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2004-2005 Season Highlights
One of America's most popular contemporary artists, Mary Chapin Carpenter has distinguished herself as a talented singer-songwriter who melds intelligent lyrics and a music style that draws on pop, country, and folk. With numerous platinum albums to her name, the five-time Grammy® Award winner will soon release her tenth recording.…
One of America's foremost comedic entertainers is coming to the Gallagher-Bluedorn! She's well-known for her amazing cast of characters and endless supply of witty insight, having first risen to fame in the 1970s on Laugh-In, she is one of the few comediennes who has managed to evolve with the times.…
Its back! Dont miss it this time around! STOMP is explosive, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Come see what the noise…
Profoundly physical! Their work has often been described as a fusion of dance and theater and their repertoire highly diverse in subject matter and visual imagery. Bill T. Jones has become one of the most distinct voices in dance and modern American culture. Saturday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.
Tight harmonies and remarkable sounds, one of the world’s great vocal ensembles. Chanticleer will present an a cappella concert with music ranging from contemporary gospel to the Renaissance. This 12-member, all-male ensemble has toured since 1978 with a sound for all ages. Music lovers will not want to miss the…
The music says it all…. Smokey Joe's Café is an exuberant rock 'n' roll revue with words and music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Broadway's longest running musical revue is a high-octane, high-steppin’ celebration of the songwriters who defined rock 'n' roll. Seven Tony nominations and a Grammy Award…
This multi-media performance, presented by husband and wife team Robert and Rebecca Bluestone, will showcase ten of Rebeccas tapestries inspired by the music Robert performs on classicals guitar. Their intimate performance combines the verbal exchange between Robert and Rebecca regarding their shared inspiration with the interplay of music and art.…
The only thing funnier than a political campaign - a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who monitor events and personalities on Capitol Hill, in the Oval Office, and in other centers of power and prestige around the world and then take a humorous look at serious issues while…
A holiday concert by the worlds’ greatest brass ensemble! The enthralling sound of a brass choir...programs that feature an unbeatable blend of virtuosity, musicality, spontaneity and wit...repertoire that encompasses everything from Mozart and Bach to Gershwin and jazz - all these ingredients make Canadian Brass the world's leading brass ensemble.…
Traditional carols, beautiful costumes and a beautiful story of family and the true meaning of Christmas. Charles Dickens' classic tale will once again transport audiences to 19th century England, as costumes, sets, acts and musicians combine to create a dazzling "holiday greeting card" at the Gallagher-Bluedorn. The whole family will…
What do you get when you cross Jackie Chan, Benihana and the Marx Brothers? A Korean theatrical sensation, Cookin’ is a zesty blend of martial arts, culinary expertise, dancing and high-energy percussion served up hot! Compared to STOMP and the Blue Man Group, this unique performance blends comedy, cooking, cutting…
Feet tap, fingers snap. A sultry voice begins to croon and suddenly the horns make their entrance. Man, these cats have got it goin on! Jump up and dance to a sound thats not just big and bad, but huge and awesome! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy combines the energy of…
With superior dancing that ranges from the larger-than-life to the enchantingly intimate. This full-length version of Shakespeares classic romantic tragedy, is a showcase for the most spectacular dancing in the world. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the garden balcony, St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre…
Chinas greatest family performers! Be spellbound by the graceful presentation of their ancient folk art, acrobatics. Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers do the impossible with incredible feats of athletic discipline and showmanship that will delight you. Sunday, Feb. 6, 7:30…
This awe-inspiring group of eight brothers and sisters are a whirlwind triple treat of fiddle-driven Celtic music, dance and vocals; led by fiddle sensation Donnell Leahy. Leahy leaves onlookers breathless from the moment they hit the stage, taking them on a whirlwind journey from heart-breaking ballads to heart-pounding fiddling virtuosity.…
This ten-man Zulu a cappella group has become synonymous with the legendary South African sound, which first captured wide international acclaim on Paul Simon’s Graceland album in 1986. This sweet-singing, smooth-dancing ensemble performs music born deep in the South African gold and diamond mines. They have performed before millions, recorded…
In their first American tour! Switching between five languages, their voices flickering and rising like flame, this 32-strong choir sings traditional American and African gospel music with earthy rhythms and rich harmonies that have been hailed “as pure and true as the word of God”. It's an uplifting musical experience…
Set in Saigon during and after the Vietnam War, this epic love story of two young lovers torn apart by the fortunes of destiny and held together by a burning passion and the fate of a small child. Miss Saigon has been a triumphant worldwide success. Feel the heat, discover…
Forbidden love, romance and redemption. One of the world's greatest operas! Bizet's score is irresistible, highlighted by the famous "Toreador Song", scintillating gypsy dances and the celebrated "Habañera". Opera Verdi’s production is a visual and dramatic spectacle, taking us from the sultry streets of Spain to the mountains and back…
Performed with Theatre UNI & UNI School of Music Book by Hugh Wheeler. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim A chilling musical tragicomedy of lust, greed and murder unfolds in the streets of London when a bloodthirsty barber teams up with a wicked pie maker to cook up sweet revenge…