2501 East College Way McIntyre Hall Presents ... MacHomer $40, $30, $27 This one-man vocal spectacular features impressions of over 50 voices from TV’s The Simpsons in a hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The result is that rare jewel: an educational and entertaining show, which has amazed audiences of all ages, backgrounds and languages. With a script which remains 85% Shakespeare, MacHomer will leave you “exhausted with laughter” (Pittsburgh Post- Gazette). Rick Miller is pure genius!
Friday & Saturday, November 2-3, 2007 – 7:30 pm The longest running solo show in Broadway history, Defending the Caveman is a hilariouislyl insightful play about the ways men and women relate. For 16 years, this wildly popular comedy has been credited with promoting peace talks in the ongoing gender wars. Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone. It has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. ............
Friday, January 25, 2008 – 7:30 pm Dirk Powell has expanded on the deeply rooted sounds of his Appalachian heritage to become one of the preeminent traditional American musician of his generation. His vibrant creative energy crosses many boundaries while remaining grounded in the rural traditions of his heritage. In addition to acclaimed releases on Rounder Records, he's recorded and performed with artists such as Loretta Lynn, Sting, Jack White, Levon Helm, Jewel, T-Bone Burnett, Ralph Stanley, and Linda Ronstadt, among others. .............
Saturday, March 8, 2008 – 7:30 pm Under the banner "Forward With Scotland's Past," Battlefield Band plays Scottish music of rare passion and joy. Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of today's Scottish Cultural scene, the Battlefield Band mixes the old songs with new self-penned material, and performs on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instructions – bagpipe, fiddle, synthesizer, guitar, cittern, flute, bodhran and accordian. This is the gold standard, the band against which all others are measured. After 30 years they still lead the way for Scottish music, introducing new musicians, new music – always involving their ever-widening audience as they travel the world. .............
Friday, March 14, 2008 – 7:30 pm Direct from Hebei, China, The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than twenty seven centuries ago. The troupe of jugglers, contortionists and award-winning acrobats presents an evening of rich traditions of the Chinese culture and timeless thrills. Acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques make for a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Contact Web Site |
