MARRIAG E OF FIGA RO LIVING TAYLORSTON TON GYISDEALNLZEA GISELLE FLAMENC O FIRE BRIAN CU LBERTSON 2015-2016 SEAS ON BROCH WONDEARLICE IN LAND CHINE CIRCUSSE URE MISSION STATEMENT O ur mission at Dear Friends, The Madison I am thrilled to announce our offerings for the fifth season here at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College. It’s hard to believe that it has been five years since we opened our doors with an ‘Evening of Entertainment’ featuring Martin Short. During the past four theatre seasons, we have been privileged to have had some of the country’s top entertainment performing on our stage. We continue to develop, refine, and grow our programming, partnerships, and community relationships in order to better serve our patrons on Long Island, throughout the greater tri-state area and the country. With over 25,000 patrons attending our captivating productions this past season, we continue to strive for excellence in the programming we bring to The Madison Theatre stage. Our diverse range of offerings has established The Madison Theatre as a progressive innovator for arts entertainment and education on Long Island. We have created wonderful flourishing partnerships within the arts community that have helped bring worldclass talent to our audiences. Our educational partnership with CAP21 (Collaborative Arts Project) in Manhattan has helped to establish a nationally renowned musical theater degree program here at Molloy College. Our summer programs continue to excel in bringing outstanding art education to our community’s young artists. All this would not have been possible without the vision of Molloy College President Dr. Drew Bogner, the support of the leadership of the College, our generous corporate and individual sponsors, and, of course, you, our loyal patrons. We will continue to work toward innovation with new exciting ideas, programs, partnerships, and entertainment. Thank you for continuing to make The Madison Theatre your entertainment destination. Theatre is to be a versatile, first-class facility that offers a diverse range of worldclass entertainment for the South Shore and greater Long Island region. Situated only 30 minutes from Manhattan, we strive to be an incubator for creative development for the artistic community, while educating and inspiring young performers, writers, and technicians for careers within the entertainment industry. We share in the College’s belief that artistic expression and appreciation is an important part of personal development. 2 Angelo Fraboni Artistic Director The Madison Theatre at Molloy College TABLE OF CONTENTS 10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival..................................................................... 4 The Melody Lingers On: Songs of Irving Berlin.............................................................. 4 Inbeon Con...................................................................................................................... 5 Long Beach International Film Festival: Taste on the Beach......................................... 5 Two Gents and a Lady..................................................................................................... 6 Long Beach International Film Festival.......................................................................... 6 The Marriage of Figaro.................................................................................................... 7 Battle of the Sexes........................................................................................................... 7 Brian Culbertson.............................................................................................................. 8 Flamenco Fire.................................................................................................................. 9 Halloween Fun Festival................................................................................................. 10 Tom Petty 65th Birthday Bash featuring Jeff Slate...................................................... 11 National Republic of China in Peking Dreams.............................................................. 12 Evening of Entertainment: Molloy Annual Gala 2015.................................................. 13 RAEL: The Music of Genesis........................................................................................... 14 Jerry Herman on Broadway........................................................................................... 14 Bollywood in The Spirit of India.................................................................................... 15 David Benoit with special guest Jane Monheit ............................................................ 16 Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration: A Ziegfeld Holiday...................................... 17 Swingtime Big Band: Sinatra at the Sands................................................................... 17 Alice in Wonderland...................................................................................................... 18 The History of American Rock and Roll......................................................................... 19 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off: Kay Swift’s Romance with George Gershwin............. 19 Swingtime Big Band: In the Mood for Love.................................................................. 20 Peter Rabbit™ Tales........................................................................................................ 20 Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin & The Jammin’ Divas.................................................. 21 Movie Industry’s Biggest Night: Live on Stage............................................................ 22 Giselle featuring The Moscow Ballet............................................................................ 23 Making Music Live......................................................................................................... 24 The 5th Annual NY Short Film Concert......................................................................... 25 Clifford the Big Red Dog Live........................................................................................ 26 Broadway’s British Invasion.......................................................................................... 27 Eric Marienthal and Chuck Loeb................................................................................... 28 The South Shore Symphony.......................................................................................... 29 The Nutcracker.............................................................................................................. 30 The Children’s Orchestra Society.................................................................................. 30 Madison Theatre Event Calendar.................................................................................. 32 Madison Theatre Memberships and Discounts............................................................ 34 3 SUMMER 2015 0th 1 e Th ual n n A JULY 18 AT 8PM The 10th Annual Long Island comedy festival, the largest comedy festival of its kind, is coming to The Madison Theatre! Enjoy an evening of hilarious LIVE stand-up comedy featuring: Paul Anthony Official host of the Long Island Comedy Festival Rich Walker Voted “Long Island’s Favorite Comedian” two years in a row Scott Schendlinger Direct from the NYC comedy scene Sherry Davey Nickmom, national headliner Moody McCarthy Letterman, national headliner Rob Falcone AC, Vegas, Comedy Central, national headliner MADISON THE SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN FEATURING FRANK BASIL, RICHARD HALPERN, JUDI MARK, AND LEE MERIWETHER JULY 25 AT 8PM A musical cabaret! The Melody Lingers On is a celebration of the musical genius of Irving Berlin. In a life that spanned more than 100 years, and with a creative output of over 1,000 songs, Irving Berlin epitomized Jerome Kern’s famous adage that “Irving Berlin has no place in American music. He is American music.” Over a period of five decades, Berlin’s songs defined American popular music. This revue will increasingly exhilarate the audience with the discovery of each new song. From 4 Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, from Hollywood to tours of duty throughout Europe and the Pacific, the story of Irving Berlin is the story of this American century. Directed and conducted by Bruce Bider and John Pane. GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org AUGUST 8, 10AM-6PM Inbeon Con is a comic con created for artists, by artists, with a focus on education to succeed. Celebrate your love of comics, anime, cartooning and illustration with us. You will have the opportunity to meet local artists and add to your original art, print, and comic series collections. Inbeon Con will have cosplay contests, skits, panels, and art training seminars. We are taking our fellow artists out of the “Alley” and into the spotlight! Taste on the Beach AUGUST 7 Taste On The Beach will be held on Friday, August 7, on the beach in Long Beach in conjunction with the Long Beach International Film Festival’s starstudded Shorts On The Beach Film Series (rain date August 8). We hope that you will be able to join us in helping the less fortunate on Long Island. A portion of the proceeds of this event will benefit Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank. SEPTEMBER 2014 8PM with ticket holders arriving at 5pm, Taste On The18, Beach getsAT underway Audrey Assad, contemporary walking the red carpet and into the unique atmosphere of enjoying a wide Christian musicwine, artist,and released heron one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches along variety of food, craft beer debut album, The House You’re performances will be providing the soundtrack throughout the the Atlantic Ocean. Live musical Building, Taste in JulyOn 2010. It was will named evening. The Beach end at 8:30pm as everyone will be invited into a custom-built Christian Album and movie theatre on of the2010 beach forthe the Shorts On The Beach Film Series; showtime at 9pm. Shorts On The BeachBreakthrough exhibits short films from Christian Album of around the world, featuring the best from both the studio and independent level. She has worked the Year on iTunes. and toured with other CCM artists Please www.longbeachfilm.com such asvisit Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue for more information. North, Matt Maher and Jars of Clay. 5 SEPTEMBER 2015 Two Gents and a Lady SEPTEMBER 12 AT 8PM Be prepared for a spectacular evening of fun, love, and romance beginning with the hysterically funny “Uncle” Floyd Vivino. He promises to have you in stitches! Then enjoy the amazing voices of Elio Scaccio, Teo Ricciardela and Jessica Carvo. Their “original production” of Two Gents & The Lady: Songs of Love & Romance will have you falling in love all over again. SEPTEMBER 24-27 The Long Beach International Film Festival (LBIFF) will celebrate its fourth anniversary with an action-packed lineup of independent and studio films from around the globe. Scheduled for September 24-27, the Festival will screen an international slate of over 50 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated, and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. During its four-day run, the Festival will feature an array of nightly special events, including red carpet premieres, gala celebrations, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q&As, international spotlights, industry seminars, and musical performances. The Festival will host numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals, nonprofit organizations and the media in a beautiful oceanside locale in Long Beach and Rockville Centre. The LBIFF is committed to providing an outstanding experience for both our filmmakers 6 and our audiences. Special programs planned for 2015 LBIFF include: Shorts On The Beach Film Series, Joan Jett Music Film Series, Collegiate Showcase, and the Youth Film Showcase. We’ll also be exhibiting films featuring action sports, the environment, art, and family. The City of Long Beach and the Village of Rockville Centre serve as hosts to the Festival’s film screenings and special events. Located just 25 miles east of Manhattan and 20 minutes from JFK Airport, LBIFF offers an optimal setting to experience filmmaking at its finest. Long Beach and Rockville Centre boast one of the largest movie consumer groups in the world with a rich filmmaking history right here on Long Island. Thousands of visitors every year are drawn to the City’s spectacular coastline, fine dining, shopping, and endless recreational activities. OCTOBER 2015 Figaro THE MADISON THEATRE PRESENTS The Marriage of Directed by Anne –Julia Audray Conducted by Scott Wiley OCTOBER 2 AT 8PM OCTOBER 4 AT 3PM A fully-staged production of one of the world’s most beloved operas, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro will feature the stellar cast from the Long Island Opera Company. This hysterical production will be infused with Anne-Julia Audray’s innovative staging, along with unforgettable singing and scintillating comedy. (In Italian with English supertitles, with English dialogue scenes.) Also featuring the South Shore Symphony SPONSORED BY MARTY & SUE BEVILAQUA BATTLE OF THE SEXES OCTOBER 17 AT 8PM This battle features four stand-up comedians from late-night TV: two men, two women. Two are married, two are single. Re-celebrate Valentine’s Day (or don’t!) with tales of love and not-love, bad dinners and good dates, broken cars and unbroken dreams. The Ivy League of Comedy is the premier group of stand-up comedians touring America. Known for their elite brand of clever comedy, you’ve heard their brilliant voices on late-night TV and Comedy Central. Now come see them live on stage! 7 OCTOBER 2015 BRIAN Culbertson OCTOBER 10 AT 7PM & 9:30PM Brian has released more than fifteen albums, toured around the world, seen his name at the top of Billboard and radio charts, and worked and performed with industry all-stars such as Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Larry Graham, Michael McDonald, Chris Botti, Musiq Soulchild, Ledisi, Barry Manilow, Herb Alpert, Natalie Cole, Chuck Brown, and Bootsy Collins just to name a few. He has received numerous awards, including being nominated for a 2012 NAACP Image Award and a 2012 Soul Train Award. In Association with Alan Stein JAZZ SERIES Check out these other great shows! ERIC MARIENTHAL & CHUCK LOEB April 16 8 DAVID BENOIT W/ JANE MONHEIT November 28 Sponsored by Ultra Sonic Hand Car Wash RVC Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Centre DeGiaimo Group Spano Abstract Breslin Realty Farm Country Kitchen Hampton Inn & Suites The Bristal Assisted Living Westbury Jeep Rettner Realty Tax Lien Advisors The Smooth Jazz Cruise GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL IN FLAMENCO FIRE OCTOBER 18 AT 3PM José Porcel was born in Sevilla, and at the age of 13 began dancing Andalucian folkloric dances and flamenco in cultural centers in Valencia. In 2000 he danced as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, under the direction of maestro Héctor Zaraspe. In this same year he was contracted as the first dancer in the Compañía Española de Antonio Márquez, performing on tour around the world and at the Ópera de París for 20 sold-out performances. The company scored a sensational success with their coast-to-coast tour of the United States and Canada in the 2011-2012 season with its thrilling new program, Gypsy Fire, and is now touring North America with its new program, Flamenco Fire. 9 OCTOBER 2015 OCTOBER 2 4, FROM 11AM-3PM l a v i t s e F Fun Located on the Public Square Great Lawn, outside the Madison Theatre The Madison Theatre will come alive with our annual HALLOWEEN FUN FESTIVAL! A fun day full of family activities to enjoy! FREE ADMISSION INCLUDES trick-or-treating in the Molloy College residence halls, bounce houses, face painting, a costume parade, contests at the DJ booth, a scarecrow park, coloring, a chalk talk, a magician, a food truck, a costume contest, and bowling with Rockville Centre Lanes. The Leggz Ltd. Dancers will also perform Night on Bald Mountain. Extra Activities: pumpkin painting, mask making, frost-a-cupcake, and a haunted house. The Halloween Fun Fest will take place at Molloy College on the Great Lawn and in the Madison Theatre. We will join forces with some of Rockville Centre’s community organizations and student clubs! So prepare for a day of fun, wear a costume and be part of the parade! 10 Free Admission! Participating Contributors: • • • • • • • • • • • • Sue and Marty Bevilacqua Joan Hope MacNaughton Leggz Ltd. Dance Rockville Centre Lions Club Rockville Centre Youth Council Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts John and Judy Mead Rockville Centre Lanes Front Street Bakery Seaford Bagels North Park Chiropractic, Dr. Michael Russo Molloy College GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org TOM PETTY 65TH BIRTHDAY BASH OCTOBER 24 AT 8PM FEATURING JEFF SLATE & HIS ALL-STAR BAND An evening of music celebrating Tom Petty's 65th birthday! Jeff Slate & His All-Star Band play songs from every part of Petty’s career, plus Petty-inspired original music. Featuring Jeff Slate, Earl Slick, Steve Holley, Rick Mullen, and Jimmy McElligott. MUSIC SERIES RAEL: THE MUSIC OF GENESIS November 8 SPONSORED BY Check out these other great shows! LIVINGSTON TAYLOR February 20 HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL February 6 11 NOVEMBER 2015 NATIONAL CIRCUS AND ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA PRESENTS ePking Dreams NOVEMBER 1 AT 3PM The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program, such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling and Girls’ Balance With Bowls. The company has won over twenty gold and silver medals and various other awards at international circus festivals, including the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, Cirque de Demain, Wuqiao International Circus Festival, China Wuhan International Acrobatics Festival and China National Acrobatic Competition. INTERNATIONAL SERIES Check out these other great shows! FLAMENCO FIRE October 18 12 SPIRIT OF INDIA November 22 MOSCOW BALLET: GISELLE March 4 GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org An Evening of FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Hors d’oeuvres Dinner & Cocktail Reception: 6PM-7:30PM Theatre: 8PM Coffee & Dessert: 9:30PM-11PM Location: The Madison Theatre Business/Cocktail Attire EM ntertainment C olloy ollege 2 0 1 5 G A L A Hosted by Tony Danza Music Director and Conductor: Aaron Gandy Choreography and staging: Lisa Gadja & Mary Ann Lamb Featuring Broadway stars and performers and the South Shore Symphony Perhaps best known for his roles in the hit television series, Who’s The Boss and Taxi, screen and stage star Tony Danza most recently received rave reviews for his performance in the Broadway musical, Honeymoon In Vegas. HONOREES Gary Maranga, R.A. Principal in Charge, The Design Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award JL Media, Inc. Corporate Achievement Award Emilie J. Sair, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ‘61 Distinguished Alumni Award EVENT CHAIRMAN Salvatore P. Ciampo For more information please visit http://alumni.molloy.edu/2015gala Sponsorships available, contact Cynthia Costanzo Metzger Director of Corporate Relations Molloy College Office of Advancement 516.323.4701 13 NOVEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 8, AT 3PM RAEL: The Music of Genesis is a tribute band from the NY and North NJ area, focused on faithfully reproducing Genesis’ full albums from the Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett early era. Performances include tracks from Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and A Trick of the Tail. Audiences on the theater tour are raving about the band’s highenergy interpretations and musical detail. SPONSORED BY Lloyd Gold Lead Vocal, Flute Rob Shepard Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar Paul Sheehan Drums and Cymbals, Percussion, Backing Vocals Sal Locascio Guitars, Backing Vocals Mike Belmonte Bass / Bass Pedals, Backing Vocals Jerry Herman NOVEMBER 14 AT 8PM ON BROADWAY Conducted by Aaron Gandy. Directed by Mark York. The Madison Theatre is proud to celebrating the music of Jerry Herman. The Tony award-winning composer and lyricist had a career that spanned over four decades as he created such Broadway classics as Mame, Milk & Honey, La Cage Aux Folles, Hello Dolly!, Parade, The Grand Tour, and many more. You will hear Broadway talents sing his classic hits accompanied by the South Shore Symphony. This concert will feature singers from the Molloy College/CAP21 BFA theatre program. 14 Proceeds will benefit the Joan Roberts Memorial Scholarship. GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org BOLLYWOOD MASALA ORCHESTRA AND DANCERS OF INDIA a i d n I f o t i r i p S IN NOVEMBER 22 AT 3PM Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present The Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance being presented to the world for the first time. Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India invite you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai. INTERNATIONAL SERIES Check out these other great shows! FLAMENCO FIRE October 18 PEKING DREAMS November 1 MOSCOW BALLET: GISELLE March 4 15 NOVEMBER 2015 DAVID BENOIT CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BROWN WITH SPECIAL GUEST JANE MONHEIT NOVEMBER 28 AT 8PM David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His ’80s releases This Side Up, Freedom at Midnight and the GRAMMY-nominated Every Step of the Way are considered influential genre classics. Among his other GRAMMY nominations are those for Best Instrumental Composition and Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance. His prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown-related projects (including Here’s to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit’s role as Guaraldi’s musical heir. Special guest: Jane Monheit has been a leading light in both the jazz and cabaret worlds since emerging as a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Institute’s 1998 vocal competition. In addition to her own recordings, she has worked alongside the likes of Terence Blanchard, Tom Harrell, and Ivan Lins. In association with Alan Stein JAZZ SERIES Check out these other great shows! BRIAN CULBERTSON ERIC MARIENTHAL & CHUCK LOEB October 10 16 Sponsored by April 16 Ultra Sonic RVC Hand Car Wash Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Centre DeGiaimo Group Spano Abstract Breslin Realty Farm Country Kitchen Hampton Inn & Suites The Bristal Assisted Living Westbury Jeep Rettner Realty Tax Lien Advisors The Smooth Jazz Cruise DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 19 AT 4PM DECEMBER 20 AT 3PM Come share the joy of Christmas at our annual Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration. Directed and designed by Broadway’s best talents, this year’s celebration will be a throwback to the great Ziegfeld Shows from Broadway’s Golden Age. Featuring Broadway’s brightest stars alongside students from the Molloy College/CAP21 BFA theatre program, our production will have you tapping your toes and singing along to all of your favorite holiday songs. MADISON THEATRE Christmas Celebration A Ziegfeld Holiday New Year’s Eve Celebration Sinatra at the Sands DECEMBER 31 AT 7PM Come ring in the New Year with our own “house band,” SWINGTIME, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark recording–perhaps the finest live album Frank Sinatra ever made. On stage at the Sands Hotel with Count Basie and his orchestra and conductor Quincy Jones, “Old Blue Eyes” had just turned 50, so Frank and his collaborators were all in their musical prime! Led by director Steve Shaiman, SWINGTIME and vocalists Jerry Costanzo and Bobbie Ruth will re-create that magical night in Las Vegas on December 31, 1965. Remember….”Whatever happens at the Madison Theatre, stays here!” so don’t miss this one-time-only performance as a culmination of the Sinatra Centennial! 17 JANUARY 2016 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Directed and choreographed by Baayork Lee Music and book by Mark York Conducted by Aaron Gandy JANUARY 22 AT 8PM JANUARY 23 AT 2PM & 8PM JANUARY 24 AT 3PM This new adaptation of the classic story of Alice in Wonderland finds Alice in 1899 falling through a rabbit hole and magically into the future. Alice travels through decade, after decade meeting classic characters throughout her journey. Ending her journey in the 1960s, this musical fantasy takes you through the Roaring ‘20s, Hollywood ‘30s, Big Band ‘40s, and the Beatnik ‘50s with showgirls, tap dancing and a myriad of dance styles featuring the delightful characters of Wonderland. This production features a live orchestra and performers from the Molloy College/CAP21 BFA theatre program. Baayork Lee also directed and choreographed A Chorus Line all over the world as well as the recent Broadway revival; the national tours of The King and I starring Sandy Duncan and Stefanie Powers; the national tour of Bombay Dreams; New York City Opera’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella; the hit Australian production of Barnum; Porgy and Bess; the European tour of Jesus Christ Superstar; and Carmen Jones. Proceeds will benefit the Joan Roberts Memorial Scholarship. 18 FEBRUARY 2016 THE AMERICAN ROCK AND ROLL Featuring • The Duprees • The Tymes • Barbara Harris & The Toys SPONSORED BY FEBRUARY 6 AT 8PM Back by popular demand! The History of American Rock ‘n Roll returns to the Madison Theatre. This rockin’ performance will feature a variety of greatest hits from The Duprees singing “You Belong To Me,” “Take me as I am,” and “Have You Heard.” Enjoy the legendary Philadelphia sound of The Original Tymes performing, “So Much In Love,” “Somewhere,” and “You Little Trustmaker.” Special musical appearance include songs by from Barbara Harris & The Toys, who sing hits that include, “A Lovers Concerto,” and “Attack.” LET’S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF! KAY SWIFT’S ROMANCE WITH GEORGE GERSHWIN FEBRUARY 13 AT 8PM Pianist and host Aaron Gandy (Artistic Advisor to the Kay Swift Trust) leads this romantic look at the legendary romance between George Gershwin and Kay Swift, tunefully illustrated by irresistible songs written by both composers, here performed by two Broadway singers. 19 FEBRUARY 2016 In the Mood for FEBRUARY 14 AT 3PM Love Back for the fourth consecutive season, Long Island’s premier authentic swing band celebrates Valentine’s Day with a potpourri of classic love songs from the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook. Director Steve Shaiman and his 20-piece ensemble re-create the sounds of such iconic bands as Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Duke Ellington. Vocalists Bobbie Ruth and Jerry Costanzo pay tribute to the greatest singers of American popular songs, ranging from current stars like Jane Monheit and Michael Bublé to legends Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’ Cole, and Frank Sinatra. FEBRUARY 15 AT 1PM & 4PM “Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter….” These famous opening lines of The Tale of Peter Rabbit have enchanted young audiences for over one hundred years with the exploits of a charming hero who, going against his mother’s wishes, has adventures (and misadventures) in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Beatrix Potter created an instant classic with the little blue-coated rabbit, whom we recognize as both boy and rabbit, wild and civilized, and who has become an icon of childhood since he first hopped out of the pages of a storybook and into children’s hearts. In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday anniversary, Enchantment Theatre Company brings her captivating stories to life. Using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music, the magical, marvelous World of Beatrix Potter™ comes alive on stage. 20 GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org LIVINGSTON TAYLOR, TOM CHAPIN & THE JAMMIN' DIVAS FEBRUARY 20 AT 8PM Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin have years of experience leading the folk genre. Now joining with the Jammin' Divas, they've created a phenomenally appealing folk production. The show features the unbelievably sharp harmonies, fun interaction and new sound of this precocious group. Each star will also be featured individually throughout the show. SPONSORED BY MUSIC SERIES Check out these other great shows! TOM PETTY B-DAY w/ JEFF SLATE October 24 RAEL: THE MUSIC OF GENESIS November 8 HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL February 6 21 FEBRUARY 2016 L I V E O N S TA G E AT T H E M A D I S O N T H E AT R E C O M E C E L E B R AT E T H E M OV I E I N D U S T R Y ’ S NIGHT 6 PM RED CARPET | VIP DINNER ON THE STAGE 8 PM SHOWTIME SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28 PLEASE JOIN & AS WE RAISE FUNDS FOR THE “ RISING STAR FILMMAKERS SCHOLARSHIP. ” The Madison Theatre at Molloy College and the Long Beach International Film Festival invite you to a viewing party for the Academy Awards LIVE ON STAGE! Do you normally watch in your living room? We’ve got a couch for you on our stage! Our party gives the community and our booming Long Island film industry the opportunity to share in the excitement of the awards show, plus it helps support worthy causes on a local level. Guests will feel like stars themselves as they arrive at the state-of-the-art Madison Theatre at Molloy College and strut down the red carpet. Buy your own Hollywood Star, autograph it and add it to our “Walk of Fame.” There will photos and videos posting to our Instagram, Twitter, Vine, and Facebook sites. Proceeds will raise funds for student scholarships for The Madison Theatre Filmmaking Summer Intensive. 22 e l sGi e MARCH 2016 MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET: MARCH 4 AT 8PM The Moscow Ballet’s beautiful production comes to the Madison Theatre stage! Giselle tells the story of a beautiful young peasant girl and the deceitful man who lures her into a deceptive engagement. When the truth comes out, Giselle goes mad and dies of a broken heart. Her spirit returns to haunt him, but her love eventually saves him in a battle between the mortal and immortal worlds. Don’t miss composer Adolphe Adam’s classic telling of one of the world’s most famous full length ballets, Giselle. 23 MARCH 2016 MAKING MUSIC Live MARCH 6 AT 3PM Dr. Paul Shelden, conductor and host, will present Making Music Live, an orchestral concert with narrations, for children and families. Cited by Backstage magazine as “a strong stage personality,” Dr. Shelden uses music, humor, and audience participation to entertain and enlighten. The Madison Theatre program will include selections from Frozen, William Tell Overture, Jurassic Park, and Peter and the Wolf with choreography by Joan Hope MacNaughton and the Leggz Ltd. Dancers. Accompaniment by the Children’s Orchestra Society, featuring singers from Molloy College’s BFA CAP21 program. 24 APRIL 2016 The Fifth Annual NY Short Film Concert An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films APRIL 8 AT 7:30PM Asbury Shorts – New York City’s longest-running, noncompetitive presentation of the world’s best short films – returns to The Madison Theatre at Molloy College to present “The Fifth Annual New York Short Film Concert,” an evening of world-renowned, awardwinning short films from the past and present. Asbury Shorts provides the public with an extremely rare opportunity to view Oscar nominees, U.S. film festival “Best of Show” winners and international honorees mixed together in a fast-paced and eclectic program, presented on a real cinema screen as opposed to YouTube, smart phones, or computers! “The best short film show I’ve ever seen.” - Oscar-nominated Hollywood director Jason Reitman. 25 APRIL 2016 Clifford the BigRed Live! Dog APRIL 9 AT 2PM & 6PM AND MEET GREET E ABL A V A I L IFFORD CL S! WITH RIEND F D AN FAMILY SERIES HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL October 24 26 It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ The ‘Big Red Dog,’ a character beloved for generations, comes to life on stage in a BIG way in this interactive musical! Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and all their friends from Birdwell Island as they embark on an adventure filled with singing, dancing, and more. Share in the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG ideas: share, play fair, have respect, work together, be responsible, be truthful, be kind, believe in yourself, be a good friend and help others–with this musical experience the whole family will love! Check out these other great shows! MAKING MUSIC LIVE March 6 PETER RABBIT™ TALES February 15 ALICE IN WONDERLAND January 22–24 GET TICKETS NOW! 516.323.4444 . madisontheatreny.org d My Girl Me an Jesus C hrist S Josep h an dt Tech he Amaz n ing Drea icolor mco at uperst ar BRITISH Cats igon Sa Miss N O I S A V IN Chess of m o t ra an Ph e Ope th Les Mis érables ! ...and more BROADWAY POPS SERIES Also check out JERRY HERMAN ON BROADWAY November 14 APRIL 10 AT 3PM The British are coming! The Madison Theatre presents a musical Pops Concert featuring some of the greatest hits from British Broadway musicals. You will hear songs from such hit musicals as Miss Saigon, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Chess, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more. You will see Broadway stars as well as performers from Molloy College/CAP21 BFA theatre program and accompanied by the Children’s Orchestra Society. If you love Broadway, you will not want to miss this afternoon of showtunes! Featuring the Children’s Orchestra Society, conducted by Aaron Gandy. Proceeds will benefit the Joan Roberts Memorial Scholarship. 27 APRIL 2016 APRIL 16 AT 8PM Eric Marienthal started his professional career in 1980 with famed New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt. After returning to Los Angeles, Eric became a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band. He recorded 6 CDs with Chick Corea’s band and received two of his five Grammy nominations. He’s won one Grammy award as part of the GRP Super Live CD. Eric has performed with artists such as Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Aaron Neville, Johnny Mathis, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, George Duke, David Benoit, The Rippingtons, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, Brian Culbertson, Patti Austin, Lou Rawls, David Lee Roth, The Yellowjackets, B.B. King, Ramsey Louis, Patti LaBelle, Olivia Newton-John, and many others. ERIC MARIENTHAL & CHUCK with special opening act Al DeGregoris LOEB Virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer Chuck Loeb is one of the most respected musicians of the jazz scene in its broadest sense. He has literally played around the world and performed with some of the most recognized names in the music industry, from Bob James to Bob Dylan, and from Anita Baker to Astrid Gilberto. In addition to his solo career, Chuck is a member of Jazz Funk Soul and Fourplay, two supergroups of contemporary jazz. We are fortunate to have this world-renowned recording artist return to the Madison Theatre stage. IN ASSOCIATION WITH ALAN STEIN JAZZ SERIES Check out these other great shows! BRIAN CULBERTSON October 10 28 DAVID BENOIT W/ JANE MONHEIT November 28 Sponsored by Ultra Sonic RVC Hand Car Wash Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Centre DeGiaimo Group Spano Abstract Breslin Realty Farm Country Kitchen Hampton Inn & Suites The Bristal Assisted Living Westbury Jeep Rettner Realty Tax Lien Advisors The Smooth Jazz Cruise From our Community South Shore Symphony JAZZ AND THE CLASSICS: CLAUDE BOLLING, HUBERT LAWS, JEFFREY AND EVAN BIEGEL NOVEMBER 20 & 21 AT 8PM Scott Jackson Wiley, Conductor and Music Director Jazz composer Claude Bolling created a furor with his Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio in the mid-1970s. Its ingenious fusion of baroque stylings with the jazz idiom was an instant classic and remained in the Billboard Top 40 for ten years. The great jazz flutist Hubert Laws collaborates with Long Island’s favorite pianist, Jeffrey Biegel, in Steve Barta’s masterful symphonic arrangement: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, and in Laws’ skillful reworking of the last movement of Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto N. 2. The concert begins with the ever-popular Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé. Bolling/Barta – Symphonic Arrangement: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio Hubert Laws, flute Jeffrey Biegel, piano Evan Biegel, drums Rachmaninoff, arr. Hubert Laws – Finale from Concerto n. 2 op. 18 in C minor for Flute, Piano and Orchestra Hubert Laws, flute Jeffrey Biegel, piano THE MUSIC OF HECTOR BERLIOZ WITH CONDUCTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR: SCOTT JACKSON WILEY FEBRUARY 27 AT 8PM The poems of Théophile Gautier serve as the text for Les Nuits d’été of Hector Berlioz. Deeply immersed in the great literary writings of his time, Berlioz was often inspired by literature in his compositions. In the Symphonie Fantastique Berlioz portrays the longings of a lover and terrifying hallucinations in what is arguably the greatest of all nineteenth century tone poems. The virtuoso demands of the Symphonie Fantastique were a central force in the creation of the modern symphonic orchestra. THE FOUR SEASONS AND MORE: A VIVALDI EXTRAVAGANZA APRIL 2 AT 8PM Virtuoso soloists from the South Shore Symphony Scott Jackson Wiley, Conductor and Continuo The South Shore Symphony delves into the Baroque period with the music of one of the most popular composers of all time: Antonio Vivaldi. At the top of the charts is his Four Seasons, a collection of four concertos for violin and string orchestra that vividly depict each of the seasons of the year. Violinist Stephan Tieszen brings his mastery of baroque style and period technique to the orchestra and to our audience. The performance will be accompanied with lighting effects, the paintings of Breugel and readings of the sonnets that the composer illustrates in his music. Additionally, virtuoso soloists from the South Shore Symphony will perform selections from Vivaldi’s wonderful concertos for wind instruments. Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Stephan Tieszen, violin Other Concertos/soloists TBA $25 Adults $20 for Guild members and Seniors $10 for students 29 From our Community The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts and Leggz. Ltd. Ballet Present The Nutcracker Don’t Miss This Magical Holiday Classic! DECEMBER 11 AT 7:30PM DECEMBER 12 AT 5PM DECEMBER 13 AT 4PM The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts presents the Leggz Ltd. Ballet “The Nutcracker.” We continue our tradition of ringing in the holiday season, for our 19th year, with Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet. “The Nutcracker,” under the artistic direction of Joan Hope MacNaughton, brings world-renowned ballet stars who are joined by gifted young dancers from all over the metropolitan area with the Leggz Ltd. Ballet Company. Under the musical direction of Scott Jackson Wiley, the South Shore Symphony summons all its forces to bring to life the composer’s full score. This production is the only one on Long Island that features a live orchestra. Featuring: Kathleen Breen Combes – Sugar Plum Fairy - Principal dancer from the Boston Ballet, acclaimed by the NY Times, “A ballerina of colossal scale and boldness.” Yury Yanowski – Cavalier – Principal dancer from the Boston Ballet and awardwinning choreographer Children’s Orchestra Society MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR: MICHAEL DADAP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: YEOU-CHENG MA 30 Daniel Baker – Candy Cane – “So You Think You Can Dance” finalist Katelyn Prominski - Snow Queen - Suzanne Farrell Ballet, FlashDance The Musical Maximilien Baud - Snow King Billy Elliott on Broadway Sponsored by: King Kullen Molloy College The Mead Family Trust DECEMBER 6 AT 3PM & JUNE 19 AT 6PM The Children’s Orchestra Society (COS), founded in 1962 by Dr. H.T. Ma, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to “teaching the language of music” to children and teens. Its mission is to cultivate and nurture children and teach them teamwork and life skills through music-learning and performing in orchestral and chamber music settings. Members of COS receive excellent training in classical music and opportunities to perform in concerts with their peers as well as with wellestablished musicians. For COS updates and information visit childrensorch.org Get Tickets Now! 516.323.4444 • madisontheatreny.org . A . F . B r u ge e o l l o Y C y EwaithrCnAP21 and Mollo The Best of Both Worlds! This is your OPPORTUNITY to train with some of the best working professionals in New York City, while studying on Molloy’s beautiful, Long Island campus. To learn more visit our websites or send us an email MolloyBFAInfo@cap21.org www.molloy.edu • www.cap21.org If you love theatre music or film... 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