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Welcome to an all new season filled with world-class music, comedy, We are also pleased to launch dance, film, family fare and more. It all begins this October with ‘Made in Westchester,’ a new series celebrating such incredible artists as the two-time GRAMMY award-winner the incredible talent of artists from Westchester. These Leo Kottke, the country rock pioneer band POCO, and the gifted performances and events will be presented on Thursday jazz pianist and inspired singer-songwriter Nellie McKay. evenings at 7:30 throughout the season and feature such artists as the award winning playwrightJoshua Harmon, and We are thrilled to welcome back John Pizzarelli, George Winston, the New Rochelle native, singer-songwriter,Kaya Nicole. Lez Zeppelin, Ladies of Laughter and five time GRAMMY winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo. And for the first time, we are excited Please take a moment to check out all the shows scheduled to present one of America’s best loved comedians Louie Anderson, so far this season, and be sure to visit our website often star of Broadway’s Hamilton Christopher Jackson, founding member for announcements of additional events. We look forward of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band John McEuen, and Americana to seeing you here at the Emelin, Westchester’s most intimate singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. venue for music and the performing arts. Our celebrated Bluegrass Series has been nominated for Bluegrass Event of the Year in 2018, for the third season in a row by the TABLE OF CONTENTS International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). This, the 37th Season, features five amazing bands including the 2016 IBMA PROGRAM GUIDE...... 02 FAMILY SERIES...... 19-20 Instrumental Group of the Year, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. ROCK...... 03-04 FAMILY EVENTS...... 21 The award-winning Family Series features fun and engaging literary favorites such as Pete the Cat, Rosie Revere, Engineer and FOLK/ROOTS...... 05-06 SCHOOL PROGRAMS.....21 Madeline, as well as the new musical My Perfect Pet. Emelin’s Film JAZZ...... 07-08 DANCE...... 22 Club, entering its 13th Season, continues to screen the best of BROADWAY...... 09-10 FILM CLUB...... 23 contemporary independent film curated by David Schwartz, Chief Curator of the Museum of the Moving Image. Our ongoing Classical COMEDY...... 11-12 GALA/MEMBERSHIP...... 24 Music and Dance Series offer a wonderfully eclectic and exciting program BLUEGRASS...... 13-14 SPONSORS/PARTNERS....25 of distinguished artists like the peerless American Brass Quintet and acclaimed tapper/choreographer Caleb Teicher. CLASSICAL...... 15-16 IMPORTANT INFO...... 26 MADE IN WESTCHESTER...17-18 JOSH RITTER...... BACK GASPARD&DANCERS | 5/12/2018 1 NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON! SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 26 | Fall Film Club Begins...... p.23 01 | Loudon Wainwright III...... program guide ...... Suzzy Roche &...... OCTOBER ...... Lucy Wainwright-Roche.....p.06 MAY 06 | Leo Kottke...... p.06 MARCH 06 | The Klezmatics...... p.06 03 | Alexander String Quartet...... p.16 12 | Poco...... p.04 08 | Lisa Howard...... p.09 07 | David Parmley &...... 04 | Dance Off The Grid...... p.22 14 | My Perfect Pet...... p.19 ...... Cardinal Tradition...... p.14 10 | American Brass Quintet...... p.15 05 | Madeline and the Bad Hat...... p.20 19 | Danny Paisley &...... 08 | Mamaroneck Chorus...... p.21 15 | Sister Sadie...... p.14 10 | Paula Cole...... p.04 ...... The Southern Grass...... p.14 09 | Rainbow Fish...... p. 20 16 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar...... p.20 26 | Ladies Of Laughter...... p.12 14 | Louie Anderson...... p.11 21 | An Evening with Joshua Harmon.p.18 JUNE 27 | Nellie McKay...... p.07 15 | Christopher Jackson...... p.10 29 | Comedians from “The Late Show...... 07 | Laughing Out Loud...... p.12 ...... with Stephen Colbert”...... p.12 28 | The Real Wicked Witches...... 16 & 22 | Nutcracker Dream...... p.21 ...... of Halloween Hills...... p.19 APRIL “Small, intimate venue. Great for 26 | The Paper Bag Players...... p.20 watching any performer.” - Mitchell NOVEMBER 03 | Spring Film Club Begins...... p.23 JANUARY 01 | Kaya Nicole & Samba Soul...... p.17 06 | Dance Off The Grid...... p.22 THE KLEZMATICS 12 | Lez Zeppelin...... p.04 P. 06 02 | Josh Ritter...... p.04 07 | Nathan Lee...... p.16 19 | Pete The Cat...... p.20 04 | Parker Quartet...... p.16 12 | Monroe Crossing...... p.14 23 | Winter Film Club Begins...... p.23 08 | Annual Gala...... p.24 13 | The Sixties Show...... p.04 26 | Leading Ladies Of Broadway.p.10 09 | George Winston...... p.08 27 | Rosie Revere, Engineer...... p.20 31 | The Westchester Chordsmen..p.18 10 | Joe Matarese...... p.12 27 | John Pizzarelli...... p.08 16 | Ann Hampton Callaway...... p.08 FEBRUARY 17 | John McEuen...... p.03 07 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo....p.05 29 | Holiday Jam with Emily Angell..p.18 09 | The Cat In The Hat...... p.20 15 | Frank Solivan &...... Dirty Kitchen...... p.13 28 | New Orleans Piano Night...... p.18
“One of the nicest most intimate music venues in the NY “The Emelin is a gem to be discovered in Westchester.” Metro area. Highly recommended!” - Robert - Hans-Jakob Wilhelm, Ballet Des Ameriques
NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON! FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG rock NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND’S JOHN McEUEN & THE STRING WIZARDS PRESENT WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN SAT, NOV 17, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30 Remember the classics “Mr. Bojangles,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “Buy For Me the Rain,” and “Dance Little Jean?” Join GRAMMY award-winner John McEuen as he leads his fellow band members, virtuosos all, through a multi- media journey chronicling the music and memories of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s incredible career and the landmark platinum album Will the Circle Be Unbroken.
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3 POCO FRI, OCT 12, 2018 @ 8PM | $78/$68/$55 rock This country rock pioneer band, that counts Richie Furay and Jim Messina TM among its founding members, found platinum success with such classics THE SIXTIES SHOW as “Heart Of The Night.” Four decades later Rusty Young, who wrote SAT, APR 13, 2019 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30 and sang the massive hits “Crazy Love” and “Call It Love,” still leads this incredible band. The Greatest 1960’S Musical Recreation Show on Earth Featuring Former Members of Bob Dylan’s Bands, Dave Davies’ band (The Kinks), James Singer/songwriter and New Rochelle resident Artie Tobia to open with a solo Brown’s Bands and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live Band. acoustic set of rock, country, folk and blues. Let some of the most talented musicians from the 60’s and beyond, take you on a high energy musical trip filled with the songs, stories, archival JOSH RITTER audio and newsreel footage from that uniquely inspirational, entertaining, PM FRI, NOV 2, 2018 @ 8 | $49/$42 and historically significant time. Ranked one of “The 10 Most Exciting Artists Now” (Entertainment Weekly), the singer, songwriter, musician and author, is known for his distinctive PAULA COLE Americana style and narrative lyrics. Josh Ritter will perform a special solo FRI, MAY 10, 2019 @ 8PM | $60/$52/$48 acoustic show, highlighting brand new material, as well as songs from his extensive, critically-acclaimed catalog. Paula Cole is an “extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” (Rolling Stone), who infuses wit and poetry in all she creates, like the hauntingly plaintive “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone.” Seeing the GRAMMY LEZ ZEPPELIN award-winner perform live, is to experience a voice that’s big, rich and PM SAT, JAN 12, 2019 @ 8 | $45/$38/$30 gorgeous, a mind that is intelligent, and a heart that transforms suffering J a n u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 m a r k s t h e 5 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y o f t h e r e l e a s e o f Z e p p e l i n I , into beauty. POCO the album that started it all. Join us for a very special tribute as we celebrate this milestone with the authentic female counterpart to one of the greatest rock groups of all time.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... LEO KOTTKE FOLK/ROOTS P. 06
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG 4 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO folk/roots THU, FEB 7, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $68/$63/$58 Singing the traditional music Isicathamiya (Is-cot-a-ME-Ya), originated in the mines of South Africa, the five-time GRAMMY award-winning group returns to the Emelin with a message of peace, love and harmony.
5 folk/roots LEO KOTTKE LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III SAT, OCT 6, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38 SUZZY ROCHE This two-time GRAMMY award nominee is arguably one of the most LUCY WAINWRIGHT-ROCHE important and influential acoustic steel-string fingerstyle guitarists. Highly innovative, he is known for his compelling original compositions “ALL IN A FAMILY” as well as his arrangements of cover songs. As FolkWorks says, “There is SAT, DEC 1, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38 simply no finer folk guitarist on the planet.” Enjoy an evening filled with wit, thoughtful song and plenty of familial harmony. GRAMMY award-winning American Folk singer Loudon Wainwright III, who Rolling Stone credits as having “modernized blues and Americana,” returns to the Emelin, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriters Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright-Roche. THE KLEZMATICS THU, DEC 6, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $48/$40/$32 Experience the GRAMMY award-winning “Jewish roots band” that has LEO KOTTKE led a popular revival of this ages-old art form. Traditional at its core and infused with contemporary sensibilities, the music is pure joy. “We were dancing in the aisles because, for a few minutes, we were all in love with each other, life in general, and music. That’s what the Klezmatics do.” — PopMatters.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... PAULA COLE SEE P. 04
NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON! 6 jazz NELLIE McKAY SAT, OCT 27, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35 The gifted jazz pianist, hopeless romantic, absurdist social commentator, and inspired singer-songwriter returns! See the “funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented” (The New Yorker), Nellie McKay, of Broadway, film, television, radio and books, perform live at the Emelin.
BEER, WINE AND SNACKS AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCES 7 jazz AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WINSTON JOHN PIZZARELLI FRI, NOV 9, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$40 A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NAT KING COLE PM PM The incomparable pianist, performer and recording artist will play from his SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 7 & 9:30 | $59/$49 vast catalog of distinguished works in his signature flowing, impressionisic World-renowned guitarist and singer and one of the prime contemporary style. A local food bank will conduct a food drive during this event. interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli returns to the Emelin with his Trio to perform a very special tribute to the artist who inspired him most. ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY SINGS FILM CLASSICS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FRI, NOV 16, 2018 @ 8PM | $65/$55/$45 Please join us when the Tony nominee sings songs from the golden age of film, written by such greats as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, and more. A leading champion of the Great American Songbook, Callaway has a unique style of blending jazz and traditional pop that has made her a mainstay in concert halls as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film.
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FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG 8 broadway LISA HOWARD FRI, MAR 8, 2019 @ 8PM | $55/$45 The Broadway star of Escape to Margaritaville, It Shoulda Been You, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, i s a “ d e l i g h tf u l p o w e r h o u s e ” (NY Times), with incredible range.
See for yourself why the Drama Desk winner has been known to “lead the pack, and steal the show,” because “when Lisa Howard sings a song, it gets sung.” -Variety
ADDITIONAL ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO | 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG
9 broadway CHRISTOPHER JACKSON LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY SAT, DEC 15, 2018 @ 8PM | $85/$75/$65 SAT, JAN 26, 2019 @ 8PM | $65/$55 ‘George Washington’ is in the house! Originating the role in the Behind every great Broadway musical, there’s a great leading lady. Broadway musical phenomenon, Hamilton, Christopher Jackson is a Tony Roles like Elphaba of Wicked, Éponine in Les Miserable, Nala of The Lion Award nominated actor as well as a GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning King, along with countless others, have left an indelible impression songwriter/composer. He has starred in The Bronx Bombers, In The Heights, on the Broadway stage. Join us as four of Broadway’s finest female Memphis and The Lion King on Broadway, numerous shows Off-Broadway, vocalists including Rona Figueroa (Les Miserables; Miss Saigon; Nine; as well as film and television, including his current role in the hit CBS Lennon), Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera; Cats; How to drama “Bull.” He premieres at the Emelin this fall. Succeed in Business without Really Trying; A Little Night Music; Finian’s Rainbow), Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Anika Larsen (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Avenue Q; Xanadu; All Shook Up; RENT) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) pay homage to these memorable ‘ladies’ and their music. This all-new concert event has been created exclusively for the Emelin Theatre and CHRISTOPHER is hosted by New York Casting Director JACKSON Stephen DeAngelis, with Musical Director/ Accompanist Eugene Gwozdz.
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YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... AN EVENING WITH JOSHUA HARMON MADE IN WESTCHESTER | P. 18 10 comedy LOUIE ANDERSON FRI, DEC 14, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35 Named “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time” by Comedy Central, Anderson was awarded a 2016 Emmy for his role in the hit FX comedy series “Baskets,” and is a best-selling author. Over thirty years, he has become one of America’s most recognized and adored comics, continuing to tour and perform to standing-room-only crowds across the country.
11 comedy LADIES OF LAUGHTER IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY PRESENTS FUNNY & FABULOUS COMEDY TOUR COMEDIANS FROM “THE LATE SHOW FRI, OCT 26, 2018 @ 8PM | $39/$30 WITH STEPHEN COLBERT” Grab your friends and join us for another hilarious evening with FRI, MAR 29, 2019 @ 8PM | $39/$30 “The Funniest Ladies in America!” In addition to making multiple appearances on late night TV, each of Boasting past participants like Amy Schumer, LOL brings an amazing line these three amazing comedians are cutting it up just about everywhere. up this season including Jane Condon from neighboring Greenwich, Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winner for “The Daily Show Regina DeCicco, named “Lower Hudson Valley’s Funniest Person,” with Jon Stewart” and has had his own critically-acclaimed one-man Chris Rich, who has worked with such premiere comics as Jerry Seinfeld, Broadway show. Nick Griffin,with his smart, sarcastic and hilarious style, plus the 2018 LOL Newcomer Winner Olga Namer. is a stand-out on the NYC comedy club scene. The national headliner, best-selling author and award-winning director, Bonnie McFarlane, has been rated the ‘Number one funniest female you should know’ by JOE MATARESE The Huffington Post. Each of these talented comedians will take a turn at THE POSTER’S WRONG the mic on the Emelin stage, for one incredibly hilarious evening. PM SAT, NOV 10, 2018 @ 8 | $30/$20 LIBERTY COMEDY PRESENTS Joe Matarese has performed his unique, very funny brand of stand up on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Chelsea Lately,” “The Late Late LAUGHING OUT LOUD PM Show with Craig Ferguson,” and “America’s Got Talent.” He’s had his own FRI, JUN 7, 2019 @ 8 | $30/$20 special on “Comedy Central Presents,” and will perform his new special J o i n u s f o r a v e r y f u n n y E m e l i n t r a d i ti o n ! “The Poster’s Wrong.” It’s our seventh annual night of comedy featuring some of the best comedians to come from SUGGESTED AGE: 16+ the Westchester area. Check emelin.org for VISIT EMELIN.ORG FOR ADDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON performer updates.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... BONNIE McFARLANE NELLIE McKAY COMEDIANS FROM “THE LATE SHOW JAZZ | P. 07 WITH STEPHEN COLBERT” 12 FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN FRI, FEB 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $52/$45 This award-winning virtuoso band is the complete package with astounding instrumentals, searing, sky-high vocals and a towering stage presence. A unique bluegrass stylist, Solivan brings a bluesy edge to a repertoire of modern bluegrass along with re-imagined traditional favorites.
13 SUBSCRIBE TO ALL 5 SHOWS AND SAVE 20% bluegrass
DANNY PAISLEY & SISTER SADIE THE SOUTHERN GRASS FRI, MAR 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $49/$42 FRI, OCT 19, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$42 The superb all-star, groundbreaking all-female band boasts some of bluegrass Led by 2016 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, this powerhouse band music’s most notable performers, including 5-time IBMA Female Vocalist of kicks off the Bluegrass season at the Emelin with emphatic vocals the Year, Dale Ann Bradley. “This is high-octane, modern traditional bluegrass and hard-driving traditional style, playing everything from ballads to featuring five women who can flat out pick and sing.” – Bluegrass Today breakdowns, with characteristic intensity. MONROE CROSSING DAVID PARMLEY & FRI, APR 12, 2019 @ 8PM | $42/$35 CARDINAL TRADITION Monroe Crossing returns with its eclectic repertoire – from Bill Monroe FRI, DEC 7, 2018 @ 8PM | $42/$35 to Motown to Prince – outstanding vocals and instrumentals. This band is pure fun, with music and a stage show that’s as entertaining as it gets. Traditional but not predictable, this talented band breathes new life into old favorites in a way that gets the whole house moving. Parmley’s warm and soulful voice, which has distinguished him as one of the finest lead singers in bluegrass, leads this veteran ensemble of top-shelf musicians.
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BEER, WINE AND SNACKS AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCES 14 AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET classical SUN, MAR 10, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25 Hailed by Newsweek as “the high priests of brass,” the American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world. Their play has been lauded as “positively breathtaking” (NY Times), “superbly balanced” (LA Times), with “a tone quality of unrivaled purity, range and power” (The Telegraph).
ATTEND THREE OR MORE 2018-19 CLASSICAL SERIES Join us for a complimentary glass of wine EVENTS AND GET 20% OFF THE TICKET PRICE. during the concert and a moderated discussion with the artists after each event.
15 PARKER QUARTET classical SUN, NOV 4, 2018 @ 4PM $40/$35/$25 Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Leos Janáček: Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata” ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 74, “Harp” FRI, MAY 3, 2019 @ 8PM | $40/$35/$25 Experience “something extraordinary.” (NY Times) The GRAMMY Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet, K. 428 Award-winning Parker Quartet is one of the preeminent ensembles Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki: String Quartet No. 3 of its generation, with inspiring performances, luminous sound, and Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet, Op. 96 “American” exceptional musicianship. The Alexander Quartet has secured its standing among the world’s premier ensembles. The “unusually fine group - musically, technically, NATHAN LEE in just about any way one wants to view it,” (NY Times) has played its SUN, APR 7, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25 “dream-come-true performances” (Boston Globe) to critical acclaim Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828 across five continents. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for piano in B minor, K. 540 Nikolai Kapustin: Variations for piano, Op. 41 Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Alfred Grünfeld: Soiree de Vienne, Op. 56 (from Concert Johann Strauss’ Fledermaus) At fifteen, pianist Nathan Lee won First Prize in the 2016 Young Concert PARKER Artists International Auditions. Since then, The Washington Post claims QUARTET “his playing is virtually note perfect” and The New York Times has touted “his fluid technique and musical instincts.” Now 17, the piano virtuoso will give his New York Concerto Debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2019 – but first – he will play the Emelin.
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KAYA NICOLE & SAMBA SOUL THU, NOV 1, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 A gifted vocalist, songwriter and classical guitarist with a robust mezzo soprano range and rhythmic vocal style, Kaya Nicole is often compared to Esperanza Spalding (with a dash of funk), Gal Costa or Carmen Miranda. Come hear the New Rochelle native and her band Samba Soul perform Bossa Nova and Samba classics from the 60’s and 70’s, as well as original Neo-soul, Jazz, Blues and Samba Funk compositions.
17 made in westchester HOLIDAY JAM & FOOD DRIVE NEW ORLEANS PIANO NIGHT WITH EMILY ANGELL AND FRIENDS THU, FEB 28, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 THU, NOV 29, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 It’s Piano Night at the Emelin as Westchester musicians Kristina Koller, Singer-songwriter Emily Angell can be seen all over Westchester and Todd Nocera, Dinah Vero and more, celebrate Mardi Gras and the spirit Connecticut singing, strumming and wailing on the harmonica. This holiday of New Orleans. Join us for an evening of blues, jazz, and maybe a wee season, Emily and a few of her talented friends will join us for our first ever bit of funk. community jam and food drive to play rock, folk, blues, and holiday sing-along favorites. We invite everybody to bring canned food and AN EVENING WITH JOSHUA HARMON clothing that will be donated to a local food bank. THU, MAR 21, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 Westchester native Joshua Harmon is a critically acclaimed playwright THE WESTCHESTER CHORDSMEN whose “penchant for biting commentary suffuses his fiercely funny yet THU, JAN 31, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $25/$20 poignant plays.” (The Boston Globe) Harmon has fast made his mark with Bad Jews (2012); Significant Other (2015); Skintight (2018); and Admissions Since 1953, The Westchester Chordsmen have made it their mission (2018), which won the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding t o s p r e a d t h e j o y a n d f u n o f s i n g i n g a r o u n d t o t h e c o m m u n i t y , New Off-Broadway Play and the 2018 Drama the country and the world. With a musical repertoire that extends Desk Award for Best Play. beyond its barbershop-style roots, the 60 member group performs everything from Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel and Please join us for a dramatic reading of a contemporary songs arranged in four-part a cappella harmony. selection of Harmon’s work, along with an Program to be announced. interesting discussion with the playwright and Emelin Executive Director, Elliot Fox.
SPONSORED BY The Mamaroneck artists’ consortium representing Westchester-based artisans and craftsmen JOSHUA HARMON
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG 18 MY PERFECT PET THE REAL WICKED WITCHES SUN, OCT 14, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM OF HALLOWEEN HILLS Cailin wants a puppy for big birthday, number 10 - but is she responsible SUN, OCT 28, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM and mature enough to take care of a puppy? Find out in this brand new The funny, lively family musical returns this season filled with loveable heart-warming musical. Ages 4-8 witches and goblins and Halloween fun. Written by Westchester’s own Music and lyrics by Jeff Eisenberg, book by Bruce J. Robinson, directedby Broadway favorites John Treacy Egan & Robert Hager. Ages 5-10 Rachel Black Spaulding.
NOW WITH RESERVED SEATING FOR ALL SHOWS TICKETS: ADULTS $20 | KIDS $15 WINNER 2018 SUBSCRIBE TO SIX OR MORE FAMILY SHOWS AND SAVE 20%
19 FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA RAINBOW FISH* family series AM PM SUN, DEC 9, 2018 @ 11 & 1:30 MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA This original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful story, incorporating innovative puppetry, striking visual effects in black light, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR* and original music, will enchant even the youngest child. Ages 2+ AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES SAT, MAR 16, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, the award-winning children’s book STAND UP AND CHEER, WE’RE 60 THIS YEAR! illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black WED, DEC 26, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM lighting and fanciful puppetry. Ages 3+ An Emelin holiday tradition! Join us for this special anniversary event ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER* filled with music and dance, larger-than-life characters, singalongs and SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM stories. Ages 3-8 A new musical brings Andrea Beaty’s beloved characters Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada Twist, Scientist, together to save PETE THE CAT* the day when a class trip takes an unexpected turn. SAT, JAN 19, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM A TheatreWorks USA production. Ages 5-9 A musical adventure about friendship, based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Get your tickets before the cool MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT* cat sells out...again! A Theatreworks USA Production.Ages 4+ AN ARTSPOWER PRODUCTION SUN, MAY 5, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM DR. SEUSS’ This colorful musical captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig THE CAT IN THE HAT* Bemelmans’ much loved “Madeline” series. This amusing tale of enemies- SAT, FEB 9, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM become-friends is told with gentle humor, and has a beautiful musical score. That funny, mischievous cat is back, in this fun-filled An Artspower Production. Ages 4+ musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic. A Two Beans Production under Theatreworks USA. Ages 5+ The Emelin Family Series is Sponsored by Miller’s Toys *ALSO PART OF OUR SCHOOL PROGRAM SEE P. 21 FOR DETAILS 20 family events
SUN, DEC 16, 2018 @ 2PM & 5PM | $25/$20 SAT, DEC 22, 2018 @ 3PM & 7PM | $25/$20 PM PM SAT, DEC 8, 2018 @ 4 & 7 | $10/$5 Please join us for the world premiere of a special family adaptation Rock, Pop, R&B musician, arranger, interpreter, and Mamaroneck Avenue of the seasonal ballet favorite, by renowned choreographer Carole School music teacher, Steph Chinn, is pulling together a roster of multi- Alexis. Featuring Westchester professional dance company Ballet des generational voices from the area to perform a unique mix of his favorite Amériques, Alexis’ hour-long Nutcracker Dream, is inspired by the work of music, from holiday standards to Coldplay, in fresh, new arrangements. Marius Petipa and Rudolf Nureyev. SCHOOL PROGRAMS “Thank you for enriching the lives of so many children in our community.” -B.W., First Grade Teacher “The impact on our children is potent and life-changing.” -B.R., Kindergarten Teacher “Thank you for all you do to make the Emelin a great theatre resource for our kids – full of fun and learning!!” -C.L., Kindergarten Teacher Family series showsschool marked with an asterisk on page 20 are also partprograms of our School Outreach Program. Since 1977, the Emelin's megan williams subsidized school programs have brought thousands of children into our theatre, extending learning from the classroom to the stage.
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SAT, APR 6, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20 SAT, MAY 4, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20 The extraordinary “eclectic performance series” (The New Yorker) returns for its sixth season of spectacular dance at the Emelin. Join us for two evenings of multiple performances showcasing the diversity of today’s dance landscape, followed by a Q&A with artists about what inspires their work. The first evening in April features acclaimed dancer/choreographerCaleb Teicher, Bessie Juried ArtistAbigail Zbikowsi, and critically-acclaimed Bharatanatyam soloist Malini Srinivasan. The May 4th event features the highly eloquent contemporary ballet of Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, the abstract, often comedic dance of Larry Keigwin & Nicole Wolcott, as well as Mamaroneck dancer, choreographer and teacher Megan Williams in Megan Williams Dance Projects.
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*Titles previously screened at Film Club 2017-18 FILM
JOIN THE CLUB! The Emelin Film Club reconvenes this September with six of the best new 6 WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30PM critically-acclaimed independent films from around the world. This past year, members were the first to see such acclaimed films as the multiple FALL 2018 SESSION | $125 Academy award winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, the SEP 26 | OCT 3 | OCT 10 | OCT 24 | NOV 7 | NOV 14 Golden Globe darling, Mudbound, which was also nominated for four Oscars, WINTER 2019 SESSION | $125 and Faces Places, awarded Best Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. Films span a wide range of genres and subject matters and are specially JAN 23 | JAN 30 | FEB 6 | FEB 13 | FEB 27 | MAR 6 selected by club programmer David Schwartz, Chief Curator at the Museum SPRING 2019 SESSION | $125 of the Moving Image. APR 3 | APR 10 | APR 24 | MAY 8 | MAY 15 | MAY 22
23 BEER, WINE AND SNACKS AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCES *Titles previously screened at Film Club 2017-18 2018 annual gala THU, NOV 8 @ 6:30PM JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GREAT BEACH POINT CLUB ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, AND FRIENDS MAMARONECK, NY
2017 GALA PERFORMER become a member KELLI O’HARA
Your membership supports the performances on our stage and all of the work that takes place off stage as well. The Emelin Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and your contribution at any level is greatly appreciated. We are pleased to provide the following membership benefits: $50-$99 LEVEL | FRIEND Priority access to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. $100-$249 LEVEL | PATRON Preceding benefit plus: Waived ticket handling fee for 2 tickets at each performance. Recognition in the Emelin Theatre program and on our website for the qualifying year. $250-$499 LEVEL | ARTIST’S CIRCLE All preceding benefits plus: 4 vouchers for a complimentary beverage for your use throughout the season. Complimentary ticket exchange with 48 hours notice. $500-$999 LEVEL | DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE All preceding benefits plus: Waived ticket handling fee for up to 4 tickets at each performance. 6 vouchers for a complimentary beverage for your use throughout the season. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... LISA HOWARD $1,000 AND ABOVE LEVEL | PRODUCER’S CIRCLE BROADWAY | P. 09 All preceding benefits plus:
Waived ticket handling fee for all tickets at each performance. 24 partners & sponsors
The Emelin Theatre’s programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government. The Emelin Theatre would like to thank the following for helping to make the 2018-19 season possible: The Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont Film Club is sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence Family Series is sponsored by Miller’s Toys Exclusive media sponsor for Rock and Folk/Roots events is WFUV School Programs are supported in part by the Jandon Foundation Sponsor of select events is AJ Benet, Inc.
PHOTO CREDITS Front Cover: Christopher Jackson © Joan Marcus; Inside Cover: Gaspard&Dancers © Amy Kerwin; The Klezmatics © Joshua Kessler; Ladysmith Black Mambazo (provided); Leo Kottke © Anne Hamersky; ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Nellie McKay © Kirk Stauffer; John Pizzarelli © Jacob Blickenstaff; John McEuen © John McEuen; Poco SINGS FILM CLASSICS FROM THE (provided); Lisa Howard (provided); Christopher Jackson © Paul Morigi; Kissy Simmons © Will Adams; GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Louie Anderson (provided); Bonnie McFarlane © Bonnie McFarlane; Frank Solivan © Frank Solivan; Monroe Crossing © Jamie Guy; Sister Sadie © John Dorton Photography; American Brass Quintet © P. 08 Matt Dine; Parker Quartet © Luke Rattray; Kaya Nicole & Samba Soul © Kym DeGenero; Joshua Harmon © Emilio Madrid-Kuser; Malini Srinivasan © Ganesh Ramachandran; Megan Williams © Megan Williams; Caleb Teicher © Laurent Liotardo; Kelli O’Hara © Nate Johnson; Ann Hampton Callaway (provided); Back Cover: Josh Ritter © Patrick Glennon.
25 box office important info
Address: 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Handling fees: Email: [email protected] $2 per ticket for phone and internet sales. Phone: 914-698-0098 Members and series subscribers enjoy lower or waived handling fees. Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 1PM to 6PM Tickets shipped via US Mail are subject to an additional $2 per order fee. On performance days, 2 hours prior to any Accessibility: scheduled performance. First four rows do not have steps. Wheelchairs can easily be accommodated Web: http://emelin.org with advance notice. Assisted hearing devices are available, with credit card or driver’s license as collateral. Children: All ages are welcome. All children must have a ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. parking & directions Group rates: 10% discount for groups of 20 or more. Please call the box office to make arrangements for your group. The Emelin Theatre is located at 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY at the corner of Library Lane and Prospect Avenue. Library Lane is one Cancellations: block south of Mamaroneck Avenue. Artists, dates, performances are subject to change. Any cancellations will be posted on website. Free parking is available at meters after 8PM, and all day Sunday. Metered parking is available 9AM to 8PM, Monday-Saturday. Tickets as contributions: If you are unable to attend a performance, you may donate your unused tickets Metro North to the Box Office prior to the performance for a tax-deductible contribution. The Mamaroneck train station is serviced by Metro North’s New Haven line. Late Seating: Visit http://www.mta.info for information. Late seating is at the discretion of the house manager and is not guaranteed. The Emelin is a short walk from the train station. Food and Beverages: Taxis are available from the station. The Emelin sells light snacks and beverages, including beer and wine.
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