2018-19 Barclay Patron Guide

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This season, Irvine Barclay Theatre has managed to do the nearly impossible. We’ve curated a season with artists, who, collectively, have garnered an extraordinary number of high caliber awards and nominations:

Front cover: Grace Kelly / Facing: Photo by Skye Schmidt

117 Grammy nominations; 49 Grammy Award wins; 21 Tony nominations; 12 Tony Award wins; 18 Emmy nominations; 4 Emmy Award wins; 5 Oscar nominations. Plus, there’s even one Pulitzer Prize and one Royal Knighthood.

It’s a season steeped with top-notch artists, including jazz icon Wynton Marsalis, master comedian Jon Lovitz, Broadway heavyweights Bebe Neuwirth and Sutton Foster, world music star Aida Cuevas and flamenco great Diego el Cigala. The expanded Jazz@theBarclay and our signature Contemporary Dance series feature first-class talent from across the nation and around the world.

Along with award-winning superstars and legends, we are also showcasing the next generation of inspiring talent.

With his gift for composing soulful Hawaiian songs, Kalani Pe'a is a rising star. A jazz prodigy, Grace Kelly, the 25-yearold Korean American saxophonist, has headlined at all major jazz festivals, from Montreux to Newport to Montréal.

I especially want to thank our season sponsor, City National Bank, for its continued enthusiastic support.

More exciting surprises await in the coming year.

We hope you’ll join us.

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

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World Stages

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Great artists from around the globe bringing diverse cultures to soCal.

Broadway Cabaret

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

Musical Mavericks

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An eclectic mix of classical, American roots & funk by artists that do it their way.

Jazz Series

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From Big Band to today’s stars… we’ve got the swing!

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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.

Festival Ballet Series

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

Family Fun

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All types of fun for all ages.

National Geographic Live

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Join today’s leading explorers, scientists, and photographers as they bring their stories to the stage.

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.

British Theater on Screen

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

Up-and-Coming Talent

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

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy................................................ 38 Jessica Lang Dance................................................... 68 Jon Lovitz.................................................................... 8 Mexico Vibra!..............................................................12 Aida Cuevas...............................................................14

October 2018

2 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.................................. 50 4– 5 Jésus Carmona: Amator...............................................16

6 Soweto Gospel Choir...................................................18 13 –14 FBT: Ovation.............................................................. 80

19 Grace Kelly: Grace’s Joy Party..................................... 52

20 Christine Ebersole...................................................... 26

24 Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company........................ 70

28 NTL: Frankenstein..................................................... 114 November 2018

10 –11 UCI Drama: Legally Blonde......................................... 119

13 NTL: King Lear.......................................................... 115 14–18 UCI Drama: Legally Blonde......................................... 119

20 UCI Symphony Orchestra............................................121

26 An Irish Christmas...................................................... 20 December 2018

2 Dr. Bobby Rodriguez: Latin Jazz Christmas.................... 54

7 Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn................................. 40 8–24 FBT: The Nutcracker................................................... 82 January 2019

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9 NTL: The Madness of George III.................................. 116 11 Kuana Torres Kahele..................................................108 12 Jerry Herman Legacy Concert...................................... 28 13 NatGeo: Mireya Mayor...............................................102 17 Fred Hersch Trio......................................................... 56 18 Miles Davis & The Blue Flame Incident......................... 58 19 Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater....................... 88 27 Krysta Rodriguez & Scott Barnhardt.............................. 30

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1–2 The 7 Fingers: Réversible............................................ 10

7 Peak Experience Jazz: At Last..................................... 60

8 Kalani Pe'a............................................................... 110

9 Steep Canyon Rangers................................................ 42

10 Doktor Kaboom.......................................................... 90 21–23 UCI: Dance Visions................................................... 120

24 Notte Vivace.............................................................. 44

27 Martha Graham Dance Company.................................. 72

28 NTL: Antony & Cleopatra........................................... 117 March 2019

1 Diego el Cigala........................................................... 22

3 NatGeo: Hilaree Nelson..............................................104

8 UCI Symphony Orchestra............................................121

14 Dee Dee Bridgewater.................................................. 62

16 Bebe Neuwirth........................................................... 32

17 David Gonzalez: The Frog Bride.................................... 92

20 Malpaso Dance Company............................................ 74

21 Henry Kapono & Duke’s on Sunday Band..................... 112 23–24 FBT: The Sleeping Beauty............................................ 84

25 IUSD Jazz Night.......................................................... 94

27 The Phantom Tollbooth................................................ 96

28 Mohsen Namjoo......................................................... 24

29 John Pizzarelli: Salute to Sinatra & Jobim..................... 64

30 Kathy Mattea............................................................. 46 April 2019

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Sutton Foster............................................................. 34 NatGeo: Brian Skerry.................................................106 Tower of Power.......................................................... 48 Tomáš Kubínek.......................................................... 98 Christian McBride....................................................... 66

May 2019

3 Celebrate Music at UCI..............................................122

4 AcaLove: A Cappella Festival......................................123 11–12 Opera UCI: Die Fledermaus.........................................124

22 Backhausdance.......................................................... 76 June 2019

7 UCI Symphony Orchestra............................................121

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COMEDY

An Evening with

Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8pm Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz gained fame as a regular on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and emerged as one of the show’s stars thanks to his hysterically broad characters, including Tommy Flanagan: The Pathological Liar, Hanukkah Harry and The Devil.

Jon’s distinctive voice made him a Hollywood mainstay in such movies as City Slickers II, A League of Their Own and The Wedding Singer — and as Jay Sherman in the acclaimed cult cartoon series, The Critic.

Enjoy an evening of uproarious personal observations as Jon lets loose on stage — raucous, edgy and sprinkled with a pinch of truth…“Yeah, that’s the ticket!”

Rated R because it’s Jon (bleeping) Lovitz!

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CIRQUE

Friday, February 1, 2019 at 8pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8pm Known for its vibrant creativity and amazing physical prowess, the 7 Fingers company has appeared on Broadway in the smash hit Pippin and at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

With a unique and riveting mix of theater, circus, music and acrobatics, the company has reached audiences throughout the world, putting a human face on contemporary circus.

In Réversible, a cast of multi-faceted performers takes you on an exhilarating journey. Peek through the key hole at a Réversible world, where everyday life is transformed into new spectacular universes filled with beauty, excitement and pure grace.

“Magical! There are moments in which we feel we are on the roof of the universe. A perfect blend of virtuosic technique, fantasy, and poetry.” – La Presse, Montréal With support from:

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A free event celebrating the virbrant culture of Mexico.

Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 4:30–6pm On the theater plaza In association with the

Consulate of Mexico in Santa Ana, CA Join us for a variety of music, regional dances, and handcrafts from the different states of Mexico.

Also, come check out a special rebozo workshop.

Crafts and food will be available for sale.

Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Totalmente Juan Gabriel Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 7pm Dubbed “the Queen of Mariachi,” Aida Cuevas is beloved for her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. Cuevas became the first female singer in the mariachi genre to win a Grammy for Best Regional Mexican Music Album when she was honored at the 2018 awards for her CD Arrieros Somos (Versiones Acústicas). Her unique voice and style have allowed her to cultivate a successful career spanning decades, leaving a remarkable imprint in the history of Mexican music.

Performing with her mariachi band, Cuevas sings the songs from her latest release, Totalmente Juan Gabriel Vol. II., paying tribute to her dearest friend and greatest mentor, the legendary singer and songwriter, Juan Gabriel.

“Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” – The Kansas City Star Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Irvine Barclay Theatre and New World Flamenco Festival present

Amator Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 8pm Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8pm With his flawless footwork and ballet-infused moves, Jesús Carmona is one of the standouts in today’s flamenco scene.

But it is his undeniable charisma and visceral connection to the audience that make him an electrifying dancer and a genuine phenomenon of the flamenco world.

With Amator, Jesús Carmona has crafted a deeply personal work. Drawing upon his love of Spanish dance and flamenco, he has created an ever-nuanced homage to love and self-discovery that revels in moments of inspiration.

Amator is as passionate, spontaneous and as wonderfully unique as its creator.

Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Sponsored by:

Drs. Francisco and Hana Ayala

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A Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Songs of the Free Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8pm Two-time Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has performed to standing ovations and sold-out houses throughout the world, appearing on stages with superstars, including Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, Céline Dion and Bono.

In Songs of the Free, this a cappella vocal ensemble from South Africa celebrates the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. With rich vocal textures and driving rhythms, these charismatic performers celebrate the spirit of South Africa in an inspiring program of freedom songs and traditional and popular African and Western gospel.

“Absolutely thrilling singers... dazzling music.” – Billboard T h e B a r c l a y. o r g

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Monday, November 26, 2018 at 8pm Kerry Irish Productions

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 champion Scott Doherty in a memorable night of family entertainment that sparkles with the charm and magic that only this festive time of the year can bring.

A perfect family event!

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“…Genuinely astonishing …electric!” – The Village News

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Friday, March 1, 2019 at 8pm A three-time Grammy winner, Diego el Cigala has captivated audiences all over the world with his gravelly voice and passionate interpretation of flamenco. Born in Madrid, Diego el Cigala has often been touted as “the Sinatra of Flamenco.”

His various collaborations with world-renowned Latin American artists have earned him a reputation for seamlessly melding the rhythms and melodies of his Spanish Gitano heritage with styles ranging from bolero to son, tango, and Afro-Caribbean jazz.

On stage, alone with his pianist, Cigala’s timeless voice creates an irresistible atmosphere — intimate, soulful and beguilingly seductive.

“He radiates a magnetic mix of winking charm and unpredictable vitriol reminiscent of a singer from an entirely different milieu, Frank Sinatra.” – The New York Times Sponsored by:

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Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 8pm Hailed as “the Bob Dylan of Iran” by The New York Times, Mohsen Namjoo is a visionary artist who speaks for and touches the souls of today’s youth. Seamlessly blending the classical with the modern, the ancient with the current, Mohsen Namjoo is a true musical maverick, fusing the centuries-old traditions of Persian music with his own approach to composition, style and sound.

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Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 8pm Christine Ebersole has captivated fans and critics alike with her unforgettable roles in Camelot, Dinner at Eight and the smash hit revival, 42nd Street. She starred most recently on Broadway in War Paint in her Tony-nominated role as Elizabeth Arden, a combative cosmetics pioneer. And then there was a role of a lifetime. Christine received virtually every Off-Broadway award and her second Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Musical for her dual role as both Edith Bouvier Beale and “Little Edie” Beale in Grey Gardens. Ebersole’s comic verve, a brilliant singing voice and her ability to transform into her characters has earned her a place in the pantheon of Broadway leading women.

“Ebersole is this era’s Judy Holliday” – LA Times Sponsored by:

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The Broadway Legacy Concert Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 8pm Jerry Herman is a legendary composer/lyricist of the American musical theater and one of Broadway’s most beloved icons.

From Hello, Dolly! and Mame to Mack and Mabel and La Cage aux Folles, Jerry Herman’s songs have lit up Broadway for decades with toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical showstoppers.

Now he’s sharing his great musical legacy with a new generation of music lovers.

Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert stars a cast of New York’s top Broadway and concert stars celebrating the songs and the stories of one of the true giants of the theater.

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Coming Home Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 7pm Representing the next generation of Broadway talent, two of its brightest faces are back in town. Krysta and Scott have appeared in the Tony Award-winning musicals Spring Awakening, The Book of Mormon, Big River and The Addams Family.

Join these two Broadway babies as they sing tunes from their most memorable shows, offer up some tidbits about making it in New York, and perform a few selections with tomorrow’s Broadway stars — students of the Orange County School of the Arts.

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Jerry and Whitney Mandel

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Stories with Piano Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8pm Bebe Neuwirth delivers an inspiring evening of stories and songs — songs which embody a range of scenarios and emotions, including the nuances of joy, heartbreak and nostalgia. From Broadway showstoppers to timeless torch songs, these cherished musical tales are bracing, hauntingly introspective and sung with an intimate and spellbinding style.

Two-time Tony and Emmy winner, Bebe Neuwirth has graced the Great White Way with a string of unforgettable performances, including Sweet Charity, Damn Yankees, Fosse and Chicago. On television, she has won a legion of fans with her portrayal of Lilith on the hit comedy series Cheers and its spin-off, Frasier, and as Nadine Tolliver on the CBS drama Madam Secretary.

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In Concert Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 8pm With endearing gusto and unabashed charm, Sutton Foster has originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, Shrek The Musical, and her Tony Award-winning performances in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her everemboldened spunk has delighted television audiences in Bunheads and Younger.

In a tour de force of musical showmanship, Sutton Foster combines Broadway tear-jerkers with lighthearted musical gems. Whether belting out a sultry Broadway heartbreaker or a sublimely tender personal favorite, Sutton Foster is a chameleon of song — remarkably versatile, always surprising and full of heart.

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Irvine Barclay Theatre is truly your home for the arts.

We exist to serve you and yours – to provide joy, inspiration, education, and a cherished place to celebrate life through the arts. Like you, we believe: • Art

has the power to transform lives.

• Everyone

deserves the right to experience and be inspired by the arts.

• Art

revitalizes interpersonal connections, inspires cultural intelligence, and strengthens the foundations of our society.

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shared experiences in the arts, we create more open-minded communities, a kinder, more productive world, and a brighter future for everyone.

But we can’t uplift our community through the arts without your help! Please invest with us today.

Every gift, no matter how small, makes a difference.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 8pm Together for over 24 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows.

With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Super Bowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

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Friday, December 7, 2018 at 8pm Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine ), have a musical partnership unlike any other. With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling this humble instrument into new and unique realms, these two artists are simultaneously familiar and wildly innovative.

Fleck is a 16-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres with his jazz-to-classical ingenuity and bluegrass roots. Washburn has the earthy sophistication of a postmodern, old-time singer-songwriter, and has revolutionized the clawhammer banjo by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. “Their marriage… officially harmonized two of the instrument’s finest players” (Chicago Tribune ), and the pair took home a 2016 Grammy Award for their self-titled debut. When their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact, they’ve got the world on a string.

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Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8pm One of the most versatile bands in all of contemporary American music, the Grammy Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers has spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, combining elements of pop, country and folk rock. Among the hardest working bands in any genre (pulling double duty on their own and as sometime collaborators with Steve Martin), this genre-defying sextet has developed a remarkable catalog of original music. With their richly textured, highly spirited sound and exceptional musicianship, the Steep Canyon Rangers are ever-evolving, always moving forward, searching for new music horizons and vistas while creating something original and all their own.

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MUSIC

Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 7pm Trio Céleste, artistic directors featuring

Chamber Music | OC and its renowned Young Artist Program A night of lively artistry styled by one of the most dynamic ensembles on the classical music scene today. This is your opportunity to explore beautiful music through the eyes of Trio Céleste and, perhaps, inspire you to see it in a new way.

Hailed as “a first-class ensemble,” “unfailingly stylish,” “technically dazzling,” and “the epitome of what chamber musicians should be,” Trio Céleste has performed in hundreds of recitals worldwide including lauded debuts at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Seoul Arts Center in South Korea, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. “Sparkling…flawless.” – New York Concert Review 44

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An Evening with

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 8pm Two-time Grammy Award winner, Kathy Mattea is a true creative spirit and a genuine storyteller. Twice named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association, she is an artist whose music reaches across boundaries. At ease with both country tradition and free-ranging innovation, Mattea intertwines Celtic, gospel and bluegrass influences with the folk and acoustic music, to create a unique tapestry of gorgeous, heart-wrenching songs.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 8pm Tower of Power is a band so one-of-a-kind, it’s an institution.

Playing the most dynamic and distinctive soul music, T.O.P. is roaring into its unprecedented 50th anniversary with its signature sound and a world famous 5-piece horn section known for its power-packed punch and fullness. Fifty years into their legendary career, the band received its first Billboard #1 for the new release Soul Side of Town.

Keeping the soul vibe alive for decades with their golden canon of funk classics, heart-stopping ballads and new love songs, these music legends have crafted an electrifying soundtrack that longtime fans, music connoisseurs and a new generation of listeners will groove to for years to come.

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JAZZ

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 8pm Winner of nine Grammy awards and a Pulitzer Prize in music, Wynton Marsalis has been described as one of the most outstanding jazz musicians and trumpeters of his generation, a brilliant composer, and a bandleader in the tradition of Duke Ellington. A driving creative force behind Jazz at Lincoln Center’s founding and success, he brings uncompromising intensity and swinging virtuosity to each and every performance and is a favorite among jazz musicians and audiences worldwide.

In a special program featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Marsalis plays with 15 of the finest soloists and ensemble players in jazz music today — musicians celebrated for their stylistic versatility and unparalleled ensemble cohesion.

Sponsored by:

Bill and Carolyn Klein

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Grace’s Joy Party Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8pm Grace Kelly plays with the heart and passion of an old soul yet with the genre-bending zest and energy of a 25-year-old.

Having performed at President Obama’s Inauguration at 16, Kelly was a regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s band, Jon Batiste and Stay Human. “Charismatic and immensely talented” (DownBeat magazine), Kelly has drawn critical praise and new fans every year with headlining over 800 shows in 30 countries at all major jazz festivals, from Montreux to Newport to Montréal. A multiple award winner as an alto sax player and composer, Grace Kelly is a fearless jazz innovator and a world class saxophonist who’s making jazz young.

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Carol and Les Elliott

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Latin Jazz Christmas Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7pm Grammy nominee Bobby Rodriguez is a first-rate jazz trumpeter and a dynamic leader of jazz and Latin ensembles. Known for his fiery and sensitive brand of trumpet playing, he has performed and recorded with an illustrious array of world-class musicians, including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Poncho Sanchez and Ray Charles.

From the salsa-drenched “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to the bolero-infused “Silent Night” and “The Christmas Song,” Latin Jazz Christmas is a delightful show bursting with sizzling jazz rhythms, Latin flair and an exuberant spirit of Christmas.

Liza and Stuart Krassner Ken and Helene Rohl

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“One of the major ensembles of our times.”

— The Wall Street Journal

Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 8pm A 12-time Grammy Award nominee, Fred Hersch is an artist of unbounded imagination. A powerful creative force, he has shaped the course of jazz over more than three decades as an improviser, composer and recording artist. Proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade”

by Vanity Fair, Hersch has long defined jazz’s creative edge in a wide variety of settings, from his breathtaking solo recitals and exploratory duos to his extraordinary trios and innovative chamber settings. With some three dozen albums to his credit as a leader or co-leader, Hersch consistently wins an international array of awards and lavish critical praise.

“When it comes to the art of solo piano in jazz, there are currently two classes of performers: Fred Hersch and everybody else.” — All About Jazz Series Sponsor:

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& The Blue Flame Incident Friday, January 18, 2019 at 7:30pm Featuring New York’s Metta Quintet A multi-media celebration of the groundbreaking music of the iconic trumpeter, bandleader and cultural provocateur, Miles Davis.

Using jazz and 20th century America as a backdrop, The Blue Flame Incident (which alludes to one of Davis’ earliest childhood memories) traverses the music of one of the most compelling, infinitely creative and trailblazing artists the music world has known.

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.

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

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At Last Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 8pm Guest vocalist — Barbara Morrison At last, my love has come along…

Cuddle up with your sweetheart for a jazzy evening of music about love, broken hearts, and the blues.

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.

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with the Memphis Soulphony Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 8pm Over the course of a career spanning four decades, three-time Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking bold leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Ever the intrepid pioneer and keeper of tradition, Bridgewater has performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie.

In her stunning new album, Memphis...Yes, I’m Ready, she honors the city and her roots with such classics as B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone,” Otis Redding’s “Try A Little Tenderness,” and “Why? (Am I Treated So Bad)” by The Staple Singers.

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Friday, March 29, 2019 at 8pm Two of John Pizzarelli’s greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967 to present a softer, sultrier side of Sinatra on the heels of “That’s Life” and “Strangers in the Night.” Half a century later, John Pizzarelli is celebrating that unique gathering and pays tribute to those original recordings.

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 including 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 Series Sponsor:

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Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8pm Six-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride can be likened to a force of nature. The Philadelphia native has become one of the most requested, most recorded, and most respected figures in the music world today. His latest release, Bringin’ It, won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble and puts his status and skills as an all-around entertainer on full display. From jazz (Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock) to R&B (Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, and the one and only Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown) to pop/rock (Sting, Paul McCartney) to classical (Kathleen Battle, Edgar Meyer), the iconic Christian McBride is powered by an impassioned energy and a boundless love of swing.

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DANCE

“Sophisticated and intelligent.”

– LA Times

Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8pm

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an anonymous fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

West Coast Premiere

This Thing Called Love

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Dance Magazine hails her as “a master of visual composition.”

Jessica Lang seamlessly incorporates striking design elements and classical ballet vocabulary into artfully crafted, emotionally riveting contemporary works. Formerly a member of Twyla Tharp’s company, Lang has created more than 90 works for companies worldwide. With great ingenuity and choreography described as “achingly beautiful” (Chicago Tribune), Jessica Lang is quickly becoming one of the most celebrated choreographers of her generation.

This very special evening of dance will include a new work celebrating the music and artistry of legendary singer Tony Bennett.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 8pm

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With its physically compelling and unrestrained choreography, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company is hailed throughout the world for its exceptional choreographic character.

Under the artistic direction of Rami Be’er, it characterizes Israeli dance at its best. “Unique, potent and unforgettable, Be’er’s works are one of Israel’s most exciting cultural exports.

To experience a KCDC performance is to sit on the edge of your seat mesmerized the entire performance.” (Broadway World ) “One of the world’s most original and innovative forces in modern dance.” – ABC News Australia Sponsored by:

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 8pm

“One of the seven wonders of the artistic universe.”

– The Washington Post Sponsored by:

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Martha Graham changed the face of dance. Capturing the spirit of a nation, she brought a distinctly American sensibility to every theme she explored. Graham’s groundbreaking style enlivened the body with raw, electric emotion and continues to challenge and inspire generations of performers and audiences.

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, affording women the right to vote, The EVE Project features a comprehensive range of women choreographers, from the deepest roots of modern dance – Martha Graham’s heroines and anti-heroines – to contemporary superstars.

The program includes Diversion of Angels, Graham’s lyrical essay on love; Ekstasis, a gorgeous reconstruction of Graham’s original creation of the discovery of a woman’s body; Lamentation Variations, in which today’s choreographers take inspiration from Graham’s iconic Lamentation; and Errand into the Maze, a Graham masterwork and her signature role, reconstructed with accented choreography after Hurricane Sandy.

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Face the Torrent

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 8pm Bringing a little slice of Havana to the Barclay!

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Embodying the passion that defines Cuban life and its rich dance tradition, Malpaso Dance Company has become one of Cuba’s most sought-after dance companies. Artistic Director Osnel Delgado emphasizes a collaborative creative process by working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography.

With a program that includes Indomitable Waltz by acclaimed Canadian choreographer Aszure Barton and Face the Torrent, a new work by Sonya Tayeh (So You Think You Can Dance), Malpaso Dance Company is steeped in driving Latin grooves and inspired sensual choreography that has taken the American dance world by storm. “[Mr. Delgado’s] finely kneaded movement, which almost makes you want to grab it in fistfuls, buoys into and out of the ground with delectable ease.” – The New York Times Sponsored by:

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 8pm The world premiere of a new work by acclaimed choreographer Dwight Rhoden and a new work by company founder Jennifer Backhaus.

Backhausdance is known for its ensemble aesthetic and lush movement vocabulary. The company’s deeply human and emotional creations are infused with a sense of humor and theatricality. Backhausdance just finished a milestone 15th anniversary season that included its first European tour and an engagement at the internationally

renowned Joyce Theater.

“A fluid, unforced fusion of classical and contemporary dance.”

– The Brooklyn Rail

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an anonymous fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

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Molly Lynch, artistic director

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 14 years, NCI has brought 56 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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Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7pm Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2pm A captivating evening of contemporary ballet works created by southern California choreographers and performed by Festival Ballet Theatre, Orange County’s premier, professional ballet company.

This evening of original and cutting-edge choreography features Texture of Time by Josie Walsh, with original music

by Jealous Angel and special effects by Academy Award winner Jim Doyle; Andrea Schermoly’s brilliantly emotive Feathered Warning; and Viktor Plotnikov’s award-winning Oops, a delightfully comical creation performed by the inspired young dancers of Southland Ballet Academy.

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FEST IVAL BALLET THEATRE Salwa Rizkalla, artistic director

December 8–24, 2018 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 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

Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 7pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2pm A timeless love story for the whole family!

Celebrate spring with a full-length production of the beloved classical ballet. Festival Ballet Theatre’s heartwarming production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece brings to life fabled storybook favorites, Princess Aurora, Puss’n Boots, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf…characters that remind us that good always triumphs over evil.

This family-friendly production is choreographed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, after Marius Petipa, and features renowned guest artists in the lead roles.

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The Barclay has just the ticket!

We’ve expanded our acclaimed ArtsReach programming to give more students of all ages the opportunity to learn with our featured artists — at the theatre, in classrooms, and throughout the community. Master classes, Q&A’s, interactive workshops, and so much more! ArtsReach activities inspire participants to explore the arts — opening minds, nourishing hearts, and creating new possibilities.

ArtsReach programs change lives, and your generous support makes all the difference.

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Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2pm & 7pm Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a blend of the unique comedy of Gregory Popovich (award-winning star of the Moscow Circus and champion juggler) and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Popovich and his cast of over 30 gifted animals have been voted “Best family show in Las Vegas” and were finalists on America’s Got Talent. Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots and even geese and mice!

Gregory Popovich has rescued the animals from shelters all over the country, transforming them into Las Vegas stars by using positive reinforcement and working with the animals’ natural abilities to create a fun, one-of-a kind show.

Recommended for all ages.

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and the Wheel of Science!

Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2pm So much science, so little time. . .

Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there are way too many to do them all in one show.

The solution: the Wheel of Science!

Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel and labeled it with everything from optical illusions to chemical reactions to a homemade hovercraft, and more! At least a dozen fantastic routines ready to go. Wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next!

Will he turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? Who knows? No two shows are the same.

So, step right up, and let’s spin that wheel!

Recommended for ages 8 –12.

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The Frog Bride Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2pm David Gonzalez’s The Frog Bride is a “ribbiting” coming-of-age story. When a King sends his three sons to find their brides, two return with fair ladies. The last returns with… A FROG?!

Gonzalez, whose storytelling has been engaging imaginations for over two decades, combines quirky, rhymed verse, live music, stunning multi-media, and the most extraordinary device of all — our imaginations — to create a hip adaptation of a classic Russian tale filled with comic sparkle and enchanting storytelling.

“Absorbing, funny and suspenseful, it is, in the great tradition of storytelling, enchanting.” – The New York Times Recommended for ages 6 –10.

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Presented by: Irvine Barclay Theatre and Arts IUSD

Monday, March 25, 2019 at 7pm Irvine’s talented young jazz artists own the Barclay stage for a night!

Five high school jazz ensembles from the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) perform on the Barclay stage for one night of dynamic music-making. Join the student musicians from Irvine, Northwood, Portola, University and Woodbridge high schools as they play a variety of jazz standards and share their love and passion for jazz. There might also be a special guest or two who’ll join in on the fun!

For 45 years, IUSD has produced vibrant music programs, enriching the lives of thousands of students.

Performing annually at various student jazz showcases, the IUSD jazz ensemble musicians are recognized for their stellar musicianship and their keen sense of rhythm.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 9:30am & 11:30am Produced by Enchantment Theatre Company

Milo is bored. There is simply nothing for him to do. And then, one afternoon, he receives a magic tollbooth. Based on Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book, The Phantom Tollbooth is a fantastical tale of a boy who is transported to a wonderous world — the Kingdom of Wisdom. With a timekeeping talking dog, Tock, as his companion, he encounters a host of unforgettable characters and discovers something magical along the way. Using puppets, masks, magic, inventive scenic effects and original music, The Phantom Tollbooth is a captivating fantasy adventure. Journey along with Milo as he delights in curiosity and knowledge and learns that with humor, good friends and a little bit of courage, anything is possible.

Discounts for school groups: please call the Box Office.

Recommended for ages 8 −12.

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Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7:30pm Self-proclaimed “certified lunatic and master of the impossible,” Tomáš Kubínek is a virtuoso vaudevillian, a comic genius, and all-round charmer. With appearances in over 30 countries, he has played to packed theaters around the world, including a sold-out run on Broadway. A collision of theater and circus magic, Kubínek’s exuberant show leaves audiences clutching their sides with laughter, breathless, and madly in love.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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– The New York Times

“Hilarious and enormously talented.”

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Please consider joining our Bravo Barclay! family today.

Whether you’re passionate about our stellar performances, our innovative ArtsReach educational programs, or our community engagement activities, the life-changing moments your gifts make possible are truly priceless.

We love to shower our Bravo Barclay! family with recognition and perks including tickets, access to special events, parking, and more. Of course, for most, the true satisfaction comes from knowing that, by giving at a leadership level, you play an important role in the future of the arts in our community and beyond.

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Pink Boots and a Machete Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 4pm A former NFL cheerleader and daughter of Cuban immigrants who grew up in Miami, Mireya Mayor followed her unlikely dreams. In short order, she became a respected primatologist, audacious explorer, and Emmy Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for the National Geographic Channel. Mayor’s adventures have taken her — armed with little more than a backpack, notebooks, and hiking boots — to some of the wildest and most remote places on earth. She’s survived poisonous insect bites, been charged by gorillas and chased by elephants — and keeps going back for more.

For more than a decade, Mayor has hosted wildlife shows, most recently the Nat Geo WILD series Wild Nights With Mireya Mayor. Mayor has been hailed as a “female Indiana Jones,” and an inspiration to young women interested in science and exploration. She’ll share stories, images, and film clips of her adventures, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hardships and danger of life in the field, along with the moments of discovery that make it all worthwhile.

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Point of No Return Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 4pm In the fall of 2014, a National Geographic team set out on what they knew would be a harrowing journey to the summit of Burma’s Hkakabo Razi to determine if it is indeed Southeast Asia’s highest point. What they didn’t realize was that the greatest obstacle wouldn’t be their dwindling rations, or the grueling jungle hikes, or the life-threatening hypothermia.

It was the force of conflicting personalities that threatened to unravel the entire endeavor. Leader Hilaree Nelson recounts the tough decisions she had to make to keep the team together, accompanied by photographer Cory Richard’s dramatic stills and clips from Renan Ozturk’s searing documentary, Down to Nothing.

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Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 4pm Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Using his camera to communicate, Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories. His images celebrate the mystery of the depths and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. Skerry dives eight months of the year, often in extreme conditions beneath Arctic ice or in predator-infested waters and has even lived at the bottom of the sea to get close to his subjects.

On stage, Skerry is a passionate spokesman for the oceans he loves to photograph. His riveting presentations to audiences at TED, Harvard, and London’s Royal Geographic Society inspire reverence for the marine realm and offer hope for protecting the vitality of the world’s oceans.

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Friday, January 11, 2019 at 8pm Kuana Torres Kahele is an innovator and trendsetter who expands the boundaries of Hawaiian music with his rich vocals and enduring lyrics. In 2011, he stepped out as a solo performer after over 15 years with the legendary Hawaiian super-group, Na– Palapalai. Kuana’s debut release, Kaunaloa, went on to sweep every major award that year. Recognized and praised as one of the leading living Hawaiian composers, he writes from his own experiences and weaves poetic imagery throughout his captivating melodies.

Sponsored by:

The Hiland Foundation The Richard and Elizabeth Steele Fund

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Friday, February 8, 2019 at 8pm With his distinctive vocal range and a gift for composing soulful Hawaiian songs, Kalani Pe'a is one of Hawai'i’s brightest new stars. His 2017 debut album, E Walea, won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album, making Kalani the first Hawaiian recording artist to ever win in the category.

Influenced from an early age by classical and R&B music, Kalani blends his soothing melodies and powerful ballads with hauntingly gorgeous harmonies and resonant lyrics — creating a musical style all his own, delivered with the passion, poetry and soul of Hawai'i.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 8pm Called “one of the great island songwriters of his generation,” Henry Kapono is a Hawaiian music legend. Joined by his Duke’s on Sunday Band, Kapono celebrates the laid-back island rock of Cecilio & Kapono (C&K), the group that rocketed him to fame in the 1970s, alongside songs from his newest CD, Welcome 2 My Paradise.

Kapono, a Grammy nominee and a multiple Na– Ho–ku– Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) award winner, was inducted into the Grammy Museum in 2017 (for his work with C&K) and has been at the creative forefront of contemporary Hawaiian music throughout his career. From soul-stirring romantic ballads and cherished songs of the land to enduring island party tunes, Kapono’s songs have become beloved classics of contemporary Hawaiian music.

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Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 6pm An Encore Broadcast in HD from the National Theatre in London.

Frankenstein returns to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s most famous novel.

Captured live in 2011 from the National Theatre stage in London, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world.

Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire ) directs this sensational production with Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game ) as The Creature and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, CBS’s Elementary ) as Dr. Frankenstein.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Suitable for ages 15 and up.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30pm Broadcast in HD from London’s West End.

Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this “nuanced and powerful” (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play.

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two aging fathers — one a King, one his courtier — reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

“Extraordinarily moving portrayal.” – The Independent “Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.”

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:30pm Broadcast in HD from the Nottingham Playhouse.

Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights, Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van ), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991.

The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live: Coriolanus ) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance ).

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behavior is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unraveling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

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Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6:30pm Broadcast in HD from the National Theatre in London.

By William Shakespeare

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire, the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.

Director Simon Godwin returns to National Theatre Live screens with this hotly anticipated production, following broadcasts of Twelfth Night, Man and Superman and The Beaux’ Stratagem.

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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 and throughout the world; 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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November 10 –18, 2018 Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe Music Direction by Benet Braun, graduate music director Choreography by Andrew Palermo Directed by Myrona DeLaney

Based on the book and hit movie of the same name, this award-winning musical packs more than fabulously fun songs and visual delight. Everyone underestimates Elle Woods (herself included), but when she achieves admission to Harvard Law in order to win back her boyfriend, she is surprised to find much more in store for her future. As she tackles stereotypes, harassment, and scandal, she finds that through discovering her own promise — while staying true to herself — she is able to effect positive change in the world around her. With serious themes dressed up in spectacular couture, this homage to “girl power” is sure to please!

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February 21–23, 2019 Molly Lynch and Tong Wang, artistic directors

Distinctive and exciting choreography by UCI Dance faculty and featuring undergraduate and graduate performers.

Works will be staged and choreographed by Distinguished Professor Lar Lubovitch, Professors Tong Wang and S. Ama Wray, and others. Don’t miss this annual premier dance concert of the season.

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November 20, 2018 at 8pm March 8, 2019 at 8pm June 7, 2019 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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May 3, 2019 at 8pm Dr. Seth Houston, artistic director

An exciting, fast-paced evening of musical performances by the Department of Music’s outstanding 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 to celebrate the arts and music at UCI. 122

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May 4, 2019 at 8pm UCI A Cappella and UCI Chamber Singers present the second annual AcaLove, which brings together award-winning groups from all over Southern California. AcaLove has hosted incredible groups that have competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, performed at the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF), and been featured on the Best of College A Cappella compilation album!

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Opera UCI presents

May 11 & 12, 2019 Music by Johann Strauss II Artistic Director: Dr. Darryl Taylor Conductor: Dr. Stephen Tucker

On New Year’s Eve, Eisenstein must go to jail for punching a police officer. However, he evades jail for one night so he can go to Prince Orlofsky’s lavish party. He’s not alone! His wife and chambermaid are there too. Strauss’s great farce ends with a happy ending for all.

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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

Danielle Oakley Partner O’Melveny

Ramona Agrela Associate Chancellor University of California, Irvine

Penelope Parmes Parmes Law, Inc.

Francisco J. Ayala Community Leader Stephen Barker Dean, Claire Trevor School of the Arts University of California, Irvine Karen Cahill Community Leader Michelle Grettenberg Deputy City Manager City of Irvine Jennifer Klein Community Leader Jeff Lefkoff Associate Provost & EVC University of California, Irvine Terry McDonald Community Leader William Parker Professor Emeritus Physics and Astronomy University of California, Irvine 126

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Greg Rohl Rohl VP of Marketing ROHL LLC Lynn Schott Councilmember City of Irvine Mickie Shapiro Community Leader Gary Singer Senior Advisor RSI Holding LLC Julia Stannard Vice President/Private Banker City National Bank Lynn O’Hearn Wagner Community Leader HONORARY

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

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