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3 presents AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS Featuring JUAN DE MARCOS

Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPy The award-winning AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS the 1998 Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams and has delighted multitudes of fans worldwide with its the 1999 Oscar-nominated Buena Vista Social Club, which intoxicating blend of Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba, won a host of awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Danzón, and Timba music. Considered by many to be at the Association, the New York Film Critics Circle, and the forefront of the Cuban musical revival, Afro-Cuban All Stars National Society of Film Critics. is committed to showcasing the rich heritage, vitality, and Founded by bandleader JUAN DE MARCOS, Afro- diversity of Cuba’s tunes to the world. The group’s energetic Cuban All Stars expands its repertoire and creative range by concerts and music, which The Washington Post called regularly adjusting the orchestra’s lineup. New musicians help “liberating and spirited,” have earned Afro-Cuban All Stars the ensemble effectively reflect the different styles of music fans and critics in the United States and abroad. The New from various periods in history. This approach has opened up York Times observed after one performance: “Musicological doors to a new generation by bringing young musicians into ambitions merged with entertainment until the audience was the fold. dancing in the aisles.” In 1999, the group released Distinto Diferente, which Afro-Cuban All Stars, considered by the Chicago featured traditional Cuban music injected with a modern, Tribune to be “one of the most important non-Rock high-energy strain of Timba, a form of Salsa music that ensembles” in Cuba, received a Grammy nomination for was creating a national frenzy in Havana at the time. More its highly heralded 1997 A Toda Cuba Le Gusta. The album acclaimed works followed, including the Live in Japan album revolutionized the Cuban music industry. It resurrected the and the Grammy-nominated 2005 album Step Forward: The careers of forgotten Cuban music legends and strengthened Next Generation. the public’s appetite for colorful Cuban rhythms. Afro-Cuban Many members of Afro-Cuban All Stars have achieved All Stars became a full-time touring and recording group. A solo fame on the international circuit, including singer string of successes followed, bringing three more Grammy Ibrahim Ferrer, trumpeter Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal, and nods and documentaries that featured the troupe, including pianists Rubén González and Guillermo Rubalcava. n

4 presents

JENNIFER KOH, VIOLIN

IEVA JOKUBAVICIUTE, PIANO

Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

5 PROGRAM

Partita No. 2 in d minor, BMW 1004 Johann Sebastian Bach Allemande (1685-1750) Courante Sarabande Gigue Chaconne Jennifer Koh, violin

Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100 Johannes Brahms Allegro amabile (1833-1897) Andante Tranquillo - Vivace - Andante - Vivace di piu - Andante - Vivace Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)

Jennifer Koh, violin Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano

INTERMISSION

Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano Béla Bartók Allegro appassionato (1881-1945) Adagio Allegro molto Jennifer Koh, violin Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano

Exclusive Management: Opus 3 Artists 470 Park Avenue South, 9th floor, North New York, NY 10016 www.opus3artists.com

6 BIOGRAPHIES By age 11, JENNIFER KOH had already performed ment to a wide range of repertoire, Lithuanian pianist IEVA solo with the Chicago Symphony. In 1994, the violinist JOKUBAVICIUTE performs regularly in the United States, achieved international prominence after winning the pres- Europe, and South America. Critics have described her as tigious International Tchaikovsky Competition at age 17. possessing “razor-sharp intelligence and wit” (The Washington Instead of going on tour, Koh returned to Oberlin College Post) and as “elegant and engaging” (The Wall Street Journal). in Ohio to complete her degree in English literature. She In 2006, she received a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship. also earned a performance diploma in music from Oberlin Jokubaviciute made her Chicago Symphony debut at Conservatory. Since then, she has won an Avery Fisher the Ravinia Festival with Maestro James Conlon and her Career Grant and has performed to rave reviews with the Brazilian orchestral debut in Rio de Janeiro under the baton Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, the of Ligia Amadio. Jokubaviciute has given solo recitals in Memphis Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Vilnius, Lithuania, on the Dame Myra Hess series in Chi- the Oregon Symphony, and The Cleveland Orchestra. cago, at Caspary Hall in New York City, and at the Freer Equally adept in both classic and contemporary reper- Gallery in Washington, D.C. toire, Koh is committed to exploring connections between A much sought-after Chamber musician, Jokubaviciute the pieces she plays. Her programs often highlight similarities appeared at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and tours between different composers as well as within the works of a regularly with Musicians From Marlboro. Last season, her single musician. The New York Times has called her a “fearless piano trio – Trio Cavatina with Harumi Rhodes and Priscilla soloist.” The San Francisco Chronicle commended Koh for her Lee – made its New York City and Boston debuts. Jokubav- “pristine string tone and command of theatrics.” The Wash- iciute appears annually at international music festivals, ington Post cited her “white-hot imagination and her focused, including Marlboro, Ravinia, Bard, Prussia Cove in England, sweet-toned playing.” and Festival de la Musique de Chambre at La Lointaine The violinist’s acclaimed recordings have further in France. Most recently, she appeared at the Schleswig- strengthened her celebrated status in Classical music history. Holstein Festival in Germany. She holds degrees from the The Chicago Sun-Times praised, “Koh finds a lyrical undercur- Curtis Institute of Music and Mannes College of Music, and rent in the music that makes the work sound mysteriously Jokubaviciute’s teachers have included Seymour Lipkin and beautiful and coherent.” The San Francisco Chronicle hailed Richard Goode. n the Koh album String Poetic, stating that it exhibits “plenty of tenderness and pizzazz.” The album showcases American violin and piano pieces that spanned the 20th and 21st centu- ries. The Orange County Register named Koh’s Schumann: The Sonatas for Violin and Piano one of 2007’s Top 10 Classical al- bums. Koh’s Portraits drew this response from the New Jersey Star-Ledger: “The solo violin part is like a ribbon spinning in the wind; with her sleek, whispering tone, Koh captures its silvery essence.” The Chicago Sun-Times called her Violin Fantasies compilation “mysteriously beautiful and coherent.” SEASON When not on stage or in the recording studio, Koh 2009-2010 dedicates her time to her outreach project, Music Messenger. The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the 2009-2010 Season Under the program, the violinist visits schools throughout Brochures will be mailed in May 2009. Watch for the United States, Japan, and Germany, giving concert dem- your brochure containing an unforgettable new season of stellar performances by your favorite onstrations in an effort to raise awareness and appreciation entertainers. The 2009-2010 E-Catalog will be for Classical music. online in May 2009. Known for her deep musical and emotional commit-

7 presents IN THE MOOD A 1940’s Musical Revue

Featuring

Singers and Dancers ADRIANA LOMYSH, LAWREN ROULIER, JENNIFER SHEEHAN, AJ CONVERSE, DOUG CORDES, and DAMIAN NORFLEET

and

STRING OF PEARLS ORCHESTRA

RHYTHM – BUD FORREST • TOM DUPIN • DAN ZARCONE SAXOPHONE – BOB CURTIS • JOHN SOBUS • CHRIS DIERL • AL CALDWELL TRUMPET – JOSTEIN AARFLOT • MICHAEL MANTHEY • BRUCE GATES TROMBONE – MATT McDONALD • ART SWANSON • BRANDON MOODIE

Creator, Producer, and Artistic Director BUD FORREST

Stage Direction and Dances BRIAN CAPLAN and CHRISTINA CAPLAN

Costumes Music Arrangements LINDA TOMLIN VIC SCHOEN, DAVID BANDMAN, and BOB TARTAGLIA

Wardrobe Production Manager and Lighting Sound JULIAN ARANGO ANDI SCHULTES BRIAN LLOYD

Sunday, March 1, 2009, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

8 PROGRAM ACT I The 1940s was a time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.

St. Louis Blues March Yes, Indeed Well All Right In The Mood The Big Bands Juke Box Saturday Night I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo At Last I’ll Never Smile Again Tangerine Besame Mucho Without a Song Chattanooga Choo Choo I’m Getting Sentimental Over You Moonlight Serenade Dream I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire Stardust There! I’ve Said It Again Sentimental Journey Well, Git It! Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop The Song Is You Say That We’re Sweethearts Again Tuxedo Junction The House I Live in

INTERMISSION

ACT II This was the time when the music moved the nation’s spirit.

Sing, Sing, Sing Over There A Paris Medley Murder He Says! What Do You Do in the Infantry? Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Lili Marlene Bugle Call Rag I’ll Be Seeing You We’ll Meet Again The White Cliffs of Dover A Military Salute In The Mood Reprise On the Sunny Side of the Street

Program subject to change.

9 About in the mood We are very pleased to present our 15th national tour dur- ing the 2008-2009 season. Much more than a concert, In The Mood features the In The Mood singers and dancers along with the sensational String of Pearls Orchestra. The show has been seen at major performing arts centers, arenas, state fairs, ball- rooms, and corporate events. Starting in 1993, World USO selected In The Mood to be part of the official entertainment for the 50th-Anniversary Com- memoration of the end of World War II. From 1994 to 2008, the show has traveled to more than 47 states, Canada, and Europe. In 1997, the String of Pearls Orchestra and singers were invited to perform at the Inaugural Ball for President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton. The members of the orchestra hail from Virginia, New York, Maryland, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. Many of them have performed with U.S. military bands in Washington, D.C. and with well-known big bands. The singers and dancers are from New York, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland and were selected from hundreds of candidates. By re-creating the best popular music and songs of the late 1930s and the 1940s, In The Mood aspires to promote the memory of this significant time in American history. Each year the tour continues to build momentum by adding performances in cities across the country as well as accepting international invita- tions and opportunities. This music inspires generations of both then and now, and we believe that it will continue to impact future generations for years to come. - Bud Forrest

Exclusive Representation by Gurtman and Murtha Associates, New York, NY [email protected]

MERCHANDISE Various CD collections will be available for purchase in the lobby.

For information about In The Mood performance schedules, CDs, and other merchandise contact:

BUD FORREST ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 4020 Colonial Crescent, Williamsburg, VA 23188 800-624-BAND (2263) [email protected] www.inthemoodlive.com

10 presents THE KEYS TO NEW ORLEANS Featuring JON CLEARY, HENRY BUTLER, and ALLEN TOUSSAINT

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Biographies Three music legends pay tribute to the rich heritage of the Butler, who lost his sight from glaucoma as an infant, began “Crescent City” in THE KEYS TO NEW ORLEANS, a Jazz playing piano at age 6. A master of musical diversity, the pianist celebration of the city’s vibrant culture and signature sounds. combines the Classical and Jazz elements that he honed at the JON CLEARY’s music has been labeled by the Boston Her- Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and Southern Univer- ald as “Funk-drenched New Orleans piano.” The Washington Post sity with the Gospel, R&B, and Blues strains he grew up with in said, “English by birth but Dixie by nature,” he exhibits “a low his native New Orleans. His eclectic musical formula can be heard steamy croon and a pumping-ivory drive as funky as the city he on 1990’s Orleans Inspiration, 1992’s Blues and More, 1996’s For All has long called home: New Orleans.” The pianist-singer-composer Seasons, and 1998’s Blues After Sunset. In 2002, Butler released the “plays piano as if he’s revving up an engine.” power-packed, all-electric Blues-Rock album The Game Has Just Nine-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt was so impressed Begun, and followed with Homeland in 2004. with Cleary’s explosive musical blend – a groove-laden marriage ALLEN TOUSSAINT, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of Caribbean Funk and old-school Soul, enhanced with Cajun pianist-songwriter, helped mold music history when he brought rhythms of “The Big Easy” – that she hired him as her keyboardist. the New Orleans sound to the national stage. The New York Times The Blues-Rock-Pop icon called Cleary “the ninth wonder of the hailed his “ebullient pianism.” world.” His musical versatility shined in the album Pin Your Spin, The “Crescent City” native is the man behind Ernie K- which prompted Rolling Stone to declare that his “R&B is as broad, Doe’s No. One single Mother-in-Law; the Top 10 hits Working in deep and roiling as the Mississippi River.” the Coalmine (Lee Dorsey) and Right Place Wrong Time (Dr. John); Blues Award and W.C. Handy Award nominee HENRY and Boz Scaggs’ popular What Do You Want the Girl to Do? Tous- BUTLER has excited audiences with his piano medley of Jazz, saint’s 2006 collaboration with Elvis Costello, The River in Reverse, Caribbean, Classical, R&B, Pop, and Blues. The New York Times earned a Grammy nomination. The album, which was inspired in hailed, “Butler revels in fluency and facility, splashing chords all the wake of Hurricane Katrina, exhibited “unflagging warmth and over the keyboard and streaking through solos with machine-gun exuberance, even when the subject matter was grim,” praised The articulation.” New York Times. n

11 presents Cho-Liang lin, violin and ANDRE MICHEL SCHUB, PIANO

Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

12 PROGRAM

Sonata No. 34 in A Major, K. 526 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Molto allegro (1756-1791) Andante Presto

Sonata for Violin and Piano (1923-1927) Maurice Ravel Allegretto (1875-1937) Blues: Moderato Perpetuum mobile: Allegro INTERMISSION

Scherzo in c minor (from the F.A.E. Sonata 1853) Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Sonata No. 3 in d minor, Op. 108 Johannes Brahms Allegro Adagio Un poco presto e con sentiment Presto agitato

Exclusive Management for Mr. Lin: Opus 3 Artists 470 Park Avenue South, 9th floor North New York, NY 10016 www.opus3artists.com

BIOGRAPHIES Grammy-nominated violinist CHO-LIANG LIN is Pianist ANDRE MICHEL SCHUB was described by renowned for his emotional expressions in Classical and The New York Times as “a model of poised, crystalline pianism” Romantic music. Lin’s recording of Christopher Rouse’s who has a gift for adding new and exciting interpretations to concerto Der Gerettete Alberich, Rapture was chosen as one the standard musical repertoire. The newspaper called him of the best Classical releases of 2004 by The New York Times. “pianistically flawless ... a formidable pianist with a fierce The publication Musical America named Lin “Instrumentalist integrity” and cited his “impeccable technique.” of the Year” in 2000. Schub has performed with the world’s most prestigious Lin has received wide acclaim as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the orchestras in the United States, Norway, Finland, Germany, Boston Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, Singapore, and Canada. He is celebrated for his diverse and the New York Philharmonic. discography, which encompasses standard violin pieces A member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln ranging from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Igor Stravinsky Center, Schub has won a host of awards, including the grand and Chamber music of Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, prize in the 1981 Van Cliburn International Piano Competi- Piotr Tchaikovsky, and Claude Debussy. The Los Angeles tion, the 1977 Avery Fisher Recital Award, and the 1974 Times hailed, Lin “always seems to explore the depths of the Naumburg International Piano Competition. n music he plays.”

13 presents ROMULO LARREA’S TANGO FIRST CENTURY Musical Director MAESTRO ROMULO LARREA

Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble ROMULO LARREA, ARRANGEMENTS and BANDONEON ANDRA GIUGARIU, FIRST VIOLIN FRÉDÉRIC LEFEBVRE, VIOLIN ALEXANDRA GREGOVA, VIOLA SHEILA HANNIGAN, CELLO ALAIN MALO, DOUBLE BASS MARIE-ÈVE SCARFONE, PIANO

Vocals VERÓNICA LARC

Tango Dancers CECILIA SAÏA and ANGEL GARCIA LEAH BARSKY and CARLOS CAÑEDO MARIANA GALASSI and WALTER PEREZ

Group Numbers Choreography CECILIA SAÏA and RONEN KHAYAT

Lighting Design Program Notes PIERRE LAVOIE PAMELA LARREA

Friday, March 6, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

14 PROGRAM PART I Opening Para la milonga (Romulo Larrea) Alguien le dice al Tango (Astor Piazzolla and Jorge Luis Borges) Taquito Militar (Mariano Mores) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble, Verónica Larc, Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia, Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo, Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

El Entrerriano (Rosendo Mendizabal) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Gallo ciego (Agustín Bardi) Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

El Choclo (Angel Villoldo) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

El vino triste (Juan D’Arienzo) Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo

Por una cabeza (Carlos Gardel and Alfredo LePera) Verónica Larc

El día que me quieras (Carlos Gardel and Alfredo LePera) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Milonga sentimental (Sebastian Piana and Homero Manzi) Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo

Pedacito de cielo (Héctor Stamponi and Mario Francini) Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

La foule (Angel Cabral, Enrique Dizeo, and Michel Rivegauche) Verónica Larc

9 de Julio (José Luis Padula) Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia

INTERMISSION

15 PART II Payadora (Julián Plaza) Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia, Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo, Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

Malena (Lucio Demare and Homero Manzi) Verónica Larc

La Bordona (Emilio Balcarce) Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia

París Otoñal (José Libertella) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Recuerdo (Osvaldo Pugliese) Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

Adiós Nonino (Astor Piazzolla) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Escualo (Astor Piazzolla) Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia

Decarísimo (Astor Piazzolla) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Balada Para mi muerte (Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer) Verónica Larc

Montréal Bleu (Romulo Larrea) Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble

Celos – Jalouise (Jacob Gades) Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo

Nostalgias (Enrique Cadícamo and Juan Carlos Cobián) Verónica Larc

Tanguera (Mariano Mores) Cecilia Saïa and Angel Garcia, Leah Barsky and Carlos Cañedo, Mariana Galassi and Walter Perez

Program subject to change.

16 BIOGRAPHIES ROMULO LARREA (Musical Director, Composer, McGill University, and Université du Québec à Montréal. and Bandoneon) is recognized as an international Tango They have completed several courses in other countries with leader. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Larrea began his renowned masters in their respective disciplines. These mas- bandoneon study at age 10 with professor Rolando Gavioli. ter classes, together with the work accomplished under the In the 1960s, he formed his first ensemble, began composing, direction of Larrea, have led to a dedication and discipline recorded his first album, and worked with several orchestras that have allowed the ensemble to develop a unique ap- in Montevideo and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Larrea went to proach to the genre. It has become a benchmark for aficio- Quebec, Canada, at the end of the 1970s and founded the nados, novices, and experts. first Tango groups. He is known as having introduced Tango CECILIA SAÏA (Dancer) was born in Buenos Ai- to Montreal. At the end of the 1980s, Larrea worked with res, Argentina, and began studying art and dance at age master Astor Piazzolla in South America. When he returned 8. She graduated from the Municipal School of Modern to Montreal, Larrea made his debut as a soloist with the Dance General San Martin. Saïa also graduated as a Classi- Quebec Symphonic Orchestra. He developed a new musical cal dance teacher from the Escuela Nacional de Danzas in approach and created the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble. Argentina. She has performed with a broad knowledge of Larrea added tours throughout the United States, Canada, Tango throughout the United States and Europe. In addition Europe, and South America. He has performed in several to her work with Tango First Century, Saïa has participated concert halls, including Wiesbaden Kurpark (Rheingau Fes- in well-known Tango productions, including Forever Tango tival), Teatro Presidente Alvear, Teatro San Martin, Vaz Fer- and Tango Passion. Her work with master Juan Carlos Copes reira Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, and Maria Nieves, Julian Plaza, Atilio Stampone, El Sexteto the Metropolitan Opera, The Town-Hall, Meany Hall for the Mayor, and Julio Bocca has won her the recognition of Tango Performing Arts, Place des Arts de Montréal, Palais Mont- industry experts. Saïa is a Tony Award recipient. calm and Grand Théâtre de Québec, and the National Arts ANGEL GARCIA (Dancer) is the director of Tango Centre – Centre National Des Arts. He has shared the stage y Más and originator of Dance Fury and Roxana’s Tango, with Michel Sardou, Claude Léveillée, Bruno Pelletier, Syl- which was nominated for “Best Musical” and “Best Director” vain Lelièvre, and Claude Dubois. Larrea also performed with in 2007 by the ACE Awards. Garcia is one of New York’s Piazzolla’s collaborators: cellist José Bragato, poet Horacio most popular and accomplished dancers and choreographers. Ferrer, guitarists Alvaro Pierri and Aniello Desiderio, flutist Audiences throughout the United States, South America, Timothy Hutchins, cellists Antonio Lysy and Julius Berger, and Europe have cheered the intensity and authenticity that violinist Paul Rozcek, clarinetist André Moisan, and pianist is the hallmark of his work. He has choreographed, directed, Pascal Rogé. In 1999, Larrea received the Félix Award for and danced in numerous productions, including the musical “Arranger of the Year.” He is also a member and delegate for Camilla and Latin Rhythms with Chita Rivera for Broadway Quebec of the Academia National del Tango of Argentina. Cares. In New York City, Garcia has performed in Carnegie ROMULO LARREA TANGO ENSEMBLE (Musi- Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Madison cians) was formed in 1990 by Romulo Larrea. The Ensemble Square Garden. He has also danced in music videos and the explores the pulsating Tango world and has distinguished films My Cousin Vinnie, Dance With Me, Falling in Rhythm, itself as an outstanding ambassador of the genre in interna- and Enchanted. tional cultural circles. The Ensemble’s concert concepts and CARLOS CAÑEDO (Dancer) began performing pro- recordings, which form the Un siglo de Tango collection, are fessionally at age 14 as a dancer and a musician throughout recognized internationally. Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble’s Argentina, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. hallmark is a group of talented musicians whose technical As a member of Tango a Media Luz, Cañedo was the dance skills are complemented by its artistry. Residents of Quebec, captain and assistant under Pampa Cortes. He was in the cast Canada, the musicians graduated from the Quebec Music of Swango and performed in Tango y Vida. Cañedo performed Conservatory in Montreal, the Université de Montréal, in Romulo Larrea’s Tangos Para La Milonga and is a cast mem-

17 ber of Fusion Tango. He has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, panorama. By 1986, Larc made her first professional appear- Cameron Diaz, and Spike Jonze. Cañedo was invited to teach ance with her father, Romulo Larrea, at the Universal Exhi- for the Joffrey Ballet School and was guest choreographer for bition of Vancouver, Canada. Since then, their collaboration Atrevete Flamenco Dance Theater of New York. has flourished and she tours regularly with the Romulo Larrea LEAH BARSKY (Dancer) was born in Germany and Tango Ensemble. Guided by her South American ancestry moved to the United States with her family. Barsky has been and her North American experience, Larc has amplified her dancing since age 5. She trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and work to include aspects from performances. In 2006, she Character. She attended California Institute of the Arts, released her first solo album and is recognized as La nueva voz American Dance Festival, The Juilliard School Summer del Tango (the new voice of Tango). Larc represents the third Intensive, and New York State Summer School of the Arts generation of her family’s passion for Tango. on full scholarship. Barsky began studying Tango more than TANGO FIRST CENTURY has been presented on five years ago. Since she moved to New York City, she has Broadway; in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Canada. The performed nationally and abroad with Nai Ni Chen Dance show presents with music, dance, and songs the wonder- Company, New Generation Dance Company, Westminster ful history, evolution, and destiny of Tango. In Paris, Tango Ballet Theatre, Marta Renzi and Dancers, Tango y Más, and was quickly adopted by patrons of exclusive Parisian lounges The Metropolitan Opera. Barsky is also a certified Pilates because of its exotic nature and sensuality. Soon after it was instructor. introduced in Paris, Tango champagne, dresses, and colors MARIANA GALASSI (Dancer) was born and raised appeared everywhere. In 1917, Carlos Gardel introduced in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she started dancing Tango Tango songs to the public with his beautiful voice. He was more than nine years ago. She trained intensively in Buenos the epitome of Tango. This music became Argentineans’ Aires with Chicho Frumboli and Lucia Mazer, Julio Balmace- Blues. At the end of the 1930s, several Tango orchestras were da and Corina de la Rosa, and Gustavo Naveira. She has performing in Buenos Aires. A rich tradition took root in the also trained in Ballet, Modern, and contact improvisation. Argentinean culture and spread worldwide. Astor Piazzolla In 2000, Galassi moved to New York City where she teaches was an internationally acclaimed musical composer who gave Argentine Tango at the Sandra Cameron Dance Center. She new colors to the bandoneon – the soul of Tango. His work travels throughout the United States performing at venues will always be remembered in music history as an inheritance and giving workshops. She has also participated as a dancer and an undeniable touch that will cross the frontiers of the and teacher in several Tango festivals, including the Interna- world forever. tional Congress of Argentine Tango. ROMARTIS PRODUCTIONS (Producer) specializes WALTER PEREZ (Dancer) began dancing when in one of the richest international artistic traditions known he was 21 years old in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perez has as the Tango. The company has built a solid reputation for trained in various styles and techniques with Juan Carlos its in-depth Tango knowledge and its innovative artistic Copes, Graciela Gonzalez, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Integrating approach. In recordings and on stage, Romartis Productions Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Acting techniques, a unique fu- chooses its performers, technical crews, and venues with sion of style and skill has blossomed. He has performed with great care. The company’s trademark includes the skillful several dance companies, arts centers, and theaters. Perez support provided to its collaborators as well as the quality has also participated in several television variety shows and of its productions. Romartis Productions has been produc- special events. Recently, he was a featured dancer in the Off- ing the Un siglo de Tango Collection for more than 10 years, Broadway Let’s Speak Tango, directed by Carlos Magaletti. which is distributed in Canada and Europe. Performers VERÓNICA LARC (Vocals) was born in Montevi- from Quebec, Canada, and abroad interpreting and creating deo, Uruguay, and grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She Tango with an authentic vision and a contemporary ap- began studying voice, guitar, and Classical Ballet at age 6. In proach represent the spirit of the Collection. The catalogue is 1978, Larc moved to Quebec, Canada, where she continued elaborated with a perspective that pays tribute to the authors studying Classical guitar at the Quebec Music Conservatory and composers, as well as to different periods and trends that in Montreal and soon integrated her voice to her musical have turned this genre into a celebrated tradition. n

18 presents BOB THE BUILDER Saturday, March 7, 2009, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

About the show BOB THE BUILDER, his pal Wendy, and the trusty his can-do attitude, problem-solving, and teamwork. Can-Do Crew – Scoop the digger, Lofty the crane, Muck the WENDY is Bob the Builder’s reliable, tech-savvy digger/dumper, Roley the steamroller, and Dizzy the cement business partner. At the office, she keeps the nuts and bolts mixer – embark on exciting adventures to save Sunflower of Bob’s business in order with her excellent organizational Valley from Spud’s mischievous antics. This fun-packed skills. On a work site, Wendy makes sure the machine team production features playful songs and valuable lessons about has all the tools it needs to get the job done. She always problem-solving, positive thinking, and teamwork. The wows the team with her building skills. show’s catchphrase – “Can we fix it?” – is also the title of SCOOP, the unspoken leader of the machine team, the theme song, which became a No. One hit in the United is full of bright ideas and is a great problem solver. Scoop is Kingdom. always eager to make Bob proud and always digs up ideas that The production is based on the popular international carry the team through to a job well done. television show Bob the Builder, which was created in the MUCK by name and muck by nature likes nothing United Kingdom in 1998. The show’s premise – posing a more than getting thoroughly messy while carting loads of conflict (often caused by Spud the curious scarecrow) for supplies. Muck digs, shifts, cleans soil, and sometimes carries Bob and his loyal friends to resolve – has proven successful building supplies to and from the construction sites. Quick to globally. The series, which debuted on U.S. television in act first and think later, Muck occasionally gets into trouble, 2001 and now airs on PBS and PBS KIDS Sprout, broadcasts but is always able to get back on track. in 45 languages in more than 30 countries. In 2002, Bob the ROLEY is called on to pave the way when Bob needs a Builder was nominated as the best preschool animated show road smothered or dirt flattened. Always ready to rock‘n’roll, by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Roley the steamroller loves making up songs. No matter how Bob the Builder is a hard-hat wearing, hard-working fast the beat of his song, he likes to take life at a steady pace builder. As head of his own construction yard, he works so he can enjoy the world around him. with his fun-loving machine team and his reliable business SPUD is a mischievous character who is always partner, Wendy, to get the job done. From paving roads to taking off from bird-scaring activities to play practical jokes. building a whole new town from the ground up, there’s no Sometimes when Scoop and the gang go out on a job, they challenge too great for Bob the Builder and his Can-Do have to pass along the lane by Spud’s field, which often Crew. They are always eager to take on and complete any job means running the gauntlet of Spud’s mischievous pranks. that will let them lift, dig, scoop, and cement. Through their MAYOR BENTLEY runs Sunflower Valley. He is also positive approach, they always demonstrate that “the fun is the building inspector for Bobsville. Mayor Bentley works in getting it done!” Though Bob sometimes forgets a detail or with Bob and the Can-Do Crew to develop projects to make two, Wendy and the Can-Do Crew are always there to lend a Sunflower Valley an even more enjoyable place to live. n hand. The most important tools in Bob the Builder’s belt are

19 presents L.A. THEATRE WORKS Susan Albert Loewenberg, Producing Director WAR OF THE WORLDS Written by H.G. Wells Adapted by Howard Koch and THE LOST WORLD Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by John de Lancie and Nat Segaloff Directed by JOHN de LANCIE

Starring DIANE ADAIR, JOSH CLARK, KYLE COLERIDER-KRUGH, PETER McDONALD, KATE STEELE, TOM VIRTUE, and KENNETH ALAN WILLIAMS

Tour Manager Production Stage Manager Lighting Design DIANE ADAIR JARED COX TREVOR NORTON

Set Design Wardrobe Supervisor BRAD KAYE ELA ERWIN

Sound Design Sound Effects Consultant LINDSEY JONES TONY PALERMO

Sunday, March 8, 2009, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Cast subject to change.

20 BIOGRAPHIES L.A. THEATRE WORKS (LATW) has been the well as several stage plays and a few unpublished novels. foremost radio theater company in the United States for more SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (Author, 1859-1930) than two decades under the leadership of Producing Director was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about Sher- Susan Albert Loewenberg. Broadcast in America on National lock Holmes, which modernized crime fiction. His other works Public Radio and XM Satellite Radio, and internationally include science fiction, historical novels, plays, poetry, and on the BBC, CBC, and Voice of America, LATW has single- non-fiction. Additionally, Doyle worked as a political writer and handedly brought the finest recorded dramatic literature into ophthalmologist, and was knighted for his achievements as an the homes of millions. The company records the majority of its author. productions annually in Los Angeles before an enthusiastic and JOHN DE LANCIE’s (Script and Director) film credits loyal audience of season subscribers. Works by Eugene O’Neill, include The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The Fisher King, Bad David Henry Hwang, Athol Fugard, Wendy Wasserstein, Neil Influence, The Onion Field, Taking Care of Business, Fearless, Simon, David Mamet, Charlayne Woodard, and Arthur Miller Multiplicity, Women on Top, Nicolas, Good Advice, Patient 14, have been performed and recorded by LATW with casts from The Big Time, Teenius, and Reign Over Me with Don Cheadle the most critically acclaimed film and stage actors. On the road, and Adam Sandler. De Lancie’s television credits include With- LATW has delighted audiences with its unique live radio-the- out a Trace, Hill Street Blues, West Wing, Sports Night, Judging ater style performances in more than 125 small towns and major Amy, The Closer, Star Trek, Legend, L.A. Law, Picket Fences, cities, including New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; and Chi- Civil Wars, The Practice, and Touched by an Angel. He has been a cago. LATW’s Audio Theatre Collection includes more than 400 member of the American Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Reperto- classic and contemporary titles – the largest library of its kind ry Theatre, South Coast Repertory, the Mark Taper Forum, and in the world. The collection is available in more than 8,500 The Old Globe, where he performed in Arthur Miller’s Resur- libraries and has received awards from the Audio Publishers rection Blues. His favorite plays include Man and Superman, The Association, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Writer’s Common Pursuit, Childe Byron, Art, and Richard Greenburg’s Guild of America, American Library Association, the Grammy world premiere of The Naked Lady on the Appian Way. De Lancie Awards, and Publishers Weekly. Additionally, more than 2,000 has performed with many conductors and orchestras, including high schools nationwide use the recordings and accompanying Kurt Masur, Sir Colin Davis with the New York Philharmonic, study guides to teach language arts, literature, history, and civics Esa Pekka Salonen with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and through LATW’s Alive & Aloud educational outreach program. Charles Dutoit with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Mon- LATW’s newest initiative, The Play’s the Thing for higher educa- treal Symphony Orchestra. His repertoire includes Peer Gynt, tion, will make available to universities and colleges across the King David, The Bourgeois Gentleman, The Lincoln Patriot, St. country more than 300 digitized works from its collection. For Joan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oedipus Rex, Young People’s more information on these programs, LATW’s Audio Theatre Guide to the Orchestra, The Soldier’s Tale, The Nightingale, and Collection, national radio broadcast information, and other proj- Peter and the Wolf. De Lancie was the host for four years of the ects, visit www.latw.org. Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphonies for Youth. He has written HERBERT GEORGE WELLS (Author, 1866-1946), (or adapted) and directed 10 symphonic plays (90-minute fully better known as H.G. Wells, was a British writer most famous staged programs with orchestra), including Romeo and Juliet, for his science-fiction novels The Time Machine, The War of the A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Korngold score), The Bourgeois Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. He Gentleman, and The Abduction From the Seraglio. De Lancie was wrote fiction and non-fiction novels and produced works in also the writer, director, and host of First Nights, a concert series many genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Philhar- commentary. monic. The series explored the lives and music of Igor Stravin- HOWARD KOCH (Author, 1902-1995) wrote the radio sky, Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Mahler, Robert Schumann, plays for Orson Welles’ and John Houseman’s The Mercury The- and Sergei Prokofiev. De Lancie has acted and directed in atre on the Air for six months, including War of the Worlds, which numerous LATW productions and is co-owner with Leonard became known as the panic broadcast. Koch wrote many screen- Nimoy of Alien Voices – a production company devoted to the plays, including The Sea Hawk, The Letter, and Casablanca, as dramatization of classic science fiction. He produced, co-wrote,

21 and directed the dramatizations The Time Machine, Journey to for Federal Prison Industries as a presidential appointment. She the Center of the Earth, The Lost World, The Invisible Man, and is also a member of the boards of directors for The Center for The First Men in the Moon. De Lancie has directed three Operas, Public Integrity and The Fund for Independence in Journalism including Tosca. He is a graduate of Kent State University and in Washington, D.C. She served for several years as a member The Juilliard School. of the regional panel of the President’s Commission on White NAT SEGALOFF (Script) is a former journalist and is House Fellowships. Loewenberg wrote several articles in Ameri- currently a writer-producer specializing in Hollywood-lore. Sega- can Theatre Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. She is married loff’s The Everything Etiquette Book; The Everything Trivia Book; to Ezra Suleiman, a professor of political science at Princeton and The Everything Tall Tales, Legends & Outrageous Lies Book University. Her children, Sam and Anna Sophie, are journalists. are in multiple printings for Adams Media. He was a televi- JOSH CLARK is very happy to return to LATW after sion writer-producer for A&E’s Biography series; John Belushi: having performed several roles in A Tale of Charles Dickens. His Funny You Should Ask; Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop; Larry King: Broadway credits include Execution of Justice, The Man Who Talk of Fame; Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century-Filmmaker; and Stan Came to Dinner, and The March Hare. Clark’s Off-Broadway Lee: The ComiX-MAN! His extraterrestrial endeavors include credits include Less Than Normal, Beethoven/Karl, and Rear the cheeky sequel to the Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds radio Column. His other favorites include Molly, The Browning Version, hoax, When Welles Collide, which featured a Star Trek cast. In and The Old Glory. Clark’s regional credits include Of Mice and 1996, he formed the multimedia production company Alien Men, Biloxi Blues, iWitness, Wanderings of Odysseus, and plays Voices with Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie. He produced at the Long Wharf Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, five best-selling audio books for Simon & Schuster: The Time Seattle Repertory, Walnut Street Theatre, and Cincinnati Play- Machine, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Lost World, house in the Park. His film credits include Big, Ragtime, Little The Invisible Man, and The First Men in the Moon. His teleplay Nikita, Darkbreed, and Family of Four. Clark’s television film for The First Men in the Moon was the first television/Internet credits include Inherit the Wind, Kent State, and George Washing- simulcast and was presented live by the Sci-Fi Channel. Segaloff ton. He has guest-starred in Women’s Murder Club, Sleeper Cell, has also written narrative concerts for the Los Angeles Phil- 24, Criminal Minds, Numb3rs, E-Ring, ER, Dirt, Everybody Hates harmonic and celebrity events, and is a script consultant and a Chris, and Heroes. Clark portrayed Lieutenant Carey on Star senior writer for AudiobookCafe.com. He is the co-author (with Trek: Voyager for eight episodes. He is a proud member of the Daniel M. Kimmel and Arnie Reisman) of The Waldorf Confer- Antaeus Theater Company. ence, a comedy-drama about the secret meeting of studio moguls KYLE COLERIDER-KRUGH is delighted to be back who started the Hollywood blacklist. The Waldorf Conference on the road with LATW. His previous work for the company had its world premiere at LATW and was later acquired by War- includes The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial and Broadway Bound, ner Bros. Television. as well as numerous collaborations with Susan Loewenberg SUSAN ALBERT LOEWENBERG (Producing Direc- and Chicago Theater on the Air. Colerider-Krugh is a company tor) is founder and producing director of LATW. Loewenberg member with Theatre Trib and has appeared in The Violet Hour, has produced award-winning radio dramas, plays, and films in Book of Days, and Recent Tragic Events. Last year, his work in Los Angeles, New York, and London. Under her supervision, Art at the Laguna Beach Playhouse was critically acclaimed. LATW has amassed the largest library of recorded stage plays Colerider-Krugh graduated from Kent State University with a in America, garnering numerous awards from the Corporation bachelor of arts degree in acting and directing. He worked at the for Public Broadcasting, Writer’s Guild of America, the Ameri- Great Lakes Theatre Festival in Cleveland, Ohio; Sea World can Library Association, and Publishers Weekly. Loewenberg is Ohio; Cain Park; The Cleveland Playhouse; and the Fairmount executive producer and host of The Play’s the Thing!, a weekly Theatre of the Deaf for five seasons. He has appeared in Rich- nationally syndicated radio show broadcast on National Public ard II; Sin (world premiere); Arcadia; Othello; Cloud Nine; The Radio and XM Satellite Radio. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence Triumph of Love; The Mystery Cycle: Creation & Passion; Anyone College, she has served on numerous boards and panels, includ- Can Whistle; Shear Madness; As You Like It; and The Best of ing the National Endowment for the Arts, the California Arts Second City. Additionally, he performed in Below the Belt, Open Council, and the League of American Theaters and Producers. Window, and Take Me Out. Colerider-Krugh’s film and television From 1996 to 2002, Loewenberg served on the board of directors credits include Primal Fear; Secretary; Numb3rs; Without a Trace;

22 ER; Sister, Sister; The Pretender; Grace Under Fire; 3rd Rock From radio play production with LATW. Williams has also appeared the Sun; Early Edition; and Seinfeld. in Mr. Kolpert at the Odyssey Theatre, the Los Angeles Drama PETER McDONALD is a graduate of the University of Critics Circle award-winning Among the Thugs, Xanadu Live, California, Irvine. His television credits include ER; Becker; Augusta, The Sun Dialogues, and Xenogenesis. A Chicago native, Wings; Titus; Lois and Clark; and Beverly Hills, 90210. McDonald Williams has performed in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, had a leading role in Instant Trauma and won the 2002 New Victory Gardens Theater, Organic Theater Company, Next York International Film Festival’s “Best Mockumentary.” In Theatre Company, and The Second City. His television guest Los Angeles, he has played Don Quixote in Man of La Man- appearances include Will & Grace, Passions (recurring), Any cha, Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret, Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Day Now, V.I.P., Dharma & Greg, Caroline in the City, Chicago Guildenstern Are Dead, and Lucentio in Taming of the Shrew. Hope, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Veronica’s Closet. Williams’ While studying with Gary Austin, founder of The Groundlings, film credits include VH-1’s The Meat Loaf Story and Indie Films’ McDonald was a regular at The Ice House in Pasadena and The Megalomania, Jell-Ohh Lady, Spike, and The Eyes of Scott Robbins. Comedy Store in San Diego. He received a Drama-Logue Award His directing credits include the Los Angeles premiere of Ken- nomination for “Best Actor” in Black Beauty, an original musical. neth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, Parallel Lives, and The Annihilation KATE STEELE is originally from Indiana and is thrilled of Frank Polansky. Williams also teaches Viola Spolin impro- to tour with LATW in War of the Worlds and The Lost World. visation technique in Los Angeles at UCLA Extension and in She toured nationally with LATW in Private Lives, Top Girls, Chicago. The Ruby Sunrise, and Arcadia. Recently, Steele performed in DIANE ADAIR (Tour Manager) graduated magna cum As You Like It, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, and Poor Beast in laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in communications the Rain – a West Coast premiere. She was a cast member in from Chapman University. After graduating, she became a Vincent in Brixton at The Old Globe, as well as Bus Stop with company member with South Coast Repertory. Adair has ap- Tony award-winning director Joseph Hardy. Steele made her peared on stage with June Lockhart in The William; co-starred West Coast theater debut in As Bees in Honey Drown at the opposite John Glover in The Traveler at the Mark Taper Forum; Pasadena Playhouse. She has appeared in several staged readings and played Meg Greenfield in LATW’s national tour of Top for Pacific Stages, benefit performances in Los Angeles, and the Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers. Her film credits include Cure Autism Now Foundation with Lily Tomlin and Annette the critically acclaimed UFOria with Harry Dean Stanton, Fred Bening. Steele’s film and television credits include Matchstick Ward, and Cindy Williams. Adair won the 2002 New York Men and Frasier. She holds three summa cum laude degrees from International Film Festival’s “Best Mockumentary” for Instant Ball State University in theater, dance, and psychology. Steele Trauma. Her numerous television guest appearances include thanks her family, both genetic and surrogate, for their constant Fonzie’s girlfriend on Happy Days and a recurring alien on Baby- love and belief. lon 5. Adair has performed voiceovers for national commercials, TOM VIRTUE has acted in more than a dozen radio as well as the Emmy award-winning mini series The Wild West plays for LATW, including last year’s national tour of Top Secret: with Jack Lemmon and Helen Hunt. She was a producer and The Battle for the Pentagon Papers. A graduate of Northwestern reporter for National Public Radio affiliate KPCC in Pasadena, University’s School of Speech, Virtue performed in Chicago the nationally syndicated public radioshow Marketplace with with The Practical Theatre and was a member of The Second David Brancaccio, and LATW’s The Play’s the Thing! Adair en- City’s mainstage company. He received a Joseph Jefferson Award joys writing and was a quarterfinalist in the Academy of Motion for his theater work in Chicago and an LATW Award for his Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowship screenwriting work in Los Angeles. Virtue is a frequent television guest star, competition. n having recently appeared on Brothers & Sisters; CSI: Miami; and The Mentalist. He has also been a series regular on The Building, The Bonnie Hunt Show, and the Disney Channel’s Even Stevens. KENNETH ALAN WILLIAMS is thrilled to be back with LATW in War of the Worlds and The Lost World. Recently, Williams toured in The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial with Ed Asner, John de Lancie, and Mike Farrell, marking his seventh

23 presents DANÚ Traditional Music of Ireland MUIREANN NIC AMHLAOIBH, LEAD VOCALS, FLUTE, and WHISTLES BENNY McCARTHY, BUTTON ACCORDION OISIN McAULEY, FIDDLE and BACKING VOCALS ÈAMON DOORLEY, THE IRISH BOUZOUKI DONAL CLANCY, GUITAR MARTIN O’NEILL, BODHRAN (IRISH DRUM)

Friday, March 13, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM Repertoire will be selected from the following and announced from the stage.

Arranged by Danú The County Down (Song) written by Tommy Sands The Cameron Highlander/Blackthorne Stick (Instrumental) Traditional An Seanduine (Song) Traditional Kilfenora Jis Set (Instrumental) Traditional Mollai Na gCuach (Song) Traditional The Highest Hill in Sligo (Instrumental) Traditional Only 19 Years Old (Song) Traditional Polka Selection (Instrumental) Traditional Follow On (Song) written by Paul Brady Breton Lullaby (Instrumental) Traditional Peggys Nettles Jig Selection (Instrumental)

Program is subject to change.

24 BIOGRAPHy For more than a decade, DANÚ has brought Ireland’s music and culture to audiences in standing-room-only con- certs throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East. One of today’s leading Irish ensembles, the group is celebrated for its diverse repertoire – an exciting mix of tra- ditional Irish music injected with a contemporary spin. The unique musical formula, deemed “compellingly original” by the Los Angeles Times, is prominently featured on seven criti- cally acclaimed albums, including The Road Less Traveled, Up in the Air, When All Is Said and Done, and One Night Stand. Danú, said Irish Music Magazine, “stirs the blood and lifts the heart.” Formed in historic County Waterford, Ireland, and named after a mythical Celtic goddess, Danú first performed publicly at the prestigious Inter-Celtic Festival in Lorient, France. The group’s show was such a success that Danú was invited to return to the event in 1996, where the ensemble won the eminent Bolée des Korrigans Award, which is given to the best new band of the festival. Danú’s spontaneity and musical prowess have made the septet one of the most in-demand touring bands to emerge from Ireland in the past decade. The Boston Globe proclaimed, “Danú is the next big thing in Celtic music.” The group’s 1997 debut album, Danú, sparked a tidal wave of interest in the young band, whose performances are filled with a signature high energy that The Irish Times called “a spirit-raising concoction.” Danú earned a strong following abroad and in the United States, where it signed with the Shanachie record label to release the 2002 album All Things Considered and 2000’s Think Before You Think, which was voted “Best Overall Traditional Act” by Irish Music Magazine. The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards named the band the “Best Traditional Group” in 2001 and 2004. Danú has toured internationally and throughout the United States, delivering well-received performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and New York’s Symphony Space. The group’s live performances are broadcast on NPR, the CBC, and the BBC. For more information, visit www.danu.net or www.myspace.com/danuband. n

25 presents ROYAL CROWN REVUE

Saturday, March 14, 2009, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY Often imitated, but rarely matched, ROYAL CROWN America and Europe to enthusiastic crowds who were hungry REVUE (RCR) has pioneered a unique sound and style for the new genre of American music, often referred to as the that have served as the blueprint for an entire generation of Swing Revival movement. musicians and music lovers. The group has been credited as RCR includes vocalist Eddie Nichols, tenor sax player being the force behind the Swing “retro style,” which has Mando Dorame, trumpeter Scott Steen, drummer Daniel grown into a cultural phenomenon. Glass, guitarist Mark Cally, baritone/alto saxophonist Jim With a musical formula that now showcases Punk, Jedeikin, and bassist Dave Miller. The ensemble has won Rockabilly, R&B, and Doo-Wop, the seven-piece band’s major acclaim and a devoted fan base with its long string roots trace back to the sounds of early Swing, Blues, and of successful albums, including 1997’s live Caught in the Jazz. With its debut album Kings of Gangster Bop and 1997’s Act, which generated the cult hit Barflies at the Beach, and Caught in the Act, RCR blazed a trail for itself in the music 1998’s The Contender, which featured the single Zip Gun Bop industry, earning wide acclaim in the United States and (Reloaded). Other noteworthy albums include 1999’s Walk on abroad. The group’s Mugzy’s Move – whose songs of 1940s Fire, 2000’s Passport to Australia, and 2007’s El Toro and Live– gangsters and Hollywood street life established the band’s Australia. musical identity – was well-received, further cementing The eclectic ensemble is particularly embraced for its RCR’s standing with audiences everywhere. vintage appeal. Often decked out in black suits with white RCR’s beginning dates to 1989 when the group set out shirts and ties, the members play old-fashioned instruments to deliver a brand new sound, experimenting with a hybrid and indulge in antique cars and furniture. The group’s high- of Roots styles to create original music that drew inspiration energy songs have been featured in the television series King from the past while delivering a contemporary appeal. of the Hill and the movies Swingers, The Big Kahuna, and box- Combining its love of Big Band and Jazz with the energy of office hit The Mask, which made the single Hey Pachuco! an the Los Angeles Rock scene, the ensemble developed a new overnight sensation. take on Swing. Live shows at underground clubs and word Songbird Jennifer Keith joins RCR for this evening’s of mouth stirred fervent interest in RCR, as fans and critics performance. n took note of the rising band. By 1991, the septet was touring

26 presents ELDAR Opening for JOEL GREY

Sunday, March 15, 2009, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPhies The Washington Post called Grammy-nominated Jazz piano He is one of only eight actors to have received both Tony phenomenon ELDAR a “prodigious talent.” The New York Times and Academy awards for the same role. Grey has delighted praised the emigrant from Kyrgyzstan for his “prodigious generations of theater lovers with his singing and dancing in technique, his precocious self-assurance, and his effervescent countless stage productions, including Goodtime Charlie, The sense of style.” Grand Tour, and George M!, for which he garnered a Tony Taught by his parents, Eldar began playing the piano when Award nomination. Critics and fans hailed him as Amos Hart in he was 3 years old. He took Classical music lessons and was the 1996 landmark revival of the popular musical Chicago and as “discovered” at age 9 by a New York City Jazz aficionado who the Wizard of Oz in the smash hit production Wicked. saw Eldar perform at a festival in Siberia and was determined to In almost every medium of entertainment – stage, bring the boy to the United States. screen, recording, concerts, and television – Grey has been Eldar’s reputation as a child prodigy quickly grew, landing showered with critical praise. He made his Broadway debut him a guest spot on the award-winning NPR show Piano Jazz as a replacement in the comedy hit Come Blow Your Horn in when he was 12. Billboard proclaimed: “Eldar has the fastest 1961. He followed with starring roles in the Broadway musicals hands in jazz. [He] melds Russian Soul (in the ballads) with Stop the World: I Want to Get Off and Half a Sixpence. His other American razzle-dazzle (the up-tempo tunes) in standards, not- noteworthy dramatic stage performances include Platonov; When so-standards, and originals.” We Dead Awaken; and Give Me Your Answer, Do!, for which he His debut album Eldar displayed “vigor, stylistic range, received a Drama Desk Award nomination. and dazzling speed,” hailed The New York Times. It is a “carefully Grey’s film credits include Man on a Swing; Buffalo Bill plotted musical tasting menu that portrays Eldar as an all-things- and the Indians; The Seven-Per-Cent Solution; Remo Williams: The to-all-people prodigy whose formidable technique is wedded to Adventure Begins, for which he won a Golden Globe nomination a mature grasp of musical structure.” Critical acclaim mounted in 1986; Kafka; The Player; and Dancer in the Dark. He also has further with the release of Live at the Blue Note. The 2007 Re- appeared in several award-winning television shows, including Imagination album – a bold and enticing blend of Bebop, Swing, the medical series House M.D., the family drama Brothers & Blues, Classical, and Rock delivered on acoustic piano, electric Sisters, the spy series Alias, the crime mysteries Crossing Jordan keyboards, and synthesizers – received a Grammy nomination and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the Golden Globe for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album.” winner Brooklyn Bridge, for which Grey earned an Emmy Broadway icon JOEL GREY, who won a Tony Award nomination. for his captivating performance as the Master of Ceremonies in An avid photographer, Grey has published two books the musical Cabaret, earned further acclaim when he won an of his photos: Pictures I Had to Take and Looking Hard at Oscar and Golden Globe for the same role in the film version. Unexamined Things. n

27 presents BLAME SALLY

Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY Formed in 2000, BLAME SALLY has blazed a clear voices are appealing, their harmonies are addictively path for itself, helping to reshape the Folk-Pop music creamy,” declared the San Francisco Chronicle, which praised landscape with frank lyrics and bold harmonies. The the band’s 2004 Blame Sally album for its vast collection of group’s pointed protest anthem If You Tell a Lie has won “imaginatively arranged, expansive narrative songs.” the San Francisco-based quartet scores of enthusiastic fans Blame Sally’s music – an eclectic blend of Pop- and admiration from critics who find the band’s honesty motivated Folk that comes alive with syncopation and refreshing. The popular single is one of many shining lush melody – has been called passionate and compellingly examples of Blame Sally’s candidness, prominently displayed melodic. San Francisco Magazine noted: “Harmonizing on the critically acclaimed Severland album, which showcases femme-Folk integrity with Pop playfulness isn’t as easy as the women’s collective singing, playing, and songwriting they make it sound; this is sweet, charming stuff.” Because of prowess. that distinctive signature sound, the ensemble’s popularity By bringing together four accomplished multi- has spread wildly through the United States and has even instrumentalists with unique voices and musical transcended international borders as evidenced when Blame backgrounds, Blame Sally has managed to forge a cohesive Sally performed before an enthusiastic crowd in Italy. The sound with members Pam Delgado (percussionist-guitarist- women have played to rave reviews at some of the finest vocalist); Renee Harcourt (guitarist-bassist-banjoist and acoustic music events, including the Strawberry Music harmonica player); Jeri Jones (vocalist-guitarist-bassist and Festival, Four Corners Folk Festival, and the Live Oak Music mandolin and dobro virtuoso); and Monica Pasqual (vocalist- Festival. n pianist-accordionist and keys player). “While their individual

28 THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance. TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500, DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are processed locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved without (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. payment. THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT information. PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room. GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345. LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510.

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29 Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center When you bring the arts into the lives of children, you give them new ways to see the world. Through programs with high artistic caliber and strong educational merit, the It’s for the Kids! Friends serves over 50,000 participating students, teachers and families, annually—completely free of charge. With your support, the Friends of Arts Education positively impacts the community by encouraging youth to think creatively, to celebrate multiple perspectives, and to dream beyond their circumstances.

Please contact the Friends for more information, to make a donation or to get involved! The Friends of Arts Education is a non-profit 501(c)3 ● 562-467-8844 ● www.friendsofaecc.com Join us for a FAB-ulous Evening!

Friends of Arts Education’s 16th Annual Gala Benefiting Youth Arts Education April 18, 2009 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Embark on a musical journey with acclaimed tribute band The Fab Four as they recreate George, Paul, John & Ringo’s most memorable music & moments!

Enjoy a hosted reception with tray passed hors d’oeuvres and wine; Explore a fantastic selection of silent auction items; Marvel at your elegant table set for dinner in the theater; Indulge in the scrumptious cuisine of Patina Catering; Delight in the best live auction in townA featuring Guest Auctioneer, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe; Experience the ultimate Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four!

► Individual Orchestra Seats $185 ► Premium Box Party for Four $900 ► Table of Eight $1,480 ► Sponsorships Also Available

Reserve your Gala tickets by visiting www.friendsofaecc.com or by calling The Friends at 562-916-1293 Fab Four “Concert Only” Tickets $23, Best Available!

Can’t join us for the full Gala, but you still want to enjoy the Fab Four?

Reserve your Fab Four Concert Only Tickets on the web at www.cerritoscenter.com or by calling the CCPA Box Office at 800.300.4345 30 PLATINUM CIRCLE [$12,500 - above] BRONZE CIRCLE [$1,250 - $2,499] Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo • Mary & Roy Blackburn Anonymous • John & Jo Bakulich • John Baley • Brian & Pat Beck • • The Boeing Company • BP America Inc. • The City of Cerritos Larry & Linda Burton/The Hada Family • George & Laura Canales/ Fred & Carmen Davidson • Dwight Stuart Youth Foundation • GC Construction Co., Inc. • Ralph & Genevieve Choy • Lucy & Employees Community Fund of Boeing California • The Gettys Kingsbury Conner In Memory of Dana Patrick Conner • John Da- Family • Sam & Deborah Hooper • Dr. Gary & Roberta Hopkins • ley • Joy Darling • Larry & Jane Dicus • Shirley Dohrman • Connie Bonnie & Mary Hudson • Sherman & Gloria Kappe • Los Angeles & Jim Edwards • Ronald & Delores Eveland • Manny & Cecilia Gal- County Supervisor Don & Julie Knabe • Dr. & Mrs. Philip I. Kress lardo • Jeffrey Hess & Sheila Williams • Edward & Esther Ho • Bob • Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lomeli • William & Lorraine McCune Family & Marianne Hughlett • Robert & Barbara Jerome • Jim & Karen Foundation • Dan Neyenhuis • Bev & George Ray/Lefiell • Kay & King • Jack & Jacky Kleyh • Gregory & Sheri Kling • Keith & Sharon Harvey Stover • Target • UPS • Ronald Weber • Jane & Sonny Yada Kuroyama • Maynard & Patricia Law • Ray & Kathleen Lovell • • Yamaha Corporation of America Mainly Seconds Pottery, Plants & Things • John F. Martin, CPA & Assoc., Inc. • Sidney & Sondra Melnick • Don & Delores Munro • GOLD CIRCLE [$6,250 - $12,499] Roya & Bob Phillips • Jane & Paul Pratt • Ron & Suzanne Rector • Abelstik/Alan Syzdek • Ken & Lynn Boshart • Mel & Row Briggs • Rick & Diane Renaker • Joseph D. Sears • William Sedlak • Wanda B & B Stables/Bob & Mary Buell • Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ciauri • John & M. Slade • Soroptomist International of Artesia -Cerritos • Bob & Louise Dellasanta • Don & Shoreen Eakin • Sheila A. Fulmis • Jim Ann Stoffel • Michi & Ron Tanimoto • Michele Vice-Maslin • Gary & Nancy Gaines • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lienau, Jr. • Al & Louzana Whitener/Trim-Lok, Inc. • Woman’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos Kaku • Melinda Kimsey & Family • Ruth McClure • Frank & Sandy Micheletti • Danny N. Ogawa • Pacific Life Foundation • Bonita CERRITOS CIRCLE [$600 - $1,249] Pilgram-Perkins • Martin Ruby • Art & Marilynn Segal • Edwin & Joseph Aldama • John H. & Betty A. Adams Trust • Dale Becker • Joyce Smith • Marge Tanaka • Scott & Donna White Cerritos Optimist Club • Sheldon & Rita Jennings • Isaac Kawamoto • Dr. & Mrs. Han-Pin Kan • Dennis & Vonnie Kinoshita • SILVER CIRCLE [$2,500 - $6,249] Los Cerritos Center • Brian & Terri Mayeda • John Molina • Dr. Gary A. Afferino & Dr. Betty C. Tai • Larry C. Anduha & Hedy Noontime Optimist Club of Cerritos • Nancy Sur Smith • Harrison-Anduha • Anonymous • Astor Broadcast Group • Nick Walmart/Tammy Cannon • Jeanne Yanez & Nancy Baker • Beringer & Associates, Inc. • Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Bushman • Martin D. Chavez • In Loving Memory of Patrice Ann PATRON CIRCLE [$300 - $599] Clifton/Felix & Jozell Gallion-Robertson • Gary & Patsy Con- Absolute Health Care • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Sigma nors • Joy Darling • John Decker • Lloyd & Caroline de Llamas • Omega Chapter • Anonymous • Lester Boston • Lindy & Basia George & Amy Dominguez • Dean & Karen Fisher • Michael & Bressickello • Don & Sharron Brundige • Dr. J. Mansfield Dean • Gayle Garrity • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Garvey • Ronald & Susan Gil- Stuart L. 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Martinez • Clarence & • Frank & Janet McCord • Michael & Marilyn McCullough • David Celia Masuo • James Murakami • Prudential California Realty • & Jeany McFarland • Lawrence & Diana Midland • Alvin Mundo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nishida • Mr. & Mrs. John Richmond • Joyce • Nancy Nicola & Warren Lampkin • Allan & Caroline Nakken • Righetti • In Memory of G.A. & Morene Rogers/Gerald L. Faris Stephen & Brenda Olson • Paul D. Orr, M.D. • A.J. Padelford & Son, Marjorie Rosenberg & Carol Smith • Gary T & Laura Rose • The Inc. • Mavis E. Petersen & Family • Steven E. Potts • Gary Prince • David Samson Family • Ron, Judy & Lola Shiraishi • Sue & Richard Nikki & Dennis Repp • Larry & Sharon Sagert • Dr. & Mrs. Mark S. Solomon • Howard & Celia Spitzer Schnitzer • James & Karen Schultz • Steve & Linda Shaffer • Cindy Shilkret • Sharyne Snyder • Mr. & Mrs. Bryan A. Stirrat • George & Ruri Sugimoto • A.J. Taen • Donald & Sherry Tomeo • Verizon • Ms. Karen Trace-Verzani • James & Jill Webb • Walter & Phyllis White • Daniel J. & Linda M. Williams • Dr. Winer/Woods Electric • Richard & Elena Zumel

31 Season 08/09 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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Come in before the show and receive a 10% discount (food only, excludes alcohol) when you present a ticket for the show that day.