Event Descriptions
2010-2011 Arts Alive at the Rogers Center for the Arts
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Rogers Center for the Arts Season Schedule:
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Haiti and Project MediShare Presentation
3:30 p.m.
In January 2010, the island nation of Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake that shattered what was already the poorest economy in the Western Hemisphere and turned a chronic public health disaster into an acute crisis. Merrimack’s response was to support the work of Dr. Arthur Fournier, an alumnus from the Class of 1969 and co-founder of Project Medishare. On Tuesday, September 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Rogers Center, Dr. Fournier will join us at Merrimack to speak about the reality of Haiti before, during, and after the earthquake.
Free
Information: 978-837-5217
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
“The Birth of a Nation”
7:00 p.m.
As revered as it is reviled, “The Birth of a Nation” was not only the apogee of Griffith's career, it is also considered the most significant movie ever made. But because of its portrayal of blacks in the pre and post Civil War South, it has also been denounced as racist propaganda and continues to excite passions more than 90 years since its release.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Eleventh Annual Pops Concert
2:30 p.m.
Enjoy an exciting afternoon filled with an energetic program featuring festive marches to Broadway selections, and a brilliant performance by student harp soloist Anna DeLoi. This family concert is a great way to introduce young people to the marvelous world of orchestral music, and will bring enjoyment to people of all ages. Join us for the first show of our 2010-2011 season!
Advance Tickets: $18.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $12.00
All Tickets at the Door: $18.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
“Scenes from a Parish”
7:00 p.m.
A film by James Rutenbeck, this documentary took four years to film and was centered on the St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence, Mass. “Scenes from a Parish” explores the personal stories of a Catholic parish struggling to reconcile the ideals of faith with the cultural realities of a globalized United States.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Friday, October 1, 2010
Music of the Middle East
Live performance by Bella-Mūsīqā
7:00 p.m.
Master musicians David Pruett and Roger Hudson have joined forces to bring diverse musics of the Middle East to the concert stage. Begun in 2006, Bella-Mūsīqā has entertained audiences using a variety of Mediterranean musical styles ranging from North African and Middle Eastern to Turkish and Andalusian. Originally from Tennessee, the ensemble has been featured on Live from Studio C on Nashville Public Radio and the popular Tennessee television program entitled Sound Check. This concert will feature selections from Bella-Mūsīqā’s recent, self-titled debut album.
Free
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Capitol Steps present “Liberal Shop of Horrors”
7:30 p.m.
If you're tired of hearing about health care, bailouts, the environment, the budget, partisan politics, unfaithful politicians, or the Tea Party, then you've come to the wrong place—the Capitol Steps will talk about all in a way you have never heard before! With musical political satire poking fun at all sides of the issues, it's the one new thing sure to earn bipartisan support.
This show will showcase routines from their latest album, “Liberal Shop of Horrors,” featuring our Nobel Prize winning president and a cast of thousands.
Join us for a fun filled evening as we bring this hilarious, politically incorrigible troupe to the Rogers Center for the Arts!
Advance Tickets: $30.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $25.00
All Tickets at the Door: $35.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
“Singin’ in the Rain”
7:00 pm.
Considered by many to be the finest musical comedy of all-time, “Singin’ in the Rain” is sheer delight. Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote this wonderful film about the time when movies were changing from silent to talkies. The songs range from the hilarious "Make 'Em Laugh" performed by O'Connor, to the delicate "You Were Meant for Me" and the show-stopping classic "Singin' in the Rain" solo by Gene Kelly.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Thursday, October 21, 2010
“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”
Live music by Devil Music Ensemble
7:00 p.m.
In this silent, classic example of early German expressionism, this cinematic landmark relates the stylized tale of a Dr. Caligari, a fairground showman who hypnotizes an innocent villager--turning him into a sleepwalking "zombie"-- and compelling him to carry out fiendish murders.
Devil Music Ensemble (DME) began in 1999 as a tool to explore as many facets of musical performance as possible. In its short history, the DME has been a rock trio, an Eastern European folk band, a 40-piece modern orchestral ensemble, a country music review, a house band for live theater, and its most recent incarnation, performing original soundtracks for silent film. The DME is based in Boston Mass., a city that has provided this group the possibility of so many different performance situations.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, October 23, 2010
“Rave On! A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly”
7:30 p.m.
Remember poodle skirts? How about carhops, the twist, hula hoops and Buddy Holly? Well, the '50s aren’t just a thing of the past. “Rave On!” presents an electrifying show paying homage to rock n’ roll’s immortal legend - Buddy Holly.
“Rave On!” has performed to sold-out crowds locally and nationally…the impact of the music will make a lasting impression on audiences of all ages! This show has received attention and critical acclaim from reviewers and audience members all over the United States.
Billy McGuigan has received national acclaim for his portrayals of the legendary Buddy Holly. Audiences continue to be awed by his realism, sincerity and talent. His interpretation of Buddy Holly has taken him all over the United States, and has led to incredible box office successes.
Don’t miss out! Call early for tickets.
Advance Tickets: $30.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $25.00
All Tickets at the Door: $35.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
“Rebel Without a Cause”
7:00 p.m.
With a legendary performance by James Dean, “Rebel Without a Cause” is the 1950s screen classic that yields a powerful portrayal of a young man alienated from the adult world and even from most of his peers. The film examines the inarticulate frustrations and rage of three teenagers which erupt in violence and tragedy.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Spencers: "Theatre of Illusion"
7:30 p.m.
The Spencers have redefined the art of illusion and are shattering stereotypes of the traditional magician and assistant. They have been named 2009 International Magician of the Year, Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year (Six Times), America’s Best Entertainers, Best Performing Arts Event, Best Touring Production, and Best Variety Artists.ear
“Theatre of Illusion” is a spectacular production filled with never-before-seen-illusions.
For The Spencers, magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing the seemingly impossible. Magic these days is about drama, spectacle, interaction, danger, and personality. And that’s exactly what separates The Spencers from every other magical performer in the field. The husband-wife team can penetrate walls and levitate with the best of them, but they do it with world-class charisma and style, packing one of the biggest, most state-of-the- art illusion rigs in the business.
They are charismatic, talented, fascinating, and skilled performers who captivate their audience from the moment they take the stage.
Don’t miss this intriguing performance. Bring the entire family and prepare to be mystified!
All Advance Tickets: $20.00
All Tickets at the Door: $25.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians
7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the fabulous acoustics and the world famous sounds of Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians performing for the first time at the Rogers Center.
With the blessings of the Lombardo family, on February 12, 1989, Al Pierson took up the baton of the famed Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians. This exciting new chapter in Pierson's life is a challenge that he was totally prepared for. He shows a dedication to the distinctive, recognizable style and the grand tradition that made the Lombardo Orchestra one of the most listened to, talked about, and imitated bands of all time. Al brings "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven" back to the prominence it so richly deserves.
Already an accomplished musician, composer arranger, vocalist, and band leader, Pierson has gained even greater acclaim throughout the continental U. S. and Canada for his re-creation of the sound of Guy's original band.
Join us for a rousing evening of ever popular big band music at the Rogers Center for the Arts.
Advance Tickets: $22.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $20.00
All Tickets at the Door: $25.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Thursday, November 11, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Onstagers Dramatic Society of Merrimack College presents “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig
Charlotte and George Hay, an acting couple not exactly the Lunts, are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertoire consisting of “Cyrano de Bergerac” "revised, one nostril version" and Noel Coward's “Private Lives.” This backstage farce by the author of “Lend Me a Tenor” brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway co-starring with Philip Bosco as her megalomanic, drunken husband and leading man. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles in “The Scarlet Pimpernel” epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte appear or run off with their agent? Will George be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see “Cyrano,” “Private Lives” or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures in this valentine to Theatre Hams everywhere.
"Hilarious ... building up its laughs methodically shtick by shtick.... Ludwig stuffs his play with comic invention, running gags ... and a neat sense of absurdity.... Go and enjoy."-N.Y. Post
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland
7:30 p.m.
Imagine Christmas Time in Ireland….A warm turf fire on a cold night, a rousing sing-along by the hearth, favorite Christmas songs and hymns, laughter as everyone gathers for a sampling of Irish wit and wisdom, and the joyfulness of youthful dancing in celebration of the holidays, then allow Tony Kenny, Ireland’s Premier Entertainer, and his all-star cast to take you there.
This multi-talented, award-winning performer put together an extravaganza of talent and wrapped it all up in a big holiday package called Christmas Time in Ireland.
This inspirational family show takes the audience on a magical journey to the Emerald Isle at Christmas, where there is a celebration of family in every home, a candle in every window, and a song in every heart.
Christmas Time in Ireland is a dynamic concert that presents the finest in Irish song, dance, music, and laughter. Starring vocalist, Tony Kenny, Ireland’s 1998 Entertainer of the Year, the line-up also includes Joe Cuddy, Victoria Kenny, and the Dublin City Dancers.
Celebrate the holidays at the Rogers Center for the Arts with Tony Kenny and these outstanding performers as they capture and present the warmth, spirit, and sparkle that is…Christmas Time in Ireland.
A can't miss show that promises to be fun for the entire family.
The Rogers Center for the Arts presents this show in tribute to the memory of David Burke, a long time friend and supporter of the Rogers Center and of the Irish tradition and heritage in the Merrimack Valley.
Advance Tickets: $25.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $22.00
All Tickets at the Door: $30.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Sunday, December 5, 2010
“A Jazzy Christmas” presented by the Merrimack College Jazz Band
7:30 p.m.
The Merrimack College Jazz Ensemble presents a fun filled concert to celebrate the season. The Band, made up of students, faculty and alumni of Merrimack College, will perform big-band arrangements of your favorite traditional and contemporary holiday tunes.
The concert is free with donations accepted to benefit Lazarus House.
Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
“The Music Man”
7:00 p.m.
Confidence man Harold Hill arrives at staid River City intending to cheat the community with his standard scam of offering to equip and train a boy's marching band, then skip town with the money since he has no music skill anyway. Things go awry when he falls for a librarian he tries to divert from exposing him while he inadvertently enriches the town with a love of music.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, February 5, 2011
National Marionette Theater presents Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty”
2:00 p.m.
Bring the family for this special treat by these world-famous artists. National Marionette Theatre is one of the oldest, continually-running marionette theaters in the United States. The award-winning company has been entertaining audiences around the world with their extraordinary productions for over 40 years. This classic production of “Sleeping Beauty,” is told beautifully and artfully and will feature new scenery and marionettes.
Children of all ages will be delighted as they are transported into the world of magic, kings, queen, and happy endings.
Tickets: $12.00
Family Four-Pack: $40.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Ninth Annual A Cappella Night
8:00 p.m.
We are thrilled to once again host this exciting concert that features amazing voices from the greater Boston area. This year we open the concert with Merrimack College’s own “Mack-Apella” Made up of 18 students of all year levels, Merrimack's very own a cappella singing group, Mackapella, has hit the ground running this past year. The group arranges original music of all genres, reaching new heights with unique harmonies and beats. Mackapella is delighted to be opening tonight, and looks forward to gracing the stage at the Rogers Center for many times to come.
Also, from Berklee College, we are eager to bring you Women of the World, an ensemble of exceptional women from every continent of the world. Hailing from the U.S., Pakistan, Japan, Zimbabwe, Italy, Greece, Brazil, etc ., these seven singers and band mates create rich tapestries of culture and sound as they perform both original and traditional songs. Based at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Women of the World plan to share their unique music with audiences in the coming year and we are very happy to welcome them to the Rogers Center for the Arts.
We wrap up the evening with a return performance of the ultra-fabulous Boston Jazz Voices. Boston Jazz Voices offers a unique combination of those old sounds and contemporary vocal jazz idiom. Their membership consists of talented musicians from all genres and from all age groups, and yet they all are dedicated to the same mission: to perfect the vocal jazz ensemble, and to capture the hearts of those who hear them. They share a love for the same ensemble vocal jazz singing that their predecessors dreamed about.
Boston Jazz Voices is indebted to those whose dreams and passions provided the foundation for what they represent. It is their hope that they reach and touch all who are drawn into the magic of vocal jazz ensemble singing. That is their goal. This is their history.
Tickets: $15.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
“Metropolis”
7:00 p.m.
A vast, sprawling tale of a dystopian city and the most expensive silent film ever made, Lang's Expressionist masterpiece has excited the imaginations of viewers as diverse as Adolf Hitler and George Lucas. This Merrimack Valley premiere contains 25 minutes of lost footage restored for the first time since its Berlin debut.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, February 26, 2011
“The Best of Broadway - Broadway Showstoppers”
7:30 p.m.
This exciting musical journey includes selections from classic musicals, long-running blockbusters and the hottest new shows. Experience comedy, passion and romance on an electrifying roller coaster ride down the Great White Way.
Enjoy hits from time-honored classics including: I Want to be a Producer, Phantom of the Opera, Man of La Mancha, I Could Have Danced All Night, If I Were a Rich Man, Impossible Dream, Sunrise, Sunset, People, All That Jazz, and Beauty and the Beast.
The show’s very accomplished performers have combined credits, include starring roles on Broadway in “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables” and “Evita.” They have sung with major symphony orchestras including the Houston Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Long Beach Symphony. From Carnegie Hall to a command performance at the White House, “The Best of Broadway” has thrilled audiences and critics alike all across the country and now will perform right here in our own backyard! Warm up a cold February evening and enjoy these “hot” hits in the comfort of the Rogers Center!
Advance Tickets: $25.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $22.00
All Tickets at the Door: $28.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Makem and Spain Brothers
7:30 p.m.
Returning to the Rogers Center for the Arts by popular demand are the Makem and Spain Brothers.
Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical genre is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to completely embrace the genre and yet introduce something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers.
Not in the past 30 years has a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre, while standing out as something truly unique. A host of various instruments and five male vocals, using precise three-part harmonies blend perfectly for what many have described as a wall of sound. The Makem and Spain Brothers are at their best on stage where their talent and enthusiasm draw in fans who have never experienced the joy of folk music.
The Makem Brothers, Shane, Conor, and Rory, were born in Drogheda, County Louth, about an hour north of Dublin. They continue the lineage of one of Irish music’s dynasties, begun by their grandmother Sarah Makem, who was sought after by song collectors for her store of traditional Irish songs. Their father is Tommy Makem, the modern-day “Bard of Armagh.” Now considered an icon, he helped to bring Irish music out of the corner and into the international spotlight, where it has remained ever since.
Come, Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the Makem and Spain Brothers in concert.
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $18.00
All Tickets at the Door: $22.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
“Inside Islam: What A Billion Muslims Really Think” Documentary
7:00 p.m.
“Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think,” a new documentary film from Unity Productions Foundation, explores the expertly gathered opinions of Muslims around the globe as revealed in the world’s first major opinion poll, conducted by Gallup, the preeminent polling organization.
Scheduled speaker, executive producer Alex Kronemer
Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations
FREE
Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
“A Night at the Opera”
7:00 p.m.
The Marx Brothers considered this their best film and the "stateroom sequence" is possibly the funniest five minutes in screen history. The boys have a great time poking fun at grand opera and at wealthy dowager Mrs. Claypool (Margaret Dumont) in particular.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Loretta LaRoche
7:30 p.m.
After a sold-out performance in October 2009, Loretta LaRoche returns to the stage to, once again, provide an evening of fun and entertainment. With her trademark humor and practical wisdom, Loretta LaRoche shows you how to live a long, healthy, and juicy life by mastering your body and mind - before you lose them!
Loretta will entertain you with her “10 Simple Truths That Lead To an Amazing Life.”
She will give you the tools you need to not only reduce feelings of tension, but also bring joy, passion and gusto to your life. She gives you dozens of proven techniques for recognizing the ten simple truths that will lead you to an intense, happy successful life: resilience, living in the moment, optimism, acceptance, humor, creativity, moderation, responsibility, meaning and connection. As Loretta says, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift- that’s why they call it the present.”
Advance Tickets: $30.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $28.00
All Tickets at the Door: $35.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, March 12, 2011
DinoRock
2:00 p.m.
The show that started it all for DinoRock Productions is returning by popular demand to the Rogers Center! Stella Stegosaurus, Danny Diplodocus and his mom Dinah, the Hadrosaur from Hakensack, Tyrannosaurus rex..rex…rex, the Lepin’ Lizards and a surprise eleventh hour ceratopsian will once again provide an amazing afternoon of family fun in the original DinoRock fossil fantasy.
An eccentric, yodeling paleontologist, always excited about dinosaurs, has found a way to bring them back to life. Award-winning songs, lovable characters, audience participation -- all the hallmarks of DinoRock’s repertoire -- will be here with the return of Dinosaur Rock.
Rock out and learn from the dinosaurs why it’s important to take care of the earth, because, as they say “extinction stinks.”
Tickets: $15.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Thursday, April 7, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 8, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Onstagers Dramatic Society of Merrimack College presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”
In this Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim, several fairy tale characters learn the hard way that the 'happily ever after' they sought isn't necessarily so happy after all. This musical is one of the greatest, and was created by the genius behind “Sweeney Todd,” “Gypsy,” “West Side Story,” “Company” and many more.
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
“The General”
7:00 p.m.
A box-office disaster on its release, this Civil War story features some of Buster Keaton's most dangerous and expensive stunts. Now considered to be his finest work, it was one of the first movies to be inducted into the Library of Congress' U.S. National Film Registry.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
Friday, April 29, 2011
Ricci Martin - An Evening of Dean Martin Music & More - His Son Remembers
7:30 p.m.
For six decades, Dean Martin entertained millions of adoring fans around the world. Since 2003, his son, Ricci Martin, has traveled around the globe entertaining countless numbers of fans - both young and old alike - in a profoundly entertaining show.
This show will feature Ricci singing the classic hits of his father as he celebrates his life like you’ve never seen before. True life stories, not only about Dean Martin, the international entertainer, but also Dean Martin, the father, told straight from the heart by none other than his son, Ricci.
The idea of the show? Credit the talent of the versatile singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Ricci Martin. Ricci's vocals truly make each of Dean's classic hits come alive! Then there's the WIT and humor; Ricci's one-on-one interaction with the audience always brings laughter and other surprises. The show features Ricci singing the classic hits of his father as he celebrates his life like you've never seen before.
Ricci's band includes veteran world-class musicians and singers, including Bobby Figueroa (drums, vocals), Robert Zarate (keyboard, vocals), Jimi Seville (piano, vocals) and Jerry Vilicich (bass).
Catch the show and enjoy the fun!
Advance Tickets: $30.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $25.00
All Tickets at the Door: $35.00
Student Rush: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Merrimack College Jazz Band presents its Sixth Annual “An Evening of Jazz”
7:30 p.m.
Join the Merrimack College Jazz Ensemble for an unforgettable night of traditional and contemporary jazz tunes of all styles. The band, comprised of students, faculty and alumni of Merrimack College, will perform a program featuring the traditional music of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie as well as the more modern be-bop styles of Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Popular songs written by George Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael, in addition to present day arrangements from the jazz-rock genre, will also dot the evening’s performance.
This group of talented musicians, formed a little over seven years ago, continues to excite the Merrimack community. Come and enjoy an evening dedicated to the celebration of jazz that's guaranteed to please all in attendance.
Tickets: $5.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5355
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
7:00 p.m.
A highly-rated comedy based on the 1958 novella by Truman Capote. Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), a socialite with a sordid past, falls for and inspires Paul Varjan (George Peppard), a struggling writer in this mod New York romance.
Free
Information: 978-837-5355
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Also coming this season to the Rogers Center for the Arts:
Friday, October 29, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Andover Community Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella”
This classic fairy tale comes to life. A young woman who dreams of a better life away from her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters gets her chance in this magical musical. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and finds her Prince Charming at the ball.
Tickets: $20.00
Students and Seniors: $17.00
Reservations and Information: 978-276-9568
or www.ACTandover.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
2:30 p.m.
Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No 4 in A Major, Op 90 (Italian)
Josef Suk
Fantastique Scherzo for Orchestra, Op. 25
Peter Tchaikovsky
Concerto in Bb Minor, Op. 23
Yukiko Sekino, Piano
Tickets: $18.00
Seniors and Students: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-685-3505
Friday, November 19, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 26, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Pentucket Players Inc. presents “Annie”
Help us ring in our 17th season by bringing “A New Deal for Christmas!” With Daddy Warbucks, Grace, Rooster, Lilly, Miss Hannigan and, of course, Annie!
You’ll always be “fully dressed with a smile” when you ring in your own holiday celebration with Pentucket Players & Annie!
Tickets: $20.00
Group Rates Available
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2010
Reservations and Information: 978-521-9259 or 978-688-2755
or www.pentucketplayers.org
Sunday, November 28, 2010
New England Ringers Holiday Concert
4:00 p.m.
Join New England’s premier community handbell ensemble in its tenth anniversary year as it launches the holiday season with an ecumenical and multicultural celebration of the holiday spirit. Directed by Edward G. Henderson, Jr., New England Ringers performs some of the most interesting and challenging handbell music in the repertoire on six octaves of Schulmerich handbells and seven octaves of Malmark handchimes, along with additional instruments. The performance will showcase the ringers’ ability to perform a varied repertoire with experience, discipline and skill to achieve their signature artistry with the handbell instrument, and will feature innovative arrangements of familiar favorites and original holiday selections. With its commitment to musical excellence, focus on eclectic programming to appeal to a variety of musical tastes, and a healthy dash of showmanship, NER has been entertaining audiences of all ages for ten exciting years throughout New England, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Advance Tickets: $12.00
Tickets at the Door: $15.00
Advance Seniors and under 12: $10.00 / At the Door: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-851-3024 or www.newenglandringers.org or info@newenglandringers.org
Friday, December 3, 2010
New England Classical Singers present “Sharing the Christmas Spirit”
7:30 p.m.
Join the New England Classical Singers for a concert of festive cheer as we launch the Yuletide season with a performance of Handel's beloved "Messiah" with orchestra and guest soloists. Other seasonal favorites will include carols sung by the audience and The New England Classical Singers.
Tickets: $20.00
Students and Seniors: $15.00
Group Rates Available
Reservations and Information: 978-474-6090
Tickets will also be available at the Andover Bookstore
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
2:30 p.m.
Holiday Concert and Silent Auction
Family Holiday Concert
The Andover Choral Society, with director Allen Combs, and student horn soloist Morgan LaMonica, join the MVPO in one of the most popular concerts of the season. Enjoy Christmas and Hanukkah favorites. Get your tickets early, as this program sells out quickly.
Ninth Annual Silent Auction
Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting your neighborhood orchestra.
Tickets: $18.00
Seniors and Students: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-685-3505
Friday, December 10, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
2:00 p.m.
New England Civic Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”
Join Clara, her Nutcracker Prince and the entire cast of the NECB for this holiday favorite. Imagine yourself at the Silberhaus holiday festivities, battling the evil mice and journeying through the enchanted snow forest to arrive at the Place of Sweets! Tea, Chocolate, Candy Canes, Coffee and the Sugar Plum Fairy will enchant and entertain you.
Tickets: $25.00
Children and Seniors: $22.00
Group Rates Available
Reservations and Information: 978-975-0289
or www.newenglandcivicballet.org
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Blue Window Arts Group presents “Not Your Typical Silent Night: Spread Love”
4:00 p.m.
The magic of Christmas comes alive through the diverse sounds and styles of music presented by over 100 artists that make up the cast of this unique multi-arts-media event. From internationally recognized artists to the powerhouse community gospel choir, The Choral Majority, children’s choirs and dancers, big-band horns and ringing bells, there’s something for everyone at this annual favorite. Get your tickets before we sell out!
Tickets: $20.00
Children 12 & under: $10.00
Lap-sitters free.
Tickets available October 1, 2010
Reservations and Information: 978-794-3778
or www.NYTSN.net
Friday, January 21, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
2:00 p.m.
Andover Community Theatre presents “Into the Woods”
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine
The characters are taken from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales stories of “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Rapunzel” and “Cinderella” and are tied together with original characters in this beautiful musical adaptation.
Tickets: $20.00
Students and Seniors: $17.00
Reservations and Information: 978-276-9568
or www.ACTandover.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Andover Choral Society presents Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis, Op.123”
3:00 p.m.
Allen Combs, Conductor
On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the Andover Choral Society will present Beethoven’s late masterpiece, the Missa Solemnis in D, Op.123. One of the great monuments of choral music, this work has not been presented in the Merrimack Valley for more than 20 years. With well-known Boston area soloists and full professional orchestra, this performance of one of Beethoven’s most enduring masterworks is not to be missed!
Tickets: $20.00
Reservations and Information: 978-688-6353
or www.andoverchoral.org
Friday, February 4, 2011
New England String Orchestra
7:30 p.m.
John Adams, Shaker Loops
Alfred Schnittke, Concerto Grosso No. 3
J.S. Bach, Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Irina Muresanu, Alexander Velinzon, violin
Antonín Dvořák, Serenade for Strings
Led by Music Director and Conductor Federico Cortese, New England String Orchestra (formerly New England String Ensemble) continues to grow in its commitment to programming which encompasses a wide range of colors and styles that is dynamic, compelling and adventurous. Programs include both little-known gems and much-loved masterpieces, integrating works by living composers – both American and international – into the regular concerts.
NESO’s mission is to enrich, educate, and inspire a diverse audience of all ages with string performances and programs of the highest quality.
Tickets: $35.00, $25.00
Students: $10.00 discount
Group Rates Available
Reservations and Information: 617-566-0430
or www.newenglandstringensemble.org
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
2:30 p.m.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite in D Major, BWV1068
Wolfgang A. Mozart
Oboe Concerto in C Major, K314
John Ferrillo, Oboe
Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47
Tickets: $18.00
Seniors and Students: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-685-3505
Friday, March 11, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Shakespeare and Company presents “Hamlet”
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...the King has been secretly murdered by his ambitious brother, Claudius. The king’s widow, Gertrude, has quickly re-married her husband’s murderer. Prince Hamlet is tormented by his father’s death and his mother’s duplicity. What will he do? Will he rouse himself to vengeance or give in to indecision, melancholy, and madness? “Hamlet,” one of the most famous plays in all of literature follows the Prince as he struggles to find a course of action.
Tickets: $10.00 prior to January 1, 2011/ $12.50 after January 1, 2011.
Chaperones are free.
Reservations and Information: 413-637-1199
or groupsales@shakespeare.org or www.shakespeware.org
Saturday, March 19, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 25, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Colonial Chorus Players present “Jekyll and Hyde”
An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create an evil and murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature from his good, Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th-century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde. ”Jekyll & Hyde” is pure, pulse-pounding theatre, with a lush, romantic pop score hailed as a modern classic even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run.
Tickets: $18.00
Students and Seniors: $15.00
Reservations and Information: 781-944-9780
or www.colonialchorus.com or colonialchorusplayers@yahoo.com
Friday, April 1, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Andover Community Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls”
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Abe Burrows
Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest, permanent floating crap game, bets Sky Masterson that he can't make the next girl he sees fall in love with him- this is Miss Sarah Brown of the Save-a-Soul Mission. Meanwhile, Nathan's girl and the main attraction at the Hot Box nightclub - Miss Adelaide, only wants to get married. In the end, the gamblers and "spunky do-gooders" are thrown together for an hilarious evening of complications and memorable songs such as “Luck Be A Lady,” “Sit Down Your Rocking The Boat,” “Marry The Man Today,” If I Were a Bell,” “A Bushel and a Peck” and more.
Tickets: $20.00
Students and Seniors: $17.00
Reservations and Information: 978-276-9568
or www.ACTandover.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Saturday April 16, 2011
1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
2:00 p.m.
Pentucket Players Inc. present Andrew Loyd Webber & Tim Rice’s Rock Opera Masterpiece “Jesus Christ, Superstar”
Join the celebration as Pentucket Players Inc. present this classic rock-opera, featuring the
original score including, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and the haunting, “Gethsemane.”
Celebrate the last seven days in the life of Jesus Christ.
Tickets: $20.00
Group Rates Available
Tickets go on sale December 1, 2010
Reservations and Information: 978-521-9259 or 978-688-2755
or www.pentucketplayers.org
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
2:30 p.m.
Aram Khachaturian
Masquerade Suite
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
Capriccio espanol, Op. 34
Ludwig van Beethoven
Triple Concerto in C Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 56
Omega Trio:
George Lopez, Piano
Eva Gruesser, Violin
Emmanuel Feldman, Cello
Tickets: $18.00
Seniors and Students: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-685-3505
Saturday, May 14, 2011
The Treble Chorus of New England presents “A Night at the Opera”
7:30 p.m.
Join Merrimack Valley's premiere children's chorus, The Treble Chorus of New England, as they sing music from many of your favorite operettas and operas. Enjoy the music of Gilbert and Sullivan, Puccini, Verdi and more!
Tickets: $16.00
Students and Seniors: $10.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5461
or www.treblechorus.com
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Andover Choral Society presents “A Mozart Gala: Music for the Cathedral”
3:00 p.m.
Allen Combs, conductor
On Sunday, May 15, 2011, the Andover Choral Society will present a selection of Mozart’s small works for the cathedral in Vienna. The program will include settings of the Mass and Vespers, along with a number of smaller-scale motets and anthems. Well-known Boston area soloists and a professional orchestra promise to make this a musical treat for all lovers of Mozart and choral singing.
Tickets: $20.00
Reservations and Information: 978-688-6353
or www.andoverchoral.org