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Peter Pan Oct. 6, 2013 Land of the Eternals Oct. 10, 2013 14 James Darren Oct. 16, 2013 Ken Taylor Oct. 23, 2013 David Brenner Oct. 24, 2013 Sloan Oct. 25, 2013 Jesse Cook Nov. 1, 2013 Romeo and Juliet Nov. 13, 2013 Classic Albums LIVE - Led Zeppelin II Nov. 14, 2013 Wingfield’s Folly Nov. 26, 2013 Festival of Carols Dec. 7, 2013 A Christmas Carol Dec. 7-8, 2013 Linda Eder Dec. 18, 2013 Big Band New Year’s Dec. 31, 2013

Alexander and the Terrible Day Jan. 15, 2014 Profeti della Quinta Jan. 28, 2014

www.twitter.com/rhcpa The Graduate Jan. 31, 2014 & Feb. 1, 2014 Classic Albumsseas LIVEon - The Wall Feb. 19, 2014 Debby Boone Feb. 28, 2014 seHoneymoonason Suite Mar. 6, 2014 Sandra Bernhard Mar. 7-8, 2014 The Joy Luck Club Mar. 18-19, 2014 season Take 6 Mar. 20, 2014 Markus Mar. 22, 2014 Molly Ringwald Apr. 10, 2014 13 Classic Albums LIVE - Abbey Road Apr. 23, 2014 season Rex Reed May 6, 2014 www.facebook.com/rhcpa 13 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy May 8, 2014 season 14 14

Box Office: 905-787-8811 • Web: rhcentre.ca 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7 1 Peter Pan October 6, 2013 at 11am & 2pm season Has it really been five years? It is hard to believe that the Fly to Neverland and escape the evil Captain Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts will celebrate five Hook in this brand new musical adaptation of the years as the premiere venue in York Region, this season. It was J.M. Barrie classic tale. Produced by the February 28, 2009 that the lights went on for the first time and acclaimed TheatreworksUSA, this production they have rarely been dark since. Much has happened since encourages children to let their imaginations take that wonderful night. I believe our programming choices are “flight” in their own world of make-believe. stronger, because of your input and suggestions. I believe that Richmond Hill is proud to call this Centre its own and I believe, to a certain extent, we are just warming up.

On the following pages are the choices we have made in bringing to you, our valued patron, the 2013/2014 season. It is a season that reminisces a bit, yet it is a season that is fresh, original and unique. Music, plays, dance, and comedy are the driving forces and it is our hope that you will enjoy what we have to offer. I encourage you to continue your valued feedback about our season and presentations. Please feel free to contact me at (905) 787-8471 extension 222 or [email protected].

As we look forward to the next five (and fifty) years, it also is important to look back. The past five years have been incredible and I want to thank you for your amazing support. Much has been done since February 28, 2009 and it was you who allowed it to happen. Happy Birthday Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts and enjoy the show!

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guitarist, composer, and producer Thornhill & Vaughan Jesse Cook returns to the RHCPA after an appearance in our inaugural Wingfield’s Folly season. Widely considered one of the November 26, 2013 at 8pm most influential figures in “nouveau The RHCPA continues its presentation flamenco” music, he incorporates elements of the complete Wingfield cycle with of flamenco rumba, jazz & many forms of the third installment, Wingfield’s Folly. world music into his work and has sold over In this sequel to Letter from Wingfield 1.5 million records worldwide. Farm and Wingfield’s Progress, Walt finally figures out why he can’t make a profit and embarks on a course which results in his most profound crisis to date – and that’s saying something!

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Romeo & Juliet November 13, 2013 at 7pm William Shakespeare’s classic love story is brought to life in Ballet Jörgen Canada’s dance interpretation of the tragedy of two lovers whose struggle for love and happiness ends in death. This incredible production has toured across the globe gaining international recognition and critical acclaim.

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Festival of Carols December 7, 2013 at 8pm Celebrate the season with the RHCPA and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Gather the family for this festive TMC tradition and rejoice in Call 905-787-8811 the spirit of Christmas with triumphant polychoral music or visit rhcentre.ca DEC. 12, 2013 and heart warming and Comedy-Music humourous stories. Join in to become the annual carol sing-along and add your voice to a membery today! a Canada’s greatest choir. d s r u h

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Official Supplier of Musical Light Up My Life”, was an overnight hit selling in excess Instruments for the RHCPA of four million copies. Since then, Debby has continued to produce music and perform. Her most recent work, Sandra Bernhard “Swing This” was inspired by her childhood years March 7, 2014 at 8pm immersed in the Las Vegas “Swing” culture of the 60’s March 8, 2014 at 8pm while traveling with her father, Pat Boone. Join Debby Sandra Bernhard began her career at L.A.’s for an unforgettable evening of music and glamour as famed Comedy Store in the ‘70s, and since then we look back on our first five incredible years. has written and starred in numerous one-woman shows, acted in movies and on television, recorded albums and authored books. Edgy and honest, Sandra Bernhard’s show ‘is a thrilling hybrid of stand-up, rock ‘n roll, pop culture commentary and cabaret’.

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12 13 Markus March 22, 2014 at 11am & 2pm season Come join in the fun as award winning family singer MARKUS hosts an hour of hand clapping, knee slapping music for the whole family. Featuring Douglas John from Treehouse TV “Ants on your Pants”, Oucho the Monkey and a few other surprises this is fun for the whole family.

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Shows start at $ 7:30 PM Rex Reed May 6, 2014 at 8pm 20 The RHCPA’s inaugural Speaker Series wraps up with controversial American ﬁlm critic Rex Reed. The Presented By former co-host of the syndicated television show At the Movies, Rex Reed shares his incredible insight into ﬁlm and celebrities.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Chris Gibbs Daniel Bolshoy May 8, 2014 at 8pm Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has spent their

career teleporting audiences on a Official Supplier of Musical Instruments13 for the RHCPA Bravura Tim Louis rambunctious roller coaster ride filled with big horns, wild jungle-jazz rhythms season Tajja Isen and zoot suits. This incredible nine-piece A Broadsway Christmas ensemble delivers a high-energy, swinging Eric Leclerc Marion Drexler Band TorQ party every time they take the stage. 14 season Schedule & Performers: Call 905-787-8811 or visit rhcentre.ca Purchase all 9 Suite Thursdays for only $135 16 17 season Season Pricing & Packages 2013 Month Day Time Artist Regular Senior/Student the Oct. 6 11 am Peter Pan $25 $20 2 pm Oct. 10 8 pm Land of the Eternals $45 $40 Oct. 16 8 pm James Darren $55 $50 GALLERY Oct. 23 8 pm Ken Taylor $40 $35 at the rhcpa Oct. 24 8 pm David Brenner $60 $55 Oct. 25 8 pm Sloan $45 $40 Nov. 1 8 pm Jesse Cook $55 $50 Nov. 13 7 pm Romeo and Juliet $25 $20 A new exhibition awaits you each and every month as our main lobby space is Nov. 14 8 pm Classic Albums LIVE $45 $40 transformed by some of York Region’s finest artists. - Led Zeppelin II Nov. 26 8 pm Wingfield’s Folly $45 $40 Come by for a visit and help us celebrate extraordinary visual art! Dec. 7 11 am & 2 pm A Christmas Carol $25 $20 8 For a schedule of exhibitions, please call box office at 905-787-8811 Dec. 7 8 pm Festival of Carols $40 $35 or visit rhcentre.ca Dec. 18 8 pm Linda Eder $55 $50 Dec. 31 9:30 pm Big Band New Year’s $75 $70 Presented By Free music 2014 Jan. 15 7 pm Alexander and the $25 $20 every Tuesday Terrible Day evening all Jan. 28 8 pm Profeti della Quinta $30 $25 IN THE Jan. 31 8 pm The Graduate $55 $50 summer from Feb. 1 2 pm & 8 pm Feb. 19 8 pm Classic Albums LIVE $45 $40 PLAZA 7:30-9:30 - The Wall Feb. 28 8 pm Debby Boone $60 $55 Mar. 6 8 pm Honeymoon Suite $45 $40 For more info Mar. 7 8 pm Sandra Bernhard $60 $55 on this year’s Mar. 8 8 pm Mar. 18 8 pm full lineup, please The Joy Luck Club $55 $50 Mar. 19 8 pm call the box office Mar. 20 8 pm Take 6 $50 $45 at 905-787-8811 Mar. 22 11am & 2 pm Markus $25 $20 or visit Apr. 10 8 pm Molly Ringwald $60 $55 rhcentre.ca Apr. 23 8 pm Classic Albums LIVE $45 $40 - Abbey Road May 6 8 pm Rex Reed $40 $35 May 8 8 pm Big Bad Voodoo $45 $40 Daddy How to Order your Tickets All prices are subject to applicable taxes.

Led Zeppelin II, The Wall $120 Online Cal Series and Abbey Road Go to rhcentre.ca. Access our Box Office page to see our calendar of events. Tickets can be purchased using VISA, American Express, Mastercard or PayPal - Linda Eder, Debby Boone & $ 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Diva Series Molly Ringwald 150 Wingfield’s Folly, The $ Phone Live Theatre Series Graduate & The Joy Luck Club 130 Call the Box Office at 905-787-8811. Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. David Brenner and $100 Comedy Series Sandra Bernhard In-Person Official Hotel of the RHCPA At 10268 Yonge Street (Yonge Street just north of Major Mackenzie Drive). $ Speaker Series Ken Taylor and Rex Reed 55 Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.

Peter Pan, Romeo and Juliet, $ Family Series Alexander and the... & Markus 80 Ticket Exchanges We are pleased to exchange your tickets; there are no refunds (Tickets must be exchanged for Golden Ticket All the Shows $1000 another RHCPA presented performance). Simply call the Box Ofﬁce at least 48 hours prior to your performance. A fee of $5.00 + HST is charged on exchanges (Club RHCPA members may season exchange free of charge). Book 4 Shows Book 5 Shows or Build your own Package! Book 3 Shows Save 5% Save 10% More Save 15% 18 All packages credit cards and debit purchases only Community Partners 19 season

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