2017-2018 Season See You at Schaeffer! 610.683.4092 www.kutztownpresents.org
Welcome... KU Presents! welcomes you to our 2017-2018 Performing Artists Series! Familiar names mixed with up-and-coming sensations bring a season of live performing arts sure to move and enlighten. From stage and television star Aaron Tveit to jazz prodigy Joey Alexander, the esteemed vocals of Chanticleer to ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, we strive to share with you performances that entertain and excite. When you join us in Schaeffer Auditorium, you are also supporting a new generation of arts enthusiasts. Many of our performers are offering interactive experiences to the Kutztown University campus and area schools, educating and inspiring students from all disciplines. Share your love of the live arts and enjoy great company as we experience the heartfelt performances of artists from Boston, Broadway, Bali and beyond - together. Amy L. Botwright Interim Director, KU Presents! See You at Schaeffer!
Aaron Tveit Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:30 pm Broadway, film and television actor, Aaron Tveit is best known for originating the role of Gabe in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal and starring as Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of Catch Me If You Can. Other Broadway and national tours include Rent, Hairspray and Wicked. He has appeared on television in Gossip Girl, Graceland, BrainDead, and as Danny Zuko in Grease: Live. In 2012, he portrayed Enjolras in the film adaptation of Les Misérables. Tveit (which rhymes with eight) enjoys sharing how music has shaped his life by performing in concert. His most recent album The Radio In My Head: Live at 54 Below, recorded at his sold out run at the venue, features rock and pop mixed with musical theatre. Season Welcome Party 6:30 pm Schaeffer Lawn Join us before the show to usher in our 29th season!
Jake Shimabukuro Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:30 pm Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro is redefining the traditional Hawaiian instrument. In 2001, a YouTube video, in which he plays George Harrison s While My Guitar Gently Weeps, went viral with over a million views before he ever saw it. By adapting a guitar hero anthem for the ukulele, Shimabukuro made a significant statement: the ukulele, with its humble four strings and modest two-octave range, is an instrument limited only by the imagination and creativity of the person playing it. That video was a big turning point, opening up the doors to touring North America, Europe Asia and beyond. Widespread acclaim brought him high-visibility collaborations with a wide variety of artists included Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffet, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley and Dave Koz among many others. Shimabukuro has a rich and varied catalog of albums showcasing the many moods of the uke and has sold-out prestigious venues such as Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House in addition to festivals around the world. His most recent CD, Nashville Sessions, is one of his most adventurous, multifaceted and engaging albums to date, blending jazz virtuosity with heartfelt melodies.
Pre-Show Dinner 6:00 pm Boston Brass Friday, November 10, 2017 7:30 pm For over 30 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which captivates all ages. The ensemble s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun. Boston Brass regularly performs with orchestras, bands, marching bands, organ, jazz bands and a variety of other ensembles. They will be joined by the Reading Pops Orchestra, directed by Will Rapp. The concert will include patriot tunes to honor Veteran s Day.
Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas Thursday, November 30, 2017 7:30 pm Called the world s reigning male chorus by the New Yorker, the San Francisco based GRAMMY award-winning ensemble Chanticleer will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2018. Chanticleer is known around the world as an orchestra of voices for its seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature. From Gregorian chant and Renaissance music to jazz and contemporary compositions, Chanticleer will take you on a vocal journey spanning ten centuries. Chanticleer s popular A Chanticleer Christmas sold out in New York, Chicago, and New Jersey last season before coming home for 14 performances in the Bay Area and Southern California. This Christmas, Chanticleer will perform in Schaeffer Auditorium in its first return engagement since December of 1992. Come hear how this amazing chorus has been delighting audiences for 40 years.
Jazz Club Dinner 6:00 pm Birdland All-Stars featuring Tommy Igoe The Art of Jazz Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:30 pm Featuring the finest musicians in New York, the Birdland All-Stars have been thrilling audiences at The Jazz Corner of the World for the last 10 years. Returning to the road for the first time in five years, the Birdland All-Stars, led by drumming sensation Tommy Igoe, have created new arrangements featuring the music of David Bowie, The Police, and Steely Dan, as well as fresh treatments of iconic compositions by Charlie Parker, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock. This multimedia presentation The Art of Jazz brings the All-Stars live performance to a whole new level, as accomplished visual artists create paintings in real time which are inspired by the music as it is experienced by the audience.
The National Dance Company of Ireland Rhythm of the Dance Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7:30 pm This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent from the National Dance Company of Ireland. Rhythm of the Dance is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. This richly costumed show marries traditional dance and music to tell a thousand year old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage show. Rhythm of the Dance aspires to a purity content preserving the traditions of Irish step dancing and features a live band, three tenors and 22 dancers. Re-invigorated choreography and music create a spectacular performance of Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production. Joey Alexander Trio Friday, April 20, 2018 7:30 pm KU Presents! Subscriber Appreciation Party 6:30 pm Born on June 25, 2003 on the island of Bali, pianist Joey Alexander originally learned about jazz from his dad, who exposed his son to a variety of classic albums from his extensive collection. At the age of six, Joey began teaching himself to play piano using a mini electronic keyboard. Joey s musicianship and grasp of jazz fundamentals developed at a remarkable pace, and at age eight UNESCO invited him to play solo piano for an elated Herbie Hancock during the piano great s visit to Indonesia. Joey later remarked to Hancock, You told me that you believed in me, and that was the day I decided to dedicate my childhood to jazz. In 2014, an invitation from Wynton Marsalis led to his U.S. debut appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center where he amazed the audience with his musicality. Over the past two years Joey has been paying his dues and honing his craft: learning what it means to be a bandleader and seeking out sidemen who are also collaborators. The Joey Alexander Trio has performed at well-known venues and major festivals across the United States and around the globe.
Subscribe and enjoy a host of exclusive BENEFITS: 1 2 3 4 Save on single ticket prices. Receive a discount off all additional single tickets. Invitations to special VIP events. Senior Citizens (65 and older) and Students (17 and younger, or full-time college students) receive an additional discount. Receive the same seats to each performance if you subscribe by July 28. Receive advance notice of next season, and reserve your seats before the series is announced to the public. Prompt replacement of lost tickets. Tickets can be purchased 4 ways! BY PHONE Call the Schaeffer Auditorium Box Office at 610-683-4092. Office hours are Tuesday- Friday 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Credit card orders only. BY MAIL Send a check payable to Kutztown University with the order form. IN PERSON During fall and spring semesters, stop by the Kutztown University McFarland Student Union Information Desk (CASH OR CHECK ONLY), Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon- 9:00 pm. Tickets may also be purchased at the Schaeffer Auditorium Box Office one hour before the performance. (subject to availability) ONLINE Tickets for individual performances will be available online beginning August 8 at www.kutztownpresents.org. When ordering tickets, remember: All children, regardless of age, must have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Student prices apply to anyone 17 & younger, as well as full time college students. Phone, mail, and online orders include convenience and handling fees. GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE are eligible for a DISCOUNT. Contact the box office for details. When ordering tickets, please indicate if you have special seating needs (assistive listening devices also available for some events). All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled. All programs, artists, ticket prices, dates, and times subject to change. Helpful Information Free parking is available in the university lots near Schaeffer Auditorium. Classes meet on most weeknights; please allow plenty of time to locate a parking space. KU Presents! provides free shuttle bus service from North Campus Drive. It runs every 10 minutes from 6:45 to 7:30 and after the performance. Please arrive in time to be comfortably seated at the start of the performance. Late seating will take place at a point in the performance determined by the artists and staff. Pagers and cell phones must be set to silent. Photography, audio and video recording, including cell phones, is strictly prohibited in Schaeffer Auditorium. Food and drink are NOT PERMITTED inside the auditorium.
KU Presents! is underwritten in part by: 610.683.4092 www.kutztownpresents.org AARON TVEIT Thursday, September 21, 2017 JAKE SHIMABUKURO Wednesday, October 25, 2017 BOSTON BRASS Friday, November 10, 2017 CHANTICLEER A Chanticleer Christmas Thursday, November 30, 2017 BIRDLAND ALL-STARS FEATURING TOMMY IGOE The Art of Jazz Thursday, February 15, 2018 THE NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF IRELAND Rhythm of the Dance Wednesday, March 28, 2018 JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO Friday, April 20, 2018 See You at Schaeffer!
ORDER BY JULY 28 FOR BEST SEATS! SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS Adult Qty Subtotal Senior Qty Subtotal TOTAL Performing Artists Series (7 Evening Shows) $215 $205 Subscription Subtotal PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PAYMENT TYPE BELOW r Check or money order payable to Kutztown University r Cash Please Charge my: r Visa r Mastercard r American Express Card Number Expiration Date V-code SINGLE TICKETS - ON SALE AUG 8 Adult Qty Subtotal Student Qty Subtotal TOTAL Aaron Tveit $42 $21 Jake Shimabukuro $32 $16 Boston Brass $35 $18 Pre-Show Dinner $25 $25 Chanticleer $35 $18 Birdland All-Stars $32 $16 Pre-Show Dinner $25 $25 Dance Company of Ireland $25 $13 Joey Alexander Trio $35 $18 Single Ticket Subtotal Handling Charge + $5.00 Tax Deductible Contribution TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: Name on card Address City/ST/ZIP Daytime Phone Email Keep the Performances Coming! By donating to KU Presents! your contribution establishes you as a partner in presenting these great artists and helps offset the rising costs of bringing high-quality performances to you. Your tax-deductible contribution is more important than ever. Name for program listing RETURN ORDER FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: KU Presents! PO Box 730 «Kutztown, PA 19530 OR ORDER BY PHONE OR ONLINE AT: 610-683-4092 or www.kutztownpresents.org OFFICE USE ONLY Received By Processed By DL Row(s) Seat(s) Row(s) Seat(s) Row(s) Seat(s) Row(s) Seat(s) Seating Instructions:
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