JULY
The Giver
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents WILLIAM DAVIDSON
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Fri. Jul. 15, 8 pm
Prices start at $25 ($10 student)
Hear the DSO in its full symphonic splendor during its
second season of residency at the Macomb Center for the
Performing Arts. For specific programming, call the box
office or visit MacombCenter.com.
AUGUST
presented by Young Audiences New York’s
Literature to Life®
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Tue. & Wed. Oct. 25 & 26, 10 am
Prices start at $15 ($5 student)
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Lois Lowry’s book The Giver reveals a dystopian world where
all is the same, unfolding the story of twelve-year-old Jonas
who is selected to receive the memories of a far different life.
This Literature to Life Award winner, adapted and directed by
Elise Thoron, features 60 minutes of solo performance
focusing on the relationship between the young Jonas and his mentor, The Giver. As
Jonas trains to become the Receiver of Memories, the buried truth about the world
that he was born into becomes hauntingly clear to both Jonas and the audience.
Grades 5 and up.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS
performed by Shanghai Acrobats
of the People’s Republic of China
Irene: A musical comedy
performed by Heart of the Hills Players
a Michigan Premier Senior Theatre Group
Aug. 18 through Aug. 21—call for times
$16 in advance, $18 at the door
SEPTEMBER
Nicholas Kristof
A Path Appears:
How an Individual
Can Change the World
Sat. Oct. 29, 7 pm
Prices start at $37 ($15 children 12 & under)
Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China
present a magnificent blend of athleticism and theatrical
expression with high-flying trapeze, aerial balance,
flowing theatrical dance, juggling and mime-character comedy, showcasing an
artistic world full of history and wonder. These amazing, multi-award-winning artists,
direct from Beijing, give us a deeply aesthetic night of breathtaking beauty and
physical daring, thrilling young and old alike.
BASETRACK LIVE
presented by En Garde Arts
Sun. Oct. 2, 3 pm
Prices start at $29
“A powerful moving work of documentary theater.”
—The New York Times
Basetrack Live powerfully portrays the impact of war on
veterans and their families. Two actors play the real-life
characters of AJ and Melissa Czubai, a young Marine and
his wife. We follow their journey through his deployment
to Afghanistan and back home again, the birth of their
child while he is overseas and his injury that sends him
home. Based on the website One-Eight Basetrack launched
by Teru Kuwayama, featuring photographs by Balazs Gardi and a small group of
independent journalists, Basetrack Live shows how ordinary people fundamentally
change by the extraordinary experience of fighting a war.
FINLANDIA
performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fri. Oct. 7 , 8 pm
Prices start at $24 (Season package $72, $54 student)
A Temptations Revue
Sat. Oct. 8, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
Relive the magic of Motown with A Temptations Revue.
The show features former lead singer of the Temptations
from 1998–2003, Barrington “Bo” Henderson—one of
the only Temptations singers to have received a Grammy.
Spanning more than a decade of Temptations classics, A Temptations Revue recreates
the great harmonies and choreographed dance steps that made the Temptations
famous. Backed by a six-piece band, they perform among the most recognizable and
culture-defining songs in pop music history: “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Get
Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Just My Imagination,” “I Wish It Would Rain” and so
many more!
MAMMA MIA!
Tue. Oct. 11, 8 pm
Wed. & Thu. Oct. 12 & 13, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $68
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“ABBA-solutely Fabulous!”—Daily Mail
Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in
love with the characters, the story and the music that make
MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine
Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island
paradise.
On TOUR
the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of
FAREWELL
her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited
20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting
tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of
their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical,
MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No. 1 Show!
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JEANNE ROBERTSON
Fri. Oct. 14, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
“Jeanne Robertson is like the aunt you can’t wait to talk to at the
family reunion… that keeps the whole family in stitches.”
—The Carlisle Theater
An overnight success nearly half a century in the making,
Jeanne Robertson keeps audiences rolling on the floor with
laughter. At 72 years young, this former Miss North Carolina
stands tall at six-foot-two and has a personality, heart and sense of humor that soar
just as high. Some of her most popular anecdotes include “Don’t Go to Vegas Without
A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store.”
Robertson’s witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all
ages rolling with laughter. Don’t miss this performance by a truly funny lady!
VOCALOSITY
Sun. Oct. 16, 4 pm
Prices start at $37 ($25 student)
Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the
creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch
Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole
new level! This fast-paced production features an all-star
ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in
brand-new arrangements that set a new standard for 12-part harmony. No genre of
music is off limits in the world of a cappella and Vocalosity covers them all—from
tenth-century Gregorian chant and classical choral to barber shop quartet and
bouncing doo-wop all the way to an exploration of the current sound of a cappella
with music from The Beatles, Bruno Mars and more. It’s the aca-perfect concert
experience!
THE CAPITOL STEPS
Sat. Oct. 22, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
“They’re the best. There’s no one like them, no one in their
league.”—Larry King, CNN
Faster than Joe Biden deciding whether to run for
president! More powerful than the wind it takes to
finally blow off Donald Trump’s hair! It’s the Capitol Steps,
a Washington, D.C. institution for over 30 years,
guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum
laughing. The show is constantly changing and strenuously bi-partisan. If you’ve ever
wanted to see Barack Obama sing a show tune, Nancy Pelosi sing a rock song, and
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie do a classical ballet, this is the show for you!
THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE!
Sun. Oct. 23, 3 pm
Prices start at $29 ($15 children 12 & under)
“A Side-Splitting Spectacular!”—Chicago Tribune
Referred to as “Houdini Times Ten!” by NBC, Blagg’s show
is packed with NEW mind-blowing illusions and his
trademark off-the-cuff personality that make this show a
great family event! People will float in mid-air; vanish in
the blink of an eye and so much more! This is one show
you can’t afford to miss! Witness live over 90 minutes of
interactive, action-packed magic and illusion performed
by the country’s most prominent magical star, Bill Blagg!
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES WITH KEVIN WELSH
performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sun. Dec. 4, 3 pm
Prices start at $24
THE TEN TENORS:
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Sat. Dec. 10, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
“If you thought the sound of three tenors was
impressive, just wait until you hear what ten
can do!”—The New York Times
Home for the Holidays is a magical
experience for the whole family that will dazzle, delight and captivate audiences.
Join Australia’s rock stars of the opera as they amaze and enthrall with their unique
selection of traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites. With soaring versions
of “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas,” “Amazing Grace,” “Winter
Wonderland,” “Feliz Navidad” and many more, Home for the Holidays is the perfect
way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Much Ado About Nothing
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“Beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in
effect.”—The New Yorker
Spying, subterfuge, deception, false identities, slander,
manipulation, and love all take part in this wonderfully
entertaining battle of the sexes. William Shakespeare’s
Much Ado About Nothing is an exuberant, philosophical, and festive play excelling in
combative wit, melodrama, and potential tragedy. Grades 9 and up.
performed by
THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT CHORALE
Sun. Dec. 11, 3 pm
Prices start at $29 ($15 children 12 & under)
The Metropolitan Detroit Chorale (MDC) performs one of George Frederik Handel’s
most treasured works, his beloved Messiah. It is filled with exuberant choral sections
like the famous “Hallelujah Chorus” but also sublime passages that remind you why
Handel’s melodies have stuck in the imagination for centuries. With close to 100
voices under the direction of Pasquale A. Pascaretti, the MDC continues “bringing
music to life and lives to music.”
CHRISTMAS WITH THE DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR
Sun. Dec. 18, 3 pm
Prices start at $20 ($10 student)
Fri. Jan. 13, 8 pm
Prices start at $25 ($10 student)
Hear the DSO in its full symphonic splendor during its
second season of residency at the Macomb Center for the
Performing Arts. For specific programming, call the box
office or visit MacombCenter.com.
The Best of Broadway:
The Music of Andrew Lloyd
Webber starring Terry Barber
Fri. Nov. 4, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
“You’ll be singing these songs long after the concert is
over!”—Music Scene
This amazing musical concert features the music of
Andrew Lloyd Webber starring Terry Barber, one of the
world’s most famous countertenors. Join him along with
co-stars Shelley Keelor, Jonathan Cummings and the
young talent of soprano Alexandra Marra for selections from ten of Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s biggest stage productions including songs from CATS, Jesus Christ
Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Evita and more. Your host for the concert is legendary radio and television
personality Jack Starr.
COLIN MOCHRIE AND
BRAD SHERWOOD:
TWO MAN GROUP
SWAN LAKE
presented by Russian National
Ballet Theatre
Sat. Jan. 21, 2 pm
Prices start at $37 ($15 children 12 & under)
“The Russian National Ballet Theatre… is a cut above many of
its rivals.”—Washington Post
Prepare to be mesmerized by the Russian National Ballet
Theatre’s stunning rendition of Swan Lake. The world’s
great love story offers an unforgettable evening of ballet,
telling the story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is cursed by evil sorcerer
Von Rothbart to take the form of a swan by day and stay a maiden at night. Von
Rothbart sends Odile, the black swan, to entice Siegfried and to keep Siegfried and
Odette apart so his spell on Odette cannot be broken. Stylish choreography and
masterful storytelling make Swan Lake one of the most beautiful ballets and a delight
for the entire family!
Sat. Nov. 5, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $45
ELVIS LIVES!
Sat. Jan 28, 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Prices start at $45
“They are laugh-until-your-sides-hurt funny!”
—The Cape Cod Times
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and
original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on
Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from
audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word,
Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act…just like a live
version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter!.
“Elvis Lives! makes you want to shout, throw your hands
up and put on your blue suede shoes again. And again. And
again.”—Sioux City Journal
Elvis Lives! is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical
journey across Elvis’ life. His iconic style, embraced by many
of today’s artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all
generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley
Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest,
each representing Elvis during a different stage of his
career, audiences “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with this
phenomenal theatrical concert experience.
Joe Klein
FULL METAL LEADERSHIP
With Comments on the Elections
Thu. Nov. 10, 5:30 pm Meet & Greet • 7 pm Presentation
Prices start at $20 ($15 student)
TIME magazine columnist and bestselling author Joe Klein is
one of America’s best political journalists, a provocative and
probing analyst of events in our nation’s capital and abroad. The
New York Times proclaimed, “Klein possesses one of the more musical ears in
American politics, a gift for hearing what others miss.” Join him for his exclusive take
on this year’s election, as well as a discussion of his latest book Charlie Mike: A True
Story of Heroes Who Brought Their Mission Home. At a time when optimism is rare,
Klein delivers a story of lives saved—not wasted—and a message of hope for the
future of the country. Sponsored by First State Bank.
HONK! JR.
presented by ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
Macomb County’s Premier Theatre Arts
Education Company
Sat. Nov. 12, 1 pm & 4 pm
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
HONK! JR. is a heartwarming, musical adaptation of Hans
Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. A musical score
written by George Stiles & Anthony Drew (Mary Poppins) gives this celebration of
being different a “Disneyesque” quality that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Witty and hilarious but also deeply moving, HONK! JR. will treat you to equal amounts
of laughter and tears as we find out that being different is not a bad thing.
THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE
featuring Mike Fornes
Sun. Nov. 13, 3 pm
Prices start at $37 ($20 student)
Showcasing the music of folk-rock legend Gordon
Lightfoot, Mackinac City guitarist Mike Fornes takes
you on a visual, acoustic trip from the Great Lakes to
the Canadian Rockies; through the pains of lost loves
and haunting melodies in his salute to the Canadian
balladeer. Backed by the “Whispers of the North,” Fornes breathes authenticity into
Lightfoot’s catalogue of songs, including such standards as “If You Could Read My
Mind,”“Canadian Railroad Trilogy,”“Sundown,”“Carefree Highway,”“Rainy Day People,”
and of course, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
TONY ORLANDO
Sat. Nov. 19, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $50
No entertainer can move and excite an audience like
Tony Orlando. One of America’s most endearing and
enduring stars, Tony brings to the stage a warmth
and exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience.
Celebrating his 50th year in show business, join one
of America’s best-loved personalities singing all your
favorite hits including: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round
the Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My
Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I
Love You).”
THE MACOMBERS FALL EXTRAVAGANZA
with MAGIC COMPANY
Sun. Nov. 27, 3 pm
$18 ($10 children 12 & under)
Louisa May Alcott’s classic tale of life in New England
after the Civil War is revived and told through the
music of American composer Mark Adamo. This
production features the artists of Michigan Opera Theatre’s resident artist program,
the MOT Studio, in lead and supporting roles, sung in English with English supertitles.
This is the third opera of MOT’s annual community initiative to bring opera directly
to audiences in Southeastern Michigan through partnerships with community
organizations. 30 minute pre-opera talk starts one hour prior to show time.
presented by Mike Wiley Productions
Tue. & Wed. Mar. 14 & 15, 9:30 am & 11 am—runtime: 50 min.
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In 1955, a 14-year-old black Chicago youth traveled to the
Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. He walked
off the train into a world he could never understand—a world of thick color lines, of
hard-held class systems and unspeakable taboos. Young Emmett crossed that line
and stepped into his gruesome fate by whistling at a white woman. Written and
performed by Mike Wiley, this riveting one-actor play chronicles the murder, trial and
unbelievable confession of the men accused of Till’s lynching. This project is
supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Presented in Stage II. Grades 8 and up.
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents WILLIAM DAVIDSON
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
LATE NITE CATECHISM
Sun. Jan. 29, 1 pm & 4:30 pm
Prices start at $37
It’s time to laugh your sins off! Call it Loretta Young meets
Carol Burnett. This is part catechism class, part stand-up
routine. It’s an interactive comedy, one of the longest
running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history. The
New York Times calls it “hilarious, well-written and inspired.” Jeffrey Lyons from TV’s
Sneak Previews calls Late Nite Catechism “something to savor and enjoy…one of the
most intimate, rewarding shows in town.” You, the audience member, are part of
Sister’s class. She’ll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass and meatless Fridays
and remind you about that good old ruler across the knuckles!
“These are my boys!”
—Sir Paul McCartney
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent.
A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own
health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock.
AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns—where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside
the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli
Pipers—a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboardists, and
drummers—who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to
Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and
a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.
PILOBOLUS: SHADOWLAND
Fri. Feb. 17, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37 ($20 student)
“A triumph of ingenuity.”—Huffington Post
The award-winning Pilobolus presents Shadowland, a mix of
shadow-theater, dance, circus, and concert. As the first
theatrical event of its kind to tour the globe, Shadowland
incorporates multiple moving screens of different sizes and
shapes to create a performance that merges projected
images with front-of-screen choreography. The story is a surreal experience of a
young girl’s sensational world as she comes of age. The grace of an acrobatic dance,
the humor of a child’s cartoon diversion and the heart of a love story, Pilobolus’
Shadowland celebrates the strange and wonderful power of the dark to show us who
we are in unexpected and utterly thrilling ways.
LET IT BE
Sat. Feb. 25, 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Prices start at $45
“… the performers are outstanding, as nostalgia
substitutes and as musicians in their own right.”
—New York Times
Direct from London’s West End and Broadway,
relive the past from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road,
and imagine the reunion that never was. Enter a
time capsule and turn back the clock to what would have been John Lennon’s 40th
birthday—October 9, 1980. For one night, the Fab Four come together on stage after
a decade apart performing hits like “Back in the USSR,” “Live and Let Die,” “Got to Get
You into My Life,” “My Sweet Lord,” “Hey Jude,” “Woman,” “Helter Skelter,” “Paperback
Writer” and many more hits you never got to see performed live!
The Rainbow Fish
presented by ARTSPOWER
Tue. Feb. 28, 9:30 am & 12 pm
Prices start at $15 ($5 student)
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With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the
Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature
in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver
scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?
ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching
musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others. Grades K–2.
Community Partners rental events | Artists, programs and pricing are subject to change without notice.
presented by ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
Macomb County’s Premier Theatre Arts Education Company
Tue. Mar. 28, 10 am $6 • 7 pm $10
Wed. Mar. 29, 10 am $6
BISCUIT
presented by ARTSPOWER
Thu. Mar. 30, 9:30 am & 12 pm
Prices start at $15 ($5 student)
APRIL
ANIMAL MAGIC
with Mark Rosenthal
Sat. Apr. 1, 11 am & 4 pm
Prices start at $29 ($15 children 12 & under)
Hold onto your seat and enter the jungle of world-renowned
biologist and magician Mark Rosenthal. Animal Magic’s
unique blend of humor, illusions and exotic wildlife has
made it one of the most sought-after acts in the country.
The line between education and entertainment is blurred as
the audience meets some fascinating members of the animal kingdom.
The World Famous
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
with the Modernaires
Sun. Apr. 2, 3 pm
Prices start at $37
“A band ought to have a sound all its own, it
ought to have a personality.”—Glenn Miller … and
the rest, as they say, is history! The Glenn Miller sound lives forever, now playing for
the next generation the music that set the mood for the ‘30s and ‘40s. Hear one of the
most sought-after big bands in the world performing such classics as “Pennsylvania
6-5000,” “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course the signature
tune of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the beautiful “Moonlight Serenade.” Under the
direction of Nick Hilscher, enjoy the original arrangements of Glenn Miller—the
legend lives on.
Power and Passion
performed by Eisenhower Dance
Sat. Apr. 8, 8 pm
Prices start at $25
Dramatic. Gorgeous. Awe-Inspiring. Eisenhower Dance
presents a stunning collection of repertory by nationally
recognized choreographers. The program includes striking works by Edgar Zendejas,
Laurie Eisenhower and Stephanie Pizzo, and showcases the talents of the exceptional
Eisenhower dancers. You won’t want to miss this electrifying evening of dance.
DISNEY’S MULAN JR.
presented by ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
Macomb County’s Premier Theatre Arts
Education Company
Sat. Apr. 22, 1 pm & 4 pm
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Fri. Mar. 17, 8 pm
Prices start at $25 ($10 student)
Hear the DSO in its full symphonic splendor during its
second season of residency at the Macomb Center for the
Performing Arts. For specific programming, call the box
office or visit MacombCenter.com.
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
performed by GARY MULLEN
AND THE WORKS
Sat. Mar. 18, 8 pm
Prices start at $37
“It is most definitely ‘A Kind of Magic.’”—The Flashlight, Dallas
Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen, a
spectacular live concert recreating the look, sound, pomp
and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all
time. In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars in Their Eyes” Live
Grand Final as Freddie Mercury, with the most votes ever cast in the show’s history.
Since 2002, Gary Mullen and The Works have played to sellout crowds in the UK, USA,
Europe and New Zealand. Featuring all your favorite Queen hits including: “Crazy
Little Thing Called Love,”“We Are the Champions,”“Bohemian Rhapsody,” and more—
this show will ROCK you!
Travel to the legendary days of ancient China in Disney’s
heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting
spirit. The Huns have invaded and to save his honor Mulan takes her ailing father’s
place in the Emperor’s army. Disguised as a man, she joins forces with the troublemaking dragon Mushu to save her family and her country. With hit songs like
“Reflection,” “Honor Us All,” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” this musical celebrates
the power of a young girl and brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility.
SPRING CONCERT
performed by MOTOR CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sun. Apr. 23, 3 pm
Prices start at $23 ($10 college student)
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
presented by YOUNG AUDIENCES NEW YORK’S
LITERATURE TO LIFE®
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Tue. & Wed. Apr. 25 & 26, 10 am
Prices start at $15 ($5 student)
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Set during the Civil Rights Movement, Sue Monk Kidd’s New
York Times bestseller The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of
a young girl’s search for the truth about her mother, leading
her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real
meaning of family. In this one-woman show, adapted and
directed by Wynn Handman, the actress fully embodies the
young protagonist, Lily, and brings us on her very personal
journey for self. Grades 7 and up.
SHAOLIN WARRIORS:
THE LEGEND CONTINUES
Sun. Mar. 19, 4 pm
Prices start at $37 ($15 children 12 & under)
“… makes for a dazzling spectacle, as was evident when
the Shaolin Warriors packed the Hummingbird Centre
for two shows!—The Toronto Star
The Shaolin Warriors is a wildly popular theatrical
experience performed by masters of Kung Fu. In this
fully choreographed stage production, Shaolin Warriors brings the remarkable skill,
stunning artistry and death-defying martial arts prowess of more than 20 Kung Fu
masters to the stage. Beginning at a very young age the Kung Fu masters are trained
in mental and physical disciplines, perfecting the art of hand-to-hand and weapons
combat, which allows them to perform unbelievable feats of athleticism that only
seem possible in the movies. The production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu
as well as a look at the daily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Women & Girls in the Media:
If You Can See It, You Can Be It
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, advocate, and president
and CEO of the nonprofit organization The Representation
Project. Committed to empowering individuals and
communities to realize their full potential, Newsom addresses
the current climate of American media, its harmful effects on our culture at large, and
the impact of media and culture on women’s representation in leadership positions.
Newsom inspires people of all genders to take action and reminds us all of the
power of one individual having the courage to use their voice to effect change.
Sponsored by First State Bank. For information on viewing Ms. Newsom’s awardwinning documentary film Miss Representation, visit LorenzoCulturalCenter.com.
THE HIT MEN Time Travel Tour
Fri. Mar. 24, 7:30 pm
Prices start at $37
Back by popular demand! Time travel through the
most magnificent years of rock ‘n’ roll with The Hit
Men—legendary performers who toured and
recorded with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons,
Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Carole
King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and many more. Experience a show full of
number one hits, sung and played by these amazing artists the way you first heard
them. This exciting multi-media production takes you behind the scenes with neverheard-before stories about their unforgettable times on the road and in the recording
studios with these world class rock stars. Come travel back in time with The Hit Men
to relive the music, the magic and the memories!
JIMMY WEBB:
THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS
50 Years of Music
and Friendship
Sat. Mar. 25, 8 pm
Prices start at $37
Songwriter Jimmy Webb has had chart-topping hits
from country to pop to disco, with songs including “The Highway Man,” “Up, Up and
Away” and “MacArthur Park.” Perhaps his most enduring songs were created through
his musical brotherhood with Glen Campbell. Webb’s moving and often humorous
account, through performance and anecdotes punctuated with photos, video and
audio clips, is a very personal music event. Highlighting some of the 100+ recordings
from the Webb/Campbell songbook, including “Honey Come Back,” “By the Time I
Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston” and more from decades of shared
musical memories.
THE BAROQUE CONCERTO
performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sun. Mar. 26, 3 pm
Prices start at $24
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ArtsPower’s newest musical, Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli,
features a frolicking little puppy named Biscuit who loves
exploring, making new friends and even stirring up some
mischief. Along the way, Biscuit learns about the joys of
having a family. With over 17 million books in print, Biscuit is a
modern classic! Grades Pre-K–2.
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents WILLIAM DAVIDSON
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Thu. Mar. 23, 5:30 Meet & Greet • 7 pm Presentation
Prices start at $20 ($15 student)
FEBRUARY
Magic Tree House:
Dinosaurs Before Dark & The Knight at Dawn
LITTLE WOMEN
presented by MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE
Sat. Mar. 11, 7:30 pm • Sun. Mar. 12, 2:30 pm
Prices start at $55 ($25 student)
Wed. Mar. 15, 7 pm
Prices start at $37 ($20 student)
JANUARY
november
“A phenomenal show!”—Chicago Tribune
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and
utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for
audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses
everything but conventional percussion instruments—
matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans,
Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year,
audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding, electrifying
show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it,
take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
DAR HE: THE STORY OF EMMETT TILL
HANDEL’S Messiah
Murder on the Nile, Agatha Christie’s own staging of her
famous novel, Death on the Nile, is set on a paddle
steamer cruising the legendary Nile River in 1940s
Egypt. Class, money and reputation are all at stake in one way or another for the
passengers and before they know it deceit, theft and murder quickly make waves on
the river. Who can be trusted? Who holds the truth? Who is a suspect? Whodunit?
Agatha Christie at her finest!
OCTOBER
STOMP
Fri. Mar. 3, 8 pm • Sat. Mar. 4, 2 pm & 8 pm
Prices start at $45 ($25 student)
performed by MACOMB BALLET COMPANY
Fri. Dec. 2, 10 am & 7 pm • Sat. Dec. 3, 2 pm & 7 pm
Prices start at $20 ($17 student)
Murder on the Nile
presented by AQUILA THEATRE
Mon. Oct. 31, 10 am
Prices start at $15 ($5 student)
MARCH
THE NUTCRACKER
presented by AQUILA THEATRE
Sun. Oct. 30, 3 pm
Prices start at $29 ($20 student)
Thu. Sep. 29, 5:30 pm Meet & Greet • 7 pm Presentation
Prices start at $20 ($15 student)
A Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Nicholas
Kristof has been christened the “reporter’s reporter.” He’s lived
on four continents, reported on six and traveled to more than 150 countries. During
his travels, he has caught malaria, experienced wars, confronted warlords and
survived an African airplane crash. Kristof not only managed to survive and press
on, he’s also won two Pulitzers in the process—advocating human rights and giving
a voice to the voiceless. Join this master storyteller, with an unmatched reputation,
as he shares his peerless perspective on the events that shape our world. Sponsored
by First State Bank.
DECEMBER
ALL THINGS ROMANTIC
performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fri. Apr. 28, 8 pm
Prices start at $24
42nd STREET
Sun. Apr. 30, 3pm
Prices start at $50
“42nd Street is so chock full of entertainment that it barely fits
on the stage.”—Salt Lake Tribune
42nd Street tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer
named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home
and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway
musical Pretty Lady. When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and
becomes a star. The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is
the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes
some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re in The Money,” “Lullaby of
Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and of course
“42nd Street.”
MAY
CINDERELLA
performed by MACOMB BALLET COMPANY
Fri. May 5, 10 am & 7 pm • Sat. May 6, 2 pm & 7 pm
Prices start at $15 ($12 student)
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents WILLIAM DAVIDSON
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Fri. May 12, 8 pm • Fri. Jun. 16, 8 pm • Fri. Jun. 23, 8 pm
Prices start at $25 ($10 student)
Hear the DSO in its full symphonic splendor during its
second season of residency at the Macomb Center for the
Performing Arts. For specific programming, call the box
office or visit MacombCenter.com.
THE MACOMBERS SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
Sat. May 13, 7:30 pm
$18 ($10 children 12 & under)
ANDY WILLIAMS
MOON RIVER AND ME!
starring JIMMY OSMOND
With Special Guest Jay Osmond and
The Moon River Band
Sun. May 14, 3 pm
Prices start at $37
Mother’s Day Lunch—
1 pm • an additional $23 per person
Make it a Mother’s Day to remember. Enjoy a pre-show
lunch at the Lorenzo Cultural Center followed by Jimmy
Osmond’s tribute to Andy Williams. In this heartfelt concert, Jimmy sings the songs
that made his mentor and friend so beloved by millions. Jimmy Osmond’s Moon River
and Me is full of music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams. With
hits we love from Andy and chart-topping hits that Jimmy Osmond and his brothers
made famous, it’s a perfect pairing for a memorable entertainment experience.