2016-17 Norton Center Season Brochure

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CENTER FOR THE ARTS

2016-2017

performing arts season

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WELCOME to the

Friends,

So many choices! Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts presents its new lineup of world-class performances. Like a sampler box of fine chocolates, we hope that you will indulge yourself and create a series sampler of all the shows you want to attend. You might even discover new favorites by trying something that is unfamiliar! Your discounted series starts with only six shows.

Unlike a box of chocolates, our “box” is filled with award-winning artists, fantastic acoustics, up-close intimacy, and great customer service. There are even special VIP packages for some concerts.

So many choices! And instead of gaining weight, you are rewarded with great entertainment, great culture, and fond memories! Remember that the NortonCenter.com website has additional information including audio and video samples, artist biographies, and specific program details.

Thanks for your support !

Steven A. Hoffman

SEASON

PERFORMANCES

2016

SEPTEMBER 24

Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon

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OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 13

Aoife O’Donovan | Willie Watson

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OCTOBER 21

The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6

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NOVEMBER 18

Sound the Trumpets!

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DECEMBER 3

A Rockin’ Christmas with Brenda Lee

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The Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition 3

THE 2016-2017 NORTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS SEASON

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JANUARY 14

JANUARY 20

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Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! 9

JANUARY 25

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

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JANUARY 28

The Association

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FEBRUARY 9

Into the Woods, the Musical

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FEBRUARY 18

Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen

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FEBRUARY 20

Venice Baroque Orchestra

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FEBRUARY 24

The Music Maker Blues Revue

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René Marie & Experiment in Truth

MARCH 10

The Other Mozart 16

MARCH 12

Odd Squad Live! 17

APRIL 8

Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour with Linda Davis

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INFO

Visual Art at the Norton Center

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Centre Student Performances

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Education & Engagement

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Patron Information

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Parking Information

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Donors Make a Difference

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Series Information

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Order Form

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saturday, september 24

| 8:00PM | newlin hall | $75 • $65 • $45 • VIP: $90

HOWIE MANDEL & NICK CANNON VIP EXPERIENCE: For complete information on the VIP Experience for Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon, please visit us online at www.nortoncenter.com/event/howie-mandel.

America’s Got Talent judge and host are teaming up to bring you the comedy show of a lifetime! Howie Mandel has been an unstoppable force ever since he entered show business over thirty years ago. From humble roots doing standup, Mandel is responsible for such comedic successes as Gremlins, St. Elsewhere, Take It All, and Howie Do It. Nick Cannon has been a favorite of audiences everywhere since appearing on his first television series as a performer and writer in the Nickelodeon series All That and as the lead role in the 2002 hit movie Drumline. Cannon is now not only a successful comedian, writer, and actor, but a consumer electronics entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, director, and children’s book author as well.

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This performance may contain strong language and is recommended for those aged 13 and older.

saturday, october 1 Who will be our next President — Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? Kim Kardashian? In The Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition, the Reduced Shakespeare Company will provide the historical context that is guaranteed to confuse any American voter. Just in time for the 2016 Presidential Election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6000 seconds! The “bad boys of abridgement” go from Christopher Columbus to Neil Armstrong, from George Washington to Barack Obama, yea verily from the Bering Strait to Baghdad, from the New World to the New World Order. It’s a ninety-minute roller coaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History.

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And in this Election Edition, the presidential frontrunners (and who knows, maybe the President himself!) may just put in an appearance to answer audience questions: Who really discovered America? How old was John McCain at the beginning of the Civil War? How many Democrats does it take to screw in a light bulb?

History is normally written by the winners... now it’s the RSC’s turn.

In the spirit of Shakespeare himself, RSC shows contain some occasional bawdy language and mild innuendo. All children (and parents) are different, so we’ve chosen to rate our shows PG-13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen.

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA 3

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thursday, october 13

| 7:30PM | weisiger theatre | $49 • $38

AOIFE WILLIE O’DONOVAN WATSON Aoife O’Donovan (pronounced EE-fa) hit the road as the lead singer and principal songwriter/song-finder of Crooked Still, which grew into one of the world’s most acclaimed progressive string groups over the last decade.

The versatility and appeal of her voice led to collaborations with everyone from Alison Krauss to Dave Douglas, along with a role as vocalist on the Grammy®-winning Goat Rodeo Sessions alongside Chris Thile and Yo-Yo Ma. Now she makes her Weisiger Theatre debut with her new sophomore solo album, In the Magic Hour–- chock–full of the singer’s honeyed vocals that Rolling Stone calls “gorgeous.”

“Aoife O’Donovan’s singing is almost too gorgeous for its own good.”

— The Washington Post

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Looking like a man from leaner and meaner times, Willie Watson steps on stage with a quiet gravitas. But, when he opens his mouth and lets out that high lonesome vocal, you can hear him loud and clear. As an original member and founder of the band Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie’s skillful and subtle banjo and guitar accompaniments, combined with soaring vocals unadorned for the first time, are a true revelation in Americana music.

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friday, october 21

| 8:30PM | newlin hall | $65 • $52 • $39 The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal groups in pop music, combine forces for the first time in this once-in-alifetime concert event! Between them, the two groups boast a remarkable 20 Grammy® Awards and a range of styles that covers nearly every genre of popular music; from jazz to swing, from gospel to R&B, to create a show that will thrill audiences of all ages. The Manhattan Transfer’s original members Janis Siegel, Alan Paul, and Cheryl Bentyne, and newcomer Trist Curless will honor founding member Tim Hauser as they perform iconic material from their remarkable career, as well as share some new creations in this collaboration.

Take 6’s crystal clear harmony, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves demonstrate why this sextet is recognized as the pre-eminent a cappella group in the world. No ordinary double bill, this is a show featuring unexpected twists and turns to create an unforgettable evening!

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friday, november 18

| 8:00PM | weisiger theatre | $35 • $24

SOUND THE TRUMPETS! with

JOHN FOSTER & VINCE DiMARTINO Australia

United States

Sound the Trumpets takes a light-hearted romp through the history of the trumpet, from found objects to the most fragile and intricately constructed instruments. Master performers Vince DiMartino (United States) and John Foster (Australia) take the audience on a lightning-speed and sometimes humorous journey through the musical history of one of the most vibrant and recognizable instruments: The Trumpet. DiMartino is a Danville, Kentucky resident, former professor of music at Centre College and the University of Kentucky, former President of The International Trumpet Guild and toured internationally as a trumpet soloist. Foster is the Artistic Director for the Australian Baroque Brass, former member of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, has made numerous solo recordings, and toured as a trumpet soloist with some of the world’s leading orchestras.

The duo’s program in the Weisiger Theatre will feature a variety of instruments all belonging to the trumpet family such as the conch shell, Shofar, Digeridoo, and English Slide Trumpet and music styles that prominently feature the trumpet including music of the Civil War, New Orleans Jazz, Pops, and Classical.

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This concert is made possible by a sustaining endowment from THE STAFFORD MEMORIAL FUND.

saturday, december 3

| 8:00PM | newlin hall | $55 • $48 • $39

With more than 100 million units of her music sold globally, Brenda Lee has been a superstar since childhood, releasing her first single when she was only 11 years old, sharing the stage of the Grand Ole Opry with Elvis Presley at 12, and watching The Beatles open for her on tour in Europe before she turned 20.

The award-winning vocalist is beloved around the world for a litany of classic hits like “I’m Sorry” (which has sold over 20 million copies) and “Break It To Me Gently,” while her perennial holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” wins new fans every year and even reached #1 on the Billboard Christmas charts in 2015—a remarkable 55 years since its initial release in 1960. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Lee has been nominated for four Grammy® Awards and has received both the rarely–presented NARAS Governor’s Award and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy® from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Join Brenda and her band as she makes her Norton Center debut this holiday season in a concert filled with beloved classics and Christmas favorites that’ll get your spirits rockin’!

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saturday, january 14

| 8:00PM | weisiger theatre | $49 • $38

René Marie is known for her vocal vibrancy and self-possessed boldness, making her one of the most compelling voices performing today. A distinctly American mélange of jazz, soul, blues, folk, and gospel give way to Marie’s innate theatrical ability to interpret a song deeply. The newest installment

in René’s ever-expanding body of work is Sound of Red, released in April 2016 and her first album of all-original material. René’s clever songcraft and sensual vocal delivery make those personal moments not only meaningful, but enlightening to a broad audience.

Guided and tempered by powerful life

RENÉ

lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and other leading ladies of past generations, René and her live band, Experiment in Truth, borrow elements from folk, R&B, and even classical and country, to create a captivating hybrid style.

MARIE &

EXPERIMENT IN TRUTH

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friday, january 20

Get ready for the ultimate playdate 65 million years in the making - as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour through prehistoric Australia. You’ll observe, meet, and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic, you may feel the urge to run and hide - but don’t! Because you won’t want to miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining, and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia. While it may indeed have been 65 million years in the making, we think you’ll agree, it’s well worth the wait.

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| 7:00PM | newlin hall | $28 • $20 • $15 • VIP: $50

VIP EXPERIENCE: With the purchase of the VIP Experience ticket, you not only get the best seats in the house, but you’re invited into the theatre early for an up-close-and-personal introduction to one of the large dinosaurs by the knowledgeable puppeteers who bring them to life. You also receive an exclusive merchandise item and, of course, picture taking is encouraged!

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wednesday, january 25

| 7:30PM | newlin hall | $49 • $37 • $27

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

“Gripping, urgently beautiful choreography.” —San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet leaps to uncharted heights with bold new dance innovations that break the mold of what ballet can be.

LINES Ballet thrives on collaboration, pairing music from noted composers, musicians, and visual artists from all over the globe. His latest creation “Biophany,” for example, is inspired by animal “soundscapes” from famed bio-acoustician Bernie Krause, PhD. LINES ballet dazzles audiences by digging into the mysteries of movement and bringing honesty and urgent spirituality to the stage. Alonzo King’s visionary choreography, brought to life by the extraordinary LINES Ballet dancers who have earned a fiercely loyal and devoted public, is renowned for connecting audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity.

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This performance of Alonzo King LINES Ballet is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council.

NATIONAL TOUR SPONSOR This performance is made possible in part by MILTON & SANDY REIGELMAN MEDIA PARTNER

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saturday, january 28

| 8:00PM | newlin hall | $49 • $37 • $27

2016 America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame Inductee, The Association, is one of the most popular and successful bands to have come out of the swingin’ 60s. In addition to their most famous songs – “Windy,” “Cherish,” and “Never My Love” — The Association had many other top ten hits, such as “Along Comes Mary,” “Everything That Touches You,” “Six Man Band,” “Time for

Livin’,” and “Requiem for the Masses.” They have sold over 80 million records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs, earning six gold and three platinum discs, along with seven Grammy® Award Nominations. Their hit song “Windy” was featured in its entirety on the smash hit TV and Netflix show “Breaking Bad,” earning the song, and the band, a whole new generation of fans!

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| 7:30PM | newlin hall | $75 • $56 • $39

PHOTO BY: Joan Marcus

thursday, february 9

Mind the wolf, heed the witch, and honor the giant in the sky at this extraordinary musical about the power of wishes and what really happens after they come true.

Venture back Into The Woods as the Dodgers (Jersey Boys, Matilda The Musical) team up with Networks (Phantom, War Horse, South Pacific) to present the acclaimed Fiasco Theater production that became New York’s surprise hit of this season. This Tony® Awardwinning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

is a witty and wildly theatrical reinvention. Including dazzling songs like “Children Will Listen” and “No One Is Alone,” this thrillingly clever new version made Ben Brantley of The New York Times fall “head over heels.”

The film adaptation of Into the Woods by Walt Disney Pictures premiered in 2014 with Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, James Corden, and Anna Kendrick, and was critically and commercially successful.

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saturday, february 18

| 8:00PM | newlin hall | $68 • $56 • $39

STEPPIN’ OUT WITH

BEN VEREEN

Roots, Top Five with Chris Rock, Time Out of Mind co-starring Richard Gere, as well as lead roles in Wicked, Chicago, Hair, Fosse, television’s How I Met Your Mother, Grey’s Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and much more. This year, he’ll star in a new movie version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join Ben as he returns to Newlin Hall in an inspiring and enlightening evening of versatility and creativity.

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Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. A Tony® and Drama Desk Award Winner for his role in Pippin, his legendary performances on stage and screen transcend time. Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen is a unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis, Jr. Filled with song and dance, stories of his life, and a great deal of humor, this performance brings together excerpts and memories from his long history in show business. Ben’s stage and screen credits include the unforgettable Chicken George in

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monday, february 20

| 7:30PM | newlin hall | $75 • $56 • $39

VENICE BAROQUE

ORCHESTRA Nicola Benedetti violin

There are few pieces of music as instantly recognizable as Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. And yet, as it is so often heard only in fragments, the complete piece still has the capacity to surprise and delight. Founded in 1997 by Baroque scholar and harpsichordist Andrea Marcon, the Venice Baroque Orchestra is recognized as one of the very finest period instrument ensembles. The Orchestra receives wide critical acclaim for its concert and opera performances throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. This year the group is joined by violin soloist and Scottish rising star Nicola Benedetti, whose highly personal interpretations of Vivaldi’s work have been called “teasingly wistful one minute, electrifying and explosive the next” (The Scotsman).

Program to include: GALUPPI: Concerto a Quattro No. 2 in G Major AVISON: Concerto Grosso No. 8 in E Minor, after D. Scarlatti GEMINIANI: Concerto Grosso for strings in D Minor, “La Follia” VIVALDI: Concerto in D Major for violin, strings and basso continuo, RV 212a, “Per la solennità della S. lingua di S. Antonio in Padua” VIVALDI: “The Four Seasons” This concert is made possible by a sustaining endowment from JOE A. AND CECIL DULIN WALLACE.

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“The combination of star violinist Nicola Benedetti and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is…a dream ticket.”

— The Telegraph (UK)

friday, february 24

| 8:00PM | weisiger theatre | $28 • $20

THE MUSIC

MAKER BLUES REVUE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE “OUR LIVING PAST” EXHIBIT* With the popular resurgence of Americana, blues, and traditional music, the Music Maker Blues Revue artists serve as musical masters. The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a North Carolinabased non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it.

It started by helping a small group of elderly blues musicians still performing the musical traditions of 19th and early 20th century America. They lived in abject poverty, but when offered help,

they didn’t ask for money, they wanted a gig. This performance shines a light on a collective of these Southern folk musicians depicted in the accompanying photography exhibit displayed in the Norton Center foyer. They’ve busked on the sidewalks of High Point, NC, received standing ovations at Carnegie Hall, travelled from Argentina to Australia, Europe to Guatemala, and across the U.S. The Revue pleases all types of fans, from the “boogiers to the bookworms.”

* This performance is being held in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Living Past, a collection of tintype photographs from Tim Duffy, founder of Music Maker Relief Foundation, in the Norton Center Grand Foyer January through March 2017. See pg. 21 for more information.

THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY AN AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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friday, march 10

| 8:00PM | weisiger theatre | $49 • $38

Written and Performed by SYLVIA MILO Directed by ISAAC BYRNE Music Composed by NATHAN DAVIS and PHYLLIS CHEN

By LITTLE MATCHSTICK FACTORY​ This stunning and often humorous one-woman tour-de-force is the true and untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, a keyboard virtuoso, and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim. But, Nannerl’s work and story faded away, lost to history as she acceded to the role of wife

and mother, according to the social dictates of her time. The Other Mozart was created by and stars Sylvia Milo. The show has been called “Strikingly beautiful,” (New York Times), “A gem of a show,” (The Stage, London), and has received two New York Innovative Theatre Awards, Drama Desk, and off-Broadway Alliance Award nominations.

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| 2:00PM & 5:30PM| newlin hall | $28 • $20 • $15• VIP: $65 VIP EXPERIENCE: GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE ODD SQUAD DURING A SPECIAL VIP MEET & GREET. THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES A PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CAST MEMBERS AND PRIME SEATING FOR THE PERFORMANCE!

Attention Odd Squad fans! Something very odd has happened in your hometown. Ms. O needs YOU to team up with Odd Squad agents in this live, interactive adventure based on the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning hit television series on PBS KIDS. There will be gadgets! There will be villains! There will be music! There will be comfortable seats, but you’ll only need the edge… because, frankly, it’s bad for your posture to sit all the way back. You’ll see your favorite Odd Squad agents on screen to give out exciting assignments and YOU just might get called up on stage to the mathroom! Well, what are you waiting for? Go!

ODD SQUAD the television series is a live-action program produced by The Fred Rogers Company and Sinking Ship Entertainment. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency with a mission: to save the day whenever something unusual happens.

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| 8:00PM | newlin hall | $95 • $75 • $60 • VIP: $325 • $195 • PRIME: $125 Grammy® Award-winning country superstar and music icon Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied career of nearly six decades. The enduring Country Music Hall of Fame member and pop superstar has endeared music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs, heartfelt performances, distinctive voice, gift for storytelling, and universal appeal. Rogers is embarking on what will be his final world tour with a show that will celebrate his musical legacy: The Gambler’s Last Deal. Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing songs from his catalog of 24 Number One hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,”“Coward of the County,”“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes In Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Daytime Friends,” “Through The Years,” “You Decorated My Life,” and “Buy Me A Rose.”

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MEET & GREET PACKAGE: $325

One premium reserved ticket located in the first 3 rows of the theatre • VIP early entry into the venue • Exclusive pre-show meet & greet with Kenny Rogers • Personal photograph with Kenny Rogers • Collectible tour lithograph autographed by Kenny Rogers (numbered, limited print) • Specially designed Kenny Rogers playing cards. • Custom Kenny Rogers poker coin • Exclusive Kenny Rogers VIP merchandise item.

Official meet & greet laminate • Very limited availability

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One premium reserved ticket located in the first 15 rows of the theatre • Collectible tour lithograph (numbered, limited print) • Specially designed Kenny Rogers playing cards • Custom Kenny Rogers poker coin • Exclusive Kenny Rogers VIP merchandise item • Commemorative tour laminate • Limited availability _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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VISUAL ART on exhibit in the grand foyer may 2016 -– december 2016 During the winter of 2016, the Norton Center put out a call for submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for EAT: A Literature + Photography Installation. We sought pieces about eating in all configurations: literal, figurative, experimental, dark, nostalgic, satirical, etc. The Norton Center is displaying the selected writings (and/or a selection from within those pieces), alongside a photographic interpretation of each piece by noted Kentucky photographer, Sarah Jane Sanders, a Lexington-based food and editorial photographer. Sanders earned her bachelor’s degree in fine art with a focus on new media at the University of Kentucky and later received the W.P.P.I Hy Sheanin Memorial Scholarship. She is particularly drawn to the full circle of food as a lens for focusing on culture. From origin, to processing, to the table, food is a universal language that bridges cultural boundaries.

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AT THE NORTON CENTER “Our Living Past” is an exhibit of photographs from Tim Duffy, founder of the the Music Maker Relief Foundation. For 35 years, Duffy has immortalized Southern musical heroes and the world in which they live. The exhibit highlights the question of how poverty, geography, and age have limited the exposure of these artists, causing the widespread idea that the musical traditions they perform have “died out.”

These images were made with wet-plate collodion photography and printed with the platinum/palladium process. Duffy’s plates have been collected by the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, the Morris Museum of Art, the Southern Folklife Collection at UNC, and also by the New Orleans Museum of Art.

OUR LIVING PAST PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT on exhibit in the grand foyer january 2017 -– april 2017

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CENTRE COLLEGE Proof

DRAMA PROGRAM The Centre College drama program regularly produces exciting seasons of theatre that are highly regarded by both the community and college audiences. Plays are selected for their importance as dramatic literature, for their challenging nature, and, of course, for their entertainment value. All shows are cast from the student body at–large —with the exception of an occasional guest artist. Tickets may be purchased at the Weisiger Theatre box office the night of a performance.

STUDENT

FAMILY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 21-24 Written by David Auburn • Directed by Sean Fannin (Centre Class of 2017) Winner of the 2001 Tony®-award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama Proof is a moving family drama that focuses on Catherine, daughter of a troubled

mathematical genius, who is suffering her own struggles between madness and genius, between living in fear and summoning the courage to let go. (Due to mature language and themes this production is recommended for audiences above 13 years of age.)

Hecuba

NOVEMBER 9-12 Written by Euripides • Directed by Anthony Haigh

In this c. 424 BC tragedy, Euripides explores the timeless struggle for justice and revenge as Hecuba, former queen of the now-fallen city of Troy, seeks retribution for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.

TBA FEBRUARY 10-11 Directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore

An original commission will be staged in collaboration with The Farm Theatre of New York.

Rabbit Hole

APRIL 19-22 Written by David Lindsay-Abaire • Directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Rabbit Hole takes us through the rich and challenging journey of loss and grief, and the search for a way to move on in the aftermath of an untimely death. Steeped in unflinching honesty and rich with empathy, Rabbit Hole is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit.

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PERFORMANCES MUSIC PROGRAM

The Centre Orchestra and the Centre Wind Ensemble perform standard literature, feature student soloists, and combine with the choir to do large choral works. Special ensembles such as Kentucky Music Ensemble, Centre Percussion Ensemble, African Drumming Ensemble, and CentreJazz explore the repertoire for these instrumental groups. In addition, students may perform in the Pep Band at athletic events or in the community-based Advocate Brass Band. For a list of spring music performances, go to www.centre.edu/academics/majors-minors/music.

PERFORMANCES MUSICIANS SHOWCASE, Presbyterian Church NOVEMBER 1, 2016 • 7:30PM

CENTREJAZZ CAFE, Old Carnegie NOVEMBER 16, 2016 • 7:30PM

CENTRE CHOIRS, Presbyterian Church NOVEMBER 17, 2016 • 7:30PM

CENTRE WIND ENSEMBLE, Weisiger Theatre NOVEMBER 19, 2016 • 3:00PM

CENTRE ORCHESTRA, Weisiger Theatre NOVEMBER 20, 2016 • 3:00PM

KENTUCKY ENSEMBLE, Combs Warehouse NOVEMBER 21, 2016 • 7:30PM

CENTRE PERCUSSION AND AFRICAN DRUMMING CONCERT, Combs Warehouse December 1, 2016 • 7:30PM

DANCE PROGRAM Spring Dance Concert MAY 4, 2017 The annual Centre College Spring Dance Concert is a student-driven celebration of the diversity of dance and a culminating performance offered through the dance classes at Centre. Students have the opportunity to present their own choreography, as well as to work with regional guest choreographers in this entertaining and multi-faceted dance production. This performance is free and open to the public.

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EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT

Great performances are often just the beginning of a lifelong connection to the creativity that crosses our stages each season.

At the Norton Center, we provide opportunities for our audience to deepen its connection to the arts in the following ways:

PANEL DISCUSSIONS Context and conversation from Centre College faculty, guest artists, and local experts. These popular 3060 minute talks are provided free of charge, when available.

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NOTES FROM THE FACULTY Featured articles in CentreStage and on the Norton Center blog from select Centre College faculty serve to add depth and further reading surrounding a topic the artist has presented or the overall artist engagement at the Norton Center.

WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES Workshops and Masterclasses are hosted by featured guest artists, all experts in their field, in order to allow students and the community the chance to gain hands-on experience while perfecting their craft.

K-12 SCHOOL

MATINEES

These hour-long performances serve as an introduction to the variety of art forms presented at the Norton Center. These curriculum–based Student Matinees support K-12 Kentucky Common Core Standards.

STORY PIRATES NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM SOUND THE TRUMPETS! NOVEMBER 17, 2016 | 10:00 AM

ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! JANUARY 20, 2017 | 10:00 AM ALONZO KING LINES BALLET JANUARY 24, 2017 | 10:00 AM DR. KABOOM! LIVE WIRE: THE ELECTRICITY TOUR APRIL 20, 2017 | 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

For complete information + study guides on these and other K-12 activities, visit: WWW.NORTONCENTER.COM/EDUCATION

DID YOU KNOW?

Your school may qualify for FREE Student Matinee Tickets and/or a Free Bus Subsidy!

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Norton Center A.C.T.S. makes available a number of free or deeply discounted tickets, based on qualifying criteria, to public schools in Kentucky. For complete information and a list of eligible districts, visit: http://www.nortoncenter.com/education-engagement/k-12-activities.

The Kentucky Arts Council’s TranspARTation Grant Program enables Kentucky teachers and schools to offer students quality arts experiences by providing transportation funding to the individual classroom that applied for the grant. For more information, visit: http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Grants/TranspARTation.htm. n o r t o n c e n t e r. c o m

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PATRON

INFORMATION

TICKETS

BROKERS & SCALPERS

Due to the nature of the performing arts, all dates, programs, and artists are subject to change without notice. The views and opinions expressed by the artists may not necessarily be shared by the Norton Center for the Arts or Centre College.

Tickets to all performances at the Norton Center are available exclusively from the theatre’s own box office and website, http://www.nortoncenter.com. If you purchase tickets from a ticket broker, you may be paying a much higher price than necessary. Ticket brokers may make it appear that they have “special access” to the best seats, but all they do is purchase tickets from our box office and resell them to you at a markup.

Even when a broker is operating within the law, you still pay much more than you need to and not one penny of the markup goes to the artist or the theatre. If there is anything wrong with your order purchased from a broker, the Norton Center cannot help since you did not purchase the tickets directly from the theatre.

Tickets are released only when full payment is received. Refunds and exchanges are given only in the case of event cancellation.

Handling fees are not refundable.

If you cannot attend a performance, you may give your tickets to family, friends, or co-workers. Tickets can also be accepted as a donation to the Norton Center. In such cases, tickets must be returned no later than one hour prior to the performance to receive a statement for tax-deduction purposes.

Please be assured that the ONLY way to guarantee your Norton Center for the Arts tickets is to purchase them directly through the Norton Center by phone at 1-877-HIT-SHOW or 1-859-236-4692 or online at http://www.nortoncenter.com.

SEAT LOCATION

TICKET TYPE

PRICE ENTRANCE LOCATION

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THEATRE NAME

PERFORMANCE DATE & TIME

DON’T OVERPAY FOR TICKETS!

SPECIAL NEEDS The Norton Center is accessible to persons with disabilities, assuring a pleasurable performance experience for all. Wheelchair seating for persons with disabilities and a companion are available for all shows on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to mention your interest in wheelchair–accessible seating or other accommodations when placing your ticket order. Courtesy wheelchairs are available on a first–come, first– served basis and are for on–property use for patron transfer.

DOORS Lobby doors open approximately 60 minutes prior to the announced performance time.

Theatre doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to curtain. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management and may not necessarily be placed in their originally assigned seat.

CHILDREN Children are welcome at events. Regardless of age, all children must have their own tickets and sit in their own seats. Out of respect to other ticket holders, the Norton Center reserves the right to have parents remove disruptive children immediately upon request.

CONCESSIONS Before most Newlin Hall performances, and whenever there is an intermission, the Norton Center offers delicious desserts and beverages.

DIRECTIONS The Norton Center is conveniently located just 30 miles south of Lexington on the beautiful campus of Centre College.

For directions, please visit: nortoncenter.com/plan-your-visit/directions.

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PARKING

INFORMATION

PARK

PARK

PARK

VALET OR PAID

PARK

Getting to Danville is easy, and parking on campus is convenient, either using the ample street parking or by taking advantage of the Norton Center’s valet or paid rear lot parking services.

For many performances, valet parking attendants will be at the circular drive in front of the Norton Center to take your vehicle.

Just pull up, and we’ll do the rest for you. The cost is only $8.00.

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ON CAMPUS PARKING CITY PARKING

The ORANGE highlighted areas indicate “official” Norton Center parking. There are other parking lots throughout downtown - please make sure that wherever you park it is not private or illegal.

The downtown public parking garage is located on Walnut and 3rd streets.

DONORS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

WHY GIVE?

The Norton Center is your center for the arts. Ticket sales go a long way to support the performances that appear on our stages each season, but as with all nonprofit arts organizations, the Norton Center must rely upon the active involvement of our community to lend financial support. Tax-deductible gifts from donors allow the Norton Center to offer a diverse array of live, engaging performances, expand our professional programs for young audiences, and provide workshops, lecture/ demonstrations, and residency programs with visiting artists as our service to cultural engagement and learning.

HOW TO GIVE?

…as an INDIVIDUAL: Start making a difference and receiving benefits right away by becoming

a FRIEND of the Norton Center and joining a giving circle. FRIENDS benefits include exclusive access to artists, recognition in Norton Center materials, an invitation to the Norton Center’s annual Season Kick-Off Celebration and other exclusive events, complimentary valet parking, and much more! Access to these benefits begins at just $100, but no gift is too small (or too large) to make a difference! …as a BUSINESS: Advertise with us! The Norton Center is grateful to the numerous companies

that advertise in the CentreStage program distributed at each performance. We encourage our patrons to take the time to visit the websites of our supporters and to consider them when doing business throughout our community.

Sponsor a program or performance! The Norton Center is well–versed in helping

businesses identify targeted sponsorship opportunities with meaningful benefits that address company needs. With branding, promotion, and hospitality opportunities— the possibilities are endless.

Making charitable contributions is an art unto itself—a creative process that adapts to the changing needs and wishes of each individual donor.

To make a gift or to learn more about sponsorship benefits for Norton Center programs and activities, please contact:

Mandy Prather

Director of Marketing & Development

(859) 238-6688

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SERIES

INFORMATION

PLATINUM SUBSCRIBERS*:

• Choose 14 -17 of the Norton Center shows • Get first choice for seating • Save as much as 20% off single ticket prices

Renewing 2015-2016 subscribers who maintain PLATINUM or GOLD Level subscription status are guaranteed current seat locations if the order is placed prior to Friday, August 5, 2016.

GOLD SUBSCRIBERS*: • Choose 10 -13 of the Norton Center shows • Save as much as 15% off single ticket prices • Orders processed immediately after Platinum subscribers

New subscriber orders, renewal orders with seat change requests, and SILVER Level subscriber orders will be filled after August 8.

SILVER SUBSCRIBERS*: • Choose 6 -9 of the Norton Center shows • Save as much as 10% off single ticket prices • Orders processed immediately after Gold subscribers *A Norton Center subscriber = purchaser of at least six uniquely different events. A purchaser of multiple tickets to a single performance is not considered a subscriber unless they have also selected tickets to at least five other Norton Center Series events.

SINGLE TICKETS Single ticket orders will be accepted online and by phone starting Monday, August 22, after all subscription orders have been processed.

Did you know? You can now select your own seat when you order tickets online at NortonCenter.com AND we’ve kept service fees low to ensure you get the most for your money!

GROUP TICKET DISCOUNTS Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets to select performances and receive a 15% discount.

Priority seating will be given as follows: • PLATINUM LEVEL (14-17 shows); • GOLD LEVEL (10-13 shows); • SILVER LEVEL (6-9 shows); • NON-SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS (<6 shows).

SINGLE TICKETS to all performances will be available online and by phone once subscription orders have been processed beginning Monday, August 22, 2016, and if tickets are available.

For more information VISIT

nortoncenter.com CALL

local phone: 859-236-4692

toll-free: 1-877-HIT-SHOW

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SECTION

ORDER FORM

A

Subscribers must purchase tickets in same section. Subscribers must select unique performances within a single section. (i.e. 14 different shows @ seating section II pricing = Platinum Subscriber) Patrons who wish to purchase multiple tickets to a single performance should call about group sales (i.e. 10 tickets to one show)

NORTON CENTER SUBSCRIPTION

Platinum Level 14-17 Performances Seating section I can choose between Orchestra (Orch) or Grand Tier (GT)

Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon

VIP

Sect. I

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Gold Level 10-13 Performances

Sect. II Sect. III GT

GT

VIP

Sect. I

__Orch__GT

Sect. II Sect. III GT

Total Amount

Silver Level 6-9 Performances GT

VIP

Sect. I

__Orch__GT

Sect. II Sect. III GT

GT

___$90 ___$60 ___$52 ___$36 ___$90 ___$64 ___$56 ___$39 ___$90 ___$68 ___$59 ___$41

$_______

The Complete History of America (abridged)

___$39 ___$30 ___$22

___$42 ___$32 ___$23

___$45 ___$34 ___$25

$_______

The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6

___$52 ___$42 ___$32

___$56 ___$45 ___$34

___$59 ___$47 ___$36

$_______

A Rockin’ Christmas with Brenda Lee

___$44 ___$39 ___$32

___$47 ___$41 ___$34

___$50 ___$44 ___$36

$_______

___$50 ___$22 ___$16 ___$12 ___$50 ___$24 ___$17 ___$13 ___$50 ___$26 ___$18 ___$14

$_______

NEWLIN HALL

Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! Alonzo King LINES Ballet

___$39 ___$30 ___$22

___$42 ___$32 ___$23

___$45 ___$34 ___$25

$_______

The Association

___$39 ___$30 ___$22

___$42 ___$32 ___$23

___$45 ___$34 ___$25

$_______

Into the Woods

___$60 ___$45 ___$32

___$64 ___$48 ___$34

___$68 ___$51 ___$36

$_______

Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen

___$54 ___$45 ___$32

___$58 ___$48 ___$34

___$62 ___$51 ___$36

$_______

Venice Baroque Orchestra

___$60 ___$45 ___$32

___$64 ___$48 ___$34

___$68 ___$51 ___$36

$_______

___$65 ___$22 ___$16 ___$12 ___$65 ___$24 ___$17 ___$13 ___$65 ___$26 ___$18 ___$14

$_______

Odd Squad Live!

2:00PM

5:30PM

VIP below

WEISIGER

Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour with Linda Davis

___$76 ___$60 ___$48

VIP below

___$81 ___$64 ___$51

VIP below

___$86 ___$68 ___$55

$_______

Kenny Rogers – Meet & Greet Package

___$325

___$325

___$325

$_______

Kenny Rogers – Gambler’s Last Deal VIP Package

___$195

___$195

___$195

$_______

Kenny Rogers – Prime Seating (first 3 rows)

___$125

___$125

___$125

$_______

Sect. I (center)

Sect. II (sides)

Sect. I (center)

Sect. II (sides)

Sect. I (center)

Sect. II (sides)

___$39

___$30

___$42

___$33

___$45

___$35

$_______

Sound the Trumpets!

___$28

___$19

___$30

___$21

___$32

___$22

$_______

René Marie & Experiment in Truth

___$39

___$30

___$42

___$33

___$45

___$35

$_______

The Music Maker Blues Revue

___$22

___$16

___$24

___$17

___$26

___$18

$_______

The Other Mozart

___$39

___$30

___$42

___$33

___$45

___$35

$_______

Aoife O’Donovan | Willie Watson

Please see the other side of the form for single tickets.

Total amount series subscription $_______

SECTION

B

NORTON CENTER SINGLE TICKET

Seating section I can choose between Orchestra (Orch) or Grand Tier (GT)

NEWLIN HALL

Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon The Complete History of America (abridged) The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6 A Rockin’ Christmas with Brenda Lee Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! Alonzo King LINES Ballet The Association Into the Woods Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen Venice Baroque Orchestra Odd Squad Live! 2:00PM 5:30PM Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour with Linda Davis

WEISIGER

Kenny Rogers – Meet & Greet Package Kenny Rogers – Gambler’s Last Deal VIP Package Kenny Rogers – Prime Seating (first 3 rows)

Aoife O’Donovan | Willie Watson Sound the Trumpets!

René Marie & Experiment in Truth The Music Maker Blues Revue The Other Mozart

Total Amount

Single ticket price VIP

Sect. I

__Orch__GT

___$90 ___$75 ___$49 ___$65 ___$55 ___$50 ___$28 ___$49 ___$49 ___$75 ___$68 ___$75 ___$65 ___$28 VIP below ___$95 __$325 __$195 __$125

Sect. II

Sect.III

___$65 ___$37 ___$52 ___$48 ___$20 ___$37 ___$37 ___$56 ___$56 ___$56 ___$20 ___$75

___$45 ___$27 ___$39 ___$39 ___$15 ___$27 ___$27 ___$39 ___$39 ___$39 ___$15 ___$60

GT

GT

Sect. I (center)

Sect. II (sides)

___$49 ___$35 ___$49 ___$28 ___$49

___$38 ___$24 ___$38 ___$20 ___$38

Total amount Name ___________________________________________________________ Home Phone (____)______________Work Phone (____)______________

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Total of sections A & B $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______

Total Amount

Total amount section A

$_________

Total amount section B

$_________

Total section C amount

$_________

SECTION

D

Total amount of ticket order Total amount from section C

$_________

Handling Fee

3.50 $_________

I would like to make a donation to the Norton Center for the Arts to further its mission of education and entertainment.

$_________

GRAND TOTAL

$_________

o Payment enclosed Make check payable to: Norton Center for the Arts

Address _________________________________________________________ City _______________________________State ______Zip _______________

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Exp. Date _____ / _____ Security Code_________

Email ___________________________________________________________ PLEASE INDICATE:

o New Subscriber o Renewal o Please reserve my same seats o Please change my seat location to Section _______ if possible.

Authorized Signature ________________________________________________

HOW TO ORDER

TICKETS

SINGLE TICKET ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE AUGUST 22.

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ON THE WEB: www.NortonCenter.com (subscription packages are not available online) SECTION 2

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BY PHONE: Local: (859) 236-4692 • Toll-free: 1-877- HIT SHOW (448 -7469)

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BY MAIL:

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Norton Center for the Arts Centre College 600 West Walnut Street Danville, Kentucky 40422

IN PERSON:

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NEWLIN HALL COVER PHOTOS: Venice Baroque Orchestra • The Other Mozart • Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon • Alonzo King LINES Ballet • Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen • Into the Woods, the Musical

NORTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 600 West Walnut Street Danville, Kentucky 40422

1-877-HIT-SHOW

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