Calendar of Events

Betty Buckley (Broadway By Request)
January 21, 2011 8:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Springfield Arts Council
http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org

Betty Buckley is one of only a handful of women who can be referred to as a real Broadway star and a true legend. She won the coveted Tony Award® for her portrayal of “Grizabella” in the Original Broadway Cast of Cats, graced the stage in many shows, including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard (both in London’s West End and on Broadway) and has acted in film, starred on television, and is a two-time Grammy® Award nominee. For Broadway by Request, Betty - accompanied by Sirius/XM Radio’s Seth Rudetsky at the piano - performs an entire evening of requests from the audience, highlighted by a liberal dose of amusing stories and anecdotes shared just with you, up close and personal! “A fun trip down the backstage alleys of the theatre world that non-show-biz folks rarely get to see.” - Lesley Alexander, Whitney Radio

Buy Tickets beginning June 15, 2010.
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 1.866.PAC.TKTS (866.722.8587)

Seth Rudetsky's Big Fat Broadway (Limited Seating)
January 22, 2011 8:00 PM
Turner Studio Theatre
Presented by: Springfield Arts Council
http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org

Prepare for the most hysterical and fascinating “backstage pass” to Broadway’s biggest hits, flops and everything in between with Sirius/XM Radio’s Seth Rudetsky. Also known as “The Ahmaazing One” and “the voice of Broadway Across America,” Seth’s been on Broadway as an actor, pianist and conductor, and has worked on the biggest blockbusters ever, including Les Miserables, Phantom, Ragtime, and Mamma Mia, as well as writing for both the Tony and Grammy Awards… and he has the stories to prove it! A multi-talented guy, he’s also a comedian who was voted “The Funniest Gay Male In New York” and was nominated for a Grammy and three Emmy awards. Seth is bringing his own private video and audio collection, and will show you how to differentiate between what’s vocally amazing (Patti LuPone in Evita) and what’s a vocal travesty (Madonna singing the same material)!

Buy Tickets beginning June 15, 2010.
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 1.866.PAC.TKTS (866.722.8587)

Fiddler on the Roof
February 2, 2011 7:30 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Springfield Arts Council
Broadway and Beyond Series
http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org

Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with Fiddler on the Roof!

Buy Tickets beginning June 15, 2010.
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 1.866.PAC.TKTS (866.722.8587)

Ruthie Foster
February 11, 2011 7:30 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Clark State
Club Kuss Series presented by Plato & Tina Pavlatos

Ruthie repeatedly testifies with her uplifting lyrics and electrifying and sizzling vocals her core message… you must stay true to yourself. Ruthie is regularly compared to the legends who inspired her. “Ruthie’s drawn comparisons to Ella and Aretha, …[and] what she does have in common with Fitzgerald and Franklin is the irresistible blaze. It’s impossible to look away, even close the eyes, for one second.” There’s Southern blues in her groove, rock in her rhythm, a blend of gospel redemption, country poetry and a jazz elegance in her singing. But let’s get right down to it, Foster could sing the phone book or jam on a laundry list and everyone would go home happy.

Lobby Party begins at 6:00 PM offering a cash bar and delicious free appetizers catered by Simply Delicious.

$25 and $20 Buy Tickets beginning June 15, 2010.
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 1.866.PAC.TKTS (866.722.8587)

Classical Journey with Lisa Grove
February 19, 2011 8:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Springfield Symphony Orchestra
NightLights II
http://www.springfieldsym.rg

Featuring Principal Oboist Lisa Grove and the Springfield Youth Symphony
Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda
Francaix: The Flower Clock
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Offenbach: Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
Sibelius: Finlandia

The Springfield Symphony takes a musical journey through Europe with the music of Offenbach, Brahms, Ponchielli, and Sibelius. From the folk-like qualities of Finlandia to the Can-Can of Orpheus in the Underworld, this varied program will have you humming all the week long. Principal oboist Lisa Grove will be featured on the Francaix Flower Clock. Don’t miss a special appearance by the Springfield Youth Symphony with the SSO on this exciting travelogue!

Select Three: $30 - $129 | Single Tickets: $12 - $48 Buy Tickets beginning June 30, 2010.
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 1.866.PAC.TKTS (866.722.8587)