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The Romeros Yesterday and Today 8 p.m. New Dance Partners 8 p.m. | FRI with Isabel Leonard, 8 p.m. | FRI The Interactive 7 p.m. | SUN Circa Performs Sacre FRI & SAT The Ultimate Collaboration NOV 13 mezzo-soprano JAN 15 Beatles Experience FEB 28 YARDLEY HALL SEP 18 & 19 YARDLEY HALL YARDLEY HALL POLSKY THEATRE

Academy of St Martin in the Kansas City and WINTERLUDE 8 p.m. | SAT The Opus 76 Quartet 8 p.m. | SAT 7 p.m. |GREG SUN CARROLL 8 p.m. | FRI Fields Chamber Orchestra All That’s Jazz President/ SonsCEO, Midnight of Brasil Blue Jazz, LLC SEP 26 POLSKY THEATRE NOV 14 JAN 24 MAR 5 With Johannes Moser, cello YARDLEY HALL POLSKY THEATRE YARDLEY HALL

Gregory A. Carroll is a seasoned arts executive, performer and educator. He is the founder, Larry Carlton: Judy Collins & President/CEO of Midnight Blue Jazz, LLCThe – A global Greatest jazz & executive Love ofconsultancy All providing Bessie, Billie and Nina: 8 p.m. | FRI 7 p.m. | SUN creative, scholarly and8 strategic p.m. | SATservices toStarring the non-profit, Belinda education, Davids and corporate 7 p.m. | SUN Steely Dan/’78 Album Arlo Guthrie communities. Along-side his work with Midnight Blue Jazz, Greg recently joined the professional Pioneering Women in Jazz OCT 9 NOV 15 staff as Director of DevelopmentJAN 30 of Youth ASymphony Tribute of to Kansas Whitney City, Houston MAR 7 POLSKY THEATRE YARDLEY HALL POLSKY THEATRE Greg was Chief Executive Officer of the AmericanYARDLEY Jazz HALL Museum in Kansas City, Missouri where he successfully led funds and program development efforts generating more than $18.5M through municipal contract negotiations, corporate and foundation sponsorships, contributions Get the Led Out and earned revenues. Under his leadership, individual donor contributions grew from 4% of to- 7:30 p.m. | FRI Napoleon Dynamite tal budget to 35%. Additionally, the museumLas became Cafeteras a viable anddestination attraction for the City 8 p.m. | FRI A Celebration of of Kansas City and garnered7 p.m. numerous | SUN awards and recognitions of distinction including its Blue 8 p.m. | FRI Susan Werner NOV 20 Film and Conversation Room Jazz Club being named as one of theVillalobos world’s top 100 Brothers jazz venues by Downbeat Magazine. OCT 16 “The Mighty Zep” JAN 31 MAR 12 POLSKY THEATRE YARDLEY HALL Previous positions of note include DirectorPOLSKY of Education THEATRE with the International YARDLEY HALL Association for Jazz Education and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado. He held these positions after 12 unforgettable years in Colorado classrooms as an award-winning MEETMEET THETHE ARTISTS:ARTISTS junior high school & high school Instrumental Music Director. MIDNIGHTBridget BLUE Kibbey, JAZZ Harp QUINTET Selected honors include listing among the 100 most Influential African Americans in Kansas City; WINTERLUDE 8 p.m. | SAT the Presser Scholar for the University of Northern Colorado School of Music; Boettcher 7 p.m. | SUN with the Dover Quartet – 8 p.m. | FRI Bridge & Wolak 8 p.m. | SAT The Texas Tenors Bob Bowman Quintet DEC 5 Foundation Outstanding Teacher, and Colorado Jazz Educator of the Year. His high school OCT 18 Celebrating Bach and college groups haveFEB earned 12 a total ofPOLSKY seven national THEATRE Down Beat Magazine Student Music MAR 27 YARDLEY HALL POLSKY THEATRE Awards for best and outstanding performances in the jazz category. POLSKY THEATRE Outstanding musicianship and artistic passion provide the perfect As a jazz artist, Greg can be heard on twenty-three recording projects with the likes of Michael complement for excellence. Each Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet member is an Pagan, Everett Devan, Angela Hagenbach, Hugh Ragin Collective, Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet, Leslie Drayton, Marc Sabatella,8 p.m. | PeterSAT Barbieri, Cat’s Night Out, The James Ward Band, University award-winning,7 p.m. | SUNworld-classWINTERLUDE musician with an exceptional performance and of Colorado, Greeley Central High School,South University Pacific of Northern Colorado, and Denver Public George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele 8 p.m. | SAT 10 Hairy Legs teaching resume. Collectively, their combined talents and musical aesthetics Schools. With a rich performanceFEB 13 portfolio, Greg has had the pleasure of serving as an 8 p.m. | SAT make theirDEC live 6 performancesA La Mode memorable, Quintet exciting and full of variety. accompanying musician with a who’s-whoProfessional of celebrated jazz Broadway artists including, Tour Clark Terry, Orchestra of Great Britain OCT 24 POLSKY THEATRE George Benson, Dave2 Grusin, p.m. | Don SUN Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Chico Freeman, Bobby Shew, Phil APR 10 The Quintet is building a new base of original jazz repertoire that YARDLEY HALL POLSKY THEATRE Wilson, Don Menza, DianaFEB Reeves, 14 Louie Bellson, Gary Foster, Rob McConnell, Kenny Werner, YARDLEY HALL accentuates the eclectic styles and talents of its members while paying Kenny Baron, respect to the great music traditions laid by many of our founding Dr. Billy Taylor, Richie Cole, Red Holloway, Bobby Watson, Steve Houghton, Shelly Berg, John jazz pioneers.... in a refreshing and upwardly way! Blake, Stéphane Grappelli, Frank Potenza, Connaitre Miller, Orbert Davis, Horace Young, Dana Landry, Eric Applegate, Reggie Thomas, Willie Hill, Ron McCurdy, Steve Houghton, and others. 8 p.m. | SAT Mariachi Los Camperos - 8 p.m. | SAT Darlene Love 8 p.m. | SAT Trinity Irish Dance Company 7 p.m. | SUN Pilobolus Big Five-Oh! DEC 12 Fiesta Navidad Mr. Carroll is Emeritus Trustee with the Kansas State University Foundation Board of Trustees; NOV 7 YARDLEY HALL FEATURING co-founder and board memberFEB 20 of Kansas YARDLEYCity Jazz ALIVE; HALL a member of the Jaris Foundation APR 18 YARDLEY HALL YARDLEY HALL Board of Directors; and has served on boards of the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Greg Carroll, Vibes & Percussion Association, Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts, Kansas City Arts Commission, and the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra. Carroll holds a BME degree from the University of Northern Chris Burnett, Saxes Colorado and an MME from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Justin Binek, Piano Jeff Utter, Bass WINTERLUDE Neil Berg’s 50 Years Matt Leifer, Drums 7 p.m. | SUN 8 p.m. | FRI Kansas City Jazz Disciples of Rock & Roll FEB 21 APR 30 POLSKY THEATRE YARDLEY HALL

ENDLESS VARIETY | MATCHLESS TALENT! Tickets start at $25. 8 p.m. | SAT Lucy Loves Desi, 8 p.m. | SAT FEB 27 A Funny Thing Happened MAY 1 RENT Professional Broadway Tour 2 p.m. | SUN on the Way to the Sitcom 1 p.m. | SUN YARDLEY HALL FEB 28 POLSKY THEATRE MAY 2 Prices start as low as $25 per person. $25 seats are SHOW not discounted. Each show has its own Price Tier level. PRICES Price Tier levels are provided next to the show name. CELEBRATING YEARS OF PERFORMING ARTS AT JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE!

PRICE TIER A PRICE TIER E PREMIUM New Dance Partners...... Sep 18 & 19 Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie. . . . . Nov 15 Get the Led Out...... Oct 16 CARLSEN CENTER PRESENTS announces its 30th Anniversary season. Kansas City and All That’s Jazz. . . Nov 14 PRICE TIER F Performances of dance, music, theatre and family entertainment inspire Mariachi Los Camperos ...... Dec 12 WINTERLUDE artistry, imagination and smiles. Join us! Circa Performs Sacre...... Feb 28 Bob Bowman Quintet...... Oct 18 George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele A La Mode Quintet...... Dec 6 Orchestra of Great Britain.. . . . Apr 10 Sons of Brasil...... Jan 24 Neil Berg’s 50 Years Kansas City Jazz Disciples. . . Feb 21 CREATE YOUR OWN SEASON PACKAGE of Rock & Roll...... Apr 30 PRICE TIER G PRICE TIER B The Opus 76 Quartet ...... Sep 26 CHOOSE YOUR SEATS PURCHASE ONLINE at Darlene Love...... Nov 7 10 Hairy Legs...... Oct 24 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 ▣ Select 5 or more shows to save 10%* The Romeros with (no online fees) Bridget Kibbey with ▣ Select 8 or more shows to save 15%* Isabel Leonard...... Nov 13 Dover Quartet...... Dec 5 1. Choose shows (including times/ ▣ Purchase online (no added fees) Trinity Irish Dance Company. . . . Feb 20 Beatles Experience...... Jan 15 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30SEASON TICKETdates if more than one option) Academy of St Martin in the Las Cafeteras and ▣ Customize! If you require flexibility 2. Choose seats Fields Chamber Orchestra...... Mar 5 Villalobos Brothers...... Jan 31 in seat location or number of tickets The Texas Tenors ...... Mar 27 If purchasing as a Friend, Bridge & Wolak...... Feb 12 per show, call 913-469-4445SALES or stop 3. Pilobolus Big Five-Oh!...... Apr 18 by the Box Office in the Carlsen choose Friend discount Lucy Loves Desi...... Feb 27 & 28 Center, M–F, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4. Select delivery method Bessie, Billie and Nina...... Mar 7 PRICE TIER C AVAILABLE SOON! Susan Werner...... Mar 12 5. Provide contact and Napoleon Dynamite ...... Nov 20 * Become a Friend of the Carlsen credit card information Center to receive an extra 5% off The Greatest Love of All PRICE TIER H season packages. Friends receive Donate/Become a Friend Starring Belinda Davids...... Jan 30 6. Larry Carlton: invitations to members-only events, 7. Process your order Steely Dan/’78 Album...... Oct 9 advance notice of added shows, PRICE TIER D PREMIUM free small coffee, soda or bottled South Pacific...... Feb 13 & 14 water at each show and recognition in the Carlsen Center lobby. Rent...... May 1 & 2

4 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 5 Prices start as low as $25. The color of the price corresponds to the color of the seating chart. SHOW PRICES Each show has its own Price Tier level.

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6 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 7 THE ULTIMATE SATURDAY, SEP 26 New Dance Partners COLLABORATION The Opus 76 Quartet 8 p.m. POLSKY THEATRE

BECOMING BEETHOVEN: PRICE TIER G MASTER OF THE STRING QUARTET 7 p.m. Pre-show talk

An entertaining and energetic interpretation of the classics. A “remarkable group of musicians who play with charm and vitality and are well worth hearing again and again.” – KC Arts Beat

▣ Program includes Haydn, Owen/Cox Dance Group (2019) Mozart and Beethoven. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEP 18 & 19 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A 7 p.m. Pre-show talk both performances Larry Carlton STEELY DAN/’78 ALBUM THREE CHOREOGRAPHERS, THREE COMPANIES, THREE WORLD PREMIERES! Be profoundly moved by one CARLSEN CENTER PRESENTS brings together three of the most influential, prolific choreographers and three local dance companies for the and original guitarists of the ultimate festival of contemporary and modern dance. past four decades. Four-time Grammy winner mesmerizes THIS YEAR’S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ARE: audiences with his blues and jazz roots and crossover Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company (2019) pop/rock sensibility.

▣ Top ticket price includes meet & greet with the artist.

FRIDAY, OCT 9 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER H 6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center Caili Quan, working Rosie Herrera, Micaela Taylor, private hospitality event with Owen/Cox working with working with Dance Group Störling Dance Wylliams/Henry Theatre Contemporary Dance Company

8 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 9 A CELEBRATION OF Get the Led Out “THE MIGHTY ZEP” WINTERLUDE Bob Bowman Quintet

Musicians who were fans A central figure of the vibrant Kansas City jazz first. A concert designed scene since the 1980s. Bassist, composer and for those who live to play Kansas native Bob Bowman has been a major all things air — guitar, contributor to Kansas City jazz since 1988. After drums and keyboard touring the world with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis — and rock out to the Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big greatest music ever made. Band and singer Carmen McRae, he has been sharing his gift with Kansas City audiences for 30 years.

SUNDAY, OCT 18 7 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER F

10 Hairy Legs

Celebrating the technical and FRIDAY, OCT 16 8 p.m. emotional range of today’s male

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A dancer. Their boyish athleticism marks this all-male repertory dance company performing newly commissioned and recreations of modern works. Their variety, humor and superior skill punctuate an evening you won’t forget.

SATURDAY, OCT 24 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G

6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event

10 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 11 Darlene Love The Romeros with Isabel Leonard

The Academy Award winning “The pre-eminent classical guitar filmTwenty Feet From Stardom quartet continues to dazzle. and her latest release Introducing The Romeros are the only classical Darlene Love (produced by Little guitar quartet of real stature in the Steven VanZandt and including world today,” says The New York Times. new songs by Linda Perry, Elvis Multiple Grammy Award-winning Costello and Bruce Springsteen) mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard have kept Love in the spotlight. joins them in Yardley Hall.

She remains a vibrant voice on stage and in the studio and is beloved for her work with FRIDAY, NOV 13 8 p.m. Phil Spector and the classic singles he produced, including YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B He’s a Rebel, A Fine Fine Boy, 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner Chapel of Love, Wait ‘til My Purchase by Monday, Nov 9 Bobby Gets Home, Not Too 7 p.m. Pre-show talk Young To Get Married and the seasonal classic (Christmas) Baby Please Come Home.

Love is a member of the Kansas City and All That’s Jazz: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bringing Legends to Life—Celebrating Bird! a Grammy Award Winner and a Rhythm & Blues Foundation Featuring Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet and Kansas City’s Pioneer Award Winner. Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra

The Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet featuring “One of the greatest Greg Carroll, and Kansas City’s Vine singers of all time” Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra led SATURDAY, NOV 14 8 p.m. –Rolling Stone Magazine by Kent Rausch, present a highly YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A interactive performance emceed by award-winning KMBC9 NEWS Chief Meteorologist, Bryan Busby. The

concert includes narration supported GREG CARROLL by multi-media images and historic President/ CEO, Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC video clips, along with newly arranged SATURDAY, NOV 7 8 p.m. Gregory A. Carroll is a seasoned arts executive, performer and educator. He is the founder, compositions and transcriptions of President/CEO of Midnight Blue Jazz, LLC – A global jazz & executive consultancy providing creative, scholarly and strategic services to the non-profit, education, and corporate songs representing Kansas City’s communities. Along-side his work with Midnight Blue Jazz, Greg recently joined the professional YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B staff as Director of Development of Youth Symphony of Kansas City,

most significant jazz pioneers, Greg was Chief Executive Officer of the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, Missouri where he successfully led funds and program development efforts generating more than $18.5M through municipal contract negotiations, corporate and foundation sponsorships, contributions including Charlie “Yardbird” Parker. and earned revenues. Under his leadership, individual donor contributions grew from 4% of total budget to 35%. Additionally, the museum became a viable destination attraction for the City of Kansas City and garnered numerous awards and recognitions of distinction including its Blue Room Jazz Club being named as one of the world’s top 100 jazz venues by Downbeat Magazine. Previous positions of note include Director of Education with the International Association for Jazz Education and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado. He held these positions after 12 unforgettable years in Colorado classrooms as an award-winning junior high school & high school Instrumental Music Director. 12 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | MEET MEET 913–469–4445 THETHE ARTISTS:ARTISTS 13 MIDNIGHT BLUE JAZZ QUINTET Selected honors include listing among the 100 most Influential African Americans in Kansas City; the Presser Scholar for the University of Northern Colorado School of Music; Boettcher Foundation Outstanding Teacher, and Colorado Jazz Educator of the Year. His high school and college groups have earned a total of seven national Down Beat Magazine Student Music Awards for best and outstanding performances in the jazz category.

Outstanding musicianship and artistic passion provide the perfect As a jazz artist, Greg can be heard on twenty-three recording projects with the likes of Michael Pagan, Everett Devan, Angela Hagenbach, Hugh Ragin Collective, Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet, complement for excellence. Each Midnight Blue Jazz Quintet member is an Leslie Drayton, Marc Sabatella, Peter Barbieri, Cat’s Night Out, The James Ward Band, University award-winning, world-class musician with an exceptional performance and of Colorado, Greeley Central High School, University of Northern Colorado, and Denver Public teaching resume. Collectively, their combined talents and musical aesthetics Schools. With a rich performance portfolio, Greg has had the pleasure of serving as an make their live performances memorable, exciting and full of variety. accompanying musician with a who’s-who of celebrated jazz artists including, Clark Terry, George Benson, Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Chico Freeman, Bobby Shew, Phil The Quintet is building a new base of original jazz repertoire that Wilson, Don Menza, Diana Reeves, Louie Bellson, Gary Foster, Rob McConnell, Kenny Werner, accentuates the eclectic styles and talents of its members while paying Kenny Baron, respect to the great music traditions laid by many of our founding Dr. Billy Taylor, Richie Cole, Red Holloway, Bobby Watson, Steve Houghton, Shelly Berg, John jazz pioneers.... in a refreshing and upwardly way! Blake, Stéphane Grappelli, Frank Potenza, Connaitre Miller, Orbert Davis, Horace Young, Dana Landry, Eric Applegate, Reggie Thomas, Willie Hill, Ron McCurdy, Steve Houghton, and others.

Mr. Carroll is Emeritus Trustee with the Kansas State University Foundation Board of Trustees; FEATURING co-founder and board member of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE; a member of the Jaris Foundation Board of Directors; and has served on boards of the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Greg Carroll, Vibes & Percussion Association, Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts, Kansas City Arts Commission, and the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra. Carroll holds a BME degree from the University of Northern Chris Burnett, Saxes Colorado and an MME from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Justin Binek, Piano Jeff Utter, Bass Matt Leifer, Drums Napoleon Dynamite FILM AND CONVERSATION

AN EVENING WITH JON, JON AND EFREN Moderated by Jon Hart, 90.9 The Bridge FRIDAY, NOV 20 A much-quoted movie and freewheeling discussion with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez, 7:30 p.m.*

three fan favorites from the film. As a teen, YARDLEY HALL everyone knew a guy like Napoleon Dynamite. PRICE TIER C Embarrassing families and awkward adolescence; that’s the “real deal” of growing up. *Note earlier start time

Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie

Two of folk music’s most celebrated icons share the stage for an unforgettable evening. Collins thrills audiences with her unique blend of interpretive folk songs and contemporary themes. Decades later, Guthrie is still sharing songs and stories, getting to the heart of what really matters, and of course, being a comedic agitator.

SUNDAY, NOV 15 7 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER E 5:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event

14 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 15 Bridget Kibbey, Harp WITH THE DOVER QUARTET WINTERLUDE A La Mode Quintet

CELEBRATING BACH Spotlights the very essence of Prohibition-era Kansas City. “Yo-Yo Ma of the harp” with Voted Kansas City’s Favorite string quartet nirvana. Surprising Jazz Band of 2018 and 2019 audiences with diverse and in The Pitch KC, A La Mode energetic programming, takes you back in time. Clayton Kibbey spans Baroque, French and Jesica DeLong seamlessly Masterworks and rhythmic meld that authentic, swinging, migration in South America. With improvisational Kansas City style the Dover Quartet, it’s a celebration with sultry French and gypsy jazz. of pure musical brilliance and charisma in an all-Bach program. SUNDAY, DEC 6 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC 5 8 p.m. POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER F

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G 7 p.m. Pre-show talk

Mariachi Los Camperos FIESTA NAVIDAD

A holiday musical fiesta perfect for the entire family. You will love this celebration of Mexican and Latin-inspired holiday songs. Always an explosion of music and color, Mariachi Los Camperos is known for moving mariachi music out of the cantinas and into the concert halls of America.

SATURDAY, DEC 12 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner Purchase by Monday, Dec 7

16 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 17 THE INTERACTIVE Yesterday and Today BEATLES EXPERIENCE WINTERLUDE Sons of Brasil

In a sea of Beatles shows, Kansas City natives led by trumpeter Yesterday and Today is one of Stan Kessler, transport audiences to a night a kind. This all-request show club in Ipanema or Leblon. The Sons of Brasil does away with the wigs, showcase the authentic flavor and passion costumes and fake accents. of “musica bem Brasileira.” Their spicy Instead, it recreates the energy sambas and cushy bossa nova are tailor- and spirit of the world’s most made for lovers of Brazilian-flavored music. popular band, connecting with audiences and playing the music they want to hear. SUNDAY, JAN 24 7 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER F FRIDAY, JAN 15 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G 6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids

A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

A heartfelt and powerful journey through Houston’s greatest hits. Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed stage show as Belinda Davids’ breathtaking vocals deliver a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

SATURDAY, JAN 30 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER C 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner Purchase by Monday, Jan 25

18 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 19 Bridge & Wolak

Performing uniquely reimagined classical, world and jazz fusions with deft virtuosity and endless wit, this fun-loving duo are globe-trotting musicians and educators. Melding traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology — watch and be amazed! Las Cafeteras and Villalobos Brothers FRIDAY, FEB 12 8 p.m.

Afro-Mexican beats from the streets of POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G LA pair with this leading contemporary Mexican ensemble. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras mixes SUNDAY, JAN 31 7 p.m.

roots music with modern-day stories. POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G The Villalobos Brothers’ original compositions masterfully celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music South Pacific combined with the intricacies of classical music and jazz. One of the most romantic scores of all time! Set on a tropical island in the Pacific during World War II, a U.S. Navy nurse falls in love with a local plantation owner. This classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and winner of numerous Tony Awards is based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize winner “Tales of the South Pacific.”

▣ Professional Broadway tour.

SATURDAY, FEB 13 8 p.m.

6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event 7 p.m. Pre-show talk SUNDAY, FEB 14 2 p.m.

12:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event 1 p.m. Pre-show talk YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER D

20 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 21 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED Trinity Irish Dance Company Lucy Loves Desi ON THE WAY TO THE SITCOM

Everything you expect, but like L.A. THEATREWORKS RADIO THEATRE nothing you’d imagine. Trinity Irish A true-life comedy that’s an absolute ball! Gregg Oppenheimer’s Dance elevates the traditional tell-all comedy reveals the battle for a show that would become Irish-American dance legacy by one of America’s most loved TV comedies. This crowd-pleasing delivering a fresh and engaging performance played to sold-out houses during its world performance. Founded and making premiere run in Los Angeles in 2018. their home in Chicago, they’re truly the high watermark of Irish dance. SATURDAY, FEB 27 8 p.m. POLSKY THEATRE

SUNDAY, FEB 28 2 p.m. PRICE TIER G SATURDAY, FEB 20 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner Purchase by Monday, Feb 15

Circa Performs SACRE SUNDAY, FEB 28 7 p.m. YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A WINTERLUDE Kansas City Jazz Disciples Circa tightly weaves together world- class acrobatics Four musicians share their unique and dynamic touch while flawlessly blending encounters into the ultimate Kansas City jazz suffused with sound. Together, saxophonist dark humor and Gerald Dunn, pianist Everett rich tenderness. Freeman, drummer Michael Warren Featuring Stravinsky’s and bassist DeAndre Manning Rite of Spring, the capture and captivate. stage explodes with physicality and power.

SUNDAY, FEB 21 7 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER F

A Scène Nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne and Merrigong Theatre Company commission. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

22 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 23 CHAMBER Academy of St Martin in the Fields ORCHESTRA

One of the world’s finest chamber FRIDAY, MARCH 5 8 p.m. orchestras! Known for fresh, brilliant YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B interpretations of the world’s greatest 7 p.m. Pre-show talk orchestral music, The Academy of Featuring guest soloist St Martin in the Fields has gained an Johannes Moser, cello enviable international reputation for its distinctive, polished and refined sound. The name and sound of the Academy is known and loved by classical audiences throughout the world.

▣ Program online!

24 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 25 PIONEERING Bessie, Billie and Nina WOMEN IN JAZZ The Texas Tenors

Three dynamic vocalists celebrate the enduring A mix of timeless classics and legacies of three iconic female artists. Bessie, Billie CHARENÉE foot-stomping, hand-clapping and Nina entertains, inspires and empowers audiences WADE country favorites. Celebrating as Charenée Wade, Camille Thurman, Tahira Clayton 10 years together, these classically and an all-female jazz band pay homage to the trained, versatile tenors have musical and social legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie performed more than 1,400 Holiday and Nina Simone. Presented in affiliation SATURDAY, MAR 27 8 p.m. concerts. The three-time Emmy with WIJO (Women in Jazz Organization). Supported Award-winning trio promises YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B by a grant from the Chamber Music America. hits audiences know and love 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner mixed with brand-new music. Purchase by Monday, Mar 22

CAMILLE SUNDAY, MAR 7 7 p.m. THURMAN

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G 6 p.m. Pre-show talk

TAHIRA CLAYTON Susan Werner

Folk, jazz and pop delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Susan Werner is deemed by NPR as “The Empress of the Unexpected.” Her restlessness spans an original and charismatic style. The queen of contemporary folk sings from her 12 albums with styles ranging from folk/ rock to Tin Pan Alley and gospel/ country to chamber music.

FRIDAY, MAR 12 8 p.m.

POLSKY THEATRE PRICE TIER G 6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private hospitality event

26 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 27 GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Pilobolus Big Five-Oh!

Ukuleles of all sounds and sizes — For this 50th anniversary celebration, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. SATURDAY, APR 10 8 p.m. Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” From the Royal palace to well-known YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A turns its traditions sideways, and rock festivals, the Ukulele Orchestra 6:45 p.m. Friends of Carlsen Center private brings its past into the future — in of Great Britain offers something hospitality event a thoroughly engaging new way. As fresh and entertaining, both modern fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus — and old-fashioned. It’s a world that feisty arts organism — puts the tour with only hand luggage. “Oh!” in BIG FIVE OH! and continues to morph its way thrillingly into audiences’ SUNDAY, APR 18 7 p.m. hearts and minds. The celebration includes the vintage classic, Untitled, YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER B the high-voltage Megawatt, signature shadow works, and a few concepts that have never been seen before!

28 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 29 Final seasonof Love An original rock musical that forever changed American theatre. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner that spent 12 years on Broadway now speaks loudly and defiantly to audiences in Yardley Hall. With its message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this classic rock musical reminds us to measure our lives by the only thing that truly matters…LOVE.

▣ Professional Broadway tour.

*Note earlier start time on Sunday

SATURDAY, MAY 1 8 p.m.

A highly entertaining look at the history of iconic 7 p.m. Pre-show talk music. Composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to SUNDAY, MAY 2 1 p.m.* the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite music genre. From the birth of 12 p.m. (Noon) Pre-show talk

rock ‘n’ roll in the 1940s to MTV and the 1980s. YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER D

FRIDAY, APR 30 8 p.m.

YARDLEY HALL PRICE TIER A 6:30 p.m. Pre-show dinner Purchase by Monday, Apr 26

30 jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter30 | 913–469–4445 31 ENDLESS VARIETY MATCHLESS TALENT!

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