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I M P E R I A LT H E AT R E.N B.C A
2015 | 2016
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2015 | 2016
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SEASON
2015 | 2016
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WELCOME!
Welcome to the launch
of Imperial Theatre's
22nd Season. This may just be
Imperial’s most varied season
ever. Country and comedy,
classical and classic rock,
movies and musicals and
even a mystery concert.
If you’re already a subscriber, thank you and welcome
back. If not, this is the year to start. By purchasing
tickets to just SIX different shows (including movies) at
once, you earn discounts to shows all year long, not to
mention a year full of special perks.
I am also very pleased to welcome our Community
Associates: Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony
New Brunswick and Gala Ballet. Include up to two
of their shows as part of your Imperial Theatre
subscription, and enjoy subscriber ticket pricing from
all of us.
As Executive Director of Imperial Theatre I feel very
privileged to go out into the world and bring back
wonderful artists to share with my community. I look
forward to seeing you at the Theatre.
Lee Bolton
Executive Director
DARLENE LOVE
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SUBSCRIPTIONS
Purchase tickets to six or more shows from Imperial Theatre’s Season 22
lineup, and you will automatically come a Subscriber.
In addition to special Subscriber pricing on tickets to all Imperial Theatre
shows, subscribers will receive:
• Advance access to tickets before single-event tickets go on sale to
the general public.
• Invitations to special Imperial Theatre-hosted events.
• Advance access to EXTRAS — workshops, kitchen parties,
pre- and post-show chats with artists.
• Advance notice of new event on-sale dates.
• Special ticket promotions and freebies throughout the season.
Subscribers may include up to two shows from either of our three
Community Associates — Symphony New Brunswick, Saint John Theatre
Company or Gala Ballet to qualify for Subscriber status.
Subscriptions are available for purchase today!
Single-event tickets go on sale Aug 4th
Children are those 12 & under | Youth are those 18 & under
Senior ticket prices are available to those 65 & up
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EVENT S P ONSORSH IP &
COMMUNIT Y PARTN ERSH IPS
By supporting Imperial Theatre, you contribute to the cultural richness and education
of our community, an asset that pays dividends by increasing literacy, attracting and
retaining a creative workforce, and making this a better place to live and do business.
EVENT AND SERIES SPONSORSHIP
As a Sponsor, your organization will
receive:
• A high profile, comprehensive, year-long
benefits package that is directly
related to the promotion of a show or
a series of shows
• Complimentary tickets to your
selected show
• Logo placement on event advertising
• Your company name on the marquee
the night of the show
• A thank you from the stage
• And much more
• A monthly information package about
upcoming shows, workshops and
special events that will also include
one monthly ticket giveaway contest.
• An invitation to the annual private
President’s Backstage Party at Imperial
Theatre.
• Professional Development | Master
Classes — We offer a variety of activities
led by the professional artists who
perform on our stage. We would
be happy to work with you to tailor
a special session for you and your
management team or staff.
CORPORATE PATRON
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Develop a new relationship with Imperial
Theatre as a Corporate Patron. We know
that quality of life plays an important role
in healthy, active and effective employees.
In addition to the opportunities outlined
above, we offer several opportunities for
you to support your favourite community
organizations. We can work with you to
create customized packages, but some
Community Partnership ideas include:
• Create unique experiences for your staff
and clients including seeing amazing
artists and shows and more!
This program has very limited availability,
and includes:
• Box Seats — Your business will have two
guaranteed box seats to every Imperial
Theatre performance for one full year.
• Special ticket pricing for your staff to
select Imperial Theatre events.
• Purchase a block of tickets to be
donated to a school or a community
children’s group.
• Create a ‘scholarship’ to send
participants to one of our EXTRAS
activities or host a public workshop in
your space.
For more information on available
opportunities or to discuss some ideas of
your own, please contact Angela Campbell
at [email protected]
T HE S HOW MUS T GO ON AWARD S
2015 RECIPIENT: Michael Wennberg
Imperial Theatre will be hosting its fourth annual The Show Must Go On Awards
& Fundraising Dinner on Friday, September 25. Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm with
dinner served at 7:00 pm.
The Show Must Go On Award honours individuals or groups who have made
a significant contribution to Imperial Theatre as a live performance venue. In
the great show business tradition of the show must go on, these people have
persisted in spite of obstacles to bring performers and audiences together in
this beautiful, historic theatre.
Bernie & Elizabeth Cormier have graciously agreed to be honorary co-chairs
of the event, and will be presenting the 2015 award to Michael Wennberg.
Mr. Wennberg is being recognized for his efforts in the community restoration
of Imperial Theatre as a performing arts venue for the city of Saint John.
Only 100 tickets are available for the event, which includes a three-course
dinner served onstage, live entertainment, a silent auction, and one live
auction item.
Tickets for The Show Must Go On Awards are $150 each and a charitable
donation receipt will be provided for $75.
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F E B R U A R Y 5 , 2 016
SEASON
COMEDY & VARIETY
Shaun Majumder
Etta May
Post Comedy Theatre
COMMUNITY
YOA Orchestra of the Americas
Retro Film SUMMER SERIES
CANADA MUSIC
Whitehorse
David Myles Christmas
Ron Sexsmith
Mystery Concert
MUSICAL THEATRE
Leisa Way: Sweet Dreams
TNB: Little Women,
The Broadway Musical
6 Guitars
CLASSIC ROCK
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
Brass Transit: the Music of Chicago
Classic Albums Live:
CCR — Chronicle
UNDERGROUND
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
DakhaBrakha
Kenny vs. Spenny: Season 7 (LIVE)
FAMILY
Motus O & Alice In Wonderland
Dufflebag Theatre: Snow White
Chris McKhool: FiddleFire
LINEUP
OLD TIME COUNTRY
Gordie MacKeeman/Vishtèn
Tim Hus
Sheesham and Lotus & Son
THEATRE
Wingfield Lost and Found
SEEDS
Ramshackle Theatre
RETRO FILM
CELTIC
The Celtic Tenors
Lúnasa Christmas
Evans & Doherty
DANCE
La Otra Orilla:
Flamenco Unplugged
O Vertigo: Les Petites Formes
Canada's Ballet Jörgen:
Sleeping Beauty
SCHOOL
TNB: Little Women,
The Broadway Musical
Ramshackle Theatre
Red Sky: Mistatim
Sheesham, Lotus & Son
LEGENDARY SOUNDS
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Count Basie Orchestra TM
A Darlene Love Christmas
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Programs, artists and dates are
subject to change without notice
SHAUN MAJUMDER
Friday, October 16 at 8 pm
$36 Subscribers / $40 Adults
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Familiar across Canada from This Hour Has 22
Minutes (and even to Americans thanks to his guest
role on 24) comedian Shaun Majumder continues
the great Newfoundland comedy tradition. From
his unforgettable comic characters to his hilarious
stories, Majumder is a one-of-a-kind performer.
Expect lots of laughs — and some language you
won’t hear on television.
Strong language & content.
COMEDY & VARIETY
ETTA MAY
Saturday, January 30 at 7:30 pm
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Laugh away an evening with the “Queen of
Southern Sass.” CMT fans will know Etta May
from the show Southern Fried Chicks and
standup stalwarts will recognize this winner of
the prestigious Female Comic of the Year Award.
Whether she’s talking about the “joy” of raising
teenagers or the perils of cellulite, Etta May
provides an evening of great clean comedy.
COMEDY & VARIETY
POST COMEDY THEATRE
Friday, April 8 at 8 pm
In this one-man variety show Robert Post
brings us crazy characters, silly sketches and
fantastic physical comedy. In a career spanning
more than forty years, Post has appeared
around the globe and been the subject of an
Emmy-winning PBS special. This is truly the
finest of family-friendly comedy.
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COMEDY & VARIETY
GORDIE MACKEEMAN &
HIS RHYTHM BOYS AND VISHTÈN
Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm
Once you’ve seen Gordie MacKeeman dance
his way up a bass fiddle without missing a
bow stroke on his own, you can never forget it.
Imperial audiences in 2013 loved the PEI group’s
combination of traditional bluegrass and fiddle
music with Gordie’s “crazy legs” dancing. So we
brought them back — this time on a double bill
with their fellow Islanders, Vishtèn. For more than
a decade Vishtèn has been spreading the joy of old
time Acadian music while forging their own indiefolk-trad-fusion. The best kitchen party ever!
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OLD TIME COUNTRY
TIM HUS
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30 pm
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OLD TIME COUNTRY
He calls it “Canadiana cowboy music” and
Tim Hus has earned his claim to it. The legendary
Stompin’ Tom Connors said, “I’ve been looking
for 30 years for a young guy who’s proud to write
songs about our country. I’d like to pass the
torch to Tim Hus.” From the oil rigs to the wheat
fields to the truck stops, Hus brings us Canadian
Country & Cowboy songs from coast to coast.
SHEESHAM AND LOTUS & SON:
THE NEW KINGS OF OLD TIME
Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 pm
In a concert like no other, this trio performs
“good time songs of the past” on a variety of
instruments including their own creations such as
the Sepia-phonic Monophone and the Contrabass
HarmoniPhoneum. A combination of great musicianship, zany antics and a deep love for traditional
American fiddle and banjo music has taken this
group around the world. Let’s party like its 1929.
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OLD TIME COUNTRY
YOA ORCHESTRA
OF THE AMERICAS:
Pan American Tour
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 pm
Free Admission
Imperial Theatre is pleased to partner with
Sistema NB and the New Brunswick Youth
Orchestra to host the 80-member Youth
Orchestra of the Americas. This FREE concert
will be led by Grammy-winning conductor
José Serebrier, with acclaimed Brazilian
pianist Ricardo Castro.
COMMUNITY
SUMMER FILMS PRESENTED
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
RETRO FILM
THE
PRINCESS
BRIDE
PRISCILLA
QUEEN OF
THE DESERT
Monday,
July 13
at 7 pm
$10
Monday,
August 17
at 7 pm
$10
SUMMER SERIES
SUMMER SERIES
InterAction School
of Performing Arts
Saint John Pride
RETRO FILM
FERRIS
BUELLER'S
DAY OFF
CHOCOLAT
Monday,
August 31
at 7 pm
$10
Monday,
July 27
at 7 pm
$10
SUMMER SERIES
SUMMER SERIES
Safe Harbour
RETRO FILM
RETRO FILM
Saint John
Multicultural
& Newcomers
Resource Centre
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
NORTHERN COLOURS
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 Subscribers / $40 Adults / $10 Students
SNB presents a full orchestra program with
Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony, Studies in
Solitude by Canadian Christine Donkin and the iconic
Sibelius Violin Concerto with rising star violin soloist
Giora Schmidt.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
CHRISTMAS WITH LENNIE GALLANT
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 Subscribers / $40 Adults / $10 Students
This concert of new Christmas songs as well as some
of Lennie Gallant’s favourites, backed by Symphony
New Brunswick, along with your Christmas
symphonic favourites promises to be a highlight of
the season for the whole family.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
UPSTAIRS-DOWNSTAIRS
Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 Subscribers / $40 Adults / $10 Students
In this exciting SNB-Atlantic Ballet Theatre Company
collaboration, follow Camerata NB as they start out centre
stage, with works by Prokofiev and Stravinsky, and end up
downstairs in the pit for a new choreography of Vivaldi’s
“Seasons” by ABTC’s Igor Dobrovolsky with the violin solos
by David Adams.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
ITALIAN ROMANCE
Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 Subscribers / $40 Adults / $10 Students
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
April show brings a potpourri of Italian gems along with
the musical introduction of two of the orchestra’s least
understood instruments, the world premiere of a new
piece by NB’s Michael Miller for French Horn and Strings
and one of Vivaldi’s best Bassoon Concertos
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
PATHOS AND PASSION
Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 Subscribers / $40 Adults / $10 Students
SNB’s May concert promises to be a grand finale
to the Bravo Series with an extra-large orchestra
on stage for Tchaikovsky’s sixth symphony, “The
Pathetique”, paired with the exquisite “Les Nuits d’ètè”
by Berlioz, sung by Mezzo Soprano Michèle Losier,
who returns to her native NB from France to welcome
in the summer with us.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
SAINT JOHN
THEATRE COMPANY
THE WIZARD OF OZ
November 11-15 at 7:30 pm / matinées at 2 pm
Tickets: $25 Subscribers / $38.50 Adults / $34.50 Seniors
$10 Students / $30 Matinee / $20 Wed Preview Night
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
There’s No Place Like Home.
By L. Frank Baum. Directed by Jennifer Mabey.
SAINT JOHN
THEATRE COMPANY
NOISES OFF
March 30 - April 2 at 7:30 pm / matinées at 2 pm
Tickets: $25 Subscribers / $27.50 Adults / $24.50 Seniors
$10 Students / $23 Matinee / $20 Wed Preview Night
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
The Comedy Where Everyone
Gets Caught In The Act!
By Michael Frayn. Directed by Bob Doherty.
SAINT JOHN
THEATRE COMPANY
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
May 18-21 at 7:30 pm / matinées at 2 pm
Tickets: $25 Subscribers / $27.50 Adults / $24.50 Seniors
$10 Students / $23 Matinee / $20 Wed Preview Night
What Matters Most: Our Prosperity? The Truth?
By Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Richard Rose.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
GALA BALLET PRODUCTIONS
THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, December 11 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm
Tickets: $25 Subscribers / $30 Adults / $27 Seniors / $20 Students
Gala Ballet Productions proudly presents the classic holiday story by
E.T.A. Hoffman and music by Tchaikovsky, as local dancers share the
stage with principal dancers from Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet
as the Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
WINGFIELD LOST AND FOUND
BY DAN NEEDLES
Starring Rod Beattie
Directed by Douglas Beattie
$30 Subscribers / $35 Adults / $32 Seniors
Walt Wingfield, city stockbroker turned farmer,
returns to the Imperial stage with more hilarious
tales in the latest Wingfield Farm play. The farm
needs a new well, but of course it’s not as simple
as drilling a hole. Rod Beattie has delighted us for
years as Walt (among other characters) and Lost
and Found promises even more laughs.
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Friday, November 20 at 8 pm
THEATRE
SEEDS, A PORTE
PAROLE PRODUCTION
Written by Annabel Soutar,
directed by Chris Abraham with support from La coop Fédérée
Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm
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THEATRE
This documentary play tells the story of
Saskatchewan farmer Perry Schmeiser (played
by Eric Peterson) and his legal battle with
agribusiness giant Monsanto. Soutar has created
a moving and dramatic piece of theatre that also
meets the highest standards of journalism,
paving the way for real conversation about
Canada’s future food supplies. SEEDS has been
performed to acclaim across the country and
Imperial is proud to bring it to Atlantic Canada.
RAMSHACKLE THEATRE:
SCI-FI DOUBLE FEATURE
(a cardboard science fiction puppet show)
$12 Subscribers / $15 Adults & Students
Coming to us all the way from the Yukon, this show
will delight the whole family. Using an innovative
hybrid of puppetry and live video, Ramshackle
Theatre takes us on a homespun journey to outer
space. Science fiction fans rejoice, the genre is
finally making its way into live theatre.
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Monday, April 4 at 7:30 pm
THEATRE
WHITEHORSE
$26 Subscribers / $32 Adults
Rising stars Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland came
together in 2010 to become Whitehorse. Described by the
Globe and Mail as the “Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway of
Canadian roots rock” this couple brings it to the stage with
sultry harmonies, swapping guitars and layers of percussion.
These artists are going places fast — from their sold-out debut
at Massey Hall to SXSW in Austin to the Montreal Jazz Festival
to Saint John’s own Imperial Theatre.
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Friday, October 9 at 8 pm
CANADA MUSIC
DAVID MYLES CHRISTMAS
$32 Subscribers / $35 Adults
New Brunswick’s own David Myles is here to brighten the
season. Could there be a more charming, talented, funny
and just generally loveable person to share a musical holiday
evening with? We don’t think so — and if you haven’t already,
listen to his Christmas album.
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Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 pm
CANADA MUSIC
RON SEXSMITH
Friday, February 12 at 8 pm
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The critics (not to mention Paul McCartney
& Elvis Costello) have been swooning over this brilliant
Canadian troubadour since 1995. With the release of his
new album, Carousel One and his trip to our hometown this
fall, it’s your opportunity to hear what all the fuss is about.
CANADA MUSIC
CANADA MUSIC
Saturday, February 20 at 8 pm
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MYSTERY CONCERT
$20
Go on — take a chance. This musical group appeals to a wide
range of tastes and is great for a date night or an outing with
friends. You’ll find out who it is when they start to play.
AND — if you decide within the first 20 minutes that it’s not your
thing, we will cheerfully refund your $20, no questions asked. If
you don’t buy a ticket, you won’t know what you’ve missed.
HALLOWEEN
DOUBLE FEATURE PART II
HALLOWEEN
DOUBLE FEATURE PART I
RETRO FILM
RETRO FILM
TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD
DAWN OF
THE DEAD
Monday, September 28
at 7 pm
$10
Saturday, October 31
at 7:30 pm
RETRO FILM
IT'S A
WONDERFUL LIFE
Monday, November 30
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
RETRO FILM
GENTLEMEN
PREFER BLONDES
Monday, February 29
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
THE GODFATHER
Monday, March 21
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
VIVA LAS VEGAS
Monday, December 28
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
IRON GIANT
Monday, March 7
at 2 pm
$2
RETRO FILM
RETRO FILM
ROCKY HORROR
PICTURE SHOW
Saturday, October 31
at 10 pm
$10 for the Double Bill
RETRO FILM
LAWRENCE
OF ARABIA
Monday, January 25
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
THE NEVERENDING
STORY
Wednesday, March 9
at 2 pm
$2
RETRO FILM
SEVEN BRIDES FOR
SEVEN BROTHERS
FORBIDDEN
PLANET
Monday, April 25
at 7 pm
$10
Monday, May 30
at 7 pm
$10
LEISA WAY STARRING IN
SWEET DREAMS: A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE
featuring the Wayward Wind Band
Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 pm
Canada’s musical theatre diva Leisa Way has created a
series of concerts that bridge the gap between tribute
and theatre. Her portrayal of Dolly Parton in 2012 was
a tour de force and we are thrilled to have her back as
country legend Patsy Cline. Way deftly creates the
characters she brings to the stage and, backed by her
“smoking” band, delivers uncannily exact renditions of
their great songs. You will go Crazy for her.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
THEATRE NEW BRUNSWICK:
LITTLE WOMEN,
THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein / Book by Allan Knee
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Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 pm
MUSICAL THEATRE
$40 Subscribers / $45 Adults / $15 Youth
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this
Broadway musical adaptation follows the journey
of the March family from the sisters’ early years to
womanhood. As each character in the story finds
their own voice, they truly come together as a family.
Theatre New Brunswick’s annual holiday musical,
featuring Norm Foster as Mr. Laurence.
6 GUITARS
Written and Performed by Chase Padgett
Written and Directed by Jay Hopkins
Saturday, April 16 at 8 pm
Chase Padgett delivers a virtuosic performance
as he becomes 6 different guitar players, each with
their own distinct voice, views, and musical style
(Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country). Not
only does Padget rock his instrument, he embodies
characters ranging from a 19-year-old rock prodigy
to an 87-year-old bluesman. These characters share
songs and stories that will have you laughing,
crying, and falling in love with music all over again.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
THE CELTIC TENORS
Friday, March 4 at 8 pm
The most successful classical crossover artists
ever to emerge from Ireland, Matthew Gilsenan,
James Nelson and Daryl Simpson have
performed around the world. Whether sharing
traditional Celtic songs or exhilarating classics,
these three young men fill the room with
their passion for music and for life — all while
maintaining a delightful sense of humour.
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CELTIC
LÚNASA: CHRISTMAS
FROM IRELAND
Saturday, December 5 at 8 pm
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$18 Youth
CELTIC
This is the band the New York Times
calls “the hottest Irish acoustic group
on the planet.” Leaders in the export
of Irish music around the world,
these five multi-instrumentalists have
played with everyone from
The Waterboys to Bruce Springsteen.
Imperial Theatre is proud to bring
Lúnasa across the pond for an
authentic Irish Christmas experience.
EVANS & DOHERTY
Saturday, September 26 at 7:30
East Coast music stalwarts Kevin Evans and
Brian Doherty have spent the last 35 years
wowing audiences around the world. From
traditional Irish tunes to sea shanties to original
folk songs, these two deliver an evening that
gets toes tapping and even brings an occasional
tear to the eye. Saint John’s own Gerry Taylor
has called them “the greatest folk duo still
performing in this world.”
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CELTIC
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE:
LED ZEPPELIN — LED ZEPPELIN II
Friday, November 6 at 8 pm
Classic Albums Live, a perennial favourite with
Imperial audiences, brings us this 1969 album in
their signature “note-for-note, cut-for-cut” style.
This is the album that launched Zeppelin’s U.S.
career with their first hit single, Whole Lotta Love,
voted by BBC Radio 2 listeners as “the greatest
guitar riff of all time.”
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CLASSIC ROCK
BRASS TRANSIT
THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO
Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 pm
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All the hits from Chicago’s golden age played by a
stellar, studio-tight band. With a world-class horn
section, a rocking rhythm section and vocals stacked
sky-high, Brass Transit delivers the music of the
greatest jazz-rock group of all time.
Travel back to Saturday in the Park and find out
Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?
CLASSIC ROCK
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE:
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER
REVIVAL — CHRONICLE
Saturday, April 23 at 8 pm
Classic Albums Live, a perennial favourite with
Imperial audiences, brings us Chronicle
in their signature “note-for-note, cut-forcut” style. One of the best compilations ever
released, Chronicle features all of CCR’s best:
Bad Moon Rising, Lodi, Run Through the Jungle
and more.
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CLASSIC ROCK
LA OTRA ORILLA:
FLAMENCO UNPLUGGED
Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 pm
Experience the essence of flamenco with live music
and exquisite dancers. Choreographer and dancer
Myriam Allard calls Unplugged
“an intimate conversation between song,
dance and the guitar.” Whether you’re a flamenco
aficionado or a new comer, you’ll want to listen
in on this passionate conversation.
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DANCE
O VERTIGO: LES PETITES FORMES
Sunday, October 25 at 7:30 pm
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DANCE
Founded by choreographer Ginette Laurin in 1984,
O Vertigo is one of Canada’s leading contemporary
dance companies. Les Petites Formes captures five
moments in the journey of a choreographer
— solos, duets and a quartet culled from the
classics of O Vertigo’s repertoire spanning the years
between 1994 and 2007. The work is athletic
(Laurin also trained as a gymnast), emotional and
poetic, and rarely seen outside of major cities.
CANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN:
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm
Sleeping Beauty is one of the world’s most
famous classical ballets. Celebrating the music of
Tchaikovsky and the enchanting story of Aurora
and her Prince, choreographer Bengt Jörgen
brings us a fresh rendition. This work full of love,
magic and beauty will warm the hearts of young
and old alike.
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DANCE
Saturday, November 21 at 8 pm
$26 Subscribers / $30 Adults / $15 Youth
Canada’s favourite Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-PartyPunk Super-Band bring their unique madness to
the Maritimes. These fabulous musicians literally
bounce with the joy of performing, and audiences
can’t help but bounce along. Be prepared for
an evening of glorious anarchy.
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LEMON BUCKET
ORKESTRA
UNDERGROUND
DAKHABRAKHA
Friday, February 5 at 8 pm
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UNDERGROUND
The name means “give/take” in Old Ukrainian,
and it perfectly sums up this witty and charming
quartet from Kyiv. DakhaBrakha skillfully blends
the musical flavours of their homeland with
those of India, Africa and elsewhere, to serve up
a delicious mélange they call “ethnic chaos”. The
result is a musical evening unlike anything you’ve
experienced before. The hats alone are worth the
price of admission.
Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $26-$34 Subscribers / $30-$39 Adults / $99 VIP
Season 7 (LIVE) continues the saga of two best
friends challenging each other in competition
with humiliation for the loser. Each LIVE show
will contain crazy insane challenges and brutal
humiliations the television networks refuse to air.
Every LIVE season 7 show will be different, with
hundreds of potential options. Don’t get too close
or you might end up being part of the action.
Strong language & content.
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KENNY VS. SPENNY
SEASON 7 (LIVE)
UNDERGROUND
MATINEE PERFORMANCES Imperial theatre is pleased to offer a series of matinee performances geared specifically
to students, from grades 1 to 12. The School Series exposes local students to live, professional theatre, dance and music. For more
information please visit our website. Bus Subsidies Available! Contact [email protected] for details!
THEATRE NEW BRUNSWICK
CHRISTMAS: LITTLE WOMEN
Monday, December 14 at 10 am
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this Broadway
musical adaptation follows the journey of the March family
from the sisters’ early years to womanhood. As each character
in the story finds their own voice, they truly come together
as a family. Theatre New Brunswick’s annual holiday musical,
featuring Norm Foster as Mr. Laurence.
SCHOOL
RAMSHACKLE THEATRE
Tuesday, April 5 at 10 am
Coming to us all the way from the Yukon, this show will
delight students. Using an innovative hybrid of puppetry
and live video, Ramshackle Theatre takes us on a homespun
journey to outer space. Science fiction fans rejoice, the genre
is finally making its way into live theatre.
SCHOOL
RED SKY: MISTATIM
Thursday, April 28 at 10 am
Created & Produced by Red Sky Performance, Written by Eric Shields,
based on a concept by Sandra Laronde. Choreography by Sandra Laronde,
Carlos Rivera, Directed by Andrea Donaldson
A wooden fence is all that separates Calvin’s ranch and Speck’s
reservation, but in many ways they are worlds apart.
Working together to rein in the wild horse, Mistatim, Calvin
and Speck reach across the divide between their cultures
SCHOOL
SHEESHAM AND LOTUS & SON
Thursday, May 12 at 10 am
SCHOOL
In a concert like no other, this trio performs “good time
songs of the past” on a variety of instruments including their
own creations such as the Sepia-phonic Monophone and
the Contrabass HarmoniPhoneum. A combination of great
musicianship, zany antics and a deep love for traditional
American fiddle and banjo music has taken this group
around the world. Let’s party like it’s 1929.
THE BEST OF MOTUS O
25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
& ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Sunday, November 29 at 2 pm
An athletic, exhilarating romp through Lewis
Carroll’s whimsical stories, this show spins you
off into a magic land. Motus O has brought us
everything from circuses to seaweed over the
years, always with beautiful results. Speaking
of results, there will be a workshop leading up
to this show, resulting in local performers
joining the company on stage.
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DUFFLEBAG THEATRE:
SNOW WHITE
Tuesday, December 29 at 7 pm
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Another fun-filled holiday outing with our
old friends from the “Nearly World-Famous”
Dufflebag Theatre. Snow White gets the full
interactive Dufflebag treatment as this timeless
story takes on new hilarious twists. You never
know who may end up on stage.
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CHRIS MCKHOOL:
FIDDLEFIRE
Saturday, January 30 at 1 pm
This musical romp around the world is a
celebration of creativity the whole family
will enjoy. From funk to fiddling to blues
to boogie-woogie, celebrated children’s
performer Chris McKhool and his band will
have everyone clapping and grooving along.
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FAMILY
COLLECTIF9
Friday, April 22 at 8 pm
$30 Subscribers / $35 Adults / $32 Seniors / $15 Youth
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Hip, fun, sexy, high-energy performance.
Just what you’d expect from a concert by nine
of Canada’s best classical musicians. We could
say this is not your grandmother’s evening of
chamber music, but if Grandma’s also a
Pink Floyd fan, it probably is.
LEGENDARY SOUNDS
THE LEGENDARY
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA TM
Directed by SCOTTY BARNHART
The Count Basie Orchestra mark appears under license from the
William J. Basie Trust
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Saturday, April 9 at 8 pm
LEGENDARY SOUNDS
$48 Subscribers / $55 Adults / $50 Seniors
Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie
started his orchestra in 1935, and it’s still going
strong. Featuring members personally chosen by
Basie, the Count Basie Orchestra carries on the
great Big Band tradition.
A DARLENE LOVE CHRISTMAS —
LOVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 pm
Oscar winner (Twenty Feet from Stardom), Billboard
recording star (He’s a Rebel, Wait Til My Bobby Gets
Home), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and the
woman who made 27 appearances on Late Night
with David Letterman singing the holiday classic
Christmas Baby Please Come Home, Darlene Love is
a legend. The New York Times says “Darlene Love’s
thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of
rock and roll as Eric Clapton’s guitar or Bob Dylan’s
lyrics.” Frankly, we can’t believe our luck in having
her perform here at Imperial Theatre.
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LEGENDARY SOUNDS