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It gives me great pleasure to The OnStage concerts are THE CENTRE’S OPENING PARTY – FREE OUTDOOR EVENT! introduce what promises to be back—a unique opportunity for Friday, September 13, 2013, starts @ 6PM the beginning of a new journey audiences to get on stage and Saturday, September 14, 2013, starts @ 5PM for Centre In The Square. enjoy up close and personal experiences with great music As the sun sets prepare for a breathtaking aerial performance featuring In this brochure you will discover artists, such as RON SEXSMITH, BANDALOOP, a pioneer in vertical dance performance. Combining music with great food, The Centre transforms itself for an evening, the first block of shows for WHITEHORSE and JILL BARBER. inviting everyone to experience a familiar space in spectacular and 2013–2014 plus an array of new surprising new ways. projects. There will be a continuous We are also eager to bring kids flow of announcements throughout and their families back to The the year, bringing you the best Centre, where they can let their BANDALOOP: RE-IMAGINING DANCE, of what’s available, right up to imaginations run wild with new CHANGING PERSPECTIVES – FREE OUTDOOR EVENT! the minute. and delightful theatre pieces. Friday, September 13, 2013 @ 6.30PM & 8.30PM Saturday, September 14, 2013 @ 6.30PM & 8.30PM We introduce you to outstanding So, get ready to be entertained and artists and companies who have inspired, as we bring you the very BANDALOOP seamlessly weaves dynamic physicality, intricate never before performed at The best of today’s comedy, theatre, choreography, and the art of climbing, to turn the dance floor on its side. Centre, such as THE BRIAN Broadway, dance and music. Under the artistic direction of Amelia Rudolph, the work re-imagines dance, animates public spaces, and inspires wonder and imagination SETZER ORCHESTRA, WHOOPI in audiences around the world. GOLDBERG, LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA I look forward to seeing you at MAIN, Green Day’s AMERICAN The Centre. BANDALOOP is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, IDIOT and many more. the National Endowment for the Arts and individual donors. Sandra Bender Each performance is approximately 20 minutes in duration. All weather Our season will kick-off with chief executive officer event, except high winds or electrical storms. a FREE outdoor extravaganza. bandaloop.org As the sun sets, prepare for a night of jaw dropping aerial performances off The Centre’s tower by BANDALOOP, pioneers in vertical dance performance who literally turn the dance floor on its side, plus delicious food and inspiring music. All are welcome. Something Silly ...
MARTIN SHORT AN EVENING WITH MARTIN SHORT Thursday, September 19, 2013 @ 8PM $35.00 • $55.00 • $65.00 • $85.00 • $110.00
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Martin Short is a celebrated comedian and actor, who has won fans and accolades in television, film and theatre since his breakout season on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and has enjoyed a career spanning almost 30 years.
His trademark characters Ed Grimley —a nerd who’s obsessed with banal pop culture—and Jiminy Glick—an eccentric, celebrity interviewer—continue to see his popularity soar across generations. Short will make his Centre debut this season.
WHOOPI Saturday, September 21, 2013 @ 8PM $45.00 • $60.00 • $75.00 • $100.00
This Academy Award-winning actress (GHOST), acclaimed talk show host (THE VIEW), activist and author is well known for her trademark dreadlocks, mischievous grin and piercing humour. Goldberg is one of the most versatile and beloved entertainers of her generation. Her adept portrayals in both comedic and dramatic roles, has led to a career with more than 80 film and television productions to her credit. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the hilarious comedian live!
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MARY WALSH IN DANCING WITH RAGE JIM BELUSHI AND THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY Wednesday, October 2, 2013 @ 8PM Thursday, January 30, 2014 @ 8PM $35.00 $35.00 • $40.00 • $50.00 • $60.00
Canada’s favourite comedian, Mary Walsh, Jim Belushi is bringing to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show has created a new show that incorporates featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy: Robert Belushi, all the characters she has played over Larry Joe Campbell, John Barinholtz and Brad Morris. the years, including the infamous warrior princess, Marg Delahunty, famous for “We are not stand-up comedians. Our show is not a passive, sit-back- ambushing politicians and submitting and-watch experience. Most of the fun we have on stage comes from them to satirical interviews. Outrageous, our inclusion of the audience—we get suggestions from them to begin original and totally honest, DANCING each scene we perform, and in certain instances, bring them on-stage WITH RAGE will have you jumping for joy. with us to add to our performance. It’s less a ‘show’ and more a party. At least it feels like one to me. “ – Jim Belushi Written by and starring Mary Walsh. jimbelushi.ws *Contains adult content and strong language. Brief strobe effect is used.
WANDA SYKES Wednesday, October 30, 2013 @ 8PM $45.00 • $60.00 • $70.00 • $80.00
Wanda Sykes has been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. Known for her role in THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, last year she made a return to HBO’s CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM starring opposite Larry David. Writer, comedian, actress, and voice artist, Wanda most recently plied her smart-witted flair to the roles of ‘Granny’ in ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT and as ‘the Goose’ in RIO. wandasykes.com
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B.B. KING Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 8PM $45.00 • $60.00 • $85.00 • $95.00
For more than half a century B.B. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. The long-reigning King of the Blues continues to wear his crown well. Since the 1940s, King has released over sixty albums, many of them classics.
Time has no apparent effect on B.B. King, other than to make him more popular, more cherished and more relevant than ever. He continues to play over 250 concerts per year around the world. King’s return to The Centre will undoubtedly be a highlight of the season. bbking.com
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS – 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!! Monday, November 25, 2013 @ 8PM $45.00 • $55.00 • $65.00 • $85.00 • $95.00 • $115.00
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winner, Brian Setzer wows by consistently taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting rockabilly in the ‘80s and swing in the ‘90s.
Setzer redefined Christmas music for a generation desperately desiring something new and exciting around the holidays. Get ready for a phenomenal wall of sound. This annual Christmas tour has become one of the most exciting annual rockin’ Christmas events on the planet. briansetzer.com
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SMASH MOUTH BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Wednesday, November 27, 2013 @ 8PM Friday, May 9, 2014 @ 8PM $25.00 • $55.00 • $60.00 • $75.00 $20.00 • $25.00 • $35.00 • $45.00 • $55.00 • $65.00
Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums Big Bad Voodoo Daddy marks their 20th worldwide. Along with their number one hits—WALKIN’ anniversary on the music scene in 2013. ON THE SUN and ALL STAR—they have consistently In their first years, having secured their impacted radio. A 60s influenced garage band with a legendary residency at the Derby keen pop sensibility that maintains a timeless quality, nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded Smash Mouth has a unique style that is all their own. the world—in the middle of the grunge era, no less—that it was still cool to swing, They are the ultimate true-to-life California party-band, big band style. Today the high-energy whose vibe is indeed—at its core—about having lots of nine-piece ensemble continues the party fun. They have also released their rock and roll cookbook and takes things to the next level with RECIPES FROM THE ROAD, with a forward by Guy Fieri. the release of RATTLE THEM BONES. smashmouth.com bbvd.com
CHARLES BRADLEY AND HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES GEORGE THOROGOOD Wednesday, December 11, 2013 @ 8PM AND THE DESTROYERS $25.00 • $30.00 • $35.00 • $45.00 • $50.00 • $55.00 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 @ 8PM $25.00 • $45.00 • $65.00 • $75.00 Soul and R&B singer Charles Bradley’s remarkable, against-all-odds rise has been With a fusion of raucous roots and well-documented—how he transcended blues-rock, George Thorogood and the a bleak life on the streets and struggled Destroyers celebrate 40 years in the with ill-fitting jobs before being discovered business. Join in the celebrations with by Daptone Records. Since his debut Thorogood and his dynamic band as they release, NO TIME FOR DREAMING (2011), perform finger-snapping, foot-tapping, there has been one triumph after another: raw rock ‘n’ roll. stunning performances at South By Southwest, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Hear them play their biggest singles Newport Folk Festival and Outside Lands from ONE BOURBON, ONE SCOTCH, (to name just a few). ONE BEER, MOVE IT ON OVER, BAD TO THE BONE, BORN TO BE BAD VICTIM OF LOVE (2013), Bradley’s and GET A HAIRCUT. second record, is a continuation of that story, moving past the ‘heartache and georgethorogood.com pain’ and closer to the promise of hope. thecharlesbradley.com
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OnStage features a diversity of music artists, ranging blues, folk, indie to acoustic rock sessions. For music lovers, this is a fresh and exciting way to experience respected and known artists in an intimate and unique environment, while also discovering soon-to-be household names. For all shows OnStage, ticket prices are $25.00 • $30.00 • $40.00
JOAN OSBORNE Thursday, September 26, 2013 @ 8PM
Considered one of the great voices of her generation, Joan Osborne is a multi- platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, including a Best Blues Album for her most recent record BRING IT ON HOME. Many know Osborne for her international hit (WHAT IF GOD WAS) ONE OF US.
Osborne has toured extensively with her own band, as a member of The Grateful Dead and shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris and Patti Smith to name just a few.
She will perform as an acoustic duo with piano.
“These songs put the music back in my heart and my soul.” – Joan Osborne joanosborne.com
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SLOAN WHITEHORSE Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 8PM Friday, February 7, 2014 @ 8PM
Over the past twenty years, Sloan has become a The classic tale of musical romance continues for Luke household name in Canada. Beginning in 1991 in Halifax, Doucet and Melissa McClelland, the husband and wife Nova Scotia, Chris Murphy (bass/vocals), Jay Ferguson duo behind Whitehorse. One year after their debut, (guitar/vocals), Patrick Pentland (guitar/vocals), and Whitehorse returns in ambitious fashion with THE FATE Andrew Scott (drums/vocals) left their respective bands OF THE WORLD DEPENDS ON THIS KISS. to join forces and as they say, the rest is Canadian rock history. One of the most successful Canadian bands of Whitehorse’s live show is built on mesmerizing guitar the ‘90s, their Beatlesque power pop remains a radio work and smoldering vocal chemistry along with complex and festival staple. layers of percussion, keyboard and telephone receiver amplification, tangled like a sultry embrace with the help THE DOUBLE CROSS, a titular shout-out to the band’s of looping pedals. 20th anniversary, is their tenth album. sloanmusic.com Their fusion of the personal and professional can’t help but bring to mind the road-tested romance of Johnny and June. whitehorsemusic.ca RON SEXSMITH WITH SPECIAL GUEST JENN GRANT Wednesday October 23, 2013 @ 8PM
Ron Sexsmith’s songs have been recorded by Rod JILL BARBER Stewart and Michael Bublé. He’s collaborated with Feist and Coldplay and he’s sipped tea with Paul Wednesday, April 30, 2014 @ 8PM McCartney. This Juno Award-winner offers up songs from FOREVER ENDEAVOUR. Fans of Sexsmith will Inspired by the great ladies of song like sink into a familiar contemplative and melancholy Ella Fitzgerald and Edith Piaf, Jill Barber mood with these tunes from the man who has been has truly become Canada’s sweetheart described as “having the soul of a poet.” and an international singing star. From ronsexsmith.com her award winning albums CHANCES and MISCHIEVOUS MOON, to her Jenn Grant’s intuitive ability to express emotion has most recent, CHANSONS, an album of helped to define her as one of Canada’s premiere romantic French songs, Jill’s music will vocalists. She is a lively member of a thriving East Coast transport you to a glorious era where artist community. Her fourth album, THE BEAUTIFUL virtually every moment is steeped in WILD features many notable performers, including Old elegance and beauty, with the occasional Man Luedecke, Rose Cousins, Erin Costello and Kinley hint of, yes, mischief. Dowling (Hey Rosetta!), as well as forty-one members jillbarber.com of the Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir. jenngrant.com
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ROCK OF AGES Monday, February 3, 2014 @ 8PM $25.00 • $45.00 • $55.00 • $70.00 • $80.00 • $110.00
The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80s tunes including DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, WE BUILT THIS CITY, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN, CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. Five time 2009 Tony® nominee, ROCK OF AGES is an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. rockofagesontour.com Something Musical ...
GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT Saturday, March 8, 2014 @ 8PM $34.50 • $64.50 • $74.50
A critical smash on Broadway and in London, the two-time Tony Award®-winning hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS, 21 GUNS, WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS, HOLIDAY and the blockbuster title track, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. Directed by Michael Mayer (SPRING AWAKENING), the result is an experience The New York Times declares “thrilling, emotionally charged, and as moving as any Broadway musical I’ve seen this year!” *Contains adult content and strong language. americanidiotthemusical.com
THE TEN TENORS Tuesday, April 29, 2014 @ 8PM $30.00 • $40.00 • $45.00 • $55.00 • $60.00 • $80.00
THE TEN TENORS have a special treat for Broadway fans this season. This will be a limited run of Broadway’s greatest hits sung by ten of Australia’s hottest tenors. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® Tuesday, March 4, 2014 @ 8PM Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has become known as $25.00 • $45.00 • $50.00 • $55.00 • $65.00 • $75.00 one of the hardest working touring acts; performing an average of 250 shows per year across seven continents. THE TEN TENORS’ unique approach to opera has powered COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! their rise to the top; bringing rock and classical music together, kicking and screaming, Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace they have created a sound that is uniquely theirs. Expect them to bring the same contrast bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, of raw power and soothing beauty to this special evening of the best of Broadway. too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic thetentenors.com tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years!
It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
“A rollicking girls’ night out!” – Boston Globe “Fresh, funny and simply terrific!” – LA Times menopausethemusical.com
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LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL Tuesday, November 19, 2013 @ 7.30PM $35.00
An internationally renowned contemporary dance company, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal (BJM) is a repertory company that combines the aesthetics of classical ballet with many other styles of dance to achieve incredible physicality, virtuosity and popular appeal. Dramatic and dynamically rich, audiences cannot get enough of BJM’s astounding performances that are always sexy, explosive and entirely original.
• Zero In On, Choreographed by Cayetano Soto • Night Box, Choreographed by Wen Wei Wang • Harry, Choreographed by Barak Marshall bjmdanse.ca Something Moving ...
MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN KIDD PIVOT – THE TEMPEST REPLICA Monday, February 24, 2014 @ 8PM Tuesday, March 25, 2014 @ 7.30PM $25.00 • $35.00 • $45.00 • $50.00 $35.00
We are pleased to welcome back the Using movement, original music, text, and soaring voice of Canadian soprano sensational visual features, KIDD PIVOT’s Measha Brueggergosman for another performance work balances exquisite memorable concert experience. form with irreverence and risk. Under the direction of internationally renowned Noted by the San Francisco Chronicle as Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, “a singer of rare gifts and artistic intensity” the company’s distinct choreographic and by the Miami Herald for possessing language—a fusion of classical elements “a superb voice capable of just about and the irresistible freedom of structured everything,” she has emerged as one of improvisation—is marked with theatrical the most magnificent performers and sensibility and a keen sense of wit and vibrant personalities of the day. Measha invention. In this new work, based on is critically acclaimed by the international motifs from Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST, press as much for her innate musicianship Pite stages a game of revenge and and voluptuous voice as for a sovereign forgiveness, reality and imagination. stage presence far beyond her years. kiddpivot.org measha.com
OLD TROUT PUPPET WORKSHOP – IGNORANCE LES 7 DOIGTS DE Thursday, March 20 to Saturday, March 22, 2014 @ 8PM in The Studio LA MAIN – TRACES $25.00 Monday, April 28, 2014 @ 7.30PM $35.00 OLD TROUT PUPPET WORKSHOP is an internationally renowned puppet theatre company based in Calgary. Each of the young, ultra-talented IGNORANCE is a puppet documentary for adult performers will surprise and inspire audiences about the evolution of happiness – where did awe at every turn, employing everything it come from and where did it go? Sure, we’ve got from music, dance and illustration to microwaves, airplanes, and nagging senses of skateboarding, basketball and high-risk dissatisfaction – but our prehistoric ancestors might have acrobatics in an effort to make a lasting felt more at home in the world. The Old Trouts explain impression—their “traces.” where we went wrong and how we might find our way once again. No safety net. No strings attached. *Contains adult content, strobe lighting effects, No limits. theatrical fog and haze. 7doigts.com/en theoldtrouts.org
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This year, we continue the tradition of tributes to great musical AN EVENING OF PINK FLOYD RIK EMMETT’S GUITAR HEROES THE WALL AND DARK SIDE legends and storytelling of the best classic rock for your enjoyment. WITH JEANS ‘N CLASSICS OF THE MOON Thursday, November 7 , 2013 @ 8PM Wednesday, February 19 and $25.00 • $30.00 • $35.00 Thursday, February 20, 2014 @ 8PM $40.00 • $50.00 • $60.00 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE $35.00 • $45.00 • $65.00 • $100.00 Rik Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and Arguably the very best Pink Floyd Classic Albums Live takes classic albums founding member of the Canadian album, this concert features tracks from and recreates them live, on stage—note rock band Triumph. In GUITAR the greatest rock albums of all time, for note, cut for cut. Founded in 2003 HEROES, Emmett honours guitar in addition to tracks from THE WALL, by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has legends including Clapton, Hendrix, a first-ever for this Jeans ‘n Classics become the ultimate destination for Santana and himself! music lovers wanting to hear the greatest production. albums performed live without all the gimmickry and impersonations. Relying ONE VISION only on the music, using musicians Martin JEANS ‘N CLASSICS THE MUSIC OF QUEEN has referred to as “the world’s best” The Jeans ‘n Classics band features some Wednesday, April 2 and of the finest vocalists and rock musicians Thursday, April 3, 2014 @ 8PM “Joyful! Thrilling!” – Toronto Star in Canada. Under the musical direction $35.00 • $45.00 • $65.00 • $100.00 “This is a rock n’ roll recital!” – Toronto Sun of Peter Brennan, Jeans ‘n Classics An amazing musical evening that pays performs with a group of orchestra homage to Queen and the band’s session musicians creating a rock charismatic and theatrical lead vocalist symphony playing tribute to legendary AC/DC: BACK IN BLACK THE BEATLES: ABBEY ROAD Freddie Mercury, featuring a 25-member rock and pop albums and musicians. choir. Thursday, February 6, 2014 @ 8PM Thursday, April 24, 2014 @ 8PM jeansnclassics.com $25.00 • $30.00 • $35.00 • $40.00 $25.00 • $30.00 • $35.00 • $40.00 WOODSTOCK 2 $50.00 • $60.00 $50.00 • $60.00 THE NO SHOWS BACK IN BLACK was AC/DC’s defining “This will be a show to remember,” says 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL Wednesday, May 21 and album and continues to be one of the Martin. “This is the one album in the Thursday, May 22, 2014 @ 8PM Wednesday, December 4 and most acclaimed and highest selling rock Beatles catalogue that people keep $35.00 • $45.00 • $65.00 • $100.00 albums of all-time. Released in 1980 coming back for. From start to finish it’s Thursday, December 5, 2013 @ 8PM shortly after the death of original lead an absolutely perfect record and we’re $35.00 • $45.00 • $65.00 • $100.00 Featuring music by some of the artists who did not perform at Woodstock in ’69. singer Bon Scott, the band enlisted Brian going to treat it with the ultimate A celebration of five decades of Rock You may recognize a few who had to Johnson and together with him went on respect.” Legendary songs such as & Roll from Frankie Valli to Earth, Wind decline the invitation: The Doors, Bob to record such classics as the title track, COME TOGETHER, SOMETHING, & Fire and Paul McCartney to Katy Perry … Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, HELLS BELLS, SHOOT TO THRILL, OCTOPUS’S GARDEN, and HERE COMES with many stops in between! YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG, THE SUN will be performed, followed Eric Clapton ... and ROCK AND ROLL AIN’T NOISE by even more hits from The Beatles’ POLLUTION. A blueprint for hard rock amazing song catalogue. and one of the greatest LP’s ever in its classicalbumslive.com Program Sponsor genre, the album contains one massive, bone-crunching song after another.
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This year, we will feature three productions for young audiences LE THÉATRE DES PETITES ÂMES in the Studio. We believe in giving kids the opportunity to PEKKA experience exceptional theatre, and we hope this will inspire Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 11AM & 2PM a passion that will last a lifetime—or at the very least, fill a PEKKA is a tiny turtle who every night impatiently awaits her bedtime Saturday with something interesting and memorable. story. PEKKA is produced by Le Théatre des Petites Âmes (Small Souls), a theatre dedicated object and mask theatre productions for kids. $10.00 Adult • $5.00 Child • $25.00 Family of 5 The show lasts 30 minutes and is intended for children between the ages of 2 and 5. PUPPET STATE THEATRE COMPANY theatredespetitesames.com THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES Saturday, February 8, 2014 @ 11AM & 2PM
Touching and hilarious, THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
The show runs approximately 65 minutes and is suitable for adults and children over 7. puppetstate.com
BUBBLEMANIA! Saturday, April 5, 2014 @ 11AM & 2PM
Come see the beauty, wonder and fun of bubbles of Casey Carle. Expect fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, blobs of helium-filled foam, bubble ping-pong and thousands of bubbles filling the stage.
“A true master of his craft” – Cirque du Soleil
Amazement and amusement for ages 5 through 95. bubblemania.com
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ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE Bandaloop* Fri, 13 Sept. 6.30PM Outdoor Free Event 1 Jim Belushi and the Thurs, 30 Jan. 8PM Main Theatre 5 Jeans ‘n Classics: Wed, 2 Apr. 8PM Main Theatre 23 & Sat, 14 Sept. & 8.30PM Chicago Board of Comedy* ONE VISION – THE MUSIC & Thurs, 3 Apr. OF QUEEN Martin Short: AN EVENING Thurs, 19 Sept. 8PM Main Theatre 3 WITH MARTIN SHORT* BubbleMania! Sat, 5 Apr. 11AM Studio 24 FEBRUARY 2014 & 2PM WHOOPI* Sat, 21 Sept. 8PM Main Theatre 3 Classic Albums Live Thurs, 24 Apr. 8PM Main Theatre 22 Joan Osborne* Thurs, 26 Sept. 8PM OnStage 11 ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE THE BEATLES ABBEY ROAD in the Main Theatre Rock of Ages Mon, 3 Feb. 8PM Main Theatre 15 Les 7 Doigts de la Main: Mon, 28 Apr. 7.30PM Main Theatre 21 Classic Albums Live Thurs, 6 Feb. 8PM Main Theatre 22 TRACES* AC/DC BACK IN BLACK OCTOBER 2013 The Ten Tenors Tues, 29 Apr. 8PM Main Theatre 17 Whitehorse* Fri, 7 Feb. 8PM OnStage 13 ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE in the Main Theatre Jill Barber Wed, 30 Apr. 8PM OnStage 13 in the Main Theatre Mary Walsh in DANCING Wed, 2 Oct. 8PM Main Theatre 4 Puppet State Theatre Sat, 8 Feb. 11AM Studio 24 WITH RAGE* Company: THE MAN WHO & 2PM Sloan* Fri, 11 Oct. 8PM OnStage 12 PLANTED TREES* MAY 2014 in the Main Theatre Jeans n’ Classics: Wed, 19 Feb. 8PM Main Theatre 23 ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE B.B. King Sat, 12 Oct. 8PM Main Theatre 7 AN EVENING OF PINK & FLOYD – THE WALL AND Thurs, 20 Feb. Le Théatre des Petites Âmes: Sat, 3 May 11AM Studio 25 Ron Sexsmith with Wed, 23 Oct. 8PM OnStage 12 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON PEKKA* & 2PM special guest Jenn Grant* in the Main Theatre Measha Brueggergosman Mon, 24 Feb. 8PM Main Theatre 20 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy* Fri, 9 May 8PM Main Theatre 9 Wanda Sykes* Wed, 30 Oct. 8PM Main Theatre 4 George Thorogood and Tues, 13 May 8PM Main Theatre 9 MARCH 2014 the Destroyers NOVEMBER 2013 Jeans n’ Classics: Wed, 21 May 8PM Main Theatre 23 ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE WOODSTOCK 2 & Thurs, 22 May ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE THE NO SHOWS Menopause the Musical Tues, 4 Mar. 8PM Main Theatre 18 Rik Emmett’s Thurs, 7 Nov. 8PM Main Theatre 23 GUITAR HEROES Green Day’s Sat, 8 Mar. 8PM Main Theatre 17 AMERICAN IDIOT* *PREMIERES AT THE CENTRE Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal* Tues, 19 Nov. 7.30PM Main Theatre 19 The Old Trout Puppets Thurs, 20 Mar., 8PM Studio 20 The Brian Setzer Orchestra Mon, 25 Nov. 8PM Main Theatre 7 Workshop: IGNORANCE Fri, 21 Mar. NEW EVENTS ADDED WEEKLY! CHRISTMAS ROCKS – 10TH Visit centreinthesquare.com for updates. ANNIVERSARY TOUR!!* & Sat, 22 Mar. Kidd Pivot: Tues, 25 Mar. 7.30PM Main Theatre 21 Smash Mouth* Wed, 27 Nov. 8PM Main Theatre 8 THE TEMPEST REPLICA* Please note that not all events presented at The Centre are included in this brochure. Dates, time, prices and artists are subject to change. Prices quoted do not include applicable fees. Service charges may apply. Limits on discounted DECEMBER 2013 tickets may apply and the discount does not always apply to all pricing levels. Contact the CITS Box Office for further information. ARTIST DATE TIME VENUE PAGE Jeans ‘n Classics: Wed, 4 Dec. 8PM Main Theatre 23 50 YEARS OF R&R & Thurs, 5 Dec. Charles Bradley And His Wed, 11 Dec. 8PM Main Theatre 8 Extraordinaires*
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