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1 ANNOUNCING THE CELEBRITY SERIES SEASON THE STORY OF AMERICAN FOLK FROM WOODY GUTHRIE TO BOB DYLAN & BEYOND including the music of Pete Seeger, Peter Paul & Mary, Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, Harry Chapin, James Taylor & MORE PLUS A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN The Concer t : 2015 Dram a Desk Nomi BEST nee: MUSICAL REVUE s Circle Critic 2015 Outer Nominee: Award G NEW OUTSTANDIN MUSICAL AY OFF-BROADW THE AMAZING MAGIC OF DANCING SHADOWS as seen on HHHHHH THE ACCLAIMED OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL... NOW AN EXHILARATING CONCERT EVENT! Photographs by Jeanne Tanner HHHHHH presents

2 BECOME A SEASON SUBSCRIBER AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING EIGHT GREAT BENEFITS! 1 BEST SEATS! Season subscribers can renew their season seat from year to year or request an upgrade before single tickets go on sale to the general public. 2 BEST PRICES! Season subscribers save 10-15% over single ticket prices. 3 SENIOR DISCOUNT! Additional savings for our 62+ seniors. 4 UNSURPASSED SERVICE! Georgene Gib, our box office manager, provides personalized customer service and looks forward to serving you as a subscriber. She will help you pick out the seats that are just right for you. 5 EASY PAYMENT PLAN! Pay for your season tickets in 3 easy installments just ask! 6 FREE PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO PARKING LOTS! 7 NEVER MISS A SHOW! Guarantees that we are on your calendar to enjoy five marvelous nights of world class entertainment. 8 CLOSE TO HOME ON WESTMINSTER S BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS! Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Even with an intermission you can be snug as a bug in bed by 10 p.m.! CALL TODAY!

3 HELPFUL INFORMATION VISIT Access our exciting season, view concert clips, or view campus map to locate Orr Auditorium and parking. LIKE us on Facebook Access to photos, contests and the behind the scenes scoop! GPS. The address for Westminster College is 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA PARKING. Campus security directs and assists with parking. Complimentary shuttle service for our patrons convenience is provided courtesy of Watson s, Inc. and Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care. ADMISSION. Lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to the performance time. Theatre doors open half hour prior to curtain. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management. Flash photography and/or recording devices are prohibited. GROUP DISCOUNTS. Bring your group of 15 or more to a Celebrity Series show and enjoy a 10% discount plus NO ticket handling fees on your order! REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES. Celebrity Series policy prohibits refunds and exchanges on tickets. All sales are final. PROGRAM CHANGES. Dates, times and attractions are firm, but subject to change, cancellation, or substitution. Dynamic pricing in effect.

4 THE STORY OF AMERICAN FOLK FROM WOODY GUTHRIE TO BOB DYLAN & BEYOND including the music of Pete Seeger, Peter Paul & Mary, Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, Harry Chapin, James Taylor & MORE PLUS A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN The Concer t : 2015 Dram a Desk No minee: BEST MUSICAL REVUE ics Circle Crit 2015 Outerd Nominee: Awar G NEW OUTSTANDIN MUSICAL AY OFF-BROADW HHHHHH THE ACCLAIMED OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL... NOW AN EXHILARATING CONCERT EVENT! Photographs by Jeanne Tanner HHHHHH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 LONESOME TRAVELER: THE CONCERT THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC! Come and celebrate the story of an ever-changing America! Come see Lonesome Traveler. This concert version of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical tells the story of American folk from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan and beyond including the music of Pete Seeger; The Kingston Trio; Peter, Paul & Mary; Joni Mitchell; The Byrds; Joan Baez; Crosby, Stills & Nash and more, plus a special tribute to Leonard Cohen. An inspiring evening of great music that includes charismatic singers and multi-instrumentalists, multimedia projections, and lots of fun sing-a-longs, this concert event is perfect entertainment for audiences of all ages. Sponsored by

5 T H E A M A Z I N G M A G I C O F D A N C I N G S H A D O W S a s s e e n o n THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 CATAPULT AN AMERICA S GOT TALENT FINALIST, Catapult is a magical production that features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter! You ll never figure out how they do it, and you won t know what they will create next you ll be surprised and delighted again and again. Packed with hundreds of shape transformations, the show is full of humor, emotion and engaging stories. Bring the whole family! Student tickets $12 Sponsored by

6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018 THE MIDTOWN MEN 4 STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time. Now on their 7th national tour, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite Sixties Hits from The Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more. This sensational production reunites Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 60s. Don t miss the show that everyone is raving about! Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys. Sponsored by

7 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 CHRISTMAS WITH JACKIE EVANCHO AT THE AGE OF 10, SHE DAZZLED AMERICA WITH HER STUNNING DEBUT ON NBC S AMERICA S GOT TALENT. Since then she has released a string of platinum and gold albums and made history as the youngest solo platinum artist and the youngest person to give a solo concert at New York s Lincoln Center. Jackie Evancho sang for Pope Francis I during his U.S. visit and, a few years before, performed at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., where she sang for and delighted President Barack Obama and his family. Two months later, she was again invited to perform for the President and Congressional leaders during the National Prayer Breakfast. Jackie Evancho is now 18 years old and moving toward maturity as a singer, as a creative artist and as a young woman. Jackie will perform a collection of heart-warming, beloved classic Christmas and popular holiday songs that have a fresh new take with her amazing angelic voice. Sponsored by Sponsored by

8 SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 WHAT WOULD PETULA DO? A TRIBUTE TO PETULA CLARK STARRING MAXINE LINEHAN FIERCELY TALENTED The New York Times The best show of this or any season! Broadway World International concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan takes her audience on a musical journey exuberantly charting the course of Petula Clark s extraordinary career from her early, popular recordings in the 1940s, through her mega-stardom in the 1960s, to her award-winning performances in film and on Broadway right up to the 1990s. With songs like I Know a Place, Don t Sleep in the Subway, Color My World, Old Devil Moon, The Sound of Music, This is My Song and of course Downtown, this show is simply thrilling! Sponsored by

9 Celebrity Series for Kids presents MONDAY, MAY 20, :30 a.m. school show 6:30 p.m. public show DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY Sponsored by Dr. Richard Ribarevski New Wilmington Family Medicine Associates, P.C. Anthony F. Uberti M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Margaret Zachewicz PA-C Angela Nicastro PA-C Erica Cress PA-C Produced by Dallas Children s Theater from Dallas, Texas The coolest ever rock-n-roll romp in a bug's world, capturing all the droll humor and whimsy of the wildly popular books! Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can t wait to grow up and molt. Promoting eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of others, this is a joyful, hip musical exploration of the world outside You might just find that a bug s life is not all that different from your own! Based on the books Diary of a Worm, Diary of a Spider, and Diary of a Fly, written by Doreen Cronin, New York Times bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, a Caldecott Honor Book; and Giggle, Giggle, Quack. Recommended for Ages 5 through Adult or Grades K 5th DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY spins a sweet story about acceptance, tolerance and understanding of differences with additional messages about being kind to our planet and caring for all its creatures great and small. Elaine Liner Dallas Observer

10 presents MANFRED HONECK Music Director & Conductor PREMIUM SEATING ORCHESTRA L-BB $98 for the 2-concert series Single tickets: $55 D ORCHESTRA A-K $78 for the 2-concert series Single tickets: $45 ORCHESTRA SEATING CC-GG $70 for the 2-concert series Single Tickets: $40 All Student Tickets $12 (ages 5 24) Call the Box Office TODAY!

11 BERNSTEIN IN PITTSBURGH OCTOBER 6, 2018 BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3 HAYDN Symphony No. 88 BERNSTEIN Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah STRAVINSKY Suite from The Firebird (1919) e JENNIFER JOHNSON CANO mezzo-soprano To mark the centennial of Leonard Bernstein s birth, Manfred Honeck conducts pieces Bernstein himself conducted with the Pittsburgh Symphony early in his career. Works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Stravinsky s Firebird will be performed, as well as Bernstein s own First Symphony, which the Pittsburgh Symphony premiered in PEER GYNT MARCH 25, 2019 GRIEG Peer Gynt MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF Caprice bohémien D JULIAN RACHLIN violin The beloved melodies of Grieg s beguiling Peer Gynt: Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King performed LIVE alongside Mendelssohn s beloved Violin Concerto. Soloist Julian Rachlin has been hailed as The real thing, by the Los Angeles Times. A virtuoso with heart. Don t miss the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Westminster College!

12 ON THE ROAD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, :30 p.m. show Cost Per Person: $129. $30 deposit due by Aug. 15. Final payment due before Sept. 15 This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The tale of revolution and redemption features the timeless hits I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Master of the House, Bring Him Home and so many more. The iconic staging has been updated and is more impressive than ever. Come and let it take your breath away! SATURDAY, APRIL 13, :30 p.m. show Cost Per Person: $140. $30 deposit due by Jan. 28. Final payment due before Feb. 28 This blockbuster first premiered on Broadway 30 years ago and is now the longest running show on Broadway. The sets and staging have been re-imagined and are bigger and better than ever, and still include the iconic chandelier and staircase. Come and thrill to All I Ask of You, Music of the Night, Masquerade and all of your Andrew Lloyd Webber favorites. 11 A.M. Board bus at Westminster College. A brief stop on the Ohio Turnpike will be made for a chance to purchase a light lunch. 1 P.M. Arrive at Cleveland Playhouse Square, the largest theater complex between New York City and Chicago. A stop for dinner at a place of your choice at the vibrant East Fourth Street District in downtown Cleveland will be made after the show. With anchors such as Pickwick and Frolic and House of Blues, this area has something for everyone from an Irish pub to a sandwich shop to fine dining. Approximate time of return to campus is 8:30 p.m. TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motor coach transportation via McCarter and show ticket. No refunds (unless the trip is cancelled) Call to reserve with credit card.

13 Your Gift is Important! Please help us keep Celebrity Series alive and viable! Declare your support of the arts in our community through a gift to our Membership Campaign! Without your financial support, Celebrity Series would not be able to continue to bring world-class entertainment to our community s doorstep. Ticket sales are not enough. Your generous gift helps bridge the gap between the increasing artist and production costs and revenue raised through sponsorships, program ads, and ticket sales. Donors names will be listed in our program books. Celebrity Series wishes to thank all of our wonderful supporters through the years and we hope we can continue to count on you. PRODUCER $5,000+ CURTAIN RAISER $1,000 $4,999 ANGEL $500 $999 BACKER $250 $499 PATRON $100 $249 DONOR $50 $99 Contact the Director of Celebrity Series for information about sponsorship opportunities Must receive your gift by Sept. 4, 2018, in order for your name to be included in the first program of the season! SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Westminster College Celebrity Series is partially funded by the Caroline Knox Memorial Trust Fund Reflecting God s light into the world.

14 SEATING CHART STAGE STAGE A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W BALCONY X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG (No elevator access to balcony) HOW TO BUY SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW and until September 15 BY PHONE HOW TO BUY SINGLE TICKETS BY PHONE IN PERSON. Visit us in Patterson Hall adjacent to Orr Auditorium. BOX OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed for lunch Noon 1 p.m. ONLINE BEGINNING JULY 2. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Dynamic pricing in effect. Dates, times, and attractions are firm, but subject to change, cancellation, or substitution. EARLY BIRD TICKETING OPTION BEFORE JULY 2 Paid orders placed via phone prior to July 2 will be placed on wait list then seated first-ordered first-served immediately after our season renewal upgrades and BEFORE tickets go on sale to the general public on July 2.

15 SAVE WITH YOUR SEASON TICKET ORDER! CELEBRITY SERIES SEASON MAIN A-L MAIN M-W/ MAIN X-CC/ MAIN DD-GG/ SUBSCRIPTIONS BALCONY A-D BALCONY E-G BALCONY H-L Season Regular $204 $179 $164 $154 Senior(62+) $199 $174 $159 $149 Ticket handling fee for CS Season Subscribers is $10 for entire order including all additional CS and PSO tickets purchased with season tickets! SINGLE TICKETS All student tickets $12 (ages 5 24)* Lonesome Traveler $42 $37 $35 $33 Catapult $39 $33 $33 $30 The Midtown Men $49 $42 $37 $33 Jackie Evancho $59 $49 $49 $39 What Would Petula Do? $45 $42 $37 $33 Diary of a Worm $12 all seats Ticket handling fee for CS single tickets is $3 per ticket PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON MAIN A-K MAIN L-BB MAIN CC-GG NO BALCONY SUBSCRIPTIONS PREMIUM SEATING SEATING 2 Concert Season $78 $98 $70 Ticket handling fee for PSO Season Subscribers is $6 for entire order including all additional PSO single tickets purchased with season tickets! SINGLE TICKETS All student tickets $12 (ages 5 24)* Bernstein in Pittsburgh $45 $55 $40 Peer Gynt $45 $55 $40 Ticket handling fee for PSO single tickets is $3 per ticket Call to reserve with credit card or to make arrangements to pay by check. *Discounted student reservations must be made by calling the box office

16 Celebrity Series Box Office 319 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA STAY CONNECTED CALL: VISIT: westminster.edu/celebrity Subscription Series Sponsors