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featuring Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Platters and The Marvelettes Sat., December 5 8pm $32/$45/$52 It's a rockin', smooth and soulful holiday to remember with three great '50s and '60s chart-topping groups performing under one roof! Enjoy a non-stop sing along song list with favorites like The Great Pretender, Only You, My Girl, Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, Please Mr. Postman, a few holiday surprises and more!

40th Anniversary Celebration /or Take a trip back in time when Motown was THE NUTCRACKER Governors State University king as talented Chicagoland vocalists Salt Creek Ballet with Chicago Youth perform classic hits, such as Marvin Gaye's Symphony Orchestra A TRIBUTE TO What's Going On, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles' Tears of a Clown, Stevie Sat., December 12 1 & 5pm MOTOWN GREATS Wonder's Uptight (Everything's Alright), Gladys Knight & the Pips' Midnight Train Sugar Plum Party 3-5pm Sat., November 7 to Georgia, and many more! $20/$33/$40 Adults 7:30pm $15/$28/$35 Children 16 & Under "The iuay they throw down giues the audience $9 Sugar Plum Party* $23/$36/$43 a realistic flashback to the days when no party was complete without the sounds of Motown." Enjoy this classic fairy tale ballet about young Clara, $50 celebration ticket includes the debonair Nutcracker Prince, and her fantastic - RICHARD STEELE, CHICAGO PUBLIC pre-show reception and post-show Christmas Eve journey filled with swirling snowflakes, RADIO, WBEZ 91.5 FM party with the cast waltzing flowers, giant mice and sugar plum fairies all set to Tchaikovsky's beloved score. Join costumed cast members Party tickets available by calling GSU Media Sponsor: H3fI.3 * Entry fee required for children. Adults admitted from the show at 3pm for treats, photos with Santa and more alumni relations at 708-534-4128 free with purchase of child's party ticket. at our Sugar Plum Party!

Especially For Kids - Holiday Edition The Ultimate 'TWAS THE NIGHT Led Zeppelin Tribute! BEFORE CHRISTMAS HEARTBREAKER Sat., Dec. 19 11am Sat., November 14 8pm 4 $10.50/$11.50/$15.50 $22/$35/$42 Treat your family to this delightful new musical version An incredible tribute show featuring the of the treasured story. full range of the legendary band's classic hits — Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Ramble On and more! "From the wardrobe, equipment, nuances and Sponsored by: onstage movement, these guys are eerily simi to the original giants of hard rock." - SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL $26/$39/$46 One of opera's greatest hits set in romantic Vienna and filled with champagne, frivolity, mistaken identities and a grand ball! ...an effervescent treat" - DAYTON A BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL nothing to recycle, yet the memories last a New, $25 pre-show dining at Scrementi's, lifetime. Ask our box office about gift located in Steger - see pg. 10 for details. certificates for gift giving at any time of year1. For tickets call 708-235-2222 or visit centertickets.net today! s <&,x^ As part of The Center's TV's Hottest Comedians.' Sat., February 20 8pm 15th Anniversary MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY celebration, we inuite ARIES SPEARS you to see Hubbard with special guest LOUJS $26/$39/$46 Adults Street Dance Chicago $26/$29/$36 Students for FREE* and send a Fresh off of NBC's hit TV show The Last Comic Standing, Louis Ramey joins MadTV's non-p.c. child to see the school Aries Spears for standup and comedy that will performance by this keep you laughing all night long.. world class company "Eight years of Mad TV haue giuen [Spears] the for FREE*. experience to craft a stand up routine that can riual the sets of Dane Cook, George Carlin, , It's our gift to you and the others."- RISE AND REVOLT our valued patrons and our community/

STREET YEARS OF BROADWAY DANCE Sun., March 14 4pm CHICAGO $26/$39/$46 Enjoy brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway Sat., January 23 classics featuring the actual stars of shows such as 8pm The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserab/es, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jeky/l & Hyde and more. $33/$46/$53 "Some of the best songs from the best Broadway shows, all sun ' * Subscribers to 3 or more Mainstage by some of the most talented performers working today" M|^ or Cabaret shows receive a FREE ticket to the January 23 performance - SAN FRANCISCO'S KABC RADIO and will have a FREE ticket donated in their name for a child to attend the •S. New, $25 pre-show dining at Scrementi's, located in .. **" January 22 school show through the Steger - see pg. 10 for details. ^ » Center's Arts in Education program. Offer expires 8/1/09.

Chicago's celebrated international dance company is critically acclaimed for its exuberant, "With the exception of U2, n athletic and innovative repertoire. Presenting performances that inspire, challenge and band has stayed on top of its game engage audiences worldwide, the company returns to The Center for the first time since as long as Los Lobos." 2001 and will showcase a preview of a new work plus classic pieces on our stage. - ROLLING STONE ".. the city's most enduring troupe...an irresistible blend of impeccably polished dancing and high- uoltage energy" - MUSICAL AMERICA

THE WINTER ^V DANCE PARTY The Official Tribute to Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens Sat., February 13 8pm LOS LOBOS $26/$39/$46 with special guests The Mojo Daddies The perfect cure to the winter blues — it's a concert filled with over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment Sat., March 20 8pm featuring classic 50's hits That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantil/y Lace, and many more! $36/$49/$56 "Flawless... .rings as clear and true as a chord from With three Grammys under their belts and chart toppers like Mariachi Suite, Kiko a Fender Stratocaster" - THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE and the Lavender Moon, La Bamba/Charlena and fan favorite Good Morning Aztlan, 6 "Stunning Portrayal"- CHICAGO SUN TIMES Los Lobos (The Wolves) are ready to rock The Center. Monday, December 7, 2OO9 7:3Opm Holiday Brass and Choral Concert Chicago Stephen Squires, conductor College of I Cheryl Frazes Hill, choral conductor ANYWAY? Performing Monteverdi Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Biebel Aue Maria Arts \r Platt, guest conductor Respighi Laud to the Nativity Lauridsen 0 Magnum Mysterium Young There is No Rose of Such Virtue Nelhybel Estampie Natalis Pinkham Christmas Cantata

Featuring Student Solo Competition Winner Monday, February 8, 2O1O 7:30pm Yuki Hashimori, violin Stephen Squires, conductor Elgar Cockaigne, Op. 40 (In London Toiun) Featuring Student Solo Competition Winners Barber Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op. 9 Katie Ventura, harp; Leila Bowie, soprano; Marta Botelho-Vieira, violin Brahms Violin Concerto Ravel Introduction and Allegro Monday, November 16, 2OO9 7:3Opm Respighi Dieta Siluane Stephen Squires, conductor Sarasate Zigeuneriueisen Faculty soloists Chris Martin, trumpet; Bartok Concerto for Orchestra Jay Friedman, trombone Schwanter Free Flight Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30pm Jolivet Concertino for TYumpet Stephen Squires, conductor Enescu Legend Faculty soloists Eugene Izotov, oboe; Gregory Smith, clarinet; Dale Clevenger, horn; Dennis Michel, bassoon Casterede Concerto for Trumpet and Trombone WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Mozart Sin/onia Concertante, K. 297b Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" Fri., April 30 8pm Mahler Symphony No. 1 "Titan" All concerts are free. &49/$56 Get ready for 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave their audiences gasping with the very witty scenes they invent, right before your eyes. More fun than the hit TV Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway! Our popular, affordable Saturday morning series "Standup is fun, improu is/unnier. And these guys are the world's best!" All tickets $10.50/$11.50/$15.50 or pick 3 or more - THE PORTLAND OREGONIAN shows to increase your savings! DAVE RUDOLF HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Sat., Oct. 31 11am ChicagoParent

$10 Post-Show Trick or Treat in the Park Ticket Our family Halloween extravaganza featuring a kid-friendly First-Euer Community concert, games and snacks in our world-famous Nathan Musical at The Center! Manilow Sculpture Park, and more!

CLENN Into the Woods SNOW WHITE IFYOUGjVt ;/*IILER '/Mill I /IPJG Fri., Aug. 14 Sat., November 21 11am > / & Other THE GLENN MILLER 7:30pm Euent Story Books Sat., Aug. 15 Summer 'TWAS THE NIGHT ORCHESTRA 2 & 7:30pm 2009.' BEFORE CHRISTMAS Sat., May 15 7:30pm $21/$18 Adults Sat., December 19 11am $19/$16 Students $23/$36/$43 Stephen Sondheim and James IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE The era is alive and well on our stage with the Lapine's amazing musical about best band in the business playing your favorites — In the magical enchantment blends the and other short stories Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Moonlight Serenade, stories of the Brothers Grimm Sat., March 6 11am String of Pear/s, and more. fairy tales, Jack and the Bean- "The Miller sound triumphantly survives in the computer age" stalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella THE LITTLE HOUSE LIFE OF - BIG BANDS INTERNATIONAL into an exciting, intertwining show for all ages! LAURA INGALLS WILDER •S. New, $25 pre-show dining at Scrementi's, located in Sat., May 1 11am Steger - see pg. 10 for details. Media Sponsor SOUTHTOWNSlAR TICKET/SUBSCRIBER/THEATER INFORMATION ORDER FORM flfOft PfRfOfiMlhO DRTS " "Governors State University Become a Subscriber Today/ Saue Money; Save Time; Free Exchange.' Call 708-235-2222, Fax 708-235-2121, —' 7ind'it Email [email protected] or Visit iuu7w.centerticfects.net Today! TO PLACE YOUR TICKET ORDER SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS Select three or more shows and receive: Savings of up to 15% off regular ticket prices, priority seating, ticket exchange privileges and more! CALL 708-235-2222 or stop See more shoius and save! by during Box Office hours: For purchases of 3 or more MAINSTAGE Mon-Sat: 10am - 4pm Mainstage or Cabaret shows, No. of Regular Price 3-4 Shows 5+ Shows Sub you'll receive: Performance Days: Performance j Date Time Tickets MF/MZ/FB | RB | Pltn MF/MZ/FB | RB Pltn MF/MZ/FB | RB | Pltn Total The Box Office is open two • Priority seating Into the Woods Summer 2009 Aug 14 7:30p $18 $18 $21 $18 $18 $21 $18 $18 $21 $19 $19 $19 hours prior to curtain and • Savings of up to $5 off Student price Special Euent* $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 Into the Woods AuglS 2p $18 $18 $21 $18 $18 $21 $18 $18 $21 through intermission. regular ticket prices Student price • ;op $16 $16 $19 $16 $16 $19 $16 $16 $19 • Ticket exchange privileges Jim Brickman • •• 8p $45 $32 $52 $40 $. ' $47 $39 $26 $46 FAX your completed order • Advance notice of season Jeff Corwin Special Event' Oct. 17 2p $32 $32 $39 $32 $32 $39 $32 $32 $39 form to: 708-235-2121. 16 & under $19 $19 $26 $19 52i $19 $19 $26 programming and added shows $19 MAIL your completed order Tribute to Motown Nov. 7 7:30p $36 $23 $43 $31 $1£ ioH $30 $17 $37 • A FREE ticket* to attend GSU 40th Anniv. Celebration For the anniuersan. show & party ticfeA, call 738.534.' 128 form to: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Led Zeppelin Tribute Nov. 14 8p $35 $22 $42 $30 £\7 $37 $29 $16 $36 The Center for Performing Arts 1/2 mile down on right. Free Sat., January 23 at 8 p.m. Holiday Hop Dec. 5 8p $45 $32 $52 $40 $27 $• ! •' $39 $26 $46 Governors State University parking is available. Metra train • A FREE ticket* donated in The Nutcracker Dec. 12 1p5p $33 $20 $40 $28 $15 $35 $27 $14 $34 1 University Parkway service available to University your name for a child to attend 16 & under Dec. 12 Ip5p $28 $15 $35 $23 $10 $30 $22 $9 $29 Sugar Plum Party" Dec. 12 3-5p $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 University Park, Illinois Park station. the Fri., January 22 Hubbard 16 & under entry fee required 60484-0975 Street school show Die Fledermaus Jan. 17 4p :i1 $34 $41 $40 TICKET POLICIES : ' $26 $46 $21 $33 $20 Pre-shoui Dining at Scrementi's 2p $25 $25 $25 All sales are final. There are 4 shows: BALCONY TICKETS Hubbard Street Dance Jan. 23 8p $46 $33 $53 $41 i."~' $48 $40 $27 $4 ' Join us in the balcony with a no refunds or exchanges on • All previous benefits Chicago limited number of affordable single tickets (see Protect Your • 2 complimentary Opening Winter Dance Party Feb. 13 8p $39 $26 $46 $34 $21 $41 $33 $20 $40 $13 seats for select shows. Investment!') or group sales. All Night tickets to our first-ever Aries Spears Feb. 20 8p !• •'•' ' $26 $46 $34 $21 $41 $33 $20 $40 Mature Audiences only dates and performances are community summer musical- Student price Feb. 20 8p $29 $26 $36 $24 $21 $31 $23 $20 $30 subject to change. Any tickets Stephen Sondheim's Into The THE CENTER 100 Years of Broadway Mai 14 4p $39 $26 $46 $34 $21 $41 $33 $20 $40 added to subscription at a later Woods August 14*. date will be based on the same Pre-shou; Dining at Scrementi's 2p $25 $25 $25 discount you receive (if any) 5 or more shows: Los Lobos Mar. 20 3| » $49 $36 E5( $44 $31 $51 $43 $30 $50 when you place this order. • All previous benefits Whose Live Anyway? Apr. 30 8p $49 $45 $5! $44 $40 $51 $43 $39 $50 Glenn Miller Orchestra May 15 7:30p $36 $23 $43 $31 $18 $38 $30 $17 $37 Ticket exchange policy for • Savings of up to $6 off regular subscribers only is 72 hours Pre-shoiu Dining at Scrementi's 5:30p $25 $25 $25 ticket prices ' Subscription discount not available "Adu ts admitted free to Sugar Plum Party w th purchase of child's ticket in advance. • $25 voucher to be used MF = Main Floor MZ = Mezzanine F B = Front Balcony RB = Rear Balcony PLTN = Platinum for future main stage ticket THE CABARET AT THE CENTER PROTECT YOUR purchases* INVESTMENT! No. of Full Price All Three Shows Sub 'Special subscriber benefits available Performance Date Time Tickets On Stage On Stage Total For a fee of just $5.00 per through 8/1/09. Some restrictions may Harmonious Wail Jan 30 8p $37 $32 apply. Call the box office for details. show, single ticket buyers have Rachael Price Feb. 27 8p $37 $32 the option of upgrading their The Millers Mar 77 8p $37 $32 order to include the same ticket exchange privileges as Arts in Education Protect Your Investment No. of Shoius x $5 subscribers. When ordering Anniversary Gi/t - Ordered 3 Jan. 23 |8p FREE FREE FREE Since Arts in Education began your tickets mention you want shows' Free Main Floor ticket to Con you attend? Hubbard Street Dance Chicago! to "Protect Your Investment" in 1995, The Center has DYes D No presented live theater, music • Mainstage or Cabaret shows only. to our box office personnel. ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Or check the appropriate box and dance to area school Fljll Price 3-4 Show | 5+ Shows Sub GROUP SALES children. Each year, more No. of when ordering online. Total For Group Rates, call than 35,000 students attend Especially for Kids Date Time Tickets MF/FR/RB Box 1 Pltn MF/FR/RB 1 Box Pltn MF/FR/RB Box Pltn Hallpween Spooktacular Oct. 31 lla $10.50 $15.5O $11.50 $9.50 $14.50 $10.50 $850 $13.50 $9.50 800-386-6321. SUPPORT THE CENTER performances at The Center. Trick or Treat in Park Post Show $10 $1O $10 Help The Center continue to You can get involved this year, Snow White Nov. 21 lla $10.50 $15.50 $1150 $9.50 $14.50 $10.50 $8.50 $13.50 $9.50 LOCATION & PARKING be your home for affordable just by subscribing to our Night Before Christmas Dec. 19 lla El $15.50 $11.50 $9.50 $14.50 $10.50 $8.50 $13.50 $9.5O From 1-57, exit at Sauk Trail. educational and entertaining season! See subscriber Give a Pig a Pancake Mar. 6 lla $10.50 $1550 $11.50 $9.50 $14.50 $10.50 $850 $13.50 $9.50 Travel east 1/2 mile to Cicero programs for audiences of benefits above. Avenue (Route 50). Drive all ages. 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