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as SEASON UNDERWRITER SEASON UNDERWRITER Indians Cottagers & Cottagers A Talkback will followselectperformances. filmmaker, thisplayhadasuccessfuldebutat Tarragon Theatrein2017. summer getaway. Written byDrewHaydenTaylor, anaward-winning playwright,journalist,novelistand traditional waterusageandpropertyownersincottagecountrywhoarelookingtoenjoyanundisturbed Cottagers andIndianstakesasincerepragmaticlookatthecurrentconflictsbetweenFirstNations Written byDrewHaydenTaylor In theBabyGrand A Tarragon Theatreproduction ...A DEFTTOUCHFORMIXINGCOMEDYAND ALL-CANADIAN FORMOFSOCIALSATIRE. COMMENTARY INANENTERTAINING & NOV 25 NOV 20-24 |  2:30PM |  7:30PM

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ALBUMS, IT’STHE BEST OFAC/DC’S IS NOTONLY THE APEX OFHEAVY- BACK INBLACK SIX AMERICAN DAVID FRICKE,ROLLINGSTONE METAL ART. SEASON UNDERWRITER SEASON UNDERWRITER Trace Red Sky Performance presents Red SkyPerformance STAFF PICK–COLINWIGINTON,CULTURAL DIRECTOR MAKE ITSGRANDTHEATRE DEBUT. EXCITED TOSEETHISIMPORTANT COMPANY AS AREGULARDANCESUBSCRIBER,I’M sky stories,Trace mapsouroriginandfutureevolution. traceable. InspiredbyAnishinaabecosmology, ourstarand Indigenous connectionstoancestraloriginsandallthings Trace isasumptuousnewdanceproductionthatexplores SAT NOV24 immediately followingtheperformance. Join usforaTalkback fromthestage |  7:30PM

21 2018/19 SEASON 22 2018/19 SEASON music includingpatriotictunes,trenchsongsandChristmascarols. This dramaticre-tellingweavestogetherfirsthandaccountsbythirty World War Isoldiersand Western FrontthetrucelastedasinglenightandinothersitendureduntilNewYear’s Day. drink, playingsoccer, singingcarolsandburyingeachother’s dead.Insomeplacesalong the and GermansoldierslaiddowntheirarmstocelebrateChristmastogether, sharingfoodand All IsCalm: The Christmas Truce of1914 relivesanastoundingmomentinhistorywhenAllied WED NOV28 Join usforaTalkback fromthestageimmediatelyfollowingperformance. The ChristmasTruce of1914 All isCalm Cantus andTheatreLattéDapresent | 7:30PM  THIS WAS MOVINGAND HEARTFELT. AS ASINGULARPERFORMANCE, TC DAILY PLANET SEASON UNDERWRITER

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23 2018/19 SEASON 24 2018/19 SEASON EXCLAIM DELIVERED ASETFULLOFINFECTIOUSGROOVES. PUENTES &HISVOICEOFCUBAORCHESTRA Adonis Puentes Join usforaTalkback fromthestageimmediatelyfollowingperformance. Adonis’ vocalsaresurroundedbytwohorns,percussion,pianoandbass. it becomesclearthatAdonisisalsoapowerfulbandleader. Frontinganall-acousticorchestra, hear hisrichvoice.Whentheotherplayerskickinwiththeirtight,multi-layeredarrangements Adonis PuentesopensupthemarvelousworldofCubanmusictohisaudiencessecondthey FRI NOV30 & TheVoice ofCubaOrchestra | 7:30PM  SEASON UNDERWRITER PRESENTING SPONSOR

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25 2018/19 SEASON 26 2018/19 SEASON Tenors The Celtic favourites. Threeuniquesolovoices,butwhencalledupon–OneTenor Sound! They willperformsongssuchas“DannyBoy”,“You RaiseMeUp”,“NessumDorma”,andothersuch personality andfunofgenuineperformersmakesthemakeyadditionwithanysubscription. offer somethingtrulyunique.Theirskill,rangeandabilityofworldclasstenors,combinedwiththe With apolishedinternationalreputationandwithovermillionalbumssoldworldwide,TheCelticTenors SAT DEC8 |  7:30PM SEASON UNDERWRITER PRESENTING SPONSOR SEASON UNDERWRITER Christmas A Very Electric SHARON OSBOURNE,AMERICA’S GOTTALENT THE WORD. IN EVERYSENSEOF …SPECTACULAR – Lightwire Theaterpresents

electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. electroluminescent artistryandpoignantstorytelling. internationally recognizedfortheirsignaturebrandof Lightwire Theater, basedoutofNewOrleans,hasbecome and winningthetophonoursonTRUTV’s FakeOff, Since appearingassemi-finalistsonAmerica’s Got Talent Pole…his adventurebegins! When MaxgetsoffcourseandendsupattheNorth family, astheybegintheirjourneysouthforthewinter. Follow thestoryofayoungbirdnamedMaxandhis friendly SUN DEC9

time atTheGrandTheatre. at2:30pmforstory Library Kingston FrontenacPublic Join usformorewiththe family family | 3:30PM  2927 2018/19 SEASON 28 2018/19 SEASON & I MotherEarth “One Thing”,thisisacross-countryrunthatwillbefull ofheavy, melodic goodness. “Another Sunday”and“UsedtoBeAlright”Finger Eleven’s “Paralyzer”,“GoodTimes” and Two ofCanada’s mostsuccessfulandmeaningfulhardrockbands, SAT JAN19 When youconsiderthecombinationofhitsfromeachband suchasIMotherEarth’s “OneMoreAstronaut”, are teamingupforacrossCanadaTour.

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PRINCIPAL SPONSOR SEASON UNDERWRITER Jazz All-Stars Join usforaTalkback fromthestageimmediatelyfollowingperformance. REVENUE DEVELOPMENTMANAGER STAFF PICK–ANNANDRUSYSZYN, ANTICIPATION. IN ATIZZYOF WISH FOR?IAM MORE COULDYOU HOT JAZZ–WHAT COLD NIGHTSAND Canadian PRESENTING SPONSOR

FRI JAN25 Canada’s musicalcrop. true performersandentertainers,arethecreamof musical seasoning.Theyareatthetopoftheirgame, accolades, andhavecollectedmorethantwocenturiesof the finestworldstages,garneredinternationalpraiseand Together, theseworld-classartistshaveperformedon Dave Young, andDavideDirenzo. Guido Basso,HeatherBambrick,MikeMurley, RobiBotos, bringing togetherformidablemusicalforcesincluding Canadian JazzAll-Starsisafirsttimecollectionofartists, |  7:30PM

29 2018/19 SEASON 30 2018/19 SEASON THE GENIUSISINTONALITY. ROBERT FULFORD,THE NATIONAL POST WORTH TUNINGINFOR… This isThat CBC Radio’s to Canadians,ThisisThatfindsawayfabricatestory. makes itup!Nothingisofflimits–politics,business,culture,justice,science.Ifit’s relevant and mockumentarystories,thislivestandupofpublicradiodoesn’t justreportthenews,it award winningsatiricalradioshow, ThisisThat.Withahealthymixofcharacterinterviews Pat KellyandPeterOldringofferaudiencesanintimatelookbehindthestudiodoorofCBC’s SAT JAN26 |  7:30PM

performances may performances contain mature WARNING: Comedy content. SEASON UNDERWRITER SEASON UNDERWRITER SHARP CHOREOGRAPHY ANDCHEEKY GRINS. ALL PERFORMEDWITHGUSTO, VIGOUR, THE WESTAUSTRALIAN IT WAS THEFULLGAMBITOFSTYLES.... Djuki Mala and insightfulviewintoIndigenousAustralia. nominations andwinsalongsidehugemediainterest.Djuki Mala’s performancesofferarare They haveelectrifiedaudiencesatmajorfestivalsand events worldwidewithmultipleaward work thatisamarveloftiming,comedyandclowning. Mala fusetraditionalYolngu andcontemporarypopculture,dancestorytellingtocreate Djuki Malatelltheirstoryinahigh-energyshow. Unique,infectious,alwaysexuberant,Djuki Direct fromNorthEastArnhemLand,Australia,IndigenousdanceandYouTube sensations TUE JAN29

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31 2018/19 SEASON 32 2018/19 SEASON O HappyDay joyous eveningoftraditionalandcontemporarygospelsongs. the Toronto MassChoir, Canada’s premiergospelchoir, fora Ben Heppner, oneoftheworld’s leadingdramatictenors,joins FRI FEB1 Ben HeppnerwithToronto MassChoir |  7:30PM

SEASON UNDERWRITER PRESENTING SPONSOR SEASON UNDERWRITER MONTREAL GAZETTE CANADA. MAGICIANS IN THE MOSTSUCCESSFUL Outerbridge award fromtheB.C.Touring Council. the 2011Award ofExcellencefromOntarioContactandthe2010Touring ArtistoftheYear As thelargestandmostsuccessfultouringillusionshowincountry, ithasreceivedboth the Outerbridgescreateanexperiencethatfarexceedsexpectationsofeveryspectator. Keeping theiraudienceenthralledfromthefirstastonishingillusiontospectacularfinale, family audiences,takingitsaudienceonabizarreandfascinatingjourneythroughtime. Outerbridge: ClockworkMysteriesisahigh-energymagicaladventureforbothadultand SAT FEB2 Grand MastersofIllusion Clockwork Mysteries |  7:00PM

friendly family family 33 2018/19 SEASON 34 2018/19 SEASON in associationwithOntarioPresents. Pictures andproduceddirectedbyTim Johnson presents RUMBLETHECONCERT, offeredbyRezolution “ shaping roots,blues,jazz,folk,androckmusicgenres. songs thattellthestoryofIndigenousinfluencesin winning musicians,RUMBLETHECONCERT willpresent Award-winner DerekMillerandothercelebratedaward- American popularmusic.Featuringtwo-timeJUNO contributions IndigenousmusicianshavemadetoNorth This unique,livemusiceventwillrevealthesignificant FRI FEB8 immediately followingtheperformance. Join usforaTalkback fromthestage The Concert Rumble Rocked theWorld presents Rumble: TheIndiansWho RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World” |  7:30PM

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PRINCIPAL SPONSOR celebration in 2019,Pizzarelliwillbetouring a five yearslater. ForCole’s centennial P.S. Mr. Cole,recordedandreleased music, DearMr. Colein1994and two albumstoNatKingCole’s over thelast25years.Hedevoted been Pizzarelli’s heroandfoundation Stewart, amongothers–Colehas Zoot Sims,ClarkTerry andSlam his work–BennyGoodman,LesPaul, While plentyofjazzgreatsinfluenced re-popularizing jazz.” the GreatAmericanSongbookand the BostonGlobefor“reinvigorating John Pizzarellihasbeenhailedby World-renowned guitaristandsinger FRI FEB15 at 100 Nat KingCole A tributeto Pizzarelli John of NatKingCole’s music. PRESENTING SPONSOR |  7:30PM

35 2018/19 SEASON 36 2018/19 SEASON Gowan MUSICLIFEMAGAZINE.NET ROCK MUSIC. CAREERS INCANADIAN ADMIRABLE &ENVIABLE HAS ONEOFTHEMOST LAWRENCE GOWAN IT MUSTBESAIDTHAT them in1999. His musicalsuccesscontinuesasleadsingerforthebandStyxsincehejoined include, over theyears. won manyCanadianmusicalawardsandhighpraisefromcriticshispeers Born inGlasgow, Scotlandin1956,raisedScarborough,Ontario,Gowanhas FRI FEB22 “CriminalMind”, “StrangeAnimal”and“MoonlightDesires”.

|  Having multipleplatinumandgoldrecordings,Gowan’s classichits 7:30PM

SEASON UNDERWRITER SEASON UNDERWRITER This is the Point This A playaboutlove,sex&disability performances. A Talkback willfollowselect each otheronequalterms. different abilitiescaneverconnectwith companionship andwhetherpeopleof of representation,thenature lives toexploreanddebatequestions individuals drawfromtheirpersonal and theatricalre-enactments,thefour Through aseriesofstagedconversations Dora MavorMooreawards by cerebralpalsy. Itisthewinneroftwo whose liveshavebeenshaped,inpart, unflinching portraitoffourindividuals “This isthePoint”ajoyousand Written byTony Diamanti, Outstanding ProductionandEnsemble. & TheTheatreCentre Co-Produced byAhuriTheatre Christina Serra,andDanWatson Liz MacDougall,KarinRandoja, In theBabyGrand MAR 9-10 MAR 6-9 | | 7:30PM 2:30PM

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37 2018/19 SEASON 38 2018/19 SEASON Celtic Legacy Murphy’s THIS ISIRISHDANCEREBORN. of traditionalIrishDance. cinematic undertones.ThecastofMurphy’s CelticLegacygivesaninvigoratingperformance Celtic Woman, Murphy’s CelticLegacyisthenextgenerationIrishdancespectacularwith of colours.FeaturingdancersandmusiciansfromRiverdance,LordtheDance Don’t blink,forthisisnoordinaryIrishDanceperformance;itabattleofstyles,clash THU MAR7 |  7:30PM SEASON UNDERWRITER PRESENTING SPONSOR EXECUTIVE SPONSOR SEASON UNDERWRITER Robert Cray Robert “You Cray gottakeepyourearsopenandexpandmind.” –Robert of W.C. Handybluesawards. world. TherearefiveGrammyswithCray’s nameonthem,andhehasasuitcasefull the Billboardchartsandplayedbars,concerthalls,festivals andarenasaroundthe 40 yearsheandhisbandhaverecorded20studioreleases, 15 ofwhichhavebeenon Four yearsagoRobertCraywasinductedintotheBlues HallofFameandoverthepast American rootsandarrivestodaybothfreshfamiliar. Singer, guitaristandsongwriterRobertCray hascreatedasoundthatrisesfrom FRI MAR15 |  7:30PM 39 2018/19 SEASON 40 2018/19 SEASON Join usforaTalkback fromthestageimmediatelyfollowingperformance. Sigma & Dance Gandini Juggling stimulating imaginations. with theviewer, transcendingculturalbarriersand direction. Sigmaisdesignedtoengageinadialogue forcing thethresholdofjugglinginitsownunique combining danceandrhythmintotheirwork pushing theboundariesoftheirartformby Gandini Jugglinghaveareputationforinnovation, Indian dance. between theworldsofjuggling,musicandclassical patterns andcolours,celebratingthedialogue Patel. Theproductionshowcasesexuberantrhythms, Bharatanatyam dancerandchoreographerSeeta in collaborationwithGandiniJugglinganddazzling Sigma isaspectacularnewcrossart-formproduction TUE MAR19 |  SEASON UNDERWRITER 7:30PM EXECUTIVE SPONSOR Aquarium Prehistoric Erth’s

friendly family SEASON UNDERWRITER the realscienceofpaleontology. experience thatconnectsyoungaudiencesto and imaginationtocreateanamazingvisual using actors,technology, puppets,science are attheforefrontoffamilyentertainment, ago –andmaybelivestilltoday!Erthshows where prehistoricmarinereptileslivedeons jump inandexploreunknownoceandepths an immersiveexperiencethatinvitesyouto Erth’s PrehistoricAquariumAdventureis – thistimetothebottomofocean. to takeyourfamilyonanallnewadventure The creatorsofErth’s DinosaurZooLivewant Ideal forages5andup WED MAR27 Adventure |  6:30PM 41 2018/19 SEASON 42 2018/19 SEASON ABLE TOTELLSTORIESWITHOUTASINGLE WORD. THAT’S ATALENT JESSECOOKHAS GREAT INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANSARE SPENT ALIFETIMEPERFECTING. Cook Jesse any culturalorgeographical boundaries. he continueshisjourney, playingmusicwithout , categories. Onhisnewalbum,BeyondBorders Fall” –intheWorld MusicandInstrumental nominations –andonewin,in2001for“Free genre-defying albums,garneringelevenJuno that resonatewithhim.He’s releasedten has travelledtheglobelookingforsounds for hismasterfulfusionofworldmusicstyles, The JunowinningCanadianguitarist,known FRI MAR29 SEASON UNDERWRITER |  REGINA LEADER-POST 7:30PM PERFORMANCE SPONSOR

stage tocelebratethetalentedwomenofcountry. Amanda WilkinsonandPatriciaConroywillbejoiningLisaon “Better OffBroken”,“Wildflower”, and“Take That”. Lisa’s ownfavoritesfromheraward-winningalbums,like Mandrell, EmmylouHarrisandmore.Theshowwillinclude This includeshitsfromTammy Wynette,LorettaLynn, Barbara country musicwhoinspiredandinfluencedLisa’s owncareer. Ladies ofCountrycelebratesseveralthefemalepioneersin Through hitsongsandheartfeltstories,LisaBrokop:Legendary radio hitsandcertifiedgoldrecordsales. career includeseightstudioalbums,morethanadozenTop 40 vocalists inCanadiancountrymusichistory, LisaBrokop’s As oneofthemostnominatedandaward-winningfemale FRI APR5 Patricia Conroy &AmandaWilkinson with specialguest The Ladies Lisa Brokop presents |  7:30PM Legendary SEASON UNDERWRITER

of Country 43 2018/19 SEASON 44 2018/19 SEASON Road Show FOR LAUGHS HASNEVERDISAPPOINTED. OVER THELAST FEWSEASONS,JUST you willnotbedisappointedthatgotyourticketsearly. but withJustforLaughsinthetitleandselloutshows year after tickets beforeyouknowwhothecomediansaremayseem alittlescary, can thisshownotbethefunniestthingyouhaveseenall year?Buying festival intheworldandwithamissionlikeMakePeople Happyhow Founded in1983,JustforLaughsisthelargestinternationalcomedy SAT APR6 | 7:30PM 

performances may performances contain mature WARNING: Comedy content. SEASON UNDERWRITER EXECUTIVE SPONSOR in the dark in are who we Peggy BakerDanceProjects Council fortheArts. Canadian StageandsupportedbytheCanada and FallforDanceNorthinpartnershipwith Danse, NationalArtsCentre,TheBanffCentre The CanDanceNetworkCreationFund,Danse the performance. stage immediatelyfollowing with thecompanyfrom Lounge, andaTalkback J “who weareinthedark” and intimaciesplayedoutinthedark. illuminates shiftingidentities,betrayals,secrets, extraordinary dancersinaworkthatexploresand Award-winning rockbandArcadeFirejoinseven and SarahNeufeld,bothmembersofGrammy pigment, projection,andlight.JeremyGara design elementsfromartistsworkingwith dance, superchargedlivemusic,andsophisticated offers theimmediacyofdaringcontemporary artist PeggyBaker, “whoweareinthedark” Choreographed byacclaimedCanadiandance TUE APR9 In ConversationintheDavies oin usformorewithapre-show SEASON UNDERWRITER |  7:30PM

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45 2018/19 SEASON 46 2018/19 SEASON Rumours Classic AlbumsLive Fleetwood Mac’s mostsuccessfulandmemorablealbums. “Go Your OwnWay,” “Dreams,”“Don’t Stop,”and“You MakeLovingFun,”Rumoursisoneof than 40millioncopiesworldwide,makingitoneofthebest-sellingalbumsalltime.Withhitsongs live onstage,notefor–cutcut. Classic AlbumsLiverecreatesthishistoricalbum Fleetwood Mac’s THU APR11 Rumours wontheGrammyAward forAlbumoftheYear in1978andhassoldmore |  7:30PM

OFF MYBELLBOTTOMS GREATEST POPALBUM I CAN’TWAIT TODUST AND BOOGIETOTHE STAFF PICKS–BRIDGETGILHOOLY, OF ALLTIME! MARKETINGINTERN SEASON UNDERWRITER

SEASON UNDERWRITER Anda Union RHYTHM PASSPORT STROLLING THROUGHITSSTEPPES. MONGOLIA BEFORE,ITWAS LIKETHEYWERE OF THEAUDIENCEHADONLY DREAMTABOUT DESPITE THEFACT THAT THEVAST MAJORITY together inafusionthatwouldhavemadeGenghisKhanproud. by bringingawiderangeofmusicalinstrumentsandvocalstyles band unitestribalandmusictraditionsfromalloverInnerMongolia years. Hailingfromdifferingethnicnomadiccultures,thetenstrong stunning peopleallovertheworldwiththeirmusicforlastfifteen and powerfulMongoltraditionsculture,AndaUnionhasbeen Driven bytheirthirsttodiscoverthepowerandmagicofrich TUE APR16 |  7:30PM

47 2018/19 SEASON 48 2018/19 SEASON & GrandBaton Fischer Ms. Lisa the abilitytoreachheartsofherlisteners. Award-winning hitsingle“HowCanIEasethePain.”Lisa’s rangeislegendary, buthergreatestgiftis She roseinfameafterreleasingherdebutalbumSo Intensein1991,whichproducedtheGrammy Lisa’s flexibilityandfreedomofexpression. fusion ofAfrican,MiddleEastern,andCaribbeanrhythms,psychedelicsoul,progressiverockignites humble, heartfeltsong,accompaniedbyherinventivenewbandGrandBaton.Baton’s organic like theRollingStones,Tina Turner, ChakaKhan,andNineInchNails,Lisaisfinallyofferingherown Ms. LisaFischerissteppingintothespotlightatlast.Afterfourdecadesofsingingbackgroundforicons FRI APR26 WAS MESMERIZING. STANDS UP. THE DISPLAY OFVOCALMAGIC THE HAIRONBACKOF YOURNECK |  7:30PM THE EDMONTONSUN SEASON UNDERWRITER The Grand OnStage season is also supported by The GrandOnStageseasonisalsosupported Performer Accommodation&Hospitality Performer Thank you to our sponsors for supporting TheGrandTheatreFoundation! Thank youtooursponsorsforsupporting Sponsorship helpsmaketheGrandOnStageSeasonhappen. Season Underwriter F OUNDATI Performance Sponsors Performance Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsors Principal Sponsor

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Seating Chart

STAGE

Extreme front rows (SA & SB) available at select shows

SA 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 SA

SB 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 SB

ORCHESTRA Obstructed view A 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 A

28 27 26 25 24 B 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 B 678 5 4

293028 27 26 25 24 C 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 C 678 5 4 3 2

293031 28 27 26 25 24 D 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 D 678 5 4 3 2 1

212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Balcony 293031 28 27 26 25 24 E E 678 5 4 3 2 1 Balcony overhang 293031 28 27 26 25 24 F 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 F 678 5 4 3 2 1 overhang

293031 28 27 26 25 24 G 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 G 678 5 4 3 2 1

293031 28 27 26 25 24 H 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 H 678 5 4 3 2 1

293031 28 27 26 25 24 J 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 J 678 5 4 3 2 1

293028 27 26 25 24 K 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 K 678 5 4 3 2 1

293031 28 27 26 25 24 L 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 L 678 5 4 3 2 1

293031 28 27 26 25 24 M 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 M 678 5 4 3 2 1

293031 28 27 26 25 24 N 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 N 678 5 4 3 2 1

29 28 27 26 25 24 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

A A 1 2 2 1 1 2 3 4 B BALCONY B 4 3 2 1 Left box Right box

BA BA 303132 29 28 27 26 25 23 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 BB BB 303132 29 28 27 26 25 24 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 BC BC 30 29 28 27 26 25 23 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 BD BD 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3

303132 29 28 27 26 25 BE 24 212223 20 13 12 11 10 9 BE 678 5 4 3 2 1 BF 303132 29 28 27 26 25 BF 24 212223 20 STAIRS 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 1 BG 303132 29 28 27 26 25 BG 24 212223 20 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 1 BH BH 303132 29 28 27 26 25 24 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 1 BJ 303132 29 28 27 26 25 BJ 23 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 678 5 4 3 2 1

303132 29 28 27 26 25 BK 24 212223 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 BK 678 5 4 3 2 1

303132 29 28 27 26 25 BL 23 212220 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 BL 678 5 4 3 2 1

30 29 28 27 26 25 BM 24 212223 19 18 17 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 BM 678 Lighting booth Limited leg room

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