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Mayor’s Message / Directions
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Welcome from the Rose
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Group Sales
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Why Subscribe?
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How to Reach Us/How to Order
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Seating Plan
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Rose Theatre Presents
Subscription Season (listed by date)
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Season at a Glance
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Studio Events: Little Sprouts
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Studio Two Subscription Series
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Studio Comedy
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Studio Jazz
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Studio Theatre
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Donor / Sponsor Information
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mayor’s message
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n behalf of the members of City Council,
I am
pleased to introduce this year’s playbill. The Rose 2011 - 2012
season promises to deliver another great season of outstanding
entertainment and memorable experiences!
The Rose Theatre is an incredible success, exceeding all
expectations from the first day it opened its doors. As a
founding Legacy Sponsor of this magnificent theatre, I
am very proud of this great centre of culture, arts, and
entertainment in our city. With a new lineup of incredible
talent and great performances that every audience
will truly enjoy, this season will once again showcase
performances in every price range and arts experiences
to suit every taste.
To returning subscribers, I am very much looking
forward to seeing you again in the coming
season! And if you have not yet experienced
what the Rose has to offer, I urge you to
order your tickets now, as these wonderful
shows sell out quickly.
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Mayor
City of Brampton
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directions
ose Theatre Brampton is located at 1 Theatre Lane
in beautiful downtown Brampton. There is complimentary
parking directly beneath the theatre for evening and weekend
performances.
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From the East
Hwy 401 West
Hwy 410 North
Queen Street Exit
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R on Theatre Lane
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From the North
Hwy 10 South
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From the South
Hwy 403 East
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P lan an unforgettable experience
for your group!
Celebrate a special event at the Rose Theatre
with Family, Friends, Colleagues or Customers!
Let us help you plan a pre- or post-show reception, dinner and a show
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welcome from the rose
Contact our Group Sales Coordinator or
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Gabiella Currie
Steve Solski
Manager of Arts,
Culture and Theatre,
City of Brampton
T: 905.793.7073
C: 416.806.0440
E: [email protected]
T: 647.438.5559
Toll Free: 1.866.447.7849
Group sales
W
elcome to the 2011-2012 Rose Theatre Presents
Professional Entertainment Series. Now in our sixth
season, we are proud to bring you the very best in
culture and entertainment from around the globe.
Our dynamic city deserves local access to world class
arts. Quickly approaching a population of half a million
residents, Brampton has become a bright light on the
national stage, attracting artists of the highest talent and
creative calibre.
Please join me this year in celebrating our vibrant theatre
season. It’s all here and it’s all for you.
www.thegrouptixcompany.com
I
t’s hard to believe the Rose is heading into its sixth season.
Each year brings a new challenge to present the right variety of programming
to suit our diverse audiences.
As I began programming, I looked at your feedback, your requests and at box
office returns. I asked myself, how can I make the Rose more accessible to a
broader portion of this community, maintain our mandate to present culturallydiverse work and challenge our patrons to take artistic risks? The answer is, with
an eclectic blend of commercial and well-known acts sprinkled
with lesser known, yet dynamic, performances and a lot
more family-friendly shows, guaranteeing a broad range of
choice for everyone.
I hope to introduce to you shows you might not have
thought to attend, but whose international reputation
makes them worthy of being presented on our stages.
This year it’s “surprise and be surprised”, with some
performers returning, others gracing our stage for the
first time, some big names, and others, the bright
stars of tomorrow ready to be discovered by you.
My credo continues to be to dare to challenge our
audiences, not compromise on creativity and quality
and, just maybe, to not always fit the mold.
Welcome back to our theatre!
Costin Manu
Manager of
Programming,
Rose Theatre Brampton
High School Students
Are you ready!?
A limited number of $5 EyeGO tickets are
available for select Rose Theatre Presents
performances. Purchases must be made
in person with a valid high school student
card.
EyeGO tickets go on sale September 6.
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905.874.2800
Theatre Administration
905.874.2844
Rental Inquiries
905.874.2844 x 62801
Visit us online:
www.rosetheatre.ca
By Phone
Call 905.874.2800
Box Office staff is available 24/7
to take your order and answer
questions. We accept Visa,
MasterCard & American Express.
and let us entertain you!
EXPERIENCE IT LIVE Rose Theatre subscribers enjoy the experience of
seeing exceptional entertainment in a beautiful theatre with loved ones,
family and fellow subscribers – many of whom also become good friends
through their common love of the theatre.
why subscribe?
BEST SEATS FIRST Subscribers get first choice of the best seats in the
house before tickets go on sale to the general public. This also applies
to new shows as they are added throughout the season.
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SAVINGS – Pick 3 shows - Save 15%, Pick 4 - Save 20%,
Pick 5 or more - Save 25% over the regular ticket prices!*
FREE EXCHANGES Plans change? No problem. Subscribers can
exchange their tickets to any other show within the 2011-12 subscription
series at NO EXTRA CHARGE.**
APPRECIATION – Each year Subscribers are invited to attend our
Annual Subscriber Appreciation night featuring light refreshments,
great entertainment and the first look at the upcoming season.
EXTRA DISCOUNTS – Subscribers enjoy numerous special discounts
with local restaurant and community partners.
*Subscription discount applies to a maximum of 14 tickets per performance.
For 15 or more tickets refer to the Group Sales information on page 7.
**Exchanges must be completed 24 hours prior to the event you wish to change.
Ticket prices may vary per show.
IMPORTANT DATES
Subscription Renewal Period: May 25 – June 21
New Subscriptions On Sale: June 22 – July 26
Single Tickets On Sale: July 27
In Person
Visit either Box Office location
during regular hours. Hours
change throughout the season.
Please call ahead or visit us online
to view the current schedule.
Rose Theatre Brampton
1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
Lester B. Pearson Theatre
150 Central Park Drive
By Mail
Complete the removable order
form found at the front of the
brochure and send with
payment to:
Rose Theatre Brampton
Subscriptions
1 Theatre Lane, Brampton,
Ontario L6V 0A3
*Please make cheques payable to
the“City of Brampton”
By Fax
Complete the removable order
form found at the front of the
brochure and fax to 905.874.3612.
ONLINE
at www.rosetheatre.ca
Single Ticket Sales Only
from July 27
HOW TO ORDER
join our quickly-growing family of subscribers
HOW TO Reach us
Tickets & Information
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seating plan
seating plan
the fine print
Orchestra
Balcony
Larger seating plan available for download
at www.rosetheatre.ca
Purchase Policy
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All events, programs, artists, times and dates are subject to change.
All purchases are final. Payments will not be refunded except if a show is cancelled.
A processing fee of $1.00 per ticket is applied to all single ticket purchases.
A processing fee of $5.00 per order is applied to all subscription purchases.
Ticket exchanges are possible subject to availability. Tickets must be returned in person to
the Brampton Theatre Box Office during regular operating hours at least 24 hours before the
original event. A processing fee of $1.00 per ticket will apply to all exchanges.
6. Tickets may be reissued upon request. Tickets will only be reissued to the purchaser on file
with the box office. In the event that purchaser contact information was not provided to the
box office tickets cannot be reissued. A processing fee of $1.00 per ticket applies.
7. Gift certificates and house credits cannot be used as payment for internet purchases. Please
call or visit the Box Office to redeem credits.
8. Purchases of 15 tickets or more for a single show constitute a group order and are subject to
a group processing fee.
9. All ticket prices include a $2.00 Theatre Capital Improvement Fund (TCIF) fee. The TCIF is
added after subscription discounts are calculated.
10. Ticket prices and fees do not include 13% HST which will be added to all orders at point of
purchase.
11. The Management reserves the right to add special discounts and prices for show promotions
at the request of the artists, managers and agents or due to other contractual obligations and
market forces.
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Ticket Holder Policy
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All individuals require a ticket to gain admittance to ticketed events.
Theatre management reserves the right to refuse admission and refund the ticket price.
Latecomers will be seated at the first suitable opportunity as deemed by the Front of House
staff.
Cameras, audio and video recorders are strictly prohibited during the performance unless
otherwise specified in the pre-show announcement by the presenter.
Babes in arms are not permitted in the theatre except in certain age-appropriate shows as
indicated at point of purchase. Each person, including children, requires a ticket to enter
the theatre.
Note on Obstructed View Seating
For certain types of performances, variations in set, choreography or band set-up may render
certain seats less than ideal for viewing purposes. The “obstructed view” seats will be made
available for sale at a discounted rate only once the event is otherwise sold-out.
Please note: Patrons who choose to take advantage of the option to purchase “obstructed view”
seating do so at their own risk. There are absolutely no refunds, exchanges, or alternate seating
arrangements provided under any circumstances. Thank you.
Free underground parking for evening and weekend performances.
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“Pointer Sisters
“A two hour laugh riot.”
-Springfield Sun News
“…barely a moment passed during which the
audience was not rolling with laughter.”
During their four decades together, this Grammy award-winning
-Lawrence Journal World
trio recorded a string of hits that dominated the charts throughout
The popular stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? present an evening of
the 70s and 80s. With numerous gold and platinum awards under
their belts, The Pointer Sisters always deliver the goods! Their
extraordinary improv comedy. Colin and Brad will take contributions from
own special blend of pop, soul, R&B, gospel and jazz will have you
the audience to create hilarious and original scenes…. Just like a live
doing the “Neutron Dance” when these powerful ladies take the
version of ‘Whose Line’! Don’t miss the fun!
Rose stage.
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WOW Silverton crowd...”
– Robin Leach (Las Vegas Weekly, 2009)
the pointer sisters
–Vital Magazine (2009)
October 14, 2011 at 8 PM
October 13, 2011 at 8 PM
colin mochrie
& brad sherwood
“Yes They Can, Can: Pointer Sisters ROCK...”
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ron sexsmith
ALL STARTED WITH THE RAT PACK!
2time
Juno Award Winner
(Song Writer of the Year)
“Not a lot of people have
Ron’s gift: the ability to see a tiny
snapshot of a feeling, then expand
upon it and deliver a beautiful song.
The songs are like
Polaroids.”
Daniel Lanois
- Producer
to Dylan, U2
October 20, 2011 at 8 PM
October 19, 2011 at 8 PM
the rat pack
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...
This spirited show recreates one of the famous
“Summit at the Sands” nights when swingin’, ring-ading group known as “The Rat Pack” was creating
hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred
nightclub act starring Vegas’ four favorite sons: Frank
Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.
Produced by Dick Feeney, THE RAT PACK IS BACK
features
uncanny
vocal
recreations,
A singer-songwriter acclaimed by artists from Bob Dylan to Michael
Bublé for his insight into the human heart and a melodic purity. His
songs have been covered by numerous artists including: Rod Stewart,
Michael Bublé, k.d. lang, Nick Lowe, Feist and more. It’s always an
intimate heartwarming affair when the naturally shy Ron Sexsmith takes
the stage.
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unbridled
humour, and a hot, live 12-piece orchestra that
sends audiences straight back to the coolest time in
history. Hits include “That’s Amore,” “My Way,” “Mr.
Bojangles,” and many more. See why The Las Vegas
Sun writes, “This
is as close as anyone has
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“A gift for taking an
arrangement far and
wide, from blistering
pace to slow and sweet.”
– Vancouver Sun
For the first time in popular music, the greatest albums from the 60s,
70s and 80s are recreated live on stage, note for note – cut for cut.
When Ashley MacIsaac burst on the worldwide scene with 1995’s
Hi, How are you Today?, he scored the kind of coup instrumental
artists often dream of. Going triple platinum in Canada and
breaking down radio barriers with the Gaelic single “Sleepy
Maggie”, Ashley became an immediate pop icon – rebellious and
exuberant, resplendent in kilts, army boots and combat pants.
Since its release in 1980, this album has become a record-shattering
rock ‘n’ roll landmark, passed along from generation to generation and
guaranteed a spot on the shelves of every music enthusiast not living
under a rock (and some that are). The first album with new front man
Brian Johnson, Back In Black turned out to be the best selling hard rock
album of all time with an estimate 49 million plus albums sold worldwide.
These days, his playing stronger than ever, Ashley delves back to
his Cape Breton roots, bringing to the stage an impressive array of
traditional East Coast fiddle tunes, performed with a virtuosity not
seen or heard from any other artist.
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ashley Macisaac
- Chronicle Herald
October 28, 2011 at 8 PM
classic albums live
October 27, 2011 at 8 PM
“Unbelievable precision, speed
and savage energy.”
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bj thomas
“Distictive comic voltage.”
- Ben Brantley, New York Times
“Maybe the funniest woman
in the world.”
- Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
Settle in for a
nostalgic evening
with one of the most
distinctive voices in
American pop music.
“A comic genius.”
October 29, 2011 at 8 PM
- Robert Bianco,
USA Today
5
time
Grammy Award Winner!
During the four decades B.J. Thomas has been performing, he has
sold more than 70 million records, earned 2 Platinum records, 11 Gold
records, and has celebrated 15 Top 40 Pop/Rock Hits.
With songs including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”,
“Hooked On A Feeling”, “Rock and Roll Lullaby”, and “I Just Can’t
Help Believing”.
Straight from New York, comic powerhouse Andrea Martin stars in her
one-woman show Final Days! Everything Must Go!!
From SCTV on television to Young Frankenstein on Broadway to My Big Fat
Greek Wedding on screen, Ms Martin brings a bounty of characters and
decades of award-winning performances to this high-octane program. A
“tag sale” comedy and musical extravaganza, where everything is up for
grabs—dating, or not dating ...again; sexual dysfunction; self-googling;
your favourite Broadway tunes; and dishing on Hollywood friends.
His ten Top 40 Country Chart hits include “(Hey
Won’t You Play)
Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”,
“Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” and “Two Car Garage”.
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andrea martin
With musical direction by YouTube sensation Seth Rudetsky,
Ms Martin opens the book on her life in song, story and a bit
of Greek dancing too.
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“The Last Resort is an inspired night of
carefully calculated lunacy.”
- Hamilton Spectator
“Norm Foster’s one-liners come so fast and
furious, it’s sometimes hard to keep up!”
- Hamilton News
Book by Norm Foster
Music & Lyrics by Leslie Arden
A madcap, off-the-wall, murder mystery musical comedy hit,
The Last Resort pokes fun at everything, including itself.
In Remembrance
A Tribute to Canada’s Armed Forces
A restaurant owner on the run from the mob finds refuge at
a lodge in rural Saskatchewan, where ten strange characters
assemble to meet with murder. With laughs piling up higher
as each new guest is introduced, The Last Resort is where you
want to be... especially if you have a secret.
By Lt. Colonel Harry Currie, Artistic Director and
Conductor, Windjammers
Windjammers is Canada’s finest “pops”
wind ensemble of 38 musicians.
Part murder mystery, all uproarious comedy and one dazzling
song after another!
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the last resort
Since its inception in 1993,
Windjammers
has
played
many concerts paying homage
to Canada’s war heroes. This
Remembrance Day concert
features
favourites
from
Broadway, movie music, Latin,
swing, classics, the Big Band
era, and music from around
the world. In Remembrance
is a special concert that has
reached the hearts of so many
people that it has become a
tradition for Windjammers to
perform it every year.
November 16 – 19, 2011 at 8 PM
November 20, 2011 at 7 PM
November 19 & 20, 2011 at 2 PM
Windjammers
November 4, 2011 at 8 PM
a drop-dead musical comedy
...with a drop-dead cast
...YOU’LL DIE LAUGHING!
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November 25, 2011 at 8 PM
- The Scotsman
“Phenomenal skill and ferocity somewhere
between the seriousness of samurai and the crazed
exhibitionism of heavy-metal rock drummers.”
– The Telegraph (UK)
Performing on a mind-altering array of traditional percussion instruments
large and small, including massive, barrel-like odaiko drums six feet in
diameter, the men and women of Yamato promise a heart-pounding
spectacle of athleticism, grace, precision, and exhilarating musical
expertise. Yamato combines drums with the timpani, flute, and colorful,
authentic Japanese costumes for an evening of highly charged rhythm.
Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Country Recording of the
Year… the accolades keep coming for Canyon who has been at the top
of the Canadian Country charts since his first release One Good Friend
in 2004. His integrity and dedication to family are a prominent theme in
the songs he writes which coincides with his belief, “…in country music
Founded in 1993 in Nara, considered the birthplace of Japanese culture,
the master drummers of Yamato are young, modern, and brimming with
infectious energy as they take the ancient art of taiko drumming and
bring it to the present.
sincerity is everything”. His 2011 release,
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Better Be Home Soon, is the second album
co-produced with pop great Richard Marx
and destined to be another fan pleaser.
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yamato
“Pure energy meets spiritual high.”
November 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM
GEORGE CANYON
The Drummers of Japan
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“You simply have to hear
it to believe it!”
-The New York Times
“A vocal phenomenon.”
-Le Figaro, Paris
Perhaps best known for his
collaboration with “soul mate”
Eric Clapton, the early days of
Bluesbreakers garnered John
Mayall world-wide legendary
status. When the band split, John
went on to help define an entire
era of hard hitting Chicago-style
Blues and he discovered a knack
for finding new talent. Throughout
the 90s, Mayall recorded a string
of hit albums to critical and
popular acclaim which illustrate
his ongoing mastery of the blues
and his continuing importance in
contemporary music.
THE ONE MAN
HIT PARADE!
Known as the man of “400 voices”, famed impressionist AndréPhilippe Gagnon brings his show to Brampton. Experience
the history of Rock and Roll all the way from the 1950s to
present day. Canada’s foremost comedian/impressionist
does renditions from artists including Elvis, Barry White,
Guns N’ Roses, Justin Timberlake and even Susan Boyle!
Throughout his incredible career, Gagnon has entertained
audiences in over 11 countries, performing more than 3,500
shows, in front of over 5 million people!
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André-Philippe Gagnon
-Las Vegas Today
-The Globe & Mail
As for the man himself at 75, a
father of six and grandfather of
six, Mayall hopes to keep the
blues alive for many more years to
come.
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“Impressionist
Extraordinaire.”
november 30, 2011 at 8 PM
JOHN MAYALL
November 29, 2011 at 8 PM
“The crowd stays on
its feet, stomping,
crying: MORE, MORE,
MORE!”
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“Her clarity and, more important, her accuracy set her
apart from the many other singers around town.”
- Mark Miller - Globe and Mail
“Barlow sings with winning verve, cheering articulation
and a daring that’s all too rare.” - The Jazz Report
Crowned Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2008 National Jazz
Awards, Toronto’s Emilie-Claire Barlow is already a three-time Juno
nominee! She has been called a sweetened version of Diana Krall and
is known for her stunning live performances
and exquisite recordings. Thrilling soldout audiences from Tokyo to Montreal,
people everywhere are falling for
Barlow’s voice from the very first
listen. Her fresh arrangements of the
American Songbook are bound to
invigorate your spirit and warm
your heart.
“Quartetto Gelato’s performances
have a warm, endearing vitality....”
- The New York Times
“If there were ever a group of musicians
that could make anyone feel at home with
classical music, Quartetto Gelato is it.”
- Newsday
“…always fresh, full of surprises,
constantly re-inventing.”
- Michael Lyons, Classical 96.3FM
For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences
worldwide with their own exotic blend of musical virtuosity. Classically
trained but eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato (QG) thrills its
audiences with instrumental mastery, brought to new heights with the
addition of a brilliant operatic tenor.
Their repertoire includes classical masterworks, operatic arias, tangos,
gypsy and folk songs. Become wrapped in this group’s intimate
rapport, relaxed humour and theatrical stage presence.
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quartetto gelato
- The Beat Goes On
December 2, 2011 at 8 PM
Jazz Album of The Year
December 1, 2011 at 8 PM
Emilie-Claire barlow
2011 Juno Nomination for
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By P. Tchaikovsky
Choreography by V. Vainonen
The incomparable State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents the beloved
classic, featuring traditional choreography and sparkling imagery. A
timeless holiday tradition, The Nutcracker is a perfect way to enjoy
the season. Find a way to share this enchanting ballet with a loved
one, and introduce your whole family to this superb production.
Make some magical memories
this holiday season!
Music by Alan Menken
Book by Lynn Ahrens/ Mike Ockrent
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on the Charles Dickens classic story.
Complete with falling snow, exuberant dances, flying ghosts and
the streets of Dickensian London, A Christmas Carol is brimming
with emotional power and pure joy. A marvelously-told story set
with beautiful melodies and touching lyrics, this spectacular musical
ran for ten years at Madison Square Garden and the show’s original
song “A Place Called Home” has become a holiday standard.
This Charles Dickens classic has the full Broadway treatment by the
team of Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid), Lynn
Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical) and Mike Okrent (Crazy For You, Me and
My Girl.).
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the musical
The Nutcracker
a christmas Carol
–New York Times
December 15 to 18 at 7 PM
December 17 & 18 at 2 PM
Back by Popular Demand!
December 7 & 8, 2011 at 7 PM
the nutcracker
“…a tonic for adults, and
for children a transfixing
journey…”
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classic albums live
- The Boston Globe
Masterful vocalist, songwriter
and pianist, Mark Masri returns
to the Rose Theatre with an
inspired Holiday performance. As we discovered last season,
Mark has the talent and passion
to affect people; his music
transcends generations with
lush vocals, elegant delivery
and timeless appeal. Embrace
the spirit of the season with
Masri’s expressive versions
of Christmas favourites such
as “Ave Maria”, “What Child
is This” and “O Holy Night”.
With the voice of an angel and
the soul of an artist, Masri is
Canada’s next vocal sensation!
For the first time in popular music, the greatest albums from the 60s, 70s
and 80s are recreated live on stage, note for note, cut for cut.
In Through The Out Door is the last proper Led Zeppelin album and the
band sounds so assured that it’s hard to believe the end was just around
the corner. With a few interesting stylistic detours--the almost salsa-like
piano that drives “Fool in the Rain,” the country-flavoured hoedown of
“Hot Dog”—this is for the most part 1970s rock in the grandest style.
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january 20, 2012 at 8 PM
mark masri
December 20, 2011 at 8 PM
“He melts the hearts of
female audience members
like warm chocolate.”
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aga-boom
late nite catechism 3
Starring Denise Fennell
(Late Nite Catechism, Rose Theatre 2011)
The latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully
funny series!
After teaching countless students all about the saints, venial
sins, guilt, limbo and more, the Sister is now offering up
hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites,
including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game.
Classroom participation is a must so bring along your sweetie
and your sense of humour for a session with the country’s
feistiest couples counselor!
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From the veteran clowns of Cirque du Soleil’s Allegria and O, comes a
unique theatrical event for the entire family. Rooted in a unique style of
clowning that combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and humour of
physical comedy with theatrical expressionism, poetry and the European
avant-garde, Aga-Boom cuts through the barriers of language and culture.
Wild chases and a frenzy of
scenes lead to a chaotic and
unforgettable finale that
will leave you breathless!
No matter your age,
uncontrollable fun awaits
as the Aga-Boom clowns
spin circus wizardry that
will bring you back to
the excitement, the pure
delighted amazement and
wonder of childhood.
“Aga-Boom is closer to being literally riotous than any
theatrical experience with-in memory!”
-The Los Angeles Times
“…fills the theater with laughter, whoops and screams
of children and adults alike. Pure family fun!”
- The New York Times
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January 24, 2012 at 7 PM
January 21, 2012 at 8 PM
Interactive show of mayhem,
outrageous zaniness and pure
family fun!
Child (12 & UNDER): $20
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Colin Mochrie
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BJ Thomas
Nov. 2011
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The Pointer Sisters The Rat Pack
Windjammers
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Canadian Improv
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Ron Sexsmith
16-20
The Last Resort
20-21
Lucien
The Comedy Lounge
Alan Park
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The Comedy Lounge
Dec. 2011
Emilie-Claire
Barlow
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The Doo Wops
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George Canyon
AC/DC
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George Evans
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Ashley MacIsaac
Yamato
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Andrea Martin
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John Mayall
1-2
I, Claudia
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André-Philippe
Gagnon
Jan. 2012
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Quartetto Gelato
7-8
The Nutcracker
15-18
A Christmas Carol
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Mark Masri
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Simon B. Cotter
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Led Zeppelin
The Comedy Lounge
Late Nite
Catechism
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AGA-BOOM
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Mavis Staples
Feb. 2012
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Romeo & Juliet
Dan Hill
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Second City
15-19
She Loves Me
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Pete Zedlacher
The Comedy Lounge
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Shumka Dancers
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Improv
Shakespeare
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Rhythm of the
Dance
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Peter Appleyard
season at a glance
season at a glance
oct. 2011
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Splash ‘n Boots
mar. 2012
2-3
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Replay the Beatles Cowboy Junkies
Michael
Kaeshammer
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Angèle Dubeau
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Dance Into the
Light
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Richard Scarry’s
Busytown
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Trevor Boris
The Comedy Lounge
apr. 2012
Cadence
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Canadian Improv
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Emerson Drive
may 2012
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India Jazz Suites
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Just For Laughs
The Doors
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Guido Basso
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Sheena Easton
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Young
Frankenstein
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Ted Outerbridge
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Gerry Dee
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www . r o s e t h e a t r e . c a
show information • artist bios
interviews • videos
box office:
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romeo & juliet
The State Ballet Theatre
of Russia presents
Romeo & Juliet
- Rolling Stone Magazine
by Sergei Prokofiev
2011 GRAMMY WINNER
Best Americana Album
You Are Not Alone (Anti-Records)
With the groundbreaking family gospel group The Staple
Singers (“I’ll Take You There”, “Respect Yourself”) and on her
own, Mavis is responsible for blazing a rhythm & blues trail
while never relinquishing her gospel roots. Frequently sought
out for collaborations, Staples has worked with numerous
great artists including Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Prince,
Bob Dylan, Los Lobos, Aretha Franklin, Ry Cooder and many,
many more.
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February 7 & 8, 2012 at 8 PM
mavis Staples
January 27, 2012 at 8 PM
“...almost superhuman
ability to implant the
pure power of passion
and emotion. Staples’
voice is a rich, liquid
wonder…”
One of the world’s most distinguished ensembles, the State
Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo & Juliet. Passion and
drama abound in this tale of two young, star-crossed lovers
who, amid a bitter family feud, will stop at nothing to be
together. A heartbreaking account of hatred, cruel destiny
and everlasting love set to Prokofiev’s music widely believed
to be the best ballet score ever written.
Among the company’s 54 dancers are many distinguished
Russian artists and winners of
international ballet
competitions,
representing the
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From the Second City Toronto, the legendary comedy theatre and
the creators of the touring hit Sex and The Second City, comes a play
about relationships in the age of social networking. There are Plenty
of Fish in the sea, but can we all live in eHarmony? Or are our lives too
much of an open (Face)book?
“Legendary!
Hill won the crowd over
on his guitar with a raw,
untampered version.”
Find out in this hilarious new show!
- The National Post,
“An enduring troupe that changed the tone of comedy.”
February 10, 2012 at 8 PM
second city
dan hill
february 9, 2012 at 8 PM
“Sometimes When
We Touch”
“Can’t We Try”
“In Your Eyes”
–The New York Times
Dan Hill grew up listening to Sinatra, Count Basie, Fitzgerald and Sarah
Vaughan. Crediting Sinatra for style, he started writing at 14, was signed
by 19 and had the smash hit, “Sometimes When We Touch,” one of the
most covered pop songs of all time, under his belt by 23!
Through his remarkable career his songs have been made famous by artists
like Céline Dion (Seduces Me), the Backstreet Boys (I Promise You), Alan
Jackson and many more. Don’t miss the incredible experience of hearing
this award-winning, legendary songwriter
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“One of the best things about living in Toronto.”
–Toronto Star
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Not to be missed!”
- The Patriot Ledger
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo
Broadway Musical Comedy
“Musical-comedy heaven!
Sweet, witty, and utterly
charming!”
- The Boston Globe
A warm, romantic comedy about two lovesick, anonymous pen pals
who work together during the day, blissfully unaware that they are
writing to each other at night. A tale of unlikely sweethearts and the
eccentric colleagues who aid and abet them, She Loves Me is based
on the Hungarian play, Parfumerie, which has been adapted into such
movies as The Shop Around the Corner (with Jimmy Stewart), In the
Good Old Summertime (with Judy Garland), and You’ve Got Mail (with
Tom Hanks).
With an endearing innocence and
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romances.
SHUMKA AT 50! is a cross-generational, cross-cultural dance spectacular.
Edmonton’s company of 50 virtuosic dancers aims to please with a
production that is a celebration of spirit. Passionate for its Ukrainian
heritage, it ultimately showcases their 50-year reputation as a culturallyartistic innovator.
Shumka is renowned for its broad audience appeal that entertains families,
dance audiences and general theatre aficionados. With original musical
scores and stunning sets and costume designs from Canada and Ukraine’s
finest artists, their performances integrate creative lighting design and
multimedia elements with outstanding dancing and choreography.
February 22, 2012 at 8 PM
SHUMKA DANCERS
she loves me
February 15 – 18, 2012 at 8 PM, February 19 at 7 PM
February 18 & 19, 2012 at 2 PM
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“Spectacular!
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Heralding a new era in Irish entertainment,
this
two-hour
extravaganza
dance
and
contains
music
a
wealth of talent including
a live band, three tenors
and 22 dancers! The show
is an inspiring epic, reliving
the journey of the Irish Celts
throughout history. This richly
costumed
traditional
show
combines
dance
and
music with the most upto-date stage technology.
It is a thousand year old
story executed with all
“Better than RAIN, better than BEATLEMANIA!”
the advantages of the
- Showtime, CJAD
modern day stage.
Internationally rated as one of the most
popular step dance shows in the world.
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REPLAY THE BEATLES
The National Dance Company of Ireland!
$45.00
This unique Beatles show is more than just the music. It sets itself
apart from other Beatles tributes by telling the true story of the Beatles
from beginning to breakup. This is a one-of-a-kind “rockumentary”
experience. It features 32 Beatles classics with seven costume changes,
and covers seven major milestones in the band’s legendary career.
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magnetism of the band.
March 2 & 3, 2012 at 8 PM
rhythm of the dance
February 23, 2012 at 8 PM
Direct from
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improvisations.
“…long been acknowledged as
Canada’s boogie woogie king.”
– Metro Canada
“…a pianist hitting his stride as
a vocalist, in the same stylistic
ballpark as, say, a John Pizzarelli or
a Michael Bublé.”
– Calgary Herald
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michael kaeshammer
Over 20 years have passed since
Canada’s Cowboy Junkies first
saddled up with the legendary
release of The Trinity Session
(1998), featuring their famously
ethereal cover of Lou Reed’s
“Sweet Jane”. Blues, country
and folk influences have been
folded into the languorous, smoky
melodies, trademark musicianship
and unmistakably haunting voice
of Margo Timmins. Though they’ve
evolved from the underground
breakthrough group of the ‘80s
into the cult outfit of today, the
Cowboy Junkies have never lost
their place in the hearts of their
fans.
March 7, 2012 at 8 PM
cowboy junkies
March 6, 2012 at 8 PM
After studying classical piano for seven years, a 13-year-old
Kaeshammer discovered boogie-woogie. In three years,
the teen wunderkind was playing boogiewoogie piano in clubs, concerts,
and festivals all over Germany.
He attracted attention almost
immediately after the family moved
to the west coast of Canada,
turning heads at performances
at blues and jazz festivals during
the summer of 1996. Now a
consummate entertainer, with a
droll but quick-witted onstage
banter, Michael continues to
surprise audiences and inspire
awe with his elaborate
arrangements
and
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One of Canada’s most prominent
virtuoso violinists, Angèle Dubeau
has performed on the world’s
greatest stages in a spectacular
career that has spanned over
30 years. In 1997, she founded
La Pietà, an all-female string
ensemble. Since then, the verdict
about Angèle Dubeau and la Pietà
has been unanimous: their dazzling
virtuosity, impeccable precision,
energy, and style are equated only
by the obvious pleasure they take
and communicate when playing.
In A Time For Us you will hear special moments of music
from great composers like George Gershwin, John Williams,
and Leonard Bernstein, with some of the best scores from
20th century cinema including Schindler’s List, Far & Away,
Beauty and the Beast, An American in Paris, The Adventures
of Robin Hood and Cinema Paradiso.
“Dubeau and co. play with elegance and style…”
– -Toronto Star
“Martin [Levac] caught ALL of my personal
nuances, vocally and drumming wise…
it reminded me that I was good!!!”
-Phil Collins on Swiss radio
Known around the world as the best Phil Collins re-enactment and
approved by Phil Collins himself, Dance into the Light has been bringing
down houses in Canada and around the world since 2009. This vibrant
and lively show features eight incredibly talented musicians performing
25 of Phil Collins’ top hits including the unforgettable favourites “In the
Air Tonight”, “Against All Odds” and “Sussudio”.
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dance into the light
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march 9, 2012 at 8 PM
et La Pietà
angèle dubeau
March 8, 2012 at 8 PM
The
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With catchy sing-a-long songs and lots of audience interaction,
Richard Scarry’s Busytown: Busytown Busy will bring out the
detective in us all!
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With the release of their fourth studio album Believe, Emerson Drive
secures its place as the premiere band in contemporary Country music.
The album showcases all of the attributes that have fueled the group’s
long, steady rise through the country ranks: passionately expressive
vocals, extraordinary musicianship and the quintet’s ability to choose
first-rate songs.
The band exudes a raw energy that has made them one of modern
music’s must-see live acts. Their last album, Countrified, gave them
their first #1 single (“Moments”) and earned them nominations for a
dozen major awards, including a Grammy.
In a brand new live production, Koba Entertainment brings you the
theatrical debut of a longstanding classic. For the first time ever, Richard
Scarry’s Busytown will take the stage and become larger than life!
Busytown Busy captures the incredible world of Richard Scarry, and
follows the adventures of his six unforgettable friends Huckle Cat, Lowly
Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo plus Pig Will and Pig Won’t. Together the
friends look for the answer to three unique bamboozling mysteries and
discover some fascinating surprises along the way.
March 24, 2012 at 8 PM
RICHARD SCARRY’s
busytown
March 14, 2012 at 1 and 4 PM
“Countrified Soul”
“Moments”
“When I See You Again”
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“...reminiscent of early
Bill Cosby routines...”
-Halifax Chronicle Herald
The Time Capsule Tour
“Visually Spectacular.”
- Barrie Advance
Audiences agree – you just can’t get enough Gerry Dee. If you
aren’t a Gerry Dee regular at the Rose, you probably know him
from TSN’s The Score as “Gerry Dee Sports Reporter,” you’ve
seen him in multiple TV commercials, or maybe Trailer Park Boys:
The Movie. Either way, you’ll want to scramble for seats when he
drops by again this year. Sold-out three years in a row,
“A champion magician!”
- Bergedorfer Zeitung, Hamburg Germany
From the minds of Canada’s most popular touring illusionists
comes a brand new, original and purely magical show. Audiences
and presenters alike have embraced the Outerbridges for their
originality, solid track record, and pure magical entertainment.
The Outerbridges take the art of illusion to new heights by
combining it with dance and theatre to bring you results so
memorable, you will want to put them in a time capsule! They’ve
played to sold-out houses and standing ovations from coast to
coast and in Europe. Don’t miss
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breathtaking new illusions.
Child (12 & UNDER): $20
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gerry dee
- Toronto Star
March 30, 2012 at 8 PM
ted outerbridge
March 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM
“...a must
see act.”
Gerry Dee offers big laughs and great new
material every time!
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just for laughs
for Best Ensemble
Performance
of the Year
“Alone, they’re captivating.
Together, they’re MAGIC.”
- Allan Ulrich, Voice of Dance
Just For Laughs heads back to Brampton, showcasing the funniest
alumni in the Just For Laughs Roadshow! Now in its 9th year, The
Roadshow hits Ontario every spring, and features four of the best
stand-ups, straight from the world’s largest and most prestigious
comedy event. This hilarious “best of the fest” is a comedy
knockout.
India Jazz Suites (also called Fastest Feet in Rhythm), featuring Pandit
Chitresh Das and Jason Samuels Smith, is an explosive collaboration
between one of India’s foremost Kathak masters and one of the
world’s fastest, Emmy-award winning tap dancers. The result is high
entertainment which crosses all boundaries of age, race and culture. It’s a
blast of incredible speed and power, grace and beauty, epic storytelling
and the pure joy of dance.
After premiering in San Francisco in 2005, INDIA JAZZ SUITES has
received extensive critical acclaim and has toured around the U.S. and
India. It was chosen as the #1 Dance Performance of 2005 by the San
Francisco Chronicle and won the prestigious Isadora Duncan Dance
Award.
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April 17, 2012 at 8 PM
india jazz suites
April 16, 2012 at 8 PM
Izzie Award
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sheena easton
The final Doors album to feature vocalist Jim Morrison reaffirmed
the quartet’s grasp of blues-rock. The overall sound of the record
is relatively stripped down but the musicianship is uniformly
excellent. Jim Morrison’s voice, somewhat ragged and weatherworn, adds its fiercely unmistakable resonance. The now classic
“L.A. Woman” was a fitting swan song for one of the most unique
and important bands of the 60s.
With a career that has spanned 30 years, Sheena Easton remains a
consummate performer and audience pleaser. She has earned two
Grammys, Gold and Platinum albums in the USA, Europe and Asia
and was the first artist to have a Top 5 hit on Billboard’s five key
charts. A major attraction in Las Vegas over the last decade, Sheena
was recently inducted into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame.
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April 28, 2012 at 8 PM
classic albums live
April 18, 2012 at 8 PM
“For Your Eyes Only”
“Morning Train” (Nine to Five)
“We’ve Got Tonight” (with Kenny Rogers)
“Strut”
For the first time in popular music, the greatest albums from the
60s, 70s and 80s are recreated live on stage, note for note – cut
for cut.
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Bring out the singer, dancer and actor in your
child, and let them plant their theatre roots at
the Rose!
Complimentary
juice
and
following the performance.
snacks
Each performance is one hour.
Adults: $20, Child: $15
Babies 18 months and younger are
FREE for this show.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
*Little Sprouts is not part
of a subscription package
TOURING BROADWAY MUSICAL!
This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows
bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that’s Fronkensteen) as he attempts to
create a monster - but not without scary and hilarious complications.
The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony award
winner Mel Brooks himself - who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote
the book- along with his record-breaking team from The Producers: fivetime Tony-winning director and
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three-time Tony-winning writer,
A
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$88.40
$93.80
$110.00
Thomas Meehan.
little
Sprouts
splash ‘n boots
very popular show designed just for you. Get close to the action by sitting
on mats right up front (chairs also available). Exercise your creative side as
you jump, twist, twirl and sing along with the interactive and original music
of Splash ‘n Boots, voted 2007 Canadian Children’s Group of the Year.
February 25 at 1 pm & 3 pm
May 22-23, 2012 at 8 PM
young frankenstein
Hey kids! Bring your parents to Splash ‘n Boots, performing their
Studio Series
little
Sprouts
Studio Series
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the comedy lounge
Pete Zedlacher
Trevor Boris
The unique round table setup allows you to enjoy bar service and
interaction whether you’re here to take in some top-notch jazz,
to be entertained and maybe challenged by a moving piece of
theatre or you’re just looking for a few laughs amongst friends.*
Alan Park
The Doo Wops
It’s a social experience...
Simon B. Cotter
The Comedy Lounge provides
comedy fans of all tastes with an intimate,
comedic atmosphere where they can enjoy
some of Canada’s top headlining Standup Comedians in a cabaret environment.
Each show includes a highly accomplished
headliner along with an MC and some of
the country’s hottest and most
talented feature acts.
October 27, 2011 The Doo Wops, award winning musical comedy duo
November 17, 2011 Alan Park, from Royal Canadian Air Farce
January 19, 2012 Simon B. Cotter, comedy club & festival veteran
February 16, 2012 Pete Zedlacher, Comedy Now regular
March 22, 2012 Trevor Boris, popular Much Music personality
Presented by Diamondfield Entertainment
All shows begin at 8 PM
P ick and Choose
Pick 3, 4, 5 or more shows from the following 14 performances
to make up your personalized Studio Two subscription.
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A dmission
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$20.40
$21.55
$25.00
PLUS:
Canadian Improv
Showcase
November 12, 2011
April 14, 2012
*For certain shows the seating may be stadium style to
accommodate the stage requirements.
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-National Post
“George Evans’ swagger,
exuberance, and sense of fun on stage are unrivaled.”
-Ken Brown - Kawartha Jazz Society
George Evans
November 25, 2011 at 8 PM
A transplanted Franco-American, George landed in Canada
in 1991 with a working background in musical theatre and NY
cabaret. First coming to prominence in Montréal while hosting
on radio and performing in clubs, he recorded two albums there,
and five more since making Toronto his home in 1999. George
Evans has received multiple award nominations in both the US and
Canada for his work in jazz and cabaret.
Guido Basso
April 27, 2012 at 8 PM
One of Canada’s most charismatic and
influential jazz musicians, Guido Basso,
on trumpet and flugelhorn, has been
thrilling audiences worldwide for over
four decades. From Vic Damone and
Louis Bellson to the Boss Brass, he has
played with the aristocracy of the jazz world and has been called one of
the world’s great brass artists. He is well-known for the lyricism of his
flugelhorn work on jazz ballads. In 1994, Guido Basso became a member
of the Order of Canada.
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studio jazz series 11-12
studio jazz series 11-12
“An agile voice
and always swinging.”
Peter Appleyard
February 24, 2012 at 8 PM
A versatile studio percussionist and nightclub/
TV personality in Toronto, Peter moved to
Canada in 1951 as a drummer and soon
turned to the vibraphone.
Appleyard’s TV shows included the CBC’s
Mallets and Brass (1969, with flugelhornist Guido Basso) and the syndicated
Peter Appleyard Presents (1977-80). Appleyard, who has conducted his
Canadian career with a keen instinct for popular tastes, has recorded several
light-instrumental albums, including Swing Fever (1982), as well as the jazz
CDs Barbados Heat and Barbados Cool (1990). His version of The Lincolnshire
Poacher was a pop hit in the early 1970s. Appleyard has worked abroad with
Benny Goodman, Dick Hyman, Mel Tormé, Bob Wilber and other noted US
jazz musicians. He was made an Officer in the Order of Canada in 1992.
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Cadence
•
March 30, 2012 at 8 PM
Four men. Four microphones. No instruments.
This is the formula for Canada’s celebrated vocal band, Cadence.
Combining the lyricism of Stan Getz, the sophisticated harmonies of
the Count Basie Big Band and the devil-may-care attitude of Louis
Prima, this fabulous foursome has been entertaining audiences
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October 20 & 21, 2011 at 8 PM
The sequel to Lucien, Lucien’s Labour Lost,
premiered for Theatre New Brunswick in
October of 1993. In his unique Acadian
blend of English and French (sometimes
known as Franglais) Lucien offers his
humorous perspective on everything from
religion, politics, relationships, work, sports,
health and nutrition, the environment and
technology. With his folksy charm and
wit, Lucien provides a funny and insightful
snapshot of the hearts and minds of many
Canadians from Victoria to St. John’s.
I, Claudia
November 1 & 2, 2011 at 8 PM
“Blissfully funny, unexpectedly
touching… a must see.”
-Toronto Star
The Improvised
Shakespeare Company
February 23, 2012 at 8 PM
studio theatre
studio theatre
Lucien ’s Labour Lost
ONGOING
OFF-BROADWAY HIT!
“…the show channels Monty Python as often as the
Bard, and frequently with sly-witted results.”
- The Chicago Tribune
This extraordinary one-woman show maps the raw, but beautiful interior life of a
misfit adolescent. Claudia, age twelve-and-three-quarters, finds herself suffering
from the triple afflictions of puberty, unpopularity, and her parents’ divorce.
Using four astonishingly expressive masks the performer evokes the anguished
Claudia, her grandfather, her dad’s new girlfriend, and the school janitor. Both
heartbreakingly sad and wrenchingly funny, I, Claudia casts a spell of rare power
in the theatre.
One of Canada’s most celebrated plays running for nine consecutive years and
winning two Dora Awards, two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Sterling Award, an
ACTRA award, and a Gemini.
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In this hilarious interactive performance, the ISC creates a fully improvised play
in Elizabethan style to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the
language and themes of William Shakespeare. Any hour could be filled with
power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, swordplay, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we’ve come
to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or
written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new!
Featured at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival
in Montreal, ISC was recently honored by the Chicago
Improv Foundation as its “Ensemble of the Year”.
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The vision of Rose Theatre Brampton became reality in September of 2006, and
the calibre of our presentations is second to none. Complemented by innovative
programs of community education and engagement, this diverse and vibrant
facility has hosted musicals, concerts, theatre, Broadway and trade shows.
Situated in the heart of Brampton’s downtown core, this 64,000 square foot
performing arts centre is located on historic grounds. The yesteryear elegance
and modern distinction gives the building a look and feel that is uniquely
Brampton. We are recognized as a dynamic cultural centre for our community.
invest in the arts
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Set the Stage for Success
Invest in one of the community’s most prominent cultural institutions and play
a major role in supporting the extensive artistic, educational and community
outreach programs.
A
t the Rose Theatre, artists and audiences come together for the liveliest
of cultural exchanges. Join our roster of exemplary artists and the more than
half million enthusiastic people who visit each year in sustaining the foremost
performing arts centre in this area. Please support the Rose Theatre and our
mission to bring the highest quality performing arts from around the world to the largest
possible audience.
There are many ways for individuals, foundations and corporations to give their support.
Whatever the partner’s target group, the Rose Theatre can facilitate a broad spectrum of
sponsor objectives.
“Without continual
“Every rose starts as a bud”
growth and progress,
such words as
$100-$499 Friends of the Rose
“We get by with a little help from our friends”
improvement,
$500-$999 Associate
achievement, and success
“Associate yourself with the landmark
have no meaning.”
Rose Theatre”
$50-$99 Rosebud
$500-$1000 Take a Seat
Brass plaque engraved with the name or message
of your choice affixed to one of the auditorium
seats plus other benefits.
Balcony Seats $500
Orchestra & Mezzanine Seats
(Rows A-H, P & Q) - $800
Premium Seats (Rows K, L & N) - $1000
$1000 Affiliate
“Experience the Rose in full bloom”
$2500 Student Outreach
“Rise to the occasion”
Many students in our community come from
economically challenged environments. Help these
children attend some of our educational shows.
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- Benjamin Franklin
Consider including a donation
with your ticket order.
Donations are eligible for
charitable tax receipts.
For more information on how you
can make a difference contact:
Gaye Storozuk,
Supervisor of Sales & Development
enhance your
corporate image
Enhance your image by demonstrating
your commitment and support to the
community.
The Rose Theatre is dedicated to
providing each corporate partner with
a unique and imaginative sponsorship
package tailored to fulfil your specific
marketing, entertaining and corporate
relations needs. Whether you are an
existing sponsor, returning or new,
there are incredible opportunities to
provide ground level support, see
fantastic shows and concerts while
reinforcing your business image to the
highly desirable arts patron segment. By
partnering with the Rose Theatre in this
way you will be guaranteed to reach a
target market while providing important
financial support to this incredibly
significant community resource.
help us keep raising
the curtain
Contact Gaye Storozuk,
Supervisor of Sales & Development
T: 905-793-6347
E: [email protected]
T: 905-793-6347
E: [email protected]
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Rose Theatre Applauds Our
4th Anniversary
Sponsors & Donors
LEGACY DONOR
Her Worship Mayor Susan Fennell
OFFICIAL VEHICLE
SPONSORS
Attrell Toyota & Attrell Hyundai
ARTS ADVENTURES
EDUCATION SPONSOR
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
OFFICIAL DESIGN SPONSOR
Dr. C. Sterling-Case, Sterling Dentistry
SPONSORS
Brampton Downtown
Development Corporation
Brampton Guardian
EXIT HARE REALTY
Langlois Financial Services Inc.
Meri-Mac Inc.
Prouse, Dash & Crouch LLP
The New AM 740
The New Classical 96.3
Vinyl 95.3
Yellow Pages Group
STUDENT OUTREACH
DONORS
CIBC
Eastwood Psychologists
Justice Nancy Kastner & Bob Pesant
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DONORS
Special Acknowledgement to Lois Rice
Dr. Reginald Allman
Aren’t We Naughty
Charles & Lenore Armstrong
Gerry & Anne Bell
Berry & Chong Psychologists
Comfort Inn Brampton
Courtyard by Marriott Brampton
Gregory & Jean De Reske
Carol & David Dickson
Gordon Edgar
EVANSMARTIN LLP
Klaus & Rose Feikes
Councillors Grant Gibson & Elaine Moore
Barb and Bryan Held
Albert & Gloria Henry
George Elmer Henry
Jim & Joanne Horne
Dr. James & Patty Hornis
Bill & Margaret Johnston
Frances Lucks
Klaus & Ingrid Sander
Brigitte & Gottfried Schwarzer
Antonietta & Anelio Sincovich
The Stephens Family
Ed & Marianne Upenieks
Ward Funeral Home
thank
you!
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1 Theatre Lane, Brampton ON