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Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

Calls People to Connect in the Heart of Tacoma :

2007-2008 Season Announcement

Tacoma , WA - In the midst of an exciting rejuvenation, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) announces the 2007-2008 season of performances, which doubles the number of offerings throughout the year for both presentations to the general public and to students and teachers. Additionally, the 2007-2008 Season marks the 24 th year of presenting performing arts in the Tacoma community and commemorates the 90 th birthday of both the Pantages and Rialto Theaters in 2008. The many changes within the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts are a reflection of commitment to connect people in the heart of Tacoma .

Beginning the season in late September, three headlines will appear in highlights. Including opening night with Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory , a breathtaking show created by former stars of Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus and Moscow Circus performers. Followed by Dark Star Orchestra: Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano in honor of Mexican Independence Day. With more stand-outs throughout the season other performances include CBS late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson, A Prairie Home Companions' Garrison Keillor , Former U.S. Poet-Laureate Billy Collins , comedian Josh Blue , music's renaissance man Bobby McFerrin and 40 more events between September 2007 through June 2008.

“This season symbolizes the new Broadway Center . We're changing organizationally and deepening relevance with the residents of the South Sound. For generations, we've been the area's community gathering place. Today we're declaring our commitment to connect people in the heart of Tacoma and we plan to do just that in everything we do!,” said David Fischer , BCPA Executive Director.

Broadway Center is recognized for its leadership in presenting world-class performing artists, providing the largest performing arts education programs in Washington State , and preserving Tacoma 's historic theaters. This season, the BCPA will double the number of school-time matinees. More importantly, all education performances are carefully selected to meet the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements. The BCPA will increase the opportunities for teachers, educating how to best implement and incorporate the arts into their classrooms. Through the new Broadway Center Conservatory, students of all ages will experience the performing arts.

Further, the BCPA is home to many of Tacoma 's Resident Arts Organizations (RAOs): Puget Sound Revels, Northwest Sinfonietta, Tacoma City Ballet, Tacoma Concert Band, Tacoma Philharmonic, Tacoma Opera, Tacoma School of the Arts, Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, and Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. The BCPA is committed offering the best service to the RAOs through extended community dialogues on programming, more group collaborations, and through the constant state of readiness and attention to ongoing facility maintenance.

Broadway Center Members are able to purchase ticket packages now ! Single performance tickets sales for Broadway Center Members begin Tuesday, August 7, 2007 . The BCPA new membership program to allow patrons to enjoy advance ticket purchases and ensures the best seats in the house, ticket discounts, and many, many other benefits and savings. General Public tickets are on sale beginning Tuesday, August 14, 2007. To find out more information on how to become a member, request a brochure or order tickets call Broadway Center Box Office at 253.591.5894, toll-free 1.800.291.7593, or visit the Box Office at 901 Broadway in Tacoma 's Theater District. For more information regarding upcoming events visit www.broadwaycenter.org .

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Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

2007-2008 Season

Calling People to Connect in the Heart of Tacoma

Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory – September 21-22

A magical energetic fusion of art and machines with the world's best circus acts - former stars of Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus and Moscow Circus

Dark Star Orchestra – September 27

Recreating Grateful Dead Concerts

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano – September 28

          A driving force in the rich tradition of Mexico 's mariachi

Ragamala Music & Dance Theater – October 7

          Journey through time with tradition and cross-cultural perspectives rooted in India 's history

Four Slices of Wry – October 11-12

Non-stop satire and social commentary from four wise #*!#* performers

Rush Limbaugh in Night School – October 13-14

          A dazzling satiric farce in a 20-character comic feast

Rachael Price with T.S. Monk – October 18

Catch a rising star in an evening of jazz delights

100 Years of Broadway – October 21

Recreating the best moments from the biggest Broadway shows of the 20 th century

Striking 12 – October 26-28

          A refreshing and hot Broadway musical that combines pop, rock, jazz, and a great story

The Wonder Bread Years – November 2-3

           A fresh and funny slice of “Baby-Boomer” nostalgia

Craig Ferguson – November 3

           The hilarious host of CBS's Late, Late Show!

           Dying to Be Thin – November 9

           A compelling performance that confronts self-esteem and body image

Glenis Redmond – November 16

Bringing poetry to life through grace, intensity and passion

Highland Heath and Holler – November 29

          Scottish and Irish Celtic tradition's influence on American bluegrass and roots music

Santaland Diaries – November 30 – December 9

          Add a little spice to your Holiday Season with this hilarious spoof written by David Sedaris!

          Seattle Men's Chorus: Home for the Holidays - December 8

          Make the season merry with a Pacific Northwest tradition

Garrison Keillor – January 10

          Author and host of A Prairie Home Companion

 Peter Pan – January 16

           A high flying adventure that transports your family to Neverland

Not a Genuine Black Man – January 18-2

A moving memoir of wry humor and heartbreak

Chicago Blues Reunion – January 19

Driving Blues m usic with pioneers of the Chicago style

 Wrecked – January 25

Tackling the issues of alcohol abuse in the lives of teenagers and their families

 Josh Blue – February 1

Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing Season 4

Orson Welles' Moby Dick Rehearsed by The Acting Company – February 6-7

An incredible twist on Herman Melville's Moby Dick

 Shakespeare's The Tempest by The Acting Company – February 8-9

The most beautiful and dynamic play ever written

The Souls of Our Feet – February 13

Swingin' jazz and 18 feet keeping time to the historic pulse of American tap dance

Mad Science: Newton 's Revenge – February 15

Be taken in by gravity's pull with these zany scientists

 Sierra Leone 's Refugee All Stars – February 24

The power of hope and human connection mixed in with West African music and reggae beats

Pine Leaf Boys – March 2

Help yourself to authentic, traditional Louisiana Cajun, Creole and Zydeco rhythms

An Evening with Groucho – March 7-8

PBS star Frank Ferrante on stage as the comic genius “King Leer”

Operation Homecoming – March 15

Voices of Iraq , Afghanistan , and home front-troops and families

Nobodies of Comedy – March 22

See tomorrow's stars of comedy today!

Eddie Daniels: Benny and Beyond – March 30

America 's clarinet star plays tribute to the jazz and swing great Benny Goodman

Billy Collins – April 4

An American phenomenon – former U.S. Poet Laureate

Missoula Children's Theatre: The Little Mermaid – April 5

An underwater adventure in the Sassafras Sea

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary

with Bethany and Rufus – April 11

Inspiring and uniting people through generations of folk music

Velveteen Rabbit – April 13

Classic story and charming tale woven with love and devotion

Theatre of Illusion – April 20

The Spencers take the stage with a spellbinding performance of theater and illusion!

Pink Floyd Experience – April 23

A mind-blowing re-interpretation of the psychedelic and provocative Pink Floyd

Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore – April 24

Bursting with Gilbert's brilliant wit and Sullivan's most popular songs

Voice of the Americas – May 2

Unforgettable exploration of a nation in search of itself

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers – May 3

Sharp and irresistible swing music for today's audience

Defending the Caveman – May 15-25

Broadway's smash comedy about men & women

Bobby McFerrin – June 8

A true music Renaissance man and ten-time Grammy Award winner!

Member Ticket Packages ON SALE NOW

Member Single Tickets ON SALE August 7

General Public Single Tickets ON SALE August 14

Box Office: 253.591.5894

Online: www.broadwaycenter.org

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