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The 2002-2003 Performing Arts Series: Connecting to Our Community
through the Arts
Welcome
to the season. We doubt most of you ever thought of our small,
charming community as a "bright lights--big city" kind of place, but
if you take a look at our Performing Arts Series this year, you might
think you're in a major metropolitan area. We are so delighted to
invite you to stay at home and take advantage of our season's
big-city shows, without the big-city prices.
We
truly have it all this year -- Broadway favorites, world-renowned
international acts, Grammy and Tony award winners, and performances
featuring America's greatest composers.
Continuing
our tradition of collaboration, the Performing Arts Series is
co-presenting every performance with other campus and
community organizations-- the University Program Council, the
International Student Union, the Black Cultural Programming Board,
The College of Fine Arts, the Division of Student Affairs, the
Department of Health Education and Wellness, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender Programs, the Athens Center for Film and Video, and
Hocking Valley Bank. Without the help of these organizations, we
would not have been able to bring the Bright Lights-- Big
City season to our stage.
The
2002-03 performances promise to be the brightest, biggest season ever
and I hope you'll plan to be a part of the excitement!
Below
is a listing of the performances, dates, times and locations. Be sure
to mark your calendars and contact
the Ticket Office
for the productions you wish to see.
The
Season at a Glance
Special
Performances (not
included with Season Subscriptions)
Fall
Quarter
- Fosse:
Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- Foose,
the Tony Award winning smash hit musical, highlights the
work of the legendary dancer, choreographer, and director
Bob Fosse. Fosse's sexy style and unique vision
revolutionized musical theatre with the Broadway hits
Sweet Charity, Chicago, Dancin', and the films
Cabaret and All That Jazz.
- Moscow
Circus: Friday, November 8 at 8 p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- From
the moment patrons enter the building, they will be
greeted by dancers, musicians, clowns, and decorations of
a traditional Russian folk fair. In a festive mood,
audience members will then experience A Russian Winter's
Tale, a centuries-old Russian winter fable, showcasing
the talents of the Moscow Circus performers and the crown
jewel of Russia's rich cultural heritage.
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Winter
Quarter
- Porgy
and Bess: Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30
p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- The
story of crippled Porgy and his doomed love affair with
the gorgeous Bess is recognized as a masterpiece as it
entwines pride, prejudice, pathos, and passion with this
heartwarming memorable score which includes
Summertime, I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' and It
Ain't Necessarily So. cal stylings of this siren. The
instant the curtain rises, the audience will be
immediately drawn to the drama and music world of this
world renowned "Folk Opera."
- EOS
Orchestra's Celluloid Copeland:
Monday February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- A
driving force in the revitalization of the live music
experience, Eos Orchestra's innovative repertoire
rediscovers important neglected works of composers by
creatively integrating visual elements into a multimedia
performance. Celluloid Copeland is a celebration of the
first film scores and music of America's great composer
Aaron Copeland.
- The
Little Angels: Wednesday, February 26
at 7:30 p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- The
Little Angels is a company of 37 girls, ages 8 to 14,
who, through the magic of music and dance, present
timeless moments from Korea's folklore and legends, with
many of the songs and dances originating as long as 2,000
years ago. Since 1965, these ambassadors have spread
their message of peace and culture with more than 3,500
performances in 45 countries.
- Turtle
Island String Quartet & Ying Quartet:
Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. ---Templeton-Blackburn
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
- A
ground breaking, dynamic combination of two of the
world's best known string quartets blend their unique
qualities in this collaboration. Featuring a new octet by
David Balakrishnan.
- Gregory
Hines: Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
---Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- This
Tony-award winning tap dancer exemplifies the term
multitalented. From stage to screen, this show business
legend has enthralled audiences with his adept footwork,
fluid rhythm, and enviable style of dance.
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Spring
Quarter
- Dianne
Reeves: Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
--Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- Drawing
from jazz and influenced by African, Brazilian,
Caribbean, gospel, r&b, classic, and contemporary pop
music, this Grammy award winner conveys a message of hope
revered by audiences and fellow musicians.
For
ticket
or season subscription information,
please contact the Ticket Office in Mem Aud at 740-593-1780
Monday through Friday between the hours of noon and 2 p.m.
EST. Tickets also are available at the performance site one
hour before each production. The Performing Arts Series is
coordinated by the Office
of Public Occasions.
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Special
Performances
Not
included with Season Subscriptions
- Grease:
Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
----Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- Leader
of the pack meets bobby-sox sweetheart and proves once
and for all rock 'n' roll is king when Grease
rolls into town. The fifth-longest running musical in
Broadway history, Grease takes place at Rydell
High, where king of cool, Danny Zuko, almost loses his
c summer love Sandy Dumbrowski. It takes a dab of
Brylcreem, drive-in movies, cool cars, and
tough-talking Pink Ladies to keep these lovebirds on
course. Filled with such hits like "Summer Nights" and
"We Go Together," Grease is a delightful mix of
'50's memorabilia, movement, and music.
- A
Wonderful Life: Friday, December 13 at 8
p.m.
----Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- Hocking
Valley Bank is excited to bring the new family holiday
musical to the Athens community. Adapted from the
classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life," the musical
reintroduces the town of Bedford Falls and the Bailey
family at a difficult time during Christmas. This
charming, heartwarming show has an inspirational
message and will fill your heart with the true meaning
of the holiday season.
- Michael
Flatley's Lord of the Dance:
Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.
----Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- A
memorizing blend of traditional and modern
Celtic-infused music and dance, this spectacular is
described by the Los Angeles Times as, "a
showpiece extravaganza." Lord of the Dance is a
classic tale of good vs. evil, based on old Irish
folklore and also a love story expressed through
dance, that will transport audiences into a mystical
and exhilarating world of intense passion.
- Cabaret:
Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
----Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- This
reinvention of Kander and Ebb's hit musical brings the
seedy glamour of the Kit Kat Club to stage. Time
Magazine calls this four time Tony-award winner,
"Vibrant."
- Illusions
of the Stars: Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m.
----Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial
Auditorium
- The
12th Annual Illusions of the Stars brings to
stage the talents of our nation's impersonators to
support the Athens AIDS Task Force. It is sure to
entertain and dazzle our community with impersonations
of Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball and more, all
while raising funds for an important cause.
- For
ticket
information,
please contact the Ticket Office in Mem Aud at
740-593-1780 Monday through Friday between the hours
of noon and 4 p.m. EST. Tickets also are available at
the performance site one hour before each
production.
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