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WINTER|SPRING 2024

BRINGING MEANINGFUL MOMENTS TO YOU! Welcome to UFPA’s Winter|Spring 2024 Season.

Above: Twisted Pine. Front cover, clockwise from top: Jane Monheit, Twisted Pine, Step Afrika!.

Back cover, clockwise from top: The String Queens, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Jader Bignamini.

AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

American Spiritual Ensemble began as a dream of performing and preserving the music of the American slave spirituals to keep the art form alive. These songs now stand as a testament to the strength found through faith during times of hardship as well as a unifying force among all peoples. The chorale is made up of some of the finest classically trained soloists in the United States who have sung in opera houses and theatres around the world.

PIT $40 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $40 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $30 | BALCONY $20 | UF STUDENTS $12

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PARSONS DANCE TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Parsons Dance is known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style. For more than 30 years, Artistic Director David Parsons has combined his choreographic gifts and talent for training passionate, highly skilled dancers into a solidified position as one of the world’s leading companies. Their stunning work flawlessly combines the movements and gestures of modern dance with the precision and discipline of classical dance to create a program that delivers a spirited evening for all ages.

Returning to the Phillips Center, Parsons Dance will present Caught, a favorite among audiences. You certainly do not want to miss this opportunity!

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

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YCA ON TOUR Albert Cano Smit, piano | Jonathan Swensen, cello SooBeen Lee, violin | Daniel McGrew, tenor Chelsea Guo, soprano TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Featuring some of UFPA’s favorite soloists, Young Concert Artists on Tour is a new program that brings together a unique chamber ensemble of the most extraordinary young artists to cities in North America. This dynamic performance features rarely heard instrumentation that combines voice with violin, cello, and piano. YCA on Tour is sure to please with a mix of classic and modern music.

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

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TWISTED PINE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

7:00 P.M. SOLD OUT 9:00 P.M. SEATS AVAILABLE

New roots string band Twisted Pine draws audiences across the UK and the US with their lush harmonies and daring, forthright, and charismatic songwriting. Of bluegrass origin, this quartet has developed its own unique style with layered sound that echoes Indie pop. Their voices blend into unexpected harmonies and grooves together in instrumental interplay. Both heart-rending and heart-racing, their music is full of passion and intelligence. Praised by NPR for an “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine is exploring a sound they call Americana funk.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Over the past decade, Cuban-born pianist Alfredo Rodriguez has gone from a young local artist to a globally recognized Grammy® nominee with three critically acclaimed releases. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodríguez’s riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by his heritage and jazz roots. Discovered at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones, Rodríguez has distinguished himself as the definition of jazz and improvisation without boundaries.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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THE STRING QUEENS

7:00 P.M. SOLD OUT

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

9:00 P.M. SEATS AVAILABLE

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Praised for authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that inspires audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine through stirring musical experiences. With a repertoire that spans from Baroque to jazz to the Hot 100 Chart, The String Queens act as a bridge between classical music and mainstream pop with an exhilarating journey through time and musical genres with arrangements from the heart.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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PROGRAM

Scheherazade — Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 — Edward Elgar

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jader Bignamini, Music Director Alisa Weilerstein, cello TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra crafts each performance with thoughtful consideration toward creative ways to merge the power of music with the spirit of exploration. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein returns to the Phillips Center sharing her consummate artistry, emotional investment, and rare interpretive depth. Hear these leaders in the world of classical music as they create lasting impressions that audiences feel in their hearts and experience the remarkable pursuit of transcendence.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $65 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $50 | BALCONY $40 | UF STUDENTS $20

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JANE MONHEIT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit has a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, awards, and accolades, and countless recorded guest appearances, Monheit has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz.

She’s played iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, and headlined at nearly every legendary jazz club, most notably NYC stalwarts such as the Village Vanguard and Birdland.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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SIX ONE FIVE COLLECTIVE

7:00 P.M. SOLD OUT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

9:00 P.M. SEATS AVAILABLE

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Steeped in a mix of Americana, folk, country, and pop, Six One Five Collective is a Grammy®-nominated collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of four artists reminiscent of bands like Fleetwood Mac and Little Big Town. With an eclectic mix of high energy music, original pieces, and hit songs they have written for artists such as George Strait, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, and Sister Hazel, Six One Five Collective has carved a distinctive niche for themselves.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town of Newfoundland that opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed, and nerves ran high — but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all of us — COME FROM AWAY. PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

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PROGRAM String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 5 — Joseph Haydn String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 — Claude Debussy String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131 Ludwig van Beethoven

AROD QUARTET SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

SOLD OUT!

The Arod Quartet skyrocketed to international attention when they won the coveted First Prize at the 2016 ARD International Music Competition in Munich, having already taken First Prize at the Carl Nielsen Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen in 2015. They later served as the BBC New Generation Artists from 2017 to 2019. Since then, they have firmly established themselves in performance and recording at the forefront of string quartets by dazzling audiences around the globe.

The group takes its name from Legolas’s horse in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy; in Tolkien’s mythic Rohirric language, arod means “swift.”

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has celebrated more than 60 years of joyous and uplifting melodies. Within this music are the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions. The a cappella vocal group has created a spirit that has touched a worldwide audience and garnered praise and accolades from a wide body of people, organizations, and countries.

In addition to their legendary work with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with numerous artists including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, and Melissa Etheridge.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

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STEP AFRIKA! TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Step Afrika! is dedicated to the tradition of stepping, blending percussive styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, and traditional African and contemporary dance into a compelling experience.

Much more than just movement, they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. This blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with hearts pounding. Be prepared to be amazed by their lightning-fast footwork, percussive chants, and incredible synchronicity.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar.

“A lush, glorious sound the likes of which you’ve never heard before. This is not your grandmother’s Superstar.’’

— Chicago Sun Times PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

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VAM AND E.T. YORK PROMISING ARTIST

YING LI, PIANO SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Twenty-four-year-old pianist Ying Li has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions. Beginning piano at the age of 5, she has studied in Beijing, Philadelphia, and at The Juilliard School. Since then, Li has performed with many leading orchestras such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, among others.

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

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NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music is coming to the Phillips Center — and they are bringing their family with them! Natalie and Donnell’s high level of skill and palpable joy at playing the fiddle together has earned them both industry acclaim and built up a loyal fan base. They combine their magnificent talents to give audiences an electrifying musical experience.

PIT $40 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $40 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $30 | BALCONY $20 | UF STUDENTS $12

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PAT METHENY DREAM BOX TOUR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Twenty-time Grammy® Award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny is known to bring something unique to every performance. This show is no exception, focusing on the various ways of playing solo he has explored across the decades in an evening that will be very special. The set features personal and fan favorite tracks from his nearly 50-year career, creating an almost orchestral range from bass to soprano within the realm of guitar.

PIT $60 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $60 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $50 | BALCONY $40 | UF STUDENTS $12

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ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS Joshua Bell, Music Director and Violinist SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell returns to our stage to lead the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Retaining the flexibility and spirit of their origin as a small, conductorless ensemble, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. Renowned for their polished, innovative interpretations of distinctive orchestral music, they present both symphonic and chamber repertoire on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe.

PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

PROGRAM

Barbiere Overture — Gioachino Rossini Violin Concerto — Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 2 — Johannes Brahms

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believe in their talent — and each other — to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!”

ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including Rhythm is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now, 1-2-3, and Coming Out of the Dark. Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

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HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA TIMBA A LA AMERICANA Featuring Grégoire Maret with Luques Curtis and Ruy Adrian López-Nussa THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Pianist Harold López-Nussa reflects the richness of Cuban music with his distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and improvisation. This fresh take is an exhilarating personification of the ritmo of the modern music scene’s bustling soul. With astonishingly fresh performances that showcase the full range and richness of the genre, Harold López-Nussa has earned significant national and international awards in the classical and jazz worlds. This tight-knit quartet will captivate you with its relentless vivaciousness.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

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THE CRANE WIVES FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

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A four-piece Indie band, The Crane Wives defies musical stereotype with eclectic instrumentation and lively stage presence. They perform home grown Indie folk with candor and touching, soulful harmonies, and are not afraid to dip into their shared music experiences to experiment with jazz influences and instruments. Experience their breathtaking emotional honesty and unique sound in our UpStage format.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

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360 ALLSTARS SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024 | 4:00 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

An energy-packed performance for the whole family complete with basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more! 360 ALLSTARS is a supercharged urban circus showcasing the phenomenal physical fusion of the artistry from street culture. Boasting a stellar international cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS has been touring the world entertaining audiences of all ages by putting the “rad” in radical and connecting the street ’tude with raw music and mindblowing video clips.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

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LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a worldfamous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing both men’s and women’s roles. Described as “a kick from a steel toe cap in a silky pointe shoe,” this irreverent, beloved dance troupe is celebrating its 50th anniversary season of toeing the line between high art and high camp with their humorous blend of deep knowledge of ballet with absolute silliness. Their performances offer satire of the rigid world of dance through their playful, fresh, tongue-incheek concept.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

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Please call our friendly box office staff at 352.392.ARTS (2787) with any questions you may have about a performance or one of our venues.

WHEN VISITING OUR VENUES • Please leave backpacks or large bags at home or in your car • We reserve the right to inspect purses and other small bags upon entry • Please discard outside food and drinks before entering the building • Drinks purchased on site are allowed in our theatres • We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing food of any kind into the theatres

WE’RE FLEXIBLE — EVEN WHEN LIFE IS NOT Our box office can help you change your tickets to a different performance, move seats, donate the value of your tickets to UFPA, or exchange your tickets for a gift certificate.

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We do not offer cash refunds. By donating your ticket(s) to the box office, you are allowing another patron(s) to purchase them and enjoy the performance. Call the box office, 352.392.2787, or check the UFPA website, performingarts.ufl.edu, for details.

TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY • Exchanges are not available on the day of the performance • A $5 transaction fee will be charged at the time of the exchange • The customer will be charged the difference in price in the case of an exchange for a higher priced ticket • In the case of an exchange for a lower priced ticket, the remaining balance can be donated to UF Performing Arts as a tax-deductible donation

UF STUDENT TICKETS University of Florida students receive special ticket pricing thanks to support from Student Government.

UF student tickets are currently on sale.

UF students may purchase discounted tickets online, by phone, or in person at the Phillips Center Box Office.

STUDENT TICKETS REQUIRE PROPER IDENTIFICATION Each student may pick up only one ticket per performance with a valid Gator 1 card.

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The Gator 1 card must be presented for entry to the performance.

OTHER STUDENT TICKETS Any non-UF student may purchase discounted balcony tickets for select UFPA performances.

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UFPA WELCOMES CHILDREN AND GROUPS! HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: CHILDREN Any person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to our performances. Please ensure that your child has a ticket before arriving.

Many of our performances are suitable for children, but some are not. Please call our box office should you have questions.

Child-in-lap tickets are available to many UFPA performances for $10. Contact the box office for purchase information.

Any person, child, or otherwise, who disrupts the performance or other patrons’ enjoyment may be asked to leave the hall.

GROUP DISCOUNTS Buy 10 or more tickets to any performance and save 10 percent.

Group tickets must be purchased at the same time, for the same performance, in person or by phone directly from the Phillips Center Box Office. Group discount is not available online.

ACCESSIBILITY University of Florida Performing Arts is committed to making your visit as comfortable and accessible as possible. We gladly provide the following at all of our venues: • ADA-compliant parking • Wheelchair seating • Audio assistance • Elevators • Accessible restrooms • Sign language interpretation (Request should be made one month prior to the performance.)

For full information about any of the above, please visit performingarts.ufl.edu/about/accessibility.

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CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1 — Pit (Pit seating is limited and subject to availability) | 2 — Front Orchestra (Rows A-P)/Mezzanine/Lower Boxes 3 — Rear Orchestra (Rows Q-Z)/Upper Boxes | 4 — Balcony PAGE

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American Spiritual Ensemble Thursday, January 18 Parsons Dance Tuesday, January 23 Detroit Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, February 13 Come From Away SOLD OUT Wednesday, February 21 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Tuesday, February 27 Step Afrika!

Tuesday, March 5 Jesus Christ Superstar Wednesday, March 13 Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Tuesday, March 19 Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour Wednesday, March 20 Academy of St Martin in the Fields Sunday, March 24 On Your Feet!

Saturday, March 30 360 ALLSTARS Sunday, April 14 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Tuesday, April 23

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UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER▲ 4 5 6 8 9 20 21

Twisted Pine SOLD OUT 7 P.M. Thursday, February 1 Alfredo Rodriguez Trio Friday, February 2 The String Queens SOLD OUT 7 P.M. Thursday, February 8 Jane Monheit Thursday, February 15 Six One Five Collective SOLD OUT 7 P.M. Friday, February 16 Harold López-Nussa Thursday, April 11 The Crane Wives SOLD OUT Friday, April 12

7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35 7:00 p.m. Reserved $50• | 9:00 p.m. Reserved $35

▲ 7:00 p.m. seating includes hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.

•Limited availability seating.

SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE 3 YCA on Tour 11 Arod Quartet 15 Ying Li, piano

SOLD OUT

Tuesday, January 30 Sunday, February 25 Sunday, March 17

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SELECT EVENTS FOR THE 2023|2024 SEASON ARE Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture

Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

PHOTO CREDITS FRONT COVER: Jane Monheit — Courtesy of the Artist, Twisted Pine — Courtesy of the Artists, Step Afrika! — Courtesy of the Artists’ Management. INSIDE FRONT COVER: Twisted Pine — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 1: American Spiritual Ensemble — Henry Huhtulag Photography. PAGE 2: Parsons Dance — Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 3: YCA on Tour — Albert Cano Smit — Chris Lee, Jonathan Swensen — Courtesy of the Artist, SooBeen Lee — Matt Dine, Daniel McGrew — Shervin Lainez, Chelsea Guo — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 4: Twisted Pine — Blake Hannahson.

PAGE 5: Alfredo Rodriguez — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 6: The String Queens — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 7: Detroit Symphony Orchestra — Courtesy of the Artists’ Management. PAGE 8: Jane Monheit — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 9: Six One Five Collective — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 10: COME FROM AWAY — Courtesy of Tour Management. PAGE 11: Arod Quartet — Julien Benhamou.

PAGE 12: Ladysmith Black Mambazo — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 13: Step Afrika! — Courtesy of the Artists’ Management. PAGE 14: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR — Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.

PAGE 15: Ying Li — Shervin Lainez. PAGE 16: Natalie MacMaster | Donnell Leahy — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 17: Pat Metheny — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 18: Academy of St Martin in the Fields — Benjamin Ealovega. PAGE 19: ON YOUR FEET — Jason Niedle. PAGE 20: Harold López-Nussa — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 21: The Crane Wives — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 22: 360 ALLSTARS — Matt Loncar. PAGE 23: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — Courtesy of the Artists’ Management. BACK COVER: The String Queens — Courtesy of the Artists, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — Courtesy of the Artists’ Management, Jader Biganmini — Courtesy of the Artist’s Management.

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