14 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
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14 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
2013| 14 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON S C H AUE R C E N T E R PR E SE N T S Kathy Matea FiveByDesign Leahy Riders in theSky I’mNotAPilot Daryl Steurmer SecondCity TransitAuthority ChurchBasementLadies Tales of Terror Rocky NewYork Theatre Mountain Ballet Christmas StepAfrika!Bitchin’ Four AhnT rio Babes AlpinHong DEVELOPING, SUPPORTING & PROMOTING THE ARTS W ith the Ruth A. Knoll theAteR and SucKow FAmily ARt GAlleRy, the Schauer Arts & Activities Center is a non-proit, regional center for the arts, staging professional touring performances, as well as shows by our resident groups: Hartford City Band, Hartford Community Chorus, The Hartford Players, and the Ketle Moraine Fine Arts Guild. In addition, we ofer arts classes for all ages through our Community School of the Arts and host a variety of social and business functions throughout our facility. 1Kewaskum 26 miles 41 Dam 1Beaver 29 miles 1Mayville 24 miles 1Horicon 21 miles 1Theresa 17 miles 114WestmilesBend 33 Allenton ○ Stay close. Go far! 1Juneau 19 miles 45 67 1Hustisford 12 miles 1Rubicon 4 miles Hartford " 60 144 1Slinger 6 miles 60 12 miles 1Jackson 41 83 12 miles 1Richfield 1Germantown 17 miles 11 miles 1Neosho 1Watertown 28 miles MAP NOT TO SCALE 1Oconomowoc 23 miles PA R K I N G The Schauer Center is conveniently located of the intersection of Hwy 60 and Hwy 83 in downtown Hartford. Just a short drive—approx. 35 minutes northwest of Milwaukee. For directions, please call our Box Oice at 262-670-0560, ext. 3 or visit SchauerCenter.org/YourVisit. 9 miles PA R K I N G PA R K I N G Connect with us Facebook.com/SchauerCenter Linkedin.com/company/schauer-arts-&-activities-center Youtube.com/users/SchauerCenter schauer center box office 147 N. Rural Street Hartford, Wisconsin 53027 Monday–Friday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm · Saturday 11:30 am to 2:00 pm 262-670-0560, ext 3 fax 262-670-0937 [email protected] SchauerCenter.org SeaSon Grant FundinG The 2013-14 Performing Arts Series receives funding through grant support from the Wisconsin Arts Board, with help from the State of Wisconsin and Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. 2 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 2 0 13 | 14 SC H AU E R C E N T E R PRE SE N T S Sat, Sept 14 Fri, Sept 27 Fri, Oct 4 Sat, Oct 5 Fri, Oct 18 Sat, Oct 19 Sun, Oct 20 Fri, Oct 25 Sun, Oct 27 Sun, nOv 17 Fri, nOv 22 Fri, Dec 6 Sat, Dec 7 Fri, Dec 13 & Sat, Dec 14 Fri, Dec 20 & Sat, Dec 21 Jan 10 –19 Fri, Jan 24 & Sat, Jan 25 Sun, Jan 26 Fri, Jan 31 & Sat, Feb 1 Sun, Feb 9 Fri, Feb 14 Sun, Feb 16 Sat, Feb 22 Sun, Mar 2 Sun, Mar 16 Fri, Mar 21 & Sat, Mar 22 Fri, Mar 28 Sat, Mar 29 Sun, Mar 30 Fri, apr 4 Sun, apr 6 Fri, apr 11 Sat, apr 26 Fri, May 2 Fri, May 9 Fri, May 30 Fri, June 6 Kathy Matea Grammy Award winner Riders In The Sky Classic Cowboy Quartet Peter Mulvey Rootsy Acoustic Blues & Jazz Broadway ROX Live Concert Experience Joshua Kane’s Tales of Terror Rusty Evans Tribute to Johnny Cash Stuart Stots Storyteller & Singer Legends of Motown starring Horizon Dream Carver Bilingual, musical puppet show Farmer Jason Emmy Award-winning Entertainer Four Bitchin’ Babes Midlife Vices . . . A Guilt Free Musical Revue Twas the Night Before Christmas Holiday Classic Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate Zoot Suit Holiday Kodachrome Christmas Starring John McGivern Rocky Mountain Christmas The Music of John Denver Leader of the Pack Hartford Players’ Dinner Theater Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS Featuring local youth Fox & Branch Family Folk Music Church Basement Ladies A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement The Wonderful World of Puppets A Journey Around the Globe Transit Authority Tribute to the music of Chicago Ahn Trio Original classical music Steel Crazy Caribbean Steel Pan Band Dan Kirk The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes Dr. Kaboom! Interactive Science Comedy Beauty Lou & The Country Beast Missoula Children’s Theatre Cinderella & Other Tales New York Theatre Ballet Leahy Canadian Musical Powerhouse Five by Design Club Swing Pianist Alpin Hong Step Afrika! A Perfect Rhythmic Storm Whiskey Belles Original Vocals & Country Roots Daryl Stuermer Lead Guitarist of GENESIS Laura Ingalls Wilder Based on the ‘Litle House’ Books Chicago Farmer Working-class Folk Musician I’m Not a Pilot Milwaukee Indie Rock Band The Second City Happily Ever Laughter Events subject to change. Conirm event date/time with the Schauer Center at 262-670-0560, ext. 3. For a list of pre-show activities, see page 27. EVENT COLOR KEY mainstage family cabaret tikes | SeaSon SubScriptionS—buy more and SaVe New for 2013 –14, purchase tickets to 6 events & get an additional event FREE! Buy 6 Buy 12 * get 1 free * get 2 free Buy 18 Buy 24 * get 3 free * get 4 free Some restrictions apply. Subscription payment plans and priority seating are also available. For full details and a complete list of Subscriber beneits, visit SchauerCenter.org/BoxOice/ Subscriptions, call 262-670-0560, ext. 201 or see the enclosed ticket order form. Schauercenter.org 3 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HARTFORD | mainstage serıes World-class performances at small-town prices, the Schauer Center’s Mainstage Series showcases professional touring productions. All Mainstage events take place in the Ruth A. Knoll Theater and have two tiers of seating prices: PRIME and SIDE. For most events, SIDE seats receive a $4 discount of PRIME seating prices. Be aware that SIDE seating is at a 90˚ angle to the stage and may have slight viewing obstructions. Most Mainstage performances are 2 hours, including a 20 minute intermission with cash bar. T he unmistakable voice of two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year explores timeless melodies and uplifting narratives. Mattea, whose alto vocals earned her 15 Top 10 hits and four #1 singles on the country charts, celebrates Appalachia with her newest project, Calling Me Home. Mattea’s concert also includes hits Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses, Goin’ Gone, and Where’ve You Been? Matea.com Adult $45 · $41 Student w/ ID $10 Saturday, September 14, 2013 | 7:30 pm Kathy Mattea GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Sponsor 4 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 FirSt NatioNal BaNk oF HartFord MAINSTAGE W inners of two Grammy Awards, Riders In The Sky stand “hats and shoulders” above the rest of the purveyors of “Comedy & Western!” For over 30 years, they have kept the lame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, becoming modern-day icons with their wacky humor, western wit, and Cowboy way of life. DONORS RidersInTheSky.com LOUNGE Adult $33 · $29 Student w/ID $10 Horicon Residents $29 · $25 HoriconNight Friday, September 27, 2013 | 7:30 pm Riders In The Sky CLAssIC COWBOY QuARTET Saturday, OctOber 5, 2013 | 7:30 pm Broadway ROX LIVE CONCERT ExPERIENCE C elebrate the contemporary musicals of Broadway, including Wicked, RENT, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, and Jersey Boys. Accompanied by a ive-piece band, today’s hottest Broadway performers will have you dancing in the aisles to songs like Movin’ Out, The Time Warp, and Don’t Stop Believing. Fans of TV shows GLEE and SMASH will delight at the rockin’ mash-ups and musical magic. BroadwayRox.com ADULT $38 · $34 STUDENT w/ID $10 Kewaskum Residents $34 · $30 Kewaskum Night Mamma Mia from the Live Concert event Broadway ROX (l to r) Shelley Thomas, Ashley Loren, Celina Carvajal Photo by Carol Rosegg Schauercenter.org 5 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Friday, OctOber 18, 2013 | 7:30 pm JOsHuA KANE’s Tales of Terror D rawing from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Joshua Kane takes delighted audiences on a roller-coaster ride of spinetingling thrills and laughter. In this theatrical tour de force, classic tales are performed as fourth wall theater pieces. In between, the house lights come up and Kane banters with the audience with the charm and style of an old Vaudevillian. JoshuaKane.com Adult $29 · $25 Student w/ID $10 } sound BITES The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Saturday, OctOber 19, 2013 7:30 pm Rusty Evans TRIBuTE TO JOHNNY CAsH J oin rockabilly Hall of Famer Rusty Evans and his band for a tribute to the Man in Black. Hear tunes like Ring of Fire, Thoughts Have Wings, Chaos Lady, I Walk The Line, Sea of Heartbreak, Big River, Get Rhythm, and Folsom Prison Blues. With a voice like rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain, Rusty brings you the true presence of Johnny Cash. MySpace.com/rustyevanssongs Adult $33 · $29 Student w/ID $10 Allenton Residents $29 · $25 Alenton Night 6 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 FirSt NatioNal BaNk oF HartFord MAINSTAGE Friday, OctOber 25, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 pm Legends of Motown sTARRING HORIZON W hether horizon is singing the music of The Temptations, Marvin Gaye or Earth, Wind & Fire, it’s as if the original group has stopped by for a visit. Their voices, dance moves, and wit combine to bring Motown back to its glory days. Accompanied by drums, guitar, and keyboard, Rick Ingram, Prentiss “Smoke” Jones, and Earl Vinson will have you snapping your ingers and moving your feet. AlkahestArtists.net Adult $34 · $30 Student w/ID $10 Beaver Dam Residents $30 · $26 [ evening only ] sound BITES } Beaver DamNight Friday, NOvember 22, 2013 | 7:30 pm Four Bitchin’ Babes MIDLIFE VICEs... A GuILT FREE MusICAL REVuE T hese multi-talented gal pals, each a brilliant writer-musiciancomedienne, ill the stage with harmonies and comedy, creating an evening of raucous delight. Midlife Vices hysterically journals the lives of the Baby Boomer generation. In Babe fashion, the girls honor the quirks and habits of men and women who—like the Babes—refuse to act their age! FourBitchinBabes.com Adult $33 · $29 Student w/ID $10 Sponsor DONORS LOUNGE Schauercenter.org 7 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Friday, december 13, 2013 | 2:00 & 7:30 pm Saturday, december 14, 2013 | 3:00 pm Kodachrome Christmas sTARRING JOHN MCGIVERN E nter the colorful world of cable access TV as hostess Earlene Hoople tapes her Christmas special. Written by former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, Milwaukee-native John McGivern dresses for the part of the self-proclaimed “Queen of Media.” Laugh out loud as Earlene entertains with a family slide show, participatory bell-ringing, cookie baking, and some outrageous advice for surviving the holidays with relatives. KodachromeChristmas.com Adult $35 · $31 Student w/ID $10 Germantown Residents $31 · $27 [ evening only] Evening Sponsor GermantownNight Saturday Sponsor Hartford Women’s Club GFWC Friday, december 20, 2013 | 2:00 & 7:30 pm Saturday, december 21, 2013 | 3:00 pm Rocky Mountain Christmas sound THE MusIC OF JOHN DENVER } BITES Mayvile Night Evening Sponsor C elebrate the season with music from John Denver’s Christmas specials. Memorable melodies speak to the heart of the holidays like Silver Bells and Silent Night, as well as Christmas for Cowboys, Aspenglow, and The Peace Carol. Along with John’s all-time hits like Rocky Mountain High, Jim Curry and his band “ill up your senses” with a heart-felt seasonal show. JimCurryMusic.com Adult $35 · $31 Student w/ID $10 Mayville Residents $31 · $27 [ evening only ] 8 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 FirSt NatioNal BaNk oF HartFord Fri, JaNuary 31, 2014 Sat, February 1, 2014 MAINSTAGE 7:30 pm 3:00 pm Church Basement Ladies AMIGHTY FORTREss Is OuR BAsEMENT I t’s 1960 and the gals are back, plus the pastor whose ledgling romance has inspired mixed reactions. Beverly is turning 15 and gets her irst pair of heels, Mrs. Engelson is inally learning to drive, and Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the county fair. With heartfelt songs, crazy antics, and a helping of humor, the ladies stand strong in their faith and friendship. TroupeAmerica.com Slinger Night Student w/ID $10 Slinger Residents $34 · $30 [evening only ] sound BITES } Adult $38 · $34 matinee Sponsor Friday, February 14, 2014 | 7:30 pm Transit Authority TRIBuTE TO THE MusIC OF CHICAGO A n eight-piece powerhouse ensemble of the Midwest’s most talented musicians. Each show is a high energy, spot-on tribute to some of the greatest music of all time. Taking you through over three decades of hits like Saturday In the Park and Does Anybody Know What Time It Is, Transit Authority provides a non-stop show that will keep you dancing and singing all night long! TransitAuthorityBand.com Adult $34 · $30 Student w/ID $10 Hartford Residents $30 · $26 Sponsor CDM Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Hartford Night Schauercenter.org 9 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series SuNday, February 16, 2014 3:00 pm Ahn Trio ORIGINAL CLAssICAL MusIC B orn in Seoul, Korea and educated at Juilliard, the three sisters of the Ahn Trio are redeining chamber music. Cellist Maria, pianist Lucia, and violinist Angella each thrive on dissolving the barriers between art forms. They have fused their work with that of dancers, pop singers, DJs, painters, and photographers. Wherever the Ahns go, they share their innovative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. AhnTrio.com sound Student w/ID $10 Watertown Residents $22 · $18 Watertown Afternon BITES } Adult $26 · $22 Friday, march 28, 2014 | 7:30 pm Cinderella & Other Tales N NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET YTB’s 14-member troupe deftly condenses Prokoiev’s score and the tale of Cinderella’s fairy godmother, evil stepsisters, and charming prince, into one act. Act II features Soiree Musicale danced to Rossini melodies, followed by the balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet, and ends with Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding. Incorporating select local youth, the professional dancers elaborately retell the story in colorful costumes reminiscent of spectacular illustrations. NYTB.org sound Richfield Night 10 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 BITES } Adult $27 · $23 Student w/ID $10 Richield Residents $23 · $19 FirSt NatioNal BaNk oF HartFord MAINSTAGE Saturday, march 29, 2014 3:00 & 7:30 pm Leahy B Canadian MusiCal Powerhouse ack by popular demand! A sound, a style of music, an explosion of talent, energy, and passion. The family of eight instrumentalists, singers, and dancers have been playing together their entire lives, bringing a rare level of originality and musicianship to the stage. Known for their unique blend of musical styles, the band’s three acclaimed CDs have world-wide sales of over half a million copies. LeahyMusic.com Adult $44 · $40 Student w/ID $10 Erin Residents $40 · $36 [ matinee only ] sound BITES Matinee Sponsor Evening Sponsor ErinAfternon } THE SILVER LINING HydroElectronic Devices, Inc. SuNday, march 30, 2014 | 3:00 pm Five by Design T CLuB sWING he nationally-acclaimed vocal ensemble’s signature harmonies stand out on America’s musical landscape, spanning more than 20 years. Club Swing follows the rise and fall of the big band era at the fictional Hotel Crosby, “where the music’s hot, the drinks are cool, and the legend lives forever.” From Benny Goodman’s Bugle Call Rag to Louis Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing, celebrate what deined the Swing era. FiveByDesign.com DONORS LOUNGE Adult $36 · $32 Sponsor Student w/ID $10 Juneau Residents $32 · $28 JuneauAfternon Supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund a program of the Arts Midwest, which is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board. Schauercenter.org 11 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Friday, april 4, 2014 | 7:30 pm Alpin Hong PIANIsT R ooted in classical training with a background in skateboarding, martial arts, and video games, Mr. Hong is a creative force unmatched in his boundless energy. His astonishing ability to connect to people of all ages and experiences distinguishes him and shapes his evolving performance style. His combination of stunning technique, emotional range, and rare humor brings audiences to their feet. AlpinHong.com Adult $29 · $25 Student w/ID $10 West Bend Residents $25 · $21 } WestBend Night sound BITES SuNday, april 6, 2014 | 3:00 pm Step Afrika! A PERFECT RHYTHMIC sTORM D iscover the world of stepping! Like a tap dance without shoes, or a band without instruments, stepping is percussive dance that uses kicks, stomps, claps, and chants – all linked to African and modern dance traditions. As the irst professional company devoted to stepping, Washington, DC’s world-renowned Step Afrika! brings high-energy performance to the stage: a feast for both the eyes and ears. StepAfrika.org Adult $31 · $27 Student w/ID $10 Sponsor HARTFORD ROTARY CLUB } sound BITES 12 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 FirSt NatioNal BaNk oF HartFord MAINSTAGE Saturday, april 26, 2014 | 7:30 pm Friday, april 26, 2014 7:30 pm Daryl Stuermer LEAD GuITARIsT OF GENEsIs T he award-winning guitarist of GENESIS and Phil Collins Band has been performing to sold-out crowds since 1978. Creating the signature sound of In the Air Tonight and Easy Lover, Stuermer co-wrote the Grammy awardwinning single Something Happened on the Way to Heaven. Stuermer, along with his band and guest vocalists, reinvents the GENESIS experience with a fusion of the biggest hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. DarylStuermer.com Adult $35 · $31 Student w/ID $10 Jackson Residents $31 · $27 Jackson Night DONORS LOUNGE Friday, JuNe 6, 2014 | 7:30 pm TheSecond City HAPPILY EVER LAuGHTER F rom the famed troupe that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Gilda Radner, Stephen Colbert, and Bill Murray, comes an evening of smart comedy. Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives as well as scenes ripped from the headlines, it’s your chance to see comedy stars in the making. With songs, scripted sketches, and improvisation, enjoy being part of the show! SecondCity.com ADULT $27 · $23 STUDENT w/ID $10 Schauercenter.org 13 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series |family series Each family- friendly performance is approximately 60 to 90 minutes and ofers the opportunity to meet the cast in full costume ater the show. While these events are geared towards younger audiences, the Schauer Center does have the following policies: • Everyone — regardless of age— must have a ticket. Babes in arms will not be admited. • Children under age 6 are not allowed in the balcony. • Youth ages 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult. • One adult is recommended for every three students seated in the balcony. • Lap Seats! For our Family Series you can purchase lap seating for children ages 3 and younger. Join the Community School of the arts for a pre-show art workshop! Students will create a keepsake related to the show. registration deadline is one week prior. to receive workshop descriptions or to register, call 262-670-0560, ext. 4. SuNday, OctOber 27, 2013 | 3:00 pm Dream Carver BAsED ON THE BOOK BY DIANA COHN M ateo is a young boy in Mexico whose father taught him to carve wooden toys. One night, Mateo dreams of fantastic, brightly colored animals that dance and sing. When he wakes up, he is impelled to carve his dream animals into life. The bilingual, musical puppet show encourages audiences to think creatively, try new things, and follow their dreams. Swazzle.com Adult $14 14 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 Workshop $10 WESt BENd THE SILVER LINING f a m i ly SuNday, NOvember 17, 2013 | 3:00 pm Farmer Jason EMMY AWARD-WINNING ENTERTAINER G rab a pitchfork—or a guitar—and hop on board! Internationally- acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Ringenberg inspires appreciation of farm life through toe-tappin’ tunes. The former rocker’s blend of acoustic folk and bluegrass entertains all ages with songs about animals and nature, including Can You Canoe? Punk Rock Skunk, and The Tractor Goes Chug, Chug, Chug. FarmerJason.com Adult $13 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Workshop $10 Friday, december 6, 2013 7:00 pm Twas the Night Before Christmas HOLIDAY CLAssIC I nspired by the timeless poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this hilarious musical introduces Santa in a particularly beneicent light. From “stockings hung by the chimney with care” to the belly that shakes like a “bowlful of jelly,” this classic has been charming audiences for many years. TheatreIV.org Adult $13 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Workshop $10 Schauercenter.org 15 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Friday, JaNuary 24, 2014 | 7:00 pm Saturday, JaNuary 25, 2014 | 10:00 am T he familiar tale of kidnappers, puppies, and villains. In a loving home, Pongo and Perdita are raising their Dalmatian puppies. Everything is quiet until Cruella De Vil plots to steal the pups for her new fur coat! With a fun score, lovable characters, and a deliciously evil villain, this stage adaptation starring area students is certain to delight. SchauerCenter.org/CSA Adult $12 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Workshop $10 SuNday, march 16, 2014 | 3:00 pm Dr. Kaboom! INTERACTIVE sCIENCE COMEDY C reatively blending improvisational skills and the wonders of scientiic exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a journey of increasingly spectacular science experiments designed to involve, educate, and entertain. The supercharged (and super safe!) performance will have you bubbling with curiosity! DoktorKaboom.com Adult $13 Student $10 Workshop $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Sponsor 16 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 WESt BENd THE SILVER LINING f a m i ly Friday, march 21, 2014 | 7:00 pm Sat, march 22, 2014 | 3:00 pm Beauty Lou &The Country Beast MIssOuLA CHILDREN’s THEATRE A n original country western musical adaptation of Beauty & The Beast, performed by local youth. Upset by an ungrateful blue ribbon winner at the county fair, Beauty Lou calls him a beast and wishes that he would look like one, too. Years later, Beauty Lou befriends the Beast in order to save her family’s farm. Both learn to look beyond appearances to see the beauty inside. MCTInc.org Adult $12 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Workshop $10 Sponsor HARTFORD ELECTRIC Friday, may 2, 2014 7:00 pm Laura Ingalls Wilder BAsED ON THE E ‘LITTLE HOusE’ BOOKs xperience an uplifting musical retelling of the life of one of America’s most beloved authors. Laura and her family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. Facing obstacles such as scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested but never broken. ArtsPower.org Adult $13 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5 Workshop $10 Sponsors Hartford Lions CLub Hartford Lioness CLub Schauercenter.org 17 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Friday, OctOber 4, 2013 | 8:00 pm Peter Mulvey ACOusTIC BLuEs & JAZZ T wenty-odd years on the road, performing his own songs and a vast collection of covers, has prepared Mulvey to deliver a selection of standards which are anything but “standard.” In his universe, the music of Tom Waits is there with Duke Ellington; Willie Nelson next to Thelonious Monk; Jolie Holland juxtaposed with Bill Frisell. Mulvey’s mirthful, gravelly baritone addresses each tune with a true artist’s touch. PeterMulvey.com Premium $22 Standard $19 Saturday, december 7, 2013 | 8:00 pm Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate ZOOT suIT HOLIDAY P owered with class, Mr. Lucky electriies swing, Latin, and ballroom dance styles. Their horn-powered sound features classic tunes that warm the night like ine cognac. With inluences ranging from campy TV shows like Get Smart to marching bands mixed with hearty portions of Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and James Brown, The Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate sounds like nobody else. LuckySwings.com 18 Premium $22 Standard $19 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 tHE BooStEr CA B A R E T TheBooster | cabaret ADVERTISING serıes HARTFORD · WEST BEND With a casual lounge atmosphere, cash bar, and intimate seating in Pikes Peak, Cabaret events are suggested for ages 18 and older. Seating is limited. Cabaret-style seating is at reserved tables of up to four (4) per table and prices are in two tiers: PREMIUM and STANDARD. STANDARD seats receive a $3 discount of of PREMIUM prices. Be aware that the STANDARD tables are behind the PREMIUM tables. Bar opens at 7:00 pm and is available for the duration of the event. Leader of the Pack DINNER THEATER BENEFIT EVENT DIRECTED By JERRy BECKER FridayS, JaNuary 10 & 17, 2014 5:30 pm caSh bar · 6:30 pm diNNer buFFet · 7:30 pm ShOw SaturdayS, JaNuary 11 & 18, 2014 5:30 pm caSh bar · 6:30 pm diNNer buFFet · 7:30 pm ShOw SuNdayS, JaNuary 12 & 19, 2014 12:30 caSh bar · 1:00 pm bruNch buFFet · 2:00 pm ShOw A jukebox musical that celebrates the life of ‘60s doo-wop star Ellie Greenwich. As a member of the Jivettes, Ellie dreams of hearing her songs on the radio. She falls in love with a songwriter and the two churn out hits for the Ronettes, the Crystals, and the Shangri-Las. On her rise to fame, Ellie’s misfortunes and triumphs are linked through her music: Chapel of Love, Be My Baby, Do Wah Diddy, and, of course—Leader of the Pack. HartfordPlayersLtd.com Premium $41 Standard $38 Dinner bufet includes honey glazed chicken or old fashioned meatloaf, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, tossed salad, seasonal vegetables, dinner rolls, milk, cofee, and dessert. Brunch bufet includes scrambled eggs, sausage links, bacon, breakfast potatoes, assorted pastries, milk, cofee and juice. Catered by Augie’s Elite Catering. Meal is included in your ticket price; dining is required for all performances. Cash bar. Suggested arrival time is a minimum of 30 minutes prior to start of bufet service. Seating is irst come, irst served at reserved tables of eight (8). PErForMEd BY Rick Gilbertson in the Hartford Players production of GREASE Hartford Players, ltd. Schauercenter.org 19 Schauer Center 2013 | 14 Performing Arts Series Saturday, February 22, 2014 | 8:00 pm Steel Crazy CARIBBEAN sTEEL PAN BAND S weet tropical steel sound! Established in 2006, Steel Crazy transformed from a class at a local college into a 10-piece steel drum band that exudes incredible positive energy. The Hawaiian shirt-clad group conjures up feelings of tropical warmth, lots of smiles, happy feet, and dancing as they perform songs like Tequila, Kokomo, and Hot, Hot, Hot. SteelCrazyBand.com Premium $22 Standard $19 Friday, april 11, 2014 | 8:00 pm Whiskey Belles ORIGINAL VOCALs & COuNTRY ROOTs H ank Williams’ passion, Carter family harmonies, with a little Hee Haw mixed in for good measure. Inspired by upbeat country, folk, and Americana, the all-female vocal-driven trio’s journey includes a Wisconsin Area Music Industry award. Creatively blending pitch-perfect harmonies with guitar, bass, iddle, and violin, the Whiskey Belles will make a country fan out of anyone. WhiskeyBelles.com Premium $22 20 Standard $19 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 tHE BooStEr CA B A R E T Friday, may 9, 2014 | 8:00 pm Chicago Farmer WORKING-CLAss FOLK MusICIAN T he son of an Illinois farming community, singer/songwriter Cody Diekhoff “plays his guitar with a disarming simplicity.” He listened to punk rock and grunge as a kid before discovering Hank Williams, and it was a revelation. Mid-westerner John Prine and folk legend Arlo Guthrie quickly followed. Profoundly inspired by farmer values, his small town roots, tilled with city streets mentality, provide the baseline of his songs. ChicagoFarmer.com Premium $22 Standard $19 Friday, may 30, 2014 | 8:00 pm I’m Not a Pilot MILWAuKEE INDIE ROCK BAND F rontman Mark Glatzel often alludes to being a passenger on a plane, unsure of what route will bring him to his destination. With a cache of intricately melodic songs about this uncertainty, the guitar-less rock band combines the sonic textures of piano and cello, the crashes of drums, warm vocal harmonies, and rich bass. The quartet blends classical and rock music, garnering them an impressively diverse fan base. ImNotAPilot.com Premium $22 Standard $19 Schauercenter.org 21 Schauer center 2013 | 14 performing arts Series Zagel Insurance Services, LLC tikes in pikes series Designed for young families, Tikes in Pikes ofers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in Pikes Peak on the Schauer Center's upper level. Programs are 60 minutes and provide the opportunity for plenty of interaction and audience participation. Casual seating is general admission. SuNday, OctOber 20, 2013 | 3:00 pm Stuart Stots Storyteller & Singer Author, storyteller, and songwriter Stuart Stotts’ music is funny, engaging, educational, and illed with meaning and positive messages. With humorous songs like Be Bananas and Are We There Yet?, he’ll leave you singing, laughing, and remembering! StuartStots.com Adult $5 Child $3 Lap $1 SuNday, JaNuary 26, 2014 | 3:00 pm Fox & Branch Family Folk Music Dave Fox and Will Branch play guitar, iddle, banjo, and washboard to make every song their own. The lighthearted style of favorites like Mama Don’t Allow, Bling Blang, and The Rattlin’ Bog carry on the traditions of jazz, country blues, jug band, and dance music that inspire them. FoxAndBranch.com Adult $5 Child $3 Lap $1 SuNday, February 9, 2014 | 3:00 pm The Wonderful World of Puppets A Journey Around the Globe Master puppeteer Mark Nichols demonstrates puppets by using them in stories from their cultures of origin: shadow puppets from China, dancing marionettes from Mexico, India, and Egypt, and rod puppets from Eastern Europe. Classical and contemporary music accompany the production, providing a thoroughly theatrical experience. ThePuppetPlace.com Adult $5 Child $3 Lap $1 SuNday, march 2, 2014 | 3:00 pm Dan Kirk Comic Juggler Dan Kirk, The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes, is guaranteed to please. Packed with comedy, clowning, and audience participation, Dan juggles everything from fruits and vegetables to ire, machetes, shoes, and bowling balls. He can even juggle on a pogo stick or a unicycle! DanKirk.com 22 Adult $5 Child $3 Lap $1 IN THE SuckowFamilyArt Gallery On DiSPLaY League of Milwaukee Artists Members Jim Maki and Dagmara Costello Friday, July 11 – Sunday, September 1, 2013 Reception Friday, August 16, 2013 · 6:30—7:30 pm Lorin Willey’s Wisconsin Painters’ Studio Alumni Friday, September 6 – Sunday, OctOber 13, 2013 Reception Friday, September 27, 2013 · 6:30-7:30 pm, prior to Riders in the Sky Light Catcher’s Photography Club Friday, OctOber 18 – Sunday, nOvember 17, 2013 Reception Friday, October 25, 2013 · 6:30–7:30 pm, prior to Legends of Motown Ketle Moraine Fine Arts Guild Friday, nOvember 22, 2013 – Sunday, January 5, 2014 Reception Friday, November 22, 2013 · 6:30–7:30 pm, prior to Four Bitchin’ Babes Wisconsin Regional Art Program Friday, January 10 – Sunday, February 15, 2014 Submission deadline December 30, 2013 (non-professionals only) Reception Friday, January 31, 2014 · 6:30–7:30 pm, prior to Church Basement Ladies WRAp WoRkshop Sunday, February 15, 2014 Wisconsin Watercolor Society Friday, February 21 – Sunday, april 13, 2014 Reception Friday, March 28, 2014 · 6:30–7:30 pm, prior to Cinderella and Other Tales Slinger School District Friday, april 18 – Sunday, may 18, 2014 Reception Friday, May 2, 2014 · 6:00–7:00 pm, prior to Laura Ingalls Wilder The Martini Girls Friday, may 30 – Sunday, July 6, 2014 Reception Friday, June 6, 2014 · 6:30–7:30 pm, prior to The Second City Reception hoRs d’oeuvRes compliments of mJ’s maRket & cateRing Located on the upper level, the Suckow Family Art Gallery is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, and one hour prior to performances. Artwork is available for purchase, unless noted. For more information on the artists and exhibits, or for details on how to submit your artwork for consideration, visit SchauerCenter.org/Events/Gallery. Admission is free to gallery receptions, which ofer an opportunity to meet the artists and view the exhibit. Light refreshments are available. Schauercenter.org 23 Interlude Events EVENTS M Any peRFoRmeRS utilize the Schauer Center throughout the year that are not part of our 2013-14 performing arts series. These performances are called ‘Interlude Events’ and include CSA performances, resident group presentations, community shows, school concerts, and other rental events. For more information about these events, including ticket prices and show times, please call the Box Oice at 262-670-0560, ext. 3 or visit SchauerCenter.org/Events. Fri-Sun, July 12–14 Fri-Sat, July 19-20 The Hartford Players, Ltd. presents Fiddler on the Roof Thu, Sept 19 Conley Media presents Ladies Night Out Sat, Sept 28 Joseph Hall Enterprises presents Fri-Sat, Oct 11-12 Ketle Moraine Players presents Leaving Iowa Wed, Oct 23 TBD Sat, nov 2 Elvis Rock ‘n’ Remember Tribute Hartford Recreation Center presents Halloween Magic Show Entertainment Events presents Girls Night: The Musical Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track presents Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Fri-Sun, nov 8-10 Hartford union High School presents Fall Musical Fri-Sat, nov 15-16 Hartford union High School presents Fall Musical Sun, Dec 1 Hartford Community Chorus Christmas Concert Sun, Dec 15 Schauer CSA presents Holiday Concert Choir & Strings Thu, Dec 19 Erin School Holiday Concert Sat, Feb 8 Ketle Moraine Lions’ Brew Ha-Ha Sat, Feb 15 Hartford Rotary Wine Tasting Fundraiser Wisconsin Automotive Museum Fri-Sun, March 7-9 Fri-Sat, March 14-15 The Hartford Players, Ltd. presents Fri-Sat, March 21-22 Downtown Hartford BID Home Show Sat, april 5 Mayville High School Show Choirs Concerts Fri-Sat, apr 11-12 Peace Lutheran School presents Spring Musical Fri, april 25 Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple Maggie Mae Country presents Maggie Mae and Her Heartland Country Band Sun, april 27 Hartford City Band Spring Concert Sun, May 4 Hartford Community Chorus Spring Concert Sat, May 10 Schauer CSA presents Spring Concert Choir & Strings Sat, May 17 Schauer CSA presents Leaps & Bounds Dance Recital Fri-Sun, June 20-22 Fri-Sat, June 27-28 The Hartford Players, Ltd. presents The Sound of Music events subject to change. Conirm event date/time with the Schauer Center 262-670-0560, ext. 3 24 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 Join us for the BIG Read! September–OctOber 2013 ThE SToriES & PoEmS oF Edgar Allan Poe On sale now! Joseph Hall Enterprises presents ELVIS Rock ‘n’ Remember tribute Finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent Branson’s “Male Performer Of The Year” Potowatomi Tribute To The King Grand Champion Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/WashingtonCountyReads The Big read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts midwest. Sat., September 28, 2013 7:00 pm Three decades of Elvis hits! Recreating the moves, the looks, and the sound of Elvis Presley, you’ll think you are watching the King himself. A must for all ages to see. JosephHallBransonElvis.com ADULT $30 / $26 STUDENT $12 / $8 rfd tV’s Midwest Country singer Maggie Mae & the Heartland Country Band . . . “a sHoW ya doN’t WaNt to MIss!” MaggieMae Heartland Country Band and her You’ll enjoy a great afternoon of some of the best traditional country music around. Maggie Mae, a home-grown talented country singer/Nashville recording artist and Branson performer from Oxford, Wisconsin has been entertaining crowds with her country music and yodeling and promises enjoyment throughout her shows. She is becoming one of the biggest Midwestern names in pure country music. A familiar face in millions of homes across the country, appearing regularly on RFD TV's Midwest Country Show. You won't be disappointed! YEEHAW!! Friday, april 25, 2014 | 2:00 & 7:30 pm Schauercenter.org 25 Interlude Events Hartford Players, ltd. 25thAnniversary We invite you to come out and enjoy our line-up of great shows during our 25th Anniversary Year! Dinner TheaTre A musical revue beneit for the Schauer Center January 10, 11, 12 and 17, 18, 19 See page 19 for times and dinner information Neil Simon’s comedy of the Pack LeaderS The Odd Couple March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 One of the most beloved musical productions! June 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28 25thAnniversary hartfordplayersltd.com COMING SOON! Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics since it began touring after its sensational of-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends, as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out . . . and 26 you'll recognize a bit of yourselves in each one of them! it is described as “Desperate housewives meets mamma mia” ( Applause magazine ) and “As funny and outrageous as Sex & the City!” ( The Advocate ). Girls Night is packed with hits– Lady Marmalade, It’s Raining Men, Man I Feel Like A Woman, I Will Survive, We are Family, and many more! tickets adult $37 · $33 | Student $34 · $30 Before The Show pre-ShOw SOuNdbiteS Joshua Kane’s tales of terror Hilarity & Horror sound BITES } Enrich your experience by listening to the artist or guest speaker prior to the performance during these free presentations. Friday, october 18, 2013 | 6:30–7:00 pm Legends of motown Friday, october 25, 2013 | 6:15–7:00 pm rocky mountain christmas Friday, December 20, 2013 | 6:15–7:00 pm church basement Ladies Friday, January 31, 2014 | 6:15–7:00 pm Ahn trio Sunday, February 16, 2014 | 2:00–2:30 pm cinderella Friday, march 28, 2014 | 6:30–7:00 pm Leahy Saturday, march 29, 2014 | 2:00–2:30 pm Alpin Hong Friday, April 4, 2014 | 6:30–7:00 pm Step Afrika! Sunday, April 6, 2014 | 2:00–2:30 pm Most Pre-Show SoundBites will be held in Pikes Peak banquet room on the second loor. Tickets are issued for the presentation in order to guarantee seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior; cash bar available. Play a Part in theArts FrieNdS OF the Schauer ceNter Consider becoming a Friend of the Schauer Center! As a non-proit organization, the Schauer Center relies on annual contributions from individuals and businesses to support the performance and educational opportunities that we offer. Friends enable us to continue offering high quality programs at reasonable prices, enhance the efforts of our resident groups, and help maintain the needs of our facility. An annual contribution of just $50 makes you eligible to receive Friends beneits, such as the ability to purchase tickets before the general public, a 10% discount on Community School of the Arts classes, and recognition in select Schauer Center publications. For more, visit SchauerCenter.org/GetInvolved/Friends. DONORS Friends exclusive LOUNGE Exclusive pre-show access to the Donors Lounge is just one of the beneits our Annual Friends* receive. Enjoy complimentary beverages and light appetizers or desserts, one hour prior to select performances. Call 262-670-0560, ext. 3 to RSVP. riders in the Sky Classic Cowboy Quartet Friday, September 27 | 6:30–7:00pm Four bitchin’ babes Midlife Vices Friday, November 22 | 6:30–7:00 pm Five by Design Club Swing Sunday, march 30 | 2:00 –2:30 pm Daryl Stuermer Lead Guitarist of GENESIS Saturday, April 26 | 6:30 –7:00 pm *With your $500 gift to the Annual Friends campaign, you receive beneits throughout the year. These beneits are non-transferable. The Schauer Center is a private 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization; all donations are tax-deductible. Schauercenter.org 27 Beyond the Stage COMMuNITy SCHOOL OF THE ARTS The Schauer Center is a place where learning and the arts go hand-in-hand, offering classes year-round in music, dance, theater, and visual arts for students of all ages, levels, and visions. For more about our Community School of the Arts, visit SchauerCenter.org/CSA or call 262-670-0560, ext. 4 to be added to our CSA mailing list. VOLuNTEER OPPORTuNITIES Support the Schauer Center by giving your time and talents to our daily operations. For a volunteer application, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 262-670-0560, ext. 213 or visit SchauerCenter.org/GetInvolved/Volunteer. GIFT CERTIFICATES Give the gift of the arts! Starting at just $5, gift certiicates can be used towards any Schauer Center purchase — tickets, CSA tuition, even facility rentals — and never expire. Charge over the phone, online or in person from the Box Ofice. E-MARquEE NEWSLETTER Find out what’s happening in our facility each month with the Schauer e-Marquee newsletter. Visit SchauerCenter.org/JoinEnews to sign-up, set your preferences, and stay informed. Call our Director of Event Services at 262-670-0560, ext. 5 to arrange a tour, or visit SchauerCenter.org/OurFacility for more information. RENT OuR FACILITy Choose a setting with distinction. The Schauer Center is the perfect backdrop for: • Business functions such as conferences, meetings, seminars, dinners. • Social occasions like wedding receptions, banquets, anniversary parties. • Performances including recitals, theatrical events, guest speakers. Our Mission Developing, supporting, and promoting the arts by providing experiences that inspire creativity and connect people. OuR VISION The Schauer Center strives to be a vital resource that fosters, supports, and enriches the cultural, educational, and social well-being of our regional community. We are a gathering place where people from all walks of life achieve a sense of belonging and beneit from enjoying and participating in the arts. 28 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 MAINSTAGE Discounted Tickets GrOupS OF 20 Or mOre* Performing arts events provide wonderful outings for any group! Book 20 or more tickets to a single event and receive $4 off full price adult prime seat prices. Call our Box Ofice Manager at 262-670-0560, ext. 201 or visit SchauerCenter.org/Groups for information about group beneits and policies. Group Series 2014 brochures are available upon request. cOmmuNity perFOrmaNceS* As a regional arts center, several events in our 2013-14 Season recognize the support we receive from surrounding communities. For those select Mainstage performances, residents of that community have the opportunity to receive $4 off full price tickets. Community prices are listed next to the event descriptions. QueSt CardholderS* Tickets for adults who receive FoodShare Wisconsin beneits are $14 for Mainstage or Cabaret and $10 for Family series events. Patrons must present QUEST card and ID in person at the Box Ofice to receive discount. A max of 20 QUEST tickets per performance will be sold on a irst come, irst served basis. Not valid on dinner theater/beneit events, Tikes in Pikes series or as part of a group reservation. ruSh tiCketS* One (1) hour prior to Mainstage or Cabaret series performance, adult tickets are available for half price at the Box Ofice, pending availability. StudentS & Children* Tickets for youth ages 13 to 18 and students with a valid college ID are $10 for Mainstage and Family series events. Please note: Although student prices are offered, Mainstage performances may not be suitable for all ages. For Family shows, tickets for children (ages 12 and under) are $8. Exclusively for our Family Series, $5 lap seats can be purchased for children 3 and under; for Tikes in Pikes Series, $1 lap seats are available for ages 2 and under. Work perkS* As a partnership beneit, employees of select business supporters receive $4 off of adult priced tickets to certain ‘Schauer Center Presents’ events. Coupon code required for redemption; please check with the Box Ofice to see if your business qualiies. *Some restrictions may apply. Discounts must be requested at time of purchase and cannot be combined with any other offers. Not valid on previous purchases. Refunds will not be issued for discounts requested after payment has been processed. Contact the Box Ofice for complete details. To Purchase Tickets viSit the bOx OFFiCe (147 N. Rural Street, Hartford) Monday-Friday 11:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 11:30 am to 2:00 pm or one hour prior to show time. Call 262-670-0560, ext. 3 during the hours listed above. ONliNe at SChauerCeNter.Org Some shows have more than one performance, so please check event dates/times when you order your tickets. All events, dates, and times are subject to change. We will make every effort to alert patrons to such changes. The Schauer Center accepts cash, check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover), and Schauer Center gift certiicates. Payment must accompany ALL ticket orders. No tickets will be placed on hold. All tickets prices include processing/facility fees and Wisconsin sales tax. All sales are inal. Schauercenter.org 29 For Your Information ACCESSIBILITy Patrons with special needs should notify the Box Ofice when tickets are purchased. Handicapped parking, wheelchair seating, audio ampliication, and other special services will be on a “best efforts” basis and cannot be guaranteed. Sign language interpretation requests will be fulilled pending advance request and availability of interpreters. BEVERAGES & CONCESSIONS Save time and forget the line! Pre-order your intermission drinks at the Schauer Center bar prior to the performance. Your drink order will be waiting for you in the downstairs lobby at the start of intermission. Please see the Schauer Center bar staff prior to each show to place and pay for your order. For Cabaret events, cash bar opens one hour prior to show time and is available for the duration of the event. SEATING For Schauer Center Mainstage and Family series performances, the Ruth A. Knoll Theater opens for seating 30 minutes before curtain. Latecomers will be seated at a suitable interval in the program, as designated by the artist. For Tikes in Pikes events, seating in Pikes Peak will be available 30 minutes prior to show time. For the Cabaret Series in Pikes Peak, cash bar and seating are available one hour prior to show time. TICKET DONATIONS Tickets for ‘Schauer Center Presents’ events may be donated back to the Box Ofice for resale. Tickets that are returned at least 48 hours in advance are considered tax-deductible donations. A receipt of your donation can be provided upon request. All tickets are non-refundable. WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS Schauer Center events are only cancelled if performers cannot make it due to weather. No refunds will be issued to audience members who cannot attend a scheduled performance. 2 0 13 - 14 M E D I A s P O N s O R s TheBooster HARTFORD | WEST BEND PIONIER DODGE COUNTY A Combination of The Mayville News, Lomira News Edition and The Horicon Reporter WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO WHAD 90.7FM wpr.org 30 tickets * 262–670–0560 ext 3 MAINsTAGE sEATING RuTH A. 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