unexpected twists, turns, tunes.

2015
2016
UNEXPECTED TWISTS,
TURNS, TUNES.
KINGSBURY HALL PRESENTS IS NOW UTAHPRESENTS
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KINGSBURY HALL PRESENTS IS NOW
20152016SEASON
Last June I left the land of 10,000 lakes, friends, family, and a comfortable job
to return to the breathtaking mountains of the West. What lured me, besides
the temperate climate, the amazing proximity of the peaks of the Wasatch
Front, and the vibrant city thriving in the valley below? A new opportunity to
weave creativity and the arts into a campus and a community in inspiring,
impactful, and interesting ways.
As I settled into my new role, I listened to many stories about our program’s
home, Kingsbury Hall. This historic venue means all sorts of things to all sorts
of people, from the place where they saw their first rock concert, to the stage
where they come to see renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and Pilobolus,
to the recital venue for thousands of local ballerinas. Powerful experiences,
and a great foundation.
As the vision of bringing an abundance of creative and cultural experiences
to our community expands, our work has grown beyond the foundation of
Kingsbury Hall: Through performances in other venues (like the Marriott
Center for Dance or Libby Gardner Hall), by connecting artists with a variety
of people (like kids and teachers in our public schools or students at SLCC),
and by creating partnerships to deepen our impact (with groups like the
Division of Medical Ethics & Humanities to touch Medical School students).
We are excited to share this evolution with the community, and look forward
to welcoming you to a UtahPresents experience in the new season, wherever,
or whatever, it might be.
UTAHPRESENTS; CREATIVITY CONNECTED.
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MAR
DANÚ
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL
SEASON ADD-ONS:
MNOZIL BRASS
HELLO, DOLLY!
RADICAL REELS
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE
TO LOVE AND MURDER
FEB 25 | KINGSBURY HALL
MAR 1-6 | KINGSBURY HALL
MERCY KILLERS
NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT
JAN 22 | MARRIOTT CENTER FOR DANCE
AN EVENING WITH SAVION
GLOVER AND JACK DEJOHNETTE
RAIN: A TRIBUTE
TO THE BEATLES
MAR 23 | KINGSBURY HALL
APR 16 | KINGSBURY HALL
MISS NELSON IS MISSING
I AM BIG BIRD: THE CAROLL
SPINNEY STORY
globalFEST ON THE ROAD
STAR TREK:
THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE
UNIVERSES
TIAN JIANAN
DIE FLEDERMAUS
TIMBER! • CIRQUE ALFONSE
DOKTOR KABOOM!
SEPT 19 | KINGSBURY HALL
OCT 18 | LIBBY GARDNER CONCERT HALL
NOV 13-14 | KINGSBURY HALL
DEC 5 | KINGSBURY HALL
THANK YOU NANCY PEERY MARRIOTT FOR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE 2015-16 SEASON
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APR
TEDXSALTLAKECITY
NOV 6 | ECCLES AUDITORIUM AT
HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE
Brooke Horejsi
Executive Director, UtahPresents
Assistant Dean for Art and Creative Engagement,
College of Fine Arts
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MAR
DEC 11 | KINGSBURY HALL
JAN 15-17 | KINGSBURY HALL
JAN 29 | KINGSBURY HALL
FEB 2 | LIBBY GARDNER CONCERT HALL
FEB 4 | KINGSBURY HALL
FEB 16–18 | KINGSBURY HALL
MAR 31 | KINGSBURY HALL
APR 29 | KINGSBURY HALL
APR 22-23 | KINGSBURY HALL
APR 28 | KINGSBURY HALL
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TEDxSaltLakeCity
MNOZIL BRASS
18
19
SEPT
VIRTUOSO CONCERT SERIES
OCT
9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
6:30 P.M.
LIBBY GARDNER
CONCERT HALL
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PHOTO BY TIBOR BOZI
MERCY KILLERS
TEDxSaltLakeCity is a local, independently organized event that brings people
across the Wasatch Front together to cultivate and circulate “Ideas Worth
Spreading” through an all-day, TED-like experience. This year, speakers from
all walks of life will share their stories and illustrate the power of Upcycled
Thinking. Join local thought leaders and change makers that might change
the way you see the world, or at least, the “junk” in your life.
Tickets go on sale July 20. Visit tedxsaltlakecity.com for more details.
Seamlessly blending technical virtuosity and comedic brilliance, Mnozil
Brass plays to sold-out houses worldwide and has millions of views on
YouTube. Performing original compositions mixed with classical favorites
and popular hits, Mnozil also delights their fans with humor and wit
worthy of Monty Python.
NOV
6
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
DIVISION OF MEDICAL
ETHICS & HUMANITIES
MISS NELSON IS MISSING
7 P.M.
ECCLES AUDITORIUM AT
HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE
Blue collar Joe grapples with his red state ideals when
he realizes the measures he must take to care for his
wife. A surprisingly tender love story about an everyday
American guy caught in a life and death struggle with
the health care system, Joe finds the bedrock of his life,
marriage and self-identity shifting under him.
If you like powerful drama that challenges us to ask
the questions that make a difference, this is a play you
won’t want to miss.
PERFORMED
BY U OF U
YOUTH
THEATRE
13 14
NOV
&
7 P.M.
11 A.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 11 A.M. SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE,
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice.
But when she disappears, her replacement is the recess-canceling, homeworkoverloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp. See local talent onstage as
children from the University of Utah Youth Theatre perform this delightful
adaptation of the classic story by Harry Allard and James Marshall about
the lengths the class will go to bring back their beloved Miss Nelson.
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UNIVERSES: LIVE FROM THE EDGE
DEC
5
7:30 P.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
“A headlong explosion of poetry, percussion, and multi-culti musical exploration
that absolutely demands to be seen.” - The Boston Globe
Fusing poetry, jazz, hip-hop, Spanish bolero, and Southern blues, UNIVERSES
redefines what theater is and who it speaks to. In Live From the Edge, the awardwinning ensemble performs a collection of their best work over the past 20 years
plus a sampling of their upcoming project featuring the unpublished poetry of
August Wilson.
HELLO, DOLLY!
PRESENTED BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF
UTAH DEPARTMENT
OF THEATRE
15-17
JAN
KINGSBURY HALL
An enthusiastic and irresistible story of the joy of
living with the personality of one of the most fabulous
characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi!
Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the Original Play by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Denny Berry
If you like experiences that mash up different genres and styles, exploring nontraditional stories and a mix of cultural voices, this show will energize and excite you.
PHOTO BY JOHN D. KELLY
FÉILE NA NOLLAG • A CHRISTMAS GATHERING
11
DEC
7:30 P.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
“… (Danú) stirs the blood and lifts the heart.” — Irish Music Magazine
Celtic music lovers around the globe have been thrilled by Danú’s virtuosi
players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, and bouzouki, along
with the gorgeous voice of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. In “A Christmas
Gathering,” the group offers a taste of the wonder that is Christmas in
Ireland, featuring music, stories, and guest dancers.
If you love Christmas music, Celtic music, incredible musicians, high-spirited
Irish dancing or all of the above, this is the show for you.
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NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT
With dancers who are classicallytrained and fearless, Northwest
Dance Project has established
itself as a bold and innovative
contemporary dance company.
Performing an all-original repertoire
from a select roster of accomplished
choreographers as well as the most
promising new talents, the company
has been involved in the creation of
over 170 new works over the past 10
years and, as Dance International
Magazine put it, is “changing the
way dance is created.”
You will enjoy this show if you are
attracted to beautiful movement,
impressive physical skill, and
cutting-edge artistic experiences.
JAN
22
MARRIOTT
CENTER FOR
DANCE
7:30 P.M.
PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER PEDDECORD
DANÚ
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I AM BIG BIRD: THE CAROLL SPINNEY STORY
POST-FILM Q&A WITH CAROLL SPINNEY
MODERATED BY KEN VERDOIA
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JAN
TIMBER! CIRQUE ALFONSE
7:30 P.M.
“
It’s a show that seems to imply that Monty Python
was right in believing all lumberjacks are in a
permanent state of delirious happiness.
”
—The Guardian
KINGSBURY HALL
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE CONFUCIUS
INSTITUTE
2
FEB
7:30 P.M.
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LIBBY GARDNER
CONCERT HALL
For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man
behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. A loving portrait of the man in the
yellow suit, the film features extraordinary footage of Spinney’s earliest collaborations with
Jim Henson. As the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet,
who will steal your heart. After the film, Spinney will be live on stage in conversation with
with KUED’s Ken Verdoia.
Start off your Chinese New Year celebration
with the award-winning young musical prodigy,
Chinese accordionist Tian Jianan. Winner of
multiple international competitions, she will
perform an impressive program, including the
2013 Coupe Mondiale best original solo work
winner composed specifically for her, Beijing
2012. This FREE performance will reveal the
accordion’s complexity and grace, moving it
beyond the traditions of the polka hall.
If you grew up watching Sesame Street and learned about the world through Big Bird’s eyes,
this is a can’t-miss chance to hear directly from the man behind the Muppet.
You will enjoy this performance if you appreciate
international music and classically trained artistry.
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KINGSBURY HALL
7:30 P.M.
Taking inspiration from the woods
surrounding their own real-life family
farm, Cirque Alfonse’s talented
tumblers and musicians create a
crazily unique acrobatic experience
set in the world of loggers and
traditional Canadian farm life. There
are balancing acts on tree stumps,
banjo sounds and men with bushy
beards performing synchronized
axe juggling – with real axes.
If you enjoy daring feats of strength
and skill, but are ready for a new
cast of acrobats whose sense of fun
and humor is as abundant as their
beards, then this is show you won’t
want to miss.
PHOTO BY JANE HOBSON
TIAN JIANAN
FEB
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BANFF FILM FESTIVAL
IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH CAMPUS
AN EVENING WITH SAVION
GLOVER AND JACK DeJOHNETTE
RECREATION
SERVICES
16-18
FEB
7 P.M.
MAR
RADICAL REELS
25
FEB
7 P.M.
globalFEST ON THE ROAD
23
KINGSBURY HALL
31
MAR
KINGSBURY HALL
7:30 P.M.
CREOLE CARNIVAL
Over the past decade, globalFEST has
become one of the most dynamic and
popular global music festivals in the country.
Based in NYC, this musical phenomenon is
bringing down boundaries between countries
and now, with the first national tour of past
globalFEST artists, is also crossing state lines.
Come out for an evening of not just one, but
three, high-energy artists. Emeline Michele,
one of the premiere Haitian songwriters of
her generation, Casuarina, an irreverent and
innovative samba band from Brazil, and
Brushy One-String, the Jamaican musician
whose pulse and ingenuity show that the
island’s music is about far more than reggae.
7:30 P.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
KINGSBURY HALL
Every year, the spectacular films from the Banff Film Festival take audiences
to every corner of the world to experience beauty, thrills and outdoor
adventures. This annual event is an audience favorite – if you’re seeing
it for the first time, get your tickets soon because it always sells out! The
following week, Radical Reels will feature a collection of the most highadrenaline films from Banff stuffed into one action-packed night.
NEW THIS YEAR: Two-night and three-night package discounts for those who
want to make the most of their Banff experience. See order form for details.
ADD-ON PERFORMANCE OF THE JAZZSLC SEASON
A tour de force of percussion and rhythm, this once in a lifetime session
brings together living legends, Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette. Taught
by greats like Sammy Davis, Jr., and Gregory Hines, Glover catapulted to
fame as The Tap Dance Kid, then captivated the world with Bring in ‘da
Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk and as the live action dancer behind Mumble the
penguin in Disney’s Happy Feet. DeJohnette, one of the most influential
jazz drummers of our time, has an impressive list of collaborators, including
Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, and Jason Moran. Glover and DeJohnette
are joined by friends, including hoofer Marshall Davis, Jr., to take the
audience on a virtuosic journey of music and movement.
PHOTO BY ALEXANDRE CHARLIER
© WILL GADD
Want to extend the party? Join us on the
plaza preshow for a tasty food truck dinner
accompanied by a groovin’ globalFEST playlist.
PHOTO BY PAPRICA FOTOGRAFIA
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DOKTOR KABOOM!
ADD-ON PERFORMANCES
Not included in package discounts. Watch utahpresents.org for on sale dates.
PHOTO BY SCOTT SUCHMAN
APR
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
7 P.M.
KINGSBURY HALL
Doktor Kaboom! is an interactive one-man
science and variety show that will have you
erupting with laughter and bubbling with
curiosity. With a fully equipped lab, a wicked
cool haircut, and a love of performance that
knows no bounds, Doktor Kaboom! takes
his audience on an interactive, educational
tour that doubles as a side-splitting journey of
increasingly spectacular, and often successful,
experiments and demonstrations.
You should bring your family to this show if
you are looking to feed your kids’ curiosity
with something super fun, educational and
awesome, all for the same cost as tickets to
yet another Hollywood sequel.
MAR1-6
KINGSBURY HALL
Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious
story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a
family fortune who sets out to jump the line of
succession, by any means necessary.
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
APR16
7:30 P.M.
STAR TREK: THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE
22-23
APR
KINGSBURY HALL
In this most beloved of Johann Strauss’ operettas, mistaken identities ensnare a husband with a roving eye, his wife
who’s bored with her love life, and her former boyfriend, an amorous tenor with a lot more than High C’s on his mind,
in bygone Vienna where the parties never stop and life’s problems can all be solved with a glass of fine champagne!
All Ages
Rated G or PG
Mature Content
Rated PG-13 or R
If you still aren’t sure, visit our website, the artists’ websites, or
call our box office for further information.
8 P.M.
A multi-media spectacular that takes you on
a musical journey through the life and times
of the world’s most celebrated band.
PERFORMED BY UNIVERSITY LYRIC OPERA
ENSEMBLE AND UTAH PHILHARMONIA
SUNG IN ENGLISH
Which performances are appropriate for the whole family? The
answer varies from family to family, but look for the following
symbols to help you decide:
Family package pricing available for some all ages
shows - see our website for information.
KINGSBURY HALL
DIE FLEDERMAUS
SHOW CONTENT RATINGS
APR29
KINGSBURY HALL
With a live orchestra performing the greatest
music written for the franchise, this concert
event, featuring the most iconic film and TV
footage, is perfect for music lovers, filmgoers,
and anyone looking for an exciting and
unique concert experience.
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Show
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quantity
total $
Mnozil Brass
Oct 18, 6:30PM
$25.00
10%
$22.50 20%
$20.00
Mercy Killers
Nov 6, 7:00PM
$20.00 (general admission)
10%
$18.00 20%
$16.00 Miss Nelson is Missing (UUYT)
Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Nov 14, 11:00 AM $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 18 and under
10%
$9.00 adults, $4.50 children
20%
$8.00 adults, $4 children
Universes
Dec 5, 7:30PM
$20.00
10%
$18.00 20%
$16.00
Danú
Dec 11, 7:30PM
$45.00
$35.00
$25.00
$19.00
10%
$40.50 $31.50 $22.50 $17.00
20%
$36.00 $28.00 $20.00 $15.25
Hello, Dolly!
Jan 15, 7:30PM Jan 16, 2PM Jan 16, 7:30PM Jan 17, 2PM Jan 17, 7:30PM
$18.00 general public
10%
$16.00
20%
$14.50
Northwest Dance Project
Jan 22, 7:30PM
$30.00 10%
$27.00 20%
$24.00 I am Big Bird
Jan 29, 7:30PM
$39.00 $29.00 $19.00 10%
$35.00 $26.00 $17.00 20%
$31.25 $23.25 $15.25 Tian Jianan
Feb 2, 7:30PM
Free with ticket
Timber!
Feb 4, 7:30PM
$39.00 $29.00 $19.00 10%
$35.00 $26.00 $17.00 20%
$31.25 $23.25 $15.25 Banff Film Festival
Feb 16, 7:00 PM
Feb 17, 7:00 PM
Feb 18, 7:00 PM
$14.00 2 nights $24 3 nights $36
10%
$12.50 20%
$11.25 Radical Reels
Feb 25, 7:00PM
$14.00 10%
$12.50 20%
$11.25
Savion Glover/Jack DeJohnette
Mar 23, 7:30PM
$45.00 $35.00
$25.00
$19.00
10%
$40.50 $31.50 $22.50 $17.00
20%
$36.00 $28.00 $20.00 $15.25
globalFEST
Mar 31, 7:30PM
$20.00 10%
$18.00 20%
$16.00 Die Fledermaus
Apr 22, 7:30PM
Apr 23, 7:30PM
$20.00 general public
10%
$18.00 20%
$16.00 Doktor Kaboom!
Apr 28, 7:00PM
$12.00 adults, $5.00 children 18 and under
10%
$10.75 adults, $4.50 children
20%
$9.50 adults,
$4.00 children
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