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Join the Friends of McCain for exclusive privileges ▪ Priority seating before the general public. ▪ Free parking in the K-State parking garage. ▪ Invitations to Meet the Artist and other exclusive social events. Benefits are based upon the amount of gift. See inside back cover for details. Subscribe now ▪ Subscribe to seven to 12 events and save 10 percent. ▪ Subscribe to 13 or more events and save 15 percent. ▪ Subscribe to all events and save 20 percent*. Order today Kansas State University 207 McCain Auditorium Manhattan, KS 66506-4711 785-532-6428 k-state.edu/mccain * In the case of events with multiple showings, select only one to receive the discount. Season ticket orders (seven or more events) are not available online; single tickets are available online July 28. Season tickets (seven or more events) on sale now. Single tickets on sale July 28. Dates and artists are subject to change. 2013 – 2014 McCain Performance Series Foreigner The Wonder Bread Everybody’s Hero: The Danú A powerhouse band delivers A rousingly authentic musical powerhouse hits. Years with Pat Hazell Jackie Robinson Story journey to Ireland. A fresh and funny slice of Americana An inspirational story of a brave 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 and pop culture. man’s struggle for equality. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, Forum Hall 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 The Intergalactic in the K-State Student Union Soweto Gospel Choir Nemesis Live-Action Green Day’s American A soul-touching evening of pure joy. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30 Graphic Novel Bach’s Own St. Idiot A mash-up of radio theater and Thomas Boys Choir of The groundbreaking Broadway West Side Story comic book adventure. Leipzig musical A timeless love story with Book One: Target Earth 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 choreography that sizzles. A tradition-rich choir dedicated to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 the legacy of J.S. Bach 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 Book Two: Robot Planet Rising 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, An Evening with 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 First United Methodist Church, Bernadette Peters Earth Harp Meets Oud Manhattan, Kan. One of America’s most enchanting William Close, earth harp Blue Man Group entertainers. Yuval Ron, oud Experience the phenomenon! Brian Regan 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 An evening of side-splitting laughter. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.11 Quixotic The Cashore A hypnotic fusion of dance, live Marionettes Momix Botanica Beyond Glory, starring music, aerial acrobatics, visual effects Wonders of engineering unmatched Ingenious dance, illusion and and high fashion. in artistry, grace and beauty of spellbinding beauty. Stephen Lang 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 movement. The story of eight men of incredible 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 valor. Simple Gifts McCain Student 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 The Price is Right Live Showcase Forum Hall, K-State Student Union Stage Show Memphis K-State students share their creativity Come on down! Turn up that dial… and achievement. Life in Motion 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13 Forum Hall, K-State Student ACS: Geri Allen, Terri The Sound of The Addams Family Union Come meet the family. We’ll leave the Lyne Carrington, Christmas starring lights off for you. Cameron Carpenter, Esperanza Spalding Elisabeth von Trapp 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Organ Hypnotic, bold and stylish The rock star of the classical digital contemporary jazz. with the Carolian Brass Bleu! The organ. Celebrate the joyful sounds of the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 season. Mediterranean Sea 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 The World Blues Tour: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Compagnia T.P.O. Moscow Festival Ballet Visual, emotional and highly Taj Mahal and Guests Brian Setzer Orchestra interactive children’s theater. Romeo and Juliet An amazing evening of blues from Christmas Rocks! 7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., Feb. 19-21 Shakespeare’s tragic tale told with around the world. 10th Anniversary Tour!! 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 the beauty and splendor of the 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Russian ballet tradition. 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 Lily Cai Chinese Dance American Legacies: Company Preservation Hall Jazz Dynasties and Beyond McCain Home Tour A visually stunning blend of Band and the Del traditional and contemporary Chinese dance. McCoury Band Tour six fabulous homes decked out Two national treasures together in a for the holidays. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 stunning season finale! Sunday, Dec. 8 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 A powerhouse band delivers powerhouse hits. With 10 multi-platinum albums and sixteen top 30 At Foreigner’s core is founder and lead guitarist Mick hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the Jones, the visionary whose stylistic songwriting, most popular rock acts of all time. Their formidable indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents musical arsenal continues to drive sold-out tours and continue to heighten Foreigner’s influence. Along album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible with lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff for some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring anthems Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel each including “Juke Box Hero,” “Feels Like The First Time,” adding their individual credentials to the mix, the “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White band is stronger and more powerful than ever. Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home,” “Cold As Ice,” and the worldwide No.1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the charts! SEPT. 8 Sun. 7:30 p.m. BOOK ONE: TARGET EARTH BOOK TWO: ROBOT PLANET RISING (No previous “Intergalactic Nemesis” experience necessary.) At the very moment that Pulitzer Prize- When the robot emissary Elbee-Dee-Oh disappears winning reporter Molly Sloan and her in deep space, it’s up to Molly Sloan to rescue him. intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez find their At the same time, and unbeknownst to her, her story on international pelt smuggling at a former fiancé Dr. Lawrence Webster has arrived dead end, their contact is assassinated right on Robonovia, the Cerebretron is malfunctioning, before their eyes. Yes, Molly and Timmy have Timmy has only just begun to master his telekinetic stumbled upon the story of the century: an powers, a sinister robot named Alphatron is up to impending invasion of sludge monsters from something terribly nefarious, and the Soviet spy the planet Zygon. Natasha Zorokov has followed Dr. Webster through the Galactascope. Will it all get sorted out or is there another, more evil thread to this complex tapestry? SEPT. 18 Wed. SEPT. 19 Thur. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Inspired by “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Star Wars” and the pulp serials of the 1930s, “The Intergalactic Nemesis” is a treat for the kid in everyone. “The Intergalactic Nemesis” is a one-of-a-kind mash-up of radio drama and comic book adventure. Three actors voice dozens of characters, a Foley artist creates hundreds of sound effects, a keyboardist performs a score while more than 1,250 individual, full-color, hand-drawn, high-resolution, blow-your-mind comic book images are projected on an enormous screen. The year is 1933. Are you ready for the adventure? EXPERIENCE THE PHENOMENON BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, SEPT. music and technology to produce a Wed. totally unique form of entertainment. 25 The New York Times heralds the show as, 26 Thur. “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is 7:30 what every live performance aspires p.m. to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “BLUE MAN GROUP packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!” Family Friendly Ingenious dance, Botanica illusion and spellbinding beauty. Momix combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create With an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to a spellbinding multimedia experience. Vivaldi, “Botanica” reveals nature’s changing imagery. Momix transports audiences to a fantasy An herbal remedy and natural aphrodisiac, “Botanica” world through its trademark use of magical shows off the endlessly renewable energy of the lighting, large-scale puppets, projected performers. This is dance at its most organic and imagery and larger-than-life props. inventive. The seasons will never be the same. Botanica: “...is the IMAX version of dance-theater.” “ ” “a savvy mix of puppetry, strobe lights and multi-media” — Star Ledger OCT. 4 Fri. 7:30 p.m. OCT. 6 Sun. 7:30 p.m. The Price Is Right Live! Stage Show is the hit interactive If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while stage show that gives contestants pulled right from watching the show on television, just imagine the the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win possibilities if you were actually in the audience watching appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing it live. classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to WANT TO PLAY? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.