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PERFORMANCE SERIES
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Beach Music & Barbeque
with Chairmen of the Board
September 18, 2009
Nearly forty years
after crashing onto the pop and soul charts with the hits "Give Me
Just A Little More Time," and “Carolina Girls,” the Grammy-Award
winner General Johnson & the Chairmen of the Board continue to be
the face of Carolina Beach Music, a rollicking brand of music that
mirrors the feel-good R&B of the 60s and early 70s.
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Performance begins at 7:30 pm
Dinner and Concert: $25
Concert alone: $20
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Peggy the Pint-Sized Pirate
Wingate University Theatre
October 2 - 3, 2009
Peggy wants nothing
more than to be a fierce pirate. But everyone keeps telling
her she's much too small. When the rest of the pirates are
captured by a sea monster and Peggy is the only one who can save
them, we all learn that you can do anything you set your mind
to --no matter how big or small you are!
October 2 at 7:00 pm
October 3 at 3:00 pm
Adults $5, Children Free
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The Infamous Stringdusters
October 15, 2009
Three-time International Bluegrass Music Association award winning
band, The Infamous Stringdusters, deliver their unique
bluegrass acoustic show with incredible energy and passion! Though
the band is rooted in the traditions of bluegrass, fans can always
expect to hear a mix of country, bluegrass and free form
improvisations that helps to make every show a one-of-a-kind
experience.Performance at
7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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Die Fledermaus
Wingate University Theatre
and Department of Music
November 6 - 7, 2009
Under the direction of Dr. Jessie
Wright Martin with Dr. Kenney Potter conducting the
Union Symphony Orchestra, Johann Strauss, Jr. found a
delightful context for this masterwork of the operetta form, a work
of intoxicating pleasure set in 19th century Vienna. Practical
jokes and a well-laid revenge make for an evening full of laughs.
Performed in English.
Performances at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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It's A Wonderful Life:
Live From WVL Radio Theatre
Adapted by W.V.R. Repoley
North Carolina Stage
Ensemble
November 19, 2009
In this unique “live
broadcast," the ON AIR sign lights up and
you’re in the studios of WBFR Radio on Christmas Eve, 1946. It’s a
Wonderful Life: Live Radio play invites you to experience Frank
Capra’s beloved story in a refreshingly new and intimate way.
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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Boston Brass
January 14, 2010
From exciting classical
arrangements, to breathtaking vocal harmony, to burning jazz
standards, Boston Brass achieves new levels in brass performance while
treating audiences to a unique musical experience that captivates all
ages. The ensemble's lively repartee, touched with humor and
personality, bridges the vast ocean of classical formality to delight
audiences to an evening of boisterous fun, exciting knowledge and an
enthusiastic love of music, deftly exhibited by five brash brass
players. Part of this performance will feature "Latin Nights"-- A mix
of styles that will take you on a journey throughout landscapes and
portraits of Spain, Latin America and Brazil.
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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Turtle Island String Quartet
February 2, 2010
Turtle Island’s
repertoire consists of hundreds of ingenious arrangements and
originals that includes folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new
age, rock, hip-hop, as well as music of Latin America and India. This
performance will include A Love Supreme - The Legacy of John Coltrane,
for which they received a Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover
Album.
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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The Spencer's Theatre of Illusions
February 12, 2010
Illusionists Kevin and
Cindy Spencer, recognized as the 2009 MAGICIANS OF THE YEAR by the
International Magicians Society perform never before seen illusions,
original magical creations...people levitate, walk through walls,
vanish and reappear. The music pulses, lights dance with mind-blowing
illusions that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat! The
only artists in history to be named Performing Arts Entertainers of
the Year six-times in a row, The Spencers have also been named
America’s Best Entertainers twice.
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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The Frog Prince
Wingate University Theatre
February 19 - 20, 2010
The whole family will
love this take on "The Frog
Prince"—a classic fairy tale of a prince who is transmogrified by a
witch into a warty toad. Follow the Frog Prince and his sidekick, the
serving man, on their one-hour (or so) journey through the forest, in
which the multi-specied cast helps the pea-green potentates' attempts
to get the Milkmaid to voluntarily kiss his slippery lips.
February 19 at 7:00 pm
February 20 at 3:00 pm
Adults $5, Children Free
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tick, tick...BOOM!
Wingate University Theatre
March 11 - 13, 2010
The New York Times
heralded, “The show is sweet, simple and hopeful.” Entertainment
Weekly exclaimed, “Larson’s stirring songs and heartfelt lyrics will
send you out soaring.” Larson has created an engaging musical that
captures the struggles of a “starving” artist, and his determination
to live out his dream. From the genius who created the smash hit,
RENT.
Performances at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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Snow White
Magical Marionette Theatre
March 26 - 27, 2010
The classic tale of
Snow White comes to life like never before with the Magical Marionette
Theatre. Filled with original music, join Princess Darling as
she escapes the wicked queen and finds herself among seven of the
quirkiest dwarfs you've ever met! Stick around after the
performance to experience the artistry up close and take in the
puppets and exquisitely painted backdrops, all hand crafted by Magical
Marionette Theatre founder and local artist, Patricia Cabrera.
March 26 at 7:00 pm
March 27 at 3:00 pm
Adults $5, Children Free
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Louis Ramey
April 9, 2010
Louis Ramey, a sharp
witted humorist who thrives on performing standup, connecting with
people and making them think. first took the stand-up comedy stage in
college on a dare from his friends. He has been hooked ever since.
Louis appears weekly on Nickelodeon's, The Nick @ Night Road Crew. You
may have seen him on Comedy Central's World Comedy Tour or on his own
half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Louis Ramey. He has also
performed on television shows such as ABC's The View, NBC's Last Comic
Standing, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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CONTACT:
Teresa Martin
Administrative Assistant
(704) 233-8302
tmartin@wingate.edu
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