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EAP full-page template.indd 1 7/25/18 1:30 PM Welcome to the 2018–19 Season The Broadway Center is now Tacoma Arts Live! For more information on our new identity, 2018–2019 see page 7. Tacoma Arts Live’s mission: energize community through live performance. The performing arts are the pulse of the city, ­and radiate a vital and joyful energy while engaging in the momentum of social change. Connect and discover remarkable and ­transformative experiences. For all upcoming events, visit www.TacomaArtsLive.org.

New Name. Same Passion.

WHO WE ARE A non-profit performing arts organization, activating Tacoma’s Theater District since 1979.

OUR VISION A South Sound community that honors all cultures and enjoys shared prosperity.

OUR MISSION Energizing community through live performance.

OUR VALUES Joy celebrating our humanity Courage smart risk-taking, learning, changing Diversity reflecting our community onstage and off Inclusiveness inviting broad access, building strong relationships Stewardship honoring the legacy we inherit, nurturing the future

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IN THIS ISSUE 2018-19 PROGRAM VOLUME 2 Dear Friends, 8 The Wizard of Oz January 15 Welcome to Tacoma 9 An Evening with Dan Rather January 19 Arts Live! Formerly the 10 Across the Great Divide January 20 Broadway Center, we 11 & Orleans Avenue February 1 will continue to serve 13 Jake Shimabukuro February 2 the south sound with the same passion and LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 14 The Choir of Man February 10 enthusiasm, and hope 16 L.A. Theatreworks’ Steel Magnolias February 24 that you will join us 16 Kinky Boots February 26 both in celebrating new changes and honoring 17 Ailey II March 2–3 Tacoma’s history, as we mark the 100th 17 ’s March 9 anniversary of the Pantages Theater. 18 Cirque Eloize Saloon March 16 We’ll kick off the new year when the National 18 Daymé Arocena March 17 Broadway tour of The Wizard of Oz twists into town. Then, esteemed journalist Dan Rather shares a lifetime of experiences as he hosts an evening of stories about his career. Across the BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018–19 Great Divide joins two of the greatest American Mark D. Pinto – President • Tiffany T. Harmon –Immediate Past President roots groups— Dustbowl Revival and Hot Club Kelly Lane – Secretary • Clint Johnson – Treasurer of Cowtown—together. Christopher Algeo Loren Cohen Kathy S. Keele Kristen Sawin In February, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Judy Baerg Holly Hayes Lisa Kremer Danene Spaeth Alison Beason Nicole Hume Connie Ladenburg Keri Thompson Avenue bring one of the greatest concert Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Christopher McPhail Mike R. Wark experiences anywhere to Tacoma with their Holly Bocchi Lisa R. Jangard Darriel Menefee David Fischer, Executive Jon Bowser Genie Jefferson Jumi Sakurai Director hard-edged band. Jake Shimabukuro will rock the Pantages with his virtuoso ukulele, STAFF and The Choir of Man will turn it into a giant Executive Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator pub sing-along as they crisscross genres. David Fischer, Executive Director** Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator* L.A. Theatreworks’ Steel Magnolias is a staged Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Akida Dancer, Rental Sales Coordinator reading of the poignant and heartbreaking Box Office Jeff Jainga, Event Lead* Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Sarah Koestler, House Manager story that inspired the hit movie. Broadway’s Jess Underwood, House Manager Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager huge-hearted, high-heeled hit Kinky Boots Sara Judy, Box Office Lead Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member** Mollie Parce, Box Office Lead Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member takes center stage, and Ailey II performs Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative cutting edge modern dance. There are few Amanda Baggett, Box Office Sales Representative* Aaron Leach, Front of House Team Member Megan Fricke, Box Office Sales Representative Janae Lewis, Front of House Team Member shows more irreverent than Monty Python’s Kaiya Rodriguez, Front of House Team Member Philanthropy Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Spamalot, and Cirque Eloize Saloon takes Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager Finance audiences to an acrobatic, music-packed wild Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance west town. Finally, Daymé Arocena effortlessly Education Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Katie Lappier, Director of Education** Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant blends traditional Santerian chant, stylings, Tony Gomez, Education Manager Marsha Walner, Education Manager* Marketing & Presenting contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban Tiffany Lemmon, Senior Coordinator of Expanded Learning Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director** rhythmic complexity. Jill Heinecke, Education Coordinator* Emily Nakada-Alm, Associate Director of Presenting* Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications & Grants* We believe that live events are the pulse of C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing** the city. We look forward to sharing this energy Aubrey Cearley, Master Teaching Artist Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Citlali Garcia-Rolon, Master Teaching Artist Kyleigh Palmer, Sponsorship Manager with you throughout the season ahead. Let’s LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Quincy Henry, Marketing Coordinator gather to experience art, community, and life Deanna Martinez, Master Teaching Artist Operations Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist Scott Painter, Director of Operations** together in vibrant downtown Tacoma. Jake Nix, Master Teaching Artist* Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Amanda Nixon, Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter** Sincerely, Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Jackie Richter, Lead Technician (Theater on the Square) Jimmy Shields, Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman* Events & Venue Rentals Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Rialto)* Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events* Don Littrell, Sound Technician Thomas Haman, Master Electrician Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager* David Fischer Darquita Wallace, Events Manager Leo Foster, Trainee Executive Director All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15. * Indicates an employee of five or more years. ** Indicates an employee of ten or more years. encoremediagroup.com/programs 5 January 2019 Volume 5, No. 2

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6 TACOMA ARTS LIVE New Name. Same Passion.

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, which has served as the performing arts anchor of the South Sound since 1979, today announced the unveiling of a new name and identity: Tacoma Arts Live. The name is new, but the organization’s passion for providing its community with a diverse range of arts and education programming, stewarding four cultural venues in downtown Tacoma’s Historic Theater District, and collaborating with Tacoma’s Resident Arts Organizations remains the same.

Tacoma Arts Live is a dynamic cultural system dedicated to building common ground throughout the Tacoma and South Sound community. The new name signifies the start of a new act and speaks to a revitalized mission: energizing community through live performance.

Tacoma Arts Live provides a dynamic mix of performances, lectures and more; plus, an award-winning, nationally recognized set of educational programs that impact citizenship and whole-child development through the arts. It also provides vital stewardship of Tacoma’s historic venues, such as the Broadway Center for historic Pantages Theater, which will reopen on November 15 after extensive the Performing Arts renovations. is now Tacoma Arts Live. For more information, visit TacomaArtsLive.org/WeAreLive

PANTAGES HISTORY Tacoma’s Pantages Theater has been The team of Pantages and Priteca theater was purchased by Will Conner of an icon of the south sound community worked together from 1911 to 1936, Tacoma and was known as the Roxy until for nearly one hundred years. Built on a building theaters all over the west—an the 1980’s when its original name was block that was once the site of a saloon, almost perfect merging of interests and reestablished as the Pantages Theater. Tacoma’s first library, and Tacoma’s talents. Pantages employed classical first department store, it was the fifth Greek architectural motifs to highlight A proposal to restore the Pantages as the theater added to Tacoma’s thriving his own Greek heritage. Priteca, trained cornerstone of a revitalized downtown Theater District. Businessman Alexander in , as a classicist and considered area led to the restoration beginning Pantages built the first Tacoma Pantages the classic form the most perfect in 1978 after the city bought the theater. Theater at the corner of 9th and Pacific. architectural design. Tacoma’s Pantages On February 12, 1983, the Pantages Eventually, he moved up the hill to 9th is designed in a Greco-Roman style. Theater officially reopened. Today it is and Broadway when he convinced The elaborate plaster work and filigree the oldest of the Pantages Theaters still entrepreneur William Jones to back the not only add to the grandeur of the in operation. building of a new office building/theater house, but serve an important acoustical complex on the site of the former Gross function as well, absorbing extraneous Photo courtesy of the Babe Lehrer Collection Brothers store. Pantages, a self-made sound to create crisp, clear resonance entertainment tycoon, first made his within the hall. mark in the Yukon during the Alaskan gold rush. There, he met and entered The Tacoma Pantages served into a business and romantic relationship as a live theater for only with “Klondike” Kate Rockwell, one of eight years before being the legendary figures of that era. Flush converted to a movie with capital (much of it Rockwell’s, taken house and being without her consent), Pantages built one sold to RKO of North America’s largest vaudeville Pictures (headed circuits. To build his Tacoma theater, by Joseph P. Pantages called on the services of Kennedy), at Benjamin Marcus Priteca, a prominent which time Seattle architect and innovative designer the name was who was responsible for the lasting changed to beauty and superb acoustics of the The Orpheum. Pantages Theater. In 1932, the

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See one of the greatest family musicals of all time as the wonderful Wizard of Oz twists its way to Tacoma! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish musical production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, and classic songs.

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage. There truly is no place like home! “… a family-friendly show with some dandy special effects.” —The Miami Herald

8 TACOMA ARTS LIVE education, social justice, civic involvement and the importance of philanthropy, Dan Rather speaks from the heart and treats audiences to a memorable encounter with a living legend.

With a career that began in radio and is currently shaping news coverage in social media and beyond, Dan Rather has earned his place as one of the world’s most influential and respected journalists. During 44 years at CBS, including 24 years as anchor of the CBS Evening News, he interviewed every president since Eisenhower and personally covered history-making events from the Kennedy Assassination through Viet Nam, Watergate, Tiananmen Square, the fall of the Berlin Wall, 9/11, and the Iraq Invasion. During this time, Rather earned a reputation as “the hardest working man in broadcast LEADING THE WAY journalism” for simultaneously heading IN IMPORT AUTO SERVICES TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS up the CBS Evening News, 48 Hours and 60 Minutes. He is the recipient of virtually AN EVENING WITH every honor in broadcast journalism, SINCE 1970 including numerous Emmy Awards, several LAKEWOOD (253) 584-7770 DAN RATHER Peabody Awards and the 2012 Edward R. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. FIFE (253) 248-1080 Approximate run time: 75 minutes Currently president and CEO of News ROLFSIMPORT.COM and Guts, an independent multimedia PANTAGES THEATER production company, Rather remains an integral part of our national conversation sponsors: through television appearances, innovative reports on Facebook Live, a much-followed feed and contributions to Mashable. “What a Beautiful Job!” In January of 2018, he premiered The Olympic customer News with Dan Rather on the Young Turks Lakewood Network. The weekly show focuses on original reporting and stories that Rather feels are not receiving the attention they deserve in mainstream media.

Rather’s best-selling book of original essays, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism takes on the toxic political atmosphere and polarized opinions of our times with a hopeful reminder of the core ideals that all Americans share. Praised media as a “tonic for our times” by USA Today, the book examines the principles that the U.S. was founded upon, the freedoms that define us, the values that have transformed Call for a FREE Site Visit! us, and the traits that have sustained us. It also incorporates Rather’s decades of Those who hear Dan Rather speak often experience as a living witness to history, say that he is one of the most extraordinary covering the biggest events and news communicators of our time. With more stories of our times. than 60 years spent chronicling our world and nation, few can match the authority, Known for humor, folksy “Ratherisms” experience, and perspective that the famed captivating stories, and inspiring wisdom, Design Construction Service Maintenance newsman brings to almost any subject. Dan Rather’s keynotes put you in the VOTED presence of a remarkable witness to history BEST From politics, the media, current events, LANDSCAPER and our country’s most pressing issues—to and our times—staying with audiences long 2010-2018 after the final applause. inspiring words of wisdom on leadership, 877-922-7075 • olympiclandscape.com

encoremediagroup.com/programs 9 TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE A CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAND WITH THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL & HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. Approximate run time: 90 minutes with intermission RIALTO THEATER

media joyous live shows, combining their funk old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). rhythm and brass section with a fast-picking The band’s musical alchemy has been string band section—opening for bands described as “another breathless journey as diverse as Lake Street Dive, Trombone in the Texas tardis” (The Times, London), Shorty and The Preservation Hall Jazz while American Songwriter observed that Band, touring China as a guest of the state “the excellent three players of this band partner department and headlining festivals like could be doing anything but have chosen Delfest, Floydfest, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, to honor the greats of jazz and swing with and recently Bergenfest (Norway) and their sound.” The Telegraph calls Tonder Festival (Denmark). The band the Hot Club of Cowtown “a pretty much Dustbowl Revival is an Americana and received a big wave of attention with their perfect country trio at the very top of their Soul band with eight full-time members music video that featured famous actor game,” and the New York Times, in a live who mash the sounds of funk, Dick Van Dyke for “Never Had to Go”, which review the trio as armed with “an arsenal full bluegrass, soul, pre-war blues, and roots garnered over 10 million cumulative views. of technique and joy.” music, into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance party that coaxes new fire out of A new drops this summer and Along with the Hot Club’s dedicated cult familiar coal. They band was founded in Dustbowl is ready to bring their newest following worldwide—they have toured 2008 in the bohemian enclave of Venice sound—the place where funk and folk for the U.S. State Department as musical Beach, California. meet—to a bigger audience. ambassadors to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Algeria, the Republic of Georgia and the Dustbowl just recorded their fourth Hot Club of Cowtown Sultanate of Oman—certain titans of the studioalbum with Grammy Award winning The Hot Club of Cowtown is celebrating industry have also taken notice. , producer (Old Crow Medicine Show, its 20th anniversary during the 2017–2018 with whom the band toured and with Dropkick Murphy’s) and Flogging Molly touring season. whom James has toured and recorded, is founding member Ted Hutt, to come out on a continuing inspiration. The Hot Club has Signature Sounds this summer. While the Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the toured extensively worldwide as well as band launched with an old-time style and Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued with favorite artists including Bob Dylan, deeper bluegrass roots (a fateful Craigslist to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping , Gatemouth Brown, the Avett ad got it all started), they recently departed virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has Brothers, Dan Hicks, Bryan Ferry, Roxy toward a more modern soul sound, still become the band’s global brand. Lauded Music, the Squirrell Nut Zippers, and many with their mixture of New Orleans swing, for its “down-home melodies and exuberant others. Career highlits have included the Americana, a little blues, and roots-rock. improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot , appearances on Later The soul-dipped first single of their new Club has always woven a combination of With Jools Holland, the Cambridge Folk collaboration, came out on a 45 with a seemingly disparate styles together to its Festival, the Glastonbury Festival and BBC music video in the end of 2016, with a own magical effect, setting up camp “at that Radio 2’s Radcliffe and Maconie and Bob premiere via Relix Magazine. crossroads where country meets jazz and Harris Country shows, , A chases the blues away” (The Independent), Prairie Home Companion, the Fuji Rock Over the last five years Dustbowl has remaining “conscious always that above Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New become known for their free-flowing and all else, the music is for dancing and an York City.

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PANTAGES THEATER February 16, 7:30pm Cherry Cherry - media Jazz & Heritage Festival in the tradition Neil Diamond Tribute of Crescent City greats like the Neville Auburn Ave. Theater | $23/$20 Brothers and Professor Longhair; and released Trombone Shorty, a children’s February 23, 7:30pm book about his life that was named a Caldecott Honor Book in 2016. Folsom Prism - Johnny Cash Tribute Trombone Shorty’s new album opens Take the album’s two covers, a pair of Auburn Ave. Theater | $23/$20 with a dirge, but if you think the beloved NOLA deep cuts: there’s “Here Comes the bandleader, singer, songwriter and horn- Girls,” a 1970 song originally blower born Troy Andrews came here recorded by Ernie K-Doe that here (with to mourn, you got it all wrong. That bit of on piano) sounds bawdy and beautiful New Orleans soul—“Laveau Dirge regal, like something from a current Bruno No. 1,” named after one of the city’s most Mars album; and The Meters’ lovesick “It famous voodoo queens—shows off our Ain’t No Use,” which swirls a vintage R&B March 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9, 7pm host’s roots before Parking Lot Symphony vibe with resonant choir vocals and upbeat March 2, 3, 9, & 10, 2pm branches out wildly, wonderfully, funkily guitar from The Meters’ Auburn Community across 12 diverse cuts. True to its title, this himself to transport the listener to the Players: Music Man album contains multitudes of sound—from center of the jumpingest jazz-soul concert Auburn Ave. Theater brass band blare and deep-groove funk, to hall that never was. $17/$14 (pre-sale only) bluesy beauty and hip-hop/pop swagger— $22/$19 (at the door) and plenty of emotion all anchored, of The story there is almost too good. The course, by stellar playing and the idea that, session band—guitarist Pete Murano, even in the toughest of times, as Andrews sax men Dan Oestreicher and BK says, “Music brings unity.” Jackson, and drummer Joey Peebles with musicmusic && moremore Dumpstaphunk’s Tony Hall in for Orleans As for why it’s taken Andrews so long to Avenue bassist Mike Bass-Bailey—were in February 9, 7:30pm follow 2013’s Raphael Saadiq-produced Say the studio to lay down “It Ain’t No Use.” Hall Golden Dragon That to Say This, the man simply says, even had the vintage acoustic he bought Acrobats “I didn’t realize so much time passed. Some from Nocentelli years ago, which was used Auburn Performing artists don’t work until they put a record on the original Meters session. On the way Arts Center | $28/$24/$20 out but I never stopped going.” Truly. In to the bathroom, Andrews saw Nocentelli the last four years, Andrews banked his coming out of a different tracking room: it February 10, 2pm fifth White House gig; backed Macklemore was meant to be. Piano and at the Grammys; played on Conversations by She & Him, Zac Brown, Dierks But that’s not unusual for a man raised in Auburn Ave Bentley, and ; opened tours for one of the Tremé’s most musical families. Theater Daryl Hall & John Oates and Red Hot Chili Andrews got his name when he picked up $23/$20 Peppers; appeared in ’ Sonic his instrument at four (“My parents pushed Highways documentary series; voiced the me toward trombone because they didn’t iconic sound of the adult characters in The need another trumpet player,” he laughs). auburnwa.gov/arts Peanuts Movie; inherited the esteemed 253-931-3043 annual fest-closing set at the New Orleans CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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bringing life to flowers By eight, he led his own band in parades, for over 25 years halls and even bars: “They’d have to lock the door so the police couldn’t come in.” Promoters would try to hand money to his older cousins, but they’d kindly redirect them to the boy. In his teens, Andrews played shows abroad with the Neville Brothers. Fresh out of high school (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) he joined Lenny Kravitz’ band. Friendly Elegance  Classic Comfort Fine Handmade American Craft 909 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA 98402 at LeRoy Jewelers, 940 Broadway, Tacoma | 253-274-1630 253.572.2327 BLITZFLORIST.COM Across that time, three Trombone Shorty Stoneware Vase, Reid Ozaki, Tacoma albums and many collaborations since, Andrews nurtured a voracious appetite for all types of music—a phenomenon on fluid Bli 082410 fl ower 1_12.pdf display with Parking Lot Symphony. On “Familiar,” co-written by Aloe Blacc, they practically mint a new genre (trap-funk?) while Andrews channels his inner R. Kelly to spit game at an old flame. Meanwhile, the instrumental “Tripped Out Slim” (the nickname of a family friend who recently passed) bends echoes of the Pink Panther theme into something fit for James Brown to strut to. And if you listen closely to “Where It At?,” written with Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Griffin, you may even hear a little Y2K pop. “I know it wasn’t cool to listen to *NSYNC or Britney Spears in high school,” says Andrews, “but those bass lines and melodies are funky.” They pair astonishingly well with all the Earth, Wind & Fire that bubbles beneath these songs. $20 It’s worth noting that Andrews’ vocalswaived sound better than ever (he credits Seefried for that), because Parking Lot Symphony might be the man’s most heartfelt offering yet. The breezy title track, which Andrews wrote with Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros), is as much about walking the Tremé, being uplifted by the music that seems to seep from every surface, as it is about moving on from a broken heart. And the shuffling, bluesy “No Good Time” reminds us, with a world-weary smile, that “nobody never learned nothin’ from no good time.” to life But Andrews is clear that this isn’t some ion kind of breakup record. “It’s a life record,” at he says, “about prevailing no matter what uc type of roadblock is in front of you.” That ed message is clearest on “Dirty Water,” where inging t & over an easy groove, Andrews adopts a soft Br he arts falsetto to address just about anyone going through it—personal, political, whatever. 827 N Tacoma Ave “There’s a lot of hope turning to doubt,” he 253.272.2216 | www.aw.org coos. “I’ve got something to say to them / You don’t know what you’re talking about / Visit our campus today and learn how we When you believe in love, it all works out.” are helping boys & girls from Preschool to Amen. Now let the horns play us out. Grade 12 find their artistic passion.

12 TACOMA ARTS LIVE In 2005, Shimabukuro’s touring career really came to life with a video on YouTube. “I didn’t even know what YouTube was at the time, so I was totally surprised when people started telling me they’d seen a video of me playing ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps,’” he says. “Before I got a chance to check it out myself, the video had gone viral and a lot of music industry folks seemed to know about it. It was crazy!” Shimabukuro’s deeply beautiful and original take on ’s love ballad, one which captured colors and moods never associated with the ukulele before, opened the floodgates—now legions of new music lovers had to hear this instrumental marvel—and the 2006 HISTORIC release of Gently Weeps (produced by Mac AND TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS McAnally), which mixed his own originals with equally adventurous versions of “Ave LUXURY JAKE Maria” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” was SHIMABUKURO an unqualified success. HOMES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. Shimabukuro’s records have topped the SOUTH SOUND Approximate run time: 100 minutes with Billboard World Music Charts on numerous PROPERTY GROUP intermission occasions, and as a live performer he has become one of the hottest tickets PANTAGES THEATER around. He’s played with world-renowned orchestras and at prestigious venues such sponsor as the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center and southsoundpropertygroup.com the Sydney Opera House, and has dazzled audiences at music festivals including Bonnaroo, SXSW, the Playboy Jazz Festival media and Fuji . He even performed for that rarest of audiences: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Not too shabby for a humble young man from Hawaii and his trusty ukulele.

Almost everyone in Hawaii has strummed Even with the constant demands on his a ukulele at one time or another. But at the time—Shimabukuro tours roughly half the age of 14, Jake Shimabukuro realized that year and makes frequent appearances on he was doing something a little different media outlets such as The Today Show, with the four-stringed instrument—OK, a lot Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel different. Live!, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and NPR’s Shimabukuro’s wholly unique approach Morning Edition—Shimabukuro’s album to the ukulele started early. As a output hasn’t slowed. In 2016, he recorded youngster growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, the all-original Nashville Sessions at Music Shimabukuro started playing the instrument City’s famed Ronnie’s Place studio with at the age of four, learning the basics from producer R.S. Field (Steve Earle, Webb his mother, Carol, and then developing Wilder) and the ace rhythm section of his craft further by studying the likes of bassist Nolan Verner and drummer Evan musical masters such as Eddie Kamae, Hutchings. And now he’s returned to Ohta-San and Peter Moon. As he matured, the same city and studio – and with the Shimabukuro also found inspiration from same gang, too (augmented by guitarist guitar players, drummers, pianists, and Dave Preston)—for his newest record, singers. Even athletes helped fuel the The Greatest Day, which was released on intensity of his artistic fire. August 31, 2018. (253) 365-1702 [email protected]

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Peter Lawrence (Beast) Peter has been with The Choir of Man since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017. Having recently graduated from the Royal Conserva- toire of Scotland, he has been working on projects such as The Wind in the Willows, performed at Kew Gardens with the TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS Jack Mulligan. Rep: Keddie Scott Associates Australian Shakespeare Company and Instagram: denbarrypaddy Twitter: Playcraft Live at The Derry Playhouse in THE CHOIR OF MAN @DenisGrindel filling in the gaps around SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M. The Choir of Man tours. Peter is first and fore- Approximate run time: 90 minutes without Andrew Carter (Bore) Andrew graduated most an actor- with a pub/lounge intermission with a BMus (Hons) in Vocal and Operatic singing background and almost 20 years of Performance from the Royal Birmingham experience with the guitar learning every- RIALTO THEATER Conservatoire in 2016. Along with originat- thing from folk to flamenco and traditional ing his role in The Choir of Man, Andrew is . Outside of theatre, Peter’s partner in demand both as a performer and vocal main passion is songwriting, writing and director, having worked as Associate poetry and as a result, is delighted to be Musical Director for Gobsmacked! (North involved in such a collaborative company America tour 2017/18), soloist for the Birming- embarking on this US tour. ham Proms (2016/17), featured vocalist in Grey Matter (Birmingham Rep 2016) and as John Sheehy (Casanova) After completing Who’s Who a judge for the ICCA finals. He has worked a Degree in Structural Engineering and a Denis Grindel (Narrator) Denis hails from as an Associate Artist with Birmingham Masters in Business Studies, Johnny decided Donegal in the North West of Ireland. Symphony Hall and is Junior Artist in resi- to follow his true passion—performing. Hail- Having initially studied law and business dence with Ark Music, having taught and ing from Cork in Ireland, he studied acting at University College of Dublin, he then coached at schools and societies across and directing in Actorsvision Cork before pursued a Masters in Theatre from The the UK and as a featured tutor at the moving to Swindon in 2015 to train in dance Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, International Music Education Expo at the at Liberatus School of Performing Arts. As London. Upon graduation, he was lucky London Olympia. semi-finalist in The Voice of Ireland 2015, he enough to be cast as the leading man in has performed live to audiences of over one the West End production of Roddy Doyle’s Tom Brandon (Hardman) Tom Brandon is million viewers. In 2016, Johnny had a num- The Commitments. Denis is beyond excited from Rostrevor in the Northeast of Ireland. ber one single in Ireland. His professional to bring The Choir of Man to America. A strength and performance coach by day, performing career began with the inception Theatre credits include Jimmy Rabbitte he trained in Musical Theatre at Trinity of The Choir of Man in 2016 and since he in The Commitments (West End, Original Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance has toured theatres in China and India with Cast); Lead Vocalist in Rhythm of the Dance and went on to study at the Royal Academy The Magnets along with The Choir of Man (European Tour) Michael Collins in Collins of Music, London. Professional Credits tours of UK, Australia and the US. Johnny in London (Irish London Centre); Laertes in include: Spend, Spend, Spend (Union also travelled to India twice to train as a Yoga Hamlet (Principal Theatre Company); Spring Theatre, London), Showtime: Shuffled Instructor (500hr RYT) and he incorporates Awakening (Helix, Dublin) Rent (Irish Tour). (Watford Palace Theatre), Heaven on Earth this into his performing life. As an avid Film credits include When The Seagulls, (Workshop), The Beautiful Game (Union Liverpool F.C. fan he has also spent many a day belting out songs on the famous Kop!

Mark Loveday (Barman) Mark is former chorister of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal Choir at St James Palace and a graduate of Drama Studio London. He has been a member of The Choir of Man since 2016 and recently featured in the British independent film Rise of The Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story.

Connor Going (Piano Man) Connor studied music as part of an M.A. (Hons) in Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. After which, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education SEABURY Musical Theatre—awarded with distinction— with the from the Royal Academy of Music in London. brakes off SCHOOL Connor is delighted to be joining the 2018–19 USA Tour as an original cast mem-

14 TACOMA ARTS LIVE ber of The Choir of Man. Theatre credits include: Chuck/Cover Ren in Footloose (UK & International Tour), Piano Man in The Choir of Man (Australia Tour), Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (Reid Concert Hall), Actor D in Noël Coward: A Talent to Amuse (St. James Studio Theatre), Eric Ashley in Lord Dismiss Us (Rehearsed Reading, Above The Stag Theatre), Troy Bolton in (SECC Clyde Auditorium), Stephen/ Tony in Copacabana (Glasgow King’s Theatre). Credits while training include: Soloist in Curtain Up! (Prince Edward Theatre), David Bascombe in (Sir Jack Lyons Theatre), Larry in Closer, Lee Harvey Oswald in Assassins, Scott Furnish in Fanatical (workshop). TV & Film credits include: Harry in Awakening (RCS), Backing At Charles Wright Academy, students discover Vocalist in U2 at the BBC (Abbey Road their passions through a breadth of opportunities Studios). Commercial: Mrs. Brown in The 12 Days of Christmas TV (TalkTalk). both inside and outside the classroom.

Aidan Banyard (Joker) Training: Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Buckinghamshire New University. Theatre Credits: The Joker in The Choir of Man (Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Norwegian Cruise Lines and International Tour), Lead Vocalist in Viva Voce (International Tour), Richard Lewis in My Land’s Shore (Ye Olde Rose and Crown) Young Soldier/ Frankie Epps in Parade (Hope Mill Theatre). In concert: Principal Vocalist in On Broadway (London Reading Rooms) and Hear My Song (Battersea Barge), Principal Vocalist in WestEndFest: MisCast (St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden). Workshop: Kate and The Devil (Kings Head Theatre). TV/Film Credits: Gram Parsons in Autopsy: The Last Hours of Gram Parsons (ITV Studios/Netflix), Student inNHS GUM Clinic Awareness Online video. Aidan has also produced and performed in his own revue shows Buble To Broadway, Not Just Noise and Let it Snow to great critical acclaim.

George Bray (Swing) George began training at Thornton Academy of Dance in his hometown of Middlesbrough. Later training professionally at Urdang Academy (graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree). George made his professional debut in 42nd Street (UK Tour) understudying and playing Billy Lawlor. Performed as Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (World Arena Tour), Chief of Police/ Drummer in Aladdin (Cast Theatre), Prince George/ Drummer in Sleeping Beauty (Cast Theatre), Policeman/Ensemble in Singing in the Rain (Pitlochry Festival Theatre) and created the role of Tom in The Spalding Suite (Southbank Centre). George is thrilled to gocwa.info/encore (253) 620-8373 be re-joining the boys in The Choir of Man, having performed with both cast 2.0 and Co-Educational // 3 Years - Grade 12 // Bus Service the original cast on Norwegian Cruise Lines. The only thing George loves as much as Ask us about our new program for 3-year-olds! performing is a good pint. Welcome to the Jungle. His home away from home. encoremediagroup.com/programs 15 IMAGINE YOU ARE HERE

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In each of our lives, we encounter those with whom we share an indescribable bond. These special people could be siblings, childhood pals, a college roommate, a Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled mentor—they are the ones we’d go to any hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® lengths to support, with whom we can winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous disagree strongly while loving deeply. They musical celebration is about the friendships change our lives just by being in them. Our we discover, and the belief that you can connections with them defy the limitations change the world when you change your of distance and time. mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory Within the walls of Truvy’s beauty shop, in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks set in the deep Bayou of Louisiana, are six of Milan. women whose lives increasingly hinge on the existence of one another. Together, they Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his absorb the passing seasons, just like the father’s expectations and continue the weathered wooden structure of the salon family business of Price & Son. With the “home” that they share. What if, like these factory’s future hanging in the balance, help six women, we didn’t have to go it alone? arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form What if the comfort we’ve been searching of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of for has always been there, right in our own some sturdy new stilettos. backyard? With direction and choreography by two- At turns both laugh-out-loud funny and time Tony Award-winner Make your goal of a deeply touching, Steel Magnolias reveals (, Hairspray), Kinky Boots college degree possible. the strength of the human condition and is the winner of six Tony Awards including our shared need for companionship. Steel Best Musical, Best Score and Best Don’t let anything Magnolias was a popular film starring Sally Choreography. stand in your way. Fields, Dolly Parton, and Julia Roberts. The play has had multiple runs Take a step in the right direction and and performances staged around the globe. discover that sometimes the best way to Steel Magnolias, a play full of memorable fit in is to stand out. characters, is considered a tour de force for tacoma.uw.edu the all female cast.

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Handpicked by artistic director Troy Powell, the Ailey II dancers travel year-round to share sponsors their “off-the-charts energy” The( New Yorker) with audiences around the world – with a tour schedule unlike any other second company. See why The New York Times says, “There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II” as they perform new works and returning classics.

Company Story For more than forty years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding Monty Python’s Spamalot is touring the emerging choreographers. Started in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II country in search for the Holy Grail. This embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that outrageous musical comedy is lovingly provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Mr. Ailey ripped off from the film classic “Monty personally selected the veteran dancer Sylvia Waters to lead this junior company, and as Python and the Holy Grail” with a book its Artistic Director for 38 years, she developed Ailey II into one of America’s most popular by and music and lyrics by the dance companies. In June 2012, Ms. Waters retired and named her longtime associate Troy Grammy-Award-winning team of Mr. Idle Powell as the new Artistic Director. With Mr. Powell at the helm, Ailey II continues to thrive as and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company. of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for The critically-acclaimed Ailey II has a distinctive repertory that has included works by the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping Lar Lubovitch, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle and musical numbers are just a few reasons Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. The company has also performed innovative works why fans are eating up Spamalot! by rising choreographers such as Kyle Abraham, Renee I. McDonald, and Darrell Grand Moultrie. Touring throughout the United States and abroad, Ailey II will reach dozens of cities during its 2018–2019 tour.

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encoremediagroup.com/programs 17 an album series with Brownswood Recordings—, Renié took an immediate shine to her. It was while making the first of those albums, during Brownswood label boss Gilles Peterson’s first visit to Cuba, that Daymé improvised a head-turning rumba show with Edrey, from Grammy Nominated group Ogguere.

Two years later, the Havana Cultura Mix: The Soundclash! album saw the beginning of her work with Gilles and the Havana Cultura platform. The former’s expansive vision as a DJ, broadcaster and promoter has gone hand-in-hand with the support TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS TACOMA ARTS LIVE PRESENTS from Havana Club.

CIRQUE ELOIZE DAYMÉ AROCENA An introduction to working with electronic SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. producers for the first time, it was followed SALOON Approximate run time: 90 minutes with by her debut LP Nueva Era in 2015. She also SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. intermission Approximate run time: 80 minutes without accompanied Gilles in his journey through intermission RIALTO THEATER rumba culture for the expansive Havana Club Rumba Sessions project, which PANTAGES THEATER Daymé Arocena draws inspiration from the produced a feature-length documentary intertwining musical legacies of her native along with an album—using her distinctive sponsor Cuba. A singer, and choir director, vocals—of rumba re-imaginings­ and sample she’s a bright-shining performer carrying pack. An EP of cover versions, titled One the flame for a new generation of Cuban Takes, was also released in early 2016. . Approaching jazz, soul and An inspirational leader in contemporary classical influences with an innate sense The reception to her music has spurred a circus, Cirque Eloize thrills audiences with of rhythm, she released her second album whirlwind of opportunities: she shared an its rich sensory entertainment through its Cubafonía in early 2017. With her home off-the-cuff live moment with Roy Ayers and daring combination of circus disciplines country’s rich musical traditions serving Brazilian superstar Ed Motta to leave World- and its highly imaginative use of visual arts as the album’s springboard, she uses its wide Festival in tears of joy, jumped on and technologies. Hailing from Quebec, different musical styles as the basis for stage with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson at his the company has touched over 3,5 million each of Cubafonía’s tracks, finding outside triumphant Suite for Ma Dukes show at the spectators with its acclaimed performances, influences, from her tours of the world Barbican, and rung the opening bell of the presenting over 5,000 times in 550 cities these past two years, to build on them. New York Stock Exchange with a delegation worldwide. from Women of the World. She has played Born and raised in Havana, her conserva- shows from LA to Tokyo, charming audiences Now, for its 25th anniversary, Cirque Eloize toire training was combined with an with her mesmerizing vocal range and once again presents a captivating fusion upbringing grounded in Cuba’s own musical earthy sense of humor. She name-checks of poetry, movement, emotion and light. foundations. Accepted age 9 into one of Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak as the country’s prestigious music schools, artists she would love to work with. It’s pronounced [EL-WAZ] / Éloize is a she studied a choir directing course rooted word from the Acadian dialect meaning in Western classical tradition. Meanwhile, Despite all that, however, it’s not distracted ‘‘heat lightning’’ in Îles-de-la-Madeleine she grew up with the day-to-day schooling Daymé from a deep sense of seriousness archipelago located in the Gulf of St. in folkloric music that’s common to most about her art form; born of a uniquely Lawrence River, over 200 km East of Cuban households. At regular, intimate musical culture, she strives to forge a Quebec. Artists of the first Cirque Éloize get-togethers, celebrating the island’s cohesive musical language from Cuba’s troupe were all from these islands. Santería religion, dancing and singing are distinct musical dialects. Growing up in a the gatherings’ mainstays—a combination two-bed house with 21 other people, every that’s meant she sees its deep-rooted available surface was scuffed from the “It has the physical energy of traditions in a wider musical context. rumba rhythms which had been played out acrobatics combined with the on them. It’s a childhood typical of a country Winning the prestigious Marti y el Arte award where children grow up readily exposed to poetry of the theatrical approach, in 2007, her talent was spotted at a young the island’s numerous, particular rhythms. age. Becoming principal singer with big . . . humour and . . . amazing live band Los Primos at age 14, nods of approval Cubafonía, then, could be considered her followed from Wynton Marsalis, the Lincoln first “proper” album. Given free rein to work music. Saloon is bright, funny and Centre’s teacher and trumpet player, and with her choice of Cuba’s best musicians, musical.” much-lauded saxophonist Jane Bunnett. she makes her first big statement as an artist. It’s witness to her interconnected Not long after, François Renié, Communi- vision of Cuban music: drawing inspiration —Jeannot Painchaud, President & cations Director at Havana Club, was struck from the Caribbean island’s different by seeing one of her performances. Helming rhythms and styles—from Guantanamo’s Artistic Director of Cirque Éloize the Havana Cultura initiative—a platform for fast-paced changüí, to the everpresent and Creative Director of Saloon. contemporary Cuban creativity driven by guaguancó and ’70s-style ballada—it pays Havana Club rum, which has co-produced tribute to shifting tastes and styles.

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encoremediagroup.com/programs 19 BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Enjoy exclusive experiences and unique benefits as a Member. Join today at TacomaArtsLive.org or contact our Donor Engagement Manager at [email protected] or 253.573.2362.

Membership Levels & Benefits Friend $75 Spotlight $600 Producer’s Circle $1,800 • Presale Access to new events All above benefits, plus: All above benefits, plus: • Waived ticket exchange fees • $50 ticket voucher toward most ‘Tacoma Arts Live • A Private Box Seat Party in the Pantages for up [Regular fee: $3 per ticket. Members fee: $0] presents’ events to 8! Includes: • Wait list priority for sold-out shows • Two additional drink vouchers for use at any • Tickets to a ‘Tacoma Arts Live presents’ ­Tacoma Arts Live event (4 total, up to $28 value) ­performance Applause $150 • Two additional Member Lounge guest passes • Catering with appetizers and refreshments All above benefits, plus: (4 total) (Mutually agreeable performance/date based on • Additional 10% off your Subscription (choose 3+ • Concierge Service through the Philanthropy team availability at time of reservation. $1071 value) Tacoma Arts Live events) Two tickets to Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Theater Angels $5,000 • Pantages Circle $1,200 All of the benefits of Spotlight membership PLUS the ($50 value) All above benefits, plus: following exclusive benefits: Additional $50 ticket voucher toward most ‘Tacoma • Recognition in Tacoma Arts Live Program • Season tickets to the Theater Program Arts Live presents’ events • Play Reading Invite/Input on future works Complimentary drinks in the Members Lounge • Premier $360 • Table Read Invite All above benefits, plus: • Invitation to an exclusive donors-only social includ- • • One year access to the Tacoma Arts Live Member ing a Pantages backstage tour and an on-stage • Opening Night Reception Invite Lounge (with private bartender and restrooms; reception with the Board of Trustees and Executive • Cast Party Invite ­Pre-show and during intermission for most Tacoma Director • Talk Back with reserved seating Arts Live events) • Group weekend at Ashland Shakespeare festival • Exclusive invitation to the Annual Member’s Brunch including tickets to 2 shows, wine tasting, and a prior Brew Five Three (requires RSVP) group dinner • Two drink vouchers for use at any Tacoma Arts Live Theater Angel membership directly supports the event (up to $14 value) Theater Company • Two Member Lounge guest passes

PHILANTHROPY AT TACOMA ARTS LIVE

Our mission is inextricably tied to the community we • Your support brings our community together, creating a serve and stands as a testament to the power of the more connected & dynamic region. arts to bring people together. While we may have a new • Your gifts ensure access & inclusion for those left behind. name, we hold onto the same passion. With your help, • Your support has protected Tacoma’s theaters and cultural we can continue to energize community through live heritage, keeping local beauty and history alive. performance. • By investing in education through the arts, you are We believe that live events are the pulse of the city ­investing in our future. radiating a vital, transformative energy that fuels the • Your support amplifies our community’s strengths. momentum of social change.

Contact Stacey or Kristine to learn how your gifts can make an impact today!

Stacey Guadnola Kristine Finch Director of Philanthropy Donor Engagement Manager Phone: 253.591.5524 Phone: 253.573.2362 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] IMAGE BY LISA MONET IMAGE BY LISA MONET

20 TACOMA ARTS LIVE TACOMA ARTS LIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Tacoma Arts Live Education Programs are among the largest A rich blend of services support learners in over a dozen school arts education programs in Washington State, serving nearly districts with compelling programs, in and out of school, year 50,000 students, teachers, and families each year. Tacoma round. A special collaboration with Tacoma, Bethel and Puyallup Arts Live’s Education Program profoundly strengthens student schools, through the Kennedy Center National Partners in learning and provides a meaningful training ground for teachers Education program in Washington D.C. has developed the best to expand their skills. teacher education and performing arts programming in our region.

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The Education Program includes: Civil Rights Legacy Tours: In seven years touring we have reached more The LENS Project: Fosters social-emotional learning and leadership. than 129,096 students, teachers and community members Tacoma Arts Live Conservatory: Stunning youth productions in our Student Matinees: 10,000 students and teachers annually attend world- theaters along with classes and workshops in community schools, from class performances. theater to dance and music of world cultures.

Teacher Workshops: Empower K-12 teachers to use the arts every day. Beatrice Herrmann Fellows: Accessible, high quality instruction for young instrumentalists from South and East Tacoma. Community Outreach: Connect youth and adults for hands-on learning.

Scholarships available! No child is ever turned away. To enroll or for more details, visit www.TacomaArtsLive.org or call 253.591.5894.

TACOMA ARTS LIVE VOLUNTEERS

Tacoma Arts Live relies on the support of volunteers to serve the South Sound and share the arts with all of our audiences. In recognition of this, the Tacoma Arts Live Staff and Board, as well as the Tacoma community, are eternally grateful to the following volunteers who have given their time so selflessly for over a decade:

10+ Years Ellen Zhang 20+ Years Elizabeth Gilham Hal Geiersbach Lora Stonefeld MYRON ANDERSON MaryLou Lundquist Phyllis Mansfield Wayne Gilham Michael McKinnon Marlene Buffington Suzanne Payne Alyce Schaffer Karen Drum Therese Wooding Kathy Schuknecht Nancy Adrian Pat Nechols Yolanda Wilson Margaret Kent Margaret Horger Judy Chindgren Toni Savol Jeffrey Lu Wendi Fein Sandie Carter Carol Norbeck PATRON INFORMATION

For safety and consideration of all admitted to some performances; however Commerce Street) and the Subway Lot patrons and performers, we ask that you our family shows are structured for a – 916 Broadway Street (located across observe the following guidelines when younger audience and are enjoyable for the street from the Pantages Theater and attending a performance at Tacoma Arts the entire family. Patrons are encouraged Theater on the Square). Both Park Plaza Live: to call Tacoma Arts Live for information North and the Subway Lot accept cash about the suitability of events for children. and credit/debit payments. ACCESSIBLE SEATING A ticket is required for everyone regard- Tacoma Arts Live is ADA friendly, and we less of age. When available, discounts The Rialto Garage accepts cash ONLY. will do all we can to ensure you have a are available for younger audience Place $5 in the corresponding stall positive experience. For the best acces- members. Please contact the Box Office number on the payment box. Paid sible options for you, please contact the at 253.591.5894 with any concerns. street parking is usually available Box Office. throughout the Theater District. Follow CONCESSIONS the instructions posted on kiosks for cost ASSISTED LISTENING Beverages and assorted snacks may be and duration limits, when they apply. For Headsets are available for our patrons available prior to the performance or the Armory, paid public parking is on at no cost. A headset allows you to tune during intermission. Refreshments are S. 11th Street. There are several parking out little noises so you may listen to the permitted in the theater lobby unless options around the Tacoma Armory, performance without distraction. Please otherwise posted. Pantages Theater – including abundant street parking. Please notify a member of the usher staff and Exits are located east and west of the visit TacomaArtsLive.org for an up to one will be provided for you. auditorium on both orchestra and balcony date listing of options for your event. levels. Rialto Theater – Exits are located SUBSCRIBERS: Be sure to bring your ATTIRE on both orchestra and balcony levels. parking validation pass, which will have A Tacoma Arts Live event is always an Theater on the Square – Exits are located a show-specific designated code for you opportunity to dress up, but there is at the front entrance for the lower/main to enter at the kiosk for either Park Plaza never a dress code. Attire usually varies level and on the north side of the building North Garage or the Subway Lot. Your from nice casual clothing to formal wear. on the upper level. parking will expire one hour after the Many people are allergic to perfumes. event ends. Out of consideration for your fellow EXITS audience members, please use perfume Rialto Theater – Located on the main RESTROOMS or cologne in moderation before entering floor and balcony level. ADA accessible Pantages Theater – Located on the the theater. restrooms are located on the main floor. lower lobby and balcony levels, women Theater on the Square – Located in the on 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. ADA BACKSTAGE lobby near the front entrance. accessible restrooms are located on No guests are allowed backstage prior to, the balcony level and accessible by during, or after any performance without LATE SEATING: elevator. Tacoma Armory – Restrooms proper authorization and identification. • Performances start promptly at their are located in the Roosevelt Room and scheduled time. Please allow plenty of on the main parade floor. Please consult BAG CHECK time to park and find your seat. the House Manager or building signage To provide a safe and comfortable • Late seating is not guaranteed and is at for guidance. experience, we have a new bag policy: the discretion of the House Manager. all bags are subject to search. Along with If you must leave your seat during the TICKET INFORMATION required bag searched, patrons may be • performance, you may not be reseated Box Office Hours requested to open their jackets or be until an appropriate break in the perfor- checked with a metal detector prior to mance. To receive emergency mes- Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. entering the venue. Tacoma Arts Live sages, you may leave your name and After January 1: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. will not hold or be responsible for any seat number with the House Manager. prohibited items. PLEASE remember to silence all cell Additionally, the Box Office is open two phone, tablet and electronic devices hours prior to most Tacoma Arts Live CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES before entering the theater. Please have ticketed events. Please inquire with the Taking photographs or recording during Box Office directly regarding holiday a performance is not allowed unless hearing aides tuned to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume. and summer hours. For more information otherwise noted and the experience about tickets or events at Tacoma Arts of other patrons, as well as copyright Live, please contact the Box Office at restriction, should be considered. NO SMOKING Smoking is allowed outdoors only at 253.591.5894 or visit our website at However, we do encourage you to take www.TacomaArtsLive.org. photos in the lobby or before the show to least 25-feet from the theater entrances share your experience with friends and and where receptacles are provided. family. Be sure to tag us on Facebook, Electronic smoking devices are not Twitter, and Instagram @TacomaArtsLive. permitted.

CHILDREN PARKING Should your child become restless during Parking is available at many locations a performance, you may be asked to wait around the theaters, including Park in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be Plaza North Garage – 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & 11th on 253.591.5392 | [email protected] VENUE RENTALS | TACOMAARTSLIVE.ORG/RENTALS

PANTAGES THEATER 1,283 seats, proscenium stage Designed in the tradition of the Palace at Versailles

PANTAGES THEATER LOBBY & STUDIOS 1, 2, & 3 Lobby: 400 reception, 220 seated lecture or performances with 12' × 12' stage, 150 seated banquet PANTAGES THEATER Studios: 160 standing reception, 150 lecture (theater style), 110 seated banquet with rounds Multi-purpose performance/gathering space

RIALTO THEATER 739 seats, thrust stage Originally served as an art-deco movie palace

THEATER ON THE SQUARE Theater on the Square & Theatre on the Square Lobby RIALTO THEATER 300 seats, proscenium stage Intimate theater with a contemporary flair

TACOMA ARMORY Located at 1001 S Yakima Ave Features a large, open space perfect for festivals, conventions, sporting events, galas, and other highly attended programs. Capacity up to 1500 THEATER ON THE SQUARE

To reserve a venue for your next event, visit www.TacomaArtsLive.org or contact [email protected] or 253.591.5806. TACOMA ARMORY