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WELCOME Introducing the 2019-20 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions Welcome to the ninth full Center Presents season at the Center for the Performing Arts! We’re kicking off with more than 40 concerts and other events – including some new concepts – and promising more to come as the season continues. Our staff has been hard at work, crafting a 2019-20 schedule with a broad range of artists and styles to provide entertaining, engaging and inspiring experiences for people of all ages and tastes. Musical highlights in the new season include Songbook Series evenings with Johnny Mathis, Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen and Michael Feinstein; a joint appearance by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin; return visits from soul diva Gladys Knight and country star Trisha Yearwood; jazz from the Brubeck Brothers, Snarky Puppy violinist Zach Brock and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; and classical sounds from the cutting-edge COLLECTIF9 and premier flute duo Sir James and Lady Galway.
For “something completely different,” Monty Python’s John Cleese will share hilarious anecdotes and observations in quintessential British style, and comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring a band of top-notch bluegrass pickers to back their buddy act. Piaf! The Show is an acclaimed multimedia tribute to France’s greatest popular singer. And Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez will conduct a live Q&A after a screening of the cult classic on the Center’s new HD video system.
Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO
In addition to the world-class performances on our stages, the Center offers a variety of education and outreach programs for the community, from dance classes and children’s music to book clubs and ukulele lessons. You can read more about them on Page 24. The Center also is home to the Great American Songbook Foundation and its Exhibit Gallery (see Page 28), as well as six vibrant Resident Companies with their own upcoming seasons of music, theater and dance, as you’ll see on Page 30. Thanks to the creativity and efforts of this extended family, the Center has attracted more than 880,000 patrons since opening in 2011. Please join us this season!
Michael Feinstein Artistic Director
ABOUT THE CENTER The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Central Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the 1,600-seat Palladium, the 500-seat
Tarkington and the smaller black-box Studio Theater create a welcoming environment for the regional community to experience and participate in all forms of the performing arts. Each year, the Center Presents performance season offers more than 40 concerts and other events in the fields of pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, comedy, family programming and more. The Center is home to the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and provides space, ticketing and other support services for six Resident Companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble,
Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Ensemble. Center facilities also are available for rental events, including performances, corporate meetings, weddings and other social occasions. Since opening in 2011, the Center has hosted nearly 2,400 performances and welcomed more than 880,000 patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 25 nations. The campus also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for public events such as the Carmel Farmers Market and the holiday Christkindlmarkt.
The Center’s education and outreach initiatives include programs for children and families, such as the interactive Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, the Palladium PALS reading club, educational videoconferences for students around the state, and our Student Discount Ticket program, through which students can attend performances for just $15. Programs for adults include military discounts, the Palladium Bookies reading club, the Luminaries women’s group, and classes in vocal performance, dance, stand-up comedy and ukulele. More information is available at THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG.
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PRINTING PARTNERS CLASSICAL SERIES COLLECTIF9 Sir James and Lady Galway NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra Siberian State Symphony Orchestra American Brass Quintet
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin The Righteous Brothers Gladys Knight Damien Escobar Chris Botti VoicePlay The Company Men
DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES Ranky Tanky Harlem 100 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Kurt Elling Quintet Brubeck Brothers Quartet Zach Brock Quintet: Snarky Violin
OLD TOWN COMPANIES FAMILY SERIES The Fourth Wall Big Bubble Bonanza Peking Acrobats Treasure Island
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ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOLIDAY SERIES Cantus: Three Tales of Christmas Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Dave Koz & Friends Christmas
COUNTRY SERIES Lyle Lovett Trisha Yearwood
SONGBOOK SERIES Songbook Academy Finals Johnny Mathis Rita Moreno Ben Vereen 4 Girls 4 Michael Feinstein & Special Guest
PASSPORT SERIES The Kingdom Choir The Four Italian Tenors Doolin’ Piaf! The Show The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
SPECIAL EVENTS Steve Martin & Martin Short Napoleon Dynamite John Cleese U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus Gaither Vocal Band
ENCORE SERIES Jason Mraz Stay tuned for more great events to be added to the season!
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX:
A VERY POSTMODERN CHRISTMAS
DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2019
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SIBERIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 4 GIRLS 4:
BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES IN CONCERT
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AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET
FRI APR 24 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM ■
THE COMPANY MEN
SAT APR 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM ■
BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET:
DAVE BRUBECK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
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GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN SUN MAR 29 AT 3PM | THE PALLADIUM
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PIAF! THE SHOW
SAT MAR 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THU JAN 23 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM SAT JAN 25 AT 10:30AM & 1PM | THE TARKINGTON
TREASURE ISLAND
SAT MAR 28 AT 10:30AM & 1PM THE TARKINGTON
SAT JAN 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
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A CENTURY OF HEROES
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SAT MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THREE TALES OF CHRISTMAS
SUN DEC 15 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
WED NOV 20 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
TOGETHER ON STAGE
SUN OCT 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
JASON MRAZ
SUN NOV 17 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
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THE FOURTH WALL:
FRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA
SAT NOV 9 AT 10:30AM & 1PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE KINGDOM CHOIR
SAT OCT 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
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CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
FRI NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
COLLECTIF9
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THU MAR 12 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CANTUS:
SAT DEC 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE VOICE OF ROMANCE
SONGBOOK CELEBRATION
PRESENTED BY KRIEG DEVAULT: A GRAND NIGHT!
FRI DEC 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM ■
THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS’ CHORUS
SUN MAR 15 AT 3PM | THE PALLADIUM
RITA MORENO
SIR JAMES AND LADY GALWAY
JOHNNY MATHIS:
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NAPOLEON DYNAMITE:
A CONVERSATION WITH JON HEDER & EFREN RAMIREZ
THU DEC 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
TUE OCT 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
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SUN OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
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SNARKY VIOLIN
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SONGBOOK SERIES
SONGBOOK ACADEMY FINALS SAT JULY 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
The Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive is the only youth program dedicated to our nation’s timeless popular music. Forty high school student vocalists are selected each year to experience a week of mentoring from entertainment professionals and leading arts educators. In this closing concert hosted by Michael Feinstein, these top young talents vie for awards and opportunities to perform at prestigious venues across the country, with one claiming the title of Songbook Youth Ambassador. The week also includes the July 17 Public Masterclass and the July 18 Songbook Showcases, which are open to the public free of charge.
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RANKY TANKY
FRI SEP 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON Based in Charleston, South Carolina, this quintet mixes elements of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B with traditional music from the West Africa-influenced Gullah culture of the Low Country, America’s southeastern Sea Islands. The name Ranky Tanky translates loosely to “work it” or “get funky” in the Gullah dialect. The group’s repertoire incorporates a wide range of source material, from playful game songs and ecstatic shouts to heartbreaking spirituals and delicate lullabies. Ranky Tanky’s self-titled 2017 debut album was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and reached No. 1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon jazz charts.
SEPTEMBER 2019
SONGBOOK CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY KRIEG DEVAULT: A GRAND NIGHT! SAT SEP 21 AT 6PM | THE PALLADIUM
The annual gala to support the Center’s artistic and educational programming is headlined by Dionne Warwick, whose 80 Billboard chart singles have included such massive hits as “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer” and “That’s What Friends Are For.” Presented by Krieg DeVault, the evening begins with the First Merchants Bank Cocktail Reception, a sumptuous multicourse dinner, a live auction of unique items and experiences, performances by Warwick and Michael Feinstein, the Songbook Hall of Fame inductions of Duke Ellington and songwriter Paul Williams and more. Table information is available at THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG/SONGBOOK-CELEBRATION.
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STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT: NOW YOU SEE THEM, SOON YOU WON’T THU SEPT 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s celebrated comedy show, Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t, redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Martin and Short will be joined on stage by Della Mae, banjo innovator Alison Brown and keyboardist Jeff Babko from the Jimmy Kimmel Live house band. Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award®, five Grammy® awards, an Emmy®, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Steve Martin is also an accomplished Grammy Award-winning, boundary-pushing bluegrass banjoist and composer, Tony-nominated playwright, and best-selling author. Martin Short, a celebrated comedian and actor, has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on “Saturday Night Live” over 30 years ago. An accomplished stage actor, Short has received a Tony, Theatre World Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award, and is a two-time primetime Emmys winner. Short’s New York Times bestselling memoir, “I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, “was published in 2014. In 2017 he received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor-general of Canada.
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COUNTRY SERIES
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COLLECTIF9
Montreal’s cutting-edge classical string ensemble COLLECTIF9 has been gathering steam since its founding in 2011, attracting diverse audiences in varied spaces. Known for energized, innovative arrangements of classical repertoire, the nine-member group heralds a new age in genre-bending performance, combining the power of an orchestra with the crispness of a chamber ensemble for a truly unique experience. COLLECTIF9 has performed more than 100 concerts across North America, Europe and Asia. Its 2016 debut album, Volksmobiles, featured folk-inspired music from the likes of Brahms and Bartok and was praised by critics as “dazzling” and exuding “great brio and vitality.”
LYLE LOVETT
Since his national debut in the late 1980s, singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett has released 14 albums exploring the landscape of American music and culture, with witty storytelling and influences from country music, Western swing, folk, gospel, blues, rock and jazz. Along with four Grammy Awards, the Texas native has earned the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer Award and was named the Texas State Musician for 2011. Lovett also has acted on stage and television and has appeared in 13 feature films. “The secret of Lyle Lovett’s endurance comes down to the three C’s: class, charisma and consistency.” – Esquire
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THE KINGDOM CHOIR SAT OCT 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor Karen Gibson, this London-based gospel choir draws from various spiritual music traditions. The ensemble found overnight acclaim in 2018 after performing the soul classic “Stand by Me” for a global audience of 2 billion at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Video of the performance has drawn over 10 million views on YouTube, and the single soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart, landing the group its first recording contract. Now, debut album in hand, the Kingdom Choir is bringing its infectious joy and inspiration across the Atlantic for a major North American tour.
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MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER AND SHAWN COLVIN: TOGETHER ON STAGE SUN OCT 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
Friends for more than 30 years, two acclaimed singer-songwriters join forces for an intimate acoustic evening of music and stories. Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 14 million records and landed five Grammy Awards and two CMA awards with hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her.” She is one of only 15 female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Shawn Colvin burst on the folk music scene with her Grammy-winning debut album, Steady On, and later scored both Record and Song of the Year honors with the single “Sunny Came Home.” This year, she is marking the 30th anniversary of Steady On with a new acoustic version of the landmark album.
OCTOBER 2019
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THE FOUR ITALIAN TENORS FRI OCT 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Direct from Rome, this sensational new vocal ensemble is saluting legendary fellow countrymen Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli with Viva Italia, a program featuring beloved Italian opera arias and songs. This is the inaugural U.S. tour for the Four Italian Tenors: Roberto Cresca, Alessandro D’Acrissa, Frederico Parisi and Frederico Serra. The group fuses Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style.
COUNTRY SERIES
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES
THU OCT 24 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
SUN OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
TRISHA YEARWOOD
Trisha Yearwood scored her first No. 1 single in 1991 with “She’s in Love with the Boy” and went on to become a leading voice in country music, selling more than 15 million albums worldwide and winning three Grammy Awards, four Country Music Association Awards and two Academy of Country Music Awards. Other hits have included “Perfect Love,” “Thinkin’ About You,” “Believe Me Baby (I Lied)” and “How Do I Live.” More recently, Yearwood has recorded and performed extensively with her husband, superstar Garth Brooks. She also has written three best-selling cookbooks and launched an Emmy-winning Food Network series, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. She returned to her solo music career in 2018 with Let’s Be Frank, a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS Blue-eyed soul pioneers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield delivered hit after hit across four decades. The Righteous Brothers’ best-known single, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,’” is cited as the most frequently played song in radio history. The current tour, with vocalist Bucky Heard replacing the late Hatfield, features such hits as “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock and Roll Heaven” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing duet with Elizabeth Warren. Of Heard, Medley says, “No one could ever take Bobby’s place, but… I found the right guy to help recreate the magic.”
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SIR JAMES AND LADY GALWAY TUE OCT 29 AT 7:30PM |THE PALLADIUM
Considered the world’s top interpreter of classical flute repertoire, Sir James Galway is a consummate entertainer and boundary-breaker. The Irish-born “Man with the Golden Flute” has sold over 30 million albums, performed extensively with leading orchestras, partnered with pop superstars Stevie Wonder and Sir Elton John, and collaborated on film soundtracks including The Lord of the Rings. Joining him on tour is his wife and premier flute duo partner, Lady Jeanne Galway, an acclaimed musician in her own right. The two also are passionate arts educators and operate the Switzerland-based Galway Flute Academy.
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AN EVENING WITH JOHNNY MATHIS: THE VOICE OF ROMANCE THU OCT 31 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
Known for such timeless hits as “Chances Are,” “Misty” and “It’s Not for Me to Say,” Johnny Mathis is one of the top-selling singers of all time, with dozens of gold and platinum albums. The longest-running artist in Columbia Records history, he has earned five Grammy nominations as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award. Mathis last visited the Center in 2014, when the Great American Songbook Foundation inducted him into its Songbook Hall of Fame. In 2017, he released his 78th album, Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook, interpreting hits by Adele, Bruno Mars, Josh Groban and other contemporary artists.
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NOVEMBER 2019
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HARLEM 100: CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE FRI NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, this multimedia show captures the spirit of artists like Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes and Billie Holiday who made Harlem a cultural mecca in the early 20th century. With a nine-piece band and three dancers, Harlem 100 evokes the heyday of the Apollo Theater, the Cotton Club and other pillars of the Harlem Renaissance. Anchoring the music are Sierra Leone native Michael Mwenso and his Harlem-based band the Shakes, a collective of musicians from around the world who explore jazz, blues and other African-American musical traditions. Joining them will be guest vocalists Brianna Thomas and Michela Lerman.
OLD TOWN COMPANIES FAMILY SERIES
THE FOURTH WALL: FRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA
SAT NOV 9 AT 10:30AM & 1PM | THE TARKINGTON Originating in Indianapolis and now based in Massachusetts, the Fourth Wall is a self-described “hybrid arts ensemble” that blends stellar classical musicianship, acrobatic choreography and theater into a vaudeville-style extravaganza. Flutist Hilary Abigana, bass trombonist C. Neil Parsons and percussionist Greg Jukes – alumni of such institutions as the Eastman School of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music – create a madcap, interactive atmosphere in which the audience steers the program. ”FIVE STARS. Serious music by seriously talented musicians in a show that doesn’t take itself seriously at all.” — CBC MANITOBA
AN EVENING WITH JOHN CLEESE THU NOV 14 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
Actor, writer and comedian John Cleese is best known as a co-founder of the Monty Python comedy troupe, those eccentric British minds behind the Flying Circus TV series and classic films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. Among countless other roles, Cleese co-wrote and starred in the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers and the 1988 heist comedy A Fish Called Wanda. For the latter, he earned the BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor, as well as Oscar, BAFTA and Writers Guild of America nominations for Best Original Screenplay. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of hilarious stories and observations from his life and career.
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KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES
SUN NOV 17 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
WED NOV 20 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
JASON MRAZ
Since his start in the coffee houses of San Diego, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz has released six acclaimed studio albums of his laid-back melodic pop tunes, rooted in acoustic guitar and flavored with hints of reggae, funk and other styles. With such hits as “I Won’t Give Up,” “Make It Mine,” “Lucky” and the Top 10 smash “I’m Yours,” he has landed four Grammy nominations and two wins, among other honors. Mraz’s latest release, Know (2018), debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and featured the single “Have It All.” In other recent work, he appeared on Sara Bareilles’ album What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress and later performed in the hit Broadway musical for a 10-week run.
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AN EVENING WITH GLADYS KNIGHT With her smooth-moving backup vocalists the Pips, Gladys Knight rose from teen gospel singer to international superstar on the momentum of hits like “If I Were Your Woman,” “Neither One of Us,” “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” and the smash “Midnight Train to Georgia.” The seven-time Grammy winner has posted No. 1 singles on the Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. More recently, her successful Las Vegas residencies have included a run at the Tropicana Hotel, where the Gladys Knight Theater was the first local venue named for an African-American performer. As a singer, actor and mentor, Knight also has enjoyed a robust career in film and television, appearing on Empire, 30 Rock, JAG and American Idol.
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES
DAMIEN ESCOBAR:
ELEMENTS OF LOVE TOUR
THU NOV 21 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM Rising-star violinist Damien Escobar first gained national attention as half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz. As a solo artist and bandleader since 2012, the New York native has released two albums and found new success with his crossover mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip-hop, landing numerous appearances on TV, at national events and in a widely viewed Mitsubishi advertising campaign. Escobar, also known as Dame Esco, began his music studies as a child and at age 10 became the youngest artist ever admitted to the Julliard School, from which he graduated at age 13.
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: BIG BAND HOLIDAYS TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
Led by master trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, the celebrated Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra marks the season with Big Band Holidays, featuring soulful versions of classics such as “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World” and “Brazilian Sleigh Ride.” This year’s holiday tour includes vocals by baritone Denzal Sinclaire and teenage phenomenon Alexis Morrast, first-place winner of the nationally broadcast Showtime at the Apollo. JLCO comprises 15 of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players under the managing and artistic direction of Marsalis, the first jazz artist to win a Pulitzer Prize in music. He is a nine-time Grammy winner and the only artist to win jazz and classical Grammys in the same year – a feat he repeated twice.
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: A CONVERSATION WITH JON HEDER & EFREN RAMIREZ THU DEC 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
The year 2019 marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Napoleon Dynamite, an independent film made for $400,000 that went on to gross nearly $50 million at the box office. The quirky comedy follows two small-town misfit teens who launch an underdog campaign for high school class president, amid numerous subplots involving a cast of eccentric characters. This event includes a full screening of the cult classic on the Center’s new HD video system, followed by a lively moderated discussion with lead actors Jon Heder (Napoleon) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro).
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AN EVENING WITH RITA MORENO FRI DEC 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Few entertainers can boast a career like that of Rita Moreno, winner of the Oscar, the Tony, two Emmys, a Grammy, the Presidential Medal of the Arts and the National Medal of Arts. Along with stories from her life in show business, the evening will include jazz, swing, Broadway classics and music from the Great American Songbook. Debuting on Broadway at age 13, the Puerto Rico native went on to appear in more than 40 feature films (West Side Story, The King and I) and countless television shows, from the prison-drama Oz to the children’s show The Electric Company and most recently the widely acclaimed remake of One Day at a Time on Netflix.
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CANTUS: THREE TALES OF CHRISTMAS SAT DEC 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is known for innovative performances of music spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. In Three Tales of Christmas, the group combines familiar carols, new holiday classics and narrated passages from such classic holiday tales as A Christmas Carol, Gift of the Magi and ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Cantus has served as Artist in Residence on Minnesota Public Radio and on American Public Media’s Performance Today. Its many collaborations have included working with fellow Minnesotans Theater Latté Da to create the unique stage production All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, which wowed the Palladium audience in 2018.
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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: A VERY POSTMODERN CHRISTMAS FRI DEC 13 AT 8 PM | THE PALLADIUM
Best known for its hundreds of viral YouTube videos that reinterpret modern pop hits in various vintage genres, Postmodern Jukebox is a rotating musical collective founded in 2011 by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee. Expect your favorite holiday tunes to get the PMJ treatment when this rousing revue returns to the Center. Now with nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers, PMJ has released over 20 albums. The latest release, Sepia Is the New Orange, includes genre-bending renditions of Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Portugal the Man’s “Feel It Still” and Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.”
DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020
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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2019 A popular annual tradition at the Center, saxophonist and bandleader Dave Koz’s holiday concerts feature stellar special guests performing fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. In a career spanning three decades, Koz has earned nine Grammy nominations and sent nine albums to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. An entrepreneur and restaurateur, he also hosts two radio programs: the syndicated The Dave Koz Radio Show, on the air nearly 25 years, and The Dave Koz Lounge on SiriusXM.
AN EVENING WITH BEN VEREEN Actor, dancer, singer – few entertainers are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen, who will bring all those talents to his debut performance at the Palladium. Aside from countless film and TV appearances, his career on the Broadway stage – his first love – has included roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Wicked, Fosse, Hair and Pippin, for which he won both a Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Vereen’s one-man show dazzles audiences with music from Broadway and tributes to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and other legendary artists.
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NFM WROCLAW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA THU JAN 23 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
A pillar of Poland’s music scene since 1945, the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra has been growing in international acclaim since the 2015 opening of its new concert hall, the National Forum of Music in Wroclaw, and the appointment of music director Giancarlo Guerrero. This performance features Guerrero conducting and Piotr Anderszewski on piano. The NFM Wrocław Philharmonic regularly performs works commissioned by the National Forum of Music and has a growing international presence with its commitment to presenting Classical and Romantic masterworks as well as 20th and 21st century symphonic repertoire and contemporary Polish composers.
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JEFF BOYER’S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles?! See the newest, funniest production from world-record master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer as he takes his soap-bubble artistry to the max. A variety artist with over 25 years of entertainment experience, specializing in inclusion and diversity performance, Boyer began his bubble shows in 2005. His experience with school groups led him to raise audience participation to a new level. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, this show engages and delights audiences of all ages.
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SIBERIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FRI FEB 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra dates to 1977 but won greater acclaim touring internationally after the collapse of the Soviet Union. In 1993, by special decree of the Russian Ministry of Culture, the ensemble was awarded the title of State Orchestra. In 2015, Vladimir Lande was named the orchestra’s new Artistic Director and Chief Conductor. Since then, SSSO has launched successful new collaborations with international recording labels such as Naxos, Delos and Parma Records, and the orchestra’s televised concerts have become available for online streaming.
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CHRIS BOTTI
Trumpeter-composer Chris Botti’s blend of jazz, classical and pop music has made him one of America’s best-selling instrumental artists, with four albums reaching No. 1 on the jazz charts. His most recent release, Impressions, claimed a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album and featured contributions from such prominent guest artists as Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock and Mark Knopfler. Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Frank Sinatra.
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4 GIRLS 4: BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES IN CONCERT SAT FEB 29 AT 8 PM | THE PALLADIUM
Expect an evening of song, laughter and memories when four dynamic stars of stage, screen and studio come together on the same stage. The production features Andrea McArdle (Annie, Beauty and the Beast), Maureen McGovern (“The Morning After,” Little Women) and Tony Award winners Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line, Company) and Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls, Bells Are Ringing). Music for the production, which features the biggest hits from the stars’ Tony Award-winning shows and performances, was directed by singer-pianist Billy Stritch, known for his accompaniment and arranging for Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Marilyn Maye, Linda Lavin and Christine Ebersole, among others.
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VOICEPLAY
FRI MAR 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM As seen on Season 4 of NBC’s The Sing-Off, VoicePlay is an a cappella quintet that recreates elaborate pop and rock arrangements using nothing but the human voice. The Florida-based group, which has attracted more than 500,000 YouTube followers and 70 million video views, laces its performances with inventive and often hilarious onstage theatrics as it bounces between eras and styles. Veterans of eight national tours for audiences of all ages, the group describes its approach in simple terms: “Original. Imaginative. Ridiculous. A Cappella.”
U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS’ CHORUS THU MAR 12 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
The United States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than six decades. “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” travel thousands of miles each year, presenting a variety of music throughout the nation and abroad. Their mission is to serve and inspire the American people by telling the Army story, honoring our soldiers and veterans at home and abroad, and supporting diplomatic efforts around the world. This performance features the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components, the 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus. Admission is free; tickets will be available in February 2020.
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PEKING ACROBATS
SUN MAR 15 AT 3PM | THE PALLADIUM For over 30 years, the Peking Acrobats have dazzled live audiences and TV viewers around the world with juggling, trick cycling, precision tumbling and daring maneuvers at precarious heights. They have performed with many of North America’s leading orchestras and in the Ocean’s Eleven film series. The troupe of approximately 20 performers is accompanied by colorful lighting effects and musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. “The Peking Acrobats regularly passed from the seemingly impossible to the virtually unbelievable.” – Los Angeles Times
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DOOLIN’
FRI MAR 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM France has its own Celtic traditions, and among the top translators is Doolin’, a band of six acoustic musicians performing traditional and original material. The group’s self-titled debut album for Compass Records was recorded in Nashville and produced by Irish guitarist John Doyle, known for collaborations with Joan Baez, Tim O’Brien, Mary Chapin Carpenter and other artists. Though rooted in Irish folk songs, the music of Doolin’ – named for a village on Ireland’s west coast – is infused with elements of French pop and American folk, rock, jazz and funk. From ballads to furiously paced jigs, the band offers a rich palette of sound.
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KURT ELLING QUINTET: A CENTURY OF HEROES SAT MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
After 14 years atop the DownBeat Critics Poll and eight Jazz Journalists Association awards for Male Singer of the Year, Kurt Elling can safely be called the top male jazz vocalist of his generation. In this program, the Chicago-born baritone pays tribute to personal heroes Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine, Nat “King” Cole and Jon Hendricks. Elling’s latest release, The Questions (2018), features interpretations of classic melodies by the likes of Paul Simon, Leonard Bernstein, Bob Dylan and Carla Bley, with saxophone and co-production by Branford Marsalis. “Since the mid-1990s, no singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling.” – The Washington Post
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TREASURE ISLAND
SAT MAR 28 AT 10:30AM & 1PM | THE TARKINGTON The Richmond-based Virginia Repertory Theatre’s touring company performs a musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. With book, music and lyrics by Paul Deiss, Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins on a swashbuckling West Indies sea adventure, downplaying the book’s rum-soaked violence in favor of its fun, action and moral foundation. Virginia Rep on Tour is a nonprofit professional company that has been creating exciting and innovative theatrical productions for young audiences since 1975. Treasure Island is ideal for all ages, with tie-ins to history, literature, music and more.
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PIAF! THE SHOW
GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Inspired by the award-winning film La Vie en Rose, this production celebrates the life and career of the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf through her most popular songs. Internationally acclaimed vocalist Anne Carrere – hailed as “Piaf’s legitimate musical heiress” – is joined by live musicians and historical images for an unforgettable multimedia experience.
Formed in 1985, this groundbreaking ensemble comprises only ukuleles of various sizes, along with its members’ voices. The eight-member group blends elements of rock, classical, jazz, folk, film soundtracks and other genres into a truly unique musical experience, sometimes combining songs from disparate origins into a “soup of contrasts.”
Act I explores Piaf’s early years, singing on the streets of Paris for pocket change. Act II recreates legendary concerts at such venues as Paris’ famed Olympia Theater and New York’s Carnegie Hall, where she delivered historic performances in 1956 and 1957. Conceived and directed by French theater maverick Gil Marsalla, Piaf! The Show has been presented in over 50 countries.
Now an international sensation, the orchestra has sold out such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House, performing for members of the British Royal Family, other crowned heads of Europe, the Houses of Parliament in London and many millions of television and online viewers.
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AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET FRI APR 24 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Widely considered one of the world’s preeminent chamber music ensembles, the American BrassQuintet is hailed for its burnished sound, brilliant virtuosity, and the musical acuity of its performances. The American Record Guide has described the group as “of all the brass quintets, the most distinguished,” a distinction borne of acclaimed performances, commissions that have broadened and deepened the brass ensemble repertoire and that of contemporary music, and commitment to the education of generations of musicians. Founded in 1960, the American Brass Quintet has performed on five continents, made nearly 60 recordings, and premiered more than 150 contemporary works for brass.
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MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST FRI APR 17 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
“The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” returns with a special evening of timeless music. Known for his high-profile collaborations and his many projects for public radio and television, singer and pianist Feinstein is founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts. An Ohio native who once worked as personal assistant to Ira Gershwin, Feinstein also serves as principal pops conductor for the Pasadena Symphony and performs often at his signature cabaret clubs, Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York and Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco.
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THE COMPANY MEN
SAT APR 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM Unlike any other four-man vocal group touring today, the Company Men weave today’s Top 40 hits with reimagined classics of the past, blending songs by artists including Sam Smith, the Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Adele, the Temptations, Sam Cooke, The Weeknd, Billy Joel, Prince, Meghan Trainor, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé, the Eagles and many more. Featuring seasoned performers who have appeared on NBC’s The Voice, the Emmy-winning NBC miniseries The Temptations and in numerous Broadway and national touring productions (Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sound of Music and Hair, to name a few), the Company Men bring unparalleled talent to every show.
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ZACH BROCK QUINTET: SNARKY VIOLIN FRI MAY 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Heralded as “the preeminent improvising violinist of his generation,” Zach Brock is a Grammy Award-winning musician and composer whose work evokes the spirits of John Coltrane, Béla Bartók and Jimi Hendrix. Best known for his role in the instrumental supergroup Snarky Puppy, Brock was named DownBeat Magazine’s Rising Star Violinist of 2013. He also has recorded and toured with jazz greats Stanley Clarke, Phil Markowitz and Wycliffe Gordon. “I called the great French violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, and I said ‘So, who’s the new cat? Who’s got the stuff? And he said Zach Brock.” — bassist-bandleader Stanley Clarke.
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BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET: DAVE BRUBECK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SUN APR 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
To mark the centennial year of jazz giant Dave Brubeck, his sons Chris and Dan Brubeck – who performed and recorded with their father from the 1970s on – curate a multimedia show with their own Brubeck Brothers Quartet, plus saxophonist. Through music, stories and images, drummer Dan and multi-instrumentalist Chris lead audiences through the legendary pianist-composer’s extraordinary life and career. Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012, was a leading exponent of cool jazz and a pioneer in the use of unusual time signatures. His 1959 album Time Out, featuring the surprise Top 40 hit “Take Five,” remains one of the most popular and influential jazz records of all time.
GAITHER VOCAL BAND SAT MAY 16 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
Since the early 1990s, the Gaither Vocal Band has served as a standard-bearer in the world of gospel music. Founded by legendary gospel songwriter and producer Bill Gaither, this Grammy-winning vocal group has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices: Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. Individually, these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith. Together, they are known around the world for their stunning vocals, innovative harmonies and life-altering message – a message of grace, hope and redemption.
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For late summer events, make a special impression on your clients, employees or friends with the Palladium’s Festival Floor. Installed at stage level, above the permanent seating, this state-of-the-art event staging surface offers over 4,000 square feet for dances, award ceremonies, wedding receptions, fundraising events and more. The space can seat as many as 260 guests for dining and entertainment. Come visit us in August or September to see it in place – you’ll be floored! Whether your group numbers 15 or 1,500, the Center has the perfect space for your event. For more information or to schedule a tour of the venue, please contact the Events Manager at SPECIALEVENTS@THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG.
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With its unsurpassed acoustics and majestic interior, the Palladium is the perfect setting for your next special event. The available spaces range from elegant lobbies to private rooms, each with its own dĂŠcor and ambience. Our rooms are ideal for board meetings, corporate retreats, team-building events, holiday parties, weddings and other events.
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK GALLERY
The Songbook Gallery provides an immersive experience for visitors young and old. Rotating exhibits focusing on eras, songwriters and singers celebrate the Golden Age of the Songbook. Guests can hear interpretations of these songs on the interactive display and view materials from the Foundation’s rich archives. Exhibits change annually. Learn more at THESONGBOOK.ORG Exhibit Gallery hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, 10AM - 4PM Tue, Wed, 10AM - 2PM
BASILE GIFT SHOP
The Palladium’s Basile Gift Shop is open 60 minutes prior to select Center Presents performances and also during intermission. The shop offers a wide selection of jewelry, art, books, cards and many boutique items, as well as a special selection of Palladium wines. Every purchase helps support the Center for the Performing Arts. Visit the Basile Gift Shop, conveniently located in the West Lobby of the Palladium, near the Box Office. Phone: 317.819.3524
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Located just north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County offers a unique set of attractions, special events and affordable accommodations in the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield. With authentic downtowns, Hoosier hospitality and easy access to and from I-69 and I-465, you’ve got a fun, affordable destination that’s closer than you think. The Palladium is just a short stroll away from Carmel City Center, a complex of shops and eateries with the classic aura of 16th-century Italian architecture. Its upscale restaurants include divvy and Matt the Miller’s Tavern – perfect for a bite to eat or a cocktail before or after a live performance. Or you can walk on the Monon Trail and explore the state-designated Carmel Arts & Design District, home to art galleries, specialty shops, locally owned restaurants, the Indiana Design Center and Peace Water Winery, among other attractions. For more information or to request a travel guide, visit WWW.VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM.
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SHOW TIME: 10:30-11:15AM ■ September 14 Kid Kazooey & the Ballroom Roustabouts Low-volume, high-energy rock ’n’ roll for families with kids ■ October 26 Indianapolis Opera: The Three Sillies A fun and upbeat variation of the classic fairy tale ■ November 23 Ruditoonz Rock ’n’ roll and holiday classics to kick off the holiday season ■ December 14 Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings A fast-paced, entertaining performance with handcrafted marionettes ■ January 18 Jefferson Street Parade Band World music played by a uniquely colorful and lively marching band ■ February 8 Picture Book Songs with Professor Watermelon Professor Watermelon and his puppets sing songs published as children’s books ■ March 28 Dorin Whimsical lyrics and memorable melodies played by the lively trio Dorin ■ April 18 Phoenix Rising Dance Company: Imagination Station An interactive trip to a magical world created by dance ■ May 9 Fiddle ’n’ Feet High-energy percussive dance and old-time fiddle and banjo music SHOW LOCATION: ■ = Robert Adam Room
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Education and community outreach are important components of the Center’s overall mission. The Center provides performing arts experiences, learning opportunities and cultural enrichment through programs for children, teens, adults, schools, families and community partners.
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Jungle Jams Through drumming and other music and movement activities in an imaginary rainforest, young children learn basic principles of rhythm and groove as well as positive character qualities.
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Palladium PALS Book Club Kids can earn free tickets to a Center Presents performance by reading related books from our list. Even toddlers can participate with adult help.
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Child & Adult Music Classes In these Friday morning sessions for ages 1-5, kids and their caregivers explore concepts like rhyme, rhythm, melody and beat through fun group activities.
Science of Light & Sound (free for schools) In this 45-minute program for school groups, the Center’s audio and light engineers use the Palladium as a real-world laboratory to demonstrate scientific principles aligned with state education standards.
KAR Front Seat High school and college students of the performing arts receive complimentary admission to a Center Presents performance, along with dinner and a Q&A session at the artist’s sound check. Sponsored by KAR Auction Services.
Musical Images of Indiana (free for schools) Through a live, interactive videoconference aligned with state education standards, students explore songs about our state as well as tunes by Hoosier songwriters.
Pre-Performance Experiences Student ensembles and other musicians and artists from the community can showcase their talents as patrons arrive for Center Presents performances.
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Masterclasses, Residencies & Outreach World-class touring performers share their expertise and experience in classroom and studio settings, both on and off the Center’s campus.
EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS CLUBS & GROUPS
Luminaries The Center’s group for women meets every other month for refreshments and a presentation on the arts, education and inspiration. Palladium Bookies The Center’s book club for adults meets every other month to socialize and discuss books about the performing arts.
CLASSES Intro to Stand-Up Comedy In five weekly group sessions led by a professional comedian, students learn history and principles of comedy while developing their own five-minute routines to perform for friends and family at the graduation show. Beginner, General and Advanced Ukulele In four weekly group sessions with loaner instruments available, students learn fun songs and fundamentals of rhythm, strumming, picking and chord melody. Dance Discovery In a fun group setting, professional instructors introduce various genres of dance linked to select
performances on the Center Presents schedule – no partner or experience required. Group Vocal Coaching In four weekly sessions, students learn principles of vocal technique, song selection and interpretation to improve performance, delivery, projection and stage presence.
SPECIALS Classics in Context Prior to classical music performances, ticketholders can attend these free expert presentations to learn about the featured composers and repertoire. Speakers Bureau The Center’s executives and other staffers are available for presentations to community groups about upcoming events and trends in the performing arts. Songbook Exhibit Gallery The Great American Songbook Foundation’s interactive gallery at the Palladium celebrates timeless popular music with rotating exhibits drawn from the Songbook Archives. Internships College students gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the performing arts field, including marketing, fundraising and stage production.
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SONGBOOK CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY KRIEG DEVAULT: A GRAND NIGHT! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 The great Dionne Warwick headlines the 2019 Songbook Celebration, supporting the Center’s artistic and educational programs. Presented by Krieg DeVault, the ninth annual gala features the First Merchants Bank Cocktail Reception, a sumptuous multicourse dinner and a live auction of exciting experiences and items available nowhere else. The program includes the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame inductions of legendary composer-musician Duke Ellington (“It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” ”Mood Indigo”) and prolific composer Paul Williams (“We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainbow Connection”). Warwick (“Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose”), member of the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame, and host Michael Feinstein, founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and Artistic Director for the Center, will deliver memorable performances before we cap the night with an after-party.
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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook. The beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics created by the musical masterminds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century represent the golden age of American popular music. The Great American Songbook Foundation, based at the Palladium, carries out its unique mission to preserve America’s rich musical legacy in numerous ways. The Songbook Archives & Library house physical artifacts such as sheet music, recordings and personal papers of songwriters including Meredith Willson (The Music Man), Johnny Burke (“Swinging on a Star�), Gus Kahn (“It Had to Be You�), and Hy Zaret (“Unchained Melody�). The Songbook Exhibit Gallery presents rotating interactive exhibits that share the history, music and culture of the Songbook.
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Perfect Harmony is a group music program for older adults living with dementia that promotes social engagement and holistic well-being through music.
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RESIDENT COMPANIES The Center is proud to be home to several of Indiana’s top arts organizations. Learn about each of the resident companies and the performances they present. Actors Theatre of Indiana
Hamilton County’s only professional equity theatre company, Actors Theatre of Indiana is committed to setting the highest artistic standards and creating the powerful experience of shared theatre for members of this community. For more information, visit ATISTAGE.ORG.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
SEPTEMBER 6-29 | THE STUDIO THEATER
ALABAMA STORY-INDIANA PREMIERE! OCTOBER 25-NOVEMBER 17 | THE STUDIO THEATER
MURDER FOR TWO-INDIANA PREMIERE! JANUARY 24-FEBRUARY 16 | THE STUDIO THEATER
DAMN YANKEES
APRIL 24-MAY 17 | THE STUDIO THEATER
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
In addition to its commitment to presenting creative and artistically excellent performances, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra believes that educating our community musically both promotes and sustains cultural growth – even for the youngest of listeners. For more information, visit CARMELSYMPHONY.ORG.
FROM PARIS TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE OCTOBER 12 | THE PALLADIUM
HOPE OF ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE PHILIPPE QUINT, VIOLIN
NOVEMBER 9 | THE PALLADIUM
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IU HEALTH HOLIDAY POPS
FEATURING SARAH SCHARBROUGH, THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, AND THE SINGING HOOSIERS.
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COME FLY WITH ME: AN EVENING OF SINATRA AND FRIENDS JANUARY 11 | THE PALLADIUM
AUSTRIAN ODYSSEY
DR. RICHARD SOWERS AND THE ANDERSON UNIVERSITY CHOIRS
FEBRUARY 8 | THE PALLADIUM
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
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FAMILY FUN!
FEBRUARY 23 | THE PALLADIUM
JOURNEY INTO JAZZ EDGAR MEYER, BASS
MARCH 14 | THE PALLADIUM
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
With programming that celebrates the grand tradition of classical ballet as well as innovative, contemporary works, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s season includes three professionally-produced shows and many community performances. Working with guest artists and both professional and emerging choreographers, CIDE makes high-quality danceaccessible to local audiences. For more information, visit CIDEDANCE.ORG.
MIXED REP FEATURING PAQUITA
MARCH 29 | THE TARKINGTON
THE WIZARD OF OZ MAY 16 | THE TARKINGTON
Civic Theatre
Coming off a record-breaking 2018-19 season and accolades from critics and audiences alike, Civic Theatre, one of America’s oldest and most renowned community theatres, proudly presents its 105th season with a lineup of Broadway shows you and your family won’t want to miss. For more information, visit CIVICTHEATRE.ORG.
MAMMA MIA
OCTOBER 4-19 | THE TARKINGTON
ELF THE MUSICAL
SIDE-BY-SIDE
DECEMBER 6-28 | THE TARKINGTON
MARCH 22 | THE PALLADIUM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
WITH CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
PASSPORT TO PRAGUE APRIL 18 | THE PALLADIUM
FEBRUARY 7-22 | THE TARKINGTON
CAT IN THE HAT
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 5 | THE TARKINGTON
A FEW GOOD MEN
MARCH 13-28 | THE STUDIO THEATER
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
APRIL 24-MAY 9 | THE TARKINGTON
DISNEY’S FROZEN JR. JUNE 19-24 |THE TARKINGTON
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER – SCHOOL EDITION JULY 30-AUGUST 2 | THE TARKINGTON
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is a world-class, professional dance company that combines modern dance, ballet, ethnic dance forms and theatre to create a unique style of movement and drama. The company’s artistic director, Gregory Hancock, has created an expansive repertoire that deals with varied social, cultural, historical and spiritual issues. For more information, visit GREGORYHANCOCKDANCETHEATRE.ORG.
DANCES OF THE DAMNED
OCTOBER 25-26, 2019 | THE TARKINGTON
EXODUS
APRIL 3-5, 2020 | THE TARKINGTON
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Indiana Wind Symphony
Actors Theatre of Indiana
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME JUNE 5-6, 2020 | THE TARKINGTON
Indiana Wind Symphony
The Indiana Wind Symphony is Indiana’s premier adult concert band. Under the musical direction of Charles Conrad, the IWS consists of volunteer musicians who bring passion and excellence to every performance. For more information, visit INDIANAWINDSYMPHONY.ORG.
COMING SOON!
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