Stanley Center for the Arts Unveils 2009-2010 Season
Date Posted: June 25th, 2009
Live On The Edge of Your Seat!
UTICA, NY (June 25, 2009)-The Stanley Center for the Arts revealed its 2009-2010 season at a press conference held in the Stanley Theatre lobby at 10am on Thursday June 25, 2009.
According to the Stanley's Executive Director Ron Thiele, "The 2009-2010 Stanley Season is living proof that The Stanley is the place to be for World Class entertainment, and a World Class venue where audience goers can 'live on the edge of your seat'."
The popular Central New York Theatre's eclectic second season features appearances by Master Illusionist David Copperfield, a return bow by the highly successful Cirque Dreams troupe which appeared last April, and major national touring productions of Mamma Mia! and Riverdance. In addition, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former lead vocalist for The Band, Levon Helm will also appear along with fellow singer songwriter Vonda Shepard.
The Center's second full season also kicks off its opening weekend in late September with an exclusive Upstate NY performance and special presentation by Franc D'Ambrosio, long billed as "The World's Longest Running Phantom", who will audition community based vocalists and theater actors for the guest roles of Raoul and Christine. The long running Broadway revue Smokey Joe's Cafe will also make its debut on the Stanley Stage along with the comedy of The Three Redneck Tenors and Comedian Brian Regan. Capping it all off will be a presentation by Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, the legendary Marvin Hamlisch, who will be accompanied by the Utica Symphony Orchestra.
A very special treat will be a performance by Pilobolus, the ground breaking modern dancers that have been featured on the Oscar telecasts and on Conan O'Brien's Late Night.
According to Frank Malfitano, Presenting Manager for the Stanley Center for the Arts, the Theatre's second season has something for everyone and is not to be missed: "We think the 2009/2010 season is one of the most comprehensive and most entertaining lineups we've ever presented at the Stanley. It's a second season we're enormously proud to present, and one which we hope will please Central New Yorkers all season long."
Tickets to all season events will be available to Stanley Center for the Arts pARTners on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, with SCA pARTners receiving substantial discounts available on selected events including Mamma Mia!, Pilobolus, and Cirque Dreams Illuminations.
In addition, when tickets to four or more events are purchased, patrons can purchase half-price tickets to The Three Redneck Tenors, Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway, Vonda Shepard, and Smokey Joe's Cafe. These special offers are in effect until August 24, 2009, at which time tickets for some single events will go on sale.
"We want to reward our patrons for supporting all Stanley events," said John Faust, Stanley Theatre Manager. "With these special packages, people can attend many of these incredible events at extremely reasonable prices."
For more information and to receive a brochure, call the Stanley Ticket office at (315) 724-4000, or visit www.StanleyTIX.com.
Here is the line up of the 2009-2010 Stanley Season for the Arts Events:
The Levon Helm Band 8pm Saturday September 26, 2009
- Vocalist / Drummer with The Band, a legendary group with multi-generational appeal
- Rock Hall of Fame member
- 2007 Grammy Award winning album
- New Album out June 30
- 15 piece band turned in the strongest performance at last year's Saratoga Music Festival
Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway -- The Phantom Returns Unmasked! 4pm Sunday September 27, 2009
- He has made over 3,000 performances as the Phantom...
- Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway has been on tour for over three years
- Special Opportunity: Local contest for a "Christine" & "Raoul" to perform with him; and will lead a master class on September 14.
David Copperfield 5:30 and 8:30pm Thursday October 1, 2009
- Returns to the Stanley Stage after a 20 year hiatus...
- One of the best known illusionists of our time
- Award Winning TV show!
Three Redneck Tenors 8pm Friday October 2, 2009
- It's basically a foot stompin', knee slappin' uproariously funny musical redneck romp, with the tunes of Elvis to Puccini, Country to Opera (C'opera if you will), from Paris Texas all the way to their triumphant debut at New York City's famous Carn-iggy Hall.
- "Loved the Redneck Tenors, who with their mullets and overalls, were the most entertaining thing that's been on TV in some time." Amy Diluna, NY Daily News
An Evening with Marvin Hamlisch 8pm Saturday November 21, 2009
In partnership with Valley Health Services
- With the Utica Symphony Orchestra
- Award winning composer - Three Oscars, Four Grammys, Four Emmys, A Tony and Three Golden Globes!
- Noted for The Sting and A Chorus Line
Mamma Mia! 7:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday December 8, 9, and 10, 2009
- Over 40 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show
- The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives
Brian Regan 8pm Saturday December 12, 2009
In partnership with the MVCC Foundation
- Appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien & The Late Show with David Letterman
- Sophisticated writing meets hilarious physical comedy
Cirque Dreams Illumination 4pm Sunday January 17, 2010
- "Dazzling ... great family entertainment ... a reason to stand up and cheer." --New York Daily News
- New Show from the company who gave us Jungle Fantasy in 2009
Smokey Joe's Cafe 8pm Saturday February 20, 2010
- Classic oldies by composers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
- Includes: "Hound Dog," "Spanish Harlem," "Yakety Yak" and "Jailhouse Rock."
Pilobolus 8pm Saturday March 27, 2010
- The "original outsider" dance company
- They call themselves "the dance company for those who don't like dance... and for those who do." -- Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes (CBS)
- Performed at the Academy Awards, and on Conan O'Brien
Riverdance 7:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday April 6, 7, 8, 2010
- The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play three farewell performances.
An Evening with Vonda Shepard 8pm Saturday May 15, 2010
- 12 million records sold
- Featured on Ally McBeal
- Singer/Songwriter - Don't Cry Ilene and Can't We Try (with Dan Hill)
- Modern-day soul
For more information and to receive a brochure, call the Stanley Ticket office at (315) 724-4000, or visit www.StanleyTIX.com.
