Galaxy of Stars Series 2008-2009
Join us for our fourth series of theatre, music, and dance ... "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue."
Season subscription sales begin Monday, June 2, 2008; individual ticket sales begin Monday, August 18, 2008.learn more about 2008-09 subscriptions
OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVIVAL
Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
A homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel, and traditional soul, this is the only performance sanctioned by the John Belushi Estate and Dan Aykroyd. It's a musical extravaganza with the soul and musicianship that was a trademark of the original Blues Brothers Band.
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Frank Capra's beloved holiday classic—on the radio! Live in the studios of the fictional WBFR Radio on Christmas Eve 1946, five hard-working radio actors portray George Bailey and the movie characters, switching effortlessly between voices and providing live sound effects.
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A RED, HOT ... & BLUE! WHITE CHRISTMAS!
Friday, December 12, 2008
@ 7:30 p.m.
Red, Hot ... & Blue!, the long-running song-and-dance revue from Brandon, Missouri, lights up the WCU stage this holiday season. This high-energy troupe will take you on a nostalgic musical journey through the decades, from the raucous ragtime era to the disco 70's.
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RAVE ON! A 50th ANNIVERSARY OF "THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED"
Friday, February 6, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
After five years of paying tribute to rocker Buddy Holly, Billy McGuigan presents Rave On!, a foot-tapping, sing-along time warp back to the ‘50s where the hits never stop coming. From “Maybe Baby” to “Peggy Sue” and “That'll be the Day,” this show celebrates the Holly days.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Saturday, March 28, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
WCU's Musical Theatre Program presents the Tony Award-winning musical under the direction of Broadway's Terrence Mann. Set in a small Jewish village in 1905 Russia, Fiddler tells the story of Tevye, a dairyman, his wife, Goldie, and their five daughters as they struggle to cope with a harsh existence under Tsarist rule. Songs include "Tradition", "Matchmaker", and "If I Were A Rich Man."
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THE AMERICAN PIANO SHOW STARRING LINDA GENTILLE
Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m. | also available for school matinee
World-renowned piano entertainer Linda Gentille performs the music of the great American composers such as Gershwin, Berlin, Foster, Leonard Bernstein, Hogie Carmichael, Rogers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, John Phillips Sousa, and Neil Diamond.
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learn more about 2008-09 subscriptions; individual ticket sales begin Monday, August 18, 2008.
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SPECIAL EVENT: THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE YO-YO MAN
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of world-class comedy to benefit Reach of Jackson and Macon Counties. After 50 years of performing together, The Smothers Brothers are still described as one of the most successful comedy teams in history--an American Classic. With their blend of comedic and musical talents, the irrepressible brothers have made a sweeping impact on diverse generations of fans. Such lasting power is testimony to their intuitive humor, superlative showmanship, and the pure unadulterated joy they bring to audiences of all ages.
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