World Stage: Ruth Eckerd Hall

WORLD STAGE

Season Sponsor

2012-13 SEASON

Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts

WORLD STA Arturo Sandoval Sat, Oct 27 6 & 9pm CLEVELAND STREET DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER

Artist and composer, one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers today.

GRAMMY®, Emmy® and Billboard Award-winning protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is guardian of jazz trumpet and flugel horn and one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time. Dear Diz is his latest release.

Celtic Thunder Voyage Sat, Nov 3 2 & 8pm A quick sellout; get your tickets early!

Direct from the new PBS special, Celtic Thunder returns on its Voyage tour, bringing contemporary Celtic favorites, soulful ballads and love songs.

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AGE 2012-13 Benise En Fuego

Sat, Nov 10 • 8pm

Vibrant costumes, brilliant choreography and ever-changing sets... unforgettable!

PBS heartthrob and international guitar sensation Benise returns with an all-new world music and dance spectacular.

Drumline Live Fri, Nov 16 • 7:30pm Drumline electrifies in the spirit of Stomp and Blast.

With high stepping and funky dance rhythms, Drumline Live explodes onto the stage with a repertoire ranging from the hottest hip-hop to R&B, classic Motown and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, from classical to the Top 40.

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WORLD STA A Christmas Carol

Thu, Dec 20 • 7pm

A Ruth Eckerd Hall tradition since 1983!

In this beloved Dickens classic, ghosts of Christmases past, present and future guide Scrooge on a journey of redemption as he discovers the spirit of Christmas and a new life filled with joy and love.

Salute to Vienna A New Year’s Eve Celebration Mon, Dec 31 • 8pm

Salute to Vienna returns for the fifteenth time.

An orchestra, singers, dancers, Strauss waltzes, polkas, and the elegance of Vienna’s New Year’s Concert provide a great New Year’s Eve celebration.

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AGE 2012-13 Teatro Lirico D’Europa presents Rossini’s

The Barber of Seville

w/ Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Jan 24 •7:30pm The finest of comic operas!

A marvelously crafted, brilliantly inventive, and uproariously funny opera in Italian with English supertitles. Does the Count get the girl?

Michael Amante & The New York Tenors Sun, Jan 27 • 2pm

The best of Broadway, opera, film and American classics from three New York originals!

Michael Amante, “The People’s Tenor,” Andy Cooney, “Irish America’s Favorite Son” (The New York Times) and Daniel Rodriguez, the New York City police officer whose voice soothed our grief during the days following September 11, join forces for a “can’t-miss” showcase of some of the world’s greatest repertoire and greatest voices.

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WORLD STA Women of Ireland Sat, Feb 16 2 & 8pm CLEVELAND STREET DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER

Experience the next generation of Ireland’s leading female performers!

World champion dancers and some of Ireland’s finest female performers bring Irish and Celtic music to the Capitol Theatre. This energetic, compelling and innovative concert production shares Irish music, song and dance, and a wealth of Irish talent.

Teatro Lirico D’Europa presents Verdi’s La Traviata Thu, Feb 21 • 7:30pm

Would you sacrifice your own happiness for love?

Forbidden love is thwarted in Verdi’s famous story set in 19th century Paris as Violetta Valery ends her affair to preserve the honor of her beloved Alfredo Germont. In Italian with English supertitles.

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AGE 2012-13 Joshua Bell

Fri, Feb 22 • 8pm

“Joshua Bell will be the one remembered in 50 years’ time.” (The Strad)

Credit Lisa Marie Mazzucco

With breathtaking virtuosity and rare sweetness of tone, classical music superstar Joshua Bell dazzles audiences with his artistry and enthusiasm. French Impressions is the latest of this GRAMMY® winner’s many CD’s.

His exciting program includes works of Schubert, Strauss, Dvorak and Prokofiev.

The Irish Rovers

Sat, Feb 23 • 5 & 8pm CLEVELAND STREET DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER

When The Rovers are in town, it’s always a rollicking good time! They return for their 14th visit.

With wit, a wink, and charm both ageless and irresistible, The Irish Rovers return with songs that have captivated and delighted audiences since 1963. You know their favorites: Wasn’t That A Party, Grandma Got Run Over

By A Reindeer, The Irish Rover, Drunken Sailor, A-Rovin’ and their signature song The Unicorn.

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WORLD STA Jake Shimabukuro

Thu, Feb 28• 7:30pm CLEVELAND STREET DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER

Compared to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, this virtuoso astounds with his lightning-fast playing and phenomenal dexterity.

Jake conjures sounds from his ukelele one would never expect from this humble, four-string instrument. Blending jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian and folk, he creates his own unique sound.

Russian National Ballet Theatre presents Tchaikovsky’s

Sleeping Beauty Fri, Mar 1 • 7:30pm

The crowning jewel of Marius Petipa’s career.

Relive the beloved fairy tale through this lavish production of one of the finest achievements of classical ballet.

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AGE 2012-13 Kodo Drummers

Sat, Mar 2 • 7pm

“...if there is such a thing as perfection in music, Kodo comes as near to it as any group in the world.”

(The Boston Globe) With power akin to an endurance sport, Kodo unleashes the force of taiko drums as these artists move from drum to drum with balletic grace, creating primal rhythms that transcend cultural barriers to feed emotions and the soul.

The Black Watch and the Band of the Scots Guards Wed, Mar 20 • 8pm

The pride of Scotland brings the stirring sounds of pipes, drums and a brass band to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the fifth time.

Active duty soldiers (machine gunners and hospital personnel), The Black Watch has defended country and tradition around the world since 1745 and the Scots Guards from 1642 through today (including the Gulf War in 1990).

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WORLD STA Chris Botti

Sat, Apr 27 • 7pm

This PBS star makes his seventh appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall, mixing hot jazz with standards such as Summertime and Over the Rainbow.

A cluster of GRAMMY® nominations and three #1 albums on Billboard’s Jazz Albums listings have made Chris Botti the world’s largest-selling jazz instrumentalist, known for the signature velvet tone he brings to ballads. Impressions, his most recent release, follows on the heels of Chris Botti in Boston and Italia, which was inspired by the romance of Italy.

MAKE YOUR NIGHT

More Special

Complete your night out with a Pre-Show Dinner Buffet at Ruth Eckerd Hall.This season, we have made a number of changes to our menus, service and experience. Enjoy the convenience of arriving and parking early and having dinner prior to the big show. No more indecision on the restaurant, no more last-minute reservations, and no more lines.

To make your reservation, call 727.791.7400 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com.

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w/ Rock Symphony

Sat, Jan 19 • 8pm

Kansas makes its Ruth Eckerd Hall debut with a spellbinding show!

The Topeka “garage band” that achieved success by playing only their own original music, led fans to become well versed in “air guitar” and “arena rock,” and became America’s most successful progressive rock band with hits like Dust in the Wind and Carry On Wayward Son, comes to the Hall backed by a rock symphony orchestra and laser light spectacular.

Alan Parsons Live Project w/ Rock Symphony

Fri, Feb 15 • 8pm Back for the first time since 2006!

It was Parsons’ genius as a sound engineer for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon that brought him to the attention of the music world, but he has gone on to enjoy success as a producer, songwriter and performer. Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Saints fans will recognize Sirius, a popular Alan Parsons Project track.

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Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson w/ Rock Symphony

Fri, Mar 22 • 8pm The legend is back and his signature voice is stronger than ever.

Gifted composer, lyricist, and the legendary voice of Supertramp, which he cofounded, Roger Hodgson is known for setting beautiful, introspective lyrics to upbeat melodies.

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WORLD STA Adventures in Music & Opera Lecture Series Presented by Pinellas Opera League

Opera, Oratorio and Broadway........................................ Wed, Oct 24 • 2pm Special guest Nolan Marshall, Florida’s “Singing Fireman,” as featured on TV channel 13

Dance in Opera ................................................................Wed, Nov 14 • 2pm With guest dancers from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School

Operas Inspired by Shakespeare.....................................Wed, Jan 23 • 2pm Enhancing his dramas with music; live performance of arias

Happy Endings in Opera................................................... Wed, Feb 27 • 2pm They really exist, believe it or not, as live performances will prove

Opera in Spain..................................................................Wed, Mar 20 • 2pm Experience zarzuela and more, complete with a live performance by colorful dancers

It Hurts More Than You Think.............................................. Wed, Apr 24 • 2pm

Explore all that happens before the curtain rises! Rehearsals, props, sets, makeup and costumes – all painstakingly necessary

$8 per lecture, package of all six lectures $40. Buy 5 and get one free!

Murray Studio Theater Ages 10 and up (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)

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Sat, Oct 20 11:00 am – Doors Open and Shopping 11:30 am – Great Room Buffet Lunch 11:30 am – Main Stage Lunch 1:00 pm – Fashion Show Single Tickets - 727.791.7400 Group Discounts - 727.712.2717 Proceeds benefit the education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

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God Bless America – The Irving Berlin Songbook Sun, Nov 11 • 2pm

The Clearwater Chorus has performed continuously since 1969, sang at the opening of Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1983, and has performed here every year since.

Join us as we remember and celebrate this American giant, the gifted composer who wrote the patriotic song for WWII that set America singing for more than 80 years and whose lyrics and melodies still seem fresh and right.

Ain’t Love Grand Sun, Apr 14 • 2pm

The Clearwater Chorus toured Europe in 1982 and 1987.

With old and new favorites from stage, screen and pop (and a few surprises) we look at love through the eyes of great lyricists and composers. Young love, mature love, lost love, love never to be: all have been set to music. Sing along with us as you remember...

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Serenade Strings Fall Concert Sat, Oct 20 • 7:30pm

Duet Performers:

Ms. Nancy Chang, Associate Concertmaster in The Florida Orchestra

Mr. Lei Liu, Second Assistant Concertmaster in The Florida Orchestra The Serenade Strings Orchestra, PYS String Chamber Ensembles

Holiday Chamber Ensembles Concert Fri, Dec 14 • 7:30pm String, Woodwind, and Brass Chamber Ensembles

Finale Chamber Ensembles Concert Fri, May 10 • 7:30pm

String, Woodwind, and Brass Chamber Ensembles The Serenade Strings Orchestra is the showcase string orchestra of the Pinellas Youth Symphony under the direction of Mr. Lei Liu. String, Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensembles are under the direction of professional musicians from The Florida Orchestra. All PYS groups rehearse weekly at Ruth Eckerd Hall and perform classical music throughout the County.

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ON SALE INFORMATION

“Pick 5” Packages are on sale now Members can buy single tickets Mon, Aug 13 General Public can buy single tickets Sat, Sep 1

RESERVE YOUR “PICK 5” PACKAGE Choose any five (5) World Stage shows from this brochure for just $125 and save $50 - save 29% Due to the nature of the discount, there are no refunds or exchanges for tickets purchased, regardless of reason. No exceptions.

MAKE YOUR NIGHT MORE SPECIAL

Complete your night out with a pre-show All-You-Care-To-Eat Dinner Buffet for just $20. This season, we have made a number of changes to our menus, service and experience. Enjoy the convenience of arriving and parking early and having dinner prior to the big show. No more indecision on the restaurant, no more last-minute reservations, and no more lines. Visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com for specific menu details.

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3 EASY WAYS TO RESERVE YOUR “PICK 5” PACKAGE

1. Visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com 2. Call our Ticket Office at 727.791.7400 3. Visit our Ticket Office Mon – Sat, 12 pm – 6 pm and one hour prior to performances

GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE Call 727.712.2717 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com

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BROADWAY

COMEDY

Rock of Ages (the musical).................................Sat, Oct 6 Agatha Christie’s The BBC Murders................... Nov 13-18* Nunset Boulevard w/ Cindy Williams................. Sun, Dec 2 Catch Me If You Can (the musical).....................Sat, Dec 8 Billy Elliot The Musical .................................... Jan 29-30 A Chorus Line ..................................................Feb 26-27 HAIR The Musical .................................................Apr 4-6 West Side Story .............................................June 21-23

Jeff Garlin......................................................Sat, Nov 17** Ron White....................................................... Sat, Jan 26 Kathleen Madigan...........................................Thu, Feb 28** Regis Philbin & Pat Cooper............................Sun, Mar 17 Bill Cosby.......................................................Sat, Mar 23 Louie Anderson.................................................Sun, Apr 7

ADULTS AT LEISURE

Joe Cocker & Dave Mason................................ Thu, Oct 4 Renaissance......................................................Sat, Oct 6* The Australian Pink Floyd Show..........................Fri, Oct 12 John Legend................................................... Tue, Oct 16 Chris Robinson Brotherhood.............................Sat, Oct 20* Lynyrd Skynyrd .............................................. Wed, Oct 24 LeAnn Rimes..................................................... Fri, Nov 9 Glenn Frey...................................................... Sat, Nov 10 Anita Baker..................................................... Sat, Nov 17 ASIA..............................................................Tue, Nov 20* Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2012......... Sat, Nov 24 Richard Marx....................................................Sat, Dec 1* Eddie Vedder....................................................Dec 3 & 4 Bowzer’s Holiday Rock ’n’ Roll Party....................Fri, Dec 7 Iris DeMent..................................................... Sun, Dec 9* A Peter White Christmas w/ Mindi Abair & Rick Braun; Flavor of Jazz VII............................................Tue, Dec 11 Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss......................... Sat, Jan 12 Natalie Merchant w/ Symphony Orchestra.......... Fri, Jan 18 Kansas w/ Rock Symphony.............................. Sat, Jan 19 Engelbert Humperdinck................................. Wed, Jan 23 Ron White, Moral Compass Tour....................... Sat, Jan 26 Michael Amante & The New York Tenors........... Sun, Jan 27 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes................. Fri, Feb 1* Arlo Guthrie...................................................... Sat, Feb 2* Leon Redbone.................................................... Fri, Feb 8* David Wilcox.................................................... Sat, Feb 9* Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons........................ Sat, Feb 9 Alan Parson’s Live Project w/ Rock Sumphony.... Fri, Feb 15 Jim Brickman Valentine Concert...................... Sat, Feb 16 Herb Alpert & Michael Franks............................Sat, Mar 2** Tony Bennett.................................................... Tue, Mar 5 Richard Nader’s Doo Wop Reunion XIII...............Sat, Mar 9 Regis Philbin & Pat Cooper............................Sun, Mar 17 Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson w/ Rock Symphony...........................................Fri, Mar 22 Bill Cosby.......................................................Sat, Mar 23 Chick Corea & Bela Fleck...............................Sun, Mar 24 Brady Bunch Live Featuring Barry Williams......Sun, Mar 24 Queen Latifah................................................ Tue, Mar 26 The Midtown Men...........................................Sat, Mar 30 David Benoit & Brian Culbertson......................Sat, Mar 30* Diana Krall...................................................... Wed, Apr 3 The Bronx Wanderers.............................. Apr 4-7 & 11-14* ABBA The Concert ............................................Fri, Apr 12 Scooby-Doo! Live............................................ Sat, June 8

Simply Sinatra Christmas w/ Steve Lippia......... Thu, Dec 6 The Kings of Swing.........................................Tue, Dec 11 A Christmas Carol.......................................... Thu, Dec 20 Elvis Birthday Bash: Blue Suede Shoes............ Sun, Jan 13 The Great American Songbook ...................... Mon, Jan 14 Neil Berg’s 105 Years of Broadway ................... Fri, Jan 25 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra........... Fri, Feb 1 The Lowe Family .............................................. Tue, Feb 5 Vienna Boys Choir ........................................Mon, Feb 11 Hooray for Hollywood..................................... Sun, Feb 17 In The Mood....................................................Thu, Feb 21 Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show ...................... Sun, Feb 24 Celtic Crossroads – The Gathering Tour ...........Sun, Mar 10 Andy Cooney’s Forever Irish .......................... Mon, Mar 18 Louie Anderson.................................................Sun, Apr 7

WORLD STAGE Fashion Takes Center Stage..............................Sat, Oct 20 PYS Serenade Strings......................................Sat, Oct 20 Arturo Sandoval...............................................Sat, Oct 27* Celtic Thunder Voyage ...................................... Sat, Nov 3 Benise En Fuego.............................................Sat, Nov 10** Clearwater Chorus God Bless America, The Irving Berlin Songbook............................. Sun, Nov 11 Drumline Live ................................................. Fri, Nov 16 PYS Holiday Chamber Ensembles.....................Fri, Dec 14 A Christmas Carol ......................................... Thu, Dec 20 Salute to Vienna ........................................... Mon, Dec 31 Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.........................Thu, Jan 24 Michael Amante & The New York Tenors........... Sun, Jan 27 Women of Ireland........................................... Sat, Feb 16* Verdi’s La Traviata ..........................................Thu, Feb 21 Joshua Bell .................................................... Fri, Feb 22 The Irish Rovers.............................................. Sat, Feb 23* Jake Shimabukuro..........................................Thu, Feb 28* Russian National Ballet Theatre Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty........................... Fri, Mar 1 Kodo Drummers ...............................................Sat, Mar 2 The Black Watch and The Band of The Scots Guards ....................... Wed, Mar 20 Clearwater Chorus Ain’t Love Grand.................Sun, Apr 14 Chris Botti.......................................................Sat, Apr 27 PYS Finale Chamber Ensembles...................... Fri, May 10 * The Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater ** The Palladium at St. Petersburg College

CONCERTS

Artists,days, dates & times are subject to change.

Members get the best seats. Become a member and get tickets before the public. Members can also upgrade their seats with no additional handling fee.

Become a member at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre.

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