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September 5 Twisted Flicks: Plan 9 From Outer Space

September 6 FM Collective featuring Ken Stringfellow

September 20 The Sarod Project

September 27-28 Manhattan Short Film Festival

September 29 Imagination Theater

October 4 LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends

October 5 SRJO: Basie Bash

October 10 John McCutcheon

October 17-18 Keith Highlanders Pipe Band

October 19 Sphinx Virtuosi

October 24 Richard Thompson: Solo Acoustic

October 25 Maria Doyle Kennedy

October 26 WA Wind: From Russia with Love

October 27 Capitol Steps

November 1 Hey Marseilles

November 2 SRJO: Quincy and Ray on Jackson Street

November 3 The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra

November 7-8 Eric & Encarnación's Flamenco de Raiz

November 8-9, 15-16 SBT: Hansel & Gretel

November 14-15 The Brothers Four

November 17 Imagination Theater

November 22 Uncle Bonsai

November 28 Seattle International Comedy Competition

November 29 Lanz, Tingstad & Rumbel

December 5-7 International Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

December 10 Verbalists: Nothing But The Truth

December 12-13 Geoffrey Castle's Celtic Christmas

Season at a Glance

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December 13-14 SBT: The Elves and the Toymaker

December 19 KPC's Holiday Late Night

December 20 KPC's Holiday Sing Along

December 20-21 KPC's Olde Time Holiday Show

January 16-17, 24-25 Ara’Kus Production :Aeterno Elementum

January 18 WA Wind: Carpe Diem

January 19 Imagination Theater

January 23 Marc Cohn

January 31-February 16 SBT: Cinderella

February 14 Andre Feriante

February 21 New West Guitar Group: Big City

February 22 SRJO: with Special Guest Anat Cohen

March 1 Jim Brickman

March 7 Doktor Kaboom: It's Just Rocket Science

March 14 Geoffrey Castle's St. Patrick's Celebration

March 16 Imagination Theater

March 22 WA Wind: Don't Try This At Home!

April 8 One Night of Queen

April 11 KPC Education: Stories Lived. Stories Live.

April 17-18 Creme Tangerine

April 19 SRJO: Wycliffe Gordon: Master of the Trombone

April 25-26, May 2-3 SBT Ugly Duckling

May 16 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

May 18 Imagination Theater

May 31 WA Wind Romance

June 21 SRJO: Mingus: Let My Children Hear Music

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TWISTED FLICKSPlan 9 from Outer SpaceFriday, September 5 • 8 pm $15

Get ready for a Twisted Flicks take on one of the worst films of all time: Plan 9 from Outer Space, directed by Ed Wood. Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flicks is a hilarious live movie re-dubbing experience that merges improv comedy with classic B movies.

September

FM COLLECTIVE FEATURING KEN STRINGFELLOWSaturday, September 6 • 8 pm $35

Opening Night is a killer evening of indie rock for a cause! Seattle Supergroup FM Collective releases their debut CD at KPC. The album features artists from some of Seattle’s hottest indie bands: The Posies, Hey Marseilles, Cataldo, Gabriel Mintz, Creme Tangerine, Michael Kroll and Zach Lombardo. Many of the featured musicians will perform at the concert to benefit MusiCares, a GRAMMY Foundation charity supporting musicians in need.

THE SAROD PROJECTAmjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan & Ayaan Ali KhanSaturday, September 20 • 8 pm $30Exclusive Sponsors: Kathe & Greg Fowler. Additional support from WESTAF

Indian Classical musicians Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, and Ayaan Ali Khan present a show highlighting the beauty of the sarod. Fans and newcomers alike to Indian Classical music will be swept away by their poetic mastery.

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MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVALSaturday, September 27 • 7 pm, 9:30 pm $10Sunday, September 28 • 2 pm, 4:30 pm Sponsors: Kirkland Parkplace Cinema, CAD-Based Solutions, Inc., Andrew & Jane Hatt

The finest short film festival in the world and a global audience event. Your votes for best film are counted along with patrons in 300 cities worldwide.

JIM FRENCH'S IMAGINATION THEATERMonday, September 29, 2014 $12Monday, November 17, 2014Monday, January 19, 2015Monday, March 16, 2015Monday, May 18, 2015All shows 7:30 pmSponsor: CAD-Based Solutions, Inc.

Mystery, drama, and laughter abound in America's leading radio drama series regularly featuring Sherlock Holmes and Harry Nile. Recorded live in Kirkland!

LEROY BELL AND HIS ONLY FRIENDS Saturday, October 4 • 8 pm $30Sponsor: John Klevens, Klevens Capital Management

Singer-songwriter LeRoy Bell’s soulful voice captivates you with rock, blues, and soul. His band – “His Only Friends” – includes bassist Terry Morgan, drummer Davis Martin (formerly of the band Maktub) and keyboardist Daniel Walker.

September - October

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SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRABasie Bash: SRJO Celebrates Twenty Years Sunday, October 5 • 2 pm $47 | $44 | $15

It's a Basie Bash! Founded in 1995, this 17-piece big band features the most talented jazz soloists and band leaders from the Seattle area. Seattle's premier large jazz ensemble goes back to its roots to celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a concert of all things Count Basie.

October

JOHN MCCUTCHEON Friday, October 10 • 7:30 pm $25

Exclusive Sponsors: Kevin & Ann Harrang

John McCutcheon is a master instrumentalist, evocative singer-song-writer, storyteller, and activist; he is truly folk music's Renaissance man.

KEITH HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND Friday, October 17 • 7:30 pm $25 | $20Saturday, October 18 • 7:30 pmAn annual tradition! Enjoy the best of traditional Scottish piping, drumming and Highland dancing from the most successful pipe band in the Puget Sound area.

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SPHINX VIRTUOSI Sunday, October 19 • 3 pm $20 Sponsors: Jay & Suzy Wakefield

Sphinx Virtuosi is America's leading classical ensemble of young African-American and Latino string players; the New York Times calls them “first-rate in every way”. Experience the virtuosity and passion that sold out Carnegie Hall ten years in a row.

RICHARD THOMPSON Solo AcousticFriday, October 24 • 7:30 pm

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Grammy-nominated musician Richard Thompson defies genres as a virtuoso of both acoustic and electric guitar.

MARIA DOYLE KENNEDY Saturday, October 25 • 8 pm $25Exclusive Sponsor: Tagney/Jones Family Fund

Maria Doyle Kennedy, acclaimed actress and singer, brings Irish folk music to a new level with her passion, charisma, and unbelievable chops. You've seen her on Downton Abbey and Orphan Black...now see her live at KPC!

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WASHINGTON WIND SYMPHONY Sunday, October 26, 2014 $15 | $10Sunday, January 18, 2015Sunday, March 22, 2015Sunday, May 31, 2015All shows 2 pmJoin the Eastside's premier 45-piece wind ensemble for their 29th Season performing the most beautiful wind band music ever written.

October - November

CAPITOL STEPS How to Succceed in Congress Without Really LyingMonday, October 27 • 7:30 pm $45

Sponsors: Kathe & Greg Fowler, Tagney/Jones Family Fund

How to Succeed In Congress Without Really Lying is classic Capitol Steps. Musical political comedy where nothing is sacred and nobody is safe!

HEY MARSEILLES Saturday, November 1 • 8 pm $20Sponsors: Rob & Kate Butcher, David & Leslie Feller, Kirstin & Robert Larson

Hey Marseilles might just be Seattle's next big thing. This indie sextet plays rock, pop, and chamber with a style and instrumentation all their own.

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SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRAQuincy and Ray on Jackson Street Sunday, November 2 • 2 pm $47 | $44 | $15

Jackson Street in Seattle is where Ray Charles and Quincy Jones began their careers. Hammond B-3 organist Joe Doria leads the tribute to these two greats.

THE UNITED KINGDOM UKULELE ORCHESTRA Monday, November 3 • 7:30 pm $20Sponsors: Kevin & Ann Harrang, Grant & Nancy Silvernale, Cindy Zech

Look out – the Brits are coming! The United Kingdom Ukulele was formed to challenge people’s expectations of the ukulele. Experience the amazing sounds of the ukulele as the witty and irreverent ensemble performs a repertoire ranging from Robert Johnson to the Sex Pistols.

November

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ERIC & ENCARNACIÓN'S FLAMENCO DE RAIZAn Intimate Evening of Passion and Soul Friday, November 7 • 7:30 pm $40Saturday, November 8 • 8 pmEric & Encarnación, with special guests Jesus Montoya and Luis de la Tota, present traditional and original compositions and dance numbers rooted in the deep Flamenco tradition of Andalusia, Spain.

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November

THE BROTHERS FOUR Friday, November 14 • 7:30 pm $30Saturday, November 15 • 8 pmSponsors: Sue & Santos Contreras, Rich & Pat Miailovich, Grant & Nancy Silvernale

With hits like “Try to Remember”, “Greenfields”, and “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore”, the Brothers Four are national icons of American folk. A true KPC favorite.

UNCLE BONSAI Saturday, November 22 • 8 pm $25Sponsors: Sue & Karl Snepp

Acoustic trio Uncle Bonsai are completely unserious and they really mean it. Funny, personal, and unduplicated, their annual KPC appearance brings familiar favorites fans know and love.

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STORYBOOK THEATER Hansel and Gretel Saturday - Sunday, November 8 - 9 $11Saturday - Sunday, November 15 - 16 Shows 11am, 1 pm and 3pm

What happens when brother and sister go into the forest without permission? They meet an unusual “Top Chef” who surprises and delights your favorite kid (and grown-up, too)!

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SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION Friday, November 28 • 8 pm $30Sponsor: John Klevens, Klevens Capital Management

Big honors, big money, and a shot at the big time. Those are the stakes for the gut-busting comics of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the largest touring stand-up fest in America.

LANZ, TINGSTAD AND RUMBEL Saturday, November 29 • 8 pm $35Sponsor: Bill Woods

This enchanting Grammy-winning new age trio plays inspired music from America, the British Isles, Asia and Spain.

INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATREThe Nutcracker Friday, December 5 • 7:30 pm $42 | $25Saturday, December 6 • 2pm & 7:30 pmSunday, December 7 • 2 pmIBT performs The Nutcracker, a spectacle of magic and wonder, embodying the spirit of Christmas in classical ballet.

November - December

VERBALISTSNothing But the Truth Wednesday, December 10 • 7:30 pm $20Sponsors: Greg Roeben & Susan Raunig

Not for kids! Laugh, cry, and cringe along with Seattle's best storytellers as we celebrate the highlights and lowlifes of the holiday season. Stories are told with live musical accompaniment.

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GEOFFREY CASTLE’S CELTIC CHRISTMASFriday, Decemer 12 • 8 pm $25 | $20 | $15Saturday, December 13 • 8 pmCeltic Christmas is a wonderful Northwest tradition. With a high energy stage show and special guests, Geoffrey Castle brings the joy and the magic of the holidays to KPC.

December

KPC’S HOLIDAY LATE NIGHT Friday, December 19 • 8 pm, 10:30 pm $25Sponsors: David & Gail Alskog, Joan McBride & Margaret Meister, Greg Roeben & Susan Raunig

This one's for the grown-ups. KPC’s Holiday Late Night show features fabulous drag queens, Captain Smartypants and Sensible Shoes. 18+ Show. Hosted by your friend and mine: David Hunter Koch.

STORYBOOK THEATER The Elves and the Toymaker Saturday - Sunday, December 13 - 14 $15

Shows 11am, 1 pm and 3pmIt’s almost Christmas and a lonely Toymaker has been working to get Santa’s toys ready, but he just can’t seem to keep up. Two eccentric Elves decide they want to help the Toymaker by secretly finishing the job. This holiday musical will remind everyone that giving is truly the greatest gift of all.

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KPC’S HOLIDAY SING ALONG FEATURING GROOVE FOR THOUGHT Saturday, December 20 • 8 pm $25

Come sing along to your favorite holiday tunes with aca-awesome a cappella performers Groove for Thought, Hanz Araki and host David Hunter Koch. Tons of fun for the family that loves to carol!

KPC'S OLDE TIME HOLIDAY SHOW Saturday - Sunday, December 20 - 21 $15

Shows 11am, 1 pm and 3pm Sponsors: Rich & Pat Miailovich

A holiday variety show blending singers, dancers, circus performers, illusionists, and Celtic Christmas favorites. Perfect for children, grandparents, visiting family and everyone in between!

ARA’KUS PRODUCTIONSAeterno Elementum: A Heavy Metal Opera Friday, January 16 • 8 pm $50 | $30Saturday, January 17 • 8 pmSaturday, January 24 • 8 pmSunday, January 25 • 6 pmA unique mix of orchestral heavy metal, operatic choral music, and spectacular theatrics tell the story of a dying world reborn in fire.

December - January

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MARC COHN Friday, January 23 • 7:30 pm $45Sponsors: Lauret Ballsun & Family, Ford Hyundai of Kirkland, Doreen Marchione, Bill & Z Schultheis

Marc Cohn is back at KPC. His performances are always the most talked-about concerts of the year. If his hit song Walking in Memphis is all you know about this captivating Grammy winner then prepare for an eye-opening musical experience.

January - February

ANDRE FERIANTESaturday, February 14 • 8 pm $25Exclusive Sponsors: The Francesca Fund

From his first concert in Rome in 1979, Seattle-based guitar and ukulele virtuoso Andre Feriante’s unique musical style incorporates genres from around the world. On Valentine’s Day, embark on a tantalizing musical adventure of classical, flamenco, and Brazilian music.

STORYBOOK THEATER Cinderella Saturday - Sunday, January 31 - February 1 $11Saturday - Sunday, February 7 - 8Saturday - Sunday, February 15 - 16Shows 11am, 1 pm and 3pmWith the help of her zany and ever-wise Fairy Godmother, a dancing rag and some grass slippers, Cinderella and her plump pumpkin race to make her wish come true!

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NEW WEST GUITAR GROUP Saturday, February 21 • 8 pm $25

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Influenced by jazz, blues, rock, and Americana, the New West Guitar Group has emerged as one of the only musical groups to combine electric and acoustic guitar to perform new compositions and

original arrangements of contemporary songs by the Police, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, and more. On an international tour, this guitar trio brings their new album CD Big City to KPC.

JIM BRICKMAN Sunday, March 1 • 3 pm, 7 pm $40

Jim Brickman is the most commercially successful instrumental pop pianist of the last three decades. Why? Because of his tech-nical skill, titanic charm, and sincere love for his fans. Be part of the magic.

February - March

SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRASRJO with Special Guest Anat Cohen Sunday, February 22 • 2 pm $47 | $44 | $15

Internationally celebrated clarinet phenom Anat Cohen joins the SRJO to present a world view of great jazz from New Orleans to Latin America, from Eastern Europe to Israel, from home to far away.

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DOKTOR KABOOM!It’s Just Rocket Science Saturday, March 7 • 11 am, 3 pm $20 | $15

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It's everyone’s favorite mad scientist, Doktor Kaboom! Blending theatre with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! blends his passions for the performing arts and science to educate, involve, and excite his crowds with his spectacular feats of chemistry. Delight in the more explosive side of KPC.

March - April

ONE NIGHT OF QUEENPerformed by Gary Mullen and the WorksWednesday, April 8 • 8 pm $45Sponsors: Lauret Ballsun & Family, Rob & Kate Butcher, David & Leslie Feller, Bill & Z Schultheis

One Night of Queen recreates the music and theatrical stage shows made famous by Freddie Mercury. This phenomenal show pays tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

GEOFFREY CASTLE’S ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION Saturday, March 14 • 8 pm $25 | $20 | $15

Celebrate Geoffrey Castle's 10th Anniversary concert at KPC! Geoffrey brings the electric, six-string violin front and center with his unique showmanship and character. A soloist and bandleader, this violinist will help you experience St. Patrick’s Day as never before. Get your Irish on

with his All-Star Band, special guests, and more. Slainte!

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KPC EDUCATIONStories Lived. Stories Live. Saturday, April 11 • 7:30 pm $5

A new KPC education program brings you Stories Lived. Stories Live. Local teens perform an original show based on their personal stories.

April

CREME TANGERINESgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Live Friday, April 17 • 8 pm $20Saturday, April 18 • 8 pm Sponsors: Livengood Alskog, Rich & Pat Miailovich, Greg Roeben & Susan Raunig

Powerhouse violinist Geoffrey Castle joins Creme Tangerine to bring the Beatle's transcendent album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to life. Backed by a full symphony orchestra.

SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRAWycliffe Gordon: Master of the Trombone Sunday, April 19 • 2 pm $47 | $45 | $15

Wycliffe Gordon joins SRJO for a very special engagement. Gordon is a composer and trombonist whose credits include the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Sextet.

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April - June

ALASDAIR FRASIER AND NATALIE HAAS Saturday, May 16 • 8 pm $25Sponsors: Kathe & Greg Fowler, Karen Snepp

The mesmerizing duo of Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and upstart cellist Natalie Haas has emerged as one of the most acclaimed purveyors of traditional Celtic music playing today. Their return to the KPC stage is sure to

be filled with improvisations based on traditional themes, classically-styled airs and raucous dance tunes.

STORYBOOK THEATER Ugly Duckling Saturday - Sunday, April 25 - 26 $11Saturday - Sunday, May 2 - 3Shows 11am, 1 pm and 3pm The Ugly Duckling, bullied by family and friends for looking different, decides to leave home for something better. On his own, this poor little bird’s goose seems to be cooked…or is it?

SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRALet My Children Hear MusicSunday, June 21 • 2 pm $47 | $44 | $15

Mingus! SRJO performs the most innovative composer in jazz, including selections from Mingus' epic 1972 album Let My Children Hear Music.

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As a community-based nonprofit organization, Kirkland Performance Center relies on contributions from people who care about the performing arts. You make the magic happen! Thank you!

Make a GiftTicket sales cover less than half of the cost of bringing great performances to our stage. Your gift of any amount will help us keep great performances affordable and accessible, and will allow us to bring much-needed arts education opportunities to young people on the Eastside. Visit www.kpcenter.org/donate to learn more!

Become a MemberKPC Members enjoy VIP parties, free tickets, and other special perks. Annual Membership starts at only $125. Please consider joining today!

Sponsor an ArtistWith more than 100,000 local decision-makers passing through our doors each year, sponsorship is a great way to show your shine a light on your brand or business.

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Education is at the heart of KPC. Our education programs provide low-cost and free arts education programs serving youth, families, and community members of the Eastside.

Education Programs

School Matinees introduce K-12 students to the world of performing arts. Our performances teach students about different art forms, cultures and academic subjects including science,

geography, literature, and languages.

Master classes and In-School Workshops bring music, dance, and theatre classes to local schools.

Future Arts Leaders trains the arts leaders of the future. Through internships and job shadowing, KPC provides experiential education for students to develop 21st Century skills.

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KPC Education & Outreach

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Devised Theatre program introduces at-risk high teens to multi-disciplinary art forms to create an original performance based on their personal stories.

Ticket Donation program provides free tickets to School Matinees for students on free/reduced lunch in K-12 schools and free mainstage show tickets to local social service organizations.

Community Workshops provide free opportunities for youth and community members to experience and learn about the performing arts.

If you are interested in learning more about our educational opportunities, please visit www.kpcenter/education.

Education SponsorsMarty Eagleson & Lani Brockman, In memory of Susie Jane Belts, Kathe & Greg Fowler, Ron & Ouided Gompertz, Rich & Pat Miailovich, Sue & Karl Snepp, Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, Tagney/Jones Family Fund, Tenhulzen Residential, Design/Build Remodeling, U.S. Bank, Jay & Suzy Wakefield, WESTAF

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Single TicketsSingle tickets may be purchased online at kpcenter.org 24/7/365. Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone during regular box office hours. Standard ticket fees apply.

Subscription Packages

Choose Your Own Subscription! Purchase tickets to four or more shows and SAVE 10%!Purchase tickets to eight or more shows and SAVE 15%!

You will also save big on ticket fees. Subscribers pay a one-time ticket fee of $15 and nothing more!

Additional subscriber benefits include early access to tickets, free ticket exchanges and special ticket offers throughout the season. Thank you for your support of Kirkland Performance Center and the performing arts in our community!

How to Subscribe:ONLINE: kpcenter.org

BY PHONE: 425.893.9900

BY MAIL OR IN PERSON: 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033

Group DiscountsKPC welcomes groups of all kinds! And it's easy - pick your favorite artist and gather a group of 10 or more for discounts of up to 10% off individual ticket prices. Call 425.893.9900 to make arrangements for your group to attend a show.

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Box Office HoursRegular box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The Box Office stays open until curtain time on performance days. For Sunday-Monday performances, Box Office hours are 12:00 pm to curtain time. Hours are subject to change seasonally. Tickets may be ordered any time at kpcenter.org.

Service FeesKPC charges a $3.00 Service Fee/ticket. Exception: StoryBook Theater & Imagination Theater - $1.00 Service Fee/ticket. Ticketing fees are capped at $30 per order. Subscription service fees are $15/order. All Sales are Final.

ExchangesFree exchanges are available to subscribers and members. Please allow 48-hour notice; exchanges may not be available for sold-out shows. Non-subscribers and non-members may exchange tickets at a $2.00 per ticket service charge. 48-hour notice is required. Exchanges are subject to ticket availability.

Patron SeatingKPC’s theater was designed so that every seat is the best seat. Our auditorium provides an intimate experience and prime acoustics for every performance. We adhere to a strict no babes in arms policy in compliance with WA fire code. Seating for late patrons will cease 15 minutes after a performance has started and they will be shown to their seats at intermission.

RefundsWe regret that we cannot offer refunds but will be glad to exchange your tickets for another performance or accept your ticket as a tax-deductible donation to Kirkland Performance Center.

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