Rick Braun & Richard Elliot
Daniel Rodriguez
Sleeping Beauty
SPRING 2018 SEASON
John Pizzarelli
Dublin Irish Dancers
The Lightning Thief
History of American Rock & Roll
Doo Wop Project Roma Downey 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG
THE 5TH ANNUAL MADISON as THEATRE tm Chris ation brhe Holidays leme for t e Ho CA DECEMBER 16 AT 2 & 7 P.M. AND DECEMBER 17 AT 3 P.M. The countdown to Christmas has begun! Join us as we take a trip through our favorite pasttimes of the festive season. Becoming an annual family tradition, this Christmas spectacular will have you singing along to your favorite Christmas tunes. Featuring Broadway’s own Jenny Hill and other exceptional performers and designers! Come share in the joy of Christmas.
DECEMBER 28 AT 4 P.M. THE NATIONAL TOUR OF DECEMBER 29 AT 2 P.M. & 6 P.M. DECEMBER 30 AT 11 A.M., 2 P.M. & 6 P.M.
A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy® and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation that features all of your favorite characters, as well as the classic Vince Guaraldi score. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Meet & Greet tickets now available!
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2018 DECEMBER 31 AT 7 P.M. Celebration When you mix together some of the best players on Long Island with a love of great 70s rock music, the end result Ne w Yea is Billboard Live – a band whose goal is to take you back to the greatest moments of your past through song... it’s nostalgia, pure and simple. Where were you when you first heard “Hot Legs” or “Stay With Me”? What were you doing when “Rocket Man” was blasting on your radio? Who were you hanging out with when “Heroes” or ” No Time” were big on the charts? Who were you dating when “Love Is Alive” or ” Double Vision” was cranked on your stereo? Break out your bell bottoms, platform shoes, enlist in the 70s rock revolution and join Billboard Live for a blast into your glorious past! 2 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG
DECEMBER 22 AT 7:30 P.M. For the first time, the incredible Justin Boros from Michael Flatly’s Lord of the Dance and founder of Two Step Productions has combined Irish dance and Christmas into an extraordinary holiday spectacular! Carol of the King includes some of the world’s most talented musicians and Irish dancers who create a mystical and inspiring Christmas story that the entire family will love!
PRESENTS THE 6TH ANNUAL
DECEMBER 23 AT 4 P.M. & 8 P.M. CHRISTMAS Twelve time Grammy nominee Kirk Whalum is soulful, passionate and stirring. Featuring: Donnie McClurkin, Sheléa, John Stoddart, and Kevil Whalum.
3 JAN/FEB 2018 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG DANIEL RODRIGUEZ ONBROADWAY WITH A STAGE CONCERT OF JANUARY 21 HIT AT 3 P.M. Acclaimed tenor Daniel Rodriguez, THE renowned for his inspirational voice DECK that lifted the nation after the events of 9/11, leads this rousing cavalcade of Broadway favorites! Daniel’s hand-picked favorites include music from Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Man of La Mancha, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and songs from Vincent Youmans’ 1927 masterpiece Hit the Deck. Also featured are the students of the Molloy College/ CAP 21 B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Accompanied by the South Shore Symphony.
the HISTORY of AMERICAN Rock&RollRock&Roll SALULTES MOTOWN featuring
FEBRUARY 2 AT 8 P.M. The Countours Three of Motown’s best come together on the Madison Theatre stage in this one-night The Original Vandellas event on February 2. The Contours were one of Motown’s first acts. Over a half-century later, Bobby Brooks Wilson under the direction and leadership of its founder Joe Billingslea, this legendary group continues to shake ‘em down. Find out why everybody’s answer to the question, “Do You Love Me?” is a rousing “YES” when it’s asked about Motown legends, The Contours! The Original Vandellas were one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s. The Vandellas are known for a churchier, more southern-styled soul as typified in hits such as (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave, Jimmy Mack, I’m Ready for Love, My Baby Loves Me, Nowhere to Run, and Dancing in the Street. Bobby Brooks Wilson is the son of legendary R&B/Soul Singer Jackie Wilson. Bobby is a three- time Grammy Balloted Artist with his latest CD, It’s About Time, and four Top 10 hits that peaked at #10 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. 4 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG FEBRUARY 2018
AA FEBRUARY 11 AT 3 P.M. FINEFINE Keeping with Madison Theatre tradition, Swingtime returns for its sixth annual Valentine’s Day celebration of classic love songs from the Great American Songbook. Our 20-piece ‘house band,’ directed by Steve Shaiman, will delight RomanceRomance you with swingin’ toe-tappers and heartfelt ballads to get you in a romantic mood. Featuring hits from legendary bandleaders like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Count Basie and Woody Herman, plus amorous melodies by iconic vocalists Judy Garland, Eydie Gormé, Nat “King” Cole and Frank Sinatra.
FEBRUARY 17 AT 8 P.M. Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio featuring Carlos Jobim and The Beatles. His themed shows, often performed with his wife, Jessica Molaskey, suggest there is no limit to *This concert is to benefit HELP International Pizzarelli’s imagination or talent. Uganda. Breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and hunger in the small, poverty- stricken Ugandan village called Masese.
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Columbia Artists Management LLC Presents
Direct from Dublin, Ireland Dublin IRish dance
MARCH 3 AT 8 P.M. An all-star cast brings to life the epic tale of Celtic culture, carrying its traditional melodies and steps to the New World with a gala celebration of Irish music and dance. Telling the story of how Irish dance came about, the journey leads us to the present moment, celebrating the incredible evolution of Irish traditional dance and music, and showcasing the pioneers who will define the new standard of traditional Irish music and dance.
A PRESENTATION Roma Downey Emmy-Nominated Actress and Author MARCH 7 AT 7 P.M. Roma Downey, best known as the beloved angel on the TV show Touched by an Angel, will be discussing her book, Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us, at Madison Theatre, Molloy College. Born in Northern Ireland, she was classically trained in London. She gained fame for her role as the kindhearted angel Monica on the popular network show, Touched by an Angel. With her husband, Mark Burnett, they produced The Bible series, A.D, The Dovekeepers, and Answered Prayers for television, and feature films Son of God, Woodlawn, Little Boy, and Ben-Hur. Roma is president of LightWorkers Media--a joint venture with MGM.
In conjunction with Turn of the Corkscrew A copy of Box of Butterflies is included with the ticket price of $30.00
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MARCH 10 AT 7:30 P.M. The Madison Theatre presents a musical pops concert of songs that are considered the CHESS greatest hits from the West End THE MUSICAL and Broadway musical, Chess. Starring Broadway performers IN CONCERT from Phantom of the Opera, Les Lyrics Tim Rice Misérables, Footloose, Beauty & Music Benny Anderson & Bjorn Ulaveus the Beast, Falsettoland, Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys, On the Town, Starring Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Anne Runolfsson, Jeremy Kushnier Scott Logsdon, Fiddler on the Roof, Paramour, Janet Metz, Stephen Bishop, Walter Nolan, and Jake Boyd Aspects of Love, Once Upon A Mattress, Cyrano, and Victor/ Victoria. Featuring Molloy’s own CAP21 B.F.A. Theatre Arts students and the South Shore Symphony conducted by Aaron Gandy.
THE Roma Downey Emmy-Nominated Actress and Author THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
MARCH 25 AT 2 P.M. Fresh from its hit Spring/Summer 2017 Off-Broadway run, The Lightning Thief comes to the Madison Theatre! The musical tells the story of Percy Jackson, who is about to be kicked out of boarding school again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now Percy has ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, this is a must see one-hour musical, recommended for grades 2 to 6.
7 APRIL 2018 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG APRIL 8 AT 3 P.M. This beautiful ballet tells the story of Aurora, a baby princess cursed to fall into an endless sleep on her 16th birthday by an evil faerie. Taken away to escape her fate by three faeries, Aurora lives a secluded life, until she comes across a prince in the woods. When the curse comes true, will the prince be able to awaken his true love?
Columbia Artists Management LLC Presents Direct from Moscow, Russia, the Russian National Ballet presents: Sleeping Beauty
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APRIL 14 AT 8 P.M. Mary Bridget Davies starred as Janis Joplin in “A Night with Janis Joplin.” This show is a magical musical performance, and Davies captures Joplin’s sound perfectly. Featuring hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime.” Joplin became the queen of rock and roll in 1967, virtually overnight. Her unique and distinctive voice filled the room with raw emotion and makes an unforgettable must-see performance.
APRIL 20 AT 7:30 P.M. Tickets: 516.323.4444 The Asbury Shorts concerts have been Seventh Annual www.madisontheatreny.org providing people with the opportunity to see little short “live” films that one usually hears about at the Oscars. The community has been invited to Asbury participate in this exciting experience on a big screen, in a real theatre environment! The Asbury Shorts Concerts shows films in the following Shorts Films genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary An Evening of the and Experimental. World’s Best Short Films 8 516.323.4444 | MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG APRIL 2018 RICK BRAUN RICHARD ELLIOT APRIL 21 AT 8 P.M. The gifted but humble Jazz trumpet player Rick Braun is consistently on the top of the charts. With his collection of No. 1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and radio hits during his solo career, it is no wonder why. Combining forces with Columbia Artists Management LLC Presents saxophonist Richard Elliot, they created Direct from Moscow, Russia, the Russian National Ballet presents: a new record called R n R, which cleverly stands for R(est) (a)n(d) R(elaxation). n Some of these songs include: “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Curve Ball,” “Sunday Night,” “Que Paso,” and “Da JR Funk.” Just like the R R album’s namesake, “R n R” is all about leisure.
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APRIL 28 FIRST SHOW: 10 A.M. BREAKFAST & 11:15 A.M. CONCERT Tea SECOND SHOW: 1 P.M. TEA & 2:15 P.M. CONCERT THIRD SHOW: 4 P.M. TEA & 5:15 P.M. CONCERT
The enchanting concert A Dream Is A Wish is returning to the Madison Theatre, with new adventures and Disney Tickets: 516.323.4444 www.madisontheatreny.org classics. Come sing along to all your favorite Disney songs including Let It Go, A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Part of That World, Something There, A Whole New World, I’m Almost There, How Far I’ll Go, I See the Light and many more…You will be tapping and singing along as we take you through a magical journey, and you’ll even get to meet your favorite princess!
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The Russian Tradition: Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AT 8:00 P.M. Tchaikovsky had great respect for the conventions of writing for ballet, but his ballet scores, of which Swan Lake was the first, are also masterpieces of orchestral writing. Of course, the ballet was meant to accompany the power of the music, which is often subsumed in the beauty of the dance. This concert will provide an opportunity to enjoy this music for its own sake. With his revolutionary score, The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky created an unforgettable musical panorama of primitive Russia and its intimate and sometimes savage relationship with nature. Maestro David LaMarche, the highly acclaimed conductor of the world renowned American Ballet Theatre, brings the experience of countless performances with the most famous ballet dancers of our time to create his own unique interpretation of these great works.
Dvorak and Brahms MARCH 24, 2018 AT 8:00 P.M. Brahms and Dvorak had very different styles of composition, but they shared an esthetic of warm orchestral colors, deep emotion, and classical proportions. Brahms had great admiration for his younger colleague and was instrumental in establishing his reputation. The Second Symphony of Brahms is a towering masterpiece of optimism and was an instant success from its premiere in 1877. The Cello Concerto in B minor of Dvorak is one of the great romantic concertos, and remains to this day a touchstone of the cello repertoire. The extraordinary cellist, Sarah Miller, will dazzle you with her performance. Featuring: Sarah Miller, Violoncello and Scott Jackson Wiley, Music Director & Conductor Event Calendar
DATE PERFORMANCES TIME TICKETING 12.16.17 Madison Theatre Annual Christmas Celebration: Home for the Holidays 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $45-$35 12.17.17 Madison Theatre Annual Christmas Celebration: Home for the Holidays 3 p.m. $45-$35 12.22.17 Carol of the King 7:30 p.m. $49 - $39 Kirk Whalum Presents the 6th Annual A Gospel According to 12.23.17 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $75 - $45 Jazz Christmas 12.28.17 A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! 4 p.m. $55-$45 12.29.17 A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. $55-$45 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 12.30.17 A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! $55-$45 6 p.m. The Russian Tradition: Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky 12.31.17 Billboard Live - A Tribute to the 70's - New Years’ Eve Celebration 7 p.m. $65-$45 1.21.18 Daniel Rodriguez on Broadway 3 p.m. $45-$35 The History of Rock & Roll Salutes Motown, Starring: The Contours, The 2.2.18 8 p.m. $55-$35 Original Vandellas, & Bobby Brooks WIlson
2.10.18 The Russian Tradition: Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky with The South Shore Symphony 8 p.m. $30-$20 2.11.18 A Fine Romance: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine 3 p.m. $40-$35 2.17.18 John Pizzarelli's Midnight McCartney (HELP Uganda Fundraiser) 8 p.m. $150-$45 3.3.18 Dublin Irish Dancers, Stepping Out 8 p.m. $55-$35 3.7.18 Roma Downey (Talk back and book signing) 7 p.m. $30 Dvorak and Brahms 3.10.18 Tim Rice's Chess the Musical in Concert 7:30 p.m. $55-$40 3.24.18 Dvorak and Brahms with The South Shore Symphony 8 p.m. $30-$20 3.25.18 The Lightening Thief 2 p.m. $25/15 4.8.18 Moscow Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty 3 p.m. $55-$35 4.14.18 A Night with Janis Joplin, Starring Mary Bridget Davis 8 p.m. $45-$35 4.20.18 Asbury Short Film Concert 7:30 p.m. $15 4.21.18 Rick Braun and Richard Elliot in Concert 8 p.m. $95-$35 A Dream Is a Wish 10 a.m. Breakfast $50/40 - 4.28.18 Princess Concert & Breakfast - 11:15 Concert $25/15 A Dream Is a Wish 1 p.m. Tea - 2:15 $50/40 - 4.28.18 Princess Concert & Tea p.m. Concert $25/15 A Dream Is a Wish 4 p.m. Tea - 5:15 $50/40 - 4.28.18 Princess Concert & Tea p.m. Concert $25/15 Senior discount, 65+ 10% Madison Theatre Productions Call for Alumni, Employee and Member discounts
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