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Season Brochure

Season 2014/2015

Welcome to the 2014-15 Hampton Arts Season A Note From the DirectorLast season, Hampton Arts touched the lives of more than 27,000 adults and youths through hundreds of events, programs and activities held at The American Theatre and The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. We at Hampton Arts are proud of our commitment to enhance the quality of life for Hampton Roads diverse residents and visitors by presenting the best in trend-setting performing, visual and educational arts. I invite you to engage, get involved and support Hampton Arts.

This season continues that commitment with fantastic offerings at The American Theatre from The Story of Lena Horne to Shakespeare from Norfolk’s Virginia Stage Company. We celebrate the holiday season with It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre and the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir. Our musical performances cover all genres from jazz to blues to folk to classical and include the legendary Judy Collins in concert. I’m delighted to introduce the Lighthouse Series – a new performing arts series created by Hampton Arts for established local artists to showcase their unique artistry and talent.

For the finest of visual arts, The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center carries on our community allegiance to local talent ranging from painters and sculptors to glass and folk artists. Our excellent exhibitions span from a hundred artists to award-winning one artist shows. This season kicks off with Hampton Roads Folk featuring the works of self-taught artists and goes through seven more exhibitions.

Our new website launched recently! Check us out at HamptonArts.net where you can also enjoy our Diversions magazine online. I encourage you to choose Hampton Arts by signing up for our email list and following us on Facebook and Twitter. There you can take a peek behind the curtain, be the first to receive breaking news, take advantage of special offers and share your thoughts.

It’s a great season – enjoy and I’ll see you at the Theatre and the Arts Center.

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Joe Tsao Director, Hampton Coliseum/Hampton Arts Commission

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Table of Contents

2 2014 – 15 Season Calendar of Events

5 Summer Series

10 Premier Performance Series

29 Ticket Order Form

33 Guest Services, Seating Charts

42 Family Fun Series

45 Lighthouse Series

50 In the Galleries

60 The Arts Center Classes and Programs

Map and Directions (Back Cover)

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Design, Hampton, Virginia

OUR MISSION To advance the arts and enhance the quality of life for all Hampton Roads residents and visitors by: – educating and inspiring teachers, students and life-long

learners to embrace the arts through exhibition, workshop and educational study, volunteerism and community outreach.

– providing opportunities for Hampton Roads artists to showcase and develop performing, visual and educational arts in both traditional and non-traditional formats.

– presenting unique, world-class caliber arts that appeal to a diverse citizenry, promoting a deeper cultural awareness.

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PREMIER PERFORMANCE SERIES

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SEPTEMBER 2014Sun. September 21, 2:30pm Teresa Walters Page 10

OCTOBER 2014Sat. October 4, 8pm The Story of Lena Horne Page 11

Fri. October 10, 8pm Sat. October 11, 8pm Sun. October 12, 2:30pm Virginia Stage Company: The Taming of the Shrew Page 12

Tue. October 21, 7:30pm Habaneros Quintet Page 13

Sat. October 25, 8pm Eddie Shaw: Blues Legend Page 14

Tue. October 28, 7:30pm The Lady With All The Answers: The Ann Landers Story Page 15

NOVEMBER 2014Sun. November 2, 2:30pm Mark Russell: The Laughter of Politics Page 16

Sun. November 9, 2:30pm “Perfessor” Bill: Live Piano Accompaniment to Classic Silent Films Page 17

Fri. November 21, 8pm Mindi Abair and Nick Colionne Page 18

DECEMBER 2014Sun. December 14, 2:30pm It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre Page 19

Wed. December 17, 7pm Vienna Boys Choir Page 20

JANUARY 2015Sun. January 11, 2:30pm “Perfessor” Bill: Live Piano Accompaniment to Classic Silent Films Page 17

Tue. January 13, 7:30pm Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Page 21

Sat. January 17, 8pm Company Stefanie Batten Bland Dance Page 22

Fri. January 30, 8pm Celtic Fiddle Festival Page 23

FEBRUARY 2015Tue. February 3, 7:30pm The International Guitar Night Page 24

Thur. February 5, 7:30pm Walnut Street Theatre: A Life in the Theatre Page 25

SUMMER SERIES

SUMMER CAMPS Pgs. 5-6July 14 – 18 Fairy Tale Dance CampJuly 28 – August 1 Youth Dance CampAugust 4 – 8 Summer Theater CampAugust 11 – 15 Puppet CampAugust 18 – 22 Magic Camps

July 29 – August 3 The Mystical Arts of Tibet All Event Activities Page 7

Sat. August 9, 7:30pm Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys Page 7

Sat. Aug. 23, 3pm & 7:30pm Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Page 8

Sat. September 13, 8pm Dream of a Good Death: New Songs of an Old War Page 8

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Tue. February 10, 7:30pm Wed. February 11, 7:30pm Arlo Guthrie: 50th Anniversary of Alice’s Restaurant Page 26

MARCH 2015Tue. March 3, 7:30pm Danu: 20th Anniversary Tour Page 27

Sat. March 14, 8pm Dana Leong Trio Page 34

Sun. March 15, 2:30pm Peter Yarrow Page 35

APRIL 2015Sat. April 11, 8pm Lovesick Blues: The Life and Music of Hank Williams Sr. Page 36

Sat. April 18, 8pm The Steep Canyon Rangers Page 37

Sat. April 25, 8pm The Ahn Trio Page 38

MAY 2015Sat. May 2, 8pm Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Page 39

Sat. May 9, 8pm Judy Collins in Concert Page 40

Sat. July 12, 2014, 3pm & 7pm Hurrah Players: The Magic and Music of Michael Page 42 Sat. November 15, 2014 11am & 2pm Theatre IV: Bremen Town Band Page 42

Sat. December 13, 2014 11am & 2pm Theatre IV: Beatrix Potter’s “The Tailor of Gloucester” Page 43

Sat. February 14, 2015 2:30pm Mad River Theatre Works: Freedom Bound Page 43

All the Way LIVE! Series All shows at 7:30pm Page 45Wednesdays September 3, 2014 October 1, 2014 November 5, 2014 December 3, 2014 January 7, 2015 March 4, 2015 April 1, 2015 May 6, 2015

The Phoebus Film Club Series All screenings at 7:30pm Page 45Thursdays September 11 & 25, 2014 October 16 & 30, 2014 November 20, 2014 December 4 & 18, 2014 January, 22, 2015 February 19, 2015 March 5 & 19, 2015 April 2 & 16, 2015 May 7 & 21, 2015

Hampton Roads Philharmonic Series Sat. October 18, 8pm Sun. October 19, 2:30pm Page 46

The Venue on 35th Series Pages 46-47

Three One-Acts from the Virginia Playwright’s Forum Fri. August 8, 8pm Sat. August 9, 12pmFirst Sunday Evenings All shows at 7:30pm September 7, 2014 October 5, 2014 November 2, 2014 January 4, 2015 February 1, 2015 March 1, 2015 April 5, 2015 May 3, 2015 The Concise Dickens’ Christmas Carol Fri. December 5, 8pm Sat. December 6, 8pmAn Evening of Holiday Comedies Sat. December 13, 8pm

FAMILY FUN SERIES

LIGHTHOUSE SERIES Veer Music Award Series Page 48

The Framers Sat. November 8, 8pmK’bana Blaq Sat. December 20, 8pmThe Fuzz Band Sat. January 24, 8 pm

June 7 – July 20, 2014 Hampton Roads Folk Page 50

July 26 – September 7, 2014 Virginia Artists 2014 Juried Exhibition Page 51

Faces & Fossils/Paintings by David Dodge Lewis Page 52

September 13 – October 19, 2014 That’s Funny: Art with a Sense of Humor Page 53

October 25 – December 7, 2014 Small Works: Miniatures by Tidewater Artists Page 54

Dec. 13, 2014 – Jan. 25, 2015 Peninsula Glass Guild 27th Annual Juried Exhibition Page 55

Fluid Variations: Recent Works in Glass by Clay McGlamory Page 56

January 31 – March 15, 2015 Hampton Arts League 2015 Open Members Exhibition Page 57

March 21 – May 3, 2015 Artists Who Teach Juried ExhibitionMary Lee Ruff Exhibition Page 58

May 9 – June 21, 2015 A Journey from Realism to Abstract and Non-Objective Art Page 59

IN THE GALLERIES

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Summer Series


TRDance: Fairy Tale Dance Camp AGES 4–7

The talented staff of the renowned Todd Rosenlieb Dance School has a special week of fun planned for your little ballerina! Daily dance classes feature arts and crafts activities centered on the ballet classics as well as favorite storybook characters. Special activities include a mid-week pizza party, and there will be a fun ‘sharing’ performance for parents and guests on the final day of camp! Campers should bring their own bag lunch (drinks provided), except for the pizza party day!

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM JULY 14–18, 5 classes, Class limit: 12 dancers, $175

TRDance: Youth Dance Camp AGES 8–12

A fun, fast week of ‘serious dance fun’ for your young dancer, taught by the professional dance instructors with the Todd Rosenlieb Dance School. Throughout the week, your young dancer will learn styles such as: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern Technique as well as proper Stretch & Conditioning. Special activities include daily dance-themed arts & crafts, movie day, and a pizza party provided by the camp. There is an informal showing of choreography in each style

of dance the campers learned at the end of the week for parents and guests. Each camper should bring a bagged lunch and snack daily (drinks provided), except for pizza party day!

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–2:45 PM JULY 28–AUGUST 1, 5 classes, Class limit: 12 dancers, $245

Summer Theater Camp AGES 8–12All the world’s a stage, and this summer your budding actor can ‘tread the boards’ with the help of imaginative instructors with the Todd Rosenlieb Production Company. This innovative week long camp will give students the opportunity to practice all aspects of acting and theater craft. Campers should bring their own bag lunch (drinks provided), and a very active imagination!

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–2:45 PM AUGUST 4–8, 5 classes, Class limit: 12 actors, $245

Summer Camp

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Summer Camp

Puppet CampCAMP GROUP 1: AGES 8–11 CAMP GROUP 2: AGES 12+This unique camp allows students a rare opportunity to work with professional puppeteers from the Rainbow Puppet Productions team, with two camp groups rotating between fun and engaging ‘making’ sessions each day. Over the course of the five day camp, students will create

several puppets including hand puppets from recycled materials, blacklight puppets, and even puppets made from Duct Tape… really! On the final day of camp, students will join with Rainbow Puppets to present a musical review that includes blacklight puppetry, big mouth puppets, and an exciting musical presentation featuring giant “parade puppets” created by the students. Campers should bring their own bag lunch and snacks (drinks provided).

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AUGUST 11–15 5 classes, Class limit: 15 per group, $200

Magic Camp: Beginning Magicians AGES 8–11

WANT TO LEARN THE SECRETS? Our popular annual ‘starter’ Magic Camp returns, taught by Master Illusionist, Kevin Spencer, from The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion. Learn magical creativity through the art of illusion, storytelling, music, theatre and creative movement. Your budding magician will perform live on the stage of The American Theatre on the final day of camp. Campers should bring their own bag lunch (drinks provided).

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AUGUST 18–22; CAMPERS’ MAGIC SHOW: FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:00 PM 5 classes, Class limit: 12 per group, $225

Magic Camp: Beyond The Basics AGES 9 +YOU CAN BE A MAGICIAN!! Yes, the ‘magic is back’; our popular annual summer Magic Camp returns taught by Master Illusionist, Kevin Spencer. This camp is designed for those who have taken our beginners camp before or already know some of the basics. Enhance your magical skills through the art of illusion, storytelling, music, theatre and creative movement. Your new magician will perform live on the stage of The American Theatre on the final day of camp. Campers should bring their own bag lunch and snacks (drinks provided).

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM AUGUST 18–22; CAMPERS’ MAGIC SHOW: FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:00 PM 5 classes, Class limit: 12 per group, $225

Back by popular demand, Kevin Spencer presents SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION August 23, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm. See details on page 8.

July 29 through August 3 The Mystical Arts of Tibet

Hampton’s bright summer sunshine will welcome the long-awaited return of the Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery. The monks will once again create a sand-painted mandala: used as a tool for re-consecrating the earth and its inhabitants. Opening Ceremony - TUESDAY, JULY 29, 7PM (FREE)

Creation of Sand Mandala - WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 30– AUG 1, 10AM-6PM DAILY (FREE)

Meditation: A Tool for Conscious Living Lecture - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 7PM (FREE)

Completion of Sand Mandala - SATURDAY, AUG 2, 10AM–2PM (FREE)

View Completed Sand Mandala - SATURDAY, AUG 2, 2PM – 6PM; SUNDAY, AUG 3, 10AM - 12PM (FREE)

Symbolism of the Sand Mandala Lecture - SUNDAY, AUG 3, 12PM (FREE)

Closing Ceremony - SUNDAY, AUG 3, 1PM (FREE)


Saturday, August 9, 7:30pm Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys One of our all-time favorite bluegrass bands! Singer, song-writer, and cross-picking guitar virtuoso Bill Jenkins and his string band, the Virginia Mountain Boys, brings to life the authentic ballads, camp meeting songs, and early Bluegrass favorites of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in a style that is uniquely their own. Jenkins, one of the best cross-picking guitarists in the country, has played at the National Press Club and on the White House Lawn among other prime venues.

$20

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Saturday, August 23, 3:00pm and 7:30pm Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Kevin Spencer and his talented team of illusionists will take to the stage to delight and amaze — using magic much like a storyteller uses words. With the skills of a master showman, he creates a world where nothing is impossible and anything can happen as he blends the theatrical elements of a Broadway-style production with the high energy of a rock concert. The Spencers have been described as “Modern Day Houdinis” by the critics. You won’t believe your eyes!

$20

Saturday, September 13, 8:00pmDream of a Good Death: New Songs of an Old War Clark Hansbarger’s Dream of a Good Death traces the arc of the Civil War from its beginning to its end. Part folk opera, part multi-media lecture, this cycle of original songs follows the trials, hopes, fears and sacrifices of Civil War soldiers as they struggle through the Union conquest of Port Royal, the fires in The Wilderness, the killing fields of Cold Harbor, and the long siege of Petersburg. Joining Clark onstage are three of the Shenandoah Valley’s finest Americana musicians—Mike Jewell, Allen Kitselman, and Gary McGraw.

$15


Premier Performance Series

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Sunday, September 21, 2:30pmTeresa WaltersHailed as “The International First Lady of Piano”, Ms. Walters is described by Austrian National Television as “that rare musical phenomenon” and “one of the world’s most significant pianists.” Her prestigious invitations to perform in honor of the 2011 Liszt Bicentennial included Copenhagen’s Hungarian Embassy and Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall.

In recent years, she has performed as recitalist and orchestral soloist on six continents and in most of the 50 United States at venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, the Salle Cortot in Paris, Moscow’s Great Hall, Australia’s International Conservatorium and Jerusalam’s Concert Hall. With her vast repertoire, she has also performed at Vienna’s Beethoven Festival and at Spanish Music festivals in Barcelona and Madrid. Her recent Lincoln Center recital in New York earned a standing ovation from a capacity crowd. She is the first American pianist invited by Hungary to present the Anniversary Concert in honor of Liszt’s birthday. And she performed at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music and the Liszt Museum in Budapest as well as at Liszt’s Birthplace in Raiding, and at Esterhazy Palace under the patronage of Prince Anton Esterhazy, attesting to her growing reputation as one of the finest interpreters of Liszt performing and recording today.

$30 / $25

Teresa Walters


Saturday, October 4, 8:00pmJames Gavin’s Stormy Weather: The Story of Lena Horne starring Freda Payne STORMY WEATHER is a “living, breathing, biography” combining story, song and visual images to give us the defining portrait of an American icon. Thrilling arrangements include “Stormy Weather”; “Honeysuckle Rose”; “Yesterday When I Was Young” and many others made popular by Lena Horne.

Our intimate American Theatre stage will play host to the multi-talented Freda Payne, best known for her singing career (“Band of Gold”), singing the songs that made Lena Horne famous. Stormy Weather is a multi-media concert narrated by James Gavin, acclaimed author of the book Stormy Weather, and features rare audio and video footage from Lena Horne’s Life.

$45 / $40

Stormy Weather

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Friday, October 10, 8:00pm Saturday, October 11, 8:00pmSunday, October 12, 2:30pmVirginia Stage Company: The Taming of the Shrew In a unique collaboration with The American Theatre, the Virginia Stage Company will bring its main stage show, The Taming of the Shrew, to our stage for a weekend of incredible performances, featuring a talented cast and an innovative concept. This ‘workshop edition’ is designed to provide you with a truly memorable Shakespeare production, while gathering your vital feedback after the show. Your feedback will be used to shape the production as it prepares to open on the big stage at the historic Wells Theatre in early 2015.

Director, Patrick Mullins takes us on a whirlwind ride, presenting this quick and quirky battle of the sexes romp set to original music. Find out who really wears the pants in Shakespeare’s witty tale of romance, sibling rivalry and strong women. Bring an open mind, a sense of romantic adventure, and a keen eye; audience feedback sessions will take place after every performance.

$20 / $15

Photo: Sam Flint

Virginia Stage Company


Tuesday, October 21, 7:30pm Habaneros QuintetThe Habaneros Quintet comes to us from Havana, Cuba. These celebrated performers (3 violins, one cello and a clarinet) are all members of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. Each is a distinguished soloist, university faculty member and recording artist. The Habaneros program includes classical favorites and new arrangements of Cuban and South American compositions. Dressed in authentic, colorful Cuban Guayaberas, and performing in front of a movie screen showing hundreds of rarely seen images of Cuba, you will experience the vibrant culture of the Habaneros’ Cuban homeland.

$30 / $25

Habaneros Quintet

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Saturday, October 25, 8:00pmEddie ShawRecent 2014 Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Eddie Shaw continues to build upon his unparalleled career as a Chicago blues saxophonist/bandleader in a city where guitar, harmonica and piano players have long ruled the roost. A multiple Blues Music Award winner and perpetual nominee in the Instrumentalist — Horn category, Shaw has blown his industrial-strength sax with the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Magic Sam. And with his Wolf Gang, he has racked up the most road mileage of all Chicago bands over the past four decades, crisscrossing the country from Maine, where his upbeat, high-energy blues is a particular favorite, to countless points south and west.

In 2012, working with some of Hampton Roads’ most accomplished blues musicians, Eddie released Eddie Shaw And The 757 Allstars “Still Riding High”, an album recapping his illustrious career as blues man extraordinaire that was nominated for “Best Traditional Blues Album” for the 2013 Blues Blast Awards. Eddie’s ties to the ‘757’ go beyond the album — he is a long-time supporter of the Fernando Jones Blues Camps, including our very own ‘Hampton Blues Kids’. Local group, Urban Hill Blues Band, will open the show.

$30 / $25

Blues Legend


Tuesday, October 28, 7:30pmThe Lady with All The Answers: The Ann Landers Story“Dear Ann Landers”...

For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others in need of advice. This is a new one-woman play about the bubbly, frank and slightly eccentric writer that provides a compelling portrait of her.

Late on a 1975 night in Landers’ Chicago apartment, an ironic twist of events confronts her with a looming deadline for a column dealing with a new kind of heartbreak — her own. As she shares her struggles to complete the column with us, we learn as much about ourselves as we do about the wise, funny, no-nonsense woman whose daily dialogue with America helped shape the social and sexual landscapes of the last half-century.

$30 / $25

The Lady with All The Answers

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Sunday, November 2, 2:30pm The Laughter of Politics Just days before the historic mid-term congressional elections, we’ll all need a laugh. It’s only proper that the historic American Theatre should play host to Mark Russell and his political laugh-fest.

Long before Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, there was Mark Russell, daring to joke and sing of the often absurd political process. He started in a little piano bar on Capitol Hill — right across from the lawmakers themselves. As he puts it, “I started at the bottom and managed to work my way down.” When he began he knew little about politics, but was an immediate hit because he could find humor in anything.

With impeccable timing, twinkling eyes and shock-of-recognition insights into American politics, Mark draws merriment from the pomposity of public life. Reading three or four newspapers a day allows him to constantly update his material. The result is that no two shows are ever identical. “I thrive on newspapers.” he frequently states. “And it looks like I’ll be thriving longer than them.” And his answer to the frequently asked question, “Did you have any writers?” was “Oh, yes...I had 535 writers. One hundred in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives.

$35 / $30

Mark Russell


Sunday, November 9, 2:30pm Sunday, January 11, 2:30pm ‘Perfessor’ Bill: Live Piano Accompaniment to Classic Silent FilmsHarpo Marx lasted just two weeks as a silent film pianist — and it’s no wonder. The poor fellow only knew two songs which he would rotate, speeding up or slowing down his fingers in hopes of fitting the music to the action on the screen. Luckily, not all players had such limited repertoires, and The American Theatre has invited the talented ‘Perfessor’ Bill to sit at our Steinway piano and do what he does best — improvise a score to great silent movie classics, on the fly. At the keyboard Bill conjures music with an appropriate mood, or with tempos that comment waggishly on the scenes, accentuating hairpin plot twists to play along.

Bill Edwards discovered ragtime music when he was 6-years-old, and hasn’t been able to leave it alone since. Learning initially from records by Paul Lingle, Frankie Carle and Lou Busch, he later discovered it was also available in print form, and started accumulating ragtime scores in his teens. His latest passion for the past decade has been the revival of silent movie piano performance. Every ‘Perfessor’ Bill show features classic silent movie shorts by silent legends such as Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton, as well as a section devoted to ragtime performances and audience sing-alongs. Perfect for all ages and a great re-introduction to the magic of silent film!

$20 / $15

Classic Silent Films

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Friday, November 21, 8:00pmMindi Abair and Nick Colionne A unique pairing of two powerhouse jazz performers, Mindi Abair and Nick Colionne bring their award-winning talents to The American Theatre for an evening of sizzling musicianship and non-stop energy.

Mindi Abair has made her mark on a broad stretch of the musical landscape that includes jazz, pop, rock, R&B, soul, funk and more. The powerhouse saxophonist/vocalist has made scores of friends along the way in a career that spans seven solo albums and countless collaborations in the studio and live on stage. More recently, Abair received a 2014 Grammy nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns, a #1 recording with her friends Dave Koz, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot, some of the most pre-eminent saxophonists in contemporary music.

Nick Colionne has blazed a trail to the top of the ranks of today’s stars. Combining all of the various influences of his music career from jazz to R&B to blues to rock, he has created an unmistakable sound and vibe that is instantly recognizable. With lightning fast speed and a distinctively silky sound, Nick takes the guitar to unexpected places every time he performs. His rich baritone vocals delight audiences unaccustomed to hearing such a skilled instrumentalist singing as well, and his showmanship....well, you have to see Nick and experience him for yourself.

$35 / $30Mindi Abair and Nick Colionne


Sunday, December 14, 2:30pmIt’s a Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre It’s Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life and keep the station afloat. This clever stage adaptation breathes new life into the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls. This 1940s “live broadcast” of Frank Capra’s beloved film takes us back to the Golden Age of Radio. This fresh new adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre on a cold, snowy winter night. Due to the blizzard, the professional voice actors are unable to get through, but the show must go on — so a small but intrepid band of employees manage to create the dozens of movie characters and scenes using just their voices and a sound effects table. This exquisitely detailed production is an uplifting story of struggle and triumph, and of the power of a community to weather financial storms. Audiences from Chicago to Miami have come to know and love this annual performance of It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre and we think you’ll love it, too.

$30 / $25

It’s a Wonderful Life

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Wednesday, December 17, 7:00pm Vienna Boys Choir Vienna Boys Choir — the name alone conjures images of majestic holiday celebrations held around the globe. This year, the sonic celebration takes place at The American Theatre. Come alone, or with the special people in your life, to experience the soaring voices and exquisite vocal discipline of the Vienna Boys Choir, in an evening sure to lift your spirits and provide a brief but glorious rest from the hustle and bustle of what we know as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. The performance starts early — because the boys need to get to bed at a reasonable hour — but that makes the event perfect for students as well!

Boys have been singing at the court in Vienna since the 14th century. In 1498, more than half a millennium ago, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I moved his court and his court musicians to Vienna. Until 1918, the choir sang exclusively for the imperial court, at mass, concerts and private functions, and on state occasions.

Today there are approximately 100 choristers between the ages of ten and fourteen, divided into four touring choirs. The four choirs give around 300 concerts and performances each year in front of almost half a million people. Each group spends nine to eleven weeks of the school year on tour. They visit virtually all European countries, and they are frequent guests in Asia, Australia and the Americas.

$45 / $40

Vienna Boys Choir


Tuesday, January 13, 7:30pm Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Renowned for their winning combination of charming Kiwi humour, their disarmingly small ukuleles, and sublime musicality, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is one of the world’s great modern ukulele acts. The wildly popular New Zealand ensemble, armed with high-octane ukulele solos, heavenly harmonies and outrageous costumes, create instant joy and lasting magic wherever they go. Their comedic banter is spontaneous, and when they burst into song, the sweet sounds can silence a room in a nanosecond, or bring a crowd of thousands to their feet.

Delighting audiences of all ages, the orchestra’s signature sound features many types of ukuleles, a double bass and a host of gorgeous voices performing harmonious and hilarious renditions of modern and traditional tunes. The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra presents the ukulele as it’s never been played before, and features songs made famous by artists such as Justin Timberlake, Dolly Parton, Elvis, The Beatles, Hall and Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Kenny Rogers and Kings of Leon, alongside tunes from the South Pacific, packaged into a spectacular, unmissable funfest.

$30 / $25

Wellington International Ukulele OrchestraVienna

Boys Choir

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Saturday, January 17, 8:00pm Company Stefanie Batten Bland Dance Stefanie Batten Bland, recently named 2014 Joffrey Ballet “Choreographer of Color” recipient, has family roots that are a mix of Creole, African American, Native American and Scots-Irish. She has lived in three countries, speaks four languages and created her dance troupe, Company Stefanie Batten Bland, in 2008 in France so that she might better investigate the human condition and our relationship within the natural world. The troupe has performed live and via dance cinema throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the States.

Stefanie’s choreographic vision of contemporary dance — a vision recognized as a 2010 Baryshnikov Arts Center/Jerome Robbins NEW Fellow and 2011/12 Cambridge Who’s Who! of Professionals and Entrepreneurs — redefines community by illustrating the synergy that arises when interdisciplinary artists from varied backgrounds and cultures collide. Her works are based in dance, with a strong installation component which allows futuristic worlds to take place in space and time. Stephanie mixes European subtlety and American ardor to investigate physical notions of community, adding her own layer of dance to Mary Batten and Ed Bland’s artistic legacy of music and writing.

$30 / $25

Company Stefanie Batten Bland


Friday, January 30, 8:00pm Celtic Fiddle FestivalCeltic Fiddle Festival mark twenty years of joyful, compelling, and powerful music with their sixth recording, Live in Brittany. Described as “three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions” by the Boston Herald, the group features Kevin Burke, a giant of Irish music; renowned fiddler Christian Lemaître (Kornog) from Brittany, France; and sensational young Quebecois musician André Brunet (De Temps Antan, La Bottine Souriante). Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations.

Along with acclaimed guitarist Nicolas Quemener from Brittany, the quartet combines their talents, musical traditions, and spontaneous humor for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. In concert, each artist plays a solo set, showcasing his individual musical styles and traditions, followed by a collaborative set featuring all four musicians. Together, they play with such relentless precision and fire that the tunes transcend all cultural and geographical barriers, leaving the audience with a memorable musical experience.

$30 / $25

Celtic Fiddle Festival

Company Stefanie Batten Bland

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Tuesday, February 3, 7:30pm The International Guitar Night The International Guitar Night (IGN) brings together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. Each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries to join him for special evenings of solos, duets and quartets that highlight the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar.

For the 2015 North American tour, Brian Gore will be joined by classical innovator and fellow Californian Andrew York, Brazilian jazz master Diego Figueiredo and contemporary French-Canadian steel string icon Erik Mongrain. Andrew, returning to The American Theatre after last season’s sizzling show with Alex de Grassi, is a Grammy winner both for his work with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and for his own brilliant compositions. Diego is one of the most sought-after jazz artists in the United Sates and around the world, and Erik is among the leading exponents using tapping and percussion to enhance his melodies. We are looking forward to a particularly inventive evening of contemporary guitar music.

$30 / $25

The International Guitar Night


Thursday, February 5, 7:30pmWalnut Street Theatre presents: A Life in the Theatre The acclaimed Walnut Street Theatre company returns to The American Theatre with this funny and touching behind-the-scenes peek at the challenge of actors battling to share both the spotlight and a dressing room. A Life in the Theatre follows two actors in a repertory company — Robert, an older experienced performer and John, a newcomer. John at first welcomes Robert’s guidance, but soon overshadows his mentor. From rehearsals to reprisals, from ego trips to acting tips, the play gives a glimpse into the complex relationship that develops as the torch is passed from one generation to the next – a passing that wavers from love and mutual respect to impatience and resentment.

David Mamet is the Pulitzer Prize author of some of the most important plays of our time, including American Buffalo, Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, and Speed-the-Plow. He has received multiple Oscar nominations for his screenplays and is widely considered one of the most influential American writers of his generation. He was inspired to write A Life in the Theatre by his own experiences backstage as an actor. The New Yorker declared, ‘‘Mr. Mamet has written—in gentle ridicule; in jokes, broad and tiny; and in comedy, high and low—a love letter to the theatre. It is quite a feat, and he has pulled it off.’’

A Life in the Theatre is a delightful theatrical experience for anyone who loves actors and the theater.

$30 / $25A Life in the Theatre

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Tuesday, February 10, 7:30pm Wednesday, February 11, 7:30pm Arlo Guthrie: 50th Anniversary of ‘Alice’s Restaurant’This legendary folk singer-songwriter returns to the The American Theatre to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his iconic song, “Alice’s Restaurant.” When a young Arlo, son of renowned folk legend Woody Guthrie, was arrested for littering on Thanksgiving Day back in 1965, he couldn’t know that it would launch his career and turn him into a counterculture hero. It ultimately helped spark an entire generation to embrace social activism. Guthrie charmed Hampton audiences with his witty stories, amusing anecdotes, and folk favorites throughout his many appearances here, and this concert promises even more with a brand new program.

$45 / $40

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Arlo Guthrie

Tuesday, March 3, 7:30pmDanu: 20th Anniversary Tour What do you do when your good friends reach 20 years of making glorious music together? Throw a party! This season marks this extraordinary ensemble’s 20th anniversary and, as a special treat, the 2015 American celebration tour will include two heralded former members of the ensemble. With the addition of these two guests, the band grows to eight players and the dramatic sound and vibrancy of the performance increases exponentially. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Recognized the world over for their standing room only appearances, their exceptional concerts feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.

For two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion and bouzouki, and vocalists (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded nine critically acclaimed albums. Their live DVD, One Night Stand, was filmed at Vicar St. Dublin. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and North America with stops at venues such as The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Cal Performances, Stanford, the Krannert Center, Notre Dame, and Symphony Space in New York City. Danú’s popular recordings are available on the Shanachie label and live performances are frequently broadcast on NPR, the CBC, and the BBC.

$35 / $30

Danu

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OCTOBER 2014 (cont’d) Tue. 21, 7:30pm Habaneros Quintet _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Sat. 25, 8:00pm Eddie Shaw _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Tue. 28, 7:30pm The Ann Landers Story _____X $30 $25 =$_________NOVEMBER 2014Sun. 2, 2:30pm Mark Russell _____X $35 $30 =$_________ Sun. 9, 2:30pm Live Piano Accompaniment to Silent Films _____X $20 $15 =$_________ Fri. 21, 8:00pm Mindi Abair and Nick Colionne _____X $35 $30 =$_________ DECEMBMER 2014Sun.14, 2:30pm It’s a Wonderful Life: WVL Radio Theatre _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Wed. 17, 7:00pm Vienna Boys Choir _____X $45 $40 =$_________ JANUARY 2015Sun. 11, 2:30pm Live Piano Accompaniment to Silent Films _____X $20 $15 =$_________ Tues. 13, 7:30pm Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Sat. 17, 8:00pm Company Stefanie Batten Bland Dance _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Fri. 30, 8:00pm Celtic Fiddle Festival _____X $30 $25 =$_________ FEBRUARY 2015Tues. 3, 7:30pm The International Guitar Night _____X $30 $25 =$_________Thu. 5, 7:30pm A Life in the Theatre _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Tue. 10, 7:30pm Arlo Guthrie: ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ Tour _____X $45 $40 =$_________ Wed. 11, 7:30pm Arlo Guthrie: ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ Tour _____X $45 $40 =$_________ MARCH 2015Tue. 3, 7:30pm Danu: 20th Anniversary Tour _____X $35 $30 =$_________ Sat. 14, 8:00pm Dana Leong Trio _____X $30 $25 =$_________ Sun. 15, 2:30pm Peter Yarrow _____X $45 $40 =$_________

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Saturday, March 14, 8:00pmDana Leong TrioComposer, cellist and trombonist Dana Leong fuses jazz, classical and pop to create a signature boundless sound. Often referred to as a “hi-def Yo-Yo Ma,” Dana’s pioneering collage of musical styles has garnered critical acclaim and wowed audiences around the world. Dana Leong Trio, featuring Dana (cello/trombone/laptop), John Shannon (guitar) and DJ Icewater (turntables), is the latest incarnation of Dana’s ever-expansive compositions, bringing together an exciting electro-acoustic blend of jazz, classical and pop.

Dana’s sound is a fusion of computerized electronic hip-hop funk rhythms and rock propulsions. While playing the cello or trombone, Dana also uses his laptop onstage to integrate electronic soundscapes. In 2012 he was part of the cast of Paquito D’Rivera’s 2x Grammy Winning album “The Panamercana Orchestra” and he’s collaborated, performed, and produced for renowned artists such as Christian McBride, Dafnis Prieto, Henry Threadgill, Ray Charles, Barry White, Kanye West, Wynton Marsalis, Bjork, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yoko Ono, and Lila Downs, as well as electronic music legends DJ A-Trak and DJ Qbert.

Dana Leong is a prodigious anomaly of the highest order. At the age of 1, Dana was already sitting at the piano on a regular basis. He was on an intense traditional path towards the classical music arena, and by the age of 8, Dana was already performing and competing internationally on the cello and trombone. Dana won an audition and performed with the Grammy High School All Stars and Boyz II Men. “After seeing the magnitude of New York City and the wonderful impact these artists had, I wanted to be a musician for life,” he says.

It is a rare occurrence when one person is equally successful in two completely different arenas. Dana Leong is remarkably active as both a renowned cellist and a powerful and articulate trombonist, having learned both instruments at an early age under the tutelage of his mother Sumi Nagasawa. Dana Leong now resides in New York City.

$30 / $25

Dana Leong Trio


Sunday, March 15, 2:30pmPeter Yarrow: An Afternoon of Conversation & Song Peter’s talents as a creative artist — both with Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer — are frequently directed at using music to convey a message of humanity and caring. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded, including “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle,” and “The Great Mandala.” As a member of the renowned musical trio, he has earned many gold and platinum albums, and has been awarded numerous Grammys and been nominated for several more. More important to Peter, however, is the acknowledgment of the central role that he and his partners have played in bringing the folk renaissance of the 1960s to the hearts and homes of the American public.

“We’re part of a long train ride,” is the way Peter Yarrow visualizes the many events that have highlighted a career spanning more than four decades. With characteristic care, Yarrow places the success he’s had within a greater context, seeing his accomplishments as part of a tradition to be credited and carried on. “When I was in high school,” he recalls, “I heard The Weavers’ concert at Carnegie Hall where they sang songs such as ‘If I Had a Hammer,’ and ‘Wasn’t That a Time.’ It was inspiring, and it showed me the extraordinary effect that music of conscience can have.”

$45 / $40

Peter Yarrow

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Saturday, April 11, 8:00pmLovesick Blues: The Life and Music of Hank Williams, Sr.Lovesick Blues is a 90-minute musical theatre event which chronicles the significant phases of America’s most influential singer-songwriter as he drives his promising career to an early end. A narrator begins with Williams’ teenage years in post-Depression Alabama and brings the tale to his quiet death in 1953. The story is underscored by twenty hit songs wrapped tightly around Williams’ major biographical events. Robbie Limon gives an award-winning characterization of Williams’ life. He is supported on stage by a classic country-string quartet. All songs are full length renditions using instrumentation and arrangements as recorded throughout the 1940s. String bass and guitar are blended with the haunting sounds of pedal steel and fiddle. The show also features a ‘long-lost’ song Williams planned to record but missed the opportunity due to his untimely death. Costume changes illustrate the evolution of Williams’ career from road-side honky-tonks, AM radio’s ‘Louisiana Hayride’ and the ‘Old Dominion Barn Dance’, to his appearances on ‘The Grand Ol’ Opry’. The audience experience is intimate and personal. Truly, there are moments when you will believe it is 1949 and Hank is singing just for you. ‘Lovesick Blues’ has satisfied long term fans of Hank Williams, Sr. and has certainly made new fans with each performance. Robbie Limon’s physical appearance and vocal interpretations are simply uncanny. One reviewer has noted, “This is as close anyone will ever get to seeing and hearing Hank again”.

$30 / $25

Lovesick Blues


Saturday, April 18, 8:00pmThe Steep Canyon Rangers These days, it’s hard to talk about the Steep Canyon Rangers without mentioning Steve Martin. After meeting at a party and connecting immediately, Martin invited the band to tour and record with him. Their 2011 collaboration Rare Bird Alert was nominated for a Grammy, and later that year, they won IBMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award.

What has emerged is a real collaboration of seven consummate musicians creating music that they are passionate about, and blending it with humor to form a sophisticated show. They are proud that it has exposed legions of new fans to the bluegrass genre. Their partnership has stretched the Steep Canyon Rangers musically, and definitely broadened their horizons and experiences, including recent appearances on Austin City Limits, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Today Show, and performances at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, MerleFest, Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit, as well as their own Mountain Song festival and Mountain Song at Sea cruise.

The release of Tell the Ones I Love finds the Steep Canyon Rangers in a unique situation, and one they don’t take lightly: “It took a lot of work for us to nose our way into the bluegrass world and become a de facto representative,” Sharp acknowledges, “and we think it’s a real responsibility.” With this new record, “we can be a bridge between the bluegrass crowd and a wider audience that may not be die-hard bluegrass fans.” Yet.

$35 / $30

The Steep Canyon Rangers

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Saturday, April 25, 8:00pm The Ahn TrioHailed as “exacting and exciting musicians” by the LA Times, the three sisters of the Ahn Trio (Lucia on the piano, Angella on the violin, and Maria on the cello) have earned a distinguished reputation for embracing 21st century classical music with their unique style and innovative collaborations. The Ahn sisters were born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at the Juilliard School in New York City. Reflecting the two cultures they grew up in, the Trio brings a new energy and excitement to the chamber music world. Such luminary composers as Michael Nyman, Maurice Jarre, Pat Metheny, Paul Schoenfield, Mark O’ Connor, Kenji Bunch, Nikolai Kapustin, and Paul Chihara have written works for them.

Dedicated to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians, the Ahns are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Angella is a Professor of Violin and Viola at Montana State University, in Bozeman, MT. Maria teaches cello and is the head of the String Department at the Harlem School of the Arts in NYC. Lucia has a growing private studio. They hold master classes and workshops across the United States and around the world. Whether they are performing in Vienna’s Musikverein, Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colon, New York’s Lincoln Center, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, Beijing’s Concert Hall, or Istanbul’s Aya Irini in Topkapi Palace, they share their innovative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. In 2011, President Obama invited the Ahn Trio to perform at the White House for a State Dinner honoring South Korea.

The trio’s latest CD, “Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac” (released by Sony) is a showcase of their fearless creativity, and made No. 8 on the Billboard Charts for 26 weeks in the Classical album category.

$30 / $25 The Ahn Trio

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Saturday, May 2, 8:00pmNai-Ni Chen Dance CompanyA gorgeous dance work integrating trance, rhythmic breathing and spiral motion, Whirlwind was inspired by Nai-Ni Chen’s personal journey along the Silk Road. Delving into the ancient mysteries of the old Asiatic cultures, the dance will transport the audience out of the driven, jangling clamor of modern life to ponder the simplicity and spiritual richness of another place and time. Four-time Grammy award-winning composer Glen Velez has created a magical tapestry of sound, evoking the Eastern realms with music that is at once seductive and soulful with swaying rhythms, delicate dreamlike themes, mystic chanting and bursts of dynamic — almost primitive — energy. This visual feast is enhanced through the beautiful and exotic art work by award winning artist Jayanthi Moorthy.

Nai-Ni Chen comes from a rich dance tradition. She was a renowned traditional dancer in the Republic of China and served on several ambassadorial culture missions to nineteen countries around the world. An early member of the Cloud Gate Dance Theater in Taiwan, she graduated from the Chinese Cultural University in 1982 and came to America to seek her own voice in the world of contemporary dance. Since the inception of her Company in 1988, Ms. Chen has created a wide-ranging repertory from dances that originated thousands of years ago to highly abstract, modern works. She has received a two-year Choreographer’s Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, and is also a three time recipient of the Choreographer’s Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

$30 / $25

Nai-Ni Chen Whirlwind

Saturday, May 9, 8:00pmJudy CollinsThe American Theatre is pleased to welcome Judy Collins. Esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions, Judy has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and take inspiration from her spiritual discipline that let her thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won “Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary and classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Arlo Gutherie, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed.

$45 / $40

Judy Collins

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Family Fun Series

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Saturday, November 15, 2014, 11:00am & 2:00pm Theatre IV: Bremen Town Band The Bremen Town Musicians is one of the best-known and most popular of the Brothers Grimm fairytales. Grown-ups and children all over the world know the story of the donkey,

the dog, the cat and the rooster who dream of becoming musicians. Hoping to start over, an old donkey leaves the farm to travel to Bremen where he will join a band. On the way, he meets a dog, a cat, and a rooster. With a bray, a bark, a meow, and a cock-a-doodle-doo, they become fast friends and decide to travel together to join the Bremen Town Band. Making their own kind of “oom-pah” music, along the way they manage to outwit a gang of robbers and find themselves a wonderful new home. Theatre IV presents a delightful musical adaptation of this classic adventure tale.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014 3:00pm & 7:00pm Hurrah Players: The Magic and Music of Michael We welcome the well-respected theatre company, Hurrah Players, to The American Theatre for an up-close and personal performance of The Magic and Music of Michael — a thrilling live original tribute to the King of Pop honoring the magic and music of Michael Jackson, the singer, the dancer, the legend. The revue from “A B C “ to “P.Y.T.”, will open in Norfolk later in July, but you can catch it here first in our intimate venue. Experience the magic with your entire family.

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Saturday, February 14, 2015 2:30pm Mad River Theatre Works: Freedom Bound

Our talented friends from Mad River Theater Works return to present Freedom Bound, an original play with music that tells the tale of the most important incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. The show follows the story of Addison White, a slave who escaped from Kentucky and traveled the Railroad north to the small town of Mechanicsburg, OH. There, he was befriended by a farmer named Udney Hyde. He lived in Hyde’s barn, working for his meals by day and learning to read and write with the help of Hyde’s daughter, Amanda, by night. Hyde was a suspected abolitionist, however, and it was not

long before Addison was discovered by his former Master. Federal marshals surrounded Hyde’s cabin in the middle of the night. They were prepared to arrest Addison and return him to slavery, but over 100 citizens from Mechanicsburg confronted the marshals and demanded that they set Addison free. Freedom Bound uses drama and music, as well as riddles and rhyme, to create characters that emerge from the past and bring the Underground Railroad to life right before your eyes.

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Saturday, December 13, 2014 11am & 2pm Theatre IV: Beatrix Potter’s “The Tailor of Gloucester” What a treat it is to discover a holiday classic by Beatrix Potter. When a poppycock mayor orders a cherry-colored coat for his Christmas wedding, the poor Tailor of Gloucester works his fingers to the bone. All goes well until the tailor realizes he lacks the piece of twisted silk needed to sew on the final button. He gives his last coin to Simpkin, his faithful pet cat, confident that he will set out into the snow to purchase the much-needed “twist.” But it is Christmas Eve, that one blessed night when animals are granted the gift of speech. And so, before story’s end, we hear not only from Simpkin, but also from all of the mice he has trapped beneath teacups for his holiday feast—well-dressed mice that have benefited for years from the tailor’s elegant scraps. Natural enemies become steadfast friends, and all work together to complete a coat that leaves the bedazzled Mayor—and Simpkin and his mice—speechless for a miraculously happy ending on Christmas Day.

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A beacon of hope and safety, lighthouses have been providing a path to safe harbor for hundreds of years. Hampton’s own historic lighthouse, Old Point Comfort, has been guiding hearty souls safely home since 1803. New this season, The American Theatre offers its own beacon of hope to the arts community, providing local talent a path to a welcoming and safe creative home. In our new Lighthouse Series, you’ll find individual performances by talented community artists and ongoing events designed to welcome and grow new generations of talent, and provide our creative community the opportunity to share their unique interests and stories. Although these events and programs are not part of our Subscription Series, we hope you’ll make time to support one or more of these diverse events. You may even find your own creative path in the process.

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All the Way LIVE! Series All the Way Live is a community based, high-energy, monthly variety show featuring performances from established local and national artists as well as local amateur talent. Local artists showcase their talents while members of the community get involved and win prizes by competing in friendly amateur contests. All the Way LIVE! features two amateur competitions — a contest for adults and a separate category for children. Talent will be selected from auditions, and competitors will compete for cash prizes. Produced by SEEDAHOPE Productions, All the Way LIVE! features a talented house band backing up all performers, and each event will be hosted by a local celebrity. All shows begin at 7:30pm.

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Wednesday September 3 2014 Wednesday October 1 2014 Wednesday November 5 2014 Wednesday December 3 2014 Wednesday January 7 2015 Wednesday March 4 2015 Wednesday April 1 2015 Wednesday May 6 2015

Phoebus Film Club Series A season-long series of movies rarely seen in our area will include vintage Hollywood classics, thought provoking documentaries, ‘art house’ films, and films by local movie makers. The series is overseen by The American Theatre and curated in partnership with the Phoebus Film Club, a group of film fans dedicated to presenting a diverse, interesting, and engaging slate of films. Films will be selected on an ongoing basis to provide the most programming flexibility. You can share your thoughts about the films you’d like to see through the Facebook

group: Phoebus Film Club. Visit www.hamptonarts.net for specific movie titles as they are selected. All screenings at 7:30pm.

$8 September 11 2014 September 25 2014 October 16 2014 October 30 2014 November 20 2014 December 4 2014 December 18 2014

January 22 2015 February 19 2015 March 5 2015 March 19 2015 April 2 2015 April 16 2015 May 7 2015 May 21 2015

Lighthouse Series tickets go on Sale July 15, 2014.

The Venue on 35th SeriesThe Venue on 35th has been cultivating new talent out of its small storefront performing arts space in Norfolk for more than seven years. Now, with The Venue as the incubator and producer of local work, and The American Theatre as a home base on the peninsula, we look forward to providing local artists, writers, actors, directors, comedians and storytellers a diverse range of creative opportunities. Join us!

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Hampton Roads Philharmonic Series Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00pm; Sunday, October 19, 2014, 2:30pm

Enjoy American Music at The American Theatre. After 30 years, community orchestra returned to Hampton Roads in September 2013. Three cheers for 50 dedicated musicians and banner audiences! Hampton Roads Philharmonic’s first 7-concert season was a hit! Their 2014-15 season promises even more memorable events, including their first performance at The American Theatre. Our players — ages 17 to 70 — rehearse weekly at the former US Army band room, Fort Monroe, under the direction of conductor, Steven Brindle. Join their American Theatre debut, and support all-American music!

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An Evening of Holiday Comedies: Corrupted Christmas Carols & What If? Saturday, December 13, 8:00pm

‘Corrupted Christmas Carols’ is a delightful short musical about a disgruntled couple who gets the Christmas spirit and fresh sparks of romance while corrupting Christmas carols. ‘What If’ is a wonderful holiday tale, especially well regarded in our community for its anti-bullying message. Together, both are simply great holiday fun.

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The Concise Dickens’ Christmas Carol Friday, December 5, 2014 8:00pm & Saturday December 6, 2014 8:00pm

Local treasure, D. D. Delaney, stars in this highly intelligent adaptation of the beloved Dickens’ tale that gets straight to the heart of the story – how learning to give can be a redemptive act, even for the ultimate miser, Mr. Scrooge. Delaney, who portrays 22 characters in his one-man show, is a true master of the stage and has shown this to be true for the past eight years as he delighted Hampton Roads audiences and impressed reviewers with this amazing piece.

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First Sunday EveningsBegins September 7, 2014 and occurs every first Sunday of the month through May, 2015. All events begin at 7:30pm

The Venue will bring to The American Theatre a slice of local urban art every First Sunday Evening of the month. Since The Venue is the home of the Virginia Playwrights Forum, many of the First Sunday Evenings will be showcasing the Forum’s new play development program. Presentations include staged readings of scripts with talk-back sessions, workshops, and full productions of new full-length, one-acts and ten-minute plays written by VPF members.

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Virginia Playwright’s Forum presents: Original One-Acts Friday, August 8, 2014 8:00pm; Saturday, August 9, 2014 Noon

An Evening of One Acts by VPF – included in this program: Snapshots by Jean H. Klein, Kim’s Rage by P. A. Wray, and Bertha Doesn’t Live Here Anymore by D. D. Delaney

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The Framers Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00pm A 2014 Veer Music Award winner for Album of the Year (Sunlight Fever) and for Best Emerging Artist, The Framers have been steadily building momentum through their exciting live performances and accessible brand of indie country rock. The trio features Matthew Scruggs, Michael Howland and vocalist Maria Thomas, well-known to American Theatre patrons for having served as box office manager here for ten years. Sharing the bill is Phillip Roebuck, a 2014 Veer Music Award winner for Best Americana. Equal parts folk, blues, pop, rock and punk, their performances are jaw-droppingly good and have to be seen live to be fully appreciated.

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K’bana Blaq Saturday, December 20, 2014 8:00pmA 2014 Veer Music Awards winner in the category of Music Video, it is safe to say that when it comes to K’bana Blaq, expect the unexpected. He’s fashion, he’s rock, he’s soul, he’s R&B, he’s hip hop, and he’s taking Virginia by storm. K’bana’s not just an R&B, Hip Hop, or Rock artist…he is known in local indie circles as a phenom, with an incredible ability to comfortably blend sonically diverse genres of music.

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The Fuzz Band Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:00pm 2014 Veer Music Award winners for Best R&B, The Fuzz Band, whose sound is a fusion of Urban & Rock music, met and formed while attending Hampton University. Originally created as the house band for Fuzzy Wednesday, Virginia’s longest running open mic, the band soon began collaborating on original music and developing their own sound.

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Veer Music Award Concert Series This concert series highlights just a few of the talented local bands and musicians recognized by their peers for musical excellence at the 2014 Veer Music Awards. While you’ll see the performers in this series playing other venues throughout our region, we’re confident you won’t see anything like the shows they’ll perform here at The American Theatre.


In the GalleriesThe Charles H. Taylor Arts Center

June 7 – July 20, 2014 Hampton Roads Folk This exhibition features artworks within the folk art, primitive, naïve, outsider and self-taught traditions. The focus will be on art in a variety of two dimensional and sculptural media created by artists without formal academic training in the visual arts. Works will include those by artists living and working in Hampton Roads today, and works by artists, both past and present, with a Tidewater connection drawn from private collections. A few of the artists represented include Ray Baker, Geneva Beavers, Kacey Sydnor Carneal, Mama Girl, Darlene Janosik, Anderson Johnson, David Lee Jones, Gracie Nemnich, Mildred Sulkevich, John Edward Welch, Sydney Meers, Melissa Polhamus and Nancy Thomas.

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Geneva Beavers Tiger, acrylic

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July 26 – September 7, 2014 VIRGINIA ARTISTS 2014 Juried Exhibition Our most important visual arts competition of the year, this annual event will showcase the talents of many of Virginia’s finest artists and craftsmen. It features $6,750 total cash awards, including $1,500 for Best in Show and awards in each media — drawing, printmaking, painting, photography, crafts, watercolor, mixed media and sculpture.

The exhibition attracted 860 entries by 300 artists, making it one of the largest juried exhibitions in the state. Over 115 artworks in all styles, genres, sensibilities, subject matter, and media will be represented. Tosha Grantham, Curator at The Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville, will serve as the juror to select art works from digital images submitted and choose the awards from the actual works after they are delivered. Ms. Grantham earned a B.A. degree in art history from Georgetown University, and a M.A. degree in art history from Howard University. Contact [email protected] if you are not on our artist mailing list and would like to receive a prospectus for next year’s exhibition.

Sam Hughes, Seesaw, photograph

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July 26 – September 7, 2014 Faces & Fossils/ Paintings by David Dodge Lewis This exhibition of realist paintings is a result of David Dodge Lewis having won the top award in Virginia Artists 2013 Juried Exhibition. The artist studied at The University of Southern Maine, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and The Art Students’ League, New York City, before receiving his MFA from East Carolina University in painting in 1987. He has taught at Hampden–Sydney College since 1987 and was promoted in 2000 to Full Professor of Fine Arts.

David Dodge Lewis Tyrannosaurus Rex and

Parrot Tulip, oil; right, Adam, oil

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September 13 – October 19, 2014 That’s Funny: Art with a Sense of Humor Art doesn’t always have to be serious. It can also be funny, droll, comical, playful, silly, whimsical, farcical, witty, satirical or humorous. This group exhibition will present about 120 artworks in all media by invited artists whose works display a sense of humor. The Gallery Manager will also select artworks juried in from an open call for entries. Works will include a wide range of media in both two, three or four dimensions including traditional art forms as well as cartoons, comic strips or books and videos. Some of the artists invited to participate include: Anne Bousquet, Kacey Sydnor Carneal, Fred Freeman, Karen Freidt, Larry Hollowell, David Johnson, Wade Mickley, Janet Shaughnessy, Walt Taylor, John Tobin, Fran Ward and Hal Weaver.

RJ Clark, Self Portraits in a Little House, graphite

Fred Freeman, Bad Hare Day, clay

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October 25 – December 7, 2014 Small Works: Miniatures by Tidewater Artists In organizing this exhibition, two hundred Hampton Roads artists were challenged to create artworks less than twenty square inches. Artists working in two dimensional media created works no larger than four inch by five inch, for example; while three dimensional works fit within a 4 ½ inch cube. The resulting exhibition includes over 300 pieces in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, watercolor, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, glass and more. Gallery Manager James Warwick Jones served as Curator for the exhibition and an independent judge selected awards of First, Second and Third Place, five Awards of Merit, and ten Honorable Mentions.

Daniel Goodwin, Small Pot with Animal Shapes, clay

Donna Iona Drozda, Pup Paintings, watermedia

Barbara Hennig Loomis, Three Figs, oil


December 13, 2014 – January 25, 2015 Peninsula Glass Guild 27th Annual Juried Exhibition This 27th annual juried exhibition presents the many forms of glass created by members of the Peninsula Glass Guild. The PGG, established in 1986 to promote quality art glass in the community, is a membership organization of glass artists working in Virginia. The exhibition offers a wide range of creative processes, including blown, carved, cast, painted, flame worked, fused, leaded, neon, sandblasted and stained glass. Related events will include the juror’s lecture and a silent auction. Michael Rogers, Professor at the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology and an internationally known figure from the world of glass art, will select and present $3,750 in cash awards and scholarships.

Also on exhibit is “Fluid Variations: Recent Works in Glass by Clay McGlamory”.

John Forsythe, Cube 5, 6, and 7, glass

Grant Garmezy Bear Trophy, glass

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December 13, 2014 – January 25, 2015 Fluid Variations: Recent Works in Glass by Clay McGlamory Fluid Variations is a solo exhibition of new works by Clay McGlamory in a variety of glass techniques, including vitreous enamel screenprinting, fusing, mixed media, luminous tubing and installation. The imagery for these works comes from two sources: water in various states and forms, and words, primarily graffiti scratched into trees, translated from photographs taken during walks in the woods. Both create alluring patterns that when layered have a beautiful complexity which is further compounded by the layering of colors and panels of glass during the fusing and printing processes. Subtle transparent inks and layers of glass combine with dominant opaque color designs creating optically energized works that will stimulate the viewer’s optic nerves. Also on exhibit is “Peninsula Glass Guild 27th Annual Juried Exhibition”.

Clay McGlamory above: Flood Zone (detail),

right: God II, glass

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January 31– March 15, 2015 Hampton Arts League 2015 Open Members Exhibition This annual exhibition features the art work by many of the over 350 Hampton Arts League members in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts, sculpture and watercolor. Artworks in a wide range of styles, content and sensibilities will be included. Cash awards totaling $850, including $500 First Place, $250 Second Place, and $100 Third Place, five Awards of Merit and five Honorable Mentions will be selected by artist and art educator Clayton Singleton.

Artists who are not currently HAL members, but would like to participate may join before or when they deliver artwork for the exhibition on Sunday, January 25 from 1:00-5:00 pm. Contact CHTAC for prospectus and more information.

Ryan Nealon, Binary, mixed media

Christi Harris Yellow O, oil

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March 21– May 3, 2015 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition Artists currently teaching art in the four peninsula colleges and universities, as well as its public, private, and parochial schools are featured in this juried exhibition of over 115 art works in drawing, watercolor, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts and sculpture. Cash awards totaling $850, including $500 First Place, $250 Second Place, and $100 Third Place, five Awards of Merit and five Honorable Mentions will be selected by the juror, well-known Tidewater painter, Jenny Windsor.

March 21– May 3, 2015 Mary Lee Ruff: A Love of Drawing This one-person exhibition is a result of Mary Lee Ruff’s First Place Award in last year’s Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition 2014. The artists also teaches drawing classes at CHTAC and has a drawing in the permanent collection.

Janice Hathaway, Location, digital image

Self Portrait, graphite pencil Daybreak, graphite pencil

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Daybreak, graphite pencil

Sydney O. Jenkins, Out Hed, acrylic

May 9 – June 21, 2015 A Journey from Realism to Abstract and Non-Objective Art This survey will lead the viewer on a journey from photo realism, painterly style, and expressionism to abstract and non-objective art. In all of these diverse approaches, artists use a visual language of form, color, line and the other elements and principles of design to create a composition. The content may be based on natural observation, realistic rendering and illusionism for a depiction of our surroundings. In Western art, from the renaissance to impressionism, this tradition of naturalistic rendering to depict our world was the dominant motif. At the beginning of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and others developed an abstract approach to create a new direction in art, partially influenced by those qualities in ethnocentric art. Soon after, Wassily Kandinsky and other artists began creating art without any reference to the reality of the world around them. Whatever the idiom, artists are expressing their personal vision, feelings, ideas and sensibilities.

This group exhibition features artworks in all media by artists with a regional connection, working from realism to abstraction to non-objective traditions.

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At The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, we believe the best way to keep the arts in your life is by creating art throughout your life. Our educational programs allow visitors and students to broaden their understanding and appreciation of art by interacting with art, artists, and instructors, while expressing themselves through the creation of their own artwork.

The Arts Center offers approximately 20 classes in various media for adults and children throughout the year on a quarterly basis. These include drawing, watercolor, painting, photography, yoga and other media. Both one day workshops and multi-week class sessions are available. During the summer, the center offers week long programs for children in a diverse range of mediums.

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In addition to our changing exhibitions and quarterly art classes, the Arts Center also offers related programs during the year, including:

Hampton Arts League (HAL) is a membership organization of approximately 325 regional artists which usually meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm. Programs include an annual Open Members Exhibition, monthly meetings with a program — such as a demonstration or gallery talk of interest to artists — discounts for classes and other programs, emails about items of interest and our Tuesday Morning Painters group. Artists may join by completing the membership form and paying a modest annual fee. Contact CHTAC at 727-1490 to receive the membership form.

Tuesday Morning Painters is an informal group of HAL members which meets in our studio every Tuesday morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm to draw and paint without formal instruction and to socialize.

Peninsula Watermedia Society is a membership organization of approximately 70 watermedia artists which usually meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 2:30 pm. For more information, please visit: http://www.pwsva.org/

Poetry Inspired by Art Events offer area poets the opportunity to write a poem inspired by one of the artworks in an exhibition and participate in a poetry reading scheduled near the closing date of the exhibition. Poems are posted next to the related artworks, or available in notebooks in the galleries.

Plein Air Painting Events are hosted once in the fall and again in the spring, inviting artists to create landscape paintings at sites around

Hampton, show them at a “wet paint” sale and compete for cash awards, selected by the participants.

Bus Trips to visit Washington DC, Richmond or other city art museums are sponsored in the fall and spring. Trips afford participants the opportunity to visit major art museums and special exhibitions in the region, while leaving the driving to us.

Plein Air Painting Event

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THE AMERICAN THEATRE 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663 Tel: 757-722-2787 Fax: 757-727-1621 Email: [email protected] Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm, with special hours on event days Summer Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 10am–2pm

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