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2008 - 2009 Season
All performances are at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium.
All performances begin at 7:30 PM * Please note that all programs, dates, and times are subject to change. |
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Chicago
Monday, September 22, 2008 A razzle-dazzle Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition-era Chicago, this sassy long-running Broadway musical and Oscar-winning movie is based on the 1926 play of the same name. Boasting choreography by Bob Fosse, it includes such hits as "All That Jazz" and "Me and My Baby." Due to adult content, this performance may not be appropriate for children under 13.
Sponsored by Two Rivers Bank & Trust
Nettle & Markham Thursday, October 23, 2008 Straight from England, Nettle & Markham rank among the world's foremost piano duos. Bringing their own pianos to the stage, they play a wide-ranging repertoire on these twin Steinway 9' Concert Grand Pianos.
Cherish the Ladies
Sunday, November 9, 2008 This all-woman traditional Irish band plays with a spectacular blend of instrumental talents, beautiful vocals and stunning step dancing. Considered the most successful and sought after Irish-American group, their Celtic music already has entranced thousands of fans. Sponsored by the Burlington Fine Arts League Chicago Jazz Orchestra Thursday, December 11, 2008 Rivaling the great jazz orchestras...Clark Terry notes CJO is "...the best big band in the country." With songstress Frieda Lee, Jeff Lindberg's orchestra will delight with classic jazz and holiday music.
Oliver!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
"Consider Yourself" enchanted by Oliver! Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, Oliver! brings to the stage some of Charles Dickens' most unforgettable characters along with one of Broadway's most memorable scores. Enjoy this heartwarming tale of the young orphan Oliver Twist in this all new production of Lionel Bart's magical musical.
Sponsored by Great River Medical Center
Little Angels of Korea
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 This children's folk ballet company and chorus brings 30 performers to the stage in a colorful array of music and dance. Formed in 1962 to convey to the world the peace-loving spirit of the Korean people, the beautiful culture and arts inherited from their ancestors throughout the past 5000 years will delight.
Spanish Brass
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 In 1989, five Spanish musicians created this ensemble, an innovative project that quickly gained world renown for its performances and educational activities. From chamber music series to appearances with symphonies, Spanish Brass has given hundreds of concerts across the globe. Sponsored by The Hawk Eye
Romanza
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Beloved ballads, songs of the opera, movies, and musicals are sung by three Canadian tenors. Accompanied by an ensemble of violin, piano, and bass, a critic for The Pulse declared, "They have been show-stoppers wherever they have toured." |
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