Rockefeller Arts Center 2009-10 Lake Shore Savings Season
Your ticket to a great ‘mix’ of entertainment
About Rockefeller Arts Center
Built in 1969 and designed by I.M. Pei, the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia is a cultural resource for the entire region. With three performance halls and two galleries, the Center hosts more than 175 events annually. We hope YOU will join us for the 2009-10 season.
Benefits of your “Mix & Match” Season Tickets Convenience: Order your tickets all at once for the season and save repeated calls or trips to the ticket office. Enhanced exchange privileges. If your plans change, you can exchange any Mix & Match tickets you purchase for any other event on the master Mix & Match event list. And as a subscriber, there is no fee for doing so. See the enclosed order form for complete details. Location, Location, Location. If you order tickets to any of our reserved seating events (Mainstage, Kaleidoscope or Pops), you will have first choice of seats before they go on sale to the general public. Affordability: Choose the ―Three or More‖ plan and save an average of 15% off the regular ticket price. Choose the ―Six or More‖ plan and save up to 25%! By ordering all your season tickets at once, you also save on multiple order processing fees that will apply if you order on a show-by-show basis during the year. “Making a date with yourself.” As a season ticket holder, you ―make a date with yourself‖ to see shows you might otherwise just miss. With everyone’s busy schedule these days, it’s easy for a show to come and go before you get around to ordering tickets. The Mix & Match program makes it easy for you to plan in advance and enjoy some of the best arts and entertainment our region has to offer.
Introducing a New Concept in Season Tickets It’s a pleasure to announce the line-up of major series events for the 2009-10 Lake Shore Savings Season at Rockefeller Arts Center. Enclosed you will find complete details on all our major series events for the coming year. It has everything from crooner Steve Lippia and his ―Simply Sinatra‖ show to ―Kiss Me, Kate,‖ ―Charlotte’s Web,‖ and the Moscow Boys Choir and more! I’m also pleased to introduce a new concept in series ticket packaging: Mix & Match Season Tickets In the past, in order to enjoy the benefits of being a season ticket holder, you had to subscribe to one of our traditional season packages: Mainstage, Pops, Kaleidoscope, World Travel or Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics. Starting in 2009-10, you may now create your own customized series – choosing the shows that most appeal to you. Look through the enclosed listing of 20 events and select the productions and dates that work best for you. To qualify as a Mix & Match subscriber, all you have to do is choose a minimum of three different events. Select three, four or five events, and you qualify for ―3 and up‖ pricing, saving an average of 15% per ticket. And if you select six or more events, you can purchase at the ―6 and up‖ price, saving an average of 25%. We look forward to serving you next season. If you have any questions, or wish to place an order, please call the ticket office today! Sincerely,
Jefferson Westwood, Director Rockefeller Arts Center
The Great Romantics Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. King Concert Hall Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Maestro Glen Cortese explores the romantic side of three of the world’s greatest with works including Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5, and the Tragic Overture by Johannes Brahms. Renowned pianist Claudia Hoca joins the orchestra for Mozart’s D minor Piano Concerto K.466.
Steve Lippia: Simply Sinatra Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. King Concert Hall A DFT Communications Pops Event
Steve Lippia is a singer’s singer. He has quickly become one of the country’s most prominent vocalists and interpreters of Classic pop music. His show, Simply Sinatra, is a rich, powerful celebration of some of the greatest music this country has known. With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with equanimity. He possesses great stage presence — a charm and ease that immediately endears him to audiences all over the country. Sponsored by WDOE AM and 96 KIX FM
Irish Stories and Glories with Sandy Mortimer Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. King Concert Hall A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
The richness of Ireland lies not only in the beauty of the land, but in the stories of its people. In this film you ―meet‖ those who have lived here throughout the millennium. Travel the Emerald Isle from north to south and take in the little-known and seldom-seen sites that create their own special bit of magic.
Charlotte’s Web Oct. 16, 17 & 22 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Based on the award-winning children’s novel by E.B. White, the play recounts the tale of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. In an attempt to save Wilbur from becoming Christmas dinner, Charlotte begins writing messages praising the pig in her web above the pig sty. The plan works and ―Zuckerman’s Famous Pig‖ is off to the fair. For ages 6 and up. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Phil Mathyer Real Estate
Oktoberfest Sun., Oct. 25* at 4 p.m., King Concert Hall Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Martin Luther and the Reformation have inspired musical masters throughout the centuries, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra is presenting works by two of them in this special concert – the Cantata 80, ―A mighty Fortress‖ by J. S. Bach, and the Symphony No. 5 ―Reformation‖ by Mendelssohn. *This is a change from the date originally announced.
Pigeon Party! starring Mo Willems’ Pigeon The Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
The Pigeon is back – and this time, he’s ready to party! The Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company returns with the follow-up to the 2007 Kaleidoscope hit ―Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.‖ Nothing has changed when it comes to Mo Willems’ Pigeon – that bird is looking for fun and he’s taking you along for the ride! For ages 6 and up. Sponsored by Pucci’s Carpet One Furniture and Bedding
Fuddy Meers Nov. 6, 7 & 12 at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Bartlett Theatre A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Stricken with amnesia, a woman awakes each day to find her life a blank slate in this work by American playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. As her family struggles with the daily task of reacquainting her with the basic facts of her life, the woman is abducted by a man who claims to be her husband. Twists, turns and general mayhem then ensue. The play’s title comes from the attempts of one of the character’s to pronounce the phrase ―funny mirrors.‖ The work made its debut in New York in 1999 to full houses and positive reviews from top critics, who cited the humor and called Lindsay-Abaire a comic genius. Sponsored by M&T Bank
The Best of Bavaria with Fran Reidelberger Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. King Concert Hall A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Located in the southeast corner of Germany, Bavaria is a region rich in history and tradition. Veteran filmmaker Fran Reidelberger captures these elements in this stunning panorama. From Munich and its storied Oktoberfest to chocolate making and antiques in Bamberg to Hummel figurines in Coburg, you’ll experience this colorful region of Europe in an up close and personal way.
La Bohème Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Marvel Theatre The Annual Hillman Opera
The path of love is often not an easy one – and such is the case in this tale in which a seamstress and the poet fall in and out and back in – until death parts them. Written by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, La Bohème has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and one of the most frequently performed operas in the world.
Moscow Boys Choir Christmas Around the World Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. King Concert Hall A DFT Communications Pops Event
The Moscow Boys Choir is a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavor to the choral experience. Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia’s most prestigious all-boy choirs. It enjoys an international reputation for excellence.
Five ways to order Mix & Match Season Tickets
Mail: Fill out the order form on the next page, remove the entire center page, and mail it in with your check or credit card number.
Phone: Call us at 673-3501 between 9-3 Monday through Friday. If out of town, call our toll-free number: 1-866-441-4928.
Fax: Complete the form on the next page and fax to 673-3651.
Internet: Starting about August 1, you can visit our web site at www.fredonia.edu/tickets and order Mix & Match season tickets online.
In person: Visit us on the ground floor of the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia Campus. Summer Hours: 9-3 Mon.-Fri.
Our answer to “But what if my plans change?”: a new and improved ticket exchange policy As a Mix & Match season ticket holder, you are entitled to FREE ticket exchanges. If your plans change, you may choose to attend any event on the Mix & Match event list that better suits your schedule. If an alternate event cannot immediately be chosen, the value of the tickets will be credited to your account for future use (within the year). Please note:
Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the performance date.
Once a performance has passed, tickets are no longer eligible for exchange.
Once a performance is sold out, tickets are no longer eligible for exchange.
If you exchange for lower-priced tickets, the difference in price will be credited to your patron account and may be used toward future purchases at the ticket office. Likewise, if you exchange for higherpriced tickets, the difference in price will be due upon exchange.
Tickets must be returned to the ticket office either by mail or in person before the exchange can be processed.
Mix & Match Season Ticket Order Form
Select your shows at the right. They are grouped by genre for your convenience. If ordering three, four or five events, use the “3-5 event” column to find your price; if ordering six or more events, use the “6 or more” column. Note: Each event is on its own row. Circle the price in the appropirate column and multiply by the number of tickets you wish to order, placing the result in the “amount” column. Total your order at the bottom.
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us where you would like to sit, using the diagrams on the back of Tell the next page. Place any additional instructions or requests here:
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For assistance or to order by phone, please call 716-673-3501 or 1-866-441-4928 Fax orders to 673-3651
Circle prices in one column at right For Mainstage show and Opera, indicate choice of night
Select your events below
Walter Gloor Mainstage Series
Use this column if ordering 6 or more events
$ 8.50
$ 7.50
Fuddy Meers (Nov. 6-8, 12)
$12.50
$11.00
Electra (Feb. 19-21, 25)
$12.50
$11.00
Dance Ensemble (March 5-7)
$12.50
$11.00
Kiss Me, Kate (April 23-25, 29)
$17.00
$15.00
La Bohème (Nov. 12-15)
x # of = Amount Tickets
Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mat.
Charlotte’s Web (Oct.16-18, 22)
Hillman Opera
Use this column if ordering 3-5 events
Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mat. $17.00
$15.00
DFT Communications Pops (three price levels, consult diagrams and circle price)
Simply Sinatra (Sept. 25)
$21, 19, 17
$19, 17, 15
Moscow Boys Choir (Dec. 13)
$21, 19, 17
$19, 17, 15
All That Jazz (May 14)
$21, 19, 17
$19, 17, 15
Irish Stories and Glories (Oct. 3)
$6.50
$5.50
Best of Bavaria (Nov. 7)
$6.50
$5.50
Tibet: A Light in the Darkness (Feb. 20)
$6.50
$5.50
Hidden Jerusalem (March 27)
$6.50
$5.50
World Travel Series
Western New York Chamber Orchestra
Great Romantics (Sept. 20)
$17.00
$15.00
Oktoberfest (Oct. 25)
$17.00
$15.00
Great Classicists (Feb. 21)
$17.00
$15.00
Turn of the Screw (March 30)
$17.00
$15.00
Pigeon Party! (Oct. 30)
$10.00
$9.00
Juggler Mark Nizer... (Jan. 29)
$10.00
$9.00
The Hobbit (March 12)
$10.00
$9.00
Kaleidoscope Family Series
Dates, times and programs are subject to change.
Postage & Handling $2.00 TOTAL OF ORDER
Seating Preference For reserved seating events (Pops, Mainstage and Kaleidoscope), please indicate your seating preference by placing an “X� below. Detailed seating diagrams are available in most area phone books and online at www.fredonia.edu/tickets. We will place you as close as we can to your desired location. Please indicate any special needs based on physical disabilities.
Marvel Theatre
(Stage)
Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Kaleidoscope Family Series All seats for the events in Marvel Theatre are one price
King Concert Hall
(Stage)
DFT Communications Pops Series
Price Level I
Price Level II
Price Level III
“Expect the Impossible” with Mark Nizer’s 3D Show Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
Mark Nizer has changed the way people view the world – the impossible is possible, the improbable is probable. Mark’s 20 years on stage have taken him to thousands of venues around the world, including the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Now, Mark brings his juggling talents back to Rockefeller Arts Center —he visited five seasons ago — with a show that’s fun for children and adults alike! For ages 6 and up. Sponsored by Bahgat & Laurito-Bahgat, Certified Public Accountants
Electra Feb. 19, 20 & 25 at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Bartlett Theatre A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Sophocles is acknowledged as one of the great Greek playwrights and Electra, a tragedy, is one of only seven of his works to have survived in complete form. Set a few years after the Trojan War, Electra tells of a king who is murdered by his wife and her lover. Years later, the king’s son returns to seek revenge against his own mother and claim the throne with the aid of his sister, Electra.
Sponsored by Niebel Realty
Tibet: A Light in the Darkness with Patricia Keith Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. King Concert Hall A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Travel by landcruiser and horse cart to Tibet ─ the ―top of the world‖ ─ where singing and laughter ring through the mountains and valleys. Visit Buddhist monasteries, join pilgrims on a sacred Kora and see Mt. Everest up close.
The Great Classicists Sun., Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. King Concert Hall Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Classical symphonic gems by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert sparkle in this Sunday afternoon concert. Principal bassoonist Laura Koepke is featured in Mozart’s classic Bassoon Concerto, K. 191, along with Haydn’s rousing Symphony No.63 in C major (Roxelane) and Schubert’s masterpiece, Symphony No. 5.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble March 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. March 7 at 2 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Event
The Fredonia Dance Ensemble returns for its fourth major concert. This is a showcase for SUNY Fredonia’s best student dancers and features a variety of dance styles, from classical ballet to Latin jazz to modern dance. Experience the beauty and grace of the art of dance. Please note there will be no Thursday performance.
The Hobbit Théâtre Sans Fils Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
Fantasy, poetry, make-believe, magic and puppets come together. It’s the adventure of a lifetime as Bilbo Baggins finds himself battling goblins, a dragon and the infamous creature known as Gollum after being persuaded to leave his cozy hobbit hole in a quest for a long-lost treasure. J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale comes to life through the master puppetry of Canada’s renowned touring company Théâtre Sans Fil. For ages 9 and up. 75 minutes. Sponsored by Mark and Michelle Twichell
Hidden Jerusalem with Dave Banks Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. King Concert Hall A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Explore one of the most well-known and most revered sites on earth, including some out-of-the-way places that tourists never get a chance to see. Designed to break the documentary mold, this film looks at not only the destination, but the journey. It is the work of three-time Emmy Award winning photojournalist and documentarian Dave Banks, who has spent 30 years in the field chronicling the human condition.
Turn of the Screw Tues., March 30 at 8 p.m. King Concert Hall Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
The astonishing dramatic power of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera Turn of the Screw comes to life. Based on Henry James’ novel, it tells of a young governess who finds herself in a battle with evil spirits in an attempt to save the children she has been hired to care for. It is regarded by many as the finest of all Britten’s stage-works. WNYCO brings its season to a dramatic close with a staged performance of this theatrical masterpiece.
Kiss Me, Kate April 23, 24 & 29 at 8 p.m., April 25 at 2 p.m. Marvel Theatre A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
The original production of Kiss Me, Kate ran for more than 1,000 performances on Broadway and earned the first-ever Tony Award for best musical, proving to be a comeback triumph for Cole Porter. Structured as a ―play within a play,‖ tunes like ―So In Love‖ and ―Too Darn Hot‖ mix with comedy to create a rousing show as the heated relationship of the two main characters spills over to a stage production.
Sponsored by Midtown Realty
All That Jazz Commencement Eve Pops Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. King Concert Hall A DFT Communications Pops Event
Nothing can get your toes tapping and bring a smile to your face quite like a good jazz tune. On Commencement Eve 2010, a Pops Series tradition continues. Jazz classics from the 1930s through today will be featured in a concert with Bruce Johnstone and the Little Apple Big Band and some of SUNY Fredonia’s best student vocalists. It promises to be a show that music lovers of all generations won’t want to miss. Sponsored by the Fredonia and Silver Creek Penny Savers
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Why are you changing the way series tickets are packaged? We are trying to increase the convenience and flexibility for all our patrons by combining all of our traditional season ticket offerings onto one master list. Choose the shows and dates that work best for YOU. How much money can I save? Choose any three, four or five events you wish to attend, and save an average of 15% off the normal ticket price. Choose any six or more and save 25%! Can I still purchase my favorite series? Yes. Each of our traditional series (Walter Gloor Mainstage, DFT Communications Pops, World Travel, Kaleidoscope, and Western New York Chamber Orchestra) is still available. Just choose each of the performances you want to attend when completing the order form. For your convenience, shows are grouped by genre on the order form. What if my plans change? Don’t worry! As a Mix & Match season ticket holder you will enjoy unprecedented exchange privileges. Just call or visit the ticket office to exchange the tickets you cannot use, for any other performance on the Mix & Match master list that better suits your schedule. As a subscriber, there is NO CHARGE for this service. Please see the order form for complete details on our new enhanced and customer-friendly exchange policy. Are season tickets refundable? Although we don’t offer refunds on tickets, as a Mix & Match subscriber, you will be able to exchange to any other event on the master Mix & Match list should your plans change. If you are unable to immediately choose a show to exchange to, we will give you a house credit in the amount of your original ticket, good for up to one year. Can I purchase Mix & Match Season Tickets online? Yes. Starting August 1, you may order Mix & Match Season Tickets by visiting www.fredonia.edu/tickets. We strongly encourage you to fill out the enclosed order form first, to select the shows and dates you wish to attend. It will be easier to navigate the web site if you have your list of desired events in front of you. If you have additional questions, please call the Ticket Office at 673-3501 and we will be glad to help you!
Our major corporate sponsors for 2009-10
Season sponsor: Lake Shore Savings
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Lake Shore Savings is returning as the seasonwide sponsor for a third season. An outstanding corporate citizen, Lake Shore Savings has long been an supporter of Rockefeller Arts Center and our programs. Originally chartered in 1891, the company has deep local roots and now boasts offices in eight Western New York communities. As the season-wide sponsor for Rockefeller Arts Center, Lake Shore Savings is
again making a significant investment in the cultural vitality of our community. We are very pleased to welcome Lake Shore Savings in its role as our 2009-10 Season Sponsor!
Series sponsors DFT Communications is back for a third season as the sponsor of the Pops Series. DFT Communications offers local and long distance telephone service, business telephone systems, Internet service, Internet phone services, security systems, satellite service, wireless communications and call center services to Western New York and parts of Pennsylvania. The Star Media Group joins us this season as the sponsor for the Kaleidoscope Family Series. The Star Media group publishes our region’s free community newspaper, The Chautauqua Star and Bulletin Board, as well as StarNewsDaily.Com — your online portal to world, local and national news. Fredonia Place returns for a third season as sponsor of the World Travel Series. Licensed by the State of New York as an Enriched Housing Program/Adult Care Facility and Dementia Unit, Fredonia Place is a one-of-a-kind enriched housing community with an inviting, village-like atmosphere offering seniors the support services they need to maintain their independence.
Event sponsors Bahgat and Laurito-Bahgat, Certified Public Accountants; The Fredonia and Silver Creek Penny Savers; Midtown Realty; Niebel Realty; Pucci’s Carpet One Furniture and Bedding, Radio stations WDOE and 96 Kix and Mark and Michelle Twichell.
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