For immediate release: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Contact: Gary Kohn | 608.258.4438 | [email protected] Photos and b-roll can be found here. Single Tickets Available Saturday, August 24 for 2019/20 Overture Season Overture lineup offers something for everyone from Broadway to classic rock to Second City to the Duck Soup Cinema Series Madison, Wis. — Single tickets for most of the shows offered for the 2019/20 season at the Overture Center will go on sale to the public Saturday, August 24 at 10 a.m. at the Overture Center Ticket Office (201 State Street) or at 11 a.m. by phone (608.258.4141) or web (overture.org) orders. The Broadway production THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL along with 33 new acts and 11 returning highlight an impressive range of entertainment being offered as part of Overture Presents, the Cabaret Series, Duck Soup Cinema, and National Geographic Live. Many shows offer discounted group tickets for orders of 10 or more in the same show/performance. Group requests can be placed now by emailing [email protected] or calling 608.258.4159. Plus, Overture Center is featuring a special, buy one get one free (BOGO) 50% off select seats for 72 hours beginning the day of the on- sale for BLACK VIOLIN: IMPOSSIBLE TOUR, THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW: A PUPPET PARODY, and RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. Some restrictions will apply. Shows going on sale this Saturday include: 2019/20 Broadway at Overture Series: Presented by American Family Insurance and in partnership with Broadway Across America THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL | Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 • Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in “a party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast) • “BRILLIANT!” (The New York Times) • Community Partner: SupraNet Communications, Inc. 2019/20 Cabaret Series: SYNDEE WINTERS - LESSONS: FROM A LADY | Thursday, Oct. 24 • Played her dream role of Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. • Cites her influences as The Fugees, The Marleys, Michael Jackson and Sarah Vaughn. ROYAL WOOD: LOVE WILL LINGER |Thursday, Feb. 13 • The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will perform his well-crafted pop-rock songs from his latest EP. • Royal “brings class and craft to his pop-rock stylings, delivering them with a rich and resonant voice” (CBC Music) ALYSHA UMPHRESS “A GIRL WITH STANDARDS” |Thursday, April 30 • Alysha Umphress is a seasoned actress and dynamic New York performer with a wide range from rock to jazz standards. • She made her Broadway debut in Green Day’s American Idiot and recently received rave reviews for her performance in Smokey Joe’s Café. 2019/20 Duck Soup Cinema: Sponsored by Goodman’s Jewelers TILLIE'S PUNCTURED ROMANCE | Saturday, Oct. 19 • Featured females: Marie Dressler and Mabel Normand • First feature -length comedy film ever made. • Charlie Chaplin’s character is distinctly different in this movie than his beloved “Little Tramp.” HYPOCRITES |Thursday, Nov. 14 • Featured female: Director Lois Weber • Hypocrites was a shocking and controversial film whose release was held up for many months by the difficulty of distributing a film with full nudity. • “It is quite remarkable from every angle of the picture art.” (Variety) GOOD REFERENCES | Saturday, Jan. 11 • Featured female: Constance Talmadge • An American silent romantic comedy drama released in 1920 starring Constance Talmadge. • The film was preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. THE SOCIAL SECRETARY | Saturday, April 18 • Featured Female: Norma Talmadge • A feminist satire of 1916 that remains relevant today. • Norma Talmadge, the movie’s lead actress, was one of the silent era’s top box office draws. 2019/20 National Geographic Live: Sponsored by Exact Sciences UNTAMED WITH FILIPE DEANDRADE | Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Star of Nat Geo WILD’s Untamed gives his unfiltered look at what it’s like to come face-to-face with wild animals, survive extreme environments and make unexpected discoveries. • Deandrade will also share a preview of his new documentary, The River and The Wall, which focuses on wildlife along the Mexico & US border. DESIGNED BY NATURE WITH KAKANI KATIJA | Tuesday, Jan. 14 • Take a deep dive into one of the least explored ecosystems on our planet, the midwaters of the ocean. • Katija was a former member of the US International Figure Skating Team. FROM SUMMIT TO SEA WITH ANDY MANN | Tuesday, April 21 • The award-winning filmmaker and photographer documents cutting-edge marine science, telling the story of our rapidly changing planet. • Mann spends over 100 days a year at sea. THE ANATOMY OF DECEIT WITH YUDHIJIT BHATTACHARJEE | Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27 • Join writer Yudhijit Bhattacharjee for a fascinating exploration of why and how we lie. • Strategies for separating fact from fib will be offered. 2019/20 Overture Presents: KITTEL & CO. | Friday, Oct. 4 • Jeremy Kittel has been a composer-arranger-collaborator for such diverse artists as My Morning Jacket, Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble, and Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn. • “Taking traditional music forward.” (Times UK) MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO | Saturday, Oct. 12 • An accomplished ensemble of student musicians from Chicago’s Mexican-American barrios. • Their debut disc Nuestra Herencia (Our Heritage) received a Latin GRAMMY nomination. BLACK VIOLIN: IMPOSSIBLE TOUR |Friday, Oct. 25 • Composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, Black Violin has created an original multi-genre sound that combines their classical backgrounds with hip-hop influences. • “Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” (NPR) • Sponsored by: Bell Laboratories, The Burish Group of UBS, Full Compass, LTD THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW: A PUPPET PARODY |Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 • That Golden Girls Show is a love letter to the ladies, now with puppets! (Metro) • Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, Jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex and the elegant art of the quick witted put down. AN EVENING WITH STRAIGHT NO CHASER| Monday, Nov. 4 • Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. • One Shot, the group’s latest release, showcases the band’s amazing versatility, creativity and musical precision. There’s something for every listener to love here. (Parade Magazine) • Sponsored by: Bell Laboratories JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS | Wednesday, Nov. 13 • Wynton Marsalis began his classical training on trumpet at age 12 and entered The Juilliard School at age 17. • This remarkably versatile orchestra performs a vast repertoire ranging from original compositions to rare historic compositions and masterworks by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk and others. CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD'S THE WALL| Friday, Nov. 15 • The legendary 1979 concept album, from “In the Flesh” to “The Trial,” will be performed in its entirety. • “Music builds bridges and The Wall is a bridge … it’s a news report and a social media feed.” (Craig Martin, founder of Classic Albums Live) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL | Saturday, Nov. 16 • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical shares the message of celebrating our differences and fulfilling our destiny. • “An utterly charming, top-notch production.” (The Orlando Sentinel) THOMPSON SQUARE | Friday, Nov. 22 • The award-winning country duo Thompson Square performs a new batch of poetic and extremely personal country music as the married couple enters a new chapter of their life. • The pair’s latest release Masterpiece “has all the elements of a Country classic.” (Billboard) DINO-LIGHT |Sunday, Jan. 26 • Dino-Light is a show which combines puppetry, pantomime and ballet in pitch darkness, except for the luminescent outlines of the characters. • Featured on America’s Got Talent. HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Friday, Jan. 31 • Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ — in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale accompanied by live music by Madison Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. • HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD trademark and logo © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) THE NAKED MAGICIANS | Saturday, Feb. 22 • The show features magic, mirth, and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious Aussie magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. • This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and capes, promising full-frontal illusions (no frontal nudity). DIAVOLO | ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION |Thursday & Friday, Feb. 27-28 • This dance troupe uses architectural structures as a backdrop for risky movement which reveals a deeper meaning of humanity and human relationships. • A finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK | Saturday, Feb. 29 • An all-female, African American a cappella group founded on the missions of empowerment, education and entertainment. • The group has been performing since 1973. THE CHIEFTAINS - THE IRISH GOODBYE | Tuesday, March 3 • The Chieftains are recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary scale. • The group has performed together since 1962. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN |Tuesday, March 24 • Since 2002, Gary Mullen and The Works have been recreating Freddie Mercury and Queen’s iconic sounds. • This show will ROCK you! • Sponsored by: Bell Laboratories THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS PRESENT 4 PLAY | Saturday, April 4 • The Karamazov’s will demonstrate their nimbleness and quick wit keeping a cleaver, salt shaker, a bottle of champagne and more flying high. • “They juggle till they drop, then keep on juggling.” (Time Out New York) STEP AFRIKA! |Thursday, April 16 • Using the body as an instrument, Step Afrika! performers create many rhythms while they dance.