Jake Shimabukuro, eighth Blackbird, 'ANNE FRANK' and More Set for Texas Performing Arts' 2015-16 Season
By: BWW News Desk May. 05, 2015
The 2015-2016 Season features first-ever TPA performances by ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, vocal chamber ensemble New York Polyphony, and a celebration of American songwriting and performance featuring Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, and Anaïs Mitchell. Return engagements include David Finkel (cello) and Wu Han (piano), new-music favorites eighth Blackbird, and Australian contemporary circus, Circa. The season also includes Texas Theatre and Dance's production of The Diary of Anne Frank, Julian Sands in A Celebration of Herald Pinter, Twyla Tharp's 50th Anniversary Tour, and a screening of Frankenstein (1931) featuring a new score performed live by the UT Wind Ensemble.
"Texas Performing Arts continues to strengthen our role as a cultural leader in the UT and Central Texas community," says Texas Performing Arts Director and Associate Dean Kathy Panoff. "I am especially proud to continue presenting important interdisciplinary performance programming that brings together the world's most innovative and talented artists for the education of our students and enjoyment of our audiences."
Five (or more) performance subscription packages are now on sale starting at $130.00, and this year you may choose one Broadway show as part of your Texas Performing Arts subscription. Becoming a subscriber not only ensures great seats for each subscription performance, but also offers a host of additional benefits including 20% off ticket prices to all season performances, preferred seating in advance of the general public, free and easy ticket exchanges, access to the exclusive subscriber hotline, and guest passes to Bass Concert Hall's Texas Inner Circle Lounge.
University of Texas at Austin faculty and staff enjoy subscriptions at 30% off ticket prices.
Tax-deductible membership in Texas Inner Circle provides financial support for student tickets and educational programs, as well as exclusive benefits for members. Access to the best seats in the house, parking, an exclusive members-only lounge, and opportunities to purchase tickets before the public are just a few of the perks that are available to members. For more information, visit texasperformingarts.org/support or call 512-232-8567.
To subscribe to the 2015-2016 Texas Performing Arts Season or to join Texas Inner Circle, visit texasperformingarts.org or call 512.471.4454.
Groups of 15 or more may be eligible to receive a 10% discount off the original ticket price. Groups of 40 or more may be eligible for a 15% discount. For more information on group discounts, please visit texasperformingarts.org/events/group_tickets, or email tickets@texasperformingarts.org.
Texas Performing Arts continues a tradition of presenting the best of touring Broadway at Bass Concert Hall. The sensational 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway season at Texas Performing Arts features three Austin premieres, along with classic and family-friendly Broadway productions, including THE LITTLE MERMAID, KINKY BOOTS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CABARET, and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. As an add-on option to the season subscription package, we are excited to announce the return of the Broadway blockbuster THE BOOK OF MORMON. Because THE BOOK OF MORMON is playing for 8 performances only, becoming a TPA or BIA subscriber will likely be the only way to secure a ticket. For more information or to subscribe to the 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway in Austin season, please visit www.broadwayinaustin.com or call 800.731.SHOW (7469) Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.
2015-2016 TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS SEASON:
(texasperformingarts.org/events)
Songwriting With: Soldiers
Sunday, September 6, 2015 | 5 PM | McCullough Theatre
Billy Childs' Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro
featuring Dianne Reeves, Becca Stevens and Alicia Olatuja
Thursday, September 10, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall
The Seldoms
Power Goes
Direction and Choreography by Carrie Hanson
Text by Stuart Flack
Wednesday & Friday, September 16 & 18, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
Thursday, September 17, 2015 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall
Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter
Directed by John Malkovich
Thursday & Friday, September 24 & 25, 2014 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
Turtle Island Quartet
With special guest Cyrus Chestnut, piano
Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 7 PM | McCullough Theatre
Texas Theatre and Dance's production of The Diary of Anne Frank
October 9-18, 2015 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall
Frankenstein (1931)
featuring The University of Texas Wind Ensemble
Jerry F. Junkin, conductor
Musical Score by Michael Shapiro
Projection Design by Stephanie Busing
Thursday, October 29, 2015 | Bass Concert Hall
Spectrum Dance Theater
The Minstrel Show Revisited
Donald Byrd, Artistic Director
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
David Finckel and Wu Han, piano and cello
Friday, November 6, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
David Daniels, countertenor
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | 7 PM | Bates Recital Hall
eighth blackbird
Murder Ballades
Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7 PM | McCullough Theatre
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
Saturday, November 21, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall
La Santa Cecilia and Yuna
Thursday, December 3, 2014 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall
Dave Douglas and Uri Caine
Don Byron's New Gospel Quintet
Friday, January 22, 2016 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
Fifth House Ensemble
Black Violet* III
Friday, January 29, 2016 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre
New York Polyphony
Friday, February 5, 2016 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
Monday, February 8, 2016 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall
Los Lobos with special guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Bass Concert Hall
Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall
Circa
Beyond
Friday, April 8, 2016 | 8PM | Bass Concert Hall
The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra
Jeff Helmer, director
With special guest Terell Stafford
Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Bates Recital Hall
Photo Credit: Merri Cyr
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