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Cirque du Soleil Crystal to Present Innovative Ice Show in Pittsburgh By: Pam Thompson
Something new in ice shows arrives at PPG Paints Arena in January when Cirque du Soleil Crystal comes to Pittsburgh. Performances will be Jan. 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 20 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 21 at 1 and 5 p.m. Crystal, Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd production, represents the company’s first venture staging a show on, over and “under” ice. The theatrical circus company calls Crystal “a breakthrough ice experience,” melding world class ice skating with Cirque du Soleil’s unparalleled circus artistry. Cirque du Soleil says that Crystal combines excitement, artistry and creativity with ice. The state-of-the-art production creates an innovative experience, pushing the boundaries in Cirque du Soleil style by combining outstanding skating and sliding, remarkable aesthetics and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. Continued on page 4
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Venturing into uncharted territory, Cirque du Soleil Crystal tells the tale of a young woman who shatters through reality to reach a surreal world filled with possibility. Similarly, Cirque du Soleil forged beyond traditional limits of ice skating and acrobatics to create a new, exciting form of entertainment. Even without costumes or make-up, a preview of Crystal in September was in a word – mesmerizing. The preview’s three numbers included: o an ensemble routine blending Cirque’s acrobatics with high energy skating; o a thrilling action-packed vignette full of icy ramps challenged by skating gymnasts performing flips and jumps, and o a captivating duet that literally entwines performers and their art forms on skates and aerial straps, into a sensual pas de deux on the ice surface and rising into the upper reaches of the arena. Inviting audiences to “find out what it means to skate on the edge of reality,” Cirque du Soleil says that the goal of Crystal is to create a whole new form of entertainment and to redefine the standards of the ice show. The Continued on page 7
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production – a hybrid of ice arts and circus disciplines – combines the artistry, aesthetic and acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with superlative skating, interactive multimedia, innovative choreography and poignant storytelling. “Crystal breaks the codes of the traditional ice show by creating a unique form of entertainment. To reach this objective, we brought together the best experts in their respective worlds. With this new show, the audience will discover the infinite possibilities that ice adds to the prowess of circus arts,” says Daniel Fortin, Executive Director, Creation, Crystal. “We are excited to create a unique entertainment experience on ice for all spectators to enjoy. It’s a wonderful opportunity for Cirque du Soleil as ice provides us with an entirely new field of play which also comes with a set of creative challenges. Our goal is to continuously surprise audiences by showcasing all the incredible possibilities on ice,” says Yasmine Khalil, Executive Producer of Crystal. Kurt Browning, four-time World Champion figure skater and veteran of many ice skating productions, is Crystal’s Skating Performances Senior Designer. He says that fans of competitive skating should not expect to see Crystal adhere to that style. The sport has rules, and according to Browning, things that are illegal in competitive skating make Crystal the show that it is. Continued on page 9
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Browning explains that being a first-time endeavor, challenges included: o teaching acrobats how to skate and how to fall safely on the ice o developing a way for acrobats to be acrobats on a slippery surface, including the design of specialty crampons to provide stability The audience will o working on stage presence for extreme skaters with no discover the infinite performance background, and possibilities that ice o hiring skaters who know how to adds to the prowess travel and do 10 shows a week, of circus arts. month after month for possibly a year or more. Crystal, the show’s main character, is a young girl who falls through the ice while skating on a pond in the middle of winter. While beneath the surface, she envisions an alternative version of her life. Diving into a world of her own imagination, she sets out on a quest to fulfill her destiny. On her journey, she soars through a surreal world of light and shadows, discovering her creativity and becoming confident, free and empowered. Continued on page 11
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With her imagination and command of words, Crystal controls and transforms events around her. Her journey culminates in a triumphant ascension toward the light in which she uses her power to break through the ice to free herself while carrying with her the lessons learned during her experiences under the ice. The creators of the production say that Crystal is about looking at things from fresh angles, peeking through the veneer of everyday life, reframing one’s daily reality to see what one might have missed. Sometimes the only way to appreciate things is to look at them sideways. Discovering one’s individuality and uniqueness requires venturing out on thin ice. In addition to Browning, the creative team for Crystal includes: o Stefan Miljevic, Creative Director o Shana Carroll, Show Director and Acrobatic Performance Designer o Sébastien Soldevila, Show Director and Acrobatic Performance Designer o Fred Gérard, Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer o Stéphane Roy, Set Designer o Johnny Ranger, Video Content Designer o Maxim Lepage, Music Composer o Éric Champoux, Lighting Designer o Anne-Séguin Poirier, Props Designer o Marie Chantale Vaillancourt, Costume Designer o Véronique St-Germain, Make-up Designer o Geneviève Dorion-Coupal, Choreographer o Benjamin Agosto, Skating Performances Designer o Marilyn Langlois, Synchronized Skating Designer o Raphael Cruz, Performance Designer o Mark Vreeken, Sound Designer, and o Eisa Davis, Dramaturg, Text. Specifically created for arenas, Crystal begins touring the world this fall following its soft opening in Lafayette, La. in October. Crystal is scheduled for performances in several U.S. cities before visiting Quebec City and Montreal by year-end. Continued on page 13
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The Crystal tour will mark the second time that Cirque du Soleil has performed in PPG Paints Arena. Toruk – The First Flight, inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, played PPG Paints Arena for seven shows in June 2016. Headquartered in Montreal, Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984. Originally it was a troupe of 20 street performers. The company went on to reinvent circus arts and become a world leader in artistic entertainment. This year, the Canadian company simultaneously is presenting 19 shows around the world. Cirque du Soleil has performed on six continents and entertained some 180 million spectators in more than 450 cities. The entertainment company has more than 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil creates content for a range of projects. In addition to its hallmark shows, the organization’s work includes multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. Beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil’s stated aim is “to make a positive impact on humans, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art.” For more information about Cirque du Soleil Crystal, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal or facebook.com/CrystalbyCirqueduSoleil.
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October 12 — 7:30PM
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen
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November 20 — 7:30PM
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November 29 — 8:00PM
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Men’s Basketball Robert Morris vs. Rider
December 6 — 7:00PM
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Building Information ATM Machines For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in the arena: KeyBank Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level Outside of Party Suite 44 and Suite 13 Banners and Signs Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management. Cameras Cameras are permitted into the arena for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building. For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information. Video Cameras Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. The arena reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.
Designated Drivers Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from the arena, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game. Emergency Evacuation In the event of an emergency, the arena staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage. First Aid There are two (2) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of the arena. First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232. Lost and Found If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903. Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity. Continued on page 19
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Prohibited Items Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles. Questions For general questions, please call 412.642.1800. Re-Entry Policy Exit and re-entry is not permitted at the arena. Security In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted inside the arena. TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at an arena event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Wheelchairs A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of the arena. Please see an arena employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen To return to PPG Paints Arena By: Pam Thompson
Disney On Ice presents Frozen returns to PPG Paints Arena for seven shows this fall. The production first toured three years ago and it’s making its second visit to Pittsburgh, promising to include some surprise appearances from the Disney stable of characters. Ever popular Disney On Ice productions visit PPG Paints Arena at least once a year. What story could be better interpreted as an ice show than Frozen, the AcademyAward winning animated tale of two sisters who discover that true love is the most magical power of all?
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The enchanting production, hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, transports audiences to wintry Arendelle with dazzling special effects, astonishing skating, and inspiring songs including “Let It Go,” the multiplatinum, Academy Award and Grammy Award winning modern classic. One reviewer called the show “a delight to the eyes, ears and emotions,” and another wrote, “Disney On Ice’s Frozen never sags under the weight of delivering all the bells and whistles of the film.” Disney On Ice presents Frozen brings to life the well known tale of the royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, the comical snowman One reviewer called Olaf, rugged mountain man Kristoff, and the show “a delight his loyal reindeer sidekick Sven, as they journey to discover that true love is the to the eyes, ears most magical power of all. and emotions.” Special appearances are made by the stars of Toy Story, Finding Dory and The Lion King, as well as the Disney Princesses. Patty Vincent, the show’s director says, “Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along throughout this emotional journey.” Disney On Ice created an immersive audience experience with a set design that encompasses the space from the surface of the ice into the upper reaches of the arena. The creators say that audiences will feel that they are trekking into the North Mountains with Anna, Kristoff and Sven. Elsa’s magic is enhanced by state-of-the-art special effects and her emotions are interpreted through expressive skating. Producers Nicole Feld and Kenneth Feld of Feld Entertainment put together a creative team of industry experts to bring Frozen to the ice. Disney On Ice presents Frozen was written by the brother-sister team – Adam Wilson and Melanie Wilson LaBracio. As children, they put on elaborate Continued on page 29
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puppet shows in their family’s living room. They used their ability to convey youthful voices in projects including Trolls, Marvel Universe LIVE!, and others for production companies including The Weinstein Company, Paramount, Universal and Nickelodeon. Vincent, who started her career with Feld Entertainment as a skater more than three decades ago, directed numerous ice and stage shows for the company including: Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, Dare to Dream and Treasure Trove. As the organization’s character development director, Vincent creates movement that best characterizes each role, as well as the animation of each character in all of the touring Disney On Ice productions. Her credits include codirector of Playhouse Disney Live! and co-director of the stage show, High School Musical Summer Celebration. The show’s choreographer, Cindy Stuart is a four-time nominee for the Professional Skaters Association Choreographer of the Year Award and a 2014 nominee for the Sonja Henie Award. She has collaborated with Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins on multiple projects, choreographed for U.S. champion Gracie Gold, U.S. bronze medalist Mirai Nagasu, World and Olympic champions Xue Shen and Hongbo Zhao, and Olympic champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier. Multi-Emmy award winner, Steve Bass, the scenic designer, is known for his ability to interpret avant-garde ideas into engaging visual displays for Hollywood and theater. His credits include the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, Tony and Grammy award productions, and work for Good Morning America, Sesame Street Live and Curious George. Emmy-nominated costume designer, Gregory A. Poplyk is known for his use of color. Best known for his work on large scale musicals, Poplyk designed costumes for the Broadway musical, Scandalous. He has worked in venues ranging from drama to opera to ballet – and ice shows. Continued on page 30
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Leading up to his work on Disney On Ice presents Frozen, lighting designer Sam Doty had assisted with the planning and building of every Feld Entertainment show since 2006. His experience lighting dance shows and his music acumen are key to his ability to translate music and movement into light. His credits include Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival and others. Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries on six continents and include Monster Jam, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! And Sesame Street Live! Shows will be Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., Nov. 4 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Nov. 5 at noon and 4 p.m. | 30 |
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Joanne World Tour Brings Lady Gaga to Pittsburgh By: Pam Thompson
Lady Gaga brings her Joanne World Tour to PPG Paints Arena this fall for one concert showcasing Mother Monster’s distinct style and diverse musical portrayals. The Pittsburgh show takes place Nov. 20 – in time to give Little Monsters one more thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. It will be the third time that Lady Gaga has performed in PPG Paints Arena. She came in 2010 with The Monster Ball Tour, her second headliner tour in support of her debut album, The Fame, and again in 2014 on her fourth headliner tour, ArtRave: The Artpop Ball, in support of her third studio album, Artpop. Early reviews indicate that fans will not be disappointed with Lady Gaga’s artistry, or the elements combining to make the Joanne World Tour concerts memorable shows. Reports called her voice “impressive” and “unfaltering” and her performance “high energy showmanship” and “her greatest role yet.” The tour and album, Joanne, memorialize Joanne Stefani Germanotta, the sister of Lady Gaga’s father. She died before her famous niece, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born. Continued on page 35
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Polished Joanne concerts running two hours provide a mix of Lady Gaga’s early and newest works, changes of musical and theatrical styles, drama and humor, stunning costumes, lighting and special effects, and a complex combination of stages and bridges that spotlight the star from the rafters to the floors of venues. The set list for the early concerts of the tour included: “Diamond Heart,” “A-YO,” “Poker Face,” “Perfect Illusion,” “John Wayne,” “Scheiße,” “Alejandro,” “Just Dance,” “LoveGame,” “Telephone,” “Applause,” “Come to Mama,” “Edge of Glory,” “Born This Way,” “Bloody Mary,” “Dancin’ in Circles,” “Paparazzi,” “Angel Down,” “Joanne,” “Bad Romance,” “The Cure,” and “A Million Reasons.” The concerts take the audiences through Lady Gaga’s lively production The concerts take numbers and her touching piano solos that the audiences lay bare her vocal prowess. through Lady The star’s dazzling stage wardrobe comes with skyscraper footwear, crystals and Gaga’s lively fringe. production The tour staging includes a main numbers and her performance area and three ancillary stages touching piano that enable Lady Gaga and her ensemble to solos that lay bare play to concert goers throughout the venue. her vocal prowess. Hidden bridges lowered from the ceiling connect the four stages and enable some dramatic entrances. When the performer got word that her moving stage was malfunctioning before one of her Citi Field concerts in her hometown, New York City, Lady Gaga was undaunted. She told fans that she was planning to deliver her live performance regardless of the condition of the stage. In fact, when the skies opened up during the second show at Citi Field making stage conditions risky, Lady Gaga sang and danced throughout the downpour. The tour supports Lady Gaga’s fifth and newest studio album, Joanne, which was released last October. Joanne ranked in the top 10 of charts in 10 nations, including No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It is certified gold in Britain and Canada. Joanne was ranked on 2016’s year-end lists of the year’s best work: o No. 32 on Billboard’s list of 50 Best Albums o No. 7 on Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Pop Albums list o No. 20 on NME’s Album of the Year roster, and o No. 9 on Digital Spy’s ranking of the 20 Best Albums. In early tour dates, the set list included nine of Joanne’s tracks, as well as this year’s independent single, “The Cure.” Released in mid-April, the song Continued on page 36
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charted in nine international markets and already was certified platinum in Australia, gold in Italy, and silver in Britain by August. “Perfect Illusion,” Joanne’s first single released last September, charted in 10 markets around the globe. It has gold status in Australia, Canada and Italy. Joanne’s second single, “Million Reasons” released last November. It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also charted globally in nine other markets. It is platinum certified in the United States, Australia, Italy and Canada. This year has proven to be a busy one for Lady Gaga, starting with her Super Bowl halftime show and including the Coachella festival, shooting her first feature movie, supporting her charitable foundation, the Joanne World Tour and a documentary on the past year of her life. After wowing the crowd at Super Bowl L with her rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” Mother Monster returned to headline 2017’s Super Bowl halftime show, a production that was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program. Her show opened with “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land” performed high above the crowd filling NRG Stadium while artificial stars played in the sky. After making a spider-like dive onto a pedestal on the main stage far below, Lady Gaga performed hits spanning her career — “Poker Face” and “Just Dance” 2008, “Bad Romance” 2009, “Telephone” 2010, “Born This Way” and “Edge of Glory” 2011, and “Million Reasons” 2016. In approximately 15 minutes, the performer changed costumes, make-up and hairstyle, all while belting out songs and leading vigorous dance numbers. Continued on page 39
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In April, Lady Gaga headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she first performed “The Cure.” In the same time frame, she was filming scenes for A Star Is Born. The upcoming musical casts her in the female lead alongside Bradley Cooper, who also is directing the movie. It is scheduled for release in September 2018. Extras for A Star Is Born were required to dress in denim and western boots – and to donate $10 to the Born This Way Foundation. Established in 2012 with the goal of creating a kinder braver world, the Born This Way Foundation is led by the performer and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation works to empower youth and inspire bravery. The celebrity’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Born This Way Foundation included teaming with Starbucks and Staples this year. In June, customers at one Starbuck’s store were surprised by Lady Gaga on barista duty in support of the foundation. The Joanne World Tour kicked off in August with shows in Vancouver and Edmonton in Canada. It headed to the Lower 48 for 14 shows, and then pingponged between Canada and the United States for several more concert dates before playing Brazil’s Rock in Rio festival in September. The Joanne World Tour scheduled 18 shows in 10 countries throughout Europe for five weeks from late September through October, and then 19 more shows in North America in November through mid-December. An HBO documentary covering a 12-month period from summer 2016 through the kickoff of the Joanne World Tour makes its debut this fall. It was nine years ago that Lady Gaga released her premier studio album, The Fame. It peaked in the top 3 of charts in nine nations, including the No. 1 spots in Canada, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Austria. It was nominated for Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and won Best Electronic/Dance Album and Best Dance Recording. It also won Best International Album at the 2010 BRIT Awards. Continued on page 40
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Born This Way, her second album released in 2011, went to the top of charts in 10 nations. It was nominated for three Grammys including Album of the Year. It won the People’s Choice Award for Album of the Year. The “Born This Way” music video won two Video Music Awards. Artpop, her third studio album released in 2013, peaked in the top 3 of rankings in 10 markets, including the top spots on charts in the United States, Austria and the United Kingdom. It received the World Music Award for The Born This Way Best Album by a Female. Cheek to Cheek, her 2014 Foundation was collaboration with Tony Bennett, established in 2012 charted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with the goal of and in the top 10 of charts in nine other creating a kinder international markets. It received the braver world. The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop foundation works to Vocal Album. Over an eight-year period, Lady empower youth and Gaga has performed as a soloist and a inspire bravery. collaborator at the Grammy Awards five times since 2010, showing her musical versatility with: “Poker Face,” “Speechless” and “Your Song” with Elton John in 2010 “Born This Way,” in 2011 when she emerged from an egg carried into the event by costumed bearers “Cheek to Cheek” with Tony Bennett in 2015 A tribute to David Bowie with Nile Rodgers in 2016, and “Moth into Flames” with Metallica in 2017. Her notable and varied performances at awards programs include her tribute to The Sound of Music at the Academy Awards in 2015 when she sang a medley of songs from the movie’s soundtrack. Lady Gaga owns more than 200 awards and has been nominated for hundreds more. In 2016, “Til It Happens to You,” the song written by Lady Gaga and Diane Warren for the 2015 documentary “The Hunting Ground,” was nominated for an Oscar, a Grammy and an Emmy. It won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, as well as a Satellite Award for Best Original Song. Lady Gaga has received Grammy Awards six times for: o Best Electronic/Dance Album for The Fame in 2010 o Best Dance Recording for “Poker Face” in 2010 o Best Pop Vocal Album for The Fame Monster in 2011 o Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Bad Romance” in 2011 o Best Short Form Music Video for “Bad Romance” in 2011 o Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Cheek to Cheek with Tony Bennett in 2015. Continued on page 43 | 40 |
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Duquesne, Pitt Head Coaches Seek 1st Win in The City Game By: Pam Thompson
The City Game will be contested for the 86th time at PPG Paints Arena in December with the coaches of Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball teams each seeking their first win in the local rivalry. The Dukes new head coach, Keith Dambrot is in his first season at Duquesne University. The Panthers head coach, Kevin Stallings is in his second season at Pitt. Duquesne was victorious in the 2016 contest, winning in a relatively lowscoring game by 64-55, and breaking Pitt’s record 15-game winning streak that began in 2001. Pitt has dominated the annual contest, 53-32. The Panthers 15-year domination of the series stands as the longest win streak in the history of The City Game. The Dukes new coach was named in March. Dambrot came to the Bluff from the University of Akron in Ohio, where he coached the Zips from 2004 to Continued on page 47
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2017, to a 305-139 record. He is the 17th head coach in the Dukes’ 101-year history. His 19year career stats are 413-209. Under Dambrot’s leadership for 13 seasons, the Zips made it to postseason play 10 times, including five NIT (2006, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2017) and three NCAA appearances (2009, 2011 and 2013). Under Dambrot, Akron was one of only four programs Duquesne was to win 21 or victorious in the more games in 2016 contest each of the past breaking Pitt’s 12 seasons. In the record 15-game Mid-American winning streak Conference, that began in Dambrot was 2001. Coach of the Year in 2013, 2016 and 2017. His players, Romeo Travis and Isaiah Johnson were conference Players of the Year in 2007 and 2017, respectively. Born and raised in Akron, Dambrot’s father, Sid Dambrot played for Duquesne in the early 1950s, when the Dukes were ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 in 1952 (No. 4), 1953 (No. 9) and 1954 (No. 5). In 1953 and 1954, the Dukes played in both the NCAA tournament and the NIT. In three seasons as head coach at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Dambrot compiled a 69-10 record. In his second and third seasons, a young LeBron James led the team to consecutive state championships and national rankings from USA Today, before going on to become MVP of the NBA four times. Pitt’s Stallings enters his second year in charge of the Panthers program, and his 25th year as a head coach. He became the 15th head coach in the history of Pitt men’s basketball in 2016 after spending the previous 17 seasons at Vanderbilt. Stallings record as a head coach is 471-300. His record for his first season at Pitt’s helm is 16-17. Continued on page 48
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In nearly four decades as a player or coach, Stallings has been part of 25 seasons with 20 or more victories, including 12 as head coach. As a head coach, Stallings has led teams to 16 postseason appearances, including nine NCAA Tournament bids. Eight of his players became NBA Draft picks, including two first round selections in the 2012 draft. He has coached five All-America selections, five Academic All-America award winners, 45 all-conference selections, including 37 AllSEC honorees, 62 academic all-conference performers, and four conference Player of the Year honorees. Stallings is a three-time conference Coach of the Year honoree, who has won three conference tournament championships, including the 2012 SEC Championship. He is the winningest coach in Vanderbilt history with 332 game victories. Pitt’s 2017-2018 team has two returning lettermen with significant game experience – seniors Ryan Luther and Jonathan Milligan. Joining the team are Monty Boykins, Jared Wilson-Frame, Marcus Carr, Terrell Brown, Parker Stewart, Shamiel Stevenson, Khameron Davis, Peace Ilegomah, and Samson George. Duquesne’s returnees include starters, Mike Lewis II and Tarin Smith, as well as Rene Castro-Caneddy, Eric James, Jordan Robinson, Kellon Taylor, and western Pennsylvania natives, Caleb Davis of New Kensington and Zach Snyder of Cranberry. The eight team members have a combined 92 career starts including Smith’s 35 and Lewis’ 31. The Dukes newcomers, averaging just under 6’8”, include Nicholas Kratholm, Marko Krivacevic, Tydus Verhoeven, Eric Williams Jr. and Nick Washington. Stallings added assistant coach Sam Ferry to his staff for this season. Ferry came from Monmouth University where he was an assistant coach for the past four seasons. Following the retirement of assistant coach Tom Richardson at the end of the 2016-2017 campaign, Dan Cage moved into the assistant coach post from director of basketball operations. Dambrot added assistant coaches Terry Weigand, Rick McFadden and Charles Thomas to his coaching staff at Duquesne in April. All are veterans of Dambrot’s staff at Akron. The City Game will be played at PPG Paints Arena for the eighth time this December. The arena has been the home of The City Game since the facility opened in 2010. | 48 |
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Winter Tour 2017 plays two performances at PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 22 at 3 and 8 p.m. Since its inception more than 20 years ago, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become a critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum, musical powerhouse, and its annual winter tours have become a holiday tradition for fans across generations. The 2017 tour celebrates the art and accomplishments of Paul O’Neill, the group’s late creator/composer/lyricist, and his inimitable creation, which he dubbed “rock theater.” Adhering to TSO’s reputation for showmanship and powerful staging elements including pyro techniques, lasers and other dramatic effects, this year’s concert tour delivers an updated presentation of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” with new effects and staging. Prior to his untimely passing in April, O’Neill worked with his team to prepare an exciting new take on “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” for the 2017 tour. TSO’s soundtrack album of the same name was released in 2016. Set to begin on Nov. 16, the tour will visit more than 60 cities, and perform more than 100 shows before concluding on Dec. 30. Based on TSO’s multi-platinum DVD and long running PBS fundraiser, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features fan-favorites, including: o “Music Box Blues” o “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” o “Promises to Keep,” and o “O’ Come All Ye Faithful” o “This Christmas Day.” o “Good King Joy” o “Christmas Canon” This year, the tour also will include a second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers. Initially released in 1996, the track “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,” was on TSO’s debut rock opera album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the first part of the band’s Christmas Trilogy. Continued on page 55
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“Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” issued seven times over three decades, has charted on the Adult Top 40, Mainstream Rock, Holiday, Hot Digital Songs and Top 40 Adult Recurrent charts. TSO’s debut album peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard 200, and its peak chart positions on the Billboard 200 include: o No. 5, Night Castle, 2009 o No. 7, Letters from the Labyrinth, 2015 o No. 9, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, 2016 o No. 9, Dreams of Fireflies, 2012 o No. 26, The Lost Christmas Eve, 2004 o No. 48, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, 2012 o No. 60, The Christmas Attic, 2014 o No. 81, Beethoven’s Last Night, 2011 o No. 90, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (EP), 2007, and o No. 165, Beethoven’s Last Night, 2000. For tour details, visit www.trans-siberian.com.
Harlem Globetrotters The Harlem Globetrotters make their 51st dayafter-Christmas appearance in Pittsburgh this year. New in 2017, the Globetrotters unveiled basketball’s first four-point line, a maneuver that comes six years after the team introduced the first four-point shot in the history of the sport. In its draft earlier this year, the Globetrotters chose six players: three celebrities and three college stand-outs. The Harlem Globetrotters Director of Player Personnel and Coach Sweet Lou Dunbar says, “Having players who can electrify fans with high flying ability is a tremendous trait, but they’ve got to go beyond that. Globetrotters need to be superstars off the court, as well, and we think we’ve scored a touchdown, hit a home run, and lassoed in the best in all those areas this year.” The three celebrities chosen for the team are: o Multi-sport star, Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman winner, two-time national champion quarterback at the University of Florida, firstround NFL draft pick, and member of the New York Mets’ Class A Columbia Fireflies, noted for his fundraising efforts in support of pediatric cancer patients and disadvantaged children Continued on page 56
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o Aaron Judge, one of baseball’s most popular players in his first full season with the New York Yankees, holder of a record-setting 496-foot home, and a three-sport star in high school, who led his basketball team in scoring, and o Star of the summer blockbuster, Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, who led her high school basketball team in defense. Two stars from the 2017 College Slam Dunk Championship, Rodney Pryor, the contest champ, and A.J. Merriweather, were drafted along with Canadianborn Naz Mitrou-Long, who sank 260 3-pointers in his college career. The Globetrotters celebrity picks come from all walks of life and include international and U.S. superstars, Olympic champions and icons of sports and Hollywood. A global organization synonymous with family entertainment and basketball wizardry, the Globetrotters represent nine decades of breaking down barriers, goodwill acts, and a commitment to fans. Marking the Globetrotters 90th anniversary in 2015, Pope Francis was named an honorary Globetrotter during the team’s eighth papal audience. The Globetrotters have performed for more than 144 million fans in 122 countries and territories worldwide. They perform more than 450 live shows annually and engage some 1.7 million social media fans. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002, the Globetrotters story has been told in documentary, television and book forms.
WWE Holiday Tour WWE returns to Pittsburgh with the WWE Live Holiday Tour on Dec. 28. Superstars Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens, Charlotte, Becky Lynch and many more are scheduled for the tour. Randy Orton: Well into his second decade as a WWE Superstar, the Apex Predator’s RKO and punt are dreaded by his opponents. Continued on page 59
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The WWE says that Orton comes from a line of fierce and rugged grapplers. His father is WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton, his uncle Barry “Barry O” Orton and his late grandfather was “The Big O,” Bob Orton, Sr. The third generation sports entertainer’s childhood memories include sitting in the kitchen of his family’s St. Louis home with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and repairing a broken banister leaned on by Andre the Giant. He wasn’t yet 5 years old when he watched his father knock out “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff in the main event at the inaugural WrestleMania. AJ Styles: The Phenomenal One known the world over for his in-ring prowess, thrilling aerial maneuvers and supreme confidence, Styles has found success everywhere he’s traveled. Capping off his impressive resume is sports-entertainment’s most prestigious title, the WWE Championship. Continued on page 60
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Since making his WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match, Styles has brawled with Chris Jericho, The Miz, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler and has further solidified his reputation with important victories over John Cena and Shane McMahon. Shinsuke Nakamura: The King of Strong Style earned his nickname for his “smashmouth” offense combined with his unusual and irresistible charisma, according to WWE. His hard-hitting style incorporates blistering strikes with submission holds. The crown jewel of his arsenal is a devastating knee strike, which has felled many opponents. A 14-year veteran of the sport, Nakamura has been a top star for New Japan Pro Wrestling since 2002. In New Japan, Nakamura was a three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion. He is the youngest competitor to earn that honor, winning it for the first time at 23. Jinder Mahal: Mahal returned from a sabbatical in 2016, physically transformed and with an evolved style. A self-made man, Mahal battled to the WWE Championship taking on formidable opponents and adapting his technique to become more competitive. In just a two-month span after his return to competition, Mahal finished as the runner-up in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, defeated five of SmackDown LIVE’s finest to earn a WWE Championship Match, recruited Sunil & Samir Singh to his side, and made good on his title opportunity, defeating the legendary Randy Orton to attain the supreme prize of sports-entertainment. Kevin Owens: The Quebec born Superstar, lauded by The Rock, has earned many accolades in North America and abroad. During 14 years as a globetrotting independent grappler, Owens crossed paths with men who went on to become WWE Superstars, including Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, Adrian Neville and Sami Zayn. Owens has won the Universal, United States Champion and Intercontinental Championship. He is a cornerstone of SmackDown LIVE. Charlotte: The daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair, is carving her own path of greatness, according to the WWE. In 2017 Charlotte became the first female Superstar in WWE history to main event a singles match on Raw, SmackDown LIVE and a pay-per-view. Charlotte went on to win the Divas Title and become the first winner of the Raw Women’s Championship, a title she would go on to hold four more times. Continuing undefeated over 16 pay-per-views, Charlotte became one of the first women to main event a pay-per-view, winning a Hell in a Cell Match. Becky Lynch: The Dublin Superstar trained for the squared circle at the age of 15, and travelled the world perfecting her craft before joining NXT in 2014. During her time at NXT, she became part of Team B.A.E. (Best at Everything). She joined WWE’s roster as part of the “Women’s Revolution.” She became the first SmackDown Women’s Champion at Backlash 2016. The line-up is subject to change. The time of the WWE Holiday Tour is to be announced. | 60 |
Sixth Annual Three Rivers Classic Presents NCAA Division I Hockey At Home of Pittsburgh Penguins By: Pam Thompson
Robert Morris Colonials Seek Third Straight Championship The sixth annual Three Rivers Classic brings Arizona State University, Lake Superior State University and Providence College to PPG Paints Arena to face the host team and three-time tournament champion Robert Morris University in December for NCAA Division I men’s hockey action at PPG Paints Arena. The year-end tournament pairs the Robert Morris Colonials of the Atlantic Hockey conference and the Lake Superior State Lakers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, and the Providence Friars of the Hockey East conference and the independent Arizona State Sun Devils in two first-day games on Dec. 29. A consolation game and the championship matchup follow on Dec. 30. Continued on page 65
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The Colonials Three Rivers Classic wins include back-to-back championships in the past two years, besting No. 14 ranked Quinnipiac in 2016, No. 8 ranked UMass Lowell and No. 14 ranked Penn State in 2015, and Miami University of Oxford, Ohio in 2012. Boston College took the tournament championship in 2013, and Colgate won the top honor in 2014.
Arizona State University Greg Powers, head coach of the Sun Devils and a 1999 alumnus of the university and its hockey program, enters his ninth overall season on the Sun Devil coaching staff and his second as head coach of ASU hockey. “Our program is thrilled to be a participant in such a great event hosted by a very successful program in Robert Morris,” says Powers, adding, “For our guys to get to play in such a tremendous hockey town like Pittsburgh in an NHL venue makes it yet another great opportunity for our young program to gain experience and to get our brand out in the hockey community more.” Ten new faces on the Sun Devils roster this season account for more than a third of the team. Redshirted freshman Austin Lemieux, son of Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, was among the five Sun Devils participating in NHL development camps this summer. The players and camps included Brinson Continued on page 66
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Pasichnuk, Montreal Canadiens, Tyler Busch, Calgary Flames, Jakob Stridsberg, Toronto Maple Leafs, Joey Daccord, Ottawa Senators, and Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins. Coach Powers holds a 174-50-14 career record. His 2016-2017 team ended its first full NCAA season 10-19-3. Powers was inducted into the university’s Hockey Player Hall of Fame in in 2009. A three-time ACHA Division I All-American Goaltender for the Sun Devils, the team qualified for three national championships during Powers’ four-season collegiate career. He was Team MVP for the 1996-1997 and 1997-1998 seasons. For the Sun Devils, the Three Rivers Classic falls two weeks after its twogame series at Colorado College, and one week prior to the inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational in Las Vegas. The Sun Devils season includes games against Pennsylvania State University, Colgate University and UMass-Amherst leading up to the tournament in Pittsburgh.
Lake Superior State University Damon Whitten is in his fourth season as head coach of the Lakers. His team finished the 2016-2017 season 11-18-7. The Lakers’ senior class is led by top-returning scorer, J.T. Henke, along with defensemen Kyle Chatham, Aidan Wright and Ryan Renz. Also returning this season are the team’s top goal scorers, sophomore Max Humitz and juniors Diego Cuglietta and Gage Torrel. Joining the Lakers coaching staff this year is National Hockey League and Central Collegiate Hockey Association veteran Mike York. York is a two-time NCAA All-American, Olympic silver medalist and NHL all-star. Whitten and York were teammates at Michigan State for two seasons. York was inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. The Lakers meet Michigan State and Bowling Green in games prior to the Three Rivers Classic.
Providence College Head Coach Nate Leaman, went into his seventh season with a 128-77-28 record with the Friars. Pittsburgh native Kris Mayotte plays a role in this year’s Three Rivers Classic. He is in his fourth season as assistant coach at Providence where he works with goaltenders, the penalty kill unit, and recruiting for the Friars. In the 2016-17 season, the Providence penalty kill tied for 10th in the NCAA with an 85.6 percent success rate. Mayotte also returns to the coaching staff of the gold medal winning, U.S. National Junior Team for the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships which overlaps the Three Rivers Classic, running from Dec. 26, through Jan. 5, in Buffalo, N.Y. Continued on page 68
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The starting goaltender for the Union College Dutchmen from 2002-2006, Mayotte played professionally for five seasons with the American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and Central Hockey League. Eight members of last season’s Friars and two new team members participated in NHL development camps in July. Kasper Björkqvist attended the Pittsburgh Penguins camp. Other members of the 2016-2017 Friars attending NHL development camps included: Jacob Bryson, Scott Conway, Vincent Desharnais, Brandon Duhaime, Erik Foley, Hayden Hawkey and Brian Pinho. Two newcomers to the Friars, Ben Mirageas and Gabe Mollot-Hill also attended NHL camps. Coach Leaman led his team to its NCAA championship in 2015, the first in the history of the program. Garrett Gamez, a junior forward for the Friars, announced in August that due to health concerns, he would no longer play hockey. He has joined the Providence hockey staff as a student assistant coach. In their schedule leading up to the Three Rivers Classic, the Friars play Boston College and UMass-Amherst.
Robert Morris University Twenty-one players who helped the Colonials to a 22-12-4 record last season return for 2017-2018. It was the team’s fourth 20-plus win season over the past five years. RMU made it to the Atlantic Hockey Conference’s championship game last season and finished as the runner-up in a 2-1 loss. It was the team’s third trip to the title game in the past four seasons. The Colonials senior forward, Brady Ferguson is the NCAA›s leading active career scorer with 118 points. He had the highest scoring season in 2016-17 of any returning NCAA men’s hockey player with an RMU single-season record of 58 points. Ferguson attended the Penguins development camp this year after earning the 2016-2017 Atlantic Hockey scoring trophy. He was a unanimous allconference first team selection last season. Including Ferguson, the program has had 19 players attend NHL development or training camps, and more than 60 Colonials have gone on to play professionally after their collegiate careers. Founding coach of the RMU hockey program, Derek Schooley is in his 14th year leading the Colonials. His overall record at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season was 213-205-58 after his team finished the season 22-12-4. The Atlantic Hockey Coach of the Year for 2014-2015, Schooley’s contract was extended through the 2022-2023 season this year. The Colonials’ schedule leading up to the 2017 Three Rivers Classic includes games with Ohio State University and Pennsylvania State University.
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Three Perennial Favorites To Brighten Holidays By: Pam Thompson
Three perennial holiday favorites return to PPG Paints Arena in late December to brighten the season for audiences of all ages. The diverse performance groups — Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the Harlem Globetrotters and WWE Holiday Tour have long histories of appearing at PPG Paints Arena and earlier at the Civic/Mellon Arena. It was 2003 when Tran-Siberian Orchestra first performed at Mellon Arena, and when the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to their new home at what is now PPG Paints Arena, the tour continued its annual visits. The Harlem Globetrotters began performing annually in Pittsburgh in 1961 when the Civic Arena opened. The basketball legends began playing at the Civic Arena on the day after Christmas in 1966. Fifty-one years later, the Globetrotters post-Christmas appearance continues at PPG Paints Arena as a well established holiday tradition. WWE performances, ever-popular with crowds at PPG Paints Arena, come to Pittsburgh two to three times a year. This year, the WWE Holiday Tour brings all of its action, Superstars and excitement to add to the year-end festivities. Continued on page 52
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