The Princeton Festival - 2020 Season Guide

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La Traviata Sunday, June 21 at 3 pm Sunday, June 28 at 3 pm Richardson Auditorium Alexander Hall Princeton University 68 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542

Verdi created an enduring masterpiece in the story of Violetta, the “fallen woman” who must struggle with a terrible choice. La Traviata is a work of magnificent depth and color, weaving together some of Verdi’s most beautiful music into an intimate tale of love and loss. This is a concert performance Reserved seating from $25

A Note on Ticketing The Princeton Festival is no longer selling tickets through McCarter Theatre Ticket Office. To purchase tickets, call our new phone number 609.759.1979 or visit PrincetonFestival.org


Ticket Information: Explore discounts for groups, students, and families, as well as promotions and other ticket information on our website at: PrincetonFestival.org/ticket-information Public Access: The Princeton Festival is committed to meeting accessibility guidelines and requirements of the ADA Act, as set forth by the Federal Government and State of New Jersey. For accommodation, please call 609.759.1979.

Into the Woods June 6–28 Sundays at 4 pm All other shows at 8 pm Matthews Acting Studio 185 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542

This brilliant, Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim combines classic fairy tales into a new story full of unexpected twists and turns. Into the Woods is a modern classic, delighting and electrifying audiences with some of the best music and dark humor in musical theater. General admission from $45


The Princeton Festival Baroque Series Each June, musicians come from around the world to bring the rich legacy of the Baroque to life. Discover gems of early music in historically informed performances of Bach, Handel, and more! “Absolutely beautiful renditions ... breathes new life into classic pieces.” —Princeton Found

Baroque Chamber Ensemble Saturday, June 20 at 7 pm General admission from $30

Baroque Orchestra

Wednesday, June 24 at 7 pm General admission from $35

Baroque Chorus & Orchestra Friday, June 26 at 7:30 pm Reserved seating from $25

Trinity Church 33 Mercer St Princeton, NJ 08540

Miller Chapel Princeton Seminary 64 Mercer St Princeton, NJ 08540 Mayo Concert Hall The College of NJ 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing, NJ 08618


Fleur Seule Saturday, June 27 at 7 pm Dance instruction for ticket holders begins at 6 pm Fine Plaza Fine Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Experience a thrilling night of mambo, salsa, cha-cha, and more as Fleur Seule’s 13-piece band fires up the dance floor! General admission from $15 “New York City’s great musical treasure” —Broadway World

A Mirror Over Time Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm The Barn at Updike Farmstead 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 Enter a unique, immersive experience... A multidisciplinary group of singers, musicians, dancers, and actors will recreate a dream world, performing a collection of beloved poetry, art songs, and chamber music. General admission: $55


2020 Piano Competition Preliminaries: June 13 from 8 am to 5 pm Finals: June 14 at 3 pm Marion Buckelew Cullen Center Westminster Choir College 101 Walnut Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540 Over 100 young pianists from across the country display show-stopping talent and musicianship. Preliminaries: free Finals: $25 general admission

Concordia Chamber Players Sunday, June 7 at 4 pm Miller Chapel Princeton Theological Seminary 64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540 This ensemble of virtuoso musicians regularly receives standing ovations at The Princeton Festival. This year’s program features two exciting piano quartets by Joaquín Turina and Anton Dvořák, as well as a moving trio by Edvard Grieg. General admission from $35


Free Lectures & Events Interested in learning more about music? The Princeton Festival is proud to offer a selection of free lectures and workshops to complement our 2020 events! Making of a Musical: A Workshop for High School Singers* Saturday, 5/23 at 11 am Princeton Public Library

The Many Lives of Into the Woods Thursday, 6/4 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library

2020 Season Preview Thursday, 6/11 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library Music That Tells a Story: Intergenerational Opera Workshop* Trenton Free Public Library Even More About Baroque Music Monday, 6/15 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library

Appreciating Musicals for High School Students* Saturday, 5/30 at 11 am Princeton Public Library

How to Listen to an Opera Saturday, 6/6 at 2 pm: West Windsor Public Library Thursday, 6/18 at 7 pm: Princeton Public Library

Music Under the Stars Sunday, 5/31 at 4 pm Pettoranello Gardens

Artists’ Round Table Monday, 6/8 at 7 pm Pierce Hall, Trinity Church

Wrestling with Notes: on Verdi’s Operas Tuesday, 6/16 at 7 pm: Princeton Public Library Monday, 6/22 at 7 pm: Lawrence Public Library

Film Screening: Camille Tuesday, 6/2 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library

Lecture on A Mirror Over Time Tuesday, 6/9 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library

Opera or Musical? Tuesday, 6/23 at 7 pm Princeton Public Library

Registration and more information at PrincetonFestival.org/event

Exhibition by A-TEAM Artists: 6/1–6/30 Meet the Artists: Tuesday, 6/16 at 2 pm Thomas Sweet Cafe, Skillman

*Pre-registration required

Sponsors The Princeton Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of the following funds and foundations that have made our 2020 season possible.

The Edward T. Cone Foundation


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