2013/14 Season Guidebook

2013/14 Season

Jersey Boys Shatner’s World

One Man Lord of Wizard of the Rings

Aaron Neville

LEO

JIM BELUSHI & CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY

Beauty and the Beast

RAIN

CHICAGO

OZ

Oh what a night!

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT

Soweto Gospel Choir

The Nutcracker

2013/14 Season

One Man Lord of the Rings Feb. 1, 2014 | pg 19

Jim Belushi & the Chicago Board of Comedy Apr. 10, 2014 | pg 26

Procter & Gamble Broadway Series Jersey Boys Sep. 3-8, 2013 | pg 4-5

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Kimberly-Clark Family Fun Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Oct. 18-20, 2013 | pg 8

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Dec. 6, 2013 | pg 13

I Love Lucy Live on Stage

Broadway on Ice

Feb. 4-9, 2014 | pg 18

Jan. 17-19, 2014 | pg 15

Chicago

Cirque Ziva

Mar. 11-16, 2014 | pg 22-23

Feb. 23, 2014 | pg 20

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz

Rhythm Safari May 2, 2014 | pg 28

Oct. 5, 2013 | pg 7

The Doobie Brothers Nov. 1, 2013 | pg 11

Mark O’Connor & Friends: An Appalachian Christmas Dec. 13, 2013 | pg 12

Rosanne Cash Mar. 7, 2014 | pg 21

Jan. 31, 2014 | pg 17

Apr. 13, 2014 | pg 26

Tyson Foods Starrlight Jazz Club Edmar Castañeda Quartet Sep. 27, 2013 | pg 6

10x10 Arts Series AnDa Union Oct. 4, 2013 | pg 8

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Oct. 10, 2013 | pg 9

Mnozil Brass

Aaron Diehl Quartet Dec. 7, 2013 | pg 13

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Feb. 1, 2014 | pg 19

Apr. 18, 2014 | pg 27

Holiday Fun Mariachi Los Camperos Fiesta Navidad Dec. 7, 2013 | pg 13

Oct. 25, 2013 | pg 9

Compagnie Käfig

Dec. 20-22, 2013 | pg 14

Jan. 23, 2014 | pg 17

Feb. 14, 2014 | pg 19

Additional Events Brian Regan

LEO

(presented by Live Nation)

Feb. 21, 2014 | pg 19

Nov. 9, 2013 | pg 11

Soweto Gospel Choir

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles

Mar. 6, 2014 | pg 21

Nov. 14, 2013 | pg 11

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

Artosphere Festival Orchestra: Finale

Apr. 23, 2014 | pg 27

Jun. 7, 2014

Trey McIntyre Project

Art of Wine

May 16, 2014 | pg 28

Jun. 12-14, 2014

Time for Three with Artosphere Festival Orchestra

Ron White

Sing-A-Long Grease A Halloween Treat!

Oct. 31, 2013 | pg 9

May 30, 2014 | pg 28

Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: Straighten Up & Fly Right — The Nat King Cole Tribute Apr. 25, 2014 | pg 27

Coca-Cola Night Out The Wonder Bread Years starring Pat Hazell Oct. 24, 2013 | pg 9

Shatner’s World Jan. 11, 2014 | pg 16

Great moments happen on Dickson Street

Nov. 15, 2013 | pg 11

Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Chucho Valdes

Oh what a night!

Christian Howes Quintet

Catherine Russell Group

Apr. 1-6, 2014 | pg 24-25

Aaron Neville

Still Awake Still Fluff

Nov. 19-24, 2013 | pg 10

Popcorn Indiana American Masters

Kids Series

Jun. 20-21, 2014 | pg 28

Dear friends, For 22 years Walton Arts Center has been a special place in our community. Sitting amidst the eclectic vibrancy of Dickson Street, it’s a gathering place for families and friends and a cornerstone for tourism in our region. Last year alone, over 200,000 people visited the arts center! As we move into the new season, I am excited, not just for the diverse line-up of programming, but because we have officially launched our $20+ million campaign to expand and renovate this great facility.

A concept rendering of a new plaza connecting our expanded lobby to the Dickson streetscape.

During the coming years, you will likely begin to see changes around the WAC campus as we start construction on the administrative offices and the main lobby. This facility is a jewel on Dickson Street and this expansion project will continue that legacy. I encourage you to follow updates about the expansion on our website throughout the season.

Inside the theater, arts and entertainment abound! From Jersey Boys and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brand new production of The Wizard of Oz, to dance groups like the Trey McIntyre Project, music from the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and The Doobie Brothers, to Beauty and the Beast and Ron White, there is something for everyone.

Bring a friend, bring a date, bring the family…make it a special night on Dickson Street! See you at Walton Arts Center.

Enjoy the show!

Peter B. Lane President/CEO

“THE CROWD GOES WILD.” – The New York Times

Jersey Boys Tuesday - Sunday Sep. 3-8, 2013 Tickets $44-84

8

SHOWS

“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.

This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album and most recently, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine.

“THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS.”

The JERSEY BOYS creative team comprises twotime Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

This show contains smoke, gun shots, strobe lights, drug references, sexual situations and authentic “profane Jersey language.”

Parental discretion advised.

Broadway Series Sponsor:

Show Sponsor:

– Chicago Tribune Support provided by Jim & Nancy Blair. Media Partners: KFSM, NWA Media

4 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ticket prices subject to change

(l to r) Jason Kappus, Colby Foytik, Brad Weinstock and Brandon Andrus Photo: Joan Marcus

Starrlight Jazz Club Subscribe to the Jazz Lover’s Package and get all 5 shows on the Tyson Foods Starrlight Jazz Club Series* at 20% off single ticket prices! Subscribe today at waltonartscenter.org or 479.443.5600.

Subscription Pricing (5 shows): $145 for 7 pm Cabaret seats | $105 for 7 pm General admission $85 for 9 pm Cabaret seats | $45 for 9 pm General admission Buy the whole package now!

Tickets for each show will go on sale three weeks prior to concert date.

Individual tickets range from $11-36.

“In a tremulous falsetto, with phrases that ripple and float, Aaron Neville sings of perfect romance and intricate pain....”

The series kicks off with...

Edmar Castañeda Quartet *Other shows on the Tyson Foods Starrlight Jazz Club Series:

Friday, Sep. 27, 2013 Tickets $11-36

– The New York Times

2

SHOWS

Christian Howes Quintet Friday, Nov. 15 (see pg. 11)

Aaron Diehl Quartet Saturday, Dec. 7 (see pg. 13)

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Saturday, Feb. 1 (see pg. 19)

Catherine Russell Group Friday, Apr. 18 (see pg. 27)

“A jazz harpist of imposing talent” (The New York Times), Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has turned the New York jazz scene on its ear, transforming the harp into a percussive lead instrument by producing cross-rhythms like a drummer and choral flourishes like a flamenco guitarist. Now in his mid-30s, he combines Colombian music, Latin jazz, and bebop with ease, strumming bass lines with his left hand while simultaneously plucking melodies with his right.

Starrlight Jazz Series Sponsor:

6 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ticket prices subject to change

Aaron Neville Saturday Oct. 5, 2013 Tickets $29-59

Neville is an icon in the R&B/soul music scene with four top-20 hits (“Tell It Like It Is,” “Everybody Plays the Fool,” “Don’t Know Much,” and “All My Life”), four platinumcertified albums, and numerous Grammy® Awards to his credit. His performances with his brothers Art, Charles and Cyril as The Neville Brothers have earned top marks from critics and built an enormous group of diehard fans across the globe. Partially due to his African American and Native American heritage, Neville’s live concerts and recordings intriguingly mix contemporary style with Cajun and Creole flavor.

American Masters Series Sponsor:

Media partners: AETN, NWA Media

Friday - Sunday Oct. 18-20, 2013 Tickets $39-59

5

SHOWS

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming back to Northwest Arkansas! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide.

This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walton Arts Center!

Family Fun Series Sponsor: Support for the Family Fun Series provided by Lee & Linda Scott.

Additional support provided by Dale & Prudy Caudle.

Media partners: KFSM, NWA Media

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Mnozil Brass

Thursday, Oct. 10 | Tickets $10-25

Friday, Oct. 25 | Tickets $10-25

Playing to sold-out houses world-wide, this Grammy®-winning quartet is one of the most multifaceted groups in any genre.

Comprised of four accomplished guitarists who bring a new energy to the stage, their programs range from Bluegrass to Bach and guarantee a night of musical delight.

A brass ensemble like you’ve never seen before, the Austrian-based Mnozil Brass (pronounced “nozzle”) acts as its own orchestra, ballet, chorus and ensemble of soloists. They play classical, jazz and other styles of music using traditional brass instruments and more...like the keyed trumpet and Wagner tuba. These seven musicians have been called the “Monty Pythons of music” due to their humor and comedic timing present in each performance.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

More in October Night Out Series Sponsor:

Support for the 10x10 Arts Series provided by Hershey & Denise Garner.

AnDa Union Friday, Oct. 4 | Tickets $10-25 From Inner Mongolia, AnDa Union draws inspiration from Mongolian music that nearly disappeared during China’s tumultuous past.

This acoustic group of 14 musicians and vocalists creates unforgettable rhythms with throat singing and traditional instruments including the morin khuur (a horse-hair fiddle) and the maodun chaoer (a three-holed flute). AnDa Union will kick off the 10x10 Arts Series with an unforgettable and unique music performance.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

8 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ask about college student discounts

The Wonder Bread Years starring Pat Hazell Thursday, Oct. 24 | Tickets $19-25 The Wonder Bread Years is a fast-paced and hilarious salute to the Baby Boomer Generation that gracefully walks the line between stand-up comedy and theater. Pat Hazell, returning to NWA for the first time since the 2006 Broadway Series sleeper-hit Bunk Bed Brothers, reprises his role in this fresh and funny slice of Americana. The Wonder Bread Years will leave you laughing and savoring the past like never before.

Part of the Coca-Cola Night Out Series Media partner: KNWA

Sing-A-Long Grease Thursday, Oct. 31 | Tickets $17 Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady? This Halloween, it’s your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those ‘dos and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the star... Sing along with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the whole gang in this fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles and props.

Dressing up is strongly encouraged!

Part of the Coca-Cola Night Out Series Media partner: Fox 24

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 9

More in November

American Masters Series Sponsor:

Starrlight Jazz Club Series Sponsor:

The Doobie Brothers

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles

Friday, Nov. 1 | Tickets $49-79

Thursday, Nov. 14 | Tickets $38-54

Rock the night away with these American legends who started performing in 1970 and since have produced a steady stream of hits such as “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “China Grove,” “Black Water,” and “Takin’ It to the Streets”. The Doobie Brothers have sold more than 40 million records worldwide and were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

RAIN returns to Walton Arts Center after crowd-stirring performances and Broadway triumph! As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs notefor-note, in a multi-media concert that’s as infectious as it is transporting. RAIN is the show for Beatles enthusiasts and for creating the next generation fan.

Part of the Popcorn Indiana American Masters Series.

Show sponsor: McBride Distributing- Budweiser.

Support provided by Jeff & Lisa Gearhart. Media partner: NWA Media

Media partner: Fox 24

2

The cast of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas © Sharon Sipple, 2012

TM & (c) 2012 Paramount Pictures and TM & (c) 2012 The Estate of Irving Berlin. All Rights Reserved

Tuesday - Sunday Nov. 19-24, 2013 Tickets $35-73

7

SHOWS

The classic holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Broadway Series Sponsor: Show Sponsor:

Support provided by the Alan & Shareen Pruitt family Media partners: NWA Media, 40/29

10 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ask about college student discounts

SHOWS

Brian Regan

Christian Howes Quintet

presented by Live Nation Saturday, Nov. 9 | Tickets $47.50

Friday, Nov. 15 | See pg 6 for ticket info

Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, that continues to grow Brian’s fan base. Don’t miss Regan’s perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality in this return performace.

Nominated recently for jazz “Violinist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association, Christian was voted first place in the 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll (rising stars/ jazz violin). The Minneapolis Tribune calls Christian “arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz.” Howes has taken the violin into the relatively unexplored territory of modern jazz, combining classical training with soulful expressiveness.

Part of the Tyson Starrlight Jazz Series

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 11

More in December

“Glorious… heavenly.”

– The Associated Press

“an absolute delight.”

Family Fun Series Sponsor:

Starrlight Jazz Club Series Sponsor:

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Friday, Dec. 6 | Tickets $17 Having started in the UK back in 1999, Sing-A-Long Sound of Music has become a worldwide phenomenon, playing to packed houses across the globe! View a screening of the classic Julie Andrews musical film in large-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so you can sing along! Get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for a night of irresistible charm, fun and nostalgia.

Part of the Kimberly-Clark Family Fun Series. Support for the Family Fun Series provided by Lee & Linda Scott.

Additional support provided by Walton Arts Center staff. Media partner: NWA Media

– AmericanSongwriter.com

Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 Tickets $19-49

American Masters Series Sponsor:

Combining traditional Christmas songs with an Appalachian style, Grammy®-winning violinist Mark O’Connor is joined by some friends to bring the spirit of an authentic Appalachian Christmas to Northwest Arkansas!

Hailed as “one of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music” by the Los Angeles Times, O’Connor presents a holiday show that features a wondrous mixture of Christmas carols, fiddling, bluegrass and other traditional American music. An Appalachian Christmas is a perfect family show with some of O’Connor’s favorite musicians as well as beloved songs from the country, bluegrass, pop, classical and jazz genres.

Media partner: NWA Media

12 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ask about college student discounts

2

SHOWS

Mariachi Los Camperos: Fiesta Navidad Saturday, Dec. 7 | Tickets $16-28 Celebrate the holiday season “mariachi-style” with the Grammy® Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. For this festive show, frontman Nati Cano and his worldrenowned band will take you on a musical and interactive journey through the various regions of Mexico. The pageantry and excitement of Mexican holiday traditions will come to life in this performance that features such classics as “Feliz Navidad” and “Noche de Paz.”

Aaron Diehl Quartet Saturday, Dec. 7 | See pg 6 for ticket info The 2011 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz of the American Pianists Association, Diehl has been called a “revelation” by The New York Times and “the most promising discovery that [Wynton] Marsalis has made since Eric Reed” by the Chicago Tribune. His distinctive interpretations of the music of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, and other masters pay homage to traditional jazz while establishing his own original voice.

Part of the Tyson Foods Starrlight Jazz Series

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 13

“The troupe boasts a cluster of phenomenal young dancers... and its corps performs in an uncluttered, streamlined style.”

“In the same spirit as the arrival of the Circus or Cirque DU Soleil or the Rose Parade, you may now include Broadway on Ice as a “must-see”.”

– The New York Times

– The New York Times

Moscow Classical Ballet’s

The Nutcracker

Friday - Sunday Dec. 20-22, 2013 Tickets $32-46

The Moscow Classical Ballet returns to Walton Arts Center for a 3rd year in a row with their beautiful production of The Nutcracker, danced to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

To the delight of audiences of all ages, these Russian dancers will perform leaps, lifts and pirouettes to tell the tale of Clara, The Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Regularly performing at the Kremlin in Russia, the Moscow Classical Ballet has also taken this unmatched performance to more than 30 countries around the world. Enhancing the magic, local children will have a chance to perform on stage with this magnificent dance troupe. Make The Nutcracker an annual tradition with your family!

Friday - Sunday Jan. 17-19, 2014 Tickets $29-63

5

SHOWS

It’s a winter wonderland at Walton Arts Center – Come see Walton Arts Center transformed into an ice skating rink. Broadway On Ice is a celebration of the beauty, grace and artistry of figure skating, embraced by the magic of classic Broadway musicals like A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Rent and The Phantom of the Opera.

Even our Steinway grand piano will be on the ice, as we present this grandiose spectacle of Broadway On Ice – and bring Broadway’s most memorable show-stoppers to life!

Family Fun Series Sponsor: Support for the Family Fun Series provided by Lee & Linda Scott. Additional support provided by Mike & Susan Duke.

Media partner: KNWA, NWA Media

4

SHOWS

14 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ask about college student discounts

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 15

More in January

“I’ve had many other roles, on-screen and off… Husband, father, friend. Horseman, Singer, Philanthropist, NEGOTIATOR.”

Night Out Series Sponsor:

Thursday, Jan. 23 | Tickets $10-25 Artistic director Mourad Merzouki is at the forefront of the international hip-hop dance scene. Käfig’s sensational double bill of Correria and Agwa showcases the all-male ensemble of 11 Brazilian dancers in an irresistible mix of athletic samba, hip-hop and capoeira dance styles, highlighting astonishing acrobatic skills and dazzling virtuosity.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

– William Shatner

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 Tickets $50-125

Compagnie Käfig

Known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film, William Shatner is set to take you on a 90-minute voyage through his noteworthy life and career.

Don’t miss a rare chance to witness this one-man force of nature as he showcases his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling, and inimitable style. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even some poignant moments, you will experience this legend’s phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the larger-than-life and most important character he has ever played, William Shatner.

This show contains adult language.

Still Awake Still Friday, Jan. 31 | Tickets $6

for kids 4-10

STILL AWAKE STILL! is a funny musical theater show with irresistible child-appeal and a level of sophistication that delights adults. Part-concert, part-theatre, the entire show - full of surprises! - emerges like magic from beneath the lid of the ingenious grand piano. The show features the legendary Miss Ivory Tinklefinger, Queen of Sleep, whose absurd task is to sing the audience to sleep. Inspired by parents’ daily challenge of putting their little ones to bed, STILL AWAKE STILL! explores the tussle between order and chaos, rest and play, reason and intuition, in theater that celebrates the process of creativity. Make the night more fun! Little ones are encouraged to come in their PJs!

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 17

More in February

Night Out Series Sponsor:

Starrlight Jazz Club Series Sponsor:

2

SHOWS

2

SHOWS

“THE MOST ENTERTAINING STAGE PRODUCTION I’VE SEEN IN YEARS – INCLUDING BROADWAY!” – TV Guide Joanna Daniels as Ethel and Sirena Irwin as Lucy in the Chicago production of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE Photo by JustinBarbin.com

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brandnew hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience where you’ll experience firsthand the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes, complete with charming host, 50s style harmonies from the Crystaltone Singers and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Grab your seat and find out why everybody really does LOVE LUCY!

Tuesday - Sunday Feb. 4-9, 2014 Tickets $29-59

7

SHOWS

Broadway Series Sponsor: Support provided by Bob & Marilyn Bogle Media partners: NWA Media, 40/29

Photo by JustinBarbin.com

Sirena Irwin as Lucy and Bill Mendieta as Ricky in the Chicago production of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE. Photo by JustinBarbin.com

One Man Lord of the Rings

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio

Saturday, Feb. 1 | Tickets $19-25

Saturday, Feb. 1 | See pg 6 for ticket info

One Man to do it all. One Man to rule them all! This one-man show recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth with nothing but elbow pads and an outrageous imagination – with booming special effects, riveting stage fights and harrowing rescues!

Hailed as a “Legend,” a “Living Musical Icon,” and as the most creative jazz organist around, Smith is a unparalleled composer and recording artist who’s been featured on more than 70 albums. Smith is a master of organ trio dynamics, slipping between funky soul-jazz and gentle balladry, with all kinds of musical byways in between.

Part of the Coca-Cola Night Out Series Media partner: Fox 24

Part of the Tyson Starrlight Jazz Club Series

Chucho Valdes

LEO

Friday, Feb. 14 | Tickets $10-25

Friday, Feb. 21 | Tickets $10-25

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Latin flair when legendary pianist Chucho Valdes takes the stage for a red-hot 10x10 concert.

With five Grammys® and numerous other awards, Valdes is one of the most influential Latin musicians and jazz pianists ever. It’s a night for lovers, and lovers of jazz!

LEO is an astonishing show that asks you to forget the rules of the universe and enter an entirely different world. This fantastical, witty one-man show from Berlin blends brilliant physical theater, acrobatics, and mind-bending animation, challenging perception of reality through the clever interplay of live performance and video projection. It is a 10x10 adventure that the entire family will enjoy!

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Support for the 10x10 Arts Series provided by Hershey & Denise Garner.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 19

“There is a precision and beauty about everything these performers do.”

More in March

American Masters Series Sponsor:

– The Washington Post

Soweto Gospel Choir Thursday, Mar. 6 | Tickets $10-25 The 24 member Grammy® Award-winning choir from South Africa is dedicated to sharing their faith and their music. They have steadily gained acclaim, from performing at the World Cup to singing their Academy® Award nominated song at the Oscars, this choir is noted for its charitable work and worldwide popularity. In 2002, their debut album Voices of Heaven reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within 3 weeks of its release in the U.S. Some of Soweto’s most famous songs include Grammy-winning “Baba Yetu (Our Father)” and the Oscar nominated “Down to Earth.”

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Cirque Ziva Sunday Feb. 23, 2014 Tickets $18-35

The Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque Ziva, a new world-class cirque spectacular.

This fast-paced, technically-innovative performance showcases traditional Chinese acrobats, dance and costumes, ancient and contemporary music and modern theatrical techniques. Eye-popping, fast-paced fun for the entire family, the show offers spell-binding artistry that will dazzle and amaze.

Rosanne Cash Family Fun Series Sponsor:

Friday, Mar. 7 | Tickets $29-59

Support for the Family Fun Series provided by Lee & Linda Scott. Additional support provided by David & Rosamond Banks. Media partner: NWA Media

Rosanne Cash, one of America’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, makes her Walton Arts Center debut! Over the past 30 years she has recorded 14 albums, had 11 #1 singles, a Grammy award and two Gold albums, navigating her own path between country and rock, roots and pop. Cash is the keeper of an extraordinary family legacy. The eldest child of Johnny Cash, Rosanne joined her father and stepmother’s road show after high school before making her own musical history. Her recent album, The List (EMI) included songs that her father gave her when she was 18 years old.

The List received the American Music Association’s album of the year award in 2010.

Part of the Popcorn Indiana American Masters Series. Support provided by Marti & Kelly Sudduth Media partner: NWA Media

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 21

Chicago Tuesday - Sunday March 11-16, 2014 Tickets $35-73

7

SHOWS

A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one showstopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations.

It’s also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.

Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.

Some adult content. Parental discretion advised.

“chicago still glitters hypnotically.”

– The New York Times

The cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO. Photo: Paul Kolnik

Broadway Series Sponsor: Support provided by Tom & Cynthia Coughlin.

Media partners: NWA Media, 40/29

22 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ticket prices subject to change

Tracy Shayne (center) stars as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s record-breaking, Tony-Award winning musical smash CHICAGO. Photo: Jeremy Daniel

“Brilliant…

A ten-star production if ever there was one!”

– The Sunday Telegraph

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

The Wizard of Oz Tuesday - Sunday April 1-6, 2014 Tickets $35-73

7

SHOWS

“We’re off to see….”

The most magical adventure of them all.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage.

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

“Andrew Lloyd Webber finds new magic over the rainbow!

A gorgeous sense of spectacle!”

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for the whole family.

Broadway Series Sponsor:

Show Sponsor:

– New York Post Support provided by Billie Joe Starr. Media partner: KFSM, NWA Media

24 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ticket prices subject to change

Photos: Cylla Von Tiedemann ©2013 Canadian Cast

More in April

Night Out Series Sponsor:

Starrlight Jazz Club Series Sponsor:

American Masters Series Sponsor:

2

SHOWS

Jim Belushi & the Chicago Board of Comedy*

Catherine Russell Group

Thursday, Apr. 10 | Tickets $33-59

Friday, Apr. 18 | See pg 6 for ticket info

Enjoy a hilarious evening with a comedy legend! Jim Belushi, who starred in the ABC hit comedy “According to Jim” and is an alumnus of “Saturday Night Live” and Chicago’s famed Second City, will have you roaring with laughter with an improvised sketch comedy show featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy.

Vocalist Catherine Russell makes her WAC debut with her signature blend of jazz, blues, R&B, and soul in the intimate setting of Starr Theater. From the influence of her father, who played with Louis Armstrong in the ‘40s, she brings an emotional depth to swing-era classics, blues tunes, and jazz ballads.

Mature audiences only. * Supporting cast subject to availability Part of the Coca-Cola Night Out Series

Fluff Sunday, Apr. 13 | Tickets $6

Part of the Tyson Foods Starrlight Jazz Club Series

for kids 4-10

Fluff is a simple, joyful and wacky Australian theater piece for young children.

Meet the Gingham family who frets about lost and discarded toys and travels the world to find them. Children will meet each handmade toy one-by-one, discover how they became lost and see each tucked safely into bed. Fluff is an extraordinary combination of slapstick, song, movement, sound sampling, projection and audience participation.

26 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ask about college student discounts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company Wednesday, Apr. 23 | Tickets $10-25 Based on audience suggestion, the Company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the players has brushed up on his “thee’s” and “thou’s” to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: Straighten Up & Fly Right - The Nat King Cole Tribute Friday, Apr. 25 | Tickets $26-52 Nat King Cole broke the pop barrier with his smoky, smooth vocals, stringing along a huge number of hits right after his first “Straighten Up And Fly Right” soared up the charts in 1943.

As a singer, he was called “the best friend a song ever had,” but he was essentially a jazz performer at heart. Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli have crafted a tribute to the titan of fifties vocal pop, including jazz numbers that have influenced their careers.

Part of the Popcorn Indiana American Masters Series. Support provided by Joel & Lynn Carver. Media partner: NWA Media

Ticket prices subject to change | waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 27

More in May + June

Family Fun Series Sponsor:

Rhythm Safari

Trey McIntyre Project

Friday, May 2 | Tickets $18-30

Friday, May 16 | Tickets $10-25

From Africa, through Asia, to Brazil and back, your journey around the globe will begin as you walk into the theater to discover a drum or “groove tube” on your seat. A visual and sensory celebration, the stage features an expert ensemble of percussionists, musicians and singers playing original, contemporary and world music.

Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) returns to Walton Arts Center for a night of repertory, fun, and surprises. TMP’s innovative and notably American brand of dance was called “amazingly fresh” by The New York Times. The evening will include a new ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Trey McIntyre, set to chamber music and premiering in Spring 2014.

Part of the Kimberly Clark Family Fun Series with support provided by Lee & Linda Scott

2013/14 Visual Arts Joy Pratt Markham Gallery – Be inspired

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Located in the Walton Arts Center lobby next to the box office, The Joy Pratt Markham Gallery provides an exhilarating space to experience visual arts.

Often referred to as the JPM Gallery, it offers another way for patrons to engage with the arts at Walton Arts Center.

3

JPM Gallery showcases curated exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging and nationally recognized artists from all over the world! On your next trip to Walton Arts Center for a show, or when you’re out exploring Dickson Street, stop in to see what’s on the walls in the JPM Gallery, and be inspired!

SHOWS

Artosphere Festival Orchestra with Time for Three Friday, May 30 | Tickets $10-25 The Artosphere Festival Orchestra under the direction of Corrado Rovaris will feature Time for Three, the high-energy string trio known for their assortment of bluegrass, jazz, folk and hybrid styles. Don’t miss the Arkansas premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto 4-3, a work composed especially for Time for Three.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series

Ron White Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21 Tickets $48-78 Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, has established himself as a star in his own right. His muchanticipated return to Walton Arts Center is sure to be a best-seller – book early for the best seats before they’re gone!

Adult content. Not suitable for children.

28 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook | Ticket prices subject to change

Arkansas Women to Watch Opening July 18 Featuring the works of Louise M. Halsey, Barbara Cade, Jennifer Libby Fay, Jane Hartfield and Deborah Kuster

True Faith True Light Opening August 23 Folk Instruments of Ed Stilley from Hogscald Holler, Arkansas featuring photography by Tim Hawley and Flip Putthoff

Link the Past to the Present: Recent works by Anita Fields and Tony Tiger Opening November 7

Divide Light: Operatic Performance Costumes of Lesley Dill Opening February 6

Gallery hours Monday-Friday | 9am to 6pm Saturday | noon to 4pm One hour prior to most performances Gallery admission is free

Be a hero with one of our

Reserve your dates now, save some money and feel the love.

subscription packages Procter & Gamble Broadway Series

Create Your Own Series

Jazz Lovers Package

Tickets/shows

+ 5 pre-selected Broadway shows

+ Choose 3 (or more) eligible shows from the Walton Arts Center lineup

+5 pre-selected jazz shows

Discount

+ Up to 18% on pre-selected shows

+ 5% on all eligible shows

+ 20% off package shows

+ 10% on most other shows throughout

+ 10% off Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: Straighten Up &

the season

Fly Right- The Nat King Cole Tribute

Exchanges

+ Unlimited exchanges until 1 business day

+ The exchange fee will be waived for

prior to the show - the exchange fee will

you once, $5 fee per exchange after

always be waived for you.

that. Exchanges must be made

+ $5 fee to exchange up to 1 business day prior to the show

1 business day prior to the show.

Access to next year’s lineup

+F irst chance to keep/renew your seats

+ Early access to the season

+E arly access to full season

+ Early access to new shows added

+ Early access to new shows added during

during the year

the year

Seating

+S ame seats for every show in

Other perks

+C all the subscriber hotline at

the package

479-571-2785 to connect immediately

+ Seats vary depending on availability

+ Seats vary depending on availability

+ Jazz Lovers restaurant discount card

to a Ticketing Representative

Payment plans available for orders placed by August 15 34 | Walton Arts Center | 2013/14 Season Guidebook

waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 35

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Paul Haas, Music Director

SoNA’s 2013-14 Season

Valentines Pops Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:30 p.m.

A collection of symphonic, operatic and musical theater pieces by Puccini, Mozart, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more, all centered around the theme of love and its pursuit Featuring guest vocal soloists

Masterworks I Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:30 p.m.

Barber | Adagio for Strings Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 (“Emperor”) Simon Mulligan, Piano Schubert | Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944 (“Great”)

Christmas Concert Saturday, December 14, 2013 7:30 p.m.

A mix of your favorite sacred and secular music celebrating the beauty and wonder of Christmas Featuring vocal soloists, the SoNA Singers and regional choirs

Subscription Prices: $115, $165, $215 Includes all five concerts – a savings of $5 per ticket, per concert

Single Tickets: $28, $38, $48 Season Partners:

Masterworks II Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:30 p.m.

Brahms | Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45 (A German Requiem) Featuring guest vocal soloists, the SoNA Singers, John Brown University Cathedral Choir and regional choirs

Masterworks III Saturday, May 10, 2014 7:30 p.m.

Fowler | Tapu’at Mozart | Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 (“Haffner”) Mahler | Symphony No. 1 in D major (“Titan”)

For tickets, more information, or to support your orchestra, visit sonamusic.org

MAY + JUNE 2014 Save the date for the Artosphere Festival Orchestra Finale!

Saturday, June 7 | Tickets on sale in early 2014

Sponsors Star Sponsors

Producing Sponsors

Directing Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Programming for Walton Arts Center’s 2013-14 season is made possible in part by a grant from The Walton Family Foundation.

Funding provided by Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Media Partners: KNWA, KFSM, 40/29 NWA Media

waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 37

Ticket & Facility Information

Box Office Information

Ticket refunds and exchanges

Introducing!

All tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for some performances may be exchanged up to one business day prior to an event, and an exchange fee may apply. Call 479.443.5600 to inquire about the exchange policy on specific events.

Inclement weather policy In most cases, performances will take place as scheduled if the artist can travel to Walton Arts Center safely. If an event is cancelled, messages will be posted on our phones and at waltonartscenter.org if possible, and we will make every effort to contact patrons before the performance. We encourage all patrons to plan early and make their own decisions based on their individual needs and local weather conditions.

Accessibility Accessible seating for patrons in wheelchairs and with other needs is available for all performances. Interpretation service for deaf patrons is available upon request. Please contact the Box Office as early as possible to ensure that we can meet your party’s seating or interpretation needs.

Hearing enhancement devices, binoculars and booster seats are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at coat check.

Tickets Northwest Arkansas is managed by WAC and provides ticketing and donation services for arts and entertainment organizations throughout the region.

Address: 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Located just inside the Dickson St. entrance

Hours: + Monday–Friday / 9am–6pm + Saturday / noon–4pm + One hour prior to most performances Phone: 479.443.5600 Website: www.waltonartscenter.org

Location & Parking Walton Arts Center is located at 495 West Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville. For directions or advice on parking, please call 479.443.5600 or visit waltonartscenter.org.

Parking is available in the following lots:

Help us serve thousands of students with our arts education programs, and support the high quality programs you’ve come to expect.

N Rollston Ave

The Dickson WAC Event Parking

Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St Fayetteville, AR

N West St

W Spring St

waltonartscenter.org | Box Office: 479.443.5600 | 39

N Locust Ave

Visit www.waltonartscenter.org/support for more information.

38 | Walton Arts Center | 2012/13 Season Guidebook

N Campbell Ave

W Dickson St

N School Ave

+ You’ll get special perks just for being a Friend!

W Watson St

N Powerhouse Ave

Did you know that ticket sales make up only half of our budget?

N Gregg Ave

W Lafayette St

P.O. Box 3547 | Fayetteville, AR 72702

Enjoy the show!

Phone: 479.443.5600 | Website: waltonartscenter.org