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The American Theatre 2018–2019 Season 4 Premier Performance Series 29 Summer at Hampton Arts / New Flex Pass 19 Broadway at The American & Single Ticket Options Available 21 The 31st Anniversary Gala 30 Subscribe Now! Ticket Order Form 22 Lighthouse Series 33 Guest Services, Seating Charts 25 Creating Wellness Series 34 Sponsors and Donor Acknowledgment 26 Family Fun Series 35 Hampton Arts Foundation 28 The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center Table of Contents Calendar of Events OCTOBER 2018 An Evening with Jennifer Holliday Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales Sat. October 6, 8:00pm • Page 4 Sat. January 19, 11:00am • Page 27 Legend of Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Festival: The Dustbowl Revival Sat. October 13, 11:00am • Page 26 Fri. January 25, 8:00pm • Page 11 Beethoven 7 Bluegrass Festival: Steep Canyon Rangers Sun. October 14, 2:30pm • Page 22 Sat. January 26, 8:00pm • Page 11 The Capitol Steps: Orange is the New Barack Bluegrass Festival: Jackass Flats Thur. October 18, 8:00pm • Page 5 Sun. January 27, 3:00pm • Page 11 An Evening with Groucho Fri. October 19, 8:00pm • Page 20 FEBRUARY 2019 Riddick Dance Company: The Brown Bag Special Ladysmith Black Mambazo Sat. February 9, 8:00pm • Page 12 Sat. October 20, 8:00pm • Page 23 An Evening with Lynda Carter The Havana Cuba All-Stars Sun. February 10, 2:00pm • Page 12 Sat. October 27, 8:00pm • Page 6 Movie Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show An Evening with Branford Marsalis Sat. February 16, 8:00pm • Page 13 Wed. October 31, 8:00pm • Page 24 Love Letters NOVEMBER 2018 Sat. February 23, 8:00pm • Page 20 Telling YOUR Story: SOULCollage® Sat. November 3, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 MARCH 2019 ® Chinese Warriors of Peking Telling YOUR Story: SOULCollage Sat. March 9, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Fri. November 9, 8:00pm • Page 7 ART of Daily Living An Evening with Ann Hampton Callaway & Amanda McBroom Sat. November 10, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Sat. March 9, 8:00pm • Page 14 Imagination Movers Young Artist Competition Showcase Sat. November 10, 11:00am • Page 26 Sun. March 10, 2:30pm • Page 22 Frankenstein Dailey & Vincent Fri. November 16, 8:00pm • Page 8 Sat. March 16, 8:00pm • Page 15 Smooth Jazz: Joe McBride and Paul Brown The Jungle Book Sat. November 17, 8:00pm • Page 8 Sat. March 23, 11:00am • Page 27 Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas Avery*Sunshine Fri. November 30, 8:00pm • Page 9 Sat. March 30, 8:00pm • Page 16 DECEMBER 2018 APRIL 2019 The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show The Swingles Sat. December 1, 8:00pm • Page 10 Sat. April 6, 8:00pm • Page 17 Winter Classics & Holiday Favorites An Acoustic Evening with Shawn Colvin Sun. December 9, 2:30pm • Page 22 Sat. April 13, 8:00pm • Page 18 JANUARY 2019 ART of Daily Living The Winter Wonderettes Sat. April 13, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Fri. January 11, 8:00pm • Page 19 Riddick Dance Company: Lavender Sat. January 12, 8:00pm • Page 19 Thorned Heel on the Backside Sun. January 13, 2:00pm • Page 19 Sat. April 27, 8:00pm • Page 23 2 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Greetings Dear Friends, Our Mission It is with great excitement and energy, we present our 31st Anniversary To advance the arts and enhance the quality of life Season of The American Theatre, a Hampton Arts venue. Last year we for all Hampton Roads celebrated three decades of providing the very best in performing residents and visitors by: arts to the Coastal Virginia region. I am delighted to report that Educating and inspiring The American Theatre finished last year with its strongest selling teachers, students and life-long learners to embrace season since our inception. This coming season promises to be the arts through exhibition, equally exciting! workshop and educational study, volunteerism and From innovative modern music to cutting-edge American jazz, from community outreach. Broadway blockbusters to improv comedy, from gospel to Chinese Providing opportunities for Hampton Roads artists Warriors — the range of human creative endeavors is astonishing. to showcase and develop For us at Hampton Arts, it is about “Telling Stories.” Every performer performing, visual and educational arts in is a storyteller, even if their art form is nonverbal. 2018-2019 will be a both traditional and season of stories — stories told through music, theatre, magic, dance, non-traditional formats. comedy and drama. Stories that have been compiled just for you! Presenting unique, world-class caliber arts As part of our next 30 years of community service, engagement that appeal to a diverse and enrichment, we are proud to launch two exciting new initiatives: citizenry, promoting a deeper cultural awareness. 35 for All is our new ticket-pricing model. To eliminate as many cost and attendance barriers as possible, we have affordably priced all seats $35 or less. No matter what seat you have in our intimate theatre, your base ticket will never cost more than $35. Get your tickets quickly — as we anticipate many sell out performances! Education — We are thrilled to welcome two new members of the Hampton Arts team with Hugo Morrison and Clarissa Geary — our 125 East Mellen Street new Education Manager and Assistant Education Manager. With their Hampton, VA 23663 expertise on arts-education, we will be able to add tremendous value to our already successful programming! I am immensely grateful for everyone’s commitment, creativity, and collective efforts to advance The American Theatre’s mission and support the many artists and audiences we serve. 4205 Victoria Boulevard Hampton, VA 23669 So lean forward in your seats and get ready for a memorable year of joyful stories. theamericantheatre.org See you at the Theatre! charlestaylorvisualarts.org Follow us on Instagram at Richard M. Parison, Jr. instagram.com/americanthtre Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ theamericantheatre Follow us on Twitter at Artistic Director twitter.com/americanthtre 3 PREMIER PERFORMANCE SERIES “Ms. Holliday’s voice resounded with a power that combined the range of Sarah Vaughan with the fervor of Aretha Franklin.” — New York Times An Evening with Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Holliday burst onto Broadway as the original Effie inDreamgirls , winning a Tony Award for her performance and firmly placing her among musical theater’s greatest stars. More than 35 years later, her big, soulful voice continues to entertain audiences worldwide, including Broadway’s recent revival of The Color Purple. Bringing her signature style to R&B, gospel, and other musical genres, Holliday’s powerhouse vocals have earned her four Grammy Award nominations and two wins. This evening offers a rare opportunity to see a musical legend in The American Theatre’s intimate setting, where audiences can experience up close and personal one of the most distinct voices ever to grace the Broadway stage. SATURDAY 8PM OCTOBER 6 $35 4 THURSDAY 8PM OCTOBER 18 $35 “The Capitol Steps make it easier to leave public life.” — Former President George H. W. Bush The Capitol Steps Orange is the New Barack Just in time to blow off some political steam for the pending mid-term elections, the hilarious comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, pulls out all the stops with its latest show, Orange is the New Barack. The bi-partisan humor features many cast members who have previously worked on Capitol Hill, bringing a laugh-out-loud perspective to the daily goings on at some of our most esteemed government offices. No matter who or what is in the headlines, audiences can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in Democracy? 5 SATURDAY 8PM OCTOBER 27 $35 An Evening with “With an eclectic mix of songs like Lynda Carter Duffy’s 2008 pop- soul hit ‘Mercy,’ and a slowed-down Most superfans recognize Lynda Carter as the original “Wonder Woman,” from the hit 1970s TV series, but the Miss World reinterpretation of USA winner has been singing from the age of five and has the Motown classic performed globally from London’s Palladium to Monte Carlo. ‘Stop! In the Name Carter’s latest album, Red Rock N’ Blues, features re-imagined of Love,’ the album arrangements of timeless hits such as The Supremes’ “Stop! showcases Ms. In the Name of Love” and The Everly Brothers’ “All I Have to Carter’s sweet yet Do Is Dream.” Far more than an accomplished singer, she powerful voice and was also honored earlier this year with a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. An evening with Lynda Carter also pays tribute will truly be an evening with Wonder Woman — filled with to her family.” song and stories from a celebrated cultural icon. — The New York Times 6 Packed with power, FRIDAY 8PM agility and martial arts NOVEMBER 9 $35 mastery, the Chinese Warriors of Peking deliver “... An entertaining show a high-intensity evening for the whole family.” filled with breathtaking acrobatics, set during the — Eastbourne Herald Ming Dynasty. This action- packed evening tells the tale of two rival martial arts disciplines and is filled with juggling, acrobatics, weapons handling, and live stage combat, performed by some of the world’s most accomplished multidisciplinary artists. The Chinese Warriors of Peking celebrate 60 years of international acclaim, having performed throughout Great Britain, Europe, as well as with Cirque du Soleil. This unbridled evening is sure to captivate and entertain as the historical battle between the Shaolin and Wudang warriors unfolds in a captivating display of athleticism and artistry. Chinese Warriors of Peking 7 Are you ready for a Monster Mash? Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.