17/18 Season Brochure - The Broad Stage

Santa Monica Rep Reads made possible in part by generous gifts from Jim & Laura Maslon, and the Attias Family Foundation.

Family Programming at The Broad Stage made possible in part by the generous support of the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles

SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration at The Broad Stage made possible in part by a generous gift from Ann Petersen.

County Arts Commission.

CORPORATE AND MEDIA SPONSORS at Claremont Graduate University

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2017/18 SEASON

The Calder Quartet Residency at The Broad Stage has been made possible in part by a generous grant by the Colburn Foundation.

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Marcelo Álvarez: An Evening of Tango at The Broad Stage supported by a generous gift from Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

Mailing Address 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Impro Theatre’s UnScripted Season made possible in part by a generous gift from Linda & Michael Keston.

Theater Address 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Jazz & Blues at The Broad Stage made possible by a generous gift from Richard & Lisa Kendall.

AZMEH/AVITAL/THE KNIGHTS – Improvisation upon One Note supported by a generous gift from Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

AT THE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Beethoven, Bagels & Banter made possible by a generous gift from Barbara Herman.

PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION UNDERWRITERS

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST IN PERFORMING ARTS TO SANTA MONICA

IT’S OUR 10TH SEASON AT THE BROAD STAGE. WELCOME TO THE CELEBRATION. As we enter this milestone season, we truly have much to celebrate.

Since its inception, The Broad Stage has been fortunate to present a vast array of artists, both emerging and established. Our dedication to creating an inclusive space has never been greater, and we proudly present a season where we trust there is something for everyone.

Theatre is back in a big way, with modern takes on the classics, unconventional staging and immersive experiences. Small Mouth Sounds and Bedlam’s Hamlet and Saint Joan reveal story and character as never seen before on our stage. Impro Theatre takes on ten genres over one season. And we kick off summer 2017 with the West Coast premiere of the glorious musical Born for This.

One of the world’s most sought-after tap dancers, Michelle Dorrance, joins forces with Dormshia Sumbry-Edwards and Indian Kathak dancers Rena Mehta and Rachna Nivas for the genre-defying collaboration, SPEAK. We are thrilled to see The Broad Stage debut of Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Following a huge success with last season’s launch into the world of visual art, we once again partner with Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Los Angeles for two installments of ARTISTS TALK. Plus, we will feature new partnerships with literary stalwarts The Moth and Red Hen Press, among others.

This season we expand our commitment to the arts and to you in creating a space where we can examine our differences and further explore that which binds us together. We hope you will join us in this endeavor.

We look forward to sharing this very special occasion with you.

Jane Deknatel Director

THEATRE JUL 11–AUG 6, 2017

Born for This Book by Charles Randolph-Wright and BeBe Winans Featuring Original Music and Lyrics by BeBe Winans Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright

Born for This

Detroit natives BeBe and CeCe Winans experience the ultimate culture shock when invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s Praise the Lord television show. The Winans teenagers have the opportunity not just to becoming television celebrities, but also to integrate TV evangelism. As BeBe and CeCe grow up to encounter fame and fortune, BeBe must learn to balance his desire for success with his true calling.

TICKETS FROM $50 Small Mouth Sounds

JAN 11–28, 2018

Small Mouth Sounds Written by Bess Wohl Directed by Rachel Chavkin An Ars Nova Production

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Photo: Ben Arons Photography; Off -Broadway 2016 cast –Zoë Winters, Max Baker, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Babak Tafti, Brad Heberlee, Marcia Debonis.

In the overwhelming quiet of the woods, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. As these strangers confront internal demons both profound and absurd, their vows of silence collide with the achingly human need to connect. Filled with awkward and insightful humor, Small Mouth Sounds is a unique and compassionate new play that asks how we address life’s biggest questions when words fail us.

Please note: Contains brief nudity of a non-sexual nature and is not recommended for children.

APR 5-15, 2018

Bedlam: Hamlet + Saint Joan Written by William Shakespeare Written by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Eric Tucker

He is a dark, enigmatic prince obsessed with seeking revenge for his father’s death. She is a steadfast rebel who challenged the powers of the church to restore France to greatness.

Iconic figures from two great dramatic classics— Hamlet and Saint Joan—are brought vividly to life in two riveting, stripped-down stagings in rotating repertory by four actors from the acclaimed theatre company Bedlam.

Hamlet

Saint Joan

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Impro Theatre

THEATRE JUL 16, 2017 / 4:00PM AUG 13, 2017 / 4:00PM SEP 24, 2017 / 4:00PM

Santa Monica Rep Reads TICKETS FROM $25 MEMBER PRE-SALE MAY 1, 2017

Santa Monica Rep brings their popular play reading series back to The Edye for a second year. Now in their seventh year of presenting play readings to the community, SM Rep Reads provides audiences an opportunity to engage in a direct and on-going conversation about relevant and enduring themes.

Readings will include Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux, The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window by Lorraine Hansberry and Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker.

Santa Monica Rep Reads made possible in part by generous gifts from James & Laura Maslon, and the Attias Family Foundation.

Shakespeare his wife and the dog

SEP 29, 2017– JUN 17, 2018

Impro Theatre’s UnScripted Season

Impro Theatre returns for the entire season.

These critically acclaimed performers create hilarious, completely improvised full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, including Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Stephen Sondheim, Tennessee Williams and more.

Impro Theatre at The Broad Stage made possible in part by a generous gift from Linda and Michael Keston.

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JAN 18–28, 2018

Shakespeare his wife and the dog Written by Philip Whitchurch Directed by Julia St. John

April 1616—Shakespeare has returned to Stratford a rich and famous man, but all’s not well. Why is he so unhappy? Why can’t he sleep? Why is his wife furious with him? Who is Will waiting for and why can’t Anne find the dog? A sleepless night in Stratford. The secrets, lies, resentments and passions of a marriage laid bare.

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DANCE SEP 23, 2017 / 7:30PM

Versa-Style Dance Company Box of Hope TICKETS FROM $35 IN SERIES

Versa-Style Dance Company brings hip-hop to the concert stage, pushing the boundaries of traditional hip-hop dance in order to share the realities of their lives, experiences and struggles within the varied and infinitely complex political and personal landscapes of Los Angeles.

The work creates new language to give voice and a platform to an urban demographic, and uplifts, inspires and leaves the audience with a sense of HOPE for the future.

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FEB 14-16, 2018 / 7:30PM This new creation by two of Canada’s celebrated

Kidd Pivot and Electric Company Theatre Betroffenheit

Choreographed by Crystal Pite Written by Jonathon Young

companies is a boundary-stretching hybrid of theatre and dance. In the wake of a disaster, a crisis-management team is keeping your emergency situation alive, a trusted voice is urging you to come to terms with the past and a steady supply of “The Show” is available for all the escape and pleasure you crave.

Please note: This performance contains strobe-like effects, nontoxic theatrical haze and strong language.

Not recommended for children.

Betroffenheit

Versa-Style Dance Company SPEAK

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MAR 22-24, 2018 7:30PM

SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration TICKETS FROM $45

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Serving as the bridge between tradition and innovation, history and progress, Rina Mehta, Rachna Nivas, Michelle Dorrance and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards create nothing short of magic on the stage. SPEAK promises to thrill, provoke and move your spirit, while bringing to the forefront the voices of powerful female artists.

SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration at The Broad Stage made possible in part by a generous gift from Ann Petersen.

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DANCE APR 20 & 21, 2018

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Virginia Johnson, artistic director

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JUN 29 & 30, 2018

Barak Ballet Melissa Barak, artistic director

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Barak Ballet

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Photograph y by Maya Varnell

Dance Theatre of Harlem

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Founded in 1969 and beloved in the United States and internationally, Dance Theatre of Harlem promises a thrilling and eclectic program of neo-classical and contemporary ballet that is both of the moment and timeless.

PROGRAM

Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven (1993) Return (1999) Vessels (2014)

Barak Ballet, the LA-based contemporary ballet company led by choreographer Melissa Barak, plans an ambitious program for The Broad Stage in 2018. Hailed as “flawless” and “provocative” by the Los Angeles Times, don’t miss Barak’s solid team of exemplary dancers.

“The Broad Stage in Santa Monica…is an innovator: it produces and presents projects that it leads the market with.” – Forbes

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Photograph by Carol Friedman

JAZZ & BLUES AUG 25, 2017 / 7:30PM

John Mayall TICKETS FROM $45 IN SERIES

SEP 28, 2017 / 7:30PM

Bettye LaVette TICKETS FROM $60 IN SERIES

OCT 14, 2017 / 7:30PM

The Stanley Clarke Band TICKETS FROM $45 IN SERIES

NOV 13, 2017 / 7:30PM

Hiromi Duet featuring Edmar Castañeda

“The Godfather of British Blues,” singer/pianist/ harmonica player/guitarist/songwriter John Mayall has directly influenced generations of the greatest musicians of all time. Mayall and his trio will deliver a career retrospective with new slants and sounds to a monumental life in blues music.

Three-time GRAMMY®-nominated vocalist Bettye LaVette returns to The Broad Stage for an evening of pure R&B. With a career spanning over fifty years, LaVette gets inside a song and shapes and twists it to convey all of the emotion that can be wrought from the lyric.

John Mayall

Bettye LaVette

The Stanley Clarke Band

Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke performs with electric and acoustic ferocity, backed by a stellar troupe of exciting young musicians. A veteran of 40 albums and Rolling Stone’s first Jazzman of the Year, Clarke’s creativity has been recognized and rewarded in every way imaginable.

Appearing for the first time in a duet format, the remarkable jazz pianist Hiromi joins forces with harpist Edmar Castañeda for an electrifying collaboration. “The first time I heard Edmar I simply said ‘WOW!’” declared Hiromi. “So now, I would like all of you to hear his music so you can go ‘WOW!’ too.”

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JAZZ & BLUES FEB 8, 2018 / 7:30PM

Bill Charlap Trio with Cécile McLorin Salvant

Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s centennial with two premier jazz musicians. Known for his interpretations of classic American songs, pianist Bill Charlap is joined by rising-star vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant for an evening of Bernstein favorites.

Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein Bill Charlap

Cécile McLorin Salvant

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Richard Bona

MAR 17, 2018 / 7:30PM

Quincy Jones Presents

Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano

Sit back and experience art with a purpose; Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano have carefully crafted a fusion of sounds, which merge cultures together through their ability to speak the universal language of music.

GRAMMY®-nominated Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez will open the evening with a solo piano performance.

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“The Broad Stage is a facility that fosters a community of collaboration that all artists, in particular jazz artists, thrive in.” – Quincy Jones Jazz & Blues at The Broad Stage made possible by a generous gift from Richard & Lisa Kendall.

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UNDER THE RADAR AUG 4, 2017 / 8:00PM

Quincy Jones Presents

Eli Teplin

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In the words of Quincy Jones, “Eli Teplin sings from the soul and writes from the heart; he’s absolutely real and I love that about him...

This cat has such a distinct voice and there’s no doubt that he’s got IT!” Teplin is currently recording his debut album with producer Greg Wells and will be performing all unreleased originals.

Eli Teplin

OCT 21, 2017 / 8:00PM

Perla Batalla’s House of Cohen

Perla Batalla’s homage to her longtime friend and mentor, Leonard Cohen, includes selected songs and personal stories gathered from two decades of touring and recording with one of music and literature’s most prolific visionaries.

Perla Batalla

Gabriela Martinez

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APR 7, 2018 / 8:00PM

Gabriela Martinez TICKETS FROM $35

Lauded by The New York Times as “compelling, elegant and incisive,” Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is quickly establishing a reputation and earning praise as a versatile artist who combines “panache and poetry” (Dallas Morning News) with a “sense of grace and clarity” (The Star Ledger).

PROGRAM

Granados: Goyescas (Selections) Beethoven: Bagatelles Op. 33 Dan Visconti: Amplified Soul Adam Schoenberg: Etudes Ginasteras: 3 Danzas Argentinas Op. 3

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BEETHOVEN, BAGELS & BANTER SEP 10, 2017– FEB 18, 2018 11:00AM

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This popular series returns to satisfy your classical music cravings. Curated by Robert Davidovici, winner of the Naumburg Competition and the Carnegie Hall International American Music Violin Competition, and featuring a mélange of world-class guest musicians, Beethoven, Bagels & Banter is the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning: with great music, lively conversation and freshly made bagels.

BROADWAY FEB 10, 2018 7:30PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Broadway’s “last leading man” (The New York Times) returns for an encore performance of his hit show Simply Broadway. Don’t miss the Tony Award® winner performing songs from some of the greatest musicals of all time.

TICKETS FROM $60 AVAILABLE NOW AS AN ADD-ON TO SUBSCRIPTIONS

This series made possible by a generous gift from Barbara Herman.

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CLASSICAL NOV 8, 2017 / 7:30PM

AZMEH/ AVITAL/ THE KNIGHTS

The trailblazing mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital and soulful clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh team up with chamber orchestra The Knights for an extraordinary collaboration. Program to feature original, baroque and romantic masterworks, all grounded in the classical tradition and crossing boundaries into the worlds of Middle Eastern, Balkan, klezmer and jazz.

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AZMEH/AVITAL/THE KNIGHTS – Improvisation upon One Note supported by a generous gift from Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

DEC 17, 2017 / 2:00PM

Broad Stage favorite Antonio Lysy (Te Amo, Argentina & Holidays with Bach) teams with acclaimed fortepiano player Tom Beghin performing the complete Beethoven sonata cycle for piano and cello. These five sonatas take the audience on a journey through Beethoven’s life, covering all three of the composer’s major creative periods.

Improvisation upon One Note

Antonio Lysy & Tom Beghin

Tracing Beethoven’s Genius through the Sonata Cycle for Piano and Cello

The Knights

Avi Avital Antonio Lysy

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FEB 23, 2018 / 7:30PM

Garrick Ohlsson

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Making his Broad Stage debut, award-winning concert pianist Garrick Ohlsson is often regarded as one of the greatest of our day.

PROGRAM

Beethoven: Sonata in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique” Scriabin: Selections including Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 Schubert: Sonata in B-flat major, D. 960

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Calder Quartet

CLASSICAL FEB 25, 2018 / 4:00PM MAR 11, 2018 / 4:00PM APR 29, 2018 / 4:00PM

Calder Quartet TICKETS FROM $35 BEETHOVEN STRING QUARTET SERIES The Calder Quartet residency at The Broad Stage has been made possible in part by a generous grant from the Colburn Foundation.

Our artists-in-residence conclude their multiyear Beethoven String Quartet cycle with three programs offering a stellar blend of classical and modern pieces.

FEB 25 PROGRAM

Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 13 Kurtág: Six Moment Musicaux for string quartet, Op. 44 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132 MAR 11 PROGRAM

Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74 “The Harp” Webern: Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16, Op. 135 APR 29 PROGRAM

Mozart: String Quintet in G minor, K.516 (with Paul Neubauer, viola) Beethoven: String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130 (Finale)

Colburn Orchestra

Simone Porter

MAR 1, 2018 / 7:30PM

Colburn Orchestra

Rising Stars, Timeless Classics

The Colburn Orchestra makes its triumphant return to The Broad Stage for a program of classical greats. Founded in 2003, the Colburn Orchestra is the flagship ensemble of the Colburn Conservatory of Music.

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MAR 10, 2018 / 7:30PM

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Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, musical integrity and vibrant sound. Declared “on the cusp of a major career” by the Los Angeles Times, the Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient makes her Broad Stage solo recital debut.

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Marcelo Álvarez

WORLD JUL 5, 2017 / 7:30PM

Marcelo Álvarez An Evening of Tango TICKETS FROM $80 SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

OCT 5, 2017 / 7:30PM

The Pine Leaf Boys TICKETS FROM $35 IN SERIES

Experience a taste of Argentina with worldrenowned tenor Marcelo Álvarez and the six-piece ensemble, Tango Spleen. In this unique concert honoring Argentina’s greatest tango composers, Álvarez will showcase his deep versatility performing an exciting selection of tangos. Come hear the great star of the Metropolitan Opera in what will be a truly memorable evening.

Marcelo Álvarez: An Evening of Tango at The Broad Stage supported by a generous gift from Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

The four-time GRAMMY®-nominated Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from southwest Louisiana, The Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand.

David Broza The Pine Leaf Boys

DEC 21, 2017 / 7:30PM

David Broza & Friends: The Not Exactly Xmas Show

Back truly by popular demand, Israeli superstar singer/guitarist David Broza brings a new set of all-star musicians to Santa Monica for another installment of his “Not Exactly Xmas Show.” Experience one of our most well-received musicians and his eclectic world music offerings.

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WORLD FEB 1, 2018 / 7:30PM

Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono

Henry Kapono

Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music, continuing to lead the way for over four decades. Beamer & Kapono will each perform a set, then come together onstage to celebrate their original songs that have become beloved classics of contemporary Hawaiian music.

Featuring Kumu Hula (Hula Master) Moanalani Beamer TICKETS FROM $35 IN SERIES Keola Beamer

TAO: Drum Heart

MAR 29, 2018 / 7:30PM

The Klezmatics

The Klezmatics featuring Joshua Nelson Brother Moses Smote the Water TICKETS FROM $60 IN SERIES

APR 28, 2018 2:00PM & 7:30PM

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The Klezmatics, known for their unique blend of melodic mysticism and improvisational activism, return to The Broad Stage to turn their music inside out, exposing the complexity of Jewish identity, Black identity and human identity. Gospel and klezmer collide with brilliant and euphoric results alongside singer Joshua Nelson, called “a revolution in Jewish music.”

TAO: Drum Heart is the latest production from TAO, internationally-acclaimed percussion artists. TAO’s modern, high-energy performances, showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming, have transfixed audiences worldwide. Combining highly physical, largescale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, the performers of TAO: Drum Heart create an energetic and unforgettable production.

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©Joel Sartore

©Cristina Mittermeier

NAT GEO LIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR

SEP 7 & 8, 2017 / 7:30PM

Building the Photo Ark Joel Sartore, photographer TICKETS FROM $50 IN SERIES

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to capture portraits of the world’s species before they disappear.

With ingenuity, wit and a serious Midwestern work ethic, Sartore has created the Photo Ark project, the largest archive of its kind with nearly 5,000 images and counting. Hear about his comical mishaps, endearing encounters and personal stories while documenting a world worth saving.

DEC 14 & 15, 2017 / 7:30PM Cristina Mittermeier learned the concept of

Standing at the Water’s Edge Cristina Mittermeier, marine biologist/ photographer TICKETS FROM $50 IN SERIES

responsible earth stewardship from her indigenous nanny as a child growing up in Mexico, and she explores that calling through the ways of life of four communities and their individual relationships with water—the Kayapó in the Amazon, the Inuit of Greenland, the First Nations people of British Columbia and native Hawaiians.

Standing at the Water’s Edge

Building the Photo Ark

Between River and Rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon

MAR 15 & 16, 2018 / 7:30PM In an effort to share the Grand Canyon’s

Between River and Rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon

uncharted glory and shed light on the myriad threats it faces, writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride set off on an audacious and demanding adventure to transect the length of the canyon on foot.

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ARTS & LECTURES JUL 9, 2017 / 4:00PM DEC 10, 2017 / 4:00PM

Red Hen Press TICKETS FROM $35 MEMBER PRE-SALE MAY 1, 2017

SEP 3, 2017 / 7:30PM

The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide TICKETS FROM $35 MEMBER PRE-SALE JUN 12, 2017

SEP 25, 2017 / 7:30PM FEB 26, 2018 / 7:30PM

ARTISTS TALK Presented by The Broad Stage and Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Los Angeles TICKETS FROM $75 MEMBER PRE-SALE JUN 12, 2017 28

The Crossroads Project

JUL 9: An Evening of Poetry and Performance A dynamic performance of literature and music featuring poetry by Brendan Constantine and t’ai freedom ford, accompanied by a Samuel Beckett–inspired piece for string quartet by renowned composer Michael Roth.

DEC 10: Poetry through Voice: A Musical Showcase of Renowned Artists Hila Plitmann and Eric Whitacre Paired with Performance Poetry Two GRAMMY® Award winners, soprano Hila Plitmann and composer/conductor Eric Whitacre, join California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia and poets Elise Paschen and Douglas Manuel for engaging interplay between the written and spoken word.

The Crossroads Project is a unique collaboration of Science and The Arts in pursuit of more effective communication of the challenges human civilization faces in the coming decades, intended to move us toward meaningful response. Crossroads is live performance, grounded in science, elevated by art.

Where science informs us, it is the arts that infuses our knowledge with the experience of our humanity.

Brendan Constantine

Eric Whitacre

ARTISTS TALK is a series of conversations with influential artists, launched in January 2017 in partnership with Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Los Angeles. Moderated by prominent authors, critics and arts leaders, the series adds a new dimension to the vibrant contemporary arts scene in Los Angeles by giving artists a unique stage upon which to speak about their work, process, histories and lives. at Claremont Graduate University

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ARTS & LECTURES OCT 1, 2017 / 7:30PM

The Moth Mainstage TICKETS FROM $32 Not recommended for children.

OCT 23, 2017 / 7:30PM MAR 12, 2018 / 7:30PM

Trial By Jury The Moth Trial By Jury

DIESEL, A Bookstore

Produced by Kyle Bowser TICKETS FROM $25

Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes.

Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theatre, creating a unique, intimate and often enlightening experience for the audience.

OCT 23: Trial By Jury: A Case of Deportation This interactive program examines the conflicting mandates between contemporary immigration policy and the precepts of constitutional freedoms. Should cherished rights and liberties be extended to non-citizens residing in the United States, and if so, do those rights supersede the ideological imperatives of political power?

Ultimately, the audience votes to affirm or renounce existing immigration policy.

MAR 12: Trial By Jury: The Case of a Love Triangle Can a third party be blamed for a good marriage gone bad? Can a jilted wife sue the woman that stole her man? The compelling series continues with deliberation and debate over this torrid tale of love and deceit. A trial probes the quality of the marriage, the jury debates accountability and the audience must decide.

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED Known for their fascinating selection of titles,

AUTHOR TALKS

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author events, enthusiastically diverse staff and urban California aesthetic, DIESEL, A Bookstore is the cutting-edge, high octane, communityradiating, independent neighborhood bookstore we all dream of hanging out in, getting imaginally turned on in and literarily inspired by.

DIESEL, A Bookstore comes to The Broad Stage to pair compelling interviewers with captivating authors who will discuss their new works.

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Versa-Style Dance Company

FAMILY SEP 23, 2017 / 11:00AM

Versa-Style Dance Company TICKETS FROM $25

OCT 7, 2017 / 11:00AM

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards

Versa-Style Dance Company brings hip-hop to the concert stage, creating a new blend of cultural, urban and contemporary dance.

Their highly energetic and physical style delights audiences with uplifting and empowering choreography that celebrates hip-hop culture and history. Everyone will be inspired to find their groove after seeing this show.

Jazzy Ash takes you on a music adventure with her band The Leaping Lizards. Jazzy Ash’s songs celebrate the magic of movement, with a lot of sugar and sass thrown in, New Orleans-style.

The group encourages kids and grown-ups to celebrate the music of New Orleans as part of the American folk music heritage.

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FEB 3, 2018 / 11:00AM

Impro Theatre’s Fairytales UnScripted

Impro Theatre delves into the world of fairytales featuring wondrous magic, dangerous journeys and true love, with a lesson or two along the way. Inspired by the suggestions and imaginations of our youngest audience members, Fairytales UnScripted brings to life stories that no one has ever seen—and no one will ever see again.

TICKETS FROM $25 Family Programming at The Broad Stage made possible in part by the generous support of the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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CELEBRATION EVENTS To commemorate The Broad Stage’s 10th Season, we’re presenting a series of one-of-a-kind fundraising events and ticket upgrade options.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMMING

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Simply Fosse: A Tribute to Legendary • Choreographer Bob Fosse in Dance, Song & Attitude featuring Ben Vereen and other • artists to be announced with Post-Show Dinner under the stars (Sept 14, 2017) Produced by Scott H. Mauro, SCOTT MAURO ENTERTAINMENT, INC

Ben Vereen

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Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards family matinee with Post-Show Picnic on the Plaza (Oct 7, 2017) Impro Theatre’s Jane Austen UnScripted Opening Night Post-Show Cast Party (Dec 15, 2017)

Small Mouth Sounds Closing Night Post-Show Cast Party (Jan 28, 2018)

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Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono: with Kumu Hula (Hula Master) Moanalani Beamer Pre-Show Luau Reception (Feb 1, 2018)

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Beethoven, Bubbly & Ball Gowns with Post-Show Dinner (April 15, 2018)

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Dance Theatre of Harlem Closing Night Post-Show Dance Party (April 21, 2018)

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The Speakeasy Society presents ‘Wild Party: a Jazz Age immersive performance’ (Jan 2018)

For special Celebration Events packages, visit thebroadstage.org.

Funds raised from 10th Season Celebration Events help sustain our programming, operations and student education and community initiatives. We are grateful for the nearly 65,000 adults and children who have enjoyed the diverse mix of artists we present on The Broad Stage and in The Edye each season, however, ticket sales alone do not underwrite the costs of each production, so we must rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations in the community who are true patrons of the arts.

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY Education and Community Programs at The Broad Stage is committed to creative exchange and discovery.

We provide a diverse and dynamic set of offerings to incite curiosity and encourage lifelong connection to the arts. Each year, over 20,000 children, parents, educators and community members enjoy access to the following programs: Family Circle Student Matinee Performances Professional Development for Educators Family Programming Panel Discussions and Artist Q&As Study Guides College Master Classes This vital work is made possible thanks to the support of donors and patrons like you!

Education and Community Programs at The Broad Stage is supported in part by The Herb Alpert Foundation, Bank of the West, Johnny Carson Foundation, City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Colburn Foundation, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Leonard M. Lipman Charitable Fund, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, and Ziering Family Foundation, a Support Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles.

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The Broad Stage depends on generous contributions in order to bring world class programming and impactful education programs to our community.

Please join our family of dedicated members and make a tax-deductible gift today. The benefits are fantastic and our organization needs your support!

Members Concierge Service 310.434.3590 development@thebroadstage.org Concierge ticketing services are available for members Mon-Fri 12:00pm-6:00pm.

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Early Ticket Access Our members can purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Not applicable for fundraising events.

Member Exchanges As an added benefit, members receive complimentary ticket exchanges on performances throughout the season up until 72 hours prior to the performance.

Donate The Broad Stage is committed to expanding cultural opportunities through excellence in education and the arts. Each season, K-12 students experience live theatre, college students connect with professional artists, teachers enhance their curriculum and families share new creative experiences. Your direct support of Education and Community Programs at The Broad Stage provides increased access to the arts in our community.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

20% discount on subscriptions 10% discount on single tickets First access to tickets for new performances Free ticket exchanges Invitation for two to the Annual Season Launch Party Priority seating, based on level of support Members Concierge Ticketing Service Invitation for two to attend a Master Class conducted by guest artists Recognition in our monthly program Two free tickets to a special, designated performance Invitation for two to attend a private pre-show discussion One-time reserved parking at a performance Reserved seating in The Edye, our general admission black box theater VIP Parking placard—your reserved parking space at every performance you attend Donate a pair of tickets to a charity auction of your choice An invitation for you and a guest to our annual Holiday Tea Party Access to two behind-the-scenes events featuring artists and experts

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TICKETING & INFORMATION Patron Services Phone: 310.434.3200 Email: patronservices@thebroadstage.org Phone service is available Monday through Friday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

The box office is open three hours prior to each performance. Advance sales are available at the box office up until one hour before performance times.

Sales All sales are final. There are no refunds.

Due to the live nature of performances, program content, artists and prices are subject to change. Monies from ticket exchanges are only valid within the current season.

Refunds Programs, artists and prices are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable with the exception of cancelled events.

Processing fees are always non-refundable.

Processing Fees $4.00 per ticket through all purchase methods.

Will Call Ticket orders received less than 14 days prior to the performance are held at Will Call, which opens three hours prior to curtain. Photo ID of original purchaser is required to pick up tickets at Will Call.

Exchanges Up until 72 hours prior to the performance, exchanges are available for $5.00 per ticket and can be made online, over the phone or in person.

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performance, the difference will be credited to your account and must be used within the current season. If the credit is not used in full by the end of the season, the balance will be donated to The Broad Stage.

Subscribers: Standard exchanges of series tickets only are free.

Members: All standard exchanges are free.

Late Changes Changes within 72 hours of a performance are permissible with a $15.00 per ticket late change fee.

Late changes are available until 12 hours prior to performance.

Ticket Donation If you are unable to attend a performance for any reason, you may donate your tickets back to The Broad Stage. Tickets returned more than 3 hours prior to the start of the show are considered a tax-deductible donation. Contact Patron Services via email, phone or in person for details.

Children & Infants The Broad Stage would like to encourage families to enjoy performances together.

Most performances are not suitable for children under the age of 6. Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Please inquire when purchasing your ticket about the age appropriateness of specific events, and consider The Broad Stage Family Programs for young children.

In consideration of other ticket holders, parents may be asked to remove their child/children if they are causing disruptions or are unable to sit quietly.

Pre-show Information Program content, show length, cast changes and more are made available for every performance in our

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Theater Location 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Santa Monica Blvd. between 10th and 11th Streets Mailing Address The Broad Stage 1900 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Late Seating Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management.

Opportunities for late seating and seat location may be limited by the artist or nature of the performance. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to performance time.

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Box 4 Mezzanine

Front Orchestra

Box 3 Mezzanine

Rear Orchestra

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DEADLINE TO RENEW: FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 Seating held for renewing subscribers will be released after Friday, May 26 to accommodate other purchasers.

BEETHOVEN STRING QUARTET Calder Quartet

Shows that are not part of a series will go on sale starting Monday, June 12 to active members and Monday, July 17 to general subscribers and the general public.

Complete list of dates and pricing at thebroadstage.org/calendar

REGULAR THEATRE

OPENING NIGHT SATURDAY EVENING SUNDAY MATINEE Small Mouth Sounds Shakespeare his wife and the dog Bedlam: Hamlet

THEATRE

FRIDAY Small Mouth Sounds Shakespeare his wife and the dog Bedlam: Saint Joan

DANCE FRIDAY Betroffenheit SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration Dance Theatre of Harlem

DANCE

SATURDAY Versa-Style Dance Company SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration Dance Theatre of Harlem

JAZZ & BLUES John Mayall Bettye LaVette The Stanley Clarke Band Hiromi Duet Featuring Edmar Castañeda Bill Charlap Trio with Cécile McLorin Salvant

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BEETHOVEN, BAGELS & BANTER

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CLASSICAL

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AZMEH/AVITAL/THE KNIGHTS Antonio Lysy and Tom Beghin Garrick Ohlsson Simone Porter

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The Pine Leaf Boys Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono The Klezmatics featuring Joshua Nelson TAO: Drum Heart

NAT GEO LIVE

THURSDAY Joel Sartore, Building the Photo Ark Cristina Mittermeier, Standing at the Water’s Edge Pete McBride & Kevin Fedarko, Between River and Rim

NAT GEO LIVE

FRIDAY Joel Sartore, Building the Photo Ark Cristina Mittermeier, Standing at the Water’s Edge Pete McBride & Kevin Fedarko, Between River and Rim

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FAMILY Versa-Style Dance Company Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards

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Impro Theatre’s Fairytales UnScripted

IMPRO THEATRE’S UNSCRIPTED SEASON

(Limited 10th Season Series) FRIDAY EVENING SATURDAY EVENING Sondheim UnScripted Horror UnScripted L.A. Noir UnScripted Jane Austen UnScripted Chekhov UnScripted Twilight Zone UnScripted Shakespeare UnScripted Dorothy Parker UnScripted Tennessee Williams UnScripted

ADD-ON Brian Stokes Mitchell (Members save 10%)

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Celebration: Simply Fosse

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Beethoven, Bagels & Banter

Versa-Style Dance Company Dance/Family

Born for This

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QJ Presents: Eli Teplin

Bettye LaVette

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SM Rep Play Reading Series

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The Crossroads Project

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John Mayall

Impro Theatre: Sondheim UnScripted

Impro Theatre: Horror UnScripted

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Brian Stokes Mitchell

Betroffenheit

Antonio Lysy & Tom Beghin

Trial By Jury: A Case of Deportation

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SM Rep Play Reading Series

Impro Theatre: Jane Austen UnScripted

Perla Batalla’s House of Cohen

SM Rep Play Reading Series

Bill Charlap Trio with Cécile McLorin Salvant

David Broza & Friends

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Small Mouth Sounds

Impro Theatre: Chekhov UnScripted

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Calder Quartet

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The Moth Mainstage

The Pine Leaf Boys

Hiromi and Edmar Castañeda

Beethoven, Bagels & Banter

Celebration: Small Mouth Sounds Closing Party

Legends: Beamer & Kapono

Calder Quartet

Trial by Jury: The Case of a Love Triangle

Nat Geo Live: Between River and Rim

ARTISTS TALK

Colburn Orchestra

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Bedlam: Hamlet + Saint Joan

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QJ Presents: Richard Bona with Alfredo Rodríguez

Celebration: Beethoven, Bubbly & Ball Gowns

Dance Theatre of Harlem

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Impro Theatre: Tennessee Williams UnScripted

29-30 Barak Ballet

DANCE

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Celebration: Dance Theatre of Harlem Closing Party

Impro Theatre: Shakespeare UnScripted

SPEAK: A Kathak and Tap Collaboration

Impro Theatre: Dorothy Parker UnScripted

THEATRE

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Gabriela Martinez

Impro Theatre: Twilight Zone UnScripted

Garrick Ohlsson

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Impro Theatre: LA Noir UnScripted

Simone Porter

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Beethoven, Bagels & Banter

MARCH

Red Hen Press: An Evening of Poetry and Performance

Nat Geo Live: Standing at the Water’s Edge

The Stanley Clarke Band

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Impro Theatre: Fairytales UnScripted

JUNE

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Red Hen Press: Poetry Through Voice

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Jazzy Ash Family

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Nat Geo Live: Joel Sartore, Building the Photo Ark

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CELEBRATION

The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson

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Calder Quartet