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The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is committed to SUBSCRIBE & SAVE presenting high-quality performances and providing memorable 2018-2019 Season Package Pricing offers music, cultural arts experiences for Temecula residents and visitors. Our dance, and theater lovers the opportunity to 14th Season highlights hometown traditions and nostalgia from experience extraordinary evenings at your favorite our youth, while fostering new opportunities that break barriers series performances at a significant savings. Buy Series igniting a passion for the arts. Packages and receive the deepest discount or Create Your Own Series by selecting five or more shows to Our 2018-2019 Season is full of timeless classics, award-winning get the Pick 5 rates. As a Season Subscriber, you will contemporary works, exciting world-premieres, and full-scale be set for the Season without worrying about sold-out musicals. Temecula Presents welcomes back our series favorites: performances or waiting in line to purchase tickets. LEGENDS, DANCE, BIG BAND, ALOHA, and CLASSICAL MUSIC. This year, we are excited to introduce a new series, BENEFITS HEROES, featuring familiar music from the past and present. We • Best Value are thrilled to bring two well-known Rock bands, Jack Russell’s • Preferred Seating Great White and Ambrosia to Temecula’s Stage. • Advance Purchase • Prior Notices We appreciate your continued patronage and consistent support, • Free Ticket Delivery gracious feedback, generous volunteerism, and passionate GROUP SALES advocacy for Temecula’s Theater. Groups can count on great savings, personalized service, We look forward to seeing you at your Theater! and priority seating. Organize a night at Temecula’s Theater with your group of 15 or more (for most Please visit TemeculaTheater.org or call us at performances). Simply call our Ticket Office for Group 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696) for more information. Sales Information.

CITY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TEMECULA DEPARTMENT Chariss Turner Lindsay Lucas Jesse Blanke Ariana Hernandez Chad Hilligus Nick Tierce Patron Services Theater Operations Hannah Dixon Jenny Seymany Programming Consultant Graphic Designer Aaron Adams Kevin Hawkins Erica Russo, Supervisor Miranda Takla City Manager Director of Community Services Travis Brown Will Fedor Lori Craig Torok Community Services Superintendent Amanda Voyce Brian Janey Theater Technical Assistant Elizabeth Garcia Dance Scholar-In-Residence John Deards Neil Kapple Tanesha Wadlington Piano Technician Greg Butler Bea Barnett Bill Strawn Asst Technical Dana Zimbric Assistant Community Services Technical Director / Director / Jonathan Soto Wylan Shoemaker House Managers / Shawna Sarnowski California Chamber Orchestra City Manager Superintendent Lighting Design Audio Engineer Volunteer Coordinator Stage Crew Ticket Sales Official Theater Photographer Artistic Director & Conductor

2018-2019 SEASON 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696) TemeculaTheater.org 3 AMBROSIA THU, APR 25, 2019 @ 8pm Ambrosia, the band known and loved by a multitude of fans since the 1970s, is now more alive and compelling than ever. This five-time Grammy nominated ensemble is exploring new musical territory and bringing exceptional musical performances to stages everywhere. Always exploring the possibilities of progressive, classical, and world influences — with tangled roots of soul, rhythm, and blues — Ambrosia is continuing to entertain their original fans while still engaging newer audiences. Bringing a breathtaking performance of their classic hits, as well as new moving music, Ambrosia is sure to bring a perfect show to Temecula. www.ambrosialive.net

Jack Russell’s great White THU, NOV 1, 2018 @ 8pm Jack Russell’s Great White represents the next phase of their hard rock legacy. Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to relive the multi-platinum, hard rock entity’s storied origins; Russell set his sights on the future. In December 2011, Jack Russell’s Great White first bared its teeth. Since its inception, the front man welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana — this time as a guitar player and keyboardist — lead guitarist Robby Lochner, and drummer Dicki Fliszar. Now, this group has a sharp, soaring, and slick new album boasting the bluesy hard rock stomp that made Russell and Montana icons in the first place. www.jackrussellsgreatwhiteband.com

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES TICKET $35 Regular heroes PRICES $30 Pick 5 (see page 3 for details) 5 STRANGE DAYS (THE DOORS TRIBUTE) THU, JAN 31, 2019 @ 8pm Strange Days is a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is a show that has thrilled audiences around the world. Come see why audiences everywhere are saying, The Lizard King Lives! www.strangedaystribute.com AEROMYTH (AEROSMITH TRIBUTE) FRI, OCT 5, 2018 @ 8pm DSB (JOURNEY TRIBUTE) Aeromyth has accomplished what they set out to do, become the World’s Greatest Aerosmith Tribute Band! Performing all of the Aerosmith greatest hits such as Walk This Way, Sweet Emotion, and Toys in The Attic, to more current hits like Dude Looks Like A Lady, Jaded, and Don’t THU, MAR 7, 2019 @ 8pm Wanna Miss A Thing. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to Journey. They have captured the lush and signature sound An Aeromyth concert will take you back to your youth, as well as entertain the masses who grew up with the band in the 80s & 90s. This band of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey in their prime. consists of some very experienced and professional musicians with many years of studio and stage experience who collectively have the look Complete with a band of world-class Los Angeles musicians, DSB and present a stage show making you believe you are at an Aerosmith concert. You can count on Aeromyth to bring you the very best of remains true to Journey’s musical legacy and delivers the nostalgic Aerosmith! concert experience that will keep you believin’! www.aerosmithtribute.com www.dsbband.com

(EAGLES TRIBUTE) PETTY AND THE HEARTSHAKERS THE LONG RUN (TOM PETTY TRIBUTE) THU, OCT 4, 2018 @ 8pm FRI, MAR 8, 2019 @ 8pm Regarded as the finestEagles tribute band in the country, The Long Run successfully blends the classic Eagles sound into their own Petty and The Heartshakers front man Dan Grennes has been told how genuine live performance style, delighting audiences young and old much he resembles Tom Petty, so after great encouragement by his with faithful recreations of some of the best music ever written. peers, Dan started a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. Hear it for yourself as he revives Tom Petty favorites such as Yer So Bad, www.thelongrun.net Free Fallin’, Into The Great Wide Open, and so many more. www.pettyandtheheartshakers.com

TWISTED GYPSY THE RISING (FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE) (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE) FRI, NOV 2, 2018 @ 8pm FRI, APR 26, 2019 @ 8pm Come see why Twisted Gypsy is the hottest new Fleetwood Mac The Rising is a brotherhood of friends much like Bruce Springsteen tribute to take Temecula’s stage by storm! You will be back in the and the E Street Band. What you will hear is musical truth. What 70s when their music and vocals dominated the hearts of the planet you will see is the embodiment of friendship and what you will feel with great hits like Go Your Own Way, Landslide, and Songbird. is the ‘spiritual healing’ that can only be supplied by a great band. www.twistedgypsyband.com www.therising.tv

LED ZEPAGAIN (LED Zeppelin TRIBUTE) GARRATT WILKEN THU, JAN 3, 2019 @ 8pm Symphony To Heaven & THE PARROTTHEADS FRI, JAN 4, 2019 @ 8pm Classic Rock Show (JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE) Led Zepagain is back for two nights on Temecula’s stage! First, FRI, MAY 24, 2019 @ 8pm enjoy the symphony-styled performance with heavenly chords and Parrothead fans from near and far will enjoy this nostalgic journey melodious vocals. Come back the following night to rock out to the through the music of Jimmy Buffett with fan-favorite tunes such as classic tunes of Led Zeppelin . Oldest Surfer On The Beach, Trip Around The Sun, and Come Monday. www.zepagain.com www.theparrottheads.com

in SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES TICKET $100 for any five performances $25 Regular association $20 Pick 5 (see page 3 for details) Legends with PRICES 7 VERSA-STYLE DANCE COMPANY SAT, FEB 23, 2019 @ 8pm AVOCADO DANCE THEATRE Founded in 2005, Los Angeles-based Hip-Hop dance company, Versa-Style Dance creates highly energetic work by fusing dances that are culturally significant to our community. These forms include Hip-Hop styles such as 90s Hip-Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Whacking, and SAT, APR 6, 2019 @ 8pm Boogaloo, in addition to Afro- Latin styles such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Afro-Cuban to name a few. As a reaction to the widespread Produced by Dance Theatre Collective of Southern California, media misrepresentation of these dance forms, Versa-Style specifically aims to perform for the youth to instill the roots, history, and social and under the Artistic Direction of Lori Craig Torok, Avocado Dance political issues surrounding the art of our generation. Theatre brings you PRINCE 2 PRINCE, an exciting evening-length Hip-Hop breaks color lines by creating a forum where people come together for a common passion rather than grouping themselves by race dance work inspired by the moving story of The Little Prince and or socio-economic backgrounds. Versa-Style demonstrates freedom of expression, freedom of individuality, hard work, self-discipline, and the visceral music of Prince. dedication to the form. Live music and dance come to together to transport you through www.versastyledance.org worlds of color, shape, wonder and whimsy. Prince favorites— When Doves Cry, Sign of the Times, Nothing Compares 2 U, Raspberry Beret, Purple Rain, and many others—drive this hopeful contemporary ballet on a trip through the galaxy, in search of home. #LetsGoCrazy #DeliciousDance www.avocadodancetheatre.com

JACOB JONAS THE COMPANY SAT, JUN 1, 2019 @ 8pm Led by 26-year-old namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company is gaining an international profile for its honest storytelling, visceral performances, and visual content creation. Their original work tells personal, relatable stories based on real-life experiences while building a diverse community of collaborators. The company debuted in 2014 at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, and since has toured North America, bringing its mix of contemporary ballet and acrobatic movement. Jonas brings dance works to a wider audience through collaboration, technology, education, and performance. “When Jacob Jonas The Company performs, energy doesn’t just seem to bounce off the walls, it reverberates off of bodies.” – Los Angeles Times www.jacobjonas.com

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danceXchange – Where Dance and Community Meet! Free Master Dance Classes 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm SAT, FEB 23, 2019 @ 1pm 2018: JUL 17, AUG 21, SEP 18, OCT 16, NOV 20, DEC 18 SAT, APR 7, 2019 @ 1pm 2019: JAN 15, FEB 19, MAR 19, APR 16, MAY 21, JUN 18 SAT, JUN 1, 2019 @ 1pm This monthly community dance showcase produced by Dance Theatre Collective of Southern California in cooperation Each visiting dance company will offer a free, ninety-minute master with Temecula Presents brings the local dance community together in celebration of our varied and eclectic dance class during their residency. This is your opportunity to study with community and all types of dance are encouraged. This is a friendly and supportive audience. Let’s Dance! world-class, professional dancers. Space is limited, so please contact For more information about upcoming performances, please visit dancexchange.net the Ticket Office to register at1.866.OLD.TOWN.

SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES TICKET $80 Regular $25 Regular $20 Seniors/ Military & Groups of 15+ $65 for Seniors/ Military $20 Pick 5 (see details on page 3) $15 Students PRICES $50 for Students 9 dance RAT PACK 103 YEARS OF SINATRA SUN, JAN 6, 2019 @ 2pm The Rat Pack was comprised of the hippest ‘cats’ of all time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter SHERRY WILLIAMS Lawford. Featuring the look, feel, singing style, and attitude of the Rat Pack “SWING TIME” and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, you simply will not believe your eyes and WITH THE BIG BAND ALL STARS ears. The Big Band All Stars team up with the Dry Martini Orchestra to bring you this classic annual Rat Pack event. SUN, NOV 4, 2018 @ 2pm Temecula’s favorite entertainer Sherry Williams returns for the 13th Annual Big Band Concert with the Big Band All Stars. When you listen to Sherry’s exquisite voice, you realize immediately that th she is a consummate artist — the real thing. Sherry is a storyteller 8 ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL and her signature sound paints pictures with words. SUN, MAR 10, 2019 @ 2pm Sherry will perform a collection of swinging songs from the Great Temecula Theater celebrates the 8th Annual Jazz Festival. Join us for American Songbook and orchestrations by some of the finest a day of jazz with some of the finest musicians in the Inland Empire. arrangers like John Rodby and Keith Droste. Come experience Enjoy music in the courtyard from the Elvio Ditta Trio. The incredible our favorite singing sensation Sherry Williams accompanied by outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more. Jeff Stover’s Orchestra. The festival continues on Temecula’s Stage for an afternoon concert featuring Yve Evans, Keith Droste, Jonathan Karrant, and Doug McDonald. This year we are fortunate to have the father and son team of Colin and Joel Wenhardt. Festival favorites include Don Rice, Jay Huston, and David Hitchings with a host of jazz greats.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SUN, APR 28, 2019 @ 2pm The Great American Songbook and Singers stars Troy Clarke along with the Big Band All Stars. Hear the Great American Songbook, which represents the best songs of one of the greatest eras in music history. Enjoy music that was written primarily in the first half of the 20th century and the Tin Pan Alley days along with popular Broadway Musical hits that are still popular today. This concert will feature fresh new arrangements that will debut on Temecula’s Stage.

TRIBUTE TO THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW THE VOICES OF LAS VEGAS SUN, MAY 26, 2019 @ 2pm SUN, OCT 7, 2018 @ 2pm The Voices of Las Vegas starring Dean Christopher and the Big Tribute to The Lawrence Welk Show stars the Champagne Lady Band All Stars will simply entertain. Great classic entertainers from vocalist Roberta Linn along with vocalist Richard Leibell and the top casino show rooms in Las Vegas all come alive under the accordion/pianist Mark LeVang, son of former Welk cast member arrangements of the Big Band All Stars. Neil LeVang. Our tribute to Lawrence Welk and the (now closed) Welk Theater, just miles from Temecula, will also feature the Big Return to Las Vegas in its heyday without laser lights, pyrotechnics, Band All Stars and Temecula Red Hot Dixie All Stars. back up dancers, or multiple costume changes. An accomplished singer from St. Louis, Dean pays tribute to influential performers The Lawrence Welk Show was among the most successful musical with impressions of Tom Jones, Elvis, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, variety shows in American history. The show still airs on PBS with Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. the famous bubbles.

SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES *Family discount: TICKET $185 Regular for all performances $37 Regular* $35 Senior/ Military Two children admitted $170 Senior/ Military for all performances $32 Pick 5 (see page 3 for details) free with each paid big band PRICES $31 Groups of 15+ $25 Students adult ticket. 11 MELE’UHANE a.k.a. Anaspond WED, JAN 2, 2019 @ 7:30pm Hawaiian father and sons trio, Mele’uhane, also known as Anaspond, merges more than five generations ofpaniolo cowboys, musicians, and composers as one of Hawaii’s newest World Music artists. In their deep affection forōlelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian language), Keikilani Lindsey and his sons Leo and Kaneala Lindsey lend a new spin to HENRY KAPONO haku mele (Hawaiian songwriting). Joining a new generation of Hawaiian storytellers, they endeavor WED, OCT 3, 2018 @ 7:30pm to explore the many untold tales of the heart, rendering a song for each emotion. They celebrate their love of ohana and Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all — vocalist, guitarist, culture by continuing to holo mua (move forward) in their unique songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite — and interpretations of classic compositions, new original mele (song), multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination, and traditional Hawaiian favorites. along with taking home 14 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s “Grammy”). www.meleuhane.com Returning to Temecula’s stage after four years, Henry Kapono will be sharing some of our favorite songs as well as introducing us to his new music. Henry’s original songs with a rock vibe celebrate his love for his family, express pride in his Hawaiian culture, and share SHAWN & LEHUA the joy of his home on the Islands! WED, MAR 6, 2019 @ 7:30pm www.henrykapono.com Shawn Pimental & Lehua Kalima are two well-known Hawaiian musicians, producers, singers, and songwriters, each with multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. They have joined forces and we are excited to bring this multi-talented duo to Temecula. Shawn Kekoa Pimental is a five-timeNā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy-Nominated Music Producer and Artist. Shawn has also composed and produced music for Mike Post, Disney and other Award-Winning shows. One-third of the multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning Na Leo Pilimehana since 1984, Lehua Kalima has been performing for over 30 years. With her roots in Hawaiian music and her passion in folk and pop, Kalima has penned and recorded over 35 songs. www.shawnandlehua.com

WILLIE K THU, MAY 23, 2019 @ 7:30pm We are excited to bring this amazing man back home to the Temecula Theater! The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country, and even opera — and not only get away with it but leave everyone within earshot slack-jawed in astonishment. Traditional, indigenous Hawaiian music has always been at the core of the Willie K experience and it is important to him to dispel misguided notions about what exactly Hawaiian music is. * We all are very hopeful for Willie’s return to the stage. Should his health not permit him to travel, we have scheduled top female vocalist, Amy Hanaiali’i to perform. www.williek.com

SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES VIP Packages available, TICKET $135 Orchestra for all performances $40 Orchestra $30 Parterre please contact Mehe’ula $100 Parterre for all performances $30 Pick 5 (see page 3 for details) $25 Balcony Music Productions at Aloha PRICES $85 Balcony for all performances [email protected]. 13 For complete programs and information, “an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” visit www.calchamberorchestra.org “powerfully adept…with a combination of brilliance and subtlety” – San Fransisco Chronicle Dana Zimbric, Artistic Director and Conductor TELEGRAPH QUARTET SAT, OCT 6, 2018 @ 7:30pm The Telegraph Quartet was formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire as well as contemporary and non-standard repertoire, alike. Beyond the concert stage, the Telegraph Quartet seeks to spread its music through education and audience engagement. The Telegraph Quartet gave its first Carnegie Hall appearance in Weill Recital Hall in 2015 along with violinist Ian Swensen and pianist Jeff LaDeur. The Quartet will return to Carnegie Hall in 2018 for its Naumburg Award Recital featuring the World Premiere of Robert Sirota’s third string quartet. Most recently, the Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award. www.telegraphquartet.com

PLACES California Chamber Orchestra SAT, NOV 3, 2018 @ 7:30pm FEI-FEI, PIANO Vienna on the cusp of a musical revolution, Italy’s irrepressible joy, SAT, JAN 5, 2019 @ 7:30pm and a crisp fall afternoon in New England. “natural musicality and beauty of tone” Praised for her “bountiful gifts and passionate immersion into the Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E Flat; John Wilds, trumpet solo – Cincinnati Enquirer Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A Major (“Italian”) music she touches” (The Plain Dealer), Chinese pianist Fei-Fei is a Walker About Leaves (after poems of Robert Frost) winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and a top finalist at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. She continues to build a reputation for her poetic interpretations, charming California Chamber Orchestra and GIFTS Temecula Valley Master Chorale audiences with her “passion, piquancy and tenderness,” and “winning SAT, DEC 1, 2018 @ 7:30pm stage presence” (Dallas Morning News). @ MURRIETA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (MUMC) Deeply committed to sharing her joy for music and connecting with 24652 Adams Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 communities, Fei-Fei also engages students and community audiences Holiday celebrations, presents for children, and the gifts of the Magi. through frequent school and outreach concerts and master classes. Debussy Children’s Corner Suite 1 www.feifeipiano.com Respighi Adoration of the Magi from Trittico Botticellano Rutter Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind

LOVE California Chamber Orchestra SAT, FEB 2, 2019 @ 7:30pm Don Quixote and his beloved Dulcinea, Mozart in all his passion, and a World Premiere by Brazilian composer Joao Guilherme Ripper. JOSHUA ROMAN, CELLO Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546 SAT, MAY 25, 2019 @ 7:30pm Ripper Concerto for Cello and Strings (World Premiere); Lars Hoefs, cello solo Part of the Villa-Lobos International Chamber Music Festival Joshua Roman has earned an international reputation for his wide- Telemann Don Quixote Suite for Strings and Harpsichord ranging repertoire, a commitment to communicating the essence of Lars Hoefs music in visionary ways, artistic leadership and versatility. A native of Oklahoma City, Roman began playing the cello at the age of three on CONNECTIONS California Chamber Orchestra a quarter-size instrument, and gave his first public recital at age ten. SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 7:30pm Candlelight classics Roman’s cultural leadership includes using digital platforms to The birth of modern music, themes and variations, and a Beethoven- harness new audiences. A celebrated performer, he is recognized as WEST COAST Wind QUINTET an accomplished composer and curator, and was named a TED Senior inspired symphony that will leave you wondering where it’s been all SUN, DEC 9, 2018 @ 3pm your life. Fellow in 2015. Kate Prestia-Schaub, flute; Christine Massey, “A performer as charismatic as he is Debussy Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun oboe; Margaret Worsley, clarinet; www.joshuaroman.com technically and mucally trained.” Farrenc Symphony No. 2 in D Major Elizabeth Low-Atwater, bassoon; – MusicWeb-International.com Respighi The Birds Chris Wilson, horn [Bernard Jacobson]

SEASON PACKAGE PRICES INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES Children 10 TICKET $150 for all seven performances $35 Regular $30 Senior and under $125 for any five performances $25 Pick 5 (see page 3 for details) FREE CLASSICAL PRICES Excludes Candlelight Classics $10 Students 15 CITY OF TEMECULA YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID PARADE JAN 17, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2019 @ 7pm OCT 26 & 27, 2018 @ 7:30pm JAN 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2019 @ 1pm OCT 28, 2018 @ 2pm With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, Hauntingly beautiful music permeates the Tony Award-winning score lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County; Doug Wright, this Disney classic musical will capture your heart with The Last Five Years) with a compelling Tony Award-winning book by its irresistible songs, including Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl, and Part Oscar winner, Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy). Parade explores the of Your World. endurance of love and hope against all the odds. Disney’s The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, King Triton’s Set in Georgia in 1913, it tells the epic, true story of one of the most youngest daughter. Her wish is to pursue the human, Prince Eric, famous and one of the first tabloid-exploited trials in American in the world above. She makes a bargain with the evil sea witch, history. On trial is Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, ostracized Ursula, to trade her tail for legs in order to find true love. But the for his faith and Northern heritage. It is a riveting murder mystery, a bargain is not what it seems. Ariel needs the help of her colorful gripping courtroom drama, a moving love story, and certainly one of friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab the most powerful new musical theatre works of our time. to restore order under the sea. TICKETS: $20 Regular $15 Students, Seniors and Military TICKETS: $10 (on sale DEC 2018) $15 Groups of 10 or more $10 MSJC Students $17 Rush Tickets one hour prior to show MSJC appears on Temecula’s Stage through the courtesy of the Fine Arts Network Theater Company

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY NEWSIES NOV 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2018 @ 7:30pm JUN 27, 28 & 29, 2019 @ 7pm NOV 11, 17 & 18, 2018 @ 2pm JUN 30, 2019 @ 1pm The Addams Family is a smash hit musical comedy with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Disney’s Boys) and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The Addams Family is a must-see musical comedy event. Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message. Filled Come meet the family. We’ll leave the light off for you! with heart-pounding numbers including, Carrying the Banner, King of New York, and Seize the Day, Newsies makes perfect entertainment for the whole family and audiences everywhere. Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newspaper WE WILL ROCK YOU carrier and leader of a band of teenaged newsies. When titans of MAY 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2019 @ 7:30pm publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack MAY 12 & 18, 2019 @ 2pm rallies all the newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! From London’s West End, the worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton comes to Temecula! This hilarious, multi-award-winning, and record-breaking phenomenon boasts a fantastic score of killer TICKETS: $10 (on sale MAY 2019) tunes from legendary group Queen, such as Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are the Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, and of course, We Will Rock You. It’s the world champion of musicals and the show that rocks harder than any other, so don’t miss the party! TICKETS: Orchestra $25 Regular $20 Students 12 and under Parterre / Balcony $20 Regular $15 Students 12 and under Fridays $15 All Seats

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Founded in 1999, the Theater Foundation develops, supports, and IN THE HEIGHTS enhances educational opportunities for the performing arts and provides SEP 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2018 @ 7:30pm live performing arts experiences to the Temecula Valley community while assisting resident performing arts organizations. SEP 9, 16 & 23, 2018 @ 2pm Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegria Through special arrangement with Rogers & Hammerstein 2018 YOUR NAME ON THE WALL The universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, Support the arts and see your name or someone you love up in lights! Invest a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures where the biggest in the arts and your community by donating to the Theater Foundation struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind. in our ongoing effort to assist Temecula’s Resident Companies as they The winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical, Score, Choreography & Orchestration. provide first-class community performances in the Temecula Valley. Please visit www.temeculatheaterfoundation.com or contact us at [email protected] A CHRISTMAS CAROL or call 951.541.2588 to volunteer or make a contribution. NOV 29, 2018 & DEC 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2018 @ 7:30pm DEC 1, 8 & 9, 2018 @ 2pm & DEC 2, 2018 @ 6pm Annual Theater Foundation Fundraisers include: Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens Based on the story by Charles Dickens Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International 2018 Wine Walk and Vineyard Run – Fall 2018 Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own Join the Temecula Theater Foundation for a fabulous walk through the miserable existence, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge vineyards. The Annual Wine Walk and Vineyard fundraiser is an evening is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own 5K run and 1K wine walk supporting a good cause. All proceeds support future will hold: death or redemption. local, non-profit theater. Annual Gala and Auction – Spring 2019 M.A.S.H. The Theater Foundation Auction and Gala is one of our largest fundraisers! Join Temecula Theater Foundation members, families, and community FEB 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, 2019 @ 7:30pm partners for an evening of fine dining and a live auction full of many FEB 10 & 17, 2019 @ 2pm surprises. Temecula community businesses get involved by sponsoring or By Tim Kelly, Dramatized from the book by Richard Hooker donating auction items. All donations are tax deductible. Through Special Arrangement with Dramatic Publishing 2019 This is a wild, free-flowing comedy and joining it are two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye and Mighty Mini Art Show – APR 2019 Duke, the best chest surgeons in South Korea. They wage a campaign to get a young Korean to For the entire month of April, the Theater Foundation will host a Miniature the United States and in a good school. It’s all here, a pileup of comic adventures, a little romance Art Show and Fundraiser to benefitArtsConnection , which brings field-trip mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life. students to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater to experience live performances for free. Meet and greet the talented artists on April 5, 2019 at the free reception in The Merc where refreshments will be served. ALL SHOOK UP APR 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2019 @ 7:30pm APR 14 & 21, 2019 @ 2pm TH Elvis Presley Music, Book by Joe DiPietro 19 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR Through Special Arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide 2019 SAT, DEC 1, 2018 @ 7:30pm and SUN, DEC 2, 2018 @ 2pm An American jukebox musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presley and based on William The Southwest Women’s Chorus’ Christmas In The Air concert is a local favorite! Come Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, and enjoy enchanting holiday favorites that will fill you with the joy of the season. Our lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics annual Christmas concert features holiday carols, seasonal classics, and sing-alongs as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, and Don’t Be Cruel. for the whole family to enjoy. Let us help you kick off your holiday season. TICKETS: $20 Regular $17 Senior & Military $13 Student HAIRSPRAY CALENDAR GIRLS JUN 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2019 @ 7:30pm JUN 9, 16 & 23, 2019 @ 2pm This spring, mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled trip through the seasons! Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, This concert will evoke the sensations associated with a certain time of year through Based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray memorable songs. February speaks of love while June reminds us of the pending heat Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International 2019 of summertime. We have so much more in store, as we take a music-filled journey It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social through the year. Join us as we bring on our magic touch to the stage! outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, For more information, please visit www.southweswomenschorus.org win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network...all without denting her ‘do! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2003 including Best Musical.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES SEASON PACKAGE PRICES Groups 10 or more for all shows $17 all seats Thursdays $60 Thursdays $12 all seats Fridays $100 Orchestra $75 Parterre/ Balcony Fridays $22 Orchestra $17 Parterre/ Balcony Saturday and Sunday $125 Orchestra $75 Parterre/ Balcony Resident Companies Saturdays and Sundays $27 Orchestra $22 Parterre/ Balcony 19 www.fantheater.com

MRS. JONES’ REVENGE FRI, JUL 6, 2018 @ 7:30pm TICKETS: $25 Regular $22 Senior, Military and Students THE BALLET STUDIO PRESENTS CINDERELLA BALLET FRI, JUL 13, 2018 @ 7:30pm & SAT, JUL 14, 2018 @ 2pm TICKETS: $25 Orchestra $20 Parterre and Balcony THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE JR. (FANTC Summer Camp) SUN, JUL 15, 2018 @ 2pm & 5pm TICKETS: $15 Orchestra $13 Parterre and Balcony

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE JUL 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 & AUG 3 & 4, 2018 @ 7:30pm JUL 22, 29 & AUG 5, 2018 @ 2pm Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular opera, The Pirates Of Penzance is a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers and an eccentric Major-General. Beloved since its premiere in 1879, The Pirates Of Penzance (or The Slave of Duty) is a delightful farce of a classic that is fun for all ages.

CURTAINS OCT 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2018 @ 7:30pm OCT 14 & 21, 2018 @ 2pm It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical Robbin’ Hood. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! The cast of Robbin’ Hood is forced to stay inside the theater while Boston police detective, Frank Cioffi, unravels the mystery, getting involved with the show and falling in love with ingénue Niki Harris in the process.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET DEC 14, 20, & 21, 2018 @ 7:30pm, DEC 15 & 22, 2018 @ 3pm & 7pm DEC 16, 2018 @ 3pm, DEC 23, 2018 @ 1pm & 5pm The Ballet Studio, from the award-winning feature length documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker screened at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, brings you its unique version of the most- performed ballet in the world. This is the enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Magician, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score from 1892. Experience the Magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, happiness, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! INTO THE WOODS MAR 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2019 @ 7:30pm MAR 17, 24 & 31, 2019 @ 2pm James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

MUSICAL TICKETS NUTCRACKER TICKETS $27 Orchestra $25 Parterre $23 Balcony $39 Orchestra Front $33 Orchestra $15 Groups of 10 or more $29 Parterre $27 Balcony $3 Discount off pricing for Senior, Student, and Military $3 Discount off pricing for Senior, Student, $15 Rush Tickets one hour prior to show Military, and Groups of 10 or more

Resident Companies EXPERIENCE MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE @ THE MERC

This historic landmark building (circa 1891) evolved from a general mercantile store and one of the first centers of commerce to the hub of performing and visual arts in the heart of Old Town Temecula. Audiences and performers alike treasure the intimacy and acoustical brilliance of The Merc and our 1901 Steinway Piano, in addition to affordable GROOVE @ THE MERC live entertainment with appealing artists…so close to home. Temecula Presents moves the popular Groove Series Beer, wine, and refreshments are available for purchase during performances at Temecula’s Theater and The Merc. to The Merc. Bright stars grace the intimate stage in The Merc that takes you on a musical adventure with legendary hits that will have you tappin’ your feet and groovin’ to the sound of unforgettable World-class Blues and Soul.

Darryl F. Walker Sings Al Jarreau SAT, AUG 25, 2018 @ 7:30pm SAT, SEP 22, 2018 @ 7:30pm

Tickets: $20

Jazz at The Merc classics at the merc Sherry Williams hosts the very best of straight-ahead Hosted by the California Chamber Orchestra, these jazz where you will be treated to world-class performers casual and informal performances of classical music in this intimate club setting. by accomplished musical ensembles and soloists are Cultural History www.Facebook.com/JazzFromSherry presented two times a month. Celebration www.CalChamberOrchestra.org @ TEMECULA THEATER Cabaret at the merc speakeasy at the merc THU, FEB 28, 2019 @ 7:30pm Since its inception in 2012, Cabaret at The Merc has built a reputation for showcasing top-notch talent on a monthly These live performances feature traditional jazz of The Temecula Valley Museum collaborates with the the 20s-40s by the Second Hand Jazz band featuring Old Town Temecula Community Theater to present a basis. On the last Sunday of every month, the cabaret series features a different theme of music and new group vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with prominent celebration of American History, recognizing historical southern California traditional jazz artists. and cultural achievements through artistic expression. of professional performers. The evening will offer an exciting slate of events www.TheBarnStageCompany.com www.Facebook.com/The-Second-Hand- to commemorate the contributions of Americans Brass-BandJazz-Combo-364322463837 throughout history. dancexchange country live! at the merc Tickets: $20 danceXchange is a monthly community dance This live country music show features a house band showcase project of Dance Theatre Collective of backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists! Southern California produced in cooperation with Artist showcases and songwriter nights change it Temecula Presents where Dance and Community Meet! up once in a while so be sure to check the schedule.

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2018-2019 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Advance ticket pruchaes are encouraged as The Merc sells out quickly and often. (1.866.653.8696) 23 Cultural Arts the merc 1.866.OLD.TOWN www.TemeculaTheater.org EXPERIENCE OLD TOWN TEMECULA Enjoy fine art, live music, song, dance, theater, wine, cuisine, and shopping, whether you have just a couple of hours, a full day, or better yet – a long weekend!

ART OFF THE WALLS First Friday of Each Month Experience Art and Culture in Temecula Enjoy live music, refreshments and culturally enriching experiences the first Friday of each month at two venues in Old Town Temecula. The Conference Center @ City Hall 41000 Main Street 6pm to 9pm Featuring a variety of local artists exhibiting in all mediums. BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE For more information, call 951.694.6417 or visit www.TemeculaCA.gov.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION Gallery @ The Merc 42051 Main Street 6pm to 7pm Since opening in October 2005, the Old Town Temecula Community Theater has created an exceptional volunteer An artist meet and greet reception with live entertainment. program – both in service and comradery. More than 300 dedicated citizens volunteer at Temecula’s Theater. Their friendly nature and genuine service create memorable patron experiences through the arts. 2018 2019 JUL 6 Four Seasons JAN 4 Bonnie Martland Theater Volunteers provide thousands of hours of service and fiscal savings annually in support of local, national, and Photography Club FEB 1 Don Roth international performing artists, critically-acclaimed visual arts exhibitions, arts education opportunities for all ages, AUG 3 Catherine Snodgrass MAR 8 Temecula Creates and a variety of community and regional events. SEP 7 Dorland Mountain APR 5 Mighty Mini Art Show Arts Colony MAY 3 John Tobin OCT 5 Tish Wynne JUN 7 Sara Kojaku VOLUNTEER @ Temecula theater NOV 2 Plein Air Artists Volunteering is your Backstage Pass to plays, concerts, comedy, dance, and much more. See all the shows while you save on tickets by helping us provide excellent patron service.

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jonathan Soto ([email protected] or 1.866.653.8696) to get into SHOP LEARN EXPLORE Showbiz at Temecula’s Theater. at many unique boutiques about Temecula Valley’s rich wacky and wonderful contraptions and support small businesses in history from its discovery to that amaze, delight, and educate Visit www.TemeculaTheater.org to complete a Volunteer application. Old Town Temecula. today at the Temecula Valley at Pennypickle’s Workshop: Museum. Temecula’s Children’s Museum! OldTownTemecula.org TemeculaMuseum.org Pennypickles.org

DINE PARK in an al fresco restaurant or go wine in the free, secure parking garage tasting under Temecula’s enviable next to Temecula’s City Hall. weather. TemeculaCA.gov VisitTemeculaValley.com

Volunteer 25 JULY JANUARY CALL NOW TO RESERVE 6 Mrs. Jones’ Revenge 2 Mele’uhane YOUR SEASON TICKETS 13-14 Cinderella Ballet 3 Led Zepagain (Symphony To Heaven) 15 The Pirates Of Penzance Jr. 4 Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Call our Ticket Office at 1.866.653.8696, 20-29 The Pirates Of Penzance 5 Fei-Fei, Solo Piano visit us at 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590, 6 Rat Pack: 103 Years Of Sinatra or visit our website at www.TemeculaTheater.org. 17-27 The Little Mermaid AUGUST (City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater) 3-5 The Pirates Of Penzance 31 Strange Days (The Doors Tribute)

FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER 2 Love (California Chamber Orchestra) 6-23 In The Heights 7-17 M.A.S.H. 29 TEDx Temecula 23 Versa-Style Dance Company

OCTOBER MARCH 3 Henry Kapono 6 Lehua & Shawn 4 The Long Run (Eagles Tribute) 7 DSB (Journey Tribute) 5 Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute) 8 Petty And The Heartshakers (Tom Petty Tribute) 6 Telegraph Quartet Individual Ticket Sales Begin WED, AUG 1, 2018 10 8th Annual Jazz Festival 7 Tribute To The Lawrence Welk Show 15-31 Into the Woods 12-21 Curtains 26-28 Parade APRIL EVERY SEAT IS THE 6 Avocado Dance Theatre BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE! 11-21 All Shook Up NOVEMBER 25 Ambrosia 1 Great White 26 The Rising (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) 2 Twisted Gypsy 27 Connections (California Chamber Orchestra) (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) 28 The Great American Songbook 3 Places (California Chamber Orchestra) 4 Sherry Williams Swing Time M AY 9-18 The Addams Family 10-18 We Will Rock You 29 A Christmas Carol 23 Willie K 24 Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffet Tribute) DECEMBER 25 Josh Roman, Cello 1-9 A Christmas Carol 26 The Voice Of Las Vegas 1 Gifts (California Chamber Orchestra) JUNE 1-2 Christmas In The Air (Southwest Women’s Chorus) 1 Jacob Jonas The Company 9 Candlelight Classics: 6-23 Hairspray West Coast Wind Quintet 27-30 Newsies 14-23 The Nutcracker Ballet (City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater) /TemeculaTheater temeculatheater @TemeculaTheater

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