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Encore spread.indd 1 7/26/16 11:21 AM 2016- 2017 WELCOME TO BROADWAY CENTER'S 2016-17 SEASON IN TACOMA'S HISTORIC THEATER DISTRICT Illustrations by Chandler O’Leary With more than 30 shows coming to Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll discover quite a few for your must-see list! For a complete list of events, visit BroadwayCenter.org. HOME OF TACOMA'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS: Dear friends, IN THIS ISSUE 2016-17 PROGRAM VOLUME III 7 John Cleese . March 17 Welcome to the 8 Lewis Black: Rant, White & Blue Tour ..........................March 18 Broadway Center! In March, we 9 Davina & The Vagabonds....................................March 25 welcome some of 10 Lila Downs . .March 31 the biggest names 10 Sons of Serendip ............................................. April 8 in comedy to the LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 12 Bellydance Evolution – Alice in Wonderland ..................... April 8 Pantages Theater: first, the brilliantly 14 Garrison Keillor: Just Passing Through ..........................April 13 absurd John Cleese on March 17, followed by the outrageous Lewis 14 Under the Streetlamp.........................................April 15 Black the following night. We end 17 Arlo Guthrie – Running Down the Road ........................ April 23 the month with pop star Lila Downs, 19 Black Lives Matter: A Conversation..............................May 3 whose soaring vocals have earned her a 20 Joan Osborne: The Songs of Bob Dylan......................... June 3 Latin Grammy and a massive fan base. 22 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals ........................... July 21 Then in April, let’s go down the rabbit hole with a new spin on the classic Alice in Wonderland by BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-17 Bellydance Evolution, and Sons of Serendip perform their soulful pop. Tiffany T. Harmon, President • Amanda M. Nathan, Secretary Clint Johnson, Treasurer • Deanna M. Keller, Immediate Past-President Later, Garrison Keillor returns with his signature wit to the stage, followed Christopher Algeo Stephanie B. Howe Kathy S. Keele Mark D. Pinto Judy Baerg Nicole S. Hume Sara S. Kendall Jumi Sakurai by Under the Streetlamp’s concert Jon Bowser Lisa R. Jangard Kelly Lane Kristen Sawin of classic hits from the American radio Kim A. Fisher Genie Jefferson Connie J. Ladenberg Vic Sweberg songbook. Holly Hayes Brooke A. Johnson Darriel W. Menefee Mike R. Wark Folk icon Arlo Guthrie returns BROADWAY CENTER STAFF to Tacoma to share stories and Leadership Events & Venue Rentals favorite songs. In May, the Broadway David Fischer, Executive Director Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Emily Alm, Senior Event Manager Center partners with UW Tacoma Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator to bring Black Lives Matter: A Becky Johnson, Director of Development Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator Scott Painter, Director of Operations Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager Conversation as part of the Paulsen Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Cayla Fields, Event Coordinator Lecture Series to engage in open Centennial Campaign Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Stacey Guadnola, Capital Fund Director Riley Park, Event Lead discussion about race relations in Sarah Koestler, Front of House Team Member Box Office America. Joan Osborne showcases her Jake Nix, Front of House Team Member Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Riley Park, Front of House Team Member talent with the beloved songs of Bob Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Kawana Bullock, Concessionaire / Event Aide Erin White, Box Office Lead Melanie Cole, Concessionaire / Event Aide Dylan. We close the season with Ben Sara Judy, Box Office Lead Akida Dancer, Concessionaire / Event Aide Ari Browne, Box Office Sales Representative Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Carissa Daniels, Concessionaire / Event Aide Development Kirsten Deane-Ajax, Concessionaire / Event Aide a show full of classic rock and roll Kristine Finch, Major Gifts Manager Wes Hough, Concessionaire / Event Aide bravado. Alison Pride, Grant Writer Anna Larson, Concessionaire / Event Aide Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator Rochelle Wells, Concessionaire / Event Aide Together, we experience art, Education Kourtney Williams, Concessionaire / Event Aide community, and life in vibrant Katie Lappier, Associate Director of Education Finance Tony Gomez, Education Manager Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance downtown Tacoma. Thank you for Marsha Walner, Education Manager Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant joining the journey, and filling our Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Marketing & Programs Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist historic theaters with energy and lively Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager engagement. Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Sydney Gleisner, Assistant Marketing Manager LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist Stage & Operations Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Sincerely, Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Bryan Willis, Playwright Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theatre on the Square) Don Littrell, Sound Technician Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee David Fischer Johann Wippich, Trainee Executive Director All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15. encoreartsseattle.com 5 March 2017 Volume 3, No. 3 Paul Heppner Publisher Susan Peterson Design & Production Director Ana Alvira, Robin Kessler, Shaun Swick, Stevie VanBronkhorst Production Artists and Graphic Design Mike Hathaway Sales Director Brieanna Bright, Joey Chapman, Ann Manning, Rob Scott Seattle Area Account Executives Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives Jonathan Shipley Ad Services Coordinator Carol Yip Sales Coordinator Sara Keats Jonathan Shipley Online Editors Leah Baltus Editor-in-Chief Paul Heppner Publisher Dan Paulus Art Director Gemma Wilson, Jonathan Zwickel Senior Editors Amanda Manitach Visual Arts Editor Barry Johnson Associate Digital Editor Paul Heppner President Mike Hathaway Vice President Genay Genereux Accounting & Office Manager Sara Keats Marketing Manager Ryan Devlin Business Development Manager Corporate Office 425 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 p 206.443.0445 f 206.443.1246 [email protected] 800.308.2898 x105 www.encoremediagroup.com Encore Arts Programs is published monthly by Encore Media Group to serve musical and theatrical events in the Puget Sound and San Franc isco Bay Areas. All rights reserved. ©2017 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. 6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS EAP 1_3 S template.indd 1 8/10/16 9:27 AM Broadway Center presents AN EVENING WITH JOHN CLEESE FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. & 9:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 60-90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION SPONSORS MEDIA John Cleese is both a versatile comedic York Times best-selling memoir, So comedians, discussing his liberal politics, actor and a leading business motivator. Anyway…. The book shares his ascent or imparting his formulas for success in With the legendary Monty Python’s Flying in the entertainment world, from his education, business and life, Cleese always Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called humble beginnings in a sleepy English leaves audiences clamoring for more. Wanda, he created a unique comedic style town and his early comedic days at John Cleese’s influence is also felt in that has inspired countless writers and Cambridge University (with future the corporate world as the founder of comedians. Video Arts, the world’s largest provider “The world’s funniest man” first made of business training programs. Established his mark as a member of the legendary in 1972 with three fellow British actors, Monty Python troupe in the 1960s, and Video Arts gained an international has gone on to write, produce, direct and "BEFUDDLEMENT reputation as the premier source for star in some of the greatest comedic hits IS CLEESE'S business know-how. Cleese attributes his of the last forty years, even receiving an success in making hit training programs Oscar nomination for best screenplay STOCK to his fascination with psychology and for A Fish Called Wanda. But John is far his love for teaching and making people from your garden-variety entertainer. IN TRADE..." laugh. He