2012 – 2013 McCain Performance Series Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
A Leahy Family Christmas
A star as big as Texas itself.
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5
7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26
Disney’s
Andy McKee
“Beauty and the Beast”
One of the world’s top acoustic guitarists and YouTube sensation.
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, Forum Hall, K-State Student Union
The Celtic Tenors
One singular sensational show for anyone with a dream.
7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21
Sweet Honey In The Rock
Bill Engvall
Stirring vocals inspire love, justice, hope and peace. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1
7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16
Alison Balsom and the Scottish Ensemble
DRUMLine Live
Two shows: 7 p.m., and 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5
4 p.m., Sunday, April 21
McCain Student Showcase
Acclaimed troupe performs eyepopping stunts.
Russian National Ballet Theatre
K-State students show off their talent.
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11
4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10
“Spirituals to Funk”
Shrek The Musical
Dr. John & the Blind Boys of Alabama
Swan Lake
A timeless tale of love and betrayal. 4 p.m., Sunday, April 28
Believe all ogre again.
Rock of Ages
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12
Two icons of American music. One night of awesome!
Joe Goode Performance Group
Shakespeare’s
Gorgeous, emotional and accessible modern dance theater.
Hold on to That Feelin.’
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14
“The Rambler”
7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19
What’s your price for a “pound of flesh?”
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-27, in Nichols Hall
Turtle Island Quartet with Special Guest Tierney Sutton
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9
The undeniable reigning virtuoso of the violin.
7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8
“Cirque Chinois”
Trumpet superstar performs Vivaldi, Albinoni and more.
Itzhak Perlman
A show-style marching band extravaganza.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China
“The Merchant of Venice”
Classical, folk, Irish and pop harmonies just in time for St. Patty’s Day.
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29
Aged and confused or 15 degrees off cool…you decide!
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11
Live-Action Graphic Novel, “Book One: Target Earth”
A mash-up of radio drama and comic book adventure.
The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life!
A Chorus Line
The Intergalactic Nemesis
Season tickets (seven or more events) on sale now. Single tickets on sale July 29. Dates and artists are subject to change.
A triple threat whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance and song.
Dinosaur Petting Zoo
7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22
Presented by Erth — Visual and Physical Inc.
Mummenschanz
Get up close and personal with lifelike dinosaurs!
Whimsical world where ordinary becomes extraordinary.
7 p.m., Monday, June 10
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12
“Poets & Prayers”
A little Hendrix, a bit of Coltrane, a lot of beauty.
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13
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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 A star as big as Texas itself.
To many, Lyle Lovett is the modern embodiment of Texas music — its celebratory swing, its vigorous country soul and, most of all, its extraordinary literate sense of storytelling. Lovett’s songs are full of wit and wisdom with characters and concepts that loom large on the American landscape. “Lovett’s music distinctively melds folk, Texas swing, blues, jazz, gospel, and traditional country and western,” writes Reuters, “and the songs are often as infused with Texas spirit as tumbleweed and wide open plains.” Details magazine adds, “He’ll make you want to trade your loft for a two-story house with a wraparound porch.” Lovett is a four-time Grammy winner and has led a remarkable career which now includes fourteen albums and over four million records sold. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has created an incredible body of acclaimed work. His songwriting has a unique and rich style that has become synonymous with the artist, as evidenced by such well-known songs as “If I Had a Boat,” “Nobody Knows Me,” “South Texas Girl,” “She’s No Lady,” “Baby Don’t Tolerate,” “In My Own Mind,” “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas),” “Here I Am,” and revered albums as “Lyle Lovett,” “Pontiac,” “Lyle Lovett and His Large Band,” “Joshua Judges Ruth,” “The Road To Ensenada” and 2007’s “It’s Not Big It’s Large.” “Natural Forces” continues in the tradition of timeless music Lovett continues to create. lylelovett.com
Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic soloists. His videos are among the highest rated on YouTube, and he has held its first, second and third positions for Top-Rated Videos of All Time. Consequently, he performs 100 to 200 shows annually across the world. McKee’s performances employ altered tunings, partial capos, percussive hits and tapping. In his hands these are not mere parlor tricks, but compositional tools used to create some of the finest crafted music for the steel string acoustic guitar. McKee was born in Topeka, Kansas, and still lives there today.
Andy McKee
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6 in Forum Hall, K-State Student Union One of the world’s top acoustic guitarists and YouTube sensation.
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Inspired by “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Star Wars” and the pulp serials of the 1930s, “The Intergalactic Nemesis” is a spectacle unlike any other for the kid in everyone. Featured on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and NPR’s “All Things Considered,” “The Intergalactic Nemesis” is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that creates a mash-up of radio drama with comic books. Three actors voice dozens of characters; a Foley artist creates hundreds of sound effects; a keyboardist performs a score; while on a two-story high screen are projected more than 1,250 individual, full-color, handdrawn, high-resolution, blowyour-mind comic book images to tell the story visually. Live. The year is 1933. Are you ready for the adventure?
“Pitch-perfect... totally nuts and a ton of fun! Do not miss it!” — The Austinist
The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, “Book One: Target Earth” 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 A mash-up of radio drama and comic book adventure.
Bill Engvall
Two shows: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5 Aged and confused or 15 degrees off cool…you decide! The quality that makes a successful entertainer is the ability to connect with an audience. It’s the ability to share the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today — and among the busiest. Platinum recording artist and Grammy nominee Bill Engvall is currently working on an animated show for Country Music Television’s “Bounty Hunters” as well as developing a new show for TNT. Prior to this he was the host of “Lingo” for the Game Show Network, and most recently starred in the Hallmark Channel movie “Kiss at Pine Lake.” He also starred in and executive produced his own self-titled sitcom for TBS, which ran for three seasons. Bill was a member of the highly successful “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” and reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy for a comedy special that aired on CMT.
Parental Guidance: Some material may not be suitable for children.
Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. This beautifully lavish and full-scale theatrical production will feature jaw-dropping feats of balance, juggling, flying and contortion
that must be seen to be believed. The contribution the company made to the world circus society in the 1980s had a profound influence on the early pioneers of “Cirque du Soleil.” With stunning costumes and lighting, this will be an event the whole family will enjoy.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China
“Cirque Chinois”
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11 Acclaimed troupe performs eye-popping stunts.
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“Spirituals to Funk” Starring
Dr. John & the Blind Boys of Alabama 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 Two icons of American music. One night of awesome!
“Spirituals to Funk” features Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John and five-time Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama. Under Dr. John’s musical direction, the world premiere of “Spirituals to Funk” represents the first-ever touring partnership between two icons of American music. Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama’s performance will build on a legacy that started with Dr. John’s appearance on the Blind Boys’ Grammy Award-winning CD “Down in New Orleans,” and continues with the Blind Boys’ appearance on Dr. John’s upcoming CD celebrating Louis Armstrong’s 100th birthday. Based on the legendary Carnegie Hall “Spirituals to Swing” concerts produced by John Hammond in the 1930s, “Spirituals to Funk” features an integrated show that explores the connections between jazz, blues and gospel.
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7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-27 in Nichols Hall What’s your price for a “pound of flesh?” Wanting to belong is a powerful force: It drives us to search for love, strive for fortunes, rail against injustice and embrace happiness. Shakespeare’s provocative comedy, “The Merchant of Venice,” starts with Bassanio’s quest for Portia. Funded by an ill-conceived loan drawn against Antonio’s expected fortunes, the road to true love will not be smooth. When plans go awry, betrayal and blind anger
face off against a cry for compassion and a clever young lawyer in disguise. In the end, on a moonlit night in Belmont, all are left to question justice, the power of love and how far people go just to belong. Founded in 1975, Actors from The London Stage is one of the oldest established touring Shakespeare theater companies in the world.
Turtle Island Quartet with Special Guest Tierney Sutton
“Poets & Prayers”
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13 A little Hendrix, a bit of Coltrane, a lot of beauty.
Turtle Island, the double Grammy-winning quartet that has redefined chamber jazz for more than 25 years, is joined by the great jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton in a concert that answers the simple question: What inspires us? From the moving traditional hymn “Wade in the Water” to Joni Mitchell’s “All I Want,” to settings of Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” and words of Hafiz and Rumi, “Poets & Prayers” celebrates the muse in all its forms.
Vocalist Sutton’s celebrated career includes multiple Grammy nominations, appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as a series of well-regarded recordings. “JazzTimes” says Sutton’s brilliance is her ability to blend seamlessly.
A Leahy Family Christmas
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5 A triple threat whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance and song. Leahy is an award-winning band that grew up playing music together on the family farm (with no television), exploring their Irish-Scottish musical roots while perfecting their talents. They have since captured the hearts and minds of countless fans with their engaging fiddle-driven music, aweinspiring dancing and enchanting vocals. Leahy performs this holiday season with an energetic and
joyous program that mixes Celtic melodies with traditional Christmas carols. “A Leahy Family Christmas” offers audiences a peek in the window of the Leahy home. This tour gives the members of Leahy the chance to share a bit of the magic of the Christmas season that began in childhood and still continues today.
“Leahy makes Christmas a true family affair!” — Calgary Herald
photo: Joan Marcus
Live On Stage!
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7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11 The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life! Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Manhattan! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers, including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at McCain Auditorium! BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 One singular sensational show for anyone with a dream. In an empty theater, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed: to have the chance to dance. This is “A Chorus Line,” the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, the singular sensation returns for an all-new tour. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best!
“Heaven on Broadway!” — Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“The chance to see Michael Bennett’s masterpiece again, or for the first time, shouldn’t be missed!” — John Heilpern, The New York Observer
Warning: Some costumes, dancing and language might not be appropriate for kids under the age of 14.
Sweet Honey In The Rock, the internationally renowned and Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble, has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of Washington, D.C., and in communities of conscience around the world. Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African-American traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip-hop, ancient lullabies and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey’s collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms.
Sweet Honey In The Rock
“This ensemble is the gold standard… their voices are all fabulous, and they unite to create a sound so pure, smooth and homogenous that it does not seem humanly possible.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1 Stirring vocals inspire love, justice, hope and peace.
7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 A show-style marching band extravaganza.
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“DRUMLine Live” dazzles with explosive choreography and thrilling spectacle… — Showbiz Chicago
“DRUMLine Live,” a showstopping attraction created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movie “Drumline,” brings show-style marching bands to the theatrical stage. The energetic cast has honed its precision through years of training in historically black college and university marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip-hop, rhythm and blues, classic Motown tunes and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, “DRUMLine Live” is thrilled to share the American marching band experience with a wider audience.
“Spirituals to Funk” Dr. John & the Blind Boys of Alabama 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19
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Parking Complimentary reserved parking is available in the K-State parking garage for Friends of McCain members who contribute at the Patron Level or above. Please see inside back cover for more information on the benefits of joining the Friends of McCain. The K-State parking garage, located on the corner of Anderson Avenue and 17th Street, offers convenient parking. Fees for the garage are $1.50 per hour and $12 max per day and are charged 24 hours a day. Handicapped parking is available in the K-State parking garage and is charged at the same rate as other stalls. McCain Auditorium is not responsible for metered stalls on Goldstein Circle and cannot guarantee their availability. Most stalls on campus not in the parking garage are no charge after 5 p.m. but fill quickly. Patrons may park in these stalls for performances unless otherwise posted. Remember, latecomers will be seated at the first appropriate pause or at intermission, as determined solely by the artist and house staff.
The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, “Book One: Target Earth” 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21
McCain Auditorium has helped shape the lives of countless Kansas State University students for more than four decades. To honor this legacy, McCain Auditorium is hosting the third annual McCain Student Showcase. The showcase will present a collage of several juried performances from students in the K-State music, theater and dance programs. Join us as we celebrate McCain Auditorium as a place for K-State students to experience inspiration and achievement.
McCain Student Showcase 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 K-State students show off their talent.
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12 “Shrek The Musical,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a
donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery,
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WWOR-TV proclaims “Shrek The Musical,” “Far, far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway.” “Shrek The Musical” is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
The Joe Goode Performance Group brings to life that mysterious and restless drifter who just can’t stay put. Part American cultural icon, part global historic figure, “The Rambler” is Clint Eastwood meets Siddhartha. With an original score composed by Jesse Olsen Bay and scenic design by legendary puppeteer Basil Twist, Joe Goode and his virtuosic troupe of dancers use dance, song and spoken word to blur the line between theater and dance to make “The Rambler” a work that will not only entertain, but also provoke and inspire. Experience a witty but powerful examination of the loner in all of us.
Joe Goode Performance Group
“The Rambler”
“[Goode’s work] does everything good art is supposed to do — touch viewers’ souls and minds — and make them want more.” — San Francisco Examiner
7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 Gorgeous, emotional and accessible modern dance theater.
Parental guidance: Some material may not be suitable for children.
Photo: RJ Muna
Mummenschanz
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Whimsical world where ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Mummenschanz is back! For 40 years the company has created a surreal and captivating universe of whimsy, wonder and ingenuity that delights both young and old. Mummenschanz revolutionized mime art a generation ago by blending dance, theater and puppetry, creating fantastical characters that spring to life.
They turn everyday objects into amazing abstract forms, wondrous costumes and expressive masks to spark imaginations. Fake heads are inflated or drawn from glowing wire. Faces made with clay, scraps of paper or even rolls of toilet paper cleverly change emotions. Mummenschanz creates a fantastic world that is wondrously human and extraordinarily poetic.
“It’s a show that demands very little other than a perpetual smile as children and adults are pulled into this wondrous playful world where emotions are the only passport necessary to engage.” — Diane De Beer, Cape Argus, South Africa
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The Celtic Tenors 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16 Classical, folk, Irish and pop harmonies just in time for St. Patty’s Day.
The Celtic Tenors is the most successful classical crossover group ever to emerge from Ireland. The Celtic Tenors “reinvent the whole tenor idiom,” according to Phil Coulter, the composer of “Remember Me.” The group is pioneering a new style of cool never before seen on the classical stage and is breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. The unique voices, charm and wit of Daryl Simpson, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan combine an emotive journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience.
“Three separately and distinctive classically-trained tenors who, when they come together, are a superbly flawless unit. They combine the high standards of operatic singing with a delightfully informal sense of fun.” — The Irish Examiner
Alison Balsom and the Scottish Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Trumpet superstar performs Vivaldi, Albinoni and more. Recently crowned Female Artist of the Year for the second time at the Classic BRITs, Alison Balsom has cemented an international reputation as one of classical music’s great ambassadors and is ranked among the most distinctive and groundbreaking musicians on the international circuit today. Balsom has also been honored with numerous awards by Classic FM, Gramophone and ECHO Klassik. Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding musicians who perform regularly under artistic director Jonathan Morton. This adventurous group has an enviable reputation for innovative commissioning and programming, performing interesting and unusual pieces alongside more well known music.
Geminiani — Concerto Gross No. 12 in D minor “La Follia“ Albinoni — Oboe Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 7, No. 3 (arr. for trumpet & strings)* Mendelssohn — Violin Concerto in D minor (soloist: Jonathan Morton) Vivaldi — Violin Concerto in D major RV230 (arr. for trumpet & strings)* INTERMISSION MacMillan — Seraph (commissioned for and premiered by Alison Balsom)* Tchaikovsky — Serenade for Strings Soloist: Alison Balsom
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“She makes the trumpet sing with an irresistible exuberance and eloquence.” — The Times
Itzhak Perlman
4 p.m., Sunday, April 21 The undeniable reigning virtuoso of the violin.
Itzhak Perlman enjoys a superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy in making music. In January 2009 Perlman performed at the inauguration of President Barack Obama with clarinetist Anthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, premiering a piece written for the occasion by John Williams. In December 2003 the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts granted Perlman a Kennedy Center Honor celebrating his distinguished achievements and contributions to the cultural and educational life of our nation. Don’t miss the rare appearance of this world treasure on the McCain stage. Generous funding provided by Dr. Segen and Mr. Chad Chase.
Russian National Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake
4 p.m., Sunday, April 28 A timeless tale of love and betrayal.
“Swan Lake” is a classic fairy tale with princes, princesses, evil sorcerers and magic spells—certainly the most popular of all classical ballets. From its first incarnation in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to the many productions around the globe today, this timeless story of a young man’s love and betrayal of a swan queen, set to one of Tchaikovsky’s most enduring scores, continues to engage audiences and inspire new generations of dancers. Under the artistic direction of Elena Radchenko, the Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow during Perestroika in the late 1980s, when many of the great dancers and choreographers of the Soviet Union’s ballet institutions exercised their newfound creative freedom by starting new, vibrant companies dedicated to the timeless tradition of classical Russian Ballet.
The worldwide party musical “Rock of Ages” features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80s tunes, including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker. And in L.A.’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. It’s 2009 multiple Tony-nominee “Rock of Ages,” an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!
“Impossible to resist!” — Charles Isherwood, New York Times
“Rock and comedy in perfect proportion!” —David Cote, Time Out
photo: Scott Suchman
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 Hold on to That Feelin’.
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Warning: Some costumes, dancing and language might not be appropriate for kids under the age of 14.
Get up close and personal with the creatures that roamed the world millions of years ago! Erth — one of Australia’s best-loved and most innovative theater companies — takes kids of all ages on an extraordinary and highly interactive prehistoric journey with an incredible cast of lifelike dinosaurs during this fun-filled show. Erth’s menagerie of ancient beasts is brought to life via various forms of puppetry, from the heart-meltingly cute baby Dryosaurs and the toothy T-Rex to the awe-inspiring Giant Allosaur.
Presented by Erth — Visual and Physical Inc.
7 p.m., Monday, June 10 Get up close and personal with lifelike dinosaurs!
Family Friendly
McCain Connections McCain Auditorium is committed to enhancing cultural expression, developing human potential and expanding knowledge by offering innovative engagement programs throughout the campus, community and region. McCain Connections is a comprehensive program that engages audiences of all ages, broadening arts experiences above and beyond the performance. Check our website at k-state.edu/mccain for periodic updates to this exciting program.
Community Connections
McCain Conversations Several artists in the McCain Performance Series offer master classes, lectures, residencies and other activities for schools, businesses, senior centers and other entities to connect artists to the community.
Campus Connections
McCain Conversations are informal pre-performance talks designed to inform, educate and engage audience members before certain McCain Performance Series events. Hosted by K-State faculty or other experts in the community, these talks are fun and free of charge to all ticket holders – and may even feature a guest appearance by one of the evening’s performers. Check our website at k-state.edu/mccain for details.
Post-performance dialogues Immediately following certain McCain Performance Series events, audience members are invited to remain in the theater to participate in an informal, moderated dialogue and question-and-answer session with the artists. Check our website at k-state.edu/mccain for details.
Select artists presented by the McCain Performance Series will visit campus classrooms and other locations to connect with students in informal settings. Campus Connections encourages dialogue and extends opportunities for K-State students to deepen learning unique to their fields or to discover issues beyond their classroom curriculum.
Free student matinees Free school matinee performances provide pre-college students live arts education experiences free of charge at McCain Auditorium. These performances are designed to nurture a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts. Teachers receive in-depth study guides that provide a curriculum context enhancing the experience.
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live (Grades K-2) 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ Celebrate the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG Ideas - Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others. These sentiments have never been more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island – Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone – embark on new adventures. With memorable songs and choreography, there will be even more of him to love! Curriculum Connections: Early Reading, Emotional and Social Development, Literacy, Friends and Friendship, Self- Expression and Communication.
Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks (Grades 3-6) 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 In Montgomery, Alabama, a determined activist named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus. The resulting uproar launched the civil rights movement and changed our country forever. “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks” weaves together music and drama to tell the story of Rosa Parks from her childhood in rural Alabama to her famous decision to “sit down and be counted.” The play dispels myths about Parks and her protest as it paints a portrait of a complex woman who had to find reconciliation within herself in order to become an effective civil rights leader. Exciting and inspirational, “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks” shows how the determination of one individual made all the difference in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. For information on how your class can experience a free student matinee performance, please call 785-532-6425.
Friends of McCain Did you know the McCain Performance Series is funded entirely by revenues generated from ticket income, grants and contributions? In fact, ticket sales fund less than 50 percent of the cost of presenting shows. You can make a difference in the cultural future of Manhattan and Kansas State University by becoming a member of the Friends of McCain.
Join at the Patron level and receive free garage parking and access to the Director’s Lounge.
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Enjoy Broadway and other world-renowned artists and attractions in the Little Apple without Big Apple prices. Support education and community outreach programs for all ages. Strengthen the cultural fabric in the Flint Hills. Access a variety of fun and exciting privileges and benefits. Your thank you benefits increase with the size of your gift and may include: • Priority seating.
Join at the Benefactor level and meet Bill Engvall or Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama.*
• VIP access to the Director’s Lounge at intermissions. • Invitations to exclusive Meet the Artist receptions. • Complimentary parking in the K-State parking garage.
Whatever level you choose, your tax-deductible contribution (minus benefits received) will ensure that McCain Auditorium continues to be a place of creativity, innovation, education and inspiration.
Join at the Fellow level and meet Lyle Lovett or Itzhak Perlman.* *
Based on artist availability.
Joining the Friends is easy Just choose your category and indicate that amount on the ticket order form.
Friends Benefits As your contribution increases, so do your exclusive privileges.
Student Friend ($25)
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Open to K-State students only. Enjoy the same benefits as Donor level at a student rate.
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Program book and website recognition. Priority seating and advance notification of McCain special events.
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All benefits listed above. Free ticket-exchange privileges. Charges will apply for higher priced tickets.
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All benefits listed above. Invitation to exclusive post or pre-performance receptions.
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All benefits listed above. VIP access to Director’s Lounge at intermission with complimentary beverages/refreshments. Complimentary parking in K-State parking garage for McCain Performance Series events.
Donor ($50+)
Contributor ($100+)
Supporter ($250+)
Patron ($500+)
Benefactor ($1,000+)
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All benefits listed above. Invitation for two to an exclusive Meet the Artist reception with Bill Engvall or Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama (based on artist availability).
Fellow ($2,500+)
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All benefits listed above. Shared sponsor recognition for an education or a select McCain Performance Series event. Your nameplate permanently attached to one seat in McCain Auditorium. Invitation for two to an exclusive Meet the Artist reception with Lyle Lovett or Itzhak Perlman (based on artist availability).
Sustainer ($5,000+)
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All benefits listed above. Your nameplate permanently attached to an additional seat in McCain Auditorium. Premier sponsor recognition for a select McCain Performance Series event (based upon availability).
Guarantor ($10,000+)
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All benefits listed above. Your nameplate permanently attached to two additional seats in McCain Auditorium. Premier sponsor recognition of an event on the McCain Performance Series of your designation (based upon availability). Opportunity to host a private reception on campus before or after the show at sponsor’s expense.
Business and Individual event sponsorships
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Additional benefits are available to businesses or individuals who would like to sponsor specific events. Please call Todd Holmberg at 785-532-6425 for details.
Alison Balsom and the Scottish Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9
McCain Student Showcase 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10
Kansas State University 207 McCain Auditorium Manhattan, KS 66506-4711
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Please note that seating is subject to availability. Friends of McCain receive priority before the general public if orders are received by July 13. Due to seating conflicts, seats may not be the same for every show. Seating conflicts are resolved by status as a Friend of McCain, detailed on inside back cover. After July 13, season ticket orders (seven events or more) will be processed in the order they are received. Single tickets will go on sale July 29. Season tickets will be mailed in August. Those who want to sit together should turn in their forms at the same time. Prices do not include sales taxes and fees. All dates, artists and prices are subject to change. Please notify the box office if you require wheelchair-accessible seating. There is no elevator access to the mezzanine.
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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Aug. 26
7:30 pm
$150
$69
$67
$34.50
$59
$57
$29.50
$55
$53
$27.50
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Andy McKee (Forum Hall)
Sept. 6
7:30 pm
N/A
$36
$34
$18
$26
$24
$13
N/A
N/A
N/A
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The Intergalactic Nemesis
Sept. 21
7:30 pm
$50
$32
$30
$16
$26
$24
$13
$22
$20
$11
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An Evening with Bill Engvall
Oct. 5
7:00 pm
$85
$55
$53
$27.50
$49
$47
$24.50
$45
$43
$22.50
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An Evening with Bill Engvall
Oct. 5
9:00 pm
$85
$55
$53
$27.50
$49
$47
$24.50
$45
$43
$22.50
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National Circus of China
Oct. 11
7:30 pm
N/A
$48
$46
$24
$42
$40
$21
$36
$34
$18
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Dr. John/Blind Boys of Alabama
Oct. 19
7:30 pm
$75
$48
$46
$24
$42
$40
$21
$36
$34
$18
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The Merchant of Venice (Nichols Hall)
Oct. 25
7:30 pm
N/A
$38
$36
$19
$32
$30
$16
N/A
N/A
N/A
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The Merchant of Venice (Nichols Hall)
Oct. 26
7:30 pm
N/A
$38
$36
$19
$32
$30
$16
N/A
N/A
N/A
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The Merchant of Venice (Nichols Hall)
Oct. 27
7:30 pm
N/A
$38
$36
$19
$32
$30
$16
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Turtle Island Quartet/Tierney Sutton
Nov. 13
7:30 pm
$55
$34
$32
$17
$29
$27
$14.50
$24
$22
$12
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A Leahy Christmas
Dec. 5
7:30 pm
$55
$36
$34
$18
$32
$30
$16
$28
$26
$14
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Beauty and the Beast
Dec. 11
7:30 pm
N/A
$65
$63
$32.50
$59
$57
$29.50
$49
$47
$24.50
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A Chorus Line
Jan. 29
7:30 pm
N/A
$55
$53
$27.50
$49
$47
$24.50
$45
$43
$22.50
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Sweet Honey In The Rock
Feb. 1
7:30 pm
$55
$36
$34
$18
$32
$30
$16
$28
$26
$14
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DRUMLINE Live
Feb. 8
7:30 pm
$55
$38
$36
$19
$33
$31
$16.50
$28
$26
$14
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McCain Student Showcase
Feb. 10
4:00 pm
N/A
$15
$13
$7.50
$10
$8
$5
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Shrek The Musical
Feb. 12
7:30 pm
N/A
$59
$57
$29.50
$54
$52
$27
$48
$46
$24
$
Joe Goode Performance Group
Feb. 22
7:30 pm
$55
$38
$36
$19
$33
$31
$16.50
$27
$25
$13.50
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Mummenschanz
March 12
7:30 pm
N/A
$42
$40
$21
$36
$34
$18
$32
$30
$16
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The Celtic Tenors
March 16
7:30 pm
$55
$36
$34
$18
$32
$30
$16
$28
$26
$14
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Alison Balsom & The Scottish Ensemble
April 9
7:30 pm
N/A
$42
$40
$21
$36
$34
$18
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Itzhak Perlman
April 21
4:00 pm
$175
$125
$123
$62.50
$95
$93
$47.50
$75
$73
$37.50
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Swan Lake
April 28
4:00 pm
$65
$46
$44
$23
$40
$38
$20
$34
$32
$17
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Rock of Ages
May 14
7:30 pm
N/A
$55
$53
$27.50
$49
$47
$24.50
$45
$43
$22.50
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Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo
June 10
7:00 pm
N/A
$32
$30
$16
$25
$23
$12.50
$18
$16
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Send your contribution to the Friends of McCain and your separate ticket payment (by credit card only) to: 207 McCain Auditorium Manhattan, KS 66506-4711 785-532-6428
Select seven to 12 events: subtract 10 percent
TOTAL $ The facility surcharge fee helps defray hardware and software costs ensuring transaction security.
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Step 1: Fill out personal information. Name Address City State Zip Work phone
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Step 2: Join Friends of McCain Auditorium. I wish to join the Friends of McCain and receive priority seating and other exciting exclusive benefits (see inside back cover for more information). My order must be received by July 13 to receive priority before the general public. No, I am not making a gift at this time. Skip to STEP 4 for tickets only. Please select your category: Student ($25+)
Supporter ($250+)
Fellow ($2,500+)
Donor ($50+)
Patron ($500+)
Sustainer ($5,000+)
Contributor ($100+)
Benefactor ($1,000+)
Guarantor ($10,000+)
Name as you would like it in the season program Please list me as anonymous. Total amount of gift My company, , matches gifts. Please note your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Depending on the value of the benefits you receive, a portion of your gift may not be tax deductible.
I have made a gift at the Patron level or above, but I do not wish to receive complimentary parking in the K-State garage. I do not wish to receive any benefits for any level.
Step 3: Fill out Friends of McCain payment information. Visa
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Card # Expiration date Signature Date I am paying by check made out to the Friends of McCain. I will enclose the check with my separate credit card payment for tickets. Send this payment in the same envelope with your separate ticket order. Proceed to STEP 4 for ordering tickets. For best seats, join the Friends by July 13.
Select seven to 12 events and save 10 percent.
Select 13 or more events and save 15 percent.
Select all events and save 20 percent.
Choose only one of each performance in the case of multiple showings.