Event Descriptions
2009-2010 Arts Alive at the Rogers Center for the Arts
The Rogers Center for the Arts 2009-2010 Season Brochure is now available. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive a brochure, please forward your mailing address to RogersCenter@merrimack.edu or call the Box Office at 978-837-5355.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
* Please note the date changes for the Onstagers Dramatic Society's presentation of RENT*
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light
7:00 p.m.
From musician, poet, and playwright Joy Harjo (Mvskoke Creek) comes a deeply compelling journey of struggle, displacement, self-discovery, and healing. Invoking spoken word, storytelling, and song, Harjo combines character driven narrative with tales inspired by the traditions of her people - and takes a few turns blowing a mean jazz saxophone. An allegorical work of tremendous power, Wings demonstrates how theater and art can bring life full circle. This unique and genre-bending one-woman play features Harjo's original music and a score by Grammy award-winning record producer Larry Mitchell.
Tickets: $10.00
Friday, March 26, 2010
Forbidden Broadway
7:30 p.m.
The side-splitting savagery known as Forbidden Broadway is on the road again with their newest edition! Now celebrating its record-breaking 25th year in New York, this year’s special victims include the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked”, “Billy Joel’s Movin Out”, and new looks at old favorites “La Cage aux Folles”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Les Miz”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Chicago”. Rounding out the laughs are Mel Brooks’ “The Producers”, Abba’s “Mamma Mia” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”; with lots more Broadway past and present.
Forbidden Broadway returns to the Rogers Center with an hour and a half of non-stop musical hilarity. It will have you rolling down the aisles while you’re humming along.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
The Onstagers Dramatic Society of Merrimack College present RENT *
A modern, rock version of the opera La Boheme. Set in New Ork's East village, RENT is the emotionally stirring story of a community of young artists struggling to live and celebrate life. RENT, written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, is the winner of every major "best musical" award - including the Tony Award - as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama..
Friday, April 23, 2010
The Merrimack College Jazz Band presents its Sixth Annual
“An Evening of Jazz”
7:30 p.m.
Over the past six years, the Merrimack College Jazz Ensemble has established itself as a perennial crowd pleaser. This big band comprised of Merrimack College students, faculty, and alumni, under the direction of Charlie Collins, continuously brings fun and excitement to the campus and surrounding community. With a constantly changing repertoire of classic, standard, and contemporary jazz tunes of all styles, each listener is guaranteed to find their foot tapping. Accept no substitutions, and join the Merrimack College Jazz Ensemble for an unforgettable Evening of Jazz, because 'it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.'
Saturday, May 1, 2010
“A Tribute to ol’ Blue Eyes”
7:30 p.m.
Our tenth anniversary season wraps up with the music of the legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra.
Rob Zappulla takes the Rogers Center stage to perform a show that spans the five decades of classic Sinatra, from the days with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to the Las Vegas show rooms.
Rob’s tribute emulates a cabaret setting in the show rooms of the 50s and 60s, where Sinatra gave some of his most memorable performances.
This show moves non-stop with excitement, as Rob performs all of the popular songs made famous by Frank Sinatra.
And when Rob is not singing, his sense of humor will keep you amused throughout his performance.
Sit back and enjoy the timeless music of Frank Sinatra!
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OTHER EXCITING EVENTS COMING TO THE ROGERS CENTER:
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Treble Chorus of New England presents “The Italian Girl in Algeria”
7:00 p.m.
An education concert for students and teachers featuring the hilarious comic opera by Giochimo Rossini. Join us as we present you with a love story in the most unlikely of settings – in Algeria with Italian slaves, Algerian pirates, devoted Algerian wives, large Algerian hats, and one Italian girl who can handle them all. An education packet is provided for each teacher prior to the concert. A “question and answer” session follows the morning education concert.
Tickets: $6.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5461 or
www.treblechorus.com
Friday, April 16, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
The Pentucket Players present “Man of La Mancha”
Dream the impossible dream with Pentucket Players’ dazzling new production of Mitch Leigh & Dale Wasserman’s musical classic. “Man of La Mancha” tells the story of Don Quixote's quest to bring chivalry and honor to a much beleaguered world. Includes the songs "Dulcinea," "I'm Only Thinking of Him," "Man of La Mancha" and "The Impossible Dream."
Tickets: $20.00
Group Rates Available
Tickets go on sale February 1, 2010
Reservations and Information: 978-521-9259 or
www.pentucketplayers.org
Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Society Concert Series
2:30 p.m.
Hector Berlioz
Roman Carnival Overture, Opus 9
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 12
Antonin Dvorak
Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb major, Opus 83
David Gross, Piano
David Gross is elated to return to the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra for his third visit. A regular guest performer in concert halls throughout the United States and Germany, the wide expressive spectrum of his playing is reflected by the critical acclaim he has garnered. Reviewers have praised his “warm touch and sensitive, sparkling transparency” (Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten) and “perfect control of sound” (Nordsee-Zeitung), as well as his virtuosic ability.
Tickets: $18.00
Students and Seniors: $12.00
Reservations and Information: 978-685-3505
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Andover Choral Society presents “Songs of Love and Spirit: Choral Music of Johannes Brahms”
3:00 p.m.
Allen Combs, Conductor
On Sunday, May 2, 2010, the Andover Choral Society’s 80th Anniversary celebration concludes with a gala performance featuring the choral music of Johannes Brahms. Along with such perennial favorites as the “Liebeslieder Waltes,” the concert will include the world premier of the “Four Biblical Songs” transcribed for chorus by Music Director Allen Combs, in celebration of his 20 years on the podium.
Tickets: $20.00
Reservations and Information: 978-688-6353 or
www.andoverchoral.org
Tuesday, May 7, 2010
The Treble Chorus of New England presents “Come Sing and Dance!”
7:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the arts as the Treble Chorus of New England collaborates with Dance Prism. Under the direction of Artistic Directors, Valerie J. Becker of Treble Chorus of New England and Mary Demaso of Dance Prism, these two groups will perform music of Delibes, Paranjoti and much more!
Tickets: $16.00
Students and Seniors: $10.00
Reservations and Information: 978-837-5461 or
www.treblechorus.com