May 17 Friday
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.
Centering around Jake Runestad's "Come to the Woods," this concert will also feature Matthew Lyon Hazzard's "Metropolis," Andre Thomas' "Beautiful City," and Jocelyn Hagen's "Arrow" for TTBB chorus. These concerts will also include works by Sarah Quartel, Joseph Gregorio, Undine Smith Moore, and Fanny Hensel!
By L. Frank Baum, With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Based upon the Classical Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination!
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellarDirected by Valerie JoyceMusical Direction by Nancy Moser Collins MilesChoreography by Stephen Casey
The 2006 Tony nominated Best Musical The Drowsy Chaperone is an “exquisitely honed hymn to the forgotten musicals of yesteryear” ( Variety ). The show opens with a morose theatre lover who cheers himself up by playing for the audience a record of his favorite musical, a fictional 1928 show. As the record plays, the stage is transformed into an impressive Broadway set, and a parody of a 1920s musical comedy is performed. The theatre lover, invisible to the musical actors, comments on the story, the acting, and the music during the show. Filled with rollicking dance numbers and exuberant songs, The Drowsy Chaperone will delight audiences with its love of musicals from the past.
Recommended for ages 13+
There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
“Bassist and composer Peter Paulsen… exhibits an approach to creating music rooted in observation and execution through improvisation, communication and impulsiveness… Paulsen's music, despite its detailed and heady nature, lives and breathes with plenty for the heart as well as the mind. With more colors at Paulsen's disposal, a clear defining point is how much space there is for interaction, despite his predilection for long-form composition, making great use of subset possibilities inherent within the ensemble
“Peter Paulsen is a versatile double bassist, at home playing jazz or classical styles, he’s a dedicated educator, and if that’s not enough, he’s also an imaginative composer – Paulsen’s compositions come out of the jazz tradition, sometimes very literally, but at the same time, he acknowledges classical influences and uses classical composition techniques.”
“Intelligent…hard swinging…wonderfully sensitive and imaginative…great band dynamic…Paulsen’s playing is emotionally charged and he’s not afraid to take risks,” says DoubleBassist Magazine
In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens. Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin) are all powerful musical artists who have active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together. Harry Chapin (1942 - 1981) was one of our most passionate, political, prolific and inspiring songwriters. Two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life. Backed by The Harry Chapin Band (including Big John Wallace and Howard Fields), the Family will perform Harry’s classic songs, including Cat’s In The Cradle, Taxi, Mr. Tanner, Mail Order Annie, W•O•L•D, and Circle. To honor Harry’s commitment to fighting hunger, we will have a Food Drive in connection with this concert. The audience is encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to a local food bank. Experience iconic performances and timeless hits from Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories LIVE. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music!
As a preview to our European concert in Bach’s very own Thomaskirche at the Leipzig Bachfest, hear The Choir perform Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn, BWV 96 and Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180. These two shimmering cantatas will be bookended by a cappella choral repertoire including works by Rheinberger, Mendelssohn, and American choral tradition pieces that The Choir will share with our European audiences. Our Festival Artistin- Residence Vincent Lauzer’s dazzling virtuosity will also be on display in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, completing an evening of exceptional artistry and riveting music.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as three exceptional singer-songwriters join forces for a co-bill performance. Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, celebrated contemporary folk artists, bring their heartfelt harmonies and insightful songwriting from their latest album, “Making Promises (2024).” Alongside them, Emily Drinker, an independent talent from Philadelphia, shares her soulful blend of folk, pop, and rock. With a mix of introspective lyrics and captivating melodies, these artists guarantee an evening of genuine, down-to-earth musical experiences.
May 18 Saturday
We’ll kick off with a return visit from Dr. Micah Sadigh, who did a popular presentation for us in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”