2017-18 Patron Guide

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Front cover: Ingrid Silva, Dance Theatre of Harlem (Photo by Nathan Sayers, originally photographed for POINTE Magazine)

Have you felt the new energy at Irvine Barclay Theatre?

We’ve made a lot of exciting changes in the last year, and more are underway. In fact, you might notice that this book is much heftier than last year. That’s because we have increased our programming by 20% for 2017–18!

Barclay favorites like David Sedaris and Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet are back, along with our signature Contemporary Dance series, an expanded Jazz at the Barclay series, and our popular British theater screenings from London. Some familiar faces will grace our stage for the first time including Broadway icons Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune, tv star Jane Lynch and jazz greats Arturo Sandoval and Branford Marsalis.

We are also thrilled to introduce some new talents to southern California like the extraordinary young soprano Alyson Cambridge, American Roots fusion band the Bumper Jacksons, and Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez, who currently stars as Angelica Schuyler in the mega-hit Hamilton.

I especially want to thank our new season sponsor, City National Bank, for its enthusiastic support of the new season. We look forward to working together to make Orange County an even better place to live.

There is a lot to discover in the coming year. We hope you will join us.

Jerry Mandel, Ph.D. President T h e B a r c l a y. o r g

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Music of all stripes

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An eclectic mix from the ‘Hendrix of the ukulele’ to American Roots & bluegrass to rock goddess anthems.

Jazz Series

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From New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, to the Big Band era, to today’s stars… we’ve got the swing!

Broadway Cabaret

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Broadway’s best and brightest in an intimate concert hall experience.

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.

Festival Ballet Series

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Classic and contemporary story ballets performed by Orange County’s own Festival Ballet Theatre.

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Theatricalities

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An entertaining sampling of shows and amazing cirque.

Family Fun

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All types of fun for all ages.

Classical Music

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The heroines of opera, the crème-de-la-crème of chamber music and a musical maverick.

Distinguished Artist Series

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From international festivals to stages throughout the world… here’s your chance to see celebrated artists from UCI at their very best.

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, showcasing the amazing range and diversity of Hawaiian culture.

Up-and-Coming Talent

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Musical theater, dance, opera and classical music from Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

British Theater on Screen

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

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 August 2017

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8/20 NTL: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead........ 115 September 2017

9/8 Jake Shimabukuro.............................................. 8 9/10 NTL: Angels in America Part 1.......................... 116 9/17 NTL: Angels in America Part 2.......................... 117 9/25 USAF Airmen of Note........................................ 22 9/30 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.......................... 46 October 2017

10/6 Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet........................ 24 10/8 NTL: Peter Pan............................................... 118 10/12 Piaf! The Show................................................. 62 10/ 14–15 FBT: Alice in Wonderland................................... 56 10/19 Too Marvelous for Words................................... 64 10/25 NTL: Salome................................................... 119 10/26 Michael Dessen Trio & Nicole Mitchell................ 90 10/28 Jack Jones.......................................................10 November 2017

11/13 NTL: Obsession.. .............................................120 11/ 11–18 UCI: Chess..................................................... 109 11/15 David Sedaris.................................................. 66 11/21 UCI Symphony Orchestra.................................. 111 11/27 An Irish Christmas............................................ 96 December 2017

12/3 Cool Yule – Peak Experience Jazz...................... 26 12/18 PSOC: Canadian Brass...................................... 86 9–24 FBT: The Nutcracker......................................... 58 12/ January 2018

1/12 Jane Lynch.......................................................12 1/13 Alyson Cambridge............................................ 82 1/14 Pinkalicious..................................................... 72 1/19 Diavolo L.O.S.T................................................ 48 1/20 Peisha McPhee................................................ 38 6

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1/24 Nina Scolnik and American String Quartet........... 92 1/26 JazzReach: Ellington!.........................................74 1/27 Chita & Tune.. .................................................. 40 February 2018

2/2 Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band....................... 28 2/8–9 Cirque Éloize: Saloon........................................ 68 2/10 Faith Prince & Jason Graae............................... 42 2/11 How I Became a Pirate...................................... 76 2/ 22–24 UCI: Dance Visions.......................................... 110 2/25 Bumper Jacksons..............................................14 2/28 Cameron Carpenter.......................................... 84 March 2018

3/1 PSOC: Smetana Trio......................................... 88 3/3 –4 Eva Yerbabuena: ¡Ay!........................................ 98 3/9 UCI Symphony Orchestra.................................. 111 3/10 Arturo Sandoval Quintet.................................... 30 3/15 Mandy Gonzalez................................................16 3/16 Masters of Hawaiian Music............................... 102 3/17 Storm Large.....................................................18 3/18 Petra and the Wolf............................................ 78 3/ 24–25 FBT: Coppelia.................................................. 60 April 2018

4/5 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet with Joyce Yang............... 50 4/12 The Del McCoury Band..................................... 20 4/13 The Triplets of Belleville.................................... 70 4/14 Branford Marsalis Quartet................................. 32 4/18 Dance Theatre of Harlem.................................. 52 4/19 Brian Stokes Mitchell........................................ 44 4/20 Cécile McLorin Salvant..................................... 34 4/21 H lau O Kekuhi................................................104 4/ 27–28 Bravi 9: Just Play It.........................................100 4/29 Trio Céleste..................................................... 94 May 2018

5/ 11–12 UCI: Suor Angelica........................................... 112 5/18 Celebrate Music at UCI.................................... 113 5/23 Voices of Hawai‘i.............................................106 June 2018

6/8 UCI: Symphony Orchestra................................. 111 T h e B a r c l a y. o r g

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Jake Shimabukuro Friday, September 8, 2017 at 8pm Widely recognized as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has become a one-man army advancing the ukulele cause, turning the four-string axe into a flexible musical vehicle, capable of generating everything from crunching, effects-laden rock to sensuously swinging jazz. He coaxes an impossibly big sound out of this little instrument, playing an intoxicating mix of pop tunes, American Songbook standards and lilting originals.

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An Evening with

Jack Jones

Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8pm Jack Jones is a true “Singers’ Singer” and luminary in the music industry. This five-time nominated, two-time Grammy Award winner performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from jazz clubs to the London Palladium.

A formidable force of world-class jazz musicians will accompany Jack Jones during his performance. His powerhouse trio includes Christian Jacob, Jeff Hamilton and Chris Colangelo.

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Jane Lynch

Friday, January 12, 2018 at 8pm It’s an evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit. From her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jane Lynch brings her comic skills and musical prowess to the Barclay stage.

Join Jane and her amazing band as she takes you on a musical journey through the world of songs from Broadway to cabaret to the just plain silly. With new takes on such familiar favorites as “If Wishes Were Rainbows,” “Mr. Monotony” and “Far From the Home I Love” − it’s sassy musical fun with a twist.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

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Bumper

Jacksons

Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 8pm Hot and sweet, the Bumper Jacksons paint America’s story from the seductive sounds of New Orleans to the hollers of the Appalachian Mountains. Folding together early styles of jazz, blues, and country swing, the Bumper Jacksons strike a bold yet elegant balance between paying homage to the traditions and fashioning their own unique, DIY sound. Bursting at the seams with rich threads of Americana, their playfully creative originals and reimagined roots music earned them “Artist of the Year” (2015) and “Best Folk Band” (2013–2015) at the Washington Area Music Awards. The Bumper Jacksons’ hard-driving energy brings you into the center of a party where everyone’s invited and the dance floor never sleeps...

“Their hellacious devil music will make you get up and dance!” – Huffington Post

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Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 8pm Possessing one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time, Mandy Gonzalez is currently starring in the Tony Award-winning hit musical Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler.

A Broadway veteran, the Drama Desk and OBIE Awardwinning singer-actress is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical In the Heights.

She also played Princess Amneris in Elton John’s Aida, and starred as the green witch Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre each night as she belted out the signature song “Defying Gravity.”

Join Mandy and her stellar band as she celebrates her love of Broadway, pop songs and standards; sings highlights from her debut album and adds some personal favorites to a captivating and inspiring evening of song.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

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Storm Large

and Le Bonheur

Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8pm Storm Large made a name for herself as one of the singers of Pink Martini and on stage at Carnegie Hall, performing Kurt Weill with The Detroit Symphony. Now she is center stage with her loyal and fearless band, Le Bonheur. With a voice that goes from a velvety purr to a mighty Valkyrie in a single phrase, Ms. Large sings the American Songbook, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems and some of her own gorgeous originals − all delivered with a fierce personal style.

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 8pm For more than fifty years, Del McCoury has defined authenticity for bluegrass fans. McCoury is something special − a living link to the days when bluegrass was made only in hillbilly honkytonks and on the stage of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Del might be in his 70’s, but he’s singing better than ever and showing no signs of slowing down. Performing with his Grammy-winning band, he appears in onstage jams with today’s country stars and at music festivals where audiences number in the hundreds of thousands. With fierce musicianship and Del’s instantaneous, easygoing connection with listeners, The Del McCoury Band is on top of the bluegrass world.

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United States Air Force Band

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Note

Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:30pm Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the “Note” features 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country today and is one of the last touring big bands. As a result, it has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands of its kind in the world.

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Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet

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with Irma Thomas & The Blind Boys of Alabama

Friday, October 6, 2017 at 8pm The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans If the French Quarter is the musical heart of New Orleans, then Preservation Hall is its heartbeat. Take this group of world-class musicians and combine them with Grammywinning singer Irma Thomas, the Crescent City’s “Soul Queen,” and you get a very special evening of music that simply oozes with the New Orleans vibe. It’s the next best thing to being in the French Quarter!

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Peak Experience Jazz:

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Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 8pm Kick off your holidays with a swinging good time!

This dynamic and popular jazz septet, led by bassist, composer and arranger Mike Peak, defines swinging elegance. Enthralling audiences with their straight-ahead jazz, the group features some of southern California’s best. Collectively, these musicians have performed with everyone from Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, BB King, Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Michael BublÊ and Diana Krall.

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Big Phat Band Gordon Goodwin’s

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 8pm The Big Phat Band takes the big band tradition into the new millennium with a contemporary, highly original sound featuring Goodwin’s witty, intricate, and hard-swinging compositions in a veritable grab bag of styles: swing, Latin, blues, classical, rock and more.

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Arturo Sandoval Quintet

Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8pm Internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer, Arturo Sandoval has been dazzling audiences worldwide with his blazing virtuosity and flawless technical skill. A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval’s versatility can be heard on recordings with everyone from Dizzy, Woody Herman and Tony Bennett to Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart. A 10-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, Sandoval “reaches notes and sustains riffs that seem to defy gravity.”

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Branford

Marsalis Quartet

Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8pm Jazz master, renowned Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis’ most current recording with his quartet is Four MFs Playin’ Tunes. On this album the song takes center stage, with the band members bringing their considerable musical expertise to bear, as they focus on each tune as an important musical entity unto itself and not merely a vehicle for showcasing individual talent.

The Branford Marsalis Quartet is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles around today.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

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Cécile

McLorin Salvant Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8pm Cécile McLorin Salvant has become one of the most celebrated young vocalists in jazz, moving audiences around the world with her expressive style and masterful vocal technique. Her new album, For One to Love, won the 2016 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Cécile sings with a soulful expression that inhabits the songs the way an actress embodies a character. With elegance, poise and boundless soul and sensuality, she is quickly becoming a leader of her generation by inspiring a new audience to discover the joy of jazz.

“If anyone can extend the lineage of the Big Three – Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald – it is this virtuoso.” – The New York Times Sponsored by:

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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 contribute 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 and early ticket-buying privileges VIP ticket concierge service and priority seating Opportunities to meet our featured artists

Please support the Barclay today.

Contact Lori Grayson, Director of Development grayson@thebarclay.org | 949.854.4186 Pictured left to right, from top: Chita Rivera, NCI, Eva la Yerbabuena, Cameron Carpenter, The Triplets of Belleville, Cirque Éloize: Saloon, Jake Shimabukuro, How I Became a Pirate, Irma Thomas

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Chopin Meets Broadway

Peisha McPhee Sergiu Tuhutziu

Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 8pm World-class cabaret artist Peisha McPhee has charmed audiences from coast to coast for three decades with a style that is elegant and sophisticated. She has collaborated with pianist Sergiu Tuhutziu to create a fabulous show combining classical music and Broadway show tunes.

Peisha is an in-demand vocal coach working with producers to guide the careers of young singers, including four seasons on American Idol. She is also the proud mother of Katharine McPhee, an actress on CBS’ Scorpion and an American Idol runner-up.

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Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 8pm A unique concert event that pairs two of Broadway’s most celebrated legends. Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune collectively have won 12 Tony Awards and this iconic Broadway coupling is dazzling audiences from coast to coast.

A true Broadway legend, Chita Rivera’s career is highlighted by starring roles in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Guys and Dolls. Tommy Tune has enchanted audiences for decades as an outstanding performer, choreographer and director in such Broadway favorites as My One and Only, Seesaw, Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

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The Prince and the Showboy

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Faith Prince Jason Graae Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 8pm A delightful evening of song with Tony Award winner Faith Prince and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award winner Jason Graae. Veterans of 13 Broadway shows, the pair sing their most requested and memorable Broadway numbers.

The show features a heartfelt tribute to Broadway legend Jerry Herman, who has been a significant influence on each of these artists. Join Prince and Graae, two of Broadway’s finest (and funniest) performers, for an evening you won’t soon forget.

“These unabashed hams are a well-matched pair of competitive scene stealers.” – The New York Times “The Steve and Edie of the 21st century”!

– San Francisco Chronicle Sponsored by:

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Simply Broadway

Brian

Stokes Mitchell Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 8pm

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

In Simply Broadway, Mitchell sings a repertoire of reimagined classic Broadway tunes from his 2012 same titled release, including selections from Camelot, Porgy and Bess, Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Les Misérables, and other classics.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

“Charismatic, engaging and entertaining...Simply Broadway is simply wonderful. With incredible power and tremendous talent, Brian Stokes Mitchell is a performer worth seeing repeatedly.” – NY Theatre Guide 44

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Hubbard Street dancers Ana Lopez and Florian Lochner, concept by Alejandro Cerrudo. Photo by Quinn B Wharton.

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 8pm First presented by the Barclay nearly 27 years ago under the auspices of its founding artistic director, Lou Conte, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has become one of America’s most influential contemporary dance companies.

The company is known now for its eclectic, international repertory and for its impeccable dancers.

In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, Glenn Edgerton, the current artistic director and company visionary, will curate a special program including works from choreographers such as William Forsythe, Crystal Pite, Nacho Duato and Alejandro Cerrudo.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

Sponsored by: An anonymous fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

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Diavolo L.O.S.T. [ Losing One’s Self Temporarily ] Friday, January 19, 2018 at 8pm Part 1: Cubicle | Part 2: Passengers A full evening experience in two parts, L.O.S.T. boldly tackles the essence of our transient reality and what unites and divides us as we navigate through our daily lives. With high-flying energy, Diavolo redefines the boundaries of gravity and creates unanticipated visual wonders. Diavolo’s latest work takes movement and athletics and creates surreal tableaux on a grand scale.

Sponsored by:

Toni and Terry McDonald

Sponsored by: An anonymous fund of the

Orange County Community Foundation

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Diavolo’s Passengers. Photo by George Simian.

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Judith and Howard Jelinek

ISponsored r v i n e Bby: a rAn c l aanonymous y T h e a t r fund e of the Orange County Community Foundation

Return to a Strange Land. Photo by Sharen Bradford.

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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet with

Joyce Yang, piano

Co-presented with

Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 8pm The world premiere of a new work by renowned choreographer Jorma Elo and live music by acclaimed pianist Joyce Yang, commissioned by the Philharmonic Society.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s bold vision – top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking works, and virtuoso dancers – has fostered a jewel of a dance company in the American West. Praised by the Los Angeles Times for her “compelling virtuosity,” pianist Joyce Yang has been captivating audiences all over the world with her lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. The evening also includes Ji í Kylián’s Return to a Strange Land and Nicolo Fonte’s Where We Left Off. T h e B a r c l a y. o r g 5 1

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Dance Theatre of

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 8pm Founded by Arthur Mitchell and the late Karel Shook in the basement of a church in 1969, Dance Theatre of Harlem has been making a difference in the world for half a century. The company’s unprecedented success, as a racially diverse company, school and source of arts education was built on creating innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression. Now under the artistic direction of Virginia Johnson, the company continues to inspire and uplift through the power of art. Renowned for inspired composition, the company presents an inventive repertoire of groundbreaking and nuanced choreography.

Gold Seat purchase includes a post-performance reception with the artist(s).

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National Choreographers Initiative Molly Lynch, Artistic Director

Saturday July 28, 2018 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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Wonderland Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7pm Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2pm Follow Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole and into a world of delightful adventure, colorful fun and outrageous fantasy.

With masterful dancing and delightful charm, Alice in Wonderland takes families on a heart-racing adventure.

Lewis Carroll’s classic tale comes magically to life with all your favorite characters − the lovable White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the infamous Queen of Hearts. Take a journey down the Rabbit Hole, into Wonderland Garden and through the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, all adorned with whimsical sets, wildly realistic masks and colorful costumes. Choreographed by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Robert Sund to Jean Sibelius’ lyrical melodies, Alice in Wonderland is an enchanting adventure that will delight children and adults alike.

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Festival Ballet Theatre Salwa Rizkalla, artistic director

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Photo by Dave Friedman.

Salwa Rizkalla, artistic director

The

Nutcracker December 9–24, 2017 A cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages.

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

Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make 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 features world-renowned guest artists, FBT’s professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the Southland.

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Festival Ballet Theatre Salwa Rizkalla, artistic director

Coppélia Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7pm Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2pm A captivating classic comical tale for the whole family!

A mysterious inventor, Doctor Coppélius, has made a life-size dancing doll that is so lifelike that Franz, a village youth, is infatuated with it. He sets aside his true heart’s desire, Swanhilda, who shows him his folly by dressing as the doll and pretending to come to life. Based upon two stories by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Coppélia was originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon, with music by Léo Delibes. This family-friendly production features renowned guest artists in the lead roles.

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Megan Fairchild, New York City Ballet.

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Piaf!

The Show Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 8pm With a million tickets sold in more than 30 countries, Piaf! The Show is a musical celebration of the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf.

Inspired by the award-winning film La Vie En Rose, and starring Anne Carrere, a young French performer hailed as “Edith Piaf’s legitimate musical heiress,” Piaf! The Show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her unforgettable songs, complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous Parisian locations of the Edith Piaf era. Presented without subtitles “Anne Carrere conquered Broadway!” – NBC News “Piaf’s are very big shoes to fill, but Anne Carrere rises to the challenge, coming very close to nailing pretty much every aspect of the singer’s voice and mannerisms.”

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Too Marvelous for

Words

A Celebration of Nat “King” Cole starring Keith David

Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 8pm Actor and singer Keith David takes us on a swingin’ journey into the life and music of Nat “King” Cole. Before the crooner immortalized “The Christmas Song” and “Mona Lisa,” standing in front of the orchestra, he was recording and playing (from the piano bench!) some of the tastiest and most influential music of the day. Emmy Award-winner Keith David has been a Hollywood mainstay for decades, with appearances in such films as Platoon, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Crash and Armageddon, as well as his current hit TV show, Greanleaf.

A lifetime fan of Nat “King” Cole, Mr. David infuses his love of Cole into the show with lush arrangements of Nat’s most famous songs, beautifully placed in the context of American history, charming stories, and little-known anecdotes. Too Marvelous for Words is fun, informative and irresistibly swinging.

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David Sedaris

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 8pm With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

Likened to a modern-day Mark Twain, Sedaris is noted for his ability to draw humorous, touching and universal observations about human nature from his own, often quirky experiences. A former National Public Radio host, he has become a best-selling author with titles such as Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Denim and Corduroy, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. David Sedaris’ new book is a collection of his diaries, entitled Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977–2002). His next book will be David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium.

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Cirque Éloize:

Saloon A Musical Acrobatic Adventure

Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 8pm Friday, February 9, 2018 at 8pm The Wild Wild West comes alive with Cirque Éloize’s newest creation, Saloon. Swing open the saloon doors and lasso up some fun for the entire family. Enter a mythical world where theater and circus collide for 80 minutes of non-stop live music combined with strength, agility and original choreography. It’s an action-packed theatrical thrill-ride!

“EXTRAORDINARY. There is circus, and then there’s Cirque Éloize. These guys are on a whole other level!”

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Friday, April 13, 2018 at 8pm The animated French feature The Triplets of Belleville swept the globe, raking up dozens of awards and nominations – not to mention the hearts of countless admirers – along the way. Much of it came down to the Oscar-nominated score by Benoit Charest, which grabbed audiences by the ears and dragged them into the streets of 1920’s Paris and Le Jazz Hot. Benoit is back; with Le Terrible 70

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Saddle up for the misadventures of a kidnapped Tour de France cyclist, his would-be rescuer grandmother and the titular trio of larger-than-life divas, all accompanied by the speakeasy slick sounds of un orchestre sans pareil.

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the Musical Produced by Vital Theatre Company

Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 12pm & 3pm Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe − a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

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Ellington!

Featuring New York’s Metta Quintet Friday, January 26, 2018 at 7:30pm One of the most prolific, celebrated musicians in music history, Duke Ellington’s canon comprises a timeless, highly personal aural account of both the human condition and the African-American experience of the 20th century. Through the creative integration of live music, captivating video projections, live narration and numerous audience participation segments, JazzReach’s Ellington! introduces new generations to a wide variety of Duke’s many musical achievements, from hit songs to blues riffs to extended suites and scores for stage and screen.

JazzReach is an enterprising New York organization dedicated to educating children and adults in their appreciation of jazz. JazzReach’s resident ensemble, The Metta Quintet, is comprised of some of today’s brightest emerging jazz stars. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, or a complete newbie, this concert is a great way to learn more, and enjoy more, about jazz and the music of Duke Ellington.

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How I Became a Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2pm Produced by Dallas Children’s Theater

AARRRGH! Sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates and searches for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds fun and adventure on the high seas, but he soon learns that home and family are treasures you can’t find on any map!

Based on the popular book, the production includes terrific songs like “A Good One to Boot,” “Green Teeth,” “I’m Really Just a Sensitive Guy,” “Talk Like a Pirate,” “Soccer by the Rules,” “Pirates Dot Arrgh,” and more… It’s a joyful family musical that is sure to leave young mateys singing and dancing in the aisles!

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and the Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2pm Produced by Lionheart Youth Theatre with Glass Half Full Theatre and Mother Falcon

This original work introduces the mischievous but fearless Petra, the granddaughter of the fabled Peter. When a wolf threatens her home and animal friends, her adventures become a showcase of bravery and compassion.

You’ll walk away from this stunning piece of visual and musical storytelling with a new sense of empathy for the animals that share our earth.

Inspired by the Prokofiev classic Peter and the Wolf, Petra and the Wolf uses captivating large-scale puppetry and a new instrumental score written and performed live by Mother Falcon, a band NPR describes as “the little orchestra that can seemingly do the impossible.”

Recommended for ages: 5–10

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Inspiring future leaders!

For over twenty-six years, Irvine Barclay Theatre has provided award-winning educational activities and community outreach through our ArtsReach program.

The Barclay offers innovative educational programs that connect featured artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, Savion Glover, Joey Alexander, Philip Glass, and Dance Theatre of Harlem with students and community members of all ages, in the most inspiring and transformative ways.

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ArtsReach creates powerful experiences that foster greater appreciation and understanding of various art forms. Stressing hands-on interaction with professional artists, ArtsReach activities include 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:

and supporters like you!

An Anonymous Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

Toni & Terry McDonald

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Cambridge

Leading Lady

Heroines of Opera, Broadway and the Silver Screen Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 8pm Noted for her “powerful, clear voice” (The New York Times), American soprano Alyson Cambridge has been hailed by critics as “radiant, vocally assured, dramatically subtle and compelling, and artistically imaginative” (Washington Post). Her rich, warm soprano, combined with her strikingly beautiful stage presence and affecting musical and dramatic interpretation, have brought her over a decade of successes on the world’s leading opera and concert stages, including The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and London’s Royal Albert Hall.

In Leading Lady, she brings to life the beloved heroines of opera, Broadway and the silver screen. Whether singing the passionate and timeless arias or the tender love laments, Alyson Cambridge is one of the most diverse and compelling vocal artists on the scene today.

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Cameron Carpenter Featuring the

International Touring Organ Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 8pm One of the world’s top organists, Cameron Carpenter is “one of the rare musicians who changes the game of his instrument” (Los Angeles Times). Combining a flamboyant personality – and fashion sense – with effortless musicality and a mesmerizing technical skill, Cameron is bringing this centuries-old instrument into the future.

His “dream machine,” as he calls it, is a first-ever digital touring organ, built to his own design. Whether playing new arrangements of classical works, pop music, or his own compositions, Carpenter is a musical maverick – passionate and madly original.

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The Holidays with

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Monday, December 18, 2017 at 8pm Back by popular demand! The internationally renowned, award-winning Canadian Brass rings in the holiday season performing seasonal favorites, holiday classics, and brass standards in an entertaining evening of virtuosic playing and heartwarming humor.

Canadian Brass is made up of five extraordinary talents: visionary founder and tuba legend Chuck Daellenbach plus four of the next generation’s top brass stars—Caleb Hudson and Christopher Coletti (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Bernhard Scully (horn).

Beyond their unbelievable technical skills and musicality, each player possesses the creativity, good humor and genuine love of performing that has become the hallmark of Canadian Brass.

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Smetana Trio

Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 8pm “Only a very few Czech chamber ensembles play with such immense personal commitment as the Smetana Trio… the interpreters work superbly with the contrast in mood and perform magic with the sound. In their rendition, each variation is a beautiful image full of colour….” – Harmonie

Founded in 1934 by legendary Czech pianist Josef Pálenícek, the Smetana Trio became the first Czech ensemble to win the BBC Music Magazine Award in 2007.

The trio’s recording of works by Smetana, Suk and Novák received awards from Diapason and Le Monde de la Musique and was selected by BBC Music Magazine as its chamber music recording of the month.

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UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts & Irvine Barclay Theatre present the

distinguished artist series From international festivals to stages throughout the world – and now the Barclay. Here’s your chance to see celebrated artists from UCI at their very best.

Michael Desson Trio & Nicole Mitchell Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8pm Active since 2003, the Michael Dessen Trio has been praised by critics for its unique blend of intricate composition, open improvisation and live electronics. With three releases on Clean Feed Records and a fourth coming in 2017, the band is especially known for their immersive, continuous live sets and for recordings produced with the same spirit. This performance will premiere new works designed to feature renowned guests Nicole Mitchell (flute) and Joshua White (piano).

The west coast premiere of When Life’s Door Opens is a multi-movement work by creative flutist/composer Nicole Mitchell written for a chamber ensemble and three vocalists from contrasting improvisational traditions. The creative libretto for When Life’s Door Opens is based on a long-form poem of the same name, also by Nicole Mitchell. Mitchell has been recognized as “Top Flutist of the Year” by DownBeat Critics Poll for six years in a row (2010–2016).

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Ken and Helene Rohl.

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distinguished artist series

Nina Scolnik

AmerÄącan String Quartet

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 8pm Praised by the press for her musical sensitivity, precision, and attention to style, Nina Scolnik has performed at renowned festivals in Europe and in the United States as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra and chamber musician.

A distinguished teacher of international standing, Scolnik has groomed pianists for serious careers as concert artists and teachers for over 30 years.

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Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. In its 40 years of touring, it has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide.

Sponsored by:

Ken and Helene Rohl.

UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts & Irvine Barclay Theatre present the

distinguished artist series

Trio Céleste and Chamber Music | OC Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7pm Hailed as “a first-class ensemble,” “unfailingly stylish,” “technically dazzling,” and “the epitome of what chamber musicians should be,” Trio Céleste has firmly established itself as one of the most dynamic chamber music ensembles on the classical music scene today. Performing in hundreds of recitals worldwide, their 2017 highlights include lauded debuts at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Seoul Arts Center in South Korea, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Their first album debuted at #5 on iTunes for “Best Seller New Release.”

The Trio will be joined by Chamber Music | OC Camerata in its performance debut, as well as members of Chamber Music | OC’s renowned Young Artists Program.

Trio Céleste is currently Ensemble-in-Residence at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine.

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Ken and Helene Rohl.

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An Christmas

Irish

Monday, November 27, 2017 at 8pm Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing and authentic Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season.

Following last year’s sold out performance, An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers, led by world champions Scott Doherty and Tyler Schwartz, in a memorable night of family entertainment that sparkles with the charm and magic that only this festive time of year can bring.

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Eva la Yerbabuena Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8pm Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 4pm International flamenco superstar, Eva Yerbabuena, returns to the Barclay with ¡Ay! a series of captivating dramatic solo dance monologues performed with live music accompaniment.

Eva Yerbabuena “is a magnetically primal presence − one of those dancers so in command of her technique that she transcends it.” (The Times, UK ) With riveting footwork and a mesmerizing stage presence, she expresses the full spectrum of human emotion, where every step and gesture is nuanced, stylish and precise. “¡Ay! It is poetry.” (Flamenco World )

“She has the kind of artistry that appears once in a generation, if at all.” − The Independent Sponsored by:

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world stages Bravi 9 and Irvine Barclay Theatre present

Just Play It 彈琴說愛【表演工作坊】

Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8pm

By Performance Workshop (Taiwan)

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Just Play It is an imaginative “conversation” of music and dialogue that takes place between two pianists (one Chinese, one American). The first half takes the form of a piano lesson. The second half poses a series of questions that provoke revelations, both musical and personal, that strengthen the bond between student and teacher. With vibrant projections and brilliant music, Just Play It takes you on an intriguing journey as each pianist provides his own personal answer to the oldest question of all… what is life?

Acclaimed as “the most exciting theater in the Chinese speaking world,” Performance Workshop has created over 30 original new works, many of which have become milestones of the modern Chinese-language theater. (performed with subtitles)

“A tragicomedy that speaks the truth of life.” −The Beijing News

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Masters of Hawaiian Music George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana & Jeff Peterson Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8pm Hawai‘i’s Renaissance man, George Kahumoku Jr., is a master slack key guitarist, a 4-time Grammy Award winner, accomplished songwriter, world-traveling performer, artist and sculptor. Using his melodic style, inventiveness and versatility, Kahumoku conveys the genuine spirit of Hawai‘i to all his listeners. George Kahumoku will be joined on stage by Led Kaapana, a musical legend who has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years with his slack key guitar and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice, and Jeff Peterson, a star of the next generation of slack key players, who uses the style’s open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and flair. This remarkable synthesis of artists pays tribute to Hawai‘i’s musical heritage and spreads true “Aloha” to all.

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Part of the Barclay’s Hawaiian Music Masters series Sponsored by:

Richard and Elizabeth Steele Fund Trisha Steele

“Hula is a reflection of life. Hula is a way of telling history.”

– Pua Kanaka‘ole

Part of the Barclay’s Hawaiian Music Masters series Sponsored by:

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O Kekuhi

Kumu Hula N lani Kanaka’ole & Huihui Kanahele-Mossman, artistic directors

Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 8pm Spend an evening with one of the Island’s most important cultural treasures. H lau O Kekuhi is celebrated for its mastery of the ‘aiha’a style of hula (dance) and oli (chant).

The ‘aiha’a is a low-postured, vigorous style of hula that springs from the eruptive volcano goddess Pele and her sister goddess, Hi’iaka, characteristic of the creative forces on the island of Hawai’i.

The h lau dates back to its founder Edith Kanaka’ole, one of the leaders of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The h lau’s leadership and cultural heritage have been passed down through eight generations.

Hawai’i’s famous Merrie Monarch Festival takes place each year in Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium honoring her contributions to Hawaiian culture. The company of ten has earned national and international recognition for their art.

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Nathan Aweau & Kawika Kahiapo Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 8pm A talented multi-instrumentalist, Nathan Aweau has been part of such award-winning groups as HAPA, Ka‘eo, and The Ali‘i. His seven solo CDs have won him multiple N H k Hanohano Awards (Hawai‘i’s Grammy) including Male Vocalist of the Year (the only person to have won three times), Song of the Year (twice), and Island Album of the Year, among others. Slack key guitarist Kawika Kahiapo has contributed to more than 84 recording projects and performed with numerous artists both on stage and as a studio musician, and is a regular at slack key festivals.

Kawika’s most recent solo releases won two N H k Hanohano Awards in 2015 – one for Island Music Album of the Year for Ku‘u ‘Aina Aloha, the other for Slack Key Album of the Year for Ho‘omaluhia.

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Dr. 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 halls, 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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CHESS THE MUSICAL

November 11–18, 2017 Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Lyrics by Tim Rice Robin Buck, Director Daniel Gary Busby, Music Director/Conductor

Written by members of the pop group ABBA, this iconic ’80s musical develops the ancient game of chess into a metaphor for political and romantic intrigue. The loutish American grandmaster, the earnest Russian champion, the HungarianAmerican chess second, and the discarded wife all vie for attention and dominance. Think Trump-Putin and their minions in a ‘reality TV’ style concert setting.

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Visions February 22–24, 2018 Chad Michael Hall and Tong Wang, Artistic Directors

Dance Visions 2018, the Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts prime annual production, is ready to thrill audiences with original choreography from the illustrious dance faculty including Lar Lubovitch, Molly Lynch, Donald McKayle and Lisa Naugle, with video by John Crawford. Their vibrant and provocative compositions will feature graduate and undergraduate dance students under the direction of artistic directors Chad Michael Hall and Tong Wang. The showcase also includes the UCI Symphony Orchestra, a premier ensemble from the Department of Music, with selections conducted by Maestro Stephen Tucker.

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UCI Symphony Orchestra Series Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 8pm Friday, March 9, 2018 at 8pm Friday, June 8, 2018 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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Suor

Angelica

Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8pm Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 2pm Music by Giacomo Puccini with Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Darryl Taylor, Artistic Director Stephen Tucker, Conductor

Opera UCI presents Suor Angelica. First performed in 1918, this opera presents the story of Sister Angelica, who has been forced by her family to enter a convent following a scandal. After her aunt, the Princess, asks Angelica to sign over her inheritance to her younger sister, and drama ensues.

Suor Angelica is the second in Giacomo Puccini’s ethereal and spiritual triptych of operas, Il trittico, the others being the dark melodrama Il tabarro and the gutsy comedy Gianni Schicchi.

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Celebrate Music at UCI Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8pm An exciting, fast-paced evening of musical performances by the Department of Music at Claire Trevor School of the Arts’ students and faculty, including instrumental and vocal ensembles of all sizes, diverse forms of traditional classical music and jazz, and new works by UCI composers.

A family-friendly evening of performances celebrating the arts and music at UCI.

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National Theatre

Lıve Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre in association with Arts Orange County

The Barclay welcomes its sixth 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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Screening

Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 2pm Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig star in this brilliantly funny comedy that made playwright Tom Stoppard an overnight sensation almost 50 years ago.

Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters stumble in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, and become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds.

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A G AY FA N TA S I A O N NATIONAL THEMES

by Tony Kushner

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Part 1:

Millennium Approaches

Part 2:

Perestroika

Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2pm Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2pm This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is one of America’s defining pieces of art from the past twenty-five years. Written in two parts, each part is able to stand alone as a singular work of art. However, in combination, they have become a masterpiece of a generation.

America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.

Andrew Garfield (Silence, Hacksaw Ridge) plays Prior Walter along with a cast including Denise Gough (People, Places and Things), Nathan Lane (The Producers), James McArdle (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Russell Tovey (The Pass).

This new staging of Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning two-part play is directed by Olivier and Tony award-winning director Marianne Elliott (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and War Horse).

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Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2pm J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale A riot of magic, music and make-believe!

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:30pm The story has been told before, but never like this.

An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on a hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the course of the world. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call SalomĂŠ at the center of a revolution.

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Screening

Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:30pm Jude Law stars in this chilling tale of passion and destruction directed by Ivo van Hove and broadcast from the Barbican Theatre in London.

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

James C. Lindberg, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer PersonalCare Physicians, LLC

Ramona Agrela Associate Chancellor University of California, Irvine

Terry McDonald Community Leader

Francisco J. Ayala Professor and National Medal of Science Laureate University of California, Irvine Stephen Barker Dean, Claire Trevor School of the Arts University of California, Irvine Karen Cahill Community Leader Carla Furuno Senior Vice President & Regional Manager City National Bank Michelle Grettenberg Assistant to the City Manager City of Irvine Sean Joyce City Manager City of Irvine

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William Parker Professor Emeritus Physics and Astronomy University of California, Irvine Penelope Parmes Partner Troutman Sanders LLP Lynn Schott Mayor Pro Tem City of Irvine Mickie Shapiro Community Leader Gary Singer Senior Advisor RSI Holding LLC HONORARY

Donald P. Wagner Mayor, City of Irvine Howard Gillman, Ph.D. Chancellor University of California, Irvine

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