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July 25, 2008 (Return to News) The Best Of The Performing Arts Close To Home [MELBOURNE, FL] – Steven Janicki, Executive Director of the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, is announcing the 2008-2009 Theatre Season, which will run from October through May. The King Center is located at the corner of Post Road and Wickham Road in Melbourne. This season brings another wonderful collection of performing arts and entertainment close to home. You will find the excitement of Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Happy Days – A New Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, Oliver! and Jesus Christ Superstar. That is just the beginning. We have an exciting year of comedy, jazz, rock, holiday concerts and more to round out this fabulous season. To become a season member and create a personalized season, individuals must select three (3) or more shows from the performances offered. Member benefits include a discount off most season shows, ticket exchange privileges and advance notification of newly added shows during the year. Call 321.242.2219 for a free brochure. Secure your seats to the best touring shows on the Space Coast now and you will also have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to other spectacular events coming to the King Center all season! In our quest to provide the finest performing arts and educational theatre programs on Florida’s Central East Coast, we are pleased to announce ten wonderful children’s shows this season. This is an excellent opportunity for youngsters to experience the thrill of a live performance through the world of music, drama, dance and a combination of other arts and educational programs. All performances are on the Main Stage and open to the public unless otherwise noted. We are also offering a “Family Fun” evening presenting the National Acrobats of China. A children’s discounted ticket is offered for this performance which includes ages 12 and under. Due to safety concerns, the capacity of the theatre is limited to the number of seats. Everyone must have a ticket, including infants. The season brochure contains detailed information on all performances, discounted ticket prices and the King Center’s private membership group, the Crown Club. Tickets will be available to non-subscribers in the fall. To place your name on the mailing list to receive a personal copy of the season brochure, please call (321) 242-2219 and listen to the prompts. Attached is a chronological list of shows, including the main theatre season as well as our Studio Theatre offerings and the Educational Theatre Program, with scheduled dates, single ticket prices and individual on sale dates. (Changes may occur, but the list is correct at the time of this release.) MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Announces its
Chronological List of 2008-2009 Season Performances (October through May) Peter Frampton Rufus Wainwright Affectionately referred to by Sir Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright’s lush, theatrical pop offerings hark back to the traditions of Tin Pan Alley, cabaret and even opera - earning him comparisons to Cole Porter and George Gershwin. His fifth and latest CD, “Release the Stars,” debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200 and struck Gold in the UK and Canada. www.rufuswainwright.com Vince Gill Acoustic A night of stuttering, stories and songs - a lifetime of Christmas memories set to music. Mel Tillis and daughter Pam welcome you to a night of fun and poignancy, from the silly to the sacred. Joining them on stage for the performance will be Mel Tillis Jr. and baby sister, Carrie April. From their family to yours with all the best the season has to offer… Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol’fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became the #1 Tupperware seller in the U.S. & Canada as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products! “Not your grandmother’s Tupperware Party!”---NBC Today Show. www.dixielongate.com A Christmas Carol-The Musical NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” Live Tour An evening of great stand-up comedy with the official NBC tour of finalists from the Emmy-nominated 6th season of Last Comic Standing! Watch the series this summer on NBC, then see the finalists on the “Last Comic Standing” Live Tour perform on the King Center stage. A laugh-fest of comedic one-liners, satire, hilarious fact or fable from these gifted humorists will tickle your funny bone and have you laughing uproariously! Girl’s Night: The Musical Girls Night: The Musical is the hilarious and touching new show which follows five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate the present and look to the future during a wild and outrageous girl’s night out at a karaoke bar. Girls Night: The Musical is bursting with energy and packed with classic anthems – from “I Will Survive” and “Lady Marmalade” to “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Man, I Feel Like a Woman.” You know you don’t need an excuse for a good time… so grab your sisters, girlfriends and co-workers and prepare to laugh, cry and dance in In the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. SPELLING BEE has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “perfect in every possible way – that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.” This tuneful, offbeat and at times heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers. The New York Times calls SPELLING BEE, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” Gershwin Sings Gershwin “Gershwin Sings Gershwin” starring Alexis Gershwin, is a tribute to her uncles Ira and George, celebrating their timeless music. Her sumptuous vocals display her many inherited talents. She not only sings the famous songs her uncles wrote, but shares personal family stories that inspired them to write these classics. Alexis brings a wealth of songs that will touch your heart. The Gershwin Singers & an eight piece orchestra are also featured. Garrison Keillor is the well-known American author, storyteller, humorist, columnist, musician, satirist, radio personality and host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” a weekly show on National Public Radio. He has received a Grammy Award for “Lake Wobegon Days,” two ACE Awards for cable TV, a George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Settle in comfortably for this consummate story-tellers’ witty, down-home commentary, loaded with folksy tales from the “town time forgot and decades cannot improve, Lake Wobegon, Minnesota.” www.kepplerspeakers.com DRUMLINE Live The historic black marching band tradition is intensely alive now on the theatrical stage for the first time! An incredibly talented group of African-American percussionists form a pulsing “drumline” with rhythm, speed and resonance that will shock you with its precision and energy. The hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B and rousing brass renditions are performed with explosive choreography and athleticism by the large cast of colorful and flamboyant performers from top historically Black Colleges and Universities. A glimpse into a uniquely American experience! www.drumlinecasting.com
The PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE is much more than just a flawless re-creation of the legendary songs that spanned decades in their appeal. It’s up close and personal, a celebration of the music, themes and innovation the great band brought to fans around the world. Johnny Mathis Johnny Mathis has been entertaining us for over 50 years with his signature style, lush vocals, instrumental ballads and haunting melodies. He has one of the most enduring careers in American music with the distinction of being one of only five recording artists to have Top 40 hits spanning four decades. On the most romantic day of the year, we celebrate with one of the most romantic crooners of our time!
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot. Arlo Guthrie Arlo Guthrie is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes are prominently featured in his performances. Following in the steps of his father, legendary folk pioneer Woody Guthrie, he often sings songs of protest against social injustice. His breakout album “Alice’s Restaurant” helped foster a new commitment among the ‘60s generation to social consciousness and activism. He is an accomplished musician, recording artist, record label producer and humanitarian with several awards to his credit. Michael Amante Tribute to Pavarotti This American golden-voiced tenor always creates an excited buzz among sold-out audiences and countless dignitaries. Michael’s emotional, soaring vocals and charisma earn rave reviews for his virtuoso artistry. This homage to Luciano Pavarotti is a finely crafted accolade to the great one. www.michaelamante.com KODO Drums One Earth Tour - North America 2009 “KODO,” meaning “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm, combines the ancient art of drumming with contemporary world music. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! “Taiko,” the traditional Japanese drum of thunderous vibrations, resonates in the body and soul, transcending the barriers of language and custom! BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! Neil Berg’s 100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD Following the fantastic response to last season’s production about Broadway, creator Neil Berg now brings us Tinseltown! A cast of five of Broadway’s finest talents will perform favorite songs from classic films and movie musicals including: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Casablanca,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “ New York, New York,” “Goldfinger,” “Titanic,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Moulin Rouge”, “Dreamgirls” and many more. You’ll be humming these unforgettable tunes for weeks! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR A dazzling complement of martial arts, traditional music, acrobatics and illusion from one of the foremost acrobatic troupes in China! Thirty three skilled performers use everyday objects; chairs, tables, poles, ladders, plates and jars as stage properties in whimsically named award-winning acts, such as: “Benches Juggling with Feet,” “Clownish Straw Hats,” “Kick Bowls on Running Circle” and “Dream Step Dance.” Happy Days-A New Musical Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures’ television series, HAPPY DAYS – A New Musical reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams and the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’. The Drowsy Chaperone EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PROGRAM Group Reservations (321) 433-5718 Single Tickets (321) 242- 2219 All performances are on the Main Stage and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged. The King Center reserves the right to photograph and/or video tape members of our audience while attending any of the King Center Educational Theatre Programs to be used for promotional purposes only. No names of attendees will be used unless prior approval is given by the individual. Tickets not purchased as part of a group package are subject to a-per ticket handling charge. All patrons, including infants, must have a ticket.
Educational Theatre Performances The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour presents Featuring melodious scores and witty lyrics, Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book is given full musical treatment as the story comes to life in this acclaimed live theatrical production. Vote? Told through the eyes of an eighteen year old, this live theatrical production takes the audience back through history and realizes the impact that voting can have on a nation. The Ant and the Elephant Based on the beloved children’s classic, The Ant and the Elephant brings to life the work of one of Walt Disney’s greatest storymen to the stage. This unique version of this fable weaves a simple but powerful message of moral choices. Sidiki Conde and Tokounou A highly accomplished musician, singer, dancer and leader of the African dance troupe Tokounou, Sidiki Conde leads a mesmerizing performance of traditional rhythm and dance that will thrill audience of all ages. Seussical Dr. Seuss’ best loved classics collide in an unforgettable musical caper. Adapted from the Broadway version, the characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible musical adventure. Juggling Across the Curriculum with Mark Nizer Mark Nizer combines original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology so the audience will experience the impossible possibility and the improbable probability. Black Violin Two classically trained violinists create the ultimate synergy between classical symphonic music and today’s pop urban melodies. They have exploded onto the music scene with their staged performance. A Kids Life – Goes To School! In this heartwarming and upbeat musical the audience will discover learning in a fun and exciting way. The excitement begins when all of the characters work with their friend Zack to help him resolve his problem and earn a passing grade. Colorful characters take the audience on an enchanting journey where they discover the exciting world of color, art, music and large scale puppets. This fast paced musical teaches the formation of color and saving the environment. Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular High energy performance featuring accomplished performers in a kaleidoscope of dance genre that traces the history of the American art form of Hip-Hop which transcends personal expression. Master Class available at 6 pm; see Master Class section below for details. OUTREACH MASTER CLASS 2009 SUMMER THEATRE CAMP Stay tuned: Registration package outlining camp will be available December 2008 King Center summer theatre camp is led by highly trained members of national and international touring companies. Many of our camp spaces fill up fast! Our camp offers opportunities for young people to expand their creative and performing talents. Each camp culminates with a finale that will highlight and showcase the work done during the theatre camp experience. Call (321) 433-5718 for more information.
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