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The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts 2014–2015 Season The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts 2014–2015 Season JULY SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK DECEMBER JIM BELUSHI YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS present 40TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE BOARD OF COMEDY NAREK ArutYUNIAN, 2014 MACOMB SUMMER FOLLIES Sun. Oct. 26, 3pm A CHristmas Carol Sat. Feb. 7, 2pm & 7pm Clarinetist Fri. Jul. 11, 2pm = Sat. Jul. 12, 2pm $39, $33 ($49 pit seating) presented by the NEBRASKA THEATRE CARAVAN $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) Sun. Mar. 15, 3pm $13 in advance, $16 at the door “… they unite to create a sound so pure and Sat. Dec. 6, 2pm & 7pm JIM BELUSHI, from Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s $25, $15 student smooth and homogeneous that does not seem $39, $33, $15 children 12 & under famed Second City, takes the stage in an improvised First prize recipient of the International humanly possible.”— Fort Worth Star Telegram comedy show featuring members of the Board of Young Musicians Competition in Prague SEPTEMBER With rousing a cappella renditions of “… rare is a production that makes you feel you’re seeing and Comedy. “We are not stand-up comedians. Our show and the Musical Youth of the Planet spirituals, gospel, blues, reggae, hip-hop hearing the story for the first time.”—LA Times is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience. Most Competition in Moscow, Narek is the and jazz standards, Grammy Award- Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas of the fun we have on stage comes from including the winner of the 2010 Young Concert Artists ROSLYN KIND nominated Sweet Honey IN THE ROCK captures the transcendent harmonies and Carol in a spectacular on-stage production. Join Ebenezer audience—we get suggestions from them to begin each scene we perform, and in International Auditions—presented at New York’s Merkin Hall and at the Kennedy Sat. Sep. 27, 8pm driving rhythms of the black experience. This season, the five-voice choir of African- Scrooge on his spirited journey to Christmas past, present certain instances, bring them on stage with us to add to our performance. It’s less Center in Washington, D.C., to rave reviews. Arutyunian will perform music by Finzi, $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) American women celebrates 40 years of inspiring music, delivered with its signature and future. Revel in the sights and sounds of the season, a ‘show’ and more a party…maybe that’s why we have so much fun doing it.”— Prokofiev, Weinberg and Stockhausen. message of social justice and equality. alive with color and movement and woven with beautiful Jim Belushi “If it’s true that you should “leave them wanting more”... then [for new arrangements of holiday songs such as “God Rest Ye accomplished!”– Broadwayworld.com Kind it’s] mission Merry Gentlemen,” “Wassail Wassail,” “Greensleeves,” and THE Gruffalo’S CHILD The younger sister of the legendary Barbra Streisand, Roslyn many more. Share the magic of A Christmas Carol—see it with those you love. Ballroom WITH A TWIST presented by TALL STORIES Page to Kind dazzles audiences with her vocal prowess when she NOVEMBER Sun. Feb. 8, 3pm THEATRE COMPANY Stage presents an evening of music, cabaret and family storytelling $49, $43 Adapted from the picture book by that is sure to entertain. Recently featured on Streisand’s LINDA EDER: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler World Tour, the acclaimed singer, actress, and comedienne CAMELOT CHRISTMAS WHERE YOU ARE “Not only does the show open with a twist, it sizzles, snaps = and pops until the end.”– Cape Cod Today Tue. Mar. 17, 9:45am & 12:30pm has built a considerable name for herself as a headliner at the Lincoln Center, Sat. Nov. 1, 2pm & 7pm Sun. Nov. 2, 3pm Sun. Dec. 7, 3pm London’s Café Royal and Carnegie Hall. Join Kind for “a journey of emotions” in her $59, $54 Ballroom WITH A TWIST is a critically acclaimed $15, $5 student $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) international dance production choreographed by brand new show featuring both new material and vintage “Rozzie” tunes. Experience CAMELOT’s “one brief shining moment” as Lerner The Gruffalo said that noG ruffalo should “She’s simply one of the most spellbinding singers of our Dancing With the Stars’ Louis van Amstel. This ground- and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre’s most legendary ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But time.”—New York Daily News breaking show, starring Dancing With The Stars celebrity musicals. Recount the time-honored legend of King Arthur, one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and FALL CONCERT Linda Eder returns to the Macomb Center for a pros and finalists from TV’s So You Think You Can Dance Guenevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table in tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist…does he? performed by WARREN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA sensational holiday concert featuring songs from her and American Idol, pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the an enchanting fable of chivalry, majesty, and brotherhood in Songs, laughs and scary fun for children in grades Pre-K–3. Run time: 55 minutes. Sun. Sep. 28, 3pm latest Christmas CD, Christmas Where You Are and her energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and “hip-hop” styles. Highlighted by this four-time Tony® Award-winning show. Intimate and fresh, acclaimed Christmas Stays the Same. The Broadway stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances, Ballroom $23, $20 senior, $10 college student never has this story of passion, pageantry and betrayal been superstar performs holiday classics old and new including two original songs, WITH A TWIST is an event for the entire family. THE GREAT GATSBY Page to more captivating. The celebrated score includes the classics “If “Christmas Where You Are” and “Silence of Snow.” Celebrate the season with one of by F. Scott Fitzgerald Stage Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and the title song, “Camelot.” the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder. ABBA THE CONCERT presented by the OCTOBER Montana Repertory Theatre HARRY THE DIRTY DOG Sun. Feb. 15, 3pm HOLIDAY BRASS $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) Thu. Mar. 26, 10am & 7pm CIAO ITALIA by Gene Zion Page to with Brass Players from the $25, $5 student performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presented by ARTSPOWER Stage Come celebrate all the joy and exuberance Fri. Oct. 3, 8pm DETROIT WINDS & STRINGS and of one of the greatest bands in pop music One of the great cautionary tales about the Mon. Nov. 3, 9:45am & 12:30pm DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHOIRS history! Featuring original members of the American Dream, The Great Gatsby, now $20, $16 student/senior $15, $5 student Tue. Dec. 9, 7pm band’s rhythm section, ABBA the Concert brought to the stage by Simon Levy’s masterful adaptation, captures, perhaps better Harry has everything a little white dog with $25, $15 student spans their incredible career presenting than all movies, the elusive magic of Fitzgerald’s novel. It’s all here: the beautiful YOUNG Concert ArtIsts presents black spots could want. There’s just one all your favorite songs including: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “SOS,” “Fernando,” people, the decadence, the idealism—and the darkest fate. Recommended for LOUIS SCHWIZGEBEL, Pianist problem: he hates taking baths. He hates “Detroit Chamber Winds …is the lifeblood of “Take a Chance on Me,” “Waterloo,” and more. Formed in 1996, this tribute to ABBA is grades 9 and up. Run time: two hours plus Q & A following the 10am performance. Paul HuaNG, Violinist them so much, in fact, that one morning local chamber music.”—Detroit Free Press known for its fantastic ABBA-sound and the stunning live “ABBA-esque” performance. Sun. Oct. 5, 3pm he runs away. ArtsPower’s new musical, The Brass of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) performs their seasonal The audience and press all agree—“this is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” GUYS AND DOLLS based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, celebration. The ensemble of musicians, drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony $25, $15 student Fri. Mar. 27, 7:30pm = captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in and Michigan Opera orchestras, has established a national reputation for their Two stellar soloists take to the stage in an exceptional THE FOUR BITCHIN’ BABES Sat. Mar. 28, 2pm & 7pm Harry’s story. Recommended for grades K–2. Run time: 55 minutes plus Q & A after artistic excellence, first-rate performances and recordings. Join them, along with the present THE BEST OF THE BABES afternoon of Beethoven’s violin and piano sonatas. the performance. Dakota High School Varsity Choirs, to welcome the splendor of the season. $59, $54 Named a BBC New Generation Artist for 2013–15, pianist 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW “The show that defines Broadway dazzle!”— Louis Schwizgebel has won praise worldwide, appearing Sat. Feb. 21, 2pm & 7pm The New York Times as soloist with the London Philharmonic and L’Orchestre SINBAD THE NUTCRACKER $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) This oddball romantic comedy soars with National de Lyon. Praised by The Strad for his “stylish and polished playing,” violinist Fri. Nov. 7, 7:30pm performed by MACOMB BALLET COMPANY the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us Paul Huang, winner of the 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, $49, $43 ($59 pit seating) “How can funny sound this pretty?”—The Boston Globe Fri. Dec. 12, 10am & 7pm • Sat. Dec. 13, 2pm & 7pm to a cast of legendary characters: Sarah debuted last season in Washington, D.C.
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