted admission to arts and history organizations, venues and programs. The Families First Discovery Pass Program offers broad access to cultural experiences for New Jersey residents and helps cultural organizations engage new audiences with the goal of building long-lasting relationships. Residents who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, Child Care Subsidy and/or WIC are eligible for free or steeply discounted cultural programs throughout the State. Families First cardholders receive $5 tickets to our Performing Arts Series events. To learn more about the details of this discount and how to take advantage call the box office at 732.263.6889.

ACCESS TO THE ARTS

We recognize the many challenges to accessing the arts, and often bring the arts directly to our community, taking our visiting artists on the road to nonprofit organizations and centers. We are working to expand our Community Engagement program through grants, sponsorships, and donations, and invite you to join us. To learn more or get involved, please contact: Vaune Peck at (732) 571-3554 or vpeck@monmouth.edu

THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ARCHIVES & CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSIC Serving as the official archival repository for Bruce Springsteenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written works, photographs, periodicals, and artifacts, The Center preserves and promotes the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and his role in American music, while honoring and celebrating icons of American music like Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra and others. Since 2011, Monmouth University has served as home of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection, which comprises nearly 35,000 items from 47 countries, ranging from books and concert memorabilia, to articles and promotional materials. The collection serves the research and informational needs of music fans, scholars, authors and others with a serious interest in the life and career of The Boss. To make an appointment email Eileen Chapman at echapman@monmouth.edu or call 732-915-5089. More information at www.monmouth.edu/springsteen-archives-and-center-for-american-music. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING Our galleries and theatres, lecture halls and arenas are easy to access and offer free parking (excluding some OceanFirst Bank Center concerts). Please see our website for detailed driving/public transit directions. Gallery

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Pollak Theatre

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STAY CONNECTED

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Video directions are on our website at: www.monmouth.edu/mca

There are many ways to stay connected with us to receive announcements about added shows, contests & raffles, educational/outreach opportunities, weather cancellations and more. CHECK OUR WEBSITE - www.monmouth.edu/mca is your one-stop shop for news about all the exciting things going on! You can buy your tickets online and get the latest news and read more about all of our exciting artists. DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? Be sure to sign up for our monthly email club online or text MONMOUTHARTS to 22828 and you will be the first to find out about newly added events, special offers, and education/outreach programs. FOLLOW US! Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event updates, behind the scenes news, and exclusive contests! Find direct links to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages on our website. 34 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 2019-20

ORDERING INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER TICKETS:

• ONLINE: www.monmouth.edu/MCA

• CALL THE BOX OFFICE: 732.263.6889

Box Office Hours: Monday– Friday 9 am – 5 pm (also day/evening of events), prompt 1

• IN PERSON: Monmouth University Central Box Office in the OceanFirst Bank Center

or the Pollak Theatre Box Office • TTY RELAY SYSTEM: 800.852.7899

Please only buy tickets directly through the Monmouth University website or our official ticket provider Tickets.com. Monmouth University is not responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties such as ticket brokers or online outlets. Tickets purchased from third parties may be priced much higher than the ticket’s actual face value and may not be valid or usable for admittance. We cannot replace lost or stolen third-party tickets and we will be unable to contact holders of such tickets about program changes or cancellations.

Ask about VIP seating and Meet-and-Greet artist receptions for donors. Gift Certificates are available.

DISCOUNTS/SUBSCRIPTIONS: Performing Arts Series Discount - 15% off 3 or more Performing Arts Series events (does not apply to fundraisers, rental or select events and cannot be combined with other series)

Met Opera Subscriptions - 10% off all 10 shows (can mix live broadcasts with encores)

Please call our box office for additional discounts for senior citizens, Monmouth University employees & alumni, students and groups. All discounts are off regular priced tickets only.

TICKETING/SHOW POLICIES:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. A $3 Handling Fee will be applied to all credit card orders. Everyone, including infants, must have a ticket. Please turn off cell phones before the performance begins. No audio, video, or photography equipment of any kind is permitted in the performance venues. Will Call tickets must be picked up no later than 15 minutes prior to show time or they may be released. To prevent disruption of a performance in progress, late seating policy will be determined by the House Manager. Concessions will be sold at most performing arts, opera, Bolshoi and NTL events. Donated tickets will be receipted as a tax deductible gift.

ACCESSIBILITY Monmouth University Center for the Arts is committed to making its facilities and performances accessible for all patrons. • If you require special assistance attending our events, please advise the Box Office of your specific needs when ordering tickets. Some special services require advance notice. • A limited amount of wheelchair accessible parking is available near Pollak Theatre for patrons with required permits. • Wheelchair and companion seating is available for events in Pollak Theatre. • A limited amount of Assisted Listening Devices are available for most events at Pollak Theatre. Please request them at the box office on the day of show. • Large print programs are available at events upon request. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

732.263.6889

See our website for the most up-to-date information on new shows, weather cancellations, artist information, etc.

FACEBOOK.COM/MONMOUTHARTS

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Check out our WEBSITE for exciting new events to be added throughout the year!

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