2015/2016 Season Catalog Vol. 1

2015/2016 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

BROADWAY

SHOWCASE

JAZZ

DANCE

FAMILY

Photo: Steve Winter

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“Celebrate 10” This Season!

Ten years ago, the opening of the Holland Center and first full season of Omaha Performing Arts presentations were landmark events for the arts in Omaha, thanks to the vision and generosity of our founders and donors. The 2015/16 Season celebrates the 10th Anniversary of those occasions, even as Omaha’s commitment to and passion for the arts continues to grow.

As you take the first look at the events planned for this year, you’ll see we’ve worked hard to ensure it’s the most exciting season yet. The best part? It’s all for you! Now is your chance to join us and celebrate all season long!

We kick off with a star-studded opening gala featuring Kristin Chenoweth – available first to you as a subscriber – and continue week after week presenting world-class artistry and entertainment. Enjoy Tony Award®-winning hits like Kinky Boots, Disney’s Newsies, and a spectacular new production of The Phantom of the Opera, along with the hottest names in dance, jazz, family-friendly programs and more!

From start to finish, the 2015/16 Season is a celebration of the arts in Omaha, and you can fill your calendar with the best events at the lowest prices of the year when you pick your favorite series and subscribe now!

Join the celebration!

Joan H. Squires President Omaha Performing Arts

Celebrate 10 Gala

starring Kristin Chenoweth Friday, October 16, 2015 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall The celebration begins with a star-studded opening gala, featuring the “wickedly popular” Kristin Chenoweth!

Remembered by Broadway lovers everywhere for her origination of the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, this Emmy®- and Tony® Award-winning actress and singer headlines an evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Holland Center and Omaha Performing Arts!

Subscribe now and be the first to guarantee tickets for this once in a lifetime event!

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SERIES

BROADWAY

2015/2016 SEASON

FIVE AMAZING SHOWS

SPECIALS

YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Subscribers celebrate with great benefits!

From the best seats to the lowest prices and easy exchanges, it pays to subscribe.

THE BEST SEATS – Be first in line for your choice of seats, AHEAD of the general public THE LOWEST PRICES – Subscribers lock in the best prices at the start of the season THE BEST SERVICE – Enjoy easy ticket exchanges, without additional fees*, lost ticket replacement and more

EASY PAYMENT PLAN – Lock in your season and savings NOW with only HALF of your total payment, and no additional fees or interest EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALES – You'll be first in line as new shows are announced throughout the season SPECIAL DISCOUNTS for most additional shows added to your season

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SERIES

BROADWAY

2015/2016 SEASON

“CYNDI LAUPER DELIVERS THE BEST BROADWAY SCORE IN YEARS”

“THIS CROWD-PLEASING STAGE ADAPTATION

- ABC NEWS

- NY DAILY NEWS

HITS THE JACKPOT!”

YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.

OCTOBER 20 - 25, 2015

ORPHEUM THEATER | SLOSBURG HALL

Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony®-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit in is to stand out!

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November 17 - 22, 2015 Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Passion and dance ignite in the iconic love story of Johnny and Baby - you’ll have the time of your life!

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SAVE UP TO 20% OFF PER SHOW WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE NOW! “AN EXTRA, EXTRA SPECIAL PRODUCTION!” - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“PURE MAGIC” - ASSOCIATED PRESS

“THIS PHANTOM IS FOR A NEW GENERATION.” - ROY LEONARD, CHICAGO NOW

March 15 - 20, 2016

Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

February 16 - 21, 2016

March 15 - 20, 2016

April 20 - May 1, 2016

Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines...Direct from Broadway comes the smash-hit, crowdpleasing new musical from Disney.

This Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific is delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before!”

"Broadway Across America” is a registered trademark of Key Brand Entertainment Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.

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BROADWAY SPECIALS 2015/2016 SEASON “BRILLIANT… A TEN-STAR PRODUCTION

W I N N E R 9 T O N Y A W A R D S® I N C L U D I N G B E S T M U S I C A L

IF EVER THERE WAS ONE!” - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

THE

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FUNNIEST

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December 8 - 13, 2015

Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for the whole family.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY JESS CAGLE

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HAILED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AS “THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY” AND THE WINNER OF NINE TONY AWARDS®, THE BOOK OF MORMON IS THE BLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY SMASH FROM SOUTH PARK CREATORS TREY PARKER AND MATT STONE, AND THE OSCAR®-WINNING COMPOSER OF DISNEY’S FROZEN AND AVENUE Q, BOBBY LOPEZ. THIS OUTRAGEOUS MUSICAL COMEDY FOLLOWS THE MISADVENTURES OF A MISMATCHED PAIR OF MISSIONARIES, SENT HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD TO SPREAD THE GOOD WORD. NOW WITH STANDING ROOM ONLY PRODUCTIONS IN LONDON, ON BROADWAY, AND ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, THE BOOK OF MORMON HAS TRULY BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION. CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.

MAY 31 - JUNE 5, 2016

ORPHEUM THEATER | SLOSBURG HALL

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Broadway subscription packages do not include THE WIZARD OF OZ or THE BOOK OF MORMON. Additional purchase is required.

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SAVE UP TO 20% OFF PER SHOW WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE NOW! BROADWAY Season Tickets by Price Level 5-SHOW PACKAGE

PRICE LEVEL 4

PRICE LEVEL 3

PRICE LEVEL 2

PRICE LEVEL 1+

Tuesday Evening

$165

$240

$324

$451

Wednesday Evening

$165

$240

$324

$451

Thursday Evening

$165

$240

$324

$451

Friday Evening

$175

$259

$347

$477

Saturday Matinee

$175

$259

$347

$477

Saturday Evening

$175

$259

$347

$477

Sunday Matinee

$175

$259

$347

$477

Sunday Evening

$175

$259

$347

$477

* Accessible Seating

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ORPHEUM THEATER • SLOSBURG HALL Package price in chart includes one ticket to each show in the series.

THE BOOK OF MORMON and THE WIZARD OF OZ are not included in the Broadway Series package. Additional purchase required.

+All Season Ticket packages in Price Level 1 (Orchestra Center Rows A-S; Orchestra Center Rows T-V 101-102 & 120-121; Orchestra Left & Right B-W Seats 1-8; Loge Center Right & Left Rows P-T; Loge Left & Right Row O Seats 1-8; Loge Left & Right Row P-R Seats 1-8; Grand Tier Center Rows A-D; Left & Right Row A seats 1-8) include a $55 charitable contribution for each subscription seat purchased. Price Level 1 Season Ticket holders receive priority access to premium seat locations, available only to these season ticket holders prior to tickets being placed on sale to the general public. Additional benefits for Season Ticket holders include the opportunity to purchase additional tickets before the general public. Season Subscriptions, and all Tickets and Additional Tickets purchased under any Subscription, are subject to the Broadway Across America Standard Season Subscription Terms and Conditions posted on our website at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. By purchasing a Season Subscription, you agree to such Terms and Conditions.

Groups of 10 or more can save up to 25% on select shows!

WIN A BROADWAY ESCAPE TO NEW YORK!

Subscribe to the Broadway Series by May 18 and be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to New York City July 16-19, 2015. Two lucky Omaha Performing Arts entries will win! Go on a Broadway show-seeing spree, featuring DR. ZHIVAGO, FINDING NEVERLAND, BEAUTIFUL, ALADDIN, and WICKED, with expenses paid for airfare, lodging and show tickets!* *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS DEPEND ON TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states (excluding New York and Florida), and D.C. who are 18+. Promotion begins 12:00 a.m. ET on 3/23/15 ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 5/18/15. Limit one (1) entry per person and per account for entire sweepstakes. ARV of prize: $5,880. Sponsor: Key Brand Entertainment Inc. d/b/a Broadway Across America, 1619 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10019. For full details and alternate method of entry, please visit http://omaha.broadway.com/sweepstakes.

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SERIES

SHOWCASE

2015/2016 SEASON

A Celtic Tenors Christmas

Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 7:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

Whether playing a neighborhood cathedral or a majestic concert hall in major cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, The Celtic Tenors always delight audiences with professional, sparkling and most of all, good humored performances. Ring in the holiday season with The Celtic Tenors as their charm shines through in renditions of traditional Christmas favorites, beautiful Celtic songs, and exhilarating operatic classics.

Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie, Jane Lynch brings her comic skills and musical prowess to the Holland Center. The Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner offers a side-splitting evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit as she explores her love of the beauty and absurdity of the American standard and show tune.

Under the Streetlamp

former cast members of Jersey Boys Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall The boys are back! After two top PBS specials, Under the Streetlamp is bringing The American Radio Songbook of the ‘50s, ‘60’s and ‘70s to a whole new audience! Exuding the rapport of a modern-day Rat Pack, the quartet -- comprised of recent leading cast members of Jersey Boys -- delivers an electrifying evening of doowop, Motown, and rock 'n' roll.

Under the Streetlamp breathes fresh new life into standards and proves that great music is timeless.

3 SHOW PACKAGE

SEE PAGE 20 FOR SEAT MAP Package price includes one ticket to each show in the series.

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PRICE LEVEL 4

$65

PRICE LEVEL 3

$91

PRICE LEVEL 2

PRICE LEVEL 1

$115 $142

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Ramsey Lewis Electric Band

Gregory Porter

Philip Bailey

Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

with special guest vocalist of Earth, Wind and Fire

Friday, November 13, 2015 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall Composer, pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis is joined by special guest vocalist and percussionist Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire for an evening of beloved classics.

Backed by Lewis’ Electric Band, these Grammy Award®-winning artists will perform a collection of jazz and R&B hits including “September” and “Sun Goddess.”

Considered “the next great male jazz singer” by NPR Music, Gregory Porter won the 2014 Grammy Award® for “Best Jazz Vocal Album,” Liquid Spirit. Making a name for himself at major jazz festivals around the world, Porter is bringing his infectious sound to Omaha for the first time!

Subscribe to the best seats in the house just $41 per concert!

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Package price includes one ticket to each show in the series.

SERIES

JAZZ

2015/2016 SEASON

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Irvin Mayfield

with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Saturday, March 12, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall Legendary singer Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to Omaha with Irvin Mayfield and his New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), for a 10th Anniversary tour paying tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Founded by Grammy Award®-winning trumpeter, Irvin Mayfield, NOJO made history in 2005 when they symbolically “reopened” New Orleans at the first major event in the city following the hurricane.

3 SHOW PACKAGE PRICE LEVEL 4

$61

PRICE LEVEL 3

$79

PRICE LEVEL 2

PRICE LEVEL 1

$100 $121

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SERIES

DANCE

2015/2016 SEASON

COMMERCIAL DANCE UNPLUGGED WITH TODAY’S HOTTEST DANCERS

SHAPING SOUND

The Sleeping Beauty

Dance Reimagined

featuring the Moscow Festival Ballet

Thursday, November 5, 2015 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Saturday, January 23, 2016 | 8:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Created by Emmy Award®nominated choreographers Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson, SHAPING SOUND is an electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres brought to life by a company of contemporary dancers.

Audiences of all ages will enjoy the exhilarating choreography, dynamic rhythm and physical power of SHAPING SOUND – dance reimagined.

The Moscow Festival Ballet returns to the Orpheum Theater for Tchaikovsky’s glorious The Sleeping Beauty. This cherished ballet transports audiences to a storybook kingdom of fairytale princesses, malevolent witches, and a true love’s kiss. One of the most renowned ballets in the classical repertoire, the Moscow Festival Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty is perfect for all ages.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall Dance Theatre of Harlem brings their innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to Omaha. Described as “unequivocally cool” by the Washington Post, this renowned company performs a collection of celebrated works including Return, a contemporary piece with music from James Brown and Aretha Franklin.

3 SHOW PACKAGE SEE PAGE 20 FOR SEAT MAP Package price includes one ticket to each show in the series.

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PRICE LEVEL 4

$72

PRICE LEVEL 3

$83

PRICE LEVEL 2

PRICE LEVEL 1

$104 $127

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SERIES

FAMILY

2015/2016 SEASON

Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk

MUMMENSCHANZ

Coming Soon!

Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 7:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 7:00 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

In Pedal Punk, experience the excitement, artistry and thrill that occur when a zany bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes, repairing more than broken pieces. He creates wondrous machines that come to life and inspire the cyclist in all of us to unite with our inner Pedal Punk. The New York Times calls them, “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching and grossly entertaining…in a word, excellent.”

In the wordless universe of MUMMENSCHANZ, the ordinary becomes extraordinary when common materials, everyday objects and colorful abstract shapes and forms spring to life! Since its three-year run on Broadway, MUMMENSCHANZ has pioneered a new form of visual theater and has toured in 60 countries on five continents. The show will feature classic audience favorites, as well as brilliant new creations seen for the first time.

There’s one more exciting Family Series event we’re still working on. We can’t tell you about it just yet, but we know it will be an event that will be worth the wait for you and your loved ones!

Subscribing to the Family Series now will make sure you have the best seats in what we expect will be a packed house.

The Musicians of Silence

Subscribe now for as low as $19 per show!

3 SHOW PACKAGE

SEE PAGE 20 FOR SEAT MAP Package price includes one ticket to each show in the series.

PRICE LEVEL 4

$56

PRICE LEVEL 3

$71

PRICE LEVEL 2

$88

PRICE LEVEL 1

$105

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2015/2016 SEASON

Photos: Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup

Photos: Cory Richards

On the Trail of Big Cats

Untamed Wild

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

Spend an evening daringly close to tigers, snow leopards, jaguars, and cougars through the unforgettable stories and images of Steve Winter.

From trekking the Himalayas in search of rare snow leopards to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” or cougar, this determined explorer ventures far and wide to come face-to-face with his subjects.

The North Face® athlete Cory Richards has carved out a niche as one of the world’s leading adventure and expedition photographers. He has traveled to the remote corners of the world in attempt to capture the soul of exploration and has won awards at nearly every major adventure film festival along the way. In 2012, Richards was given the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award.

with Steve Winter

with Cory Richards

Photo: Kevin Hand

The Search for Life Beyond Earth with Kevin Hand

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall Astrobiologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Kevin Hand searches for life beyond Earth—taking him to some of the most extreme environments to study how life can persist under hostile conditions. He has conducted studies on the glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro, the valleys of Antarctica, and in 2012 joined director James Cameron’s team on his historic dive into the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on the planet.

3 SHOW PACKAGE

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PRICE LEVEL 4

$37

PRICE LEVEL 3

$49

PRICE LEVEL 2

$61

Just $25 per event for the best seats - subscribe now!

PRICE LEVEL 1

$73

THE APPLAUSE STARTS HERE Open before and after performances starting at 5:00 PM

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ARTFUL DINING AT THE HOLLAND Open two and a half hours before most performances at the Holland, offering the best of the season’s flavors

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SPECIALS 2015/2016 SEASON

One Man Breaking Bad

Vienna Boys Choir

October 22-23, 2015 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

One Man. One Hour. All Seasons.

Miles Allen impersonates Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Skyler, Saul, Hank, Walt Junior, and more, incredibly covering five seasons of Breaking Bad in one hilarious parody he describes as a “love letter for all the fans who lived through the blood, meth and tears of the greatest television show ever made.�

With roots dating back to 1498, the Vienna Boys Choir has delighted music lovers across the globe for over five centuries through their purity of tone, charm and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Christmas in Vienna showcases the voices of these child musicians in a program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites.

The Unauthorized Parody

Christmas in Vienna

Sponsored by:

*Contains adult language and content.

Advised for audience members 18+.

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Add any of these performances to your Season Ticket order and save up to 15%!

Blaze Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall An explosive non-stop street dance and break dance show, Blaze features music by Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, David Guetta and more, choreographed by some of the brightest and hottest names in the street dance scene. Fresh from a meteoric rise of success on TV shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, this family-friendly show takes energy of street dance and combines it with high-end production values, guaranteeing to leave your body, mind and soul rushing for weeks.

Mark Twain Tonight! with Hal Holbrook

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz

Friday, April 8, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

For over 50 years, Emmy®- and Tony® Award-winning actor Hal Holbrook has performed as Mark Twain, embodying the author and humorist through his oneman evening of Americana, Mark Twain Tonight! Beginning as a Broadway show in the 1960s and filmed as a CBS special in 1967, the show's humor, which is more than a century old, is still laughout-loud funny today.

Immerse yourself in the colorful tradition of Mexican folkloric dance as Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” graces the Orpheum Theater with flamboyant costumes and traditional Mexican music. Serving as official representatives of Tourism and Economic Development for the State of Veracruz for almost 30 years, Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” has performed across Mexico and the United States, South America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.

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1200 CLUB LIVE AT THE HOLLAND SPONSORED BY MUTUAL OF OMAHA

Cyrus Chestnut Trio A Jazzy Christmas

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | 7:30 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall The snowy whimsy of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life through the lighthearted and lyrically sophisticated musicianship of pianist Cyrus Chestnut. In the intimate setting of the Holland Center’s 1200 Club, the Holiday bustle will fade away as Chestnut's trio stokes warm memories of the charm and true magic of the season.

Shemekia Copeland

Cyrille Aimée

Saturday, January 30, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

In her early 30s, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues music world. Her passion for singing, matched with her huge, blast-furnace voice, gives her music a timeless power and a heart-pounding urgency. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland has already shared the stage with legends such as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, and Eric Clapton.

Vocalist Cyrille Aimée was primarily raised in France where she fell in love with gypsy music. While traveling Europe with a posse of musicians, she won first prize in the vocal competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The New York Daily News says, "Aimée is the revelation. This French jazz singer's voice has so much character that all her songs fly."

Up-close. Downtown. And Way Past Cool.

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Ester Rada

James Tormé

Celebrates The Greats

Friday, April 29, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall Ester Rada’s cross-cultural sound is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian’s heritage. Critics describe her genre mixing style as "gracefully combining Ethio-Jazz, Urban-funk, Neo-Soul and R&B, with mixed undertones of black grooves."

Influenced by legendary soul singers Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin, as well as contemporary divas Eryka Badu and Lauryn Hill, Rada is bringing a new voice to soul that is already spreading worldwide.

Friday, May 6, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall James Tormé, son of Grammy®winning jazz legend Mel Tormé, is taking the legacy he was born into even further. The charismatic young star's debut album Love For Sale has topped both the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts. Consistently appearing to standing room only crowds at the world’s top venues, James Tormé is regularly featured as the centerpiece of prestigious jazz festivals across the globe.

Kevin Eubanks Friday, May 20, 2016 | 8:00 PM Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall Since concluding his 15-year run as Musical Director of the Tonight Show Band With Jay Leno, acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks has continued to explore his own unique musical vision. In the intimate setting of the 1200 Club, Eubanks showcases outstanding talent, offering a full range of moods and tempos with infectious groove tracks and soulful blues jams.

The 1200 Club transforms the Scott Recital Hall at the Holland Center into a cozy nightclub with table seating, light fare and a full bar. This is the 1200 Club—a showcase of the best jazz, blues and contemporary artists.

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SPONSORS 2015/2016 SEASON Omaha Performing Arts thanks these sponsors for their continued support.

Each season, more than 350,000 patrons pass through the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center. This has a positive impact on Omaha’s economy, and offers great opportunities to Corporate Sponsors for brand exposure. Sponsorship opportunities are available for single performances or an entire series, which include Dance, Family, Jazz, National Geographic LIVE! and Showcase, as well as Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing and 1200 Club at the Holland.

ROBERT H. STORZ FOUNDATION

FRAN AND RICH JURO

Public Partners

Hospitality Sponsors

Omaha Downtown

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Contribute to the Cultural Life of Omaha With annual gifts from generous donors, we are able to present world-class artists and ensembles, maintain the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center and enrich the lives of tens of thousands of children and adults through our Education and Community Engagement Programs. Make a gift today and be a part of Omaha’s vibrant arts community!

CIRCLES OF GIVING BENEFITS AFFILIATE $100+ • Subscription to the Omaha Performing Arts Newsletter • Email notification of exclusive donor pre-sale purchase periods and savings on select events

CONTRIBUTOR $250+ • Name listed in Omaha Performing Arts’ programs • Invitation to the Holiday Lights Ceremony at the Holland Performing Arts Center Plus all unrelated benefits from lower levels

SUPPORTER $500+ • One single occasion pass for two to either the Anne Thorne Weaver Lounge or the John and Carmen Gottschalk Founders Room (when available) Plus all unrelated benefits from lower levels

SUSTAINER $1,000+ • Invitation to a behind-the-scenes experience for two • Two single occasion passes for two to the Anne Thorne Weaver Lounge or the John and Carmen Gottschalk Founders Room (when available) • Private tour of the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center (upon request) Plus all unrelated benefits from lower levels

GIVE TODAY!

Visit OmahaPerformingArts.org/Donate-Now Omaha Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All Circles of Giving contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Benefits are subject to availability and may change without notice. For more information about the benefits listed above, please call our Development Office at 402.661.8455. Circles of Giving is an annual, renewable membership with immediate benefits. We encourage you to renew your membership each year through a generous annual gift.

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CALENDAR 2015/2016 SEASON October 16

Celebrate 10 Gala starring Kristin Chenoweth Friday, October 16, 2015 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

October 20

KINKY BOOTS October 20 - 25, 2015 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

October 22

One Man Breaking Bad - The Unauthorized Parody October 22-23, 2015 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

November 5

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SHAPING SOUND: Dance Reimagined Thursday, November 5, 2015 | 7:30 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

November 12

Cirque Mechanics - Pedal Punk Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 7:00 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

November 13

Ramsey Lewis Electric Band with special guest vocalist Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire Friday, November 13, 2015 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

November 17

DIRTY DANCING November 17 - 22, 2015 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

November 19

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

December 2

A Celtic Tenors Christmas Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

December 2

Cyrus Chestnut Trio - A Jazzy Christmas Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

December 8

THE WIZARD OF OZ December 8 - 13, 2015 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

January 23

The Sleeping Beauty featuring the Moscow Festival Ballet Saturday, January 23, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

January 30

Shemekia Copeland Saturday, January 30, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

February 2

On the Trail of Big Cats with Steve Winter Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

February 4

Gregory Porter Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

February 16

DISNEY'S NEWSIES February 16 - 21, 2016 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

February 25

Dance Theatre of Harlem Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

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February 27

MUMMENSCHANZ - The Musicians of Silence Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 7:00 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

February 28

Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 7:00 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

March 3

Blaze Thursday, March, 3, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

March 5

Cyrille Aimée Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

March 8

Untamed Wild with Cory Richards Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

March 12

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Saturday, March 12, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

March 15

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA March 15 - 20, 2016 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

April 8

Mark Twain Tonight! with Hal Holbrook Friday, April 8, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

April 12

The Search for Life Beyond Earth with Kevin Hand Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

April 14

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

April 20

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA April 20 - May 1, 2016 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

April 29

Ester Rada Friday, April 29, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

May 6

James Tormé Celebrates The Greats Friday, May 6, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

May 19

Under the Streetlamp - former cast members of Jersey Boys Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Holland Center | Kiewit Hall

May 20

Kevin Eubanks Friday, May 20, 2016 | 8:00 PM | Holland Center | Scott Recital Hall

May 31

THE BOOK OF MORMON May 31 - June 5, 2016 | Orpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

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