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TEMECULA THEATER YOUR EXPERIENCES, YOUR MEMORIES 2019 - 2020 SEASON #ExperienceTemeculaTheater Reasons we all #LOVETemecula! The City of Temecula celebrates 30 years of incorporation on Sunday, SUBSCRIBE & SAVE December 1, 2019. Temecula’s commitment to providing world-class, affordable, and accessible cultural experiences is evidenced by 2019-2020 Season Package Pricing offers music, dance, and Temecula Theater’s 15th Season offering music, dance, and theater theater lovers the opportunity to experience extraordinary lovers extraordinary experiences at memorable live performances, so evenings at your favorite series performances at a significant close to home. savings. Buy Series Packages and receive the deepest discount or Create Your Own Series by selecting five or more shows to Love builds communities and we are grateful for all the love and get the Pick 5 rates. As a Season Subscriber, you will be set for support from our talented artists, generous volunteers, dedicated the Season without worrying about sold-out performances or staff, and loyal patrons. Temecula’s Theater is dedicated to waiting in line to purchase tickets. encouraging, inspiring, and developing the next generation of performers, producers, presenters, and patrons. BENEFITS The Old Town Temecula Community Theater has entertained • Best Value over 700,000 visitors since opening in 2005. Temecula Presents • Preferred Seating continues the tradition by curating various genres for all ages on • Advance Purchase multiple stages, reflecting the diversity of our growing community by • Prior Notices showcasing legendary heroes and rising stars. • Free Ticket Delivery Temecula’s Theater Foundation, Resident Companies, and community performance partners show love by providing traditional and GROUP SALES contemporary experiences through musical theater, chorus, dance, speakers, and all our @ The Merc Series’. #SHOWLOVE Groups can count on great savings, personalized service, and priority seating. Organize a night at Temecula’s Theater with Please visit TemeculaTheater.org or call us at 1.866.OLD.TOWN your group of 15 or more (for most performances). Simply call (1.866.653.8696) for more information. 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696) for Group Sales information. We would LOVE to see you at Temecula Theater! CITY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TEMECULA DEPARTMENT Jesse Blanke Brittnee Crockett Ariana Hernandez Brian Janey Chariss Turner Lindsay Lucas Aaron Adams Kevin Hawkins Erica Russo Hannah Dixon Nicole Larkins Volunteer Coordinator Piano Technician Community Services Theater Operations Will Fedor Brandon Mensching / Ticket Office Lead City Manager Director of Community Services Supervisor Assistant Jenny Seymany Shawna Sarnowski Community Services Superintendent Elizabeth Garcia Chad Hilligus John Deards Neil Kapple Amanda Voyce Official Photographer Greg Butler Bea Barnett Bill Strawn Assistant Technical Travis Brown House Managers / Programming Consultant Assistant Community Services Technical Director / Director / Audio Theater Technical Wylan Shoemaker Ticket Sales Nick Tierce City Manager Superintendent Lighting Designer Engineer Assistant Stage Crew Graphic Designer 2019-2020 SEASON 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696) TemeculaTheater.org 3 STATE STREET BALLET SAT, FEB 22, 2020 @ 8pm JON LEHRER DANCE The Jungle Book Ballet SAT, APR 4, 2020 @ 8pm State Street Ballet is a vibrant, innovative, professional ballet Water, Air, Earth, and Fire, the four natural elements, intertwine in Artistic Director Jon Lehrer started his dance company in 2007 in company based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1994 by this dazzling adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic collection of Buffalo, New York. He has received critical acclaim nationally and former American Ballet Theatre dancer Rodney Gustafson, the stories. The complexities of the jungle and the personalities of its internationally. The company’s expressive style is based on three company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical creatures come alive through movement, music, and the dynamic main elements of movement: Circularity, Three-Dimensionality, ballet technique with updated, cutting-edge choreography, storytelling of some of life’s greatest moral lessons. and Momentum, which combine to create a form what is best producing original works that satisfy today’s diverse audiences. described as “Organically Athletic.” With creativity, athleticism, and the ability to make new and innovative modern and jazz dance Choreographed by Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson, with an accessible to all audiences, the company has made quite a name original score by Czech composer and conductor Milan Svoboda, for themselves in the dance world. Striking the elusive balance The Jungle Book premiered to enthusiastic audiences, instantly between art and entertainment, Jon Lehrer Dance showcases being called a “crowd-pleaser,” “a joy to behold,” and “visually unique choreography and a fun, distinctive style which fuses jazz stunning.” See your favorite characters come to life in this original and modern dance, creating a true spectacle onstage which can production! be enjoyed by dance experts and novices alike. www.jonlehrerdance.com www.statestreetballet.com BACKHAUSDANCE SAT, MAY 30, 2020 @ 8pm Backhausdance, formed in 2003 by Jennifer Backhaus, is known for its lush movement vocabulary and ensemble aesthetic. Featuring deeply human and emotional creations that are infused with a sense of humor and theatricality, Backhausdance is the recipient of 10 Lester Horton Awards from Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles for achievements in choreography, design, and performance, helping propel them to the forefront of Southern California’s contemporary dance scene. Grounded in an eclectic and dynamic vocabulary with a wonderful sense of fluidity and strength, the company’s repertoire includes powerful, athletic dances, emotionally charged dramatic pieces, and whimsical, humorous glimpses at the human experience. www.backhausdance.com FREE MASTER DANCE CLASSES SAT, FEB 22, 2020 @ 1pm SAT, APR 4, 2020 @ 1pm SAT, MAY 30, 2020 @ 1pm Each visiting dance company will offer a free, ninety-minute master class during their residency. This is your opportunity to study with world-class, professional dancers. Space is limited, so please contact the Ticket Office to register at1.866.OLD.TOWN . SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES TICKET $80 Regular for all performances $25 Regular $20 Pick 5 (see details on page 3) $65 Seniors / Military for all performances $20 Seniors / Military & Groups of 15+ $15 Students PRICES $50 Students for all performances 5 dance AND MAD DOGS THE ENGLISHMEN (BEE GEES TRIBUTE) (JOE COCKER TRIBUTE) BEE GEES GOLD SAT, OCT 5, 2019 @ 8pm FRI, MAR 6, 2020 @ 8pm Backed by a live band, the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (Barry), All-Star nine-piece band Mad Dogs & The Englishman is fronted by Daryl Borges (Robin), and Jeff Celentano (Maurice) as the Brothers singer Jason Feddy, paying tribute to the legendary Joe Cocker. Gibb recreate the sights and sounds of the Bee Gees from the 60s to Jason’s uncanny renditions of Cocker classics like Unchain My Heart, the late 70s, with their unique falsettos that has made them legends. You Can Leave Your Hat On, Up Where We Belong, You Are So Beautiful, and other hits will have you Feelin’ Alright. www.beegeesgold.com www.joecockertributeband.com DRAGONTOWN DAN (ALICE COOPER TRIBUTE BAND) STYXOLOGY (STYX TRIBUTE) THU, OCT 31, 2019 @ 8pm Dragontown Dan is the ONLY tribute in the world recognized THU, APR 23, 2020 @ 8pm and endorsed by Alice Cooper himself. The seven-piece band STYXOLOGY performs music from all eras of STYX’ illustrious and painstakingly re-creates the live sound and ghoulish theatrics legendary catalog. With unmatched precision and the energy of six of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper performing classics genuine lifelong STYX fans, STYXOLOGY is one of the liveliest and such as Billion Dollar Babies, School’s Out, and Welcome to My inspired tribute shows you will find. Nightmare, and many more. www.styxology.com *Parental guidance is suggested for campy horror but no vulgarity. www.dragontowndan.com THE LONG RUN (EAGLES TRIBUTE) LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS (CASH, KILLER, KING TRIBUTE) FRI, NOV 1, 2019 @ 8pm The Long Run is widely regarded as the finest Eagles tribute band FRI, APR 24, 2020 @ 8pm in the country by consistently delivering the lush harmonies and rich Experience a red hot Rock ‘n’ Roll tribute show starring Johnny instrumental arrangements that made the Eagles an unforgettable Cash portrayed by Neil Morrow, Jerry Lee Lewis portrayed by part of rock history. Blending the classic Eagles sound into their own Jacob Tolliver, and Elvis Presley portrayed by Scot Bruce. This epic genuine live performance style, The Long Run captivates audiences production features the hit music of these three legendary icons with faithful recreations of some of the best music ever written. covering music from the 1950s Sun Records era and beyond. www.thelongrun.net www.cashkillerkingtribute.com TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEEN NATION (QUEEN TRIBUTE) JOHN DENVER Starring Jim Curry THU, JAN 2, 2020 @ 8pm Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live THU, MAY 21, 2020 @ 8pm retrospective journey through such Queen songs as We Will Rock The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends You, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, Crazy Little and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for Thing Called Love,