2018-2019 SEASON

BRINGING GREAT PERFORMANCES TO NORTH TEXAS STOMP ©Steve McNicholas 2012

MUSIC & DANCE FAMILY & BROADWAY SPECIALS THEATRE & COMEDY KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® FAMILY THEATRE SERIES From the Managing Director Bringing Great Performances to North Texas...

I invite you to take a look at the many shows we have scheduled for the Eisemann Center Presents 2018-19 Season. In all we have 28 shows and 45 performances making their way to Richardson and the stages of the Eisemann Center this coming season.

As you leaf through the pages, most of the shows do not need extensive descriptive blocks of information to understand the unique and special artistic skills of these artists and shows. Music, dance, theater, comedy, Broadway and family shows all make up our “must see” season.

Over the past few years you may have noticed our increased efforts at finding shows that are suitable and appealing to audiences and families of all ages. Most of our programming will safely fit into this family plan. We are excited to have The Wizard of Oz, B – The Underwater Bubble Show, and STOMP on our lineup of family centered programming.

We have been working hard to find artists and shows that engage with the community beyond our walls. This year educational outreach programs will come from Jeffrey Siegel (Keyboard Conversations®); David Harrell – The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook; Paul Taylor Dance Company; Sammy Miller and The Congregation; The Second City Touring Company; and the cast of Childsplay – Shh! We Have A Plan. Add to these our Eisemann Extras workshops that take place prior to each Family Theatre Series show and there is a wealth of outreach taking place with room still to grow. One additional program that has a community outreach component to it is A Holiday Celebration of Hope and Unity, featuring the Sonos Handbell Ensemble, Frederica von Stade, and the Dallas Street Choir on December 11th. We will be collecting donations of clothing and other items to be given to the homeless in Dallas. See page 12 for more details.

In closing, there is one new brochure change you will discover, or more specifically, not find…a ticket order form. Orders are now being done totally online including subscriptions, multiple show flex discount packages, and of course single tickets. No more paper forms to fill out and mail in. You may also place advance orders online for Prelude Café, self-park or valet parking when ordering tickets. Don’t worry, if needed, we still have our expert Patron Services Representatives available in the Ticket Office to assist you. Just call 972.744.4650.

Bruce C. MacPherson, Managing Director [email protected]

The Eisemann Center Presents 2018-2019 Season is made possible by generous contributions from the following corporate and individual sponsors and community partners.

DR. JOHN F. DIXON

2 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Calendar at a Glance OCTOBER 2018 7:30 pm | Tue, Dec. 18 7:30 pm | Fri, Feb. 22 The TEN Tenors – Home for the Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant 7:30 pm | Thu, Oct. 11 Holidays Back by Popular Demand Tour Graeme James Music & Dance featuring Sarah Lee Guthrie Music & Dance Hill Performance Hall Music & Dance Bank of America Theatre Hill Performance Hall JANUARY 2019 Fri-Sat | Oct. 12-13 (3 Perfs.) Thu-Sat | Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2019 (4 Perfs.) The Wizard of Oz 7:30 pm | Fri, Jan. 11 The Best of The Second City Family & Broadway Specials Herman’s Hermits Theatre & Comedy Hill Performance Hall starring Peter Noone Bank of America Theatre Music & Dance Fri-Sat | Oct. 19-20 (3 Perfs.) Hill Performance Hall MARCH 2019 Clear to Partly Crazy Theatre & Comedy 2:30 pm | Sun, Jan. 20 5 pm | Sun, Mar. 10 Bank of America Theatre Dragons Love Tacos B – The Underwater Bubble Show and Other Stories Family & Broadway Specials 7:30 pm | Mon, Oct. 22 Family Theatre Series Hill Performance Hall Joyous Music of Beethoven Hill Performance Hall Keyboard Conversations® 7:30 pm | Thu, Mar. 14 Bank of America Theatre 3 pm | Sat, Jan. 26 Callas in Concert The Boy Who Would be Music & Dance 2:30 pm | Sun, Oct. 28, 2018 Captain Hook Hill Performance Hall Tomás and the Library Lady Family & Broadway Specials Family Theatre Series Bank of America Theatre 7:30 pm | Fri, Mar. 15 Hill Performance Hall The Hunts – Darlin’ Oh Darlin’ FEBRUARY 2019 Music & Dance NOVEMBER 2018 Bank of America Theatre 7:30 pm | Fri, Feb. 1 Fri-Sat | Nov. 16-17 (3 Perfs.) Bumper Jacksons 3 pm | Sun, Mar. 17 Steve Solomon’s From Brooklyn Music & Dance The Young Irelanders to Broadway in ONLY 50 Years Bank of America Theatre Music & Dance Theatre & Comedy Hill Performance Hall Bank of America Theatre 7:30 pm | Mon, Feb. 4 The Romantic Connection – Fri-Sat | Mar. 22-23 (3 Perfs.) 2:30 pm | Sun, Nov. 18 Chopin, Liszt & Schumann STOMP Page Turner Adventures – The Keyboard Conversations® Family & Broadway Specials Magnificent Circus Mystery Bank of America Theatre Hill Performance Hall Family Theatre Series Hill Performance Hall 7:30 pm | Sat, Feb. 9 2:30 pm | Sun, Mar. 31 Paul Taylor Dance Company Shh! We Have a Plan DECEMBER 2018 Music & Dance Family Theatre Series Hill Performance Hall Hill Performance Hall 7:30 pm | Mon, Dec. 10 Commemorating Rachmaninoff Thu-Sat | Feb. 14-16 (4 Perfs.) APRIL 2019 and Debussy My Funny Valentine Keyboard Conversations® with Pat Hazell & Dena Blizzard Thu-Sun | Apr. 11-14 (4 Perfs.) Bank of America Theatre Theatre & Comedy The Secret Comedy of Women: Bank of America Theatre Girls Only 7:30 pm | Tue, Dec. 11 Theatre & Comedy A Holiday Celebration of 7:30 pm | Thu, Feb. 21 Bank of America Theatre Hope and Unity Sammy Miller and The Music & Dance Congregation 7:30 pm | Mon, Apr. 15 Hill Performance Hall Music & Dance Chopin in Paris Bank of America Theatre Keyboard Conversations® Bank of America Theatre

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 3 EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Family & Broadway Specials

The Wizard of Oz

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, and classic songs. Sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

Fri, Oct. 12 at 7:30 pm Sat, Oct. 13, 2018 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $40-$60 Hill Performance Hall

4 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Family & Broadway Specials

The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook

In a moving, yet humorous look at growing up, David Harrell brings to life a story of his childhood in The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook. Born without his right hand and fitted with a prosthetic hook before he starts school, he is kept on the sidelines of recess until the game becomes Peter Pan! He fits perfectly into the game as Captain Hook but soon grows tired of playing the part and decides he wants to be a hero. What happens when you decide not to be defined by your circumstances and change the game? With appearances from hilarious and colorful characters from his childhood, David serves as story teller and performer, teaching the importance of accepting and including others that may not look exactly the way that we do.

Sat, Jan. 26, 2019 at 3 pm Tickets: $25 Bank of America Theatre

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B – The Underwater Bubble Show

Inspired by Cirque du Soleil, the show is rich in various stage effects using the latest laser technologies, snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog, gigantic smoke rings, smoke-filled soap bubble machines, optical illusions and many other surprises. After another long day – as always, filled with things to do, meetings and deadlines to be met – Mr. B finds himself transported, as if by magic, to a special, colorful, happy place called Bubblelandia. The “inhabitants” of Bubblelandia – seahorses, dragonfish, starfish, mermaids, clownfish and others – will carry Mr. B along his imaginary journey in this beautiful underwater world, where fantasy becomes reality.

Sun, Mar. 10, 2019 at 5 pm *Family Theatre Series subscribers may purchase Tickets: $24-$37 tickets to this show at a 20% discount. Contact the Hill Performance Hall Ticket Office for more information. 6 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Family & Broadway Specials

STOMP ©Steve McNicholas 2012 STOMP

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes its Eisemann Center premiere in March 2019. A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contempo- rary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. The eight-member troupe uses everything but con- ventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

Fri, Mar. 22 at 7:30 pm Sat, Mar. 23, 2019 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $42-$62 Hill Performance Hall

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 7 EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Theatre & Comedy Jaston Williams in Clear to Partly Crazy Announcing Jaston Williams’ newest work in his one man show Clear to Partly Crazy, where he holds forth on subjects all Texans understand: cheerleading, tornadoes and cer- tifiably insane blood relatives. Travel with him from grandstands, to storm cellars to the occasional mental institution, laughing all the way. – MATURE SUBJECT MATTER –

Fri, Oct. 19 at 7:30 pm Sat, Oct. 20, 2018 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $34-$42 Bank of America Theatre From Brooklyn to Broadway in ONLY 50 Years Presenting an evening of hilarious comedy with Steve Solomon, author and star of one of the longest running one-man comedies in Broadway history: MY MOTHER'S ITAL- IAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY. This will be a night of pure enjoyment as Steve, using his gift for acting, dialects and voices, brings to life 20 or more oddball people in hysterical situations that we all relate to…from family to friends…from TSA officers to Steve’s doc- tors…From Brooklyn to Broadway in ONLY 50 Years!

Fri, Nov. 16 at 7:30 pm Sat, Nov. 17, 2018 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $39-$45 Bank of America Theatre 8 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Theatre & Comedy My Funny Valentine Starring Pat Hazell & Dena Blizzard Join Pat Hazell, one of the original writers for NBC’s Seinfeld and a veteran of The Tonight Show, and Dena Blizzard, as they come together for an evening of hilarious comedy. Topics include relationships, dating, and parenting, and there will be a chance to ask for free relationship advice as Pat and Dena answer questions from the audience. A spe- cial Valentine’s Day Date Night package for the February 14 performance will be available with two tickets, valet parking, dinner at Prelude Café with champagne and a post-show Meet & Greet with the artists for $200 per couple. – MATURE SUBJECT MATTER – Thu, Feb. 14; Fri, Feb. 15 at 7:30 pm; Sat, Feb. 16, 2019 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $38-$49 Bank of America Theatre The Best of The Second City This must-see show features the best sketches and songs from The Second City’s history made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more – as well as their trademark improvi- sation. Come see where it all began during this special engagement. Presented in Partnership with the UT Dallas School of Arts & Humanities. The Friday, March 1 show will feature a student showcase and reception with the artists. – MATURE SUBJECT MATTER – Thu, Feb. 28; Fri, Mar. 1 at 7:30 pm; Sat, Mar. 2, 2019 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $30-$35 Bank of America Theatre

The Secret Comedy of Women: Girls Only Girls Only is an original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor and silliness of being female. With a two- woman cast and an audience full of raucous, laughing women, the show is a unique examination of all things fem- inine that even men will enjoy. Born out of the earnest writ- ings the two authors discovered in their girlhood diaries, Girls Only is a mix of sketch comedy, improvisation, audi- ence participation, and hilarious songs and videos. – MATURE SUBJECT MATTER – Thu, Apr. 11; Fri, Apr. 12 & Sat, Apr. 13 at 7:30 pm; Sun, Apr. 14, 2019 at 2 pm l Tickets: $37-$47 Bank of America Theatre

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 9 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel eyboard Conversations® are a concert-plus with lively commentary by internationally renowned concert pianist, Jeffrey Siegel. A K Keyboard Conversation® is primarily a concert, and each work on the program is performed in its entirety. As the significant plus, Mr. Siegel speaks briefly and informally to the audience before performing each com- position, illustrating with a few pertinent musical examples from the key- board. Our hope is that this unique format will make the music more acces- sible and the listening experience more focused and meaningful. Concerts in this series take place on Monday evenings in the intimacy of the Bank of America Theatre.

Keyboard Conversations® is sponsored by Dr. John F. Dixon SUBSCRIBE TO ALL FOUR CONCERTS Enjoy a savings of 25% off single ticket prices • Same seats for all concerts • Renewal rights to keep the same choice seats for subsequent seasons The Joyous Music of Beethoven

Mon, Oct. 22, 2018 at 7:30 pm | Tickets: $34-$40 | Subscriptions: $102-$120 Jeffrey Siegel The program includes the boisterous Rage Over a Lost Penny, the exhilarating Polonaise, the intimate Bagatelles, the "Theresa Sonata" − who was she? − and the "Farewell Sonata" − who was leaving and why was Beethoven so affected? Commemorating Rachmaninoff and Debussy Mon, Dec. 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm | Tickets: $34-$40 | Subscriptions: $102-$120 2018 marks the 75th and 100th anniversaries of the deaths of these two popular composers. The program will include Preludes and Etudes of each artist, plus Clair de lune and Prelude in C Sharp Minor. The Romantic Connection – Chopin,

Liszt and Schumann Jeffrey Siegel speaks to students prior to playing in Mon, Feb. 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm | Tickets: $34-$40 | Subscriptions: $102-$120 Jonsson Hall at UT Dallas in February 2018. These three great composers of the romantic 19th century were born months of one another – and each wrote some of the most love-inspired music in the classical repertoire, including Schumann Fantasy, Liszt Consolation, and Chopin Waltzes. Chopin in Paris Mon, Apr. 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm | Tickets: $34-$40 | Subscriptions: $102-$120 This program will include glorious works written after this Polish composer settled in Paris, his home for the rest of his life. Stirring Polonaises, dreamy Nocturnes, and the deeply poetic, rhythmically vibrant Mazurkas. All patrons are invited to a post-concert dessert reception with Mr. Siegel. Student performances are made possible by Mr. Robert Winn, our “Friends,” and individual contributions. Directed donations to the Key Jeffrey Siegel speaks to students from Plano West Supporters Fund can be made online or by phone. and Plano High School in April 2018. 10 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Music & Dance

Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour Featuring the Richardson Symphony Orchestra The Eisemann Center is proud to present the return of the original opera diva Maria Callas. Performing her greatest hits, accompanied by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra*, the internationally renowned musical sensation is set to return with Callas in Concert - The Hologram Tour. Through cutting-edge technology and extraordinary theatri- cal stagecraft, this first of its kind live concert brings the famed opera star back, 40 years following her passing, through breathtaking state-of-the-art digital and laser projection for a live full concert. A limited number of premium seats for viewing of the hologram and a souvenir gift are available for $100.

*RSO subscribers may purchase tickets to this show at a Thu, Mar. 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm | Tickets: $51-$100 discount. Contact the Ticket Office for more information. Hill Performance Hall

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 11 EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Music & Dance Graeme James Born in Nelson (New Zealand), Graeme James started out playing violin in the Netherlands as a seven year old with the desire to become a classical concert violinist. He pursued this goal throughout high school as well as branching out into folk and Celtic music, playing fiddle and singing in his fam- ily’s folk band playing local events. It was while he was at university that he put down the violin and started learning other instru- ments, the most significant of which being the acoustic guitar which enabled him to start writing and playing his own songs. In 2010, he bought a loop pedal which would finally allow him to combine and layer the various instruments that create his unique sound.

Thu, Oct. 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $39 Bank of America Theatre A Holiday Celebration of Hope and Unity Join us for this very special holiday musical event featuring the world-renowned Sonos Handbell Ensemble, famed mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and the Dallas Street Choir. All of these diverse musicians and singers will bring their inspirational talents together in this magical holiday concert suitable for the entire family.

We will be accepting donations of new or gently used clothing for the homeless to support the mission of the Dallas Street Choir.

Tue, Dec. 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $40-$65 Hill Performance Hall

12 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Music & Dance The TEN Tenors – Home for the Holidays The TEN Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful touring entertain- ment groups of all time, with more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power. Following 17 years of sold-out performances across the globe, including more than 2000 of their own headline con- certs, The TEN Tenors have cemented their place as one of the world’s most loved classically-based contemporary music groups. Sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

Tue, Dec. 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $51-$67 Hill Performance Hall Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone At the age of fifteen, Peter Noone achieved international fame as lead singer of the leg- endary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits included: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes” and many more. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over sixty million recordings. Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Noone consistently plays to sold-out venues the world over. He has a legion of faithful fans (known as “Noonatics”) whose loyalty is unparalleled. Sponsored by Property Max Associates.

Fri, Jan. 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $39-$51 Hill Performance Hall

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The Bumper Jacksons are hot and sweet, painting America's story from the seductive sounds of New Orleans to the hollers of the Appalachian Mountains. Folding together early styles of jazz, blues, and country swing, the Bumper Jacksons strike a bold yet ele- gant balance between paying homage to the traditions and fashioning their own unique, DIY sound. The Bumper Jacksons’ hard- driving energy brings you into the center of a party where everyone's invited and the dance floor never sleeps.

Fri, Feb. 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $45 Bank of America Theatre Paul Taylor Dance Company Returning to the Eisemann Center for a ninth appearance, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, is a national treasure and one of the world’s most sought- after dance troupes. Mr. Taylor has become an American cultural icon, a living legend, and one of history’s most celebrated artists. His dancers travel the globe, bringing his ever-burgeoning repertoire to theaters and venues of every size and description. The program will include Aureole (1961), Mercuric Tidings (1982) and Rush Hour (2016) with choreography by Larry Keigwin.

Pictured: Artistic Director Michael Novak and Laura Halzack

Sat, Feb. 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $39-$52 Hill Performance Hall

14 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Music & Dance Sammy Miller and The Congregation

Grammy-nominated drummer Sammy Miller has become known for his relentless focus on making music that “feels good” as a drummer, singer, and bandleader. Upon completing his Master’s at The Juilliard School, Sammy formed his ensemble, The Congregation. As a band they are focused on sharing the power of com- munity through their music—joyful jazz. This is the third return engagement for Sammy Miller and The Congregation due to popular demand.

Thu, Feb. 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $47 Bank of America Theatre Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant Back by Popular Demand Tour featuring Sarah Lee Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie has been known to generations as a prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor and activist. The show is on tour in celebration of the 50th anniversaries of the film Alice’s Restaurant, Woodstock…and 50 years of Flower Power. During the tour Guthrie will perform The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree in its entirety along with select songs from every full length studio album he’s released.

Fri, Feb. 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $48-$62 Hill Performance Hall

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 15 EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Music & Dance The Hunts Darlin’ Oh Darlin’ Known for their harmony-laced take on alt-folk, The Hunts are a Chesapeake, Virginia-based band of seven siblings who’ve been playing music together almost their entire lives. Inspired by shared memories, The Hunts have created songs that capture heartache and wonder with a wide-eyed but wistful elegance. The Hunts hold true to a songwriting process that taps into each member’s unique strengths but remains intensely collaborative. That unified approach infuses their music with an irresistible richness of spirit and graceful simplicity.

Fri, Mar. 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $44 Bank of America Theatre The Young Irelanders Wild Atlantic Way Tour St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Each and every year the Irish Cultural Academy brings together some of its finest exponents of Irish traditional music, song, and dance as part of one sensational group known as The Young Irelanders. These per- formers are still in their 20’s and are unique among their peers, in that they are all world and Irish national champions in their disci- plines. This will be a fun St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for the entire family.

Sun, Mar. 17, 2019 at 3 pm Tickets: $37-$49 Hill Performance Hall

16 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com Become a “Friend” and take a peek behind the curtain at our Meet the Artist Receptions in 2018-2019 The opportunity to attend “Meet the Artist” receptions is a behind-the-scenes benefit of the “Friends” program. In 2018- 2019, our “Friends” will have the opportunity to meet Graeme James on Thu, Oct. 11, 2018; Steve Solomon of From Brooklyn to Broadway in ONLY 50 Years on opening night Fri, Nov. 16, 2018; the artists of Paul Taylor Dance Company on Sat, Feb. 9, 2019; The Second City on Fri, Mar. 1, 2019 after their performance with the UT Dallas improv group; The Hunts on Fri, Mar. 15, 2019; and Jeffrey Siegel on Mon, Apr. 15, 2019. “Friends” and all Eisemann Center Presents sub- scribers will be invited to the popular 2019-2020 Preview Party on Thu, May 9, 2019. Members experience the magic - see page 21 for more info!

Graeme James From Brooklyn to Paul Taylor Dance The Best of The Second The Hunts – Darlin’ Oh Jeffrey Siegel – Keyboard Thu, Oct. 11, 2018 Broadway in ONLY 50 Company City Darlin’ Conversations® Years – Steve Solomon Sat, Feb. 9, 2019 Fri, Mar. 1, 2019 Fri, Mar. 15, 2019 Mon, Apr. 15, 2019 Fri, Nov. 16, 2018

Tommy Tune and Chita Rivera following their performance of Chita & Tune: Anne Carrere (center) following her performance as Piaf in October 2017 with Two for the Road celebrating the Eisemann Center’s 15th Anniversary. Friends Dr. Christopher Salerno and Dr. John F. Dixon. Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 17 EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Family Theatre Series Tomás and the Library Lady

Tomás, the son of migrant workers, was born in Texas and loves the stories Papa Grande tells to him. One day while his family is in Iowa picking crops, Tomás meets the Library Lady and nothing is ever the same again. Soon his imagination takes off as he reads book after book, discovering a world filled with dinosaurs, tigers, and explorers!

Sun, Oct. 28, 2018 at 2:30 pm Tickets: $12-$22 I Subscriptions: $36-$66 (same seats) Hill Performance Hall Page Turner Adventures – The Magnificent Circus Mystery

A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin a show filled with magic, jug- gling, unicycling, and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, and figure out a 90 year-old-secret as they help create a story from beginning to end. Based on a real character, the kids are empowered to write about people and events in their own lives, while discovering how authors develop story ideas.

Sun, Nov. 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm Tickets: $12-$22 I Subscriptions: $36-$66 (same seats) Hill Performance Hall

Extras petting zoo activity for Click, Clack, Moo, March 29, 2015 Extras painting activity for Pete the Cat, January 21, 2018 18 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Family Theatre Series Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories

Theatreworks USA presents their newest musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books including: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin; Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein; The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo; and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman.

Sun, Jan. 20, 2019 at 2:30 pm Tickets: $12-$22 I Subscriptions: $36-$66 (same seats) Hill Performance Hall Shh! We Have a Plan A nonverbal tale featuring magic, music, and puppetry based on the Chris Haughton book of the same name. Follow the delightful and surprising journey of a family adventuring through the woods − when they see a beautiful bird perched high in a tree, each of these three madcap char- acters have a plan to capture it! Join us as the youngest teaches everyone that kindness and treating nature with respect is more important than getting what you want at any cost.

Sun, Mar. 31, 2019 at 2:30 pm Tickets: $12-$22 I Subscriptions: $36-$66 (same seats) Hill Performance Hall SUBSCRIBE TO ALL FOUR SHOWS • Enjoy a savings of 25% off single ticket prices and purchase tickets to B – The Underwater Bubble Show at a 20% discount. Contact our Ticket Office for more information. • Same great seats for all shows • Renewal rights to keep the same choice seats for subsequent seasons and renew online! Eisemann Extras Program Eisemann Extras is the interactive program inspired by our Family Theatre Series and sponsored in part by Raising Cane’s. From monsters and potions to petting zoos, Extras is sure to put a smile on every child’s face. By providing these unique opportunities, the Eisemann Center hopes to increase intellectual curiosity and creativity in our youngest patrons. The fun always starts at 1:30 pm on the day of every show. For just $30 per child, your child can attend all four events for the season, or single events are $10 each. Accompanying adults are free with each child. Space is limited, so sign up today for the Eisemann Extras program by phone or online at www.eisemanncenter.com/subscriptions. *Family Theatre Series show tickets sold separately.

Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 19 Eisemann Educates Program EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCY & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Eisemann Educates is the education and community outreach component of Eisemann Center Presents and enables the Charles W. Eisemann Center to be more to the community than just an extraordinary rental facility for arts and corporate events. Singer and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Mandy Harvey The program began in the 2004-05 Season and has presented a with her interpreter Sarah at Richardson High School in variety of residency activities, lecture/demonstrations, Master January 2018. Classes and post performance Q&A’s with: Paul Taylor Dance Company, Woven Harmony, Ethos Percussion Group, Garth Fagan Dance, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Pilobolus, Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company, The Romeros, the Alexander String Quartet, The King’s Singers, Canadian Brass, Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play, VIDEO GAMES LIVE™, The Swingle Singers, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Taylor 2 Company, the artists of Sossy Mechanics, and Tina Packer, renowned Shakespeare dramaturg. Last season featured community outreach with Mandy Harvey, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, Martha Redbone, PostSecret: The Show, Go, Dog. Go! and Mutts Gone Nuts. In 2018-2019, residency activities are planned with The Second City and UT Dallas; Paul Taylor Dance Company, The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook and Sammy Miller and The Congregation.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The outreach initiatives of Eisemann Educates have made it possible for over 17,000 low-income and underserved people of American Roots Music artist Martha Redbone with all ages to have access to the arts by providing tickets for them the UT Dallas Chamber Singers in February 2018. to experience the magic of live performances at the Eisemann Center. Student Rush tickets ($10) become available one hour prior to curtain for all shows.

Eisemann Educates also makes it possible for music teachers to get complimentary student tickets to Keyboard Conversations® seriesconcerts to hear Jeffrey Siegel’s informative commentary and incomparable piano artistry. Mr. Siegel also performs student concerts during the season with local students in their schools or at the Eisemann Center. The Eisemann Extras pro- gram, produced in conjunction with our Family Theatre Series shows, is designed to engage young patrons in pre-show activi- ties related to the series. SUPPORT FOR EISEMANN EDUCATES

The Eisemann Educates program has brought performance and education opportunities to the community with support from UT Dallas School of Arts & Humanities, Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc., Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Raising Sammy Miller and The Congregation playing and Cane’s, Richardson East Rotary Club, Richardson ISD, Dr. John talking about jazz at Liberty Junior High School in F. Dixon, Mr. Robert Winn, Friends memberships and Key February 2018. Supporters of Keyboard Conversations®. 20 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com FRIENDS of the Eisemann Center Become a member and take a peek behind the curtain

e invite you to join Friends of the Eisemann Center, a group of supporters who believe in the dream that now sustains the Charles W. Eisemann Center and its mission. Your tax deductible gift helps support the outstand- W ing artistic programming of Eisemann Center Presents and the educational activities that are part of the Eisemann Educates program (see page 20). All Friends benefits are designed to enhance the value of your Eisemann Center experience in ways that will create engagement for you. It’s your support that allows our cultural and educa- tional programs to achieve their mission of making the arts accessible to everyone. Memberships are renewable on an anniversary basis. If you wish to have your contribution matched by your employer, please include a matching gift form with your order. Membership benefits are detailed below, including a Presenter’s Circle Membership designed for individuals or businesses with opportunities for employee participation and incentives, along with the ability to purchase ECP show tickets at a group discount price with a custom promo code.

Patron Member Executive Producer Member $50-$99 $500-$999 • Acknowledgement in all Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) • All of the preceding, plus: program books • One named seat with hand-engraved name or dedication • Bravo! Friends quarterly newsletter ($350 value for one seat) and the option to name a second seat • Advance notice and presale option for tickets 10 days for $150 (a $200 savings on a $500 value) before public on-sale date of ECP events • Complimentary valet parking privileges for ECP events • Color window decal • Invitations to Meet the Artist receptions and special events* Impresario Member * See page 17 for 2018-2019 receptions and events $1,000-$2,499 • All of the preceding, plus: Director Member • Private backstage tour $100-$249 • Complimentary Valet and/or self-parking privileges for • All of the preceding, plus: all Eisemann Center events • Discount self-parking pass for ECP events • Friends coffee mug or Eisemann Center tumbler Presenter’s Circle Membership $2,500 and up Producer Member • All of the preceding, plus: $250-$499 • Four (4) complimentary tickets to a selected ECP show • All of the preceding, plus: • Concierge ticket service • Complimentary self-parking privileges for ECP events in • Group discount of 20% for employees purchasing tickets to public and event garages Eisemann Center Presents shows with a custom promo code • Friends tote bag for your company • Voucher for complimentary meal for two in Prelude Cafe For more information about becoming a Friend or the benefits of membership, visit Friends Membership at www.eisemanncenter.com/Friends and join or renew online.

UT Dallas Chamber Singers with Martha Redbone (center in yellow). Also Friend Edward Lysen and the radiant jazz singer Nnenna Freelon pictured: Dean Dennis Kratz, Dr. Kathryn Evans, former Mayor Gary following her performance with Take 6 in November 2017. Slagel and Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Solomon in February 2018. Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 21 Subscribe Now: Series Subscriptions & Flex Packages THE MORE YOU BUY, ONLINE eisemanncenter.com/subscriptions THE MORE YOU SAVE! TICKET OFFICE PHONE As a Full Series or Flex Subscriber you will receive: 972.744.4650

TICKET DISCOUNTS IN PERSON • Buy 4-6 shows and save 10% off 2351 Performance Dr. • Buy 7-9 shows and save 15% off Richardson, TX 75082 • Buy 10 or more shows and save 20% Mon-Sat, 10 am-6 pm *You must purchase tickets to Flex Package performances at the same time. Discount pricing AMENITIES does not apply to previously purchased tickets. • Elevator • Ramp Access PRIORITY SEATING • Full Bar & Concessions • Print-At-Home Ticketing FREE EXCHANGES • Select Your Own Seats in online ticketing ADVANCE NOTICE of added shows TICKET REFUNDS The Eisemann Center’s policy EXCLUSIVE ACCESS prohibits refunds on tickets except to buying subcriber tickets before Single Tickets in the case of an event cancellation go on sale to the public Monday, July 9, 2018 or date change. If you are unable to attend an Eisemann Center MEMBERS Presents event, you may donate get priority access to single tickets 10 days before your ticket(s) to the Ticket Office, they go on sale to the public Monday, July 9, 2018 thus allowing another patron(s) to in addition to parking discounts and passes, purchase them and enjoy the per- invitations to Meet the Artist receptions formance. The ticket(s) must have and other special events during the season been purchased through the Eisemann Center Ticket Office or Online: www.eisemanncenter.com | Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 via our website,* and must be returned at least 24 hours prior to the show. You will be given a EISEMANN CENTER VENUE SEATING CHARTS receipt for the value of the ticket(s). This amount may be eli- gible for a charitable income tax deduction when you file your annual tax return.

*Tickets purchased through third-party ticketing sites are not eligible for ticket refunds or exchanges.

CHILDREN Each child, regardless of age, must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly in their seat throughout the performance. Children unable to do so, along with the adult View and download these seating charts online at accompanying them, will be www.eisemanncenter.com/Events-Tickets/Seating-Charts-Tour asked to leave the venue. 22 Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com Know Before You Go DIRECTIONS & PARKING THEATRE ACCESSIBILITY AND SPECIAL SEATING The Eisemann Center’s location, just southeast of the It is the goal of the Eisemann Center to ensure that its intersection of Central Expressway (US 75) and the performances and facilities are accessible to all of our President George Bush Turnpike (Hwy. 190), is easily patrons. Patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing may accessible by car. You can also enjoy easy access to the request assistive listening devices, sign interpreted per- Eisemann Center using the DART Rail Red Line and formances or captioning. Patrons who are blind or the adjacent Galatyn Park Station. have low vision may request audio described perfor- mances. Please make your request 14 days in advance. • Northbound on US 75/Central Expressway, take the Renner Rd./Galatyn Parkway exit 27A. Turn right on Tickets for accessible seating for patrons with disabili- the overpass to Galatyn Parkway, then left at the stop ties are available in all Eisemann Center venues. For sign on Performance Drive to event parking, the personal assistance selecting accessible seats, or for Public Garage and valet parking. more information about accessibility for a person with a disability, please contact the Eisemann Center Ticket • Southbound on US 75/Central Expressway, take the Office at 972.744.4650 (voice) Monday-Saturday from Campbell Rd./Galatyn Parkway exit 26. Turn left onto 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and during all public events or overpass that becomes Galatyn Parkway, then left at send an email to [email protected]. To the stop sign on Performance Drive to event parking, ensure that you have the best seating available, we the Public Garage and valet parking. advise you to indicate that you are purchasing accessi- ble seating and to purchase your tickets as far in (,6(0$11&(17(5/2&$7,210$3(,6(0$11&(17(5/2&$7,210$3 advance as possible. $UHD'HWDLO0DS$UHD'HWDLO0DS

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Ticket Office: 972.744.4650 • www.eisemanncenter.com 23 2351 Performance Drive Richardson, TX 75082-4332

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