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PERFORMING

ARTS Season

2015-2016

WEIDNER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 2015-2016 SEASON GUIDE

WEIDNER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY 2420 NICOLET DRIVE, GREEN BAY, WI 54311-7001

about the shows this season:Visit WeidnerCenter.com for videos, links and more!

Sign-up online for Weidner Wire emails to receive show updates and special offers.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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WELCOME TO THE 2015 - 2016

PERFORMING ARTSDear Friends,

Welcome to the 2015-2016 Performing Arts Season at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.

This season expands upon the Weidner’s success as a preeminent destination for the best of Broadway, family fare and comedy. The musical menu includes ‘Midtown,’

Motown, Mannheim Steamroller and more. From Dracula to Celtic Woman, from Green Bay’s own Doctors in Recital to the

Peking Acrobats, it is a varied, crowd-pleasing lineup.

At UW-Green Bay, we are deeply proud of the Weidner Center’s ability to extend the University’s educational mission and place the transformative power of live performance within easy reach of every corner of this region. There can be no real understanding of the human experience without deep and abiding appreciation for art, music and theatre. In elevating the arts, we elevate our own capacity for innovation,

creativity and problem solving.

We are excited to present this attractive, entertainment- and education-rich season, and we look forward to seeing you at the Weidner Center throughout

the coming year.

Enjoy!

Gary L. Miller, Chancellor University of Wisconsin-

Green Bay

October 2015 9 Fri Whose Live Anyway?

10 Sat Home Free

14 Wed Celtic Woman

20 Tue Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

25 Sun Ronnie Milsap

27 Tue The Midtown Men

November 2015 6 Fri Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk

19-20 Thu-Fri It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

21 Sat The Princess Bride with Cary Elwes

28 Sat Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

December 2015 11-12 Fri-Sat Holiday Pops

January 2016 16 Sat Doctors in Recital

22 Fri Vocalosity

30 Sat Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

February 2016 2 Tue L.A. Theatre Works – Bram Stoker’s Dracula

12 Fri Celtic Nights – Spirit of Freedom

18 Thu The Peking Acrobats

25 Thu Once

27 Sat PostSecret: The Show

March2016 17 Thu Dancing In The Streets

April 2016 8 Fri Wild Kratts Live!

12 Tue Mnozil Brass

May 2016 1 Sun RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles

12 Thu Joe Bonamassa

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATTuesday, October 20, 2015, 7:30 One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Book your tickets and be part of the magic!

ONCEThursday, February 25, 2016, 7:30

Winner of eight 2012 Tony® Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights… but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.

RAINA TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 7:30

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Going further than before, this new RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together” and “Hey Jude.”

This stunning concert event takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to The Beatles. Don’t miss the Broadway smash that’s taking the world by storm…RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.

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WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?Friday, October 9, 2015, 7:30 They’re back with a brand new show! Join “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and special guest Joel Murray from the TV show “Mad Men” for Whose Live Anyway?.

It’s 90 minutes of hilarious improv comedy and song made up before your eyes and based entirely on your suggestions. Bring your ideas and you might be asked to join the cast onstage to participate in a scene.

See your favorite games from the Emmy® Nominated hit TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” plus

many new ones. It’s a night of comedy that will leave you laughing for many days after. Whose Live Anyway? is “feel-good comedy.”

RONNIE MILSAPSunday, October 25, 2015, 3:00 With 40 #1 hits, six Grammy® Awards and a dozen CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year and four turns at Male Vocalist of the Year, Ronnie Milsap is a true legend. In the early ’60s he worked as a session musician in Memphis and can be heard playing the piano on Elvis’s “Kentucky Rain” and singing back-up on “Don’t Cry Daddy.” When Ronnie decided to move to Nashville, he took it by storm. Starting with his first hit “Pure Love,” he started a

remarkable run where he didn’t leave the Top Ten for 15 straight years. During that time, he had a number of pop crossover smashes, beginning with “It Was Almost Like a Song,” “Smokey Mountain Rain,” “No Gettin’ Over Me,” and “Any Day Now.” Ronnie Milsap has been a consistent chart topper and true icon in the industry. A Ronnie Milsap show is a true event!

THE PRINCESS BRIDE: AN INCONCEIVABLE EVENING WITH CARY ELWESSaturday, November 21, 2015, 7:30

In this highly-anticipated event, fans of The Princess Bride will join the heroic Westley (actor Cary Elwes) in a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film. After a screening of the iconic film, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!

Don’t be a Humperdinck, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure.”

JOE BONAMASSAThursday, May 12, 2016, 7:30 As Joe Bonamassa approaches his 25th year as a professional musician, he continues to blaze a remarkably versatile artistic trail, and amass an authentic, innovative and soulful body of work.

Bonamassa’s career began onstage when he was only 12 years old, opening for B.B. King in 1989. Today, he is hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, and is an ever-evolving singer-songwriter who has released 16 solo albums in the last 14 years, all on his own label, J&R Adventures. Bonamassa’s

tour schedule consistently hovers at around 100 shows worldwide each year, and a heaping handful of markedly diverse side projects keep him thinking outside the box and flexing every musical muscle he’s got.

This special event is not yet on sale, but Weidner Center Subscribers will receive first opportunity to purchase tickets in late September.

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Forty #1 Hits!

Fourteen #1 Billboard

Blues Albums

2014 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee!

COMEDY ICONIC

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CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNKFriday, November 6, 2015, 7:30

Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk-inspired place where cycling is the way to escape the technology-obsessed society. In Pedal Punk we experience the excitement, artistry and thrill that occurs when a wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes. He repairs more than broken pieces, he creates wondrous machines and inspires the cyclist in all of us to become a Pedal Punk.

Creative Director Chris Lashua spent most of his career on a BMX bike or inside a German Wheel. His fascination with bicycles and passion for cycling are evidenced in this new production. The synergy between man and machine, the hallmark of Cirque Mechanics, is exposed in a magnificent way in Pedal Punk. It is that synergy that The New York Times called “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching and grossly entertaining…in a word, excellent.”

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, and the Weidner Center joins the year-long campus celebration!

Make plans for three great nights out, all season long, with family and friends!

For only $50, you receive tickets to these fantastic national and international touring performances:

• Cirque Mechanics: Pedal PunkFriday, November 6, 2015

• Bram Stoker’s Dracula Tuesday, February 2, 2016

• Mnozil BrassTuesday, April 12, 2016

Order via the enclosed order form, online at www.WeidnerCenter.com, or by calling Ticket Star at 800-895-0071.

Interested in learning more about how UW-Green Bay is celebrating its 50th Anniversary?

Visit 50.UWGB.edu!

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MNOZIL BRASSTuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:30

Mnozil Brass has established itself as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles. Seamlessly blending technical virtuosity and comedic brilliance, the septet has become an international sensation. With over 130 performances each year, the group has sold out houses worldwide. It is no wonder that their videos have garnered millions of YouTube views and their fans travel countless miles to hear them play.

Yes! Yes! Yes! premieres on the heels of the group’s 20th anniversary and seamlessly blends original compositions with classical favorites, jazz standards, and popular hits. As always, the repertoire is presented with the group’s iconic humor and wit in scenes so clever that they would be worthy of Monty Python.

L.A. THEATRE WORKSBRAM STOKER’S DRACULATuesday, February 2, 2016, 7:30

Before Twilight and True Blood, only one vampire commanded “the children of the night.” In this bloodthirsty tale of unholy terror, Count Dracula slips into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil – so he can rest between victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce his heart with a wooden stake.

L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) has been the foremost radio theater company in the United States for more than two decades and is broadcast weekly around the world. On the road, LATW has delighted audiences with its unique live radio theater-style performances in over 300 cities. An L.A. Theatre Works performance is immediate, spontaneous, and features a first-rate cast, live sound effects, and a connection to the audience rarely felt in a traditional theater setting. This theater… is an event.

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THE PEKING ACROBATS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOURThursday, February 18, 2016, 7:30

Since their Western debut in 1986, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace, creating an exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!

“THE PEKING ACROBATS

[are] pushing the envelope of

human possibility…Pure artistry!”New York Post

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VARIETYPOSTSECRET: THE SHOWSaturday, February 27, 2016, 2:00 & 7:30

PostSecret: The Show is a visual, auditory and emotional journey through the beauty and complication of our deepest fears, ambitions, and confessions. With the assistance of projected images and video, three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the stories behind never-before-seen secrets: sexual, sad, funny and controversial postcards that have made PostSecret.com one of the most popular blogs in the world. With half a billion visitors, half a million anonymous secrets received and the release of five best-selling

books, artist, curator and internet phenomenon Frank Warren has put together a team of theatre professionals to bring life to the unheard voices of PostSecret. With the bravery of RENT and the surprising honesty of The Vagina Monologues, PostSecret: The Show is a breakthrough in audience-sourced storytelling that reaches beyond the confines of the stage, reminding audiences that no matter what you may be facing, you are not alone.

CELTIC NIGHTS SPIRIT OF FREEDOM – CELEBRATING 100 YEARSFriday, February 12, 2016, 7:30

Just as a plant craves light, Celtic people are drawn to music and song. Scattered around the world like seeds on the wind, they are propelled by the powerful rhythms and motifs of a mysterious and exuberant ancient culture. Music is the soul, the very lifeblood of their

tradition. It binds them together, even as it sets them apart. This driving passion for music and dance is the keystone of Celtic identity.

Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning100 years ago with the Easter

Rising. Akin to America’s fourth of July, the Easter Rising of 1916 created the Ireland we know and love today. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy.

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CELTIC WOMANWednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:00

Global music sensation Celtic Woman brings its 10th Anniversary World Tour across North America in 2015. The enchanting musical experience features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish, classical and contemporary favorites in the group’s unforgettable signature style. The 10th Anniversary World Tour features four sublimely gifted Irish women—three angelic

vocalists and a dazzling Celtic violinist accompanied by a full band, bagpipers, and Irish dancers whose talent and charisma bring a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition. The show is a true celebration of an incredible 10-year journey that has already captivated millions, don’t miss Celtic Woman live in concert! www.CelticWoman.com

THE MIDTOWN MENTuesday, October 27, 2015, 7:30

They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite “Sixties Hits” from The Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more, back to life!

This sensational production reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Tony® Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony® Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the ‘60s.

Don’t miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances and legendary onstage chemistry.

Not a performance of, nor affiliated with, the show Jersey Boys.

“The seats were filled

with shouting, singing,

dancing in the aisle fans!”

Times Square Chronicles

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VOCALOSITYFriday, January 22, 2016, 7:30

VOCALOSITY is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production features 12 dynamic voices singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements too incredible to miss.

No genre of music is off limits in the world of a cappella and VOCALOSITY will explore them all – from tenth century Gregorian chant and classical choral to barber shop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the way to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. Combine that with movement and choreography from Sean Curran (Stomp original cast member) and you have an exhilarating evening of song unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard, live on stage.

DANCING IN THE STREETSThursday, March 17, 2016, 7:30

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.

Experience the energy and electricity of the Motor City in a stunning production packed with hit after hit—all killer, no filler!

The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles.

Expect your favorite songs made famous by THE FOUR TOPS, THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, MARVIN GAYE, LIONEL RICHIE, THE SUPREMES, SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES, MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS and many more.

HOME FREESaturday, October 10, 2015, 7:30

When country vocal band HOME FREE was crowned champion of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity. They have become known for their high-energy performances, peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor.

Since their “Sing-Off” win, HOME FREE has released two albums, Crazy Life and Full Of Cheer, selling more than 150,000 copies; they’ve embarked on two major national tours, selling more than 100,000 tickets in North America; they’ve released more than 20 music videos, amassing more than 35-million YouTube views. They continue to build a national audience as they bring their Don’t It Feel Good Tour to town in support of their third major release on Columbia Records out in Fall 2015.

DOCTORS IN RECITALPRESENTED BY THE BROWN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Saturday, January 16, 2016, 7:00

It’s never an emergency but we guarantee that your heart will be racing with the engaging performances that come in attending the 10th annual Doctors in Recital. Showcasing local physicians who come together to “make a difference by making music!” You will hear them share their takes on the classics, rock and jazz! Come! See and hear what makes this show so unique! Join us this year as we support CASA, the Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children and the Bay Port High School Orchestra Harp Program. You’ll be telling your friends to purchase their tickets STAT!

MUSIC From the creative mind of DEKE SHARON ( Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off ) comes the all-new live concert event that takes

a cappella to a whole new level!

It’s the aca-perfect concert experience!

HOLIDAY POPS Friday, December 11, 2015, 7:30 Saturday, December 12, 2015, 2:30

The 150-voice DUDLEY BIRDER CHORALE of St. Norbert College joins the 90 voices of the BIRDER STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS and the Holiday Pops Orchestra for a musical extravaganza! Thrill to the spirit of the season with lush carols and seasonal pops favorites. Conducted by Dudley Birder, the program is the perfect way to begin the Christmas season … with maybe a visit from Santa.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!

GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNYSaturday, January 30, 2016, 11:00 Adapted from Margaret Wise Brown’s sixty-year-old classic, GOODNIGHT MOON is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while THE RUNAWAY BUNNY’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature the endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects and evocative music that have earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

The hour-long staged adaptation brings a fresh appreciation of the stories and images that have delighted several generations.

WILD KRATTS LIVE!Friday, April 8, 2016, 7:00

Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts story. Off “To the Creature Rescue!” the Kratt Brothers activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits to confront a comic villain. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal “wow facts,” the Wild Kratts team rescues their favorite invention from Zach’s clutches so the animals of the creature world are safe once again.

A limited number of meet-and-greet tickets are available for this event. Visit WeidnerCenter.com for more details.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVISTHE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TRADITION!

Saturday, November 28, 2015, 7:30

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Holiday FAMILY

Tickets on sale now. Call Ticket Star at 800.895.0071 or visit WeidnerCenter.com.

The Weidner Center’s annual Stage Doors Education Series provides educational programming for students in grades Pre-K through 12 throughout Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Programs are selected to complement classroom curriculum with creative and imaginative learning, critical thinking opportunities, and live performance experiences. Performance-specific study guides are also provided to help teachers integrate show topics into classroom activities.

If you are an educator who would like to learn more about the Stage Doors Education Series, please visit WeidnerCenter.com.

NOVEMBER 2015 3 DOG LOVES BOOKS 6 CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK* JANUARY 2015 29 GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY

FEBRUARY 2016 11 WALK ON: THE STORY OF ROSA PARKS 23 BILL BLAGG’S THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC MARCH 2016 3 SKIPPYJON JONES SNOW WHAT APRIL 2016 5 ALEXANDER WHO’S NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT GOING TO MOVE 6 CHICKEN DANCE 20 LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE 26 THE LIGHTNING THIEF

All performances are at 10am and 12:30pm.*One performance at 12:30pm only.

EDUCATION2015 – 2016STAGE DOORS EDUCATION SERIES

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Become a MemberAnnual financial support from individuals enables the Weidner Center to continue a tradition of providing top-quality entertainment and arts education programming. Your support goes a long way in ensuring the future growth of the Weidner Center while also enriching the arts in our community.

Members Enjoy:• Early notification of upcoming events• Advance ticket buying opportunities• Special offers

Suggested Giving Levels:• Producer Circle $5,000+• Weidner Circle $2,500• Director Circle $1,000• Artist Circle $500• Patron $250• Associate $100• Friend $50

Simply add your tax-deductible contribution to your subscription order form and begin receiving the benefits of Weidner Center membership. Have a question? Call 920-465-5100 for more information.

THE WEIDNER CENTER

Theophilus North A play based on the book by Thornton WilderAdapted by Matthew Burnett

October 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2015, 7:30Jean Weidner Theatre, Weidner Center

The Hourglass Project A new play by Lee Blessing

February 25, 26, 27, 2016, 7:30 March 2, 3, 4, 5, 2016, 7:30Jean Weidner Theatre, Weidner Center

DanceWorksA concert of dance

April 9, 2016, 7:30April 10, 2016, 3:00University Theatre, UWGB Theatre Hall

Lilly’s Purple Plastic PurseBased on the book by Kevin HenkesAdapted by Kevin Kling

April 23, 2016, 7:30University Theatre, UWGB Theatre Hall

OCTOBER 20151 Dmitri Matheny s 9-11 Czech and Slovak Voice Competition15 The Music Trance:

Pianists Sylvia Hong and Michael Rector s

17 50th Anniversary Alumni Choir

23 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

NOVEMBER 20155 Transient Canvas (Clarinet

and Marimba Duo) s11 Jazz Ensembles12 Piano Per Diem: 30 Piano

Pieces in 30 Days s24 Music of the 1960s

DECEMBER 20152 High School Honors Band,

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

3 David Colson: Chamber Music s

8 Chorale and Concert Choir 11 Chamber Ensembles*

FEBRUARY 20166 Jazz Fest XLVI13 Annual Honors Recital25 Miniatures Consortium s

MARCH 20162 Wind Ensemble and

Symphonic Band9 Chorale and Concert Choir24 Jazz Ensembles*

APRIL 201615-16 Opera Workshop 22 Wind Ensemble and

Symphonic Band 28 Jazz Ensembles*29 Chorale and Concert Choir

MAY 20165 Chamber Ensembles*

2015 – 2016 MUSIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayAdapted by Joe LandryFrom the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling

November 19 & 20, 2015, 7:30Cofrin Family Hall, Weidner CenterThis beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Set in New York City’s Studio A at WBFR Radio on Christmas Eve, 1946, you will become members of a studio audience for a live radio broadcast, complete with live music, commercials and sound effects in the tradition of the period.

The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Music and Theatre Departments are highly acclaimed and recognized nationally for their excellence in production and performance. Under the direction of accomplished faculty, our top concerts, ensembles, theatre productions, and musical performances entertain, educate, and delight audiences throughout the season.

More information can also be found online at www.uwgb.edu/arts or by calling University Ticketing at 920-465-2400.

2015 – 2016 MAINSTAGE THEATRE SEASON

6:30 THURSDAYS6:30 Thursdays is an innovative performance series designed to connect the campus and local communities with music in more meaningful ways. Performances feature scintillating and provocative discussions by composers, performers and arrangers. All events are between 60 and 90 minutes in length, have informative presentations, take place in Fort Howard Hall, begin at 6:30 and are free and open to the public. More information at WeidnerCenter.com.

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FREE ADMISSIONDonations are appreciated.

JAZZ FEST XLVISaturday, February 6

The annual jazz festival tradition continues! Jazz Fest XLVI will host high school jazz bands on the UW-Green Bay campus for instruction, adjudication, and performance with professional jazz musicians, culminating with a public concert featuring a specially selected guest artist. Not to be missed!

More information about how to participate in and enjoy UWGB’s Jazz Fest XLVI can be found online at UWGB.edu/Music/JazzFest.

INTERNATIONAL CZECH AND SLOVAK VOICE COMPETITION

Organized in collaboration with Théatre Lyrichorégra 20, Montréal, Canada

First Round and Semi-Final October 9 – 10, 2015, 10am

Finals October 11, 2015, 10am

FREE ADMISSIONFor more information: uwgb.edu/international/music/

* Event held in University Theatre in the UWGB Theatre Hall Building.

Tickets can be purchased (fees may apply) by calling University Ticketing Services 920.465.2400 or at the venue box office one half-hour before the show starts.

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A Front Orchestra (FOR)B Orchestra Circle (OCIR)C Mezzanine (MEZZ)D Balcony (BALC)E Rear Balcony (REAR BALC)

SEATING CHART

OCTOBER 2015 1 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: Dmitri Matheny9-11 Fri-Sun Czech and Slovak Voice Competition9 Fri WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?10 Sat HOME FREE14 Wed CELTIC WOMAN15-17 Thu-Sat Theophilus North15 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: The Music

Trance: Pianists Sylvia Hong and Michael Rector

17 Sat 50th Anniversary Alumni Choir20 Tue JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT21-24 Wed-Sat Theophilus North23 Fri Wind Ensemble and

Symphonic Band25 Sun RONNIE MILSAP27 Tue THE MIDTOWN MEN

NOVEMBER 2015 5 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: Transient

Canvas (Clarinet and Marimba Duo)

6 Fri CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK11 Wed Jazz Ensembles12 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: Piano Per

Diem: 30 Piano Pieces in 30 Days

19-20 Thu-Fri It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play21 Sat THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH CARY ELWES 24 Tue Music of the 1960s28 Sat MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS

DECEMBER 2015 2 Wed High School Honors Band,

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

3 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: David Colson: Chamber Music

8 Tue Chorale and Concert Choir 11 Fri Chamber Ensembles*11-12 Fri-Sat HOLIDAY POPS

JANUARY 201616 Sat DOCTORS IN RECITAL

22 Fri VOCALOSITY30 Sat GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY FEBRUARY 2016 2 Tue L.A. Theatre Works – BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA 6 Sat Jazz Fest XLVI12 Fri CELTIC NIGHTS – Spirit of Freedom – Celebrating 100 Years 13 Sat Annual Honors Recital18 Thu THE PEKING ACROBATS – 30th Anniversary Tour25 Thu ONCE25 Thu 6:30 Thursdays: Miniatures Consortium25-27 Thu-Sat The Hourglass Project 27 Sat POST SECRET LIVE: UNHEARD VOICES

MARCH 2016 2 Wed Wind Ensemble and

Symphonic Band2-5 Wed-Sat The Hourglass Project9 Wed Chorale and Concert Choir17 Thu DANCING IN THE STREETS24 Thu Jazz Ensembles*

APRIL 2016 8 Fri WILD KRATTS LIVE! 9-10 Sat-Sun DanceWorks*12 Tue MNOZIL BRASS15-16 Fri-Sat Opera Workshop22 Fri Wind Ensemble and

Symphonic Band23 Sat Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse*28 Thu Jazz Ensembles*29 Fri Chorale and Concert Choir

MAY 2016 1 Sun RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES5 Thu Chamber Ensembles*12 Thu JOE BONAMASSA

All events held within the Weidner Center (Cofrin Family Hall, Jean Weidner Theatre or Fort Howard Hall) unless otherwise noted.

*Event held in the University Theatre in the UWGB Theatre Hall Building.

Events and dates subject to change.

Performing Arts Season

UW-Green Bay Theatre (UWGB)

UW-Green Bay Music (UWGB)2015 - 2016

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PARKINGFree, secure and well-lit parking is available in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay parking lots surrounding the Weidner Center. In addition, valet parking is available for most performances at a cost of $8 per vehicle. Valet parking is $4 for patrons requiring handicap accessible parking (vehicle must have handicap plates, tag or sticker). Valet parking space is limited.

• All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or cancellations.

• Please allow 2-4 weeks for your subscription order to process and tickets to arrive in the mail. For ticketing questions, please call Ticket Star at 1-800-895-0071.

• Orders of less than three events will be processed at full price when single tickets go on sale.

• Orders will be processed in the order they are received with seating on a best-available basis. Same seat locations are not guaranteed for every show.

• Due to the nature of live entertainment, performances, prices, dates, times, and artists are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

• All individuals, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

• On performance days the ticket windows at the Weidner Center will open 90 minutes prior to the performance time. Tickets may also be purchased online at WeidnerCenter.com, by phone at 920-494-3401 or 1-800-895-0071, or at any Ticket Star location.

ACCESSIBILITY• If you have a special need for seating, please inform

your ticket office representative when purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available at all price levels on all floors of the Weidner Center.

• Patrons may request to be met at the Main Entrance by a staff member with a wheelchair. Please contact the House Manager in advance of your arrival at 920-465-2810 for arrangements.

• American Sign Language interpreters will be provided for appropriate Weidner Center sponsored events upon request. Please call the Weidner Center at 920-465-2726 to request this service at least three weeks prior to the event you wish to attend.

• Opera glasses can be checked out from the Weidner Center Coat Check at no charge. A driver’s license or major credit card is required.

• The Weidner Center uses a sound enhancement system to amplify stage dialogue. Assistive listening sets are available at no charge at Coat Check. The headsets may be used in any seat in Cofrin Family Hall.

DIRECTIONSTake Exit 185 from Interstate 43. Choose the Sturgeon Bay/Algoma exit lane. Follow HWY 54-57 a short distance to the University Avenue/Nicolet Drive exit. Follow Nicolet Drive to the UW-Green Bay campus Main Entrance.

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