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JULY 08 BC Todrick Hall: Straight Outta Oz

AUGUST13 BC BREW FIVE THREE: Tacoma’s Beer & Blues Festival

SEPTEMBER07 BC Jake Shimabukuro 22 BC Think & Drink 24 BC Art Garfunkel 24 NS Schumann & Goldmark

OCTOBER01 BC Arsenio Hall02 BC Film Focus: West Side Story 07 BC Dr. John & The Nite Trippers15 TCB And the Trumpet Shall Sound16 BC Rita Moreno 22 TSO New World Season Opening23 BC Film Focus: Spencer Tracy – Inherit the Wind 28 Russian Grand Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty29 BC Seattle Rock Orchestra: A Tribute to David Bowie 29 TO La Boheme 29-30 BC Sister’s Back to School Catechism NOVEMBER03 BC Think & Drink 04 - 06 TO La Boheme 06 BC ONCE 10 BC Kris Kristofferson 12 NS Barber & Mozart13 BC Vienna Boys Choir 18 BC Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 19 TSO Copland & Glass 20 TCB “Saxy”20 BC Film Focus: Futuristic – Ex Machina26 BC Sing-Along-a Sound of Music 26 BC 71st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting DECEMBER03 BC Hey Marseilles 04 TSO Sounds of the Season 09-18 TB The Nutcracker & The Tale of the Hard Nut 10 BC Seattle Men’s Chorus: Silver & Soul15-16 TSO Messiah 17-21 PSR The Christmas Revels

JANUARY 15 BC Film Focus: Spencer Tracy - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner 20 BC MarchFourth! 21 BC STOMP 22 BC Film Focus: Futuristic - 2001 Space Odyssey 29 BC Peking Acrobats FEBRUARY11-12 BC Ailey II 11 NS Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky 11-19 TO Eugene Onegin 18 BC Eric Burdon & The Animals25 TCB From the Galaxy25 TSO Mozart & Tchaikovsky26 TSO Mozart & Tchaikovsky MARCH05 BC Film Focus: Spencer Tracy – Judgement at Nuremburg10 BC Manhattan Transfer & Take 6: The Summit11 NS Havana Heat II 12 BC Film Focus: Futuristic – Tron17 BC John Cleese25 BC Davina & The Vagabonds 25 TSO Mozart Requiem26 TSO Mozart Requiem 26 BC Star Chefs on Broadway 31 BC Lila Downs

APRIL01 NS Art for Arts’ Sake 08 BC Bellydance Evolution: Alice in Wonderland 08 BC Sons of Serendip 13 BC Garrison Keillor 15 BC Under the Streetlamp 22 TSO Symphony Sweethearts 23 BC Arlo Guthrie 29 TCB In the Spring29 TO La Perichole

MAY05 - 07 TO La Perichole 13 TSO Mountain and Sea20 NS Mozart’s Requiem

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BROADWAY CENTER PRESENTS

Playing everything from blues to funk to flamenco

and rock, Jake Shimabukuro is a revolutionary

ukulele wizard! Hear traditional ukulele music turned

on its head with covers and original compositions.

His wide-ranging influences perfectly sync pop

with classical and rock with island beats in a

show-stopping performance you won’t want to miss!

“His slick four-string renditions of rock anthems . . . course along on a deft musicianship that rises above mere novelty.” – THE NEW yORK TIMES


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Jake Shimabukuro

Wednesday,September 7, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85


TACOMA’S BEER & BLUES FESTIVAL

TACOMA’S BEER & BLUES FESTIVAL

Saturday, August 13, 20161:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Block Party on Broadway between 9th & 11th

Tickets:Advance (Before August 1): $25Regular: $30 • Military: $25Designated Driver: $10*

Full admission tickets include six tasting tokens and a collectible tasting pint glass – guaranteed at the door!

Enjoy 30+ Washington State breweries and cideries, fabulous food trucks, and a showcase of local Blues music!

Paul Green • 1:30 p.m.A “Best Blues Harmonica” winner and member of the Washington Blues Society Hall of Fame, you’ll hear a hard-riding blues, R&B, and funk style.

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Rod Cook and Toast • 3:00 p.m.Northwest guitarist known for his stylistic versatility and soulful, melodic playing.

Barleywine Revue • 5:00 p.m.Contemporary Bluegrass and Americana.

Stacy Jones Band • 6:30 p.m.Winner of the 2016 Washington Blues Society Best of Blues award for Blues Songwriter and Best Washington Blues recording. Hear country, folk, and American roots with a touch of Blues!

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art garfunkel

Saturday,September 24, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85


Rita Moreno is one of the most inspirational and accomplished performers of all time. As a trailblazing artist, she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony – and is one of only twelve artists who have ever been honored with all four, the “EGOT.” As a recent Kennedy Center honoree, Rita Moreno’s ability to transcend the discriminatory practices of Hollywood and set a precedent for Latino actors to be recognized by talent rather than ethnicity is simply incredible. She’ll be sharing her lifetime of Hollywood anecdotes and song-and-dance numbers on Tacoma’s stage.

“…she has been in show business for better than 60 years, and there are very few houses she doesn’t know how

to bring down.” – THE HOLLyWOOD REPORTER

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Sunday,October 16, 20163:00 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

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See the 1961 classic musical on the big screen again! West Side Story was a revolutionary Academy Award-winning film and Rita Moreno won the Academy Award for her role as Anita.

Sunday,October 2, 20163:00 p.m.Theatre on the Square

Tickets: $12

Film Focus: West Side Story

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Join an American legend and six-time Grammy Award-winner for an evening of lyrical melodies and poetic storytelling that will uplift and soothe your spirit. Throughout his solo career and his time as part of the incomparable Simon & Garfunkel, Garfunkel’s works left an indelible impact on American music. He delivers a melodically wistful and nostalgically soulful concert.

“…that famous soaring voice, somehow both delicate and rich…it was enough to send shivers down the spine.” – THE TELEGRAPH


arsenio Hall

Saturday, October 1, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69

Back in the day, you’d mention “Arsenio” and everyone would start whooping like audience members sitting in the “dog pound” section on The Arsenio Hall Show. Fact is, it’s still easy to get excited by Hall, who in addition to making history as the first African American late-night talk show host, starred in movies with Eddie Murphy (Coming to America), appeared on Chappelle’s Show and on George Lopez’s new show Lopez and even won Celebrity Apprentice.


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A legend of jazz and blues, Dr. John is a six-time Grammy

Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

inductee. Known throughout the world as the “Night Tripper”

and the embodiment of New Orleans’ musical legacy, Dr. John

is a true icon in American culture. Dr. John recently won Best

Blues Artist from Jazz FM and he helped to induct What a

Wonderful World at the 2015 Songwriters’ Hall of Fame gala.

He was also a primary artist on the HBO show Treme. This tour

includes both hits reaching all the way back to his legendary

albums Babylon, to special Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch

his critically acclaimed Louis Armstrong tribute album.


Dr. John & The Nite TrippersFriday,October 7, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $39, $59, $85, $110

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TACOMA CONCERT BAND PRESENTS

Robert Musser, Conductor Allen Vizzutti, trumpet

Danzon No. 2 by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez, selections from Les Miserables, and more! A concert designed to thrill, with classics, marches, Broadway music, and the exciting trumpet of Allen Vizzutti: “Beautiful…Lyrical… Stunning…Stupefying…Trumpet player supreme.”

Saturday,October 15, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $18, $24, $30, $32, $36

Robert Musser, ConductorErik Steighner, saxophone

Cartoon Music, Internal Combustion: “The history of the automobile in music,” and more! Great entertainment for the entire family, with a variety of music, some fast-paced, some lyrical, some humorous, and the brilliant saxophone of local artist Erik Steighner!

"SaXY"Sunday,November 20, 20162:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $18, $24, $30, $32, $36

Robert Musser, ConductorPresenting the winner of this year’s Student Soloist Competition

Brace yourself for a trip through the galaxy and enjoy a program that will include music from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mars from The Planets, and more!

"From the galaxy"Stars, Mars & More

Saturday,February 25, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $18, $24, $30, $32, $36

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TACOMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

Sarah Ioannides, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin

Borodin: Polovtsian Dances

Glazunov: Violin ConcertoDvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Vadim Gluzman will be featured in Glazunov’s Violin Concerto —performing it on the actual 1690

Stradivarius violin on which the great Leopold Auer premiered the work in 1905.


Tickets: $19, $35, $52, $69, $80

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Sarah Ioannides, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone

Herrmann: Suite from MarnieGlass: Violin Concerto No. 1(transcribed for saxophone; arr. Amy Dickson)Barber: Adagio for StringsCopland: Appalachian Spring

This concert will frontline the fascinating young saxophonist

Amy Dickson in her own arrangement of the Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 1. “Amy Dickson has a luscious, creamy tone that sounds somewhere between a clarinet and a flute,” writes a reviewer in AllMusic.

Copland & Glass

Saturday,November 19, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $35, $52, $69, $80

Sarah Ioannides, conductor Tacoma Symphony Chorus

The Tacoma Symphony Chorus performs its annual Messiah concerts, both in Tacoma and Gig Harbor.

Messiah Thursday,December 15, 20167:30 p.m.Chapel Hill PresbyterianGig Harbor

Friday,December 16, 20167:30 p.m.St. Charles BorromeoTacoma

Tickets: $30, $48


Tickets: $36 - Includes all three films!

Inherit the WindSunday, October 23 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

The riveting true tale of the 1925 court battle over the teaching of evolution in science class.

Guess Who’s Coming to DinnerSunday, January 15 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

A couple’s prejudices and views on race are challenged when their daughter introduces her fiancée.

Judgement at Nuremburg Sunday, March 5 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

Inspired by real events, an American court in late 1940s occupied Germany tries four Nazi judges for war crimes.

Film Focus: Spencer Tracy

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Tickets: $36 - Includes all three films!

Ex Machina Sunday, November 20 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

A Sci-fi thriller about a programmer sent to a secret location to interact with, and learn about an artificially intelligent robot. Not all is as it seems and the danger is increasingly obscure as both scientists and robots have their own motives.

2001 Space Odyssey Sunday, January 22 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

A group of scientists are pitted against the hyper-intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000 by a strange alien object in a battle for the very future of mankind.

TronSunday, March 12 | 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square

The cult classic story of a computer hacker absorbed in a digital gladiatorial arena – where every move could be his last, and the stakes go far beyond pixels and computer chips.

Film Focus: Futuristic

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New World Season Opening

Presented with Support from the Tacoma Philharmonic Endowment.

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Full-length ballet in three acts with two intermissions Music By Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyChoreography by Marius Petipa lovingly retouched by Vladimir TroshchenkoLibretto: Ivan Vsevolozhskiy and Marius Petipa

Friday,October 28, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $49, $69, $89


Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to David Bowie

- a true 20th Century icon! With a program that explores

his early glam years as Ziggy Stardust and culminates with

a string of dance hits from his career, there won’t be a dry

eye in the house—or a booty that isn’t shaking! Featuring

the songs “Life On Mars,” “Starman,” “Let’s Dance,” “Fame,”

“young Americans,” and many more.

Seattle Rock Orchestra was born out of the desire to

marry the unabashed performance energy of rock and roll

with the broader palette of musical nuances treasured in

classical music. The resulting concert experience transcends

genres, taking audiences on a sublime musical journey.

“Seattle Rock Orchestra held court over their Beatles tribute with a touch as light and welcome as a spring breeze…fun was the watchword.” – THE ExAMINER

Seattle rock orchestra:a Tribute to David Bowie


Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49

“In a magical Fairy Kingdom, a Princess named Aurora was born to a wonderful King and Queen…”

Following Russian Grand Ballet’s successful debut performance during their 2015 US Tour at the Broadway Center, the professional Russian troupe is coming back to invite all ballet lovers to the world’s favorite fairy tale!

From young to old, many generations have waited for the moment of true love, when Sleeping Beauty opens her eyes, awakened by a kiss from her prince. Featuring majestic sets and Renaissance-inspired costumes, technical brilliance, bravura dancing by outstanding performers, Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, and a cast of fantastical characters The Sleeping Beauty will captivate the hearts and imagination of all generations of ballet enthusiasts.

Russian Grand Ballet was founded by and incorporated graduates from the Great Russian choreographic schools of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kiev. The principal dancers of the company came from the upper ranks of the great ballet companies and academies. Today, the Russian Grand Ballet Theatre is its own institution, with over 50 brilliant dancers. Buy todAy!

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TACOMA OPERA PRESENTS

by Giacomo Puccini

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles

Whether this is your first opera, or you’ve seen it many times, this enduring tale of young love and tragic loss set to Puccini’s achingly beautiful music, never fails to cast its entrancing spell. Join us!

la BohèmeSaturday,October 29, 20167:30 p.m.

Friday,November 4, 20167:30 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 20162:00 p.m.

Rialto TheaterTickets: $25, $35, $45, $60, $85

by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky

Sung in Russian with English Supertitles

This moving story about a naïve young country girl and the aloof gentleman she deeply loves will touch your heart. This is a unique opportunity to see this beautiful opera in the way Tchaikovsky originally intended - as an intimate, chamber opera. Be sure to see it!

eugene onegin Saturday,February 11, 20177:30 p.m.

Friday,February 17, 20177:30 p.m.

Sunday,February 19, 20172:00 pm

Theatre on the SquareTickets: $35, $45, $60, $85

by Jacques Offenbach

Sung in English with English Supertitles

Offenbach’s charming operetta takes us to exotic and romantic Peru where two impoverished lovers find each other and true love. Set to the intoxicating music of Offenbach, La Perichole is filled with fun tunes, colorful characters, and beautiful dancing. Good Family Fun!

la Périchole Saturday,April 29, 20177:30 p.m.

Friday,May 5, 20177:30 p.m.

Sunday,May 7, 20172:00 p.m.

Rialto TheaterTickets: $25, $35, $45, $60, $85

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Sister is preparing her classroom for the tricks and treats of a long year of

Catechism. you are in store for another hysterical lesson! In this session, we find

out the Church’s take on all the familiar Halloween tales of Ghosts and Goblins.

Full of Sister’s signature class participation, you may get hands-on experience

in how to build a Catholic appropriate Halloween costume. An uproarious theater

piece, hilariously packed with audience participation, there has never been a more

fun classroom!

“A laugh-filled evening for all cultures and religions.”

– THE HOLLyWOOD REPORTER


Saturday,October 29, 20163:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday,October 30, 20163:00 p.m.

Theatre on the SquareTickets: $19, $32, $44

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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... not living in fear... and the

power of music to connect all of us.

“ONCE uses song & dance in a way I’ve never experienced in an American musical.” — THE NEW yORK TIMES

Sunday,November 6, 20163:00 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $55, $75, $99, $129


Kris Kristofferson is a Country Music Hall of Famer known

for such hits as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good

Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and “Help Me Make

It Through the Night.” He is the quintessential country music

artist. With more than a dozen solo albums under his belt,

he joined fellow country legends Waylon Jennings, Willie

Nelson, and Johnny Cash in forming the country music super

group The Highwaymen. On his most recent album, Closer To

The Bone, Kristofferson returns to the essentials of his finely

honed craft with a sound both edgy and familiar.

Kris KristoffersonThursday,November 10, 20167:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $39, $59, $85, $110

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“One of the most revered songwriters of the last half century.” – THE L.A. TIMES

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As the world’s most beloved choir, they have been thrilling

audiences for more than five hundred years! Founded by

Emperor Maximilian I in 1498, Vienna Boys Choir delights

music lovers with its purity of tone, distinctive charm, and

crowd-pleasing repertoire. Dressed in their trademark sailor

suits and shiny black shoes, they perform Austrian folk songs,

classical masterpieces, and beloved pop songs. Today, there

are one hundred choristers from thirty different nations

between the ages of ten and fourteen years old on tour.

“...purity and lung power, childlike simplicity and mature command of breath control and phrasing, is what this ensemble is all about...” - THE WASHINGTON POST


Vienna Boys ChoirSunday,November 13, 20163:00 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69


Freely mixing brass band tradition with generous doses of

hip hop, soul, and funk, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble creates

an intoxicating and boisterous sound that is just barely

contained by a concert hall. These seven real-life brothers from

the south side of Chicago come from an extraordinary musical

family led by patriarch jazz legend Phil Cohran. They’ve

recently been featured in the documentary film, Brothers

Hypnotic, which explores their music, work ethic, and family

life. Their song “War” was featured in the blockbuster movie

The Hunger Games.

“Trafficking in a free-flowing blend of jazz, hip-hop and Afrobeat, the group can resemble the world’s funkiest marching band one minute, an unhinged New Orleans funeral procession the next.” – L.A. TIMES

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Presented with support from the Tacoma Philharmonic Endowment.

Friday,November 18, 20167:30 p.m.Rialto Theater

Tickets: $29, $39, $49

Presented with support from the Tacoma Philharmonic Endowment.

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The holidays are the perfect time to join together in song.

See the original 1965 movie on the big screen complete with

subtitles and sing to your heart’s delight with the Von Trapp

family. With your ticket, you’ll receive a “magic moments”

fun pack for interactive musical numbers.

The famous fancy-dress competition encourages costumes!

At the top the show, there will be a stage parade of costume

contestants and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed.

“One of the funniest and most extraordinary evenings of my life.” - THE INDEPENDENT

Sing-a-long-a Sound of MusicSaturdayNovember 26, 2016Film: 2:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Film Tickets: $12, $19, $29


A youthful earnestness and genuine passion for song shines

through every second of Pacific Northwest band Hey

Marseilles’s music. Singer Matt Bishop, guitarist Nick Ward,

keyboardist Philip Kobernik, cellist Sam Anderson, and

violist Jacob Anderson make some of the most good-natured

chamber-pop music around. Similar to The Decemberists and

Neutral Milk Hotel, they have earned a devout following with

their haunting lyrics and hypnotic riffs on classical

instruments.

“The melodies and arrangements are flowing and dynamic without as much as a wasted note, nods to Chopin and Mozart discernable but not overbearing. For fans of melodic pop with an orchestral bent…well worth a listen.” – AMERICAN SONGWRITER

Hey MarseillesSaturday,December 3, 20167:30 p.m.Rialto Theater

Tickets: $19, $29, $39


Irresistible fun! A new favorite thing!”

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Sing Along!

“A major phenomenon!”

Time Out New York“You must go; it is enormous, liberating fun.”

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Join in celebration for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting

tradition. Since World War II, the South Sound community

has congregated each winter for the Holiday Tree Lighting.

Gather for carols and photos with Santa at this free community

event, open to the public. If it isn’t already, make it your

family tradition!

Saturday,November 26, 20165:00 p.m.9th & Broadway

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PUGET SOUND REVELS PRESENTS

a Welsh celebration of the winter solstice with traditional music, dance, and drama.

Wales is a nation steeped in music, magic and

mythology where everybody sings! It’s also the

ancient Celtic nation that brings us magicians

Merlin and Taliesin. It’s a perfect place to set The Christmas

Revels! Expect shape-changers, ghostly horses, and dragons

(of course), singing, dancing and storytelling.

Come with family and friends to this lively concoction of

folk tradition and high art. Full of spirit, humor and beauty,

it plays to sell-out audiences from all over the Pacific

Northwest and beyond. It’s a funny, lovely, open-hearted,

mysterious, joyous celebration for all ages. Don’t miss

The Christmas Revels!

Saturday,December 17, 20162:00 & 7:30 p.m.Sunday,December 18, 20161:00 & 5:30 p.m.Tuesday,December 20, 20167:30 p.m.Wednesday,December 21, 20167:30 p.m.Rialto Theater

Tickets: $18.50, $29.50, $34.50Seniors/student/group: $18.50, $25, $28Children (12 and under):$12, $19, $24


A concert of heartfelt holiday magic sprinkled with a festive

pinch of humor! There are presents under our tree for

everyone: beloved carols, soaring holiday classics, and the

antics you expect from the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Bring

your friends and family and share in the tradition!

“…an impressive range of moods, from the silly to the celestial.” – THE SEATTLE TIMES

Saturday,December 10, 20163:00 & 7:30 p.m.Rialto Theater

Tickets: $32, $42, $55


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MarchFourth! is a big band spectacular, consisting of a

brassy assemblage of saxophones, trombones, trumpets,

and a raucous drum/percussion corps anchored by a wireless

electric bass. The group is also accompanied by world-class

stilt-walkers, executing acrobatics and spinning fire six feet

up. The band’s dancing beauties fill the stage with original

routines inspired by Bollywood, burlesque, American

cheerleading, hip hop, jazz, and ballroom dance. The sound

is huge, melodic, and dynamic! Experience the jaw-dropping

musical celebration and dazzling talent in this high

energy event!

“The horns push and pull, wail and oompah, share conversations and sometimes seem to have a difference of opinion, but always reunite in blissful harmony. The band was going for a dark, sultry mood, but an optimistic spirit is just as evident.” - NPR


MarchFourth!Friday,January 20, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49


STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly

unique and appeals to all ages. The international percussion

sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews,

and has appeared on numerous national television shows.

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. The return of the percussive hit also

brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show

updated, including the addition of two new full-scale routines,

utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As

USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest

places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about!

“STOMP is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser with a rock-and-roll heart. An exuberant display of physical prowess and ensemble coordination, the show demonstrates with an entrancing charm the music to be found in everyday objects.” – THE NEW yORK TIMES

Saturday,January 21, 20173:00 & 7:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85

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Ailey II, the young company of Alvin Ailey American Dance

Theater, merges the spirit and energy of the country’s best

young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s

most outstanding emerging choreographers. Led by Artistic

Director Troy Powell, the Ailey spirit shines as these artists

perform an exhilarating and diverse repertory that includes

Alvin Ailey’s timeless classics and thrilling new works by

outstanding emerging choreographers. Critically acclaimed

for their stirring performances, Ailey II’s brilliant young

dancers will captivate you.

“The dancers proved indefatigable, virtuosic and relentlessly sexy.” – LOS ANGELES TIMES

Saturday,February 11, 20177:30 p.m.Sunday,February 12, 20173:00 p.m.

Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $40, $55, $69


For the last 30 years, 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.

“Nearly everything THE PEKING ACROBATS did last night was amazing - and stunning, and breathtaking and WOW!” - THE SEATTLE TIMES

Peking acrobatsSunday,January 29, 20173:00 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49

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Eric Burdon has one of the most powerful and distinctive

voices in rock and roll. As the front man and driving force

of The Animals, Burdon was at the forefront of the British

Invasion, helping to shape the movement with his imposing yet

stirring vocals. Paired with The Animals’ gritty blues sound, the

band transcended their origins to become an integral part of

American Rock and Roll’s DNA. A member of the Rock and Roll

Hall of Fame since 1994 and hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine

as one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time, Burdon has

continued to forge new musical territory in the past five

decades, from the release of the iconic House of the Rising Sun

through his latest album, Til Your River Runs Dry.

“Burdon’s power and range still pack plenty of wallop.” - THE ExAMINER

eric Burdon & The animalsSaturday,February 18, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85

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Manhattan Transfer & Take 6: The Summit

Friday,March 10, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $39, $59, $85, $110

Combining forces for the first time, The Manhattan Transfer

and Take 6 - two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal

groups in pop music - create an unforgettable concert event

that will thrill audiences of all ages. Between them, the two

groups boast a remarkable 20 Grammy Awards, and a range

of styles that covers nearly every genre of popular music; from

jazz to swing, from gospel to R&B. Both groups combine to

share their crystal clear harmony, innovative arrangements and

funky grooves, demonstrating why this sextet is recognized as

the pre-eminent A cappella group in the world. No ordinary

double bill, this is a show combining unexpected twists and

turns to create a once-in-a-lifetime event!


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Davina & The Vagabonds have created a stir on the national

music scene with their high-energy live shows, top level

musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Davina

Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences

ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz

Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band delivers

an exceptional concert with their genre busting jazz, blues,

and roots music.

“Davina Sowers’ classically trained right fingers shimmy down the piano keys and meet up with an insistent boogie-woogie bass. Then she reveals her other musical talent: a sassy, salty, sweet voice that’s childlike at the top, husky at the bottom.” - NPR

Davina and The VagabondsSaturday,March 25, 20177:30 p.m.Theatre on the Square

Tickets: $19, $36, $49

PARTNER


John Cleese made his mark as a founding member of the

legendary Monty Python troupe in the 1960s. He has gone on

to write, produce, direct, and star in an abundance of comedic

hits, including the British sitcom Fawlty Towers and the film

A Fish Called Wanda, for which he received an Oscar

nomination for best screenplay. Cleese draws on his many

years in the limelight as well as some of his own personal

interests. In Cleese’s very own words: “It is an evening of

well-honed anecdotes, psychoanalytical tid-bits and

unprovoked attacks on former colleagues, especially Michael

Palin.” Cleese has done it all, and now it’s time for him to share

with you in this memorable St. Patrick’s Day event. Lucky you!

“…a charming and delightful trip back…[Cleese has] some great stories to share.” – THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION

Friday,March 17, 20177:30 & 9:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $39, $59, $85, $110

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Star Chefs supports the Broadway Center’s Education Program, which is one of the largest arts education programs in Washington State, serving more than 40,000 students, teachers, and families each year. The Broadway Center’s Edu-cation Program profoundly strengthens student learning and provides a mean-ingful training ground for teachers to expand their skills.

The Broadway Center partners with Tacoma, Bethel, and Puyallup school districts to offer the best teacher education and performing arts programming in the region under the auspices of the Kennedy Center National Partners in Education program in Washington, D.C.

The Education Program includes:

• School-time performances in theater, dance and more for students from kindergarten through high school• Professional Development for Teachers allowing teachers to earn continuing education units while deepening their abilities and credentials in arts integrated teaching methods• Community Outreach connecting students to artists in the classroom for hands-on learning• The LENS Project offering youth the skills to grow and maintain their sense of self, make healthy life choices, and activate non-violent solutions to the conflict and strife they may face in their daily lives• Broadway Center Conservatory offering intensive theater and performing arts training for students of all ages through expertly taught classes, camps and workshops

arts education Programs

To enroll or for more details, visit www.BroadwayCenter.org or call 253.591.5894

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11th Annual star chefs on BroadwayUnpack your trunks and find your cloaks and wands for the

bewitching of Star Chefs on Broadway: Magic & Mischief!

Spells and mayhem abound as your favorite fantastical world

of wizardry comes to life before your very eyes. Tickets include

an alchemy of divinated dishes, potent potions, enchanted

entertainment, and a grand live auction (no spells are to be

cast on other bidders). Like many wizardly halls, admittance

is only for the most magical, so buy your tickets early!

Star Chefs is a benefit event for the Broadway Center’s Arts

Education Programs, which serving more than 40,000

students, teachers and families annually.

“From bringing Neverland to life to flash mobs, 24-piece marching bands, drag quartets and aerial acts, the Star Chefs on Broadway fundraiser for the Broadway Center is far from ordinary.” – BUSINESS ExAMINER


Sunday,March 26, 20175:00 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $200

VIP Tickets:$600Includes tickets for two guests, one night stay at a hotel, valet parking, pre-event reception and breakfast

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Bellydance Evolution takes a revolutionary approach to the whimsical tale Alice in Wonderland, re-imagining the colorful, iconic—and, dare we say, “mad”—characters through the language of world fusion dance. Be inspired and journey deep into the mysterious world of Wonderland! Called “mesmerizing,” “wildly acrobatic,” and “fierce,” Bellydance Evolution transcends the genre to bring a theatrical and contemporary edge to a traditional art form.

Bellydance Evolution seeks to explore, celebrate, and re-imagine Middle Eastern dance for the 21st century. By fusing bellydance with dance forms more specific to the West, Bellydance Evolution takes you on a spectacular journey. The message—bringing awareness of Middle Eastern dance’s rich diversity and artistic validity—unfolds in the work of the Company. Together, these initiatives celebrate the dynamic aesthetic of Middle Eastern dance, culture, and creativity.

“…these dancers bring a new level of Artistry to our beautiful art.” - MONTECITO JOURNAL

Saturday,April 8, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49

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Multi-Grammy Award winner Lila Downs will captivate and

inspire with her soaring vocals, around which she mixes a

mélange of traditional Mexican music, Latin American hip-hop,

jazz, blues, and klezmer influences. Lila Downs’ passionate

music reflects her activism, especially with regards to Latin

America’s indigenous peoples, and her compositions are often

striking commentaries on social conditions. Her latest album,

Balas y Chocolate, won a Latin Grammy and was featured

in The Sunday Times as one of their 100 Best Records of

The year.

“[Lila Downs] has a stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots.” – L.A. TIMES

Friday,March 31, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85


lila Downs

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One of America’s most beloved radio hosts, authors and

humorists, Garrison Keillor has enthralled audiences for years

with A Prairie Home Companion. At its peak, some 4 million

listeners on more than 600 public radio stations coast-to-coast

and beyond tuned in each week. Keillor has been honored

with Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, the

National Humanities Medal, and election to the American

Academy of Arts and Letters. His many books include Lake

Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Pilgrims: A Wobegon

Romance, and Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny. He is the host

of the daily program The Writer’s Almanac and the editor of

several anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems:

American Places.

“What remains remarkable about Keillor, after more than 40 years behind a microphone and keyboard, is that he doesn’t collect stories via interviews. He simply lives: observing, eavesdropping, chitchatting, remembering, daydreaming, then spinning his entire life experience into tales that may be fantastical but are always true.”

- STAR TRIBUNE

garrison KeillorThursday,April 13, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $39, $59, $79, $99

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Sons of Serendip perform soulful pop music that blends

beautiful vocals with guitar, piano, harp, and cello to create a

sound that touches the heart and lifts the spirit. This group

of four friends, formed through a series of serendipitous

events, first rose to prominence on an audition for America’s

Got Talent. Since their breakthrough on AGT, the pop-classical

quartet’s debut album has skyrocketed on the Billboard Top

100 Albums chart. Members are: Micah Christian, a teacher;

Cordaro Rodriguez, an attorney; Kendall Ramseur, a

performer and cello instructor; and Mason Morton, a teacher.

They all have been playing their instruments since childhood.

Get ready to be inspired by their story—and their music!

“In short, with a harp, a cello, a piano and vocals, Sons of Serendip have mastered minimalist music. And it is beautiful.” - THE ExAMINER

Saturday,April 8, 20177:30 p.m.Rialto Theater

Tickets: $29, $42, $59

Sons of Serendip

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“An hour and a half in the presence of Guthrie is like receiving the most enjoyable and authoritative master class on 20th-century American folk music one could possibly have.” - THE INDEPENDENT

Sunday,April 23, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85

The son of a famous folk singer, and a folk music icon in his

own right, Arlo Guthrie returns to Tacoma! He’ll share timeless

stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries the torch

of the Guthrie family legacy. As a celebrated figure in American

music, he is best known for his iconic folk songs including the

1967 epic, “Alice’s Restaurant.” His discography features more

than two dozen albums. Guthrie’s music and humor represent

a heartfelt testament to his wildly devoted friends and fans.

arlo guthrierunning Down the road

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“Classic hits originally performed by Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin and more are reborn in this evening of great music and hilarious behind-the-scenes tales.” – THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

With two top PBS specials, Under the Streetlamp is America’s

favorite new vocal group. They perform an electrifying evening

of classic hits from the American radio songbook. you’ll hear

Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock ‘n’ Roll, and favorite songs

from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and more. Plus,

enjoy a “show-stopping” salute to Frankie Valli and the Four

Seasons. All the songs are delivered with tight harmonies and

slick dance moves that will take you to back an era of sharkskin

suits, flashy cars, and martini shakers. Exuding the irresistible

rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet—recent

leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical

Jersey Boys—deliver an evening of unforgettable entertainment.

Saturday,April 15, 20177:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Tickets: $29, $49, $69, $85

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With breathtakingly beautiful historic venues, flexible meeting spaces, and state-of the-art equipment, you can count on us to make your event extraordinary. Choose from three fully-equipped theaters, three rehearsal halls, multiple meeting spaces and the Tacoma Armory.

Patron Information• The Box Office will make every attempt to meet your seating requests; we are unable to guarantee all seats requested will be available at the time of purchase. All ticket orders are processed in the order received. Full payment is required at the time of purchase to reserve seats.• A ticket is required for everyone entering the theaters, regardless of age. No babes in arms are allowed, unless otherwise noted. • Patrons are encouraged to call the Broadway Center for information about the suitability of events for children. Children under 5 are generally not permitted, unless the show is a family event, which is specifically for younger audiences and fun for the entire family. • Parking is available at many locations around the theaters, including Park Plaza North Garage - 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & 11th on Commerce Street) and the Subway Lot – 916 Broadway Street (located across the street from the Pantages Theater and Theatre on the Square). Both Park Plaza North and Subway Lot accept Cash and Credit/Debit Payments. Upon parking, remember your stall number, find the nearest kiosk and follow the on-screen prompts. There is also the Rialto Garage – 909 Market Street (Located just south of 9th on Market Street). The Rialto Garage accepts Cash ONLy. Place $5.00 in the corresponding stall number on the payment box. Paid street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. For the Armory, paid public parking is on S. 11th St. PLEASE NOTE: The blue validation tickets are no longer accepted as a form of parking validation. The new validation requires a coupon code to be entered at the pay kiosks for both Park Plaza North or Subway Lot.• The Broadway Center is ADA friendly, and we will do all we can to ensure you have a positive experience. For the best accessible options for you, please contact the Box Office. Assisted listening devices are available at all theaters.• If you are unable to use your tickets, you may exchange for another “Broadway Center presents” event within the season, which is completed in June 2017. There is a $3 per ticket fee for all other exchanges. Any exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before your original ticketed event. Broadway Center Members may exchange tickets free of service charge! • Artists and programs are subject to change without notice.• All sales are final. No refunds. Tickets under $20 do not qualify for discounts.

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BoX oFFICe InForMaTIonHours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open two hours prior to most ticketed shows. Summer & holiday hours may vary

Group sAlEs Group rates are available for many performances at the Pantages Theater, Rialto Theater and the Theatre on the Square. The only thing better than bringing your next group outing to a show at one of our historic theaters is saving money in the process!

For most Broadway Center sponsored events:Groups of 10 or more people save 10% off regular ticket pricesGroups of 15 or more people save 15% off regular ticket pricesGroups of 20 or more people save 20% off regular ticket prices


Volunteer today!Become a Broadway Center volunteer—a fun and rewarding experience! your energy, time and enthusiasm is needed to support special events, performance nights, education programs, community outreach and administrative operations.

Sign up at BroadwayCenter.org or contact [email protected]

To reserve a venue for your next event or take a virtual tour, visit www.BroadwayCenter.org or contact [email protected] or 253.591.5392.

Pantages Theater and lobbyBuilt 1918. Versailles-style theater. Theater capacity: 1139

Lobby capacity: 150–400

rialto TheaterBuilt 1918. Originally Art Deco movie house.

Theater capacity: 738

Studio 2 & 3Built 1993. Multipurpose event and performance spaces.

Capacity: 110-160

Theatre on the SquareBuilt 1993. Modern theater.

Theater capacity: 302

Tacoma armoryBuilt 1909. Historic parade floor and intimate reception room.

Capacity: 75-3,000

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