WAC OnStage Fall/Winter 2023/24

Fall/Winter 2023/24

Jagged Little Pill

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Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

PAW Patrol

From the President/CEO

Welcome to our 2023/24 Season!

I get excited at the start of every new season, not just about the shows that are coming, but also about all of the work that we get to do for our community.

This year, we are thrilled to be hosting technical rehearsals and the first public performances for two new national tours: The Cher Show and JOHNNY CASH - The Official Concert Experience. It’s an important accomplishment for any performing arts center to tech and launch a tour because it’s a signal from producers that the venue’s technical staff and facilities are top-notch and respected in the industry.

It’s special for Walton Arts Center to be involved behind the scenes launching these tours, and we’re excited that Northwest Arkansas audiences have firstaccess to these premiere performances. These will be our 14th and 15th tour launches since 1997. Technical rehearsals also bring 50-100 people to live, work and play in our community for up to three weeks - that’s a big benefit to our local businesses and economy!

As a patron of Walton Arts Center, you know about all of the public performances that we host throughout the season, but did you know that we welcome, on average, 30,000 students annually from more than 90 local schools to our theater for free live performances as part of our Classroom Series? For many of these students, this is their first time experiencing professional productions performed live in a theater. Our learning and engagement team also works with 17 school districts in our region to provide an average of 250 hours of arts integration training and professional development for teachers.

While our learning and engagement team is serving our student and teacher population, our programming team is hard at work building a season that is interesting, diverse and engaging. Our popular 10x10 Arts Series presents different performance types - from live music to theater to dance - and represents a variety of cultures. For just $10 you can see favorite performers like Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer (all in one show!) or find a new favorite artist like Scythian or Mariachi Herencia de México. This is a perfect example of our commitment to arts programming for all.

These are just a few of our organizational initiatives that help increase the quality of life here in Northwest Arkansas. Thank you for supporting the work we do at Walton Arts Center. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Peter B. Lane

President/CEO

Walton Arts Center Council

Nate Hodne, Chair

Laura Jacobs, Vice Chair

Karen Roberts, Vice Chair/Treasurer

Marti Sudduth, Vice Chair

Megan Timberlake, Vice Chair

Tony Waller, Vice Chair

Ryan Harrington

Diana Marshall

Chris Nicholas

Elda Scott

Justin Tennant

Scott Varady

Walton Arts Center Foundation

Gary Peters, Chair

Kelly Sudduth, Vice Chair

Jaclyn Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer

Brock Gearhart

Colleen Briney

Jeff Clapper

Marybeth Hays

Mark Power

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Peter B. Lane Walton Arts Center President/CEO

Cover clockwise: Lauren Chanel and the company of the North American tour of Jagged Little Pill - photo by Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade, 2022. Ben Butters and Anna Holmes in the North American tour of PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite.” Naomi Rodgers in the North American touring production of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical - photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade, 2022. Lorrie Morgan, 2018.

Procter & Gamble

Broadway Series

SIX

Sept. 12-17

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

Dec. 12-17

Jagged Little Pill

Jan. 23-28

Company

Feb. 20-25

Disney’s Aladdin

March 26-31

Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird

April 16-21

Coca-Cola

Night Out Series

The Music of Sam Cooke –The King of Soul

Sept. 7

The Cher Show

Nov. 19 & 21

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

Feb. 29

Pilobolus Re: Creation Tour

March 14

Hairspray

May 3-5

Welcome to our 2023/24 Season!

Land O’Lakes Concert Series

Devon Allman & Donavon

Frankenreiter

Sept. 5

Tanya Tucker

Oct. 4

JOHNNY CASH – The Official Concert Experience

Oct. 14-15

Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas

Dec. 1

Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Holiday Caravan

Dec. 19

Kellogg’s

Kids & Family Series

PAW Patrol Live!

“Heroes Unite”

Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

Walton Arts Center & SoNA present The Snowman: A Family Concert

Dec. 10

The Polar Express

Dec. 22

American Girl Live! In Concert

Feb. 3

BRUSH Theatre’s Poli POP!

Feb. 13

tutti frutti’s The Boy

Who Cried Wolf

March 5

NORTH

April 28

Compagnia TPO’s +ERBA –A Forest in the City

May 14-15

LOL@WAC

Whose Live Anyway?

Sept. 24

The Capitol Fools

Oct. 26

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Party

Oct. 30

Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ®

March 2

John Waters

May 1

Starrlight Jazz Club

Tim Armacost Quintet

Sept. 30

Jeff Lorber Fusion Trio

Oct. 13

Tierney Sutton Trio

Dec. 2

Loston Harris Trio

Jan. 13

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

Feb. 2

Aubrey Logan Band

April 27

10x10 Arts Series

Scythian: Ukraine to Appalachia

Sept. 10

As We Speak: Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer featuring Rakesh Chaurasia

Nov. 4

Mariachi Herencia de México presents A Very Mariachi Christmas

Dec. 21

Galvin Cello Quartet

Jan. 30

Ailey II

Feb. 27

Drum Tao

March 12

Take 6

April 12

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

April 26

Artosphere Festival Orchestra 10x10 Concert

May 14

360 ALLSTARS

May 21

Danielle Nicole Band

BRUSH Theatre’s Poli POP!

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Aubrey Logan

West Street Live

Presented by Neal Pendergraft

Monte Montgomery

Sept. 22

Danielle Nicole Band

Oct. 19

John Fullbright Band

Nov. 30

Damn Tall Buildings

Feb. 1

Lee Rocker

March 2

Jackie Venson

April 5

The Comedy Zone

Shaun Jones

Sept. 21

Andy Woodhull

Oct. 20

Greg Morton

Dec. 7

Tammy Pescatelli

Jan. 11

Dave Williamson

Feb. 29

Michael Palascak

April 4

More Great Shows at Walton Arts Center

The Beach Boys

Sept. 27

Leanne Morgan

Oct. 5-6

An Evening with John Cusack & Screening of Sixteen Candles

Oct. 29

Joe Bonamassa

Nov. 1

Les Misérables

Jan. 2-7

U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters

March 16

VoiceJam Competition

April 13

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Visual Arts

Expanding Patron Art Experiences

Since the opening of Walton Arts Center, it’s been our mission to bring a variety of art and artists to our region. While we are known for our live performances, the visual arts have been part of our DNA from the start.

When Walton Arts Center opened in 1992, it not only provided more space for University of Arkansas theater productions and art exhibitions, but also began hosting touring performers and visual arts exhibitions from around the world.

By 2010, Walton Arts Center also began working with guest curators to create exhibitions by regional and national artists that aligned with programmatic themes during the season. The gallery exhibitions featured national and international artists during this time.

In 2020, Walton Arts Center refocused its visual arts program to supporting and presenting regional artists during the pandemic as a way to give back to the local art community during a particularly difficult

time. As our public spaces began to reopen, we started working with local artist Kathy P. Thompson to curate shows in our gallery with a focus on local visual artists.

“The Joy Pratt Markham Gallery gives Walton Arts Center a place to enrich the experience for each patron with visual artwork by regional artists,” Thompson said. “In this way, we also build a deeper community connection that allows each patron to experience art created here by people they might pass walking on the street. That is important and can be very powerful.”

The first show in 2021 was a juried exhibition of work by local and regional artists representing not only cities across the region but also diverse communities that are part of Northwest Arkansas. It was wildly successful and has become a cornerstone of our exhibition schedule each year.

“I look for compelling artworks and artists that align on universal themes,” Thompson

said. “This is where the magic lives, and it lets the exhibition naturally create its own synergy with each of the many and varied live performances presented on Walton Arts Center’s stages.”

Since 2021, works by more than 140 local artists have been showcased in the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Our Art, Our Region, Our Time

Sept. 1-Oct. 29

Featuring works by regional artists

Friendship in Art

Robyn Horn and Sandra Sell

Jan. 11-March 14

An exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculpture

Located adjacent to Walker Atrium at Walton Arts Center, Joy Pratt Markham Gallery is free and open to the public 60 minutes before every performance, during intermission and 10am until 2pm weekdays

New Musical Inspired by a Favorite Album

You already know and love the music of Alanis Morissette; maybe you even saw the seven-time Grammy Award® winner perform at the Walmart AMP in 2021. Now you can experience her worldchanging music in a new way when you see the Tony ® and Grammy award-winning musical inspired by Morissette’s seminal rock album, Jagged Little Pill.

“Redemptive, rousing and real … Jagged Little Pill stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadway.”

Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE –everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show – is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical. Directed by Tonywinner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin, 1776 ) with a Tonywinning book by Diablo Cody (Juno) and a Grammy-winning score, this electrifying production about a perfectly imperfect American family “vaults the audience to its collective feet” ( The Guardian). Nominated for a seasonrecord 15 Tony Awards following its Broadway premiere, The New York Times declared the show “redemptive, rousing and real … Jagged Little Pill stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadway.”

Ignited by Morissette’s groundbreaking lyrics and music – from beloved hits such as

“You Oughta Know,”

“Head Over Feet,”

“Hand In My Pocket,” and “Ironic,” to new songs written specifically for the

show – Jagged Little Pill features explosive choreography by Tony Award nominee and frequent Beyoncé collaborator Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. The show is driven by the raw power of an onstage band under the musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements of Grammy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt ( American Idiot ).

8 SHOWS / Jan. 23-28

The tremendous success of Morissette’s album Jagged Little Pill skyrocketed her to become the best-selling international debut artist in history; a title she still holds, with the record’s sales reaching 33 million copies worldwide. Now, 28 years after its release, Jagged Little Pill continues to be one of the Top 20 bestselling albums of all time. With 10 eclectic and acclaimed albums released over the subsequent years, Morissette’s music has garnered a total of seven Grammys, a Golden Globe nomination and total sales of over 60 million.

Atlantic Records partnered with the Broadway production for the release of its Original Broadway Cast Recording, adding to the label’s elite roster of Grammy-winning artists and cast albums. The cast album for Jagged Little Pill was officially released the day after the show’s opening night on Broadway and won the 2021 Grammy for best musical theater album. Jagged Little Pill also won Tony Awards for best book of a musical (Diablo Cody) and best featured actress in a musical (Lauren Patten).

Grand Central Publishing produced a hardcover coffee table book following the journey of Jagged Little Pill to Broadway, with behind-thescenes photos and stories from Morissette, Cody, the cast and more.

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Please note: This production contains strong language, adult themes, drug use and moments of sexual violence that some may find upsetting.

You Oughta Know!

Special Thanks

to our Premier Broadway

Series Supporters Bob & Becky Alexander and 2023/24 Friends of Broadway for their additional support this season:

Cece Box

Peter B. Lane & Barbara Putman

Greg & Hannah Lee

Micky & Marybeth Mayfield

Anton & Linda Myers

David & Pam Parks

Neal & Gina Pendergraft

Eric & Elda Scott

Todd & Melissa Simmons

Kelly & Marti Sudduth

LeAnn Underwood

Tony Waller

John & Kitten Weiss

Dillon Klena and company of the North American Tour of Jagged Little Pill Left: Lauren Chanel and company. Left Below: Jade McLeod and Lauren Chanel. Photos by Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade, 2022.

Create an Arts Legacy

Make a lasting impact on the arts in Northwest Arkansas with a legacy gift. By naming Walton Arts Center as a beneficiary in your will, trust, life insurance or retirement account, you can support enriching arts experiences for all – for generations to come.

This thoughtful act, which has little or no current financial impact on you, may result in the largest and most lasting one-time gift you ever make.

Ensure your legacy today. To learn about the options for making a legacy gift that benefits Walton Arts Center, call Becky Brink, vice president of development, at 479.316.7504.

“Nancy and I want to give back to an organization that has meant so much to us over the years. By including Walton Arts Center in our will, we are making a legacy gift that will impact the next generation and keep the arts accessible for everyone in our community.”

- Dick Trammel

Dick & Nancy Trammel

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Winter Nights

Looking for a fun holiday outing with family or friends, or in search of a festive place for a holiday party? Look no further than Winter Nights at Walton Arts Center! Thanks to the creative handiwork of our little elves, the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery and Bradberry Rose Garden are transformed into a family-friendly winter wonderland, featuring thousands of holiday lights, oversized snowflakes and fun activities.

Shannon Eubanks, director of events at Walton Arts Center, designed Winter Nights to be an open and warm environment to hang out and enjoy the venue in a fresh way. “This is a drop-in, family friendly community gathering space for the holidays,” says Eubanks. “A typical evening includes lots of smiling faces under thousands of twinkle lights, the smell of s’mores roasting, tons of holiday photos, laughter and conversation with family and friends catching up and sipping on holiday themed drinks.”

Five outdoor snow globes with firepits and mobile ordering are available to reserve so you can enjoy the sparkling winter wonderland and stay warm and toasty. Reservations go on sale Nov. 1 and are $100 for 1 hour and 45 minute time slots. Reservations are available at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm.

Winter Nights will be open to the public 6pm until midnight Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Thursday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 22.

Winter Nights will have live music nightly and offer holiday-themed snacks and drinks as well as souvenir items for sale. Patrons can also snap a fun, festive picture in the photobooth. Indoor and outdoor walk-up seating is always available. Patrons attending performances are also invited to drop in and grab a pre-show or intermission cocktail.

You can also reserve Winter Nights for your corporate party! Packages are available but be sure to make your reservations quickly because availability is limited. Two weeks’ advance notice is needed to reserve the space for private events. For more information contact events@waltonartscenter.org.

Need a Fun Night Out?

We’ve Got Just the Ticket!

The Comedy Zone is the most trusted brand in stand-up comedy, and it’s coming to Walton Arts Center this season! There’s nothing better than seeing your favorite comic perform live, and the new Comedy Zone series brings you big laughs from top-notch comedians in an intimate, club-like setting.

Presented in the 240-capacity Starr Theater with cabaret and tiered seating, this is your chance to get prime access to some of the country’s hottest comedians you’ve seen and heard on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu, Just for Laughs, Dry Bar, Sirius XM and more!

All shows start at 7:30pm. Tickets are $31 for cabaret seating and $21 for tiered seating. Get a table for four and enjoy a hilarious night out with friends or try this for a fun date night. You won’t be disappointed!

Shaun Jones

Thursday, Sept. 21

Shaun Jones has been on BET’S Comic View, Starz “1st Amendment Standup” and Robert Townsend’s “Partners In Crime-The Next Generation.” You may have also seen him in the 2003 motion picture Shade starring Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone.

Andy Woodhull

Friday Oct. 20

After his network television debut in 2014 on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Andy Woodhull has performed on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “Conan,” “Live at Gotham” and “The Half Hour” on Comedy Central. His jokes have played over 40 million times on Pandora, and his five comedy albums are in rotation on SiriusXM.

Show Underwriter: Bozie Foundation

Greg Morton

Thursday, Dec. 7

Greg Morton wowed judges on “America’s Got Talent,” leading Howie Mandel to say, “I can’t believe there isn’t a banner with your name on it in Vegas.” He’s opened for Celine Dion, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandross, and has appeared on “Just for Laughs,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “Comics Unleashed” and his own Dry Bar comedy special.

Tammy Pescatelli

Thursday, Jan. 11

After making it to the final five on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Tammy Pescatelli has become known as one of the sharpest women in comedy. Her eye for finding the funny in all situations is what earned her new one-hour special “Finding the Funny” critical acclaim from fans and peers alike, taking the show to No. 3 on iTunes.

Dave Williamson

Thursday, Feb. 29

Dave Williamson’s second album, Trying My Hardest was just released by Stand Up! Records and reached No. 1 in the iTunes Charts for comedy. Williamson often talks about family, highlighting stories from his youth to navigating the role of father and husband. He is obsessed with BBQ, and hosts his own podcast called “Meat Dave.”

Michael Palascak

Thursday, April 4

Comedian Michael Palascak performed on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” “Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Conan.” His likability allows him to relate to his audiences, setting up the huge laughs he gets from his sharp, personal material.

A Spotlight on Our Show-Stopping Volunteers

At Walton Arts Center, we depend on our dedicated corps of volunteers daily who assist with anything from administrative tasks to helping you find your seat at a show.

They are involved in every aspect of what we do and provide thousands of hours of service each year. Our volunteers make a difference not only to the overall organization, but also to visiting artists and our community. They help create special memories for a child visiting the theater for the first time and for patrons who have attended shows with us for more than three decades (some of our volunteers have been here that long too).

Volunteers create their own schedule by signing up online for opportunities that best meet their availability and interests. Ben Walworth, a student at the University of Arkansas and also one of our volunteers, says “you should just do it! There are tons of opportunities based on what you enjoy.”

Leslie Redmon started volunteering in 2021 and has had two children since then. “I typically volunteer in the evenings, so I can easily do it while my kids are already in bed.”

You can also volunteer with friends or family. Jerry and MariAnne Retallick, a married couple, volunteer together and look forward to catching up in the car afterwards, laughing

about all of the things that happened at the shows. They have also made new friends.

“It really is about the group of volunteers and staff that you work with,” MariAnne continued, “with the patrons too, they leave laughing, having had a great experience.”

Our volunteers are committed to serving Walton Arts Center so that we can bring our community great art experiences, and we love to show our appreciation with lots of perks, from parties and outtings to show tickets and lounge access. Long-time volunteer Annee Littell’s favorite memory is using her volunteer complimentary tickets to see Kinky Boots with her daughter. The complimentary ticket program allows volunteers who reach a specific threshold of volunteer hours to get tickets to shows at the venue, and Littell turned their day at the theater into a party, with access to the Friends Lounge and a great show to top it off.

Along with social opportunities, karaoke parties and get-togethers, Walton Arts Center honors our volunteers every year at the Volunteer Appreciation Night, where awards are given based upon years of service and number of volunteer hours.

Volunteering is a great way to support the arts, meet service-minded individuals and get involved in the community. Anyone interested in volunteering can visit waltonartscenter.org/volunteer

Jerry and MariAnne Retallick

Heather Agerton

Bruce Ahrendsen

Jolene Ahrendsen

Jacque Allen

Michael Allen

Monica Alvarenga

Amy Anthony

Pamela Ashford

Pamela Austin

Pat Bader

Ray Bader

Cassie Baker

Ruth Baker

Jeanie Baltz

Andreina Barrett

Diane Bashuk

Betsy Batey

Pam Beard

Bobbye Beecher

Chris Bell

Marianne Bieker

Carrie Bigfeather

Kirsten Binder

David Boddie

Karmen Boddie

Susan Bolding

Cathe Bowman

Colleen Brown

Debi Buckley

Paula Burks

Amelia Catanzaro

Rene Cheek

Kay Coley

Diana Danforth

Henry Daut

Jerry Davison

Judy Davison

Patti Deen

Mary DeGolyer

Melody DeVere

Dennis Dinkel

John Dixon

Rebecca Doretti

Helen Edsall

Linda Fahey

Mary Foster

Steph Freeman

Katie Gallico

Susan Garriss

Richard Gerety

Joel Giarrusso

Sue Gidney

Grace Gillen

Kimberly Gillow

Ann Hafar

Ali Haines

Gina Harris

Mark Harris

Tim Hartney

Mary Harvey

Hayley Hendren

Curtis Hendricks

Jeremy Hess

Jeanne Hickman

Candace Hoggatt

Diana Hoke

Elizabeth Houle

Gayle Howard

Lee Howard

Kathryn Hunt

Amy Huycke

Mark Huycke

Chidam Iyer

Carole Jackson

Katie Jackson

Mark Jackson

Linda Jenkins

Donn Johnson

Paula Johnson

Brittney Jones

Rick Jones

Patricia Lemmer

Annette Lewis

Michael Lietzke

Morgan Lindsey

Gayl Lippert

Annee Littell

Marj Little

Mallory MacDonald

Pam Marsh

Jill Marshall

Leslie Martinez

Denise May

Sharon McCone

Donna McKellar

Barbara McMullen

Julie Mellor

Katie Mercer

Diane Merritt

Patty Milner

Laura Minick

James Minyard

Shannon Mitchell

Nancy Mock

Mario Moreno

Pat Moriarity

Peggy Moriarity

Maureen Neagle

Mary Oxford

Michael Oxford

Glenda Patterson

Tina Paul

Allie Peduto

Tom Perry

Jeannie Philpott

Ann Porta

Ronit Portet

Michelle Rathgaber

Leslie Redmon

Laurie Reh

Teresita Reisinger

Robyn Rektor

Jerry Retallick

MariAnne Retallick

Joyce Richards

Jacki Riffey

Connie Robbins

Mary Ruble

Barbara Salmons

Joe Salmons

Anita Sampley

Charlotte Shaffer

Terri Shea

Teresa Shelden

Clifton Sherrer

Sherrer Silvestri Slingsby Sorenson

Spears

Stephanie Springate

Shelley Steele

Peggy Stovesand

Kerry Stricker

Jerald Swenson

Marie Swenson

Theresa Thibado

Sharon Thomason

Vicki Thompson

Becky Timmons

Patty Tisdale

Peter Tooker

Peggy Treiber

Teresa Turk

Marc Villalva

Carol Vogler

Fawne Wallace

Ben Walworth

Terry Wamsher

Rana Weidman

Laura Welkey

Yvette Wilkins

Angelika Will

Elisa Willard

Tiff Wimberly

Rachel Wolverton

Donna Wood

Michael Wulf

Susan Wylie

Nan Yarnelle

Katy Young

Walton Arts Center would like to share our appreciation for the many generous volunteers whose time and dedication make our programming possible.

We couldn’t do it without you!

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Kids & Family Series

Shows for all Ages

Guaranteed to have you laughing and dancing right along with the performers, your whole family can enjoy immersive and interactive performances with our series for kids and kids at heart. These shows are a great way to introduce your kids to live theater, and they are so entertaining you’ll love the show too.

PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite”

4 shows!

Friday, Sept. 29, 6pm

Saturday, Sept. 30, 10am & 2pm

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2pm

Tickets start at $29

The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate top hero! Best for ages 2+.

Show Underwriter: Rick & Tracie Layton

Walton Arts Center and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas present

The Snowman: A Family Concert

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2pm

Tickets $10

The tradition continues with a special screening of The Snowman, based on Raymond Brigg’s classic children’s book, with the original score performed live by SoNA. Following the screening, acclaimed music director Paul Haas will lead the audience in a sing-along of other holiday favorites.

Show Underwriter: Mina & Les Baledge

The

Polar Express

Friday, Dec. 22, 7pm

FREE! Reservations required Tickets will be available Dec. 1

Choo-choo! All aboard this special screening of a favorite family film. Holiday-themed concessions will be available. PJs encouraged!

Show Underwriter: Todd & Melissa Simmons

American Girl LIVE! In Concert

2 shows!

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2pm & 7pm

Tickets start at $25

Featuring American Girl fan favorites performed by a live cast, this show is filled with music, high-energy dancing and lots of surprises as our American Girls learn about the power of friendship. Best for ages 6+.

Brush Theatre’s Poli POP!

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30pm

Tickets $10 / Starr Theater (Sensory Friendly)

Poli and Pola’s imagination takes them on a surreal dreamlike journey full of surprise and joy, including an interaction with something else lurking in the shadows … a ferocious alien monster! What will they do? Best for ages 4+.

PAW Patrol Live!

The Snowman

The Polar Express

BRUSH Theatre’s Poli POP!

tutti frutti’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Tuesday, March 5, 7pm

Tickets $25 / Starr Theater (Sensory Friendly)

Inspired by Aesop’s famous fable, this is a beautifully crafted production about a boy who learns that “nobody believes a liar, even when they’re telling the truth.” Best for ages 4+.

NORTH

Sunday, April 28, 7pm

Tickets $10

A powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative explores themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery, with original musical compositions steeped in jazz and other historically Black music genres. Best for ages 10+.

Compagnia TPO’s +ERBA - A Forest in the City

Tuesday, May 14, 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm

Tickets $10 / Starr Theater

In this interactive show, children from the audience are invited to the stage floor to create an imaginary city with two dancers from Compagnia TPO. Best for ages 4+.

For the young and the young at heart

tuttti frutti’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf NORTH

Add-On Experiences Make a Night to Remember

Add-On Cocktail Classes

SIX

Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30pm

Friday, Sept. 15, 6:30pm

Saturday, Sept. 16, 6:30pm

The Cher Show

Sunday, Nov. 19 and

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5:30pm

Jagged Little Pill

Thursday, Jan. 25, 5:30pm

Friday, Jan. 26, 6:30pm

Saturday, Jan. 27, 6:30pm

Hairspray

Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 6:30pm

VIP Upgrades

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

December 12-17

Les Misérables

January 2-7

Disney’s Aladdin March 26-31

Tickets for add-ons or upgrades are not show tickets.

Your favorite pre-show experience is back this year, with even more opportunities to shake, stir, pour and garnish like a pro! Mix up your night at the theater with a show-themed cocktail class. We bring the liquor, the ingredients, the measuring cups, shakers, the mixologist and some snacks. You bring the fun!

Tickets to the cocktail class are $39 and include two specialty drinks, hors d’oeuvres and recipe cards so you can re-create your drinks and share with family and friends.

“Foodies and amateur mixologists will love this pre-show experience,” says mixologist Cody Gragg, “where they are immersed in a full-scale professional classroom setting and making signature craft drinks that you can’t find anywhere else. You honestly cannot beat the value or have a better experience!”

Cocktail classes are a great opportunity to make your girls night out, date night or theater outing into an interactive experience. Patrons 21 and up are welcome!

Want less of a hands-on experience and more of an exclusive catered reception? The Broadway VIP Upgrade will make your night at the theater “Simply the Best!”

For $45, the upgrade includes access to a private VIP room pre-show and at intermission, two drinks of choice, a dedicated paid bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a themed photobooth. Available for all performances of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Les Misérables and Disney’s Aladdin except Thursday and Saturday matinees. The VIP Upgrade for Disney’s Aladdin is $25 per person and will include both alcoholic and kid-friendly drinks and snacks.

Homework Before Class

Try your hand at making in the comfort of your a warm-up for your next

CARAMEL APPLE SPRITZ

Ingredients

+ 1.5 oz Whiskey

+ .5 oz Brandy (optionally apple flavored)

+ .5 oz Butterscotch schnapps

+ .5 oz Apple cider

+ .5 oz Lemon juice

+ Top with ginger ale

+ Diced apples

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, aside from the ginger ale and diced apples, into a shaker tin. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale and garnish with diced apples.

Don’t Miss a Minute of the Show with Listen EVERYWHERE

Walton Arts Center’s new assistive listening service will be available this season. You can help us test out the new service with just your smartphone, headphones or earbuds and the Listen EVERYWHERE app. It’s easy to set up and use, and we’d love to get feedback from users about the service.

+ Join Walton Arts Center’s public WiFi network.

+ Download the free Listen EVERYWHERE app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for your iOS or Android device.

+ Open the app and click the “Venue Scan” button.

+ Select BWH or Baum Walker Hall.

+ Once connected, you can control the volume to meet your needs while you sit back and enjoy the show.

Keep in mind that Bluetooth wireless earbuds and headphones can add delay to the audio. Wired earbuds or headphones will give you better sound quality. Also be sure to fully charge your smartphone before you arrive so you can use the app throughout the show. Don’t forget to put your phone in do not disturb mode so that the audio is not interrupted by incoming calls or other notifications on your smartphone.

If you are having issues getting connected to the app, ask the house manager for assistance. A limited number of devices with the app preloaded are available for patrons to use. Go to the will call counter and leave your photo ID to check out a device.

Talking with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical Writer Katori Hall

I started on TINA – The Tina Turner Musical when I was a child. What I mean by that is that I’m from Tennessee. Tina’s from Tennessee. My mother loved Tina Turner so much that she named my eldest sister after her. Her presence was always baked into the soundtrack of my own life – my mum would talk about her all the time, and her influence on being a woman in the South. I had Tina in my blood memory. When the opportunity arose to write this musical and I got the call from Tali Pelman…I didn’t even pause, it was such an easy ‘yes!’

There is vibrancy and theatricality in all of TINA’s stage sets.

I was afraid though – it felt like Tina’s story had been told so many times before. A lot of people know about her life, or think they do: there’s been a plethora of articles, biographies and a film and so I had to think about what was going to be different about what I was going to write.

The musical had to bring the essence of a Tina Turner concert into a theater. It is a way to make sure that this icon and her energy never goes away – to make her immortal. My parents got to see Tina perform in person but my generation has only seen her concerts in film footage. To see Tina live was a gift that is gone and so the musical is the best way to keep the theatricality of Tina’s own concerts, her life story and her influence alive.

Being asked to walk hand in hand with Tina in the process taught me that it wasn’t about what she said, it was about what she was hesitant to say. This was where the new part of the story was. When I interviewed Tina, we talked a lot not just about Ike, but also her life before Ike. She grew up in an abusive home. Often people point to Ike and say he’s the biggest villain in her life, but in all actuality, there have been a number of negative factors, including racism, sexism, classism as well as abusive individuals and environments, including the household in which she grew up. Tina has had to slay the biggest dragons that anyone can slay and yet Tina’s journey has been utterly inspirational. As a result of working on the project, I can say that as a black woman from the South, I now move in a different way: I became clearer when I felt I was not being respected or given my worth. This came from listening to how Tina beat all the odds, and I am so honored to be involved.

I want people to leave the theater thinking and feeling that they can literally achieve anything.

To see what this woman achieved in a life that others may have deemed non-important, to see this woman come from the middle of nowhere to being at a point where her impact will be felt for generations.

Katori Hall

“I want people to leave the theater thinking and feeling that they can literally achieve anything.”

- Katori Hall

You can slay domestic abuse, you can slay the dragon of racism and I want people to leave the theater feeling triumphant. The show ends with a concert. There’s so much joy in having survived and I want people to understand that no one can take your love and power from you. It’s inside yourself and it can’t be taken.

8 SHOWS / Dec. 12-17

I’m so happy that we can showcase the essence of Tina as a resilient woman, in addition to Tina the performer. The music is kind of secondary in that respect.

It’s the story of survival in the show that’s most important – the message that you can rise to your own personal mountaintop.

Katori Hall is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes not only TINA – The Tina Turner Musical but also The Mountaintop, which fictionalizes the final night of Martin Luther King Jr’s life, Hurt Village and The Blood Quilt

Show Sponsors:

Show Underwriter: Candace & David Starling

Naomi Rodgers in the North American touring production of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical Photos by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade, 2022.

Try These Staff Recommendations For Your Next Theater Outing

With a season full of music, theater, dance, shows for kids and families and more, it can be hard to decide which shows to see. To help you pick, we’ve asked some of Walton Arts Center’s staff (the people in the know) to recommend the performances they are most excited about this season!

Musical Theater

SIX

“What isn’t to love about SIX? It is such a fun way to look at history, not to mention the songs, costumes and the all-female orchestra. It’s a season standout.”

Jessica T. / Volunteer Programs Coordinator

The Cher Show

“I got to see it in New York with four lifelong girlfriends – it was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The performance was fantastic and portrayed Cher in several stages of her career, and there were some very clever moments used on stage to tell her story.”

Ranny K. / Patron Services Manager

Music

JOHNNY CASH – The Official Concert Experience

“I’m really excited to see this show about the life and music of Johnny Cash, one of Arkansas’ own. Performance footage of Cash along with a live band on stage will give those of us who didn’t get a chance to see him live a very special performance

Follow us on social media for more show announcments, behindthe-scenes looks, theater tips and tricks and more!

Dance & Comedy

Ailey II

“Ailey II is a fine American dance company. They have performed at Walton Arts Center previously, and they were inspiring. Our community will love seeing a company that dances the work developed by the great American choreographer, Alvin Ailey.”

Dr. Patricia R. / Arts Learning Specialist

The Comedy Zone

“This new comedy series is in our intimate Starr Theater and will feature some of the best rising comics in the country. We all need to laugh and have some fun, and this will be just the ticket!”

Jeff M. / Chief Operating Officer

experience. We all know these songs and Johnny’s story thanks to some recent movies about him. But this experience will be part concert, part documentary – and we will be the first audience to see this production.”

Jenn W. / Public Relations Director

The Music of Sam Cooke

“We actually had this show on the schedule last year, but it was canceled at the last minute due to a snowstorm. This decision was made after the band had already set and begun sound check, so I know how good they will be!”

Alex N. / Technical Director

Jeff

Lorber

Trio

“Covering the breadth and diversity of jazz styles can be a challenge with only a six-concert series, but the Starrlight Jazz season makes a formidable stab at it this year with fusion jazz superstar, Jeff Lorber, making his debut appearance at Walton Arts Center. Over the course of 42 years and 24 albums, Lorber is an acknowledged pioneer of what would later become known as ‘smooth jazz’ and ‘urban jazz,’ weaving together elements of funk, R&B, rock and electric jazz into an appealing hybrid that has consistently won over listeners from coast to coast and resulted in several No. 1 radio hits.”

Robert G. / Jazz Curator

Friends Experience New York’s Vibrant Arts and Culture Scene

This past spring, 31 Walton Arts Center Friends and staff members took on the Big Apple for a whirlwind week of performances, sightseeing and fine dining! The group got to experience six of the hottest musicals on Broadway, including 2023 Tony® nominees Some Like It Hot, Sweeney Todd and & Juliet, as well as a once-in-alifetime performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

The trip was filled with tours of iconic New York City destinations, including Ellis Island, the Museum of Broadway and The Morgan Library & Museum.

Guests also enjoyed behind-the-scenes time with arts industry leaders. They visited with touring Broadway professionals who shared insight into what it takes to make a great touring show, spent time in the studio with artists as they were rehearsing and shared an

evening of dinner and jazz, hosted in the home of world-renowned musicians Amina Figarova and Bart Platteau.

This annual travel opportunity is designed to be unforgettable for both frequent and first-time New York City visitors.

“The Vienna Philharmonic was absolutely the icing on an already perfect cake and something I will never forget,” said one traveler. “The trip was amazing!” Another guest shared, “Across the board it was a spectacular and unique experience for us all.”

For pricing and information about the spring 2024 New York trip, contact Walton Arts Center’s Development Team at 479.974.1506.

Corporate Leadership Council

Supporting the Mission of Walton Arts Center

By Jocelyn Murphy at Celebrate Arkansas / Photo by Branch Photography Republished with permission

The annual Masquerade Ball has become a crucial part of Walton Arts Center’s capacity for expanding arts access as the event has raised more than $1 million to support the nonprofit’s arts education programming. Masquerade Ball wouldn’t be possible without a special group of business leaders from more than 30 of the region’s most influential brands who are dedicated to supporting the arts and giving back to the community.

These philanthropists make up the Corporate Leadership Council, which helms the signature event and is committed to the three C’s of its mission: connecting community with professional and social networking opportunities, enhancing culture in the region and engaging children by raising money to support arts education.

“CLC members are a diverse group of business leaders spanning different industries in NWA,” explains Todd Hanus, senior vice president U.S. Sales for Loacker USA, Inc. Hanus has been a CLC member for nearly a decade, ever since he arrived in Northwest Arkansas. “The main function of the council is to develop programs, like the annual Masquerade Ball, to generate funds to enable amazing student experiences at Walton Arts Center. Being part of the CLC is also a great way to share ideas and to create new business networks. We’re always looking for new and passionate members!”

Since its opening in 1992, Walton Arts Center has been a resolute advocate for serving both teachers and students through integrated arts instruction. By increasing professional development for teachers and teaching artists, developing programming that aligns with state curriculum and striving to provide access to arts

field trips to every student in Northwest Arkansas, Walton Arts Center has proven itself a champion of equity in access to the arts and arts education. In a typical season, the organization serves more than 30,000 students and teachers through the classroom series, in-school residencies, hands-on workshops, teacher professional development and more. And because of the CLC’s work and generous sponsors, we can offer most of our school programming at low or no cost.

“The main function of the council is to develop programs, like the annual Masquerade Ball, to generate funds to enable amazing student experiences at Walton Arts Center.”

- Todd Hanus

“I have a passion for the arts and working with the CLC,” Hanus says. “We provide resources so that school-age children can have free or very low-cost access to the arts. It’s been proven that children’s exposure to the arts helps them in all aspects of their education. I feel fortunate to be part of an organization that makes a difference in our communities.”

Those interested in contributing to the community in a meaningful way by joining the CLC and expanding access to the arts for children in Northwest Arkansas can contact Kyle May at kmay@waltonartscenter.org.

Classroom Series

Bringing Kids to the Theater

Northwest Arkansas is full of wonderful arts organizations and experiences, but not everyone can afford to attend a performance. Now, through the Classroom Series, students and teachers in our region can attend a matinee show at Walton Arts Center for free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

“This is what most people commonly think of as our field trip program,” said Sallie Zazal, director of learning and engagement. “It includes performances for school groups to attend during the school day. We have a little bit of everything, from dance to music to plays, and the programs offered are for learners of all ages and abilities.” Variety and accessibility are key to the Classroom Series because Walton Arts Center’s goal is to build a community where every child participates in high-quality arts experiences both in and out of school.

“Teachers and students love Walton Arts Center,” Zazal said. “We have one of the largest classroom series programs in the nation. Many performing arts centers our size offer just a few titles each season for student groups. Because access to the arts for all students has been a goal of our organization from the start, we now serve more than 30,000 students from nearly 90 schools annually just as a part of the Classroom Series.”

Arts field trips are about more than leaving campus to see a performance or exhibition, they are a chance to participate in hands-on, experiential learning. When students have the opportunity to learn through the lens of the arts, they develop critical thinking, collaboration and creative skills necessary to succeed in our rapidly changing world. Through field trips, students build social capital and community connections by exploring institutions like ours.

In addition to free performances, schools can get help with transportation costs to get students to the theater. The J.B. Hunt Transportation Inc. bussing subsidy helps schools attend Walton Arts Center events and performances by supporting a portion of the bussing costs. The amount awarded is based on each school’s distance from the venue and how many students participate.

If you are a teacher, school administrator or parent and would like more information about Classroom Series performances and how you can participate email schools@waltonartscenter.org

Live Music Lives Here

It’s no secret that we love music (we also own and operate the Walmart AMP). From hosting some of the biggest names in music to trailblazing instrumentalists, music brings us together and inspires us. Whether you prefer an intimate, immersive setting or a larger indoor concert experience, there is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the classics or discover something new.

Here’s an overview of each of our music series to help you find your new favorite.

West Street Live

Presented by Neil

Pendergraft

Inspired by hometown heroes and historic musicians, performances by the highlyawarded singer-songwriters of West Street Live are a lyric lover’s dream. These intimate performances are in Starr Theater, set cabaret style with tiered seating and a limited number of tables to create the ultimate listening experience.

Monte Montgomery

Friday, Sept. 22

Danielle Nicole Band

Thursday, Oct. 19

John Fullbright Band

Thursday, Nov. 30

Damn Tall Buildings

Thursday, Feb. 1

Lee Rocker

Saturday, March 2

Jackie Venson

Friday, April 5

Starrlight Jazz Club

With five Grammy Awards® and 24 Grammy nominations between them, the 2023/24 all-star lineup of our Starrlight Jazz Club are some of the most influential jazz musicians on the scene today. Experience the exhilaration of live jazz performed in the intimate ambiance it deserves, with cabaret and tiered seating.

Tim Armacost Quintet

Saturday, Sept. 30

Jeff Lorber Fusion Trio

Friday, Oct. 13

Tierney Sutton

Saturday, Dec. 2

Loston Harris Trio

Saturday, Jan. 13

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

Friday, Feb. 2

Aubrey Logan Band

Saturday, April 27

Land O’Lakes Concert Series

Baum Walker Hall provides the perfect stage for bigger bands and music acts that have a devoted, larger audience. This series includes a variety of genres and provides a great listening experience.

Devon Allman and Donavon

Frankenreiter with special guest

Mishka See It All American Tour –

Official World Record Attempt

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Tanya Tucker’s Sweet Western Sound Tour

Wednesday, Oct. 4

JOHNNY CASH – The Official Concert Experience

Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15

Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas

Friday, Dec. 1

Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Holiday Caravan

Tuesday, Dec. 19

John Fullbright

Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band

Tanya Tucker

Jackie Venson

Merry and Bright Performances at Walton Arts Center

Throw on your favorite holiday sweater and get the festivities started this year with fun, family-friendly performances and screenings at Walton Arts Center. With five different holly, jolly seasonal performances to choose from, even the Grinch can’t steal our holiday spirit this December. For the perfect holiday night out, catch a show and then grab a drink in our enchanted holiday bar and event space, Winter Nights. Read more about Winter Nights on page 19!

Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas

Friday, Dec. 1, 8pm

Tickets start at $35

Drawing upon the childhood memories of her father performing at the Grand Ole Opry during Christmastime, Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas is the perfect way to kick off a magical holiday season. Joined on stage by a local choir, this old-fashioned holiday show will feature classic festive tunes and carols, as well as some of Morgan’s top hits.

Show Underwriter: Dale & Purdy Caudle

Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Holiday Caravan

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7pm

Tickets $10

This talented group captures the very essence of the season, blending heartwarming ballads with lively dance tunes, transporting you to a world where Christmas lights meet the allure of a speakeasy. Led by the endlessly creative Jimbo Mathus, the Zippers infuse their performances with 1920s jazz, klezmer and vaudeville influences, resulting in a truly original, toe-tapping, Southern-roots sound.

Mariachi Herencia de México presents A Very Mariachi Christmas

Thursday, Dec. 21, 7pm

Tickets $10

See the energetic, Latin Grammy®nominated Mariachi Herencia de México perform a blend of Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including reimagined holiday hits like “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland” and many more! Filled with jubilant music and lots of cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for your whole family!

PLUS!

Two shows for families – The Snowman: A Family Concert and a free screening of The Polar Express. See page 26 for details!

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Mariachi Herencia de México

Lorrie Morgan

Joseph & Maria Godsey Family

What inspired you to become a Walton Arts Center Friend?

The arts are very important to us as a family. One of the first things we did after moving to Northwest Arkansas was become subscribers at Walton Arts Center. While at the new subscriber open house, we had a lovely discussion with the staff and learned more about the venue and the Friends program. They shared fun examples of work they are doing in the community and with local schools. We saw how they engaged with our boys and could easily imagine the impact the Friends program has on others. We were convinced after the visit that this was something we wanted to support.

What is the biggest benefit of being a Friend?

Arts and theater have given so much to our lives. We love the discussions it sparks as a family, how it broadens our perspectives and inspires our creativity and thoughts. By supporting the Friends program, we are excited that others get the chance to have the same spark in their lives.

Light the Way!

How does it make you feel to know that your contribution helps further arts education and shares transformative experiences with students, educators and the community?

We believe that the performing arts and theater are critical to a vibrant community full of tradition and culture. We love that the program helps bring exciting experiences to students and the broader community that may otherwise not have this exposure. Knowing that we can contribute fills us with joy and excitement and we are honored to support the community we love.

Friends help Walton Arts Center share the transformative experience of the arts with tens of thousands of students, educators and community members each year. Your gift lights the way for important initiatives like access to the arts for all, arts education, educator programs and community outreach. Everyone knows it only takes a spark, so make a Friends gift today to inspire the stars of tomorrow at waltonartscenter.org/friends.

Friends also get exciting benefits like:

+ Concessions discounts

+ Invitations to exclusive Friends events

+ Access to complimentary beverages and snacks in our Friends Lounge

+ Reserved parking

And more!

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

Paul Haas, Music Director

2023-24 Season at Walton Arts Center

SEPT 23 Great Romantics

OCT 28 Haunted Harmonies: A Halloween Concert

DEC 9 A Very SoNA Christmas

JAN 20 The Great Unknown

FEB 17 Defying Expectations

APR 6 Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth

For tickets and info, visit sonamusic.org

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