23/24 Flato Markham Theatre Arts & Entertainment House Program: Volume 1

Volume 3 // September 28 – October 27, 2023

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Sultans of String: Walking Through the Fire

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Twin Flames & Friends

Thursday, September 28 // 8pm

Saturday, September 30 // 8pm

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SAMAJAM: YOU are the Show!

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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Wednesday, October 18 // 8pm

Saturday, October 14 // 2pm

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An Evening with April Wine

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Howie Mandel

Friday, October 20 // 8pm

Monday, October 23 // 8pm

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Little Pear Garden Dance Company: Spectrum of Connection Thursday, October 26 // 8pm

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Brass Transit

Friday, October 27 // 8pm

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Sultans of String: Walking Through the Fire Indigenous Collaborations featuring Sultans of String & Friends Thursday, September 28 // 8PM

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We are opening doors for each other, as Indigenous peoples, as settler peoples.

This project is about creating more connections through being a conduit, and creating more spaces to learn from each other.

Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk Flato Markham Theatre vibrates with the beautiful sounds of the World Premiere of Walking Through the Fire, a collaborative project between Sultans of String and Indigenous artists, Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, Don Ross, Dr. Duke Redbird, Leela Gilday, Leanne Taneton, Marc Meriläinen (Nadjiwan), Shannon Thunderbird, The North Sound, and a multimedia extravaganza including Northern Cree, Kendra Tagoona, Tracy Sarazin and more.

This live show is a powerful collaboration between the roots group and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island, leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

A central theme running through Walking Through the Fire is the need for the truth of Indigenous experience to be told before reconciliation can begin in earnest. Embedded in the title of the show is the energy of rebirth: fire destroys, but it also nourishes the soil to create new growth, beauty, and resiliency. Walking Through the Fire ensures that we emerge on the other side together, stronger and more unified.

SULTANS OF STRING: Chris McKhool Kevin Laliberté

Drew Birston

FEATURING: Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, Don Ross, Dr. Duke Redbird, Leela Gilday, Leanne Taneton, Marc Meriläinen (Nadjiwan), Shannon Thunderbird, The North Sound and a multimedia extravaganza including Northern Cree, Kendra Tagoona, Tracy Sarazin and more.

WORLD PREMIERE

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Twin Flames & Friends Award-Winning Duo Unite Hearts through Sonic Soundscapes Saturday, September 30 // 8PM

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This band did not disappoint, offering modern Indigenous music in both English and their ancestral languages, blending their voices to create beautiful harmonies.

Martin Noakes

An aural richness... sweeping harmonies... tremendously engaging.

Daily Pop News Indie rock, synth rock, and folk pop are just a few of the labels critics have assigned to the music of Twin Flames. Building bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, their unique sound makes it difficult to narrow their work to a single genre.

From the beginning, this husband-and-wife duo has chosen to let their music speak for itself. Jaaji (Inuk from Nunavik and Mohawk from Kahnawake) and Chelsey June (Algonquin, Métis, Cree, and Settler) write songs delivered through a mix of English, French and Inuttitut. A revered powerhouse couple well on their way to becoming a Canadian household name, the sky seems to be no limit for this pair.

Twin Flames and Friends brings together some of Canada’s most genuine treasures. Through this vibrant and engaging show, Twin Flames will present audiences with their favourite Indigenous artists, Nina Segalowitz and Marie-Celine Charron Einish. Playing some of their iconic songs, they will use a universal approach to bring in children and adults of all ages to explore the true History of Canada with their friends.

TWIN FLAMES: Jaaji Male Voice and Songwriter

Chelsey June Female Voice and Songwriter

FEATURING: Nina Segalowitz Throatsinger, Hand Drummer and Spoken Word Artist Marie-Celine Charron Einish Indigiqueer Dancer

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SAMAJAM: YOU are the Show!

Percussions for ALL Saturday, October 14 // 2PM

A MUST! The Ultimate Family Entertainment Experience!

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Presented more than 1,500 times in 8 countries in front of 1 million people, your family will not want to miss this! SAMAJAM is the ultimate musical participatory show: a fun and highly engaging musical experience featuring a dynamic and humorous duo of musical superheroes. With their unparalleled musical talents, they guide you on an immersive adventure that transforms everyone into the music star of the show. Equipped with a SAMAJAM Music Bag containing three percussion instruments to play at key moments, you create collective rhythms and songs, participate in musical games, and celebrate cultural diversity by learning rhythms from different regions of the world.

SAMAJAM: Andrew Ferderber (SAM) Main Animator Martin Plante (AJAM) Drummer

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ALL T H AT JAZZ

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder Electrifying Jazz, Pop, and Classical Fusion Unforgettable Musical Moments Wednesday, October 18 // 8PM Experience the extraordinary virtuosity of Hiromi’s Sonicwonder on October 18! Born in Japan, the globally celebrated jazz sensation Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop, taking composition to new heights of complexity and earning the deep respect of jazz icons such as Ahmad Jamal, Chick Corea, and Stanley Clarke. Her live performances, which include the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, are legendary for their energy and jaw-dropping improvisation.

Hiromi Uehara FEATURING: Adam O’Farrill Trumpet

Hadrien Feraud Bass

Gene Coye Drums

One of Jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.

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An Evening with April Wine Rock Legends Unleashed in Remarkable Night of Music Saturday, October 20 // 8PM APRIL WINE: Brian Greenway Guitars, Vocals Mark Parent Guitars, Lead Vocals Roy “NIP” Nichol Drums, Vocals Richard Lanthier Bass, Vocals

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Parent is no stranger to music... loaded with catchy melodies, draped over infectious guitar riffs, April Wine is smart enough to let the songs speak for themselves. Keep on rockin’.

Classic Rock 98.1 It all began in Nova Scotia late in 1969 when the Henman brothers, David and Ritchie, got together with their cousin Jim Henman and fellow musician Myles Goodwyn to form a band called April Wine. The name was chosen simply because they were two words that sounded good together. Fifteen studio albums, three live releases, numerous compilations, a boxed set, and thousands of concerts later, April Wine has become enormously popular in Canada, the United States and throughout the world.

Although Myles Goodwyn performed his last official show with April Wine in March 2023 in Truro, Nova Scotia, close to where it all started, he found his replacement in professional musician Marc Parent, who was offered the same opportunity back in 2014 and finally accepted the role this past year. Despite being referred to as a “new lineup,” Brian Greenway has been part of the group for an impressive 46 years, while Richard Lanthier and Roy Nichol have been with the band for 13 and 11 years!

It’s true that Parent is the newest addition, but he is well versed with the music industry and brings much experience to the band.

In the late 80’s,at the age 22, Marc joined a very popular recording band called Eight Seconds and lived the dream for two years. The band opened for major British stars such as David Bowie, Duran Duran, Paul Young, The Fix and toured North America with Wang Chung. After leaving the band in 1987, Marc movedto Montreal finished bachelor degree in music and started his band Wang Dang Doodle. With a group of experienced rockers like this, An Evening with April Wine will be sure to solidify the Band’s legacy as one of Canada’s most iconic acts!

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Howie Mandel Pure Laughter and Quick Wit Monday, October 23 // 8PM You’ve seen him on Deal or No Deal, Canada’s Got Talent, and you’ve laughed with him from his stand-up comedy days: the very funny Howie Mandel is coming to Markham on October 23 for an exclusive GTA presentation, only at the Flato Markham Theatre!

Mandel’s versatile, 30-year career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film, and stage, marking him as a mainstay of the North American comedy scene.

Mandel also added author to his resume when he released his frank, funny memoir, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me, revealing his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD and how it has shaped his life and career. Performing as many as 200 stand-up comedy shows each year throughout the U.S. and Canada, an evening spent with the legendary and somewhat maniacal Howie Mandel is unlikely to disappoint!

May include Mature content. Not suitable for all audiences.

A completely original routine, his stand-up comes with humorous stories and tears from laughter-inducing jokes... He’s not afraid to pull punches or showcase the sharpest wit and comebacks I’ve seen to date.

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Spectrum of Connection Chinese Calligraphy Inspires Contemporary Dance Bridging Past and Present Thursday, October 26 // 8PM Inspired by the rich and diverse tapestry of Chinese dance vocabularies, Little Pear Garden Dance Company has created an acclaimed and powerful body of work that encompasses both classical and contemporary productions. Back with the World Premiere of their new creation under the leadership of Artistic Director and Choreographer Miss Emily Cheung, Spectrum of Connection explores through the art of movement and dance how communication changes our relationships and evolves our happiness. Experience the colourful and diverse art of dance, rhythm, and moving energy, transported by the stunning and original music by Tony K.T. Leung and projection by designer Victor Tan. LITTLE PEAR GARDEN DANCE COMPANY: Emily Cheung Artistic Director Sarah Di lorio Dancer Maclean Frey Dancer Lu Li Dancer Aryana Malekzadeh Dancer Caitlin Meyer Dancer Zachary Cardwell Dancer Sebastian Hirtenstein Dancer

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Brass Transit Dive into CHICAGO‘s Greatest Hits and Timeless Musical Showmanship Friday, October 27 // 8PM Brass Transit: far beyond simply replicating songs, this dynamic, bold, entertaining, studio-tight tribute absolutely rocks all the hits from Chicago’s golden age. With a world-class horn section and vocals stacked sky-high, the band whisks their audiences back in time to the fun-loving and freewheeling days of the Seventies. Hits like Saturday in the Park, 25 or 6 To 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day and Beginnings have left crowds in awe, invoking nostalgia, and taking people back to the most memorable days of their lives. Get ready to sing along!

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They are amazing musicians. I saw Chicago three times in my younger days, and I don’t think they ever sounded any better than Brass Transit.

BRASS TRANSIT: Ian Jutsun Lead Vocals Tony Carlucci Trumpet Don Breithaupt Keyboards and Backing Vocals Paul Delong Drums Doug Gibson Trombone Silvio Simone Guitar and Backing Vocals Phil Poppa Woodwinds and Backing Vocals Jay Speziale Bass, Lead Vocals and Backing Vocals

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