Peforming Arts Series 2011-2012 Season Brochure

J o h n s o n C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e

Performing Arts Series2011-2012

2 Single tickets on sale June 6

Artist Day Date Location Individual Subscriber Friend

The Miles Davis Experience Friday Sept. 30 Orch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Peter Frampton Saturday Oct. 1 Pit $130 $117 $110Frampton Comes Alive: Orch/Tier $65 $58 $5535th Anniversary Tour Terr/Balc $50 $45 $42

The Makaha Sons Saturday Oct. 15 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Saturday Oct. 22 Orch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Aquila Theatre CompanyMacbeth – 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27 All $35 $31 $29The Importance ofBeing Earnest Saturday Oct. 29 All $35 $31 $29

Bella Gaia Thursday Nov. 3 Orch/Tier $30 $27 $25Beautiful Earth – 7 p.m. Terr/Balc $20 $18 $17

Munich Symphony Sunday Nov. 6 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38with Gloriae dei Cantores – 7 p.m. Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

69º South Friday Nov. 11 Adult $22 $20 $19The Shackleton Project Youth $18 $16 $15

The Max Weinberg Experience Saturday Nov. 12 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

ArcAttack Friday Nov. 18 Adult $22 $20 $19Youth $18 $16 $15

Get the Led Out Saturday Nov. 19 Orch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Turtle Island Quartet Saturday Dec. 3 All $35 $31 $29

Burning River Brass Friday Dec. 16 Orch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

Fiddler on the Roof – 7 p.m. Sunday Jan. 8 Orch/Tier $50 $45 $42Terr/Balc $40 $36 $34

Artist Day Date Location Individual Subscriber Friend

Poncho Sanchez and Saturday Jan. 21 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38his Latin Jazz Band Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Simone Dinnerstein, piano Saturday Jan. 28 Orch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Ensemble Español Friday Feb. 3 Orch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

Stuffed and Unstrung – Henson Saturday Feb. 18 Pit $80 $72 $68Alternative Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38

Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

The Pine Leaf Boys Saturday Feb. 25 All $30 $27 $25Jambalaya dinner only $15 – 5 p.m.

Danú Saturday March 3 Pit $80 $72 $68Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

“Tschaikowski“ Sunday March 4 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38St. Petersburg State Orchestra – 2 p.m. Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Soweto Gospel Choir Saturday March 24 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Debby Boone – 2 p.m. Sunday March 25 Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Film: Duck Soup only $5 – 7 p.m. Thursday April 12An Evening with Groucho Friday April 13 All $30 $27 $25

Ricky Nelson Remembered – 7 p.m. Sunday April 22 Pit $80 $72 $68Orch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

Moscow Festival Ballet, Saturday April 28 Orch/Tier $42 $37 $35The Sleeping Beauty Terr/Balc $32 $28 $27

Your Ticket to the Best Seats in the House!For your convenience, we placed the new season chrono list andorder form, up front for you to see, first thing.Remember, choosing FIVE events gets you Subscriber specialpricing and benefits (see page 4). Become a Friend (page 27) andyou’ll save even more.

Planning ahead does have its privileges.

Begin the 2011-2012 season knowing you’re getting the bestpricing and the best seats. BEST of all, you’ll have many greatevenings planned … ahead.P.S. Single tickets on sale June 6.

All performances are at 8 p.m. in Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, unless otherwise noted.

STEP 1. Seating PreferenceSectionSee Yardley Hall chart and indicate the section you prefer.____________ 1st preference____________ 2nd preference RowI prefer a seat location____________ in the middle

of the row.____________ on the aisle.

I have special needs, please contact me at _____________________ to discuss my requests.

• I am currently a Friend of The Series. • I would like to add a Friends membership to my order.

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Order FormCreate your own season package! Purchase any FIVE events (or more) and save 10%.

SectionPolsky Theatre seats will beassigned according to bestavailable at the time the order is received.

RowI prefer a seat location____________ in the middle

of the row.____________ on the aisle.

Seating chart is available at www.jccc.edu/TheSeries – look for seating charts in the right-hand column.

Yardley HallSeating capacity 1,300

Polsky TheatreSeating capacity 400

STEP 2. List the events to include in your season package

Programs, artists and dates are subject to change. All performances are in Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, unless otherwise noted. 3

FOUR CONVENIENT WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS

1. Phone 913-469-4445, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

2. In PersonBox Office hours:Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before the performance and through intermission

3. Mail completed order form to:Box Office, Box 14Performing Arts Series, JCCC12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210-1299

4. Online www.jccc.edu/TheSeries(individual tickets only)

Tickets are processed in the order received.Programs and dates are subject to change.

HELPFUL INFORMATION Patrons with Special Seating NeedsWheelchair seating is available. Pleasecheck the appropriate box on the order form,or mention when ordering by phone.

Infrared Assisted-Listening SystemsWireless headsets are available at nocharge. You must leave your driver’s licenseto use a headset.

Parking All parking on campus is free for weekendperformances. On the occasional week nightperformance, a small fee may be chargedfor reserved parking.

Season subscribers park free at all events.

Maps with noted walking pathways to theCarlsen Center are on the back cover oronline at www.jccc.edu/TheSeries.

Pre-show Dinner

Friends Hospitality

Family-friendly Show

Dance

Pre-event Talk

Outreach Education

Reserved Parking Available

Additional perks for our patrons!


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STEP 4. Your InformationName _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/ZIP ________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail_________________________________Phone (day)_________________________(evening)_________________________

STEP 5. Method of PaymentPlease charge to my: • Visa • MasterCard • American Express • Discover

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STEP 6. Place OrderPhone: 913-469-4445 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

In Person: Box office located in lobby of Carlsen Center, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mail: Box Office, Box 14 Performing Arts Series, JCCC12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210-1299

• Customize your Seat Location and Get the BESTSEATS. Sit close to the stage for one show, further away foranother. Buy two tickets for “date night,” then four when youwant to bring kids, neighbors, book club or knitting circle!

• Build a Package to Fit your Schedule – choose any FIVE events – or more!

• Lock in Pricing – purchase FIVE events now, then add othersthroughout the year for the same 10% discount!

• Flexible Exchanges – If a conflict arises, exchange foranother show in the Performing Arts Series (48 hours inadvance, please).

• Save 10% off Regular Ticket Prices. Become a Friendof the Performing Arts Series and save an additional 5% offyour season package!

Subscriber Benefits Event Legend

2011-2012The Performing Arts Series and Arts Education are programsof the Administrative Services branch of Johnson CountyCommunity College, Dr. Joseph M. Sopcich, executive vicepresident.

JCCC Board of TrusteesJerry Cook

Robert DrummondLynn MitchelsonMelody Rayl

Stephanie SharpJon StewartDon Weiss

Location All Performing Arts Series programs take place in the CarlsenCenter on the Johnson County Community College campus,Quivira Road and College Boulevard. For directions go towww.jccc.edu/TheSeries.

Performing Arts Series Advisory BoardJake Akehurst, Michael A. Boehm, Sue Bond, Betty Dixon,Sandy Eisenberg, Emily Behrmann, Michael D. Frame, Julie Haas, Carla Hanson, Adrienne Kilbride, Marsha Lawrence, Royceann Mather, Angel Mercier, Anthony Perry, Susan Shen, Virginia Sewing, Stewart Stein, Pam Vassar, Judy Wright

Donations and GrantsThese programs are made possible in part by: Arthur and Alma Yardley Memorial TrustFriends of the Performing Arts SeriesThe Francis Families FoundationSwinken Family Supporting Foundation

Grants from:

Persons with disabilities who desire additional support services maycontact services for patrons with disabilities, 913-469-8500, ext.3521, or TDD/TTY 913-469-3885.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATIONJohnson County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,color, national origin, disability, age, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, sexualorientation, or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs andactivities as required by all applicable laws and regulations. Inquiries concerning thecollege’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the Dean ofStudent Services or Director of Human Resources, Johnson County Community College,12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for CivilRights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, 816-268-0550.

A request for interpretative services must be made72 hours before a performance. Call the box officeat 913-469-4445, or TDD/TTY 913-469-4485.


Welcome to the brand new season ofJohnson County Community College’sPerforming Arts Series! This year, we’relooking forward to singers, dancers,musicians, comedians and actors whowill move us to laugh, sing, dance in our seats and think about the world.

Cultural education is part of the college’s mission, so we’re proud to bring performers like these to JohnsonCounty. You don’t have to travel far to see world-class artists on stage.

Thank you for your support of theperforming arts at JCCC. I hope to see you in our audience.

Sincerely,

Terry A. CalawayPresidentJohnson County Community College

Hello, and thank you for taking time to explorethe offerings that are part of the 2011-2012Performing Arts Series at Johnson CountyCommunity College. Since 1990, we’ve beenpresenting an incredible array of concerts,shows and events in the heart of JohnsonCounty. Great artists, close to home, in anexcellent facility! We’re truly Johnson County’sPerforming Arts Center!

As you peruse the brochure, you’ll see a widevariety of artists. We pride ourselves on havingsomething for everyone … from classical musicand dance, to theatre, comedy and all genres ofmusic. The events we present often evoke a fondmemory, inspire hope and elation, help usdiscover new worlds and enlighten us as wemake our way through life. And sometimesthey’re just plain fun!

Thanks to the members of our community whose wise counsel helped us shape the season.Meanwhile, share this information with yourfriends and neighbors so they, too, can becomefamiliar with Johnson County’s Performing ArtsCenter! We look forward to welcoming you to a performance soon.

Curtain up!

Emily Fowler BehrmannGeneral Manager

Your Ticket to the Best Seats in the House!

The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959 A collaboration with Blue Note Records8 p.m. Friday, September 30

Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

The “ice” in the cool jazz movementWorld premiere. Recapture the sound, historical andcultural context of jazz music through its most iconicinnovator, Miles Davis, brought to the Yardley stage withphotos and film clips, accompanied by a beat-poet stylenarrator. Featuring the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet,performing live.

Peter FramptonFrampton Comes Alive: 35th Anniversary Tour8 p.m. Saturday, October 1

Location Individual Subscriber FriendsPit $130 $117 $110Orch/Tier $65 $58 $55Terr/Balc $50 $45 $42

Bet you remember Frampton Comes Alive!, the mostsuccessful live album of all time, selling 15 million copies.The album launched Peter Frampton as a solo superstarwith hits like Show Me The Way, Do You Feel Like WeDo and Baby, I Love Your Way.

The Makaha Sons8 p.m. Saturday, October 15

Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Escape to HawaiiThink of swaying palm trees, moonlit island beaches anddrinks with pretty paper umbrellas. Now you’re settingthe mood for the full rich harmonies of the Makaha Sons,one of Hawaii’s premier musical groups. Add two huladancers and the evening is complete!


Photo: Gregg Roth

“My plan … will be tohave a three-hour show,”Frampton says. “Basically,

the first hour and tenminutes will be newer

stuff, covers, favorites thatare not on Frampton

Comes Alive!, and then …segue into the complete,from beginning to end,Frampton Comes Alive!”

“… The Makaha Sons are the heartbeat of the Hawaiian music scene …” – Big Island Weekly

PeterFrampton


The Miles Davis

Experience

From Birth of the Coolto Kind of Blue1949-1959

A collaboration with Blue Note Records

AmbroseAkinmusire

“ … make his instrument cry like a lonevoice in an alley or sing like an operasinger … ” –– East Bay Express


Photo: Michael Norwood

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet8 p.m. Saturday, October 22Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Bach to Bluegrass The Grammy-winning LAGQ will bring their signature mixof classical favorites and multicultural explorations forclassical guitar. The program will include works byBoccherini, De Falla and Stravinsky, a set of jazz tunesby Miles Davis and John Coltrane, and excerpts fromtheir hit CD LAGQ: Brazil.“… enough to make the mental soundboards of classical guitar aficionados everywhere vibrate withexcitement …” – Gramophone

Aquila Theatre Company Shakespeare’s Macbeth

7 p.m. Thursday, October 27 Polsky TheatreLocation Individual Subscriber FriendsAll $35 $31 $29

The Importance of Being Earnest

8 p.m. Saturday, October 29 Polsky TheatreLocation Individual Subscriber FriendsAll $35 $31 $29

Aquila breathes fresh life and fire into classic theatre,performing two shows.Shakespeare’s tragic Macbeth centers on a meetingbetween the victorious Scottish general and threemysterious witches. They promise that he will one daybecome King of Scotland! What follows is a wild andmaddening descent into war, insanity and demons.Oscar Wilde’s farce, The Importance of Being Earnest,follows Jack and his friend, Algernon, both of whomclaim to be the wily Ernest. But who will be honest?


Photo: Lois Greenfield

Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth)Kenji Williams, violinist7 p.m. Thursday, November 3Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $30 $27 $25Terr/Balc $20 $18 $17

Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) simulates space flight in amultimedia journey of our world, and expresses the beautyof planet Earth, as well as the impact of planetary issuessuch as air traffic, energy consumption and climatechange. This fusion of art and science gives brilliant life toWilliams’ mission to build a deeper relationship with ourhome planet and all life on it. Sponsored in part by theJCCC Student Sustainability Committee.

Munich Symphony with Gloriae dei CantoresRequiem K.626 by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartVerklarte Nacht, Op. 4 (Transfigured Night)by Arnold Schoenberg

7 p.m. Sunday, November 6Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Internationally renowned artist and conductor Philippe Entremont returns to Yardley Hall with the Munich Symphony Orchestra and chorus Gloriae deiCantores, performing Mozart’s Requiem. Entremont with the Munich Symphony proves to be a stunningcollaboration. The performance also features Schoenberg’sTransfigured Night, a string sextet in one movement – hisearliest important work.

69º South – The Shackleton Project8 p.m. Friday, November 11Location Individual Subscriber FriendsAdult $22 $20 $19Youth $18 $16 $15

This new work by puppet theater company, Phantom Limb,re-enacts the extraordinary events of 1914 when Ernest Shackleton and 27 others set out to be the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica. The plot combines a dark aesthetic with fantastic music to lead us to theultimately happy ending.


Photo: Steven J. Sherman

PhilippeEntremont

… a performance of Mozart’s masterwork that will take your breath away!

“ … with papier-mache facesmore grizzled and worldweary than those of most

character actors.” – The New York Times

69º South – The Shackleton Project


B E L L A G A I A(Beautiful Earth) …”… as seen through the eyes of astronauts.”

Created by award-winning director andclassically trained violinist Kenji Williams, incollaboration with NASA. Bella Gaia featureslive performances by Williams against high-definition images of Earth.

Photo: Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Max Weinberg Experience8 p.m. Saturday, November 12Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

From Count Basie to the Beatles to “the Boss”Known as “the rhythmic backbone of The E Street Band,”Max has kept the beat for nearly four decades. He’sperformed with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting and Bonoof U2. He won Rolling Stone Magazine’s Critics Poll as Best Drummer. And let’s not forget, he was the leader ofConan O’Brien’s band for more than 15 years. Come hear his tribute to some of the greatest big bands!

ArcAttack8 p.m. Friday, November 18Location Individual Subscriber FriendsAdult $22 $20 $19Youth $18 $16 $15

A dash of metal served with a side of popScience and the arts intersect when ArcAttack uses high-techwizardry to generate a truly “electrifying” performance. Twocustom-engineered Tesla Coils throw out electrical arcs up to12 feet long – each one interacts with robotic drums whilehigh-powered LEDs flash bright colors. ArcAttack’s sixmembers churn out rhythmic instrumental melodies. “… their performance is like nothing you’ve ever seenbefore … ” – Gadgetsteria

Get the Led Out –The American Led Zeppelin8 p.m. Saturday, November 19Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

Get The Led Out captures the essence of your old Led Zeppelin LPs and performs it live on stage. Sixaccomplished musicians deliver “the mighty Zep’s” blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems along with their intimate, sit-down acoustic sets. “… one of the best tribute bands on the planet!”

– Bruce Ranes, Sellersville Theatre

Photo: Scott Weiner


Max Weinberg, “… show up, do agood job, and give the people more than their money’s worth.

Look sharp – play sharp.”

This is not animpersonator bandbut rather a group

of outstandingmusicians recreatingZeppelin’s sound.

ArcAttack

Max Weinberg

Programs, artists and dates are subject to change. All performances are in Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, unless otherwise noted. 13 Photo: Scott Weiner

A note-for-note recreationof Zeppelin’s recordings

Turtle Island QuartetSolstice Celebration: A Festival of Lights8 p.m. Saturday, December 3 Polsky TheatreLocation Individual Subscriber FriendsAll $35 $31 $29

Holiday music from around the world showcases what isreferred to in both the Jewish and Hindu traditions as theFestival of Lights. From the songs of Chanukah, to the music ofIndia’s Dewali, to the old English carols and Scottish reels ofthe 16th century, Turtle Island Quartet explores the music thathas been part of winter holiday celebrations for centuries. Theprogram also features music from Vince Guaraldi’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as famous classical gems.

Burning River BrassOur Kind of Christmas8 p.m. Friday, December 16Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

Tradition, jazz and cheerComposed of 12 of the finest brass and percussion players inthe country, Burning River Brass is an ensemble on fire! Withinfectious joy, the BRB presents a variety of music designed tosatisfy the tastes of every audience. Hear fresh arrangementsof classic Christmas melodies as well as original works – allpraised for their energy, sound and style.

Fiddler on the Roof7 p.m. Sunday, January 8Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $50 $45 $42Terr/Balc $40 $36 $34

This Broadway smash and Tony Award winner has warmedthe hearts of people around the world. Based on the stories ofSholom Aleichem, Tevye the Milkman is a Jewish peasant inpre-Revolutionary Russia, coping with the day-to-day problemsof shtetl life, his Jewish traditions, his wife and daughters, andstate-sanctioned pogroms. Fiddler’s familiar score includesMatchmaker, Matchmaker; If I Were a Rich Man; Sunrise,Sunset; and of course, Tradition.


Photo: Jay Blakesburg

“… a reflection of some of themost creative music-makingtoday.” – Yo-Yo Ma

Fiddleron theRoof

“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as … a fiddler on the roof!” – Tevye Photo: Joan Marcus


Photo: Rober Mastroianni

“… crisp, tight, harmonious … ” – The Washington Times


Photo: Lisa Marie Mazzucco

Simone Dinnerstein

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater“ … never ceases to bedazzle its audiences with the variety, precision, beauty and heat of its performances … ”– Chicago Sun Times

Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band8 p.m. Saturday, January 21Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Poncho Sanchez’s music would best be described as akaleidoscopic swirl of some of the hottest rhythms andbrightest sounds to emerge from either side of the border. At any given show, on any given record, fragments of Latinjazz, swing, bebop, salsa and other infectious grooves collide and churn in a fiery swirl, with results that are no less than dazzling.

Simone Dinnerstein, piano8 p.m. Saturday, January 28Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $35 $31 $29Terr/Balc $25 $22 $20

American pianist Dinnerstein has gained an internationalfollowing because of the remarkable success of herrecording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, which she raised the funds to record. It ranked No.1 on Billboard’sClassical Chart in its first week and was named to many“best of” lists including those of The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker.Ms. Dinnerstein will perform works of Bach, Schumann and Chopin.

Ensemble EspañolSpanish Dance TheaterWith guest artists Christian Lozano and Paloma Gomez8 p.m. Friday, February 3Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

Smooth and sultry ... a beat with heatElegance and passion are showcased when 10 sensationaldancers, singers and instrumentalists grace the stage topromote and preserve Spanish dance culture in all itsforms. You’ll enjoy classical Spanish dance, folkloric works,as well as Flamenco! Ensemble Español moves with extra-ordinary grace to impress dance audiences everywhere. Programs, artists and dates are subject to change. All performances are in Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, unless otherwise noted. 17

“These are the sounds I grew up with.So when I play this music, I’m nottelling a lie. I’m telling my story.”

– Poncho Sanchez

Photo: Devin DeHaven

Jazz Winterlude: Kansas City StyleJazz Winterlude consists of two days of jazz.Master classes and clinics connect local jazzprofessionals and students. With professionalperformances in a concert setting, festival-goerswill hear styles from Dixieland to contemporaryand everything in between — swing, big band,bebop and vocal jazz.

Join us at JCCC for the third annual JazzWinterlude Jan. 20-21, 2012.

Add a Jazz Winterlude two-day pass to yourPoncho Sanchez purchase for $15.

The Jazz Winterlude two-day pass does not countas one of the five events that make up your seasonticket package.

Jazz Winterlude performers: Bill Crain Quartet, Brandon Draper Group, MattOtto Quintet, Will Matthews Quartet, Kansas CityBass Quartet, Dan DeLuca Trio, Jazz Disciples, Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band, and featuringBrubeck Brothers Quartet.

For more information on this annual jazz festival,contact Ron Stinson at 913-469-3275 or DoreenMaronde at 913-339-6698.


Photo: David Simpson

“The Pine Leaf Boys cast a spell, combinga mysterious past … the nearly forgotten dialectand the archaic squeezebox’s red bellows with anunbiased rock ’n’ roll energy.” – The New York Times

Jambalaya cookingdemonstration anddinner prepared byWilson Savoy, memberof the Pine Leaf Boys,for the first 50 people –5 p.m. $15 per person.Make reservationsthrough the box officewhen you buy tickets to the show!

Stuffed and Unstrung –Henson Alternative8 p.m. Saturday, February 18 Location Individual Subscriber FriendsPit $80 $72 $68Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

100% improv – 100% uncensoredThis is no ordinary puppet show! Share the magic of expertpuppeteers as Brian Henson and his world-class, hilariousgang do their thing right before your eyes. Audiencesuggestions become sketches on the fly!

The Pine Leaf Boys8 p.m. Saturday, February 25 Polsky TheatreLocation Individual Subscriber FriendsAll $30 $27 $25

Featured on HBO’s TremeThe four-time Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys arepreserving the traditional Cajun sound, injecting youthfulexuberance into Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music. Byinvitation of the U.S. State Department, the group hastoured the world since Hurricane Katrina to prove that realCajun music is still thriving and full of life. “The next best thing to a dance on Saturday night.”

– Rolling Stone Magazine

Danú8 p.m. Saturday, March 3Location Individual Subscriber FriendsPit $80 $72 $68Orch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the music of Danú offers anauthentic Irish experience. Using traditional instruments –flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion and bouzouki –the music is clever and fun. Danú mixes ancient Irish musicwith contemporary works to create an unforgettable evening.“… (Danú) stirs the blood and lifts the heart … A spirit-raising concoction.” – Irish Music Magazine


Photo: John D. Kelly

Danú … Erin go Bragh!

Puppet tongues can be hard to tame,so leave the kiddos with theirfavorite sitter.

Stuffed and Unstrung Henson Alternative

Photo: Carol Rosegg

“Tschaikowski” St. Petersburg State OrchestraRoman Leontiev, music director and chief conductor

2 p.m. Sunday, March 4Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Inaugural tour of the U.S.The “Tschaikowski” St. Petersburg State Orchestra wasfounded in the years following World War II, working indifferent musical genres and gaining popularitythroughout Russia. Today, the Orchestra’s repertoire isextremely diverse. For their appearance in Yardley Hall,they will perform three masterworks by Stravinsky,Sibelius and Mussorgsky.

Soweto Gospel Choir8 p.m. Saturday, March 24Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

Soul-touching songs of joyExpect to be moved by the earthy rhythms and richharmonies of this magnificent 26-voice ensemble. Addenergetic dancers in vibrant, colorful costumes and yourexperience is taken to an even higher level. In six ofSouth Africa’s 11 official languages, this young dynamicchoir performs both traditional and contemporary music,adding its own distinctive feel and interpretation.

Debby Boone – Swing This2 p.m. Sunday, March 25Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $45 $40 $38Terr/Balc $35 $31 $29

A killer band backs Debby Boone’s Rat Pack-inspiredperformance of swing classics. Memories from her star-struck childhood have inspired her to take this ’60s-style Vegas gig on the road. “In the tradition of great singers who can bring a song tolife … ” – Richard Kaufman, Pacific Symphony


Mikhail Krutik,violinist

Photo: Lorenzon di Nozzi

“ … the songs were both spirited and spectacular.” – The New York Times


“This is the party I’ve been waiting mywhole life to throw!” – Debby Boone

An Evening with Groucho8 p.m. Friday, April 13, Polsky TheatreLocation Individual Subscriber FriendsAll $30 $27 $25

Quick with the one-liners, anecdotes and songs, award-winner Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS portrayalof legendary Groucho Marx. This 90 minutes of hilarityincludes Hooray for Captain Spalding and Lydia, theTattooed Lady. The audience literally becomes part of theshow as Ferrante ad-libs his way through the show ingrand Groucho style.

Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band7 p.m. Sunday, April 22Location Individual Subscriber FriendsPit $80 $72 $68Orch/Tier $40 $36 $34Terr/Balc $30 $27 $25

A fond look back at the life of America’s original “teenidol” as Ricky Nelson’s twin sons recreate their dad’schart-busters including Hello Mary Lou, Travelin’ Manand Garden Party. Appealing to many generations, thisevent includes never-before-seen video of the Nelsonfamily plus interviews with Paul McCartney, John Fogerty,Sam Phillips and others influenced by Ricky andAmerica’s best-loved family.

Moscow Festival Ballet The Sleeping Beauty8 p.m. Saturday, April 28Location Individual Subscriber FriendsOrch/Tier $42 $37 $35Terr/Balc $32 $28 $27

One of the greatest choreographers of all time, Marius Petipa, created a masterful piece in The SleepingBeauty. Regarded as Tchaikovsky’s finest ballet score, this story has become one of the most famous works inclassical ballet repertoire, where a princess sleeps for100 years, awakened only by true love’s kiss.


“If Elvis was theKing, Ricky was the Crown Prince of rock ’n’ roll.”– Kris Kristofferson

“One morning I shot an elephant inmy pajamas. How hegot into my pajamasI’ll never know.” – Groucho Marx

Marx Brothers Film –

Duck Soup7 p.m.

Thursday, April 12

Polsky TheatreAdmission $5

(not part of season package)


Just one kiss …

The enchanting attire and wonderful sets have been faithfully recreated by the Moscow Festival Ballet from original costume and set designs.


Performing Arts Series Arts EducationServing the community as a resource for Arts Education Performing Arts Series (PAS) Arts Education offers programs for all ages that engage, explore and inspire! Dedicated to providingmeaningful experiences for enrichment through the arts, PAS ArtsEducation offers daytime performances for schools and community,interactive workshops, master classes, off-site artist visits, campus youth and early education classes, and professional developmentclasses. These enrichment activities nurture lifelong learning, artisticexploration, creative thinking and direct personal interaction with world-class performers.

Shows at Yardley Hall for schools and the communityThese hour-long performances connect with curriculum standards.Tickets are $5 each and include an online study guide that providesartistic information to enhance the live performance experience.69° South – The Shackleton Project, Nov. 11, 2011ArcAttack, Nov. 18, 2011Jazz Winterlude, featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Jan. 20, 2012Ensemble Español, Tales of Spain, Feb. 2, 2012Locomotion – A Teen’s Journey and the Power of Poetry, Feb. 16, 2012Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia – A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle, March 29, 2012

Education Outreach ArtistsThese artists provide master classes and workshops for personal growth and performances at your school.

Special ProgramsJazz Winterlude, JanuarySummer Institute for the Arts, JuneHeartland Chamber Music Festival, August

For more information, visit www.jccc.edu/PASArtsEducation or callAngel Mercier at 913-469-8500, ext. 4221.

Photo: Lois Greenfield

Dorinda Makanaonalani NicholsonBurning River Brass BandSherman AlexieBrubeck Brothers QuartetBill KurtisSimone Dinnerstein, pianoL.A. Guitar QuartetEnsemble EspañolSpanish Dance TheaterAquila Theatre Company, Macbeth

Kennedy Center Touring ArtistsBella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) Soweto Gospel ChoirPhantom Limb – 69° SouthFrank FerranteArcAttack Production EngineersMoscow Festival Ballet Company, The Sleeping BeautyTurtle Island Quartet

The Sleeping Beauty


Munich Symphony withGloriae dei CantoresMozart’s RequiemNov. 6, 2011 7 p.m.

Fiddler on the Roof Jan. 8, 2012 7 p.m.

“Tschaikowski” St. Petersburg State

OrchestraMarch 4, 2012

2 p.m.

Debby BooneMarch 25, 2012

2 p.m.

Ricky Nelson Remembered April 22, 2012

7 p.m.

Your ticket to the best seats in the house!Sunday^Munich Symphony with Gloriae dei Cantores

Fiddler on the Roof

DebbyBoone

Ricky Nelson Remembered

“Tschaikowski” St. Petersburg State Orchestra

PhilippeEntremont

Mikhail Krutik

Sundays at Yardley HallPerforming Arts Series

Other Cultural Opportunities at JCCCNerman Museum of Contemporary ArtThe 41,000-square-foot Nerman Museum presents major,cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions, and showcases themuseum’s celebrated Oppenheimer Collection. Since openingin October 2007, the museum has been host to hundreds ofthousands of visitors. It features 10 major galleries for thepermanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Today, theworks of more than 850 international, national and regionalartists are on view in the museum and throughout campus. Themuseum also offers education programs for visitors of all ages.

Admission and parking are free. For hours and information, call 913-469-3000, or visit www.nermanmuseum.org.

Ruel Joyce and Jazz SeriesSince 1989, the free Ruel Joyce and Jazz recital series haveattracted the best musicians Kansas City has to offer in a small,intimate performance setting. Ruel Joyce recitals featureclassical music at noon on Mondays. Jazz concerts are at noonon Tuesdays. Seating is first-come, first-seated in the 50-seatRecital Hall in the Carlsen Center. Both series are co-sponsoredby JCCC’s music and theatre department, Community Servicesdivision and the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts.

For a season lineup or more information on either series, call913-469-8500, ext. 3605, or go to www.jccc.edu/arts_culture.

Jazz Winterlude: Kansas City StyleJazz Winterlude consists of two days of jazz. Master classesand clinics connect local jazz professionals and students. Withprofessional performances in a concert setting, festival-goers willhear styles from Dixieland to contemporary and everything inbetween — swing, big band, bebop and vocal jazz. Join us atJCCC for the third annual Jazz Winterlude Jan. 20-21, 2012.

For more information on this annual jazz festival, contact Ron Stinson at 913-469-3275 or Doreen Maronde at 913-339-6698. For tickets, call 913-469-4445.


Add a Jazz Winterludetwo-day pass to your

Poncho Sanchez purchase for $15.

AND THERE IS MORE …Jazz Winterludeperformers

Bill Crain QuartetBrandon Draper GroupMatt Otto Quintet

Will Matthews QuartetKansas City Bass Quartet

Dan DeLuca TrioJazz Disciples

Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band

and featuring

Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Some/One by Do Ho Suh

Academic ProgramsThe JCCC music and theatre department produces an annual season of plays, offering a variety of performance and technical opportunities for both students andcommunity members. The season includes classic and contemporary works, musicals,and children’s plays. All academic productions are free to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-seat basis. No tickets and no reservations. Performances are at7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The children’s plays areFriday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at noon, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday 2 and 4 p.m.

2011-2012 SeasonEquus Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 14-16 Bodker Black BoxAnatomy of Gray Nov.11-13 and Nov.18-20 Polsky TheatreStudent Directed ONE ACT PLAYS Feb.17-19 and Feb. 24-26 Bodker Black BoxLa Culebra (a children’s play) March 9-11 Bodker Black BoxThe Spitfire Grill April 27-29 and May 4-6 Polsky Theatre

Call 913-469-3245 or visit www.jccc.edu/theatredept See you at the show!

Make a gift! Be a Friend!Donors make it possible to continue bringing great artists to ourstage as part of the Performing Arts Series! Friends help underwriteartist fees, and other direct costs, plus allow us to continue ourinspiring education programs, which serves more than 15,000school-age children each year. Join today!

Patron $50-$99• Invitation to the Friends Hospitality Room at intermission of selected performances – look for

• Invitations to artist receptions, meet & greets, lectures and open rehearsals

• Recognition in show programs• Receive PLACES! The Performing Arts Series magazine• Advance notice of added performances• Advance purchase of single tickets seven days before the general public

• Ticket discounts:15% off PAS season package

Director $100-$249• Recognition on lobby donor board• All Patron level benefits

Yardley $250-$499• Backstage tour for you and your guests (arranged in advance)• Priority on any Performing Arts Series waiting list• All Director level benefits

President $500-$999• One complimentary Patron level membership for anyone you designate

• All Yardley level benefits

Underwriter $1,000-$4,999• Priority for Performing Arts Series season package seat selection• All President level benefits

Give online at www.jccc.edu/TheSeries. It’s tax-deductible! Contact Renee Kyles, 913-469-4450, or [email protected].

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Maps to Carlsen Center, JCCC

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Yardley Hall

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Peforming Arts Series 2011-2012 Season Brochure

Documents

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