Kirkland Performance Center?s 2006-2007 Season keeps delivering on our promise to bring the Eastside bigger names ? pop icon Melissa Manchester, rock legend Dave Mason, breathtaking Ailey II, Peking Acrobats and The Amazing Kreskin among others - and more of them ? 38 Presented Artists in all.
The Brothers Four -- September 22-23
Exactly how long should 4-part harmony be aged to reach perfection? Listen to The Brothers Four and you?ll believe the answer is the 43 years they?ve been performing. Come indulge yourself in comfort food for the ears: ?Greenfields,? ?Yellow Bird? and ?Try to Remember? crooned by ?Americas Musical Ambassadors to the World,? and then join us after the show to toast the beginning of another great season at KPC.
Melissa Manchester -- September 29
Grammy-winner Melissa Manchester performs hits such as ?Whenever I Call You Friend? and ?Midnight Blue? as well as the Academy Award nominated ?Ice Castles? with a warm voice rising ?like smoke from simmering coals.? This extraordinary singer/songwriter brings her unique talent for getting to the heart of a song to the KPC stage for a solo piano concert featuring new original classics from her 2004 album When I Look Down That Road as well as the favorites that made her famous: ?Ill Never Say Goodbye,? ?Don?t Cry Out Loud? and more.
John Jorgenson Quintet -- September 30
?To say that John is a superlative guitarist is an understatement. He is simply great.? Earl Scruggs A pioneer of American gypsy jazz who performed with Elton John for six years, John Jorgenson is a dazzling guitarist, clarinetist and vocalist. Whether playing his own compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
Gran Folklorico de Mexico -- October 19
?The Gran Folklorico de Mexico is one of the most beautifully costumed folk-dance companies to appear in New York in recent memory.? ? The New York Times. This colorful, rhythmic, pulsating performance is presented in a swirl of authentic costumes with Mariachi, Marimba and Jorocho bands providing exciting musical settings from the panorama of Mexican dance and song.
The Mills Brothers ? October 20
Starting as a vaudeville act in the 1920s, The Mills Brothers have remained one of the most enduring ensembles in American popular music. With hits like ?Glow Worm,? ?Sweet Georgia Brown? and ?Paper Doll,? their smooth sound and tight harmonies have been favorites for generations of listeners. Featuring John Mills, son of one of the original Mills Brothers, and Elmer Hopper, who spent 21 years with the Platters, the current members of the group perform the repertoire in the original keys and with the original scores.
Captain Smartypants Trousers of Terror -- October 21
Whipping up another treat for the eyes and ears, vocal funny gay guys Captain Smartypants take audiences on a flight of fancy in a special Halloween show. Part radio show, part beauty contest, part pop song tribute and part three-ring circus, Captain Smartypants takes on bad movies, bad food, bad hair and everything we love about them.
Lingo Dancetheater Relatively Real -- November 4
?Dancing with a voracious do or die ethic.? Seattle Weekly The Eastside debut of a symphony of movement from the Seattle-based interdisciplinary performing ensemble, Relatively Real explores the relativity of identity and perception through androgyny, alter-ego, voice, and sound. Multi-media projections, a dynamic, mobile set and the seven athletic performers create an atmosphere of mystery and transformation.
Carmona Flamenco ? November 10
In the large tablaos (cabarets) of Madrid and Sevilla, flamenco shows feature both a large cuadro (flamenco group) with group numbers and a small cuadro of soloists that perform the atraciones (attractions ? featured soloists only). Carmona Flamenco has taken these attractions and modified them to feature the distillation of contemporary flamenco: the song, dance, guitar and cajon (percussion). Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar series.
Seattle Opera Young Artists In Performance The Tragedy of Carmen ? November 11
?The opera production presented each year by Seattle Operas Young Artists Program is invariably a delight ...? Pippa Kiraly, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Chosen through national auditions, these singers come to study and perform with Seattle Operas Young Artists Program. They will perform a concert adaptation of Bizet?s world-famous opera, Peter Brook?s The Tragedy of Carmen.
Tingstad and Rumbel -- November 17
2003 Grammy Award-winning American Acoustic duo, Tingstad & Rumbel return to KPC for another melodic holiday concert. Tingstad & Rumbel established their legacy as the leading guitar and woodwind duo in the country after the immediate success of their debut album, The Gift. Imaginative and innovative, this evening performance is full of classically inspired music and holiday favorites. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar series.
Uncle Bonsai ? November 18
If the Vienna Boys Choir had only three members and sang Woody Guthrie/Stephen Sondheimesque compositions about a guy named Doug, they might sound a little like Uncle Bonsai. Seattle folk-pop darlings Ashley O?Keefe, Arni Adler and Andrew Ratshin return to KPC for a concert filled with exquisite three-part harmonies, samurai-sharp lyrics and ironic, quirky humor about hapless love, endless TV, and other wonders of the modern world.
Christmas from Dublin, starring the Three Irish Tenors -- November 25 & 26
Celebrate the holidays with a genuine Irish Christmas! Direct from the Emerald Isle and filled with songs of the season such as ?The Little Drummer Boy?, ?Adeste Fideles?, ?Silent Night? and ?O Holy Night?, Christmas from Dublin is full of the warmth, charm, and music which enchants audiences throughout the world. The production features The Three Irish Tenors: Ciaran Nagle and Brian Dunphy from Riverdance The Show, and Anthony Norton from La Scala Milan plus a company of ten signers and musicians.
Glenn Yarbrough The Forgotten Carols by Michael McLean ? December 2
From his days as the singing mainstay of The Limeliters through a long solo career that has seen its share of hits, including ?Baby the Rain Must Fall,? Glenn Yarbrough has been one of America?s most respected interpreters of folk and popular music. The Forgotten Carols is a remarkable Christmas story that will stir the heart as it is sung and interpreted by Yarbrough, accompanied by the Kirkland Choral Society.
The Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration on Tour?s
Roald Dahl?s Willy Wonka -- December 15 & 16
Get your Golden Ticket to this fun-filled musical, adapted and updated from the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Brought to life by seven actors, over a dozen puppets and mysterious Oompa Loompas, the tale of five children touring Willy Wonka?s chocolate factory will entertain the whole family...and maybe leave us all a little wiser. With new songs and favorite tunes ?The Candy Man,? ?I Want It Now!? and ?Pure Imagination,? Willy Wonka is sure to delight.
Sister?s Christmas Catechism -- December 20 - 23
The Sister of Late Night Catechism is back at KPC by popular demand...and she won?t forget the donkey costumes. Last year?s run of The Mystery of The Magis Gold was nuttier than the Nutcracker and more of a kick than the Rockettes...and a smash sold-out success! Be sure to get your tickets early for the greatest story never told and maybe even participate on-stage in the audience-cast living nativity...bring your cameras, but don?t let Sister catch you coming in late!
Peking Acrobats ? January 7, 2007
?The Peking Acrobats regularly passed from the seemingly impossible to the virtually unbelievable.? Los Angeles Times Tumblers, jugglers and acrobats, oh my! The Peking Acrobats return to KPC bringing the jaw-dropping acts and startling skill inherent in China?s 2000-year-old circus disciplines. Revered by spellbound audiences the world over, the agility and grace of this elite group has to be seen to be believed.
The Great Kaplan -- January 27
Virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and physical comedian ? all wrapped up in one eccentric performer. Inviting the audience into the humor is the focus of the show. His greatest talent lies in his uncanny ability to appeal to a wide cross-section of the audience. Spectators young and old are welcomed into a wonderfully strange world they will not soon forget.
Charlie Musselwhite ? February 2
Harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite?s version of the blues ventures far beyond conventional honky-tonk. Charlie himself is simply interested in sound ? as he puts it, ?music from the heart?: international, cross-cultural, modern and classic.
International Guitar Night -- February 10
The International Guitar Night (IGN) brings together the world?s foremost acoustic guitarists for a virtuoso evening of solo original pieces and spontaneous collaborations. Every show highlights a diversity of cultural styles and techniques. The Winter 2007 North American tour features two Grammy winners: Slide guitarist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt from India and classical innovator Andrew York of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. They are joined by France?s brilliant Jazz improviser Sylvain Luc and lyrical finger stylist Brian Gore, the creator of IGN. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
Bill Frisell ? February 16
?Mr. Frisell plays up the pleasure in the music and also takes on another often-avoided subject: tenderness.? The New York Times. One of the most versatile, sought after guitarists in contemporary music, Bill Frisell has played with everyone: Bono, Marianne Faithful, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Frankfurt Ballet and on and on. Not your average rock-star type, this ?Clark Kent of the electric guitar? mixes rock and country with jazz and blues to create a unique sound that only he can play. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
Dave Mason ? February 17
Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work in the band Traffic in the 1960s, Dave Mason has gone on to have a successful solo career writing and performing such mega-hits as ?Feelin? Alright,? ?Only You Know and I Know? and ?We Just Disagree.? Known as one of the great rock guitarists from an age that spawned the likes of Hendrix and Clapton, Dave Mason?s songwriting and performance make him a giant of the rock music genre. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
Chicago City Limits -- February 23 & 24 ?The perfect masters of improvisation.? The New York Times Ever wish theatre could be more like real-life? Perhaps your life? Then be sure to see Chicago City Limits. From the cradle of improv to the theatre city that never sleeps, the troupe has entertained for 30 years, using songs and sketches based on the responses of each evening?s audience members for night after night of unique theatrical hilarity.
Leo Kottke and David Lindley -- February 25
?Two guitar legends. One night. Is KPC ready for the talents of acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke and eclectic multi-instrumentalist David Lindley? Join us for this phenomenal concert featuring two unique sets and find out, but beware: both performers are as well known for their on-stage banter as they are for their mind-blowing musical skills. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
Ailey II - March 3
The name Alvin Ailey is internationally synonymous with energetic, breathtaking dance. Under the direction of Sylvia Waters, the Ailey II company combines the raw passion of young dancers and the discipline and drive that has made them one of the most popular dance companies in the nation with Ailey?s legendary choreography..
Dell?Arte Company In the Land of the Grasshopper Song -- March 10
In 1908, two young women were appointed as ?field matrons? for the Karuk Indians in the Klamath/Salmon river country of Northern California. Their remarkable adventures, detailed in their diaries, were published in the award-winning book, ?In the Land of the Grasshopper Song.? The Dell?Arte Company offers a spectacular theatrical/musical adaptation of this unique book.
Karla Bonoff ? March 10
?Songs of soul-searching, heartache and joy.? Billboard. Karla Bonoff is the talented singer/songwriter behind countless hits by Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna, and Bonnie Raitt. ?Tell Me Why,? ?Someone to Lay Down Beside Me,? ?All My Life? and her other songs are already in your blood, now come immerse yourself in these soul-searching ballads of longing and loss as performed live by the woman who created them and knows them best.
MacHomer ? March 11 & 13
?A piece of performance mayhem that works because Miller is fast, skilled and determined.? San Francisco Chronicle. This one-man vocal and theatrical extravaganza by award-winning Canadian actor Rick Miller features 50 voices from TVs favorite dysfunctional family in a hilarious, satirical performance of Shakespeare?s tragedy. Come see The Simpsons do MacBeth in this pop culture tour-de-force.????
Bigger Than Jesus ? March 15-16
Two thousand years after his death, Jesus continues to be a potent and controversial figure, inspiring both devout worship and incalculable violence. Who was Jesus? Was he the Son of God or just another prophet? A politically correct social worker or the Messiah? This challenging new one-man show features the trademark humor and intelligence of Rick Miller as he grapples with these thorny questions.????
KPC Musical Gypsy -- March 23 - 25
Let Us Entertain You with this classic showbiz tale of child stars, the ultimate stage mother and the all-important gimmick. Whether you sing out from the stage or beg for more from the audience, Everything?ll Be Coming Up Roses.
Glenn Miller Orchestra? -- March 29
?A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.? Glenn Miller. Playing Miller?s original compositions and arrangements, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Orchestra was formed in 1956 and is under the direction of trombonist Larry O?Brien.????
MonTango ? March 31
MonTango is a dynamic group of musicians, vocalists and internationally acclaimed tango dancers who perform the rich, compelling music of contemporary Tango: a scintillating fusion of tango, classical and jazz influences.
Arlo Guthrie
The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour, Woody, Arlo & the Guthrie Family ? April 10
A multi-media concert, featuring special guests Abe & Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion. After his sold-out 2005 appearance, Arlo returns to KPC to celebrate four generations of Guthrie family music. Joined throughout the year by his children and grandchildren, Arlo will visit songs and share stories enriched with historic photos and archival recordings. Don?t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of the Guthrie family legacy!
The Amazing Kreskin - April 20
You?re thinking of a famous performer. He?s a comedian, no, he?s a mentalist. I?m getting signals both ways. He must be both. You?ve seen him on television, perhaps CNN or Late Night with David Letterman. You can?t believe how much he knows about you. You?re sitting there incredulous, no, startled, no, amazed. I?ve got it: You?re planning to purchase tickets to see The Amazing Kreskin!
Paul Galbraith ? April 25
Lauded for his ?exceptional artistry? by the New Yorker, Paul Galbraith won the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition at the age of 17. This award helped launch an international career, including engagements with some of the finest orchestras in Britain and Europe. In his unique playing style, the guitar (which has two extra strings, one high, one low) is supported by a metal endpin, similar to that of a cello, which rests on a wooden resonance box. Both the guitar?s extraordinary design and Galbraith?s playing style are groundbreaking. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
William Chapman Nyaho - April 28
Ghanaian-born concert pianist William Chapman Nyaho brings a unique multi-cultural background to his captivating concerts of music from various African countries, as well as the USA and the Caribbean. Hear why Gramophone Magazine hailed ?Nyaho?s gripping performances? and Dr. Maya Angelou says listeners will ?compliment not just Dr. Chapman Nyaho, but themselves at their good fortune in finding these composers and this pianist.?
Keola Beamer & R. Carlos Nakai Native Voices - May 5
Two internationally recognized, multi award-winning master musicians take the KPC stage to share the heritage of their homelands: Keola Beamer, the Hawaiian slack key guitar master who played to a cheering, standing-room-only audience at KPC two seasons ago; and R. Carlos Nakai, the world?s premier Native American flutist. Together they?ll treat you to an uplifting concert intended as much for the soul as the ears. Part of KPC?s Art of the Guitar Series.
N*gger Wetb*ck Ch*nk - May 9-19
This clever, nimble, three-man show had KPC patrons raving last year, so we just had to bring Miles, Allen and Rafael back for an extended run and even more in-school residencies. Ranging from outrageous comedy based on society?s worst stereotypes to tragic monologues of disarming honesty about doing personal battle with those stereotypes, the performance is a wonder: Social Theatre that is ?laugh your a** off? funny. The co-writers/stars use their skillful theatricality to create engaging, energetic performances and smack the titular racial slurs into submission.
Seattle Shakespeare Company?s The School for Scandal - May 31, June 1 & 2
Critically acclaimed Seattle Shakespeare Company makes their annual visit to KPC bringing a rare treat in Richard Brinsley Sheridan?s beloved comedy of manners. Two brothers vie for the attentions of the fair Maria, helped and hindered by the fashionable lords and ladies of London.
KPC is also proud to include as part of our season a myriad of performances by our locally based producing partners.
StoryBook Theater, Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Highlanders Pipe Band, Issaquah Chorale, International Ballet Theatre, Bronn Journey, The Comedy Underground, Geoffrey Castle, Showtunes! Theatre Company, Washington Wind Symphony, Jim French Productions and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra all play an integral part in the vast array of companies and artistic genres that will be found on our stage.
For more information, visit http://www.kpcenter.org
About Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland Performance Center provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts more than 250 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and international artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through ?A World of Arts?, a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including the King County Library Lecture Series and ?Kids-at-Play,? an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit http://www.kpcenter.org.
The 2006-2007 Season is made possible in part by 4Culture,ArtsFund, The Boeing Company, Cascade Vista Convalescent Center, Conover Insurance, Evergreen Healthcare, Frontier Bank, Livingood, Fitzgerald & Alskog, Mama Lucia?s Italian Kitchen, Northwest Aerials Gymnastics & Dance, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Poncho, Software 21,Standing Ovation, Target, Univar USA, Vander Hoek Windows and Doors, Washington State Arts Commission, Woodinville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Western States Arts Federation and generous support from The City of Kirkland.
Media Contact: Rachel Jackson, PR Manager
Administration: (425) 828-0422
Box Office Phone: (425) 893-9900
Website: http://www.kpcenter.org
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