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About the program Most theatres across the country receive 30% of their support through donations. Currently, Miller receives only 5% of its support from private donations and sponsorships. It is vital for this to increase to ensure the continued strength of our organization. Through a stronger donation base, we can continue to offer educational programs to area youth and maintain a state of the art facility, thus allowing us to continue to bring the best Broadway tours available and also maintain affordable ticket pricing. Please consider a donation today and include it on your subscription order form. 5% 7% In the past, your donations: 16% Allowed over 50,000 students to experience professional performing arts at little to no cost. 50% Allowed over 10,000 low-income families to experience the joy of live entertainment at little to no cost. Assisted with facility improvements and more! 22%

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Miller is the third largest theatre in the state of Michigan with nearly 3,500 seats.

Miller has donated tickets to nearly 700 local organizations for fundraisers.

As many people attended The Phantom of the Opera as the Superbowl in 2006.

Over 50,000 students have attended shows at little to no cost.

Over 20,000 students have participated in education programs with artists.

Over 1,000 military families have attended shows at no cost.

In the past 10 years, over 2 million people have attended shows at Miller.

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pg. 11 PARSONS DANCE is an internationally renowned Parsons Dance contemporary dance company based in New York Tuesday City. Under the artistic direction of David Parsons, october the company presents uplifting, family-friendly contemporary dance to audiences around the world. PARSONS DANCE is a company of eight 14 @ 7:30 p.m. full-time dancers and maintains a repertory of more than 70 works by David Parsons, as well as commissions by emerging choreographers and collaborations with some of the greatest artists of our time.

Pinkalicious Sunday Friday & Saturday An evocative tale of two men — one a october october doctor, passionate and romantic — the PINKALICIOUS can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite other, a terrifying madman; and two warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands women — one, beautiful and trusting 26 @ her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that — the other, beautiful and trusting only turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for 3 & 4 herself. Both women in love with the same 11 2 a.m. & p.m. this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only TIMES man. Both unaware of his dark secret. Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Join VARY Their story of JEKYLL & HYDE unfolds in Pinkalicious on her journey, through this heart-warming musical that this gripping musical thriller resplendent will remind you of the joys of childhood. with a sumptuous score including the unforgettable, “This Is the Moment,” “Someone Like You,” and “A New Life.” Welcomed by JEKYLL & HYDE is back. Don’t miss it! David Sedaris With sardonic wit and incisive social cri- Monday tiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The october great skill with which he slices through cul- tural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and 27 @ 7:30 p.m. one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. pg. 12 october 2014 MillerAuditorium.com / (269) 387-2300 / (800) 228-9858 / GROUP SALES (269) 387-2312 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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pg. 13 SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical Season eight of LAST COMIC comedy smash! The New York Post calls it Last Comic STANDING premieres May 22 “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to Standing Live on NBC. The Emmy-nominated their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music Saturday laugh-fest returns with an by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty all new group of the world’s and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of NOVEMBER funniest comics. Watch the Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van series this summer on NBC, then see the finalists perform Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising live as the LAST COMIC STANDING Live Tour appears at turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide 8 @ 8 p.m. Miller Auditorium on Nov. 8. Saturday her in the last place anyone would think to look—a NOVEMBER convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters THE LETTERMEN are an 1@ 3 & 8 p.m. find their voices as she The Lettermen American male pop music vocal unexpectedly rediscovers her Sunday trio. The Lettermen’s trademark is close-harmony pop songs with own. A sparkling tribute NOVEMBER to the universal power of light arrangements. They have friendship, SISTER ACT is had 16 Top 10 singles including reason to REJOICE! one #1 hit, 32 consecutive 16 @ 3 p.m. Billboard Magazine chart albums, 11 gold records, and five Grammy nominations. The group, consisting of Mike Barnett, Dick Stewart and Tony Butala, are sure to send ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a you back to the 1960s with their dreamy pop harmonies. young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Unaware that he is actually human, Mannheim by Chip Davis has The Broadway Musical Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy- Steamroller been America’s favorite holiday Welcomed by making abilities cause him to face the tradition and this year marks Tuesday & Wednesday truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy Christmas the 30th Anniversary of the NOVEMBER embarks on a journey to New York City group’s annual tour. Grammy to find his birth father, discover his true by Chip Davis Saturday Award winner Chip Davis has identity, and help New York remember the created a show that features the beloved 25 & 26 true meaning of Christmas. This modern day NOVEMBER of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia Christmas classic is sure to make everyone effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the @ 7:30 p.m. embrace their inner ELF. @ 8 p.m. season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim TM & © New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. Illustration29 by Steamroller music. Hugh Syme. Photo by Amy Boyle. pg. 14 november 2014 MillerAuditorium.com / (269) 387-2300 / (800) 228-9858 / GROUP SALES (269) 387-2312 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Wynonna & The Big Noise — A Simpler Christmas

Tuesday Thursday december december 2 @ 7 p.m. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER is the must-see event this holiday season! Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition with the whole family as forty world-class Russian artists A five-time Grammy winner and New York bring this charming classic to life. Experience Tchaikovsky’s master score, the magic of larger than- Times bestselling author, Wynonna’s career life-puppets, growing and life-sized Matrushka Dolls! Moscow Ballet’s version of the has always revolved around telling stories. Whether she’s using her rich, commanding voice Nutcracker ballet, known as the “Great Russian Nutcracker,” includes other unique elements in the to sing one of her countless hits or sitting down for one of her many bold, honest television telling of the traditional holiday tale. In the Moscow Ballet version, the setting is in Moscow and the appearances, Wynonna always gets her point across with unflinching honesty and wisdom city’s famous onion-domed skyline is featured as a backdrop. Traditional Russian folk characters Ded gained over the course of her very public life. Now in her latest venture, Wynonna — along Moroz () and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) escort Masha and the Nutcracker Prince with her band, The Big Noise — will bring A Simpler Christmas to you as she performs some to their dream world in Act II. Finally the “Dove of Peace,” exclusive to Moscow Ballet’s version, of her holiday favorites as well as her greatest hits. Sit back and be reminded of the simple welcomes the couple to the “Land of Peace and Harmony” traditionally called “The Land of Sweets.” blessings as you ring in the holiday season.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Wednesday & Thursday january 21 & 22 @ 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Joan Marcus.

Bringing the unforgettable songs of Motown Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Kalamazoo! Make it a HOT NIGHT OF MUSIC AND LAUGHS, back to your venue is THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN. with THE FOUR BITCHIN’ BABES and their hit Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle This dynamic and driving tribute spans more show HORMONAL IMBALANCE...A MOOD than a decade of Motown classics — every has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is SWINGING MUSICAL REVUE. This hilarious one of the songs performed are among the filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production renegade sorority of harmonizing gal pals use most recognizable and culture-defining songs in numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and their elegant wit, sophisticated (never blue) pop music history. The show features the great humor to create a wildly fun and raucous enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Miller Auditorium! harmonies and choreographed dance steps of delight! These accomplished singers/musicians/ the Motown era and features a six piece back-up comediennes are hotter than ever. Literally! With band that is a show in itself. The musicianship sharp social commentary, and a wardrobe of is second to none and many of the players have bling, they’re an Estrogen fueled celebration of backed up or opened for many of the original Babes, Boys and Botox! Motown artists.

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Friday Ballroom with a Twist FEBRUARY Starring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros and American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance? finalists! 8 Take your obsession with live talent-based reality TV shows to the next level!! Coming out of the TV and 6 @ p.m. into Miller Auditorium is BALLROOM WITH A TWIST with its spectacular dancing and singing. Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins, and booming sounds of Rumba bass is a whole other ballgame. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive.

Saturday FEBRUARY Gold Company: From Brazil with Love Greg Jasperse, Director “From Brazil with Love.” Western Michigan University’s award-winning Gold Company and GCII present their 14 @ legendary Miller Show. Escape with them to Brazil on a musical journey that’s sure to heat up your Valentine’s Day. From the music of Sergio Mendes’ “Brazil 66” to today’s hits and everything in between, this is one winter 2 & 8 p.m. getaway you won’t want to miss.

Stomp STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews Friday and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but FEBRUARY conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If 27 @ 8 p.m. you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about. pg. 20 february 2015 MillerAuditorium.com / (269) 387-2300 / (800) 228-9858 / GROUP SALES (269) 387-2312 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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PFX—The Pink Floyd Experience The Women of Ireland

Sunday Saturday Sunday Friday & Saturday Sunday March The Pink Floyd March ExperienceMarch 15 @ 3 p.m. March March 29 @ 3 p.m. 3 | 1 @ p.m. 14 @ 8 p.m. Lovers of Celtic music in North 20 & 21 TIMES VARY PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, hailed by The New York Times Based on the New York Times best- Pink Floyd is rarely discussed without America are in for a special treat BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for as “The most exhilarating selling children’s books series by using words like “psychedelic,” when the act known as THE WOMEN their wildly popular theatrical shows storytelling on Broadway author Annie Barrows and Illustrator “conceptual,” and “provocative.” Their OF IRELAND takes to the stage. This and concerts which combine comedy, in decades,” this musical takes a Sophie Blackhall, IVY & BEAN, shows are described as theatrical with select group of artists demonstrate music and technology to produce a hilarious romp thru the Neverland The Musical is the story of an mind-blowing lights and unsurpassed the wealth of talent that exists totally unique form of entertainment. you never knew. Winner of five unexpected friendship between two sound. Their music cannot be referred within Ireland’s traditions of music, The New York Times heralds the Tony Awards®, this swashbuckling very different second graders. The to without making mention of their song and dance. The common theme show as “One of the most delightful prequel to Peter Pan will have you moment they saw each other, Bean record breaking status. No easy feat inherent in all performances will be performance pieces ever staged.” hooked from the moment you let your and Ivy knew they would never like to bring such a story to the stage. the presentation of the most revered E! Entertainment News exclaims, imagination take flight. PETER AND each other. Bean is loud, wild and Annerin Productions has endeavored qualities of Ireland’s ethnic music, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live THE STARCATCHER is based on the goofy. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. to bring fans the show they never which will be transported from the performance aspires to be.” Although best-selling novel by Dave Barry and But when Bean plays a joke on her thought they’d see. They nailed it. Irish fireside to Miller! This show it is impossible to describe, people of Ridley Pearson. 12 actors play more sister, and needs a place to hide, Ivy They found the band, the lights and features special guest—4-time world all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP than a 100 unforgettable characters, comes to the rescue. There’s mischief the sound to create THE show for the champion and former lead dancer with is an intensely exciting and wildly all on a journey to answer the and laughter—along with learned ultimate Floyd fan, and it’s called… Riverdance—Anthony Fallon. outrageous show that leaves the entire question: How did Peter Pan become lessons about the challenges and joy PFX—THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE. audience in a blissful, euphoric state. The Boy Who Never Grew Up? of family, friendship and love. pg. 22

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pg. 23 Air Supply Diavolo — Architecture in Motion Welcomed by

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Graham Russell & met in 1975 and became instant friends. They started playing small gigs and eventually toured Australia, the U.S. and Canada opening for . Shortly after, they were Diavolo — Architecture in Motion uses abstract and noticed by Clive Davis who signed them immediately. In 1980 “Lost in recognized structures to explore the relationship between the Love” became the fastest selling single in the world. Their second hit danger of our environment and the fragility of the human body. “” went up the charts even quicker. The trademark sound Diavolo — Architecture in Motion is a fusion of many different of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and ’s simple movement vocabularies such as everyday movement, ballet, yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known contemporary, acrobatics, gymnastics, martial arts as Air Supply. Their hits “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That and hip-hop. Founded in 1992 by French-born You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All” choreographer and visionary Jacques Heim, have achieved multi-million plays on the radio. Air Supply has been a pop Diavolo — Architecture in Motion is a and Adult Contemporary chart phenomenon for decades, but their latest cultural pillar of the Los Angeles community single “Desert Sea Sky” — which extends their Billboard chart success and has performed for hundreds of thousands to an incredible five decades — is breaking ground in a fresh new genre: of concertgoers worldwide as well as millions dance music. more on television. pg. 24 april 2015 MillerAuditorium.com / (269) 387-2300 / (800) 228-9858 / GROUP SALES (269) 387-2312 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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US. 131 HOWARD ST. MILLER W. VINE ST. OLIVER ST. From Grand Rapids W. MICHIGAN AVE HOWARD STADIUM DR. WESTERN AVE. PORTAGE ST. From Stadium Drive STADIUM DR. US-131 South to Exit 36A—Stadium Drive East OAKLAND DR. CASS Turn left on Howard Street WHITES RD. S CORK ST. OTTAW WESTNEDGE AVE. PARKVIEW CAS Turn right on S. VandeGiessen,W. MICHIGAN AVE.the first OAKLAND DR. From Detroit BURDICK ST. A entryway into Western’s main campus I-94 West to US-131 North Take Exit 36A—Stadium Drive East FREE Parking I-94 I-94 Miller is proud to offer patrons free MILLER BRANC S PARKING KALAMAZOO / BATTLE CREEK H parking—available in the parking ramp AVE. KNOLLWOOD LOT 36 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT From Chicago CAS adjacent to Miller. Additional parking is PARKING RAMP BRANC H . Take I-90/Chicago Skyway East LOT 35 available in lots 33, 34, 36 and 92, all of DR Entering Indiana, stay on I-90 which are in close walking distance. WESTERN AVE. OAKLAND Take exit 21 to I-94 East, entering Michigan PARKING PARKING LOT 34 LOT 33 WESTERN AVE. Merge onto US-131 North

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LAN The following organizations hold performances at Miller throughout the year. You may find GAR Miller Auditorium their performances listed within the calendar. Their events will be in the same color as the COMMUNITY EVENTS color used in their heading below.

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra WMU School of Music (269) 387-4667 // www.wmich.edu/music (269) 349-7759 // kalamazoosymphony.com WMU College of Fine Arts The WMU College of Fine Arts presents performances throughout the year at Invitation to the Dance...... Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 8 p.m. Music Scholarship Showcase Concert .....Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 3 p.m. Admission various locations on campus. For more Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies...... Saturday, Oct. 25 @ 8 p.m. University Symphonic Band...... Sunday, Oct. 19 @ 3 p.m. information, call the number listed below: A Hero’s Life...... Friday, Nov. 14 @ 8 p.m. University Concert Band...... Tuesday, Oct. 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Sounds of the Season...... Saturday, Dec. 20 @ 8 p.m. Bronco Marching Band...... Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 3 p.m. Admission Bobby McFerrin Takes On Gershwin...... Friday, Jan. 30 @ 8 p.m. University Symphonic and Concert Bands...... Sunday, Nov. 23 @ 3 p.m. Theatre Department Heavenly Life...... Saturday, Feb. 21 @ 8 p.m. Christmas Concert University Bands ...... Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 3 p.m. Admission (269) 387-6222 wmich.edu/theatre Fire and Water...... Saturday, March 28 @ 8 p.m. University Symphony Orchestra...... Sunday, Feb. 8 @ 3 p.m. Elijah ...... Friday, April 10 @ 8 p.m. University Symphonic Band...... Sunday, Feb. 22 @ 3 p.m.

Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: University Concert Band...... Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Dance Department The Songs of Elton John & More!...... Friday, April 24 @ 8 p.m. 77th Annual Southwestern Michigan (269) 387-5830 Vocal Festival...... Thursday, March 19 @ 7 p.m. wmich.edu/dance University Concert Band...... Sunday, April 12 @ 3 p.m. Kalamazoo Concert Band 47th Annual Spring Conference On Wind & Percussion Music Campus Activities Board (269) 806-6597 // kalamazooconcertband.org University Symphonic Band...... Thursday, April 16 @ 7:30 p.m. (269) 387-2112 56th Annual Concerto Concert University wmich.edu/cab Songs of Good Cheer with special guest John Tesh...... Saturday, Dec. 5 @ 8 p.m. Symphony Orchestra...... Sunday, April 26 @ 3 p.m.

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PNC Broadway shows Series 1 Series 2 PL 1 PL 2 PL 3 PL 4 #tx subtotal ! Jekyll & Hyde Friday, Oct. 3 • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 • 2 p.m. q $1100 q $1020 q $795 q $645 ! Sister Act Saturday, Nov. 1 • 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 • 3 p.m. j Elf The Musical Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 • 7:30 p.m. Please use the order form on the next page to select which performances you want for each show with more than one performance. j Disney’s Beauty and Thursday, Jan. 22 • 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 • 7:30 p.m. The Beast Transfer to grand subtotal on page 4 Indicate your seating preference Zone series 1 series 2 #tx subtotal

Zone 1 q $211 q $211 Flex Pass Series —­ Design your own season ticket! Zone 2 q $204 q $204 Combine four or more events from our entire season and save $5 off most Zone 3 q $152 q $152 tickets. Prices listed on the following page reflect the subscriber’s discount SUBTOTAL prices. Expand your subscription! Prices listed reflect subscriber discount.

ADD Broadway Plus PL 1 PL 2 PL 3 PL 4 #tx subtotal Note: WMU faculty and staff, please calculate your total 15% discount on page 4, prices shown already reflect the subscriber discount. j Blue Man Group: Friday, March 20 • 8 p.m. q $56 q $56 q $41 q $31 j Blue Man Group: Saturday, March 21 • 3 p.m. q $56 q $56 q $41 q $31 j Blue Man Group: Saturday, March 21 • 8 p.m. q $56 q $56 q $41 q $31 j Peter and the Starcatcher: Sunday, March 29 • 3 p.m. q $51 q $51 q $38 q $28

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2014 Shows PL 1 PL 2 PL 3 PL 4 PL 5 # TX Sub-total 2015 Shows PL 1 PL 2 PL 3 PL 4 PL 5 # TX Sub-total

H! Jekyll & Hyde: Friday, Oct. 3 @ 8 p.m. q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA Magic of Motown, Saturday, Jan. 17 @ 8 p.m. q $50 q $40 q $30 q $30 NA

H q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA H j Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Wednesday, ! Jekyll & Hyde: Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 2 p.m. q $60 q $53 q $40 q $30 q $22.50 Jan. 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Parsons Dance: Tuesday, Oct. 14 @ 7:30 p.m.. q $40 q $40 q $30 q $30 NA H j Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Thursday, Jan. 22 q $60 q $53 q $40 q $30 q $22.50 j Pinkalicious: Sunday, Oct. 26 @ 11 a.m. q $20 NA NA NA NA @ 7:30 p.m.

q NA NA NA NA j Pinkalicious: Sunday, Oct. 26 @ 2 p.m. q $20 NA NA NA NA ! The Four Bitchin’ Babes: Saturday, Jan. 31 @ 8 p.m. $30

q q q q NA David Sedaris: Monday, Oct. 27 @ 7:30 p.m. q $45 q $40 q $32 q $20 NA Ballroom with a Twist: Friday, Feb. 6 @ 8 p.m. $63 $53 $40 $30

q $20 NA NA NA NA H! Sister Act: Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 3 p.m. q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA j Gold Company: Saturday, Feb. 14 @ 2 p.m.

q $20 NA NA NA NA H! Sister Act: Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 8 p.m q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA j Gold Company: Saturday, Feb. 14 @ 8 p.m.

q $45 q $45 q $40 q $30 NA ! Last Comic Standing Live: Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 8 p.m q $30 q $30 q $20 q $10 NA j Stomp: Friday, Feb. 27 @ 8 p.m.

q $20 NA NA NA NA The Lettermen: Sunday, Nov. 16 @ 3 p.m. q $33 q $33 q $24 q $24 NA j Ivy + Bean: Sunday, March 1 @ 3 p.m.

q q q q NA H j Elf the Musical: Tuesday , Nov. 25 @ 7:30 p.m. q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA PFX—The Pink Floyd Experience, Saturday, March 14 @ 8 p.m. $40 $40 $35 $27

q q q q NA H j Elf the Musical: Wednesday, Nov. 26 @ 7:30 p.m. q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA The Women of Ireland: Sunday, March 15 @ 3 p.m. $50 $40 $30 $23

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: H j Blue Man Group: Friday, March 20 @ 8 p.m. q $58 q $58 q $43 q $38 NA q $65 q $50 q $35 q $25 NA Saturday, Nov. 29 @ 8 p.m. H j Blue Man Group: Saturday, March 21 @ 3 p.m q $58 q $58 q $43 q $38 NA j Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: q $73* q $58 q $38 q $28 q $23 Tuesday, Dec. 2 @ 7 p.m. * VIP ticket price includes doll and book H j Blue Man Group: Saturday, March 21 @ 8 p.m. q $58 q $58 q $43 q $38 NA Wynonna & The Big Noise—A Simpler Christmas: q $60 q $50 q $40 q $30 NA H j Peter and the Starcatcher: Sunday, Thursday, Dec. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. q $53 q $53 q $40 q $30 NA March 29 @ 3 p.m.

Transfer to column 2 SUBTOTAL Air Supply: Saturday, April 18 @ 8 p.m.. q $50 q $40 q $30 q $30 NA

Diavolo: Tuesday, April 21 @ 7:30 p.m. q $40 q $40 q $30 q $30 NA

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