All subscription events are held in Shafer Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. except for Rockapella and are reserved seating. No refunds can be issued unless a performance is canceled. Subscription tickets available to Allegheny community as of Aug. 26. All mail-in requests are filled Sept. 1. Tickets are available for walk-ins on Sept. 2 in Reis Hall, Room 006, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All dates, times and programs subject to change.
Thank you for your support of the Centerstage Series. Please check back this summer when we'll announce the 2005-2006 series.
RockapellaSaturday, October 2, 2004 (Family Weekend)
8:00 p.m., Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student - $5.00
Returning to Centerstage for a repeat engagement is the musical powerhouse Rockapella. Often imitated, never duplicated, this certifiably unique pop musical group has taken the musical genre of a cappella and brought it full-force into the 21st century. You may know them from their five seasons on Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? or from the Folgers Coffee commericals that became instant classics. If you don't know Rockapella, don't miss this chance to hear what the Washington Post raves is "a series of colorfully textured, rhythmically vibrant arrangements that frequently leave you marveling." You'll be a fan forevermore.
Ailey IIWednesday, October 20, 2004
7:30 p.m Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student - $5.00
Passion, spirit, and extraordinary energy merge in the movements of a dance company so renowned that the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a stamp to commemorate its founder, the legendary Alvin Ailey. His pioneering dance troupes have performed for presidents, at the opening night of Studio 54, and at the Paris Opera. "The Ailey II Company can be counted on to deliver high-energy dancing made even more electric by the push of youthful ambition," says the New York Times. Come see what happens when the energy of the country's best young dancers meets the creative vision of outstanding choreographers.
Bethany YarrowWednesday, November 10, 2004
7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student -$5.00
Bethany Yarrow, daughter of Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, is poised to become a legend herself. Her debut CD, Rock Island, mixes the gloss of pop production with banjos, dulcimers, harmonicas, slide guitars, gospel choirs, and the sampled ghosts of some of the great American blues singers. In unexpected ways, Yarrow borrows from the deep river of American song and creates a gorgeous and totally contemporary sonic landscape. Yarrow's voice has been called "mesmerizing," "intense," "powerful," "a cross between PJ Harvey and Dido ... Nick Cave and Grace Slick." Come hear this unforgettable voice in an extraordinary concert.
The Acting Company's The Turn of the ScrewTuesday, February 8, 2005
7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student -$5.00
Award-winning playwright Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Henry James's Novella is the first ghost story of the 19th century, a brilliant, spine-tingling work. The Turn of the Screw is a truly theatrical play, drawing out its subtext with the sleekness of a dream in an actors' tour de force filled with shocking twists and turns. Join The Acting Company--heralded by the New York Times as "the major touring classical theater in the United States"--for this exploration into the depths of madness and mystery. "If you love good theatre," says the Miami Herald, "you must see The Acting Company."
Cirque Voila!Saturday, March 15, 2005
7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student -$5.00
Visually stunning and hilarious entertainment performed by some of the most talented circus performers you'll ever see will leave you wanting an extra dose of laughter! This unique combination of internationally recognized world-class circus artists will awe and astound. You will marvel at contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and the antics of lovable clowns who aren't above incorporating audience members into their acts. These seasoned veterans of the circus--who have performed at inaugurations, casinos, theme parks, and other venues around the world--will bring the magic of the Big Top to Shafer Auditorium and leave you wishing the show would never end.
CinderellaThursday, March 31, 2005
7:30 p.m., Shafer Auditorium
Adult - $10.00, Sr. Cit. & Child - $8.00, Allegheny Student - $5.00.
A classic fairytale comes to glorious life in Ballet Jörgen's lavish full-length production of one of the most beautiful ballets of all time: Prokofiev's Cinderella. Bring the entire family to be enchanted by the magic of the wondrous ball where Cinderella meets her Prince, the comedy of her spiteful stepsisters, and the jubilance of Cinderella and the Prince's love. The New York Times hails Ballet Jörgen as "a rare and exhilarating find," noting that "first-rate production values are hallmarks of its work." Freshness, beauty, and innovation characterize this brilliant ballet by one of the world's premier dance companies.
