Performance Series
Kathy Mattea
September 25, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Grammy Award winner and environmentalist activist Kathy Mattea has explored music’s most basic human essence – melodies steeped in emotion, timeless narratives delivered with beauty by an unmistakable voice. Tickets: $20
Orquesta GarDel
October 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Orquesta GarDel delivers a powerful mixture of intoxicating Latin rhythms, sizzling horn lines, intricate arrangements, and melodious vocals every time they take the stage. Modeled after the classic salsa big band, GarDel draws its inspiration from the New York-Puerto Rico jazz/Latin sound of the 1970s. Free concert! Co-sponsored by the Union County Arts Council.
Orpheus in the Underworld
November 19,20, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
This Jacques Offenbach operetta is an outrageously funny and unashamedly Gallic version of the classic legend of Orpheus's pursuit of his wife Eurydice, who is carried off to Hades by Pluto - much to the annoyance of Jupiter. A lively and highly enjoyable show for both performers and audience, with many world-famous tunes. Tickets $20
The Blind Boys of Alabama "Go Tell it on the Mountain" Christmas Show
December 3, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards. Unlike some of their old-time gospel music brethren, the Blind Boys eagerly embrace the popular music world, bringing gospel music to mainstream audiences. Tickets $20
American Shakespeare Center Presents Macbeth
February 23, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
From the first words of the play until the title character loses his head, Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy is his most unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity. Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady tragically struggle to hold on to their sanity, and to each other. Free event!
Danú Irish Ensemble
March 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience. Tickets: $20
Daria Rabotkina
March 31, 2011, 7:30 p.m. (Recital Hall)
Daria Rabotkina, winner of the 2007 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, has been lauded as “…a pianist full of fire and warmth” (The Plain-Dealer). Ms. Rabotkina’s burgeoning career has already led to solo appearances with the San Francisco and New World Symphonies under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas and with the Kirov Orchestra and Valery Gergiev in a four concert North American tour. Whether in front of an orchestra, in the recital hall or in a chamber music setting, this “Russian virtuoso” (The Miami Herald) impresses audiences and critics alike with her “clearly prodigious musical gifts” (The Washington Post). Tickets: $20
Plaza Suite
April 7-9, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza Hotel. A suburban couple takes a suite while their house is being painted, a Hollywood producer calls a childhood sweetheart for a little “diversion,” and a mother and father fight about the best way to get their daughter, the bride, out of the bathroom and back to the wedding. ADULT THEMES. Not for children under 16. Tickets: $20
Family Features - (Each child's ticket free with $5 adult ticket)
La Culebra and Snow in Jerusalem
Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Oct. 2, 3 p.m.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (musical)
February 10, 10 a.m.
February 11, 10 a.m., 7 p.m.
February 12, 3 p.m.
All above performances in McGee Theatre unless noted otherwise.