Modlin Center for the Arts 2011-2012 Brochure

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2011-2012 season at the Modlin Center for the Arts. The Modlin Center is a unique venue that encourages creativity, exploration, and innovation; a place where you can experience the work and talent of a new generation of artists as well as the artists who have inspired us for decades. We are excited to unite some of the world’s finest performers with an always engaged, appreciative, and adventurous Modlin Center audience. The 2011-2012 season offers a comprehensive selection of artists and programs as well as unprecedented access through postperformance talks, pre-concert discussions, and our new Artist Voices series.

Among our first performances of the season is the opera Rappahannock County. As a co-commissioner for this opera, the Modlin Center provides audiences the chance to be among the first to experience this captivating new work. In addition, we are honored to bring you a host of renowned musical artists from Dawn Upshaw with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the celebrated Takács Quartet, to old friends such as the Shanghai Quartet and eighth blackbird; from one of the world’s most celebrated pianists Garrick Ohlsson to NPR favorites, pianist Christopher O’Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz.

The upcoming season also offers several Grammy®- and award-winning artists such as the Carolina Chocolate Drops, jazz phenomenon Esperanza Spalding, Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers, and Béla Fleck with the Original Flecktones. In the category of world music and dance, we bring you a full spectrum of talent from the jazz-infused flamenco artist Buika to the spectacular music and dance of Celtic Nights. For families, we are thrilled to host the National Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China, Direct from Beijing; Compagnia T.P.O.; Cirque Mechanics’ Boom Town; and the Grammy®-winning Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players.

During this season we are proudly presenting seven celebrated dance companies including the Moscow Festival Ballet, Shen Wei Dance Arts, River North Chicago Dance, Pilobolus, and Doug Varone and Dancers.

In addition, we are offering a wide range of theatrical performances including the Aquila Theatre Company’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Indian Ink Theatre Company’s The Guru of Chai, and renowned theatrical talent and puppeteer Basil Twist in a specially-created work as part of the Modlin’s Artist Voices series. Other highlights include folk hero Arlo Guthrie, iconic folk musician Joan Baez, Americana star Josh Ritter, The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers, and the hilarious Paula Poundstone.

As always, we invite you to explore the outstanding performing and visual arts provided by the University of Richmond’s museum exhibits, as well as the student and faculty performances from our Department of Music, and productions from our Department of Theatre and Dance. There is much to discover and something for everyone. Start the adventure by turning the page.

Best,

Deborah s. Sommers Executive Director

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Rappahannock County

Opera A N e w M u s i c T h e at r e P i e c e a b o u t L i f e D u r i n g t h e C i v i l Wa r RICKY IAN GORDON , C o m p o s e r / MARK CAMPBELL , L i b r e t t i s t / KEVIN NEWBURY, D i r e c t o r ROB FISHER , M u s i c D i r e c t o r / WENDALL HARRINGTON , S c e n i c D e s i g n e r / BRUCE COUGHLIN , O r c h e s t r at o r DR . EDWARD L . AYERS , C r e at i v e A d v i s o r T u e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 1 3 at 7:30pm / W e d n e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 1 4 at 7:30pm / T h u r s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 1 5 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e $45

This moving new song cycle, which premiered in April 2011 at the Virginia Arts Festival, was co-commissioned by the Modlin Center to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Its creators, renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon (creator of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath) and Broadway librettist Mark Campbell, were inspired by real diaries, letters, and personal accounts from the period. Enter the lives of Virginians at war—black and white, rich and poor—with evocative songs transformed by projections of Civil War photography, illustrations, and documents.

Co-commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival, Virginia Opera, the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond, and Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin.

Christopher O’Riley / Matt Haimovitz

piano and cello

SHUFFLE.PLAY.LISTEN

M o n d ay, O c t o b e r 3 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$36 Host of the NPR music program From the Top, celebrated pianist Christopher O’Riley is one of the leading American pianists of his generation and has released highly regarded recordings of the music of Radiohead and Nick Drake. Distinguished cellist Matt Haimovitz made his debut at the age of 13 as a soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic. He has redefined what it means to be a classical musician today, bringing concerts of Bach, Golijov, and others to clubs and coffee houses across the country while maintaining a busy schedule of international appearances. Both artists join together to explore the lyrical and virtuosic properties of their instruments in a collaboration that crosses in and out of classical and pop music genres. The program showcases their talents as collaborators and soloists, defining what it means to be an artist in the 21st century. Audiences will hear works by Bach and Gabrielli, Radiohead and Piazzolla, Chopin and Stravinsky.

The first half of Shuffle.Play.Listen. will be pre-arranged. The second half will be programmed from the stage giving the artists the opportunity to share the context of the program and allowing the music to flow seamlessly from one genre to the next.

Presented in partnership with the Department of Music and Cultural Affairs Committee.

eighth blackbird

Sounds of a New Century

W e d n e s d ay, O c t o b e r 5 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$20 Fabian Svensson Two Sides for sextet (2009) / Timo Andres Crashing through Fences for flute and percussion (2009) Dan Visconti Fractured Jams for clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2006) / Mayke Nas digit#2 for piano four hands (2003) Amy Kirsten Pirouette for solo flute (2011) WORLD PREMIERE / Bruno Mantovani Chamber Concerto No. 2 for sextet (2011) U.S. PREMIERE

eighth blackbird celebrates music by the young generation of composers from around the world in this fascinating, unpredictable program.

These 30-somethings are more eclectic and dynamic than their predecessors, exploring myriad styles and sounds in their music. Swedish composer Fabian Svensson enacts a thrillingly intense, virtuosic face-off between the “two sides” of eighth blackbird, and American Dan Visconti’s Fractured Jams feeds all manner of pop music through a musical shredder, leaving us with a hyperactive, over-caffeinated jam session. A calm, beautiful work by New York composer Timo Andres contrasts with renowned French composer Bruno Mantovani’s challenging new work for eighth blackbird, here with its U.S. premiere.

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Takács Quartet

M o n d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 4 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$38 “The consummate artistry of the Takács is simply breathtaking” — Guardian, London

Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth, and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire.

Commenting on their latest Schubert recording for Hyperion, Gramophone magazine noted, “The Takács have the ability to make you believe that there’s no other possible way the music should go, and the strength to overturn preconceptions that comes only with the greatest performers.” The evening’s program will include Janácek’s Quartet No. 1, Britten’s Quartet No. 1, and the Ravel Quartet.

Stile Antico

Puer Natus Est

W e d n e s d ay, De c e m b e r 14 at 7:30pm C a m p C o n c e r t Ha l l , Booker Hall of Music

$38 “...absolutely ravishing performances” — C l a ss i c s T o d ay Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, now established as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. Much in demand in concert, this early music vocal ensemble performs regularly throughout Europe and North America.

Their recordings on the Harmonia Mundi label have enjoyed great success, receiving the Diapason d’Or de l’année, the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, and twice attracting Grammy® nominations. Their recent release Song of Songs won the 2009 Grammy® Award for Early Music and reached the top of the U.S. classical chart.

Their performances have repeatedly been praised for their vitality and commitment, expressive lucidity, and imaginative response to text. The evening’s program will include Tudor music for Christmas and Advent.

Garrick Ohlsson

Piano

Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$40 Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. Although he has long been regarded as one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Frédéric Chopin, Ohlsson commands an enormous repertoire, spanning the range of piano literature. The evening’s program will include the Bach-Liszt Fantasy and Fugue in G minor, Liszt’s Sonata in B minor, and his Jeux D’eaux a la Villa D’Este.

Presented in partnership with the Department of Music and Cultural Affairs Committee.

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Shanghai Quartet

with guest artist Stephen Prutsman

piano

W e d n e s d ay, F e b r u a r y 1 5 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$34 The notable Shanghai Quartet returns to the Modlin Center with guest artist Stephen Prutsman, who has been described as one of the most innovative musicians of his time. Moving easily from classical to jazz to world music styles as a pianist, composer, and conductor, Prutsman continues to explore and seek common ground in the music of all cultures and languages. Prutsman is also Artistic Director of the Cartagena International Festival of Music, South America’s largest festival of its kind, and has performed with major orchestras worldwide. His compositions have been commissioned and performed by notable artists and festivals such as Grammy® Award-winning Kronos Quartet, Dawn Upshaw, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Redman, and the Spoleto Festival. The evening’s program will include Mozart’s String Quartet, K. 458, “The Hunt”; a new piano quintet world premiere by Stephen Prutsman; and the Brahms Piano Quintet.

eighth blackbird Wednesday, MARCH 14 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

less is more

$20 D av i d L a n g t h e s e b r o k e n w i n g s 3 f o r s e x t e t ( 2 0 0 7 ) / A lv i n L u c i e r F i d e l i o Trio for viola, cello and piano (1987) / Philippe Hurel …á mesure for s e x t e t ( 1 9 9 6 ) / M o r t o n F e l d m a n D u r at i o n s I f o r f l u t e , v i o l i n , c e l l o , p i a n o ( 1 9 6 0 ) / M at t h i a s P i n t s c h e r F i g u r a V / Ass o n a n z a f o r s o l o c e l l o György Ligeti Etudes for sextet (1985-94)

Inspired by the quiet, thoughtful simplicity of minimalist visual art, eighth blackbird explores what “less” can mean when translated to music. The stark, simple beauty of Lucier’s Fidelio Trio and Feldman’s Durations I act as analogues to the vast color-filled canvases of Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko. Lang’s fast and funky these broken wings obsesses over a simple chord progression, while Pintscher’s Figura V/Assonanza hovers, barely audible, in the ether. Colliding and contrasting with these explorations of “less” are more complex, dense pieces by Philippe Hurel and György Ligeti, which will test even eighth blackbird’s skills.

Dawn Upshaw with the Australian Chamber Orchestra soprano

Richard Tognetti, artistic director and conductor

T u e s d ay, A p r i l 1 7 at 7:30pm C a r p e n t e r T h e at r e , R i c h m o n d C e n t e r S t a g e

$36, $32, $28 “The energy and vibe of a rock band with the ability of a crack classical chamber group.”

— Washington Post

“Richard Tognetti and his badass classical band, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, don’t play New York nearly often enough. But, on the rare occasion that they do come in from Down Under, they leave an indelible mark on the city’s music scene.” — T i m e O u t N e w Y o r k The first vocal artist to win a MacArthur “genius” grant for her role as an advocate for new music, Dawn Upshaw has achieved worldwide celebrity as a singer of opera and concert repertoire. She is joined by the internationally renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), known for its inspired programming and the rapturous response of audiences and critics. A product of Australia’s vibrant, adventurous, and inquiring spirit, the ACO moves hearts and stimulates minds with repertoire spanning six centuries and a vitality and virtuosity unmatched by other ensembles. The evening’s program will include Shostakovich’s Polka and Elegy; Maria Schneider’s Winter Morning Walks (with Dawn Upshaw, soprano); Grieg’s String Quartet no. 1, arranged for strings by Richard Tognetti; and additional pieces to be announced later.

This performance will take place at Richmond CenterStage – Carpenter Theatre.

An additional $2 per ticket restoration fee will be added for all Carpenter Theatre events.

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Carolina Chocolate Drops M o n d ay, S e p t e m b e r 1 9 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$32 Since 2005, the Grammy® Award-winning string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, have been impressing audiences with their electrifying performances. The Carolina Chocolate Drops are the newest and youngest players in a long lineage of black string bands and have created a unique sound of their own. “Tradition is a guide, not a jailer. We play in an older tradition but we are modern musicians.” —Justin Robinson. Rolling Stone described the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ style as “dirt-floor-dance electricity.”

The Red Clay Ramblers w e d n e s d ay, O c t o b e r 2 6 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$32 “A musical group whose eclectic repertory is that of a fantasy roadhouse band from a vanished rural America. Bluegrass, New Orleans, classical folk, and gospel sounds emerge in nutty profusion from these talented instrumentalists and singers, whose music-making is perfection.” — T h e N e w Y o r k T i m e s “Wonderful!” — G a r r i s o n K e i l l o r Now in their 39th year, the Tony® Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers are a North Carolina string band with international acclaim.The band’s repertoire reflects their roots in old-time mountain music, as well as bluegrass, country, rock, New Orleans jazz, gospel, and the American musical. The New York Times calls their music-making “perfection,” and they have earned numerous awards for their work on Broadway, including two Drama Desk nominations, most recently for the Tony® Award-winning Broadway hit Fool Moon. The Ramblers have been frequent guests on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion and over the years have performed with such figures as former Rambler and Grammy® winner Shawn Colvin and bluegrass legends Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys.

Sponsored in part by the H.G. Quigg Endowment.

josh ritter

s at u r d ay, n o v e m b e r 1 2 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$34 Singer, songwriter, and author Josh Ritter was following in his neuroscientist parents’ footsteps when he discovered Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan’s Girl from the North Country in high school. He has since released five studio albums and was recently named one of the 100 greatest living songwriters by Paste magazine, alongside legends such as Dylan, Springsteen, and Neil Young. His constant touring has helped him establish a robust fan-base both in the U.S. and overseas. He has performed with the New York Pops and the Boston Symphony Orchestra and shared the stage with critically acclaimed artists including The Swell Season, Ray LaMontagne, and John Prine. The New York Times has written that he “…sets out to carry a world of ideas on a few basic chords…there is no limit to the depth and ambition of his songs.”

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An Evening with Joan Baez Friday, November 18 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$50 For more than 50 years, Joan Baez has remained a musical force of nature. Her influence is incalculable, whether she is singing traditional ballads, continuously developing dynamic musical partnerships with other artists, or remaining a strong voice for awareness of civil and human rights struggles throughout the world.

The Grascals

Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$32 Already among the most beloved and acclaimed of contemporary bluegrass groups, The Grascals were the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainers of the Year. They first earned the top honor in 2006, only one year after being named Emerging Artist of the Year and winning Song of the Year for Me and John and Paul. Their trademark blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country with more modern elements, is delivered with vocal and instrumental intensity and virtuosity, and has earned them Grammy® nominations for their first two critically acclaimed releases. All three of their releases have reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Bluegrass charts.

Sponsored in part by the H.G. Quigg Endowment.

arlo guthrie

the journey on tour

s u n d ay, f e b r u a r y 1 2 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of MusiC

$40 Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan-base that spans the globe. A celebrated figure in American music, Arlo connects with communities far and wide leaving a lasting impression of hope and inspiration. His artistic ventures help bridge an oftendivided world through his powerful spirit of song, and his inimitable musical ingenuity soars to new creative heights as he continues to entertain generations.

AN EVENING WITH Roger McGuinn S at u r d ay, M a r c h 2 4 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Workshop open to Public: S u n d ay, M a r c h 2 5 at 2pm (Limited space)

$36 Mr. Tambourine Man not only lived history, he also made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 1960s group The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of The Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 10 albums, a Grammy® nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since.

The workshop will include aspects of rock history, musical techniques, and computer techniques used in McGuinn’s recordings.

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Béla Fleck & the Original Flecktones S u n d ay, A p r i l 2 2 at 3pm and 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$36 Nominated in more categories than any other artist in Grammy® Award history, banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck is considered one of the world’s most innovative and versatile pickers. For the first time in 18 years, Fleck will reunite with original Flecktones: pianist and harmonica extraordinaire Howard Levy, bassist Victor Wooten, and Roy “Future Man” Wooten on the drumitar, a guitar-shaped electronic drum. Following the release of Rocket Science, their first new album in 20 years, the foursome has created some of the most forward-thinking music of their illustrious career. All manners of genres appear – from classical and jazz, to bluegrass and African music, to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances – and the result is an impossible-to-pigeonhole sound exclusive to them, a cosmic meeting of musical minds that remains, as ever, utterly indescribable.

Sponsored in part by the H.G. Quigg Endowment.

Esperanza SpaldinG

Chamber Music Society

W e d n e s d ay, O c t o b e r 1 2 at 7:30pm a l i c e j e p s o n t h e at r e

$45 Winning the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best New Artist, Esperanza Spalding has shown that she is here to stay. Blessed with uncanny instrumental chops, a multi-lingual voice that is part angel and part siren, and a natural beauty that borders on the hypnotic, the 26-year-old prodigy-turned-pro might well be the hope for the future of jazz and instrumental music. Spalding has performed on the Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the CBS Saturday Early Show, the Tavis Smiley Show, Austin City Limits, and National Public Radio. Other highlights include two appearances at the White House, receiving the Jazz Journalists Association’s 2009 Jazz Award for Up and Coming Artist of the Year, appearing at the Newport Jazz Festival and performances at both the 2009 Nobel Prize Ceremony in Oslo, Norway and the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.

Gretchen Parlato T h u r s d ay, D e c e m b e r 1 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$34 “She enters the music, becoming part of the band, improvising in melody and rhythm, prying open sweet spots in the songs... it’s evident that she’s an extraordinary singer.”

— B e n R at l i ff, T h e N e w Y o r k T i m e s

Gretchen Parlato’s voice is a thing of wonder. Striking the ideal balance between precision and flexibility, she is never predictable, blurring the lines between singer and instrumentalist as she takes a lyric—and at other times an improvised flight of wordless fancy—to places it’s never been before.

Winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, she counts both Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as fans. Hancock has said that Parlato has a “deep, almost magical connection to the music,” and Shorter has said, “In an inconspicuous way, Gretchen plays the same instrument as Frank Sinatra.”

This tour engagement of Gretchen Parlato is supported in part by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s American Master piece program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program.

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Hot Club of San Francisco

Cinema Vivant

S u n d ay, J a n u a r y 2 9 at 3pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of MusiC

$32 Imagine yourself in the idyllic French countryside in the 1930s. Sometime before dark, a gypsy caravan sets up camp in a field outside of town, luring the locals out for an evening’s fun. The wanderers travel with a film projector, pointing it at the side of a barn. As the images flicker to life beneath the stars, gypsy musicians play their guitars and fiddles, matching every movement on the screen with characteristic virtuosity, passion, and humor. Reviving this lost entertainment, The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing.

Cinema Vivant is a celebration of imagination and innovation. Before World War I, European filmmaker Ladislaw Starewicz pioneered stop-action animation, creating a never-before-seen movie experience. Two Starewicz films are featured in Cinema Vivant—The Cameraman’s Revenge (1912), a charming piece about the marital troubles of beetles, and The Mascot (1933), an adventure story about lost toys.

Chucho Valdés

and The Afro-Cuban Messengers W e d n e s d ay, F e b r u a r y 1 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$40 “He can tickle the ivories with the soft grace of Bill Evans and dazzle with the thunderous dexterity of Art Tatum or Oscar Peterson.”

— All About Jazz

Winner of five Grammy® Awards and three Latin Grammy® Awards, Chucho Valdés has been hailed by The New York Times as “the dean of Latin jazz” and “one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists.” Chucho Valdés has recorded more than 80 albums during his illustrious career, performing with countless jazz masters including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, and Chick Corea. Whether Chucho Valdés is performing a gentle ballad or a rousing foot-stomper, his joy in playing and his love of the music always shines through.

René Marie

Black Lace Freudian Slip Tour

F e at u r i n g K e v i n B a l e s , p i a n o ; K e v i n H a m i l t o n , b a s s ; a n d Q u e n t i n B a x t e r , d r u m s W e d n e s d ay, F e b r u a r y 8 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$34 “…Sheer brilliance…one of the most sensuous songbirds ever captured on disc. Marie’s torch burns hotter and oft-times brighter than any of her peers.” — C h r i s t o p h e r L o u d o n , J a z z T i m e s René Marie, an award-winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues, and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many and is a woman of great strength who exudes stamina and compassion. Since the release of her debut recording, this former Richmond resident turned Colorado-based artist has evolved into one of the greatest and most sensuous vocalists of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences worldwide with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries, and impassioned vocals, René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged and even changed by her performances.

This tour engagement of René Marie is supported in part by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Jazz Touring Network program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program.

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Fa m i ly A r t s D ay C e l e b r at i o n F e at u r i n g :

Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players S at u r d ay, O c t o b e r 1 at 11am and 2pm A c t i v i t i e s f r o m 12:30pm – 4pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

Adults: $20; Children 12 and under half price “On your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny.” — P e o p l e “A master of conjuring up images that resonate with the young ones.” — E n t e r ta i n m e n t W e e k ly “The Buddy Holly of the kids’ world, perhaps with a better voice.” — T i m e O u t N e w Y o r k K i d s Join the Modlin Center for the Arts and the University of Richmond Museums for the Family Arts Day Celebration, an art-centered family fun day featuring activity tables, art projects, food, and special guests Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players.

Grammy® Award-winning Justin Roberts is truly one of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene.

Dishing out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music, Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players take you on a journey through the iconic memories of childhood, from the joys of trick-or-treating and gym class parachutes to sleepovers and the magic stillness of snow days. His concerts and recordings are a musical slideshow that kids will relate to and parents will remember.

Join in the fun, for adults and kids alike!

Cirque Mechanics S at u r d ay, M a r c h 3 at 2 and 7:30pm A l i c e j e p s o n t h e at r e

Boom Town

Adults: $38; Children 12 and under half price Early mining-inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure-seekers as the acrobats of Cirque Mechanics transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the Old West! Cirque Mechanics brings together veterans of world-renowned companies such as Cirque du Soleil and the Moscow Circus to continue the exploration of performers and machines through acrobatics, dance, aerial work, trampolines, and much more.

Bring the whole family to see the acrobatic troupe The New York Times calls “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching, ear-catching and to keep this list short, engrossingly entertaining.”

Compagnia T.P.O.

Farfalle (Butterflies)

D i r e c t e d b y F r a n c e s c o G a n d i , D av i d e V e n t u r i n i / a c o - p r o d u c t i o n w i t h T e at r o M e t a s t a s i o S t a b i l e d e l l a T o s c a n a P r e s e n t e d i n a s s o c i at i o n w i t h A r K t y p e / T h o m a s O . K r i e g s m a n n a n d C r y i n g O u t L o u d UK

W e d n e s d ay, M ay 9 at 7:30pm T h u r s d ay, M ay 1 0 at 10am and noon (School shows) F r i d ay, M ay 1 1 at 10am, noon, and 7:30pm (Note: 10am and noon for School shows) S at u r d ay, M ay 1 2 at 11am, 1, and 3pm C o u s i n s S t u d i o T h e at r e

Adults: $20; Children 12 and under half price Compagnia T.P.O.’s Farfalle (Butterflies) is a visual theatre of the senses, an immersive experience that brings together theatre and contemporary art and creates an innovative, magical relationship between children and performers. The technological centerpiece of the show is the CCC or “children’s cheering carpet,” a special sensor-covered mat, which interacts with dancers and the audience in real, enchanted time. The wondrous, otherworldly “sensory gardens” of Farfalle take audiences on a magnificent journey through a literal and symbolic story of a butterfly’s life cycle. This is beauty that kids can touch, beauty they can live in. You and your family have never experienced anything quite like it before.

Run time is approximately one hour.

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TALK BACK

There will be post-show question and answer sessions with each of the dance companies.

Pilobolus

T u e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 7 at 7:30pm / W e d n e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 8 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$40

“Pilobolus embodies a large part of what the best in contemporary dance is all about: discovery. Making something new with the same standard body parts the rest of us have.” — T h e W a s h i n g t o n P o s t From their humble beginnings in a 1970 Dartmouth dance class, Pilobolus has emerged as an innovative, unlikely, and almost un-categorizable dance company that combines athleticism, grace, and humor with a profound sense of unity. Their smooth, organic choreography – featuring unusual partnering and lifts – often blurs the lines between individual performers, creating a sense of dance-troupe-as-organism. Still evolving after 40 years, Pilobolus has built up a repertoire of more than 85 works and received numerous awards, including the Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement in choreography.

Doug Varone Dance Company Chapters from a Broken Novel F r i d ay, O c t o b e r 1 4 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$36 “Chapters from a Broken Novel — with its shards of dreams and groping tenderness — cracks the human condition wide open.” — T h e B o s t o n G l o b e “Varone’s ability to convey depths of emotion through highly charged, physically exciting choreography has made him a rarity among his generation.” — T h e N e w Y o r k T i m e s Doug Varone and his exquisite dancers take the Modlin stage for their acclaimed new work, Chapters from a Broken Novel.

Kindled by a bold cinematic score by David Van Tieghem, Varone’s Chapters reveals a world teeming with everyday moments exposed for their beauty and rawness. Illuminated with humor and pathos, these 22 episodes are vivid, physically charged renderings of human interaction in spheres both public and private. With bold strokes of movement mingled with detailed intimate gesture, Varone once again paints human portraits with the nuance and complexity that has made him one of his generation’s most compelling dancemakers.

Co-sponsored with the Cultural Affairs Committee, this program is presented in conjunction with the University Museums exhibit Art=Text=Art: Works by Contemporary Artists.

Jump Rhythm Jazz Project B i l ly S i e g e n f e l d , a r t i s t i c d i r e c t o r T u e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 9 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r E

$34 “Their work can be about everything and nothing at the same time; it fosters an agile and pliable partnership between the specific and the universal.” — C h i c a g o E x a m i n e r The Chicago-based Jump Rhythm Jazz Project is a company of rhythmically explosive and emotionally charged dancer-singer-actors that celebrates the timeless core of all jazz performance, dancing and singing in high-energy bursts of swinging body rhythms to the beat-driven sounds of syncopated music. Since its founding in New York City by Billy Siegenfeld in 1990, the company has thrilled audiences and students nationally and internationally with its rich blend of percussive musicality and story-driven dance theatre.

Presented in partnership with the University Department of Theatre and Dance through the Tucker-Boatwright grant.

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River North Dance Chicago F r a n k C h av e s , a r t i s t i c d i r e c t o r

F r i d ay, J a n u a r y 2 0 at 7:30pm / S at u r d ay, J a n u a r y 2 1 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$40 “River North Dance Chicago pulled out all the pyrotechnic stops. The performance left an indelible montage of high-octane body percussion, lush lines and evocative curves.” — SeeChicago.com

Founded in 1989 by four visionary choreographers, the company has established itself as one of Chicago’s leading companies, receiving critical acclaim on both a national and international level. Under the direction of Artistic Director Frank Chaves, the jazz-based contemporary company embodies a true flavor of “Americana” in its dynamic repertoire and is recognized for its highly skilled and emotive, stimulating music, and bold and commanding choreography.

Shen Wei Dance Arts

Tuesday, Feb r u a ry 2 8 at 7:30pm / W e d n e s d ay, F e b r u a ry 2 9 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$40 Hailed by The New York Times as “startlingly imaginative,” Shen Wei Dance Arts (SWDA) creates interdisciplinary, cross-cultural performance for forward-looking audiences. Since its inception at the American Dance Festival (ADF), SWDA has assumed a position among the top tier of dance ensembles worldwide. Each work by Artistic Director Shen Wei develops an original dance vocabulary incorporating visual and storytelling elements from the theatre, Chinese opera, Eastern philosophy, traditional and contemporary visual art, and sculpture. The result is both figurative and abstract, combining performance with strong scenic elements to create a “fascinating fantasy in movement” (Sydney Herald Sun). In addition to repeated engagements at ADF, Lincoln Center Festival, the Venice Biennale, Los Angeles Music Center, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the company continues to perform at premier festivals around the world.

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A Columbia Artist Production / Direct from Moscow, Russia

Moscow Festival Ballet Company of 50 / Sergei Radchenko, artistic director

Swan Lake S u n d ay, M a r c h 1 1 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$40 “An impressive performance of a classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.”

— The Chronicle, Durham, North Carolina

Founded in 1989 by legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, the Moscow Festival Ballet brings together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies. Under Radchenko’s direction, leading dancers from across Russia have created an exciting new company staging productions of timeless classics such as Giselle, Don Quixote, and Carmen. In this full-scale production of Swan Lake, the dancers tell a romantic tale of true love and forgiveness taken from Russian folklore and German legend, set to the music of Tchaikovsky. This enchanting story follows a heroic young prince as he labors to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil sorcerer’s spell. Filled with colorful costumes and backed by a sweeping score, Swan Lake is considered one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.

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Indian Ink Theatre Company The Guru of Chai

Directed by Justin Lewis / Starring Jacob Rajan T u e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 0 at 7:30pm / W e d n e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 1 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$32 “Comic genius…A tour de force from a master of multicultural mayhem.” — T h e Ag e , M e l b o u r n e “…absolute enchantment…Jacob Rajan is extraordinary…he unearths the profoundly touching comedy of these hopeful, vulnerable lives while never once patronizing. We were in the palm of his hand for every second of one of the tenderest, most life-affirming shows on the Fringe.” — T h e S c o t s m a n , E d i n b u r g h Now in its second decade, Indian Ink Theatre Company is the extraordinary partnership of Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan.

Together they have created a series of remarkable theatre productions of intimate scale that remind their audience of life’s simple truths. Rajan’s Kutisar is a chai vendor in the Bangalore, India Central Train station. He knows what ails you. He will counsel you on the barriers to your happiness and pepper you with observations on humanity’s desire for love. Delightfully, Kutisar offers us all a cup of chai with an unexpected serving of enlightenment; a touch of the metaphysical cheerfully brewed with the burden of our material existence and served by an unconventional sage.

Basil Twist in performance Artist Voices Series w e d n e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 at 7:30pm / t h u r s d ay, N o v e m b e r 3 at 7:30pm C o u s i n s S t u d i o T h e at r e

$20 “At this moment, no theatre artist in New York is showing more poetic force or technical skill than the puppeteer Basil Twist.” — J o a n A c o c e l l a , T h e N e w Y o r k e r Internationally recognized and award-winning Basil Twist is a third generation puppeteer who lives and works in New York. He is also the founder and director of New York City’s Dream Music Puppetry Program at Here Arts Center, which supports and produces new puppet artists. Twist has significantly contributed to the art of puppetry since 1998 by creating puppet works focused on their integration with music. His productions have been seen on and off Broadway, in films, operas, on television, and in major venues worldwide.

Twist is known for his original adult puppet mediums and use of abstraction in puppetry with productions such as Petrushka; Symphonie Fantastique, which takes place in a tank of water; and Doguageshi, which features original shamisen compositions created and performed by master musician Yumiko Tanaka. For the Artist Voices series, Basil Twist will assemble an introspective of his work from an array of his productions.

This tour engagement of Basil Twist is supported in part by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s ArtsCONNECT program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program.

Aquila Theatre Company The Importance of Being Earnest T h u r s d ay, J a n u a r y 2 6 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$36 The Aquila Theatre Company presents a delightful and tantalizing production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, promising to overflow with humor, elegance, and romantic comedy. Since its first performance on February 14, 1895, Wilde’s masterpiece has become a respected piece of literature and has delighted audiences with its wit and wisdom.

The New York Times has described Aquila’s productions as “Gleefully engaging…almost unbearable fun…directed with inspiration and a beautiful use of physical humor” while The New Yorker has proclaimed their productions to be “beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.” Crammed full of larger-than-life characters and memorable satirical humor, Aquila’s creative staging and sparkling flare for language make this production one not to be missed.

This tour engagement of Aquila Theatre Company is supported in part by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s ArtsCONNECT program in made possible through major funding from the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program.

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The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers W e d n e s d ay, F e b r u a ry 2 2 at 7:30pm C a r p e n t e r T h e at r e , R i c h m o n d C e n t e r S ta g e

$50, 40, 30 “…two hours of superb tributes to blues music” — J e rs e y E v e n i n g P o s t , U n i t e d K i n g d o m They’re back – the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is. Last time they were in the U.K. they smashed, crashed, and crooned their way through sell-out shows – no one does it like these brothers and they’re back to show you just why they are the best. Featuring original members from the West End run, the (all new!) ‘Original’ show brings you all those amazing favorite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves, and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch. So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shoes, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves, and the best comedy you’re likely to see this side of Chicago. Just don’t tell the police, OK...?!

All your favorite songs are here – of course! Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads, loads more!

This performance will take place at Richmond CenterStage – Carpenter Theatre.

An additional $2 per ticket restoration fee will be added for all Carpenter Theatre events.

Paula Poundstone

comedian and author

S at u r d ay, A p r i l 2 1 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$40 Emmy® Award-winning comedian and author Paula Poundstone, known for appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe writes, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter. Her off-kilter sensibility and impeccable timing made her a perfect fit for NPR’s ‘oddly informative’ weekly news quiz program Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me!, which she joined as a regular panelist seven years ago.

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La Excelencia

W e d n e s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 7 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$20 La Excelencia, a 12-piece salsa orchestra started by Julian Silva in 2005, exemplifies the new generation of salsa dura by bringing a modern vitality and social consciousness to the genre. These revolutionary salsa ambassadors take their bold new sounds to dancers and hardcore fans worldwide, breaking the mold while remembering their roots. “Their music is full of powerful arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussion” (Latin Beat magazine). In 2006 La Excelencia released their first album Salsa Con Conciencia of which The New York Times wrote, “The real deal doesn’t show up that often, and here it is. Celebrate it.” Following the successful world release of their second album, Mi Tumbao Social, La Excelencia was featured on the cover of Latin Beat magazine under the headline: “Young, raw, raging musical weapons of mass destruction...”

CompaÑia Flamenca JosÉ Porcel

Gypsy Fire

JosÉ Porcel, artistic director

T h u r s d ay, O c t o b e r 2 0 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$38 The Compañia Flamenca José Porcel was founded in Madrid, Spain and is among the premier dance troupes that exhibit the exciting art form of flamenco and its explosion of rhythms, colors, and emotions that contains all of the vitality and passion of the Spanish people. The company brings this tradition to life vibrantly and colorfully with live musicians, vocalists, and of course, dancers, and has delighted audiences around the world for many years. They scored a sensational success with their coastto-coast tour of North America in the 2008-2009 season and return this season with their thrilling new program Gypsy Fire, a folkloric celebration with irresistible erotic appeal and irrepressible energy.

National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, Direct from BeIjing T i a n Z i c h u n a n d J i a n g u o Ya o , g e n e r a l a n d a r t i s t i c d i r e c t o r s P r e s e n t e d b y t h e M o d l i n C e n t e r f o r t h e A r t s a n d R i c h m o n d C e n t e r S ta g e

T u e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 5 at 7:30pm C a r p e n t e r T h e at r e , R i c h m o n d C e n t e r S ta g e

$36, 32, 28 Direct from Beijing, The National Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China are poised to balance, swing, and soar through Carpenter Theatre for an unforgettable performance. As one of the world’s most thrilling and influential acrobatic troupes, the performers astound audiences with acts ranging from skillful to daring, set to a beautiful combination of traditional and modern music. The first National Performing Arts Troupe established by the government of The People’s Republic of China, The National Acrobats of China are well-known for their super-human physical feats and nail-biting stunts. They have performed extensively worldwide in more than 40 countries with a repertoire of international and national award-winning acts.

This performance will take place at Richmond CenterStage – Carpenter Theatre.

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Celtic Nights

Journey of Hope

T h u r s d ay, M a r c h 1 5 at 7:30pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$36 From the creators of Gaelforce Dance, the “unmissable two hour spectacular [that] has brought audiences to their feet all around the world” (The Guardian), comes a brand new show in celebration of song. Celtic Nights expertly weaves together the lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage to tell the story of a people. In this stirring tale of the Celtic experience, the audience is invited to travel along on a journey of hope, transported in time through traditional ballads, vivid choreography, and the story of a people struggling to find their place in a changing world. Celtic Nights features the finest male and female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship.In this glittering production, six of Ireland’s most prominent vocal talents are complemented by six of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big and doggedly carved out a home in the New World. In Celtic Nights, their story is told through the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet.

Sponsored in part by the H.G. Quigg Endowment.

Buika

W e d n e s d ay, M a r c h 2 1 at 7:30pm Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

$34 “Flamenco Queen” Buika, born on the island of Mallorca to African political refugees from Equatorial Guinea, has become a true revelation to those who thought flamenco had little left to contribute to Spanish music and to jazz. Her evident African roots and her cosmopolitanism, developed in clubs in Spain and Americanized during a strange detour to Las Vegas as a Tina Turner impersonator, explain Buika’s rare self-possession. But nothing can quite explain her ability to connect; she is one of those rare and wonderful “one listen” artists. NPR named Buika one of the 50 Great Voices of all time and The New York Times calls her unique blend of flamenco, jazz, soul, and blues “luminous... magnificent...superb!”

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Trojan Women:

A Love Story

Written by Charles Mee / Directed by Dorothy Holland

T h u r s d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 9 – S at u r d ay, O c t o b e r 1 at 7:30pm / S u n d ay, O c t o b e r 2 at 2pm C o u s i n s S t u d i o T h e at r e

$15 Fusing elements of Greek tragedy, opera, pop culture, and the shimmering shards of our contemporary world, Charles Mee has created the sexiest history lesson and the funniest tragedy you’ve ever seen. Set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, the play follows Aeneas from his war-ravaged home to the seductive shores of Dido’s Carthage. A contemporary pastiche of horror and delight, Mee’s play about the spoils of war and the battle of the sexes is remarkably timely.

Audience Advisory: Contains strong language and adult content.

A Raisin in the Sun

By Lorraine Hansberry / Directed by Chuck Mike

T h u r s d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 7 – S at u r d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 9 , at 7:30pm S u n d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 0 at 2pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$15 “Pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre” — Newsweek “A milestone in the American Theatre” — Ebony Set on Chicago’s South Side, this landmark play revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans however: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. Sacrifice, trust, and love among the younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world create a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.

Production Studies III Showcase T h u r s d ay, F e b r u a r y 9 – S at u r d ay, F e b r u a r y 1 1 at 7:30pm S u n d ay, F e b r u a r y 1 3 at 2pm C o u s i n s S t u d i o T h e at r e

Highlighting provocative contemporary theatre, the PS III Showcase is the culmination of two years of intense theatre study. PS III students select, produce, direct, and design a fully-mounted, fulllength play under the guidance of department faculty. Whatever play the PS III students choose to produce, it promises to be a compelling, entertaining, and thought-provoking evening of theatre. * The event is free, but tickets are required.

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Special Tucker–Boatwright Festival of Dance featuring the university dancers annual spring concert: jazzed M y r a D a l e n g , F e s t i va l a r t i s t i c c o o r d i n at o r a n n e n o r m a n va n g e l d e r , a r t i s t i c d i r e c t o r F r i d ay, F e b r u a r y 2 4 – S at u r d ay, F e b r u a r y 2 5 at 7:30pm S u n d ay, F e b r u a r y 2 6 at 2pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$15 Exhilarating works by special guest artists and choreographers make Jazzed the must-see event of the season, including works by: Robert Battle (Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater) Jacqulyn Buglisi (Buglisi Dance Theatre) Frank Chaves (Artistic Director, River North Dance Chicago) Bill Hastings (Re-creating Bob Fosse’s classic, I Wanna Be A Dancin’ Man) Jenna McClintock (Oakland Ballet Company) Billy Siegenfeld (Jump Rhythm Jazz Project) Doug Varone (Doug Varone and Dancers) and University of Richmond’s newest dance faculty members, Alicia Diaz (formerly with Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company) and Matthew Thornton (currently a member of Pilobolus) The concert features live music by Daniel Clarke and friends.

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Dancing at Lughnasa

W r i t t e n b y B r i a n F r i e l / D i r e c t e d b y Wa l t e r S c h o e n

T h u r s d ay, A p r i l 1 2 – S at u r d ay, A p r i l 1 4 at 7:30pm S u n d ay, A p r i l 1 5 at 2pm A l i c e J e p s o n T h e at r e

$15 Winner of the 1992 Tony® Award for Best Play.

“This play does exactly what theater was born to do, carrying both its characters and audience aloft on waves of distant music and ecstatic release” — The New York Times “Simply a wondrous experience.” — N e w Y o r k P o s t

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The University of Richmond Department of Music presents an annual free concert series featuring performances by the outstanding professional faculty soloists and ensembles, student ensembles, and guest artists. Unless otherwise noted, admission to all Department of Music events is free and tickets are not required.

Family Weekend Concert

F r i d ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 3 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

The Department of Music’s annual Family Weekend Concert showcases the outstanding talents of University of Richmond students. Enjoy performances by the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Women’s Chorale, and Schola Cantorum.

Liszt Bicentennial Concert P a u l H a n s o n , p i a n o / J o a n n e K o n g , p i a n o M o n d ay, O c t o b e r 1 7 at 7:30 pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Faculty duo-pianists Paul Hanson and Joanne Kong celebrate the bicentennial of Franz Liszt (1811-1886) with performances of Orpheus, Festklänge, Die Hunnenschlacht, and selections from Weihnachtsbaum.

UR Schola Cantorum

Women’s Chorale

and J e f f r e y R i e h l a n d D av i d P e d e r s e n , c o n d u c t o r s S u n d ay, O c t o b e r 2 3 at 3pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

This Homecoming Weekend performance, featuring Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale, will present a cappella and accompanied choral works spanning three centuries and several continents.

David Esleck Trio

M o n d ay, O c t o b e r 2 4 at 3pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Adjunct faculty member David Esleck brings his piano trio to the Modlin Center for a concert steeped in both traditional and contemporary jazz.

Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival

Benjamin Broening, artistic director F r i d ay, N o v e m b e r 4 – S at u r d ay, N o v e m b e r 5 / EVENT TIMES TBD / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Third Practice celebrates its 11th year of bringing new electroacoustic music and experimental video to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird performing works by giants of the electroacoustic tradition alongside work of the brightest younger composers. Third Practice will also present cutting-edge work for computers, acoustic instruments, video projection, and surround sound by composers from around the United States, Asia, and Europe. Visit www.thirdpractice.org for details.

UR Wind Ensemble D av i d N i e t h a m e r , c o n d u c t o r

S u n d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 3 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Director David Niethamer will conduct music from the classic repertoire for wind ensemble, including Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite on the first half of the program. A Guest Composer/Conductor will lead performances of his or her music for the second half of the concert. Past composers have included David Holsinger, Timothy Mahr, Thom Ritter George, Samuel Hazo, and Elliot del Borgo.

Cuban Spectacular “A Night at the Tropicana”

W e d n e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 6 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Dr. Mike Davison will lead the UR Jazz Ensemble and special guest artists in a multi-media show of Cuban music and dance. “A Night at the Tropicana” will feature videos produced and edited by Dr. Davison’s Salsa Meets Jazz class of recent footage from Cuba. Special guests will include vocalist José Lorenzo and UR alumnus, pianist Mark Lomanno (‘02). Don’t miss guest appearances by Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, Meyer Lansky, and many of the Havana mob bosses from the 50s.

Global Sounds

Paul Yoon, director S u n d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 0 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Join the University of Richmond in celebrating traditional music and dance from around the world.

This family-friendly concert will feature Indonesian and Japanese music and dance.

UR Jazz ENSEMBLE

Contemporary Combos

and M i k e D av i s o n a n d UR J a z z Fa c u l t y, d i r e c t o r s M o n d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 1 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

From be-bop to bluegrass, bossa nova and beyond! Don’t miss this diverse night, showcasing the many contemporary chamber groups on campus.

UR Chamber Ensembles

Opera Scenes

and M o n d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 8 at 7:30 pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

The UR Chamber Ensembles present an evening of music performed by student instrumentalists, vocalists, and pianists.

These ensembles are coached by Department of Music faculty members and ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird.

UR Symphony Orchestra

Alexander Kordzaia, conductor W e d n e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 3 0 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

The University Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Alexander Kordzaia will perform works by Mozart, Dvorak, as well as other classical music favorites. University student winners of the 2011 Concerto/Vocal Competition will also be featured.

38th Annual Christmas Candlelight Services featuring UR Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale J e f f r e y R i e h l a n d D av i d P e d e r s e n , c o n d u c t o r s S u n d ay, D e c e m b e r 4 at 5 & 8pm / C a n n o n M e m o r i a l C h a p e l

Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale lead the 38th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols featuring new and traditional Christmas music.

Opera Workshop Performance

Henry Purcell’s Dido

Aeneas

of and F r i d ay, J a n u a r y 2 7 at 7:30pm / S at u r d ay, J a n u a r y 2 8 at 7:30pm /C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

The Departments of Music, Theatre, and Dance present Dido and Aeneas. One of the earliest and most significant Baroque operas, Dido and Aeneas dramatizes the tragic love story between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan prince Aeneas.

Lisa Terry, viola da gamba

Joanne Kong, harpsichord M o n d ay, J a n u a r y 3 0 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Critically-acclaimed viola da gambist Lisa Terry joins faculty harpsichordist Joanne Kong in a rare performance of the three Gamba Sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Richard Becker, piano

S u n d ay, F e b r u a r y 5 at 3pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

This season’s Super Bowl Sunday program of standard concert repertoire includes Becker’s new piano music, described as “very accessible, technically and musically” by pianist/composer Noel Lee, with praise for its “colour and elegance,” from pianist Roger Muraro (Paris Conservatory), and “filled with delicacy, charm, and fantasy” by Dominique Merlet (Piano Academy, Lake Como).

Leslie Tung, fortepiano

T h u r s d ay, M a r c h 2 2 at 7:30pm / P e r k i n s o n R e c i t a l H a l l

Praised for his “sense of history, combined with skill and heart” (Stereophile), guest artist Leslie Tung presents a recital of works by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Duo-Piano Recital

Richard Becker, piano / Doris Wylee-Becker, piano S u n d ay, M a r c h 2 5 at 3pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Faculty artist Richard Becker and his wife, pianist Doris Wylee-Becker (‘02), present a duo-piano concert featuring music by Debussy, Beethoven, Schubert, Becker, and others.

Global Sounds

A n d r e w M c G r aw , d i r e c t o r S u n d ay, A p r i l 1 at 3pm / L u t h e r H . J e n k i n s G r e e k T h e at r e , other locations to be announced.

R a i n L o c at i o n : C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Join the University of Richmond in celebrating traditional music and dance from around the world. This family-friendly concert features free live performances by local and visiting music ensembles at various outdoor locations across the UR campus, and will include performances of Indonesian, West African, and Japanese music and dance.

UR Wind Ensemble

D av i d N i e t h a m e r , c o n d u c t o r W e d n e s d ay, A p r i l 4 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

The Wind Ensemble’s spring concert will feature Craig Thomas Naylor’s Enduring Honor, commissioned by the University of Richmond Wind Ensemble as part of a consortium.This work, the first of a projected four commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, focuses on Elizabeth Van Lew and The Richmond Underground. University of Richmond student soloists chosen during the fall semester will also be featured.

UR Schola Cantorum, University Dancers,

guest instrumentalists

and w o m e n ’ s c h o r a l e / J o s e p h F l u m m e r f e l t, c o n d u c t o r / j e f f r e y r i e h l , c o n d u c t o r / d av i d p e d e r s e n , c o n d u c t o r F r i d ay, A p r i l 6 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Maestro Joseph Flummerfelt, chorus master of the New York Philharmonic and the 2012 Neumann Lecturer, will lead Schola Cantorum in a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s delightful cantata The Unicorn, The Gorgon and The Manticore. Women’s Chorale will perform accompanied and a cappella works from a variety of style periods and musical traditions.

UR Jazz ensemble and Combos

M i k e D av i s o n , d i r e c t o r M o n d ay, A p r i l 9 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Join the UR Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble for a concert celebrating the Great American Songbook, featuring music by Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, and George Gershwin. These great songs will bring you back to the glory years of Broadway and Hollywood.

UR Symphony Orchestra

Alexander Kordzaia, conductor W e d n e s d ay, A p r i l 1 1 at 7:30pm / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

Maestro Alexander Kordzaia and University Symphony Orchestra will join Grammy®-winning ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird’s flutist Timothy Munro to perform Cecile Chaminade’s Flute Concertino, Op.107.

UR Chamber Ensembles

M o n d ay, A p r i l 1 6 at 7:30 p.m / C a m p C o n c e r t H a l l , B o o k e r H a l l o f M u s i c

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Torchlight Cave Drawings:

A Print Series by Elaine de Kooning August 17 through October 2, 2011 Booth Lobby

Art=Text=Art:

Wor ks by Co n t e m p or a ry Art i st s August 17 through October 16, 2011 Harnett Museum of Art

Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art and Print Study Center

Idea to Image:

Process, States, and Proofs from the Print Collection

Annual Student Exhibition

October 16, 2011 through April 1, 2012 Harnett Museum of Art

August 17 through September 25, 2011 Harnett Museum of Art

Jean-Etienne Liotard (Swiss, 1702-1789) after Jean-Antoine Watteau (French, 16841721), Le Chat Malade (The Sick Cat), 1731, etching on paper, image: 15 1/4 x 10 7/8 inches, sheet: 16 x 11 1/2 inches, Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, University of Richmond Museums, Museumpurchase, funds from the Louis S. Booth Arts Fund, H2009.07.04

First Decade Celebration:

Tenth Anniversary of the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center

Avel de Knight: Drawings

October 28 through December 9, 2011 Harnett Museum of Art

Augu st 24, 2 0 1 1 t h r o u g h A p r i l 4 , 2 0 1 2 Harnett Pr i n t S t u d y C e n t e r

Robert T. McCall (American, 1919-2010), The Apollo Story – Splashdown, 1973, stone lithograph on paper, 30 x 22 1/2 inches, Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, University of Richmond Museums, Museum purchase, Harriet Grandis Print Acquisitions Fund, H2002.02.05 © Estate of the artist

for Army Life in a Black Regiment Avel de Knight (American, 1921-1995), Untitled (page 128), from the series Army Life in a Black Regiment, 1969-73, pen and ink with ink washes on paper, 10 5/8 x 14 5/8 inches, Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, University of Richmond Museums, Museum purchase, funds from the Louis S. Booth Arts Fund,H2006.06.13 © Estate of the artist

Dancing with the Dark:

Joan Snyde r Pr int s 1963-2010 January 24 through April 22, 2012 Harnett Museum of Art Joan Snyder (American, born 1940), Madrigal X from 33 Madrigals, 2001, monoprint on paper, 33 1/2 x 35 3/4 inches, Collection of the artist © Joan Snyder

Start to Finish: The Seven

Stages of “Apex” by Gerry Bergstein

October 16, 2011 through July 15, 2012 Booth Lobby

Senior Thesis Exhibition A p r i l 1 3 t h r o u g h M ay 4 , 2 0 1 2 Harnett Museum of Art

Gerry Bergstein (American, born 1945), Apex, 1995, color etching, aquatint, spit bite aquatint, and drypoint on paper, 29 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches, Joel and Lila Print Study Center, University of Richmond Museums, Center Street Studio Archive, H2008.20.133 © Gerry Bergstein

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S u m m e r h o u r s : Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. (4/25-5/4/2012 ).

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H a r n e t t P r i n t S t u d y C e n t e r h o u r s : Sunday through Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. (8/24/2011-4/1/2012 ),

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Consider becoming a Modlin Center member today. Your support allows the Modlin Center to continue bringing the very best in the performing arts such as Pilobolus, Cirque Éloize, David Sedaris, Arlo Guthrie, Chucho Valdés, Garrick Ohlsson, Esperanza Spalding, the Aquila Theatre Company, and many more. In addition, your gift will help in the Modlin Center’s efforts to continually develop new cultural outreach programs both on campus and in the community.

Did you know? ° The Modlin Center supports hundreds of artists from around the world by presenting more than 40 events each season. ° Ticket purchases cover less than 45% of the cost of each Modlin Center event. ° Individual gifts such as yours provide the additional income vital to bringing top artists to the Modlin Center. ° You can donate online at modlin.richmond.edu or with your ticket order.

Your generous gift also supports other important Modlin Center programs, including: ° Developing the Modlin Center School Series, which will provide yearly programming to school children. ° Developing our Artist Voices series. ° Pre-concert lectures, discussions, Talk-Backs, and other free interactive opportunities with artists. ° The many other free and engaging activities and events in the Center’s programs.

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Box Office Tickets may be purchased online at modlin.richmond.edu, in person at the Modlin Center Box Office, or by phone at (804) 289-8980. August-April, the box office is open from 10am–5pm, Monday through Friday, and beginning 90 minutes prior to performances. (Summer hours are from 2–5pm, Monday through Friday.) Each individual must have a ticket.

Discounted tickets are available for members; subscribers; senior citizens age 62 and older; children age 12 and under; groups of 20 or more; and University of Richmond (UR) employees and students. Discounts are available for UR alumni for the University Players and Dancers productions. No double discounting will be applied.

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P g 8 : Dawn Upshaw: Dario Acosta. P g 9 : Esperanza Spalding #1: Johann Sauty. Esperanza Spalding #2: Johann Sauty. Gretchen Parlato: David Bartolom. P g 1 0 : Hot Club of San Francisco: Laura Turbow. P g 1 1 : Justin Roberts: Todd Rosenberg. P g 1 2 : Pilobolus: John Kane. Doug Varone Dance Company #1: John Beasant III and Corriston – credit: Julieta Cervantes. Doug Varone Dance Company #2: Adriane Fang and John Beasant III – credit: Phil Knott. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: Billy Siegenfeld – credit: William Federking. P g 1 3 : River North Dance Chicago: Habaneras – credit: Mark Hauser. Shen Wei Dance Arts #1: Zhen Qian.

Shen Wei Dance Arts #2: Zhen Qian. Moscow Festival Ballet: Larissa Pedenchuk. P g 1 4 : Indian Ink Theatre Company: Robert Catto. Basil Twist: Josef Astor. Aquila Theatre Company: Richard Termine. P g 1 5 : Paula Poundstone #1: Michael Schwartz. Paula Poundstone #2 Michael Schwartz. P g 1 6 : La Excelencia: Paul Nart.

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L a Ex c e l e n c i a , Salsa D ura ° Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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R app a h a n n ock C ounty ° Tuesday, September 13, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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R app a h a n n ock C ounty ° Wednesday, September 14, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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R app a h a n n ock C ounty ° Thursday, September 15, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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C a r o l i n a Ch o c o l ate Drops ° Monday, September 19, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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I n d i a n I n k Th e at re, The Guru of Chai ° Tuesday, September 20, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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I n d i a n I n k Th e at re, The Guru of Chai ° Wednesday, September 21, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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P i l o b o l u s ° Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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T r o ja n W o m e n : A Love Story ° Thursday, September 29, 2011 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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T r o ja n W o m e n : A Love Story ° Friday, Dept. September 30, 2011 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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T r o ja n W o m e n : A Love Story ° Saturday, October 1, 2011 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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T r o ja n W o m e n : A Love Story ° Sunday, October 2, 2011 – 2:00pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players ° Saturday, October 1, 2011 – 11:00am, Camp Concert Hall

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Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players ° Saturday, October 1, 2011 – 2:00pm, Camp Concert Hall

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Christopher O’Riley/Matt Haimovitz, Shuffle.Play.Listen ° Monday, October 3, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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e i g h t h b l a c k b i r d, Sound s of a N ew Century ° Wednesday, October 5, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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E s p e r a n z a Sp a l d ing, Chamber M us ic So c iety ° Wednesday, October 12, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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Doug Varone and Dancers, Chapters from a Broken Novel ° Friday, October 14, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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C o m p añ i a Fl a m e nca J osÉ Porcel ° Thursday, October 20, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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T h e R e d Cl ay R a m blers ° Wednesday, October 26, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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Basil Twist in performance, Artist Voices Series ° Wednesday, November 2, 2011 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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Basil Twist in performance, Artist Voices Series ° Thursday, November 3, 2011 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

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J o s h R i t t e r ° Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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Ta k á c s Q u a r t e t ° Monday, November 14, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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A R a is i n i n t h e S un ° Thursday, November 17, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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AN EVENING WITH JOAN BAEZ ° Friday, November 18, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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J u m p R h y t h m J a z z Project ° Tuesday, November 29, 2011 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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G r e t c h e n Pa r l at o ° Thursday, December 1, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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S t i l e A n t i c o , P u er Natu s Est ° Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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T h e G r a s c a l s ° Friday, January 13, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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Ga r r i c k Oh l s s o n, piano ° Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

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R i v e r N o r t h Da nce Chicago ° Friday, January 20, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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R i v e r N o r t h Da nce Chicago ° Saturday, January 21, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$32

$20

Aqu i l a T h e at r e Company, The Im portanc e of Being Earne st

$29

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Hot Club of San Francisco, Cinema Vivant ° Sunday, January 29, 2012 – 3:00pm, Camp Concert Hall

$26

$16

Chucho Valdés and The Afro-Cuban Messengers ° Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$32

$20

R e n é M a r i e ° Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$27

$17

A r l o Gu t h r i e ° Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$32

$20

S h a n g h a i Q u a r t et with S tephen Prutsman, piano

$27

$17

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Thursday, January 26, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

ADULT

T h e All N e w O r i gina l Tribute to the Blue s B rother s

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 7:30pm, Carpenter Theatre, Richmond Centerstage

$42

CHILD MEZZ. F.D.C.

$34

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$17

3 SHOWS

University Dancers Present:

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J a z z e d ° Friday, February 24, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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J a z z e d ° Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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Dancing at Lughnasa ° Thursday, April 12, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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Dancing at Lughnasa ° Friday, April 13, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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Dancing at Lughnasa ° Saturday, April 14, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

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Dancing at Lughnasa ° Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 2:00pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$12

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$12

$8

J a z z e d ° Sunday, February 26, 2012 – 2pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$12

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S h e n W e i D a n c e Arts ° Tuesday, February 28, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$32

$20

S h e n W e i D a n c e Arts ° Wednesday, February 29, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$32

$20

C i r qu e M e c h a n i cs, Boom T own ° Saturday, March 3, 2012 – 2:00pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$30

$19

C i r qu e M e c h a n i cs, Boom T own ° Saturday, March 3, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$30

$19

M o s c o w Fe s t i va l B allet, Swan Lake ° Sunday, March 11, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre e i g h t h b l a c k b i rd, Less is More ° Wednesday, March 14, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$32

$16

$20

$10

C e lt i c N i g h t s , J ourney of Ho p e ° Thursday, March 15, 2012 – 7:30pm, Alice Jepson Theatre

$29

$18

B u i k a ° Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$27

$17

AN EVENING WITH Roger M cGuinn ° Saturday, March 24, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$29

$18

$12

$8

$12

$8

$12

$8

$12

$8

University Dancers Present:

2 SHOWS

2 SHOWS

University Dancers Present:

Dept. of Theatre and Dance Presents:

4 SHOWS

Dept. of Theatre and Dance Presents:

Dept. of Theatre and Dance Presents:

5 SHOWS

2 SHOWS

Dept. of Theatre and Dance Presents:

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CHILD

ADULT

D aw n Up s h aw, s oprano, with the Australian C hamber Orchestra

ORCH.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – 7:30pm, Carpenter Theatre, Richmond Centerstage

$31

MEZZ. F.D.C.

$28

$24

ORCH.

$20

MEZZ. F.D.C.

$18

$16

P a u l a P o u n d s t o ne ° Saturday, April 21, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$32

$20

B é l a F l e c k & t h e Original Flecktones ° Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 3:00pm, Camp Concert Hall

$29

$18

B é l a F l e c k & t h e Original Flecktones ° Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 7:30pm, Camp Concert Hall

$29

$18

C o m p a g n i a T. P.O , Farfa lle** ° Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

$16

$10

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C o m p a g n i a T. P.O , Farfa lle** ° Friday, May 11, 2012 – 7:30pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

$16

$10

C o m p a g n i a T. P.O , Farfa lle** ° Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 11:00am, Cousins Studio Theatre

$16

$10

C o m p a g n i a T. P.O , Farfa lle** ° Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 1:00pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

$16

$10

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C o m p a g n i a T. P.O , Farfa lle** ° Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 3:00pm, Cousins Studio Theatre

$16

$10

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