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The Peace Center is now bigger and better than ever… and so is this season’s line-up! With names like Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, Garrison Keillor, and Dennis Miller, the 2011-2012 season is filled with your favorite legends and superstars.
< CYNDI LAUPER & DR. JOHN Two of music’s most colorful characters combine for a wild night of blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. Oct. 11 $40, $45, $50, $55 www.cyndilauper.com www.drjohn.org
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MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER This five-time Grammy®-winner is one of country and folk music’s most popular singer/songwriters. Oct. 19 $35, $40, $45, $50 www.marychapincarpenter.com
TONY BENNETT The legend is back…live on stage and as smooth and charming as ever. Oct. 12 $65, $75, $85, $95 www.tonybennett.net
< AUDRA MCDONALD An evening of Broadway, from Gershwin to Sondheim, with the winner of four Tony® Awards and star of TV’s Private Practice. Nov. 11 $35, $45, $55
GARRISON KEILLOR The beloved icon from A Prairie Home Companion tells the homespun tales of Lake Wobegon. Dec. 5 $40, $45, $50 prairiehome.publicradio.org
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< BRUCE HORNSBY Renowned for his energetic and joyful performances of hits like “The Way It Is,” this pianist comes alive on stage. Feb. 15 $35, $40, $45 www.brucehornsby.com
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Hear jazz the way it was meant to be heard! The world’s ambassadors of jazz are coming to town, led by legendary trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis. Mar. 14 $25, $35 $45, $55 www.wynton marsalis.com
JOHNNY MATHIS See the iconic crooner who has sold more than 350 million albums and won a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award. Apr. 7 $65, $75, $85 www.johnnymathis.com
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Pop, classical, and jazz collide for the fun sound that made them a favorite at the Academy Awards® after party and on the radio with “Hey Eugene.” Mar. 30 $25, $35, $45, $55 www.pinkmartini.com
< PETER PAN Tony® Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN! Discover the magic all over again of this two-time Emmy® Award winning and two-time TonyAward nominated production. The New York Times says “Rigby still carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make PETER PAN audiences mesmerized.” PETER PAN is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you knew is now the adventure you never dreamed possible… Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! Nov. 1–6 $45, $55, $65, $75 SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE Subscribers: Aug. 29 Donors: Sept. 6 Public: Sept. 17
> MEMPHIS TURN UP THAT DIAL... From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves—filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ’n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Feb. 21–26 $45, $55, $65, $75 www.memphisthemusical.com SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE Subscribers: Aug. 29 Donors: Sept. 6 Public: Sept. 17
> LES MISÉRABLES Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES “an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” The London Times hails the new show “a five star hit, astonishingly powerful.” Apr. 17–22 $55, $65, $75, $85 www.lesmis.com SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE Subscribers: Aug. 29 Donors: Sept. 6 Public: Sept. 17
> THE LION KING Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Greenville’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Peace Center stage this season! June 12–July 8 $35, $65, $75, $85 www.lionking.com SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE Subscribers: Aug. 29 Donors: Sept. 6 Public: Feb. 11
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Words can’t describe the visual feast that explodes on stage in Botanica, when the MOMIX dancer-illusionists explore the seasons through surrealistic images, props, light, shadow, and the human body. Oct. 8–9 $5, $15, $25, $35 www.momix.com
> SCHOLA CANTORUM DE VENEZUELA One of Lincoln Center’s resident choirs, they’re known for robust, joyous performances. Now, they’ll perform Acqua and Fiesta, with the thunderous masterpiece “Cloudburst,” by Eric Whitacre. Nov. 10 $5, $15, $25, $35
< CANTUS ALL IS CALM Relive the magical true story of Christmas 1914, as WWI soldiers lay down their arms and celebrate—in song. You’ll want to share this uplifting holiday vocal experience with your whole family. Dec. 12 $5, $15, $25 www.cantusonline.org
< LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO
WROCLAW PHILHARMONIC
Ballet’s brawniest and bawdiest superstars return for another athletic and uproarious spectacle. “Part goofy, part glorious, all man,” cheers the New York Times.
This celebrated full orchestra hails from a city that once hosted Wagner and Brahms. Now they’ll perform Dvorak, including Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104 — with soloist Maciej Mlodawski.
Feb. 4 $5, $15, $25, $35 www.trockadero.org
Feb. 17 $5, $15, $25, $35 www.filharmonia.wroclaw.pl/en
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< DENNIS MILLER From his days on Saturday Night Live to his daily radio show, Miller uses acerbic wit to skewer politicians, pop culture, and current events. Jan. 6 $45, $50, $55, $65 www.dennismillerradio.com
LIFE IN A MARITAL INSTITUTION It’s 20 years of monogamy in one terrifying evening. Variety calls James Braly’s hilarious and heartbreaking monologue “gaspingly funny.” Produced by Meredith Vieira. Jan. 14 $35 www.jamesbraly.com
> CINEMATIC TITANIC The original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 brings their cult-classic TV show to life, riffing live on some of the most hilariously bad movies ever made. Mar. 17 $30, $35, $40 www.cinematictitanic.com
COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT Witness the history of the world— straight from Broadway and HBO—in 75 minutes of satire and social commentary. Directed by Jerry Seinfeld. Jan. 21 $40, $45, $50, $55 colinquinnlongstoryshort.com
< MIKE BIRBIGLIA’S MY GIRLFRIEND’S BOYFRIEND 2011 off Broadway award winner and New York Times best seller, Mike Birbiglia recounts a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults spend a lifetime trying to forget. Come see this exclusive engagement straight from New York! Feb. 2 $30, $35 www.birbigs.com
Esmeralda Live from the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow Oct. 9, TBD
Transport yourself to some of the world’s most prestigious performing arts venues… right from the comfort of the Gunter Theatre. You’ve never heard opera this dynamic. You’ve never seen ballet this crystal clear. In HD and digital surround sound, they’ll come alive like never before. Check box office for ticket prices.
The Sleeping Beauty From the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow Live Streaming Nov. 20, TBD
Le Corsaire From the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow Live Streaming Mar. 11, TBD
Romeo & Juliet From the Royal Ballet, London Live Streaming Apr. 1, 2pm
La Fille Mal Gardée From the Royal Ballet, London Live Streaming May 20, 2pm SPONSORED BY:
The Bright Stream From the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow June 10, 2pm
Il Trittico Macbeth Giuseppe Verdi Starring Simon Keenlyside From Royal Opera House, London Sept. 25, 2pm
Faust Charles-Francois Gounod Starring Vittoiro Grigolo From the Royal Opera House, London Oct. 2, TBD
La Donna del Lago Gioachino Rossini Starring Juan Diego Florez From Teatro alla Scala, Milan Dec. 18, 2pm
Don Giovanni WA Mozart Starring Anna Netrebko From Teatro alla Scala, Milan Jan. 8, 2pm
Cendrillon Jules Massenet Starring Joyce DiDonato From the Royal Opera House, London Jan. 15, 2pm
Giacomo Puccini Starring Lucio Gallo From the Royal Opera House, London Feb. 19, 2pm
Tosca Giacomo Puccini Starring Angela Gheorghiu From the Royal Opera House, London Mar. 4, 2pm
La Bohéme Giacomo Puccini Starring Ramon Vargas From the Gran Teatre del Liceu Live Streaming Mar. 18, 2pm
Adriana Lecouvreur Francesco Cilea Starring Angela Gheorghiu From the Royal Opera House, London Apr. 8, 2pm
Rigoletto Giuseppe Verdi Starring Dimitri Plantanias From the Royal Opera House, London May 13, 2pm
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Acclaimed cinema now has a new home…right here in the heart of downtown Greenville. Independent films. Sundance favorites. Cinema classics. Powerful documentaries. Now you can see the films you can’t see anywhere else, in HD and with digital surround sound. And you can enjoy it all with beer and wine in the Gunter Theatre. Visit peacecenter.org and facebook.com/downtownfilms for the latest schedule.
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