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402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 29 Dear Lied Center Patrons, TABLE OF CONTENTS For 25 years a long list of artists, leaders and creative visionaries have graced the Lied Center stage while millions of audience members were dazzled, enlightened and forever transformed. Nebraskans don’t have to travel far to enjoy premier performances at a world-class 2 MESSAGE venue. The Lied Center is known as one of the top 100 performing arts centers in the entire world and statewide as the most recognized 4–5 LEGACY arts organization.

We hope you find the 25th anniversary season to be a year of 6–7 UNIVERSITY performances that you celebrate forever. The diverse array of programs and legendary status of many of the artists truly creates a historic 8–15 HISTORY season for our state. It is also a season that celebrates the amazing talent right here in Nebraska. 16–17 NUMBERS Beyond the stage, Lied Center artists enrich the lives of Nebraska “It’s really amazing what the arts students. Imagine the transformation and inspiration of students 18–21 EDUCATION can bring to a person’s life, as working with Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Suzanne Farrell ballet well as the understanding of the dancers, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or orchestral great, the 22–23 PROGRAMS world in which we live.” Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Lied Center artists not only perform on the stage, they also enlighten young people in the classroom. 24–25 COMMUNITY 14/15 SEASON SHOWS Your support and involvement at the Lied Center is the foundation that 30–33 JAZZ has made our organization a fundamental part of the fabric of the community. Your future patronage ensures that we 26 MESSAGE 38–45 BROADWAY continue to present the greatest artists in the world, expand the number of young people who are transformed by our 48–51 DANCE arts programs and makes sure that future generations will have the Lied Center for Performing Arts as an essential 27 STERLING place in their lives for years to come. 54–55 POPULAR 28–95 PERFORMANCES 58–61 WORLD & FOLK Food and water help us live, but the arts give us something to live for. Thank you for being a part of the Lied Center’s COMEDY 25th year as Nebraska’s Home for the Arts. 64–67 96–101 SPECIAL EVENTS 70–71 HOLIDAY Sincerely, 74–77 FAMILY Bill Stephan 102–103 INFO 80–83 THEATER 104–108 SUPPORT 88–95 CLASSICAL FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BROCHURE DESIGN BY KIRA GEIGER, LIED CENTER GRAPHIC SPECIALIST 2 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG MESSAGE CONTENTS 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 3 THE HIXSON-LIED LEGACY

Ernst F. Lied and Christina Hixson have transformed the lives of millions of Americans through the Lied Foundation Trust with philanthropic contributions of more than $300 million “The Lied Center’s most important role is to introduce to over 125 different organizations in seven states. individuals from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds to enriching and diverse performing arts experiences. It assures Born in 1906, Ernst F. Lied was a 1927 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He achieved access to world-class performances, especially for audiences business success as the owner of a Buick dealership in Omaha and as a real estate who might not otherwise have this opportunity.” magnate in Las Vegas. Having no living relatives, he established a trust in 1972, and upon his death in 1980, his secretary and business partner Christina Hixson was appointed to administer the foundation. The first gift from the Lied Foundation Trust was a $10 million dollar matching grant to build the Lied Center for Performing Arts in the early 1980s at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in memory of Lied’s parents Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied. The Christina Hixson first partnered with Lied in 1944 as his secretary at the Omaha Lied Foundation Trust went on to support many projects in Nebraska including Omaha’s Buick dealership and she followed him to Las Vegas as a business partner in 1960. Henry Doorly Zoo Lied Jungle, the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City and the Lied Transplant After Lied’s death, Hixson became the executrix of his estate and continues to Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. serve as the Lied Foundation’s sole trustee. It was Hixson who made the decision to support the construction of the Lied Center for Performing Arts. In 2000, she also announced a gift of $18 million to support UNL’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. One of the last major gifts of the Lied Foundation Trust was a $2.5 million grant for the construction of the Lied Center’s new multi-purpose space, the Lied Commons, which opened in 2012. Together, Lied and Hixson built a multimillion-dollar empire that has positively impacted the lives of millions of people in Nebraska and across the nation.

THE HIXSON-LIED LEGACY 4 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG LEGACY LEGACY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 5 ARTIST/STUDENT ENGAGEMENT The opening of the Lied Center for Performing Arts in 1990 represented a huge step forward Education is central to the Lied Center’s mission. The Lied staff approaches every artist about engagement opportunities for the cultural landscape of the University and the state. Over its 25-year history, the Lied with students while they are in Lincoln. At least once a year, the Lied Center works to arrange special residency Center has provided education and entertainment for hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans. programs that allow students and artists to spend an extended period of time working together. Over the years, Generations of students have experienced cultural education and enrichment thanks to the Nebraska students have had opportunities to connect with Yo-Yo Ma, Bill Cosby, Pilobolus, the Joffrey Ballet and Lied Center’s location on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. I know I echo the the casts of countless Broadway shows including South Pacific, RENT and Fiddler on the Roof. sentiments of many when I express pride in claiming the Lied Center as an important part of the University. My congratulations to the staff of the Lied for enhancing the lives of so UNL STUDENTS DANCE WITH DRONES STREB RESIDENCY FUNDED BY: many Nebraskans by consistently presenting outstanding national and international talent In April 2014, students from the College of Architecture, on the Lied stage. Department of Computer Sciences & Engineering and ~ HARVEY PERLMAN, CHANCELLOR the Glenn Korff School of Music Dance Program joined forces with STREB, an internationally renowned dance company known for their gravity-defying choreography.

Since January, the students had been studying the work PHOTOS: 1) UNL dance student Tayler Goertz performs with an unusual partner from UNL’s NIMBUS Lab. 2) Dr. Carrick Detweiler “The time that students spend at the University of STREB and collaborating to create an innovative shows STREB founder Elizabeth Streb an aerial robot’s capabilities. is a very formative time in their lives. Of exhibition combining architectural designs created by 3) STREB company members devoted many hours to teaching UNL students, choreography developed by UNL dancers UNL dance students what it takes to be an Extreme Action Hero, course we hope they acquire the academic namely how to fall down, run into walls and of course, how to fly. “In skills and the experience they’ll need to be and aerial robots from UNL’s NIMBUS Lab. A public order to fly, we have to learn how to fall,” said Extreme Action Hero successful adults. They also need to explore performance was held at the Lied Center on April 11 Cassandre Joseph. “I think it’s very exciting to see people tackle something that’s kind of uncomfortable at first and a little bit scary.” how their lives would be enriched by the arts, prior to STREB’s main stage performance. and which art form speaks to them and gives Fabio Tavares da Silva, Associate Artistic Director of them a broader view of what life is all about.” STREB said, “I can easily see those flying robots in our next show!”

THE ARTS ON CAMPUS 6 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 7 The Lied Center for Performing Arts opened in 1990, with world leaders and hear the insights of political and but construction on the building began in October of religious scholars, a setting where new artistic works are HISTORY OF THE LIED 1986. The Lied Center cost $20 million to build and was created and developed, a place where Nebraskans can 150,000 square feet (the addition of the Lied Commons relate to and learn from the greatest artistic minds of our in 2012 added 8,107 square feet). There are 2,259 total time and the site where thousands have experienced the In 1982, D.B. Woody Varner got an idea while reading seats in the hall, with 1,304 on the main floor and 955 arts for the very first time. Above all, the Lied Center is the newspaper that would lead to what was at the time “In time, some citizen might erect a lovely in the balcony. a place where lives are transformed. the largest grant in University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) theater and auditorium for us . . . ” Today the Lied Center for Performing Arts is a spectacular, PHOTOS: 1) Martin Massengale, John Payne, Gov. Kerrey and history. He hoped to erect a statewide performing arts Christina Hixson cut the final ribbon leading to the wrecking ball, center that would serve not only the people of Lincoln, ~ CHANCELLOR E.A. BURNETT (1933) state-of-the-art performing arts venue designed to attract, 1986. 2) The Lied Center under construction, 1987. 3) The fourth- but the entire state of Nebraska. entertain and inspire a statewide audience. Established floor balcony facing the stage, 1988. 4) Acting University of Nebraska as “Nebraska’s Home for the Arts,” the Lied Center is President Martin Massengale thanks trustee Christina Hixson for her efforts in the completion of the Lied Center, 1990. 5) The crowning He wrote to Christina Hixson, trustee for the estate of But it wasn’t just individuals on the UNL campus that made recognized as one of the top 100 performing arts centers touch, the Lied Center sign, 1992. UNL graduate Ernst Lied. “There was no response for in the world. A truly versatile space, for the past 25 the Lied Center a reality. Over 2,000 individuals across Photos courtesy of the Lincoln Journal Star. some time,” Varner reported to the Lincoln Journal Star in the state and country rallied behind Varner’s dream. The years the Lied Center has hosted some of the greatest 1990. “Then, one bright and sunny day, I got a telephone Nebraska State Legislature appropriated $7 million and artists and thought leaders in the world including Mikhail call from Tom Pansing in Omaha, attorney for the Lied another $3 million came from private donations. Support Baryshnikov, Isaac Stern, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Trust. He said that the trust was interested [in supporting] for the Lied Center spanned from the University and Bernadette Peters and Bill Cosby. something tangible and lasting as a memorial to Lied leaders like Chancellor Martin Massengale, to generous Beyond its physical capacity, the Lied Center is more and his parents E.M. and Ida K. Lied.” A $10 million Lied individuals, to the political sector including Nebraska than just a venue to see world-class performances in trust grant was awarded on the condition that Varner and state Governor, Bob Kerrey and Senator Jerome Warner. every genre. Its walls have provided a space where UNL others raise another $10 million challenge grant. From the beginning, the Lied Center was established as students and community members alike can engage a community treasure for all to enjoy and participate in. Varner enlisted the help of a planning committee that included Bob Carpenter, UNL architect; Ron Bowlin, Kimball Hall program director; Sheila Griffin, who later became the first Lied Center interim director and David Fowler of the UNL faculty.

8 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG HISTORY HISTORY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 9 As construction of the Lied Center neared completion, Nebraska native, UNL graduate and late night television legend Johnny Carson personally provided a major gift to finish the Lied Center. Project leaders quickly realized the need for a secondary performance space for UNL students to rehearse and for smaller scale community and experimental productions to take place. It was decided that the generous gift from Mr. Carson would go towards what is known today as the Johnny Carson Theater. This black box theater is a versatile space that is utilized for small theater, dance or musical performances as well as dinners, receptions, rehearsals and meetings. This space can seat 250 patrons theater style and 216 at banquet tables. Today the Johnny Carson Theater is home to countless projects that require a more intimate space including the Lied Center’s own efforts to develop new Broadway musical theater works through the “Grow A Show” Festival and various workshops.

Thanks to an additional gift from the John W. Carson With one of the largest stages in the Midwest region from Veneklasen, examined and tested every detail of the Foundation in 2013, the Johnny Carson Theater lobby and Chicago to Denver, over 13,000 square feet, and eight hall to assure the greatest natural sound possible. entrance will undergo a complete renovation beginning stories of fly space (the empty space above the stage There are no parallel walls in the Lied Center, creating in August 2014. The transformation will not only honor used to attach and house flying scenery), the Lied Center a unique acoustic space that lends itself to a resonant Johnny Carson’s legacy with a special tribute area, but can present almost any nationally and internationally audio experience. The padding of the seats was also also significantly enhance patron amenities, provide more touring production. The grand drape is 90 feet by 32 an acoustic detail specifically selected so the sound in space and comfort for Carson Theater productions and feet and weighs 2.5 tons. The main stage is made of five the hall would be the same if a person was in the seat will act as a beautiful plaza and entry leading to the arts layers of soft wood in a grid pattern covered by battleship or if it was empty. Whether a sold-out performance or quadrant of the UNL campus. linoleum providing a sprung floor for dancers. The stage an intimate chamber concert, the acoustic quality of the hall would be optimal. PHOTOS: 1) Everywhere Sheila Griffin traveled she visited other floor was replaced in 2013 for the second time since the performing arts centers. Her extensive research can be seen in every Lied opened. corner of the Lied Center. A visit to the Teatro Comunale in Florence, Mr. Veneklasen designed a superior acoustic space Italy greatly influenced the Lied’s aesthetics, particularly its famous The colors used throughout the Lied Center were chosen recognized as one of the finest halls in the country. To red seats. “She walked in and said ‘This is it!’” her daughter Jane by a professional colorist from New York City, Donald continue providing an excellent experience for amplified recalls. “She loved that color and wanted to bring it here.” 2) The sound performances, a state-of-the-art $500,000 sound Johnny Carson Theater has housed countless community theater Kaufman, who said that the earthy tones reflected the performances, master classes, lectures and special events over the spirit and warmth of the state of Nebraska. This color system was installed in 2012. Speakers were hung in years. Pictured is a recent performance by Angels Theatre Company. palette is adhered to strongly today and followed even precise locations to provide even distribution of sound 3) Johnny Carson’s many generous contributions to the University of from the front of orchestra center to the very back row of Nebraska-Lincoln can be seen all over campus. 4) A rendering of the in the newly added Lied Commons. new Johnny Carson Theater entrance. the balcony. This update was made possible by generous Every other aspect of design had to come second to donations from Lied supporters and has enhanced the the acoustics of the hall. The acoustician, Mr. Paul Lied’s ability to present all forms of amplified performance. 10 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG HISTORY HISTORY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 11 In the last few years, substantial “behind-the-scenes” PHOTOS: 1) Nearly 200 events have been held in the Lied Commons work has been done to revitalize the building in time for since its completion in 2012. 2) The Commons’ abundant windows allow guests to enjoy one of the best views on campus. 3) Christina the 25th anniversary. The roof was replaced, a new sound Hixson cuts the ribbon at the Lied Commons dedication ceremony system was installed, the lighting system was upgraded, with other community leaders (L-R: Bill Stephan, Chris Beutler, Terry the stage floor was replaced, the HVAC system was Fairfield, Juan Franco, Charles O'Connor and Ellen Weissinger). 4) School children from Waverly visit the newly opened Lied Center improved and many other large and small projects were in 1990. 5) Yo-Yo Ma directs fellow musicians among them another undertaken to ensure that the Lied Center will continue iconic performer, violinist Isaac Stern (left), in 1993. 6) Woody and to be the leading presenting venue it has always been. Sheila envisioned the Lied Plaza to be a community gathering place. Today the plaza serves as a space for students to congregate Future planned improvements include enhancements between classes and for families to enjoy before performances. to hearing assistance services to help patrons with hearing loss as well as updates to exterior elements of the building including more LED signage.

The Lied Center would not be in existence without the Lied Foundation Trust and all of the visionary leaders and key individuals across the state that turned a dream into reality. Thank you to the Lied Foundation The Lied Commons was built in 2012 thanks to a $2.5 million gift from the Ernst F. Lied Foundation Trust to enhance Trust, major donors with endowed funds, the Friends the Lied Center and provide an additional space for student learning, artist interactions and patron development. of Lied, Sterling Society and Gold Circle members, our Christina Hixson chose to give this final gift from the Lied Trust recognizing the need for an education and development dedicated volunteers, staff, the University of Nebraska, space, as well as an opportunity to increase the Lied Center’s role as Lincoln’s premier venue for special community University of Nebraska Foundation, foundations and events. The Commons has been used extensively in its early years of operation with nearly 200 events held in the corporate sponsors who have empowered the Lied to space, from small concerts to wedding receptions to board meetings. be an amazing center of the arts.

12 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG HISTORY HISTORY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 13 The Friends of Lied organization has been supporting PAST PRESIDENTS OF FRIENDS OF LIED the Lied Center for Performing Arts ever since the ground KAY CARVETH 1989–1991 LIED VISIONARIES NANCY HAESSLER 1991–1992 was broken for construction over 25 years ago. In that DIANE BUTHERUS 1992–1993 WOODY VARNER Sheila’s passion for the arts and her connections in the time, the Friends have provided more than $4.3 million JOYCE LUNDSTROM 1993–1994 Many consider D.B. “Woody” Varner to be community and across the state made her invaluable to support the Lied Center in all capacities from on- LILLIE LARSEN 1994–1995 the “father” of the Lied Center. He came to the project. When the Lied Center’s doors officially stage programming, the Arts Across Nebraska touring SALLY DESMOND 1995–1996 MIDGE IRVIN 1996–1997 to Nebraska by way of Michigan State, opened, her influence could be seen all over the building program, free tickets for underserved children and adults PAT BEEBE 1997–1998 was the first person to hold the title of itself and remains to this day. Under her guidance, the and educational outreach. With 80 members statewide, DIANNE KENNEDY 1998–1999 President of the University of Nebraska Lied Center developed its reputation for bringing the the Friends of Lied board orchestrates events throughout BARBARA SYLVESTER 1999–2000 DEBBIE HEDGECOCK 2000–2001 (1970–1977) and later became chairman highest quality artists and performances to Lincoln and the year including a massive membership drive, as well MAGGIE DOYLE 2001–2002 of the NU Foundation until 1987. While established itself as Nebraska’s Home for the Arts. Sheila as a large scale fundraising event and pre-performance JAN LEEPER 2002–2003 others shared the idea of building a passed away in 1995 but her legacy at the Lied Center dinners throughout the year. With nearly 1,000 members SALLY RUBEN 2003–2004 continues with an endowment fund established in her KRISTEN STOHS 2004–2005 performing arts center on the Lincoln campus, the dream across the state, the Friends of Lied are the Lied Center’s SUE FISHER 2005–2006 for the Lied Center truly took shape through his leadership. name that helps support performances at the Lied Center greatest ambassadors in the community. They invite EMILIE ELLINGSON 2006–2007 each year. their friends, family and members of the community to SARAH PEETZ 2007–2008 While Woody’s background was in agriculture, he had performances throughout the year and share the Lied KAREN HARRIS 2008–2009 a strong conviction that a truly academically rounded E.N. “JACK” THOMPSON CAROL LEWIS 2009–2010 Center’s mission and vision to "transform the lives of the RACHELLE LABARGE 2010–2011 E.N. "Jack" Thompson was individual should have some appreciation for the arts. people of Nebraska through the performing arts" with BEV AUSTIN 2011–2012 the President of the Cooper While the building did not go up until Woody was at the NU everyone they meet. JULIE JACOBSON 2012–2013 Foundation, it was his determination to raise the necessary Foundation in the initial KRIS BAACK 2013–2014 LIZABETH KUHLMAN 2014–2015 funds that finally made his lifelong vision a reality. phases of the Lied Center. Woody Varner invited him You too can become a Friend of Lied today! PHOTOS: 1) Dancing at the 2014 Emerald Nights Woody passed away in 1999, but many still remember Gala. 2) Table Inspirations, 2013. 3) The Celtic to join the campaign as co- Visit liedcenter.org/friends-lied for details. him and his mission to bring the finest artists in the world chairman of the fundraising Cabaret Arts Across Nebraska tour. 4) A Friends of Lied pre-performance dinner. to Nebraska. His mark will forever be on the University effort. Jack was a highly and the Capital City thanks to his undying commitment respected citizen in the community and always a to this dream. great friend of the University and the arts. He brought his wisdom and expertise to the project, as well as a SHEILA GRIFFIN $317,736 commitment from the Cooper Foundation and If Woody Varner was the “father” of a $100,000 endowment fund for program support. the Lied Center, then Sheila Griffin was certainly the “mother.” Sheila Jack’s name was also given to the first event that was was pivotal in every aspect of the Lied ever held in the Lied Center, the E.N. Thompson Forum Center. She was a key fundraiser and on World Issues. This lecture series continues today project director during the initial stages, in Jack’s memory and has featured speakers including and finally was appointed the Interim Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet Statesman; Holocaust Executive Director as the building took survivor and peace activist, Elie Wiesel; Maki Mandela, shape. She also orchestrated the first Friends of Lied daughter of the former South African president; and committee which later grew into the statewide board. Archbishop Desmond Tutu. FRIENDS OF LIED HISTORY 14 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG HISTORY HISTORY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 15 LIED BY THE NUMBERS

Over 2.5 TONS 132 FEET 3,000,000 TICKETS Last row of the balcony to the front of the stage sold since the Lied Center’s opening in 1990 (less than ½ the length of a football field) Weight of the velour grand drape

Over 4,800 Over LIGHT BULBS 2,000 ARTISTS 400 DOORS in or on the Lied performed at the Lied Center Center building in the Lied Center Over 966 1,000,000 STUDENTS participated in education or performance programs BANANAS 82 Ranking in used by Blue Man Pollstar Magazine’s Group during their 2011 72 ROSES international 2,259 SEATS and 2013 Lied Center Number of long-stem red in the Lied Center auditorium performances roses distributed by Boyz II TOP 100 (ALL with a great view of the stage!) Men during their 2012 concert theater venues list (1/1/13 – 6/30/13) 16 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG NUMBERS NUMBERS 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 17 LIED CENTER COMMISSIONS WHAT THE WIND TAUGHT ME Anything is possible.

In the original play What the Wind Taught Me, “The most important thing I learned was commissioned as part of the Lied Center’s Grow A Show to believe in yourself and never give up.” New Works Development Program, fictional ten year- old Evan Davis spends much of his time looking at the ~ STUDENT sky through his beloved telescope. The loss of a parent has added to Evan’s innate fear of storms, and a bully public performances in seven communities, reaching “I enjoyed learning more about how to stretch properly because it is so important! delights in making his school day difficult. His troubles over 5,900 people throughout the state. It was challenging and I would love to do it again.” ~ UNL DANCE STUDENT culminate on the day a devastating tornado hits town, blowing in with it a mysterious time-traveling teacher. In To find out how you can bring an Arts Across Nebraska the midst of this crisis, Evan has no choice but to confront performance to your community, please contact Petra all the storms he faces — both literal and metaphorical. Wahlqvist: 402.472.3215 or [email protected]. In November 2013 students from the UNL Dance Program In doing so, he learns that “anything is possible” when 14/15 FUNDERS: Rebecca R. Anderson were treated to a stretching class with contortionist you have a tight knit family, a love of learning and help UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Buyankhishig Ganbaatar, a performer in Cirque Dreams from a wise teacher. (CIRQUE) DREAMS Holidaze. Ganbaatar led the students through a series

What the Wind Taught Me, written by Becky Key Boesen NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL of stretches, bridges and headstands, wowing the crowd and performed by Angels Theatre Company under the with her incredible flexibility. The stretching master class direction of Judith K. Hart, had its world premiere in was just one of more than 20 offered annually as part of the Lied’s Johnny Carson Theatre in March 2013. The the Lied Center’s education program. play toured the state as part of the Lied Center’s Arts COME TRUE SUPPORTED BY: Across Nebraska program in September 2013. In total, the company performed eight student matinees and six ARTIST TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY: Sid Dillon FOR UNL STUDENTS 18 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG EDUCATION EDUCATION 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 19 Annually, composers and playwrights from across the Michael Kerker, Director of Musical Theater for ASCAP, nation and overseas submit new musical theater works for served as Executive Producer for the ASCAP New Musical development at workshops hosted by the American Society Theater Workshop. Tony®-nominated Broadway musical of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in New writers Matthew Sklar (Elf, The Musical and The Wedding CHILDHOOD York or Los Angeles. In 2013, ASCAP specifically invited Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Elf, The Musical; The Wedding the Lied Center for Performing Arts to host an additional Singer and Aladdin The Musical), and Broadway legend CLASSICS COME TO LIFE New Musical Theater Workshop in Lincoln. Karen Morrow (Showboat and The Mystery Of Edwin Drood) were the festival’s honored guests. This event brought some of the finest emerging musical In March 2014 Artistic Director Jim Morrow and Mermaid theater writers to our community, creating a unique In total, over 1,500 people attended festival events and Theatre of Nova Scotia cast members delighted over opportunity for the Lied Center and the University to work over 50 UNL students, alumni, faculty and community 100 preschoolers, parents and teachers with face-to-face with top Broadway professionals on creating new musical members participated as artists in the staged readings, exchanges using puppetry to encourage a love of literature. theater works. The Lied Center developed the Grow A master classes and cabaret performance. The Lied Center Show Festival to accompany the workshop, including will host its next ASCAP New Musical Theater Workshop Mermaid Theatre's spectacular and colorful puppets visited master classes and a public cabaret performance which in Fall 2015. participants of Lincoln Public School’s Family Literacy incorporated local talent and visiting Broadway guest Program and The Children’s Place Child Care Center, artists, under the direction of Alisa Belflower, Coordinator SUPPORTED BY: demonstrating the Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis of Musical Theater Studies in the Hixson-Lied College of UNL ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s Fine and Performing Arts. travels through the sky and the Mixed-Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature.

The Lied Center presented several matinee performances of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites “Imagine a chance to see a brand new musical as it is created, before it hits the streets for area schools. Designed for teachers and their students, of Broadway and becomes a smash hit!”~ BILL STEPHAN, LIED CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR this was one of four dazzling matinees featuring dance, theater or music, including performances by the April Verch Band and Soweto Gospel Choir.

For more information about upcoming student matinees, please contact Nancy Engen-Wedin: 402.472.4707 or THE LIED CENTER [email protected]. SUPPORTED BY:

Dr. Phillip Engen “We are so excited that our families could participate in this activity. Many have never attended a performance at the Lied.” GROWS ~ FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM TEACHER A BROADWAY SHOW! 20 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG EDUCATION EDUCATION 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 21 The Lied Center’s vision is that every University of n Requiem (Lacrimosa) (March 1990) by the Joffrey Ballet Nebraska-Lincoln student has a professional performing COMMISSIONER n Traveling West (October 1991) composed by Randall ARTS FOR ALL arts experience as part of their college education. To Snyder, performed by Broyhill Chamber Ensemble support this vision, the Lied Center has led the way n Land (January 1992) by Eiko and Koma nationally, designing ways for students to see world-class n Ceremonial Images (March 1992) composed by Douglas performances at affordable prices while also providing Hill, performed by Omaha Symphony and Rough Riders transformative engagement opportunities with its artists. OF NEW WORK of Omaha Tribe “I know that when I go to the Lied Center In 2010 a new initiative, Arts for All, was launched which n Finnegan’s Wake (April 1993) by Pilobolus provides free tickets for UNL students to attend Lied n The Politics of Quiet (September 1996) by Meredith the theater itself will always take my You know the Lied Center for Performing Arts as the place performances. This new effort nearly doubled the number Monk and Ensemble breath away. We all need a ‘Lied Center’ that presents the greatest artists in the world ranging of UNL students attending Lied performances and over n The Shoulder (October 1998) by Dan Hurlin from Itzhak Perlman and Wynton Marsalis to Alvin Ailey in our lives; we all need that little piece 5,000 tickets are now reserved annually through the n Chasing Bird – Charlie Parker (April 1999) American Dance Theater and the Joffrey Ballet. But did of heaven that stimulates our senses.” Lied’s campus marketing and free Arts for All distribution Danny Grossman Dance Co. you know that the Lied Center has a whole program called ~ KATIE NELSON, UNL JOURNALISM STUDENT channels. As the Lied Center enters the next 25 years on n Trio No. 2 for Violin, Piano, and Cello, Op. 77 in One Grow A Show that is dedicated to creating great art, too? OCTOBER, 2011 DAILY NEBRASKAN ARTICLE campus, the staff will continue working toward the vision Movement (November 2001) by Lowell Liebermann n of providing opportunities for every UNL student to have The Grow A Show program aligns with the Lied Center’s Swing Shift (January 2003) by Kenji Bunch n access to a world-class arts experience. mission to not only present great art, but to be a place Piano Concerto No. 2 (After Lewis and Clark) (Fall where fresh and innovative work is born. 2004) by Philip Glass As part of the Lied’s 25th anniversary, a special program n loopdiver (October 2009) by Troika Ranch is being launched called “The Big Red Lied Experience.” The Lied Center and the Grow A Show program have a n What the Wind Taught Me (2012–2013) This program will feature the hit music group OK Go and long history of developing new works. Since we opened n Hayseed (2013) by Susan Werner (with IANR) provides an exclusive opportunity for an additional 4,000 our doors in 1990, the Lied Center has commissioned n NeBRASSka (2014) by Bruce Broughton UNL students to experience a performance at the Lied dozens of brand new Grow A Show projects including: n Let There Be Music (2014) by Kurt Knecht Center at no cost. The Big Red Lied Experience was developed to further the Lied Center’s initiative to provide a professional performing arts experience to every UNL student during their time on campus.

Student, faculty and staff leaders on campus and Chancellor Perlman’s Office have played a large part in the Lied’s success connecting with UNL students. These programs for UNL students would not be possible without the support of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, Lied Center Student Council, Campus Advisory Board, Pace Woods Foundation, Office of the Chancellor and the Division of Student Affairs. Each has played an invaluable role in supporting the Lied’s mission and making the arts a vital part of the student experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

22 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG PROGRAMS PROGRAMS 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 23 STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD The Lied Center Statewide Advisory Board and Campus Advisory Board provide valuable resources and input that Dedicated volunteers are integral to the success of the Lied Center. enable the Lied Center to reach its full potential as a statewide arts organization. Over the past two decades, board Our beloved ranks of volunteers hand out programs, take tickets, member advocacy and contributions have played a major role in the success of the Lied Center. help guests find their seats and ensure that each Lied Center performance goes off seamlessly. Over the years, hundreds of individuals have served as Lied Center volunteers. Today the Lied PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE LIED Center volunteer staff is over 250 strong! STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD “Members of the Campus 1991–1994 PAUL KADAVY Advisory Board are dedicated 1994–1996 DIANE BUTHERUS individuals who bring a vast 1996–1998 KEN LOUIS amount of experience and 1998–2000 LUCY DODGE passion to the University and 2000–2002 STEVE CASWELL to the Lied Center. They are 2002–2004 CAROL WARING committed to building campus 2004–2006 JIM STRAND wide collaborations that 2006–2008 GERALD DIMON maximize student engagement 2008–2010 PAT BEEBE “I wanted to do something that would and artistic enrichment for the 2010–2012 BRYAN SHANK give back to the community. I had 2012–2014 RICHARD VIERK greater University community. ” worked at St. Elizabeth for almost 30 2014–2016 CHUCK HARRIS ~ WILLIAM NUNEZ, ASSOCIATE TO years, and they had been good to me. THE CHANCELLOR AND DIRECTOR, I met a lot of people, and it was a way INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND to give back to the community. One PLANNING AND CAMPUS ADVISORY thing that I really enjoyed [about being BOARD MEMBER an usher at the Lied Center] was when we would come to the dance recitals from Hart Dance Academy and “The advisory board really serves as a sounding board other dance studios, and I would see for the Lied Center staff and executives. We represent all of these little kids that had been PHOTOS: 1) Evelyn Reid has been a committed member of the Lied Center’s communities all over the state of Nebraska and help the born at St. Elizabeth. I would run into Lied Center determine the best ways to serve not only usher team since 2010. “We couldn’t do what we do without them,” Lied Center Executive Director Bill Stephan said of the Lied Center’s volunteer force. “They their mothers and they’d say, “Oh, I the Lincoln community, but communities across the are the face of our organization and an indispensable part of the Lied Center remember you. You took care of so- entire state. My involvement with the Lied Center started family.” 2) 1998: Lieding the way: Retired nurses Mary Merritt, left, and Doris and-so when she was born.” because my wife and I enjoyed attending performances. Buechel do much of their community service work behind the scenes, but they Since joining the advisory board, it has become much are also “Lied-ing” ladies, ushering for many cultural events at the performing ~ MARY MERRITT, LIED CENTER VOLUNTEER more about the relationships we’ve developed with arts center. The pair volunteer for a large number of community events and USHER AND ARCHIVIST SINCE 1990 organizations. ~ Robert Becker. Photo and caption compliments of the Lincoln other Lied Center patrons and our mutual passion to Journal Star ensure that all Nebraskans have access to world-class performing arts.”

~ CHUCK HARRIS, LIED CENTER STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD CURRENT PRESIDENT VOLUNTEER USHER PROGRAM 24 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 25 Dear Friends, LIED STERLING SOCIETY Nebraskans are sophisticated, educated, connected and demand The 25th anniversary season of the Lied Center for Performing Arts would not be possible without the generosity the best when it comes to entertainment. I am honored to serve as of a very special group of donors, the Sterling Society. The support of these individuals has made the dream of Artistic Director for Nebraska’s Home for the Arts, particularly in this programming the finest lineup of marquee artists in Nebraska history a reality. They are champions for the arts and very special 25th anniversary year. some of the Lied Center’s greatest advocates who have made an enormous impact not only on the lives of those Executive Director Bill Stephan and I thrive on the challenge of who attend Lied Center performances, but on the lives of countless Nebraska youth who experience life transforming offering seasons that are even better than the previous ones and moments through the arts inside our walls and in the classroom. we are proud to say that this season is one of the best in Lied Center history, featuring marquee artists in every art form. Getting the greatest artists in the world to the Lied Center is not always an easy task. Programming our seasons is a collaborative process between Jim & Mary Abel/The Abel Foundation Priscilla Grew Rogers Foundation the Artistic Director and Executive Director. We balance curating a Anonymous Fred & Mary Anne Guggenmos James C. & Rhonda Seacrest season that is diverse, in-demand and of the highest artistic quality. Assurity Life Insurance Company Karen & Chuck Harris Thomas C. & Lisa M. Smith Successful programming involves being up-to-date on artistic Christena & Kelley Baker Mike & Julie Jacobson Struve Foundation Marita & Chuck Burmeister Jack Killian Union Bank & Trust Company “The Lied belongs to the community. offerings and new up-and-coming artists. I believe my other life as Kimberly A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD Melvin Kurpjuweit Dr. Tom & Carol Waring It’s the beating heart of the artistic a concert pianist combined with experience as an arts presenter for over 15 years are critical in helping me identify talent and quality. Sid & Hazel Dillon Drs. David & Marilyn Moore Art & Chris Zygielbaum creativity that happens in this While it would be nice to be able to say that our expertise and years community and in Nebraska.” in the industry make for successful programming, we are frequently reminded that it’s not a perfect science. It’s part knowledge, part initiative and drive, but in large part begging, fighting, timing and luck! Sterling Society membership reflects commitments made on or before July 18, 2014. If you would like information on joining the Sterling Society in presenting one of the greatest seasons of performing arts in Nebraska history, please contact Ann Chang at There is truly something for everyone this season including the top American orchestra (Chicago Symphony), a 402.472.4714 or Bill Stephan at 402.472.8321. This group is limited to 25 members. dance company that has transcended the world of modern dance (Alvin Ailey) and some of the most brilliant artistic minds of our time, like Yo-Yo Ma and Wynton Marsalis to name a few. I hope to see you many times at Nebraska’s Home for the Arts this anniversary season.

Sincerely, Ann Chang, D.M. FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 26 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG MESSAGE STERLING 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 27 25 YEARS OF JAZZ TRANSFORMING LIVES

The rhythms and syncopation of jazz music, which first 3 Mo’ Divas, 2010 John Pizzarelli, 2007 “Members of the band were working with us in a rang out in the United States over a century ago, are at the Abraham Inc., 2010 Joshua Redman, 1995 master class and Wynton came in to meet some of Arturo Sandoval, 1996 Kahil El’ Zabar with Billy Bang, 1991 core of American music. Jazz gave rise to big band and Bang on a Can – Marathon, 2007 Kahil El’Zabar with David Murray, 1992 the players in our band. Just to see him made my popular music, but it is still alive and swinging at the Lied, Bang on a Can All-Stars and String Trio of New York, 1997 Kara Leigh Jazz Combo, 2007 heart pound and got me a little nervous, but I was which has featured legendary artists including Wynton B.B. King, 1995, 2003 Karrin Allyson, 2001, 2006 able to collect myself and play the solo. Afterwards Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour, 2009 Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, 1995, 2003 Marsalis, Doc Severinsen, B.B. King, the Count Basie Wynton worked with me on the solo, one-on-one. To Bobby McFerrin, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2004 Lionel Hampton, 1990, 1991 be able to see him perform and then perform on the Orchestra and Sonny Rollins over the years. Wynton Bobby Watson and Horizon with Victor Lewis, 1999 Lonnie McFadden, 2010 same stage was an absolutely amazing experience.” Marsalis once said, “Jazz music is the power of now.” Bobby Watson with Victor Lewis and the Kenny Barron Trio, 1993 Loren Belker’s Art of the Ballad, 1993 Branford Marsalis, 1991 Maria Schneider Orchestra, 2007 ~ TOMMY KRUEGER, UNL MUSIC EDUCATION ALUMNI AND Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard, 2011 Marian McPartland Trio, 2004 CURRENT NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR C. A. Waller, 2006 Max Morath, Ragtime Piano, 2001 Caribbean Jazz Project, 1996 Maynard Ferguson, 1994 Carnegie Hall Jazz Band with Jon Faddis, 1996, 2000 Mel Torme and the Woody Herman Orchestra, 1991 Chick Corea & Gary Burton, 2007 Mingus Big Band, 1997 Chris Botti, 2013 Modern Jazz Quartet, 1992 Sonny Rollins, 1993 Christian McBride and Joe Lovano, 1997 Moore by Four and T.S. Monk, 1995 Stefon Harris, 2006, 2008 Columbia Jazz Jam, 1994 Nat Reese & Howard Armstrong Blues, 1993 Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells, 1996 Count Basie Orchestra, 2011 Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Take 6, 1991, 2014 Count Basie Orchestra with Dizzy Gillespie, 1992 with Dave Stryker, 2001 The Kenny Barron Trio, 1993 Danny Gottlieb, Percussion – Drummer’s Fantasy, 1999 with Kelly Ellenwood, 2004 The Lightning Bugs, 2008 Doc Severinsen & His Big Band, 1990, 2007, 2012 with Wayne Bergeron, 2010 The Watts Prophets 1999, 2004 Don Pullen Piano Jazz, 1992 Pat Metheny, 1992 Tiempo Libre, 2011 Donald Byrd/The Group – JazzTrain, 1999 Paul Haar , 2006 Tito Puente Latin Jazz Ensemble, 1998 Front Porch Blues, 2002 Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 1991, 1994, 2000, 2004, 2006 T.S. Monk and the Gary Burton Quartet, 1994 Gary Burton Quartet, 1994 Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: The Nat King Cole Tribute, 2014 Turtle Island Quartet, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2011 Gerry Mulligan, 1994 Ramsey Lewis and Billy Taylor, 1991 Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, 2008 Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2008 Regina Carter, 2002 Wynton Marsalis, 1991, 2009 Herbie Mann with Jasil Brazz, 1994 Richard Stoltzman, clarinet with UNL Jazz Ensemble, 2001 PHOTOS: 1) Count Basie Orchestra, 2011. 2) B.B. King, 1995. House of Blues/Southern Comfort presents: The Highway 61 Tour Rockin’ Blues Revue – John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, 2005 3) Sonny Rollins, 1993. 4) Doc Severinsen, 2012. 5) Wynton featuring Buddy Guy and The Blind Boys of Alabama, 1998 Steve Lippia – Simply Sinatra, 2011 Marsalis, 1991. 6) SFJAZZ Collective, 2012. 7) Pat Metheny, 1992. In the Mood, 2010 SFJAZZ Collective “The Music of Stevie Wonder”, 2012 8) Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2008. Jackie Allen Jazz Quintet, 2012 Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache Jazz Band, 2001 – A Tribute to Duke Ellington, 1999 John McNeil, 2003 Solid Blues, 2007

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The Lied’s Center’s 25th anniversary season opens with “The finest big band in the world today.” acclaimed musician, composer, band leader and cultural icon, Wynton Marsalis. A nine time GRAMMY® -winner and the first ~ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, UK jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize, Marsalis returns to the Lied Center with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, fifteen of the finest artists in jazz music today. Celebrate the Lied’s opening night with an exciting program of fresh tunes and jazz standards. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SPONSORED BY: JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH

PHOTO BY: FRANK STEWART BY: PHOTO WYNTON MARSALIS 30 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG JAZZ JAZZ 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 31 KURT ELLING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 GRAMMY®-winner Kurt Elling is among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists joining Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr. and Mel Torme as one of the greatest “A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.”~ GLENN MILLER crooners of all-time. Named Male Vocalist of the Year an unprecedented 14 times by DownBeat Magazine’s Critic’s Poll, Elling will perform music from his newest album with hits including “Come The most popular big band in the world brings timeless Fly with Me,” “On Broadway” and more! classics like “Tuxedo Junction,” “Moonlight Serenade” SATURDAY, MARCH 28 and “Chattanooga Choo Choo” back to the stage. The PATRON FRIEND SPONSOR: Glenn Miller Orchestra has been on the road longer and Dr. M. Colleen Jones more continuously than any other big band in history. It’s no wonder they are known for being one of the hardest SUPPORTED BY: working bands in show business. Get “In the Mood” for The Burket Graf Endowment THE WORLD FAMOUS an elegant evening of swing as the 17-piece orchestra SUPPORTED BY: dazzles and delights in their return to the Lied Center.

SPONSORED BY: GLENN MILLER Melvin Kurpjuweit “Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.”~ THE NEW YORK TIMES ORCHESTRA 32 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG JAZZ JAZZ 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 33 25 YEARS OF BROADWAY TRANSFORMING LIVES

Since its inaugural season in 1990, the Lied has been 42nd Street, 1996, 2005 HAIR, 2014 “Thirteen out of my 25 years as a teacher I have been bringing Tony® Award-winning Broadway shows to A Chorus Line, 2011 Hairspray, 2007 involved in Broadway immersion projects with the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1999 In The Heights, 2012 Lincoln. Straight out of New York City, Broadway musicals Ain’t Misbehavin’, 1996, 2009 Jam on the Groove, 1996 Lied Center. The students’ enthusiasm, engagement including Les Misérables, RENT, CATS and Beauty and All Shook Up, 2007 Jesus Christ Superstar, 2009 and interest were evident the first time they stepped the Beast have graced the enormous Lied stage. Thanks Annie, 2000, 2007 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 1998 into the Lied. I loved watching their faces light up at Annie Get Your Gun, 2002 Kiss Me, Kate, 2003 to a generous contribution by UNL alumni Glenn Korff, a performance or when working with a performer and Avenue Q, 2009 Lend Me A Tenor, 1991 then returning to school eager to talk about what they the Lied’s Broadway future is even brighter. The Glenn Beauty and the Beast, 2002, 2011 Les Misérables, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2002 experienced. Some of my students have gone on to Korff Broadway Series will take the Lied’s Broadway BLAST!, 2005 MAMMA MIA!, 2005, 2012 Blue Man Group, 2011, 2013 Man of La Mancha, 1994, 2007 pursue a career in the performing arts because of programming from great to exceptional with the freshest Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk with Savion Glover, 2003 MEMPHIS, 2013 their experiences at the Lied.” musical theater titles and the biggest names in the Broadway Today!, 2013 Menopause The Musical, 2011, 2013 business. There is “no tune like a show tune” at the Lied! Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, 2002 Miss Saigon, 2005 ~ DONA BEARD, FORMER LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION Cabaret, 2002 MOVIN’ OUT, 2008 ARTS TEACHER AT PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Camelot, 2009 Oklahoma!, 1997 Carousel – Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 2008 Oops! The Big Apple Circus Stage Show, 1999 Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, 2013 Peter Pan , 2001 CATS, 1991, 1999, 2006 Porgy and Bess, 1994 The Pajama Game, 2009 CHICAGO, The Musical, 2005, 2012 Ragtime the Musical, 2001 The Producers, 2007 City of Angels, 1994 RENT, 2001, 2004, 2006 The Secret Garden, 1994 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 2008 RING OF FIRE – The Music of Johnny Cash, 2008 The Sound of Music, 2004 DRUMLINE LIVE, 2013 RIVERDANCE, 2001, 2002, 2005 The Who’s TOMMY, 1995 Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, 2003, 2007 ROCK OF AGES, 2014 The Will Rogers Follies, 1995, 2006 FAME, THE MUSICAL, 2004 Show Boat, 2000 The Wizard of Oz, 1993, 2009 Fiddler on the Roof, 1993, 2000, 2010 Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz, 2003 Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2005 Footloose, 2001 Smokey Joe’s Cafe, 1998 EXPERIENCE THE Titanic, 2002 Fosse, 2003 South Pacific, 2010 West Side Story, 2014 GODSPELL, 2001 Spamalot, 2010 Young Frankenstein, 2012 Grand Hotel, 1992 Spring Awakening, 2011 GREASE, 1999, 2004 STOMP, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2007, 2010 PHENOMENONPHOTOS: 1) Beauty and the Beast, 2011. 2) The Wizard of Oz, Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT, 2013 Sweeney Todd, 2008 1993. 3) Les Misérables, 1993. 4) CATS, 1991. 5) Fiddler on the Guys and Dolls – Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 2004 THE FULL MONTY, 2005 Roof, 2000. 6) Hairspray, 2007. 7) RENT, 2004. 8) Blue Man Group, GYPSY, 2008 The Music Man, 2004 2013. 9) Man of La Mancha, 1994.

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BMNAT_FayetvilleWindowCard_11x17.indd 1 7/16/10 6:14:03 PM GLENN KORFF BROADWAY SERIES

Established in 2014, the Glenn Korff Broadway Series enables the Lied Center for Performing Arts to annually present the highest-quality Broadway shows to Nebraskans while simultaneously providing opportunities for students " " to work hands-on with top performers and industry professionals. The PURE MAGIC! Glenn Korff Broadway Series also supports the creation and development -NEW YORK POST of exciting new Broadway productions through the Lied Center’s Grow A Show program. The Glenn Korff Broadway Series Endowment is making an immeasurable impact on the performing arts in Nebraska.

Korff’s passion for performing arts began on campus as a member of Kosmet Klub, a male musical and comedy ensemble, for which he served as a set designer. His experiences with theater at the University were among his most cherished memories. The Lied Center was selected to receive support with the hope that a stellar lineup of Broadway

Photos by Jeremy Daniel performances might bring students and Nebraskans the same joy and enrichment that his involvement with musical theater brought to his life.

“We’re most grateful for Glenn’s remarkable generosity, and the University is honored to forever recognize his legacy to enrich the human spirit through the arts,” said UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman.

“I am honored to be able to make this contribution in order to provide future programs that will enlighten and entertain families and generations of Nebraskans for years to come.”

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Sister Act is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical inner comedy smash! The New York Post calls it NOVEMBER 10 & 11 “ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved ® elf. music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken holiday hit movies, Elf is the hilarious tale of (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Buddy, a young orphan who is mistakenly Shop of Horrors), Sister Act tells the story of Deloris transported back to the North Pole. Unaware Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the size and poor toy-making abilities cause cops hide her in the last place anyone would think him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of journey to New York City to find his father, Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters discover his true identity, and help New York find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers remember the true meaning of Christmas. her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power This modern day Christmas classic is sure of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice! to make everyone embrace their inner Elf.

SPONSORED BY: PATRON FRIEND SPONSOR: Linda & Del Smith

SPONSORED BY:

FAMFEST SPONSORED BY:

74 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG FAMILY FAMILY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 75 MUMMENSCHANZ The magic and wonder of Swiss mask theater troupe, Mummenschanz, returns to America with a program that showcases incredible humor, versatility and pure imagination while turning everyday objects WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 into extraordinary creations. Experience a stunning spectacle of entertainment and fantasy for all ages that transcends cultural barriers.

“Dazzling and delightful . . . witty madness!”~ LOS ANGELES TIMES

COME AT 5:30 PM FOR FAMFEST! Free to ticket holders, FamFest provides dinner and fun educational activities for the whole family!

“Two of family music’s best songwriters,” the Okee Dokee Brothers THURSDAY, APRIL 2 perform folk music to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature. The two-time Parents’ Choice Award-winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today and are GRAMMY® Award- recipients for Best Children’s Album of the Year, 2013. OKEE DOKEE SPONSORED BY: BROTHERS FAMFEST SPONSORED BY: ADVENTURE SONGS 76 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG FAMILY FAMILY 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 77 25 YEARS OF THEATER

The massive proscenium stage at the Lied Center has An Evening with Claire Bloom, 1992 In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Romantic Rhapsody housed countless theatrical productions over the past An Evening with Peter Bogdanovich, 2006 – Befriended by the Enemy, 2003 – Lincoln Symphony/Lincoln Community Playhouse, 1999 Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches, 1996 Jonathan Stone – Dinner, 1991 Songs for a New World, 2009 25 years. Notable theater companies such as the Actors’ Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika, 1996 Junebug Productions, Roadside Theater and Pregones Theater, 2000 Souvenir, 2009 Gang, the Acting Company, Aquila Theatre Company Angels Theatre Company Junebug/Jack – A Play of Stories and Songs from Two Cultures, 1999 Spiderwoman Theater, 1995 and L.A. Theatre Works have mesmerized audiences “Daytrips”, 2012 Karen Finley’s We Keep Our Victims Ready, 1991 Sweeney Todd, presented by Youth Actor’s Academy of Lincoln, 2006 “Marvin’s Room”, 2012 L.A. Theatre Works: The Acting Company with some of the most beloved plays in history. “All the “The Train”, 2007 An Evening with L.A. Theatre Works, 2005 As You Like It, 1997 world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely Anthony Zerbe – It’s All Done with Mirrors, 2000 Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers, 2007 Romeo and Juliet and Fresh Numbers, 1998 players,” William Shakespeare writes in As You Like It. Aquila Theatre Company The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial, 2005 The Actors’ Gang – George Orwell’s “1984”, 2006 A Midsummers Night’s Dream, 2010 Pride and Prejudice, 2013 The Argument and Dinner Party, 2013 Dramatizing the world for over two decades, the Lied Catch-22, 2008 Later the Same Eve, 2009 The Black Watch, 1998 Center invites you to its stage to experience theater fit Hamlet, 2006 Life in a Jar, 2011 The Church Basement Ladies: for Shakespeare himself. Julius Caesar, 2008 Little Shop of Horrors, 2012 A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement, 2014 King Lear, 2000 Local Wonders, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, 2011 The Playboy of the Western World, 1990 Othello, 2003 Lyle Victor Albert – Scraping the Surface, 2000 The Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete Works of The Iliad, 2000 Lynn Redgrave – Shakespeare for My Father, 1994 Shakespeare (Abridged), 2010 The Man Who Would Be King, 2003 Measure for Measure, 2005 The Shoulder, Dan Hurlin, 1998 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 2006 Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2008 The Triumph of the Bereft Woman – Bronte’s Jane Eyre, 1992 Montana Repertory Theatre The Tempest, 2002 Theatre de la Jeune Lune – Hamlet, 2002 The Diary of Anne Frank, 2001 The Wrath of Achilles, 2002 Théâtre Sans Fil To Kill a Mockingbird, 2009 Blue Barn Theatre’s “The Empty Plough”, 1994 The Crown of Destiny, 1998 National Theatre of the Deaf – An Italian Straw Hat, 1996 C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters, 2013 The Hobbit, 1993 No Child by Nilaja Sun, 2009 Civil War Voices, 2009 Then and Now, 2010 Orféo – Michel Lemieux Victor Pilon Création, 2000 Dan Hurlin’s “No (thing so powerful as) Truth”, 1995 Then Let Men Know – A Portrait of Shakespeare’s Women, 1992 Pincus & the Pig, 2007 Dan Hurlin’s Quintland, 1993 Tim Miller – Glory Box, 2007 Ping Chong, 1991 Dead Man Walking, 2008 Us, 2007 Ping Chong Chinoiserie (World Premiere), 1995 Ed Asner in FDR, 2011 Tony Kushner, 2009 Poetry in Motion – Behind the Broken Words, 1998 Hal Holbrook – Mark Twain Tonight, 1998 REHAB a Musical Journey, 2012 Understanding K, 2012 Harlem, 2002 Rajeckas & Intraub, 1996, 2002 Waaxe’s Law, 2010 Having Our Say, 1997 Requiem Variations by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1994 We Are Family, 2008 Hilter’s Daughter, 2013 Rinde Eckert WE Plays Negro Ensemble Company, 1990 Homeland, 2009 Horizon, 2005, 2006 YAAL Presents Bye Bye Birdie, 2012 ® I Love Lucy Live On Stage, 2014 Romeo Sierra Tango, 2000 Community Broadway musical theater are included in this list.

PHOTOS: 1) The Acting Company: As You Like It, 1997. 2) Aquila Theatre Company: Julius Caesar, 2008. 3) Local Wonders, 2011. 4) The Actors’ Gang – George Orwell’s “1984”, 2006. 5) Aquila Theatre Company: The Iliad, 2000. 6) Ed Asner in FDR, 2011. 7) I Love Lucy® Live On Stage, 2014.

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The Church Basement Ladies and parishioners have gathered to celebrate the church's Centennial THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Celebration while sharing their favorite hot dishes, desserts and stories from the last 100 years. This all-new production is the final chapter in this series of laugh-out-loud comedies. “A down-home charmer that offers loads of laughs.” SPONSORED BY: ~ STAR TRIBUNE

It’s the 1920s, the age of jazz when wealth, glamour SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 and decadence ignited public fascination for a fleeting moment in time. Montana Repertory Theatre reignites the timeless F. Scott Fitzgerald classic in this bold new production. THE GREAT SPONSORED BY: “I wasn’t actually in love, but I felt a sort of tender curiosity.”

~ F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

80 GATSBY| CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG THEATER THEATER 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 81 The Nebraska premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher takes a hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew. The winner PETER AND of five Tony Awards®, this swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. A company of a dozen actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters, all on a journey to answer the century- old question: How did Peter Pan become "The Boy Who Never THE STAR Grew Up"? This epic origin story of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world.

PATRON FRIEND SPONSORS: Chuck & Karen Harris CATCHER Art & Chris Zygielbaum SPONSORED BY:

SEE LIEDCENTER.ORG Not for children under the age of 10.

“The most exhilarating storytelling on Broadway in decades.”~ THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Neverland you never knew...until now.

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Yo-Yo Ma said, “I think of a piece of music as something American Liszt Society Festival – Christus – UNL School of Music, 2005 Die Fledermaus, 1990 “It was amazing to be in his [Yo-Yo Ma’s] that comes alive when it is being performed.” The world’s American String Quartet, 1991, 1992, 1993 Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra, 2009 Anonymous 4 & Abendmusik Chorus, 2000 Emanuel Ax, Piano, 2012 presence. There are no words to describe what finest symphony orchestras including The Cleveland André Previn with Orchestra of St. Luke’s, 1995 Emerson String Quartet, 1992 I’m going through right now. I’m never going to Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Royal Anne Donnadieu and Mark Clinton – From Paris with Love, 2008 English Concert Orchestra, 1991 forget this.” Concertgebouw Orchestra as well as top classical Arnaldo Cohen, Piano, 2014 Eugene Istomin with Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, 1991 Australian Chamber Orchestra, 1998, 2004 Evelyn Glennie, Percussionist, 1998 ~ TIMOTHY PAEK, UNL ALUMNI, CELLO PERFORMANCE soloists Itzhak Perlman, Isaac Stern and Yo-Yo Ma have Awadagin Pratt, 1994 Fred Hersch – Leaves of Grass, 2005 MAJOR, YO-YO MA MASTER CLASS PARTICIPANT brought classical music to life on the Lied Center stage, BBC Concert Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, 2013 Garrick Ohlsson, Pianist, 1998 captivating audiences over the past 25 years. Beaux Arts Trio, 2000 George Winston, 2003, 2009 Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – UNL Orchestra/Choir, 2004 Greg Ryerson, 2002 Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, 2012 Hamburg Symphony Orchestra with Robert McDuffie, Violin, 2007 Brahms’ Requiem – UNL School of Music, 2003 Hilary Hahn, Violin, 2005 Broyhill Chamber Ensemble, 1991 Isaac Stern, 1990 PHOTOS: 1) Canadian Brass, 1995. 2) Itzhak Perlman, 1990. Budapest Chamber Orchestra “Franz Liszt”, 1990 Isaac Stern, Cho-Liang Lin, Jaime Laredo, Michael Tree, Yo-Yo Ma, 3) The Cleveland Orchestra, 2014. 4) Sérgio and Odair Assad, Bulgarian State Opera – Turandot, 2007 & Sharon Robinson, 1993 Guitar Duo, 1998. 5) New York City Opera National Company: Canadian Brass, 1995 Itzhak Perlman with Sam Sanders, 1990 Madama Butterfly, 1999. 6) Joshua Bell, 2000. 7) Malcolm Bilson, Cape Town Philharmonic, 2011 Itzhak Perlman, violinist with the Omaha Symphony, 1997 2009. 8) Yo-Yo Ma, 1995. Celebration 100: Kurt Weill, An American Journey, 2000 Itzhak Perlman, Violin, 2012 CELLO, 1997 James Galway, 1997 Chanticleer, 1997 Jason Vieaux, 2006 Charles Neidich, Clarinet, 1998 Jim Brickman, 2009 Chiara String Quartet, 2007–2011 John De Haan, 2002 Chilingirian String Quartet, 1991 Jon Nakamatsu, 2011 Christopher O’Riley, 2003 Jose Franch-Ballester, Clarinet, 2006 Christopher Parkening, 1990 Joshua Bell, Violin, 2000, 2011 Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia, 1994 Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, 1995 Coronation of Poppea, 2012 Kathleen Battle, 1995 Cypress String Quartet, 2004 Kathryn Stott, Piano, 2010 Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, 2003 Kronos Quartet, 1991 Dallas Brass, 2004 La Bohème, UNL Opera, 2006 Deutsches Symphonie – Orchester Berlin, 1997 Lang Lang, Piano, 2000

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Leila Josefowicz, 1993 New York City Opera National Company Rigoletto, 2010 The Lied Center’s All-Nebraskan Celebration with Robert Shaw, Leontyne Price, 1991, 1993 La Traviata, 1996 Robert & Rebecca Bluestone – Woven Harmony, 2001 choral master, 1990 Lewis and Clark Commemorative/Philip Glass Concerto, 2004 The Barber of Seville, 2000 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, 1990 The Omaha Symphony with Maureen McGovern, 1991 Lincoln Orchestra Association with Young Concert Artists, 1994 Madama Butterfly, 1999 Russian National Orchestra, Vladimir Spivakov, Music Director, 2001 The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1990, 2001 Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, 1990–2014 Nokuthula Ngwenyama, 1997 Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra with Leonard Slatkin, 1991, 1993, 1995 “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, 1998 Lyon Opera Ballet Performing “Cinderella”, 1990 Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 2007 Sérgio and Odair Assad, Guitar Duo, 1998 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1992, 2006, 2008 Makoto Nakura, 1996 “West Meets West”, 1992 Sing Around Nebraska, 2010 Todd Palmer, Clarinetist (Young Concert Artists), 1998 Malcolm Bilson, 2009 with Marvin Hamlisch, 1990 Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway, 2006 The Marriage of Figaro, UNL Opera, 2011 Mark O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz Trio with Carol Cook Opera a la Carte St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 1991, 2000 United States Marine Band, 2003 and Natalie Haas, 2006 The Mikado & HMS Pinafore, 2002 St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, 1998, 2002, 2007 UNL Opera Theatre’s Don Giovanni, 1991 Marvin Hamlisch, 2001, 2003 The Pirates of Penzance, 2004 Stanislavsky Opera Company – Tosca, 2004 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner, Marilyn Horne, Mezzo-Soprano, 1997 The Gondoliers, 2008 State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2013 The Mikado, 2008 with Alfonso Moreno, Guitar, 2008 VIDA, 2001 Maureen McGovern with Lincoln’s Symphony, 1998 Opera Omaha Stefan Milenkovich, Violin, 1999 Vienna Boys Choir, 1994, 2012 Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director & Conductor, 1996 Madama Butterfly, 1990 Sylvia McNair, 2011 Vienna Chamber Orchestra, 1993 Midori and Robert McDonald, 1996 The Magic Flute, 1991 Takács Quartet with Joyce Yang, Piano, 2008 Vladimir Feltsman, 2010 Monsters of Grace, Philip Glass, Composer, 1999 Orchestre National de France, 1994 The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, 1996, 2003, 2006 Voices of Change, 1995 Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, 1992 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Naoko Tanaka, Violin, 1999 The Academy of Ancient Music, 1997, 2003 Voices of Light/The Passion of St. Joan of Arc with Richard Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 1999, 2006 Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, 2002 The American Chamber Players, 1998, 2005 Einhorn, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, 1993, 1997, 2004 Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, 1992 Perlman/Nikkanen/Bailey Piano Trio, 1999, 2001 The Bach Ensemble with Joshua Rifkin, Director, 1991 Western Opera Theater in “Carmen”, 1997 Musici de Montréal, 1998 Perlman/Schmidt/Bailey Piano Trio, 2008 The Boys Choir of Harlem, 1991 Yo-Yo Ma, 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich with Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 1992 Petar Jankovic, 2010 The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, 1996 Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Kathyrn Stott, Piano, 2000, 2010 Munich Symphony – Mozart Requiem, 2011 Peter Serkin, 1995 The Clerks‘ Group, 2002 Young Concert Artists, 1994 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg with Sérgio and Odair Assad, 2001 PianoFOURte, 2007 The Cleveland Orchestra, 2014 Zeitgeist, 1993 National Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir André Previn, 1996 The English Concert with Andrew Manze, 2006 Leonard Slatkin, Conductor, 1999, 2006 Prague Symphony Orchestra with Navah Perlman, Piano, 2005 The Hutchins Consort, 2013 PHOTOS: 1) Vienna Boys Choir, 1994. 2) The Academy of St. Nebraska Artists Showcase – Kelly Ellenwood, 2001 Randall Scarlata, Baritone, 2000 The Kansas City Symphony with the Great Classic Film Epic Martin in the Fields, 2006. 3) The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1990. Nebraska Artists Showcase with John De Haan, 2002 Rastrelli Cello Quartet with Ann Chang-Barnes, Piano, 2008 “Alexander Nevsky”, 1991 4) Emanuel Ax, piano, 2012. 5) Isaac Stern, 1990. 6) Marilyn Nebraska Chamber Orchestra with Jean-Pierre Rampal, 1990 Red Priest, 2003 The King’s Singers, 1996 Horne, Mezzo-Soprano, 1997. 7) James Galway, 1997. featuring Richard Stoltzman, Clarinet, 1990 Richard Stoltzman, with the UNL Orchestra & Wind Ensemble, 2001 The Lark Quartet with Peter Schickele, Piano, 1999

86 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG CLASSICAL CLASSICAL 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 87 “There are virtuoso pianists, and there is Marc-André Hamelin . . .” ~ THE TELEGRAPH ESCHER & CHIARA MARC-ANDRE´ STRING QUARTETS HAMELIN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 The Lied Center and Sheldon Friends of Chamber Music celebrate their joint PIANO anniversaries with a spectacular program entitled 2,4,6,8! The Escher Quartet makes their Lied Center debut, joining the Chiara Quartet and guest soloists Norman Fischer, cello and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Nadia Sirota, violin performing a program of duos, quartets and sextets, culminating with Pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s unique blend the remarkable Mendelssohn Octet. of musicianship and creativity brings forth interpretations known for their freedom, originality and prodigious mastery of the piano’s resources. In his Lied debut, Hamelin “Energetic and sophisticated.” performs his virtuosic Chaconne along with ~ NEW YORK TIMES pieces by Debussy and Beethoven.

SUPPORTED BY THE PIANO CIRCLE: MarySue Harris Joan M. Reist Mrs. Larry H. Lusk Ted & Anabeth Cox Judith C. Amber Diana H. Warner 88 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG CLASSICAL CLASSICAL 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 89 American virtuoso Jonathan Biss is one of the most sought-after pianists today for solo recitals and appearances with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Symphony. JONATHAN Experience works by Schumann, Schoenberg and Beethoven in this remarkable concert.

SUPPORTED BY THE PIANO CIRCLE: MarySue Harris BISS, PIANO Joan M. Reist Mrs. Larry H. Lusk Ted & Anabeth Cox Judith C. Amber TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Diana H. Warner

“Biss plays with a cool intelligence and directness.”~ LONDON OBSERVER

Classical music’s most distinguished artist and the winner Major support for this performance is provided of 15 GRAMMY® Awards, cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns to Lincoln in part by the Lied’s Sterling Society members. to celebrate the Lied’s 25th anniversary. Ma’s performances captivate international audiences and stimulate the imagination. “One of the most preeminent classical SPONSORED BY: musicians in the world.”

~ THE NEW YORK TIMES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 90 YO-YO| CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG MA CLASSICAL CLASSICAL 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 91 Hailed as the top American orchestra by international music authority Gramophone Magazine, experience the majesty of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony along with songs by Richard Strauss and Franz Schubert in this CHICAGO remarkable concert. Leading baritone soloist Matthias Goerne joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for their SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Lincoln debut! Major support for this performance is provided in FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 part by the Lied’s Sterling Society members.

“The Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays the music as if it were set on fire!” ~ NPR MUSIC

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 The Lied Center’s resident orchestra and top choirs from across SUPPORTED BY THE PIANO CIRCLE: Nebraska cap off a spectacular season of classical music at the Lied MarySue Harris with Beethoven’s breathtaking Ninth Symphony. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu Joan M. Reist “Bell delivers the wow factor.” also joins Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Mrs. Larry H. Lusk ~ BOSTON HERALD beloved Emperor Concerto in a concert to remember! Ted & Anabeth Cox Judith C. Amber SPONSORED BY: Diana H. Warner

This classical music superstar has been a featured soloist with almost every major orchestra in the ® world. A GRAMMY Award-winner and the solo An evening of Beethoven with premier pianist Jon Nakamatsu and Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra. violinist on the Oscar®-winning filmThe Red Violin, Bell is the most celebrated American violinist of the modern era. SPONSORED BY: ODE TO JOY SATURDAY, APRIL 25 BEETHOVEN MASTERWORKS 94 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG CLASSICAL CLASSICAL 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 95 ANIGRAMMY®-winning folk singer/songwriter DIFRANCO Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers and jammed with folkies, orchestras, Rock and Roll Hall MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 of Famers, jazz musicians, poets and pop superstars. Her music is honest, provocative, experimental and often fiercely political blending soul, funk, jazz, electronica and spoken word. Throughout her 20 year career, the “Little Folksinger’s” influence on fellow musicians and “Fierce and tender”~ THE LOS ANGELES TIMES activists the world over has been anything but small.

A state-wide choral celebration of the Lied Center’s 25th anniversary!

Choirs across the state unite in song to celebrate the Lied Center’s 25th anniversary and the world premiere of “Let There Be Music,” a newly SATURDAY, MARCH 21 commissioned choral work by nationally recognized composer and Nebraskan, Kurt Knecht. NEBRASKA SINGS 96 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG SPECIAL EVENT SPECIAL EVENT 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 97 LINCOLN’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 E.N. THOMPSON FORUM CINEMATIC SERENADE (POPS) PETER AND THE WOLF (FAMILY) FAMOUS FIVES (CLASSICAL) NATASHA TRETHEWEY The Cornhusker Marching Band Madcap Puppets John Bailey, flute The Quarrel with Ourselves Sunday, September 14, 2014, 5:00 PM Sunday, November 23, 2014, 2:00 PM Anton Miller, violin O’Donnell Auditorium Edward Polochick, harpsichord Lights, camera, action! LSO kicks off the season Saturday, February 28, 2015, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 14, 2014 with well-known pieces from movie favorites. This The Madcap Puppets return with their giant ON WORLD ISSUES night of movie magic will include Star Wars, The puppets for a fun, whimsical performance. We Anton Miller, John Bailey and Maestro Edward Lord of the Rings, 2001: A Space Odyssey, "The meet a Mafioso wolf and a menagerie of quirky Polochick join LSO for Bach’s Brandenburg NEIL GERSHENFELD Sorcerer’s Apprentice" from Fantasia, Frozen and animals in this contemporary retelling of Peter and Concerto No. 5 in D Major and the concert closes many more. How to Make THE the Wolf, set to music of Prokofiev. with Mahler’s intense and dramatic Symphony No. 5, with its hauntingly lovely Adagietto. (almost) Anything TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4 DECK THE HALLS (POPS) CREATIVE WORLD (CLASSICAL) Dr. Tyler G. White, conductor A TALE OF TWO MOZARTS (FAMILY) Chicago Symphony Beyond the Score® NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Lincoln Suzuki Studios Dr. Tyler G. White, conductor Friday, October 3, 2014, 7:30 PM Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company Tim Marrone, actor Sunday, December 7, 2014, 5:00 PM Matthew Pauli, actor Designed for newcomers and classical music BRITISH DEBATE TEAM Sunday, March 29, 2015, 2:00 PM aficionados alike, the first half will offer a multimedia Are Social Media a Threat Get into the spirit of the season with a program of O’Donnell Auditorium examination of the history and composition of holiday favorites, with beloved traditional pieces, to Human Creativity? Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, illustrated by live local Suzuki music students in a holiday medley This dramatic production explores the life of musical examples. After intermission, enjoy a and Lincoln Midwest Ballet dancers performing Mozart and his relationship with his father. performance of the entire piece. The Nutcracker and concluding with an audience Underscored by some of Mozart’s most well- FEBRUARY 24, 2015 sing-a-long. known pieces, this concert brings the audience ACROSS THE SEA (CLASSICAL) into the colorful story of the famous man behind MILTON CHEN Alice Giles, harp CLASSICAL GREATS (CLASSICAL) this music. Sunday, October 26, 2014, 5:00 PM Simone Dinnerstein, piano Creativity, Curiousity Lincoln Youth Symphony FOR DETAILS, CALL 402.476.2211 and Learning Ibert’s Escales displays a lush impressionistic Saturday, January 31, 2015, 7:30 PM OR VISIT LINCOLNSYMPHONY.ORG. style. Next, internationally-acclaimed harpist Alice SEP. 1O, 2O14 OCT. 14, 2O14 FEB. 24, 2O15 SPRING 2O15 Giles performs Bright Sheng’s Never Far Away. NATASHA TRETHEWEY NEIL GERSHENFELD DECEMBERMILTON CHEN CARBON 5, TAX 2014 DEBATE LSO is joined by the Lincoln Youth Symphony for MARCH 3, 2015 Poet Laureate MIT Media Lab Edutopia, George Lucas Save the environment, The second half of the concert features Ravel’s Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra. Simone Dinnerstein Educational Foundation destroy the economy? Rhapsodie Espagnol and Debussy’s La Mer. performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A CARBON TAX DEBATE LIED CENTER Major, and the second half of the concert features PRESENTS: YO-YO MA LECTURE Schubert’s Symphony D. 944 (“The Great C Cutting Carbon Emissions: Cultural Citizens Major”). Better Environment, Worse Economy? ENTHOMPSON.UNL.EDUFOR PRICES AND I #ENTHOMPSONFORUM TICKETS VISIT LIEDCENTER.ORG The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ©2014, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. All rights reserved.

Friends of Lied Presents DINNERS Make your night complete with dinner and a show! Join Style It Pretty the Friends of Lied before these select performances for a catered dinner. Watch liedcenter.org for ticket CELEBRATING THE LIED’S SILVER SEASON prices and more information coming soon! Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 PM Guest Speaker Cocktails and Conversation Table Tour Julia Knight of Julia Knight, Inc. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Minneapolis, MN. is the Founder and 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CEO of Julia Knight, Inc., a leader in the Table Tour serveware, entertaining accessories and 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM gifts industry, famous for its one-of-a- Guest Speaker Julia Knight THE MIDTOWN MEN | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 kind creations hand-crafted by artisans in India. The Julia Knight Collection is 12:30 – 1:30 PM sold in more than 500 specialty stores nationwide including Luncheon WINNER! BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL 2011 TONY AWARD® Bloomingdale’s and internationally in more than 20 countries. 1:45 – 3:00 PM For prices and reservations, call 402.472.4700. Style it Pretty Mini-Design Sessions odriguez r

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"A DELUXE CANDY BOX OF COLE PORTER'S STOMPBEST SONGS" | SATURDAY, MARCH 7 anythinggoesthemusical.com 100 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG SPECIAL EVENT SPECIAL EVENT 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 101 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION GROUP SALES: Group discounts (for groups of 15 or more) UNL FACULTY AND STAFF: UNL Faculty and Staff receive DANCING POLICY: In an effort to create a fun and safe are available for most Lied Center-presented performances. 10% off two tickets per performance beginning August 19, environment for our patrons, the Lied Center has the following MORE QUESTIONS? Call 402.472.8510. 2014. Please inquire with the Ticket Office at time of purchase policy regarding dancing at Lied performances: for more information. Phone: 402.472.4747 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Toll Free: 800.432.3231 Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office SPECIAL SEATING: Special seating for individuals Patrons may dance in the area immediately in front of their seats as long as it is carried out in a manner that is respectful Fax: 402.472.4730 301 North 12th Street with disabilities is available upon request. STUDENTS AND YOUTH: Anyone 18 years of age or younger www.liedcenter.org/faq P.O. Box 880157 receives a discount for most Lied Center-presented events. of other audience members. Dancing in the aisles and other Lincoln, NE 68588-0157 common areas will not be permitted for safety reasons. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES: Assisted listening University of Nebraska-Lincoln students receive a discount for devices are provided at the coat check. Interpreters eligible events with a valid student I.D. (one ticket per I.D.), for hearing impaired patrons are available when provided the student pays Fund A activity fees. PARKING: Valet parking is available at all Lied requested two weeks in advance. main stage season events. To reserve your CONCESSIONS: Patrons are free to enjoy refreshments from EXCHANGES: Ticket exchanges are available as a benefit to space or for more information, contact the City of concessions during most Lied Center performances, including Lincoln Parking Services at 402.441.PARK or visit LARGE-PRINT PROGRAMS: Large-print programs season subscribers at no cost. Non-subscribers may exchange beverages and cocktails. Glass bottles are not allowed in the parkandgo.org are available for the visually impaired when requested tickets for a $2.00 exchange fee. Tickets must be returned to auditorium at any time. two weeks in advance. the Ticket Office at least 48 hours prior to the performance in order to exchange them for another event in the Lied Center's PRE-PERFORMANCE DINNERS: For more TOURS: Tours of the Lied Center are available Monday through information about Friends of Lied pre-performance ADMISSION: Regardless of age, every person must have current season. Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Tours must be pre-arranged on dinners, see page 101. a ticket for admission. Children under age 12 must be an individual basis and depend on room availability. Email accompanied by an adult at all Lied events. REFUNDS: There are no refunds on tickets except in the event Steve Pearson at [email protected] for more information of a cancelled show that is not rescheduled. PRE-TALKS: A 15-minute pre-performance talk, delivered or to schedule a tour. by a local expert, is held in the Steinhart Room 30 minutes INCLEMENT WEATHER: Wondering if the show will go on? prior to most main stage events. Seating is limited. Visit liedcenter.org and our Facebook page to get the most EVENTS OF NOTE FOR FRIENDS OF LIED: Friends of up-to-date information regarding inclement weather. Lied at the $500 level (and up) have the opportunity to obtain a free pair of tickets to one of several performances FAMFEST: FamFest starts 90 minutes before each FamFest performance. Free to ticket holders, FamFest provides food BE SOCIABLE, SHARE! selected by the Artistic and Executive Directors for the 14/15 Excited for an upcoming performance? Let your friends and fun hands-on activities for the whole family! season. 14/15 FOL Event of Note performances include: know! The Lied Center utilizes most social media channels MAIN STAGE TICKET OFFICE HOURS Marc-André Hamelin (pg. 88), Voloshky Dance Ensemble including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and ELECTRONICS: We ask that you turn off all noise-making (pg. 48), Poncho Sanchez (pg. 59) and The Okee-Dokee Spotify. Stay up-to-date on all Lied Center announcements, Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM–5:30 PM electronics, including cell phones, during Lied Center Brothers (pg. 77). giveaways and special discounts by connecting with us! performances. Due to copyright restrictions on the artists’ work, Performance Weekdays: Open at 11:00 AM CONTENT ADVISORY: If you are unsure whether a taking pictures and video is prohibited at all performances Performance Weekends: performance is suitable for your child, please call the Lied’s (unless specified by the artist). If you need to receive an emergency message while attending a Lied event, please Matinee event: Open at 12:00 PM Ticket Office for a recommendation. The Lied Center routinely publishes content warnings for shows when appropriate. have the messenger contact you via emergency number, Evening event: Open at 5:00 PM 402.472.7731. If you are anticipating a possible emergency CONCERT ATMOSPHERE: Artists performing call, please leave your name and seat number at the Lied On performance days for events not held on the at the Lied Center often utilize amplified sound coat check. Lied's main stage, Ticket Office personnel will be in as part of their performance. Performances that the venue one hour prior to the event. create a concert atmosphere with higher volume levels are indicated with this symbol. 102 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG INFO INFO 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 103 SEASON SPONSORS SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

PRESENTER SUPPORTING At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. This means helping our customers First National Bank Ace Rent to Own enjoy life at its very best. It’s about reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets Abel Foundation Cornerstone Bank and protecting what is most cherished. As a mutual organization we always Holiday Inn Hotels Friends of Lied Legends put our customers first. Backed by a foundation of financial strength, we Friedman Law Office offer a competitive array of insurance, retirement and investment products. PRODUCER Harris Academy of the Arts RBC Wealth Management Securities offered through Ameritas Investment Corp., member FINRA/SIPC. Legacy Retirement Communities DIRECTOR The Lincoln Community Foundation TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR on behalf of the Ruth K. Seacrest Fund Sid Dillon The Friends of Lied organization has been supporting the Lied Center for Nebraska Lottery Performing Arts ever since ground was broken for construction 25 years ago. Swanson Russell MEDIA PARTNERS Since then, the Friends have provided more than $4.3 million to support the Broadcast House Lied Center’s mission to educate, inspire and entertain the people of Nebraska STAR KLKN-TV through the performing arts in all capacities from onstage programming to Allstate KFOR providing free tickets to underserved populations. Along with the Lied Center, Assurity KOLN 10/11 the Friends celebrate their 25th anniversary this year and the millions of lives Melvin Kurpjuweit Lamar Outdoor Advertising Lincoln Journal Star that have been transformed through their efforts. Friends of Lied membership Oak Creek Plants and Flowers Nebraska Educational Telecommunications information is available online at liedcenter.org/friends-lied. CHORUS Swanson Russell Blue Cross Blue Shield Three Eagles Communication Chateau Development, LLC Time Warner Cable Confucius Institute When you come to Union Bank & Trust, we’ll find out what you want to Country Inn & Suites RESTAURANTS & CATERING PARTNERS accomplish—big or small. We’ll ask questions, listen to your answers and Courtyard Marriott Beacon Hills Relish find a solution that suits you. Throughout all of this, we will welcome you with Dr. Phillip Engen bread&cup Single Barrel friendly, sincere, approachable, customer-focused people. At Union Bank, we’ll Elizabeth Rubendall Foundation Brix & Stone Tastefully Yours treat you the right way and find the right way forward, so you can accomplish Embassy Suites Hotel Chez Hay Venue your goals and achieve your dreams. Hoppe Law Firm Dish Liberty First Credit Union Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital FAMFEST SPONSORS Meier’s Cork N Bottle Cookie Company The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln U-STOP Runza West Gate Bank

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NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM SUPPORT ENDOWMENTS The Lied Center is able to transform the lives of millions thanks to numerous endowments from individuals and The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the Lied Center through its organizations that are deeply invested in the power of the arts and their impact on the individuals in our community. matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for They bring the greatest artists in the world to the Lied stage and create life changing opportunities that will forever the Arts, a federal agency, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. For more information shape the lives they touch. Their legacies will enrich the lives and fulfill the dreams of generations of Nebraskans visit nebraskaartscouncil.org and nebraskaculturalendowment.org for years to come.

Adna A. Dobson Memorial Endowment Miriam Croft Moeller Endowment Arthur A. and Alice M. Dobson Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund SPECIAL PROJECT SPONSORS KENNEDY CENTER PARTNERS IN of the Lied Performance Fund Otto F. and Gladys I. Baumann Fund & GRANTS EDUCATION PROGRAM Burket Graf Endowment Fund Pamela James Fund for the Lied Center for Performing Arts Lancaster County Visitors Improvement Fund Generous support is provided by the John F. Kennedy Center Charles J. and Irma V. Killian Fund Piano Master Works Artist Fund Dillon Foundation for the Performing Arts through its National Partnership Evelyn B. Gold Memorial Fund for Performing Arts Roger Cummings Memorial Fund Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Programs. Professional development workshops for teachers Friends of Lied Performance Endowment Fund Ruth Marie Amen Endowment Hixson-Lied Endowment and residency programs are supported by the Nebraska Arts Gene and Hazel Tallman Memorial Endowment Sheila Delaney Griffin Lied Endowment Fund Rogers Foundation Council/Nebraska Cultural Endowment, the Umonhon Nation of the Lied Performance Fund Sarah Lahr's Sarah's Kids Fund Pace Woods Foundation School, Lincoln Public Schools, UNL’s College of Education Glenn Korff Broadway Series Endowment Thompson Family Endowment Nebraska Department of Tourism and Human Sciences and the Nebraska Folklife Network. Helen M. Field Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund of the Lied Performance Fund ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors Jeannie Whitehead Fund Woody and Paula Varner Endowment and Publishers) Marjorie and Gene Eaton Lied Endowment Fund of the Lied Performance Fund Cintani Technology Grant ARTS ACROSS NEBRASKA PROGRAM Friends of Lied Maurice and Dorothy Hevelone Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund EDUCATION SPONSORS & GRANTS Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska Arts in Schools – Susan Werner’s Hayseed – Woods Charitable Fund National Endowment for the Arts – New England Foundation for the Arts – Susan Werner’s Hayseed Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel – The Cooper Foundation Charitable Foundation – Nebraska Arts Council UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Nebraska Cultural Endowment – Susan Werner’s Hayseed – Time Warner Cable – Connect a Million Minds – Dr. Phillip Engen Rebecca R. Anderson – Target – Sarah Lahr's Sarah's Kids – Lincoln Arts Council SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS 106 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | LIEDCENTER.ORG SUPPORT SUPPORT 402.472.4747 | CELEBRATE LIED25 | 107 GRAND BENEFACTORS In support of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the following individuals and organizations have given generous support of more than $20,000. In addition to making it possible to present extraordinary programing for this season and beyond, these gifts have provided for the revitalization and enhancement of the Lied Center. These gifts are part of the Lied Center Campaign for Nebraska.

Anonymous Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Kimberly A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD Kelley & Christena Baker Arts (Hixson-Lied Endowment) James C. & Rhonda Seacrest John W. Carson Foundation Jack Killian Tom Spitsnogle Estate Anne Cech Glenn Korff Estate Struve Foundation Cooper Foundation Sarah Lahr Estate Union Bank & Trust Company Dillon Foundation Lancaster County Visitors Improvement Fund Dr. Tom & Carol Waring Karen Fish Estate Lied Foundation Trust Woods Charitable Fund Friends of Lied John Madden Art & Chris Zygielbaum Priscilla Grew Drs. David & Marilyn Moore Karen & Chuck Harris Rogers Foundation

This list of supporters reflects commitments and contributions made on or before August 1, 2014. If you would like to be part of the Lied Center Campaign for Nebraska, please contact Ann Chang at 402.472.4714 or Bill Stephan at 402.472.8321.

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