18|19 UF Performing Arts Season Brochure by University of Florida Performing Arts

2018 | 2019 Season

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umans all have an innate drive to gather around performance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of what makes us who we are. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prehistoric communities gathering around a fire with primitive instruments, packed arenas for Top 40 pop stars, or commuters watching a busker as they wait for the train, we are drawn to these collective experiences. We see it as our duty to provide connection and kinship through the love of artistry. Spaces that are open and welcoming to all and are cultural touchstones for the greater Gainesville area. But beyond that, we also serve to increase the artistic enrichment of this community, by reaching out beyond the stage to bring performance to our neighbors. The world can be a complicated and divisive place, but performance unifies people in a way nothing else can. This is why we are here, and these are the experiences we want to share with you.

our venues Our four venues are designed to provide you with the best possible experience by catering to the unique needs of every 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 1,700+ seat theatre, 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. Patrons enter through the Phillips Center lobby, walk through the theatre and directly onto the the stage, which has been transformed into a jazz club atmosphere complete with tables, chairs, and a cash bar. Each UpStage artist performs two sets, one at 7:00 p.m. and a second at 9:00 p.m. At the early seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price, while the later seating includes light desserts. The venue seats up to 180 per set, 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 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 to another time. The magnificent acoustics and impressive surroundings make way for exciting performances, where you’re likely to catch chamber ensembles and world music acts, among others.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

tomáš Kubínek Friday, september 7, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

raucous, maniacally Funny Tomáš kubínek is unhinged. it’s okay to say that. after all, the man calls himself a “certified lunatic.” That lunacy brings with it a brilliant mind, sharp wit, and astonishing athleticism that make kubínek’s particular brand of comedy shine. ages 10 to 100 will love his brand of comedy. From slapstick clowning to clever banter with audience members, from music to hand magic, kubínek is able to split sides without doing it at other people’s expense...well except maybe his own. piT | $35

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $35

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30

balcony | $20

uF sTudenTs | $10

nathan lee, piano sunday, september 16, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. squitieri studio Theatre

daZZling prodigy nathan lee, who lives just outside seattle, Washington, began playing the piano at the age of six and made his orchestral debut at the age of nine. at the age of 15, he won First prize in the 2016 young concert artists international auditions, and was also awarded no less than 14 special concert prizes, including the embassy series prize in Washington, d.c. and germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usedom music Festival prize. he currently holds the mortimer levitt piano chair of young concert artists. lee has already been heard with the buffalo philharmonic orchestra on nprâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s From the Top, the cleveland orchestra, and the minnesota orchestra, and he shared the stage with Jean-yves Thibaudet and lang lang on the seattle symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala evening. a dazzling prodigy, the young pianist is known for his rhapsodic, compelling, and technically sound performances. reserved | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Mandy Harvey sunday, september 23, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

perseverance and TalenT mandy harvey is an impressive talent. one could easily wonder what it must be like to command an audience like she does, to hear their applause. There’s just one thing: mandy harvey is deaf. she completely lost her hearing at age 18. With a voice ranging from wisp to rasp, impressive range and tone, and a stage presence that is second to none, mandy astonished the judges of america’s got Talent and won viewers’ hearts. While dreaming big and overcoming adversity are undeniably an element of her performance and personal story, harvey’s immeasurable talent is impossible to ignore. general admission | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

chris thile Wednesday, september 26, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

mandolin Transcended multiple grammy award-winner and macarthur Fellow chris Thile, a member of punch brothers and nickel creek, and host of the radio program, live from here, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer, and vocalist. With his broad outlook that encompasses classical, rock, jazz, and bluegrass, Thile transcends the borders of conventionally circumscribed genres, creating a distinctly american canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike. as a soloist, Thile has released several albums including his most recent, Thanks for listening, a “wonderfully observant and beautifully produced” (sun magazine) collection of new recordings originally written as “songs of the Week” for live from here. piT | $45 orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35 balcony | $25 uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

teatr-pralnia with cca dakh Tuesday, october 2 and Wednesday, october 3, 2018 7:30 p.m. | squitieri studio Theatre

super-charged puppeT cabareT Teatr-pralnia with cca dakh is a snapshot of the emotions and sensibilities in modern ukraine. ukraine is a geographic stress point...and her people feel it. you might not expect this environment to foster an insanely-colorful, energetic puppet cabaret using clever songs, real time events and Facebook feeds, iconic ukrainian poetry, and improvisation, but that’s exactly what it has done. This audaciously wild, adultonly performance questions today’s atmosphere as through the eyes of children: asking bold, uncomfortable questions that encourage audience members to analyze their own worldview and provide insight into the minds of a people who are often forgotten. reserved | $30

uF sTudenTs | $10

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

The presentation of Teatr-pralnia with cca dakh is part of center stage, a public diplomacy initiative of the u.s. department of state’s bureau of educational and cultural affairs, administered by the new england Foundation for the arts, is made possible in cooperation with the u.s. regional arts organizations, and with support from the doris duke Foundation for islamic art, and the Trust for mutual understanding. general management is provided by lisa booth management, inc.

Hanzhi Wang, accordion Thursday, october 4, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. squitieri studio Theatre

remarkable presence. Technical brilliance. hanzhi Wang does not play polka or zydeco. her astonishing ability to reinterpret the classical canon on the button accordion and command of the stage have earned her international recognition. she is the first accordionist to join the roster of young concert artists in its 57-year history of discovering extraordinary musicians. born in 1990, she is considered one of the brightest stars of the new generation of classical accordionists. praised for her engaging stage presence and performances that are technically and musically brilliant (we highly recommend looking her up on youTube), Wangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert career has already taken her around the globe with performances in europe and asia. For the 2018-2019 season, she will make her debut in the young concert artists series in Zankel hall at carnegie hall, before making her way to gainesville. reserved | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Friday, october 5, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center at first, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe that at 36 years old Jonny lang has already had a successful career for two decades. but when you get your first platinum record at 15 and a grammy at age 26, while sharing the stage with legends like b.b. king and buddy guy, believing is pretty easy. his unmistakable talent sets him apart as one of the best live performers and blues guitarists of his generation, a place he has held strong through the years. and with years comes experience. For a true artist like lang, that experience translates into great songs, something his 2017 album signs firmly backs up. Fans who discovered Jonny lang through his searing instrumental work will revel in the huge guitar tones and go-for-broke solos on signs, while those who have appreciated his growth as an honest and passionate songwriter will find that honesty and passion unabated. one thing we know is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great to hear it live. piT | $45

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

Jonny lang Fire-breaThing blues

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

ranky tanky Thursday, october 11, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

Work iT! geT Funky! The word gullah is derived from a West african term for “a people blessed by god.” it refers to not only the people, but the culture and music of the south carolina lowlands. native south carolinians, ranky Tanky (loosely translated as “Work it!” or “get funky!”), bring to life the soulful songs of the gullah culture, melding them with elements of jazz, gospel, funk, and r&b. Their breakout performance in 2017 on npr’s Fresh air is a must hear. With songs ranging from exhilarating to soulful, from dance songs to lullabies, this group expertly captures gullah tradition and music. piT | $35 orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $35 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $25 balcony | $20 uF sTudenTs | $10

This performance is funded in part by a grant from south arts in partnership with the national endowment for the arts.

actors from the london stage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hamlet Friday, october 12 and saturday, october 13, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. squitieri studio Theatre

Five acTors and a skull actors from the london stage performs shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hamlet word-for-word from the original, but instead of a cast of dozens, they do it with just five actors. it is traditional shakespeare performed in an inventive way. but make no mistake, this is not a new interpretation, this is hamlet. Five incredibly versatile actors play multiple roles, weaving together dialogues, and switching between characters all while maintaining a clear narrative that is true to the original. it sounds like madness but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a method in it and it works. reserved | $40

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Quartet assad: Music of Migration Thursday, november 1, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

TalenT runs in The Family brazilian-born, grammy-winning brothers and guitarists sérgio and odair assad join family members badi and clarice for an exceptional evening of brazilian folk music, with original compositions, and a nod to their lebanese heritage. While sérgio and odair have become international superstars in the world of guitar— working with such renowned artists as yo-yo ma, romero lubambo, and dawn upshaw—badi assad has been lauded for her category-defying work as an extraordinary singer, guitarist, and percussionist. and let’s not forget about sergio’s daughter, clarice. a composer, pianist, and singer, she has been performing professionally since the age of seven, with works commissioned by carnegie hall, the chamber music society of lincoln center, and the vail music Festival. it’s quite rare for one family to be bursting at the seams with such talent and acclaim and even rarer to see them all on one stage. piT | $45

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

fabian almazan sunday, november 4, 2018 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage

seamlessly compleX The cuban-born jazz pianist Fabian almazan is moving quickly, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing the genre along the way. almazanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piano playing revels in the space between styles, and between structure and improvisation. anyone who attended our 2017-18 season gala will remember his striking talent, and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s returning for more. he has studied with mark levine, kenny barron, and garry dial, and performed alongside dave brubeck and christian mcbride. his solo albums, personalities and rhizome, have garnered nationwide critical acclaim. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

the capitol steps monday, november 5, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

make america grin again a uF performing arts tradition, The capitol steps will return to the phillips center the night before the mid-term election. What started as a group of senate staffers setting out to lampoon the very people and places who employed them, has grown into a national treasure of farcical proportions. They have been digging into the headlines of the day for over 30 years, and creating song parodies and skits with their special brand of satirical humor. most cast members have worked on capitol hill; some for democrats, some for republicans, and others for those who straddle the fence. but no matter who or what is in the headlines, you can be sure this group will tackle all sides of the political spectrum. piT | $50 orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $50 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $40 balcony | $30 uF sTudenTs | $10

Jessica lang dance Wednesday, november 7, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

invenTive. diverse. bold. Widely recognized as one of the most talented choreographers of her generation, Jessica langâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profound and exciting works seek to enrich and inspire global audiences by immersing them in the beauty of movement and music. committed to artistic collaboration and always defying categorical definition, Jessica lang dance has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, thrilling audiences with a signature brand of inventive stage design and diverse movement styles. modern and eclectic, langâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistry is not only in dance, but in the excitement of the senses, and a bold vision that, while demanding admiration, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shy away from being playful. orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $40 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

education outreach

erforming arts have a tremendous impact on the lives of people who have the privilege to witness them. We take our cultural responsibilities to the community seriously and understand that there are barriers for engaging in the arts, be they physical, financial, or otherwise.

This is where our education outreach program comes in, expanding our impact and accessibility both within and beyond the walls of our venues. Through multiple initiatives, we provide numerous creative and educational opportunities to members throughout our community. classroom visits bring performers from our presented season into local school classrooms. These experiences are tailored to perfectly fit the class focus. These engagements range from in-depth lectures to lively classroom performances filled with dancing graderschoolers. master classes give students access to gain the knowledge and insight they need to channel their creativity. uF performing arts master classes provide students the opportunity for deep, personal instruction and interaction with world-renowned professional artists. school-day performances fill the phillips center with k-12 students. For many students, this is their first time experiencing the live performing arts in a professional hall. Thanks to grant and private funding support, the artist fees, facility fees, and even school bus costs associated with the performance are covered, which means there is no charge to the student or school. performance discussions are held 45 minutes prior to a performance or immediately following and feature artists, uF professors, subject matter experts, and performers who directly engage with the audience, providing context and insight into the performances and creative process.

For more information on education outreach opportunities, contact derek Wohlust at 352.273.2464 or dwohlust@performingarts.ufl.edu. These opportunities would not be possible without the continued support of private donors. if you are interested in supporting education outreach at uFpa, please contact shannon sumerlin, director of development, at 352.273.2480 or ssumerlin@performingarts.ufl.edu.

adam strauss: inside ocd

he mushroom cure tells the true story of adam strauss’ quest to treat his obsessive compulsive disorder with psilocybin—the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms. a raw, hilarious, and incredibly human piece about the struggles we all face, the show was one of our most important performances of the 2017-18 season — not just because of the powerful story and acting by strauss, but because of his commitment to affecting lives beyond the stage. in addition to performing two shows in the squitieri studio Theatre, the stand up comic-turned-dramatist accepted an artist residency, where he worked with uF staff and faculty specializing in the field of health and medicine. a meeting was held in July where the start of an exciting endeavor was sparked by Jeffrey pufahl and kimberlee campbell-smith from the center for arts in medicine.

pufahl and campbell-smith joined uF performing arts in creating a collaborative storytelling event, composed of people who live with an ocd diagnosis, their family members, and a clinician from the ocd clinic. With the help of carol mathews at the center for ocd, anxiety, and related disorders, this group was assembled, and over the course of ten weeks worked on developing their personal stories. The result of this initiative became the performance inside ocd: i am not my illness. strauss attended the first workshop and checked in throughout the development process eventually returning to gainesville to host the performance to a full house in the squitieri studio Theatre.

inside ocd was more profound and moving than any of us could have imagined, an evening where members of our community came together to hear and learn from each other. This is the magic we’re always chasing at uFpa, and something we’re enormously proud to have helped bring about. a testament to the importance of this work is the national recognition it has received, with an invitation to participate in the 25th annual ocd conference in Washington, d.c. This exceptional group of members in our community will present their stories, and their inventive way of sharing them, to health professionals, researchers, and individuals with ocd from all around the world. What started with a meeting in a small room at shands hospital has grown into something much greater, transforming lives along the way.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

uf opera theatre and symphony orchestra present

Hansel and gretel

Friday, november 16 and saturday, november 17, 2018 7:30 p.m. | phillips center The famous fairytale by the brothers grimm is a holiday favorite and a treat for the whole family, young and old. This lavish production features talented singers from the uF opera Theatre, the 80-piece uF symphony orchestra, stunning sets and costumes, and all the moments you adoreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;rambunctious children, fretful parents, a beautiful, candy-sprinkled gingerbread house, and of courseâ&#x20AC;Ś the Witch! discover opera in a delightful way and create family memories that will last a lifetime. anthony offerle, director; raymond chobaz, conductor music by engelbert humperdinck; libretto by adelheid Wette; sung in english. recommended for ages 6 and up. orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $40 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30

balcony | $20

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

rodgers & Hammerstein’s

the King and i monday, november 19, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

“absoluTely sTunning.” — varieTy Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The new york Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony award®-winning lincoln center Theater production. one of rodgers & hammerstein’s finest works, The king and i boasts a score that features such beloved classics as getting To know you, i Whistle a happy Tune, hello young lovers, shall We dance and something Wonderful. set in 1860s bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the king of siam and anna leonowens, a british school teacher whom the modernist king, in an imperialistic world, brings to siam to teach his many wives and children. The king and i is “too beautiful to miss” (new york magazine). orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $65 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $55

balcony | $45

uF sTudenTs | $20

voctave monday, december 10, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

an a cappella holiday This 11-member a cappella group with a dynamic vocal range of nearly five octaves will ring in the holidays with a festive repertoire that will put you in the spirit of the season. voctave has performed with the likes of sandi patty, kirstin maldonado, mark lowry, david phelps, and Jody mcbrayer, and brings together a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. group members have professional roots with Walt disney World, but their range does not stop there. From gospel to musical theater, contemporary christian to barbershop, pop to choral specialists, voctave voices have covered it all, both in and out of the a cappella realm. piT | $40 orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $40 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30 balcony | $20 uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

national symphony orchestra of romania cristian Macelaru, conductor and andrei ioniță, cello Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

drama. Joy. abandon. The national symphony orchestra of romania attracts the brightest romanian musicians between the ages of 18 and 35, in order to foster a unique creative experience in the common pursuit of musical excellence. With the phenomenal young cellist andrei ioniță, they could not have found a better performer to partner with. even at his young age, andrei is making waves on the international classical music scene, drawing admiration from critics and audiences around the world. ioniță received a gold medal at the 2015 Xv international Tchaikovsky competition, and has been called “one of the most exciting cellists to have emerged for a decade” by the prestigious Times of london. With nso of romania and ioniță’s combined reputations, this concert is sure to deliver at the highest level. orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $65 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $50

balcony | $40

uF sTudenTs | $10

veronica swift Friday, January 11, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage

rising sTar oF JaZZ veronica swift’s rapid emergence as one of jazz’s most exciting young singers seems like fate. as variety puts it, “it’s not often you hear one so young interpret the sounds of a seasoned jazz performer and make everything she touches her own.” veronica first took the stage with Jazz at lincoln center at the age of 11. she’s since performed with Jon hendricks, esperanza spalding, and Joe lovano. For her upcoming album, she will be backed up by the benny green Trio, who played upstage with us last season. she’s headlined the Telluride Jazz Festival, toured all around the country, and has a standing gig at birdland in nyc. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. upstage creating new sounds from forgotten recordings, these american roots revivalists elegantly balance paying homage to tradition while fashioning their own unique and playful style. bumper Jacksons have grown into a brassy seven-piece honoring the musical traditions of old america with a bit of trouble mixed in. That hasn’t gone unnoticed. sporting a wide array of instruments among them—washboard, pedal steel, and banjo, just to name a few—these folks bring you into the center of an eclectic celebration, where everyone’s invited. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

bumper Jacksons From bourbon sTreeT To The appalachians

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

spamalot Friday, January 18, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

lovingly ripped oFF From The moTion picTure monTy pyThon and The holy grail The Tony award winning best musical, monty pythonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spamalot, begins its search for the holy grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic monty python and the holy grail with a book by eric idle and music and lyrics by the grammy award-winning team of mr. idle and John du prez, spamalot tells the tale of king arthur and his knights of the round Table as they embark on their quest for the holy grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up spamaloT! orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $65 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $55

balcony | $45

uF sTudenTs | $20

ira glass

seven things i’ve learned saturday, January 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

sToryTeller. producer. icon. ira glass takes you on an audio-visual journey. in this singular performance, glass shares the things he’s learned during his nearly four decades in broadcasting and storytelling. With subject matter that is pulled from his personal motivations, passions, failures, and successes, glass’ performance dives into what it takes and what it means to be a storyteller. glass began his career as an intern at national public radio’s network headquarters in Washington, d.c. in 1978, when he was 19 years old. over the years, he worked on nearly every npr network news program and held virtually every production job in npr’s Washington headquarters. under glass’ editorial direction, This american life has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including six peabody awards. in 1999, the american Journalism review declared that This american life was “in the vanguard of a journalistic revolution” and since then, a generation of podcasts and radio shows have sprung up — radiolab, invisibilia, startup, reply all, love + radio, heavyweight — building on the style of narrative journalism championed by glass and his staff. piT | $75

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $50

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $40

balcony | $30

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

birds of paradise Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center Tim laman, a renowned photographer and forest canopy researcher, and ornithologist ed scholes have embarked on more than 20 expeditions over the past 13 years documenting the birds of paradise, taking us deep into new guinea to observe these astonishing avian creatures. photos by Tim laman

evolved to attract mates with their extraordinarily colorful feathers, which they display in dances executed with ballerina-like grace, these birds are a living laboratory of evolution. meet all 39 species and enjoy their secret lives, bizarre displays, and dazzling courtship antics in breathtaking visuals. *national geographic live is a night of exploration through film, photography, and discussion with acclaimed national geographic photographers. experience nature through the eyes, lenses, and words of the researchers, scientists, and storytellers that have made national geographic an icon of global media. general admission

adulTs | $25

children | $10

uF sTudenTs | $10

national geographic live: birds of paradise at the phillips center in gainesville is presented in partnership with the Florida museum.

gala 2019 saturday, January 26, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.

The passWord is sWordFish it’s called the “roaring Twenties” for a reason. For our 2019 gala, we will be taking you in through the backdoor as we transform the phillips center into a prohibition-era juice joint, where all bootleggers, flappers, and even teetotalers are welcome. come join us for a speakeasy-themed evening full of music, dancing, and fun. a cocktail reception will be followed by a gourmet dinner, with a special surprise live performance thrown in! general admission | $250

vip club Ticket | $350

vip club experience includes: early access to the speakeasy | upgraded hooch service | preferred dinner seating and more! sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact shannon sumerlin at 352.273.2480 or ssumerlin@performingarts.ufl.edu. please note: This year, gala tickets will be available through the phillips center box office, by phone at 352.392.arTs (2787), or online at performingarts.ufl.edu.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Kristin chenoweth Tuesday, January 29, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

QuesTion: Who doesn’T love krisTin chenoWeTh? answer: no one. everyone loves kristin chenoweth, because she’s astonishing. Whether she’s delighting audiences as glinda the good Witch in Wicked on broadway, or lighting up the screen as olive snook on pushing daisies and the personification of easter on american gods, she’s a scene-stealer. but there won’t be any need for stealing on this night...it’s all kristin, singing songs and recalling her experiences from the stage and screen. a full list of kristin’s awards and accolades would fill this entire guide. let’s just say she has a lot of them and they are all well deserved. piT | $75 orchesTra a-p and meZZanine | $75 balcony | $45 uF sTudenTs | $10

orchesTra Q-cc | $60

complexions contemporary ballet: star dust Thursday, January 31, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

a love leTTer To david boWie That’s how complexions Founder/artistic director dwight rhoden describes it. The former alvin ailey dancer, who has created works for ailey, dance Theatre of harlem, new york city ballet, and other major companies, created star dust in order to thank bowie for the energy, passion, and stories he brought into the world. complete with Ziggy stardust-inspired glam rock makeup and costumes, this evening length, ballet tribute brings a career-spanning set list of bowie’s chameleonic song to life—from the folk rock of the ’70s to the upbeat popfunk of the ’80s to the melancholy indie rock released shortly before his death. These agile dancers of different races and cultures remind us how dance connects us with our humanity. orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $40 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Thursday, February 7, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage led by Texas songwriters colin brooks, gordy Quist, and ed Jurdi, this band fuses lone star blues, rock, and soul sounds. duende means, “a quality of passion and inspiration.” it’s also the title of The band of heathens’ fifth studio album. The title was chosen to emphasize the group’s collective search for connection and communion in a technology-fueled world increasingly splintered, distracted, and lonely. The term “americana” could have been invented to describe The band of heathens’ approach, which has mutated almost as much as the genre. With a discography that lives up to the high ideals of the band, their journey has been marked by stylistically diverse efforts, always taking a leap beyond the last. Their arsenal of songs is filled with southern rock, stoned soul, heartland country, and all points between. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

the band of Heathens americana earnesTness. rock and roll sWagger.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

alexi Kenney, violin sunday, February 10, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. squitieri studio Theatre

vibranT violin virTuoso his win at the 2013 concert artists guild competition at the age of 19 led to a critically acclaimed carnegie hall debut recital at Weill hall. since then, alexi kenney has been making quite the name for himself. The recipient of a 2016 avery Fisher career grant, alexi holds a bachelor of music and artist diploma from the new england conservatory in boston. his 2017-18 season included debuts with the detroit, columbus, california, and amarillo symphonies, return engagements with the santa Fe symphony and the las vegas philharmonic, and recitals with pianist renana gutman on carnegie hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive debuts seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and those are just some of the highlights. reserved | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

russian national orchestra Kirill Karabits, conductor and george li, piano Friday, February 15, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

capTivaTing beauTy. asTounding TechniQue. rno appears throughout europe, asia, and the americas. it is a frequent visitor to major festivals such as edinburgh, shanghai, and the bbc proms. With, uF performing arts’ favorite, conductor kirill karabits at the helm, rno will be joined by brilliant piano virtuoso george li. li gave his first public performance at the age of ten and in 2011, performed for president obama at the White house. he is also the winner of the 2010 young concert artists international auditions First prize, silver medal at the 2015 international Tchaikovsky competition, and a 2016 avery Fisher career grant. This mix of veteran players and li’s youthful exuberance will make for a performance we’ll be remembering for quite some time. orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $65 orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $50

balcony | $40

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

christian sands trio saturday, February 16, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage

leading lighT oF JaZZ From a very early age, christian possessed an insatiable appetite for music. he was enrolled in music classes at age four and wrote his first composition at five. To call him a jazz pianist doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really do justice to his style or influences. sure, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got the swing and bebop chops, but afro-cuban and latin flourishes sparkle through his hands as they dance across the keys. his lightning-fast fingers create complex textures and rhythms all while holding down the groove and weaving intricate melodies...and he makes it look easy. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Friday, February 22, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center Finding neverland tells the incredible story behind peter pan. playwright J.m. barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. spellbound by the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound london theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. orchesTra a-p and meZZanine | $65 balcony | $45

orchesTra Q-cc | $55

uF sTudenTs | $20

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

parker Quartet saturday, February 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | university auditorium

luminous sounds. eXcepTional musicianship. renowned for its dynamic interpretations and inspiring performances, the grammy award-winning parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. Founded in boston, the parker Quartet’s numerous honors include winning the concert artists guild competition, the grand prix and mozart prize at France’s bordeaux international string Quartet competition, and chamber music america’s prestigious cleveland Quartet award. since its founding in 2002, the parker Quartet has appeared in the world’s most prominent venues, and now they’re adding uF’s university auditorium to that list. orchesTra a-p and meZZanine | $35 uF sTudenTs | $10

orchesTra Q-cc | $30

balcony | $25

an evening with

Kathy Mattea sunday, February 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

music. memories. honesTy. one of the most respected country stars of her era brings a distinct blend of folk, bluegrass, gospel, and singer/ songwriter intimacy to our stage. kathy mattea, the beloved, grammy-winning singer of the classics 18 Wheels and a dozen roses, Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve you been, and many other hits, brought a scintillating, stripped-down tilt to the world of 1980s pop country. sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maintained a career marked by overwhelming recognition ever since. an exceptional storyteller, kathy draws inspiration from her appalachian roots and is a torchbearer for often overlooked musical legacies like those of hazel dickens and Jean ritchie. her most recent album, calling me home, is a collection of songs that celebrates the appalachian culture of her native West virginia and expands the vocabulary of acoustic roots music that has always served as her artistic center. piT | $45

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

balsam range living legends oF bluegrass

saturday, march 2, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage lovingly named after a majestic range of mountains that surround their home county of haywood, n.c., balsam range are paragons in the world of bluegrass, and for good reason. Founded in 2007, this acclaimed group’s rise to the top of the bluegrass world has left a well-marked trail of success. With their intricate harmonies and impressive musicianship, they’ve amassed ten accolades—including album of the year (2013, 2017) and song of the year (2011, 2015)—at the international bluegrass music association awards. and even after all of these accomplishments, balsam range has gained a reputation for their sincere character and dedication to the bluegrass tradition, both onstage and off. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

the chieftains sunday, march 10, 2019 | 2:00 p.m. | phillips center

legends oF The emerald isle rock and roll was cool in the 1960s. This is the decade that gave us The beatles, The Who, van morrison, and The rolling stones. it is also the decade when a group of musicians, led by paddy moloney, went in a different direction and sparked a resurgence in traditional irish music. and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get more authentically irish than The chieftains. using traditional irish instrumentation and structure, The chieftains take you on a journey through rousing jigs, mournful ballads, and everything in between. Throughout their five decades of making music, they have worked with countless traditional artists such as The dubliners and moya brennan, as well as contemporary artists like pink martini, The rolling stones, and the punch brothers. piT | $50

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $50

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $40

balcony | $30

uF sTudenTs | $10

lulo reinhardt and daniel stelter Wednesday, march 13, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage

european JaZZ legacy reinhardt is a surname that deservedly pricks the ears of jazz guitar fans everywhere. lulo reinhardt, grand-nephew of the legendary django reinhardt, blew the audience away in 2016 when he performed with international guitar night at university auditorium. This season he returns to play upstage with another famed european guitarist, daniel stelter. With searing leads and smooth rhythms reinhardt and stelter infuse a freshness into classics and blend a wide variety of styles and influences extending from argentina to cuba and back to their german gypsy roots. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

the sound of Music Friday, march 15, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

“sparkling, Fresh and lively.” — los angeles Times The hills are alive! a brand new production of The sound oF music is coming to the phillips center. The beloved musical story of maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, grammy®, and academy award®winning best score, including my Favorite Things, edelweiss, and the title song.

The sound oF music enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when The sound of music live! aired on nbc in december, 2013 and was seen by more than 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. orchesTra a-p and meZZanine | $65 uF sTudenTs | $20

orchesTra Q-cc | $55

balcony | $45

anoushka shankar monday, march 18, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

living legacy oF ravi shankar sitar player and composer anoushka shankar is a singular figure in the indian classical and progressive world music scenes, garnering prestigious accolades. she has earned six grammy nominations, credit as an asian hero by Time magazine, and is the youngest and first female recipient of a british house of commons shield. deeply rooted in the indian classical music tradition, anoushka studied exclusively from the age of nine under her late father, ravi shankar, making her professional debut at the age of 13. a musical trailblazer, at age 20 she became the first indian female and youngestever nominee in the World music category at the grammys. With her live performances, shankar reflects on the spiritual and musical journey that has brought her here; drawing on classical ragas, referencing some of the experiences sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had along the way, and experimenting with new ideas in a cross-cultural dialogue that showcases the versatility of the sitar across musical genres. piT | $45

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

ufpa aﬃliate program

ffiliates ensure our community is enriched by allowing uFpa to bring the world’s great performance artists to the campus and community. our programs enhance the arts culture in north central Florida and provide unique cultural experiences that would not otherwise be available to our residents.

uFpa aims to be a place for our community to be educated, challenged, and enlightened through the live performing arts. 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

2018|2019 performance sponsors mandy harvey The gainesville sun chris Thile fresco Pizza & Pasta and limerock road neighborhood grill Jonny lang blue water bay ranky Tanky gainesville guardian actors from the london stage — hamlet linda and clayton kallman Fabian almazan chris & donna maxﬁeld and dr. linda lanier & randy batista The capitol steps uf health shands uF opera Theatre & uF symphony orchestra hansel and gretel dharma endowment foundation The king and i dharma endowment foundation voctave uf health shands national symphony orchestra of romania drummond community bank spamalot keith watson events ira glass — seven Things i’ve learned inﬁnite energy national geographic live: birds of paradise keith watson events kristin chenoweth blue water bay, keith watson events, and scherer construction The band of heathens drummond community bank russian national orchestra Plaza royale Finding neverland uf health shands an evening with kathy mattea The gainesville sun The chieftains best western gateway grand The sound of music drummond community bank richard kogan uf health shands national geographic live: on the Trail of big cats keith watson events apollo’s Fire dharma endowment foundation yefim bronfman sfi liz vice best western gateway grand national geographic live: ocean soul keith watson events

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 artist to gainesville. below are membership levels listed to highest to lowest contribution. higher levels include the benefits of the levels listed below them. additional giving levels are available, please contact our development office at 352.273.2703 for more information.

celebriTy / $5,000 SUPERSTAR BENEFITS plus › Priority ticketing before SuperStars › Private pre-party reception and program recognition for designated performances

supersTar / $2,500 HEADLINER BENEFITS plus › Invitation to exclusive Director’s Dinner › Priority ticketing before Headliners with Brian Jose

headliner / $1,750 STAR BENEFITS plus › Invitation for two to Artist Receptions › Priority ticketing before Stars sTar / $1,000 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 8/1/18)

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 › Special invitation to Season Opening › Priority ticketing before Managers › manager / $100 › Priority handling of UFPA preseason ticket orders before the public

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Celebration Name listed on website

Ticket exchanges on UFPA presented performances free of charge Advance notice of added UFPA presented performances Affiliate decal

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

richard Kogan Tuesday, march 19 and Wednesday, march 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. | squitieri studio Theatre

pianisT. psychiaTrisT. hisTorian. richard kogan excels at two of the world’s most complicated and nuanced professions. he’s not only a concert pianist, he’s also a clinical psychiatrist earning degrees from both Juilliard and harvard medical school. kogan performs lecture-recitals in which he explores the influence of psychological forces and medical and mental illness on the creative output of the great composers while expertly playing their works. his performances delve into the minds and music of mozart, beethoven, schumann, chopin, and george gershwin, just to name a few. kogan will perform two consecutive nights, each dedicated to the work of a different composer. reserved | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

Mercy Killers Thursday, march 21 and Friday, march 22, 2019 7:30 p.m. | squitieri studio Theatre

healing The hearT oF american healThcare What measures would you take to care for someone you love? That is the question at the heart of mercy killers. This one-man show centers around Joe (played by michael milligan who also wrote the piece), an auto mechanic in middle america, whose life is turned upside down when his wife is diagnosed with a terminal illness and he cannot afford to pay for her care. milliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance is intensely powerful as he navigates our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complicated health insurance system. reserved | $30

uF sTudenTs | $10

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

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

on the trail of big cats saturday, march 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center go around the world in search of big cats with award-winning photographer steve Winter. a determined explorer, Winter will lead you from asian jungles where resilient tiger populations persist, to the himalaya, home of the rare snow leopard.

photos by steve Winter

Follow him into the rainforests of latin america to view the elusive jaguar—and to hollywood in pursuit of the american cougar. he’ll share both dangerous and lighter moments: from getting stuck in quicksand to mishaps with remotecontrolled cameras. co-author of the national geographic book Tigers Forever, Winter’s mission is to share the beauty of big cats while working to save them. *national geographic live is a night of exploration and discussion through film, photography, and discussion with acclaimed national geographic photographers. experience nature through the eyes, lenses, and words of the researchers, scientists, and storytellers that have made national geographic an icon of global media. general admission

adulTs | $25

children | $10

uF sTudenTs | $10

national geographic live: on the Trail of big cats at the phillips center in gainesville is presented in partnership with the Florida museum.

apollo’s fire Tuesday, march 26, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

dedicaTed To The baroQue ideal named for the classical god of music and the sun, apollo’s Fire is a collection of creative artists who share founder/conductor Jeannette sorrell’s passion for drama. sorrell, an award-winning harpsichordist, founded the ensemble in 1992 with a dedication to the baroque ideal that the performer’s role is to evoke a particular emotional state in the listener. hailed as “one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles” (The independent), apollo’s Fire has stuck with this dedication while touring the world, and being met with standing ovations along the way. This group views their concerts as an emotional journey. if, at the end of the evening, the audience is moved to tears, or joy, or laughter, then they have done a good night’s work. piT | $40

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $40

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $30

balcony | $20

uF sTudenTs | $10

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

yeﬁm bronfman Thursday, march 28, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

masTer pianisT Widely considered one of today’s most acclaimed and admired pianists, yefim bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals, orchestras, conductors, and recital series. he will be the first classical artist to perform a recital using uF performing arts’ new steinway d. his 30-year career has included numerous solo recitals in the leading halls of north america, europe, and the Far east, including acclaimed debuts at carnegie hall in 1989 and avery Fisher hall in 1993. in 1991 he was awarded the prestigious avery Fisher prize, one of the highest honors given to american instrumentalists. in 2010 he was honored as the recipient of the Jean gimbel lane prize in piano performance from northwestern university. mr. bronfman has been nominated for six grammy awards, winning in 1997 with esa-pekka salonen and the los angeles philharmonic for their recording of the three bartók piano concerti. piT | $50

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $50

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $40

balcony | $30

uF sTudenTs | $10

lucky plush productions: rooming House Tuesday, april 2, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

blending conTemporary dance and TheaTer a powerful synthesis of elegant modern dance and complex storytelling, rooming house is expansive, compelling, and also legitimately funny. lucky plush productions is based in chicago, led by founder and artistic director Julia rhoads. The company is committed to provoking â&#x20AC;&#x153;a palpable live-nessâ&#x20AC;? shared by performers in realtime with audiences. The performance begins with an intimate conversation among friends grappling with some lifechanging decisions, and then the myth of orpheus and eurydice gets thrown into the mix. With all dancers donning headset microphones, they travel down a physical and psychologically complex rabbit hole, using movement and conversation to examine human behavior. playful and personal, this performance investigates how we tell and retell stories while searching for some semblance of truth. orchesTra a-p and meZZanine | $40

orchesTra Q-cc | $30

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10 This performance is funded in part by a grant from south arts in partnership with the national endowment for the arts.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

Friday, april 5, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center an extraordinary talent, with a career as distinctive as her name, storm large has become known for putting her unique spin on classics while charming audiences and critics alike. she shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the cbs show rock star: supernova, where she built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. you may remember her as the guest vocalist for uF performing artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite pink martini last season. storm continues to perform with the band, touring nationally and internationally. storm has also sung with grammy winner k.d. lang, pianist kirill gerstein, punk rocker John doe, singer/songwriter rufus Wainwright, and rock and roll hall of Famer george clinton. piT | $45

orchesTra a-p/meZZanine/loWer boXes | $45

orchesTra Q-Z/upper boXes | $35

balcony | $25

uF sTudenTs | $10

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

storm large Fierce. inToXicaTing. unmisTakable.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

liz vice Friday, april 12, 2019 | 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | upstage

dynamic. poWerFul. soulFul. hearing her effortlessly go from smoky lows to searing highs and seeing her command the stage, you might be surprised that her music career only began in 2012 when a soloist from her church choir backed out and liz stepped in. her performance left her congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jaws on the floor and propelled her onto a new and exciting path that no one, including liz, expected. it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just her impressive range or distinct tone that draw you into her music, there is an authenticity to her words and how they are sung that permeates every note. There is an undeniable spirituality to her music that transforms songs into messages of hope. her work has led her to share the stage with artists such as The Temptations, lecrae, and eric early of blitzen Trapper. general admission

7:00 p.m. | $50

9:00 p.m. | $35

uF sTudenTs | $10

ocean soul voyage across the oceans with one of national geographicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. using his camera to communicate, brian skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories. his images celebrate the mystery of the depths and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. skerry dives eight months of the year, often in extreme conditions beneath arctic ice or in predator-infested waters, and has even lived at the bottom of the sea to get close to his subjects.

photo by brian skerry, inset photo by mauricio handler

Thursday, april 18, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | phillips center

*national geographic live is a night of exploration through film, photography, and discussion with acclaimed national geographic photographers. experience nature through the eyes, lenses, and words of the researchers, scientists, and storytellers that have made national geographic an icon of global media. general admission

adulTs | $25

children | $10

uF sTudenTs | $10

national geographic live: ocean soul at the phillips center in gainesville is presented in partnership with the Florida museum.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

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upper level price 2 mezzanine price 4 balcony accessible seating is available in rows i and y of the orchestra and row i of the mezzanine

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reserved seating — pricing at one level accessible seating is available in the first rows

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child? have questions about accessible seating? need directions? no matter your question, we can help. Just contact us at 352.392.

arTs (2787).

buy more and save 10 percent. buy tickets to five or more different performances and save 10 percent off your order. Tickets to the five performances must be purchased at the same time, from the phillips center box office in person or by phone.

We’re flexible — even when life is not. life can be unpredictable. buying tickets shouldn’t be. if your schedule changes, we can help. need to exchange your tickets for a different performance? We can do that. need different seats? We can do that, too. Just call our box office and one of our staff will be more than happy to help. can’t decide on a different show? That’s okay. We will issue a gift certificate that can be used at your convenience.

1 stage accessible seating is available in row cc of the orchestra

price 1 Front orchestra rows a-p in the orchestra; mezzanine; upper level, house right and left price 2 rear orchestra rows Q-cc in the orchestra price 3 balcony upper level, house rear

exchanges are available up to 24 hours before the performance, for a $5 transaction fee, in person only at the 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 deductible donation to university of Florida performing arts. if, for some reason, you aren’t able to use or exchange your tickets, we suggest donating them to university of Florida performing arts for another patron’s use. uFpa’s policy prohibits refunds on tickets, except in the case of an event cancellation or date change.

children many of our performances are suitable for children. if you have any doubts about the suitability of a particular event, call the box office and we’ll let you know the recommended age range. child-in-lap tickets, for children aged 2 and under, are available for many uFpa performances for $10. contact the box office for purchase information. due to safety requirements, every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admission to uFpa-presented events. any child who disrupts the performance or other patrons’ enjoyment of it may be asked to leave the hall.

group discounts having friends — or knowing a lot of people — can save you money. We like groups. That’s why we give them discounts. buy 10 or more tickets to any performance and save 10 percent. Just ask about group ticket sales when you contact our box office. all 10 tickets must be purchased for the same performance, at the same time, from the phillips center box office in person or by phone.

uF student Tickets 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:

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august 27

september and october events

october 1

november and december events

december 3

January and February events

February 1

march and april events

uF students may purchase discounted tickets in person or by calling the phillips center box office or online at www.performingarts.ufl.edu. each student may pick up only one ticket per performance with a valid gator 1 card. (The gator 1 card must say “sTudenT” on it.) please note — The gator 1 card used to purchase student-priced tickets must also be presented for entry to the performance. student ticket prices for university of Florida performing arts events are supported by university of Florida student government.

Tickets on sale beginning June 23 | performingarts.ufl.edu | 352.392.2787

other student Tickets non-uF students may purchase discounted balcony tickets for select performances. Tickets are subject to availability and may be limited for select events. on-sale dates are the same as listed previously.

accessibility From ada-parking spaces to audio assistance and more, we’re committed to making your visit with us as accessible and comfortable as possible.

ada-parking phillips cenTer and sQuiTieri sTudio TheaTre — spaces for the phillips center are available on the south side of the parking garage, on the first level of the garage and near the Florida museum of natural history. ada-accessible parking spaces adjacent to the elevators are available on the second, third and fourth floors of the parking garage. universiTy audiTorium — spaces are available in the 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. phillips cenTer — Wheelchair and companion seating are 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 university auditorium.

restrooms phillips cenTer — restrooms in the upper and lower lobbies of the phillips center provide facilities for those with disabilities. universiTy audiTorium — restrooms in the lower lobby of university auditorium provide facilities for those with disabilities.

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 is currently not available for the squitieri studio Theatre.

sign language interpretation sign language interpretation is available upon request. For more information or to request sign language interpretation, please call 352.273.2457 or the Florida relay service at 800.955.9771 for Tdd message translation. you may also email info@performingarts.ufl.edu. please allow at least four weeks’ notice. uFpa will hold four seats for deaf and companion seating in an area where hearing impaired patrons will have a line of sight to see the interpreter and the stage. Tickets will be sold through the phillips center box office only. These seats will not be released to the public until the day of the performance. please request seating at time of ticket purchase. if you need assistance that is not listed above, or have additional questions, please email info@performingarts.ufl.edu or contact the phillips center box office or the Florida relay service for Tdd message translation.

to order ticKets call the phillips center box office at 352.392.arTs (2787) or toll-free within Florida, 800.905.arTs (2787). you can also visit us in person. 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.

in addition, the phillips center box office is open two hours prior to performance time for in-person sales. The university auditorium box office is open 60 minutes prior to performance time, day of show only. or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu, any time of the day or night.

phoTo crediTs Front cover: Fabian almazan — montaje pablo soria and gory. inside Front cover: liz vice — courtesy of liz vice. page 2: Tomáš kubínek — courtesy of Tomáš kubínek. page 3: nathan lee — matt dine. page 4: mandy harvey — courtesy of mandy harvey. page 5: chris Thile — courtesy of chris Thile. page 6: Teatr-pralnia with cca dakh — Zhenya lulko. page 7: hanzhi Wang — matt dine. page 8-9: Jonny lang — courtesy of Jonny lang. page 10: ranky Tanky — reese moore. page 11: actors from the london stage — courtesy of actors from the london stage. page 12: Quartet assad — courtesy of Quartet assad. page 13: Fabian almazan — montaje pablo soria and gory. page 14: The capitol steps — courtesy of the capitol steps. page 15: Jessica lang dance — Todd rosenberg. page 18-19: uF opera Theatre and symphony orchestra presents hansel and gretel — courtesy of sarasota opera. page 20: The king and i — Jeremy daniel. page 21: voctave — courtesy of voctave. page 22: national symphony orchestra of romania — virgil oprina. page 23: veronica swift — courtesy of veronica swift. page 24-25: bumper Jacksons — michael o. snyder. page 26: spamalot — courtesy of spamalot. page 27: ira glass — Jesse michener. page 30: kristin chenoweth — courtesy of kristin chenoweth. page 31: complexions contemporary ballet — ani collier. page 32-33: The band of heathens — greg giannukos. page 34: alexi kenney — yang bao. page 35: george li — simon Fowler. page 36: christian sands — anna Webber. page 37: Finding neverland — courtesy of Finding neverland. page 38: parker Quartet — Jamie Jung. page 39: kathy mattea — david mcclister. page 40-41: balsam range — david J. simchock. page 42: The chieftains — courtesy of The chieftains. page 43: lulo reinhardt — courtesy of lulo reinhardt. page 44: The sound of music — matthew murphy. 45: anoushka shankar — anushka menon. page 48: richard kogan — courtesy of richard kogan. page 49: mercy killers — courtesy of mercy killers. page 51: apollo’s Fire — courtesy of apollo’s Fire. page 52: yefim bronfman — dario acosta. page 53: lucky plush productions — ben Wardell. page 54-55: storm large — laura domela. page 56: liz vice — courtesy of liz vice. back cover: mandy harvey — courtesy of mandy harvey.

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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

2 Tomáš Kubínek Friday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. $35 $35 $30 $20 4 Mandy Harvey Sunday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. General Admission $35 5 Chris Thile Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 8 Jonny Lang Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 10 Ranky Tanky Thursday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. $35 $35 $25 $20 12 Quartet Assad: Music of Migration Thursday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 14 The Capitol Steps Monday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. $50 $50 $40 $30 15 Jessica Lang Dance Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. — $40 $30 $25 Friday, November 16, 7:30 p.m. — $40 $30 $20 18 UF Opera and UF Symphony Hansel and Gretel — $40 $30 $20 18 UF Opera and UF Symphony Hansel and Gretel Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. The King and I Monday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $55 $45 20 21 Voctave Monday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. $40 $40 $30 $20 22 National Sympony Orchestra of Romania Tuesday, January 8, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $50 $40 Spamalot Friday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $55 $45 26 27 Ira Glass — Seven Things I’ve Learned Saturday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. $75 $50 $40 $30 National Geographic Live: Birds of Paradise Wednesday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. General Admission — Adults $25/Children $10 28 30 Kristin Chenoweth Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 p.m. $75 $75 $60 $45 31 Complexions Contemporary Ballet Thursday, January 31, 7:30 p.m. — $40 $30 $25 35 Russian National Orchestra Friday, February 15, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $50 $40 Finding Neverland Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $55 $45 37 39 An Evening with Kathy Mattea Sunday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 42 The Chieftains Sunday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. $50 $50 $40 $30 The Sound of Music Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. — $65 $55 $45 44 45 Anoushka Shankar Monday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 National Geographic Live: On the Trail of Big Cats Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. General Admission — Adults $25/Children $10 50 51 Apollo’s Fire Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. $40 $40 $30 $20 52 Yefim Bronfman Thursday, March 28, 7:30pm $50 $50 $40 $30 53 Lucky Plush Productions Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. — $40 $30 $25 54 Storm Large Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. $45 $45 $35 $25 National Geographic Live: Ocean Soul Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. General Admission — Adults $25/Children $10 57

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(Page 29) Saturday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $250

VIP $350

UpStage

13 Fabian Almazan Sunday, November 4, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 13 Fabian Almazan Sunday, November 4, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 23 Veronica Swift Friday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 23 Veronica Swift Friday, January 11, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 24 Bumper Jacksons Wednesday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 24 Bumper Jacksons Wednesday, January 16, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 32 The Band of Heathens Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 32 The Band of Heathens Thursday, February 7, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 36 Christian Sands Trio Saturday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 36 Christian Sands Trio Saturday, February 16, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 40 Balsam Range Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 40 Balsam Range Saturday, March 2, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 43 Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 43 Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter Wednesday, March 13, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35 56 Liz Vice Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. General Admission $50 56 Liz Vice Friday, April 12, 9:00 p.m. General Admission $35

Squitieri Studio Theatre

3 Nathan Lee, piano Sunday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $35 6 Teatr-Pralnia with CCA Dakh Tuesday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $30 6 Teatr-Pralnia with CCA Dakh Wednesday, October 3, 7:30pm Reserved $30 7 Hanzhi Wang, accordion Thursday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $35 Friday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $40 11 Actors from the London Stage — Hamlet 11 Actors from the London Stage — Hamlet Saturday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $40 34 Alexi Kenney, violin Sunday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $35 48 Richard Kogan Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $35 48 Richard Kogan Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $35 49 Mercy Killers Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $30 49 Mercy Killers Friday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Reserved $30

University Auditorium

1 — Front Orchestra (Rows A-P)/Mezzanine 2 — Rear Orchestra (Rows Q-CC) 3 — Balcony 38 Parker Quartet Saturday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. $35 $30 $25

University of Florida

Performing Arts PO Box 112750 Gainesville, FL 32611-2750