Performing Arts Series Brochure by Trevor Patch

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra | page 20

COMEDY David Sedaris | page 4

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THEATER Bus Stop | page 22 Man 1, Bank 0 | page 24

JAZZ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | page 6 The Smithsonian Masterworks Jazz Orchestra | page 11

HOLIDAY Lorie Line & her Fab Five | page 9 The Lettermen Holiday Special | page 10

FAMILY Three Classics by Mercer Mayer | page 18 Sweet Honey in the Rock | page 19 Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead | page 23

SERIES AT A GLANCE

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engage your mind! excite your senses! enjoy the arts! We are sure you’ll agree that the new 2010-2011 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium will astound you! This season is filled with great ways to spend time with family and friends and enjoy yourself close to home. From the spectacular production of Mamma Mia! to William Inges’ dramatic comedy Bus Stop performed by the Montana Repertory Theatre to the amazing harmony of SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, holiday music and so much more, take a quick glance at this brochure and you’ll see what I mean. When you buy tickets to three or more shows (and I am sure you’ll find at least three you just can’t resist!) you’ll not only save and get a host of Subscriber benefits, you will also be able to select two free tickets to one of the shows designated in the brochure. I want to emphasize the importance of becoming a donor to the performing arts. While ticket sales are an extremely important component to the overall financial health of presenting these wonderful and exciting performances, becoming a donor helps us do so much more. Contributions help us expand the programming choices, introduce our young people to the excitement of a live performance and build audiences for the future. You can become a donor by designating your gift to the performing arts on the brochure order form, or you may visit the Iowa State University Foundation website at www.foundation.iastate.edu and make a gift or pledge to the annual fund. You may also consider increasing your commitment to the arts by making a gift to the Performing Arts Endowment. Whether you’re a long-time Subscriber or you are new to Stephens Auditorium, I personally welcome you to our phenomenal facilities. All of us at the Iowa State Center are thrilled to bring you this new season, and we look forward to seeing you at Stephens Auditorium! Sincerely,

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Sure to be a season highlight!

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Friday, October 8, 2010 | 7:30 p.m. $

42.10 and $38.70 – Subscribers | $49 and $45 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students It’s here and it’s “AN ELLE OF A SHOW” (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway’s new smash hit musical, and now Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to you. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to Sponsored by yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!” (WORadio). University Park Inn & Suites

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Broadway blockbuster for all seasons

SPRING AWAKENING Friday, October 22, 2010 | 7:30 p.m. Humorist and bestselling author

42.10 and $38.70 – Subscribers | $49 and $45 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under* | $20 – ISU Students

DAVID SEDARIS Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:30 p.m. $

39 and $31.80 – Subscribers $ 43 and $35 – Non-subscribers $ 28 – 18 & under | $25 – ISU Students With more than seven million copies of his books in print in 25 languages, David Sedaris has not only become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, he has shown that his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques know no boundaries. No one slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with more skill and satire than Sedaris.

The author of Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, among other best-sellers, Sedaris can be heard on “This American Life,” distributed nationally by National Public Radio. His pieces also appear regularly in The New Yorker. With legendary delivery and stage appearances (including in Carnegie Hall), Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy® Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. Hear this “literary rock star” in person at his most deeply and riveting best.

The winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion you will never forget. It’s a story told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade.” (Entertainment Weekly) The landmark musical Spring Awakening is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll. It is exhilarating and incomparable — like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage, as they navigate teenage selfdiscovery and coming-of-age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening. “Broadway may never be the same again!” —The New York Times

*PLEASE NOTE: Spring Awakening is a powerful coming-of-age story that contains mature themes, sexual situations and strong language. Review our online Parent’s Guide for Spring Awakening to help determine if it is appropriate for your teenager and you. www.center.iastate.edu 5

Standout swing band

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:30 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers $ 37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students If you love the irresistible energy of swing music, you are in for a huge treat when the multi-platinum swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes the stage at Stephens. A singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the Swing revival of the 1990s, BBVD takes its name from an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins. The band’s eighth studio album, “How Big Can You Get? A Tribute to Cab Calloway”, is a rowdy, high-voltage celebration of musicianship, feel-good energy and fun. Their mixture of original dance tunes, big-band music and classics like “Minnie the Moocher” offer the perfect antidote for tough economic times, just like Calloway’s music in the Depression era. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has performed for three U.S. presidents and has sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Hall, and Lincoln Center. They’ve rocked the house at the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. We dare you not to jive in your seat when you hear these masters of swing take Stephens to a place it’s never been before. 6

Award-winning music and dance

VIVER BRASIL’S FEET ON THE GROUND Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | 7:30 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers | 37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students Rooted in the traditional and contemporary dance of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil — Viver Brasil offers a unique, mesmerizing exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture.

C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB See page 26 for more details.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1997 by artistic director Linda Yudin and co-director/choreographer/musician Luiz Badaró, Viver Brasil has captivated audiences around the world. Their innovative creations go beyond traditional dance to explore Brazil’s racial, social and political history. “...IRREPRESSIBLE ... spirited performance... Brazilian to the core.” — Los Angeles Times Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from the Ford Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Community Connections Fund of the MetLife Foundation. 7

A dazzling marching band extravaganza

DRUMLINE LIVE Sunday, November 7, 2010 | 5 p.m. $

38.70 and $35.30 – Subscribers | $45 and $41 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students This show could “out-stomp STOMP and out-blast BLAST,” says the Springfield News Sun. It’s DRUMLine Live, a hugely C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB entertaining and energetic show that brings the marching See page 26 for band experience to the stage with precision percussion, more details. resounding brass and choreography that will simply astonish you. This versatile group of musicians and dancers combines explosive energy and athleticism with amazing precision. They’re equally at home with classic Motown tunes, hip-hop, R&B, and the rousing brass-led songs that have made marching bands such a beloved part of American life. “ DRUMLine Live dazzles with explosive choreography and thrilling spectacle,” says Showbiz Chicago. And thanks to the remarkable acoustics at Stephens, you won’t miss a single note or rapid-fire drumbeat.

Repeat The Sounding Joy with

LORIE LINE & HER FAB FIVE Sunday, November 21, 2010 | 3 p.m. $

41.25 – Subscribers | $48 – Non-subscribers

PLEASE NOTE: Children need to be 4 years of age and older to attend this show.

25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students

The holiday tradition continues with America’s favorite female pianist, Lorie Line. She’s coming to Stephens with her new 2010 intimate and elegant holiday show. Line will bring five of her favorite musicians to accompany her, affectionately known as her “Fab Five.” With six million albums sold under her own label, Lorie Line has been a Stephens Auditorium tradition for 17 years. Join Line as she presents a brand new show that features red-carpet couture fashion and theatrical holiday music appropriate for the entire family (ages 4 and up). Santa will be on hand, and some of the lucky kids will even get to visit with him on stage! 9

Hear the hits you grew up with

THE LETTERMEN HOLIDAY SPECIAL Friday, December 3, 2010 | 7:30 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers | $37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students Twenty million records and seven thousand concerts ago, The Lettermen began their career with the 1961 hit single, “The Way You Look Tonight” and this trio’s harmonies are just as vibrant now as they were then. Group founder Tony Butala is joined by Donovan Tea and Mark Preston for this very special holiday concert. In addition to The Lettermen’s unique take on Christmas classics, they’re sure to sing the hits that put them at the top of the charts such as: “When I Fall In Love,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” and “Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” You’ll hear those and more, delivered with the close harmonies that have always given The Lettermen a rich sound all their own. Hear them live — hear them at Stephens!

Swing into Stephens for big band jazz

THE SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA Sunday, January 23, 2011 | 4 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers | $37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students Founded in 1990 with a special designation from the U.S. Congress, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) recognizes that jazz is not only important to our country’s culture, it is a national treasure. If you love Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman or Dizzy Gillespie, you’ll appreciate how SJMO recreates big band jazz the way its composers and arrangers originally intended. SJMO serves as orchestra-in-residence at the national Museum of American History and offers its own radio series, Jazz Smithsonian, heard on public radio stations across the country and in six nations.

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We deeply appreciate all the audience support that we receive through ticket sales. However, this revenue provides only 63% of the costs of presenting performances. It is the additional support of Performing Arts Fund Donors that makes it possible for us to bring the world’s greatest music, dance and theater to central Iowa each season while keeping ticket prices affordable.

Plans change? Exchange your tickets in person, by mail or by phone up to 24 hours prior to the performance, absolutely free!

DONOR PRIVILEGES INCLUDE (depending on your giving level)

Save up to 15% on all adult tickets when purchasing three or more shows. Plus you may purchase additional adult tickets at any time during the season and still save up to 15%.

PRIORITY SEATING Receive priority seating in advance of single-ticket buyers and you’ll be the first to hear about next year’s Performing Arts Series at an exclusive preview party.

TICKET INSURANCE If your tickets are lost, stolen or destroyed, replacement tickets will be provided for the same seats, free of charge.

• Highest priority seating • VIP parking pass • Complimentary refreshments in the Donor Lounge • Invitations to many special events including the Donor Appreciation Event, Meet-the-Artist receptions and the Annual Series Preview Party • Advance notice of performances and advance purchase privileges • Acknowledgment in the Playbill

SUBSCRIBER GIFT Receive two complimentary tickets to a selected Performing Arts Series event of your choice and take friends, family or co-workers with you. For a complete list of subscriber rewards, visit www.center.iastate.edu. Please see page 14-15 to order!

DON’T FORGET May 28 Priority Seating Deadline for new and renewing Performing Arts Fund Donors

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS • Company Member

• Rising Star

• Principal Artist

• Director

• Executive Producer

• Impresario

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YOUR GIFT CAN BE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS Visit www.foundation.iastate.edu and click on ‘Ways to Give’ to complete a Pledge, Electronic Fund Transfer or Faculty/Staff Payroll Deduct Form.

Now is the time to begin experiencing the many benefits that giving to the Performing Arts Fund will bring to your life. If you wish to donate, you may make a gift on the enclosed order form or give online at www.foundation.iastate.edu. For more information, contact Patti Cotter, Development & Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or via e-mail at pcotter@iastate.edu.

AMES INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION (AIOFA) June 30 Priority Seating Deadline for Performing Arts Series new and renewing Subscribers

You may choose to designate your annual gift to AIOFA to directly support the orchestras that perform at Stephens Auditorium.

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DRUMLINE LIVE LORIE LINE THE LETTERMEN

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7:30 pm Sun., Feb. 27 | 3 pm

VIVER BRASIL

SMITHSONIAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Sun., Jan. 23 | 4 pm

Mon., Feb. 7 | 4 pm

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

CAPE TOWN SYMPHONY FIDDLER ON THE ROOF BUS STOP LEMONY SNICKET

MAN 1 BANK 0 MAMMA MIA!

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YOUTH** 18 & under

One ticket per show, per ID. Include copy of ISU Student ID.

Birthday (MM/DD/YYYY)*

LEMONY SNICKET

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Number of Club Members Attending

VIVER BRASIL Tues., Nov. 2 | 7:30 pm DRUMLINE LIVE Sun., Nov. 7 | 5 pm MERCER MAYER Mon., Feb. 7 | 4 pm CAPE TOWN SYMPHONY Sun., Feb. 27 | 3 pm

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**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS: Subscriber benefits apply only to adult price tickets for Performing Arts Series shows. Youth and ISU student tickets are not eligible for subscriber discounts or benefits. Not valid with additional offers or discounts. Complimentary tickets are available to select events only (indicated above), are limited quantity and are subject to availability. Offer limited to two (2) complimentary tickets to a single eligible show. One pair of complimentary tickets per household. Complimentary tickets are not eligible for refund or exchange.

GRAND TOTAL

Subtract Iowa State Center Gift Certificates. Certificates must be submitted with your order.

HANDLING CHARGE (Due on all orders)

This gift will be matched/enhanced by my/our employer(s):

Name(s) as you would like listed in performance playbills:

❒ I/We want to support the Performing Arts Fund at Stephens Auditorium and receive priority seating. Designate my/our gift for: (select one) ❒ Performing Arts Fund ❒ Ames International Orchestra Festival Associaton (AIOFA) ———————————————— TOTAL GIFT: (For installment information see page 13)

GIVE TO THE PERFORMING ARTS FUND (see page 13 for more details)

*Members must be 12 years of age or younger as of July 1, 2010.

Member Name

C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB Introduce children ages 12 and under to the magic of the performing arts. The $50 membership fee includes one youth ticket to four (4) Performing Arts Series performances, $ membership badge, family activity packet, access to member-only events and activities, and more! Valued at more than $100! ————— # of memberships x 50 each Only one ticket per show, per membership. Kids Club Members must be accompanied by an adult. Adult tickets and additional youth tickets can be purchased above.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CHU-FANG HUANG — PIANO Thurs., Oct. 7 | 7:30 pm This event will be held at the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building, ISU Campus. (Applies to this event only)

OVERTURE DINNER Buffet dinner is held at the Scheman Building and include dessert, coffee, tea or milk, and a cash bar. CAPE TOWN SYMPHONY Sun., Feb. 27 | 1 pm

MERCER MAYER

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Friday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 pm

SPRING AWAKENING

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Thurs., Oct. 14 | 7:30 pm

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DAVID SEDARIS

Fri., Oct. 8 | 7:30 pm

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Performing Arts Series 2010| 2011

Purchase 3 or more shows to receive discounts, great benefits and two complimentary tickets to a select show! Restrictions apply, see below.**

QUESTIONS?

Performing Arts Series 2010 | 2011 Stage

STEPHENS AUDITORIUM SEATING CHART

Orchestra Rows A-C

Call the Iowa State Center Ticket Office at 515-294-2479 or toll-free 1-877-843-2368.

HOW TO ORDER Return the completed order form on pages 14-15, and the mailing and payment information below:

Rows 1-24

Loges 10-18

Rows 25-32

Loges 1-19

First Balcony Rows 1-5 First Balcony Rows 6-8

Loges 22-28

Loges 21-27 Second Balcony Rows 1st Price 2nd Price Third Balcony Rows

Pricing levels shown apply to adult tickets only. All ISU student and youth tickets are a single price, regardless of location. The Iowa State Center is accessible to persons with special needs. Please include special seating requests with your order or call 515-294-2479 for assistance.

BY FAX: 515-294-6995 Fax both sides of this form. BY MAIL: Iowa State Center Ticket Office Scheman Building, Suite 4, Ames, IA 50011-1113 IN PERSON: Iowa State Center Ticket Office located on the north side of Stephens Auditorium, Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm

MAILING INFORMATION (please print)

OFFICE USE ONLY

Full Name

INFORMATION TO KNOW CHILDREN: While we encourage early introduction to the arts, we also wish to provide the best environment for all our guests. Our policy for young guests is as follows: • We request that children under six years of age attend only performances labeled “Family Friendly” in our brochure and on our website. • All patrons, including infants on laps, must have a ticket due to Fire Marshal requirements. GROUP TICKETS: Groups of 15 or more receive a $5 discount off adult ticket prices. For Lorie Line only, groups of 10 or more receive $5 off adult ticket prices. For more information, call the Ticket Office at 515-294-2479 or 1-877-843-2368.

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Seating Preference The Iowa State Center is accessible to persons with special needs. Please include special seating requests with your order and we will accommodate you as best possible. Call 515-294-2479 or toll-free 1-877-THE-CENTER for assistance.

PAYMENT METHOD

OFFICE USE ONLY

❒ Check Enclosed (payable to the Iowa State Center) ❒ Credit Card: ❒ VISA ❒ Mastercard ❒ American Express ❒ Discover ❒ Three-Month Payment Plan: Subscribers paying by credit card may choose this option. Please check here to authorize the Iowa State Center to divide your total into three consecutive monthly charges to your credit card. Credit cards cannot expire less than four months after the date of your order. This option is ONLY for patrons purchasing three or more Performing Arts Series events. Card Number

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DOORS: Doors generally open 30 minutes prior to show time. Late arrivals might not be seated immediately. ACCESSIBLE SEATING: Wheelchair seating is available with companion seating nearby. Inform the Ticket Office of special needs when ordering. AUDIO ENHANCEMENT: See an usher for infrared listening devices to clarify and amplify sound. Sign language interpretation is available with sufficient notice and conditional upon the availability of qualified service provides. Request this service at least one month prior to the performance. GIFT CERTIFICATES: Gift certificates are available in any denomination and are valid for all performances at Stephens Auditorium or Fisher Theater. Gift certificates can be purchased at the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office or 515-294-2479 or 1-877-843-2368.

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❒ ISU Faculty/Staff U-Bill (Divided into three payments, deducted from paychecks during Oct.–Dec. 2010) ISU Card # 6 0 0 9 5 7 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Signature ❒ ISU Student U-Bill Charge ISU Card # 6 0 0 9 5 7 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Signature 16

STUDENT TICKET DISCOUNTS: Discounted student tickets (as listed in this brochure) are available for Iowa State University students. Each person using a student ticket must be a student and must be able to present a current student ID.

SUBSCRIBER TICKET EXCHANGES: Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge. Exchanged tickets must be received by the Ticket Office (by mail, by phone or in person) at least 24 hours prior to the performance for full value. SINGLE TICKET EXCHANGES: We are unable to exchange tickets for non-subscribers. If you are unable to attend a show, consider one of the following options: • Return your ticket to the Ticket Office any time prior to the show and it will be offered to a student free of charge. • Give or sell your ticket to someone else. REFUNDS: Refunds are available only if an event is canceled or rescheduled. MORE INFORMATION: The Iowa State Center website (www.center.iastate.edu) has additional information about all of the performances, including audio and video clips, playbills, biographies and press reviews. The website also contains printable directions, detailed seating maps and educational programs. DRIVING DIRECTIONS From the North • Take Interstate 35 south to Highway 30 (Exit 111B) • Follow Highway 30 West to University Blvd. (Exit 146) • Follow University Blvd. north to Center Drive • Turn Left on Center Drive From the South • Take Interstate 35 north to Highway 30 (Exit 111B) • Follow Highway 30 West to University Blvd. (Exit 146) • Follow University Blvd. to Center Drive • Turn Left on Center Drive PARKING: Parking is free and plentiful in the lots surrounding Stephens Auditorium. Handicap and wheelchair-accessible parking is available on the west side of the auditorium. Programs and artists are subject to change without notice. 17

Omaha Theater Company presents

THREE CLASSICS BY MERCER MAYER • THERE'S AN ALLIGATOR UNDER MY BED • THERE’S SOMETHING IN MY ATTIC • THERE'S A NIGHTMARE IN MY CLOSET

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How does a little boy face down that big alligator that lives under his bed? Can another child command his toy soldiers to protect him from the Big Nightmare that lives in his closet—or is it the Big Nightmare that needs to be protected? And what about the little girl who lassoes the Silly Scary Thing that lives in her farmhouse C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB attic? What would you do? See page 26 for more details.

The design of this original musical production features vivid and imaginative costumes and scenery. With music and lyrics by Stuart Kenny, James Larson’s adaptation creates a place where the Alligator under your bed, the Nightmare in your closet and the Thing in your attic can become a child’s best friends.

Six voices for truth and justice

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers | $37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students The songs of Sweet Honey in the Rock “lead us to the well of truth that nourishes the will and courage to stand strong.” — Harry Belafonte The six African-American women of SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® have inspired audiences for nearly 35 years with their incomparable voices and righteous call for a more just and humane world. Combining lyrics, movement and narrative, they celebrate the sacred music of African-American churches—spirituals, hymns, and gospels—as well as jazz, reggae, doo-wop, and blues. It will be an experience like no other as Sweet Honey challenges injustice, encourages activism and honors love. Sweet Honey’s messages will be simultaneously interpreted in uniquely expressive American Sign Language. This performance will have ASL interpretation.

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Debut tour of the U.S.

CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Phillippe Quint, violin soloist

Sunday, February 27, 2011 | 3 p.m. 35.30 and $31.90–Subscribers | $41 and $37 – Non-subscribers

25–18 & under | $20–ISU Students

C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB See page 26 for more details.

We are delighted to welcome the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra to Ames on their first-ever tour of North America. Part of South Africa’s long tradition of symphonic music, the CPO is perhaps the most versatile and active orchestra in all of Africa. In addition to traditional symphony concerts at Cape Town’s historic City Hall, the CPO also performs with the Cape Town Opera and Capetown City Ballet. The performance will feature two-time Grammy® Award nominee violinist Philippe Quint and the orchestra will be led by the dynamic young conductor Martin Panteleev. PROGRAM (subject to change) Bernstein Overture to Candide Tchaikovsky Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35 SUPPORTED BY Ames International Orchestra Festival Association & Ames Commission on the Arts 20

Thursday, March 3, 2011 | 8 p.m. $

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

OVERTURE DINNER See order form for details.

Fiddler on the Roof is the Tony Award®-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal.

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A timeless classic of American musical theatre

Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of musical theatre with Fiddler on the Roof.

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An uproarious new musical “whodunit”

LEMONY SNICKET’S THE COMPOSER IS DEAD

Family Friendly

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. $

24.25 – Subscribers $ 28 – Non-subscribers $ 18 – 18 & under | $15 – ISU Students

William Inge’s hit comedy

BUS STOP by Montana Repertory Theatre Friday, March 4, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. $

31.90 and $28.50 – Subscribers | $37 and $33 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students A lot can happen in a single night—especially at a streetcorner restaurant in a small Midwestern town where a busload of stranded passengers waits out a snowstorm. The acclaimed Montana Repertory Theatre (who brought us To Kill A Mockingbird) returns to Stephens with William Inge’s hit comedy Bus Stop. When the down-home, seemingly ordinary characters reveal extraordinary qualities, romance blossoms and love banishes loneliness. It’s a warm, all-American story and “an uproarious comedy that never strays too far from the truth,” says The New York Times. “Bus Stop shows that our lives are truly intertwined; we affect each other in subtle and profound ways as we go about our daily lives,” says Montana Rep artistic director Greg Johnson. “Few playwrights are able to make the everyday universal and the commonplace the stuff of great theater. Inge is one of these playwrights.” 22

It’s curtains for everyone when The Composer is Dead hits theaters for the first time! Renowned children’s author Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events) and composer Nathanial Stookey have created a new, hilarious and thrilling musical mystery that is an enchanting delight for all ages. A conductor has met an untimely finale, and every member of the orchestra is a suspect in the murder. The Composer is Dead is a musical “whodunit” for the Inspector to figure out—and also an educational look at all the instruments and musicians who make up an orchestra.

C.Y.’S KIDS CLUB See page 26 for more details.

Played by actor/writer/comedian Geoff Hoyle, who appeared as “Zazu” in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, the Inspector interrogates the entire orchestra, starting with the strings and working his way to the percussion. Joining him onstage are beautifully crafted marionettes that help tell the tale and find out “whodunit”. We are delighted to have this all-new production visit Stephens on its first national tour. One thing is certain: No one leaves the auditorium until the mystery is solved! 23

An amazing true tale of modern life

MAN 1, BANK 0 Sunday, April 10, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. $

28.50 and $25.10 – Subscribers | $33 and $29 – Non-subscribers $ 25 – 18 & under | $20 – ISU Students This is a one-man show unlike any other. It’s the utterly fascinating true-life story of Patrick Combs, who deposited a $95,093.35 “non-negotiable” junk mail check on a whim. When the bank actually cashed the ridiculous check, Combs’ impulsive action led him into a staggering and funny David-and-Goliath-like adventure. Angry bank officers threatened him with jail time and death, the leading bank authority in the United States came out of retirement, astonishing legal twists ensued, and the worldwide media came calling, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, “Good Morning America,” David Letterman and Jay Leno. Combs wove his adventures into “one of the funniest, most fascinating and fastest-moving solo plays to hit New York in many a season,” says Broadwayworld.com. “Not only is Man 1 Bank 0 ninety minutes of nonstop laughter, it’s also an edge-of-your-seat adventure loaded with unbelievable real-life surprises.” This internationally touring, award-winning show has sold out in venues all around the globe. When we tell you we’re absolutely delighted to present it here at Stephens, you can take that to the bank. 24

The ultimate feel-good show

MAMMA MIA! Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:30 p.m. $

47.20 and $43.80 – Subscribers $ 55 and $51 – Non-subscribers $ 35 – 18 & under | $27 – ISU Students Take a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads. Add the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless, insanely catchy songs. It adds up to a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! More than 40 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and music of Mamma Mia! This sunny, funny tale from writer Catherine Johnson unfolds on a Greek island paradise on the eve of a young woman’s wedding. The bride’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. ABBA’s hit songs, “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “S.O.S” and many, many more, are woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. On stage and off, everyone at Stephens will be Sponsored by having the time of their lives!

Young Concert Artist Residency

CHU-FANG HUANG, PIANO Recital: Thursday, October 7, 2010 | 7:30 p.m. Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall located in the Music Building on the Iowa State University Campus $

10 – General Admission | $5 – ISU Students/18 & under

Chinese pianist CHU-FANG HUANG (pronounced Chu-Fong Hwong) burst onto the concert scene in 2005 as a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and First Prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. In 2006, Ms. Huang was named a Winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and was awarded the Mortimer Levitt Piano Chair of YCA. Artist Residency October 4 –7: Ms. Huang will be in residency working with area schools and community organizations. If you would like Ms. Huang to perform/work with your group, please contact Sara Compton at 515-294-7389 or scompton@iastate.edu to see what might be arranged.

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Discover the Magic of Performing Arts

Clifford Y. (C.Y.) Stephens, benefactor of Stephens Auditorium, believed all children should have an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the fine arts. A membership in C.Y.’s Kids Club at Stephens Auditorium introduces children 12 & under to the magic and wonder of the performing arts. For just $50 per child, you’ll receive one youth ticket to four (4) great family-friendly Performing Arts Series events, a membership badge, a family activity packet, access to member-only events and activities, concession coupons, and much more! Valued at over $100! For more information, visit www.center.iastate.edu or contact Sara Compton at 515-294-7389 or e-mail scompton@iastate.edu. 26

Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute

2010-2011 Youth Matinee Series For Children Pre-Kindergarten—Grade 12 | Stephens Auditorum The arts really are for everyone; they help complete any education formula. Bringing you some of the finest arts programming available for children, our Martha-Ellen Tye Youth Matinee Series is designed to excite the imagination and creativity of pre-school children through high school youth. The performances and activities encompass a broad range of music and theater from around the world; they energize and enhance the overall learning process through the magic and wonder of live performing arts experiences. FALL 2010 Berenstain Bears ISU Symphony Little Red Hen Viver Brasil

SPRING 2011 Voices from Ellis Island Voices from the Resistance Three Classics by Mercer Mayer King Tut Song of Mulan Click, Clack, Moo A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Admission Only $ 4 in Advance $ 5 Day of Show

For details, visit www.center.iastate.edu or contact Sara Compton, Outreach Coordinator, at 515-294-7389 or scompton@iastate.edu.

COME BACK FOR THE SHOW Ames is offering some great hotel and performance ticket packages for the upcoming season, making it easy and convenient for Performing Arts Series patrons and guests to make their next visit even more memorable. You will enjoy two tickets to a Stephens Auditorium performance of your choice and overnight accommodations for the same night. Many packages also include additional amenities to make your trip extra special. Before you plan your next trip to Ames, check out visitames.com for a complete listing of all the “Come Back for the Show” packages and other great Ames hotel packages. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, 515-294-7612 27