LPA C 2012•13 season
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CLASSICAL BROADWAY LEGENDS JAZZ COUNTRY COMEDY ROCK FAMILY DANCE CIRCLE OF HONOR DONORS The City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation would like to extend special recognition to the businesses and individuals who are committed members of FROM THE MAYOR OF LANCASTER the Circle of Honor. The contributions of these donors have Fulfilling its legacy to become more than expected by the masses, while also exceeding the imaginings of a hopeful FROM THE LPAC enhanced the theatre experience and quality of life for all few; the City of Lancaster celebrates a successful launch into the future. On every front, we have witnessed an FOUNDATION PRESIDENT patrons. evolution. There has been a transformation in the way we manage our resources. There has been an expansion in how we deal with health and wellness. There has been an extension of our reach into the community. There has Since its inception in 1989, the LPAC Foundation has Antelope Valley Escrow Co. Andrew J. & Rula Eliopulos been a deepening in the partnerships we forge at home and abroad. And there has been a rebirth of culture at the developed a multifaceted giving program for donors of all Antelope Valley Trust Georgia Eliopulos doorstep of our epicenter, The BLVD. levels. The Foundation, in partnership with the community, Deed Services, Inc. Dave Anderson & Janet supports the theatre through amenities sponsorships, Donor The City of Lancaster is ever-evolving, and at the center of its most enlightening changes lies our beloved Lancaster Eliopulos-Anderson Wall, Name a Seat, the Mayor’s LPAC Gold Club and Arts Antelope Valley Performing Arts Center (LPAC). Providing more than 20 years of entertainment to our community; LPAC continues to for Youth partnerships as well as our Annual Gala and Healthcare Systems Dr. & Mrs. Richard C. Elton bring us something old, something new, something treasured and something true, each and every season. Grand Auction. Specifically, your support provides ticket Michael D. Antonovich, Essex House Hotel This season promises no less, and in fact, offers much more with LPAC’s vibrant new splash of color, eye-catching scholarships and bus funding assistance to thousands of Los Angeles County Lancaster-Palmdale décor and refreshed performances. Classic favorites such as The Nutcracker and Cinderella trigger childhood Antelope Valley students, funds outreaches and workshops Supervisor memories many of us hold dear. Meanwhile, energy-fused productions such as DRUMLINE Live! and Michael on local school campuses, and also enables us to contribute Ora & Gordon Harrison Philip & Christina Arklin Flatley’s Lord of the Dance generate a new level of excitement for the young and young-at-heart. There is truly towards capital and facility enhancements at LPAC, Marco & Sandra Johnson Antelope Valley something for everyone in this year’s programming, and I encourage all to indulge in the arts with us. providing a beautiful venue which will continue to serve the University of community for many years to come. Rubbish Company I am exceptionally proud of the artistic culture of our community. The Lancaster Performing Arts Center is our veteran Antelope Valley
stage for expression, exploration and engagement. It is joined this year by the Museum of Art and History (MOAH), John & Barbara Blancett From the youngest students, to the developmentally Lancaster Community Hospital which begins a new era of heightened art appreciation for our public, and is flanked in every direction with great challenged and special needs community, to the LPAC’s The Boeing Company restaurants, beautiful boutiques, and thriving professional businesses; all key ingredients of a destination location Lancaster Economic seasoned patrons, we believe that bringing the gift of the for the entire family. Stop by The BLVD, enjoy the numerous opportunities, and discover the wonder of the Lancaster Nellie & Lou Bozigian Development Corporation performing arts enriches the lives of individuals as well as Cathy & Jay Clark Performing Arts Center. Lockheed Martin the community. Carol & Terry O’Connor Sincerely, Max & Betty Lou Nash Please consider becoming one of our partners, or reaffirm Clear Channel Radio
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K.D. LANG AND THE SISS BOOM BANG JAZZ AROUND THE WORLD Sing It Loud Tour Although jazz originated in America, and most of its famous players are American, it has The Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter, known for such hits as the Grammy and Juno subsequently had a long and eventful journey, Award-winning “Constant Craving” and “Miss Chatelaine,” is touring with her new band, spread to the far corners of the globe, and returned Siss Boom Bang. Their recently released new album, Sing It Loud, has won wide praise as to America spiced with the sounds of many other “a must-have for every music fan.” She is equally well known for teaming with musicians cultures. Explore all this world has to offer with our such as the late Roy Orbison, Tony Bennett and Elton John. kdlang.com favorite local jazz musicians as they play music from around the world. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $100/$85/$80 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 • 8:00 P.M. BLACK BOX THEATRE TICKETS: $19 “She’s the best singer of her generation.”— Tony Bennett
Comedian MIKE BIRBIGLIA My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend Mature Content The New York Times called this show “ridiculously enjoyable!” In Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Birbiglia shares a tour of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget. On this painfully honest journey, Birbiglia struggles to look for reason in an area where it may be impossible to find–love. While known from Comedy Central’s This American Life or The Bob & Tom Show, Birbiglia draws critical acclaim and comparison to Woody Allen and Jerry Seinfeld. birbigs.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 • 7:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19
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DR. JOHN & THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Performing Together In Spirituals to Funk Spirituals to Funk features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. John and five-time Grammy ® Award-Winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama. Under his musical direction, the world premiere of Spirituals to Funk represents the first-ever touring partnership between two icons of American music. Their performance will build on a legacy that started with Dr. John’s appearance on the Blind Boys’ Grammy® Award-Winning CD “Down in New Orleans,” and continues with the Blind Boys’ appearance on his upcoming CD celebrating Louis Armstrong’s 100th birthday. Based on the legendary Carnegie Hall Spirituals to Swing concerts produced by John Hammond in the 1930s, Spirituals to Funk features an integrated show that explores the connections between jazz, blues and gospel. nitetripper.com, blindboys.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 8:00 P.M. Direct from Beijing, TICKETS: $60/$47/$45 THE NATIONAL CIRCUS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Performing Cirque Chinois THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is acclaimed Voices of the Masters nationwide for their unique acts, magnificent athleticism, exotic and “...they combine the agility and grace of gymnasts with the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil ® performers.” colorful performances. The Company has won more than 20 circus —The Washington Post awards, and their impact and contribution to circus’ worldwide is Shaolin Kung Fu has been the heart and soul of Chinese martial arts for more than 1,500 years. Shaolin profound, including influencing the pioneers of Cirque du Soleil ®. In Warriors’ performance of Voices of the Masters features a troupe of 20 Kung Fu fighters who are known their latest production, Cirque Chinois, the National Circus will take you worldwide for their discipline and deadly martial-arts prowess, mastery of weapons and skillful hand-to-hand into the realm of the Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group ® combat. With the precision of Olympic gymnasts, grace of ballet dancers and magic of Cirque du Soleil , Contortion and, of course, the Balancing Chairs…leaving you breathless! Shaolin Warriors demonstrate a sacred and deadly art form in a fully choreographed Kung Fu theatrical display FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • 8:00 P.M. which will leave you dazzled. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 • 3:00 & 8:00 P.M. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 • 7:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19 TICKETS: $34/$29
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DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN “… Their songs go from 0 to 60 in a split “Outrageously funny! Caveman explores all of the things that make men and women fight, laugh, and love.”—The Dallas Morning News second, turning on a dime to take you from a quiet chamber A hilariously insightful play about the ways in which men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate recital to a thundering arena rock concert: Fans of both Nine Inch Nails and nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as Kronos Quartet will be pleased.”— Time Out New York they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage. This is why couples across America and around the world are in love with Defending the Caveman. A comedy play written by American actor and comedian Rob Becker about the misunderstandings between men and women, Defending the Caveman BREAK OF REALITY is a blend of stand-up comedy, lecture, and therapy session, which attempts Break of Reality is three cellos and percussion…breaking new ground and sending to resolve the war between the sexes. The play manages to stand up for the audiences on a cool trip to new sounds and sensations. This band performs male viewpoint, while still being sympathetic to the female side of issues everything from original compositions, to covers of Metallica, and even transcriptions as well. Becker describes the play as a vehicle for showing that “men have of Bach. breakofreality.com emotions, but they express them differently.” defendingthecaveman.com SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 • 3:00 P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8 & 15 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, NOVEMBER 2, 9 & 16 • 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 • 5:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 10 & 17 • 5 :00 & 8:00 P.M. #SPBEXBZµT4NBTI$PNFEZ"CPVUUIF4FYFT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, NOVEMBER 4, 11 & 18 • 3:00 P.M. 8SJUUFOCZ3PC#FDLFS BLACK BOX THEATRE TICKETS: $35
Straight from New York! The Acting Company presents John Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN Directed by Ian Belknap “The best laid plans of mice and men…” Generic Color Logo 320 West 37th Street, 8th Floor • NY, New York 10018 • ( 212) 967-9272 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Steinbeck’s tale of two drifters [email protected] is one of the most widely read stories in America. Through the tragic story of two California migrant ranch workers during the Great Depression, Steinbeck echoes through the ages the timeless themes of loneliness and the comfort found in friendship and shared dreams. Since its founding, The Acting Company has become the most praised touring repertory theater in America, and launched the careers of some of today’s finest actors—Kevin Kline, Rainn Wilson, and Jesse L. Martin, to name a few. This 73-year old story comes to life in the hands of The Acting Company cast, evoking all of the power of the original tragic novelette. theactingcompany.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $32/$27
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Comedian “A constant parade of players... BILL ENGVALL a celebration of ability, the sheer pleasure of competitive Bill Engvall is a comedian and actor best known for his work as a stand-up comic and as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. The tour inspired three creativity, and strikingly similar to what happens in a jazz jam movies, a satellite radio show, and a television show, Blue Collar TV. Bill’s knack for observational comedy and satire on everyday life, marriage and parenting, spawned his own hit sitcom, “The Bill Engvall Show.” session— more virtuosic than sentimental.” billengvall.com — The New York Times SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • 7:00 P.M. & 9:00 P.M. TICKETS: $100/$65/$60 THE ROYAL DRUMMERS AND DANCERS OF BURUNDI The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi have passed down drumming traditions and techniques from father to son for centuries as part of their ceremonial culture. In this full theatrical production, The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi channel the energy and creative spirit of their nation through these drums and the rituals surrounding them. The thunderous sound of the drums with the graceful yet athletic dance which accompanies this masterful performance represents an important part of Burundi’s musical heritage. Their live performances feature the ultimate African drum experience. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19
10 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! (661) 723-5950/LPAC.ORG 11 Cedar Street Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL Written by Charles Dickens. Co-produced with the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. A Christmas Carol is the classic tale about the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge pays his clerk Bob Cratchit only fifteen shillings a week, is rude to his nephew and refuses to take part in the Christmas spirit. Soon, the ghosts of his former business partner (Jacob Marley), Christmas Past, Present and Future all pay visits to Scrooge. They teach him to value Christmas and to be a better person overall.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 • 2:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20/$16/$9
CHRIS ISAAK Christmas Show Chris Isaak Christmas is a selection of seasonal perennials and after “listening to every Christmas album there is, especially the true greats like Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and so many others”, Chris’ inspiration sparked a surge of creativity all its own. Chris has found time to fit this in around an otherwise busy schedule, having just released his much awaited album, Beyond the Sun, Isaak’s first Vanguard Records release, is truly a labor of love.Chris Isaak Christmas is the renowned singer and vocalist’s quintessential contribution to an enduring holiday tradition that you won’t want to miss Antelope Valley Ballet presents this year! chrisisaak.com THE NUTCRACKER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 • 8:00 P.M. The Nutcracker is the heart of the holiday season at LPAC. TICKETS: $100/$75/$70 From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing Christmas tree that seems to grow forever, 3RD ANNUAL AV BIG BAND mischievous mice, the Land of Sweets and CHRISTMAS SHOW some of the most glorious dancing around. Holiday tunes with a Big Band swing! Come celebrate Christmas with that nostalgic sound and hear all of your favorite holiday songs from the bygone Whether it is a family tradition or your first era of music that were made famous by the likes of Glenn Miller and Frank experience of this glittering classic ballet, it Sinatra. Designed to delight all ages, this show is sure to entertain young will stay with you forever and warm your spirit. and old alike, including such holiday classics as “Santa Claus is Coming to antelopevalleyballet.com Town,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride,” and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 7:00 P.M. “Let it Snow.” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 • 2:00 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $28/$24/$14 TICKETS: $24/$19
12 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! (661) 723-5950/LPAC.ORG 13 1 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! (661) 723-5950 / LPAC.ORG NUNSET BLVD FEATURING Cindy Williams The Little Sisters of Hoboken have gone Hollywood in the highly anticipated, latest installment of Dan Goggin’s international smash-hit Nunsense franchise: Nunset Boulevard. The tour stars beloved TV icon Cindy Williams, of “Laverne & Shirley” fame, as Mother Superior along with the original New York cast in this zany new musical comedy. The Sisters are thrilled at the prospect of performing at the Hollywood Bowl until they discover they are booked into the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama, not the famous “Bowl!” But, when they hear that a big-time producer is auditioning people for a new movie musical about the life of Dolores Hart, the famous movie star who became a nun, their spirits soar! Could this be their big break? gmartists.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $40/$35 “The ‘Nunsense’ shows have raised the human spirit!”— New York Times
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS Christmas with the Celts is an uplifting, spirited holiday celebration hosted by the international Irish music group, The Celts. Described as “modern meets ancestral,” Christmas with the Celts combines fiery new arrangements of modern seasonal classics, including John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas,” with ancient carols discovered by producer/musical director Ric Blair—some dating as far back as the 12th century and with shockingly relevant lyrics. The Celts will bring audiences to their feet with infectious energy, humor, passion and masterful musicianship. theceltsmusic.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19
DRUMLINE LIVE Back by popular demand! The biggest halftime show in the world has taken Broadway by storm, and LPAC is bringing it back for another celebration of riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy! This show-stopper was created by the same music team behind the hit movie Drumline, who have brought Historically Black College and University marching band tradition alive on the theatrical stage. Featuring music from Earth Wind & Fire and Tower of Power, DRUMLINE LIVE combines a soul-infused score with colorful, choreographed routines, heavy doses of drum riffs, and their famed “stepping” style! drumlinelive.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 • 8:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $32/$27
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“Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right… as The Beatles, they triumph!”— Boston Herald RAIN A Tribute To The Beatles “The Beatles are back!”—Variety As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed before an audience. RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that is as infectious as it is transporting. From their early hits to later classics (“I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” “Hey Jude,” and more), this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! raintribute.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • 3:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. TICKETS: $52/$47
BOYZ II MEN Known for their emotional ballads and supreme a cappella harmonies, Boyz II Men has been kindling the embers of love for over 20 years. A barbershop quartet turned trio, with influences from gospel to New Jack Swing, Boyz II Men revolutionized the contemporary boy band standard. Their love ballads are legendary; the Babyface-penned songs “End of the Road” and “One Day,” featuring Mariah Carey, both set records for consecutive days at number one on the singles chart. Be sure to make dinner reservations before the show, because Boyz II Men will be bringing their swooning tunes and stunning voices to serenade their LPAC audience—making this the date night show of the season. boyziimen.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $65/$50/$45
RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE Swan Lake In the grand tradition of Russian National Ballet Theatre comes a magical production of a beloved fantasy ballet. Swan Lake was inspired by the ancient German legend of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. With its melodramatic plot twists, exquisite choreography and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent original score, this enchanting ballet is among the most revered in the classical canon. It is brought to the stage by this leading Russian ballet company with all of the breathtaking virtuosity and stunning costumes which make Swan Lake a delight for the whole family. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $45/$40
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DAVID BURNHAM SAXOPHONE SYMPHONETTE Mostly Broadway This intimate all-saxophone concert is a celebration of the most David Burnham just returned from New York where he played Fiyero in the diverse woodwind instrument ever invented. Under the direction of Broadway production of Wicked, having created the role in the original Lee Matalon, a passionate group of saxophone musicians will be Los Angeles workshop productions. David was a member of the original showcasing a combination of new arrangements as well as some Broadway cast of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical The Light In The traditional band favorites where the saxophone shines. Cascading Piazza, performing on both the Tony Awards and the PBS telecast Live From musical styles from swing to soul, this show will transform any Lincoln Center. David was the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Helen Hayes saxophone admirer into an enthusiast. Award for best actor, as well as the 2007 best actor Garland Award for his FRIDAY, MARCH 15 • 8:00 P.M. • BLACK BOX THEATRE portrayal of Fabrizio Nacarelli in the national tour of The Light In The Piazza. davidburnham.com TICKETS: $19 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $29/$19
SYBARITE5 From the moment that their bows hit the strings, Sybarite5 will take you on an exciting ride which will change your “I love being married. perception of chamber music, forever. With impeccable technique that demands the respect of even the highest brows, this quintet shows off their love and mastery of everything from Barber and Piazzolla, to Led Zeppelin and Radiohead. It’s so great to find that one special They are unabashed about pushing the innovation envelope. sybarite5.org SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • 3:00 P.M. person you want to annoy for the TICKETS: $29/$19 rest of your life.”— Rita Rudner
RITA RUDNER Rita Rudner has been entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years with her trademark brand of neurotic comedy. After many routines with the nightclub mic, Rita launched her career by winning the laughter of Johnny Carson himself and becoming a regular on The Tonight Show in 1988. She went on to enjoy success in a variety of HBO specials, including Born to Be Mild and Married Without Children, and movies like Peter’s Friends, which helped establish Rita as one of the premiere female comics to emerge from the comedy boom of the 1980s. With her wide eyes, simpering smile, and little-girl voice, Rita Rudner might seem like just another female comedian who plays up to sexist clichés about how women should act. But in an era where many comics think that big and loud automatically equals funny, it’s a treat to watch Rudner’s witty, sublime routine. ritafunny.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $65/$50/$45
18 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! (661) 723-5950/LPAC.ORG 19 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Off Broadway Booking In the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor milkman is trying to keep his family’s traditions in place. But, times are changing. And when Tevye’s daughters want to make their own matches, he must choose between his own daughters’ happiness and those beloved traditions which keep the outside world at bay. Yet it is Tevye’s love of his family, pride and faith that help him face the dangerous forces in Anatevka which threaten to destroy the very life he and his fellow villagers are trying to preserve. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, Fiddler on the Roof includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive the tradition! obbnyc.com/#fiddler CRAICMORE SUNDAY, MARCH 24 • 3:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Celtic repertoire put through the cultural blender. TICKETS: $42/$37 While the roots of this contemporary-traditional Celtic band are deeply embedded in the customary music of Scotland and Ireland, what’s most distinctive about Craicmore is the musicians’ willingness to take chances. Expanding on the well-seasoned richness of traditional Celtic music, Craicmore infuses its sparkling four-part harmonies with a myriad of instruments from around the globe, and amplifies the concert experience with a series of hardshoe dancing that will bring the audience to its feet and leave them with a sense of sheer joy and excitement. Craicmore is led by acclaimed contralto Nancy Johnston, whose deep, rich voice is a rare gem in the genre. craicmore.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $32/$27
Missoula Children’s Theatre presents SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS A young princess named Snow White finds herself in peril when her step- mother, Queen Bella, is told by her Magic Mirror that the princess is fairer than she! Aided by her two Henchmen and a band of evil Bats, the Queen plots to get rid of Snow White. Snow White escapes from Queen Bella and from the Black Forest Creatures with help from Witless the Woodsman and finds a home with the Seven Dwarfs. When Queen Bella learns of Snow White’s whereabouts, she attempts to poison Snow White. But, Queen Bella’s evil plans are thwarted when Snow White’s fearless Forest Friends, her father “Fiddler on the Roof is a King Backwards, the Seven Dwarfs and the Prince come to her rescue. universal story of hope, love and acceptance; This MCT original adaptation of the classic fairy tale, will come alive through talented youth from the Antelope Valley. mctinc.org a stunning, joyful and jubilant musical masterpiece.” FRIDAY, APRIL 5 • 7:00 P.M. — New York Daily News TICKETS: $12/$5
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Michael Flatley’s 2CELLOS LORD OF THE DANCE “While they swagger through the likes of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ they also isolate unsuspected lyrical content in their hard-rock material—and yes, they really can play their instruments.”—LA Times Described by the New York Post as, “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining,” and by the Los Angeles Times as, “a showpiece extravaganza,” Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic The meteoric success of 2CELLOS started when former cello rivals Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser decided to music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the join forces and upload a unique cello version of “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson onto YouTube. Within ethereal Lord of Light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite, and a love story fueled by just a few weeks, their video became a huge viral sensation and the Croatian cellists were invited to make their the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is television debut on Ellen. A month later, 2CELLOS signed a record deal and were invited by Sir Elton John to played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes, and state-of- join him on his worldwide tour. The duo just celebrated their whirlwind successful year by making their American the-art staging and lighting. lordofthedance.com primetime television debut on Glee, performing their interpretation of “Smooth Criminal.” 2cellos.com
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“Fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining.”— New York Post
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BIG BAND BLOWOUT! Playing everything from Glenn Miller to Gordon Goodwin, this blowout concert will be a feast for big band devotees. Experience the jumpin’ sounds of the AV Jazz Ensemble as they perform the most popular swing hits of the big band era.
SATURDAY, MAY 4 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $24/$19
Antelope Valley Ballet presents CINDERELLA Come see the classic rags to riches story of a young girl realizing BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY her dreams. From dancing with a broomstick to magically entering the ballroom en pointe in fanciful slippers, Cinderella discovers her Back by popular demand! Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993, Big Bad Voodoo dreams have come true within the arms of a Prince. Daddy’s irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them, over time, to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the 90s swing This enchanted fairytale is a full-length ballet with original revival. The seven-man group, led by Scotty Morris, forges a massively successful fusion of choreography and comes to life through the performance of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music. With big brassy local artists under the artistic direction of Kathleen Burnett. swinging horns, crooning vocals and wild jumping rhythms, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will have antelopevalleyballet.com you dancing all the way home! bbvd.com SATURDAY, MAY 11 • 7:00 P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • 8:00 P.M. SUNDAY, MAY 12 • 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $47/$42 TICKETS: $28/$24/$10
24 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! (661) 723-5950/LPAC.ORG 25 “I always see singing as a painting project. It’s very visual for me — the story of the song unfolds before my eyes while I sing.” —Juice Newton
JUICE NEWTON Grammy Award-winning, country legend Juice Newton was part of the first wave of country singers raised on folk-rock and singer/songwriters like Bob Dylan. The first singer to bridge the divide between country and pop, Juice became the “Queen of Hearts” to country rockers and the “Angel of the Morning” to the lovelorn. After decades of entertaining, Juice still has an incredible vocal range and enjoys sharing her sweet country-folk soprano while taking her fans on a stroll down memory lane. juicenewton.com It begins simply, with a school bus ride to the Lancaster develop their own creative voice. SATURDAY, JUNE 1 • 8:00 P.M. Performing Arts Center where a kindergarten student Through the Arts for Youth program, students explore the beauty, experiences a live stage performance…often for the very first TICKETS: $32/$27 diversity, complexity, and challenges of the world around them time! through the dramatic process. Difficult life experiences that might Suddenly, a whole new world full of imagination and creativity otherwise seem taboo, such as bullying, are easier to confront is at hand, instilled by the thrill of live music, dance, and theater. when presented on the common ground provided by the arts. From these early experiences with live performance students The Lancaster Performing Arts Center’s Arts for Youth education begin to form a deep relationship with the arts as a valuable program is highly subsidized in order to keep costs affordable tool for learning and a means for more effective communication. for all. Thanks to the support of our generous community and Through early exposure students generate an appreciation of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation, we serve more the arts as a vital force in their lives and are encouraged to than 30,000 children and adults annually. THANK YOU!
AUDITIONS Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013. For more information, please visit our website, LPAC.org.
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Cedar Street Theatre celebrates their 35th season, showcasing the finest in local talent and providing a quality entertainment experience for everyone! Join us as we proudly present:
Kaufman and Hart’s Pulitzer Prize- winning play is an American classic. Recognized as the archetype of the situation comedy, the story relates the humorous encounter between the Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find straight-laced Kirby family and the her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep crazy household of Grandpa Martin of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Vanderhof. The hilarity begins when Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie the Kirby’s are invited over for a dinner foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President party so that the future in-laws can get to know one another. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home Grandpa’s family of eccentric individualists amuses with their with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace over-the-top antics, and inspire with their wholehearted pursuit of Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. happiness. The stage is filled with chaotic activity from beginning Book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, to end. Escapist theatre at its finest. You Can’t Take It With You lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on the Tribune Media Service shows what may happen when a loveable family gets into ANTELOPE VALLEY COMMUNITY SF MUNICH TRIO Comic Strip, Little Orphan Annie. Produced by special scrapes and overcomes obstacles with wit, love, chaos and joy. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 • 8:00 P.M. arrangement with Music Theatre International. CONCERTS ASSOCIATION Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. The SF Munich Trio includes Cellist, Rebecca Rust, Bassoonist, The Antelope Valley Community Concerts Association is a local FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 8:00 P.M. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Friedrich Edelman, and Pianist, Vere Breheda, each highly non-profit that has, for 64 years, brought world-class concerts to SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 2:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. Play Service, Inc. acclaimed in his and her own right. They provocatively play a our Valley at a very low price. One membership fee of $60 for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 2:00 P.M. judicious sampling of styles and periods including cello sonatas, FRIDAY, MARCH 1 & 8 • 8:00 P.M. Adults and $20 for Youth, 18 and younger, includes admission TICKETS: $20/$16 bassoon duos and trios leaving the ear with a feeling of having SATURDAY, MARCH 2 & 9 • 8:00 P.M. to all four concerts. www.avcommunityconcerts.org sampled a great cornucopia of sound and timbre. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 & 10 • 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $16 DANIEL RODRIGUEZ AND YANA REZNIK MARIA KAVANAUGH TUESDAY, APRIL 30 • 8:00 P.M. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the 20th century, the TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 • 8:00 P.M. Yana Reznik is a prize-winning, world-showcased classical pianist. high-spirited rivalry between the local America’s beloved Tenor of New York City 9/11 fame performs With charm, elegance and an inspirational message, she is a true farmers and cowboys provides the with his brilliant soprano wife, plus piano and bass. connoisseur with an immense amount of energetic talent. colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, VIDA GUITAR QUARTET a winsome farm girl, play out their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • 8:00 P.M. THE TEMPEST love story. Although the road to true This quartet brings together four British guitarists of exceptional Exiled to a remote island by his power-hungry brother, the love never runs smooth, with these two ability and virtuosity; reputed to be one of the world’s most rightful Duke Prospero vows to exact revenge on the King headstrong romantics holding the reins, love’s journey is as exciting guitar ensembles. Their music is a delectable tour by conjuring a tumultuous storm to capsize his ship. Just as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will through gypsy-flavored Andalucia to Scotland, Brazil, Prospero believes he has him cornered, his daughter meets the succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and France and the U.S.A. King’s stranded son and falls deeply in love, throwing a wrench that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the in her father’s plan. One of Shakespeare’s last plays, THE ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA! TEMPEST is a magical exploration of what is more important, Music by Richard Rodgers, book by Oscar Hammerstein II, revenge or love. lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, original dances by Agnes de Written by William Shakespeare. Mille. Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs. Produced by special arrangement with the Rodgers & FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 & 25 • 8:00 P.M. Hammerstein Organization. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 & 26 • 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 • 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 17 • 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 • 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 18 • 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19 • 2:00 p.m. TICKETS: $16 TICKETS: $20/16
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Rex Parris Shaded seats, Stage rows E & F MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY HOURS OF OPERATION The City of Lancaster’s Museum of Art and History (MOAH) Tuesday – Sunday:11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Special Needs Patrons Plan Your Season How to Subscribe The Mainstage is equipped with a hearing Create your own season package. The more For more information or to purchase tickets, is now open to the public! Thursday: Special hours until 8:00 P.M. enhancement system. To reserve a headset shows you see, the more you save! call or visit the Lancaster Performing Arts This newest addition to The BLVD has more than double the Closed Monday system, please contact the Box Office at Center Box Office at (661) 723-5950, or: space as the previous museum building! ADMISSION (661) 723-5950. Wheelchair seating is Lancaster Performing Arts Center available upon request. 750 W. Lancaster Boulevard Exhibitions with a combination of professionally produced General Admission: $5 | Students & Seniors: $3 Security Lancaster, CA 93534 exhibits and visual arts-based events, including local, Children 6 & Under: Free | Every Sunday: Free The Lancaster Performing Arts Center regional, national and international artists in all disciplines The Box Office is open 12 noon. to 6 P.M. and reserves the right to subject patrons to a We are a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to active 12 noon to 4 P.M. Saturday and 1 hour prior to and genres. security check prior to entering the facility. military and their families all summer. any performance. The Box Office will remain Backpacks, large pocketbooks, shopping bags, Pick 10 The facility includes: A Main Gallery, mezzanine level and open until 15 minutes after curtain. To arrange a School Tour please call MOAH at (661) 723-6250 Receive 15% off when purchasing tickets to three smaller gallery spaces; dedicated arts classroom for suitcases and briefcases are prohibited. 10 or more different season shows. educational opportunities; and rooftop terrace with glass Please Note All programs, dates and times are subject Pick 6 enclosed room to host special events. 665 West Lancaster BLVD PHONE: (661) 723-5950 (corner of Ehrlich Ave. & Lancaster BLVD) to change. Ticket sales are final; no refunds Receive 10% off when purchasing tickets to 6-9 different season shows. Lancaster, CA 93534 except in the event of performance cancellations and no exchanges or (661) 723-6250 For directions and map substitutions. Lost, misplaced or stolen tickets email: [email protected] Other Ticket Discount Opportunities can be reprinted at a cost of one dollar ($1.00) please visit lpac.ORG www.lancastermoah.org Groups of twenty (20) or more, Seniors 62 per ticket. Call the Box Office in advance to and older, and military personnel receive a have your tickets ready when you arrive. The 10% discount on tickets. “Children” tickets Lancaster Performing Arts Center reserves the are limited to those 12 years old and younger. right to open the pit for seating in response to Please be prepared to show a valid I.D. demand for additional tickets.
IMAGINE YOUR EVENT @ LPAC Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is available to rent and can accommodate theatrical and non-theatrical events, including your: wedding • birthday party • prom • seminar • concert/recital/play • graduation The 758 capacity Main Stage Theatre, the intimate Black Box, beautiful Lobby, Grand Staircase and large two-story exterior glass wall are distinctive features of the Center that have become the “jewel” of The BLVD landscape. PRSRT STD SEASON AT A GLANCE U.S. POSTAGE September 1 K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang PAID 21 Jazz Around the World Box Office Subscriptions Lancaster, CA 23 Mike Birbiglia 44933 Fern Avenue Permit No. 48 28-29 The National Circus of the Lancaster, CA 93534-2461 People’s Republic of China lpac.ORG | (661) 723-5950 October 12 Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama 14 The Shaolin Warriors 21 Break of Reality 25 Defending the Caveman (Runs through Nov. 18) 28 The Acting Company Of Mice and Men November 3 Bill Engvall 16 The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi 30 a Christmas Carol (Runs through Dec. 2) December 8-9 The Nutcracker 12 Chris Isaak 15 3rd Annual Big Band Christmas Show 16 Christmas with the Celts January 12-13 DRUMLINE LIVE 20 nunset Blvd February 9 RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles 14 Boyz II Men 15 Russian National Ballet Theatre 17 David Burnham 24 sybarite5 March 15 saxophone Symphonette 23 Rita Rudner 24 Fiddler on the Roof 30 Craicmore April 5 snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 14 Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance 18 2Cellos 27 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy May 4 Big Band Blowout! 11-12 Cinderella June 1 Juice Newton
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