Monmouth University Center for the Arts 2018-19 Season Brochure by Monmouth University Center for the Arts

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WELCOME to Monmouth Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for the Arts! Join us for year-long

adventure steeped in music, movement, multi-media and more than just a touch of magic. A cultural exploration that spans both the greatest legends in popular culture, and the homegrown heroes of our own Jersey Shore. An experience that ranges from the thrill of being present at an iconic performance space, to the intimacy of a listening party among friends. This is that place! The place where you can experience the ARTS in the most pristine fashion. Free of distractions and interruptions, a place that respects the artist and the audience and goes out of its way to ensure unique and wonderful experiences for both. Audiences rave about the artists, the variety, the intimacy, the acoustics, the sight lines and the sheer beauty of our campus and its venues. Welcome to another stellar season of events rich in diversity that has something for everyone!

VAUNE PECK Director Center for the Arts

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

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

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

CATAPULT

Fri. September 28 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: Adults $40, $50, Children $20, $25 There will also be an abbreviated performance at 10 AM for school groups.

A season 8 finalist on America’s Got Talent, Catapult captivates audiences with its shadow dancing and the ability of the troupe’s dancers to transform their bodies into seemingly impossible images. Not only is the show packed with hundreds of shape transformations, but it is full of humor, emotion and engaging stories. The Catapult dancers work behind a screen to create dancing shadow silhouettes of shapes from the natural and built world. Be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter!

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THE AMERICAN SOLDIER Fri. October 5 ● 8 PM

POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $30; All active and retired military and their families receive complimentary tickets to this event with military ID.

“ You guys are on a different level of imagination. It’s beautiful to watch you behind that screen” - Heidi Klum, judge on America's Got Talent

Douglas Taurel (Nurse Jackie, Blue Bloods) is the creator and star of the Off-Broadway Awardnominated solo play, The American Soldier, based on true events and documentary letters written by veterans and their family members from the American Revolution through currentday Afghanistan. It honors the experiences of veterans and their families and explores the internal struggles they face when returning home from combat. The American Soldier was nominated for an Amnesty International Award for theatre excellence and received 4 Stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was called “flawless and powerful" by The Huffington Post and a “heartfelt performance” by Broadway Baby.

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MIKE SUPER - MAGIC & ILLUSION Thurs. October 11 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $45 (Loge); $60 (Orchestra); $75 (Gold Circle)

Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the "trick". As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon and Top finalist on America’s Got Talent, Mike is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television and voted America's Favorite Mystifier! He creates a totally interactive magic experience where you won’t just watch the magic; YOU become a part of it! His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought after mystifiers in the world! Join the journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear, wonder, anticipation, tears and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers.

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

KISS THE SKY

THE WORLD’S GREATEST JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE Sat. October 13 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

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

Presenting the world’s most historically authentic Jimi Hendrix tribute show ever! Featuring meticulous detailed re-productions in every aspect of look and sound, this show accurately re-creates Jimi Hendrix’s most classic concerts & stage performances featuring virtuoso guitarist and former Columbia recording artist, Jimy Bleu. Bleu boasts Jimi’s landmark left handed behind the back guitar skills, and tours with former Hendrix bassist, Billy Cox and his Band of Gypsys Experience. He is backed by a cast of world-class touring musicians. Kiss The Sky gives audiences the closest RE-EXPERIENCE possible of what it was like to have seen Hendrix at the peak of his incredible career playing such hits as: Hey Joe, Foxy Lady, Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, Watchtower and more… get REEXPERIENCED!

TERRY ILOUS

(FORMER LEAD VOCALIST OF GREAT WHITE)

& THE VAGABONDS Fri. October 19 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

Terry Ilous, the founder of melodic metal band XYZ and former lead singer of the multi-platinum band Great White, has put together a stellar ensemble of well-known Flamenco and Latin musicians who have created fresh new acoustic interpretations of favorite classic and hard rock hits….all with an innovative Latin rhythm and sound. Songs in the show include #1 hits by: Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Santana, Christopher Cross, The Police, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, the Doobie Brothers and more. Imagine acoustic Latin flavored versions of Whole Lotta Love, Boys of Summer, In Your Eyes, Oye Como Va, Ride Like the Wind and more….performed in a warm, intimate and classic gypsy gathering style. Imagine the Gipsy Kings performing Classic Rock songs with the same authenticity with which they play their Spanish Flamenco and Gypsy Rhapsodies….and you have Terry Ilous & the Vagabonds. This event is part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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THE HUNTS

UB40

POLLAK THEATRE

Fri. October 26 ● 8 PM

Sat. November 3 ● 8 PM

Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

Known for their harmony-laced take on alt-folk, The Hunts are a Chesapeake, Virginia-based band of seven siblings who’ve been playing music together almost their entire lives. Twin sisters Jessi and Jenni and five brothers Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin, and Jamison, now ranging in age from 28 down to 19, have performed at theaters and festivals including two national tours with O.A.R., Austin City Limits Music Festival, Summerfest, Landmark & Firefly - and have quickly honed their sound, crafting positive songs that move audiences. Teaching themselves to play instruments like mandolin, piano, ukulele, banjo, and drums, The Hunts started experimenting with songwriting and soon brought to life a batch of songs that reveal their sophisticated sense of melody and undeniably dreamy innocence. The Hunts hold true to a songwriting process that taps into each member’s unique strengths but remains intensely collaborative. While getting seven strong-minded brothers and sisters to agree on every last note and lyric can sometimes be chaotic, The Hunts note that the synergy born from that chaos is what makes the band so strong.

Tickets: $45; $60; $80 (Gold Circle); with VIP packages available

World-famous reggae stars UB40 are set to mark their 40th anniversary with a US tour in support of their first album release in over four years. The band will play many of their seventeen Top 10 hit singles, including Kingston Town, Food For Thought, One In Ten, I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, Don’t Break My Heart and Sing Our Own Song and, of course, Red, Red Wine. The concert will feature five of UB40’s six founding members, Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan Campbell, Martin Meredith, Lawrence Parry and Tony Mullings. UB40 formed in 1978, naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, before releasing their debut album ‘Signing Off’ in August 1980 – considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. The band has forty UK Top 40 hit singles, sold over 100 million records and seen their albums reside in the UK’s Top 75 album chart for a combined period of eleven years, making them one of the most successful British groups of all time.

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

THE WEEKLINGS

Thurs. November 8 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $25, $35

The Weeklings are America’s most unique tribute to the music and inspiration of The Beatles, performing explosive renditions of Beatles classics, such as Paperback Writer, Baby You're a Rich Man and I Am the Walrus plus brilliant Beatles-inspired power-pop originals, like their newest, In The Moment. The Weeklings bring The Beatles to life, not through costumes and gimmicks, but through their creativity, extraordinary musicianship, exceptional vocals and charming stage presence. They show their audiences both what The Beatles were, and what they might have been if they were performing today. This event is part of the The Beatles’ THE WHITE ALBUM: An International Symposium (see page 35). If you register for the full conference your ticket to this event will be included.

DANIEL KAHN AND THE PAINTED BIRD Tues. November 13 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $25; $35

Detroit-born, Berlin-based singer/songwriter, polyglot poet, translator and activist Daniel Kahn concocts furious, tender, electrifying and revolutionary Alienation Klezmer. With the Painted Bird, he presents a variety of passionate songs inspired in part by the struggles of Jewish revolutionaries at the turn of the century, and in part by his own intense desire for a better world. The Painted Bird has brought “Yiddish Punk Cabaret” to rock clubs, festivals and shtetls, from Berlin to Boston, Leningrad to Louisiana. The band has been referred to as “The Yiddish Pogues,” and Kahn was once described as “someone between Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits – but yiddish.” This event is part of the Jewish Cultural Studies Program. See more events on page 34.

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MYSTIC INDIA

Sat. November 17 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $39; $49; $60 (Gold Circle)

Created by Director Amit Shah and featuring the AATMA Performing Arts dance company, Mystic India: The World Tour is an internationally acclaimed Bollywood dance spectacular based on the concept of ancient India’s transition into modern India. Audiences can expect an explosion of colors and energy as they travel on a celebratory journey through Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat, and even through the progression of Bollywood films via a stunning visual display that fuses dance, theater and spectacular special effects. The colorful costumes and elaborate sets have been custom designed by Amit Shah and a team of 40 designers working over the course of four years. The team of diverse, impeccably trained dancers from the AATMA Performing Arts dance company combines authentic Indian and modern techniques bringing the streets of Mumbai and New York into perfect harmony. City and Shore Magazine voted it “The Must-See Show of the Season.” 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

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THE DOO WOP PROJECT HOLIDAY SHOW Thurs. November 29 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

From bop to pop…for the holidays! 3 parts Jersey Boys, 2 parts Motown: The Musical and "not your grandma's doo wop", these five charismatic, handsome, triple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band -- tear it up, with musicality, dancing and showmanship not found with any other group in the world! They “re-doo” classic Doo Wop songs from the 50’s and 60’s and make ‘em sound fresh and new…they “doo” doo wop versions of contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele and Maroon 5, ….and in -between they sprinkle in some “doowopified” Christmas classics.

A perfect way to ring in the holidays!

FATHER ALPHONSE STEPHENSON & ORCHESTRA OF ST. PETER BY THE SEA Fri. December 7 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $49

An annual holiday tradition, Father Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea return for their 28th concert of carols and seasonal favorites. Conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson, who is a Brigadier General in the US Air National Guard, holds a honarary doctorate of music from Monmouth University and was the music director for the 1980’s Broadway run of A Chorus Line, provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics and carols performed flawlessly by his 42-piece orchestra and distinguished vocalists. Be sure to get your tickets early for this annual sell out!

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MATT O’REE BAND Sat. February 9 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $25; $35

Over the past few years, The Matt O'Ree Band has done what most area bands do. They've played their shows, developed their sound, released their records and very quietly built a massive fan base in the process. What makes this band different from all the others is that their local fan base includes Bruce Springsteen, David Bryan and Steve Cropper, all of whom have volunteered to perform on the band's latest album, Brotherhood. Prior to Brotherhood's release, Matt's talent was recognized globally when he got the nod to join rock legends Bon Jovi as their guitarist/backing vocalist on their 2015 stadium tour of the Far East. With John Hummel on drums, Layonne Holmes and Eryn Shewell laying down angelically gutsy backing vocals, and keyboard duties brilliantly shared by Matt Wade and Dave Archer, Matt and company have built a foundation that can hold up the biggest house on the block.

LONESOME TRAVELER WITH SPECIAL GUEST

PETER YARROW Sat. March 9 at 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $39; $49; $60 (Gold Circle)

The story of folk music is truly the story of an everchanging America. Experience the enduring power and popularity of American folk music with Lonesome Traveler with special guest star and folk legend PETER YARROW of Peter, Paul & Mary. This stirring concert version of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical that The New York Times called “illuminating…revelatory…achingly beautiful” celebrates the music of great folk artists including Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Crosby Stills & Nash and more, plus a special tribute to Leonard Cohen. Charismatic young singers and multi-instrumentalists return us to a time when music brought us together – when it changed us. An inspiring evening of great music, Lonesome Traveler presents a revealing perspective of the roots of Americana Music forever embedded in our culture.

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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

BRIDGMAN | PACKER DANCE’S VOYEUR & OTHER WORKS Sat. April 6 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $25; $35

Bridgman | Packer Dance will present Voyeur, their highly acclaimed work that received a 2017 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 underthe-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.

THE STRAY CAT LEE ROCKER Sat. April 13 ● 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

Grammy-nominated musician and Bass Player Hall of Famer Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits Stray Cat Strut, Sexy and Seventeen and Rock this Town have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll. In addition to the Stray Cats and the Rolling Stones, Rocker has toured and performed with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, and John Fogerty. He is known for making his upright double bass appear as if it were a lightweight instrument as he spins, throws it in the air, catches and plays it on stages throughout the world. Lee Rocker rocks every town and leaves every audience on their feet cheering.

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE SERIES PETE THE CAT

Tues. December 4 ● 10 AM

POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | Grades PreK-3rd This groovy blue cat is on his way to stay with a new family and he's excited, but Jimmy Biddle is nervous about how their houseguest is going to shake things up. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class on the last day of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete on a new adventure of friendship and inspiration! This TheatreWorks, USA production is based on the popular book series by Kimberly and James Dean.

MR. RAY

Tues. March 12 ● 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.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Fri. May 3 ● 10 AM

POLLAK THEATRE Tickets: $12 (child); $15 (adult) | Grades K-5 When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic inter-planetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system… Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. The Children's Theatre series is sponsored by the Monmouth University Alumni Association.

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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.

VERDI'S AIDA

MUHLY'S MARNIE

Encore: Sun. October 14 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:36

Encore: Sun. December 9 ● 1 PM

Sat. October 6 ● 1 PM

Soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as her formidable rival Amneris. Aleksandrs Antonenko is the warrior Radamès, and Nicola Luisotti takes the podium for the Met’s monumental production.

SAINT-SAËNS'S

SAMSON ET DALILA Sat. October 20 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. November 4 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:04

Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic Samson et Dalila stars Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna in the title roles. Laurent Naouri co-stars as the High Priest, with Elchin Azizov as the Philistine King Abimélech and Dmitry Belosselskiy as the Old Hebrew. Darko Tresnjak, the Tony Award–winning director of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, makes his Met debut directing the first new Met production of the opera in 20 years. Sir Mark Elder conducts.

PUCCINI'S

LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST Sat. October 27 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. December 2 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:42

Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, alongside star tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw Dick Johnson. Baritone Željko Lučić is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts.

Sat. November 10 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:17

Nico Muhly’s Marnie, based on Winston Graham’s novel, which in turn inspired Alfred Hitchock’s suspenseful thriller, has its U.S. premiere at the Met this season. Isabel Leonard stars in the title role opposite Christopher Maltman as her blackmailing husband Mark Rutland, lestyn Davies as his brother Terry, Janis Kelly as Mrs. Rutland, and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Marnie’s mother. Robert Spano makes his company debut conducting. Marnie is a co-commission and co-production with English National Opera, where the production premiered in 2017.

VERDI'S LA TRAVIATA Sat. December 15 ● 1 PM Encore: Sun. January 6

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Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:32

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Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s timeless tragedy La Traviata. Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production features a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Diana Damrau is the doomed heroine Violetta, opposite Juan Diego Flórez as her lover, Alfredo, and Quinn Kelsey as Alfredo’s protective father, Giorgio Germont.

CILEA'S

ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Sat. January 12 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. January 27 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:58

For the first time at the Met, Anna Netrebko

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WAGNER'S DIE WALKÜRE Sat. March 30 ● 12 PM Encore: April 14 ● 1 PM

sings the title role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the great 18th-century actress in love with the military hero Maurizio, sung by Piotr Beczała. Gianandrea Noseda conducts Cilea’s tragedy, directed by Sir David McVicar, with the action partially set in a working replica of a Baroque theater.

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 5:20

Adriana Lecouvreur is a co-production of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London; Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona; Wiener Staatsoper; San Francisco Opera; and L’Opéra National de Paris.

The second installment of Wagner’s Ring cycle, Die Walküre, stars heroic soprano Christine Goerke as the warrior goddess Brünnhilde, whose encounter with the mortal twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, sung by Stuart Skelton and Eva-Maria Westbroek, leads her on a journey from Valhalla to earthbound humanity. Philippe Jordan conducts.

BIZET'S CARMEN

POULENC'S DIALOGUES

DES CARMÉLITES

Sat. February 2 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. February 10 ● 1 PM

May 11, 2019 ● 12 PM

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:41

Clémentine Margaine is opera’s ultimate seductress, opposite Roberto Alagna, who captivated Live in HD audiences as Don José in 2010. Louis Langrée conducts Sir Richard Eyre’s lively production, a favorite in the Met’s repertoire.

DONIZETTI'S

LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT Sat. March 2 ● 1 PM

Encore: Sun. March 10 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:55

Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena team up for a feast of vocal fireworks on the Met stage. Maurizio Muraro is Sergeant Sulplice, with Stephanie Blythe as the outlandish Marquise of Berkenfield. Enrique Mazzola conducts.

La Fille du Régiment is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera; the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London; and the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna.

Encore: May 19, 2019 ● 1 PM Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:29

Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an accomplished ensemble in Poulenc’s devastating modern masterpiece of faith and martyrdom. Isabel Leonard is the young Blanche de La Force, opposite Met legend Karita Mattila as the First Prioress.

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

The greatest ballet company in the world offers a spectacular new season that will be broadcast on the big screen in the Pollak Theatre.

LA SYLPHIDE

Sun. November 18 ● 3 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:00

On his wedding day, the young Scotsman James is awakened with a kiss from an ethereal winged creature, a Sylph. Entranced by her beauty, James risks everything to pursue an unattainable love. La Sylphide is one of the world’s oldest surviving ballets, and a treasure in Danish ballet master August Bournonville’s style. Staged for the Bolshoi by Bournonville expert Johan Kobborg, this production is the ultimate romantic masterpiece.

DON QUIXOTE

Sun. December 16 ● 3 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:55

Inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, with his faithful servant Sancho Panza at his side, Don Quixote sets out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea. With panache and

sparkling technique, principal dancers Ekaterina Krysanova and Semyon Chudin lead the spectacular cast of toreadors, flamenco dancers, gypsies, and dryads in the Bolshoi's criticallyacclaimed staging of this exalted performance. A quintessential Bolshoi event.

LA BAYADERE

Sun. February 17 ● 3 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:20

The temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor fall deeply in love, igniting heated passions and murderous intrigues when the Rajah and his daughter Gamzatti discover their forbidden love. La Bayadere is one of the greatest works in classical ballet history – a story of love, death and vengeful judgment, set in India. Dazzling sets and costumes, with one of the most iconic scenes in ballet, the “Kingdom of the Shades,” illuminate the tragic tale of the temple dancer Nikiya’s doomed love for the warrior Solor, and their ultimate redemption. A must-see theatrical event.

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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Sun. March 24 ● 3 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:50

On her sixteenth birthday, Princess Aurora falls under the curse of the Evil Fairy Carabosse and into a deep slumber lasting one hundred years. Only the kiss of a prince can break the spell. A resplendent fairytale ballet, The Sleeping Beauty features scores of magical characters including fairies, the Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and a beautiful young Princess Aurora performed by Olga Smirnova, a “truly extraordinary talent” (The Telegraph). This is classical ballet at its finest.

THE GOLDEN AGE Sun. April 28 ● 3 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:20

In the 1920’s, The Golden Age cabaret is a favorite nightly haunt. The young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita. He follows her to the cabaret and realizes that she is the beautiful dancer “Mademoiselle Margot,” but also the love interest of the local gangster Yashka. With its jazzy score by Dmitri Shostakovich and its music-hall atmosphere featuring beautiful tangos, The Golden Age is a refreshing and colorful dive into the roaring 20’s.

CARMEN SUITE/ PETRUSHKA

Wed. June 26 ● 7 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 2:20

Carmen is as sensual and free-spirited as ever as she finds herself caught in a love triangle. The passionate one act ballet by Cuban choreographer Alberto Alonso, originally conceived for legendary Bolshoi prima ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, will captivate audiences alongside Petrushka, a new creation for the Bolshoi by contemporary choreographer Edward Clug. The doublebill event for cinemas encapsulates and showcases the soul of Russian Ballet. 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

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LIVE IN HD The British theatre behind the Tony Award winning War Horse & One Man, Two Guvnors brings these thrilling HD broadcasts to the BIG screen at Pollak Theatre

JULIE

Thurs. October 4 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 1:15

This new version of August Strinberg’s play Miss Julie, written by Polly Stenham, remains shocking and fiercely relevant in its new setting of contemporary London. Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this production, directed by Carrie Cracknell (NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea).

includes Olivier Award-winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance).

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

Thurs. January 31 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:30

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, KING LEAR Thurs. October 25 ● 7:30 PM passion and power. At the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen POLLAK THEATRE Cleopatra and Mark Antony have Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:30 fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight Broadcast live from London’s West between devotion and duty, obsession End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily becomes a catalyst for war. Director moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Simon Godwin returns to National Lear in cinemas. Chichester Festival Theatre with this hotly anticipated Theatre’s production received five-star production, following broadcasts of reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers Twelfth Night, Man and Superman and to the West End for a limited season. The Beaux’ Stratagem. Jonathan Munby directs this ‘nuanced and powerful’ (The Times) contemporary I’M NOT RUNNING retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, Thurs. March 7 ● 7:30 PM moving and shocking play. POLLAK THEATRE

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III

Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:00

I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, who was recently described by The Washington Post as "the premiere political dramatist Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 3:20 writing in English." Pauline Gibson Written by one of Britain’s best-loved has spent her life as a doctor, the playwrights Alan Bennett (The History inspiring leader of a local health Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play campaign. When she crosses paths was also adapted into an award-winning with her old boyfriend, a stalwart film following its premiere on stage in loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s 1991. The cast of this new production faced with an agonising decision.

Thurs. January 24 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

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ARTNOW: PERFORMANCE, ART, & TECHNOLOGY

Photo by:Todd Taylor

Photo by: Mike Figgis

2018-2019 SEASON: PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE 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. All ArtNow events are free and open to the public.

THE BOOK OF ICE THE JUMPSUIT MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE BY PROJECT

FRED ASTAIRE’S DANCING LESSONS:

AKA DJ SPOOKY

MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE BY

QUEER MENTORS AND MONSTERS

PAUL D. MILLER

ARTIST TALK WITH

Tues. October 2 ● 6 PM

Tues. January 29 ● 4:30 PM DUSTIN B. GOLTZ WILSON HALL AUDITORIUM Wed. March 27 ● 6 PM

POLLAK THEATRE (Rescheduled date) Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, will present his The Book of Ice—a multimedia performance and discussion he will stage with musicians from campus and the region. Antarctica, the only uninhabited continent, belongs to no single country and has no government. While certain countries lay claim to portions of the landmass, it is the only solid land on the planet with no unified national affiliation. Drawing on the continent’s rich history of inspiring exploration and artistic endeavors, Miller has put together his own multidisciplinary study of Antarctica. In this multimedia talk, Miller discusses his journeys to Antarctica, climate change, and the creation of The Book of Ice, using Antarctica-related data to create maps, graphics, sound, music, and multimedia performances.

SHERRILL ROLAND

While a graduate student, Sherrill Roland was wrongfully convicted and spent over 10 months in prison. Although eventually exonerated of all charges, his experiences with the justice system had a lasting effect on both his life and his artistic practice. When he returned to campus, he wore an orange jumpsuit everyday up to and during his graduation ceremony, encouraging all who encountered him and his jumpsuit to address their own prejudices toward those incarcerated. Roland uses his socially engaged artwork The Jumpsuit Project to ignite conversations around issues related to mass incarceration. In 2017, The New York Times included Roland in their list “From the Personal to the Political, 19 Artists to Watch Next Year,” and in 2018 The Studio Museum in Harlem exhibited The Jumpsuit Project, which they acquired for their permanent collection.

WOODS THEATRE

This multimedia solo performance is an examination of shifting perceptions of queer male mentorship, LGBTQ aging anxieties, and the lingering cultural threat assigned to queer sexuality. The piece is an avalanche of pop culture, flamboyance, and monstrosity—an intertextual interrogation of queer generational tensions—reclaiming a story of the monsters who refuse to die (for long), refuse to hide the histories their bodies carry, and who keep surviving through wit, camp, irreverence, and an ongoing commitment to the queer community. Dustin Bradley Goltz is an Associate Professor of Performance Studies and Communication at DePaul University in Chicago. His work examines gay aging, queer temporality, LGBTQ media representation, and personal narrative performance.

The Book of Ice is co-sponsored by Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute, Honors School, Department of Chemistry & Physics, and Monmouth Review.

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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC & THEATRE ARTS WILSON HALL HOLIDAY CONCERT Thurs. December 6 ● 7:30 PM

WILSON HALL MAIN STAIRCASE Tickets: $15 (adults)

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.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS March 6-10 & 12-14

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

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE November 9-11 & 14-18

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

When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Directed by Prof. Sheri Anderson, The Drowsy Chaperone won five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score. Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.

This touching comedy-drama by Robert Harling is directed by Prof. Dr. John Burke. The play visits six Louisiana women, who are delicate as magnolia flowers, but tough as steel when they must be - as they gather in their small-town beauty parlor to gossip, complain and share the joys and sorrows they face in their lives. Despite differences in age, backgrounds and attitudes; their camaraderie and sense of humor help them grow through good times and bad.

WINTER DANCE SHOWCASE MAGIC OF THE SEASON Wed. December 5 ● 7:30 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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CLASSICAL FUN

Tues. April 16 ● 7:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Free and open to the public

A joyous program of music by some of the greatest composers of all time - Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Wagner and others. The MU Chamber Orchestra, comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators, performs a variety of compositions from the classical repertory. This spring concert also features music for chamber ensembles from within the orchestra-solos, duos, trios, quintets.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT: THE DANCE HAS MANY FACES

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA Sat. March 30 ● 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 is now a main feature of the Light of Day Festival and has quickly evolved into an international series featuring some of the top songwriters in music today. The net proceeds will support Monmouth University’s Music Industry Endowed Scholarship.

AMERICAN IDIOT April 12-15

Wed. April 17 ● 7:30 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.

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT Thurs. April 25 ● 7:30 PM

WILSON HALL MAIN STAIRCASE Free and open to the public

Enjoy an evening of music performances, by Monmouth University Choirs and soloists, in the magisterial space of Wilson Hall. Come join us for a celebration of the rich tapestry of choral music in all its magnificence.

Shows 8 PM except Sun. matinee at 3 PM WOODS THEATRE Tickets: $10

MU Players present their fifth annual student produced musical, featuring a celebration of student performers, directors, choreographers, and designers. Green Day's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. The two-time Tony Awardwinning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA 732.263.6889 |732.263.6889 WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/ARTS

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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

ODIE LINDSEY

Thurs. October 4 ● 4:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Odie Lindsey’s story collection, We Come to Our Senses, was included on Best of 2016 lists at Electric Literature and Military Times, and The New York Times Book Review noted that it “captures our culture now.” Lindsey’s fiction appears in Best American Short Stories, Iowa Review, Guernica, Fourteen Hills, and elsewhere. He received an NEA-funded fellowship for veterans to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and a Tennessee Arts Commission fellowship in Literature. He holds an MFA in writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, an MA in southern studies from the University of Mississippi, and a combat badge c/o the U.S. Army. He is Professor of the Practice at the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, Vanderbilt University.

MICHAEL WATERS

Tues. November 13 ● 4:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Michael Waters has published twelve books of poetry, most recently The Dean of Discipline and Celestial Joyride. Darling Vulgarity was a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize and Parthenopi: New and Selected Poems was a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize. He has co-edited several anthologies, including Reel Verse, Contemporary American Poetry, and Perfect in Their Art. His poems have appeared in Poetry, American Poetry Review, Paris Review, Yale Review, Kenyon Review and The Progressive. A 2017 Guggenheim Fellow, he has been the recipient of five Pushcart Prizes, fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Fulbright Foundation, and NJ State Council on the Arts. Waters is Professor of English at Monmouth University.

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“Beautiful & unusual Monmouth University w/ campus resembling an art park & exceptionally gracious faculty, students & fellow/ sister-writers.” -tweet by Joyce Carol Oates

HANIF ABDURRAQIB Thurs. March 7 ● 4:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His poetry has been published in Muzzle, Vinyl, PEN American, and various other journals. His essays and music criticism have been published in The FADER, Pitchfork, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. His first full length poetry collection, The Crown Ain't Worth Much, released in 2016, was named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Prize and was nominated for a Hurston-Wright Legacy Award. He released a limited edition chapbook Vintage Sadness in 2017. His first collection of essays, They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, was released in winter 2017 and was named a book of the year by Buzzfeed, Esquire, NPR, Oprah Magazine, Paste, CBC, The Los Angeles Review, Pitchfork, and The Chicago Tribune, among others. His next books are Go Ahead In The Rain, a biography of A Tribe Called Quest due out in 2019, and They Don't Dance No' Mo', due out in 2020.

KEVIN YOUNG

Tues. April 2 ● 4:30 PM WILSON AUDITORIUM

Kevin Young is the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and is widely regarded as one of the leading poets of his generation. Young is also poetry editor at The New Yorker. Young's ten books of poetry include: Blue Laws: Selected & Uncollected Poems 1995-2015, longlisted for the National Book Award; Book of Hours; Ardency: A Chronicle of the Amistad Rebels, winner of an American Book Award; Dear Darkness; For the Confederate Dead; Black Maria; To Repel Ghosts; Jelly Roll: a blues, a finalist for the National Book Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize and winner of the Paterson Poetry Prize; and Most Way Home, winner of the National Poetry Series and the Zacharis First Book Award. His newest book of poetry is Brown. Young is the editor of eight volumes, including The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton 1965 – 2010; The Hungry Ear: Poems of Food & Drink; The Best American Poetry 2011; and The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief & Healing. 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.

VINCENT DIMATTIO/50 September 4 – December 7 POLLAK, ICE HOUSE AND DIMATTIO GALLERIES Opening Reception: Friday, September 14, 6 – 9 PM A retrospective of work by Vincent DiMattio celebrating his 50 years as a professor in Monmouth University’s Department of Art & Design. Professor DiMattio earned his MFA from Southern Illinois University and his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art. He joined the University's faculty in 1968 where he served as the department chair for 13 years and as gallery director for more than 20 years. He was largely responsible for starting the gallery program at Monmouth University. He has shown his work internationally in Madrid, Spain; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Pueblo, Mexico. He has also exhibited throughout the United States, and at both the Newark and Trenton Museums. In 1999, his 30 year Monmouth University Retrospective Exhibition, comprising nearly 200 pieces, was shown on campus with selections from the show serving as his first New York City retrospective at the Susan Berke Gallery.

Images: (Top) Ancient Walls #14, Acrylic on Paper, 12" x 16" (Bottom) Circle I, 2010, Mixed Media A/C/W, 24" x 24"

In 2004, he co-authored the book, The Drawings and Watercolors of Lewis Mumford with his colleague Professor Kenneth Stunkel published by the prestigious Edwin Melon Press. In 2005, he received a grant from the Liquitex Paint Company for the completion of over 60 "tube paintings" which led to a major exhibition at Brookdale Community College. Besides being named distinguished professor in 2013, he was also honored to have an art scholarship established in his name and having the art gallery in Rechnitz Hall named the DiMattio Gallery.

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Aurora Robson Pick of the Litter Plastic debris, LEDs, hardware 4' 7" x 2' 3" x 2' 2017

MARKED, UNMARKED, REMEMBERED: A GEOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHS BY

ANDREW LICHTENSTEIN January 22 – March 22

ROTARY ICE HOUSE GALLERY Artist Lecture: February 15 in Rechnitz Hall room #116 from 6 - 7 PM Opening Reception will follow in the Ice House Gallery from 7 - 9 PM From Wounded Knee to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Marked, Unmarked, Remembered presents photographs by Andrew Lichtenstein of significant sites from U.S. history, posing unsettling questions about the contested memory of traumatic episodes from the nations' past. Focusing especially on landscapes related to African American, Native American and labor history, Lichtenstein reveals new vistas of officially commemorated sites, sites that are neglected or obscured, and sites that serve as a gathering place for active rituals of organized memory. Curator: Mark Ludak, Department of Art and Design

AURORA ROBSON January 22 – March 15

RECHNITZ'S HALL DIMATTIO GALLERY Artist Lecture: February 8 in Rechnitz Hall room #116 from 6 - 7 PM Opening Reception will follow in the DiMattio Gallery from 7 - 9 PM Aurora Robson is a multi-media artist known predominantly for her work intercepting the waste stream. Her practice is about subjugating negativity and shifting trajectories. Her work formally references recurring nightmares that she had as a child. She was born in Toronto in 1972 and grew up in Maui, HI. After over 2 decades living and working in NYC she recently moved to the Hudson Valley. Robson holds a double major (B.A.) in visual arts and art history from Columbia University.

Andrew Lichtenstein, Prayer for Ancestors, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, 2010

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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS FIRST SENIOR SHOW: GRAPHIC DESIGN

March 29 – April 5

RECHNITZ'S HALL DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: March 29, 7– 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Graphic Design.

SECOND SENIOR SHOW: FINE ART & ANIMATION April 12 – 19

RECHNITZ'S HALL DIMATTIO GALLERY Opening Reception: April 12, 7– 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Fine Art and Animation.

ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION

April 28 – May 3

BEYOND #METOO January 22 - April 30 POLLAK GALLERY Opening Reception: February 1, 6 – 8 PM As a universal language the arts are a very effective tool for addressing social issues. The #metoo movement has brought to the surface long ignored injustices perpetrated mostly against women for generations that are finally screaming to be remedied. This juried exhibition will feature works that eloquently depicts remedies, that teach us how to honor women and others who have been maligned, how to implement change within our culture, to alter perceptions and ultimately excise this malady for future generations.

ROTARY ICE HOUSE & DIMATTIO GALLERIES Opening Reception: April 28, 1–4 PM Featuring the select works by Monmouth University students in Photography, Graphic Design, Animation and Studio Art.

GALLERY HOURS: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM*, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM

*Pollak Gallery is open until 7 PM on weekdays

ALL GALLERY EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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W RLD CINEMA SERIES 2018-19 SEASON: 30 YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL (1989-2019): HOPES ABANDONED? A global cinematic look at the “Miracle Year” of 1989 that brought down communist rule throughout Eastern Europe, inspired hopes for liberal democracy and market capitalism through the world, and the onset of neopopulist authoritarianism that has jeopardized such hopes. Host: Dr. Thomas Pearson, Professor, History and Anthropology

All films are free and open to the public.

An ad executive comes up with a campaign to defeat Augusto Pinochet in Chile's 1988 referendum. (Director: Pablo Larraín, 2012) Rated: R

of a local television post, seems not to be so interested in the upcoming holidays. For him, the time to face history has come. Along with Manescu and Piscoci, he is trying to answer for himself a question which for 16 years has not had an answer: "Was it or wasn't it a revolution in their town?" (Director: Corneliu Porumboiu, 2006) Unrated

GOOD BYE LENIN!

THE WAVE

POLLAK THEATRE

Mon. October 8 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 128 minutes

Wed. January 23 ●

Wed. March 27 ● 7:30 PM

7:30 PM

Run Time: 121 minutes

Run Time: 107 minutes

In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared. (Director: Wolfgang Becker, 2003) Rated: R

A high school teacher's experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control when he forms a social unit with a life of its own. (Director: Dennis Gansel, 2008) Unrated

12:08 EAST OF BUCHAREST

THE NILE HILTON INCIDENT

Tues. April 23 ● 7:30 PM

Tues. February 19 ● 7:30 PM

POLLAK THEATRE

Run Time: 111 minutes

Run Time: 89 minutes

It's the 22nd of December. Sixteen years have passed since the revolution, and in a small town Christmas is about to come. Piscoci, an old retired man is preparing for another Christmas alone. Manescu, the history teacher, tries to keep up with his debts. Jderescu, the owner

A maid witnesses a murder at an upscale hotel and a policeman is assigned to the case, but it soon becomes clear that important people don't want the case solved. (Director: Tarik Saleh, 2017) Unrated Organized by the Office for Global Education All synopses are based on IMDB website

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JEWISH CULTURAL STUDIES The Jewish Cultural Studies Program at Monmouth University seeks to create a space for cross-cultural communication and understanding of the global Jewish community.

ON THE MAP

Thurs. December 13 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Free and open to the public

The film recounts how an underdog Israeli basketball team prevailed over a series of European basketball powers, including CSKA Moscow (known in the West as “Red Army”), a team that repeatedly refused to compete against Israeli competitors. Moments after this highly charged and historic win, IsraeliAmerican basketball hero Tal Brody became an indelible part of a young country's history when he famously said, “Israel is ON THE MAP, not just in sport, but in everything.” Through of lens of sports, the film presents a much broader story of how one team captured the heart of a nation amidst domestic turmoil and the global machinations of the Cold War. (co-sponsored by the World Cinema Series) Israeli-American basketball hero Tal Brody and the film’s director David Menkin will participate in a Q&A following the screening. See an additional Jewish Cultural Studies event DANIEL KAHN & THE PAINTED BIRD on page 10.

GRAMMY MUSEUM AFFILIATE EVENTS In 2014, Monmouth University was named a higher education affiliate of the GRAMMY Museum. This partnership allows the Center to provide opportunities to study and celebrate the region's popular music heritage by providing access to Grammy Museum content for educational purposes, research programs and professional development seminars. Each year this partnership results in several special events.

AN EVENING WITH EMILY SALIERS

Join us for an intimate conversation, performances and Q&A

October 17 ● 7:30 PM POLLAK THEATRE

Free and open to the public

Emily Saliers is one half of the Grammy Award-winning folk rock music duo Indigo Girls. Over the years, they have sold over fifteen million albums worldwide, as well as earning six Grammy nominations. In 1989, they were nominated for Best New Artist and took home the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Saliers plays acoustic and electric guitars as well as banjo, piano, mandolin, and ukulele. While Indigo Girls is still very much alive and well, Emily Saliers recorded and toured in support of her first solo album, Murmuration Nation in 2017. Hosted by The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music

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THE BEATLES’ THE WHITE ALBUM 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

An International Symposium November 8 - 11

Join us for an international scholarly conference devoted to the life, work, and influence of the Beatles, particularly in relation to their legendary album The Beatles (1968), popularized as The White Album. The festivities will include a performance by THE WEEKLINGS, as well as keynote addresses by rock critics and figures from the music industry. Celebrated Beatles historian MARK LEWISOHN will serve as the keynote speaker, along with such luminaries as Walter Everett, John Covach, Tim Riley, and Robert Rodriguez, among others. For more information visit: www.monmouth.edu/MCA/event/WhiteAlbum.aspx

TUESDAY NIGHT REC RD CLUB Tuesday Night Record Club is one of the programs that has resulted from Monmouth University's affiliation with the GRAMMY Museum. 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.

PINK FLOYD’S THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sept. 25 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM JOHN COLTRANE’S A LOVE SUPREME Oct. 9 ● 7:30 PM | WOODS THEATRE THE BEATLES’ THE WHITE ALBUM Nov. 6 ● 7:30 PM | POLLAK THEATRE DAVID BOWIE’S THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS Dec. 4 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM TRACY CHAPMAN’S TRACY CHAPMAN Feb. 5 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM THE CLASH’S LONDON’S CALLING March 5 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM STEELY DAN’S AJA April 9 ● 7:30 PM | WOODS THEATRE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’S TUNNEL OF LOVE May 7 ● 7:30 PM | WILSON AUDITORIUM 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 732.263.6889 | WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/MCA

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE ARTS SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Center for the Arts oversees the performing, visual, cinematic & literary arts in order to collectively promote the vital pursuit of creative thinking and expression. The Center presents over 140 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 (to be confirmed) 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 We are committed to education, outreach, and the future of the arts in our society. 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

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash participates in a Q&A with Monmouth University students

High school and university students receive professional-level 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. The power of the arts is undeniable. They can touch the soul, shape a future, and strengthen communities. We pride ourselves on providing access to the arts for diverse audiences.

TICKETSHARING

We make it possible for underserved populations to attend our events on campus by donating tickets to more than 50 social services organizations per year.

ACCESS TO THE ARTS

Acclaimed choreographer Carolyn Dorfman conducts a masterclass with Monmouth University dance students

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: Karen Keene, Director of Leadership Programs at (732) 571-3475 or kkeene@monmouth.edu

THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ARCHIVES AND CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSIC The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music serves as the official archival repository for Bruce Springsteenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written works, photographs, periodicals, and artifacts. The Center will preserve and promote 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/springsteenarchives-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

OceanFirst Bank Center

Pollak Theatre

Main Entrance

Rechnitz Hall

Woods Theatre

Central Box Office

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Pollak Theatre

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use for guest drop off & handicapped parking

POLLAK THEATRE

WOODS THEATRE

(only 700 seats in 20 rows)

STAY CONNECTED

(140 seats)

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 & 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 | 2018-19

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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