ENRA
BENISE: FUEGO!
PILOBOLUS
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19 JAN
7:30 PM
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“…the harmonies hit the mark.” —The Washington Post After a phenomenal first U.S. tour, this runaway hit show is coming back to The Lincoln Center! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” The Choir Of Man offers up 90 minutes of indisputable joy! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub that combines spirited harmonies, high-energy dance and foot-stomping choreography. The multi-talented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything—pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock—all to roof-raising heights. It’s the best singing, dancing, stomping pub crawl of a concert you’ll ever attend. (But you already know that!) CHEERS!
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TICKETS REGULAR ........ $28–$61+ BIG DEAL ........ $20
TAGS PUB SONGS, LIVE MUSIC, HIGH-ENERGY DANCING, WORKING BAR M Mature Content
and/or Language
JAN
23–25
“Pure Joy…An American in Paris is a TRIUMPH!” — New York Times In postwar Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret—and realizes he is not her only suitor. Winner of four Tony Awards® and inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, this exquisite production features your favorite Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “‘S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me” and “Stairway to Paradise.”
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NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR JAN 23–25 7:30PM JAN 25 2PM TICKETS REGULAR........$39–$75+ BIG DEAL ........$20
TAGS TONY WINNER, CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL, GERSHWIN, ROMANCE, DANCE
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9 FEB
7:30 PM
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T E L BAL ICO R Ó L C L O F L A N O I C O C A I X N É M DE A colorful, vibrant and time-honored spectacular! Witness all the beauty, tradition and pageantry of this longstanding Mexican institution. With an artistic career spanning over 56 years, the Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México’s mission is to disseminate, preserve and promote the culture of Mexico. Their vibrant performances reflect the work of some of Mexico’s leading researchers and practitioners of folklore, dance, music and costume. While they maintain residencies in Mexico City and Cancun, they have performed in over 40 countries on five continents and have been officially designated Ambassadors of Mexican Culture.
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TICKETS REGULAR ........ $25–$35+ BIG DEAL ........ $15
TAGS MEXICAN TRADITION, PAGEANTRY, DANCE, MUSIC
13 FEB
7:30 PM
Filmmaker Bryan Smith loves an extreme challenge—especially if it involves frostbite or danger. His passion for storytelling combined with his reputation for capturing the impossible make for an unforgettable presentation. TICKETS REGULAR ........$24+ BIG DEAL ........ $15 STUDENT ........ $12
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CAPTURING THE IMPOSSIBLE
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WITH BRYAN SMITH
15 FEB
7:30 PM
50% Comedian. 50% Magician. 100% Dragon. As a standout star of NBC’s America's Got Talent, Piff The Magic Dragon entertains audiences across the globe with his mythical mixture of wizardry, wit and sarcasm. TICKETS REGULAR ........ $39+ BIG DEAL ........ $20
TAGS COMEDY, MAGIC, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT M Mature Content
and/or Language
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20 FEB
7:30 PM
THE BEST OF
Featuring the best sketches and songs from Second City’s history, this legendary sketch and improv troupe returns with their fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny satirical revues. TICKETS REGULAR ........ $34+ BIG DEAL ........ $15
TAGS IMPROV, SATIRE, SKETCH COMEDY, BEST OF M Mature Content
and/or Language
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE
SHOWTIME WITH
SHAKESPEARE
22 FEB
2 & 6 PM
Based on the Magic Tree House adventure Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne, this fun new hip hop production transports a daring sibling duo back in time to meet William Shakespeare himself! TICKETS ALL SEATS ........$15
TAGS HIP HOP, MUSICAL THEATER, FAMILY FUN
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FEB
27–29
“OUT OF CONTROL AMAZING!” —The Wall Street Journal Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “You’ve Got A Friend.”
NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR FEB 27–29 7:30PM FEB 29 2PM TICKETS REGULAR ........ $39–$83+ BIG DEAL ........ $20
TAGS TONY WINNER, GRAMMY WINNER, BROADWAY MUSICAL, CAROLE KING, TRUE STORY
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3 MAR
7:30 PM
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“A stunning world of imagination, athleticism and grace.” —Orlando Sentinel Come to Your Senses combines dance, video, and theater to create a journey through diverse worlds, each with its own atmosphere, characters and emotional tones. Immerse yourself in new and vintage works spanning two dozen years presented with fun, tenderness and humor. Come to Your Senses begins with a zany fairy tale exploring the evolution of the eye, continues on to explore the beauty and strength of human connection, unravels the mystery in a myth of the origin of life and ends with a playful celebration of our human orientation in the biosphere.
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TICKETS REGULAR......... $33–$48+ BIG DEAL......... $15 STUDENT......... $16
TAGS CONTEMPORARY DANCE, PHYSICAL, INVENTIVE POST SHOW DISCUSSION
13 MAR
7:30 PM
“Fierce Mercy is joyful, philosophical and full of lifeaffirming hope.” —Red Guitar Music With the release of his newest album Fierce Mercy, singer-songwriter Colin Hay delivers an epic, cinematic step forward. Hay is most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but he’s also widely known as the influential and celebrated frontman of the band Men At Work, winners of 1983’s Best New Artist Grammy. Hay has recently shared the stage with groups like Of Monsters and Men, Milk Carton Kids, Choir Choir Choir!, and Kings of Leon. Hay has been publicly cited as an influence by artists like James Hetfield of Metallica, Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers, and Troy Sanders of Mastodon. Now finding himself in the unprecedented place of having both 80s fame and indie credibility, Hay delivers the defining album of his solo career. Show Sponsor
TICKETS REGULAR......... $35–$52+ BIG DEAL......... $15
TAGS SINGER-SONGWRITER, SOLO ARTIST, MEN AT WORK FOUNDING MEMBER M Mature Content
and/or Language
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22 MAR
7:30 PM
“…the versatile Japanese troupe ‘enra’ has stumbled upon magic.” —Huffington Post Having performed in 26 different countries on six continents to overwhelming acclaim, Japanese supergroup enra defies the conventions of space, time, gravity and physics by seamlessly synchronizing digital projection and physical movement. With performers seeming to jump off rooftops, swim through underwater temples, and harness the power of starlight, enra's performances seem futuristic and otherworldly. Emphasizing the contrast between human silhouette and digital art, enra thrills audiences of all ages while incorporating martial arts, rhythmic gymnastics, classical ballet, diabolo juggling and street dance.
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TICKETS REGULAR........$33+ BIG DEAL ........$15
TAGS VIVID MULTIMEDIA, HIGH-TECH, MOVEMENT
4 APR
2 & 6 PM
"Like stepping inside a beautifully illustrated children’s storybook, it’s a MAGICAL experience!” —Sarasota Observer This new theatrical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book reimagines Kipling’s classic tale through modern eyes. Using immersive sound and multimedia, audiences will be transported from the urban jungle to the jungles of India. From Mowgli the human cub to Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and more, Jungle Book brings the characters you know and love to life in a way youʼve never seen before. With eye-popping video, shadowplay, and original music, this family production of Jungle Book is “A must see!” (Broadway World)
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TICKETS ALL SEATS........$15
TAGS FAMILY FUN, CLASSIC TALE REIMAGINED
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11 APR
7:30 PM
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“...pure poetry in motion” —LA Times Celebrating its 42nd season, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago introduces audiences to original, cutting-edge contemporary dance through new and diverse repertoire created by an eclectic group of the world's leading choreographers. Hubbard Street continues to innovate, supporting ascendant creative talent while presenting repertory by internationally recognized living artists. This company represents fresh, bold new works that evoke inspiration, thought and conversation to continually push the art of dance forward.
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TICKETS REGULAR........$33–$48+ BIG DEAL ........$15 STUDENT. .......$16
TAGS CONTEMPORARY DANCE, ADVENTUROUS, BOLD, FRESH POST SHOW DISCUSSION
18 APR
7:30 PM
“The Prince of Spanish Guitar” —Dancing with the Stars As seen on PBS, Fuego! is an unprecedented journey of music and dance that celebrates the fire, passion and spirit of Spain. Armed with his Spanish guitar, fiery entertainer Benise will be backed by a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, all handpicked from an international pool of talent. Flamenco dancers take center stage in a tribute to Old World Spain, while breathtaking costumes and innovative staging and choreography give Spanish dance a fresh and luminous makeover. Fuego! captures world music at its best in a performance that appeals to the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds. Show Sponsor
TICKETS REGULAR........$28–$43+ BIG DEAL ........$15
TAGS SPANISH GUITAR, FLAMENCO DANCERS, ELABORATE COSTUMING, LATIN FLAVOR
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19 APR
4:00 PM
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“It’s like going on safari with me” —Jack Hanna Through the jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of Australia, Jungle Jack Hanna has explored the corners of the globe as one of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors in America. Now he’s bringing his live stage show to Fort Collins! Fans of all ages will enjoy Jungle Jack’s stories, from brushing a hippo’s teeth to eating with wombats, as well as footage from his worldwide adventures. Of course, a visit from Jungle Jack would not be complete without an array of animals such as cheetahs, kangaroos, penguins and many more. Fans of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about fascinating animals in an unforgettable “wild” experience your family will not want to miss. Show Sponsor
TICKETS REGULAR ........ $35–$52+ BIG DEAL ........ $20
TAGS LIVE ANIMALS, TALES OF ADVENTURE, EDUCATIONAL, FAMILY FUN
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Rita Rudner 26 APR
7:30 PM
Named Las Vegas’ “Comedian Of The Year” nine years in a row A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas, comedienne Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic oneliners. Over the course of a fourteen-year run and 2,000 plus shows, she has sold one and a half million tickets and her show has become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. The audio version of her best-selling book Naked Beneath My Clothes was nominated for a Grammy and Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas became PBS’ first ever stand-up comedy special.
TICKETS REGULAR ........ $38–$75+ BIG DEAL ........ $20
TAGS COMEDY LEGEND, PUNCHY ONE-LINERS M Mature Content
and/or Language
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28 JAN
Co-presented by The Lincoln Center and Colorado State University All UCA shows held at 1400 Remington Street
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7:30 PM
JOSHUA BELL WITH ALESSIO BAX AT LINCOLN CENTER
Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. With a career spanning over thirty years, Bell has recorded over 40 albums garnering Grammy®, Mercury®, and Gramophone awards. He will be joined by renowned pianist Alessio Bax for this performance.
TICKETS REGULAR........$52–$97+ BIG DEAL ........$20 STUDENT .......$24
TAGS VIOLINIST, VIRTUOSO, GRAMMY WINNER
11 FEB
7:30 PM
JASON VIEAUX
AT UCA—ORGAN RECITAL HALL Grammy® winner Jason Vieaux is “among the elite of today's classical guitarists” (Gramophone). Going beyond the classical, Vieaux has earned a reputation for putting his expressiveness and virtuosity at the service of a remarkably wide range of music. REGULAR ........ $22–$31+ STUDENT ........ $11 CLASSICAL GUITARIST, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
12 MAR
7:30 PM
PASSION FOR BACH AND COLTRANE AT LINCOLN CENTER
Melding the poetry of A.B. Spellman with the sounds of the Imani Winds quintet, Harlem Quartet and additional jazz artists, this performance explores the influence of spirituality on the art of musical masters J.S. Bach and John Coltrane. REGULAR ........ $30–47+ BIG DEAL ........ $15 STUDENT ........ $15 SPOKEN WORD, WIND QUINTET, STRING QUARTET
9 APR
7:30 PM
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET
AT UCA—GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL This adventurous quartet pushes musical, intellectual and technical boundaries with its inventive performances and insightful interpretations of both classical and contemporary musical repertoire. REGULAR ........ $25–$35+ STUDENT ........ $12 STRING QUARTET, TRADITIONAL REP, SERIES FAVORITE
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY(cont.)
APRIL
19 // SUN THE CHOIR OF MAN
22 // SAT MAGIC TREE HOUSE: SHOWTIME WITH SHAKESPEARE
4 // SAT JUNGLE BOOK
23–25 // THU–SAT AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 28 // TUE JOSHUA BELL
FEBRUARY 9 // SUN BALLET FOLCLÓRICO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO 11 // TUE JASON VIEAUX 13 // THU NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: Capturing the Impossible 15 // SAT PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON 20 // THU THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY
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27–29 // THU–SAT BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
MARCH 3 // TUE PILOBOLUS: Come to Your Senses 12 // THU PASSION FOR BACH AND COLTRANE 13 // FRI COLIN HAY 22 // SUN ENRA
9 // THU BORROMEO STRING QUARTET 11 // SAT HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO 18 // SAT BENISE: FUEGO! – SPIRIT OF SPAIN 19 // SUN JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE 26 // SUN RITA RUDNER
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PROUD TO CALL THE LINCOLN CENTER HOME Northern Colorado’s premier nonprofit ballet company and dance school, celebrating our 40th Anniversary! Join us for our spring performance, A 40th Anniversary Celebration, featuring music from the Fort Collins Symphony. ccballet.org
The Fort Collins Symphony celebrates Season 70 with six Platinum Concerts featuring the great classical, traditional, and contemporary works of Mozart, Beethoven, Shor, Britten, Berlioz, Schumman, von Weber, Prokofiev, Reinecke, Brahms, Kovacs, Williams, and Mahler. fcsymphony.org Celebrating 28 years! Theatre for young people, by young people. Year-round, troupe-structured classes for ages 6-17. Debut Players performances in May and October. “Growth as an actor and as a human being are synonymous.” —Stella Adler. debuttheatre.org
The Larimer Chorale, our community’s principal symphonic chorus, invites you to hear the excitement and feel the passion of Annelies and The Greatest Generation, our WWII tribute concert. larimerchorale.org
Captivating hearts & minds since 1973. “...can easily take its place among Colorado’s best companies” —Denver Post. Winner: Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts & Henry Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Celebrating 47 years of excellence. openstage.com Celebrating 60 years of bringing well-loved classics to life, we invite you to the Magnolia Theater this June for the magical, musical productions of our summer workshops; Peanut Butter and Jam Revue (for 10-14 year olds) and ACT II (for 14-18 year olds). Registration is March 1st, spots fill quickly. fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org
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