Broadway star Michael Feinstein, music legends Gloria Gaynor and Herb Alpert with Lani Hall and a host of other artists and theatrical productions will grace the stages of North Central College in Naperville IL during the 2009-2010 Fine & Performing Arts Season.
This will be the second season for the College*s magnificent Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center, which was universally hailed for its stunning acoustics by world-renowned artists who performed there during the inaugural season. The new season features a variety of performers and genres at the College*s many venues.
*We have something for everyone, from dance to jazz to classical to pop to rock,* says Brian Lynch, fine arts director. *And best of all, we have shows that will fit any budget.*
This year offers more options for ticket prices and season packages. Patrons may purchase discounted preferred seating for five shows in each of the Performing Arts, Jazz, Classical, Dance and A la Carte Series. Series ticket packages are available now; individual ticket sales begin July 15.
The season includes such crowd-pleasing shows as ABBA Mania, Ricky Skaggs Family Christmas, 500 Clown Christmas, River North Chicago Dance Company, Harlem Gospel Choir, Canadian Brass, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, The Fab Four, Monterey Jazz Festival, Boyz II Men, Chick Corea and Gary Burton, Take 6, One Night of Queen, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
*We have the Canadian Brass, acclaimed in the industry as the best in the business,* Lynch says. *We have two artists who have won Grammy Awards every time they have teamed up, Chick Corea and Gary Burton. We have Chicago’s own Chicago Sinfonietta and its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring a 160-voice choir from Northwestern University.*
Shows sure to appeal to families include *Seussical* and *Junie B. Jones.* College and professional theatrical productions include *Pippin,* *Love Song,* Aquila Theater Company*s *As You Like It* and Organic Theater Company*s *Tomfoolery.* North Central College*s student and faculty musicians, actors and artists will be featured in numerous events, and the season includes a full schedule of exhibits planned for the College*s three art galleries.
Construction materials maker USG Corporation is once again the underwriting sponsor of the upcoming Fine & Performing Arts Season at North Central College. Hotel and restaurant partners include Bangkok Village, Catch 35, David*s on Jefferson Hill, Hugo*s Frog Bar, Raffi*s on 5th, Sugartoad at Hotel Arista, Timpano and Hotel Arista, all in Naperville.
To purchase tickets or to learn more about the 2009-2010 Fine & Performing Arts Season, visit http://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show or call 630-637-SHOW (7469). Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour before shows begin at the performance location.
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