season 23 - Imperial Theatre

i m p e r i a l t h e at r e . n b . c a
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SEASON 23
welcome
What a year this is going to be! Onstage, we’ve got comedy and
cowboy songs, acrobats and actresses, throat singing and roller
skating. Not all in the same show. The Mystery Concert is back, along
with the Retro Film series and the free Community performance.
At the Box Office, we are ready to welcome as subscribers all
purchasers of six or more shows from this season, including up to two
shows from our Community Associates: Saint John Theatre Company,
Symphony New Brunswick and Gala Ballet.
Out front, we’re doing some badly needed restoration work to our
treasured historic façade. Just wait and see how lovely we look when
the scaffolding comes down.
Throughout the community we’ll be continuing our outreach
programs - welcoming Newcomers to the theatre, connecting students
and seniors through our Intergenerational program, sending artists to
schools and community centres to share their skills and their stories.
None of this would be possible without your support as sponsors,
funders, donors, volunteers and ticket buyers. You are IT!
See you at the theatre,
Lee Bolton
Executive Director
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
awards
Join us for an on-stage dinner and toasts to our 2016 Award Recipient.
This year's recipient: Donald G. Mitchener
Honourary Chair: Senator Michael Meighen
DATE: Friday, October 14, 2016.
TICKETS: Tickets for the Awards are $150 each and a charitable
donation receipt will be provided for $75.
The Show Must Go On Awards
honours individuals or groups
who have made a significant
contribution to Imperial Theatre
as a live performance venue.
Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble:
Swingin’ with Oscar
Wednesday, May 10
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EXTRAS
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Community Associates – Symphony New Brunswick, Saint John Theatre
Company and Gala Ballet to qualify for Subscriber status.
More info found on our website
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Children are those 12 and under / Youth are those 18 and under.
Senior ticket prices are available to those 65 and up
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season 23 lineup
Menopause The Musical ®
CIRCUS
ROCK ON
Clip
Sloan
Machine de Cirque
Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road
Immortal Chi
Tommy, A Bluegrass Opry
COMEDY
Classic Albums Live: Hotel California
NB Symfunny Orchestra
SCHOOL
Sharron Matthews' Christmas
TNB: The Snow Queen
This is That Live
I, Claudia
DANCE
Joe Ink: 4OUR
Geordie Productions: Jabber
Bouge de là: Bedtime
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Canada's Ballet Jörgen Swan Lake
Matthew Barber & Jill Barber
EAST COAST FAVES
The Once
The Barra MacNeils Christmas
The Backyard Devils & Tomato Tomato
Ashley MacIsaac
FAMILY
TNB: The Snow Queen
Dufflebag Theatre:
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Mystery Concert
ECMA Songwriters Tour
presented by APA & SOCAN
Stephen Fearing
THE HUMAN VOICE
The Nylons Farewell Show
Tanya Tagaq
Vienna Boys Choir
TRAIL BLAZERS
I, Claudia
Las Migas
Bouge de là: Bedtime!
Sons of the Pioneers
MatinéeS FOR GROWN UPS
Swingin' with Oscar
Gavin Crawford: "Friend" "Like" #Me
TRUE CONFESSIONS
Danny Michel / Fortunate Ones
Confessions of a Redheaded Coffee Shop Girl
Coco Love Alcorn
Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter
Roller Derby Saved my Soul
retro film series
The Outsiders
Monday, September 26
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Halloween
Monday, October 31
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
A Christmas
Story
Monday, December 5
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Die Hard
Monday, January 2
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Casablanca
Monday, January 30
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Guess Who's
Coming to
Dinner
Monday, February 27
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
March Break Movie Viewers Choice
The Goonies
Wednesday, March 8
at 2 pm
$2
RETRO FILM
Bullitt
Monday, March 27
at 7pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Easter Parade
Monday, April 24
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
Spartacus
Monday, May 29
at 7 pm
$10
RETRO FILM
donations
“As a registered charity part of our mandate is to make the Theatre
accessible to everyone, while doing what we do best – bringing people
to art and art to people.” Lee Bolton, Executive Director
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Thank you for your support!
extras!
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Imperial Theatre offers EXTRAS to involve our local
community on even more levels with the theatre and our visiting artists.
EXTRAS we offer:
Kitchen Parties & Jams –
A post-show jam in our lobby with the visiting
musicians and local music lovers and players.
A great party!
Workshops –
Visiting artists offer their expertise to local dancers, actors,
musicians and arts lovers.
Intergenerational Night at the Theatre –
Connecting seniors and students for pre-show reception and a show.
The perfect date night.
Conversations with Inspiring Artists –
Pre and post-show talks with visiting
artists where you ask the questions!
To stay informed about all of our EXTRAS sign-up
to our bi-weekly newsletter by clicking on the
sign-up box on the main page of our site.
Joe Ink: 4OUR
Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm
$30 Adults / $26 Subscribers / $15 Youth
Vancouver’s Joe Laughlin is one of Canada’s finest
choreographers, creating inventive, intricate
choreographies delving into life’s everyday secrets.
4OUR explores memory, family and
intergenerational relationships.
DANCE
The Nylons Farewell SHOW
Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 pm
$40 Adults / $36 Subscribers
After 35 years circling the globe, the Canadian
group that first made a capella cool is getting
off the road. After one last tour to say goodbye
to their faithful fans, of course. Saint John
audiences have had great Nylons experiences,
and won’t want to miss this last one.
The Human Voice
Sloan: 20th Anniversary of
One Chord to Another
Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
Canadian alt-rock quartet Sloan is making
a stop on their One Chord to Another 20th
Anniversary Tour to appear on our stage and
we could not be more excited. The quartet
will play their 1996 Murderecords LP One
Chord to Another in full as well as an array of
fan faves. This rock show must not be missed.
Rock On
“Sloan rose from the major-label ashes and
independently delivered its phenomenal third album,
1996’s One Chord to Another. Not only were the
boys back in town, but they also were running it.”
Aaron Pinto, Popmatters
Symphony
New Brunswick:
Welcome Home Janina
Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30pm
$42 Adults / $38 Subscribers / $10 Students
Community Associate
Internationally renowned Guest
Conductor Bernhard Gueller leads
SNB through an exciting program of
Chopin's first piano Concerto, with
guest soloist Janina Failkowska, and
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
Tanya Tagaq
Thursday, October 20
at 7:30 pm
$35 Adults / $30 Subscribers
Polaris Prize winner Tanya Tagaq
takes traditional Inuit throat singing
to a whole new dimension, creating
soundscapes that take the listener
on sensual, visceral, mind-altering
journeys. NOW Magazine says of her
music, “You experience it with your
body rather than your mind.”
The Human Voice
Menopause: The Musical®
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 pm
$60 Adults / $52 Subscribers
The Off-Broadway sensation comes to Saint John.
This laugh out loud musical parody, staged to classic hits of
the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, has had millions of women dancing and
cheering around the world for years! Hot flashes, mood swings,
night sweats, chocolate binges – sound familiar? Join us for
a hilarious celebration of women and The Change.
The Once
Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm
$32 Adults / $28 Subscribers
Soaring solos, gorgeous harmonies and spirited
instrumentation sets this Newfoundland trio apart.
Whether performing traditional favourites ranging
from“Sonny’s Dream” to “Can’t Help Falling in Love” or
their original compositions, these three young musicians
grab the heartstrings and don’t let go.
East Coast FavEs
Gavin Crawford: “Friend” “Like” #Me
Written by Gavin Crawford and Kyle Tingley
Performed by Gavin Crawford / Directed by Kyle Tingley
Sunday, October 30 at 2 pm
$26 Adult / $22 Subscribers
Canada’s top character comedian Gavin Crawford
(22 Minutes, Because News) will have you all a-twitter
with this one-man show. A click-baiting spiral of
characters we all know and love (and love to hate) from
our lives off and online. You’ll be humble-bragging you
saw this show to all your distant high school friends.
MatinÉes for Grownups
Las Migas
Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adult / $32 Subscribers
Coming to us all the way from Barcelona, these four amazing
musicians blend flamenco and Mediterranean styles with
classic and contemporary rhythms to create a truly distinctive
sound. A magical mix of guitar, violin and voice.
TRAIL BLAZERS
NB Symfunny
Orchestra
Thursday, November 3 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
The Hubcap Comedy Festival hit featuring
the ever-hilarious Marshall Button
collaborating (or possibly interfering) with
Tutta Musica, Maestro Antonio Delgado,
Mélanie LeBlanc and Blair Lawrence.
Featuring classics such as the “Concerto
Grosso for Orchestra and a Couple of Tools”,
and “The One Minute Opera”.
Comedy
Classic Albums Live
Presents:
The Beatles - Abbey Road
Friday, November 4 at 7:30 pm
$45 Adults / $40 Subscribers
Rock On
In 1969, The Beatles gave us “Here Comes
the Sun, ”Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” and the
world’s most famous zebra crossing. The
fantastic musicians of Classic Albums Live
bring back the music with their famous
“note for note, cut for cut” performance.
“These works are our Shakespeare, our Sistine Chapel,”
“This music will live forever.”
Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live
Danny Michel &
Fortunate Ones
Sunday, November 13 at 2 pm
$26 Adults / $22 Subscribers
The endlessly energetic and evercharming Danny Michel creates songs
that you just can’t get out of your head.
Slipping between musical genres with
ease, Danny Michel is also a fantastic
storyteller.
Newfoundland indie-folk duo
(and couple) Fortunate Ones
bring music full of their joy
and their commitment
to connection.
Matinées for Grownups
Matthew Barber & Jill Barber
present the Family Album
Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
Jill’s distinct voice and varied repertoire has earned her a unique
place in the music scene, while Matthew’s original ballads and
clever hooks have made him a much sought-after songwriter.
In this concert they share both their own songs and those
by the likes of Neil Young and Leonard Cohen.
Singer/Songwriter
Clip!
Starring Phillippe Trépanier,
Directed by Yves Dagenais
Saturday, November 19 at 2 pm
FREE!
A hilarious solo clown show for young and
old. Philip is supposed to be getting the
stage ready for a big show, but somehow he
keeps getting distracted. Will he finally be
discovered? Imperial Theatre welcomes the
whole community to this FREE event.
Circus
Saint John
Theatre Company:
Miracle on 34th Street
SJITC
Adapted by Bob Doherty
November 23 - 27
Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday matinées at 2 pm
$38.50 Adults / $25 Subscribers /
$34.50 Seniors / $10 Student / $30 Matinée /
$25 Wednesday preview Night
“I believe... I believe... It's silly, but I believe.”
Community Associate
An original adaptation of a heart-warming
Christmas classic! Embrace the miracle
that happens when Macy’s hires Kris
Kringle as their Santa.
Sharron Matthews:
Sharron’s Christmas Party!
Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
Imperial Theatre audiences loved
Sharron in her 2015 appearance
with Mary Walsh. So we’ve asked
her back for Christmas. One part
stand-up, one part chanteuse,
this downtown diva celebrates
the season with an irreverent
musical comedy cabaret. You’ll
laugh, you’ll sing along, you’ll
laugh more.
Comedy
Service Above All
Gala Ballet:
The Nutcracker
Friday, Dec 9 at 7 pm
Saturday, Dec 10 at 2 pm
$30 Adults / $25 Subscribers
$20 Student / $27 Senior
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 and
Atlantic Ballet Theatre as the Sugarplum
Fairy and Cavalier.
Community Associate
The Barra MacNeils
Christmas
Thursday, December 15 at 7:30 pm
$50 Adults / $45 Subscribers
East Coast FavEs
This legendary musical family shares
the warmth of a Cape Breton Christmas.
There can be no better way to celebrate
the season with the whole family than
this evening featuring stories and
laughter, and of course songs both
traditional and original.
“ Just as anticipated as fruitcake and broadcasts
of A Charlie Brown Christmas comes the annual holiday tour by Cape Breton’s Celtic family band
the Barra MacNeils.”
Stephen Cooke, Chronicle Herald
Theatre New Brunswick:
The Snow Queen
By Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by Thomas Morgan Jones
Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 pm
$30 Adults / $25 Subscribers / $15 Youth / $70 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Recently popularized by the Disney film “Frozen,”
The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most
enduring tales. Thomas Morgan Jones adapts this classic fairy tale
for the stage. A wonderful Christmas treat for the whole family.
Family
SEPTEMBER
Retro Film:
The Outsiders
Mon, Sept 26
7 pm
season 23 calendar
Tanya Tagaq
Thurs, Oct 20
7:30pm
Menopause
The Musical®
Sat, Oct 22
7:30pm
The Once Gavin Crawford: Fri, Oct 28 “FRIEND” “LIKE” #ME
Sun, Oct 30
7:30pm
2pm
Joe Ink
Wed, Se
7:30 pm
Retro Film
Halloween
Mon, Oct 31
7pm
DECEMBER
Matthew Barber
& Jill Barber
Thurs, Nov 17 7:30pm
CLIP
Sat, Nov 19
2pm
JANUARY
Retro Film:
Die Hard
Mon, Jan 2
7pm
SJTC - Miracle
on 34th Street
Nov 23-27
Sharron
Matthews
Tues, Nov 29 7:30pm
Retro Film:
A Christmas Story
Mon, Dec 5
7pm
FEBRUARY
Retro Film:
Casablanca
Mon, Jan 30 7pm
Backyard Devils &
Tomato Tomato
Fri, Mar 3
7:30pm
Confessions of a
Redheaded Coffee
Shop Girl
Thurs, Feb 2, 7:30pm
March Break Movie The Goonies
Wed, March 8
2pm
Mystery
Concert
Sat, Feb 4
7:30pm
Symphony
NB
Wed, Mar 15
7:30pm
Machine
de Cirque
Wed, Feb 8
7:30pm
ECMA
Songwriters Tour
Wed, Feb 15
7:30pm
Vienna Boys
Choir
Thurs, Mar 16
7:30pm
APRIL
Ballet Jörgen
Swan Lake
Sun, April 2
2pm
Immortal
Chi
Wed, Apr 5
7:30pm
Ashley
MacIsaac
Fri, Apr 7
7:30pm
MAY
Retro Film:
Easter Parade
Mon, Apr 24
7pm
Symphony NB This is That
Wed, Apr 26
Live
7:30pm
Thurs, Apr 27
7:30pm
Swingin’
with Oscar
Wed, May 10
7:30pm
CAL: Ho
Californ
Sat, Apr
7:30pm
OCTOBER
ER
OCTOBER
Joe Ink: 4OUR
Wed, Sept 28
7:30 pm
The Nylons
Farewell Show
Wed, Oct 12
7:30 pm
Sloan
Thurs, Oct 13
7:30pm
Symphony NB
Wed, Oct 19
7:30pm
NOVEMBER
Retro Film: Las Migas
Halloween Tues, Nov 1
Mon, Oct 31 7:30pm
7pm
NB Symfunny
Orchestra
Thurs, Nov 3
7:30pm
CAL:
Abbey Road
Fri, Nov 4
7:30pm
Danny Michel /
Fortunate Ones
Sun, Nov 13 2pm
BER
m:
Gala Productions:
as Story The Nutcracker
Fri, Dec 9 at 7pm
Sat, Dec 10 at 2pm
The Barra MacNeils
Christmas
Thurs, Dec 15
7:30pm
TNB: The
Snow Queen
Sun, Dec 18
7:30pm
'Twas the Night
Before Christmas
Tues, Dec 27
7pm
MARCH
iters Tour
15
Les Ballets Jazz
de Montréal
Fri, Feb17
7:30pm
Tommy, A
Bluegrass Opry
Sat , Mar 18
7:30pm
CAL: Hotel
California
Sat, Apr 8
7:30pm
Coco Love
Alcorn
Sun, Apr 9
2pm
Bouge de là:
Bedtime!
Tues, May 16
4pm
I, Claudia Retro Film: Guess Who’s
Wed, Feb 22 Coming to Dinner
Mon, Feb 27
7:30pm
7pm
SJTC
Of Mice & Men
March 22-25
Retro Film:
Bullitt
Mon, Mar 27
7pm
Confessions of a
Fairy’s Daughter
Thurs, Mar 2
7:30pm
Stephen
Fearing
Thurs, Mar 30
7:30pm
Roller Derby
Saved my Soul
Thurs, Apr 20
7:30pm
SNB
Wed, May 17
7:30pm
Sons of
the Pioneers
Sat, Apr 22
7:30pm
SJTC
Boeing Boeing
Mar 24-27
Retro Film:
Spartacus
Mon, May 29
7pm
Dufflebag Theatre:
‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas
Tuesday, December 27 at 7 pm
$16 Admission / $13 Subscribers
$50 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
On Dasher, On Dancer! Catch Dufflebag’s
quirky take on this beloved seasonal tale.
You never know, YOU might be the star!
A family tradition at Imperial Theatre,
Dufflebag promises a great outing for
kids of all ages.
Family
“Dufflebag is a Saint John holiday tradition.”
Confessions of a
Redheaded
Coffee Shop Girl
Written and Performed by Rebecca Perry
Directed by Michael Rubinstein/ Musical
Direction by Quinton Naughton
Co-Produced by Jennifer Walls
Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 pm
$25 Adults / $20 Subscribers
True Confessions
Hard work and a university degree have
earned Joanie Little a minimum wage
barista job. Like that could ever happen.
Not letting it get her down, this upbeat
musical Miss decides to study the
occupants of her coffee shop “jungle,”
revealing her findings in hilarious songs
and stories.
Mystery Concert
Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm
$20
A huge hit last season! Imperial is bringing
back the Mystery Concert. Pay $20. If you
decide in the first twenty minutes that this
group isn’t for you, get your $20 cheerfully
refunded. Take a chance!
Singer/Songwriter
Machine de Cirque
Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 pm $30 Adults / $25 Subscribers / $15 Youth
$70 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
This dazzling company from Quebec City brings us
the tale of five young men in an imagined world.
Armed with acrobatics and ingenuity, these wacky
characters use juggling clubs, a teeterboard, drums
and even bath towels to create a fantastical futuristic
machine. Poetry and comedy in motion.
Co-presented with our friends at l’ARCf.
Circus
ECMA Songwriters Tour
presented by
APA & SOCAN
Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 pm
$25 Adults / $20 Subscribers
These five emerging Atlantic singer/
songwriters were chosen from the SOCAN
Song House workshop at the 2016 ECMA
awards & are spending February on the road.
Singer/Songwriter
Ian Sherwood
Jordan Musycyan
Jon Pike
Andrew Waite
Mike Biggar
Les Ballets Jazz
de Montréal
Friday, February 17 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers / $15 Youth
DANCE
Dance
BJM, as it is known to dance lovers around
the world, has been creating dance since
1975. Their work dazzles and delights,
moves and charms. This program features
three of their finest pieces: "Rouge",
"Closer" and "Kosmos".
“ The choreography features the kind of fearless,
dissident aesthetic that many classically trained
dancers can’t pull off, but BJM’s dancers throw
themselves headlong into the challenge. It all makes
for addictive entertainment.”
The Globe and Mail
I, Claudia
By Kristen Thomson, with Lucy Hill,
directed by Ann-Marie Kerr
Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 pm
$16 Admission / $13 Subscribers /
$50 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
A theatrically eloquent performance
unveiling the inner life of an adolescent
girl. Using astonishingly expressive masks,
the performer tells the story of Claudia’s
relationships with her grandfather, her
father, her father’s new girlfriend, and the
school janitor who becomes her friend. For
ages ten and up.
Family
Confessions of a
Fairy’s Daughter
Written and performed by Alison Wearing,
Directed by Stuart Cox, Designed &
Co-Directed by Catherine Hume
Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 pm
$25 Adults / $20 Subscribers
True Confessions
Based on her best-selling memoir, this comic
monologue tells Alison Wearing’s story of
growing up with a gay dad in the 1980’s.
Balancing intimacy, history and downright
hilarity this is a captivating tale of family life:
deliciously imperfect, riotously challenging
and full of life’s great lessons in love.
The Backyard Devils
& Tomato Tomato
Friday, March 3 at 7:30 pm
$26 Adults / $22 Subscribers
Saint John’s own duo, Tomato Tomato share a
bill with Moncton’s Backyard Devils. From the
Tomato’s funky old-time sound to the Devils'
blend of bluegrass and rockabilly, this will be
a night to remember.
“ The Backyard Devils have brought the genre (bluegrass)
kicking and screaming into the 21st century.” musicnerd.ca
“Tomato Tomato is ripe for the pickin'” Bob Mersereau, CBC
East Coast Faves
Symphony
New Brunswick:
New Brunswick on Show
Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 pm
$42 Adults / $38 Subscribers / $10 Students
Community Associate
World Premiere of Michael Miller's
Concerto for Horn and a tantalizing
Potpourri with the theme of the
Pastoral and the Idyllic.
The Vienna Boys Choir
Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 pm
$60 Adults / $50 Subscribers / $55 Senior / $25 Youth
The world’s foremost children’s choral group
is paying a very rare visit to Atlantic Canada.
Travelling the world since the 1930’s, the Vienna
Boys Choir is beloved for their lively singing
style and beautiful tone.
The Human Voice
The Hillbenders:
Tommy, A Bluegrass Opry
Saturday, March18 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
One of America’s great young bands has done an
amazing thing – created a bluegrass concert version of
The Who’s epic rock opera. An unlikely marriage, and
yet so rockin’ great that Pete Townshend has given his
blessing. Bluegrass fans will also get a taste of some more
traditional sounds in the second half of the program.
Rock On
Saint John Theatre
Company: Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck; Directed by Dean Turner
March 22 - 25, 2017
Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm
Saturday matinée at 2 pm
$32.50 Adults / $25 Subscribers / $29.50 Seniors
$10 Student / $23 Matinée
$25 Wednesday preview Night
Community Associate
“A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.” John
Steinbeck’s adaptation of one of the most
widely read and beloved novels. Traveling
companions, George and Lennie, wander the
countryside during the Great Depression.
Both dream of a better life for themselves…
until one fateful day.
Stephen Fearing
Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 pm
$32 Adults / $26 Subscribers
Multiple JUNO winning member
of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings,
Stephen Fearing brings his solo show
to Saint John. Fearing’s songs range
from heartwarming to humourous,
and his stage presence lets you know
you’re in the hands of a master.
“The storied songs invite you to grab a coffee,
and sit and listen long.”
nodepression.com
Singer/SongwriteR
Canada's
Ballet Jörgen:
Swan Lake
Sunday, April 2 at 2 pm
$40 Adult / $36 Subscribers / $15 Youth
$80 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Back by popular demand, Ballet
Jörgen brings their exquisite
production of the most famous of
all classical ballets. This matinée
performance is a perfect opportunity
for dance lovers of all ages.
Dance
Immortal Chi:
A Warrior’s Quest for Balance
A CPAA Production (China) & Nova-Lux (Canada) Production
Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers / $15 Youth
$70 Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children)
A spectacular fusion of Chinese martial arts and
jaw-dropping acrobatics accompanied by an allfemale percussion ensemble, Immortal Chi weaves
a compelling narrative around a Tai-chi master and
his challenge to find balance. An unforgettable
theatrical experience for all ages.
CIRCUS
Ashley MacIsaac
Friday, April 7 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
One of the most celebrated Canadian
musicians of all time, with over half a million
albums sold, Ashley MacIsaac plays to sold
out crowds around the world. There is simply
no one who shreds a fiddle like this man.
East Coast FavEs
Classic Albums Live
presents:
The Eagles - Hotel California
Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 pm
$45 Adults / $40 Subscribers
Since its release in 1976, this album has
reminded us all that we can never leave.
Nor can we forget the other Eagles’ hit
singles from Hotel California, “Life in the Fast
Lane” and “New Kid in Town.” The fantastic
musicians of Classic Albums Live bring back
the music with their famous “note for note,
cut for cut” performance.
Rock On
Coco Love Alcorn
Sunday, April 9 at 2 pm
$26 Adults / $22 Subscribers
Singer songwriter Coco Love Alcorn
creates gentle, sometime comical,
sometimes soulful songs about everything
from bicycles to babies. Her voice has a
way of lifting up the spirit, and her spirit
has a way of lifting up the music.
“Her playful and witty character, love of improvising
and her willingness to engage fearlessly with the
audience has made Coco Love Alcorn a leader and
visionary on the Canadian music scene.”
Matinées for Grownups
CBC Music
Roller Derby
Saved My Soul
Written and performed by
Nancy Kenny, Directed by Tania Levy
Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm
$25 Adults/ $20 Subscribers
A one-woman action adventure comedy
on wheels. Shy comic book geek Amy
turns 30 and dreams of a day when she
can follow in the path of her sci-fi heroines.
Launching herself into the world of Roller
Derby, she finds real-world strength and
success she never imagined possible.
True Confessions
Sons of the Pioneers
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 pm
$50 Adults / $42 Subscribers / $45 Seniors
Founded in 1933 by Ohio born Leonard Slye (better known as Roy
Rogers) and New Brunswick born Bob Nolan, the Sons of the Pioneers are
guardians of the great tradition of cowboy music. Their signature tunes
‘Tumbling Tumbleweeds’ and ‘Cool Water’ are in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
The Pioneers have been featured in more than 100 movies as well as
named "Best of the West” by True West magazine in 2015 and 2016.
TRAIL BLAZERS
Symphony
New Brunswick:
Canada Coming of Age
Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 pm
$42 Adults / $38 Subscribers / $10 Students
Vimy Centennial with Camerata NB,
Heather Flemming and guest Theatre NB,
music arranged by Andrew Creeggan.
This program will tour to other NB cities/
towns and perhaps out of province.
Community Associate
This is That Live
Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
Dance
CBC Radio’s hit comedy This is That
with Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring comes
live to our stage. This 100% improvised
satirical send-up of public radio doesn’t
just cover current affairs, it makes them
up! What outrageous “news” items will
their cast of crazy characters come up
with here in Saint John?
Comedy
Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble:
Swingin’ with Oscar
Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30 pm
$36 Adults / $32 Subscribers
The late great Canadian jazz pianist and composer
Oscar Peterson released over 200 recordings, won
eight Grammy Awards, and received international
acclaim. The accomplished musicians of
the Rémi Bolduc Ensemble pay tribute to
this national treasure.
TRAIL BLAZERS
Bouge de là: Bedtime!
Tuesday, May 16 at 4 pm
$16 Admission / $13 Subscribers
A joyful, playful dance performance for
children ages four and up, Bedtime! captures
the magic of imagination. This company,
under Artistic Director Hélene Langevin, has
travelled around the world bringing their
delightful wordless work to children.
FAMILY
" The children laughed, cried and
clapped heartily ”
Le Soleil
Symphony
New Brunswick:
Young Talent
Wednesday, May 17
$42 Adults / $38 Subscribers / $10 Students
Dance
Community Associate
2016 NB Music Festival Winner joins
SNB on piano and SNB ends the
Bravo Series with the great “Jupiter"
Symphony of Mozart.
Saint John Theatre
Company: Boeing Boeing
By Marc Camoletti , Translated by Beverly Cross
Revised by Francis Evans
Directed by Stephen Tobias
May 24 - 27, 2017
Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm
Saturday matinée at 2 pm
$32.50 Adults / $25 Subscribers / $29.50 Seniors
$10 Student / $23 Matinée
$25 Wednesday preview Night
Community Associate
Fasten your seat belts! A non-stop comedy
full of hijinks, near misses and sexual
innuendo. Swinging bachelor Bernard
couldn’t be happier with three gorgeous
stewardesses all engaged to him without
knowing about each other. Things quickly
change with some unexpected turbulence
when all three come for an unexpected visit.
student rush program
Students! We want to make it affordable
for you to come to the theatre. We know
that money is tight but we think you
could use some time off.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram @imperialtheatre and we’ll let
you know when we release tickets (just
for students) at noon, the day of a show,
at a big discount.
All you have to do when you get the
notification is come to the Box Office at
24 King Square South, show your valid
student ID and grab your tickets. Done.
school
Series
Imperial Theatre is pleased to offer a series of matinée performances geared
towards students, from grades K to 12. The School Series exposes local
students to live, professional theatre, dance and music. To help make theatre
accessible to every child, we offer amazing rates for these shows as well as
Bus Subsidies. For more information you can visit our website or email
[email protected].
Theatre New Brunswick:
The Snow Queen
By Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by Thomas Morgan Jones
SJITC
Monday, December 19 at 10 am
$6 - Grades: 4 and Up
Recently popularized by the Disney film “Frozen,”
The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian
Andersen’s most enduring tales. Thomas Morgan
Jones adapts this classic fairy tale for the stage.
school series
I, Claudia
By Kristen Thomson, with Lucy Hill,
directed by Ann-Marie Kerr
Wednesday, February 22 at 10 am
$6 - Grades 5-9
A theatrically eloquent performance unveiling the
inner life of an adolescent girl. Using astonishingly
expressive masks, the performer tells the story of
Claudia’s relationships with her grandfather, her
father, her father’s new girlfriend, and the school
janitor who becomes her friend.
school series
Geordie Productions: Jabber
by Marcus Youssef
directed by Amanda Kellock
Wednesday, March 1 at 10 am
$6 - Grades: 9 to 12
A sensitive, intelligent play for high school
audiences. In a typical Canadian high school a
student dealing with the challenges of being a
Muslim girl who wears a Hijab meets a student
dealing with the challenges of living with his
mom while his dad’s in jail for beating her up.
They both learn a lot.
school series
Bouge de là: Bedtime!
Tuesday, May 16 at 10am
$6 - Grades: K to 4
A joyful, playful dance performance for
children ages four and up, Bedtime! captures
the magic of imagination. This company,
under Artistic Director Hélene Langevin, has
travelled around the world bringing their
delightful wordless work to children.
school series
thanks TO OUR SPONSOR S
Season 23 and extras! happen at Imperial Theatre because of the generous support
of these wonderful groups:
Media SPONSOR
SERIES SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
Service Above
Funding Partners
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