Sacramento Music Circus 2014 Season Brochure

June 24 - 29

July 8 - 13

2014

CAliforniA MusicAl TheATre

at the WELLS FARGO PAVILION

July 22 - 27

Broadway Quality.

August 5 - 10

Local Prices.

Tickets start at $35!

August 19 - 24

Sacramento's Summer Tradition Since 1951

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A Tradition of Exc ellenc e. An Experience Like No Other. An Exceptional Value.

I always considered my father a visionary, but when he started Music Circus in 1951, I don’t think even he realized it would become so iconic. It’s a tradition that’s near and dear to the hearts of tens of thousands of Northern Californians, and revered by the theatre community nationally. If you’ve attended a Music Circus show, I’m sure you agree that there really is no better way to experience musical theatre.

One reason for that is our one-of-a-kind venue, the Wells Fargo Pavilion, in which the theatre-in-the-round configuration creates an intimate experience like no other. Every seat in the theatre is a good one, never more than 60 feet from the stage. Actors enter and exit from the same aisles you do, and the action takes place all around you, often just inches away.

Music Circus is also unique because of the consistent quality of our productions. Each year we audition thousands of actors in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento. We assemble a team of top talent, onstage and off, from all over the country. And we produce the shows right here in Sacramento, for one week only, exclusively for Music Circus audiences.

Because we’re a nonprofit, supported in part by donations from our patrons, we’ve been able to keep ticket prices at a level far below what you would expect for the quality of the productions on stage. You’re getting Broadway actors, creative teams and productions—in one of the most unique and intimate settings in the country—for as low as $35 a ticket.

If you’re a season subscriber or regular patron, I hope you continue to enjoy the magic of Music Circus. And if you’ve never been to a Music Circus show, I hope you’ll join us this summer. I promise that you won’t be disappointed.

“Once y ou experience t h e atre -i n -th e rou nd y ou are spoil ed f o r l i f e!

S o m et hi n g s p e ci al happens and y ou f eel a s i f yo u a re l i v ing the stor y y ou rse l f . ” 2

Sincerely, Richard Lewis, President & CEO

- Sheryl Santino M u s i c C i r c u s P at r o n

season tickets - best value & best seats As thousands of Sacramento theatre-lovers already know, being a season ticket holder is the best way to enjoy Music Circus: In addition to a significant cost savings by locking in the lowest ticket prices available, you get the best seat locations—and you’re guaranteed to have tickets to shows that will sell out.

exclusive season subscriber benefits:

• Big Savings:

Save up to $100 when you buy a pair of season tickets.

• Best Seats Available:

Season ticket orders are always filled first.

• Guaranteed Access:

Shows will sell out! Subscribers have peace of mind knowing that they have tickets to all 5 shows.

• Guaranteed Renewal Privileges:

Renew your tickets next year, and upgrade your seat locations,* before new subscriber orders are filled.

• Get Extra Tickets First:

Order additional tickets before the general public and lock

in the lowest prices.

• Free Exchange Privileges:

Change in plans? You can exchange tickets, with no service charges, for another performance of the same show.*

• Lost Ticket Replacement:

You can get lost or stolen tickets replaced quickly and at no charge right up to the time of performance.

• Priority Processing of Group Orders:

Ordering a group of 12+ tickets?

Subscriber orders are processed before non-subscribers, based on when you renew.

*Subject to availability. To exchange tickets you must contact the Box Office with tickets in hand, 48 hours before the earlier performance.

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A CHO R U S L I N E JUNE 24 - 29 MUSIC Marvin Hamlisch LYRICS Edward Kleban BOOK James Kirkwood Jr. & Nicholas Dante A multiple Tony-winning singular sensation!

This emotional behind-the-scenes look at the Broadway world is a celebration of what it means to be a professional dancer, fervently pursuing the passion to perform onstage, experiencing the triumph of dreams achieved and the tragedy of dreams unrealized.

The New York Times calls it “heaven on Broadway. So fresh that you have to stop to catch your breath.” Featuring “What I Did For Love,” “I Hope I Get It,” and the showstopping “One.”

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Best Musical - and Original Score

including

Best

“Mu sic Circu s has been a n e v e r y-s u mmer tradition for o u r f a m i l y s in c e our d a ug hters were in u tero! N o w 31 yea r s l a te r, their hu sbands come w i t h u s . ” 4

- Paul Robins

F o x 40 M o r n i n g N e w s A n c h o r

Photo courtesy of STAGES St. Louis by Peter Wochniak

BOX OFFICE: (916) 557-1999

SacramentoMusicCircus.com

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M ARY P O P P I N S JULY 8 -13

MUSIC & LYRICS Richard & Robert Sherman BOOK Julian Fellowes BASED ON Books by P. L. Travers & The Disney Film Additional Music George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Music Circus premiere of the Disney classic.

Using a little bit of discipline, a spoonful of sugar and a whole lot of magic, the quintessential nanny reacquaints the Banks family with the things that really matter in life. Like The Little Mermaid in 2012, the Music Circus production of this beloved show is certain to captivate patrons of all ages. With “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and “Step In Time.” sponsored by

“ Atte n d i n g Mu sic Circu s shows is s o m et hi ng t ha t o u r fa mi l y h a s done for y ears. I lo o k f o r w a r d t o i t con ti n ui ng for many generatio ns t o c o m e. ” 6

- P at M c C a rt h y M u s i c C i r c u s P at r o n s i n c e 1951

Disney

and

C a m e r o n M a c k i n t o sh ’ s

T H E B ROAD WAY MU S ICA L © D i s n e y / CM L

for

Mary Poppins only

$20 Off

regular price ages

- for children 4 -12

BOX OFFICE (916) 557-1999

SacramentoMusicCircus.com

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S OU TH PA C I F I C JULY 22 - 27 MUSIC Richard Rodgers LYRICS Oscar Hammerstein II BOOK Oscar Hammerstein II & Joshua Logan A love story for the ages, this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed for theatre. Love transcends both the harsh realities of war and social stereotypes in this sweeping tale that won a Pulitzer Prize and 10 Tonys. The lush score includes the musical theatre favorites “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha’i,” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.”

Variety said of the show, “From the seductive swell of a full orchestra playing the glorious overture through the poignant final tableau of love and reconciliation, this is ravishing theater.”

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Best Musical - and Original Score

including

Best

“A n i n te g r al part of ou r city, M u s i c C i r c u s i s a b e l oved institu tion that ha s d el i ght ed audi e n ce s for generations with vi b r a nt a nd fresh entertainment . ” 8

- Kitty O’Neal KFBK R a d i o Afternoon News Host

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B RI G AD O ON AUGUST 5 - 10 MUSIC Frederick Loewe BOOK & LYRICS Alan Jay Lerner With true love, anything is possible, even miracles in this journey to the mystical Scottish Highlands village of Brigadoon. A long-time favorite of Music Circus audiences, the traditions of two worlds collide in this enchanting tale by the team that created Camelot and My Fair Lady, with iconic choreography and a soaring score featuring “Almost Like Being In Love,” “From This Day On,” and “The Heather on the Hill.” The New York Times calls it “a miracle that is pure Broadway.” And The New York Daily News also raved saying that Brigadoon is “a classic of musical theater, an unquestionable Lerner and Loewe masterpiece … it still has the power to enchant us with its outpouring of glorious songs.”

“One of the experiences th a t k e e ps my memories of S ac r a m ent o ’s wond e rf ul s ummertime alive is Mu s i c C i r c u s . ”

- Roger Niello 10

Sacramento Metro Chamber P r e s i d e n t & CEO

BOX OFFICE (916) 557-1999

SacramentoMusicCircus.com

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LA CAGE A U X FO L L ES AUGUST 19 - 24 MUSIC & LYRICS Jerry Herman BOOK Harvey Fierstein This hilarious, bawdy musical comedy won six Tony Awards in 1984, and both subsequent productions won the Tony for Best Revival. Centered in a bustling nightclub on the French Riviera teeming with song, dance and laughter, it inspired the hit 1996 film The Birdcage, starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. Featuring “The Best of Times,” “I Am What I Am,” and “Song on the Sand,” Associated Press called the show “riotously funny and emotionally affecting. It could not be more timely and enjoyable.”

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Best Musical - and Original Score

including

Best

“I l ov e M us i c Circu s! High qu ality, p r o f es s i o na l p r o ducti on s , w onderfu l mu sic and t he s heer j o y o f a rti s tr y. A g reat venu e to share w i t h f r i end s . ” 12

- Sandi Redenbach U. C. D a v i s S c h o o l o f E d u c a t i o n Alumni Council Chair

BOX OFFICE: (916) 557-1999

SacramentoMusicCircus.com

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Classes, Workshops and

Camps

Register now to reserve your spot sponsored by

Show Time

A one-week musical theatre intensive program for teens (ages 13 - 17).

Summer Session: July 28 - Aug. 1

ARTS ALIVE

Master

Classes Seven weekly classes in which participants are taught dance routines from current and classic Broadway shows, taught by choreographers and performers from the Music Circus season.

Guests from nonprofit and educational organizations working with underserved communities experience the magic of live professional theatre and enjoy a pre-performance discussion with a Music Circus performer.

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California Musical Theatre Academy is dedicated to providing high quality performing arts preparation for children, internships and work experience for high school and college students, and musical theatre workshops and classes for enthusiasts of all ages. We foster, train, and empower aspiring artists who wish to further their career goals, as well as those who seek the arts as inspiration for life-long learning. In our goal to educate and develop diverse and new audiences, CMT Academy also provides excellent opportunities for schools and community organizations to attend productions and to enhance their theatre experience with behind-the-scenes presentations, such as tours, talk-backs, and cast Q&A’s.

Camp Music Circus

A two-week program instructing children (ages 9 - 12) in singing, dancing and acting. Camp culminates in a performance of a musical.

Two Sessions: June 16 - 27 and July 7 - 18

Info: (916) 446-5880 x147

CaliforniaMusicalTheatre.com

Support California Musical Theatre K eep M usical T heatre T hriving I n O ur C ommunity !

Donors’ C IRcLE Benef i ts

Bringing the magic of musical theatre to our $100 - $249 community at Music Circus involves amazing • Listing in all performance programs • Guest pass to visit the Donors’ Courtyard amounts of support, dedication and energy. It at Music Circus and Donors’ Lounge at also takes a significant sum of money. That’s why Broadway Sacramento you are critical to this Sacramento tradition.

$250 - $499 • Listing in all performance programs • Unlimited access to the Donors’ Courtyard at Music Circus and Donors’ Lounge at Broadway Sacramento • 2 passes to the Donors’ Invited Dress Rehearsal • Invitation for 2 to a “Behind the Scenes at Music Circus” luncheon

As a nonprofit arts organization we’re committed to preserving and expanding American musical theatre as an art form by educating new audiences and nurturing aspiring artists. We would not exist without the generous contributions of individuals like you since ticket sales cover only a portion of our $500 - $999 Above benefits plus production and arts education costs.

MAK I N G A TA X - D E D U C T IB LE CON TR I B U TI O N I S E A S Y: A D D a donation

to your ticket order by phone or by mail.

V I S I T our website CaliforniaMusicalTheatre.com CA L L (916) 446-5880 x123 M A I L your check to California Musical Theatre 1510 J St., Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814

• Invitation to the “Broadway Sacramento Sneak Peek” event • Priority ticket access for select shows • 5 Music Circus concessions coupons

$1,000 - $1,499 Above benefits plus • Invitation for 4 to a Music Circus cast party • Invitation for 2 to attend one Music Circus dress rehearsal of your choice • Special assistance with seating requests

D I R E C tors ’ C ircle B e n e f its $1,500 - $2,499 All Donors’ Circle benefits plus • Invitation for 2 to the annual Directors’ Circle Appreciation Party in the fall • Complimentary parking for all CMT productions at Broadway Sacramento and Music Circus • Name recognition in Lounge/Courtyard $2,500 - $4,999 Above benefits plus • Private backstage tour at Music Circus • Sit in on a Music Circus rehearsal session • Exclusive Music Circus signed print of a show of your choice $5,000 and up Above benefits plus • Exclusive Music Circus signed prints for the entire season • Private tour of Music Circus Production Center or backstage at a pre-selected Broadway Sacramento production

(based on availability)

• Lunch with CMT leadership

For more information please call (916) 446-5880 x123 CaliforniaMusicalTheatre.com

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Sh ow Cont en t G u id e We offer the following content assessments and age recommendations to help patrons decide which shows are appropriate for themselves and those they bring to the theatre. The assessments are subjective, so we encourage patrons to do their own research. Please note that performances can run up to 3 hours including intermission, which may not be ideal for a younger child with a limited attention span. As a courtesy to all patrons, children under 4 (including babes in arms) are not permitted in the theatre.

A Ch or us Line

S ou t h Pa ci f i c

Recommended for ages 16 and over.

A celebration of Broadway dance, this backstage look at the audition process includes mature subject matter, profanity and suggestive language in both dialogue and song lyrics.

Recommended for ages 8 and over.

The story takes place against the harsh backdrop of WWII. The show contains mature situations and mild profanity, and depicts some of the social stereotypes of the era, including racism.

M ary P opp ins

Br i g a d oon

Recommended for ages 4 and over.

Most are familiar with the classic Disney movie this show is based on. Some younger children may not completely understand the plot and action, but it’s unlikely that the material will be found objectionable.

Recommended for ages 6 and over.

An enchanting love story in a mystical village, the story may be difficult for younger children to understand.

The plot includes the accidental death of one of the characters and the anguish it causes.

La Cage Au x F ol l e s

“M u si c Ci rcus shows appeal to all o f u s c ra vi n g a l i v e , intimate, exhilarat i ng ex p eri e n ce . The exceptional produ ct i o ns a r e trul y a f e ast for the senses, lik e n o thi n g e l s e here in S acramento. �

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Recommended for ages 16 and over.

A hilarious yet bawdy musical comedy that tells the story of a gay couple and their drag nightclub. The content includes explicit language and mature situations.

- S h e l ly W i l l i s

S a c r a m e n t o M e t r o p o l i t a n A r t s C o mm i ss i o n

Executive Director

Ticke t P r i c i ng YELLOW SECTION ‡

RED SECTION

(ROWS A-F)

GREEN SECTION

BLUE SECTION (ROWS O-S & BOXES)

(ROWS G-N)

Group D i sc o u n t

(ROWS T-U)

5-SHOW SUBSCRIPTIONS (on sale now)

Evening

$280

Performance

$260

$237.50

All you need is 12 people to save $5 on every ticket!

$175*

Matinee

$260

Performance†

$240

$220

Bringing a group of friends or family to a Music Circus show is a great way to save on tickets. Plus sharing the show with your book club, Facebook friends, co-workers, softball team or family members makes the experience even more fun.

SINGLE-SHOW TICKETS (on sale May 10) North

Evening

$65

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Call (916) 557-1198 or email groupsales@calmt.com for info.

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Reserve your group before May 10 to get seated before single-show tickets go on sale.

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THE WELLS FARGO PAVILION SEATING SECTIONS

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Tickets subject to availability, prices subject to change. Order by May 10, 2014 to ensure prices.

As a courtesy to all patrons, children under 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted. Season and group tickets are revocable licenses, and CMT reserves the right to invalidate tickets and suspend future sales for anyone caught or suspected of reselling those tickets for more than face value.

A $6 per ticket facility fee has been added to all prices.

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Mary Poppins only

$20 Off

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THE WELLS FARGO PAVILION

†Sunday 2pm performances NOT AVAILABLE for 5-Show Subscriptions. ‡Season tickets in Yellow Section are no longer available due to demand from renewing subscribers.

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PERFORMANCE CALENDAR JUNE

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Call or Visit Box Office: (916) 557-1999 Mail Order Form:

Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office 1419 H St. Sacramento, CA 95814

Fax Order Form: (916) 557-2775 Order Online

(Season Tickets NOT Available Online):

7:30pm

10 2:00pm* 7:30pm

If you have special needs, before making plans for a show we recommend that you contact the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office to confirm performance times and details for our services:

Audio Described Performance Saturday Matinees

Open Captioned Performance

August 11 - 18

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Sign Interpreted Performance

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Sunday Evenings

Hearing Assistive Devices Available for all performances

Wheelchair and Disabled Seating Available for all performances

(916) 557-1999 or boxoffice@calmt.com

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Mail orders will be processed before May 10.

Email Address:

name on card:

mail to: Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office 1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Call: (916) 557-1999 Fax: (916) 557-2775

signature: exp. date:

Special seating needs or accommodations? Please attach a separate sheet with request or explanation.

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Children under 4, including babes in arms, will not be admitted into the theatre Tickets are non-refundable. To request a ticket exchange call (916) 557-1999. Exchanges are subject to availability. Any exchange or donation must be done with tickets in hand at least 48 hours before the date and time on the tickets.

Tickets may be exchanged for the same production only. A $2.00 fee will be charged for each ticket exchanged in addition to any ticket price upgrade. Only subscribers may donate their tickets to CMT as a tax-deductible contribution.

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“Th e tru e jewel in ou r regi o n’s p erf o r mi n g arts crown is Mu sic Circu s , w her e t he b es t o f N ew York ’s th e ater experience come s t o S a c r a m ent o i n a un iqu e and intimate set t i ng. ”

For Tickets Call: (916) 557-1999 or Visit: Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office 1419 H Street, Sacramento SacramentoMusicCircus.com

- Scott Syphax Studio C alifornia M usical T heatre

The Wizard of Oz, 2013 © Charr Crail

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KVIE TV Sacramento Host

Richard Lewis President/C.E.O.

Phillip Boykin in Show Boat, 2013 © Charr Crail

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Scott Klier Executive Producer/C.O.O.

Chicago, 2013 © Charr Crail

• Glenn casale Artistic Director

Christiane Noll, Grace Matayoshi, Paul Nakauchi The King & I, 2013 © Charr Crail