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Weidner Center for the Performing Arts University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Performing Arts Season 2013 n 2014 Event Guide

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n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Welcome to the 2013 n 2014 2013 n 2014 Performing Arts Season Performing Arts Dear Friends, Season Calendar Welcome to the 2013-2014 Performing Arts Season at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n This dynamic new season expands upon the last, offering additional performances in categories enjoying strong community attendance and support, namely in the areas of Broadway, comedy and family fare. We continue to offer important artistic offerings, as well, and invite you to join us SEPTEMBER 2013 12 thu PMI Entertainment Group Presents in sampling evenings of opera, world music and drama. An Evening with Kathy Griffin In addition to describing our visiting shows and stars, this brochure showcases the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra’s centennial season of concerts and the excellent offerings of our award- winning UW-Green Bay Theatre and Music programs. october 2013 11 fri THE MIDTOWN MEN 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys We are excited to present this attractive, entertainment-rich lineup, and we 21-23 mon-Wed Blue Man Group look forward to seeing you at the Weidner Center throughout the coming year. 26 sat Imagination Movers enjoy!

NOVEMBER 2013 16 sat Vienna Boys Choir 20 Wed mills Entertainment Presents an Evening with Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss thomas K. Harden, Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23 sat Bob Newhart

december 2013 15 sun Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 22 sun Oak Ridge Boys Christmas

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Becoming a Weidner Center Performing Arts Season Subscriber is Easy: march 2014 1 sat We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 13 thu The Reduced Shakespeare Company • Select three or more shows the Complete World of Sports (abridged) • Get the best seats 14 fri New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players H.M.S. Pinafore • Save up to 10% 15 sat Celtic Woman • New this year! Order your subscription online 19 Wed ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™ to select your seats • Optional payment plan (mail orders only—see page 23 for details) april 2014 2 Wed Man of La Mancha 5 sat dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi, and Music Director Paul Shaffer Present A subscription order form is located at the back of this brochure for your convenience. The Official Blues Brothers™ Revue Subscriptions will be processed in the sequence they are received, so order early! 10 thu THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS live-Action Graphic Novel, Book One: Target Earth

may 2014 22 thu Bring It On: The Musical

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Blue Man Group Man of La Mancha Monday, October 21, 2013 Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7:30pm Wednesday, October 23, 2013 $37.25 / 48.25 / 70.25 7:30pm $40.50 / 51.50 / 73.50 DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM!

Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known MAN OF LA MANCHA returns to the stage in ® for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which an all-new production complete with the Tony combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally Award winning score and book that has inspired theatre goers since the very first note of “The unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever Impossible Dream” was heard on opening night. staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP Enter the mind and the world of Don Quixote as is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore he pursues his quest for the impossible dream. Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!” Against all odds, a man sees good and innocence in a world filled with darkness and despair. This Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree lyrical and amusing adventure is a classic tale of that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and wildly the triumph of man over his own follies. outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Photo courtesy of BMP n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Bring It On: The Musical Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:30pm 2013 Tony® Award Rock of Ages $35.00 / 46.00 / 68.00 Nominee for Best Musical Thursday, February 13, 2014 and Best Choreography! 7:30pm $35.00 / 46.00 / 68.00 Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL inspired by the Bring It On film, takes you on The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness, and features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80’s tunes including determination. BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL tells the story of DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, WE BUILT THIS CITY, the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN, CAN’T FIGHT THIS exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this all FEELING, and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. new story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met you expected. The New York Times calls it, “Impossible to resist!” a big city rocker in LA’s most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on ‘80s. It’s five-time 2009 Tony® nominee ROCK Broadway, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL features an original ® OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and ® the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, Photo courtesy of lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda Scott Suchman ® NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, (In The Heights), music by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist ® ASIA, WHITESNAKE, and many more. Don’t miss Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and music supervision by Tony ® this awesomely good time about dreaming big, and Grammy Award winner Alex Lacamoire (In The Heights). ® playing loud, and partying on! The production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In The Heights). Mature content

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2013 Grammy® Chris Botti Award Winner! Mannheim Steamroller Saturday, February 15, 2014 Christmas by Chip Davis 7:30pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 $39.50 / 50.50 / 61.50 / 72.50 7:00pm $55.00 / 77.80 / 100.55 Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer Experience the Magic! Mannheim Steamroller who—since the release of his first solo album Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite in 1995—has created a series of recordings that holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy® Award have made him a virtual genre-of-one in the winner Chip Davis has created a show that features realm of contemporary jazz. Through his singular the beloved of Mannheim Steamroller combination of lush atmospheres and thoughtful along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in improvisations, Botti has earned both critical an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive acclaim and mainstream appreciation. with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the Treat your Valentine to an evening of exceptional #1 Christmas music artist in history! jazz music with Chris Botti!

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n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Aaron Neville Thursday, February 20, 2014 7:30pm $33.00 / 38.50 / 44.00 The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show Aaron Neville has spent five decades capturing Sunday, December 22, 2013 ’ spirit of undying hope in music, 3:00pm & 7:00pm both as a part of the Neville Brothers and on his own in an esteemed solo career. With one $29.00 / 39.00 / 47.00 (additional fees apply) of the most distinctive voices in popular music, Neville has earned an impressive collection of It’s two shows in one as the legendary Oak Ridge platinum records and Grammy® awards. This Boys kick off this big show with their world famous intimate concert showcases his versatile talent four-part harmonies and a string of hits that spans and extensive repertoire which includes pop, four decades as the Oak Ridge Boys celebrate country, soul and R&B music. their 40th Anniversary Tour. Toes will be a tappin’ to smash hits “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue” plus many more of their award winning hits. Then, after a short intermission, the stage is transformed and it’s Christmas! The trees are decorated, the snow is falling, Santa is there and the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas, as only they can. From rollicking Santa songs to heartfelt standards, this limited tour is a family favorite for the holiday season!

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PMI Entertainment Group Presents The Reduced Shakespeare Company An Evening with The Complete World of Sports (abridged) Kathy Griffin Thursday, March 13, 2014 Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:30pm 8:00pm $27.50 $35.00 / 45.00 / 55.00 (additional fees apply) From the earliest cavemen playing “Neanderthal in the Middle” to your own kid’s soccer practice, When it comes to dishing Hollywood gossip the entire history of athletic competition will be and celebrity blunders, Kathy Griffin is regurgitated in a Tour de France of physical outrageously wild and downright hilarious! theater, at a level of sophistication and pathos This two-time Emmy® winner, NY Times that only the Reduced Shakespeare Company best-selling author, five-time Grammy® can muster. It’ll be a marathon of madness and nominee, and Broadway darling will have mayhem as the world’s great sporting events are you laughing out loud as she shares candid shrunk down to theatrical size. observations about everyday life, her dating experiences, and embellished celebrity tales.

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Bob Newhart Want to learn Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:30pm more about the $35.00 / 46.00 / 58.00 / 68.00 shows this season? Bob Newhart’s career has spanned two successful television shows, fourteen feature films, sold millions of albums worldwide, and he still performs to sell-out crowds all over the country. Fans flock to Bob’s live Visit performances to hear such Newhart standards as “The Driving Instructor,” “Sir Walter Raleigh,” and WeidnerCenter.com “The Submarine Commander.” These timeless classics are enjoyed by young and old alike in sold-out concert for videos, links halls across America. With his dry wit and wry smile, he continues to bring warmth and laughter to generations and more! of fans.

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Vienna Boys Choir Celtic Woman Saturday, November 16, 2013 Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:30pm 7:30pm $26.25 Adults $39.00 / 59.00 / 99.00 Premium Seats $14.00 Children ages 12 and under (additional fees apply)

Since being founded by Emperor Maximilian I International Irish singing sensation and PBS live-concert in 1498, no group of child musicians has won phenomenon Celtic Woman announces their all-new more accolades. Six centuries later, the famed 2014 Tour celebrating Ireland and its spellbinding Celtic Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music- heritage through an extraordinary presentation of lovers across the globe with their purity of traditional Irish anthems and pop standards. Under the ® tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd distinct musical direction of Emmy -nominated music pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian producer David Downes, Celtic Woman’s 2014 Tour will folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, present a moving compilation of the record-breaking beloved pop songs, holiday favorites, and music that has dazzled audiences from around the world. medieval chant. Gifted musicians with voices Featuring the Aontas Choir, championship Irish dancers, of unforgettable beauty, they carry on the bagpipers, drums, and the unforgettable, angelic voices Vienna Boys Choir’s illustrious tradition as the of Celtic Woman—live in concert. world’s preeminent boy choir.

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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Albert Bergeret, Artistic Director H.M.S. Pinafore Friday, March 14, 2014 8:00pm $44.00 / 49.50 Stay Connected!

Ride a wave of music and laughter in this comedic opera as romantic sailors, sisters, Sign-up online for cousins, and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful British naval Weidner Wire emails to vessel with the improbable name. Set directly on the ship’s deck, this energetic production receive show updates offers the rich sounds of a full orchestra, chorus, and soloists who seamlessly merge the classic and special offers. elegance of the musical with a contemporary sense of humor to keep the show alive and exciting for a modern audience. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Imagination Movers ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™ Saturday, October 26, 2013 Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00pm 7:00pm $22.00 $18.50

Imagination Movers is a kid-centered rock ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™ is an experiential theatre performance band that can be seen daily on “.” featuring a cast of large-scale dinosaur puppets brought The Movers’ motto is “Reach high. Think big. to life by sophisticated design, electronics, and theatrical Work hard. Have fun!” They’ve entertained presentation. These amazingly life-like dinosaur recreations parents and children alike with their catchy are developed in consultation with paleontologists, based musical style featuring lyrics about healthy on current science and specialist interpretations of dinosaur snacks, playing catch, and conquering fossil evidence. ERTH’s dinosaur puppets stimulate the childhood fears of bedtime. Their tours draw imagination about dinosaur life in a way that connects huge audiences internationally, thanks to children to the real science of paleontology. the Movers’ highly interactive music and wildly energetic stage show. A family concert In this show, children get to meet ERTH’s awesome experience not to be missed! prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth- gnashing giants. Get up close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras. Meet a menagerie of insects, mammals, and dinosaurs that once roamed free around the southern hemisphere and are now in residence at ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™.

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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Saturday, March 1, 2014 11:00am $13.00

Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear, as they wade through the Ancient life-like dinosaurs gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, are alive and mostly friendly(!) interactive scenes, and plenty of hands-on adventure— plus a few special surprises! in this fun, educational,‘‘ and unique performance event that will delight children of all ages.

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THE MIDTOWN MEN Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi, and Music Director Paul Shaffer Present 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys The Official Blues Brothers™ Revue Friday, October 11, 2013 Saturday, April 5, 2014 7:30pm 7:30pm $28.50 / 39.50 / 50.50 / 61.50 $28.50 / 37.25 / 44.00

This sensational production reunites four stars from the original This live concert show combines the comedy ® cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian and hits from the original movie and pays ® Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and Tony Award nominee homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience gospel and soul music. Jake, Elwood, and celebrating the music that defined the ‘60s. the band hit the right balance of humor, music, and mayhem. Upbeat and uplifting, These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a The Blues Brothers™ Revue is fun for all ages. thousand performances in the mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now, as The Featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Midtown Men, they have thrilled crowds on concert stages and Lafferty as Elwood. Expect to hear all of symphony halls across the continent and have delighted television the Blues Brothers™ classics: “SOUL MAN,” audiences with performances on “Good Morning America,” “RUBBER BISCUIT,” “SWEET HOME CHICAGO,” “Access Hollywood,” “Katie,” and “The Chew.” Additionally, the “RAWHIDE,” “GIMME SOME LOVIN’.” Men collaborated with rock and roll icon Stevie Van Zandt on their first radio single, “All Alone On Christmas,” featuring Van Zandt THE BLUES BROTHERS™ is a registered trademark of Applied and members of Bruce Springsteen’s . Action Research Corp. and Judith Belushi Pisano. All Rights Reserved.

Don’t miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances, and legendary onstage chemistry.

Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS Live-Action Graphic Novel Mills Entertainment Presents Book One: Target Earth An Evening with Thursday, April 10, 2014 Buddy Valastro: 7:30pm The Cake Boss $32.00 / 38.50 The Family Celebrations Tour Wednesday, November 20, 2013 The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel is a one-of-a- kind theatrical experience that mashes up radio drama with comic- 7:30pm books. Three actors voice dozens of characters; one Foley artist $29.75 / 36.75 / Limited VIP Seats* creates hundreds of sound effects; one keyboardist performs a score (additional fees apply) of thousands (yes, thousands!) of notes; all while more than 1,250 individual, full-color, hand-drawn, hi-res, blow-your-mind comic book Join celebrity baker Buddy Valastro for an evening of images are projected onto a two-story high screen to tell the story cakes, stories, and fun. In this rare live, interactive event, visually. LIVE. TLC’s Cake Boss will share the stories behind his hit series and his colorful Italian family, answer audience questions, Inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, and the pulp serials of and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have the 1930s, The Intergalactic Nemesis is a spectacle unlike any other made him one of the most successful and renowned cake and it’s for the kid in everyone. The year is 1933. Are you ready for the artists in the nation. Buddy has a big personality and an adventure? Featured on “CONAN” and NPR’s “All Things Considered!” even bigger heart! Bring the whole family for a night with the Cake Boss. *VIP patrons receive a signed copy of Buddy’s new book, a post-show meet and greet, and an additional gift. 14 WeidnerCenter.com Order Tickets Online 24/7 — WeidnerCenter.com 15 S n Y n M n P n H n O n N n Y e n d n u n c n a n t n i n o n n Green Bay Symphony Orchestra Donato Cabrera n 2013 n 2014 Centennial Season Music Director 2013 2014 Stage Doors Education Series Opening the Way to Learning Through the Arts 100 Years of Holiday Pops Great Music from December 13 & 14, 2013, 7:30pm the Olde World The Weidner Center’s annual Stage Doors Education Series provides educational programming for Great Music! students in grades Pre-K through 12 throughout Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of What could instill the Christmas March 8, 2014, 7:30pm Michigan. Programs are selected to complement classroom curriculum with creative and imaginative spirit more than GBSO’s annual The early Baroque masters learning, critical thinking opportunities, and live performance experiences. Performance-specific Holiday Pops concert with Dudley influenced all forms of music study guides are also provided to help teachers integrate show topics into classroom activities. Birder at the baton? A great chorale, Oktoberfest! that followed, from 18th century little children in white gowns October 12, 2013, 7:30pm Classical to today’s pop and rock If you are an educator who would like to learn more about the Stage Doors Education Series, proceeding up the aisles to the tunes. Come and hear for yourself please visit WeidnerCenter.com or call 920-465-5100. Three great German masters stage, a superb orchestra, and an as guest artist and conductor all in one night! At the opening iconic music maestro—all bringing Samantha George explains the downbeat you’ll be blown away you the best in Christmas favorites. connections. Then enjoy iconic October 2013 by the vigorous Flying Dutchman. Only the Grinch wouldn’t love works from two Baroque masters— Then, the beautiful Death and this show! Johann Sebastian Bach and 17 Tomás and the Library Lady Transfiguration will give you time Antonio Vivaldi. to recover before launching into Christmas Brass Beethoven’s most famous refrain. Bach: Orchestral Suite #3 in D major November 2013 Beer tasting and Bavarian travel & Organ Vivaldi: Four Seasons, featuring 6 garry Krinsky — Toying with Science information in the lobby will December 21, 2013, 7:30pm violin soloist Samantha George help round out the complete St. John the Evangelist Church Oktoberfest experience. Ode to Joy! February 2014 Join us for an intimate evening Wagner: Flying Dutchman April 12, 2014, 7:30pm 11 the Monster Who Ate My Peas Overture of classical Christmas music in Strauss: Death and Transfiguration the beautiful surroundings of St. Perhaps no work of classical music 18 i am Jack Beethoven: Symphony no 5 John the Evangelist Church. Hear is as awe-inspiring as Beethoven’s GBSO’s brilliant brass ensemble ninth symphony with its “Ode to 28 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt accompanied by St. John’s Joy” refrain sung by a 200-voice Heritage! resounding pipe organ played by choir. No wonder this piece of November 9, 2013, 7:30pm Green Bay’s own Jeff Verkuilen. music has been used over and March 2014 Seating is limited. Consider a season again in numerous commercial Come celebrate three influences 11 freedom Train subscription to ensure your place in applications. And if you like on our Northeast Wisconsin this elegant atmospere. classical vocals, you won’t want 26 charlotte’s Web culture. We’ll honor Native to miss nationally-known mezzo- American Heritage Month with soprano Kelley O’Connor as she Oneida/Lakota soprano Jennifer Great Music from sings Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody. April 2014 Stevens singing three of her songs The combination is a deserving arranged by award-winning local Around the World 4 Seussical way to wrap up our 100th season composer Alaric Coussons. 150 February 8, 2014, 7:30pm of great music. 10 the Intergalactic Nemesis, years of French influence will be Ever heard an Ehru? Want to Live-Action Graphic Novel, celebrated with the great French experience the fusion of East Brahms: Alto Rhapsody, featuring composer Georges Bizet. Finally, meets West? World-renowned mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor Book One: Target Earth, Act One* what better way to recognize this Beethoven: Symphony no 9 ehru soloist Jiebing Chen performs 22 area’s mass European migration a beautiful orchestrated work about henry & Mudge of the 19th century than with two young lovers. We’ll also Dvorak’s New World Symphony! take you to Italy, Spain, and New All performances are at 10am and 12:30pm unless otherwise noted. Lobby displays by area historical York City with this musical excursion organizations. around the world. *One performance at 10:30am Jennifer Stevens: 3 short Rossini: Barber of Seville The Stage Doors Education Series is generously supported vocal works He: Butterfly Lovers,featuring by the George F. Kress Foundation, Humana Foundation, Bizet: L’Arlesienne Suite 1, ehru soloist Jiebing Chen Little Rapids Corporation–Egan Family Foundation, Inc., plus Farandole Bernstein: On the Town For concert information Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the Wisconsin Arts Board and Dvorak: Symphony no 9 De Falla: Three Cornered Hat and tickets visit the individual members of and donors to the Weidner Center. GreenBaySymphony.org

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The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Music and Theatre The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Music and Theatre Departments are highly acclaimed and recognized nationally for their excellence in production and performance. Under the direction of UW-Green Bay University Theatre accomplished faculty, top concerts, ensembles, theatre productions, and musical performances 2013 n 2014 Mainstage Season entertain, educate, and delight audiences throughout the season. Below is a sneak peek at performances to come during the 2013-2014 academic year. More information Crimes of the Heart Censored on Final can also be found online at www.uwgb.edu/arts or by calling University Ticketing at 920-465-2400. by Beth Henley Approach by Phylis Ravel October 17-19, 23-26, 2013 n 7:30pm February 27 & 28, March 1, 5-8, 2014 n 7:30pm Jean Weidner Theatre Jean Weidner Theatre UW-Green Bay Music 2013 n 2014 Season The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the During World War II, an elite group of female pilots, SEPTEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 three Magrath sisters have gathered in the family championed by pioneer American aviator Jacqueline 26 360˚ Thursdays: Apple Train/Czech 1 Jazz Fest with special guest home. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at thirty Cochran, were selected to serve as WASPs, Women Songs for Soprano, Piano and Dancer Kenny Werner, jazz pianist and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the Airforce Service Pilots. They were not embraced by 15 Student Honors Recital middle sister, is back after a failed singing career on their male counterparts and struggled for acceptance OCTOBER 2013 the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on on a daily basis. Censored…brings to life a dark time 19 Chorale & Concert Choir MARCH 2014 bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. of bigotry, sabotage, and the consequent cover-up of Their troubles are grave and yet, somehow, hilarious. an all but forgotten chapter of American history. 30 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band 7 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band This winner of the 12 Chorale & Concert Choir 1981 Pulitzer Prize NOVEMBER 2013 13 Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles* for Drama is poignant 1 Jazz Ensembles with and filled with humor. DanceWorks special guest, “Big Mouth” 27 360˚ Thursdays: The Orchid Ensemble April 4 & 5, 2014 n 7:30 pm 8 Music Miniatures University Theatre APRIL 2014 21 360˚ Thursdays: Hall/Burgess Duo: 23 Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & Join us as we celebrate dance in a concert viola & percussion High School Honors Band of faculty and student choreography 26 Vocal Jazz Ensembles* 25-26 Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop representing a diverse medley of styles. DECEMBER 2013 30 Chorale & Concert Choir 4 Chamber Ensembles* MAY 2014 Communicating 6 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band 1 360˚ Thursdays: Rose & the Nightingale Doors TBA Chorale & Concert Choir 7 Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles* Avenue Q, The Musical by Alan Ayckbourn Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff April 25 & 26, May 1-3, January 2013 9 Chamber Ensembles* Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty 2014 n 7:30pm 30 360˚ Thursdays: Jazz Great, *Event held in the University Theatre in the November 21 & 22, 2013 n 7:30pm University Theatre Kenny Werner UWGB Theatre Arts Building November 23, 2013 n 3:00pm & 7:30pm *Add this show to your University Theatre subscription package! Jazz Fest with Kenny Werner *Add this show to your subscription Advance tickets $15 Saturday, February 1 n 4:00pm package! Advance tickets $22 An intricate time traveling comic thriller. A London Jazz Fest XLIV features internationally Winner of the Tony® “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, sex specialist from the future stumbles into a murder acclaimed jazz pianist, author, composer, and Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is a gut- A new concert series presented by UW-Green plot that sends her, compliments of a unique set teacher, Kenny Werner. The festival hosts high bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a Bay’s Music program offers new perspectives of hotel doors, traveling back in time. She and two school jazz bands on the UWGB campus for group of unique 20-somethings making their way in on diverse musical styles. 360˚ Thursdays women who were murdered in the same room adjudication with professional jazz musicians the big city, seeking their purpose in life. Although feature scintillating and provocative discussions decades earlier, race back and forth in time trying to and a master class. Two jazz bands are the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is by a composer, performer or arranger. Together, rewrite history and prevent their own violent ends. selected to perform alongside the UWGB similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where you will consider a single aspect of the music Playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce), is a Jazz I Ensemble and Kenny Werner in this puppets are friends, monsters are good and life through multiple perspectives. Diverse styles master of farcical comedy and the recipient of both afternoon concert. lessons are learned. are performed to broaden horizons and the Olivier and Tony® Lifetime Achievement Awards. *Add this concert to your subscription deepen understanding. package! 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For ticketing SEPTEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 MARCH 2014 questions, please call Ticket Star at 1-800-895-0071. 12 thu PMI Entertainment Group Presents 6 fri UWGB Music Wind Ensemble 13 thu UWGB Music Jazz & Vocal • orders of less than three events will be processed at A an Evening with & Symphonic Band Jazz Ensembles* full price when single tickets go on sale. Kathy Griffin 13-14 fri-Sat GBSO Holiday Pops 14 fri New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players • orders will be processed in the order they are received thu 26 UWGB Music, 360˚ Thursdays: 15 sun Mannheim Steamroller H.M.S. Pinafore with seating on a best-available basis. Same seat Apple Train/Czech Songs for C christmas 15 sat Celtic Woman locations are not guaranteed for every show. Soprano, Piano and Dancer 21 sat GBSO Christmas Brass 19 Wed ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™ • due to the nature of live entertainment, performances, & Organ 27 thu UW GB Music, 360˚ Thursdays: prices, dates, times, and artists are subject to change OCTOBER 2013 22 sun O ak Ridge Boys The Orchid Ensemble or cancellation without notice. 11 fri THE MIDTOWN MEN Christmas • All individuals, regardless of age, must have a ticket. 12 sat GBSO Oktoberfest! APRIL 2014 • on performance days the ticket windows at the 17-19 thu-Sat UWGB Theatre Crimes of JANUARY 2014 the Heart 2 Wed Man of La Mancha Weidner Center will open 90 minutes prior to the thu performance time. Tickets may also be purchased 30 UWGB Music, 360˚ Thursdays: 4-5 fri-Sat UWGB Theatre DanceWorks* 19 sat UWGB Music Chorale Jazz Great, Kenny Werner online at WeidnerCenter.com, by phone at & Concert Choir 5 sat The Official Blues 920-494-3401 or 1-800-895-0071, or at any 21-23 mon-Wed Blue Man Group B brothers™ Revue Ticket Star location. FEBRUARY 2014 23-26 Wed-Sat UWGB Theatre Crimes of 10 thu THE INTERGALACTIC the Heart 1 sat UWGB Music Jazz Fest with N nemeSIS special guest Kenny Werner Live-Action Graphic Novel DIRECTIONS 26 sat Imagination Movers Book One: Target Earth 8 sat GBSO Great Music from Take Exit 185 from Interstate 43. Choose the 30 Wed UWGB Music Wind Ensemble A around the World 12 sat GBSO Ode to Joy! Sturgeon Bay/Algoma exit lane. Follow HWY 54-57 & Symphonic Band a short distance to the University Avenue/Nicolet Drive 13 thu Rock of Ages 23 Wed UWGB Music Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & High exit. Follow Nicolet Drive to the UW-Green Bay campus 15 sat C hris Botti NOVEMBER 2013 School Honors Band Main Entrance. 15 sat UWGB Music Student 1 fri UWGB Music Jazz Ensembles H honors Recital 25-26 fri-Sat UWGB Theatre with special guest Big Mouth C communicating Doors* 20 thu Aaron Neville 8 fri UWGB Music Music Miniatures 25-26 fri-Sat UW GB Music Opera/Musical 27-28 thu-Fri UWGB Theatre Censored Theatre Workshop 9 sat GBSO Heritage! on Final Approach 30 Wed UWGB Music Chorale & 16 sat Vienna Boys Choir C concert Choir 20 Wed An Evening with Buddy MARCH 2014 V valastro: The Cake Boss 1 sat We’re Going On A MAY 2014 21-23 thu-Sat UWGB Theatre Avenue Q, B bear Hunt T the Musical* 1-3 thu-Sat UWGB Theatre 1 sat UWGB Theatre Censored 21 thu UW GB Music, 360˚ Thursdays: C communicating Doors* 5-8 Wed-Sat on Final Approach Hall/Burgess Duo: viola & 1 thu UW GB Music, 360˚ Thursdays: percussion 7 fri UWGB Music Wind Ensemble Rose & the Nightingale & Symphonic Band 23 sat Bob Newhart 7 Wed UWGB Music Jazz & Vocal 8 sat GBSO Great Music from Jazz Ensembles* PARKING 26 tue UWGB Music Vocal Jazz the Olde World E ensembles* 9 fri UWGB Music Chamber Free, secure and well-lit parking is available in the 12 Wed UWGB Music Chorale & E ensembles* University of Wisconsin-Green Bay parking lots C concert Choir surrounding the Weidner Center. In addition, valet 22 thu Bring It On: The Musical DECEMBER 2013 13 thu The Reduced parking is available for most performances at a cost of TBA UWGB Music Chorale & Shakespeare Company– $8 per vehicle. Valet parking is $4 for patrons requiring C concert Choir T the Complete World of handicap accessible parking (vehicle must have handicap S sports (abridged) plates, tag or sticker). Valet parking space is limited. 4 Wed UWGB Music Chamber E ensembles* Continued on Page 22 Events and dates subject to change. All events held within the Weidner Center (Cofrin Family Hall, Jean Weidner Theatre or Fort Howard Hall) unless otherwise noted. *Event held in the University Theatre in the UWGB Theatre Arts Building. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n 20 WeidnerCenter.com Order Tickets Online 24/7 — WeidnerCenter.com 21 Subscription Order Form Select three (3) or more events to qualify as a subscriber and save up Additional Ordering & Guest Information to 10% off regular prices. 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