2007-08 PERFORMANCES

September 2007

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Jim Gaffigan

Friday, September 7, 2007 / 8 pm / Elliott Hall

As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent television and film. Don't miss this hilarious all ages show!

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Dan Zanes & Friends

Sunday, September 16, 2007 / 3 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Grammy-winners and Playhouse Disney stars Dan Zanes and Friends perform exuberant music that kids and grown-ups can enjoy together. It’s one big music and dance party, and everyone’s invited!

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Macbeth -Actors From the London Stage

Friday & Saturday 21 & 22, 2007 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

William Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy is brought to life in this unexpected production—where just five actors take on all the roles using minimal sets and costumes.

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Hairspray

Saturday, September 28, 2007 / 8 pm / Elliott Hall

Broadway’s phenomenon takes you back to 1962 as a teenage girl seeks to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams change the world...and still have time to win the boy she loves?

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The Anoushka Shankar Project

Thursday, October 4, 2007 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

As daughter of sitar legend Ravi Shankar, Anoushka has deep roots in the classical Indian tradition. She uses that heritage to take steps in new directions, blending traditional sounds with jazz and electronica.

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The Calder Quartet

Friday, October 12, 2007 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

The Calder Quartet combines the best of traditional Western chamber music and the avant-garde. The ensemble’s program focuses on Beethoven’s dramatic String Quartet no. 15 in A Minor, op. 132.

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Esperanza Spalding Trio & Gretchen Parlato Duo

Thursday, October 18, 2007 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

This double bill of rising jazz stars features Esperanza Spalding’s creative interpretations on the double bass and Gretchen Parlato’s exquisite voice blending jazz and Brazilian music.

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Vienna Boys Choir

Friday, October 19, 2007 / 8 pm / Elliott Hall of Music

The incomparable Vienna Boys Choir delights music lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, musical depth, and distinctive charm. The program will include folk songs, classical masterpieces, and world music.

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Yamato: the Drummers of Japan

Thursday, November 1, 2007 / 7:30 pm / Elliott Hall

Japan’s Yamato drummers transform the ancient tradition of taiko drumming into passionate performance art, channeling all of their energy into a breathtaking display of technical brilliance.

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An Evening with Rosanne Cash

Friday, November 9, 2007 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse
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Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash, intertwines personal stories with songs from her Carter–Cash heritage, her catalog of country hits, and her lauded recent album Black Cadillac.

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Stefon Harris

Saturday, November 17, 2007 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

The LA Times hailed vibraphonist Stefon Harris as "one of the most promising young artists in jazz." Harris's band will pay tribute to Duke Ellington in this rousing performance.

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Russian American Kids Circus

Sunday, November 18, 2007 / 3 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Trained by members of the legendary Moscow Circus, these circus artists will dazzle you with breathtaking feats of balance, strength, and flexibility—including acrobatics, tightrope walking, juggling, and clowning.

December 2007

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Jennifer Stumm, viola

Thursday, December 6, 2007 / 7:30 pm / Fowler Hall

Violist Jennifer Stumm has earned accolades worldwide for her virtuosity and commanding stage presence, and was the first-prize winner in the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

January 2008

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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble with Artistic Director Jon Faddis

Friday, January 18, 2008 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Trumpeter Jon Faddis and the CJE celebrate Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonious Monk in memory of the 90th anniversary of their births.

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Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel

Friday, January 25, 2008 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Distinguished pianist Jeffrey Siegel presents Keyboard Conversations, a unique concert format featuring engaging commentary about some of Beethoven’s most familiar pieces.

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Evita

Sunday, January 27, 2008 / 4 pm / Elliott Hall of Music

This Tony Award–winning musical follows Argentina’s dynamic first lady, Eva Peron. One of the most popular collaborations between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it features the song “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina.”

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Déjá Vu Blues with Eric Bibb & Ronnie Baker Brooks

Thursday, January 31, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

This encore double bill features Eric Bibb’s captivating gospel-infused folk blues and Ronnie Baker Brooks’s fiery new take on the blues tradition.

February 2008

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The Velveteen Rabbit

Saturday, February 2, 2008 / 3 pm / Loeb Playhouse

The innovative Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life Margery Williams’ much-loved literary classic through puppetry, pantomime, masks, magic, and an original musical score.

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Academy of Ancient Music

Thursday, February 7, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

The AAM has achieved distinction as one of the world’s foremost period-instrument orchestras. Under new music director Richard Egarr, the ensemble performs music of the Baroque and Classical periods.

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The John Jorgenson Quintet

Thursday, February 14, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Jorgenson and his quintet invoke the swinging gypsy jazz of 1930s Paris with sizzling guitar work and ecstatic clarinet solos. Jorgenson’s impressive career includes years as the lead guitarist for Elton John.

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Annie

Sunday, February 24, 2008 / 5 pm / Elliott Hall of Music

The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.

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Noche Flamenca

Friday, February 29, 2008 / 8 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Noche Flamenca’s mission is to preserve the purity and integrity of flamenco, one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms, through the earthy, expressive marriage of dance, song, and music.

March 2008

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The Manhattan Transfer with Purdue Bands

Saturday, March 1, 2008 / 8 pm / Elliott Hall of Music
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These four enormously talented performers delight audiences with their distinctive blend of jazz, big band, swing, and popular music.

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Beakman Live!

Friday, March 7, 2008 / 7 pm / Loeb Playhouse

Paul Zaloom, as the wild, wacky “scientist” from the kids’ television show Beakman’s World, combines slapstick humor and real scientific principles to astound audiences with spectacular demonstrations.

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BJM Danse

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse
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Inspired by the spirit of modern jazz, yet rooted in classical dance, BJM Danse interjects elements of the avant-garde with a hip humor and imagination that has taken the company’s style far beyond jazz dance.

April 2008

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Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Elliott Hall of Music

Andrew Manze and the vibrant Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra explore Beethoven’s Third Symphony through commentary and demonstration before performing the iconic work in its monumental entirety.

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Cherryholmes

Thursday, April 17, 2008 / 7:30 pm / Loeb Playhouse

This red-hot bluegrass family band showcases explosive vocal harmonies, Irish step dancing, and classic country yodeling in their breakneck brand of traditional music.