2013-2014 Show Information
LYLE LOVETT
And His Large Band
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14
albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk,
gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature
films, and on stage and television. Among his many accolades, including four Grammy Awards, he was given the
Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was recently named the Texas State Musician.
www.lylelovett.com
ZZ TOP
Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $72
ZZ Top plays red-hot Texas boogie and blues, and no one does it better -- or has done it longer -- than this "little ol'
band from Texas." They are the only rock 'n' roll group that's out there with its original members still aboard after
three decades (an anniversary celebrated on 1999's album “XXX”), and their music is always instantly recognizable,
eminently powerful, profoundly soulful and 100-percent American in derivation. Known for such hits as "Sharp
Dressed Man," "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Legs," "Cheap Sunglasses" and "Tube Snake Boogie," the trio was
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Kenny Loggins
with special guest Blue Sky Riders
Friday, September 13, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $47
At heart, Kenny Loggins is a brilliant singer-songwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless
power of the song to communicate. Loggins’ commercial impact has been extraordinary; 12 of his albums have
gone platinum and beyond. In a world of one-hit wonders, Loggins has enjoyed hit songs in four straight decades -a remarkable testament to his exceptional craftsmanship and stamina. Yet the true measure of this man cannot be
weighed in platinum and gold. Through it all, Kenny has earned the faith of those who’ve followed him along the
way. To this day, Loggins continues to write and record at the height of his powers as a singer and a songwriter.
This is something that Loggins proves every time he takes the stage to sing his soulful songs straight from the
heart. His latest endeavor, Blue Sky Riders, a band he formed with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman, will open
the evening with songs from their debut album, “Finally Home.”
Distinguished Speaker Series: Frans Johansson
Conversations on The Medici Effect and The Click Method
Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Tickets $57; All Other Tickets $47
An author, entrepreneur and consultant, Frans Johansson has spoken to audiences around the world, from the
boardroom of large corporations to villages in developing countries. His debut book, “The Medici Effect,” is the
first book to fully explore the concept of cross-field and cross-cultural combinations (“intersections” as he call
them) and to offer clear guidance on how to make such an approach work effectively. His follow up book, “The
Click Moment,” obliterates the idea that in business you can strategize, plan and analyze your way to success. This
evening, Johansson will show you how to find the “intersections” and spot the “Click Moments” so you can harness
the complex forces that follow into a winning strategy.
Lewis Black
The Rant is Due Tour
Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $37
Grammy Award-winning comedian, actor and author Lewis Black returns to the Ferguson Center bringing The Rant
Is Due Tour! A passionate performer, Lewis is more “ticked-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon.” He
deftly directs his audience toward life’s absurdities, pointedly identifying the ridiculously obvious and challenging
those who are behind the nonsense. The result is a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment by fans, leaving
nothing but laughter in his wake! He’s been seen on Comedy Central, HBO and CNN, and in movies such as “Man
of the Year” and “Accepted.” In the midst of a rigorous touring schedule, regular TV appearances and movie roles,
Lewis has written three books, all of which appeared on the The New York Times best-seller list.
www.lewisblack.com
Warning: This show is for mature audiences as it may contain adult content.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Friday, September 27, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $49
Do you love rock ’n’ roll? Of course you do, and it doesn’t get any better than Joan Jett and the Blackhearts! Joan
Jett is an originator, an innovator and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, she’s had eight
platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll”
and “I Hate Myself for Loving You.” Since co-founding the Runaways, the pioneering all-girl punk quintet, at age 15,
Jett’s determination and drive have kept her in the public eye. Jett and the Blackhearts continually tour across the
globe to throngs of adoring fans, all the while breaking barriers and challenging expectations.
Blues Traveler
Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Blues Traveler is known for their unique blend of genres including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul and
Southern rock. They were also considered a key part of the re-emerging jam band scene of the 1990s,
spearheading the H.O.R.D.E. touring music festival. Their latest album titled, “Suzie Cracks the Whip,” was released
in June of last year and is their first full-length since 2008’s “North Hollywood Shootout.” Frontman John Popper
says the latest album “is unlike previous Blues Traveler albums in that it features quite a bit of input from outside
songwriters. I don't think there's any song you get bored with, or a bunch of the same kind of tune. We're really
pleased with how it turned out. After 25 years of being a band, this is a really great high watermark.”
Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking!
Friday, October 4, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $22
“Forbidden Broadway” is the brainchild of an unemployed actor who assembled some musical parodies of
Broadway shows he had written since childhood into a nightclub act. It premiered at Palsson’s Supper Club on New
York’s Upper West Side in 1982. It has since become New York’s longest-running musical comedy revue, earning
Tony, Drama Desk, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Awards and a 2013 Drama Desk Award Nomination for their latest
acclaimed edition, “Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking!" The latest version of “Forbidden Broadway” provides
an informal and hilarious history of the American musical theater, and remains one of the funniest evenings on or
off-Broadway. As long as Broadway and Hollywood exist, there will be a Forbidden, poking, prodding, teasing,
pleasing, jeering and cheering, but always with love.
An Evening with Parmalee & LoCash Cowboys
Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $22
Parmalee’s country rock sound has its roots in the bluegrass, traditional country, southern rock and blues covers
the guys grew up hearing their families play. Over the course of their long journey to Nashville, the country rockers
(brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox and longtime friend Josh McSwain) have endured many trials
and tribulations that only reinforced their intense motivation and dedication to one another and to their
determination to succeed. Joining Parmalee on this evening is powerhouse indie country band LoCash Cowboys.
This rockin’ band of brothers has been duly recognized for the total package they bring: great vocals, world-class
dance moves, a unique look and charisma to burn.
SFJAZZ Collective -- 10th Anniversary Tour!
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 8 p.m.
All Tickets $47
Music & Theatre Hall
Each year, the SFJAZZ Collective performs new arrangements of compositions by a modern jazz master and new
compositions by its members. For their 10th anniversary the band will revive their greatest hits from the last
decade’s work including compositions by Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane.
With their pioneering approach, honoring jazz history while championing the music’s up-to-the-minute directions,
the Collective embodies SFJAZZ’s commitment to jazz as a living, ever-relevant art form. As soloists, composers and
bandleaders, they represent what’s happening now in jazz. They also demonstrate that jazz has truly become an
international language. Hailing from Puerto Rico, New York, Venezuela, Israel and New Zealand, the Collective’s
multicultural lineup mirrors the explosion of jazz talent around the globe. These exceptional artists come together
in the name of jazz as a constantly evolving, quintessentially modern art form.
Miguel Zenon: Alto Saxophone
David Sánchez: Tenor Saxophone
Avishai Cohen: Trumpet
Robin Eubanks: Trombone
Warren Wolf: Vibraphone, Marimba
Edward Simon: Piano
Matt Penman: Bass
Obed Calvaire: Drums
Distinguished Speaker Series: Terry Bradshaw
“Why Not Your Best?”
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Tickets $57
All Other Tickets $47
At a time when business is experiencing very serious challenges, perhaps it’s time to go back to basics and take a
closer look at what makes people successful despite disappointment, adversity and relentless competition.
Legendary Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw, a success both on and off the field, shares with audiences his
strategies for maintaining success through persistent self-improvement. All of us, he says, want to better
ourselves, to learn about ourselves and to apply that knowledge toward a common goal. Bradshaw invites
audiences to think in new ways about sacrifice, pain, competition and adversity, while giving specific examples of
how to focus the power of dreaming, thinking and strategizing toward goals and success.
Irish Chamber Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway, Soloists
Friday, November 1, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $27
The Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) has gained a remarkable reputation as a fresh and vibrant force on the Irish and
international music scene. It excels in a diverse repertoire ranging from classical to modern-day masterpieces and
new commissions. Leading the ICO is Virginia Symphony Orchestra Conductor JoAnn Falletta, accompanied by
soloists Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway. An effervescent and exuberant figure on the podium, Falletta
has been acclaimed by The New York Times as “one of the finest conductors of her generation.” A living legend
with the flute, Sir Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a
consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries. One of the leading female flute soloists of
the decade, Lady Galway brings to the audience her unique style and elegance.
The Capitol Steps
Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $22
The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the house … and Senate with their unique blend of music and political
comedy. They have performed for five U.S. Presidents, traveled to all 50 states (to perform, not sight-see), and if
their wish came true tomorrow, Donald Trump would be the next White House press secretary. For this show,
they’re bringing with us Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Marco Rubio, Pope Francis and way more, onstage and singing
show tunes! The most common problem we political comedians face is what to do with all this material?!? Their
latest album is called “Fiscal Shades of Gray.” If you are considering a run for office, please stay away from this
show.
Steve Miller Band
Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $71
Call him the Gangster of Love. Call him Maurice. You can even call him the Midnight Toker or Space Cowboy.
Everybody knows that Steve Miller speaks the pompitus of love. Given all that it’s no wonder that the last three
years have been the most busy, productive years in the long, illustrious career of Miller, an artist at the peak of his
powers. He’s produced two new albums (“Bingo,” and its successor, “Let Your Hair Down”), completed numerous
collaborations with other music greats and launched this tour. One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller
Band has sold more than 30 million records over 40 years. His trademark blues-rock sound has made him one of
the key artists in classic rock radio.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Tickets $37
All Other Tickets $27
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, regarded as one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in the world, was
established in 1951. Its aims were to collect and play authentic folk music and to preserve the folk dances and
traditional costumes of Hungary and Hungarian-inhabited areas by showcasing them on stage. During the nearly
five decades of its existence, the Ensemble has revitalized the culture
Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss
The Family Celebrations Tour
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Meet & Greet $95
Tickets Starting at $37
Join America’s favorite baker, Buddy Valastro, for an evening of cakes, stories and fun. In this rare live, interactive
event, TLC's Cake Boss will share the stories from the TV show and his famous family, answer audience questions,
and give live demonstrations of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned
cake artists in the nation.
World Blues featuring Taj Mahal
Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $33
“World Blues” is a celebration of American blues music’s global influence, as seen from three very diverse points of
view and three international points of origin. Anchored by iconic folk-blues legend Taj Mahal, the evening will also
feature the soulful South African blues of guitarist/vocalist Vusi Mahlasela and the more modern rock ’n’ roll
perspective of Fredericks Brown, a band featuring Mahal’s daughter, Deva Mahal, who hails from New Zealand.
Over his five-decade career, the Grammy Award-winning Mahal has evolved into a master of global styles, from
Mississippi Delta blues to Hawaiian stylings to African rhythms. In addition to headlining the program, he is also the
binding thread throughout this amazing evening of music. Fresh from their sessions together on Mahlasela’s latest
album, Mahal and Mahlasela explore the intersection of African and American musical forms; and with Fredericks
Brown, it’s clear that Mahal has influenced yet another generation, taking blues along to new and exciting places.
Hello, Dolly! starring Sally Struthers
Friday, November 15, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $37
Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Hello, Dolly!” is one of the most enduring Broadway classics.
Emmy Award-winning Sally Struthers (“All In the Family,” “Gilmore Girls”) stars as the strong-willed matchmaker
Dolly, as she travels to Yonkers, NY, to find a match for the ornery "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire"
Horace Vandergelder. Featuring an irresistible story and an unforgettable score including the title song, “Put on
Your Sunday Clothes,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” and the show-stopping “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello,
Dolly!” has been charming audiences around the world for nearly 50 years.
Shanghai Ballet
“The Butterfly Lovers”
Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $33
Xin Lili, Artistic Director
Organized in 1979, The Shanghai Ballet found instant fame performing “The White-Haired Girl,” a classical, 20thcentury Chinese ballet. Over its 33-year existence, the company has established a predominant position in the
international ballet world by creating and stagingRomeo and Juliet,” a perfect combination of Western ballet and
Chinese dancing complete with stunning costumes and scenery. T
Béla Fleck & Brooklyn Rider
Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8 p.m.
All Tickets $57
Music & Theatre Hall
Béla Fleck is often considered the world’s greatest banjo player. Others claim that Béla has virtually reinvented the
image and the sound of the banjo through a remarkable performing and recording career that has taken him all
over the musical map and on a range of solo projects and collaborations. If you are familiar with Fleck, you know
that he just loves to play the banjo, and can play it in almost any setting!
Brooklyn Rider is the superb young American string quartet famous for stretching boundaries well beyond the
point where lesser groups would snap. Their collaborators range from Yo-Yo Ma to Suzanne Vega to Chinese pipa
virtuoso Wu Man; they’ve recorded everything from Persian folk music to Debussy with grace, spirit, vigor and
profound insight. Together they will play original compositions by both Fleck and the quartet as well as some
classic bluegrass for good measure!
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $33
Now in its fifth year of touring, “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” continues to deliver holiday cheer stuffed with audacious
acts to wonder-eyed audiences across the globe! Renowned director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the season with
sparkle and suspense one can only dream of in a “holidaze … ” A cast of multitalented and brilliantly costumed
artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy
soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer
soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. An original music score and some seasonal favorites
accompany hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy
canes and 30-foot towering soldiers. Enjoy the perfect way to come in from the cold, forget the holiday stresses
and rediscover the magic of the season.
“Don’t miss the international sensation that ‘Dazzled…’” --The Washington Post
Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas — The Symphony Tour
Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $64
Have yourself a Celtic little Christmas! Due to overwhelming demand from last year’s sold-out holiday tour, the
enchanting Irish music sensation Celtic Woman is back again performing their beloved Christmas songs in a unique
and festive traditional symphonic setting. Parting from their critically acclaimed, majestic tour productions, “A
Christmas Celebration — The Symphony Tour” will organically showcase the pure angelic voices of Celtic Woman in
a reverent yet dynamic live music experience accompanied by the stirring instruments of a full symphony
orchestra. This unparalleled all-female ensemble continues to stun with this family favorite celebrating the
holidays with glitz and gusto. Rejoice this merry season with Celtic Woman!
www.celticwoman.com
American Big Band — Home for the Holidays
Monday, December 2, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $22
The highly acclaimed touring show “American Big Band” is back with an all-new Christmas production, “Home for
the Holidays!” A giant Christmas wreath serves as the center entrance supported by oversized Christmas trees
surrounded by gifts of the season, which are creatively used as “playing levels” for the show. An amazing 11-piece
big band along with eight outstanding singers and dancers fill the stage with majestic and lush arrangements of
Christmas favorites. Glorious, colorful costumes in our grand Christmas setting enhance the exciting choreographic
routines as the joy of Christmas comes to you and yours.
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the
holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by
multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz. Joining Dave this year are Japanese-born
pianist/composer/producer Keiko Matsui, who has shared the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles
Davis; world-renowned singer Oleta Adams, who first came to prominence when Tears for Fears asked her to
appear on their “The Seeds of Love” album and who has released eight acclaimed CDs of her own, crossing
effortlessly between R&B, jazz, popular and gospel music; and Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist
played on white stations in his native South Africa and has since earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz
and gospel fields. Together they’ll be making spirits bright as this cherished holiday tradition marks its 16th
anniversary.
Kenny Rogers
Christmas & Hits Through the Years
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $47
Known for his instantly identifiable raspy vocals and an extraordinary ability to vividly inhabit each song he
performs, Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied career of nearly five and a half decades. A
groundbreaking recording artist, distinctive vocalist and consummate entertainer, the legendary music icon is one
of the elite few whose voice is instantly recognized the world over. The country and pop superstar has endeared
himself to music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs, heartfelt performances and rare storytelling
ability while receiving countless awards for his music. Rogers has recorded 24 No. 1 songs including “The
Gambler,” “Lady” and “Lucille” to name a few. Join him for a night of hits and holiday classics.
kennyrogers.com
The Darlene Love Holiday Show
with special guests The Shirelles
Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $32
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,” “He’s Sure The Boy I’m Gonna Marry” and “Christmas Baby Please Come Home”), to
the countless songs she sang backup on for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher and Aretha
Franklin, Darlene Love is still blazing a trail of success in the music industry. In 2011 she was inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame. Over the course of her career Love has been hailed as the greatest singer in pop music. She
has proven herself a talented actress on stage and screen, starring as Danny Glover’s wife in all of the “Lethal
Weapon” films and lighting up Broadway in such musicals as “Grease” and the Tony Award-nominated “Leader of
the Pack.” Names one of the 100 best acts of all time by Rolling Stone in 2004, The Shirelles topped the Billboard
Hot 100 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.”
“Darlene Love’s thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll as Eric Clapton’s guitar or Bob
Dylan’s lyrics.” —The New York Times
Vienna Boys Choir
Christmas in Vienna
Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $23
No group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Wiener Sangerknaben, founded by
Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music-lovers
across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd-pleasing repertoire that
encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs, holiday favorites and
medieval chants. Gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty, they carry on the Vienna Boys Choir’s
illustrious tradition as the world’s preeminent boy choir. Theirs is timeless music with a universal popular appeal,
and performance-wise is never just a concert for classical aficionados; it’s a musical event that pleases music lovers
from all walks of life.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductor and Violin Soloist
Amanda Forsyth, Cellist
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $27
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) enjoys an
international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and the highest possible
standards of music-making across a diverse musical repertoire. Joining the RPO is Principal Guest Conductor and
violin soloist Pinchas Zukerman, who has remained a phenomenon in the world of music for four decades. His
musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards are a marvel to audiences and critics. They
have earned him 21 Grammy nominations and two awards including "Best Chamber Music Performance" and "Best
Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist with Orchestra." Also performing is cellist Amanda Forsyth.
"Youth sticks with some people ... Zukerman seems the forever-young virtuoso: expressively resourceful,
infectiously musical, technically impeccable, effortless. As usual, it was a joy to be in his musical company." —The
Los Angeles Times
“...Something quite special was happening out front, the Orchestra was excellent.” —The Evening Standard
Memphis, The Musical
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $47
Turn up that dial … From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway
musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden
love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club
singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled
with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best
Musical, Memphis, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony-winning book by Joe
DiPietro (“I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”) and a Tony-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi
founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (“Xanadu”), and choreography is by
Sergio Trujillo (“Jersey Boys”). Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination — what AP calls
“The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”
memphisthemusicalontour.com
Warning: This show is for mature audiences as it may contain adult content.
Whoopi Goldberg
Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $57
Whoopi Goldberg is one of America’s best-known and most cherished entertainers. Her films, “The Color Purple,”
“Ghost” and “The Player” won her an international following. Her television talk show (and her role as co-host of
“The View”) and appearances as host of the Academy Awards has brought her into the homes of millions. She is
the first African American to have received Academy Award nominations for both Best Actress and Best Supporting
Actress, and has won an Oscar, Drama Desk Award, Grammy, Tony and a Golden Globe (and others). Opinionated
and outspoken, her one-woman show is an unforgettable experience.
Warning: This show is for mature audiences as it may contain adult content.
Blue Man Group
Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Friday, January 31, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $47
Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and
concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The
New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E!
Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore
Sun raves, “BLUE MAN GROUP packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and
wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language,
BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages and cultures. BLUE MAN GROUP is now on the road
for its first U.S. theatrical tour. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to
be an outing you will never forget.
Dianne Reeves
with special guest Jae Sinnett Trio
Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8 p.m.
All Tickets $47
Music & Theatre Hall
The premier jazz vocalist in the world, Dianne Reeves graces our stage for the first time in the Center’s history! This
four-time Grammy winner will perform an array of standards along with the infectious repertoire from her last
album, "When You Know," and a preview of what will be on her new release. Reeves, the only vocalist to win in
any vocal category for three consecutive recordings, showcases a versatility in interpretation that is unrivaled.
Adored by critics and audiences alike throughout the world, Reeves' arsenal of talents are richly on display in each
and every song. Opening the evening is Hampton Roads’ own Jae Sinnett Trio.
Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel
Boguslaw Dawidow, Principal Guest Conductor
Roman Rabinovitz, Piano Soloist
Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $27
The Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel (HSO) was founded in 1950 and in recent years has become the focal point
of musical life in Haifa and the north of Israel. This illustrious orchestra received the Prime Minister's Award for
being the leading performer of original Israeli compositions in Israel and is coming to the U.S. for the first time with
pianist Roman Rabinovitz. Leading the HSO is Principal Guest Conductor Boguslaw Dawidow. Internationally
renowned for his musical knowledge, immense enthusiasm and extraordinarily charismatic stage presence,
Maestro Dawidow is a “… conductor of a great stature, musically speaking, with a clear beat and marvelous
rapport with the Orchestra … produced a truly magnificent Viennese sound … with romance and humor in hand
…”(Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal).
The Spinners & The 5th Dimension featuring Florence LaRue
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets starting at $42
Timeless music is the hallmark of The Spinners. Their classic group sound and approach has maintained its
universal appeal across generations. Throughout the years they acquired 12 gold records with hits on top of both
pop and R&B charts (“Working My Way Back to You” and “Can’t Shake This Feeling”) and they are one of the few
groups who can boast four lead singers.
In 1967, a little known vocal group called The 5th Dimension recorded a song called “Up, Up and Away,” which
turned out to be one of the biggest smash hits in musical history. The single won several Grammy Awards, the
group catapulted to stardom and their story has been one of success ever since. The 5th Dimension has released
more than a dozen hit albums and received 14 gold records, six platinum records and six Grammy Awards. Their
classics include such hits as “One Less Bell To Answer” and “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In.”
Distinguished Speaker Series: James Carville & Mary Matalin
“All’s Fair: Love, War and Politics”
Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Tickets $67
All Other Tickets $57
One of America’s best-loved political couples — James Carville and Mary Matalin — give audiences an enlightening
and entertaining look at today’s most important political issues as well as a behind-the-scenes look at politics
inside Washington and how today’s headlines are playing out around the country. Co-authors of the national bestseller “All’s Fair: Love, War and Running for President,” Matalin and Carville are key players on the national
political stage — they each have more than 30 years of experience in politics and have individually worked for
Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. They combine their unique
experiences to provide audiences with a stimulating, candid and provocative conversation from both sides of the
political aisle.
Peter Nero
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Staring at $27
A two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, Peter Nero is known for his piano playing (and conducting), covering a
range from classical concert repertoire to straight-ahead jazz. Juilliard trained, Nero leads his unrivaled pops
orchestra blending classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz — all performed with virtuosity, authenticity and an
inviting sense of humor. In 2009 he was honored with lifetime achievement awards from the American Federation
of Musicians. As a Steinway artist for close to 50 years, he recently returned to New York’s Carnegie Hall to
perform at a gala celebrating the 150th anniversary of Steinway with many noted pianists, including Dr. Billy
Taylor, Herbie Hancock and Michel Legrand.
www.peternero.com
Rock of Ages
Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
The worldwide party musical “Rock Of Ages” features a mix of 28 rockin’ ’80s tunes including “Don’t Stop
Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” Can’t Fight
This Feeling” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big-city
rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ’80s. It’s five-time 2009 Tony
nominee “Rock Of Ages,” an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey,
Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t
miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!
"Impossible to resist!”
-- Charles Isherwood, New York Times
"Rock and comedy in perfect proportion!"
-- David Cote, Time Out
rockofagesontour.com
Warning: This show is for mature audiences as it may contain adult content.
Michael Bolton
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $57
If you listed performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys, earned a star on
Hollywood's Walk of Fame, sold out arenas worldwide, sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs
with Bob Dylan, penned hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS, as well as played guitar with B.B. King, Michael Bolton
would be the only name on that list. Known for his soulful voice and poignant lyrics and his timeless style, Michael
has always been attracted to a wide array of musical categories, from Sinatra favorites (“Bolton Swings Sinatra”),
to classical arias (“My Secret Passion”), which achieved No. 1 on the classical charts for six consecutive weeks. His
most recent studio album features an authentic approach to Motown and soulful classics, as well as original songs
written in the same vein.
Natalie Merchant
Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $44
Over Natalie Merchant's 30-year career, she has earned a distinguished place among America's most respected
recording artists with a reputation for being a prolific songwriter with a compelling artistic vision and a unique and
captivating performance style. With her latest and highly acclaimed Nonesuch recording, “Leave Your Sleep,”
which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at No. 17, Merchant embarks on a new artistic path, creating songs from
literary inspiration, which are composed for expanded musical ensembles and orchestra.
“Merchant is in a league of her own.” —Newsweek
“A singer who can conjure rare atmospheres.” —Rolling Stone
Moscow Festival Ballet
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Cinderella at 3 p.m.
Swan Lake at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $22
Ask about special pricing for children under 12 (Cinderella only)
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 Russia 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 are “Cinderella” and “Swan Lake.”
The Broadway Dolls
Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting as $27
The girl group from Broadway...
The Broadway Dolls is a “Best of Manhattan” award-winning concert experience featuring a roster of the most
dynamic and beautiful women from the Broadway stage. Described as “A Broadway Revue with a sexy rock ‘n’ roll
twist,” The Broadway Dolls is a uniquely modern musical celebration of Broadway, rock n' roll, radio pop and ’60s
girl groups. It gives theater goers an incredibly diverse evening of song and dance with performers pulled directly
from nearly every Broadway musical in New York.
"...EMOTIONAL ... COMIC ... COMPELLING and ENTERTAINING concert-style showcase, with EAR-FILLING
ARRANGEMENTS and CHOREOGRAPHY " -- NEWSDAY, NY
"The Broadway Dolls prove a FIERCE act to follow" – The Associated Press
The Chieftains
Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $42
Six-time Grammy winners, The Chieftains are now recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's
attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries,
making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. Never afraid to shock purists and
push boundaries, in their over 50 years together The Chieftains have amassed a dizzyingly varied resume. The
Chieftains’ most recent album, “Voice of Ages” found the band collaborating with some of modern music’s fastestrising artists (Bon Iver, The Decemberists, The Punch Brothers and the Pistol Annies among them) to reinterpret
traditional songs for old and new generations alike, proving what the music means today while hinting where it
might lead tomorrow.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
with special guest Brass Transit
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $34
It’s been more than four decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group
to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. So successfully, in fact, that the band’s
second album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears,” topped the Billboard charts, beat out the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for
Grammy Album of the Year, and produced three major hit singles “You Made me so Very Happy,” “Spinning
Wheel” and “And When I Die.” Blood, Sweat & Tears will take the stage to perform their hits with the same
unbridled enthusiasm as yesteryear. The band will also introduce some new elements into every performance,
including a segment devoted to “Songs We Wish We’d Recorded,” done in classic B, S & T style. Opening the
evening is Brass Transit, a Chicago tribute band playing all the hits from Chicago's golden age.
Chris Botti
Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $52
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD “When I Fall In Love,” trumpeter Chris Botti has become the
largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop
music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold and Platinum
records, and multiple Grammy Awards. He has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Sting,
Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli
and Joshua Bell. Most recently, his latest album, “Impressions,” won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album
at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Performing worldwide, and selling more than three million albums, he has found a
form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Doris Kearns Goodwin
“The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism”
Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
VIP Tickets $57
All Other Tickets $47
After Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin once again wields her magic on
another larger-than-life president and a momentous and raucous American time period as she brings Theodore
Roosevelt, the muckraking journalists and the Progressive Era to life in this new presentation. Her focus is on the
broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. Goodwin shares with
audiences a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age and
produced some unforgettable men and women.
Momix
“Botanica”
Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $33
MOMIX is a spectacular blend of physical theater, circus, athleticism and comedy. The company transports
audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery to
conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. Thrilling fans in
more than 22 countries, MOMIX has been featured on stage, screen and television. In an endless search for
another gravity, Artistic Director Moses Pendleton combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes,
inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience.
“’Botanica’... is the IMAX version of dance theater, a savvy mix of puppetry, strobe lights and multi-media."
--Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Presents
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Friday, April 25, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $29
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) was founded in 1990 with an appropriation from the U.S.
Congress in recognition of the importance of jazz in American culture and its status as a national treasure. The
orchestra, led by Artistic and Musical Director Charlie Young, serves as the orchestra-in-residence at the National
Museum of American History, Division of Cultural History. The orchestra recreates big-band jazz as its composers
and arrangers intended it to be played, stripping away intervening changes and alterations. The SJMO has
rediscovered old classics and more recently has begun premiering new works in tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald.
Composed of musicians drawn from across the United States, the orchestra plays authentic and compelling
performances of the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and many other
masters. Delores King Williams performs as vocalist.
Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries
Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $17
Jeepers! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang have been called in to help solve an epic mystery in Hampton
Roads. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy, Fred, Velma, Daphne and Scooby-Doo are on
their way in the Mystery Machine to help solve it! This hilarious live theater show brings everyone’s favorite
animated series to life. Filled with wacky new characters, fantastic songs and outrageous antics, Scooby-Doo Live!
Musical Mysteries, presented by Warner Bros. and Life Like Touring, will have audiences on the edge of their seats
in traditional Scooby-Doo fashion. See if this time the gang is in over its head!
Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis — Grits & Glamour Tour
Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Starting at $32
Two legendary artists, 12 No. 1 hits, 28 top 10 songs, one incredible night of music and fun. Pam Tillis & Lorrie
Morgan bring the “Grits & Glamour Tour” to Hampton Roads for the first time ever, showcasing their incredible
singing and songwriting talents. Pam Tillis was one of the first women in Nashville to produce her own album, and
was awarded the coveted Female Vocalist of the Year by the CMA in 1994. Lorrie Morgan made her first
appearance on the Grand Ole Opry with her father, George Morgan, as a teenager in 1975 and has built a
reputation as a bona-fide country star. Join us for a special evening of music with each artist performing her
biggest solo hits and some pretty darn amazing duets … as only these two country sensations can do!
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $49
Get ready for a night of classic Motown with two of the most legendary bands to step out of 1960s Detroit — the
Temptations and The Four Tops! Infectious blends of pure vocal power and sweet harmonies are the unique legacy
of these two powerhouses. Who can forget classics such as “My Girl,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey
Bunch),” “Just My Imagination” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” Transport yourself back in time to a truly unique
chapter in musical history when all you needed was a nickel for the jukebox and your baby in your arms!
David Cassidy presents
The World’s Greatest Teen Idols
Starring David Cassidy, Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees
Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Tickets Starting at $44
These teenage heartthrobs had the girls screaming for them on television, at the movies, at their record-breaking
concerts and, of course, for their hit songs. Cassidy, Dolenz and Noone had an unbelievable 42 Billboard Top 40
solid gold hits and more than 200 million records sold between them! Come see the “Teen Idols” on stage together
for the first time ever for this memory-making experience.