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Storrs!
The Best of continues in
Greetings from Jorgensen Center in the heart of the UConn campus in Storrs!
We’ve got so much planned for the Storrs community and beyond this coming fall, featuring the best of live music and entertainment.
We kick things off with the celebrated Saturday Night Live comedian, Colin Jost, during UConn Family Weekend. The Piano Guys return with new music and a whole new show. Patrons of all ages will enjoy Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert this
A real treat will be Michael Feinstein’s special tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett – and it’s in a cabaret setting! Also in a cabaret, the incomparable jazz vocalist Samara Joy returns for a holiday show with members of her family. The Australian Chamber Orchestra joins us as part of the Lenard Chamber Music Series, and we’ll have more family shows, political satire, and so much more.
Enjoy browsing this brochure and our website, and be sure to reserve the best seats early. I look forward to seeing you in those Jorgensen seats again this fall!
Warmly,
Rodney Rock, Director October. Come dressed up as your favorite Encanto character and be ready to sing-along to your favorite classics from the Disney soundtrack!
COLIN JOST
Sat, Sep 14, 8 pm
Writer, performer, and author Colin Jost is best known for his work on the longrunning comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Over his nearly two decades writing for SNL, and as current longtime coanchor of the popular segment Weekend Update, Jost has won five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards. A graduate of Harvard University, Jost has been published multiple times in The New Yorker. His memoir, A Very Punchable Face, is a New York Times bestseller and has received copious critical acclaim. He most recently headlined the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner.
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Public, Hartford Courant, Lite 100.5 WRCH, The Daily Campus
THE PIANO GUYS
Sat, Sep 21, 8 pm
International musical superstars The Piano Guys return to Jorgensen with their innovative mashups of classical and pop music performed on piano and cello. Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, they have delivered numerous popular compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre. In 2023, they unveiled their 13th album, Unstoppable, a compilation of exhilarating and emotionally profound cover songs written over the past two years. Steven and Jon are gearing up to hit the road to perform their new music with a brand-new show, and share that classic humor our Jorgensen fans have come to know and love.
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Insider, CT Public, Hartford Courant, Lite 100.5 WRCH, The Chronicle
ENCANTO: THE SING-ALONG FILM CONCERT
Thu, Oct 3, 7:30 pm
Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert, a cross-national tour where Encanto lovers of all ages have the opportunity to sing along with their favorite GRAMMY®-Award winning songs performed by the live band, Banda de la Casita, while watching the full film. Enjoy the music of the Academy Award®-winning film, including iconic hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” performed live. Fans are encouraged to dress up as Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela, or any of their favorite characters from the film and to use their voices to transform Jorgensen into one big celebration of the Madrigal family.
NOTE: Live characters do not appear in this event.
Campus Co-Sponsor: UConn Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, Hartford Courant, 96.5 TIC, Hot 93.7, Lite 100.5 WRCH, The Chronicle, Kidtivity.com
Back Cover: ENCANTO: The Sing-Along Film Concert
Front Cover: Michael Feinstein
Left: The Piano Guys
Right: Colin Jost
PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL
Sun, Oct 13, 2 pm
Vital Theatre Company’s long-running hit Pinkalicious The Musical returns to the Jorgensen stage! This musical adaptation brings Victoria Kann’s children’s series Pinkalicious to life. The titular character and lover of all things pink, Pinkalicious, is a young girl who — after eating a few too many pink cupcakes — turns pink with a condition known as “Pinkatitis!” Join Pinkalicious and her family as she discovers that maybe there is such a thing as “too much of a good thing,” and learns to embrace all the colors of the wheel!
HEY KIDS! Join us at 1 pm for tons of pre-show activities and PINKALICIOUS FUN! Be sure to wear PINK!!
Recommended for ages 2-7
Media Sponsors: CT Public, Hartford Courant, Kidtivity.com, 100.9 K-Hits, Seasons Media
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Lenard Chamber Music Series
Thu, Oct 17, 7:30 pm
Richard Tognetti, director and violin
Joseph Tawadros, oud
James Tawadros, percussion (Egyptian)
Under Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the Australian Chamber Orchestra has become a major cultural export, traveling around the world to deliver over 100 concerts every season. Comprised of 17 musicians, the ACO has received massive acclaim in its time presenting new arrangements of classical works. Called “one of the wonders of the musical world today,” ( The Guardian, UK), the ACO celebrates the arts with dynamic programs and cross-artform collaborations in their new music as well as the old classics. The program will feature the Tawadros Brothers who are pushing the boundaries of melody and metre, seamlessly fusing Egyptian, classical and contemporary influences. Enjoy Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.5, selections from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and original music by Joseph Tawadros.
Media Sponsors: CT Insider, Hartford Courant, Seasons Media, NEPM, 91.7 WHUS
CAPITOL FOOLS
Sat, Oct 19, 8 pm
Just in time for the election, the stairway to heavenly political satire originally laid by the Capitol Steps continues upward with the Capitol Fools. The post-COVID reincarnation of the old troupe holds up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious, bi-partisan song parodies and foolish reflections on both sides of the aisle that continue to create abundant laughter and delight. Cast members from past seasons of the Steps join the ensemble for over-thetop impressions, break-neck costume changes, and all-new bits and song parodies reflecting the day’s news.
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Insider, CT Public, Hartford Courant, 98.7 WNLC
Left: Australian Chamber Orchestra
Right: My Father’s Dragon
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
BECAUSE OF YOU: “M y Tribute to Tony Bennett,” featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band Sat, Oct 26, 8 pm
CABARET | Doors Open at 7 pm
Cabaret Fare & Bar
The self-described “Ambassador of The Great American Songbook,” Michael Feinstein, pays homage to the late, great Tony Bennett in his concert My Tribute to Tony Bennett. Over the past three decades, Feinstein has brought music from the Great American Songbook from the White House to the Sydney Opera House, and many venues in between. Nominated for multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards, he founded The Great American Songbook Foundation, dedicated to preserving and celebrating this music through educational programs, Master Classes, and more. Don’t miss this special tribute to the incredible legacy of Tony Bennett.
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Public, Hartford Courant, Lite 100.5 WRCH, The Chronicle
MY FATHER’S DRAGON
Sun, Nov 10, 2 pm
When nine-year old Elmer Elevator hears about a baby dragon who is held captive by the ferocious animals of Wild Island, he sets off on an adventure to rescue the dragon and return him home. In collaboration with author Ruth Stiles Gannett and in celebration of the books’ 75th Anniversary, Enchantment Theatre Company brings the three tales of My Father’s Dragon to the stage. This new touring production features talking animals, a daring rescue, a flying dragon, buried treasure, and lots of humor! Recommended for all ages.
Media Sponsors: Hartford Courant, NEPM, Seasons Media, 100.9 K-Hits, Kidtivity.com
ARSENTIY KHARITONOV
Lenard Chamber Music Series
Sun, Nov 17, 3 pm
Enjoy an intimate Sunday afternoon concert with the internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Kharitonov has achieved fame and accolades for his “sumptuous tone, technical mastery, broad dramatic range, and elegant phrasing” ( Fanfare Magazine). A first-prize winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition and a winner of the Rachmaninov Competition in the Russian Federation, he has performed in the major concert halls throughout Europe and America. Program will include works by Schumann, Franck, Kharitonov, and Rachmaninoff.
Media Sponsors: CT Insider, Hartford Courant NEPM, Seasons Media, 91.7 WHUS
BENNEWITZ QUARTET & ARSENTIY KHARITONOV
Lenard Chamber Music Series
Fri, Nov 22, 8 pm
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Bennewitz Quartet is the ensemble-in residence for the Czech Philharmonic. 2024 has been declared The Year of Czech Music, a celebration observed every decade when the year ends in a “4”. This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedrich Smetana, the 120th anniversary of the death of Dvořák, and the 170th anniversary of Leoš Janáček. Bennewitz returns by popular demand to Jorgensen for the second time in 2024, joined by Arsentiy Kharitonov on piano. Program will include works by Haydn, Janáček, and Dvořák.
Media Sponsors: CT Insider, Hartford Courant NEPM, Seasons Media, 91.7 WHUS
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
with Stella Katherine Cole
Fri, Nov 15, 8 pm
This evening promises to be enchanted, indeed. Led by social media sensation Stella Katherine Cole and Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III, Some Enchanted Evening leads audiences on a jazz-inspired journey through Broadway’s greatest hits from the Golden Age of yesterday to the freshest hits of today. From Hammerstein to Hamilton and everything in between, this multi-disciplinary musical mashup also showcases Jabu Graybeal, a one-of-a-kind talent and tap-dancing star.
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Insider, Hartford Courant, NEPM, 98.7 WNLC
HOLIDAY POPS
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor Sat, Dec 7, 8 pm
Celebrate the magic of the season with “America’s orchestra,” the most recorded and arguably the most beloved orchestra in the country. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, treat yourself to this festive annual tradition at Jorgensen, bursting with holiday music favorites and a visit by jolly old St. Nick.
Media Sponsors: CT Public, CT Insider, The Chronicle, Hartford Courant, Seasons Media, Channel 3 WFSB, 100.5 WRCH
Celebrate the Magic of the Season
SAMARA JOY
“A Joyful Holiday,” featuring the McLendon Family
Sat, Dec 14, 8 pm
CABARET | Doors Open at 7 pm Cabaret Fare & Bar
The incomparable Samara Joy returns to Jorgensen Center for the third time – this time for a special holiday concert featuring members of her talented musical family who have shared the influences of gospel, Motown, and jazz across the generations. With her father, uncle, and cousins, the three-time Grammy winner delivers a sparkling evening brimming with the most time-honored songs of the season.
Campus Co-Sponsors: H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center and UConn Women’s Center
Media Sponsors: Connecticut Magazine, CT Public, CT Insider, Hartford Courant, Hot 93.7, Lite 100.5, 91.7 WHUS
Top Left: Stella Cole
Middle Left: Arsentiy Kharitonov
Bottom Left: Bennewitz Quartet
Top Right: Keith Lockhart and Boston Pops
Bottom Right: Samara Joy
JORGENSEN GALLERY
FALL 2024
A Year of Plein Air Painting on Horsebarn Hill
by Blanche Şerban
Sat, Sep 14 – Sat, Dec 14
Reception: Thu, Oct 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(Prior to Australian Chamber Orchestra)
This fall Jorgensen Gallery will feature 366 canvases, painted plein air daily over the course of an entire year on Horsebarn Hill in Storrs by award-winning artist and educator, Blanche Şerban. Alternating panoramic views, local scenes, and minute subjects, the project poetically documents the light and the atmosphere on the hill rolling through the seasons. Based in Storrs, Şerban said “I look to paint the air between things that hold the shape of seen and unseen, the transient beauty of changing light, the passing hours and seasons, the fragile balance between the wealth of the material world and the simplicity of formless.”
Fall 2024 Gallery Hours: Mon - Wed, 10 am - 4 pm Thurs, 1 pm - 4 pm Fri, 10 am - 4 pm
Prior to performances and during most intermissions. Gallery Information: Jorgensen.UConn.edu
LENARD CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
The Lenard Chamber Music Series is made possible through the Lenard Chamber Music Endowment. Thanks to the Lenard Endowment, UConn students, non-UConn students, and youth under 18 are invited to attend all chamber events for free.
CABARET
Enjoy a cozy nightclub atmosphere with candlelit cocktail tables surrounded by clusters of seats on the main floor. Refreshment bars are located in the main and mezzanine lobbies. Food and refreshments can be enjoyed at any seat in the hall.
Cabaret Fare (Card only) & Bar (Cash & Card accepted)
Doors to the main hall open one hour prior to curtain, so come early and enjoy! Sorry, no BYO.
STUDENT RUSH TICKETS
Jorgensen Center offers a limited number of FREE tickets to UConn Students to every Jorgensen performance!* Student Rush Tickets will continue to be distributed via email through Fall 2024. Students should email the Box Office at jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu the morning of the show to request their Rush ticket. Please keep in mind - even if you don’t get Rush tickets, tickets are still greatly discounted and you’ll never see quality entertainment at this price again! For more information go to jorgensen. uconn.edu and click on Discounts under ‘Box Office.’
*Some events excluded.
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BOX OFFICE
JORGENSEN BOX OFFICE
860.486.4226
Open Mon–Fri, 10 am to 5 pm, and 90 minutes prior to events. Special holiday and summer hours may apply.
LATE ARRIVALS
As a courtesy to the artists and the audience, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the artists’ management. A monitor in the lobby can be viewed by patrons waiting to be seated. There are no refunds for late arrivals.
CHILDREN & INFANT TICKETS
Children must be at least 4 years of age or older to attend events other than children’s events. Tickets are required for everyone, no matter how young.
SEATING POLICY
Ticket orders will be filled in order of receipt and seat locations assigned on a bestavailable basis. If you wish to sit with friends, please send orders in together.
TICKET EXCHANGES
Plans change? Someone in your party under the weather? Tickets may be exchanged in advance of the performance. Please contact the Box Office for additional information.
REFUNDS
There are no refunds unless an event is canceled. This includes events presented as scheduled during inclement weather.
UCONN HUSKY BUCKS
Accepted at the Jorgensen Box Office window.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
The perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Available throughout the year at the Jorgensen Box Office.
PLEASE NOTE: All artists, events, dates, programs, and policies are subject to change.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
PARKING*
Parking is available in the North Garage, Lot F off North Eagleville Road, and Lots C, K, & J on Discovery Drive. The parking fee for Jorgensen events is now included as part of your ticket price. Patrons will no longer have to pay upon entry or exit in the North Garage. All gates have been removed and gateless parking begins one hour prior to show time through the conclusion of each performance. Please note: this applies to North Garage only.
Handicap Parking is available in the North Garage, and on Glenbrook Road.
Handicap drop-off is located in front of Jorgensen on Hillside Road. Please contact the Box Office for specific directions.
ACCESSIBLE VAN SERVICE
Available to and from the North Garage for patrons by calling 860-486-4991.
DIRECTIONS TO UCONN*
Jorgensen is located at 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT. The North Parking Garage is located diagonally across the street from Jorgensen at 103 N. Eagleville Road. For a full campus map, go to maps.uconn.edu.
*PLEASE NOTE: Campus access, parking and directions may change during the school year due to construction. We encourage patrons to arrive early to accommodate any traffic pattern changes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
JORGENSEN GALLERY
The gallery, on the lower level, features exhibitions by both professional and student artists. For more information, visit jorgensen.uconn.edu.
BAG POLICY
For the safety of all, bags and backpacks larger than 10” x 10” are prohibited in the theater. Small bags and purses are permitted. An exception will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after proper inspection. All bags are subject to search.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Handicapped seating is available by informing the Box Office when purchasing tickets. Wheelchair-accessible rest rooms are located in the lower lobby. Elevator service is available from the main lobby down to the lower lobby only.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM Free from the front office.
TOO LOUD?
Free hearing protection is available upon request from the front office.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
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BECOME A FRIEND
We invite you to join Jorgensen’s Circle of Friends, a group of generous artslovers who support Jorgensen in a number of wonderful ways. You may join at several different levels, and by doing so, you not only help support Jorgensen but earn some terrific privileges as well. To join, simply call Rodney Rock at 860.486.1983, send an email to rodney.rock@uconn.edu, or go to jorgensen.uconn.edu and click on Support.
MEDIA SPONSORS
FALL 2024 SALE DATES
All Fall 2024 season events go on sale starting July 15 @ 10 AM.
FALL 2024 SEASON EVENTS
DISCOUNTS
SENIORS 60 & OVER
Take $2 off each ticket
Special Events, Children’s Events, Encanto excluded
1 discounted ticket per senior citizen. Proof upon request
UCONN FACULTY/STAFF
Take $2 off each ticket
Special Events, Children’s Events, Encanto excluded
1 discounted ticket per UConn ID
Cannot combine Faculty/Staff and Senior discount
UCONN STUDENTS
Limited free tickets for shows as part of UConn Student Rush (day of show only)
Limit 1 free ticket per UConn ID.
Tickets must be used by students with valid UConn ID.
1 FREE ticket for each of the Lenard Chamber Series Events.*
$26 tickets (Colin Jost)
$25 tickets (The Piano Guys)
$15 tickets (Michael Feinstein -Tony Bennett Tribute, Samara Joy)
$10 tickets (Capitol Fools, Stella Cole)
$35 tickets (Holiday Pops)
1 ticket per UConn ID.
No discount for Children’s Events, Encanto
NON-UCONN STUDENTS/ YOUTH UNDER 18
Tickets must be used by students with valid student ID.
1 FREE ticket for each of the Lenard Chamber Series Events.*
$15 tickets (Capitol Fools, Stella Cole)
$20 tickets (Michael Feinstein - Tony Bennett Tribute, Samara Joy)
No Discounts for Children’s Events, Colin Jost, The Piano Guys, and Encanto
LENARD CHAMBER
MUSIC EVENTS*
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Arsentiy Kharitonov, Bennewitz Quartet/Arsentiy Kharitonov
CABARET EVENTS
Michael Feinstein -Tribute to Tony Bennett, Samara Joy
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Pinkalicious
My Father’s Dragon
PARKING
Included in ticket price
TICKETS
Our Design-a-Subscription series is not available for the 2024-2025 season.
TICKET PRICES
SPECIAL EVENTS
Adults Children (10 and under) Cabaret Table Seating **Floor Seats/Front & Rear Risers (No cabaret seating)
CABARET TABLE/RISER SEATS
Table seats are on the main floor in the front (limited availability). Riser seats are in the middle and rear of the main floor.
BOX OFFICE
Tickets may be purchased in person, by phone (860) 486-4226, or by mail.
The Box Office is open Mon-Fri, 10 am - 5 pm and 90 minutes prior to showtime. Special holiday hours may apply.
You may contact the Box Office via email at jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu or at (860) 486-4226.
Note: all artists, events, dates, programs and seating policies are subject to change.
ORDER FORM
JOIN THE JORGENSEN CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Benefits include early ticket ordering and exchange privileges, recognition in the Jorgensen playbill, and an invitation to an artist’s reception. For more information go to jorgensen.uconn.edu.
JOY! (JORGENSEN
OUTREACH FOR YOUTH!)
JOY! provides free tickets for economically disadvantaged children of all ages, public school programs, in-school outreach and residency programs, and scholarships to the JOY! Conservatory Program. Learn more at jorgensen.uconn.edu.
HOW TO ORDER
Order in person, online, by phone, by mail, or by fax with a credit card.
SEAT ME WITH MY FRIENDS
Send orders in together.
Address/City/State/Zip*
Seating Chart
Key to Seat Pricing in the Main Hall, Cabaret, and Chamber Setting
jorgensen.uconn.edu
jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu
MAIL CHECK Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts University of Connecticut 2132 Hillside Road Unit 3104 Storrs, CT 06269-3104 Make checks payable to: University of Connecticut
Circle of Friends and JOY! Contributors: Name as it should appear in the Jorgensen Playbill
