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Archival News Release
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News Release Index
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Performing Arts Center's 2010-11 Season Lineup
The full 2010-11 PAC season organized by series, with accompanying artist information, is included below. In addition, the PAC will host a number of College of the Canyons theatre department and community theatre productions throughout the 2010-11 season.
Series subscription sales will begin 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, while individual tickets for Michael Bolton and all other performances will go on sale 9 a.m. Saturday, July 17.
2010-11 Season News Release
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the PAC box office.
CHANCELLOR'S CHOICE SERIES
 Michael Bolton
7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010
From Shanghai to Singapore and now Santa Clarita, this stop on Bolton’s “One World One Love” 2010 Tour will be a performance sure to be talked about for years to come. With more than 53 million albums sold, and numerous Grammy Awards, Bolton has touched the hearts of legions of fans.
 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
With irresistible live shows and a singular swingin’ sound, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy quickly established itself as the standout group that launched the '90s swing revival. This high-energy concert is sure to rock the PAC, and make instant fans of anyone who attends.
 War
8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011
Even after four decades of performances and nearly 10 dozen albums, War’s critically acclaimed sounds are as fresh and as timely as ever. With hit singles including “Low Rider,” “Spill the Wine,” and “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” the group has deeply impacted its fans and other musicians alike -- using “War” to truly bring people together, regardless of race, generation or genre.
 Vicki Lawrence
8 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2011
Vicki Lawrence, the hysterical star of the beloved TV Show “Mama’s Family,” brings her equally funny stage show “Vicki Lawrence and Mama, A Two Woman Show” to the PAC. With a decades-long career that began as a reoccurring character on the legendary "Carol Burnett Show," Lawrence is also a veteran of the stage and screen, having appeared in numerous theatrical productions in addition to starring as the host of her own daytime talk show, “Vicki.” A tremendous philanthropist and talented actress, Lawrence approaches everything with her characteristic sense of humor, reminding audiences that “life is much too serious to be taken seriously!”
IN MOTION SERIES
Pilobolus
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010
Renowned around the world for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration, Pilobolus will celebrate its 40th year during the 2010-11 season. The company’s works are not drawn from traditional dance movement, but instead are invented, often emerging from intense periods of improvisation and creative play. Since its inception the company has continued to expand and refine its unusual collaborative methods to produce a body of more than 100 choreographic works.
Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz
8 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011
Just in time to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo comes the 25th anniversary tour of Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz. Founded in 1985, this international dance troupe has crisscrossed the globe performing for audiences of all ages, having earned standing ovations from Cuba to Malaysia, with their visual fiesta of culture, live music and traditional folkloric dance.
GREAT PERFORMERS SERIES
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano - Festival Navidad
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2010
One of the most popular mariachi ensembles in the United States, Mariachi Los Camperos is renowned for its innovative shows and distinction as a Grammy Award-winning concert ensemble that has thrilled audiences for nearly 50 years.
Peking Acrobats
7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011
Daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs... treacherous wire walking... a trick cycling kaleidoscope of magnificent movement... powerful precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics... amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control... incredible balancing feats showcasing tremendous skill and ability... extraordinary exhibits of agility and grace... high-tech special effects and all the excitement, pageantry and atmosphere of a Chinese carnival! This is just a part of the magnificent show offered by the Peking Acrobats.
One Night of Queen
8 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011
One Night Of Queen has rocked sold-out audiences all over the world, including the UK, Germany, Holland, France, New Zealand -- and now Santa Clarita. Fresh from their second tour of the USA, singer Gary Mullen and “The Works” return with a stunning live concert that includes all of Queen’s greatest hits, including “We Are The Champions,” “Somebody To Love” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” combined with fantastic staging, sound and lights. This show will rock you.
CABARET ON STAGE SERIES
Sam Harris
8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
With a career than has spanned more than two decades and run the gamut from singing, songwriting and involvement with performances on stage and screen as an actor, producer and director, Sam Harris has epitomized the true Hollywood story -- having risen to fame after being discovered on “Star Search.” His phenomenal success has included a successful recording career, concert tours, creating and writing a sitcom for TBS and roles in several notable Broadway productions. Now, Harris brings his triumphant live show to the Cabaret on Stage setting in a treat not to be missed! Light fare will be served beginning at 7:30 p.m.
David Burnham
8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011
Spend a romantic evening with two of Broadway’s finest stars: David Burnham and his special guest, Karen Fineman Roberts. Burnham has lent his engaging persona to productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar.” He recently starred as Fiyero in the Broadway production of “Wicked.” He’ll share the stage with Roberts, who, besides performing in her own cabaret act at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, has appeared in several television shows and national commercials. Light fare will be served beginning at 7:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AT COC SERIES
“Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!”
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010
Over his 30-year career, Jay Johnson has rallied generations of Americans to the world of ventriloquism with his charm, anarchy and innovative wit. In the Tony Award-winning “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!” he takes audiences on a multidimensional journey that combines his skills with a parade of hysterical characters. Hailed as “extremely funny” by the Wall Street Journal and a “knock ‘em dead show” by the New York Times, this show is sure to delight.
“All Shook Up”
7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011
Described as being “Footloose,” “Grease” and “Happy Days” all rolled into one zany story, this Elvis-inspired production features more than two dozen of "The King’s" hits. Audiences will experience a chain reaction of romance and rebellion described through the power of rock ’n' roll, as mistaken identities and outlandish mixups ensue. This feel-good story of crazy love triangles and laugh-out-loud comedy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes.
ALMOST FREE FAMILY SERIES
Presented by McDonald’s of Santa Clarita
“Click, Clack, Moo”
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010
“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing?” When Farmer Brown’s granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a “tech-free zone,” placing her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows -- who proceed to use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. Eventually the cows go on strike, with the chickens joining the cows in solidarity: “No blankets: no milk, no eggs!” Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in the hilariously “mooooo-ving” new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
Pushcart Players: “Happily Ever After - A Cinderella Tale”
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011
Based on the beloved classic tale of "Cinderella," “Happily Ever After” takes audiences on a timeless journey of transformation filled with themes of inner beauty, courage, kindness and triumph over greed, arrogance and bullying behavior. Enhanced by heart-warming music and innovative scenic designs, “Happily Ever After” provides a captivating moment of theatre for young audience members to celebrate.
“Seussical: Oh, the thinks you can think!"
2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Cat in the Hat serves as host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this fun-filled romp through all of the Dr. Seuss classics! When the sweet, good-natured elephant Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a small speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because "a person's a person, no matter how small." On that small speck of dust lives JoJo, an imaginative young Who. JoJo has astounding "thinks," in which anything's possible, but his parents believe this creativity is inappropriate for the son of the Mayor of Who-Ville. Adapted from the Broadway production, “Seussical” brings Dr. Seuss's beloved classic characters together in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous “think” ever combine to save the day!
OTHER PAC PERFORMANCES
United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010
Returning to the PAC for a third season, the Band of the Golden West concert will focus on a variety of styles, including traditional band repertoire and patriotic music and marches. Stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California, the Band of the Golden West is the only remaining active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, having played for audiences at gubernatorial inaugurations, presidential visits, sporting events and at other public events and venues.
San Francisco Opera's Grand Opera Cinema: “Madama Butterfly"
7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2010
One of the world’s leading opera companies, San Francisco Opera remains a top destination for international singers, conductors, stage directors and designers alike because of the company’s unique brand of theatrical productions and strong, cherished tradition. One of the world’s most beloved and dramatic operas, “Madama Butterfly” is a classic tale of colliding hearts and cultures set in 19th-century Japan and featuring some of Puccini’s most popular music. A pre-show lecture about the opera will begin at 6 p.m.
Gloriana
7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010
Go Country 105 FM returns to the PAC for its annual Holiday Concert with a band that is steadily gaining legions of fans! Nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award’s Top New Artist award and fresh off its tour opening for pop sensation Taylor Swift, Gloriana is one of the hottest new groups in country music today. With soaring harmonies and an electric stage presence, Gloriana is an exciting new and vibrant force in country music, well on its way to becoming a household name. Don’t miss your chance to see a band destined for greatness.
San Francisco Opera's Grand Opera Cinema: “Don Giovanni”
7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011
The Don Juan legend crackles to life in the hands of the world’s most well known classical composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Carefully balancing brilliant comedy with heaping amounts of seduction and ultimate tragedy, "Don Giovanni" is often referred to as the greatest opera ever composed. From the sparkling overture to one hit musical number after another, Mozart’s score comes to life in this fast-paced San Francisco Opera production. A pre-show lecture about the opera will begin at 6 p.m.
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