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FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Dear Friends, Welcome to the 17/18 Season! We are thrilled to present many of the world’s most iconic artists on the Lied Center stage this year. The biggest Broadway lineup in Lied history includes THREE Tony Award®-winning Best Musicals (The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots and Jersey Boys) in addition to the most recent Tony® winner for Best Musical Revival, The Color Purple. World-class performers in music, theater and dance will perform throughout the season, while also providing transformative educational outreach in classrooms across the state of Nebraska!

A monumental collaboration we have been working on for several years with American Ballet Theatre and the St. Louis Symphony will be the season’s artistic highlight and comes to fruition over two nights February 16–17. In fact, the Lied Center is the only venue in the world to present these two incredible organizations in collaboration this year, and we know it will be a performance audiences will remember forever.

Growing our position as one of the nation’s leading classical music presenters continues this season by hosting the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with pianist André Watts for the first time since 1999 while also presenting three Gold Medalists of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in solo recitals!

As a season ticket holder, you enjoy the best prices and seating for your favorite performances, and our flexible “create your own season ticket” allows you to pick exactly the shows you want to attend. Thanks to the Lied’s free ticket exchange program for season subscribers, you can exchange your tickets for a different season event with no exchange fee if you find your schedule changes after you purchase season tickets. Beyond up to 20 percent off individual ticket prices, you also reduce ticket fees by as much as 80 percent through your season order. When you add up the savings, it is like receiving an entire event for free!

Beyond the stage, the Lied Center impacts the lives of thousands of young people each year with interactive arts education programs. As you complete your season ticket order, please consider joining the Friends of Lied with a tax-deductible contribution to assist us in sustaining these artistic programs and maintaining Nebraska’s “Home for the Arts.”

Best wishes, and we look forward to seeing you this season at the Lied.

Bill Stephan & Ann Chang Executive and Artistic Directors, Lied Center for Performing Arts

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GLENN KORFF BROADWAY ENDOWMENT Established in 2014, the Glenn Korff Broadway Endowment makes an immeasurable impact on the performing arts in Nebraska by enabling the Lied Center to present the highest quality Broadway shows. The Endowment also supports the creation of exciting new Broadway productions through the Lied Center’s Grow A Show program and provides opportunities for students to work hands-on with top musical theater artists. Glenn Korff’s passion for musical theater began during his undergraduate years at UNL when he was a member of Kosmet Klub, an all-male musical and comedy ensemble. The Lied Center is honored to forever recognize Glenn Korff and his legacy to enrich the human spirit through the arts.

I AM HONORED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE THIS CONTRIBUTION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUTURE PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENLIGHTEN AND ENTERTAIN FAMILIES AND GENERATIONS OF NEBRASKANS FOR YEARS TO COME. – Glenn Korff

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MOTOWN® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.

THE SONGS. THE SOUND. THE STORY.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 It began as one man’s story . . . became everyone’s music . . . and is now Broadway’s musical.

Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical!

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $78 | $68 | $58 | $48 STUDENTS: $39 | $34 | $29 | $24

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HER VOICE BLOOMED AND SOARED ALMOST EFFORTLESSLY. – The New York Times

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH

KRISTIN CHENOWETH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | 7:30 PM In a career that spans film, television and stage, Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Broadway’s smash hit Wicked and is an Emmy and Tony Award® winner. Chenoweth brings her powerful voice to the Lied for a performance of popular songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook.

ADULTS: $75 | $65 | $55 STUDENTS: $37.50 | $32.50 | $27.50

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“SPARKLING, FRESH AND LIVELY.” - Los Angeles Times

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12–SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 The Hills Are Alive! A brand-new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Lincoln. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

ADULTS: $79 | $69 | $55 | $39 STUDENTS: $39.50 | $34.50 | $27.50 | $19.50

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 “Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony®, GRAMMY® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, and features their hit songs, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Contains authentic, “profane Jersey language”and is recommended for ages 12+.

ADULTS: $85 | $75 | $55 | $39 STUDENTS: $42.50 | $37.50 | $27.50 | $19.50

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“SWEETLY, VIVACIOUSLY, IRRESISTIBLY GOOD!” – The Washington Post

FRIDAY, MARCH 9–SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by GRAMMY®- and Tony Award®winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $79 | $69 | $55 | $45 STUDENTS: $39.50 | $34.50 | $27.50 | $22.50

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ONE OF THE BEST-LOOKING MUSICALS TO REACH NEW YORK IN RECENT SEASONS. – Wall Street Journal

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 & SATURDAY, MARCH 24 A tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, the show follows one man whose incredible journey ignited a historic wave of change that gave birth to the abolitionist movement.

John Newton, a willful and musically talented young Englishman, comes of age as Britain sits atop an international empire of slavery. He finds himself torn between following in the footsteps of his father—a slave trader—and embracing the more compassionate views of his childhood sweetheart. This story of redemption featuring “Amazing Grace,” the most celebrated hymn of all time, will inspire and uplift your spirit.

ADULTS: $59 | $49 | $39 | $29 STUDENTS: $29.50 | $24.50 | $19.50 | $14.50

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11–SUNDAY, APRIL 15 The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new, “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony Award® winner John Doyle.

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ONE OF THE GREATEST REVIVALS EVER! – New York magazine

ADULTS: $78 | $68 | $58 | $48 STUDENTS: $39 | $34 | $29 | $24

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SHE IS IN HER PRIME. NO ONE ON BROADWAY CAN TOUCH HER. – Los Angeles Times

AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD THURSDAY, APRIL 26 | 7:30 PM Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry. She is the recipient of a record-breaking six Tony Awards®, two GRAMMY® Awards and an Emmy Award. Her Tony®-winning performances include roles in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. See her live with full orchestra as she performs hits from Broadway and the Great American Songbook.

PHOTO: AUTUMN DE WILDE

ADULTS: $65 | $55 | $45 STUDENTS: $32.50 | $27.50 | $22.50

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | 7:30 PM The world’s greatest party band is coming to the Lied Center! After selling over 20 million albums, there is no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. Come enjoy classic songs like “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack” and “Deadbeat Club.” The B-52s start a party every time they pound out their unforgettable dance-rock tunes.

ADULTS: $74 | $64 | $49 STUDENTS: $37 | $32 | $24.50

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. . . AN INTRIGUING ‘WHAT IF?’ STORY THAT IMAGINES ABIGAIL’S LIFE AND FORTUNES – Los Angeles Times

Presented by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre

SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 15 Ten years after The Crucible’s infamous seductress, Abigail Williams, danced with the devil in Salem, darkness returns. As she cares for a young sailor on the brink of death, a mysterious stranger from Abigail’s past catches up with her, sending her on one final, suspense-filled quest for redemption.

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $30 STUDENTS: $15

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TREVOR NOAH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 7:30 PM Host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah makes his Lied Center debut with a hilarious evening of comedy fresh on the heels of his latest stand-up special Afraid of the Dark. One of the world’s brightest comedic masterminds, Noah was the first South African stand-up comedian to appear on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman.

NOAH’S PRESENCE AND SKILL AS A STAND-UP COMEDIAN ARE UNDENIABLE. – Chicago Tribune

This performance may include adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $96 | $86 | $69 | $59 STUDENTS: $48 | $43 | $34.50 | $29.50

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ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WAS ELECTRIFYING. – The Huffington Post

ORPHEUS CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA WITH ANDRe WATTS, PIANO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 7:30 PM The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, one of the world’s foremost chamber orchestras, returns to the Lied for the first time since 1999. Based in New York City, this unique group performs as a unified ensemble without a conductor and will be joined at the Lied by superstar pianist André Watts. Highlights of the program include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 K. 271!

Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $65 | $50 | $35 STUDENTS: $32.50 | $25 | $17.50

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2017 VAN CLIBURN

GOLD MEDALIST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 7:30 PM

Widely regarded as one of the world’s most important piano competitions, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition honors a young pianist once every four years as a Gold Medal winner. Representing the finest pianists in the world, the Gold Medal winner celebrates Van Cliburn’s legacy and captivates audiences across the globe.

Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $27 STUDENTS: $13.50

THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CLASSICAL PIANO CONTEST IN THE WORLD. – Chicago Tribune

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SUPERB PHRASING AND VIRTUOSO TECHNIQUE – Los Angeles Times

ARTURO SANDOVAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | 7:30 PM Born in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, and a protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval has evolved into one of the most dynamic and vivacious performers of our time. A ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Sandoval continues to burn through Afro-Cuban grooves, tear up bebop lines and honor the memory of Dizzy Gillespie through his signature playing.

ADULTS: $46 | $38 STUDENTS: $23 | $19

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 7:00 PM The beloved TV classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season.

Come see all of your favorite characters from the TV special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Abominable Snow Monster, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.

ADULTS: $55 | $45 | $35 | $25 STUDENTS: $27.50 | $22.50 | $17.50 | $12.50

A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. – NY Theatre Guide

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STRAIGHT NO CHASER

CHRISTMAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 7:30 PM Straight No Chaser is the real deal. The captivating sound of ten human voices comes together to make extraordinary music that moves people in a fundamental sense. Celebrate the holiday season with new twists on Christmas classics by the group whose original take on “The 12 Days of Christmas” went viral with over 20 million views since its original release!

ADULTS: $70 | $65 | $60 | $45 STUDENTS: $35 | $32.50 | $30 | $22.50

THE SOUND IS . . . ASTONISHINGLY FULL. – Morning Call

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ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE MONDAY, JANUARY 8 | 7:00 PM Travel back 65 million years as Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour through prehistoric Australia. You’ll experience an eye-popping collection of amazingly lifelike dinosaurs and other creatures, presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to the prehistoric world.

This performance is appropriate for patrons age 5 and older.

ADULTS: $24 | $16 STUDENTS: $12 | $8

VISUAL OOMPH TO RIVAL THE LION KING. – Chicago Tribune

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GRAVITY AND DEATH-DEFYING ACTION ENGINEERS – Lincoln Journal Star

STREB: SEA (SINGULAR EXTREME ACTIONS) THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 | 7:30 PM Created by Elizabeth Streb, the Evel Knievel of dance, this daredevil event nimbly weaves dance, athletics, cirque acrobatics and Hollywood-style stunt work into one amazing live performance. Following a sold-out performance at the Lied Center in 2014, STREB returns with its new production, “SEA”—a wild kaleidoscope of action, music and human bodies daring to defy the laws of gravity!

ADULTS: $39 | $34 STUDENTS: $19.50 | $17

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MANHATTAN TRANSFER

MEETS TAKE 6 SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 | 7:30 PM With 20 GRAMMY® Awards between them, these two musically iconic groups have joined forces as “The Summit” to form one of the most thrilling musical collaborations ever assembled. Performing side-by-side, these groups showcase crystal-clear harmonies, a riptide of syncopated rhythms and rich gospel sounds throughout this once-in-a-lifetime performance.

ADULTS: $64 | $54 | $44 STUDENTS: $32 | $27 | $22

RHYTHMS THAT WILL KEEP YOUR HEAD BOBBING AND YOUR FEET TAPPING. – Monterey County Weekly

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G COMMAND K PLATINUM PERFORMANCE The Glenn Korff Estate is making the most celebrated event in the history of the Lied Center a reality. A new gift created the opportunity for a historic collaboration between American Ballet Theatre and the St. Louis Symphony as a GK Platinum Command Performance. The gift also provides a $500,000 community challenge grant to build an endowment fund supporting the presentation of iconic artists for future generations at the Lied Center.

American Ballet Theatre and the St. Louis Symphony, two of the world’s most highly acclaimed artistic organizations, join forces on the Lied Center stage to present Firebird. Principal Dancers Misty Copeland and Isabella Boylston are among the most well-known dancers in the world today and both make their Nebraska debuts in this ballet masterwork choreographed by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky.

Lincoln, NE joins New York, Chicago and Washington D.C. as a place where patrons can witness this epitome of artistic excellence. Beyond the stage, this monumental collaboration will provide countless life-changing opportunities for students and Nebraskans of all ages, further amplifying the impact of this exceptional gift.

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Glenn Korff’s remarkable generosity has helped establish the Lied Center as one of the top performing arts centers in the world. Born in Hebron, NE in 1943, Korff graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1965 and went on to have a successful career in finance. His legacy continues to enrich the human spirit through the arts and we are honored to forever recognize his contributions to the University of Nebraska and Lied Center for Performing Arts.

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GILLIAN MURPHY IN SWAN LAKE. PHOTO: GENE SCHIAVONE

GLENN KORFF legacy

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

WITH THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY PRESENT

FIREBIRD

One of the world’s greatest dance companies, American Ballet Theatre (Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director), unites with the seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musicians of the St. Louis Symphony to present a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Igor Stravinsky’s masterwork: Firebird. Principal Dancers Misty Copeland (Friday, 2/16) and Isabella Boylston (Saturday, 2/17) illuminate the iconic Firebird role, while two pas de deux (Black Swan and White Swan) and Ratmansky’s Serenade after Plato’s Symposium, with music by Leonard Bernstein, round out one of the most anticipated events in Lied Center history!

Casting subject to change.

ADULTS: $85 | $75 | $55 | $45 STUDENTS: $42.50 | $37.50 | $27.50 | $22.50

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS IN DANCE IS AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE IN FULL FLIGHT. – Chicago Tribune

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MISTY COPELAND IN FIREBIRD. PHOTO: GENE SCHIAVONE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 7:30 PM

EFFORTLESSLY BREATHTAKING – KCOU Radio

BERLIN PHILHARMONIC

PIANO QUARTET WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 7:30 PM

Founded in 1985, the Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet unites three permanent members of the Berlin Philharmonic: Concertmaster Andreas Buschatz, violist Matthew Hunter and cellist Knut Weber, with renowned concert pianist Markus Groh.

Regularly recognized as one of the world’s top three orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic has gained worldwide acclaim for its orchestral performances and virtuosic chamber ensembles.

Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $42 | $36 STUDENTS: $21 | $18

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SEARING ENERGY AND FLUID EASE – Dallas Observer

SNARKY PUPPY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 7:30 PM Once an “underground secret” in the jazz world, Snarky Puppy has exploded to be “one of the most versatile groups on the planet” (Rolling Stone). Consecutive GRAMMY® Award winners in 2016 and 2017 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, members of the band have collaborated as sidemen with such artists as Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and D’Angelo. The melodies are intricate; the counterpoint is fluid, and groove reigns supreme!

ADULTS: $48 | $34 STUDENTS: $24 | $17

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SARA WATKINS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 7:30 PM

Presented in partnership with Abendmusik in observance of the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s murder, this WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER | 7:30the PMGRAMMY® production seamlessly weaves30 together Award-winning artistry of Conspirare’s singers with a First praised for her work as a founding member chamber ensemble of renowned instrumentalists.

Take ® of GRAMMY Award-winning Nickel Creek, part in the journey The Washington Post describes as multi-instrumentalist Watkins has since transform “[demonstrating] music’sSara capacity to encompass, established an extraordinary solo career including and transcend tragedy.” highly acclaimed studio albums, regular appearances on Aincludes Prairie adult Homecontent Companion and This performance and themes. collaborations with artists such as John Mayer and The Decemberists.

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FINDS HOPE INSIDE A STORY OF HATE. – Smithsonian Magazine

Considering Matthew Shepard Composed & Conducted by CRAIG HELLA JOHNSON

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DEATH STAR PROVIDES THE PUN AND FUN THAT A GOOD PARODY, IN ANY GALAXY, SHOULD HAVE. – Lincoln Journal Star

MARCH 1–16 May the farce be with you! Your favorite Star Wars heroes are in a musical parody crooning and tripping the light (sabers) fantastic.

This non-stop family fun is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Sith happens!

ADULTS: $34 STUDENTS: $17

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SOME OF THE SECOND CITY’S FAMOUS ALUMNI INCLUDE

COME SEE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICA’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS!

Design in this area

JOHN BELUSHI–1971

JOHN CANDY–1973

DAN AKROYD–1973

BILL MURRAY–1973

MARTIN SHORT–1977

JIM BELUSHI–1978

MIKE MEYERS–1986

CHRIS FARLEY–1989

STEVE CARELL–1991

STEPHEN COLBERT–1993

TINA FEY–1996

JASON SUDEIKIS–2001

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 | 7:30 PM

SECOND CITY’S IMPROV HITS A HOME RUN – Lincoln Journal Star

The world’s top sketch and improv comedy troupe returns to the Lied! This hilarious cast of comedians joins a long line of former Second City performers who have gone on to superstar status, including John Belushi, Bill Murray, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert. The Second City comedians take on all the news that’s fit to twist, served with a side of famous Chicago-style improv.

This performance may include adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $35 | $25 STUDENTS: $17.50 | $12.50

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The Mountaintop SUSAN ALBERT LOEWENBERG, PRODUCING DIRECTOR PRESENTS

by Katori Hall WINNER

BEST NEW PLAY OLIVIER AWARDS

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 | 7:30 PM On the evening of April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. What happened inside room 306 the night before the killing is a mystery; playwright Katori Hall fantasizes what may have transpired in the overnight hours between the legendary civil rights leader and a hotel maid. L.A. Theatre Works mounts a new production of the work to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $36 | $24 STUDENTS: $18 | $12

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IN A DAZZLING EXCHANGE OF SOUNDS, THEY SEEMED TO BE INVENTING A NEW MUSICAL LANGUAGE. – The Guardian

WU MAN & HUAYIN

SHADOW PUPPET BAND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 | 7:30 PM Wu Man (pipa virtuoso and a principal member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble) joins the brilliant Huayin Shadow Puppet Band for an evening of Chinese music brought to life with amazing shadow puppetry. Amid the sounds of lutes, gongs, percussion and fiddles, the band sings and plays tunes depicting life in China.

ADULTS: $34 STUDENTS: $17

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THE IRISH TENORS FRIDAY, MARCH 16 | 7:30 PM The sensational PBS singing trio from Ireland has been touring together as The Irish Tenors since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audiences through several specials, including the “Ellis Island” program. In The Irish Tenors Lied debut they unite with a live orchestra for an incredible concert just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $60 | $50 | $35 STUDENTS: $30 | $25 | $17.50

[ THE ] SINGERS CHARM IS BRIGHT AND CLEAR. – The Columbus Dispatch 402.472.4747

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20 | 7:30 PM Let It Be, coming direct from London’s West End and Broadway, is already an international hit. Relive the past from The Ed Sullivan Show to Abbey Road, with favorite hits, including “Hard Day’s Night,” “Hey Jude” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and watch The Beatles morph through their iconic albums and styles right before your eyes.

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $52 | $46 | $38 STUDENTS: $26 | $23 | 19

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22–SUNDAY, MARCH 25 When Liz’s grandfather leaves his old pickup truck to her in his will, she and her mother, Emma, pay a visit to Grandma Clara’s farm to collect the strange bequest. Over pie, coffee, and tomato canning, the three generations of Nebraska women struggle with the dark secrets of their family history.

This performance includes adult content and themes.

ADULTS: $25 STUDENTS: $12.50

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OLGA KERN, PIANO TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | 7:30 PM Russian-American pianist Olga Kern jumpstarted her career with a Gold Medal at the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the first woman to do so in more than 30 years! First-prize winner of the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition at the age of 17, Kern has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including La Scala in Milan, New York’s Carnegie Hall and Paris’ Théâtre du Châtelet.

Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $36 STUDENTS: $18

KERN IS A DECISIVE, POWERFUL PLAYER. – Seattle Times

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HUBBARD STREET

DANCE CHICAGO BELOVED, EVER-CHANGING BUT ALWAYS VIRTUOSIC COMPANY. – Chicago Tribune

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 | 7:30 PM Performed by one of the world’s top contemporary dance companies, this presentation will feature many of the company’s most famous works. Hubbard Street is known for unparalleled versatility and virtuosity.

The 18-member troupe transcends preconceptions by juxtaposing works inspired by a variety of genres, including jazz, modern, ballet and theatrical. “If variety is the spice of life, then Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is one of the spiciest—not to mention liveliest— companies around,” asserts a New York Post reviewer.

ADULTS: $42 | $32 STUDENTS: $21 | $16

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SEEDFOLKS THURSDAY, APRIL 5–SATURDAY, APRIL 7 This is an inspiring story about transforming our world. Thirteen very different voices—old, young, Haitian, Hispanic, tough, haunted and hopeful—tell one amazing tale of healing and restoration about a community garden that inspires a neighborhood. Based on the popular book of the same title, this one-woman show will plant wonder in your heart, as a reminder that we’re capable of making the world a better place.

ADULTS: $16 STUDENTS: $8

BOTH COMMUNITY AND GARDEN GROW IN SEEDFOLKS.

PHOTO: DAN NORMAN

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CHIARA STRING QUARTET

PHILIP GLASS

PAUL BARNES

A CELEBRATION OF PHILIP GLASS CAPELLA ROMANA

UNL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

RON WARREN

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 | 7:30 PM The Lied Center will partner with the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts to present A Celebration of Philip Glass, including the world premiere of a new piano quintet titled Annunciation.

The celebration will bring together pianist Paul Barnes, the Chiara String Quartet, vocal ensemble Capella Romana, Native-American flute player Ron Warren and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Symphony Orchestra to honor the iconic composer’s 80th birthday.

ADULTS: $30 STUDENTS: $15

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20 & SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is coming to the Lied Center! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The IllusionistsTM – Live from BroadwayTM has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzled audiences of all ages with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

A HIGH-TECH MAGIC EXTRAVAGANZA. – The New York Times

This performance is appropriate for patrons age 8 and older.

ADULTS: $75 | $65 | $55 | $45 STUDENTS: $37.50 | $32.50 | $27.50 | $22.50

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VADYM KHOLODENKO, PIANO TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | 7:30 PM Winner of the coveted Gold Medal at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Vadym Kholodenko captured the attention of jury, audience and critics alike for “mesmerizing and exhilarating” performances that brought the crowd to their feet, “[cheering] him like a rock star” (Cincinnati Enquirer).

Don’t miss Kholodenko’s return to the Lied Center after his incredible performance in 2013!

Supported in part by the Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund.

ADULTS: $36 STUDENTS: $18

IMPECCABLE, TASTEFUL AND VIBRANT, AND ALSO SOMETHING MORE: IMAGINATIVE – Cleveland Plain Dealer

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BARRAGE 8 SATURDAY, APRIL 28 | 7:30 PM Barrage 8 is a high-octane fiddle-fest featuring an eclectic mix of music, dance and energy.

The LA Daily News said, “After an evening of performing jigs on rocket fuel, it’s no wonder that more than a few horsehairs snapped on their bows.” A fiery, thrilling explosion-of-ashow you must see to believe! STOMP meets Riverdance! “Too wow for words,” proclaims The Denver Post.

ADULTS: $38 | $28 STUDENTS: $19 | $14

FUN, POWERFUL, AND POSITIVE VIBES – Miami New Times

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GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, MAY 13 | 3:00 PM The most popular big band in the world brings back to the stage timeless classics like “Tuxedo Junction,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”

Get “In the Mood” for an elegant evening of swing as the 17-piece orchestra dazzles and delights in their return to Lincoln after a sold-out performance as part of the Lied Center’s 25th Anniversary Season.

ADULTS: $32 | $26 | $19 STUDENTS: $16 | $13 | $9.50

THE WHOLE PLACE WAS DANCING IN THEIR SEATS – The Hutchinson News

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Looking for a particular type of show? For your convenience, we’ve broken down our season by genre so you can easily find all of your favorites!

BROADWAY Motown The Musical ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth..............................................6 The Sound of Music.....................................................................................7 Jersey Boys...................................................................................................8 Kinky Boots.................................................................................................9 Amazing Grace.......................................................................................... 10 The Color Purple....................................................................................... 11 An Evening with Audra McDonald........................................................... 12

POPULAR B-52s ........................................................................................................ 13 Let It Be.................................................................................................... 36 The Illusionists.......................................................................................... 42 Barrage 8................................................................................................... 44

CLASSICAL Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts, Piano............................. 16 2017 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist.............................................................. 17 Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet........................................................... 28 Conspirare Presents: Considering Matthew Shepard.................................. 30 The Irish Tenors........................................................................................ 35 Olga Kern, Piano...................................................................................... 38 A Celebration of Philip Glass.................................................................... 41 Vadym Kholodenko, Piano........................................................................ 43

DANCE STREB: SEA............................................................................................. 22 American Ballet Theatre/St. Louis Symphony present Firebird............ 24–27 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago................................................................. 39

JAZZ Arturo Sandoval........................................................................................ 18 The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6................................. 23 Snarky Puppy............................................................................................ 29 Glenn Miller Orchestra............................................................................. 45

COMEDY Trevor Noah.............................................................................................. 15 The Best of Second City............................................................................ 32

THEATER Abigail/1702............................................................................................. 14 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Death Star.......................... 31 The Mountaintop...................................................................................... 33 Losing the Ring in the River...................................................................... 37 402.472.4747

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FAMILY Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE........................................................................ 21 Seedfolks................................................................................................... 40

HOLIDAY Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical........................................ 19 Straight No Chaser Christmas................................................................... 20

WORLD Wu Man and Huayin Shadow Puppet Band.............................................. 34

MARK YOUR CALENDARS SEPTEMBER B-52s..........................................................September 30 Abigail/1702..........................September 30–October 15

OCTOBER Trevor Noah.................................................... October 6 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts, Piano............................ October 12 Motown The Musical........................... October 21 & 22 2017 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist ����������������� October 24

NOVEMBER An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth...........................November 2 Arturo Sandoval.........................................November 29

DECEMBER Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.............................................. December 5 Straight No Chaser Christmas...................... December 7

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet ������������� February 21 Snarky Puppy............................................... February 23 Conspirare Presents: Considering Matthew Shepard ���������������� February 25

MARCH A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Death Star ������������������� March 1–16 The Best of Second City..................................... March 3 The Mountaintop............................................... March 6 Kinky Boots................................................. March 9–11 Wu Man and Huayin Shadow Puppet Band..... March 14 The Irish Tenors............................................... March 16 Let It Be........................................................... March 20 Losing the Ring in the River....................... March 22–25 Amazing Grace........................................March 23 & 24 Olga Kern, Piano............................................. March 27

APRIL

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE............................... January 8 The Sound of Music................................. January 12–14 STREB: SEA.................................................. January 25 The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6............................................... January 27

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ��������������������������� April 3 Seedfolks.......................................................... April 5–7 The Color Purple.......................................... April 11–15 A Celebration of Philip Glass ���������������������������� April 17 The Illusionists.......................................... April 20 & 21 Vadym Kholodenko, Piano �������������������������������� April 24 An Evening with Audra McDonald ������������������� April 26 Barrage 8............................................................ April 28

FEBRUARY

MAY

JANUARY

Jersey Boys............................................... February 8–10 American Ballet Theatre with the St. Louis Symphony present Firebird............................... February 16 & 17

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HOW DO YOU FEEL

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE A PERFORMANCE AT THE LIED CENTER?

EXCITED? EMOTIONAL? INSPIRED? EMPOWERED?

WE EDUCATE. WE INSPIRE. WE ENTERTAIN.

A gift of any amount helps bring the greatest artists in the world to Nebraska, takes a professional artist into the classroom, gives a young child the opportunity to see a live performance for the very first time and forever transforms the lives of Nebraskans of all ages.

Learn more about joining the Friends of Lied at liedcenter.org.

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THE SONGS. THE SOUND. THE STORY.

MOTOWN® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.

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PRE-PERFORMANCE DINNERS COCKTAILS 5:30 PM | DINNER 6:00 PM | SHOW 7:30 PM

Enjoy great food, friends and fun before select performances at the Lied Center.

Join the Friends of Lied for a catered meal, with no worries about arriving in time for the show! Open to the public. Details and reservations available in August at liedcenter.org/events.

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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE HOW CAN I GET THE BEST SEATS?

CREATE YOUR SEASON PACKAGE

Season ticket holders receive the first opportunity to purchase popular shows before they sell out. Enjoy better seating locations than single ticket buyers and avoid higher individual ticket fees by ordering now! Below are some things you can do to get first choice for seating.

The Lied Center is thrilled to offer all ticket buyers the opportunity to select their own seats as part of their season ticket order.

1. Get your order in early! This is the best (and easiest) thing you can do to get your order to the front of the line.

2.Double check your order! Errors on your order form can delay the process, as it requires you to be contacted for clarification.

3. Donate to the Friends of Lied! Gifts of more than $1,000 earn preferred seating. For more information visit the Friends of Lied website: liedcenter.org/friends-lied

REVIEW THE DETAILS A subscription is an order of four or more events. The more you order, the more you save! Order now.

Season tickets will be mailed in mid to late August.

Payment will be verified before tickets are mailed.

Options for placing your season ticket order: • Selecting your own seats* • Online at liedcenter.org • Over the phone 402.472.4747 • In person at the Lied Ticket Office (301 North 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508) • Mailing in a season ticket order form: • Our ticket office staff will select seats for you based on your location preferences* • Patrons who mail an order form to the Lied Center should not notice any changes in service from previous seasons. *Note: Friends of Lied members at all giving levels and past season ticket holders are encouraged to place orders as soon as possible beginning May 11, 2017 for access to the widest variety of seating options. Access to prime seating is a donor benefit at the top three levels of giving starting at $1,000.

If your first choice is not available for a particular performance, tickets at the next lowest price will be substituted and you will be refunded the difference.

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FROM THE TICKET OFFICE SINGLE TICKETS: Single tickets for most events go on REFUNDS: There are no refunds on tickets except in the sale August 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM. They can be purchased in person at the Lied Center Ticket Office, via mail, phone or at liedcenter.org.

event of a cancelled show that is not rescheduled.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Wondering if the show will go on? Visit liedcenter.org and the Lied Center’s Facebook

SEATING PRIORITY: Season ticket seating assignments page to get the most up-to-date information regarding are made on a first come, first served basis and by donor level (see “How Can I Get the Best Seats?”).

inclement weather.

GROUP SALES: Group discounts (for groups of 15

receive 10% off two tickets per performance beginning August 8, 2017. Payroll deduction for the purchase of season tickets is available as a service to all UNL Faculty and Staff if a season order is received by September 1, 2017. Please inquire with the Ticket Office at the time of purchase for more information.

or more) are available starting in early July for most Lied Center-presented performances. Call 402.472.8510.

SPECIAL SEATING: Special seating for individuals with disabilities is available upon request.

ADMISSION: Regardless of age, every person must have a ticket for admission. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Lied events.

STUDENTS AND YOUTH: Anyone 18 years of age or younger receives a discount for most Lied Center-presented events. University of Nebraska–Lincoln students receive a discount for eligible events with a valid student I.D. (one ticket per I.D.), provided the student pays Fund A activity fees.

UNL FACULTY AND STAFF: UNL Faculty and Staff

CONTENT ADVISORY: If you are unsure whether a performance is suitable for your child, please call the Lied’s Ticket Office for a recommendation. The Lied Center routinely publishes content warnings for shows when appropriate.

CONCERT ATMOSPHERE: Artists performing at the Lied Center often utilize amplified sound as part of their performance.

Performances that create a concert atmosphere with higher volume levels are indicated with this symbol.

EXCHANGES: Ticket exchanges are available as a PRE-TALKS: A 15-minute pre-performance talk, benefit to season subscribers at no cost. Non-subscribers may exchange tickets for a $2.00 exchange fee. Tickets must be returned to the ticket office at least 48 hours prior to the performance in order to exchange them for another event in the current Lied season.

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More Questions?

Phone: 402.472.4747 Toll Free: 800.432.3231 liedcenter.org/faq

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office 301 North 12th Street P.O. Box 880157 Lincoln, NE 68588-0157

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PARKING OPTIONS WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME BEFORE A PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW PAID PARKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT THE LISTED LOCATIONS.

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VALET PARKING

$12–RESERVED AHEAD OF TIME $14–EVENT DRIVE-UP SERVICE

We encourage Lied Center patrons to reserve a parking space in advance.

Lied 17/18 offers valet parking at all Lied Main Stage season events. Drive up to the Lied or save time and money by reserving your space early! For more information regarding valet parking at the Lied, visit parkandgo.org.

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Let’s Be Friends

Join the Friends of Lied (FOL) to help bring the greatest artists in the world to Nebraska! Your FOL membership allows Nebraskans of all ages to witness sublime beauty, observe artistic perfection, learn about other cultures and experience moments that will change their lives forever.

THROUGH YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE FRIENDS OF LIED MEMBERSHIP, YOU WILL: ´ Provide once-in-a-lifetime moments for thousands of Nebraskans on the stage and in the classroom ´Connect with fellow arts lovers and receive invitations to exclusive social events ´Share the Lied’s world-class artists with rural Nebraska communities across the state ´ Enjoy benefits including presale and discounted ticket offers, recognition in the season program book, a subscription to the Friends of Lied newsletter and preferred seating opportunities

DID YOU KNOW? ´Over 1 million Nebraska students have been impacted by the Lied Center’s education programs ´ In its 27-year history, over 3 million lives have been transformed through Lied Center performances ´ Ticket sales only cover 40% of the Lied Center’s operating costs ´ The Lied connects Nebraska students directly to artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Visit liedcenter.org for more information on all the benefits you will receive based on your Friends of Lied membership level.

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“IT WAS AMAZING TO INTERACT WITH SOMEONE WHO WAS ONCE IN MY POSITION AS AN ARTS STUDENT, AND WHO NOW HAS HAD SUCH AN IMPACT ON THE THEATRICAL COMMUNITY. IDINA MENZEL IS AN ABSOLUTELY INSPIRING ARTIST, AND I’M SO GRATEFUL TO THE LIED CENTER FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.” - UNL student following a meet and greet opportunity with Idina Menzel

Beyond the stage, Lied Center artists enrich the lives of Nebraska students in life transforming master classes, Q&A sessions, workshops and more. The Lied Center requests that every artist shares their expertise with students during their time in Nebraska. Imagine being a musical theater student having the opportunity to interact with Broadway star Idina Menzel or an aspiring orchestral musician participating in a master class led

by Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart. These are just two of the countless opportunities afforded to UNL students over the past two and a half decades.

During the 16/17 season, the Lied Center facilitated engagements with artists including Dick Cavett, the Canadian Brass, MOMIX, the Boston Pops, pianist Lucas Debargue and cast members from some of the most celebrated shows on Broadway including MAMMA MIA!, Into the Woods and Cinderella, among others.

Becoming a member of the Friends of Lied makes magical moments like these happen. Will you help us continue to bring life-changing moments like these to Nebraska students?

Learn more about joining the Friends of Lied at liedcenter.org.

“LUCAS WAS A VERY PASSIONATE AND ARTICULATE ARTIST, AND THAT INSPIRED ME!” - UNL student following a master class with pianist Lucas Debargue

“THEY WERE SO FULL OF KNOWLEDGE AND CHARISMA. THEY COULDN’T HELP BUT SPREAD JOY AROUND.” - UNL student following a vocal master class with Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show

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