Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota Announces 2011-2012 Season

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the 2011-2012 season of its resident ballet company, Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota. 

Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota proudly presents its annual full-length production of Denise Vogt’s The Nutcracker Ballet, December 9 – 11, 2011. An artistic collaboration unique in its breadth and scope, its large cast of approximately 120 consists of local and national professional dancers, metro area ballet students from at least eight dance schools, and community members. This original professional production of The Nutcracker ballet—the first and only in the Twin Cities south of the Minnesota River—has become a cherished holiday tradition for many, and is a joy for families and audiences of all ages, long time patrons and novices to ballet alike. Tickets for The Nutcracker go on sale to the public September 23, 2011.

In response to the over whelming success of its 2011 World Premiere, “Wizard of Oz—the Ballet” returns to BPAC in May 2012. TCB's Wizard of Oz is an all new, full-length production of the familiar classic tale, done in the tradition of the great classical story ballets. This work tells the adventures of Dorothy and her friends through dance and music rather than words and song, and features an original adapted storyline and original choreography. "Wizard of Oz—the Ballet" promises delightful entertainment for the whole family, children and adults alike!  Tickets for “Wizard of Oz-the Ballet” go on sale to the public May 23, 2012.

Early Bird Special! Purchase both shows by November 1^st and SAVE 20%! Valid on Adult Orchestra tickets ONLY. No double discounts. Patron must purchase BOTH shows by November 1^st to receive $5 off each adult priced ticket. Call 952-895-4680 to purchase series tickets.        

Burnsville Performing Arts Center Announces 2011-12 Series

Duluth Festival Opera’s Pocahontas    

Saturday, October 1 7:30pm

Tickets: Orchestra: Adults = $27/students & seniors $24; Balcony:  Adults $20/students & seniors $17

Commissioned for the 400^th anniversary of Jamestown, VA, this hauntingly beautiful musical drama recounts the fascinating life of Pocahontas, the enigmatic Algonquian princess. Using the facts of history to tell her real story, some mistakenly compare this work to that of the popular Disney film of the same name, but there is no similarity. The opera is a work of imagination that celebrates her life, debunking the popular myths and half-truths that surround her name. This 90-minute music-theater piece was composed by Burnsville resident Linda Tutas Haugen and will be performed by the Duluth Festival Opera. The cast also includes Native American musicians and dancers and the production will be in English.

Troupe America presents

Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas

Saturday, November 5 2:00pm

Tickets: Orchestra: Adults = $39/students & seniors $36; Balcony:  Adults $34/students & seniors $31

It is 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. As the children rehearse in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goodie-bags and putting final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon to, once again, step in and save the day.

Rhythmic Circus – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!

Saturday, November 12 7:30pm

Tickets: $34.00 and $29.00

There’s tap dancing and then there’s Rhythmic Circus, the percussive-dance phenomenon that electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire tap and high-spirited music. Their show, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! is spiced up with a variety of musical flavors, from Minneapolis funk to salsa, and enlivened by a seven-piece band, vocalists, and a beat-boxer.

Spencers Theatre of Illusion

Thursday, March 8 7:30pm

Tickets: Orchestra:  Adult $39 and $32/students and seniors: $36 and $29; Balcony: Adult $18/students and seniors $15

Theatre of Illusion is a sophisticated production filled with original magical creations designed exclusively for The Spencers.  People levitate, walk through walls, vanish, and reappear.  And in one illusion, the entire audience is asked to participate in a stunning, interactive mind reading experience!

Celtic Crossroads

Thursday, March 29 7:30pm

Tickets: $32.50 and $29.50

Back by popular demand! Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as 'the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades - not to be missed'. It is an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. The new World Fusion Tour abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz whilst pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Spontaneous mid-show ovations are the norm, and enraptured Celtic Crossroads audiences are always compelled to shout, and SHOUT for more.

Purchase at least 3 shows from the 5 shows listed here and save $5 on each ticket! Purchase them all and save $25!!!!!*

*Discount offered on Adult Full Price tickets ONLY. No double discounts. Offer ends November 11, 2011. No refunds or exchanges. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. All information subject to change.

Supported by the BPAC Angel Fund:

Series tickets  are available through the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Box Office ONLY. Stop by in person or call 952-895-4680 to order.

THE GIRL SINGERS OF THE HIT PARADE

The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade are planning three must see events for the 2011-12 season at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Sirens of the Sixties

Sunday, October 2 2:00pm

Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty bring their talents to the stage to perform classic 60s tunes from the female artists of the era. Not just a campy show, it celebrates the vocal prowess of singers like Dionne Warwick “Walk on By,” Cass Elliot with the Mama’s and the Papas, Marilyn McCoo and the 5^th Dimension, Lesley Gore “It’s My Party,” Barbra Streisand “People,” Petula Clark “Downtown,” Shirley Bassey “Goldfinger” and scores of others including Tammy Wynette. Don’t miss this GROOVY show!

Christmas Show

Tuesday, December 20 7:00pm

Re-creating the voicing and harmonies of nostalgic classics, “The Girls” sing classic hymns like ‘Adeste Fidelis’ and “Silent Night” but also get the place swinging and rocking with tunes like Brenda Lee’s  "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree", The Andrew’s Sister’s "Merry Christmas Polka" and "Winter Wonderland", McGuire Sister's "Christmas Alphabet", as well as  a fun-filled rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas". You couldn’t have a Christmas show without some sing-a-longs and "White Christmas" and "Silver Bells" are the perfect songs.

Costumed in classic 50s Christmas ball gowns, this production truly takes you back to a simpler time with a feeling of family and warmth as well as laughter!  A truly enjoyable evening of memories and fun for all ages!

A Salute to the Great Female Vocalists of the 50s

Sunday, May 13 2:00pm

A musical revue saluting some of the best loved female vocalists of the 1950s.

Sit back and enjoy your favorites from Rosemary Clooney, “Hey There”, “Come Ona My House”, Patti Page “Tennessee Waltz”, “Old Cape Code”, Doris Day, “Que Sera Sera,” “Secret Love,” Connie Francis “Where the Boys Are” “Who’s Sorry Now” and Peggy Lee “Is that All There Is?” and “Fever” just to mention a few. Great music, laughter and a trip down memory lane await!

Tickets go ON-SALE August 19th at 11:00am.

Tickets: Individual show tickets $19.00.  Tickets may be purchased in person at the BPAC John and Betty Adamich Box Office, via Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Purchase all 3 shows for a discounted rate of $17.00each by calling 952-895-4680 before October 1, 2011.

Ticket prices listed include facility fees. Additional service charges and handling fees may apply.

Chameleon Theatre Circle Announces 2011-2012 Season

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is proud to announce Chameleon Theatre Circle’s 2011-2012 theatrical season. Season Ticket packages are available for a discounted price through July 31st.  Individual performance tickets go on-sale May 27^th.  All performances will take place in the Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre.                                 

The Woman in Black October 7 - October 23

Arthur Kipps has a story to tell - a story that has tormented him for decades. Join him on a journey to the past and find yourself drawn alongside Arthur into a tale of mystery, intrigue, and terror as he tries to unravel the twisted history of a remote village in this mesmerizing play based on the novel by Susan Hill. Two actors bring a multitude of characters to life in an unforgettable demonstration of the limitlessness of imagination and the power of abject fear. The Woman in Black is a classic horror story that has been terrifying audiences in London for more than 20 years, and will soon be released as a major motion picture.

We Gather Together November 11 – November 20

Thanksgiving is coming, and Cele and Alicia have no idea what chaos it will bring into their lives! These two sisters, who couldn't be more different, have lived together and depended on each other for more than fifty years. They know everything there is to know about each other - or do they? Their comfortable routine is upended when they meet Jennifer, a local college student, and David, who lives across the street. When these four characters cross each others' paths, nothing will ever be the same. This cranky, charming comedy, in which elaborate deceptions, surprising revelations, and key lime pie all play prominent roles, was one of the winners of Chameleon's New Play Contest in 2010!

The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee December 2 – December 18

The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy about six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, all of whom learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The unlikeliest of hit musicals, this Tony Award-winning tale of overachievement and angst will have you rooting for the unlikeliest of heroes: A quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

Almost, Maine February 24 – March 11

Eight magical journeys take place against the dazzling backdrop of a cold, clear night under the Aurora Borealis in the mythical and remote town of Almost, Maine. Follow the residents and visitors of this small town as they fall in and out of love in unexpected, surprising and honest ways. “The people of Almost, Maine are honest and true. They are not cynical. They are smart. They wonder about things.” Love is discovered; hearts are broken and knees are bruised. But, the bruises heal and sometimes the hearts mend,—almost—,in this “delightful mid-winter night’s dream.”

True Love April 13 – April 29

A gritty, innovative play based on Euripides' Hippolytus and Racine's Phaedra—radically reconstructed and placed in Burnsville's Trailer Park world. A world in which Phaedra can't resist sleeping with her stepson and Theseus is a distracted businessman. It is a world in which a garage band stands in for a Greek chorus and townspeople sit around the gas station talking about the extraordinary relationships they have had and the many unconventional ways that "true love" determines the course of our lives. (Suggested for Mature Audiences)

A Chorus Line June 1 – June 17

A Chorus Line, winner of multiple Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, is a celebration of song and dance, performers and performance.  

You can have a front row seat at the final grueling audition for a new Broadway musical as the director puts the dancers through a challenging audition and asks them to share something about themselves and their journey as performers. Memorable musical numbers include "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "What I Did for Love," "One (Singular Sensation)," and "I Hope I Get It." It is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama that you won't want to miss!  

ABOUT The Chameleon Theatre Circle

Incorporated on January 9, 1998, The Chameleon Theatre Circle continues to carry out the company’s mission of providing an engaging and complete experience to their audience through growth and development of all participants in a nurturing and unified environment. This will be the 14^th season. In addition to well-known plays and musicals, The Chameleon Theatre Circle supports developing playwrights with its New Play Contest, now entering its twelfth year. The company has produced eleven world premieres, including Death Penalty Puppetry, an original play written by the company, and a collection of seven plays by seven playwrights in one production. The Chameleon Theatre Circle's production of Hair was also featured on the PBS program, Egg.

ABOUT BPAC

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is a world class arts and entertainment facility boasting a 1,014 seat Main Stage, an intimate 150-seat Black Box theatre, art gallery, classrooms, meeting rooms and special event spaces. Log on to burnsvillepac.com for information on upcoming events and to join our mailing list.  The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is managed by VenuWorks.

ABOUT VenuWorks

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