Highlights of the 2016 - 2017 Season

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Highlights of the 2016 - 2017 Season
Highlights of the
2016 - 2017 Season
a new experience every time
Calendar of Events
2016
September
7 Milton Film Forum
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10 Toronto Mass Choir:
9
Milton Praise Night
17 Milton District
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Hospital Foundation:
Bella Electric Strings
24 Springtime
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Professional
Entertainment:
Beatlemania Revisited
30 Bounty Enterprises: 16
Night Fever
October
Page
1 Paquette Productions:
Legends on Tour
1 - 2 Culture Days
5 Milton Film Forum
12 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
15 Bill Culp Productions:
Buddy Holly - Rockin’
Dance Party
16 Celebrating Stories
22 Waterstreet Blues
Band
26 Iceland
28 The Nylons
29 Brent Butt
30 Medicine Bear
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November
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4 - 6,
10 - 12
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6
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9
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26 - 27
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Steven Page
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Medicine Bear
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Milton Film Forum
Wingfield’s Inferno
Milton Players:
The Melville Boys
Mudmen
Bill Culp Productions:
Roy Orbison Shades of Yesterday
Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
Classic Albums
Live: The Last Waltz
Gordon Lightfoot
Tribute Band: The
Songs of Gordon
Lightfoot
Steven Page
Ian Thomas - A Life
in Song
The Dance Class:
The Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular
Milton Public Library:
Margaret Atwood
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25
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December
Page
2 - 4 BrightSide Players
Inc: Beauty and the
Beast
3 Milton Choristers:
A Fireside Christmas
4 Brown Bear, A Moon
& A Caterpillar
7 Milton Film Forum
9 Great Lake
Swimmers
10 Milton Concert
Band: The Bells of
Christmas
11 TVB Productions:
Wonderful World
of Christmas Graceland Edition
14 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
17 Milton Philharmonic
Orchestra:
Winterlude III
18 Toronto All-Star Big
Band: A Swingin’
Christmas
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Calendar of Events
2017
January
Page
4 Milton Film Forum
11 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
14 Gala Celebration
for Mayor Gord
Krantz
21 Optimist Club of
Milton: Talent Show
27 - 29 Milton Film Festival
Gala Celebration for
Mayor Gord Krantz
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February
Page
3 - 5, Milton Players:
9 - 11 The Reluctant
Resurrection of
Sherlock Holmes
8 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
11 Bill Culp Productions:
Billy Joel - The
Piano Men
18 Classic Albums
Live: Ziggy Stardust
18 Milton Concert Band:
Music Through the
Decades
21 Infinity
23 Shaun Majumder
24 Viva España
Johannes Linstead
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March
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1 Milton Film Forum
8 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
10 Menopause: The
Musical
17 Outerbridge:
Clockwork Mysteries
31 Johannes Linstead
April
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13
Page
5 Milton Film Forum
6 Just for Laughs
Road Show
12 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
22 Milton Concert
Band: A Touch of
Music Magic
23 Canadian
Contemporary
Dance Theatre
Visit our
website for
additional shows
as they
are added!
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May
Page
5 - 7, Milton Players:
11 - 13 Gibson & Sons
6 Milton Philharmonic
Orchestra: The
Voices of Milton
10 Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
13 TVB Productions:
Madison Square
Garden Live - The
Fans Experience
25 - 28 Milton Youth Theatre
Productions: Dear
Edwina Junior
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Menopause: The Musical
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Family
Medicine Bear
Recommended for ages 4+
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 3:00 pm
Visit our website
for information
about a free
family movement
workshop led by
performers from
Medicine Bear.
Mattamy Theatre
Pay What You Can (Voluntary donation
in support of the Milton Centre for the
Arts Dance Moves Milton program)
Reserve your tickets in advance online or
at the Chudleigh’s Box Office.
Through whimsical music, dance and
storytelling, Medicine Bear weaves
traditional Iroquoian stories into one
magical narrative. This playful and
thought-provoking performance teaches
the virtues of compassion, thankfulness
and respect for nature in a way that is
entertaining for audiences of all ages.
www.kahawidance.org
*Babes in arms are permitted at this show
with their own ticket, regardless of age.
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Family
Brown Bear, A Moon
& A Caterpillar
Treasured Stories
by Eric Carle
Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 3:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $15 | Child*/Student/Senior: $12 | eyeGO: $5
Eric Carle’s beloved children’s books are brought to
life on stage using black light and bright, colourful
puppetry. The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins a
whimsical menagerie from the pages of Brown Bear,
Brown Bear, What Do You See? which is followed
by the heartwarming father-daughter tale of Papa,
Please Get the Moon for Me.
www.mermaidtheatre.ca
*Babes in arms are permitted at this show
with their own ticket, regardless of age.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Family
Special
March Break
Performance!
Outerbridge:
Clockwork Mysteries
“Grand Masters of
Illusion”
Friday, March 17, 2017, 1:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $29 | Student/Senior: $27
Child: $15* | eyeGO: $5
Back by popular demand, this exciting largescale magic show has been recognized as one
of the most creative and dynamic of its kind.
Clockwork Mysteries will take audiences on
a fascinating journey through time, capturing
curiosity and imagination from the first
breathtaking illusion to the spectacular finale.
www.tedouterbridge.com
*Babes in arms are permitted at this show
with their own ticket, regardless of age.
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“The most
successful
magicians in
Canada!”
Montreal
Gazette
Ask us about our
children’s magic
workshop led by
Ted Outerbridge
during March
Break 2017
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Family
Presented by Milton Youth Theatre Productions
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Family
Concerts
presents
A Fireside Christmas A potpourri of choral
music to make your
season warm and spicy!
spectacularnwt.com Sheena Nykolaiszyn, Ar�s�c Director Susan Edmonds, Accompanist Saturday, December 3, 2016 Ma�amy Theatre, 7:30 pm Adult: $25 eyeGO & Child: $5 Special Guest: Milton’s own Dave Hadeld Dave’s music originates in his explora�ons of NE Manitoba and NW Ontario. His songs are deeply rooted in the land, telling stories of people past and present – some comical, and some deeply‐
felt celebra�ons of wilderness. Dave wrote and co‐wrote many of the songs recorded by his brother Chris while in orbit. www.hadeld.ca www.miltonchoristers.com
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Presented by Brightside Players Inc.
Presented by Milton Choristers
Concerts
Ticket: $18 | eyeGO: $5
Presented by Grace Expression House
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Concerts
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Presented by Milton Concert Band
Concerts
Sunday, December 18, 2016
2:00pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $30 | eyeGO: $5
Much more than a Christmas concert! The
Toronto All-Star Big Band along with the
fabulous vocal group TABB 5 recreate note for
note seasonal as well as all time favourites from
the "Golden Age of Swing". A festive holiday
revue that will bring back memories and make
new ones.
Presented by Milton Philharmonic Orchestra
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Concerts
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Presented by the Toronto All-Star Big Band
Music
Johannes Linstead
- Guitar of Fire!
Friday, March 31, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5
Named Guitarist of the Year, and winner of
seven Best Album awards, Johannes Linstead
and his talented band will have audiences
dancing in their seats to an unforgettable
fiesta of Afro-Cuban percussion, soulful
accordion, grooving bass, and Spanish
guitar magic.
www.johanneslinstead.com
Recognized as
one of the bestselling guitarists in
international and
world music
Manager’s Pick! See page 50.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Musical Tribute
Saturday, September 24, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Tickets: $45
eyeGo: $5
A unique Canadian-based musical and theatrical International
touring concert featuring talented European and North American
members recreating the look, sound and excitement of the Fab
Four's live performances. Beginning with the Ed Sullivan TV show
and continuing with many costume changes including Sgt. Pepper
and Abbey Road eras. Period guitars, replicas of those played by
John, Paul and George, add to the authenticity of this finely tuned
show for the young at heart!
BEATLEMANIA REVISITED is an audience interactive production that
will have everyone singing, dancing and clapping along throughout
this 'FAB'ulous concert.
STARRING Ian Garcia as SIR PAUL, Colum Henry as JOHN,
Jeremy Wright as GEORGE, Mark Matthews as RINGO
and John Brocksom as Billy Preston
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Presented by: Springtime Professional Entertainment
Presented by Springtime Professional Entertainment
Musical Tribute
Saturday, October 1, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Tickets: $47 (eyeGO: $5)
The ockin'
R
Royals
B A N D
The
TTeees
www.paquetteproductions.com
Presented by Paquette Productions
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Musical Tribute
Friday, September 30, 2016, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Ticket: $40 | eyeGO: $5
Stage West “Fantastic show”
Globe & Mail “Amazing”
www.tributebands.com
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Presented by Bounty Enterprises
Musical Tribute
Presented by TVB Productions
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Musical Tribute
Bill Culp Productions Presents ONE NIGHT ONLY !
BUDDY HOLLY
ROckIN’ DaNcE PaRTY
FEATURing
THE iNCREDiBlE
jEFF gilEs
sTAR OF
"THE Buddy Holly story"
“The SeXieST BUddy hOLLy eVeR!”
- hAmiLTOn SPeCTATOR
with
SATURdAy OCTOBeR 15th - 8Pm
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TiCkeTS $39 eyeGO $5
"Put on your
dancin' shoes!"
mATTAmy TheATRe
Presented by Bill Culp Productions
Musical Tribute
Bill Culp Productions Presents SPECIAL MATINEE SHOW !
roY orBison
SHADES OF YESTERDAY
Starring the Incredible
Bernie Jessome
with
Hear all tHe Hits!
“Crying” “only the lonely” “Pretty Woman”
“running scared” and more!
“THE LOOK AND VOICE OF ROY ORBISON IN CONCERT!”
Sunday novemBer 6th - 3Pm
Presented by Bill Culp Productions
tiCketS $39 eyeGo $5
mattamy theatre
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Musical Tribute
Bill Culp Productions Presents
BILLY JOEL
“thE PIanO MEn”
FEATURing
THE INCREDIBLE
BILLY JOEL
starring the
Amazing
Bruce tournay
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sAtUrDAy
FeBrUAry 11
8:00 P.M.
MAttAMy
theAtre
with
tiCkets $39
JErrY LEE LEwIs
ELtOn JOhn
eyeGo $5
Presented by Bill Culp Productions
Presented by The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band
Music
Waterstreet
Blues Band
Rob Deyman, Silvia Dee and
Paul Sapounzi
Saturday, October 22, 2016, 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall
Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 | eyeGO: $5
At the heart of Waterstreet are three good
friends who have been playing original and
cover tunes by their favourite artists for 20
years. Their style encompasses a variety
of musical genres, including blues, swing,
zydeco, as well as rockin’ some Texas, Chicago,
modern, and funky blues. Join the party at this
fun-filled, high energy performance with this
talented band who has shared the stage with
musical greats Randy Bachman, Powder Blues
Band, Mel Brown and the Homewreckers, Jeff
Healey, and many more.
www.waterstreetband.com
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Classic Albums Live
Classic
Albums Live
The Last Waltz
Saturday, November 12, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $52 | Student/Senior: $48
eyeGO: $5
Take a trip back to 1976 to experience
the farewell performance of CanadianAmerican rock group The Band,
recreated live on stage. Celebrated as
one of the greatest rock concerts ever
performed, The Last Waltz features more
than a dozen special guests, including
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris,
Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison
and Eric Clapton.
www.classicalbumslive.com
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presents
“No cheesy
costumes, no bad
impersonations!”
CBC
THE BAND
THE
LAST
WALTZ
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Classic Albums Live
Classic
Albums Live
PRESENTS
The Rise and Fall of
Ziggy Stardust and
the Spiders from Mars
Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $52 | Student/Senior: $48 | eyeGO: $5
Originally released in 1972 and celebrated
as one of the greatest albums of all time
by Rolling Stone Magazine, Ziggy
Stardust was Bowie’s most influential
The greatest
and controversial work. Experience
classic rock albums
a not-to-be-missed live performance
ever made,
of this groundbreaking album,
performed live on
recreated cut for cut, with songs like
stage - note for
Starman and Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide.
note, cut for cut.
www.classicalbumslive.com
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
DAVID BOWIE
THE RISE AND FALL OF
ZIGGY STARDUST
AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
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Music
Great Lake
Swimmers
Friday, December 9, 2016, 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall
Adult: $30 | Student/Senior: $28
eyeGO: $5
Known for their dynamic sound, this
Toronto-based folk-rock band pushes
the boundaries of conventional music
while incorporating melodies of the violin
and banjo. Experience an intimate live
performance, featuring music from
“[Great Lake
their sixth studio album A Forest
Swimmers] has
of Arms, exploring the natural
consistently put forth
world and the close personal ties
great music since their
that bind us together.
www.greatlakeswimmers.com
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first release nearly a
decade ago, and they
show no signs of slowing
down.”
Northern
Transmissions
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Music
Mudmen
Saturday, November 5, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25
eyeGO: $5
This high-energy, Canadian Celtic
rock band brings the party as
soon as they hit the stage, with a
rocking blend of bagpipes and punk
influences. Mudmen have performed
over 2,000 shows, with eight studio
albums, a legion of fans from young
and old, and a love of music as strong
as their off-stage friendship.
www.mudmen.ca
“The
Mudmen…we
love ‘em.”
Ron McLean
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Music
Steven Page
Former lead
singer of The
Barenaked
Ladies
Saturday, November 19, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $35 | Student/Senior: $33
eyeGO: $5
Experience an unforgettable
performance of new songs and
fan-favourites by one of the most
recognizable and prolific voices in
popular music today. This awardwinning Canadian singer-songwriter
has received critical acclaim as a solo
artist, following 20 years of success as
one of the founding members of The
Barenaked Ladies.
www.stevenpage.com
Presented by the Milton Centre for the Arts
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Gala
Gala Celebration for
Mayor Gord Krantz
Honouring the Longest-serving Mayor in Canada
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Enjoy a spectacular gourmet dinner, followed by
a performance by acclaimed Canadian Tenor John
McDermott, in benefit of the Milton Centre for the Arts.
Gala Dinner and Show: $150
Table of 8: $1,000
Show Only (includes Sweets by La Rose Bakery): $60
Black tie optional.
John McDermott
Juno-nominated, triple-platinum
Canadian Tenor
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Note: Tickets are not eligible for the Pick 3/Pick 4 Program.
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Music
The Nylons
Farewell Tour
Friday, October 28, 2016
8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25
eyeGO: $5
After more than 35 years circling
the globe, the curtain is coming
down on the touring chapter
of The Nylons’ illustrious and
legendary career. This iconic
Canadian a cappella pop and
jazz group, with their dazzling
harmonies, will say goodbye
to dedicated fans who have
supported them over the years,
with a selection of their best-loved,
chart-topping hits.
www.thenylons.com
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Musical Theatre
Menopause:
The Musical
The Hilarious
Celebration of Women
and the Change
Friday, March 10, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 | eyeGO: $5
This hilarious musical parody features hits from
‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and will have audiences
dancing in the aisles. Set in a department
store, four women with seemingly nothing in
common find they are more alike than ever
imagined. The cast pokes fun at the woes of
hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, and
chocolate binges, while a sisterhood is created
between the women.
www.menopausethemusical.com
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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“It’s
impossible
not to laugh!”
The New York
Times
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Theatre
2016 - 2017
The
Milton Players
Theatre Group
SUBSCRIPTION SERIES
presented in MinMaxx Hall
Come celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with an all Canadian comedy lineup.
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Presented by The Milton Players Theatre Group
Theatre
The
Milton Players
Theatre Group
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miltonplayers.com
Membership
We are always looking for new people to join
our enthusiastic and lovely theatre group.
No experience necessary!
To get involved, contact
[email protected]
Presented by The Milton Players Theatre Group
$9
When you purchase
a 3 show subscription.
3 show subscription - $78
Individual performance - $29
Contributions
We are a registered charitable corporation solely funded by revenues
from our performances and fundraising efforts. We thank our loyal
audience members and local businesses for their continued support.
For more information on our donation program, contact
[email protected]
Donations can also be made on our website.
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Theatre
Ask us about
our Dinner
and Show
Package
Iceland
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall
Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5
Set against the backdrop of the banking
crisis, a confrontation between a real estate
agent and a tenant takes an unexpected turn.
Premiering as part of the 2012 SummerWorks
Theatre Festival, Iceland is the recipient of the
Governor General’s Award for Drama.
www.theatrewhynot.org
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“A detailed and
cleverly-written
script, performed and
directed with real
verve. This is an Iceland
with lots of fire.”
The Toronto Star
(4/4 Stars)
Manager’s Pick! See page 50.
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Theatre
Infinity
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall
Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23
eyeGO: $5
Written by: Hannah Moscovitch
Sarah-Jean is a mathematician, her father
a theoretical physicist and her mother
a violinist. Sarah-Jean takes a scientific
approach to her emotions in an attempt to
discover what might constitute her future.
Infinity is infused with theoretical physics,
classical music, the seeming impossibility
of love, and the idea that what time offers
us is more than we realize.
www.volcano.ca
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“Moscovitch…is
visceral. And the
acting from Braustein,
Rutherford and
especially McGee is
extremely affecting.”
The Toronto Star
(3.5/4 Stars)
Manager’s Pick! See page 50.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Theatre
Wingfield’s Inferno
Ask us about
our Dinner
and Show
Package
By: Dan Needles
Starring: Rod Beattie
Directed by: Douglas Beattie
Friday, November 4, 2016, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $42 | Student/Senior: $39 | eyeGO: $5
Back by popular demand, Walt Wingfield
returns in the sixth instalment of the popular
series of one-man stage plays that has delighted
audiences for over 25 years. A devastating
fire at the Orange Hall in Larkspur leaves it
a smouldering ruin. Walt Wingfield leads the
charge to get it rebuilt, but lighting a fire under
his fellow committee members proves to be a
daunting task. Is it courage they lack, or is the
devil in the details?
www.wingfieldfarm.ca
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“Pure comic
gold.”
The Toronto
Star
Actor: Rod Beattie, Photo credit: Terry Manzo
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Comedy
Brent Butt
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 | eyeGO: $5
This award-winning Canadian comedian will
have audiences in hysterics with his sidesplitting stand-up comedy. Brent Butt is best
known for creating and starring in the hit TV
series Corner Gas, and is one of Canada’s
brightest stars, touring nationally and
internationally and appearing in major comedy
festivals around the world.
www.brentbutt.com
Award-winning
star and creator
of Canadian
TV series
Corner Gas
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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Comedy
Shaun Majumder
Thursday, February 23, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46
eyeGO: $5
Laugh all night with Shaun Majumder, one
of Canada’s top young stand-ups. This
Gemini Award-winning comedian is a cast
member of the political satire This Hour
Has 22 Minutes with a comedic resumé
that includes starring in the Farrelly
Brothers Fox comedy Unhitched and a
Comedy Central Presents special.
www.shaunmajumder.com
Star of This
Hour Has 22
Minutes
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Comedy
Just for Laughs
Road Show
Thursday, April 6, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46
eyeGO: $5
Just for Laughs is bringing back their
funniest alumni to Milton! Don’t miss
seeing some of the best stand-up
comics from the world’s largest and
most prestigious comedy festival with
the 14th edition of the Just for Laughs
Road Show this spring.
www.hahaha.com
“A comedy
extravaganza…”
NOW Magazine
Presented by the Milton Centre for the Arts
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
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DANCE
OVES
ILTON
M
Viva España
Ritmo Flamenco and the
Milton Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 | eyeGO: $5
The sounds and rhythms of Spain have enchanted
many great composers. Let their musical impressions
warm your soul. Come and feel the passion!
Choreographed to music performed live by the
Milton Philharmonic Orchestra, Ritmo Flamenco
will mesmerize audiences with a beautiful brand
of flamenco that refuses to be formulaic.
www.ritmoflamenco.net
www.miltonphilharmonic.com
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Music Performed by Milton Philharmonic
Orchestra, led by Music Director Sabatino Vacca.
Manager’s Pick! See page 50.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
DANCE
OVES
ILTON
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Canadian
Contemporary
Dance Theatre
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 3:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Pay What You Can (Voluntary donation in
support of the Milton Centre for the Arts
Dance Moves Milton program)
Reserve your tickets in advance online or
at the Chudleigh’s Box Office.
Recently acclaimed among Toronto’s top
dance companies by The Globe and Mail,
Canadian Contemporary Dance Company
lights up the stage with a fabulous array
of dances that leave audiences breathless.
Highlights include choreography by Colin
Connor, Artistic Director of New York’s
iconic José Limón Dance Company, and by
fast-rising Toronto dance-maker,
Hanna Kiel.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
“A national
treasure.”
The Globe and
Mail
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DANCE
OVES
ILTON
M
The Nutcracker:
Holiday Spectacular
Presented by The Dance Class
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 27, 2016, 2:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre
Adult: $35 | Child*/Student/Senior: $30 | eyeGO: $5
Celebrate the holiday season with some of Milton’s
finest community talent! Program highlights will
include a performance honouring Tchaikovsky’s
traditional Nutcracker ballet, and a mixed program
of holiday favourites brought to life by artists in
our vibrant community. Join us for an evening of
holiday entertainment, presented by The Dance
Class with contributions by local artists and
supported by Arts Milton.
www.thenutcrackermilton.com
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*Babes in arms are permitted at this show
with their own ticket, regardless of age.
Presented
The Dance
Presented by the
Milton by
Centre
for theClass
Arts
Gala
Presented
by Sherry
and
Milton
District Hospital Foundation
Note: Tickets
are notShannon-Vanstone
eligible for the Pick
3/Pick
4 Program.
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Community
Culture Days
Saturday, October 1 and
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Milton Centre for the Arts
Free!
Celebrate arts and culture with a weekend of
fun. Try it, create it, even taste it!
Dabble in a variety of arts experiences, including
music, theatre, dance, visual arts, culinary
adventures, film, photography and much more.
Look for interactive activities with local groups
and artists!
For a full schedule of free events, and to learn
about year-round arts and cultural activities in the
Milton community, visit: www.artsmilton.com.
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Free
hands-on
activities for
the whole
family
Community
Celebrating Stories
Presented by Milton Public Library
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Community
Artist
in Conversation
Ian Thomas – a Life
in Song
With host Cameron Smillie
Friday, November 25, 2016, 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall
Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5
Enjoy an up-close and personal evening with Juno
Award-winning Canadian musician, Ian Thomas.
Experience his career through video, photos, readings,
an interview segment, and an audience question and
answer period, with a few songs along the way.
Ian Thomas is an internationally celebrated singersongwriter, whose career spans 15 albums. His songs
have found success worldwide with artists such as
Santana, Bette Midler and Ann Murray. Ian founded
the internationally acclaimed group The Boomers,
and when he isn’t performing his own shows, he
records and tours with Lunch At Allen’s.
www.ianthomas.ca
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Manager’s Pick! See page 50.
Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Lectures
Margaret
Atwood
Milton Public Library presents internationally
acclaimed, award-winning author Margaret
Atwood for a discussion of the 2016 One Book,
One Milton community read, The Heart Goes Last.
Photo: Liam Sharp
Copies of the book will be available for sale
at a discounted price.
Wed Nov 30, 2016, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Mattamy Theatre $25
onebookonemilton.ca
Presented by Milton Public Library
onebook
One Milton
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Lectures
Laurier Milton
Lecture Series
Continue education outside the classroom!
Wilfrid Laurier University is pleased to partner
with the Town of Milton and the Milton Public
Library to present the eighth season of the
Laurier Milton Lecture Series. This popular series
provides Laurier faculty with an opportunity to
engage in a public dialogue with residents of
Milton on a broad array of important topics.
Monthly presentations showcase current
research and analysis from members of several
different faculties and university departments
and programs.
7:00 pm
• Oct 12
• Nov 9
• Dec 14
• Jan 11
• Feb 8
• Mar 8
• Apr 12
• May 10
Schedule/registration:
www.milton.ca
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Free!
Talent
Community
Show
Presented by The Optimist Club of Milton
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Film
Milton Film Forum
The Milton Film Forum is a grassroots initiative
run by dedicated local volunteers and coordinated
in part through the Toronto International Film
Festival’s (TIFF) Film Circuit. The program features
monthly screenings of independent, international
and Canadian films, presented in an intimate,
interactive setting. Enjoy an informal discussion
with fellow movie-lovers after the film!
7:30 pm, Mattamy Theatre (with reserved seating)
Note: There is no February screening in 2017
• Sep 7
• Jan 4
• Oct 5
• Mar 1
• Nov 2
• Apr 5
• Dec 7
Ticket: $9 | eyeGO: $5
Full-season package (7 films): $49
Mark your calendar and watch for film titles,
coming soon!
Milton Film
F orum
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Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts
Film
Presented by Milton Film Festival
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Discount Opportunities
Take 5: Manager’s Pick
5 great shows for $100
Take advantage of this unique mix of programs
and experience a unique line-up of awardwinning entertainment, for an outstanding price.
1. Iceland: Oct 26 (Theatre)
2. Ian Thomas – a Life in Song: Nov 25
(Artist in Conversation)
3. Infinity: Feb 21 (Theatre)
4. Viva España: Feb 24 (Dance)
5. Johannes Linstead: Mar 31 (Music)
$20 per
show!
Pick 3/Pick 4 Program
Pick any three or four shows to receive a discount on
each ticket (must be purchased at the same time, in
person or by phone).
Group Bookings
To learn more about group discount opportunities
please contact Janis Young ([email protected],
905-875-5399, ext. 4902).
eyeGO to the Arts
A limited number of eyeGO tickets are
available for each show for full-time high
school students. Present your student
card to purchase tickets in advance on
a first-come, first-served basis and pay
only $5. Please bring your student card
and ticket when attending the show.
Access 2 Entertainment
Support persons can present their
Access 2 Entertainment card to receive
free admission when accompanying a
person with a disability paying regular
admission to performances and shows.
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About the Centre
StageFly - Accessibility App
StageFly provides an accessible live
entertainment experience to audience
members who are Deaf, deafened and
hard of hearing. Look for the StageFly
logo on our performance descriptions
to see which shows will offer this tool.
This app can be downloaded for free
through the Apple App Store.
Connect with Us
• Patron parking: Spaces are available on a first-come, firstserved basis with additional parking located at Milton
Memorial Arena and Lions Sports Park.
• Skip the bar lines! Pre-order snacks and beverages at the bar
or box office to avoid line-ups at intermission.
•Infants/children: “Babes in arms” are not permitted at
performances, except for family shows. Every person entering
the theatre must have a ticket, regardless of age. Please consider
whether your child is old enough to enjoy the performance.
• Theatre etiquette: Review theatre etiquette guidelines on
our website before attending a show.
General inquiries: 905-875-5399
Online: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca
/CentrefortheArtsMilton Your Experience
@MiltonArts
Facility Rentals: Janis Young ([email protected], ext. 4902)
Volunteer Opportunities: Lorrie Ferrante
([email protected], ext. 4915)
Sign up on our website for the Happenings e-newsletter
to learn about upcoming performances, exhibitions and
programs as they are added to the events calendar.
Milton Public Library: Visit the library to borrow and enjoy
movies, games, eBooks, eMusic, books, programs, and more.
Art Programs for all Ages!
Engage in the arts and participate in a
wide variety of performing and visual arts
programs! Foster your creativity through
registered and drop-in programs and
workshops for all ages.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Thank you to
these businesses
for supporting arts
and culture in
our community!
For more information on
how you can partner with the
Milton Centre for the Arts,
call 905-875-5399,
ext. 4901.
Get Your Tickets!
: Online: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca
( By phone: 905-878-6000 or toll-free 1-866-257-0004
In person at Chudleigh’s Box Office:
1010 Main Street East, Milton, ON, L9T 6H7
Age ranges for tickets sales:
Adult.............................................. 18 - 64
Senior.................................................. 65+
Student......... 14 - 17 (Or with student ID)
eyeGO....................... Valid high school ID
Child.....................................13 and under
Babe in arms.......................Under 2 years
Note: Shows that are presented by other organizations may
vary from the above age ranges for their performance tickets.
The Milton Centre for the Arts is owned and operated by the Corporation of the Town of Milton.