2015-2016 Show Information
Updated 11/20/2015
Snarky Puppy
Saturday, June 20 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $44 / $34
Brooklyn, New York-based Snarky Puppy is an instrumental fusion band featuring a collective of nearly
40 musicians, referred to as “The Fam.” Created by Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and
producer Michael League, and formed in Denton, Texas, in 2004, Snarky Puppy incorporates a wide
variety of instruments into their music, such as guitars, pianos, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion
and strings. The band released their debut album, The Only Constant, in 2006; their latest album is
2014’s We Like It Here. Many of the current and former band members were once students at the
University of North Texas, and they are routinely joined by other artists such as Erykah Badu, Justin
Timberlake, Kirk Franklin, Ari Hoenig and Snoop Dogg.
http://snarkypuppy.com/
Lawrence Brownlee
Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 8 pm
Music & Theatre Hall
Ticket prices $49
The most in-demand American tenor in the world in the bel canto repertoire, Lawrence Brownlee
continues to astonish audiences with the elegance and agility of his instrument. From firmly American
roots, Mr. Brownlee has become a star on the international scene, lauded for the seemingly effortless
beauty of his voice. He has been featured in nearly every major theater in the world and enjoys a
relationship with many prominent conductors and symphony orchestras. Operatic highlights of Mr.
Brownlee’s career include: La Cenerentola in Milan, Houston, Philadelphia, and the Metropolitan Opera;
L'italiana in Algeri in Milan, Dresden, Boston, Houston, and Seattle; and I Puritani in Washington,
Seattle, and the Metropolitan Opera.
http://lawrencebrownlee.com
Bobby McFerrin
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 8 pm
Tickets prices $57 / $47 / $42
Bobby McFerrin was always an unlikely pop star. The 10-time Grammy winner has blurred the
distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world’s finest concert halls,
exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the
beatbox movement. His latest album, spirityouall, is a bluesy, feel-good recording, an unexpected move
from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a
cappella hit Don’t Worry, Be Happy. Beyond that he always kept people guessing, what would be next:
his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and the Vienna Philharmonic, his improvising choir
Voicestra, and his legendary solo vocal performances kept people doing just that. It’s been the quietest
and most polite of revolutions.
http://bobbymcferrin.com
Kelli O'Hara
Monday, July 13, 2015 at 8 pm
Music & Theatre Hall
Ticket prices $49
Kelli O’Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway’s great leading ladies. This year
she received her 5th Tony nomination along with Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics
nominations for her portrayal of Francesca in the musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County.
Additionally, she starred as Mrs. Darling in NBC’s live telecast of Peter Pan. Kelli has worked extensively
both regionally and Off-Broadway and performed with symphonies and orchestras across the country.
She is a frequent guest artist on the PBS Memorial Day and July 4th telecast and has performed several
times as part of the Kennedy Honor tributes for Barbara Cook, Jerry Herman and Barbra Streisand. This
spring, Kelli will return to Broadway in Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of The "King and I" opposite Ken
Watanabe.
http://kelliohara.com
Heather Parcells
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 8 pm
Studio Theatre
Ticket prices $20
Newport News-native Heather Parcells performed in her first professional job dancing at Busch Gardens
in Williamsburg during her senior year of high school. Heather received her BFA from the Florida State
University, moved to New York and in 10 days landed the role of Velma Kelly in the National Tour of
CHICAGO. Heather made her Broadway debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her television and film credits
include Every Little Step, Guiding Light, Good Morning America, The Today Show and the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade. Heather also appeared on the 100th Episode of Dancing with the Stars with
Mario Lopez. In NYC Heather is on the faculty for The Broadway Artists Alliance, and has taught for The
Broadway Dance Center ISVP program, Broadway Classroom and Camp Broadway.
http://heatherparcells.com
An Evening with Straight No Chaser
Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 8 pm
Tickets prices $67 / $57 / $47 / $37
Back By Popular Demand: Straight No Chaser!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis
singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses … think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither
strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a
phenomenon with a massive fan base, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD
releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of 10 unadulterated human voices
coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense ... and with
a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.
http://www.sncmusic.com/thenewoldfashioned
“Weird Al” Yankovic
The Mandatory World Tour
Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Ticket prices $59 / $49 / $42 / $37
With more than 12 million albums sold, three Grammys to his name and one of only three performers in
history to have registered a Top 40 single in each of the last four decades, “Weird Al” Yankovic is back on
the road with The Mandatory World Tour. Fresh off the release of his 14th studio album, Mandatory
Fun (the first ever comedy album to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200), Weird Al takes no prisoners
with parodies of some of the biggest hits from 2014 such as Pharrell Williams’ Happy (Tacky), Robin
Thicke’s Blurred Lines (Word Crimes), Lorde’s Royals (Foil), Iggy Azalea’s Fancy (Handy) and Imagine
Dragons’ Radioactive (Inactive). Irreverent. Hilarious. And it’s
Mandatory!
http://weirdal.com/
Grammy Winner Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick
Tuesday, August 11, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $109/ $89 / $79 / $49
Time-tested rockers Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick co-headline this concert for the ages in the
fittingly, acoustically superb, Ferguson Center for the Arts concert hall! With more than 5,000
performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is undoubtedly
one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974 and
while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical
success. Hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police,” and “Surrender” have cemented the
group as one of America’s top rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time.
Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was
lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups,
seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as
George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many
others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records
of all time.
http://www.frampton.com/
http://www.cheaptrick.com/
Brian Regan
Live in Concert
Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Ticket prices $45 / $40
The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as
one of the premier comedians in the country. His non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities
each year since 2005 , and the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his
peers, continues to grow Brian’s fan base.
On May 8, Brian made his 28th and final stand-up performance on Late Show With David Letterman, the
most of any comic since the show began on CBS. Brian makes history again on September 26 with the
live broadcast of Brian Regan: Live, from Radio City Music Hall, the first live broadcast of a stand-up
special in Comedy Central’s history.
“No comedian in the world says, ‘Yeah, I want to follow Brian Regan.'” – Chris Rock
“I’ll take all of that guy you got…Very funny man.” – David Letterman
—Metro Spirit
Augusta, Georgia
http://brianregan.com/
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Albert Bergeret, Artistic Director
The Pirates of Penzance
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3 pm
Tickets Starting at $56/ $49 / $44 / $34
This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join
the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the
delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of
Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with
choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format. The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus
and legitimate vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and power while the company’s vibrancy,
energy and contemporary sense of humor keep the show alive and exciting to a modern audience. The
Pirates of Penzance — they’ll steal your heart away!
http://nygasp.org/
Distinguished Speaker Series
Madeleine K. Albright
An Evening with Madeleine Albright
Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42
Madeleine K. Albright has devoted her life to public service, not only on behalf of the citizens of the
United States but the world. From 1993–1997, Albright served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to
the UN. In 1997, she was named the first female U.S. Secretary of State. In that role she reinforced
America’s alliances, advocated democracy and human rights and promoted American trade and
business, labor and environmental standards abroad. Albright has also held (and holds) positions with
the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Policy Board and chaired a group of experts focused on
developing NATO’s New Strategic Concept. In 2012 President Obama awarded the U.S. Medal of
Freedom to Dr. Albright — the nation’s highest civilian honor — citing the inspiration her life is to all and
that her scholarship and insight continue to make the world a better, more peaceful place. She is also
the author of five New York Times best-sellers.
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show
Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $57 / $47 / $37
There is ONLY one REAL Rat Pack Experience! Hackett Miller’s critically acclaimed production, Sandy
Hackett’s Rat Pack Show, is the Presenters’ Choice for the finest performing arts centers across the
country. Broadway World writes, “The Best Show of the Year!” (reviewed at the Kauffman Center for the
Performing Arts). Having their own personal connection to the Rat Pack has allowed the producers to
tell this story like no one else can. Sandy Hackett’s father was legendary comedian, Buddy Hackett, and
producer Lisa Dawn Miller’s father was legendary songwriter, Ron Miller, who wrote For Once In My Life
(recorded by every member of the Rat Pack) and many other huge hits. Together, Hackett and Miller
have created a truly entertaining theatrical production based on the musical and comedic legacy of the
Rat Pack.
http://sandyhackettsratpackshow.com/
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Tickets prices $69 / $59 / $42
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians, and band leaders meet in a historic duet of
piano and banjo. The Grammy-winning duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes
with the music from their Latin Grammy-winning album, The Enchantment, and their brand-new live
album. Corea, a DownBeat Hall of Famer and NEA Jazz Master, is the fourth-most-nominated artist in
Grammy Awards history, with 63 nods — and 22 wins. Chick’s sound through the years has embraced
straight-ahead, avant-garde, bebop, jazz-rock fusion and more. Fleck, who is often considered the
world’s greatest banjo player, has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo through a
remarkable performing and recording career. With a mix of jazz and pop standards, crossing a myriad of
genres, from jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco to gospel, prepare to be thoroughly entertained by two
icons from different musical worlds!
http://chickcorea.com/
http://belafleck.com/
Compañia Flamenca José Porcel
performing Flamenco Fire
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $34 / $24
Flamenco choreographer extraordinaire José Porcel makes a brilliant return to North America with
Flamenco Fire, a thrilling performance of classical and traditional Flamenco dance and music guaranteed
to set your soul afire! Porcel and his company of dancers and live orchestra present a spectacle of classic
Flamenco as it was danced and performed by the great masters, including Antonio Gades and José
Greco! The dancers in the company are first-rate: “lithe and accomplished.” Porcel choreographed his
first work in 1991 but has kept his dance spirit alive as mostly premier or lead dancer with numerous
world-class companies. This breathtaking extravaganza represents the purity and authenticity of the
golden age of Flamenco — it is Flamenco at its best!
http://www.joseporcel.com/
The B-52s
Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $79 / $69 / $59 / $39
It is well known that The B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. And after 20 million albums into
their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and
enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like Rock Lobster, Dance This Mess Around and Private
Idaho, to chart-topping hits like Love Shack and Roam and Deadbeat Club, to their thrilling reemergence
on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex, The B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party
every time their music begins. As they (Cindy, Fred and Kate) take their party-music revolution into the
21st century, The B-52s show no signs of slowing down, serving up their own unique blend of music and
showmanship to millions of fans around the world.
http://theb52s.com/
REO Speedwagon
Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $77 / $67 / $57 / $47 / $37
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971 and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon
is a band whose credo is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans. By the early ’70s, the band’s
unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording, carved a path straight to platinum albums
and freeform FM radio staples such as Ridin’ The Storm Out. Soon to follow was 1980’s explosive Hi
Infidelity. REO rode the top of the charts with a RIAA-certified 22 million albums sold in the U.S. and 40
million around the globe (all fueled by a string of gold and platinum records and international hit
singles). Today REO is still doing what they’ve always done — taking care of their legacy, focusing on the
future and carrying on with music that defines excellence in song craftsmanship and brilliant live
performance for several generations of fans.
http://www.speedwagon.com/
Reshimo by Vertigo Dance Company
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $47 / $37 / $27
Founded in 1992 by Adi Sha’al and Noa Wertheim, the Vertigo Dance Company has established a
unique presence in the contemporary dance scene worldwide. Having developed a distinct artistic
language that emphasizes the link between “Art and Earth,” works challenge and create an awareness
to the limits of the human body. The result is a collage of intricate and singular dance creations
that exude the holistic and spiritual approach of leading choreographer, Noa Wertheim.
Since founding the Vertigo Dance Company, Sha-al and Wertheim have created a new production
each and every year, from original dance works to various collaborative projects — each time,
inviting audiences on a unique and enchanting journey.
http://vertigo.org.il
John Cleese and Eric Idle: Together Again At Last ... For The Very First Time
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $99 / $82 / $72 / $52
Don't miss your chance to see the must-see new show, John Cleese and Eric Idle: Together Again At Last
... For The Very First Time! Cleese and Idle will blend scripted and improvised bits with storytelling,
musical numbers, exclusive footage, aquatic juggling and an extended audience Q&A to craft a unique
comedic experience with every performance. As founding members of Monty Python, Cleese and Idle
are unarguably among the godfathers of modern comedy, helping to pioneer an irreverent, absurdist
sensibility that is emulated by comics around the world. As individuals, they have written, performed
and produced some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed shows of all-time like Spamalot, A Fish
Called Wanda, Fawlty Towers and The Rutles.
http://cleeseandidle.com
Direct from Beijing
The National Acrobats and Circus of the People’s Republic of China
Performing Peking Dreams
Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $42 / $37 / $32 / $27
Direct from Beijing comes The National Acrobats and Circus of the People’s Republic of China,
performing Peking Dreams. Founded in 1953, the National Acrobats and Circus is one of the longest
running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. They are especially acclaimed in China because
of the unique acts in their program such as Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Girls’ Balance With
Bowls, cycling stunts and many other outstanding acrobatic acts. The Company has won more than 20
Gold and Silver medals and various other awards at international circus festivals including the Monte
Carlo International Circus Festival, Cirque de Demain and China National Acrobatic Competition. Great
fun for the kids, great fun for the whole family!
http://www.cami.com/?webid=2109/
Mavis Staples & Joan Osborne
Solid Soul
Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $49 / $39 / $29
Grammy Award-winning legend Mavis Staples teams up with multi-platinum recording artist Joan
Osborne on the highly anticipated national tour, Solid Soul. From her early days with the iconic Staple
Singers, when she was on top of the charts with songs like the 1972 #1 hit I’ll Take You There, to her
recent albums with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples has been a leader in American music for six
decades. The "Solid Soul" tour marks her first tour collaboration with Joan Osborne, the widely
celebrated singer-songwriter who dominated Top 40 radio with her hit song One of Us and whose
albums have garnered seven Grammy nominations. Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of
the great voices of her generation — both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank,
emotionally evocative songwriter. Indeed a very soulful pairing.
http://mavisstaples.com/
http://www.joanosborne.com/
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India
Spirit of India
Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8 pm
Tickets prices $49 / $39 / $29
The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold
vision in Indian live music and dance! 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 that characterizes the incredible India we know today. With 17 professional artists onstage,
you will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western
instruments such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium and clarinet, among
many others. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India give an authentic taste of the
richness and excitement of Indian music.
http://www.bollywoodmasalaorchestra.com/
Patti LaBelle
Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 7 pm
Tickets prices $109 / $99 / $89 / $79 / $44
“Beautiful” simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As
time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style,
elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets
have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. In 2009, the
Philadelphia maven reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx for the first time in 30 years for the
critically acclaimed Labelle reunion album, Back to Now. Just this past spring, she danced her way into
America’s hearts on Dancing With the Stars, working her way to week six! In addition to her amazing
career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success, Ms. LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as
legendary. She is an advocate for organizations and initiatives related to cancer, HIV and AIDS, adoption
and foster care, among others.
http://www.pattilabelle.com/
Munich Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $87 / $72 / $62 / $27
Philippe Entremont, Conductor and Piano Soloist
Pepe Romero, Guitar Soloist
The Romeros, Guitar Quartet
The Munich Symphony Orchestra (Münchner Symphoniker) was founded in 1945 as
“Symphonieorchester Kurt Graunke” and — with its four subscription series in Prinzregententheater,
Herkulessaal and the Philharmonie am Gasteig — is regarded as one of the high-profile ensembles of the
city of Munich (of which there are four). The Orchestra performs more than 100 concerts each year
throughout Europe, Asia and the United States (they last performed here in 2009). Georg Schmöhe, as
chief conductor, has been credited with raising the artistic profile of the orchestra as well as the
continuing enhancement of its symphonic repertoire. Philippe Entremont serves as conductor, as well as
piano soloist.
The New York Times wrote: “To call Pepe Romero a superb guitarist is to understate the case … [he] is
an exceptional musician, and one whose qualities would assuredly have made themselves known
regardless of the instrument he had chosen for his own.”
Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros were founded by the legendary
Celedonio Romero with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1960. Half a century after walking onto the
world stage as the first classical guitar quartet, The Romeros continue to be a veritable institution in the
world of classical music.
For program information, please visit the performance’s web page.
http://www.muenchner-symphoniker.de/
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8 pm
Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 1 pm
Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Tickets prices $79 / $69 / $62 / $57 / $52 / $42 / $ 37
This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy
and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and
head on over to the Ferguson Center for the Arts to see IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Performances begin November 13 for this must-see classic in a lavish new production that the New York
Times says to, “put on your wish list.” IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-anddance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the
process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift
they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.
www.whitechristmasthemusical.com
Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Sinatra Sings Sinatra
The Centennial Celebration
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $72 / $62 / $52 / $42
Frank Sinatra, Jr. delivers first-hand recollections about life on and off stage of his iconic father
preforming Sinatra Sings Sinatra. The multi-media show, with film excerpts, family photos and insights
into the world’s greatest entertainer, can only come from his son. Above all, this evening is about the
music of Sinatra. Come Fly With Me, New York, New York, Strangers in the Night and My Way, plus many
more, are backed by a wonderful big band featuring many members who played with Sinatra, Sr. The
100th Birthday Celebration, Sinatra Signs Sinatra, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Join Frank Sinatra, Jr.
and share in The Centennial Celebration of the music, life and legend of Sinatra.
Darlene Love
with special guest Little Anthony
Love for the Holidays
Friday, November 20, 2015 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $49 / $39 / $29
From her first No. 1 recording, He’s A Rebel, through her string of hits with the legendary “Wall of
Sound” hit factory (Da Doo Ron Ron and Christmas Baby Please Come Home), to the countless backup
gigs for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Cher and Aretha Franklin, Darlene Love continues to blaze a
trail of success in the music industry. In 2011 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (no
wonder she’s been hailed as the greatest singer in pop music!). She’s also proven herself a talented
actress, starring as Danny Glover’s screen wife in the Lethal Weapon films and lighting up Broadway in
such musicals as Grease and the Tony Award-nominated Leader of the Pack. As a member of The
Shirelles (Will You Love Me Tomorrow), she shared the honor of being named one of the 100 best acts of
all time by Rolling Stone in 2004. Opening the evening’s performance is Little Anthony (yes, of The
Imperials and the one noted for his high-pitched falsetto voice), backed by his own band and singers!
http://darleneloveworld.com/
The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas Night Out
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $69 / $59 / $49 / $44 / $37
The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry. They’ve scored 12
gold, three platinum, and one double-platinum album with more than a dozen national Number One
singles and over 30 Top Ten hits. The band has also garnered a host of industry accolades including
Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards. They bring three decades of charted singles and 50 years of
tradition to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. Their
annual Christmas show includes Oaks’ hits as well as tried and true holiday songs people expect to hear.
It has become a holiday tradition with fans and their families. In early 2014 (41 years after they first
stepped onstage together as a group) they celebrated 41 million, RIAA-certified records sold and in the
fall of 2015 they will be (or have been depending on when you are reading this!) inducted into the
Country Music Hall of Fame.
http://www.oakridgeboys.com/
Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas — The Symphony Tour
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $99 / $89 / $79 / $62 / $49
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic
Woman as they present Home For Christmas — The Symphony Tour. Featuring music from the allfemale music ensemble’s second Christmas album, Home For Christmas, including holiday favorites I’ll
Be Home for Christmas and Silent Night. This promises to be an enchanting and festive evening filled
with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer.
http://celticwoman.com
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with guest MC Kurtis Blow
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices $42 / $37 / $27
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score
through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ and an electric
violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. “An ensemble as
exciting as their balletic equivalent … the hip-hop vocabulary works even better!” says The New York
Times. This evening-length show celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.
“A generous dose of contemporary spirit sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls.”
—The New York Times
“A crowd-pleasing and uplifting saga just in time for the holiday season.”
—Broadway World
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas 2015
with Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer and Bill Medley
Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $76 / $66 / $56 / $46
Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the
holiday season. “By all rights, smooth jazz should own the holiday season, and the saxophonist Dave Koz
is better positioned than anyone to make it so,” says The New York Times in a review of his latest
Christmas album, The 25th of December. Dave’s high-energy shows have made him synonymous with the
season, with the El Paso Times saying, “Dave Koz = Christmas” and Examiner.com christening him “Santa
Koz.”
The 2015 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour will feature Dave along with three special guests. Koz will
be joined by two tour “alumni” — the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, who has earned accolades in the
R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer, who was introduced
with the smash pop single “Lily Was Here” and has since released 10 studio albums and performed with
such artists as Prince, Dave Stewart and Lionel Ritchie — and the legendary Bill Medley, who will be
touring with Koz for the first time. Medley, who co-founded The Righteous Brothers with Bobby
Hatfield, has released 14 solo albums, including the Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing. Together, the four
musicians will put fresh spins on holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the
spirit of the season.
http://davekoz.com/
Lee Ann Womack with special guest Ruthie Collins
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 3 pm
Ticket prices $64 / $54 / $44 / $39 / $32
In a world of faster, harder, louder, country superstar Lee Ann Womack wants something far more
radical: to be real. Strip it all away, get to the core of life, love and raw emotion – and you find songs
that distill it all to the stopping power of a hollow point bullet. “It just seems like music, when it is most
powerful, hits you right between the eyes,” says the Grammy-winning vocalist who has been singled out
for “the clarity of a soul that realizes loss is a form of purification, a scraping away of false ideals and
excess emotional baggage” by TIME Magazine. Hot on the heels of success of her latest album, The Way
I’m Livin’, Womack, who is known for her old-fashioned themed songwriting (heartbreak, lost love…)
mixed with contemporary elements (I Hope You Dance was a major crossover hit), acknowledges the
frankness of her writing: “Some of these songs are hard truths, tough moments, places you’d rather not
be, but you know, life takes you to those places sometimes.”
Opening the evening is Ruthie Collins, a fresh voice on the country scene whose tones harken back to
Hank Senior but with a sound fresh enough to turn country music on its ear. Collins is a mix of
contradictions (youthful yet experienced sound; ethereal vocals over a completely unexpected
backbeat) connected in a way that makes perfect sense. The effect is stunning — nowhere more so than
on her debut single Ramblin’ Man. It’s time to give her a serious listen.
http://leeannwomack.com/
http://ruthiecollinsmusic.com/
Savion Glover's DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTaCULaR
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
Savion Glover’s “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTacULaR” brings bright lights, cheerful sounds and heartpounding performances to the Ferguson Center! Bursting with festive holiday spirit, legendary
choreographer and world-renowned dance sensation Savion Glover will fill the concert hall with dance,
rhythm and music to all-time holiday favorites from around the world. During this very, merry holiday
season, Glover’s “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTacULaR” invites the joyous sounds of song, music and tap
dance to the stage as only “Tap Master” Savion Glover can bring!
“I think what makes Savion an incredible artist is his extraordinary joy in what he does. He is able to live
in that state of joy and not compromise his emotional complexity like the earlier tap dancers had to …
He is as much a composer as he is a choreographer.” —George C. Wolfe, Director
http://saviongloverproductions.com
Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest Denzal
Sinclaire
Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Tickets prices $77 / $62 / $42
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists,
ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today. Its mission is to entertain, enrich and expand a
global community for jazz through performance, education and advocacy. Somewhat incredibly, JLCO
started as a summer concert series at the Center in 1987; its phenomenal success is outer-worldly and
eventually led to the opening the world’s first venue designed specifically for jazz in 2004. JLCO
has celebrated jazz and these monumental landmarks with an ever-growing audience of jazz fans from
around the world. This unique holiday program combines the talents of JLCO with those of Mr. Denzal
Sinclaire, a pianist/singer of subtle skill and with a relaxed and sophisticated approach to songs.
http://www.jazz.org/
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 8 pm
Tickets prices $87 / $72 / $62 / $27
Pinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductor and Violin Soloist
“Roof Raising Performances” and “Great Style and Panache” are just a few of the many rave review
headlines describing recent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances. Under the baton of guest
conductor and violin soloist Pinchas Zukerman (a phenomenon in the world of music for over four
decades noted for his musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards), the
Royal Philharmonic has quickly become the leading London orchestra and enjoys an international
reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and the highest possible standards
of music-making across a diverse range of musical repertoire. Britain’s “self-appointed national
orchestra” will return to the Ferguson Center by popular demand for a reprise of its January 2012 visit.
For program information, please visit the performance’s web page.
http://www.rpo.co.uk/
Alan Alda
Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself
Friday, January 15, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $57 / $52
Actor, writer, science advocate and director are just a few of Alan Alda’s many job titles, which,
collectively have led to incredibly intriguing life experiences. Throughout his 40-year career, he’s won
seven Emmys, six Golden Globes and three DGA awards for directing. When not garnering accolades for
his roles in front of and behind the camera, Alda spent 11 years hosting Scientific American
Frontiers on PBS. One of TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Television Stars of All Time, Alda is best known for
portraying Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H, which earned him five Emmys for acting, writing and directing,
the only actor in history to win in each category for a single series. His first memoir Never Have Your Dog
Stuffed, and Other Things I’ve Learned became a New York Times bestseller, as did his second: Things I
Overheard While Talking to Myself. Spend an evening with the inimitable Alan Alda, learning, sharing
and laughing.
http://alanalda.com/
The Band of the Royal Marines and The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards
Friday, January 22, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
The Band of the Royal Marines and the legendary Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the Scots
Guards join forces in grand style for an evening of pageantry and music! In their distinctive white
helmets, The Band of the Royal Marines is celebrated for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and
precision drill. On the concert platform they enjoy a similar reputation ensuring their continuing
popularity with their audiences. The Band's repertoire includes popular classics, big band, stimulating
contemporary works and entertaining solo features.
The Scots Guards were formed in 1642 by the Marquis of Argyll to act as a royal bodyguard. The sound
of the pipes has long instilled a great sense of pride and passion, which has inspired Scottish soldiers in
the heat of battle. The music of the Pipes and Drums is integral to the way of life in a Scottish infantry
regiment and every company within the battalion has its own particular pipe tune. The stirring sound of
bagpipes, drums, band music and all the color and pageantry of the military uniforms will appeal to the
whole family.
Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8 pm
Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3 pm
Ticket prices $79 / $69 / $59 / $49 / $39
Now in its 25th amazing year, the “World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical” continues to thrill
audiences on tour in the U.S. and around the world. Viewed by more than 20 million people in over
20,000 performances worldwide, Buddy opened in London’s West End in 1989, and has been seen on
Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, South
Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore, winning numerous awards along the way. Buddy tells the story
of Buddy Holly through his short, yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, Peggy Sue,
That’ll Be The Day, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy, Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba, The Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace
and many more!
www.buddythemusical.com
Chanticleer
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $47 / $37 / $27
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based, Grammy Awardwinning ensemble Chanticleer is celebrating its 38th season. Named for the “clear-singing” rooster in
Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer was founded in 1978 by tenor Louis A. Botto, who
performed until 1989 and served as Artistic Director until his death in 1997. Praised by the San Francisco
Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world
as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices (ranging from soprano to bass),
and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well
as contemporary composition. William Fred Scott begins his tenure as Chanticleer’s fifth Music Director
in 2015.
http://www.chanticleer.org/
Direct from Gdansk, Poland
Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $87 / $72 / $62 / $27
Ernst Van Tiel, Artistic Director and Conductor
Founded in 1945 on the heels of postwar Polish independence, The Polish Baltic Philharmonic is the
largest music institution in northern Poland. As it exists and thrives today, the Philharmonic represents
an amalgamation of international and historical influences (and the lofty passions that witnessed
tragedy and drove revolutions) while still capturing the prideful stoicism of contemporary Poland and
the larger Baltic Sea coast.
Ernst van Tiel performed just about all the important works from the symphonic repertoire, but in
particular his interpretations of music from the 19th and 20th century provided him an international
reputation. His activities abroad include guest conductorships among others at the orchestra of the
Teatro Communale in Bologna, where he introduced works of contemporary Dutch composers, the
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra with a program based on the music of Duke Ellington, the Royal
Flemish Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium and several orchestras in Germany and China.
http://www.filharmonia.gda.pl/index.php/en/
For program information, please visit the performance’s web page.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes with Gary U.S. Bonds (co-bill)
Friday, February 5, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $39 / $29
Two rock ‘n’ roll mainstay bands are gonna hit our stage and lay down some riffs that will have the joint
jumpin’! These “two” are no strangers to each other as they provided guest vocals on Umbrella In My
Drink. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes come from the same neck of the woods as other great
bands — “The Jersey Shore.” Reared on blues and R&B, Johnny was surrounded by a rich musical family
environment — heck — even his nickname stems from his bent toward the blues sounds of the
Southside of Chicago!
Gary U.S. Bonds launched his career at age 19 with a little hit called New Orleans. Over the next three
years it was hit after hit, and then next thing he knew it was three decades later and he is still as popular
as ever! Gary tours with his group, the very highly regarded and powerful Roadhouse Rockers,
performing his hits, some new songs, some rockin’ R&B blues and generally thrilling all audiences east,
west, north and south … pretty much the whole world over!
Official Website
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes http://www.southsidejohnny.com/
Gary U.S. Bonds http://www.garyusbonds.com/
Blaze
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $42 / $32
Following critically acclaimed world tours, Blaze finally comes to the USA with a cast of the 16 best
dancers in the world ready to pop, lock and break-dance their way around the cities to entertain crowds
of dance and music fans looking for a night of top entertainment. Blaze has been described as “the party
of the year” and as “a unique theatre show with the feel of a club night and the energy of a pop
concert.” Featuring music by Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, David Guetta and Snoop Dogg,
this family friendly show takes the raw energy and athleticism of street dance and combines it with highend production values. Blaze unites creative and performance teams that combine their experience of
having worked with the world’s top performers including The Rolling Stones, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake
and Beyoncé.
http://blazetheshow.com/
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour
featuring Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton, Raul Midon, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders &
Justin Brown
Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Tickets prices $52 / $42 / $32
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest, continuously running jazz festival in the world (b. 1958). It is
world-renowned for its artistic excellence, sophisticated informality and longstanding mission to create
and support year-round jazz education and performance programs. This year’s lineup reflects
Monterey’s “traditional-untraditionalist” attitude and jazz-with-a-purpose exuberance. Featuring
leading critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning jazz artists, the band consists of saxophonist, bandleader
and composer Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton on trumpet and Raul Midon on guitar. Anchoring the tour
is a remarkable trio featuring Joe Sanders on bass, Justin Brown on drums and MJF On Tour musical
director Gerald Clayton. Embracing the past, present and future of jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival On
Tour will perform an assortment of classic jazz repertoire and original compositions by band members.
http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org/
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Friday, February 12, 2016 at 7 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7 pm
Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1 pm
Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Ticket prices $79 / $69 / $62 / $57 / $52 / $42 / $37
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Hampton Roads!
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the
hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable
characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the
beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at
the Ferguson Center for the Arts!
http://BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com/
TAO: Seventeen Samurai
Friday, February 19, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $49 / $39 / $29
Direct from TAO’s successful, sold-out world premiere run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is a brand
new production, TAO: Seventeen Samurai. This new show delivers heart-stopping wonder with athletic
bodies and contemporary costumes combined with explosive Taiko drumming and innovative
choreography. The performers who take the stage for TAO are both highly trained athletes and highly
expressive artists. Melodies of various genres and traditional instruments result in an enchanting scene
that only TAO can present, using world-class techniques and specialized knowledge. TAO: Seventeen
Samurai has critics raving about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. With hundreds of
sold-out shows and more than six million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based
on the timeless, traditional art of Japanese drumming entertains international audiences again and
again.
http://www.drum-tao.com/
VOCALOSITY
The ACA-PERFECT Concert Experience
Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
VOCALOSITY is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon
(Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production
features 12 dynamic voices singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements too
incredible to miss.
No genre of music is off limits in the world of a cappella and VOCALOSITY will explore them all — from
10th century Gregorian chant and classic choral, to barber shop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the
way to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. Combine that with movement and choreography from Sean Curran
(Stomp original cast member) and you have an exhilarating evening of song unlike anything you’ve ever
seen or heard, live on stage.
It’s the aca-perfect concert experience!
Think you can sing? The Ferguson Center will host an online video competition among local a cappella
groups who will compete for the chance to perform live at their respective performance. The winner in
each city will be chosen by Sharon himself and will open VOCALOSITY's second act with a 5-minute vocal
routine. Stay tuned for details!
http://www.vocalosityontour.com/
METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERT SERIES
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series offers opera fans across North America a rare
opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. For more than
125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. But
the Met is also the launching pad for the opera stars of the future. Some of today’s leading artists got
their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist
program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. Stephanie Blythe, Renée Fleming, Susan
Graham, Deborah Voigt, Thomas Hampson and Mariusz Kwiecien are just a few of the major artists to
have come through the Met ranks. Each concert features several young singers, accompanied by piano,
in popular arias, duets and ensembles by opera’s greatest composers. Another generation of young
singers is waiting in the wings to be discovered.
http://www.metopera.org/metopera/index.aspx?
Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell
Together On Stage
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
In a highly anticipated national tour, Grammy Award-winner Patty Griffin joins forces with Sara Watkins
and Anaïs Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting and performance. More than just a threeact show, this special “singers-in-the-round” style show features all three artists on stage together,
sharing songs and accompanying each other for the entire evening.
With a career spanning over two decades, Griffin is the recipient of a Grammy Award for “Best
Traditional Gospel Album,” a Grammy Nomination for “Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album” and
The American Music Association’s 2007 “Artist of the Year” and “Album of the Year” awards. In addition
to standing out in a crowded field as an incredible vocalist, Griffin is also an accomplished songwriter,
having written songs for everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Bette Midler, as well as most of the material
on her own impressive catalogue of recordings.
Singer and multi-instrumentalist, Sara Watkins, first praised for her work as a founding member of
Grammy Award-winning Nickel Creek, has since established an extraordinary solo career including highly
acclaimed studio albums and collaborations with artists such as John Mayer and The Decemberists and
has made a name for herself on radio with frequent appearances on A Prairie Home Companion.
Anaïs Mitchell has been compared to Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Gillian Welch for her musical style,
sound and performance. Winner of the Kerrville Festival’s “New Folk Award” and nominee for the Folk
Alliance’s “Best Contemporary Artist Award,” Mitchell is widely recognized as a unique and impressive
young voice in the resurging American folk movement. Her most recent album was largely praised by
critics as “genre-defining” and her “second consecutive masterpiece.”
Patty Griffin http://www.pattygriffin.com/
Sara Watkins http://www.sarawatkins.com/
Anaïs Mitchell http://anaismitchell.com/
Cesar Millan Live!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $66 / $56 / $46 / $36
Cesar Millan, original host of NatGeo Wild’s Dog Whisperer series and star of the new hit series Cesar
911 on NatGeo WILD, will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and
their beloved canines in his exciting live show that has delighted audiences all over the world. Joined by
his famous four-legged friend, Junior, Cesar will share his training secrets in his funny and entertaining
way. Then watch Cesar in action as he performs his amazing training demonstrations with multiple dogs,
live on stage! From his years of experience, Cesar will show that for a transformation to take place in a
dog, the real transformation quite often needs to take place in their human companion first. You’ll be
amazed and inspired by the simplicity with which “Cesar’s Way” can bring harmony and balance into
your and your dog’s lives.
http://ceasersway.com/
RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $69 / $59 / $49 / $44 / $39
RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live, multimedia spectacular that takes you on a musical journey
through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Featuring new songs and high definition
imagery, this expanded RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of
Beatles classics such as I Want To Hold Your Hand, Hard Day’s Night, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
Band, Let It Be, Come Together and Hey Jude.
This stunning concert event takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event that is the next best thing to the Beatles. Don’t miss the Broadway smash that’s
taking the world by storm … RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.
http://raintribute.com
Moscow Festival Ballet
Cinderella
Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 3 pm
Ticket prices $47 / $37 / $27
Sergei Radchenko, Artistic Director
The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet,
Sergei Radchenko, sought to realize his vision of a company that would bring together the highest
classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company
within the framework of Russian classic ballet. Under Radchenko’s direction, leading dancers from
across the Russias have forged an exciting new company staging new productions of timeless classics
such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Carmen. Scheduled to be performed at the Center is the fairytale classic Cinderella.
New York City Ballet MOVES
Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 8 pm
Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3 pm
Ticket prices $ 99 / $79 / $49
New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with an unparalleled active
repertory of more than 150 works — most of them created for NYCB — many of which are considered
modern masterpieces. Established in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and arts aficionado
Lincoln Kirstein, the Company quickly became known for its pure neo-classicism, resonating with
modern audiences. Now under the direction of Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins and Executive
Director Katherine Brown, the Company has over 90 dancers, a 62-member orchestra, an official school
(the School of American Ballet), an institute for choreography (the New York Choreographic Institute),
and an annual 21-week season in New York, the longest home season of any dance company in the
world. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, NYCB is committed to promoting
creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers.
Launched during the summer of 2011, New York City Ballet MOVES is composed of a select group of
NYCB principal dancers, soloists, and corps de ballet members, as well as NYCB musicians, providing an
opportunity to showcase the Company’s extraordinary artists and repertory for new audiences around
the world.
This program of 21st-century choreography presents works from some of today’s leading
choreographers. NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins’ living locomotive, Hallelujah Junction, and
the Company’s first ballet by Resident Choreographer Justin Peck, the kaleidoscopic In Creases, are
joined by Christopher Wheeldon’s heartfelt This Bitter Earth pas de deux and the varying emotions of
Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
“The general level of musical precision and sweeping physical freedom was scintillating, exhilarating,
galvanizing.” —The New York Times
Scheduled to be performed:
Hallelujah Junction*
Choreography by: Peter Martins
Music by: John Adams
Pictures at an Exhibition*
Choreography by: Alexei Ratmansky
Music by: Modest Mussorgsky
In Creases*
Choreography by: Justin Peck
Music by: Philip Glass
*Denotes live music
Program subject to change.
Joe Theismann
Game Plan for Success
Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $37 / $27
Joe Theismann is a committed leader, entrepreneur and overall winner. During his 12-year pro-football
career, he led the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XVII; played in 163 consecutive games
from 1974–1985 and holds Redskins’ records for passing yardage (25,206), completions (2.044) and
attempts (3,602); was selected the NFL’s “Man of the Year” in 1982 for his community service and
dedication to the health and welfare of children; won the league’s 1983 “Most Valuable Player” Award;
and was a two-time Pro Bowl pick. Theismann has spent the last two decades working for ESPN on their
NFL broadcast and the NFL Network and oversees a popular Washington, D.C., restaurant that bears his
name. He is also the author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Football Like a Pro.
www.joetheismann.com
Legends of Sitcom
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $37 / $27
Brace yourself for an evening full of belly-aching laughs with three of the entertainment world’s biggest
stars! Jimmie Walker has been making audiences laugh for decades around the globe. He burst onto the
scene as J.J. Evans in the classic sitcom Good Times. Earning both an NAACP Image Award and Golden
Globe nomination, Jimmie went on to appear in huge shows and movies such as The Love Boat and
Airplane!
Harry Anderson is best known for his role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–1992 television series Night
Court. In addition to eight appearances on Saturday Night Live, Anderson had a recurring guest role as
con man “Harry the Hat” on Cheers, toured extensively as a magician and did several magic/comedy
shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson’s Sideshow. Harry combines stand-up, story-telling and
magic into a one-of-a-kind show.
Gabe Kaplan is an eccentric comedian most famous for playing the role of Gabe Kotter on the hit 1970’s
sitcom Welcome Back Kotter. Kaplan has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson five times
and starred in the film Fast Break and in a touring one-man show as Groucho Marx. He is currently a
major contender in the World Series of Poker, to date earning over $1,000,000 and working on adapting
Welcome Back Kotter for a new generation.
Jimmie Walker http://www.dynomitejj.com/front.html/
Others--none
The Moody Blues Fly Me High Tour
Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $119/ $99 / $89 / $79 / $59
The Moody Blues — Justin Hayward (lead guitar, vocals), John Lodge (bass guitar, vocals) and Graeme
Edge (drums) — have been at the forefront of the classic rock music scene for more than 40 years,
with their multi-Platinum, Platinum, Gold albums and singles hitting Billboard at #1, Top 5, Top 10,
Top 20 and Top 40. Their illustrious roster of hits include: Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon,
Ride My See Saw, The Story In Your Eyes, Isn’t Life Strange, Question, I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock
And Roll Band), Your Wildest Dreams and many more.
The Moody Blues http://www.themoodybluestoday.com
YANNI
Monday, April 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Tickets prices $109 / $99 / $79 / $59
YANNI is a legendary composer and live performer who has brought hundreds of millions of fans and
fellow world citizens together via his concerts, with countless more experiencing the magic of his music
via TV broadcasts. Truth of Touch, released in 2011, returned YANNI to the contemporary instrumental
form that made him an international superstar. The album, his 19th overall and 16th studio release, is
his first collection of primarily instrumental music since 2003. YANNI delved into instrumental
composing about 10 years after his first album release, and had his first platinum album with Reflections
of Passion in 1990. Over the past several years, YANNI’s ongoing studio explorations have resulted in
more than 300 songs. He also extensively toured, performing sold-out concerts in Eastern Europe, the
Middle East and Asia. This is the international superstar’s first appearance at the Ferguson Center.
http://www.yanni.com/
Distinguished Speaker Series
Michael Beschloss
Presidential Historian
Great Presidents Past and Present
Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $37 / $27
Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian, No.1 best-selling author and serves as the NBC News
Presidential Historian — the first time any major network has created such a position. He is also a
regular contributor to the PBS NewsHour. Beschloss co-authored (with Caroline Kennedy) the No. 1 New
York Times best seller Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy (2011). He
is currently working on a history of American presidents in wartime, from James Madison to George W.
Bush, which will be published in 2017. Beschloss is a trustee of the White House Historical Association,
the National Archives Foundation and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs.
Newsweek called Beschloss “the nation’s leading Presidential historian.” Albert Hunt of Bloomberg News
has called him “a national treasure.”
National Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 3 pm
Ticket prices $87 / $72 / $62 / $27
Nikolaj Znaider, Conductor
Benjamin Grosvenor, Pianist
This performance marks the second year of our unique relationship with The National Symphony
Orchestra (NSO), one of the finest, most visible orchestras in the country. Now in its 85th season, the
sixth under the leadership of Music Director Christoph Eschenbach, who is also the Music Director of the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Orchestra has played to great acclaim in events of
national and international importance, including state occasions, presidential inaugurations and official
holiday celebrations. Its performances range from bold new works to beloved favorites, chamber music
to original educational programming, as well as innovative pops programming in almost every genre.
Founded in 1931, the Orchestra has, throughout its history, been committed to artistic excellence and
music education.
www.kennedy-center.org/nso/index
For program information, please visit the performance’s web page.
Chicago
Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 8 pm
Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1 pm
Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Ticket prices $99 / $89 / $79 / $69 / $59 / $49 / $39
A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of
fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing
you’ve ever seen.
No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands
of standing ovations.
It’s also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to
Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.
Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want
to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.
“‘Chicago’ still glitters hypnotically.”
—Ben Brantley, The New York Times
http://www.chicagothemusical.com
Disney in Concert — Magical Music from the Movies
with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Friday, April 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $65 / $55 / $45 / $35
Prepare to be enchanted! Treat yourself and the entire family to a full-length concert of beloved Disney
music! Derived from some of the most famous movie scores ever — Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, The
Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, The Lion King and more — the musical program explores many
of Walt Disney’s stories and characters through memorable melodies. Come enjoy your favorite Disney
music in a whole new way ... live in concert! The show is a full concert experience, featuring four
Broadway vocalists, Disney-produced visuals (featuring rare original storyboard artwork and video from
the films) and a full, 38-piece orchestra make this a concert experience like no other!
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8 pm
Ticket prices $52 / $42 / $32
The Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, is one of the world’s most highly respected and
sought-after ensembles. A modest Manhattan performance in 1954 marked the beginning of nearly 60
years of unrivaled creativity, and in the decades that followed, Taylor became a cultural icon and one of
history's most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance.
Having traveled the globe many times over, Taylor brings his ever-burgeoning repertoire to theaters and
venues of every size and description in cultural capitals, on college campuses and in rural communities
— and often to places modern dance had
never been before.
“The American spirit soars whenever Taylor’s dancers dance.” —San Francisco Chronicle
http://ptdc.org
Once
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8 pm
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2 pm
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8 pm
Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 1 pm
Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 7 pm
Ticket prices $79 / $67 / $62 / $57 / $52 / $47
Winner of eight, 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway
experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments
onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream
when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry
between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights ... but their unlikely connection turns out
to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically
breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story
about going for your dreams ... not living in fear ... and the power of music to connect all of us.
www.oncemusical.com
Dirty Dancing—THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 8 pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2 pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 1 pm
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Ticket prices $82 / $77 / $72 / $67 / $62 / $57 / $52 / $47 / $42
DIRTY DANCING—THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with
heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny,
two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the
most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey
Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday
Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”
Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your
life!
www.us.dirtydancingontour.com
Riverdance — The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ticket prices $69 / $59 / $49 / $39
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance — The 20th
Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish
dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and
cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to
emerge from Ireland — in rock, music, theatre and film — nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality
and the spectacle of Riverdance. Riverdance — The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill
Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North
America from a sold-out run across Europe and Asia.
“The show is quite simply incredible. A phenomenon of historic proportions.”
—The Washington Times
http://riverdance.com/