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These are exciting times, and there are many changes underway here at the Barclay. The 2016–17 season marks the start of several new programming initiatives that include a Jazz Series kicked off by 13-year-old jazz phenom Joey Alexander and his trio; and the Great American Songbook Series headlined

by Orange County’s own Broadway and television star, Matthew Morrison.

In addition, the Barclay is renewing its commitment to family programming, and beginning an expansion of its ArtsReach program that takes artists performing on our stage into classrooms and community outreach programs.

The Barclay’s signature Dance Series continues, featuring four companies with international flair, including tap virtuoso Savion Glover, and the theatre will carry on its tradition of programming in world music, flamenco and Hawaiian music.

These new program initiatives are already creating a new energy among our patrons, and stirring interest among people who haven’t attended Irvine Barclay Theatre before. The Barclay is moving forward to have a stronger presence in Irvine and the surrounding Orange County communities, and we hope you will join us.

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Great American Songbook Series |

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Broadway hits and American pop classics sung by veterans of the stage and screen.

Jazz Series |

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New faces and old favorites. Here are four swinging artists that cross the spectrum of jazz.

Contemporary Dance Series |

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Wit. Style. Power. Grace. Some of the best contemporary choreographers and companies performing in the U.S. and abroad. Three-show and four-show series are available.

Family Fun |

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Theater, circus, and music. All types of fun for all ages.

American Roots & Folk |

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Some of today’s most beloved folk and traditional music.

Special Events |

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Two special evenings sure to bring a smile to your face.

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World Stages |

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A smorgasbord of events featuring great artists from around the globe.

Hawaiian Music Masters |

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Some of the best musicians working in Hawai’i today.

These artists bring not only their cultural traditions, but showcase the amazing range and diversity of Hawaiian music currently playing in the islands.

Chamber Music |

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The finest in classical music presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.

Story Ballet |

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Classic and contemporary story ballets performed

by Orange County’s own Festival Ballet Theatre.

Choral Music |

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Three concerts featuring a variety of music by the powerful voices of MenAlive.

Up and Coming Talent |

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Musical theater, dance, opera and classical music.

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The best of British theater broadcast from London to our giant screen by National Theatre Live.

MAKE A DO-IT-YOURSELF SERIES Mix and match events to suit your own interests and schedule. Just choose 4 or more events.

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Year at a Glance SEPTEMBER

18 Joey Alexander Trio 29 Ann Hampton Callaway OCTOBER

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Rock the Presidents The Naughton Sisters NTL: The Deep Blue Sea FBT: The Secret Garden Flip FabriQue Chotto Desh NTL: Frankenstein

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12–20 UCI: Parade 28 Irish Christmas DECEMBER

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MA: Christmas Vacation Special Guest Concert FBT: The Nutcracker The Holidays with Canadian Brass

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12 John Pizzarelli Quartet 19 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 21 Fin de Fiesta 27 JazzReach: Poppin’ 28 Love & Sax FEBRUARY

3 Backhausdance 4 Linda Purl 5 St. Lawrence String Quartet 10–11 Savion Glover 23–25 UCI: Dance Visions 27 Fran Lebowitz

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Mandelring Quartet Matthew Morrison Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Willie K UCI Symphony Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Peter Rabbit Tales The Wailin’ Jennys FBT: Don Quixote MA: Swing Out!

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1 MA: Swing Out! 2 Alina Ibragimova & Cédric Tiberghien 5 Max Raabe und das Palast Orchester 7–8 Arlo Guthrie 19 Kei Akagi Tokyo Trio 22 Compagnie Hervé Koubi 23 Sleeping Beauty 28 Asleep at the Wheel 29 HAPA MAY

12–13 UCI: Our Town [opera] 25 Amy Hanaialiʻi Gilliom JUNE

9 UCI Symphony JULY

14–15 MA: The Royals 29 National Choreographers Initiative Although rare, all dates, times, artists are subject to change.

SAVETHEDATE Mark your calendar now for a special concert on Sunday, December 4th.

We can’t announce the artist just yet, but we are so excited to have him here at the Barclay.

We will make a public announcement on September 7th, so stay tuned!

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Ann Hampton Callaway

SONGBOOK Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8pm Ann Hampton Callaway is one of the leading champions of the Great American Songbook, having made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, actress, TV host and producer. A born entertainer, her unique singing style blends jazz and traditional pop, making her a mainstay in concert halls, theaters and jazz clubs as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film.

She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical, Swing!, and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series, The Nanny.

Callaway is a Platinum Award-winning writer whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s.

The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Løvland and Barbara Carroll, to name a few.

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Frank Wagner and Lynn O’Hearn Wagner, Judy and Wes Whitmore

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Linda Purl Midnight Caravan Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 8pm Celebrating the Great Ladies of the Glamorous Nightclub Era Linda Purl is known for her work in theater, television and film. She appeared on Broadway in the musical The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and many will recognize her from her roles on television in Happy Days, Matlock, The Office and True Blood.

Straight from New York’s Feinstein’s at the Regency, her show, Midnight Caravan, salutes the great women singing stars of the 1940’s and ’50’s—from Ella Fitzgerald to Judy Garland to Rosemary Clooney—as they reign over the swanky, sexy supper clubs of the era. From sultry ballads to hot Latin jazz arrangements of Broadway tunes, the show features classic standards like “My Romance,” “Shall We Dance” and “Caravan,” and conjures a nighttime world where the surroundings are posh, the drinks keep flowing, and nobody goes to bed before three.

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Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8pm Matthew Morrison is a versatile actor and singer recognized for his work both on stage and on screen.

His work has been recognized with nominations for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

Matt grew up here in Orange County and graduated from Orange County School of the Arts before making his mark on the entertainment world. He is most recognized for playing the part of Will Schuester on the Fox musical comedy series Glee, but he also has a long and distinguished career on the Great White Way. He made his Broadway debut in Footloose, but his big break came when he was cast as heartthrob Link Larkin in Hairspray. Morrison starred in the Tony-winning revival of South Pacific and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Light in the Piazza. He most recently starred on Broadway this past season as J.M. Barrie in the musical Finding Neverland.

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Joey Alexander Trio Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 7:30pm

Only thirteen years old, Joey Alexander has already been nominated for two Grammys and was profiled on CBS’ 60 Minutes. This young phenom is setting the jazz world on fire.

An extraordinary and uniquely gifted pianist from Bali, Joey Alexander marks his recording debut with the release of My Favorite Things, nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Joey brings a delicate, profound and soulful touch to his own interpretation of such classics as “My Favorite Things,” “Giant Steps” and “Over the Rainbow,” and showcases his talents as an arranger, composer and bandleader. His recording of “Giant Steps” earned a 2016 Grammy nomination for Best Improvised Jazz Solo.

Through festival appearances and awards for his improvisational brilliance, the world has taken notice of this exciting pianist with the astonishing technique and soulful sound.

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These activities are supported, in part, with funds provided by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 8pm John Pizzarelli has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years, singing classic standards and late-night ballads, and by playing sublime and inventive guitar. Using greats like Nat “King” Cole and Frank Sinatra (for whom he opened in 1993) as touchstones, Pizzarelli brings a cool jazz flavor to the Great American Songbook. Pizzarelli has collaborated with an array of artists that include James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Rickie Lee Jones, Rosemary Clooney, and of course, his father, the legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. With his charm, humor and rollicking swing jazz showmanship, Pizzarelli is setting the standard for stylish modern jazz.

“We can say we’re as lucky to listen to (Pizzarelli) as Nat Cole fans were in the years before he became a legend.”

The Village Voice Sponsor

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Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8pm The swinging and sophisticated sounds of the ClaytonHamilton Jazz Orchestra have kept audiences enamored for more than 30 years. The Grammy-nominated orchestra has an amazing pedigree. Saxophonist Jeff Clayton and bassist John Clayton have both worked with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul McCartney and with Count Basie’s renowned band. Jeff Hamilton established his reputation as one of the great living jazz drummers in the bands of legends Basie, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman and Oscar Peterson. Possessing technical instrumental prowess and excellent jazzmanship, the 19-piece orchestra has recorded with celebrated jazz artists, John Pizzarelli, Gladys Knight and Diana Krall and is today considered one of jazz’s great big bands.

“One of current jazz’s most vital large ensembles.”

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JAZZ Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8pm Pianist, composer and bandleader, Kei Akagi has been a mainstay of the international jazz world for over two decades. A member of the Miles Davis band in the late 1980’s, Kei has released 13 CD’s as a leader and has appeared on over 60 others as a sideman including Miles Davis’ last recorded works. Joined by bassist Shunya Wakai and drummer Tamaya Honda, the Kei Akagi Tokyo Trio has given over 400 performances worldwide and is renowned for its lyricism and refined musical invention. Experimenting with modern concepts within jazz improvisation, the Kei Akagi Tokyo Trio is helping to move forward the evolution of the piano trio into the 21st century.

James Newton is a legendary composer and musician voted top flutist for a record-breaking 23 times by DownBeat magazine.

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A magical blend of dance, theater and fantasy.

Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 8pm Friday, October 28, 2016 at 8pm Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8pm Chotto Desh, meaning ‘small homeland,’ draws on Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Using a mix of dance, text, visuals and sound, Chotto Desh celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the modern world and is a thrilling and poignant dance theater experience.

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Savion Glover Classical Savion Friday, February 10, 2017 at 8pm Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8pm Classical Savion is an exhilarating performance featuring Mr. Glover, accompanied by an 8-piece orchestra and dancing to classical favorites by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and others. Glover is a Tony Award-winning choreographer and a legendary hoofer whose career has spanned four decades. He began his Broadway stage career as The Tap Dance Kid, and continued with Black and Blue, Jelly’s Last Jam, and his award-winning Bring in ’da Noise, Bring in ’da Funk. Savion is currently working with George C. Wolfe on the new Broadway show Shuffle Along.

“Here (Classical Savion) Glover entered his Dionysian realm, his body electrified, his face transfigured, and his stamping feet possessed with the fire of divine madness.”

New York Post Sponsored by: HumanKind

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Mixed Repertoire Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8pm Aspen Santa Fe Ballet combines rugged athleticism with grace in lively performances that leave audiences breathless.

With a pioneering spirit that rises from its dual home cities—nestled in the Rocky Mountains and Santa Fe — this spectacular ensemble dissolves the divide between ballet and modern dance and epitomizes the contemporaryclassical genre.

The presentation of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – Silent Ghost was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8pm Drawing his creative strength from his Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture, Hervé Koubi is a rising star on the international dance scene. His company combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography, giving audiences the feeling that they are not bound by gravity. This will be the company’s LA/OC area debut.

“A stunning fusion of acrobatics, gymnastics, b-boying, modern dance and ballet.”

The Washington Post

The presentation of Compagnie Hervé Koubi – What the Day Owes to the Night was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Friday, February 3, 2017 at 8pm

Backhausdance

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After last season’s sold-out performance, OC’s own Backhausdance returns with an evening of mixed repertoire featuring powerful, athletic dances; emotionallycharged dramatic pieces; and whimsical glimpses of the human experience.

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National Choreographers Initiative MOLLY LYNCH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 8pm Be there for the birth of four new ballets created as part of the intensive 3-week process of the National Choreographers Initiative. Artistic Director Molly Lynch invites four choreographers, as well as sixteen professional dancers from ballet companies across the country, to participate.

NCI is a southern California project with national influence. Over the past twelve years, NCI has brought 48 different choreographers to California to develop new works. Many of the pieces begun here have gone on to be performed elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad. The project culminates in a public performance that showcases the excitement of new creation.

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Enriching life in our community and beyond!

You already know that Irvine Barclay Theatre presents an imaginative roster of diverse arts and entertainment.

Did you know that we have also provided award-winning educational activities and community outreach through our ArtsReach program for over twenty-five years?

Through collaborations with artists, educators, and community organizations, the Barclay offers innovative educational programs that connect featured artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, Savion Glover, Lila Downs, Philip Glass, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago with audiences of all ages in the most inspiring and transformative ways.

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ArtsReach creates eclectic and intimate experiences that instill lasting impressions and fosters greater appreciation and understanding of various art forms. Stressing hands-on interaction with professional artists, ArtsReach activities include access to meaningful main-stage performances, in-school workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, Q&A’s, master classes, artist interviews, and family days, among others.

These extraordinary programs change lives, but we can’t sustain them without your help.

Your contributions make all the difference! Please support ArtsReach today.

ArtsReach is supported by: An Anonymous Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

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FAMILY FUN Childsplay Theatre Company

Rock the Presidents Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 6pm A high-energy, multi-media-filled musical extravaganza spanning 223 years of the American presidency—from George Washington to Barack Obama. The 44 men who rose to the highest office in the land are brought to life through original songs that include a rockin’ Sons of Washington, a groovy/psychedelic I’m Not All Bad, and an ode to presidential pets. With portraits, paintings and historical footage streaming throughout the concert, Rock the Presidents entertains and informs audiences of all ages. At the conclusion of the show, get ready to clap your hands and rock out to Are You a President to Be? Recommend ages 8 and up.

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Attrape Moi (Catch Me) Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 8pm Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 4pm High spirits abound in this production by one of Québec’s newest cirque sensations.

Lauded for its technical ability and panache, Flip FabriQue’s fast-paced, innovative circus show incorporates hula hoops, juggling and aerialist techniques in a crowdpleasing show for adults and children alike. The show features performers from Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize and had a highly successful Off-Broadway run in New York last season.

“The young members of Flip FabriQue claim to be French Canadian, but after watching them perform, you may suspect that they hail from another planet.”

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FAMILY FUN Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7:30pm Featuring New York’s Metta Quintet A finger-snappin’, foot-tappin’ journey through the history of Blue Note Records. A multi-media musical concert that looks at the impact the label and its unparalleled roster of groundbreaking artists has had (and continues to have) on jazz. The Metta Quintet features some of New York City’s finest young jazz musicians.

These activities are supported, in part, with funds provided by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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FAMILY FUN Enchantment Theatre Company

Peter Rabbit Tales Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2pm

An imaginative theatrical adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s beloved stories of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Hop on a whimsical adventure with Peter, his cousin Benjamin, his sister Flopsy and Mr. Todd. Using life-sized puppets, fantastic costumes, masks, magic, dance and music, this captivating production by the internationally renowned Enchantment Theatre Company will enchant the young and old alike. Recommend ages 4–8.

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Sleeping Beauty Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3pm If you think you know all there is to know about Sleeping Beauty, you are in for a wonderful and magical surprise.

Now the classic fairy tale is told once again in David Gonzalez’s innovative and poetic presentation. Gonzalez, whose storytelling has been engaging imaginations for over two decades, combines quirky, rhymed verse, live music, multi-media, and the most extraordinary device of all—our imaginations, to create a world in which our beautiful (and funky) princess is awakened by true love’s kiss…or not. Recommend ages 6–10.

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AMERICAN ROOTS & FOLK Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8pm The Wailin’ Jennys are three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. The Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts, bolstered by their frequent appearances on Garrison Keillor’s public radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, and performances at packed venues across Canada, the U.S. and throughout the world.

The Jennys continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically-lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.

With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound—all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three.

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AMERICAN ROOTS & FOLK Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8pm Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 8pm Since the late sixties, folk icon Arlo Guthrie has spent his life in a state of perpetual tourdom … on trains, planes, buses and motorcycles. Following the sold-out Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour, he is hitting the road once again.

Join Arlo on this latest musical road trip. Hop on and take a ride through the continuing American revolution, flying past the 60’s counter-culture and “running down the road” to a more perfect union.

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Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8pm The musicianship of Asleep at the Wheel has become the stuff of legends. Over the past four decades, this classicstyle Western swing band has garnered nine Grammy Awards and released more than 25 studio and live albums.

Its alumni roster is well over 80 strong and includes an impressive list of musicians who have gone on to perform with artists such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Adams, and more.

And there is no sign of slowing down any time soon.

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AMERICAN ROOTS & FOLK “Everything this act has ever released is simply spectacular.”

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Fran Lebowitz

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Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:30pm Purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the ”me decade” and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker, Fran Lebowitz remains one of the foremost advocates of the Extreme Statement. She offers insights on timely issues such as gender, race, gay rights, and the media as well as her own pet peeves—including celebrity culture, tourists and strollers.

That is Fran Lebowitz off the cuff. Her writing—pointed, taut and economical—is equally forthright, irascible, and unapologetically opinionated. Fran Lebowitz’s first two classic books of essays, Metropolitan Life and Social Studies, have been collected in the Fran Lebowitz Reader.

She is also the author of the children’s book, Mr. Chas and Lisa Sue Meet the Pandas. A documentary film about Fran Lebowitz, Public Speaking, directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered on HBO in November 2010.

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A special event to support ArtsReach

Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 8pm Featuring Pamela Winslow Kashani & Jerry Mandel Musical Direction by Ron Kobayashi On the heels of its sold-out performance at fabled Feinstein’s 54 Below in New York City, Love & Sax mingles the dulcet tones of Broadway songstress Pamela Winslow Kashani, the sweet and jazzy sax stylings of Jerry Mandel, and a 6-piece band. This show explores love in all its forms, from its wide-eyed beginnings through its foibles and struggles to its joyful conclusions, highlighting the Great American Songbook and beyond.

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Ann & Milt Bower

All proceeds go to the support of the ArtsReach program.

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WORLD STAGES Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8pm Celebrate a Christmas evening in Ireland with glorious music, traditional dance, song, laughter and plenty of Irish soul. Join us ‘round the hearth’ and rejoice in the wonder and beauty of an Irish Christmas featuring sensational Irish musicians along with a host of actors and singers in a sparkling Irish night!

A perfect family event!

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WORLD STAGES Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 8pm Africa’s superstar a cappella group, made famous on Paul Simon’s 1986 Grammy-winning Graceland album, is still going strong.

For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape. Their musical efforts over the past four decades have garnered praise and accolades within the recording industry, but also solidified their identity as a cultural force to be reckoned with.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been invited to perform at many special occasions. They performed for South African President Nelson Mandela, the Queen of England and the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The group has also performed at two Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies, a concert for Pope John Paul II in Rome, the South African presidential inaugurations, the 1996 Summer Olympics and many other special events.

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New World Flamenco Festival and IrvineBARCLAYpresents

Fin de Fiesta Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 8pm Join us for a Fin de Fiesta party as we welcome back some of our favorite artists from the Barclay’s signature New World Flamenco Festival.

Yaelisa, the Emmy Award-winning choreographer and artistic director of the Festival, has assembled extraordinary talent from the U.S. and Spain for a stunning evening celebrating flamenco’s most treasured traditions of improvisation and spontaneity. Traditionally occurring at the end a flamenco show, the Fin de Fiesta is intended to create a festive mood. It also embodies the true spirit of flamenco—artistry that is passionate, inspiring and unrestrained. You won’t want to miss this party!

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Palast Orchester Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 8pm From Berlin, the theatrical and charismatic baritone, Max Raabe, leads his stellar 12-piece Palast Orchester in the high-style popular music of the 20’s and 30’s. He is a singer and entertainer of incredible range and sly humor.

He can capture the cunning of the cabaret star, the confidence of the bel canto hero and the nonchalance of the carefree jazz singer. The band is equally on target with tunes from the glory days of the American movies or German chansons from the turbulent Weimar Republic.

Raabe and his orchestra are slick and sophisticated, nostalgic but distinctly modern, expert and entertaining, and simply original.

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Willie K Willie K Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8pm A Willie K performance is an adventure. It is an interactive roller coaster ride of music that can wow even the most seasoned concertgoers. With a repertoire as diverse as his home state of Hawai’i, Willie’s performances offer a delightful range of musical styles for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. From Hawaiian to blues, opera to rock, and so much more, his mixture of music and comedy earned him the reputation as Hawai’i’s most versatile artist and one of its best entertainers. His jaw-dropping musical virtuosity brings audiences to their feet over and over again.

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HAPA Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8pm Like the islands themselves, HAPA’s music is an amalgam of influences ranging from ancient Polynesian rhythms and chants to the strummed ballads of Portuguese fishermen and Mexican cowboys. Add to this a dose of American acoustic folk/rock, and you have what has been described as the “most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows!” (Maui Times) These disparate ingredients, blended together musically in the Pacific, create the unique flavor of HAPA’s music: “beautiful, fragile, spiritual, powerful….” (L.A. Times) Sponsored by: The

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Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 8pm Hawai’i’s top-selling female vocalist of all time, Amy Hanaialiʻi Gilliom is a major force for Hawaiian culture, bringing the ancient language to the world with a blend of diverse musical styles.

- u With five GRAMMY nominations and 24 Na- Hok Hanohano Awards, Amy is Hawai’i’s most respected and loved female vocalist, songwriter, composer, producer and performer, with 15 solo albums. She has performed for sold-out crowds in Europe, Japan, China, French Polynesia and the U.S. and has played and recorded with some of the music industry’s biggest names.

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Irvine Barclay Theatre is renowned for presenting worldclass performances while also acting as our community’s “home” for the arts. This simply can’t happen without your support. So join today and together we can entertain, educate and inspire our community through the arts.

In addition to the satisfaction of giving, you’ll enjoy a range of membership benefits all year long, including:

· Advance notice of selected events with early ticket-buying privileges

· VIP ticket concierge service and priority seating · Opportunities to meet visiting artists Please support the Barclay today.

Contact Lori Grayson, Director of Development grayson@thebarclay.org | 949.854.4186

Pictured left to right, from top: Ann Hampton Callaway, JazzReach Poppin’, Backhausdance, Fin de Fiesta, Chotto Desh, Rock the Presidents, Flip FabriQue, Arlo Guthrie, Max Raabe.

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Philharmonic Society The Philharmonic Society is Orange County’s premier classical music presenter and is proud to call Irvine Barclay Theatre home of its chamber music series, bringing artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, the Kronos Quartet, and Tokyo String Quartet.

Chamber music is composed for small groups of instruments and is often referred to as “the music of friends” because of its intimate nature.

This season’s presentations at the Barclay’s intimate setting feature a mix of distinguished chamber ensembles along with emerging young artists. | www.philharmonicsociety.org

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The Naughton Sisters Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 3pm Hailed for their “stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry� (San Francisco Examiner), twin pianists, Christina and Michelle Naughton, offer a delightful program for two pianos and four hands.

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The Holidays with Canadian Brass Monday, December 12, 2016 at 8pm Back by popular demand! Celebrate the holidays with the internationally renowned, award-winning Canadian Brass performing seasonal favorites, holiday classics, and brass standards.

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St. Lawrence String Quartet John Adams 70th Birthday Celebration Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3pm Praised by The New York Times for its “rare gift for combining interpretive spontaneity and fierce musical commitment,” the St. Lawrence String Quartet returns to Orange County for the 70th birthday celebration of American composer John Adams.

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Mandelring Quartet Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8pm The Mandelring Quartet returns to Orange County with a special program celebrating the Viennese Classical tradition with works by Haydn, Schubert and Beethoven.

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Alina Ibragimova & CĂŠdric Tiberghien Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3pm Two internationally acclaimed soloists, violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist CĂŠdric Tiberghien, make their first Orange County appearance together with a program of Bach, Brahms, Cage and Schumann.

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Festival Ballet Theatre Festival Ballet Theatre is Orange County’s professional ballet company dedicated to presenting works that exemplify the artistry of classical and contemporary ballet. Under the direction of Salwa Rizkalla, FBT presents a varied repertoire of full-length classical ballets as well as contemporary works by some of the nation’s most sought-after choreographers. Boasting a roster of impressive, up-and-coming talent from southern California, the company’s productions feature internationally acclaimed guest artists from prestigious companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. www.festivalballet.org 78

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The Secret Garden October 15–16, 2016 Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 2pm A moving and poignant ballet for the whole family!

A restoration of a garden and revival of the spirit, The Secret Garden is a story of loss, dreams, hope and transformation. Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, The Secret Garden is brought to life on stage through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge choreography by Josie Walsh, an original cinematic score by Paul Rivera Jr., and stunning multi-media scenic design by David Bazemore.

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The Nutcracker December 10–24, 2016 A cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages.

Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the cherished classic, The Nutcracker.

Illustration: R Milot / Photo: Dave Friedman

Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, making this age-old tradition sparkle like new.

Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, our heroine Clara, and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features our professional company dancers, worldrenowned guest artists, and more than 100 southern California ballet students.

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Don Quixote March 25–26, 2017 Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 2pm Join the gallant Don Quixote on his knightly quests across old-world Spain in Festival Ballet Theatre’s rendition of this beloved ballet, based on the novel by Miguel Cervantes.

Celebrate the spirit of adventure with the flavors and rhythms of 17th-century Spain, captured elegantly in Ludwig Minkus’ memorable score. This full-length, traditional production features stunning guest artists in the lead roles. Experience the fiery gypsy spirit and passion of FBT’s production with choreography by Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, after M. Petipa.

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MenAlive Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus

Since its first rehearsal in September 2001, MenAlive has grown from 13 members to more than 130 singers today, quickly growing into one of Orange County’s largest choruses and an active and respected partner in southern California’s arts scene.

MenAlive’s shows are much more than just choral performances. They are a celebration of music and community with big productions that combine song, dance, and theatrics to create shows of enormous popular appeal for all ages and backgrounds. The Chorus performs a wide range of musical styles including classical, jazz, gospel, traditional, contemporary, and pop. www.menalivechorus.org 84

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Christmas Vacation Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 3pm & 8pm Come away with MenAlive on a fabulous trip through the music of the holidays! We’ll jingle bell rock your night away and kick off the Christmas season with songs merry and bright (and maybe just a little bit naughty)! With a repertoire that includes modern classics, traditional favorites and a surprise or two, MenAlive promises a not-so-silent night that will bring a smile to your face and a glow to your heart.

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Swing Out! Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8pm Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 3pm & 8pm The men of MenAlive bring you an evening of fun and exciting music with a jazzy edge. For the first time, MenAlive collaborates with the very talented Laguna Swing Band on new arrangements of Berlin and Kern, but also Gaga, Bareilles and Hozier! You’ll be tapping your feet and singing along with the swingin’-est band around!

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The Royals Friday, July 14, 2017 at 8pm Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3pm & 8pm You have been granted an audience with our Kings and Queens! Thrill to the music of Elvis, Madonna, Bowie, Mariah and the entire royal house! Kneel and be (Gladys) Knighted as MenAlive presents their tribute to the true greats of music. You’ll hear from the King of Pop Michael Jackson and the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. And Carole King, Nat “King” Cole and Queen B(eyonce)!

And, of course, a special tribute to Prince! By royal command, you’ll have a ball! Don’t miss it!

UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Stephen Barker, Dean As UCI’s creative laboratory, the Claire Trevor School of the Arts explores and presents the arts as the essence of human experience and expression, through art forms ranging from the most traditional to the radically new. Our international faculty works across a wide variety of disciplines, partnering with others across the campus; our nationally ranked programs in art, dance, drama, and music begin with training but end in original invention. Our students come to UCI to learn to be citizen-artists, to sharpen their skills and talents, and to become the molders and leaders of world culture. Experience over 200 annual exhibitions and performances in our four theatres, three art galleries, concert hall, Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL), and Beall Center for Art + Technology. For more information, visit us at www.arts.uci.edu.

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Parade November 12–20, 2016 Myrona DeLaney, Director Andrew Palermo, Choreographer Daniel Gary Busby, Music Director/Conductor Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For A New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County), Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history.

Evenings: Nov. 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8pm & Nov. 16 at 7:30pm Matinees: Nov. 13, 19, 20 at 2pm

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Dance Visions February 23–25, 2017 Lisa Naugle, Producer Chad Michael Hall and Tong Wang, Artistic Directors Dance Visions 2017, the foremost annual production for the Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts, presents Master Choreographers of the 20th/21st Century including new works from Distinguished Professors Donald McKayle and Lar Lubovitch as well as choreography by George Balanchine. Drawing upon the fusion of dance, music and theatrical elements, each new piece is the culmination of exploration in the creative space.

This Master Choreographers concert promises to be a marvelous and diverse dance program including the UCI Symphony Orchestra with music selections conducted by Maestro Stephen Tucker.

Evenings: Feb. 23, 24, 25 at 8pm / Matinee: Feb. 25 at 2pm

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UCI Symphony Orchestra Series March 17, 2017 at 8pm June 9, 2017 at 8pm 7pm Pre-Concert Conversation with Maestro Stephen Tucker The UCI Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier large performance ensembles at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The orchestra has been in existence since 1970, offering music majors, non-music majors, faculty and other community members an opportunity to study and perform symphonic music of the ages. Spend the evening with the UCI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Tucker, for an exploration of music by composers from around the world.

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Our Town

A Three-Act Opera May 12–13, 2017 at 8pm

Music by Ned Rorem Libretto by J.D. McClatchy Based on the play by Thornton Wilder Darryl Taylor, Artistic Director Kristine Rothfuss Erbst, Stage Director Stephen Tucker, Music Director

Opera UCI presents the southern California premiere of a classic American story. Based on the Thornton Wilder play, it is about life, love, and death in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, N.H., early in the 20th century. The opera Our Town features the music of one of America’s foremost composers, Ned Rorem, and a libretto by American poet J.D. McClatchy. The production will be joined by the UCI Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Stephen Tucker.

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Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre in Association with Arts Orange County

National Theatre Live The Barclay welcomes its fifth year of presenting National Theatre Live in association with its partner Arts Orange County. This program broadcasts some of the best theater in London to cinemas and performing arts centers around the world. Audiences have had opportunities to see some exciting theater that otherwise would never be seen in California.

If you haven’t attended one of these screened performances, here’s your opportunity to see some great theater at a fraction of the price you would pay to see it in London.

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One Man, Two Guvnors Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 2pm Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from the host of The Late Late Show, James Corden, the uproarious One Man, Two Guvnors was a runaway hit both in London’s West End and on Broadway.

“A triumph of visual and verbal comedy. One of the funniest productions in the National’s history.” The Guardian

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The Deep Blue Sea Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6:30pm Helen McCrory (Penny Dreadful, Peaky Blinders) returns to the National Theatre in Terence Rattigan’s devastating masterpiece, playing one of the greatest female roles in contemporary drama.

“Stunning. Exquisitely played. Beautifully judged.”

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Frankenstein Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 6pm Frankenstein enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Oscar winner Danny Boyle directs this sensational production with Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Frankenstein.

Suitable for ages 15 and over.

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Board of Directors Ken Rohl, Chairman Chairman/Founder Rohl LLC

Sean Joyce City Manager City of Irvine

Ramona Agrela Associate Chancellor University of California, Irvine

Mike Kerr Community Leader

Francisco J. Ayala Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences University of California, Irvine Stephen Barker Dean, Claire Trevor School of the Arts University of California, Irvine Karen Cahill Community Leader Robert Farnsworth CEO Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Robin Follman-Otta CEO, Markall, Inc. COO, R.A. Industries, LLC Michelle Grettenberg Assistant to the City Manager City of Irvine

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James C. Lindberg, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer PersonalCare Physicians, LLC Terry McDonald Community Leader William Parker Community Leader Professor Emeritus Physics and Astronomy University of California, Irvine Lynn Schott Mayor Pro Tem City of Irvine Mickie L. Shapiro Community Leader Gary Singer Senior Advisor RSI Holding LLC

The City of Irvine and the University of California, Irvine play an invaluable role in the successful operation of Irvine Barclay Theatre.

We thank the City and the University for their generous support.

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