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contents Mayor’s Message / Directions 4 Welcome from the Rose 6 Group Sales 7 Why Subscribe? 8 How to Reach Us/How to Order 9 Seating Plan 10-11 Rose Theatre Presents Subscription Season (listed by date) 12-56 Season at a Glance 34-35 Studio Events: Little Sprouts 57 Studio Two Subscription Series 58 Studio Comedy 59 Studio Jazz 60-61 Studio Theatre 62-63 Donor / Sponsor Information 64-66 3 mayor’s message o 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. Leading Competitor Valspar® Signature Colours® Now you see it. Now you won’t. Buy your tickets, experience the arts at its best, and I look forward to seeing you at the Rose! ™ Sincerely, Susan Fennell Mayor City of Brampton R 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. 4 From the East Hwy 401 West Hwy 410 North Queen Street Exit L on Queen R on Theatre Lane L into Parking Garage From the West Hwy 7 East L on Main R on Theatre Lane R into Parking Garage From the North Hwy 10 South L on Theatre Lane R into Parking Garage From the South Hwy 403 East Hwy 410 North Queen Street Exit L on Queen R on Theatre Lane L into Parking Garage INTRODUCING LIFE IN HI DEF COLOURS Nothing covers up and makes the old paint disappear like Valspar Signature Colours Paint. Valspar Signature Colours Paint with HI-DEF Advanced colour system technology is formulated to deliver ultimate hiding covering most old colours in one coat, delivering a faster, easier application with the built in paint and primer in one feature. For your next paint project, experience Life in Hi Def colours with Valspar Signature colours exclusively available at Lowe’s. For more details, visit Lowes.ca today. © 2011 Lowe’s. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. Side-by-side comparisons were made by colour matching a leading competitor and the Valspar® Signature Colours ® paints to a universal colour standard and applying each paint at its manufacturer’s recommended thickness. 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 or we can suggest one of our excellent local restaurants. We offer personal service. welcome from the rose Contact our Group Sales Coordinator or 6 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. 7 905.874.2800 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. 8 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 9 seating plan seating plan the fine print Orchestra Balcony Larger seating plan available for download at www.rosetheatre.ca Purchase Policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 10 Ticket Holder Policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 11 “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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 12 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...” save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $49.25 $52.40 $55.55 $65.00 B $71.25 $76.00 $80.75 $95.00 B $22.50 $24.00 $25.50 $30.00 A $56.75 $60.40 $64.05 $75.00 A $78.75 $84.00 $89.25 $105.00 A $30.00 $32.00 $34.00 $40.00 Premium $64.25 $68.40 $72.55 $85.00 Premium $86.25 $92.00 $97.75 $115.00 premium $37.50 $40.00 $42.50 $50.00 13 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% 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 save 25% come to capturing the feeling of the pick 5 $41.75 real thing,” and the Chicago Tribune raves, B A $49.25 “Classic comic material. Excellent!” Premium $56.75 14 save 20% save 15% pick 4 pick 3 regular save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 B $22.50 $24.00 $25.50 regular $30.00 $44.40 $47.05 $55.00 B $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 $52.40 $55.55 $65.00 A $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 $45.00 A $30.00 $32.00 $34.00 $40.00 $60.40 $64.05 $75.00 Premium $38.00 $40.40 $42.80 $50.00 premium $37.50 $40.00 $42.50 $50.00 15 “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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 16 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.” save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $26.00 $27.60 $29.20 $34.00 B $26.75 $28.40 $30.05 $35.00 A $33.50 $35.60 $37.70 $44.00 A $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 $45.00 Premium $41.00 $43.60 $46.20 $54.00 Premium $41.75 $44.40 $47.05 $55.00 17 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”. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 savepick 4 20% pick 3 15%regular 25% save save B $22.50 pick 5 A $30.00 A $49.25 premium 18 B $37.50 Premium pick 3 $24.00pick 4 $25.50 regular $30.00 $32.00$52.40$34.00 $55.55 $40.00 $65.00 $41.75 $44.40 $47.05 $40.00$60.40$42.50 $56.75 $64.05 $55.00 $50.00 $75.00 november 3, 2011 at 8 PM 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $35.75 $38.00 $40.25 $47.00 A $43.25 $46.00 $48.75 $57.00 Premium $50.75 $54.00 $57.25 $67.00 19 “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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 20 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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $21.50 $22.80 $24.10 $28.00 B $26.75 $28.40 $30.05 $35.00 A $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 A $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 Premium $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 Premium $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 $45.00 21 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, save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular Better Be Home Soon, is the second album co-produced with pop great Richard Marx and destined to be another fan pleaser. 22 $43.65 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $26.00 $27.60 $29.20 $34.00 $51.00 A $33.50 $35.60 $37.70 $44.00 Premium $41.00 $43.60 $46.20 $54.00 B $38.75 $41.20 A $46.25 $49.20 $52.15 $61.00 Premium $53.75 $57.20 $60.65 $71.00 yamato “Pure energy meets spiritual high.” November 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM GEORGE CANYON The Drummers of Japan Child (12 & UNDER): $20 23 “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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $33.50 $35.60 $37.70 $44.00 B $45.50 $48.40 $51.30 A $41.00 $43.60 $46.20 $54.00 A $53.00 $56.40 $59.80 $70.00 Premium $48.50 $51.60 $54.70 $64.00 Premium $60.50 $64.40 $68.30 $80.00 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. 24 “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!” $60.00 25 “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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 26 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 B $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 B $25.25 $26.80 $28.35 $33.00 A $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 A $32.75 $34.80 $36.85 $43.00 Premium $38.00 $40.40 $42.80 $50.00 Premium $40.25 $42.80 $45.35 $53.00 27 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.). 25% 20% save 20% save 25%save save savesave 15%15% 5 regular pick 5 pick pick 4pick 4pickpick 3 3 regular $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 A $51.50 $54.80 $58.10 B $22.50 A $30.00 Premium premium 28 B $37.50 $24.00 $25.50 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular $58.00 B $20.75 $22.00 $23.25 $27.00 $68.00 A $28.25 $30.00 $31.75 $37.00 Premium $35.75 $38.00 $40.25 $47.00 $30.00 $32.00$62.80$34.00 $59.00 $66.60 $40.00 $78.00 Child (12 & UNDER): $25 $40.00 $42.50 $50.00 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…” Child (12 & UNDER): $20 29 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 30 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.” B $27.50 $29.20 $30.90 $36.00 B $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 A $35.00 $37.20 $39.40 $46.00 A $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 Premium $42.50 $45.20 $47.90 $56.00 Premium $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 $58.00 31 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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B 32 $28.25 $30.00 $31.75 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $25.25 $26.80 $28.35 $33.00 $37.00 A $32.75 $34.80 $36.85 $43.00 Premium $40.25 $42.80 $45.35 $53.00 A $35.75 $38.00 $40.25 $47.00 Premium $43.25 $46.00 $48.75 $57.00 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 33 13 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood 3 BJ Thomas Nov. 2011 14 19 The Pointer Sisters The Rat Pack Windjammers 4 12 Canadian Improv 20 Ron Sexsmith 16-20 The Last Resort 20-21 Lucien The Comedy Lounge Alan Park 17 The Comedy Lounge Dec. 2011 Emilie-Claire Barlow 1 27 The Doo Wops 25 George Canyon AC/DC 27 25 George Evans 28 Ashley MacIsaac Yamato 28 29 Andrea Martin 29 John Mayall 1-2 I, Claudia 30 André-Philippe Gagnon Jan. 2012 2 Quartetto Gelato 7-8 The Nutcracker 15-18 A Christmas Carol 20 Mark Masri 19 Simon B. Cotter 20 Led Zeppelin The Comedy Lounge Late Nite Catechism 21 24 AGA-BOOM 27 Mavis Staples Feb. 2012 7-8 Romeo & Juliet Dan Hill 9 10 Second City 15-19 She Loves Me 16 Pete Zedlacher The Comedy Lounge 22 Shumka Dancers 23 Improv Shakespeare 23 Rhythm of the Dance 24 Peter Appleyard season at a glance season at a glance oct. 2011 25 Splash ‘n Boots mar. 2012 2-3 6 Replay the Beatles Cowboy Junkies Michael Kaeshammer 7 8 Angèle Dubeau 9 Dance Into the Light 14 Richard Scarry’s Busytown 22 Trevor Boris The Comedy Lounge apr. 2012 Cadence 34 30 14 Canadian Improv 24 Emerson Drive may 2012 16 India Jazz Suites 17 Just For Laughs The Doors 18 27 Guido Basso 28 Sheena Easton 22-23 Young Frankenstein 28 Ted Outerbridge 30 Gerry Dee C o n n e ct a n y tim e www . r o s e t h e a t r e . c a show information • artist bios interviews • videos box office: 905.874.2800 35 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% 36 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular pick Ballet 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular art of Russian worldwide. pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $46.25 $49.20 $52.15 $61.00 B $40.25 $42.80 $45.35 $53.00 A $53.75 $57.20 $60.65 $71.00 A $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 $58.00 Premium $61.25 $65.20 $69.15 $81.00 Premium $47.75 $50.80 $53.85 $63.00 Child (12 & UNDER): $25 B $22.50 $24.00 $25.50 $30.00 A $30.00 $32.00 $34.00 $40.00 premium $37.50 $40.00 $42.50 $50.00 37 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular share his music in the way it was first meant B $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 A $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 to be heard. Premium 38 $38.00 $40.40 $42.80 $50.00 “One of the best things about living in Toronto.” –Toronto Star save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $21.50 $22.80 $24.10 $28.00 A $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 Premium $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 Mature Subject Matter Not recommended for children or young teens 39 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular a touch of old world elegance and B $25.25 $26.80 $28.35 $33.00 nostalgia, it is as universal and A $32.75 $34.80 $36.85 $43.00 relevant as ever in this age of internet Premium $40.25 $42.80 $45.35 $53.00 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 40 “Spectacular! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $33.50 $35.60 $37.70 A $41.00 $43.60 $46.20 $44.00 $54.00 Premium $48.50 $51.60 $54.70 $64.00 Child (12 & UNDER): $20 41 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 A $41.75 $44.40 $47.05 $55.00 Premium $49.25 $52.40 $55.55 $65.00 Child (12 & UNDER): $20 42 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% Performed live by four musicians, pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular plus a multi-media show, Replay the B $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 A $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 Beatles truly emanates the spirit and Premium $38.00 $40.40 $42.80 $50.00 Child (12 & UNDER): $18 magnetism of the band. March 2 & 3, 2012 at 8 PM rhythm of the dance February 23, 2012 at 8 PM Direct from 43 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 44 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 $45.00 B $28.25 $30.00 $31.75 A $41.75 $44.40 $47.05 $55.00 A $35.75 $38.00 $40.25 $37.00 $47.00 Premium $49.25 $52.40 $55.55 $65.00 Premium $43.25 $46.00 $48.75 $57.00 45 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”. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 46 dance into the light Best of save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $32.75 $34.80 $36.85 $43.00 B $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 A $40.25 $42.80 $45.35 $53.00 A $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 Premium $47.75 $50.80 $53.85 $63.00 Premium $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 $58.00 march 9, 2012 at 8 PM et La Pietà angèle dubeau March 8, 2012 at 8 PM The 47 emerson drive 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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 A $26.75 $28.40 $30.05 $35.00 B $34.25 $36.40 $38.55 Premium $30.50 $32.40 $34.30 $40.00 A $41.75 $44.40 $47.05 $55.00 Premium $49.25 $52.40 $55.55 $65.00 B TM 2011 The Richard Scarry Corporation Child (12 & UNDER): $18 48 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” save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular $45.00 49 “...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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular this masterfully orchestrated, highB $26.00 $27.60 $29.20 $34.00 A $33.50 $35.60 $37.70 $44.00 energy magical adventure filled with Premium $41.00 $43.60 $46.20 $54.00 breathtaking new illusions. Child (12 & UNDER): $20 50 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! save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $28.25 $30.00 $31.75 $37.00 A $35.75 $38.00 $40.25 $47.00 Premium $43.25 $46.00 $48.75 $57.00 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $22.50 $24.00 $25.50 $30.00 A $30.00 $32.00 $34.00 $40.00 $40.00 $42.50 $50.00 Some Language premium $37.50 51 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 52 April 17, 2012 at 8 PM india jazz suites April 16, 2012 at 8 PM Izzie Award save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $31.25 $33.20 $35.15 $41.00 B $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 A $38.75 $41.20 $43.65 $51.00 A $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 Premium $46.25 $49.20 $52.15 $61.00 Premium $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 $58.00 53 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular 54 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular B $29.00 $30.80 $32.60 $38.00 B $56.75 $60.40 $64.05 $75.00 A $36.50 $38.80 $41.10 $48.00 A $64.25 $68.40 $72.55 $85.00 Premium $44.00 $46.80 $49.60 $58.00 Premium $71.75 $76.40 $81.05 $95.00 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. 55 56 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 save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular choreographer Susan Stroman and B $68.00 $72.40 $76.80 $90.00 three-time Tony-winning writer, A $75.50 $80.40 $85.30 $100.00 Premium $83.00 $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 57 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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular General A dmission $19.25 $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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular General A dmission 58 $15.50 $16.40 $17.30 $20.00 59 -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. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular General A dmission $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 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. 60 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 worldwide for over a decade with their innovative jazz arrangements, genre-hopping covers and eclectic originals. 61 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. 62 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”. save 25% save 20% save 15% pick 5 pick 4 pick 3 regular General A dmission $23.00 $24.40 $25.80 $30.00 63 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 sponsor donate 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. 64 - 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] 65 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 66 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! 67 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton ON