THE 2017∙2018 SEASON

Dance Theatre Daniela Liebman, of Harlem pianist September 29, 2017 February 16, 2018

Ethan Russell: The The Bad Plus Best Seat in the House March 22, 2018 October 20, 2017

The Reduced Colin Mochrie & Shakespeare Company Brad Sherwood: November 3 & November 5 Scared Scriptless April 6, 2018

The By & By and Sally & George Lysander Piano Trio November 17, 2017 April 27, 2018

Peking Acrobats February 10, 2018

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(307) 766-6666 | uwyo.edu/uwpresents Dept. 3951 1000 E. University Ave. THE 2017∙2018 SEASON Laramie, WY 82071-2000

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Co-sponsored by Dance Theatre of Harlem DEPARTMENT OF Daniela Liebman, pianist September 29, 2017 THEATRE & DANCE February 16, 2018

Found in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution “One of the Forty Most Creative Mexicans in the World” – Forbes of unparalleled global acclaim. Known for its thrilling performances that successfully challenge At the age of just fifteen, pianist Daniela Liebman has the distinction of being the youngest soloist in the history preconceived notions, Dance Theatre of Harlem performs an eclectic, demanding repertoire consisting of of Mexico to appear with a professional orchestra, which she did at just eight years old. Since that date, Daniela treasured classics, neo-classical Balanchine works, cutting edge contemporary works, and works that use has performed over twenty five times, on four continents, with a dozen orchestras. Don’t miss your chance to the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture. Bringing new life to the art form of classical see and hear this rising star in Laramie! ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a performance not to be missed. [BCPA Concert Hall | $15/$12/$10] [A&S Auditorium | $20/$17/$10]

Co-sponsored by Co-sponsored by Ethan Russell The Bad Plus The Best Seat in the House | October 20, 2017 March 22, 2018

“Ethan Russell has taken some of the greatest pictures in rock ‘n roll…maybe the greatest ever.” ”It’s about as badass as highbrow gets.” – Rolling Stone | “…if this piano trio wants to play as loud as a rock – BILL WYMAN, Rolling Stone band…well, let ‘em rip…these bad boys have the musicianship to back up their attitude.” – The New Yorker

Grammy-nominated photographer, director, and author Ethan Russell was a fledgling writer in London The Bad Plus came together at the end of the 20th century and has avoided easy categorization ever since, when he shot to fame as one of the foremost rock and roll photographers in the world. To date, he is the winning critical hosannas and a legion of fans worldwide with their creativity, unique sound, and flair for live only known rock photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The performance. Based in NYC, the intensely collaborative trio has constantly searched for rules to break and Who. Ethan’s managed to document a virtual who’s who in rock and roll history, and his show “Ethan boundaries to cross, bridging genres and techniques. Except for its interpretation of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, the Russell: The Best Seat in the House” is a wildly entertaining evening of reliving his experience of recording band’s last four albums focused almost exclusively on original compositions. “It’s Hard” marks the band’s return to rock and roll history. the aspect of its roots that first made it famous: the deconstruction of songs from the Pop/Rock and R&B worlds.

[A&S Auditorium | $15/$12/$10 | UW students free w/ valid ID] [BCPA Concert Hall | $17/$14/$10 | Co-sponsored by UW Jazz Studies] The Reduced Shakespeare Company Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Co-sponsored by November 3 & November 5 | 7:30pm & 2pm Scared Scriptless | April 6, 2018 Co-sponsored by “Intellectual vaudeville” – The New York Times The Show (in their own words): DEPARTMENT OF “Brainy clowns!” – The Washington Post THEATRE & DANCE “The world’s funniest improve show, featuring the brilliant comic stylings of Brad Sherwood and his addle-brained sidekick, Colin Mochrie. It is the longest running international improv show on planet William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) is a comic misadventure that will feel strangely earth, we think.” – Brad Sherwood familiar yet excitingly new. In this “tale told by idiots,” the Company weaves all of The Bard’s famous characters, greatest lines, and magnificent speeches in a Shakespearean smorgasbord. Making its way to “An evening of interactive comedy with big belly laughs supplied by improve icon Colin Mochrie Laramie before opening at The New Victory Theatre in NYC in Spring 2018, this show is not to be missed! and eye candy for the visually impaired by Brad Sherwood. The most fun you can have with a theatre full of people that’s legal and doesn’t include washing up.” – Colin Mochrie [BCPA Thrust Theatre | $20/$17/$10] [A&S Auditorium | $25/$20/$15]

The By & By and Sally & George Co-sponsored by Lysander Piano Trio November 17, 2017 April 27, 2018

UW Presents and the Gryphon Theatre are honored to present Laramie alums, Shelby and “…the ensemble’s unanimity of approach—vivid engagement carried by soaring, ripely Romantic Jacob Means, in their award-winning and nationally-known Americana/Bluegrass groups in playing—proved quite splendid.” – The Washington Post the musical homecoming event of the fall. Jacob, returning with his trio, The By & By and Shelby, coming home with her duo, Sally & George, bring an evening of great music in the Praised by the Strad for its “incredible ensemble, passionate playing, articulate and imaginative ideas and wide celebratory atmosphere of the Gryphon Theatre. palette of colours,” the Lysander Piano Trio is a standout in competitions and performing. A winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and top honors at the 2010 Fischo National Chamber Music Competition, [Gryphon Theater | $18/$15/$10] the Trio creates programs that mix the music of today with well-loved masterworks.

[BCPA Concert Hall | $15/$12/$10]

Peking Acrobats Co-sponsored by February 10, 2018

“The Peking Acrobats [are] pushing the envelope of human possibility…Pure artistry!” – New York Post

With daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, and arts the likes of trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics for the last 31 years. Featured in numerous television shows and celebrity-studded TV specials, The Peking Acrobats have received international acclaim with their dazzling performances. The Peking Acrobats make their way to Laramie for one night, only, in a stunning display of acrobatics, artistic feats, and pure entertainment for the family.

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1 Choose your ticket package 3 Total Ticket total Full Season: General Public $135.00 Contribution Full Season: Senior, Faculty & Sta $115.00 Processing Fee $3.00 Full Season: Student (UW Students & Grades K-12) $80.00 DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT COLLEGE OF GRAND TOTAL Blockbuster*: General Public $85.00 THEATRE & DANCE OF MUSIC ARTS & SCIENCES Blockbuster*: Senior, Faculty & Sta $70.00 4 Blockbuster*: Student (UW Students & Grades K-12) $40.00 Choose your payment Pick Any 5**: General Public $87.00 Please charge my VISA or MASTERCARD Pick Any 5**: Senior, Faculty & Sta $73.00 Card number Exp. Date Risky. Relevant. Real. Pick Any 5**: Student (UW Students & Grades K-12) $46.00 Please find the enclosed check/money order payable to Fine Arts Box Oce

*Blockbuster Option: Includes Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ethan Russell, The Reduced Shakespeare Please send me a UW Payroll Deduction Form Company, Peking Acrobats, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

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If choosing a Pick Any 5, list performances here: Season orders must be received by Sept. 15, 2017. Orders should be mailed All performances begin at 7:30pm to Fine Arts Box Oce, Dept. 3951, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 1. 4. Please contact the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Box O ce for individual or season tickets at (307) 766-6666. 82071. Upon receipt of your order, we will reserve the best available tickets for you at the Box Oce. Individual tickets purchased through the Fine Arts 2. 5. For more information, check our website at: uwyo.edu/uwpresents. Prices listed are General Public/Faculty, Sta & Senior/Student. Box Oce are subject to a $.50/ticket fee. 3. I prefer to choose at a later date