TULSA
PERFORMING
ARTS
CENTER
SEASON LINE-UP FALL 2019
110 EAST SECOND STREET | TULSA, OK 74103 TICKET OFFICE 918-596-7111
TICKET OFFICE
Ticket office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ticket office opens two hours prior to curtain for events scheduled in Chapman Music Hall. The Second Street ticket office on the north side of the building opens two hours prior to each curtain for events scheduled in John H. Williams Theatre, Liddy Doenges Theatre and Charles E. Norman Theatre.
TICKET SALES
Call the Tulsa PAC ticket office at 918-596-7111. Nominal service charges are added to all phone and internet orders. The ticket office accepts Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Tickets can be bought online at TULSAPAC.COM. Tickets can be printed at home or sent to your cell phone. The ticket office gladly exchanges tickets to events with more than one performance, subject to certain guidelines. Otherwise, all sales are final.
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SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
We at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center are getting ready for our incredible 43rd season and hope you will plan to spend as much time as possible seeing some of the best entertainment in the world. The TPAC is fortunate to have longtime community partners presenting world-class talent in our various theatres. Celebrity Attractions, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera and Tulsa Symphony continue to present the best that their specific genres have to offer in Chapman Music Hall. Our local theatre companies—American Theatre Company, Theatre North, Theatre Tulsa, World Stage Theatre Company and Tulsa Project Theatre—keep the Second Street theatres full of energy, presenting a myriad of titles featuring the region’s finest actors. And we certainly cannot forget about Chamber Music Tulsa, Tulsa Town Hall, Choregus Productions and the Tulsa PAC Trust for continuing to bring imaginative and forward-thinking lectures, plays and concerts to our facility. It is the goal of the TPAC staff that we partner with each of these companies to give you the very best experience possible. Customer service will continue to be our number-one priority. The TPAC has been a home and haven for the arts for decades, and it is my goal to continue to look for ways to make us even better. Tulsa PAC is your home for performing and visual arts. Prepare to be thrilled, challenged and inspired by what will take place during the 2019-2020 season!
With great anticipation,
Mark Frie, Chief Executive Officer Tulsa Performing Arts Center
All Tulsa PAC facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please ask about wheelchair-accessible seating when purchasing your ticket. Parking is located on the street level of the parking garage near the PAC elevators. Use the south elevator to reach Chapman Music Hall. Restroom facilities are located in the Third Street Lobby and Promenade for Chapman Music Hall events and adjacent to the John H. Williams Theatre Lobby for events in the PAC’s other theatres. Headsets and telecoil units for the Sennheiser infrared hearing assistance system in Chapman Music Hall may be picked up at the Coat Check in the Third Street Lobby for Chapman events or from the Event Manager on duty in the Williams Lobby for John H. Williams and Liddy Doenges Theatre events.
PARKING
Convenient underground parking is located west of the building, accessed from Second Street, which is a one-way street going east. Event parking is also available in several lots across the street to the east and south of the PAC.
ADMISSION & LATE SEATING
Lobby doors open two hours prior to an event. Theatres open 30 minutes before curtain. Late seating is at the discretion of each presenter. Latecomers may be temporarily held out of the theatre or asked to take seats at the back, if available.
ADMINISTRATION
Mark Frie - Chief Executive Officer Terri McGilbra - General Manager Jen Alden - Chief Financal Officer Bryan Clemons - Operations Director Scott McLarty - Technical Director Jeff Newsome - Ticket Office Director Adam J. Foreman - Marketing/Outreach Director ALL EVENTS/DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. UP-TO-DATE INFO AT TULSAPAC.COM. LOOK FOR THE COMPLETE SPRING/ SUMMER 2020 CATALOG IN DECEMBER 2019. FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
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LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Aug. 7 – Tulsa PAC Staff Revue Sept. 4 – Branjae Oct. 2 – Mosaic Trio Nov. 6 – Cherokee National Youth Choir Dec. 4 – Tulsa Festival Ringers All concerts are held the first Wednesday of the month in the Westby Pavilion at 12:10 p.m., except December’s show, which will take place in the Williams Theatre at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Presented by the Tulsa PAC Trust
AUG. 1 Michael Cavanaugh with The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Michael Cavanaugh, star of the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, performs the greatest hits of rock piano legends Billy Joel and Elton John: “Piano Man,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Movin’ Out,” “I’m Still Standing,” “My Life,” and many more. Cavanaugh was handpicked by Joel to star in Movin’ Out and received Tony and Grammy nominations for his performance. Billboard calls him “the new voice of the American rock and roll songbook.” AUG. 9–SEPT. 1 Mamma Mia! Theatre Tulsa Theatre Tulsa opens its 97th season with the sunny, funny and heartwarming musical based on ABBA’s famous ‘70s songs, such as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “SOS.” In this show enjoyed by more than 60 million people worldwide, a young woman on the eve of her wedding searches for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. AUG. 10 The Wiggles Party Time Tour The popular Australian children’s music group comes to Tulsa following the success of their new TV series on Universal Kids and Hulu. The Party Time Tour features Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and a brand new friend, Shirley Shawn the Unicorn. Sing and dance along to all your favorite classic and new Wiggles songs! AUG. 20–SEPT. 8 Hamilton Celebrity Attractions This Broadway blockbuster and winner of 11 Tony Awards is the story of Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and the new nation’s first treasury secretary. Based on Ron Chernow’s biography with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now, featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway.
SEPT. 5-8 She Like Girls World Stage Theatre Company Kia has dreamed about Marisol since the start of the school year, but always assumed she was staunchly heterosexual (like everyone else in their neighborhood). But when Marisol goes through a health crisis, the two share a forbidden kiss that starts a fulfilling — but challenging — romantic relationship they feel they must keep a secret from their conservative mothers, their classmates, and even their closest friends. SEPT. 13 Alexandra Cousteau Tulsa Town Hall An explorer, filmmaker and globally recognized advocate on water issues, Alexandra Cousteau continues the work of her renowned grandfather Jacques Cousteau and her father Philippe Cousteau Sr. Her global initiatives seek to inspire and empower individuals to protect not only the ocean and its inhabitants, but also the human communities that rely on freshwater resources. SEPT. 13-22 Picasso at the Lapin Agile Theatre Tulsa What if two of history’s greatest minds met for drinks? From the imagination of actor and comedian Steve Martin comes a comedy as profound as it is hilarious. Before achieving their breakthroughs, Albert Einstein
and Pablo Picasso meet at a cabaret in Paris. There they debate ideas large and small, while a host of colorful characters help the two geniuses uncover their creative potential. SEPT. 14 Opening Night Gala Concert with Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Tulsa Symphony Joined by world-renowned violinist Rachel
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Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, set in two acts. The production is an exciting dance interpretation of the classic tale with pieces in jazz, ballet, modern, stage combat, and aerial performance. Project Alice will appeal to adults and children alike. SEPT. 22 American Brass Quintet Chamber Music Tulsa With vibrant harmony and bold power, the American Brass Quintet creates a visceral listening experience. The ensemble’s performances enthrall listeners with repertoire that spans the centuries and displays their wide expressive range. To advance the art of chamber music for brass, they have commissioned more than 100 new works and mentored a generation of aspiring players.
Barton Pine, Tulsa Symphony opens its season with a rich collection of music, including Rossini’s joyous Overture from The Barber of Seville, Samuel Barber’s soulful and lyrical violin concerto, and the bold Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky. Principal Guest Conductor Daniel Hege leads the orchestra. SEPT. 20-21 Project Alice Portico Dance Theatre Portico Dance Theatre celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a re-staging of its inaugural production, Project Alice, a contemporary dance interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the
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SEPT. 24-29 Les Misérables Celebrity Attractions With glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left audiences and critics awestruck. Set in early 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. Stirring songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “One Day More” and others make Les Miz one of the world’s most popular musicals. SEPT. 27 Miss Nelson Has a Field Day Imagination Series, Tulsa PAC Trust Return to Horace B. Smedley School where the Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game. In fact, they have never even scored a single point! With such a poor record and a team that is out of control, kindhearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue, enlisting the help of her alter ego, the ill-tempered Miss Viola Swamp, to coach the team and whip them into shape.
OCT. 4 Ann Kulze, MD Tulsa Town Hall Dr. Ann’s mission is to share the joys of healthy living with as many people as possible. With programs that are simple, easy and fun, she breaks down the science behind healthy living for people with busy lives. Kulze inspires as she teaches how to use food to enhance peace of mind, lower stress, and unleash the remarkable power of the human brain. OCT. 5 RIOULT Dance NY Choregus Productions Founded in 1994, RIOULT Dance NY quickly became an established name in modern dance with a reputation for presenting the sensual, articulate and exquisitely musical works of its artistic director Pascal Rioult. Rioult and his wife Joyce Herring, co-founder and associate artistic director of RIOULT, are former principal dancers for the acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company. OCT. 5 Debussy’s Images Tulsa Symphony Opening with Rimsky-Korsakov’s brilliant and vivid Capriccio Espagnol, this program also includes an exhilarating journey through Mozart’s Posthorn symphony (Serenade No. 9) and Debussy’s whirling Images. Ron Spigelman conducts this classics concert.
OCT. 6 Branford Marsalis Quartet Tulsa PAC Trust Branford Marsalis is jazz royalty. Raised in the rich culture of New Orleans by a family of professional musicians, he has won three Grammys, written scores for Broadway, led the Tonight Show band, and collaborated with the likes of the Grateful Dead and Sting. But Marsalis shines brightest as the leader of his long-running quartet. Pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Justin Faulkner are some of jazz’s preeminent players; together with Marsalis, they create an electrifying testament to jazz’s past and present. OCT. 8-13 Cats Celebrity Attractions Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wildly popular musical returns! Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, it’s the story of a tribe of felines called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as the “Jellicle choice” to decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. The show’s most popular song is the nostalgic showstopper “Memory.” OCT. 11-20 The Drowsy Chaperone Theatre Tulsa When a down-on-his-luck theatre fan plays a recording of his favorite musical, the show comes to life onstage as he wryly comments on the music, story and actors. An engaged couple, a bumbling best man, a
desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone are all part of the mix in this uproariously hilarious and original parody of 1920s musicals. OCT. 13 Lysander Piano Trio Chamber Music Tulsa This exceptional young ensemble’s playing radiates intensity and sparkles with clarity. Their inventive programs enchant with a kaleidoscopic palette of musical color. On this, their third visit to Tulsa, the trio will perform works by Beethoven, Higdon, Ciupinski and Brahms. OCT. 18-26 What the Butler Saw American Theatre Company In this farce by Joe Orton, Dr. Prentice, a psychiatric doctor in an exclusive private clinic, is attempting to interview (and seduce) an attractive would-be secretary. When his wife surprises them, he hides the woman behind a curtain. The affairs multiply as Mrs. Prentice, being seduced and blackmailed by a young bellhop, promises him the secretarial post. OCT. 24–NOV. 3 Little Shop of Horrors Tulsa Project Theatre A meek floral assistant named Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it blood! This horror comedy rock musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman ran Off-Broadway for five years.
OCT. 25, 27 Carmen Tulsa Opera Bizet’s Carmen tells the story of a fiery, independent woman who drives a Spanish soldier to choose between duty and freedom. Performing some of the best known of all operatic arias ― the “Habañera” and “Toreador Song” ― are American mezzo-soprano Sarah Mesko, making her Tulsa Opera debut as Carmen, and former Tulsa Opera Young Artist Alexander Birch Elliott, returning from his Metropolitan Opera debut to sing the role of Escamillo.
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OCT. 31 – NOV. 3 Giselle Tulsa Ballet Giselle, an innocent peasant girl, has her heart fatally broken when she discovers the man she fell in love with is the disguised Duke Albrecht, who is betrothed to another. As moonlight settles on Giselle’s grave, she must decide to forgive Albrecht or join the spirits of other abandoned women in their eternal search for vengeance. NOV. 5 Bandstand Celebrity Attractions From Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler comes a poignant and inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and highoctane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945. As America’s WWII soldiers come home to tickertape parades and overjoyed families, Private First Class Donny Novitski struggles to rebuild his life. With some fellow veterans, Donny forms a band unlike any the nation has ever seen, and the men finally feel like they have a place to call home. NOV. 7-17 Love, Loss, and What I Wore World Stage Theatre Company This play by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, consists of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory. It covers all the important subjects: mothers,
prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses — did we mention mothers? — and why we only wear black. NOV. 8 Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories Imagination Series, Tulsa PAC Trust Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones! Find out what happens when a boy throws his new dragon friends a taco party in this musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books that features excerpts from Dragons Love Tacos, Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days. NOV. 10 Harlem Quartet Chamber Music Tulsa Living a philosophy that great music is not exclusive to any one genre, the Harlem Quartet captivates listeners with performances across a spectrum of repertoire, including classical, Latin and jazz. The quartet’s passionate commitment to diversity and excellence has made them a leading ensemble in educational residencies and community engagement. NOV. 15 Robert Edsel Tulsa Town Hall Robert Edsel educates audiences with over 100 images of items stolen by Hitler’s Nazis and with anecdotes about the scholar-soldiers who risked their lives to save artistic and
cultural treasures from destruction and looting during and after WWII. The author of two books and a documentary on the subject, Edsel is a recognized authority on “the monuments men and women.” NOV. 15-17 Legally Blonde Theatre Tulsa Theatre Tulsa’s Broadway Bound students (ages 14-18) present the inspiring story of Elle Woods as she journeys from sorority party girl to Harvard Law student. Based on the novel and film of the same name, Legally Blonde the musical shows how Elle defies expectations while staying true to herself.
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NOV. 16 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor Tulsa Symphony Guest artist Robin Sutherland joins Tulsa Symphony to perform Mozart’s dramatic Piano Concerto in C Minor. The wonderful string interplay of Berlioz’s Beatrice and Benedict Overture and Lutoslawski’s elaborate and melodic Concerto for Orchestra round out the evening’s program led by Gerhardt Zimmermann. NOV. 30 Grady Nichols Christmas Show ALS Patient Services Outreach Saxophonist Grady Nichols and friends come together to present the coolest, smoothest holiday concert of the season. The show, which features traditional and contemporary Christmas music, benefits ALS Patient Services Outreach, a Tulsa-based nonprofit that works with ALS patients and their families. DEC. 6-23 A Christmas Carol American Theatre Company Robert Odle and Richard Averill’s musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novella about the joy of giving has been a Tulsa tradition for more than 40 years. It’s a heartwarming story about Scrooge, a lonely humbug who is given the rare chance to change his life and find his heart. DEC. 7 The Petersens Bluegrass Christmas The Petersens are an award-winning bluegrass band in their ninth season of shows in Branson, Missouri. In 2015, the band received international attention when their banjo-playing yodelist Ellen Petersen competed on American Idol and placed in the top 48. The family has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and Ireland, performing bluegrass standards and gospel favorites.
DEC. 7-22 The Nutcracker Tulsa Ballet Set in 1920s Paris, the birthplace of classical ballet, Marcello Angelini’s vision of The Nutcracker has been a Tulsa favorite since 2003. Whether you’ve seen it once or one hundred times, this magical holiday spectacular is guaranteed to capture your imagination. This production is soon to be retired, so see it now before it’s gone forever! DEC. 31 – JAN. 5 Miss Saigon Celebrity Attractions Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon. It’s the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim struggles to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
THE NUTCRACKER
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10-26 The Music Man Theatre Tulsa 11 Strauss and Schumann Tulsa Symphony 20-22 Blue Man Group: Speechless Celebrity Attractions
14-23 Godspell Tulsa Project Theatre 14-23 August Osage County Theatre Tulsa 28, Mar. 1 Madama Butterfly Tulsa Opera
MARCH 2020
24 Ian David Rosenbaum Choregus Productions
6 Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Imagination Series, Tulsa PAC Trust
30-31 Mark Nizer: 4D and Sciencesplosion Imagination Series, Tulsa PAC Trust
6-8 Stomp Celebrity Attractions
31–Feb. 1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanTM in Concert Innovation Arts & Entertainment
8 McGill/McHale Trio Chamber Music Tulsa
FEBRUARY 2020 2 Daedalus Quartet Chamber Music Tulsa
13-22 A Little Night Music Theatre Tulsa 14 Star Wars in Concert Tulsa Symphony
6-9 I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda World Stage Theatre Company
20-29 The Humans American Theatre Company
7 Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler Tulsa Town Hall
26-29 Vendetta Tulsa Ballet
8 Mozart and Grieg Tulsa Symphony
APRIL 2020
8 Malpaso Dance Company Choregus Productions 13-16 Dorothy and the Prince of Oz Tulsa Ballet
5 Miró Quartet Chamber Music Tulsa 7-12 Anastasia Celebrity Attractions
10-18 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tulsa Project Theatre 17 Steve Forbes Tulsa Town Hall 18 Bloch and Brahms Tulsa Symphony 23-26 The Revolutionists World Stage Theatre Company 24 – May 3 Matilda Theatre Tulsa
MAY 2020 1, 3 Emmeline Tulsa Opera 1-9 An Enemy of the People American Theatre Company 8-10 Frozen Jr. Theatre Tulsa 15 Peace, Love & Arlo Tulsa Symphony
JUNE 2020 3-14 Frozen Celebrity Attractions 5-14 Seussical Tulsa Project Theatre
SPRING/SUMMER 2020 LINE-UP
JANUARY 2020
16-21 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebrity Attractions
JULY 2020 14-19 Come From Away Celebrity Attractions
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ALL EVENTS/DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.