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Bill Cosby

FRI, OCT 19, 2012 | Overture Hall

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BILL COSBY

One of America’s most prolific comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has dazzled generations of fans with his comedy routines, also captured on his iconic albums and best-selling books such as Fatherhood and the groundbreaking The Cosby Show. His comedy transcends age, gender and cultural barriers. Cosby broke television’s racial barrier with a role in I Spy, becoming the first African American to co-star on a television series and win three consecutive Emmys for “Outstanding Lead Actor” in the dramatic series. The veteran comic hosted the Emmy-winning cartoon Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, which began airing in the 1970s and was made into a film in 2004. The show, based on Cosby’s childhood in Philadelphia, was designed to educate and entertain. The former Navy serviceman’s illustrious list of accomplishments includes roles on the children’s educational show Electric Company, and creating and producing the Emmy award–winning Little Bill, which is based on his bestselling book series.

Perhaps Cosby’s greatest contribution to American entertainment and culture is The Cosby Show, about a close-knit, upper class black family. Cosby said his intent was to portray an American family. Time magazine called the show “an encouraging sign of maturity in matters of race.” The Cosby Show dominated the No. One spot for years, earning nearly unanimous critical praise. Life magazine described the program as “a gentle, whimsical, warmhearted” show whose “delicious ordinariness of its pleasures and tribulations has given millions a fresh, laughter-splashed perspective on their own domestic lives.” For his philanthropic efforts and positive influence as a performer and author, Cosby was honored with a 1998 Kennedy Center Honors Award. In 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, and is the 2009 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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Special ScreeningSat, mar 16, 8 pm | $10Recommended for ages 12+note: this screening will not include vaudeville performances.

Sat, nov 32 & 7* pm

Sat, Feb 92 & 7* pm

Sat, apr 132 & 7* pm

adults: $7 | kids 12 & under: $3* 7 pm performancwe sign language interpreted

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) starring buster Keatonwith organist r. Jelani eddington

The lost World (1925) starring Wallace beerywith organist Dennis James

girl Shy (1924) starring Harold Lloydwith organist clark Wilson

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There’s nothing quiet about this classic silent film series: laughter, applause and the majestic sound of the Grand Barton Organ fill the historic Capitol Theater. Vaudeville-style acts get things cooking before the movie with Madison comedian Joe Thompson cracking jokes and keeping the fun moving along. It all adds up to one of the best deals in town for family-friendly entertainment.

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A SuprANet CommuNiCAtioNS World Culture SerieS eveNt

Fri, Mar 1, 8 PM

Tickets starting at $24Capitol TheaterSponsored by pepsi

Some of flamenco’s most unique and creative musicians, singers and dancers burn up the Capitol Theater stage with world–class performances.

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A UW Health & Unity Outside the Box Series EventLes 7 Doigts de la MainPSYMind–Blowing CircusSponsored by Smart MotorsSat, apr 20, 8 pM

Sun, apr 21, 2 pM

PSY delves into the rich and surreal underworld of the human psyche by juxtaposing darker issues with the in-vigorating and life-affirming language of circus arts.

$10 tickets for K–12 students & educators with ID

Post-performance Q & A

Overture Center for the Arts would like to recognize our sponsors and funders and thank them for all they do to support Madison’s thriving arts community.

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$20,000 And AbOveAmerican Girl Fund for ChildrenAmerican Family InsuranceAnonymousCapital Newspapers, Inc.CUNA Mutual FoundationMG&E Foundation, Inc.Madison Community Foundation Arts AccessNational Endowment for the ArtsPark BankRobert W. Baird & Co.UW Health

$15,000 – $19,999Bell LaboratoriesCUNA Mutual GroupProVideoTOMCAT ProductsSupraNet CommunicationsUnity Health Insurance

$10,000 – $14,999A. Paul Jones Charitable TrustThe Bruce Company of WisconsinDeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C.Evjue FoundationExact SciencesFood Fight, Inc.GammexKuehn Family FoundationMadison Investment AdvisorsDiego’s Mexican Bistro & Icon RestaurantsMurphy Desmond, S.C.

Oscar MayerUniversity Research ParkWebcrafters – Frautschi Foundation

$5,000 – $9,999Courtier Foundation Custer Financial ServicesDane ArtsEpicentre (an Illumina Company) Goodman’s JewelersJ.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.New England Foundation for the ArtsOutrider FoundationPepsi Cola of MadisonPPDPromega CorporationScheduleSoftSmart Motors Stafford Rosenbaum, S.C.Trek Bicycle CorporationWisconsin Arts Board

$1,000 – $4,999AnonymousBoardman & Clark LLPGail Ambrosius Chocolatier Hovde Properties, LLCMonona State BankPerkins CoieTargetVon Briesen & RoperWhyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.Wheeler, Van Sickel & Anderson, S.C.WISC-TV

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ORDERING & INFORMATIONOrder online! overturecenter.com Phone orders: Call 608.258.4141 Mail or fax: online order form at overturecenter.com or in our magazine.Buy in person: Visit the ticket offi ce located on the main fl oor just off the Rotunda Lobby. Ticket offi ce hours: Mon–Fri, 11 AM–5:30 PM; Sat, 11 AM–2 PM; open additional hours evenings and Sundays on days of ticketed performances.Group orders: Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on most performances. Call 608.258.4159 to make reservations.Visit overturecenter.com: For a calendar of events, links to artists’ websites, video, audio, directions, parking and much more.

PATRON SERVICES & POLICIESAccessibility: Request accommodations when ordering your tickets. Call 608.258.4144 for information, questions, or to request the following:■ wheelchair-accessible seating■ house wheelchair for transport■ sign language interpretation■ Braille playbill■ other accommodationsInformation is also available at overturecenter.com/tickets/accessibility

Children and lap seating: Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theaters for performances. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted at certain performances. See our season brochure, visit our website or call the Help Line at 608.258.4143 for information.

Event Staff Stagehand services in Overture are provided by members of Local 251 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.Usher and other services for Overture are provided by Overture volunteers. For information, visit overturecenter.com/contribute/volunteer or call 608.258.4177.

Lost and Found: Visit the information desk in the Rotunda Lobby or call 608.258.4973.

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EtiquettePlease turn off all paging devices, cell phones and watch alarms.Smoking is prohibited in Overture.The use of cameras or tape recorders in the theaters is prohibited without written permission from Overture Center and the performing company’s management. Food, large bags and other large items are not permitted in the theaters. Bottled water and beverages in Overture Refi llable Theater Cups are allowed in the theaters at select shows.In consideration of audience members with scent sensitivities and allergies, please use perfumes, aftershaves and other fragrances in moderation.

RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONSBach Dancing & Dynamite Societybachdancinganddynamite.org | 608.255.9866Children’s Theater of Madisonctmtheater.org | 608.255.2080Forward Theater Companyforwardtheater.com | 608.234.5001Kanopy Dance Companykanopydance.org | 608.255.2211Li Chiao-Ping Dancelichiaopingdance.org | 608.835.6590Madison Balletmadisonballet.org | 608.278.7990Madison Operamadisonopera.org |608.238.8085Madison Symphony Orchestramadisonsymphony.org | 608.257.3734Wisconsin Academy’s James Watrous Gallerywisconsinacademy.org | 608.265.2500Wisconsin Chamber Orchestrawcoconcerts.org | 608.257.0638

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