Westminster College 2005-2006 Season SERIE CELEBRITY SERIES I S
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 42nd STREET Come and meet those dancing feet when a full-scale Broadway production presents this American musical theatre classic. Incredible ensemble tap dancing, unforgettable songs, stunning costumes, sets and lights all wrapped around the heartwarming story of an unknown chorus girl thrust into stardom pure magic. Songs include, Lullaby of Broadway, 42nd Street, We re In the Money, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, and I Only Have Eyes for You. This show has brought joy to audiences of all ages. Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by Jameson Health System
Friday, October 14, 2005 RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER 2005 Grammy Award winner for Best Bluegrass Album, Ricky Skaggs has again projected bluegrass into the limelight of American entertainment. He and his allstar band, Kentucky Thunder, entertain audiences with bluegrass, country and gospel music in a contemporary style, while remaining true to the traditional core. This toe-tapping, hand-clapping music brings old and new audiences to their feet. Americans were reached with this music in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by National City Bank of Pennsylvania
Friday, November 18, 2005 BLAST brings together brass, percussion and visual performers in a unique explosion of music and theatre. Born on athletic fields across the nation with college marching bands and drum and bugle corps competitions, BLAST is a novel art form evolved from the showmanship of outdoor pageantry, a musical spectacle, and music in motion. Ranging from classical to the blues, it is jazz, rock-and-roll and techno-pop. With color, light, movement and music, this show is breathtaking. Do yourself a favor and see it. Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by Sky Bank
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS This is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever produced. It takes you on a magical sleigh ride to enjoy the most popular Christmas songs of all times. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Claus kids are combined with gorgeous costumes, breathtaking scenery, a glittering cast of Broadway singers and beautiful high-kicking dancers to make the joys of Christmas come to life for the whole family. This is a lavish, gorgeous Christmas show that you and your family will simply love. Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by Giant Eagle
Saturday, March 11, 2006 A BROADWAY CELEBRATION The magic of Broadway musicals have been part of our lives for generations and their hit songs have entertained audiences of all ages. This show was created to bring the energy, excitement, and your wonderful memories of Broadway into one spectacular musical extravaganza. This incredible Star Spangled Celebration includes the hit numbers from over 20 Broadway musicals, including those from, Hello Dolly, Chorus Line, Oklahoma, Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Copacabana, Mama Mia, My Fair Lady, and others. This show has entertained audiences around the world to highest critical acclaim. An exciting, oncein-a-lifetime way to hear and see all your favorite Broadway numbers in one show. Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Friday, March 31, 2006 One of the most entertaining programs in Celebrity Series history, The Ten Tenors will be back by great popular demand. Since appearing at Westminster, they have been touring the United States with great success. We loved their great voices and group sound, their boundless enthusiasm and delightful sense of humor. They will again present music from opera to Broadway, from pop to rock. We are all looking forward to their return engagement. Single tickets: $42 & $37 Sponsored by Balph, Nicolls, Mitsos, Flannery & Clark, Attorneysat-Law, New Castle, PA
Celebrity Series Honors Veterans Day With A Special Show November 3, 2005 The show that helps recall the music of America s greatest generation The revue features the IN THE MOOD SINGERS AND DANCERS (featuring the Andrews Sisters best loved songs) and the sensational 15-PIECE STRING OF PEARLS BIG BAND ORCHESTRA, with music arrangements (Dorsey, Miller, Goodman, James, Krupa), costumes and choreography as authentic as it gets. Some of the songs you will hear are: In The Mood Juke Box Saturday Night I ve Got A Gal In Kalamazoo Tangerine Chattanooga Choo Choo I m Getting Sentimental Over You It s Been A Long, Long Time Sentimental Journey Sing, Sing, Sing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy I ll Be Seeing You The White Cliffs of Dover A Military Salute Sponsored by: Dr. & Mrs. Pek C. Teh and Dr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Callaghan, Jr. Box Office: 724-946-7354 Tickets at $25 & $17 (not part of the Series)
SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE WHY SUBSCRIBE? Purchase a subscription and you ll never miss a show! Receive a discount over the single-ticket price Have first opportunity to purchase tickets for special shows Be the first to renew your same seats for next season or upgrade your seats based on the number of years you have subscribed SENIOR/STUDENT DISCOUNTS: If you re over 62, or a student, Celebrity Series offers you a discounted rate on your season subscription Call 724-946-7354 today to enjoy savings and order your subscription! MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN Your contribution to the Celebrity Series Membership Campaign will help bridge the gap between the cost to bring these types of shows to Westminster College and revenue raised through sponsorships, program ads, and ticket sales. Membership contributors names are listed in our program books Membership contributors are invited to receptions at the President s house Your gift will ensure Celebrity Series healthy continuance for generations to come GROUP DISCOUNTS Bring your group of 15 or more to any Celebrity Series show and enjoy special group discounts. Call the Celebrity Series Box Office at 724-946-7354 for group reservations and discounts. GIVE THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT We have an early Christmas present for you! Bring the whole family to enjoy The Spirit of Christmas and SAVE!! Purchase SIX tickets and ONE of these is FREE our gift to you! What marvelous Christmas gifts for your family, friends, or colleagues! And don t forget what a wonderful gift Celebrity Series tickets make any time of the year for that special birthday, anniversary, or hard to buy for person on your list. SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS Renewals Patrons who held season subscriptions for the 2004-05 season and did not yet return their advance renewal form, must renew by May 1, 2005, in order to retain their seats. Patrons who wish to change seat location should indicate this on their order form. We cannot guarantee any subscription seating changes due to patron renewals. Best available seating will be assigned based on the number of uninterrupted years subscribed. New Patrons New patrons season subscription orders will be filled, after all renewals are finalized, in the order in which they are received. Best available seating will be assigned based on a firstordered, first-served basis.
SINGLE TICKET ORDERS Tickets for individual performances may be ordered in advance by mail or phone. PAYMENT Ticket orders may be paid by check, money order (payable to Westminster College), MasterCard, Visa or Discover. All mail-in orders must include payment. All phone orders must be paid at that time by credit card. No orders can be accepted without full payment. POLICIES All Celebrity Series events* begin at 8 pm in Orr Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Latecomers will not be seated until the first suitable pause in the performance. Cameras and/or recording devices are prohibited in the auditorium. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Dates, times and attractions are firm, but subject to change, cancellation, or substitution with proper notice. *Performance times of special events may vary. The Westminster College Celebrity Series is supported in part by a grant from the CAROLINE KNOX MEMORIAL TRUST FUND BOX OFFICE The Celebrity Series Office located in Russell Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 am-noon and 1-4 pm. The Orr Auditorium Box Office is open the evening of all performances from 7 pm until the performance. The box office can be reached by calling 724-946-7354. SEATING CHART Best available seating assigned on first-ordered, first-served basis. For best seating reply today! STAGE A BC D EF STAGE G H JK L M NO P Q R S T BALCONY U V W X YZ AA BB CC DD EE FF GG Brochure cover designed by Rick Muccio.
TICKET ORDER FORM Mail this completed form and payment to: Celebrity Series Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 16172 OR FAX this order form to 724-946-6243 PHONE in your order to 724-946-7354 Name Address City/State/Zip Phone/E-mail SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment method: Check enclosed (payable to Westminster College) Visa Mastercard Discover Account # Exp. Date Signature Main A-W/Balcony A-D MainX-GG/Balcony E-L Quantity Selected Price Main or Balcony Total Regular Season $209 $199 Senior Citizen (62+)/Student season $204 $194 Ticket handling fee for this subscription $5.00 SINGLE TICKETS 42nd Street $42 $37 Ricky Skaggs $42 $37 BLAST $42 $37 The Spirit of Christmas $42 $37 A Broadway Celebration $42 $37 The Ten Tenors $42 $37 In The Mood $25 $17 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Contributing Categories: Angel $500+ Backer $250-$499 Patron $100-$249 Donor $50-$99 List name in program as: * Total number of single tickets ordered x $2 (Ticket handling fee) $ TOTAL DUE FOR TICKETS $ Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of: $ GRAND TOTAL $ * For single ticket patrons only
Founded 1852 New Wilmington, Pa. Celebrity Series Box Office 724-946-7354 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S.POSTAGE PAID New Wilmington, PA 16142 PERMIT NO. 6