2017/2018 Performing Arts Season Brochure

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Season at a glance GORDON LIGHTFOOT JULY 20, 2017 – PAGE 8 CANADIAN IMPROV SHOWCASE JULY 28, 2017 – PAGE 58

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CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT JULY 30, 2017 – PAGE 48

OLD LOVE August 3 - 5, 2017 – PAGE 49 BAREFOOT IN THE PARK August 10 – 12 & 17 – 19, 2017 – PAGE 49

Elevation International U2 Tribute Show MARCH 8, 2018 – PAGE 35

BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND OCTOBER 21, 2017 – PAGE 19

A CHRISTMAS CAROL December 20, 2017 – PAGE 55

RANDY BACHMAN MARCH 9, 2018 – PAGE 12

CATHY JONES & MARY WALSH OCTOBER 24, 2017 – PAGE 60

january CALUM GRAHAM JANUARY 18, 2018 – PAGE 26

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE MARCH 20, 2018 – PAGE 56

PATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN OCTOBER 28, 2017 – PAGE 21

KIM MITCHELL JANUARY 19, 2018 – PAGE 27

TOWER OF POWER MARCH 21, 2018 – PAGE 36

ROSE ORCHESTRA OCTOBER 28, 2017 – PAGE 22-23

COUNTERMEASURE JANUARY 20, 2018 – PAGE 28

MACHINE DE CIRQUE MARCH 22, 2018 – PAGE 45

GORD BAMFORD JANUARY 24, 2018 – PAGE 29

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC MARCH 23, 2018 - PAGE 37

november CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: RUSH NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – PAGE 24

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN JANUARY 26, 2018 – PAGE 30

STACEY RENEE NOVEMBER 9, 2017 – PAGE 21

CRACK ME UP COMEDY JANUARY 27, 2018 – PAGE 58

Brampton Music Theatre’s Hairspray NOVEMBER 9 - 18, 2017 – PAGE 52

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7SOULD NOVEMBER 16, 2017 – PAGE 25

UNBUTTONED FEBRUARY 1, 2018 – PAGE 26

JONATHAN ROY OCTOBER 6, 2017 – PAGE 15

ALI HASSAN NOVEMBER 18, 2017 – PAGE 61

LOUIE ANDERSON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 – PAGE 11

CRACK ME UP COMEDY OCTOBER 7, 2017 – PAGE 58

SHANE KOYCZAN NOVEMBER 20, 2017 – PAGE 42

LIGHTHOUSE FEBRUARY 9, 2018 – PAGE 31

CARL PALMER OCTOBER 10, 2017 – PAGE 16

FORTUNATE ONES NOVEMBER 23, 2017 – PAGE 25

ROSE ORCHESTRA FEBRUARY 10, 2018 – PAGE 22-23

JANN ARDEN OCTOBER 11, 2017 – PAGE 9

A PASSAGE TO BOLLYWOOD NOVEMBER 23, 2017 – PAGE 53

GIRL CRUSH FEBRUARY 13 & 14, 2018 – PAGE 51

BROADWAY, MY WAY October 13 & 14, 2017 – PAGE 51

MARTIAL ARTISTS AND ACROBATS OF TIANJIN NOVEMBER 24, 2017 – PAGE 43

DIGGING ROOTS AND DIONE TAYLOR FEBRUARY 22, 2018 – PAGE 32

LIV ON OCTOBER 19, 2017 – PAGE 10 LATE NITE CATECHISM: THE HOLY GHOST OCTOBER 20, 2017 – PAGE 59 JULLY BLACK OCTOBER 20, 2017 – PAGE 18

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MARCH 15, 2018 – PAGE 44

HELIX AND LEE AARON OCTOBER 26, 2017 – PAGE 20

GRAHAM NASH OCTOBER 5, 2017 – PAGE 14

GLASS TIGER OCTOBER 14, 2017 – PAGE 17

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BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND DECEMBER 9, 2017 – PAGE 19

december ROSE ORCHESTRA DEcEMBER 2, 2017 – PAGE 22-23 THE NUTCRACKER December 5, 2017 – PAGE 54 DRIVEWIRE DECEMBER 21, 2017 – PAGE 18

MARK MASRI & ROB TARDIK FEBRUARY 24, 2018 – PAGE 33 ROSANNE CASH FEBRUARY 25, 2018 – PAGE 34

march CRACK ME UP COMEDY MARCH 2, 2018 – PAGE 58

ROSE ORCHESTRA MARCH 24, 2018 – PAGE 22-23 Brampton Music Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast MARCH 29 - APRIL 7, 2018 – PAGE 57 NEW YORK STORIES APRIL 7, 2018 – PAGE 38 JOHN MCDERMOTT APRIL 8, 2018 – PAGE 39 THE POLAR BEARS GO UP APRIL 10, 2018 – PAGE 46

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M.Y.P.A.C Presents Save Our World – It’s Not too late October 4, 2017 – PAGE 50

DRIVEWIRE October 21, 2017 – PAGE 18

JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW APRIL 11, 2018 – PAGE 62 MOLLY RINGWALD APRIL 19, 2018 – PAGE 40 LOUISE PITRE APRIL 20, 2018 – PAGE 41 CRACK ME UP COMEDY APRIL 21, 2018 – PAGE 58 ROSEANNE BARR APRIL 22, 2018 – PAGE 13 ROSE ORCHESTRA APRIL 28, 2018 – PAGE 22-23

May CENTRE STAGE MAY 4, 2018 – PAGE 47

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about The rose

message from The mayor Welcome to the Rose Theatre’s 12th season!

The 2017/18 performing arts season offers a variety of opportunities for all to experience the wonder of theatre.

Adults, children and families will all find something to enjoy. I encourage you to get tickets early and experience the highest calibre of professional performances provided by amazing local and world-class talent, right here in the heart of Brampton.

The Rose Theatre Brampton is a stunning, state-of-the-art performing arts complex located in downtown Brampton.

Built to deliver world-class entertainment, the Rose Theatre Brampton features two performance halls designed for live theatre, concerts, dance, comedy and more!

Our Main Stage is an 868-seat grand theatre designed with superior sightlines and acoustics. Alternatively, the Rose Theatre Studio offers a chance to experience world-renowned and local artists in an up-close and intimate setting for 100 guests. It is Canada’s 150th birthday and we are celebrating at the Rose Theatre by showcasing more Canadian talent than ever before.

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Thank you to our loyal subscribers for your continuous support of the arts in Brampton. Arts and culture play an important role in a vibrant city and Brampton supports our Art community in many ways, including the showcasing of Brampton’s talented artists in our venues.

Join me as we raise the curtain to the Rose Theatre’s most exciting season yet!

Mayor Linda Jeffrey

Mayor Linda Jeffrey

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Regional Councillor Grant Gibson

Regional Councillor Elaine Moore

Regional Councillor Michael Palleschi

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Wards 7 and 8

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Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros

Regional Councillor Gael Miles

Regional Councillor John Sprovieri

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Featuring award-winning and internationally recognized superstars.

Showcasing the best musicians and performers in rock, folk, pop, country, jazz, blues, rhythm & blues, Latin, Celtic and classical.

Entertainment for all ages featuring music, theatre, acrobatics and story-telling.

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Comedy, dance, Broadway hits, Bollywood and holiday traditions performed live, on stage.

Laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy and hilarious improvisation.

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city Councillors

City Councillor Doug Whillans

City Councillor Jeff Bowman

City Councillor Pat Fortini

City Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon

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THE LEGENDARY

GORDON LIGHTFOOT

Gordon Lightfoot holds international recognition as a singer and songwriter.

In 1971, he earned his first Top Ten hit when “If You Could Read My Mind” became an international sensation and in 1974, his single “Sundown” went to number one on the American charts, followed two years later by “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” – it reached number two on the US Billboard charts. In 2004, he released his 20th album: Harmony.

He has won 15 Juno Awards and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. In May 2003, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada and is also a member of the Order of Ontario. In 2004, he was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and, in 2012, into the US Songwriters Hall of Fame.

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 • 8PM 8

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jann ARDEN

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Jann Arden is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster, actor, author and social media star. The celebrated multi-platinum, award-winning artist catapulted onto the music scene in 1993 with her debut album, Time for Mercy, featuring the hit single “I Would Die for You.” A year later she had her international breakout hit “Insensitive.” She has written three books, the most recent being the number one bestselling memoir, Falling Backwards. She is much in demand as a public speaker, a frequent guest on CBC’s Rick Mercer Report and a guest host on CTV’s The Social.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 • 8PM Tickets from $77

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LIV ON

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN, BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN, AMY SKY

International superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner Olivia NewtonJohn, Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman and SOCAN Award winner Amy Sky have an amazing gift for storytelling. Together, they share their individual and collaborative journey in a magical event where they perform 11 newly recorded songs from their new album, LIV ON. In this one-of-a-kind performance, the audience will walk the path of joy, laughter and inspiration, finding amazement at the kinship generated by the experience. In addition to performing songs from this new album, Olivia, Beth and Amy will perform together on some of each other’s best-known songs. This is a show that will be remembered by audiences for a very long time.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 • 8PM 10

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Louie Anderson

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Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, a three-time Emmy award winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics. Named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time,” his career has spanned more than 30 years. He is a best-selling author, star of his own stand-up specials and sitcoms, and he continues to tour the country performing to crowds worldwide.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 • 8PM Tickets from $48

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RANDY BACHMAN

In a rare and intimate setting, Randy Bachman weaves together the iconic hits of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive with the often-humorous stories that brought the songs to life. Inspired by his award-winning radio program Vinyl Tap, Randy takes his master storytelling and voluminous musical knowledge on the road and takes fans on a retrospective of his career.

The man who is often referred to as the “architect of Canadian rock ‘n’ roll” has earned over 120 gold and platinum albums/singles awards around the world. His songwriting has garnered him the coveted number one spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries and he has amassed over 40 million records sold.

Joining Randy Bachman is the sovereign trio of Brent Howard, Marc LaFrance and Mick Dalla-Vee, who have been performing together for over 20 years.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 • 8PM 12

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ROSEANNE BARR

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Comedy superstar, award-winning actress, best-selling author, 2012 presidential candidate and the original domestic goddess, Roseanne Barr continues to amaze. After nine years, 224 episodes, four Emmy awards, and countless other accolades, you couldn’t blame Roseanne if she wanted to quietly slip away, able to take solace in the fact she single-handedly relandscaped the medium of situational comedy forever. The New York Times said that “her greatest asset is her gravitational pull, a force that enchants while holding things, and people, at a comfortable distance. It is the power of a whole planet, pulling everything around it inexorably into its orbit.” A titan in the world of stand-up comedy, Roseanne has returned to her love for live performance, touring select cities around North America.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 • 8PM Tickets from $65

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An Evening of Songs and Stories with

GRAHAM nash

Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall Fred Penner is more than just music! The two-time Juno winner is an acclaimed of Fame inductee. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of fame family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host twice (as a solo artist and with CSN) and he is a Grammy Award winner. and keynote speaker. A gentle giant with kind eyes and an undeniable ability Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished to make you feel good about yourself, this musical master brings 25 years in his first seventy-five years on this planet, stands the litany of songs that of commitment, consistency and depth to a career that skillfully blends the he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past half-century, many genres of performing and communication. including the Hollies’ “Stop Stop Stop” and “Carrie Anne,” his signature CSN offerings like “Teach Your Children,” “Our House,” and“Marrakesh Express” and his solo standouts “Chicago/We Can Change the World”and “Military Madness”.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 • 8PM 14

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You would have thought Jonathan Roy’s destiny was preordained as he watched from a front-row seat while his father, Patrick Roy, built one of the greatest legacies in the game of hockey. Nearly a decade later, he faced harsh reality when he didn’t make it to the NHL. But instead of being despondent or heading back to school as his dad urged, Jonathan was actually relieved. He then stunned his father with the declaration that music was truly in his blood and the career path he wanted to follow. Fast-forward a few years and a chance encounter with Canadian music icon Corey Hart completely changed his life. Jonathan Roy has made it abundantly clear that he was born to be onstage making music.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 • 8PM General Admission: $30 Subscriber (Any Level): $25.80

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CARL PALMER ELP LEGACY LIVES

A drummer’s drummer, Carl Palmer anchored Atomic Rooster, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Asia and the legendary Emerson, Lake & Palmer. ELP megahits, including Pictures At An Exhibition, From the Beginning, Tarkus and the single “Lucky Man,” helped define progressive rock. Carl’s new band captures all the power of ELP’s hits in a hard-driving instrumental performance that’s winning raves globally. “The harder, more modern-edged band, with the veteran Palmer’s relentless drumming at the fore, offered furious take on some of ELP’s most progressive instrumental numbers” – The Denver Post

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 • 8PM 16

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GLASS TIGER WAE YER FAMILY AN ACOUSTIC EVENING OF SONGS AND STORYTELLING

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Glass Tiger is synonymous with great songs from a genre and an era destined to be “classic”. Along with singer/writer/performer Johnny Reid, Glass Tiger has ventured into the studio and come out with 12 of their best songs totally reimagined. These iconic songs will be presented with all the charm, honesty and simplicity as the day they were written.

With five Juno Awards and a Grammy nomination, four platinum albums and one gold record, 14 hit singles and over five million albums sold, Glass Tiger has solidified itself as an iconic Canadian act.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 • 8PM

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 • 8PM General Admission: $69 Subscriber (Any Level): $58.95

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Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Named as one of “The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever” (CBC Music), she has been dubbed “Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul” by her fans and peers. As a platinum-selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top Ten pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home multiple Juno Awards, earned many industry accolades and was chosen to sing for the Queen. With her powerhouse vocals, hilarious personality and love of people, Jully Black is truly Everywoman. Her passion for philanthropy has taken her from Bangladesh to the villages of South Africa, and all across Canada.

DRIVEwire

Saturday, October 21 & Saturday, December 9, 2017 • 8PM General Admission: $10

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 • 8PM

CELEBRATES CANADA 150 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS The Pipes and Drums of the Lorne Scots Founded in 1884, Brampton Concert Band is almost as old as Canada itself.

You are invited to celebrate the True North’s diverse musical landscape. Travel across Canada from your seat as they showcase Canadian composers and artists.

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Drivewire is the newest Brampton platform for emerging talent to turn up their performance and music career to the next level. Assembled by a collaboration between the Rose Theatre and Brampton’s first record label SounDrive Records, the city’s music culture has never looked so promising. Six top local up andcoming acts will take the stage, providing rock fans with an electric evening of local music.

Christmas time is here! The Brampton Concert Band’s holiday concert will include all of your seasonal favourites and traditional carols. This show is guaranteed to have you singing along and may even inspire a visit from a jolly special guest. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let the songs of the season put you in the Christmas spirit.

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HELIX AND LEE AARON

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PATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN SINGS LEONARD COHEN

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 • 8PM

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Patricia O’Callaghan is something of a wandering minstrel. Her recording career spans five solo albums. A speaker of French, Spanish and German, her early recordings focused on European cabaret. One of Patricia’s most unique talents is the ability to blend a variety of languages and musical genres seamlessly together in her concerts.

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Exciting things have been happening throughout Helix’s 35-year career. And what a career it’s been! The Canadian based band has played with over 150 of the greatest rock and roll recording acts in the world and has sold over 2,000,000 albums. The lineup of Daryl Gray, Greg “Fritz” Hinz, Brian Vollmer, Chris Julke and Kaleb Duck is the most solid since the classic 80s lineup.

In addition to a solid catalogue of rock releases, Lee Aaron has ventured into other genres throughout her career, performing jazz, blues and opera. The Brampton Arts Walk of Fame inductee has released her new album Fire and Gasoline, which has re-emerged her into the rock ‘n’ roll world with an album that is sophisticated and sublimely entertaining and a whole lot of rockin’ fun.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 • 8PM 20

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stacey Renee

Toronto singer, songwriter, performer and indie pop/rock artist Stacey Renee has entertained crowds across North America - opening for such acts as The Trews, Treble Charger and Suzie McNeil – and has been featured on Much Music’s television show disBand. Stacey’s electric performances, unmistakable talent and unique edgy yet soulful vocal styles are impossible to ignore. With drive, passion and heart, Stacey Renee is ready to show the world what Canadian girls are made of!

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ROSE ORCHESTRA

SEASON 7 PROUDLY CANADIAN

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Separate children, senior and student pricing is available. Please contact our Box Office for details.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 • 7:30PM MOZART LOVE-IN

The music of the master of emotions, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will enchant you. Our concertmaster and principal violist will pull at your heartstrings in a duet accompanied by the orchestra, and the Rosebuds will join in the fun as we play more of your Mozart favourites.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 • 7:30PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 • 7:30PM

A spectacular musical voyage across the many ports of call, and styles of music, represented by the players of the Rose Orchestra and the Rosebuds – music from our homelands, to our homeland!

Stand up in your seats and cheer as the earth renews itself, and the season of basketball survival plays out. Vigorous music for the fertile promise of spring, presented with all the fresh colours of the Rose Orchestra.

CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH: PORTS OF CALL

MARCH MADNESS AND GLADNESS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 • 7:30PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 • 7:30PM

Our final concert in Canada’s 150th birthday party brings music to light the winter darkness and instill the joy of the season. The youth choirs of Brampton make a triumphal reappearance to join our holiday festivities.

Glorious music inspired by the countryside. Folk themes elevated to perfection in Tchaikovsky’s thrilling first piano concerto; Debussy’s beautiful impressions of music for princely picnics; and much more, including music from your favorite young Bramptonians, the Rosebuds.

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE RUSH - 2112

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 • 8PM

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The Toronto-based 7Sould merges history, heritage and modern sounds in a way that has never been heard before. Their high-energy, dynamic performance is sure to mesmerize with its unique blend of pop, jazz, Latin and dance rhythms. 7Sould performs a multi-dimensional show bringing singers, dancers and musicians together to create smooth, universal rhythmic sounds from around the world.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 • 8PM

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FORTUNATE ONES

General Admission: $29 Subscriber (Any Level): $24.95 Classic Albums Live performs the legendary Rush album 2112. Released in 1976, this album was the trio’s commercial breakthrough and features the seven-part title suite telling a dystopian story set in the year 2112. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it 2nd in the “Your Favourite Prog Rock Albums of All Time” poll. In addition to the suite, this classic rock album features other songs, including “Tears”, “Something for Nothing”, and “Twilight Zone”.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 • 8PM 24

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Fortunate Ones is a Canadian folk/pop duo of singer/guitarist Andrew James O’ Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan. Their album, The Bliss soars, spinning memorable, singable choruses about things we all need to remember. Two singles from the album, “The Bliss” & “Lay Me Down” hit number one on CBC Radio 2, and Fortunate Ones was selected for the inaugural Allan Straight Juno Master Class program.

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CALUM GRAHAM

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 • 8PM General Admission: $27 Subscriber (Any Level): $23.25

kim MITCHELL

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Calum Graham, the Alberta-based guitarist and singer/songwriter has released five acclaimed albums. Tabula Rasa, Graham’s fifth studio album, adds an extra dimension to his compositions; the album introduces Graham’s soulful vocals to his audience for the first time. His exemplary instrumental guitar work is punctuated throughout with the elements of folk, blues and pop in his vocal songs.

unBUTTONED

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 • 8PM General Admission: $27 Subscriber (Any Level): $23.25

Kim Mitchell and his band of accomplished musicians continue to tour the country, selling out theatres, casinos and festivals coast to coast. Live audiences continue to grow and comprise newer fans in their late teens and early 20s through to fans who have been following him since the late 70s. All are thrilled to find that participating in a Kim Mitchell concert is like being at the live recording of a greatest hits box set that includes his solo hits and regular Max Webster gems like “Diamonds Diamonds” and “High Class in Borrowed Shoes.”

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Known for their powerful and soulful vocals, genre-defying sound and incredible live shows, Unbuttoned’s albums have been musically rich and delicately beguiling. Landing in Noisey’s Top Six Canadian projects they’ve been described as “Lamplights of Toronto’s incredible and notoriously underrated R&B Scene.” They have won over a unique fan base by deviating from standard R&B and pop forms and exploring new boundaries.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 • 8PM

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COUNTERMEASURE

Countermeasure is the new sound in vocal music, known for their sophisticated arrangements, seamless harmonies, lively performances and infectious energy. Their dramatically choreographed show, where every song tells a story, has received standing ovations and critical acclaim worldwide.

Featuring 14 of Canada’s top harmony singers, their genre-defying contemporary sound takes a cappella to the next level.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 • 8PM 28

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gord Bamford

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Working his way up from the honkytonks of Alberta to becoming a musical phenomenon in Canada, Gord Bamford has spent the better part of the last 20 years honing his craft. His distinctive sound and songwriting ability are what define Bamford as one of country music’s best neo-traditional artists. Now, the 24-time Canadian Country Music Association award-winner and Country Music Association Global Country Artist of the Year, behind the hits “When Your Lips Are So Close,” “Leaning On A Lonesome Song” and “Blame It On That Red Dress,” is set to bring his high-octane live show back to Brampton!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 • 8PM

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE LED ZEPPELIN - ZEPPELIN IV

Released in 1971, Zeppelin IV was the fourth studio album released by Led Zeppelin. With more than 37 million copies sold, this album is one of the bestselling albums of all time and has often been labelled one of the greatest albums of all time. From the success of well-known hits such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Rock and Roll” and “Black Dog,” this album became the thirdhighest certified album at 23x platinum.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 • 8PM 30

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Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969 with a unique blend of rock, jazz and classical influences that defied all conventions. They took Canada by storm, receiving four successive Group of the Year Junos and an Outstanding Male Performance Juno for Bob McBride. Fans responded by buying nine gold and platinum albums with international hits such as “One Fine Morning,” “Sunny Days,” “Hats Off to the Stranger,” “1849” and “Pretty Lady.”

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 • 8PM

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AN EVENING WITH

DIGGING ROOTS AND DIONE TAYLOR & THE BACKSLIDERZ

With the release of their latest album project For The Light, multi-award and Juno winning alternative roots duo Digging Roots bring their nomadic wanderlust to sonic terrain. Featuring 12 original tracks that reflect a maturing sense of storytelling, husband and wife team Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish trade lead vocals, continuing to fluidly compliment each other’s strengths while going from whispery intimacies, to smoky wails. They will be joined by soulful, high energy Dione Taylor & The Backsliderz, who put on an exciting and electrifying show every time, leaving no doubt that they love what they are doing.

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A NIGHT OF SYNERGY

MARK MASRI & ROB TARDIK

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For the first-time-ever together onstage, 2017 Juno-nominated vocalist Mark Masri and multi-award winning guitarist Rob Tardik (Latin/Jazz/Pop) present a night of musical SYNERGY. Backed by a stellar six-piece band, this show is the unbeatable combination of outstanding musicianship and pure unadulterated energy. You’ll be treated to songs from both artists’ extensive original collections, some classic favourites and even a couple of brand-new tunes the duo has written together.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 • 8PM

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Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal

In Black List River Rosanne Cash offers a sweeping song cycle culled from her award-¬winning southern and soul trilogy of works Black Cadillac (2006), The List (2009) and The River and The Thread (2014). Featuring guitarist and partner John Leventhal, their band and special guests, this concert features some of the most acclaimed and beloved music of Rosanne’s career. Black List River celebrates the American experience and what is at the heart of Rosanne’s journey as a songwriter and singer, her devotion to her southern roots and family lineage.

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ELEVATION INTERNATIONAL U2 TRIBUTE SHOW

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Based in Toronto, Elevation is without question the most successful U2 tribute band in the world. With more than one million kilometres travelled, four continents, 12 countries, 187 cities, 400+ shows and a huge repertoire of songs ranging from U2’s first album, Boy, to the present, Elevation is the most authentic U2 tribute show you will see as the band strives to replicate U2 musically and visually at every show. Opening act: Rearview Mirror, Tribute to the music of Pearl Jam.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 • 8PM

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TOWER OF POWER

Since 1968, Tower of Power has been delivering its unique brand of “Oakland style” music and maintaining a class of its own. Over the years, Tower of Power has performed with some of music’s biggest names, including Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, and more. Their rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The group’s collection of hits includes “You’re Still A Young Man,” “So Very Hard To Go,” “Soul With a Capital S,” “Soul Vaccination,” “What Is Hip?” and “Don’t Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream).”

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMOuRS

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Often referred to as Fleetwood Mac’s most successful album, Rumours has sold over 45 million copies. Singles such as “Go Your Own Way,” “You Make Loving Fun” and “Dreams” helped this album win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978 and receive diamond certifications in multiple countries.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 • 8PM

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MICAH BARNES AND NEW YORK STORIES

Micah Barnes’s new show New York Stories takes you on a musical tour of the Big Apple starting uptown at the Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club and moving midtown to Times Square and Broadway before landing downtown at jazz clubs Birdland and the Blue Note in the Village. The Canadian jazz crooner will be performing classic songs from legendary New York songwriters like Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Carole King and Burt Bacharach, as well as songs from his critically acclaimed disc New York Stories.

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BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND WITH

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John McDermott is an international recording star and household name – known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans’ causes. In concert he never fails to enchant audiences with his beautiful voice and tasteful remembrance tributes. Though time and travel have introduced McDermott to a wealth of new material and experiences, he manages to incorporate that diversity into his performances while retaining the beguiling sense of humour that endeared him to audiences from the beginning.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 • 7:30PM

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An Evening with

Molly Ringwald

Long before she became known as a Golden Globe-Nominated actress, Molly Ringwald was singing. She started performing with her pianist father when she was three and has never stopped. She continues to perform concerts with her band. Since the release of Except Sometimes, they have performed over 250 concerts in 7 countries. Join Molly Ringwald and her jazz band for a night of crowd-pleasing entertainment. Melding traditional jazz with hits from the Great American Songbook, Ringwald performs a unique show with beautiful, unexpected musical connections.

“Mind blown” – VICE Magazine

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CHASING RAINBOWS:

LOUISE PITRE SINGS THE SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND

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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh again as Canada’s first lady of musical theatre weaves tales around each song, drawing the audience into her magical, musical world. Pitre’s newest show, CHASING RAINBOWS, delves into the music made famous by the incomparable Judy Garland. Audiences will be treated to memorable show tunes such as “Over the Rainbow,” “The Man That Got Away,” “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows,” “Embraceable You” and “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love.”

“Louise Pitre is ‘atonishing!” – Chicago Sun-Times

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 • 8PM

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Shane Koyczan

Internationally recognized author and spoken word artist Shane Koyczan Fred Penner is as more than just winner is an acclaimed has emerged a creator of music! poetryThe thattwo-time dares toJuno belong to the people and family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host speak directly to them in their own voice. Koyczan has collaborated with and keynote gentle giant viral with video kind eyes andDay” an undeniable ability animators to speaker. make theA anti-bullying “To This which has had to make you feel good about yourself, this musical master brings 25 years over 20 million views, and he performed a customized version “For the Bullied of commitment, consistency depth to a career skillfully blends and the Beautiful” to acclaimand at the International TED that Conference in Long the many of performing and communication.

Beach,genres California.

Koyczan shapes his words and delivers in multimedia, from authored, video, spoken word, operatic, and musically performed.

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MARTIAL ARTISTS AND ACROBATS OF TIANJIN

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The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, Fred Penner is moreinthan The two-time Juno winner is anCircus acclaimed was established 1957just as music! a combination of the former China family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, & Acrobats that was founded in 1948. It is one of the best acrobaticTV host and keynote speaker.

A gentle giant with kind eyes and anmartial undeniable troupes in China with over 100 acrobatic, magical and arts ability to performers. make you With feel good about yourself, this musical master brings 25 years novelty and superior techniques, this acrobatic troupe is of favoured commitment, consistency and the depth to a career that skillfully blends the by audiences all over world. many genres of performing and communication.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 • 7:30PM Tickets from $45 Subscribe from $34.25 Children (12 and under): $30

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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! IN FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL

Appropriate for Mamas, Papas, and Young Cubs of all ages, in this live musical production filled with fun songs and dancing, the Berenstain Bears learn important life lessons. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical is an adaptation of three of the Berenstain Bears’ most beloved books: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food and The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble at School. Using the iconic stories and imagery of the books, you and your family will see Bear Country come to life onstage while learning about the importance of honesty, health, and safety. In the end, it becomes clear to each of the Berenstain Bears that what truly matters is family.

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MACHINE DE CIRQUE

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Poetic and humorous, the five guys of Machine de Cirque really know how to please. The only problem is they think they are all alone in the world. Their mission is to find others with the use of a strange machine. Will they do it? It is far from certain! They are easily distracted by their silly games and have a definite talent for putting themselves in perilous situations. Courageous, touching and funny, these five crazy characters are full of a contagious spirit they can’t wait to share with you. They masterfully handle the teeterboard, juggling clubs, drums, and even bath towels! Energizing! Daring! Machine de Cirque will dazzle you with its stunning feats.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 • 7PM

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The Polar Bears Go Up

The Polar Bears are moving up in the world. They’ve lost their balloon and they need to get it back. It’s time to get up, step up, climb up, jump up. One thing’s for sure, the only way is up! These two lovable Polar Bears are intrepid explorers, famous for their wild expeditions. This time they’ll be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race all the way up to space. Of course, they’ll stop for sandwiches on the way!

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Every April, the Rose Theatre Brampton holds its annual Centre Stage Youth Concert & Awards Gala on the Main Stage of the Rose Theatre. Auditions are open to students from Kindergarten-Grade 12 attending a Brampton school (or Mayfield Secondary School). Centre Stage encourages Brampton youth to showcase their artistic talents while providing the incomparable opportunity to perform on a professional stage!

Friday, MAY 4, 2018 • 7PM General Admission: $5

*EXCLUDED FROM SUBSCRIPTION MEMBERSHIP

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CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT

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OLD LOVE

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August 3-5, 2017 • 8PM I August 5, 2017 • 2PM General Admission: $35 - Subscriber (Any Level): $30.05

Bud’s recently divorced. Molly’s newly widowed. At her husband’s funeral, he appears to offer his condolences and more. OLD LOVE is a story of courtship, rekindled romance and the indomitability of hope.

Some of the bravest actors in Brampton will take to the stage and perform a musical in its entirety, having met each other only one hour before and having had no group rehearsals. The audience shows up with no knowledge of the show they are about to see.

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

BY NEIL SIMON

August 10-12 & 17-19, 2017 • 8PM August 12 & 19, 2017 • 2PM

General Admission: $35 - Subscriber (Any Level): $30.05

THE CHALLENGE: Create an ensemble on their feet in front of an audience.

THE ONLY RULE: Don’t stop – no matter what!

Curious? Well of course we can’t tell you what the show is, but we CAN tell you that it will be a magical evening of theatre as you’ve never experienced it before.

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A classic 60s Broadway hit comedy! Newlyweds Paul and Corie deal with the challenges of marriage when they move into their tiny rundown apartment.

The honeymoon continues to crumble when Corie tries to set up her mother with their eccentric neighbour by inviting them all to dinner. Starring Melissa Morris, Perry Mucci, Linda Goranson and Allan Price.

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BROADWAY, MY WAY

M.Y.P.A.C Presents

SAVE OUR WORLD IT’S NOT TOO LATE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 • 8PM

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In this thrilling evening of Broadway tunes, Thom Allison will take you on a journey through his favourite songs and roles - those he has played, would like to play, or may never play. You’ll hear songs from shows like Cabaret, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Funny Girl, My Fair Lady, Rent and Ragtime to name a few. All peppered with Thom’s hilarious stories and gleefully presented with his unique sensibility, plus that soaring voice.

You won’t want to miss him!

THOM ALLISON'S

How do we make things better for our future children, grandchildren and the generations thereafter? How do we make people care enough to change?

This show is an expression of young artists as they tackle powerful messages surrounding environmentalism, sustainability and social issues that face society today. There is power in the universal language of dance and through the performing arts, our youth offer sustainable solutions, through optimism, hope and strength. In collaboration with Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company and DJ Starting From Scratch - don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking show!

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MY WAY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 • 8PM

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STAR OF BROADWAY & TV'S "KILLJOYS"

STAR OF BROADWAY & TV "KILLJOYS"

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OCT OBER 13 & 14 , 20 17 R OS E T HE A T R E B R AM PTO N 8: 00 GirlPCrush M is an inspiring and hysterical musical journey that weaves Sharron Matthews’ singular re-imaginings of the diverse music of artists such as Kim Carnes, The Police, Blondie, Rick Springfield, Beyonce and Cyndi Lauper into tales RO SE T HEAT RE BRAMP TON of heartbreak, obsession, awe and love. Girl Crush will awaken your heart and

BROADWAY, MY WAY

mind and it is filled with some of your favourite songs as you have never heard them before…sung by an incomparable artist at the top of her game.

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HAIRSPRAY A BROADWAY MUSICAL

A PASSAGE TO BOLLYWOOD

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BASED ON THE NEW LINE CINEMA FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN WATERS.

BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL THOMAS MEEHAN

MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN MARC SHAIMAN

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network ... all without denting her ‘do!

A Passage to Bollywood is a vibrant stage musical with foot-tapping music, colourful costumes and a gripping plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat. Covering various aspects of the Indian Bollywood culture, it comprises old classics as well as the latest Bollywood songs. The audience can expect to experience drama, action, romance and dance as in a Bollywood film. A popular pot boiler, this one-hour entertainment capsule of music and dance will cut across all genres and is guaranteed to engage and entertain.

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Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 • 8PM

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THE NUTCRACKER, A CANADIAN TRADITION

Holiday magic is made year after year by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen du Canada.

This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and the charming “divertissements” of raccoons, loons, dragonflies and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

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Experience Scrooge’s magical, musical and mysterious journey in search of the true meaning of Christmas. The Ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, the Cratchits and a host of colourful characters will delight and entertain your whole family in this classic Dickens holiday ghost story. Complete with a wonderful concert filled with all your Christmas favourites to send you home filled with Christmas spirit, this stage adaptation of the Dickens tale is refreshing and poignant — and suitable for all ages. Come and rediscover the spirit, laughter and heart of the Holidays!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 • 7:30PM Tickets from $37 Subscribe from $28.25 Children (12 and under): $30

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RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN

LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

BOOK BY LINDA WOOLVERTON

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY ROBERT JESS ROTH With a wonderful, gifted young cast of dancers, musicians and three Irish tenors, featuring live performances from the entire troupe, this is a show that has won critical acclaim across 36 countries in four continents to over seven million fans. And now, after 17 years of showcasing the very best in Irish dance to the world, the show has undergone a process of renewal, re-invigorating the choreography and music to create an even more spectacular performance. Producer Kieran Cavanagh is excited about the updated format of the show and hopes that Rhythm of the Dance will be a breath of fresh air into Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production.

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Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

MARCH 29 - APRIL 7, 2018 • 7:30PM

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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CANADIAN IMPROV SHOWCASE

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017 • 8PM General Admission: $25 Subscriber (Any Level): $21.55

Late Nite Catechism

The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales

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Celebrating 20 years of performing, the Canadian Improv Showcase are bringing their original brand of short-form improve to The Rose Theatre Studio for the seventh time, they expect another great sellout crowd! Featuring some of Canada’s most amazing comedic talent, this performance is 100% made up on the spot and guided by audience participation.

CRACK ME UP COMEDY

OCTOBER 7, 2017 & JANUARY 27, MARCH 2 & APRIL 21, 2018 • 8PM General Admission: $20 Subscriber (Any Level): $17.30

It is that time of year again and Sister is preparing her classroom for another long year of Catechism. You are in store for another hysterical lesson with Late Nite Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales. In this session we find out the Church’s take on all the familiar Halloween tales of ghosts and goblins. Full of Sister’s signature class participation, you may get handson experience in how to build a Catholic-appropriate Halloween costume.

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Meet up with friends for a fun night of stand-up comedy in the intimate Rose Theatre Studio. Each show includes an MC and a variety of local comedians with one thing in common: they’re hilarious!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 • 8PM

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AN EVENING WITH

CATHY JONES & MARY WALSH

Join two of the funniest women in television live onstage for an evening of boundary-pushing and belly laughs! Canadian cultural icons and two of our country’s most beloved comediennes, Cathy Jones and Mary Walsh team up for a comedy double-bill that promises to be twice as entertaining. Both founding members of the award-winning comedy troupe CODCO and stars of the hit sketch show This Hour Has 22 Minutes, these two audience favourites will have you in stitches as they share their unique perspectives on aging, sex, diet and neuroses. Performing some of their best comedic bits and most popular characters, along with up-to-the-minute political satire, an evening with Cathy Jones and Mary Walsh guarantees to be one to remember!

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ALI HASSAN MUSLIM, INTERRUPTED

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As a father of four, Ali Hassan is well versed in dodging difficult questions. Or just making up the answers. But when his kids start to ask about religion in general and Islam in particular, Ali begins to consider his heritage. In this solo show, Ali Hassan (Man Seeking Woman, Odd Squad, CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud) delivers a bitingly funny piece of work on flunking out of Sunday school, ingesting forbidden fruits, and becoming a cultural Muslim. The show is a refreshingly hilarious antidote to our increasingly troubling global climate, delivered by this rising star of television, film, radio and stage.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 • 8PM

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SERIES AT A GLANCE M.Y.P.A.C Presents SAVE OUR WORLD - IT’S NOT TOO LATE Wednesday, October 4, 2017 10AM

Fatty Legs: The True Story of an Indigenous Girl’s Resilience at Residential School Monday, October 30, 2017 12:30AM

a true story Based on Fatty Legs by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and Christy Jordan-Fenton, artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes, published by Annick Press

and SARAIN CARSON-FOX

The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10AM

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Thursday, December 21, 2017 10AM

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE The professional entertainment education series that transforms the stage into a classroom! This unique program targets many curriculum initiatives allowing students of all grades, ages and developmental abilities to experience the excitement of the theatre for only $9 per student.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM

The Gruffalo EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM Our belief is that all students should have the opportunity to experience live theatre, regardless of financial means. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, we are able to subsidize the cost of tickets and make the arts accessible to all.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM

Polar Bears Go Up

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:30PM

I.aM.mE

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM

Contact us for more information or to book your class!

Rose Theatre Education roseeducation@brampton.ca 905.793.4841

Land of Trash

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM

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Friday, May 4, 2018 12:30PM

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CORPORATE EVENTS & GROUP SALES

Whether you are looking to host a workshop, meeting, seminar, training or client appreciation, the Rose Theatre can accommodate.

Our fully-equipped venue offers flexible spaces to meet all of your event needs. All-inclusive meeting packages including video/audio support, food, beverage, and entertainment can be arranged to suit any group size.

DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS* 10+

Tickets Save 15% on regularly priced tickets

25+

50+

Tickets Save 20%

Tickets Save 25%

on regularly priced tickets

on regularly priced tickets

*Group discounts only apply to select performances.

For more information on corporate rentals and group sales, please call 905.793.7073 or email groupsales@brampton.ca

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016/2017 SPONSORS & DONORS OFFICIAL VEHICLE SPONSOR SPONSORS

DRESS CIRCLE DONORS Lois Rice Gottfried & Brigitte Schwarzer TransCanada Corporation

AFFILIATE DONORS

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Anelio & Antonietta Sincovich

ASSOCIATE DONORS

Francis Sim Chris & Michelle Hatch George Elmer Henry & Sonia Adcock Gerry & Anne Bell Gord Edgar The Stephens Family Paul & Dale Caverly

For information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at 905.874.2800 or at sponsorartsandculture@brampton.ca