Leach Theatre
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1870 Miner Circle
Rolla, MO 65409-1550
Office (573)341-6964
Tickets (573)341-4219
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| September 2008 | October 2008 | December 2008 |
Garrison Keillor | Comedy of Errors | An Evening with Rita Coolidge |
| January 2009 | February 2009 | March 2009 | April 2009 | |
FormosaString
Quartet |
| Glen Miller Orchestra | Ain’t
Misbehavin’ Sunday April 5th 7:30pm |
| Garrison Keillor Sunday, September 21st 4:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. $48 Adult $40 Youth  | The charming, witty, and always-entertaining writer,
humorist, and celebrity speaker Garrison Keillor is probably best known for his
widely popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion. The show attracts more than two million listeners
on more than 450 NPR stations weekly. Keillor is also the host of the daily
radio and online program, The Writers Almanac, and
a best-selling author of many books,
including Lake Wobegon Days; Love Me; and Homegrown Democrat. True to his radio form, humorist celebrity speaker Garrison Keillor shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Woebegon, and “late-life fatherhood.” With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, he captivates audiences and delivers with class, charisma, and wisdom. Visit Garrison Keiollor's Web Site! Back to the Top |
Tuesday October 21st 7:30pm Adult $30 Youth $25
| It's back! This time, even newer and even more
improved. The Comedy of Errors has been a massive hit for Aquila Theatre since its
first incarnation in New York in 2000. Since then, this high-powered, vibrant
production has delighted audiences at the La Jolla Playhouse, the LA
Shakespeare Festival, European Shakespeare festivals, and coast-to-coast in the
United States. The shrewd and inventive plot relates the story of two pairs of identical twins in the same house-hold separated by a devastating shipwrek. But as this delightful comedy unfolds, all is not what it seems. Shakespeare's remarkable staging propels a glorious, farcical romp set in the sumptuous surroundings of the ancient city of Ephesus. Brilliant comedy abounds in this witty take of mistaken identity, assumed personas, hilarious machinations and whimsical family ties. Shakespeare expertly weaves these boisterously entertaining strands together allowing his audience to stay one step ahead of his characters and laugh heartily at the outrageous results. Visit Aquila Theatre Online! Back to the Top |
December
2008
An Evening with Rita
Coolidge  | An eternal star in the galaxy of rock and roll, the two-time Grammy winner, Rita Coolidge, has proven herself an enduring talent, blessed with radiant Native American beauty and what has been described as "the sexiest voice in the world." Having shared the stage with such rock legends as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, Coolidge reveals an entirely different, yet equally wondrous persona in her latest musical venture.
With her new Innerworks album, "Thinkin' About You," Rita gives longtime fans and new listeners reason to celebrate. Her signature stylistic blend is timeless. Elements of R&B, rock and pop, all delivered in the unmistakable voice that's made her one of popular music's elite. The London Times noted that Coolidge's vocals are "every bit as pure as they were two decades ago." Visit Rita's Web site! |
January
2009
| Formosa String Quartet Wednesday, January 28th 7:30 p.m. Adult $30Youth $25   | Winners of the First Prize and the Amadeus Prize
at the Tenth London International String Quartet Competition in 2006, the
Formosa Quartet was formed in 2003 when the four founding members came together
for a concert tour of Taiwan, the land of their shared heritage. Reviewing
their critically acclaimed debut CD released by EMI, the Strad states, “their
imaginative account of Mozart … is spellbinding,” while Gramophone describes
their playing as “remarkably fine both in meticulous response to the letter and
in a desire to look beyond the notes.” In addition to their performances of traditional repertoire, the Formosa Quartet has also embraced the works of contemporary composers, with an upcoming world premiere of Shih-hui Chen’s Mei Hua for String Quartet at the Caramoor Festival, as well as performances of pieces by Bright Sheng and Richard Wilson.The members of the Formosa Quartet – Jasmine Lin, Ayano Ninomiya, Che-Yen Chen, and Jacob Braun – have already established themselves as leading solo, chamber, and orchestral musicians. With degrees from Juilliard, the New England Conservatory, the Cleveland Institute, Curtis, Harvard, and Yale, they have performed in major venues around the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. They have been top prizewinners in the Primrose, Paganini, and Naumburg competitions. As chamber musicians, they have appeared regularly at the Marlboro, Caramoor, and Ravinia festivals, and at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. They have held title positions in the San Diego and Cincinnati Symphonies and have been on the chamber music faculty at Interlochen, University of California San Diego, Taos School of Music, and Northwestern University. Visit The Formosa String Quartet Web Site! Back to the Top |
February
2009
Wednesday February 25th 7:30pm Adult $30 Youth $25  | Heading into a second decade of activity, the success
of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is cause for celebration. ASFB is a uniquely
structured and multi-faceted organization, founded in 1990 by longtime Aspenite
Bebe Schweppe. It not only is a nationally recognized dance company, a leader
in the dance world in terms of repertoire, acquiring and commissioning work
from top choreographers; but it is also one of the largest dance presenters in
the country, welcoming the best in dance in both Aspen and Santa Fe. Education
is a priority for the organization with schools in each of the cities. Cultural
community activity is also included under the ASFB umbrella, with the popular
award-winning Mexican folklore youth program, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico,
offered in both locations. Visit the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Online! Back to the Top |
March
2009
Glen Miller Orchestra
| The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most
successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and
'40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio
broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions
built and sustained the momentum of popularity. Because of popular demand, the Miller Estate authorized the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956 under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley, who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Glenn's disappearance. Since then, other leaders have followed Ray including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trumpeter & jazz educator Dick Lowenthal, drummer Clem DeRosa, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson and Larry O'Brien, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart. The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. Additionally, they are also playing more modern selections in the big-band style, carefully selecting only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and sound, carefully selected pieces that will stay around for a while. The entire repertoire which now exceeds 1,700 compositions keeps the band popular with both young and old. Most of the band's shows are sell-outs. It has proven staying power, and its popularity has never seemed to wane. Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world just as it was in Glenn's day. Visit the Glenn Miller Orchestra Web Site! Back to the Top |
April
2009
Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben
Studdard
| 30th Anniversary Tour of the 1978 Tony™Award-winning
Best Musical AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ starring 2003 American Idol Winner Ruben
Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on
Broadway. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930’s Harlem
is showcased in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still
considered one of Broadway’s most well-crafted shows of all time – sometimes
sassy, sometimes sultry, with moments of heartwarming beauty. Ain’t Misbehavin’
is simply unforgettable! Back to the Top |
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