UFPA 17|18 Season Brochure

2017|2018 SEASON

When you think of University of Florida Performing Arts, perhaps the big building with the beautiful fountain comes to mind. While the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is an essential part of who we are, UFPA is something much greater. We are not simply a building, a stage, a place, or a venue; walls do not define us.

Our heart is in our community and on our campus. We believe performing arts are for everyone and we are dedicated to bringing world-class performers that reflect the diversity of Gainesville and its surrounding areas. Many of the artists you will read about in this booklet will not only be performing on the stage, but taking their talents directly onto our campus and into local schools, as part of our growing education outreach program.

our venues Our four venues are designed to provide you with the best possible experience by catering to the unique needs of every UFPA performance.

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts It’s hard to know where to begin when describing the Phillips Center. After all, how do you summarize a venue that does it all? On any given night you can see a Broadway show, one of your favorite music ensembles, or a public figure telling their life’s story. With a 1700+ seat theater, flanked by two reception foyers, and ample refreshments available, this building houses everything you need for an entertaining and enlightening experience.

UpStage at the Phillips Center UpStage brings performers and audiences literally onto the Phillips Center Main Stage; you enter through the Phillips Center lobby, walk through the theatre, and directly onto the stage. We transform our stage into a jazz club atmosphere; tables, chairs, appetizers, and a cash bar. The venue seats up to 180, tickets are general admission, and every seat provides a great view of the performance.

Squitieri Studio Theatre Every show in the Squitieri Studio Theatre is a new experience. The design of the black box theatre allows for great flexibility in seating arrangement, lighting, and performance. This venue plays host to everything from live music to experimental theatre. With a 200-seat capacity, the Squitieri allows you to be in close proximity to the artists no matter where you are seated.

University Auditorium Stepping into the University Auditorium can be a little startling at first.

From its immaculate hammerbeam ceiling to its towering pipe organ, the space feels like you’ve journeyed into the 19th century. The maginificent acoustics and impressive surroundings make way for exciting performances, where you’re likely to catch chamber ensembles and world music acts, among others.

Dinner and Performance*

Dinner & Show

(tajmo, ALL IS CALM, pilobolus)

Limited Seating

No need to worry about getting from dinner to the theater in time for the show. Come join us for dinner, music, and drinks prior to select performances this season. Get the inside scoop from members of UFPA staff about the evening’s performance and enjoy a place to relax until showtime. These $25 all-inclusive tickets are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. *Additional offering

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SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK ® thu sep

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7:30 pm phillips center Tickets General Admission $35 UF Students $10

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fri sep

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7:00 & 9:00 pm upstage at the phillips center Tickets General Admission $35 UF Students $10

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK ® HAS, FOR FORTY YEARS, RAISED THEIR VOICES TO ADVOCATE for truth, justice, and compassion while addressing the critical issues of our times.

Using the sounds of spirituals, blues, folk, gospel, jazz, and world music, this internationally renowned, Grammy Award-winning a cappella quartet has a history of spreading socially conscious messages through a wide range of musical genres. They’ve also been strong advocates for the differently abled, and have welcomed the deaf and hearing impaired by including a Sign Language interpreter in the ensemble.

While their roots are in African American history and culture, their music has a universal appeal that can bring together audiences as diverse as they come. We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off this season.

BENNY GREEN TRIO WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE BENNY GREEN’S HARD-SWINGING, HARD-BOP PIANO MASTERY, it’s as if he holds the history of jazz at his fingertips.

He got his professional start under the tutelage of Betty Carter, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, and Ray Brown in the early eighties, and has since become highly regarded for his efforts to expand upon the language of jazz and continuing the genre’s evolution. sponsored by best western gateway grand blue water bay

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thu & fri sep

ADAM STRAUSS – THE MUSHROOM CURE

21 & 22

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SOMETIMES LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE, AND SOMETIMES IT’S PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS. For Adam Strauss—comedian, storyteller, and OCD sufferer—it was the latter that piqued his interests. Inspired by a scientific study suggesting that hallucinogenic mushrooms can potentially treat the symptoms of his obsessive-compulsive disorder, he embarked on a self-described “program of vigilante psychopharmacology.”

In this one-man show, Strauss engages audiences with his moving and comical true story involving clandestine chemists, a brilliant psychologist love interest, and even a geriatric pug. Adam’s relentless pursuit of his unorthodox cure is at once hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending.

The Mushroom Cure shows what a person will do to try to heal themselves.

Strauss presents his 100% true story with arresting vulnerability and honesty, something the standup comic views as an integral component to the success of his performance. When we spoke with him in April, he explained, “My goal has always been to try to make people really experience what I have experienced. To really connect with my audiences as deeply as possible, and as authentically as possible.” This ambitious objective of authenticity rings true in the raw, strippeddown minimalism of Mushroom Cure’s set. Strauss is accompanied only by a small table and chair, allowing for almost no buffers between him and those he leads through his psychedelic quest.

Despite his energetic presence and humorous musings, The Mushroom Cure is much more than just an entertaining ninety minutes of one man’s story of triumph in the face of overwhelming adversity. In fact, for Strauss, it can be quite exhausting. “I have to bring myself back to a very unpleasant period of my life, it’s an intense experience for me. But, I really have a passion for sharing this story because it’s something that seems to really touch people deeply,” he said.

Strauss believes that facilitating an experience that tackles profound suffering with radical honesty and comedy provides audiences with something that they can carry with them into their own lives. He hopes that by connecting with others through his own story, this will enable others to realize that while their specific struggles are unique, struggle is universal. “I think one of the main reasons why people suffer is that we all tend to think we are alone in our suffering. I believe that we all do ourselves a disservice by not being more open with our struggles.” n

this performance includes content which may not be suitable for children.

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sun sep

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2:00 pm phillips center Tickets Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $65 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $55 Balcony $45 UF Students $20

CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus STEP RIGHT UP! STEP RIGHT UP! The producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionists , have teamed up with the award winning puppeteers from War Horse to present a thrilling turn of the century circus spectacular.

Sensational puppetry puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more!

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CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus sets to captivate audiences of all ages.

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TAJMO: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ band wed sep

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7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit $50/Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $50 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $40 Balcony $30 UF Students $15 sponsored by blue water bay

EVERY YOUNG MUSICIAN HAS THEIR IDOLS AND INFLUENCES, BUT VERY FEW GET TO COLLABORATE WITH THEM. Three-time grammy award-winning blues musician Keb’ Mo’, who first saw Taj Mahal perform at a high school assembly, is one of the lucky ones.

Since that high school assembly, the two artists have built a relationship over the decades, and Taj has remained a longstanding touchstone for Keb’. Taj even played a role in Keb’ getting his first record deal. But TajMo marks the first time that they’ve joined forces as a bonafide group.

TajMo is a historic collaboration between two generations of blues giants, converging their singular talents and sharing the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime night of music. Bringing out the best in each other, the pair merges their distinct voices, personalities, and guitar styles to create vibrant, immediate music that’s firmly rooted in tradition yet ruled by a playful sense of adventure.

HAROLD MABERN / ERIC ALEXANDER QUARTET

Dinner & Show Limited Seating

thu oct

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7:00 & 9:00 pm

IT’S NOTHING NEW FOR JAZZ VETERANS TO TAKE A YOUNG CAT UNDER THEIR WING,

upstage at the phillips center

but it’s pretty rare for that relationship to last over the course of twenty albums.

Since meeting at William Paterson University, where Alexander studied under Mabern, these two have fostered a rich, symbiotic relationship that has elevated both musicians creatively and career-wise.

Tickets General Admission $35 UF Students $10

Harold Mabern is widely considered one of the great post-bop pianists with one of the most enduring careers of our time, dating back to the 1950s. Over the years he’s worked with Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, and Miles Davis, just to name a few. Not to be outdone, Eric Alexander is arguably the most prolific tenor saxophonist of his generation, appearing as a leader, sideman, producer, and composer on countless albums, establishing his own unique post-bop style.

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tue oct

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7:30 pm

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U.S. Premiere

NOBUNTU THE NAME “NOBUNTU” IS AN AFRICAN CONCEPT that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity, and family from a woman’s perspective.

This all-female five-piece a cappella ensemble hails from Zimbabwe where their mix of traditional Zimbabwean, Afro Jazz, and Gospel songs, paired with minimalist percussion and traditional instruments, has received overwhelming praise since its inception in 2011.

Through their music, Nobuntu finds breathtaking ways to celebrate the vibrant identity of their culture, and what it means to be an African woman. While this focus may seem regional, their voices, energy, and breathtaking performances are emotionally universal.

Nobuntu reminds us that we are all connected by our humanity, we just have to listen.

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wed oct

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7:30 pm squitieri studio theatre Tickets Reserved $35 UF Students $10

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DANIEL LEBHARDT, piano THE EXPLOSIVE PIANO MASTERY of Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt has impressed audiences and critics alike with his thoughtful interpretations and outstanding virtuosity.

At just 20 years old, Mr. Lebhardt won First Prize at the 2014 Young Concert Artists Auditions in Paris, and then won YCA’s International Auditions in New York, where he was also awarded the Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize and four concert prizes.

PROGRAM Sonata No. 6 in D Major, K. 284 — Mozart 3 Mazurkas, Op. 59 — Chopin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 28 — Prokofiev Barcarolle for piano in F sharp Major, Op. 60 — Chopin Piano Sonata, Sz. 80 — Bartók

mon & tue oct

23 & 24

7:30 pm phillips center

THE OTHER MOZART THE UNTOLD STORY OF MOZART’S PRODIGY SISTER You would be hard pressed to find a person who does not, at the very least, recognize Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s name but bring up his sister Nannerl at a dinner party and you’re likely to get some blank stares.

Sylvia Milo’s one-woman theatrical piece tells Nannerl’s story. A prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer, she performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, but her work has been lost to history.

Dressed in a stunning 18-foot dress, Milo weaves a fascinating tale based on facts, stories, and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heartbreaking letters.

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Calidore STRING String QUARTET Quartet CALIDORE fri oct

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7:30 pm university auditorium Tickets Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine $35 Orchestra Q-CC $25 Balcony $20 UF Students $10

FORMED IN 2010 AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Calidore has studied closely with such luminaries as the Emerson Quartet, Arnold Steinhardt, Günther Pichler, Martin Beaver, and the Quatuor Ebène.

The 2017 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award and 2016 inaugural M-Prize International Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize winners have been praised by critics and fans for their confident and expressive musicianship.

An amalgamation of “California” and “doré” (French for “golden”), the ensemble’s name represents a reverence for the diversity of culture and the strong support it received from its home of origin, Los Angeles, California, the “Golden State.” The Calidore String Quartet aims to present performances that share the passion and joy of the string quartet chamber music repertoire.

PROGRAM Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5, The Lark — Haydn Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92 — Prokofiev Quartet in F Major — Ravel

Cross Currents: fri nov

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7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit/OrchestraA-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $45 Rear Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $35 Balcony $25 UF Students $10 sponsored by uf health shands

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zakir hussain and dave holland FEATURING CHRIS POTTER, SHANKAR MAHADEVAN, LOUIZ BANKS, SANJAY DIVECHA, and GINO BANKS When one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors teams up with a Grammy-winning jazz superstar, something amazing happens.

Helmed by renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain and acclaimed jazz bassist-composer Dave Holland, Crosscurrents is a truly unique world music performance melding the music of India with the energy of jazz. This ensemble will include celebrated Bollywood vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, guitarist-composer Sanjay Divecha, pianist Louiz Banks (a standard-bearer of India’s contemporary jazz movement), sax player Chris Potter, and drummer Gino Banks.

Whether you’re passionate about jazz or world music (or both), the decision is simple, you won’t want to miss this rare and extraordinary evening.

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mon & tue

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30 & 31 7:30 pm

phillips center Tickets Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $65 Orchestra Q-Z/Upper Boxes $55 Balcony $45 UF Students $20 sponsored by keith watson events north florida regional medical center this performance includes content which may not be suitable for children.

KINKY BOOTS IS BROADWAY’S HUGE-HEARTED, HIGH-HEELED HIT! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. “There is no show hotter than KINKY BOOTS!” — CBS News

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sun nov

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uf center for latin american studies

MALPASO DANCE COMPANY CUBA’S HOTTEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY is here to share a little slice of Havana with their brilliant production filled with movement and music.

With its refined technique and youthful energy, Malpaso has been delighting audiences and winning over critics when they burst onto the contemporary dance scene in 2012. In celebration of cultural collaboration Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer Osnel Delgado has enlisted an international team of choreographers to develop the show including Azure Barton, Trey McIntyre, and Ronald K. Brown.

Blending their fluid athleticism and admirable technique, this company is committed to raising global awareness of Cuban dance.

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DAKHABRAKHA tue nov

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EXPLAINING DAKHABRAKHA TO THE UNINITIATED IS NO EASY TASK. In fact, look up their excellent Tiny Desk concert on YouTube if you want to get a real taste of what they are about.

What started as an avant-garde theatre piece quickly evolved into an internationallyrenowned band blending traditional Ukrainian folk styles with Indian, Arabic, African, and Australian traditional instrumentation. The result sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard, with pieces of everything you’ve ever heard. We had them here in 2014 and they blew everyone away; we’re thrilled to finally get a chance to live it all over again.

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra with Narek Hakhnazaryan, Cello thu nov

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FOUNDED IN 1943 BY THE KREMLIN, the MSSO is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in Russia.

Quickly, the MSSO became renowned for its high standards of artistic excellence, imaginative programming, and community engagement, cultivating a broad and loyal following around the world.

The orchestra’s wide-ranging repertoire combines great orchestral, operatic, and choral classics with equally significant music of the 21st century, including many forgotten or neglected works.

PROGRAM Tristan and Isolde Overture ­— Wagner Cello Concerto — Schumann (Narek Hakhnazaryan, Cello) Symphony No. 2 — Sibelius

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feature fri nov

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7:00 & 9:00 pm upstage at the phillips center Tickets General Admission $35 UF Students $10

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ALICIA OLATUJA ALICIA OLATUJA LOVES TO TELL STORIES ABOUT LIFE AND THE MANY WAYS THAT TIME IMPACTS ALL OF US, SOMETHING SHE EXPLORED THOROUGHLY ON HER DEBUT ALBUM, TIMELESS .

Listening to those recordings or watching her perform, it’s easy to see why The New York Times deemed her, “A singer with strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage.”

Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Alicia grew up immersed in a wide range of musical styles, including gospel, soul, jazz, and classical. These influences have informed her artistic journey, and have made a significant impact on her sound, as she blends them together to create a style that is refined and classic, yet still completely unto itself. A graduate of the esteemed Manhattan School of Music, where she received a master’s degree in classical voice and opera, Olatuja appeared in numerous operatic and musical theater productions. However, she soon started to perform more regularly in gospel and jazz concerts, working with Chaka Khan, BeBe Winans, and Christian McBride.

Everything changed for Alicia in 2013. Performing as the featured soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at President Obama’s Second Inauguration, she burst into the national spotlight with her stirring rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Since then, she’s assembled her own jazz ensemble and continued astounding audiences with her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility, and captivating demeanor.

In 2014, Alicia was requested by the acclaimed composer/arranger/pianist Billy Childs to be brought on as a part of the touring incarnation of Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro alongside vocalist Becca Stevens. This project involved an extensive nationwide tour for the 2015-16 season in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, New York, and Boston.

Her voice has also entranced the legendary Hammond B3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, and she has recently performed with him at multiple events including the Charlie Parker Festival and the BRIC JazzFest. Alicia’s own band has been steadily in demand and have performed at the Jazz Standard, Rockport Jazz Festival, and the Harlem Stage Gatehouse, to name a few.

We are very excited to have Alicia Olatuja take part in our UpStage performance series, where we will be transforming the main stage of the Phillips Center into an intimate jazz club oasis. You’ll get the feeling that you’ve just stumbled across the best-kept-secret jazz club in NYC, with an evening you’ll be bragging about for quite some time. n

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all is calm tue dec

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7:30 pm

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WHEN POLITICIANS AND GENERALS COULD NOT MAKE PEACE, SOLDIERS DID. Choral voices float over the now darkened and quiet battlefield. In a trench, forty yards away, another group of men listen, finding a measure of peace and comfort in the songs of their adversaries.

Cold, filthy, frightened, surrounded by violence, destruction, and all of the sensory terror inherent to the trench warfare of the “Great War,” soldiers in the first World War endured horrors that few contemporary civilians could comprehend. An unlikely setting for a story of hope and compassion, but it was this place that birthed one of the most compelling and uplifting events of the War. Combatants rarely saw more than the top of a head of their adversaries, but the close proximity of enemy trenches did allow them to hear each other. At night, when the day’s offenses were over, soldiers in the trenches would sing choruses, hymns, drinking songs, anything to lighten their moods and lift their spirits. It was not uncommon to hear enemy troops call for encores from across the “no man’s land” between the trenches or for combatants to take turns singing back and forth over the quieted battlefield. Many of the men on both sides recorded these times in journals and letters, reflecting on them as moments of peace and comfort.

In the days and weeks leading up to Christmas 1914, the drive to fight waned. In defiance of command, soldiers themselves called an unofficial truce. In some places on the Front this just meant that both sides could collect and bury their fallen comrades, in others the two sides exchanged small gifts, some played games of soccer were played, and songs were sung. For a few weeks in 1914, these two sides saw each other as people and not enemies.

This is the story of All is Calm. Told through the very letters, journals, and songs of the men who experienced it firsthand, it shows the depths of compassion people can have for one another and how cultural and language barriers can be broken down through the power of music. All is Calm is a moving portrait of what people can accomplish when we see past politics and agendas to encounter fellow humans on a personal level. n

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jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis and special guests catherine russell and kenny washington wed dec

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7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit/Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/Lower Boxes $65 Orchestra Q-Z/Upper Boxes $55 Balcony $45 UF Students $20

MAKE “THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR” EVEN MORE WONDERFUL Lead by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, the orchestra boasts fifteen of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today.

Every December for more than a decade, the world renowned ensemble has been joined by an all-star roster of guest vocalists in exploring the canon of holiday standards.

Do the holidays right with this family-friendly evening filled with swinging and soulful performances of your favorite holiday music. sponsored by infinite energy keith watson events oak hammock at the university of florida

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tango fire fri jan

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7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit/Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $40 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $30 Balcony $20 UF Students $10

SENSUAL, PASSIONATE, AUTHENTICALLY ARGENTINIAN. Tango, the most intimate dance style on the planet, meets its match in German Cornejo’s dance troupe.

Performing across the globe for over a decade, Tango Fire encompasses and defines all that is Argentine Tango; dancing that sizzles with sensuality, accompanied by the unforgettable music and song of the great Tango masters including Piazzolla, Pugliese, and Gardel.

This unparalleled display of Tango features five couples, each with their own unique styles, backed by the music of Quarteto Fuego, featuring four of Argentina’s finest young musicians, and international vocalist Jesus Hidalgo.

Combining the rawness, sophistication, and the seduction of Tango, this exhilarating show evokes the intoxicating passion of late-night Buenos Aires.

sat jan

20

7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit /Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $45 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $35 Balcony $25 UF Students $10 sponsored by fresco pizza & pasta

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pink martini SOMETIMES YOU GET THE SENSE THAT PINK MARTINI IS JUST SHOWING OFF. The self-described “little orchestra” tackles musical genre (classical, Latin, jazz) and language (English, French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, and even Xhosa) with sophistication and playfulness.

Founder and bandleader Thomas Lauderdale has been carrying out this vision since 1994. Since then, his ageless music has only gotten bolder and fartherreaching, while never shedding the sense of joy around which its sound revolves. Featuring a dozen musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and North America...it’s about time they made their way to Gainesville.

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helsingborg Symphony Orchestra of sweden with Catherine Manoukian, violin STEFAN SOLYOM, PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR AND ARTISTIC ADVISOR The Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra has lived a storied existence since its founding in 1912. Over the years the orchestra has been conducted by such greats as Sten Frykberg, John Frandsen, Okku Kamu, and Andrew Manze. In 2014, swedish conductor and pupil of Leif Segerstam and Jorma Panula, Stefan Solyom was appointed as principal conductor of the HSO, developing their distinctive sound, known for its clarity, fluidity, and expressiveness.

sun jan

21

7:30 pm phillips center

Tickets Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $65 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $50 Balcony $40 UF Students $10 sponsored by uf health shands

save the date! mon jan

29

7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit/Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $45 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $35 Balcony $25 UF Students $10 sponsored by advantage publishing, inc.

Solyom and the sixty-one members of the orchestra are attempting to break down barriers and create a gateway to the symphony for people who are less accustomed to orchestral music. Hoping to achieve this through new concert arrangements that downplay traditional concert practice, this performance is sure to make believers out of everyone.

PROGRAM Egmont Overture, Op. 84 — Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 — Beethoven (Catherine Manoukian, Violin) Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 — Beethoven Program and artist subject to changes without notice.

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take me to the river — live MEMPHIS SOUL AND RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE Based on the award-winning film of the same name, Take Me to the River presents a live performance that re-imagines the utopia of racial, gender, and generational collaboration of memphis in its heyday.

This historic show features a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see legends William Bell, Bobby Rush, and Don Bryant share the stage and perform their classics and new collaborations backed by the Hi-Rhythm Section, Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, and The Stax Academy Alumni Band with Music Director Boo Mitchell.

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Balletboyz ® wed jan

31

7:30 pm phillips center Tickets Pit/ Orchestra A-P/ Mezzanine/ Lower Boxes $40 Orchestra Q-Z/ Upper Boxes $30 Balcony $20 UF Students $10 sponsored by keith watson events

IT CAN BE HARD TRYING TO CATEGORIZE BALLETBOYZ ®.

Sitting in the audience of one of their performances, you might even forget you are watching ballet.

Take a look at one or two of their videos online and it’s pretty clear: this isn’t Swan Lake. BalletBoyz® perform high-energy, modern dance with hyper-contemporary choreography.

The enormous versatility of the group is shown through the fluidity of Liam Scarlett’s Serpent, scored by Max Richter, and the tension and drama of Russell Maliphant’s Fallen, scored by Armand Amar.

cabaret

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03

7:30 pm

phillips center

BROADWAY’S DEFINITIVE TONY ®-WINNING MASTERPIECE Based on Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony Award ®-winning production, SAM MENDES ( Skyfall , American Beauty ) and ROB MARSHALL’S ( Into the Woods and Chicago , the films).

Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at CABARET – JOHN KANDER, FRED EBB and JOE MASTEROFF’s Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

For more information, please visit CabaretMusical.com.

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600 highwaymen: the fever tue-sat feb

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MEMBER OF A LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY? This is one of the questions at the core of 600 Highwaymen’s newest theatre production.

The Fever tests the limits of individual and collective responsibility, and our willingness to be there for one another. Performed in collaboration with the audience, this isn’t a performance to sit back and take in; it is an experience in the truest sense of the word. We would tell you more, but that would ruin the surprise.

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7:30 pm

university auditorium

Jake Shimabukuro

JAKE SHIMABUKURO REIMAGINES HOW A UKULELE CAN BE PLAYED. His innovative approach to the ukulele has drawn comparisons to such musical titans as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.

Far from the laidback-easy-strumming-sitting-on-the-beach-drinkinga-mai-tai music one might expect, Shimabukuro’s lightning-fast fingerstyle playing has put unique spins on beloved classics like Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and The Beatles’ While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

While he might be best known for his covers, he is an accomplished composer and collaborator, recording with the likes of Jack Johnson and Yo-Yo Ma. Tickets

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okee dokee brothers

2:00 pm phillips center

GRAMMY-WINNING FOLK & ROOTS MUSIC FOR FAMILIES Childhood friends Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander (the “Brothers”) have been writing and playing children’s songs inspired by American roots music and bluegrass.

Their music is inspired by nature and the joy of being outdoors and encourages kids to get outside and explore.

The performance contains elements of musical education and audience participation.

The Okee Dokee Brothers are best known for their adventure album series which are chronicled in the hourlong films Can You Canoe?: A Mississippi River Adventure, Through the Woods: An Appalachian Adventure, and Saddle Up: A Western Adventure.

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Accordion Virtuosi of Russia sun feb

18

2:00 pm

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WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO PIGEONHOLE OR TYPECAST INSTRUMENTS. In 1943, Pavel Smirnov decided the accordion could be used for more than background music in French movies and formed Accordion Virtuosi of Russia.

The waves of sound produced by this thirty plus accordion orchestra backed by first-class percussion, electric guitar, and bass are astonishing. Their unique repertoire ranges from folk music to arrangements of rock songs to medleys of popular show tunes.

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pilobolus — Shadowland FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, PILOBOLUS HAS PUSHED THE LIMITS OF WHAT MODERN DANCE IS AND HOW THE HUMAN BODY CAN BE USED AS A GRAPHIC AND EXPRESSIVE MEDIUM. Even if you don’t know their name, you are probably familiar with their work.

The dance company has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the 79th Academy Awards, and numerous television commercials.

Shadowland, a piece partially inspired by the group’s shadow theater performance on the Academy Awards, tells the surreal coming-of-age story of a young girl. The story is told through projected images on screens of different shapes and sizes and through “front-of-screen” choreography. It is unified by a score written by singersongwriter, David Poe, ranging from moody and somber to rhythmic and triumphant.

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michael mcdonald tue feb

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WITH A VOICE ABOUT AS RECOGNIZABLE AS THEY COME, Michael McDonald has been a force in the world of popular music for over four decades.

Pairing his distinctive and soulful tone with massive songwriting and keyboard skills, he’s worked with some of the best from Steely Dan and Patti LaBelle to contemporary greats Grizzly Bear and Thundercat.

Whether it’s ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as What A Fool Believes and solo hits like I Keep Forgettin’, his genre-busting guest spots, or innovative concept shows, the five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving.

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steep canyon rangers SEVENTEEN YEARS AND TEN STUDIO ALBUMS SINCE FORMING IN CHAPEL HILL, this sextet has proven time and again that it’s safe to say these boys know bluegrass.

Effortlessly walking the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra, they’re as danceable as any party-oriented string band but equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony.

It’s this mix of serious chops and good-natured fun that earned them the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album (for Nobody Knows You), and that drew celebrated comedian/banjoist Steve Martin to call them when he needed a backing band. The Rangers are world-class musicians who you’d be no more surprised to see taking the stage at Carnegie Hall as you would at a down home jamboree.

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martha graham dance company mon mar

05

7:30 pm phillips center

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REVOLUTIONARY VISION, ARTISTIC MASTERY The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a leader in the development of contemporary dance since its founding in 1926 by pioneering choreographer Martha Graham.

Influencing generations of choreographers and dancers including Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp, Graham forever altered the scope of dance.

Today, Graham’s spirit of ingenuity continues to be fostered. With programs that unite the work of choreographers across time within a rich historical and thematic narrative, the Company is actively working to create new platforms for contemporary dance that appeal to a wide range of audiences.

William Hagen, violin tue mar

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BRILLIANT VIOLIN VIRTUOSO At just twenty-three years old, American violinist William Hagen is already a seasoned international performer.

Since his professional debut at age nine with the Utah Symphony with Keith Lockhart conducting, he has performed with an impressive roster of conductors—Marin Alsop, Placido Domingo, and Hugh Wolff, to name a few—and symphony orchestras such as the Aspen Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium, and the Yokohama Sinfonietta. Still, he continues to work on his skill.

After studying with Itzhak Perlman at The Juilliard School for two years, William returned to Los Angeles in 2012 to continue studying with Robert Lipsett at the Colburn Conservatory of Music, and this October will begin studying at the Kronberg Academy as a student of Christian Tetzlaff.

PROGRAM Suite Italienne — Stravinsky Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50 — Beethoven Rondo Brilliant — Schubert

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Partita No. 2 — Bach Serenade Espagnole —Chaminade (arr. Kreisler) Sadko — Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Kreisler) Devil’s Trill Sonata — Tartini (arr. Kreisler)

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7:30 pm

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LIL BUCK AND JON BOOGZ: LOVE HEALS ALL WOUNDS LIL BUCK AND JON BOOGZ DON’T IDENTIFY WITH THE TITLE “HIP-HOP DANCER,” THEY PREFER TO BE CALLED MOVEMENT ARTISTS. You could be forgiven for thinking the dancing Lil Buck and Jon Boogz is computer-generated; it seems impossible for the human body to move in such a way.

Buck and Boogz share an uncanny instinct enabling them to switch up their movements’ style and speed, transitioning from fluid and floating to rigid and precise in manners that are both impressive and seemingly-effortless at the same time. Playing off of each other, as well as their environments, they produce holistic performances that few can rival.

But it’s not just their amazing technical skill that has captivated audiences.

For them, dance is about social consciousness, it’s about affecting change, tearing down walls of division, and fostering a more connected and empathetic society. Their works have tackled issues regarding criminal justice reform, the effects of climate change, and mass shootings.

Possibly their best known collaboration, Color of Reality, received broad critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and powerful message. Written and directed

by Boogz with art by visual artist, Alexa Meade, the short film explores the pain and sorrow inflicted by the violence in society. Channeling the frustrations intrinsically-linked to these controversial subjects, these movement artists offer messages of hope in a compelling format we don’t often see.

Together, Lil Buck and Jon Boogz have founded Movement Art Is, a nonprofit organization in which dance is used to inspire positive change and empower those in the dance community to challenge themselves artistically. This speaks volumes on their dedication to making an impact on the world as well as the artform. Embarking on this journey together, the duo are breaking ground for the next wave of movement artists looking to redefine contemporary dance.

Letting their movements speak louder than words can, they’re finding a way to go beyond simply pointing out the problems facing humanity, they’re looking for solutions. n

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Cirque Eloize: Saloon sat mar

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CIRQUE ELOIZE HAS CREATES PERFORMANCES FILLED WITH MAGIC AND CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE LEADERS IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS ACTS. Combining acrobatic feats with music, dance and theatre in a breath-taking and original manner.

Picture this: America is under construction. The West is booming. The railroad is being developed. In the middle of the desert, a town comes to life through circus.

Saloon tells the story of the American West through the lens of a small desert town’s saloon. Driving folk music, amazing acrobatics, colorful characters, and original choreography highlight this family-friendly spectacle.

Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, violin ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED VIOLINISTS, ONE OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORCHESTRAS The partnering of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields with music director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell seems almost too good to be true.

Regarded as one of the world’s greatest chamber orchestras, The Academy has been long-renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s most-loved classical music.

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7:30 pm phillips center

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Since being formed in 1958 by Sir Neville Marriner as a small, conductor-less ensemble, the orchestra continues to push the boundaries of play-directed performance to new heights under the direction of the distinguished Joshua Bell, the only person to hold this post since Sir Neville Marriner. Bell boasts a career-spanning more than thirty years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and conductor and is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era.

PROGRAM New Commission for Violin and Orchestra (Title TBA) — Meyer Violin Concerto No. 5, K.219, A Major (Turkish) — Mozart Symphony No. 6, Op. 68, F Major (Pastorale) — Beethoven

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Diego Figueiredo and Ken Peplowski fri mar

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IT ALL STARTED IN 1962.

Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote the songs, The Girl From Ipanema , Corcovado , and Wave .

The music hit North America and it was an explosion of Grammys and Billboard hits. Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s famous album Jazz Samba from April 1962, hit #1 on The Billboard Pop Chart. Now the world renowned artists Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo recreate music from this era, but in their own special way.

Diego Figueiredo, largely considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world, comes all the way from Brazil bringing his unique interpretations, phenomenal technique, and great sense of emotion. Ken Peplowski stands as one of the leading clarinetists and sax players in jazz today. He’s played and recorded with all the greats including Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, James Moody, Steve Allen, and many more.

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TAYLOR MAC’S 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC: ABRIDGED Taylor Mac (who uses “judy,” lowercase, as a gender pronoun) is impossible to ignore. Judy’s on-stage costumes involve clashing patterns, glitter, large feathers, some more glitter, elaborate face paint, potato-chip bags, towering wigs, and even more glitter. But beneath all these layers of fabulouslydraggy camp and kitsch, is an exhilaratingly sharp social critic engaging audiences with keen wit, brazen humour, and courageous vulnerability.

The incredibly talented playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, performance artist, director, and producer takes a larger-thanlife persona, one that is so completely unique, and manages to connect with every single member of the audience. It is astounding to witness and experience. Judy has described this as part of a duty to find out what judy’s audience needs, and not necessarily give them what they want, but give them what they need.

While rising to the top ranks of New York’s theater scene, judy has had work performed at the Lincoln Center, London’s Hackney Empire, the Sydney Opera House, and literally hundreds of other theaters, museums, music halls, opera houses, cabarets, and festivals around the globe. Judy is the author of seventeen fulllength works of theater including, Red Tide Blooming, Hir, The Lily’s Revenge, and the two-man vaudeville judy co-created with Mandy Patinkin and Susan Stroman, The Last Two People On Earth.

After years of development, Mac’s A 24-Decade History of Popular Music presents their subjective history of America going back to its founding in 1776. Originally performed as a one-time 24-hour event, this abridged version is a highly immersive and outrageously entertaining crash course in the 240 years (and counting) of the history of American culture and dysfunction.

Bringing us stories of groups whose perspectives are often forgotten by history, the show highlights various music styles and artistic voices ranging from murder ballads to disco, Walt Whitman to David Bowie, and beyond. Joined by music director/arranger Matt Ray, an incomparable band, and local performers, Mac appears on stage decked and bedazzled in gloriously irreverent regalia for a night that is sure to stay with you for years. n

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sat apr

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7:30 pm phillips center

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thu apr

05

7:30 pm

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GLASS SLIPPERS ARE SO BACK Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award® – winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists!

Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible and Ten Minutes Ago, in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes. sponsored by advantage publishing, inc. north florida regional medical center

edgar moreau, cello tue apr

10

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RISING STAR OF THE FRENCH CELLO twenty-three-year-old Edgar Moreau has been consistently captivating audiences with his effortless virtuosity and dynamic performances.

In frequent demand as a chamber musician, he has worked with the Talich, Prazak, Modigliani, and Ebène Quartets as well as pianists Nicholas Angelich and Jean-Frederic Neuburger. Moreau was awarded six concert prizes at the YCA Auditions and is recipient of the Florence Gould Foundation Fellowship of YCA. Having studied with Philippe Muller at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, Edgar currently works with Frans Helmerson at the Kronberg Academy. His first CD, Play, a collection of short pieces, is available on the Warner Classics label.

PROGRAM Sonata, FP 143 — ­ Poulenc Sonata in C Major, Op. 119 — Prokofiev Sonata in A Major — Franck

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DANISH STRING QUARTET sun apr

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2:00 pm

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THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A FINE CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE Since meeting as children at a music summer camp, the members of the Danish String Quartet have been destined for international acclaim.

Frederik Øland (violin), Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin), Asbjørn Nørgaard (viola), and Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin (cello) have established a reputation for their integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance. With their technical and interpretive talents matched by an infectious joy for music-making, the quartet is in demand worldwide by concert and festival presenters alike.

PROGRAM String Quartet No. 3, Op. 18 No. 3 — Beethoven String Quartet No. 7, Op. 59 No. 1 — Beethoven String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131 — Beethoven

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ONE SINGULAR SENSATION! A CHORUS LINE is musical theatre in its most pure form! Its celebration and true-tolife depiction of performers and their struggle to achieve greatness on the Broadway stage has earned the show unanimous praise as one of the true masterpieces of live theater.

The iconographic stories, simultaneously touching, funny and inspiring, will haunt you long after you leave the theater. A CHORUS LINE, with its powerful true life stories, is what American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, and The Voice can only aspire to be — gripping live theater with world famous songs, choreography that’s become part of our popular culture, and imagery that can only be epitomized as “One Singular Sensation” which is A CHORUS LINE.

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UFPA Affiliate Program Affiliates ensure our community is enriched by allowing UFPA

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to bring the world’s great performance artists to the campus

Who says the evening ends once the curtain is drawn?

and community. Our programs enhance the arts culture in

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North Central Florida and provide unique cultural experiences

performance gatherings at Fresco Pizza & Pasta where

that would not otherwise be available to our residents.

cocktails and complimentary food will be served as you rub

UFPA aims to be a place for our community to be educated,

elbows with fellow performing arts appreciators, as well as

challenged, and enlightened through the live performing arts.

the artists of the evening. After all, even stars like to unwind.

Our programming does this by providing experiences in a variety of ways.

› Artists off the stage: our artists participating as part of the fabric of our community, making their presence felt beyond the stage

› Devotion to creative brains: the artists we bring to campus will share their gifts to inspire creativity in others

› Performing arts for everyone: we will provide accessible, multidisciplinary programming, and experiential performances

Artist Reception Join fellow Affiliates and Sponsors in giving a toast to the evening’s artists following select performances throughout the season. These private gatherings are great opportunities to network.

Backstage Tour Ask anyone at UFPA and they’ll tell you—from hospitality to the lighting and sound boards—it takes a lot to produce all of the world-class performances that grace our stages. As Operations Director Matt Cox guides you from backstage to the Main Stage, you will get an upclose look at the many moving parts that make up a UFPA production.

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UFPA Affiliate benefits UFPA Affiliates are vital contributors to the fulfillment of our mission. We want everyone to have the opportunity to join us in bringing world-class artists to Gainesville. Below are membership levels listed from highest to lowest contribution. Higher levels include the benefits of the levels below them.

Benefactor / $10,000

SuperCelebrity benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before all other levels

SuperCelebrity / $7,500

› Two complimentary tickets to UFPA’s gala › Reserved parking space in priority parking area › Special, complimentary performance

Celebrity benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Celebrities

› Invitation to travel with UFPA staff to performance conferences/ festivals

Celebrity / $5,000

Superstar benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before SuperStars

› Private pre-party reception and program recognition for designated performances

› Reserved seating for Main Stage on Stage performances presented by UFPA

SuperStar / $2,500

headliner benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Headliners

Headliner / $1,750

star benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Stars

Star / $1,000

› Invitation to exclusive Director’s Dinner with Brian Jose

› Invitation for two to Pre-performance Receptions

producer benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Producers

› Priority parking › Private, unlisted hotline to purchase best available tickets by phone

› Season access to intermission receptions for all UFPA presented performances

› Invitation to Season Preview party › Name listed on Phillips Center lobby donor board (for Star Affiliates and above registered prior to 8/15/17)

Producer / $500

director benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Directors

› Guest pass for two for one intermission reception for a UFPA presented performance

› Name listed in performance program › Invitation for two to a Backstage Tour › Invitation for two to master classes and open rehearsals

Director / $250

manager benefits plus

› Priority ticketing before Managers

› Special invitation to Season Opening Celebration

Manager / $100 › Priority handling of UFPA preseason ticket orders before the public

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› Advance notice of added UFPA presented performances › Affiliate membership card and decal › Name listed on website

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DANCE D

ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET

ance Alive National Ballet, Gainesville’s world class professional ballet company features an international roster of award winning dancers. Elegant and exciting, they are at the heart of the Company’s undeniable success. DANB’s repertoire ranges from the quintessential classic Nutcracker to the cutting-edge movement of contemporary ballet. Throughout this choreographic tapestry are woven the ballets of Executive Artistic Director Kim Tuttle and Choreographer-inResidence Judy Skinner whose distinctive artistic styles brand the company.

Entertaining and insightful, provocative and joyous, this creative aesthetic is at the heart of the Company.

DANB presents a brilliant home season at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and a highly acclaimed educational and outreach program.

The Company tours extensively both nationally and internationally and is also the Resident Company at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala, Fla. “….admire the exquisite combination of techniques…the tradition of the Bolshoi, the spirit of jazz and the sensuality of modern dance in a first class spectacle.” ­ — La Nacion, Costa Rica

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2017-18 season ASPIRE!

Thursday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.

A jaw-dropping program based on the IUF1000 course: What is the Good Life? From daily life to our future, we explore moral issues and ethics that will carry us throughout our lives. This program is produced with support from the University of Florida Provost’s Office and UFPA.

THE NUTCRACKER

Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m.

The all time family favorite. It’s just not the holidays without The Nutcracker!

Beautiful costumes, beautiful sets, beautiful dancing. Sheer magic!

L’AMOUR

A perfect Valentine’s night out for you and your loved ones! LOVE is at the heart of this show. Beginning with lovers strolling under the soft lights of a moon-filled night, continuing to a marvelous masquerade ball, then joining them in a French café, we see love in its many wondrous forms.

Dine ‘A Deux’ prior to the show in the Fackler Foyer! 6 p.m.!

THE RING

Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.

Combining forces once again with Conductor Raymond Chobaz and the UF Symphony Orchestra, DANB presents The Ring, a world premiere created to a symphonic version of Wagners ‘Ring’ cycle. The story is one of love and romance, greed and lust for power—and how the ring affects all who come in contact with it. A metaphor for all times. Also on the program will be UF professor Welson Tremura and his “Guitarra Latina” and internationally renowned pianist Kevin Sharpe. Unusual and innovative program for all!

Tickets on sale july 31, 2017 dancealive.org | 352-371-2986

• DANB is represented by Siegel Artist Management, LLC.

Dance Alive National Ballet, Julia Ponomareva by Johnston Photography 2017

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Having friends – or knowing a lot of people – can save you

and one of our staff will be more than happy to help.

money.

Can’t decide on a different show? That’s okay. We will issue a gift certificate that can be used at your convenience.

We like groups. That’s why we give them discounts. Buy 10 or more tickets to any performance and save 10 percent. Just

Exchanges are available up to 24 hours before the

ask about group ticket sales when you contact our box office.

performance, for a $5 transaction fee, in person only at the

All 10 tickets must be purchased for the same performance, at

Phillips Center. If the exchange is for a higher-priced ticket, you are responsible for the difference in cost. If the exchange is for a lower-priced ticket, the difference may qualify as a tax

the same time, from the Phillips Center Box Office in person or by phone.

deductible donation to University of Florida Performing Arts.

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tickets on sale beginning july 22

| order by phone — 352.392.2787 or 800.905.2787

UF Student Tickets

Phillips Center: Wheelchair and companion seating are

UFPA offers discounted tickets to UF students to many performances. Ticket prices range from $10-20, depending on the event. Student on-sale dates are as follows:

› August 21 September and October events › October 2 November and December events › December 1 January and February events › February 1 March and April events

available on the orchestra and mezzanine levels of the Phillips Center.

Squitieri Studio Theatre: Wheelchair and companion seating are available on the main floor (front row) of the Squitieri Studio Theatre.

University Auditorium: Wheelchair and companion seating are available on the main floor in the back of

UF students may purchase discounted tickets in person or

University Auditorium.

by calling the Phillips Center Box Office or online at

Restrooms

www.performingarts.ufl.edu.

Phillips Center: Restrooms in the upper and lower

Each student may pick up only one ticket per performance

lobbies of the Phillips Center provide facilities for those with

with a valid Gator 1 card. (The Gator 1 card must say

disabilities.

“STUDENT” on it.)

University Auditorium: Restrooms in the lower lobby

Please note: The Gator 1 card used to purchase student-

of University Auditorium provide facilities for those with

priced tickets must also be presented for entry to the

disabilities.

performance.

Student ticket prices for University of Florida Performing Arts events are supported by University of Florida Student Government.

Audio Aids Assistive listening devices (using headphones or personal LOOP) are available to patrons. Please make your request at the reception office in the lobby. Please note that this system

Other Student Tickets

is currently not available for the Squitieri Studio Theatre.

Non-UF students may purchase discounted balcony tickets

Sign Language Interpretation

for select performances. Tickets are subject to availability

Sign language interpretation is available upon request. For

and may be limited for select events. On-sale dates are the

more information or to request sign language interpretation,

same as listed previously.

please call 352.273.2457 or the Florida Relay Service at 800.955.9771 for TDD message translation. You may also

Accessibility

email info@performingarts.ufl.edu. Please allow at least four

From ADA-parking spaces to audio assistance and more,

weeks’ notice.

we’re committed to making your visit with us as accessible

UFPA will hold four seats for deaf and companion seating in an

and comfortable as possible.

area where hearing impaired patrons will have a line of sight to

ADA-Parking

see the interpreter and the stage. Tickets will be sold through

Phillips Center and Squitieri Studio Theatre: Spaces

the Phillips Center Box Office only. These seats will not be

for the Phillips Center are available on the south side of the

released to the public until the day of the performance. Please

parking garage, on the first level of the garage and near the

request seating at time of ticket purchase.

Florida Museum of Natural History. ADA-accessible parking

If you need assistance that is not listed above, or have

spaces adjacent to the elevators are available on the second,

additional questions, please email info@performingarts.ufl.

third and fourth floors of the parking garage.

edu or contact the Phillips Center Box Office or the Florida

University Auditorium: Spaces are available in the

Relay Service for TDD message translation.

nearby parking lots, and for some events, on the service drive adjacent to Peabody Hall on the north side of Union Road.

Elevators The elevator for the Phillips Center is located on the east side of the lobby. The elevator for University Auditorium is located across from the main staircase in the lobby.

Wheelchair Seating Please request wheelchair seating at time of ticket purchase, or choose wheelchair seating options when purchasing tickets online.

tickets on sale beginning july 22

Photo Credits Front Cover: Jake Shimabukuro - Courtesy of Jake SHimabukuro. Inside Front Cover: Jon Boogz Timothy Salaz. Page 2: Sweet Honey in the Rock - Howard T. Cash. Benny Green Trio - RR Jones.

Page 3: Adam Strauss — The Mushroom Cure - Courtesy of Adam Strauss. Page 4: Circus 1903 Courtesy of Circus 1903. Page 5: TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ - Courtesy of TajMo. Harold Mabern / Eric Alexander Quartet - Alan Nahigian (top) & Jimmy Katz (bottom). Page 6: Nobuntu - Courtesy of Nobuntu. Page 7: Daniel Lebhardt - Kaupo Kikkas. The Other Mozart - Courtesy of The Other Mozart. Page 8: Calidore String Quartet - Sophie Zhai. Cross Currents - Courtesy of Cross Currents.

Page 9: Kinky Boots - Courtesy of Kinky Boots. Page 10: Malpaso Dance Company - Bill Hebert.

Page 11: DakhaBrakha - Olga Zakrevska. Moscow State Symphony Orchestra - Courtesy of MSSO. Page 12: Alicia Olatuja - Harrison Weinstein. Page 13: All Is Calm - George Byron Griffiths. Page 14: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - Joe Martinez. Page 15: Tango Fire Courtesy of Tango Fire. Pink Martini - Courtesy of Pink Martini. Page 16: Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra of Sweden - Courtesy of Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra of Sweden. Take Me to the River - Courtesy of Take Me to the River. Page 17: BalletBoyz® - Panayiotis Sinnos. Cabaret Courtesy of Cabaret. Page 18: 600 Highwaymen: The Fever - Maria Baranova. Jake Shimabukuro - Courtesy of Jake SHimabukuro. Page 19: The Okee Dokee Brothers - Courtesy of The Okee Dokee Brothers. Accordion Virtuosi - Courtesy of Accordion Virtuosi. Page 20: Pilobolus: Shadowland Grant Halverson. Page 21: Michael McDonald - Courtesy of Michael McDonald. Martha Graham Dance Company - Courtesy of Martha Graham Dance Company. Page 22: William Hagen - Courtesy of William Hagen. Cirque Eloize: Saloon - Courtesy of Cirque Eloize. Page 23: Lil Buck / Jon Boogz Kyle Cordova. Page 24: Academy St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell - Courtesy of Academy St Martin in the Fields. Steep Canyon Rangers - Courtesy of Steep Canyon Rangers. Page 25: Diego Figueiredo and Ken Peplowski - Carol Loricco. Page 26: Taylor Mac - Teddy Wolff. Page 27: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella - Courtesy of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Edgar Moreau - Matt Dine. Page 28: Danish String Quartet - Caroline Bittencourt. A Chorus Line - Courtesy of A Chorus Line. Back Cover: Joshua Bell - Courtesy of Joshua Bell.

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to order tickets Call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352.392.ARTS (2787)

Parking for the Phillips Center is available in the parking

or toll-free within Florida, 800.905.ARTS (2787). You can

garage and surface lots at the University of Florida

also visit us in person.

Cultural Plaza.

Phillips Center Box Office hours of operation: May – August Monday – Friday, noon to 6 p.m.

September – April Monday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

University Auditorium 333 Newell Drive Phone 352.392.2346

In addition, the Phillips Center Box Office is open two

Parking for University Auditorium is available on the

hours prior to performance time for in-person sales. The

University of Florida campus at Union Road off SW

University Auditorium Box Office is open sixty minutes

13th Street (200 yards from the Auditorium) and in the

prior to performance time, day of show only.

parking garage at Newell Road and Museum Road off

Or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu, any time of the day

13th Street (400 yards from the Auditorium).

or night.

Shuttle Service at University Auditorium

Directions and Parking

For UFPA-presented events at University Auditorium,

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Phillips Center)

begins one hour prior to performance start time and

UFPA provides a free shuttle service. Shuttle service continues until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the performance.

3201 Hull Road Phone: 352.273.2457

UFPA’s shuttle service is sponsored by UF Health Shands.

The Phillips Center is located in the Cultural Plaza near the intersection of 34th Street and Hull Road on the University of Florida campus. For detailed driving directions, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352.392.2787 (ARTS) and select option four.

University Ave. SW 2nd Ave.

Stadium

SW 34th St.

SW 26th St.

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BU Exit 384

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SW 16th

Newell Rd.

Center Dr. Ave.

SW 13th St.

Mowry

Gale Lemerand Dr.

Museum Rd.

Lake Alice

Ifas Research Dr.

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Surge Area Dr.

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Century Tower

Stadium Rd.

Baughman Center

Hull Rd.

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University Auditorium Union Dr.

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online www.performingarts.ufl.edu (Beginning Saturday, July 22 at noon)

by mail Phillips Center Box Office

University of Florida

PO Box 112750

Gainesville, FL 32611-2750

Order Form

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When you join the University of Florida Performing Arts email list, you receive up-to-the-minute information about UFPA performances. Get advance notices about on-sale events, performance reminders and discount ticket offers to some of the newest and hottest performing artists around.

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Please note: For performances at University Auditorium and the Squitieri Studio Theatre, Phillips Center Seat Sponsors will be placed in the best available seating according to their UFPA Affiliate level.

sponsored seat during your buying period. Your seats will not be guaranteed after these dates.

seat sponsor buying period is June 12-16. Please note that in order to retain your active sponsorship, you must purchase tickets to at least seven performances per

attention seat sponsors!

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by phone 352-392-ARTS (2787)

800-905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida only)

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pricing by venue Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 1 - Pit (Pit seating is limited and subject to availability) 2 - Front Orchestra (Rows A-P)/Mezzanine/Lower Boxes 3 - Rear Orchestra (Rows Q-Z)/Upper Boxes 4 - Balcony Page 2 Sweet Honey in the Rock Thursday, September 14, 7:30 pm 4 Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus Sunday, September 24, 2:00 pm canceled 5 TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band Wednesday, September 27, 7:30 pm 6 Nobuntu - U.S. Premiere Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 pm 7 The Other Mozart Monday, October 23, 7:30 pm 7 The Other Mozart Tuesday, October 24, 7:30 pm 9 KINKY BOOTS Monday, October 30, 7:30 pm 9 KINKY BOOTS Tuesday, October 31, 7:30 pm 8 Cross Currents: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland Friday, November 3, 7:30 pm 10 Malpaso Dance Company Sunday, November 5, 7:30 pm 11 DakhaBrakha Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm 11 Moscow State Symphony with Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello Thursday, November 16, 7:30 pm 13 All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 pm 14 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Wednesday, December 6, 7:30 pm 15 Tango Fire Friday, January 19, 7:30 pm 15 Pink Martini Saturday, January 20, 7:30 pm 16 Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra of Sweden Sunday, January 21, 7:30 pm 16 Take Me to the River Monday, January 29, 7:30 pm 17 Ballet Boyz Wednesday, January 31, 7:30 pm 17 Cabaret Saturday, February 3, 7:30 pm 19 The Okee Dokee Brothers Sunday, February 11, 2:00 pm 21 Michael McDonald Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 pm 20 Pilobolus - Shadowland Friday, February 23, 7:30 pm 22 Martha Graham Dance Company Monday, March 5, 7:30 pm 24 Cirque Eloize: Saloon Saturday, March 17, 7:30 pm 23 Lil Buck and Jon Boogz: Love Heals All Wounds Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 pm 24 Academy St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, violin Thursday, March 22, 7:30 pm 27 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Thursday, April 5, 7:30 pm 26 Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music: Abridged Saturday, April 14, 7:30 pm 28 A Chorus Line Sunday, April 22, 7:30 pm

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2 Benny Green Trio Friday, September 15, 7:00 pm 2 Benny Green Trio Friday, September 15, 9:00 pm 5 Harold Mabern/Eric Alexander Quartet Thursday, October 12, 7:00 pm 5 Harold Mabern/Eric Alexander Quartet Thursday, October 12, 9:00 pm 12 Alicia Olatuja Friday, November 17, 7:00 pm 12 Alicia Olatuja Friday, November 17, 9:00 pm 25 Diego Figueriedo and Ken Peplowski Friday, March 30, 7:00 pm 25 Diego Figueriedo and Ken Peplowski Friday, March 30, 9:00 pm

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3 Adam Strauss - The Mushroom Cure Thursday, September 21, 7:30 pm General Admission 3 Adam Strauss - The Mushroom Cure Friday, September 22, 7:30 pm General Admission 7 Daniel Lebhardt, piano Wednesday, October 18, 7:30 pm Reserved $35 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 pm General Admission 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Wednesday, February 7, 7:30 pm General Admission 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Thursday, February 8, 7:30 pm General Admission 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Friday, February 9, 7:30 pm General Admission 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Saturday, February 10, 2:00 pm General Admission 18 600 Highwaymen: The Fever Saturday, February 10, 7:30 pm General Admission 22 William Hagen, violin Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 pm Reserved $35 27 Edgar Moreau, cello Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 pm Reserved $35

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University Auditorium 1 - Front Orchestra (Rows A-P)/Mezzanine 2 - Rear Orchestra (Rows Q-CC) 3 - Balcony Page

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8 Calidore String Quartet Friday, October 27, 7:30 pm 18 Jake Shimabakuro Friday, February 9, 7:30 pm 19 Accordian Virtuosi of Russia Sunday, February 18, 2:00 pm 21 Steep Canyon Rangers Friday, March 23, 7:30 pm 28 Danish String Quartet Sunday, April 15, 2:00 pm

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