THE NEWSLETTER OF UDPAC • FALL/WINTER 2014-2015
StarPerformances!INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The Holidays at UDPAC!
Simply Sinatra
Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration
The Golden Dragon Acrobats
TheatreworksUSA
...and so much more!
Calendar of EventsLittle Shop of Horrors
October 24, 25 • 7:30 pmOctober 26 • 7 pmAll seats $10 • Members save $1Two hours with intermission, rated PG,age 12 and up
Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*November 2 • 3 pmAdults $18 • Senior Citizens $15$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, ages 12 and up
The NutcrackerNovember 21 • 7:30 pmNovember 22 • 11 am and 3 pmNovember 23 • 1:30 pm & 5:30 pmOrchestra $22 • Balcony $18Lower Side $15 • Side Balcony $10Members save $2$1 off for children 12 and under90 mins. with intermission, age 4 and upPhotos with the cast after 11/22 shows
Lansdowne Symphony Orchestrawith Upper Darby High School Concert Choir*
December 7 • 3 pm$18 adults • $15 Senior Citizens $5 students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up
Upper Darby High School Winter Concert*December 14 • 3 pmOrchestra $5 • General Admission $4
Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars Holiday Show
December 19 • 7:30 pmDecember 20 • 2 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1Two hours with intermission, age 4 and up
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra*December 21 • 3 pmGeneral Admission $10 • Senior Citizens $5 Students 7-17 $5 • Members save $1Two hours with intermission, age 7 and up
Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation Gala*
January 17, 2015 • 3 pmSimply Sinatra
February 1, 2015 • 3 pmOrchestra $25 • Balcony $24Lower Side $23 • Side Balcony $22 Members save $290 minutes with intermission, age 12 and up
*Tickets for events marked with an asterisk are available only at the Box Office
Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*February 15 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up
Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA)February 20 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1One hour, age 4 and up
In the HeightsMarch 6, 7, 13, 14 • 7:30 pmMarch 15 • 2 pmOrchestra $11 • Balcony $10Lower Side $10 • General Admission $10 Members save $1Two hours with intermission, rated PG, age 12 and up
Tony Kenny’s Irish CelebrationMarch 21 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $24 • Balcony $23Lower Side $22 • Side Balcony $21Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up
Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*March 22 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens,$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up
Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque Ziva
April 11 • 3 pm & 7:30 pmOrchestra $18 • Balcony $16Lower Side $15 • Side Balcony $12Members save $1$1 off for children 12 and underTwo hours with intermission
Alexander and...the Very Bad Day(Theatreworks USA)
April 24 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1One hour, age 4 and up
Dancing with the Upper Darby StarsApril 25 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $24 • Balcony $22Lower Side $20 • Side Balcony $18Members save $1 • Children 12 and under save $1
Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*April 26 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens$5 students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up
Pick your seats and print tickets at home!Visit Our Web Site:
www.udpac.organd click on “Buy Tickets Now”
Or...contact our Box Office!
610.622.1189Box Office Hours:
1 pm - 4:30 pm - Monday --> FridayFor wheelchair seating and for groups of 15 or
more, please contact the Box Office.Visa & Mastercard accepted
(There is a $2 transaction fee for all orders and an additional $.95 fee per ticket for online sales.)
The Box Office will be closed November 25-30 and December 23 through January 4.
UDPAC Theater ClubDo you enjoy seeing great shows in Philadelphia, but don’t enjoy the hassle of getting there? Then leave the driving - and planning - to us!
NewsiesOctober 29 • 7:30 pmAcademy of MusicOrchestra/Parque Circle$80
Motown the MusicalJanuary 13 • 7:30 pm
Academy of MusicOrchestra Seats
$90
The Lion KingMay 21 • 7:30 pmAcademy of MusicOrchestra Seats$96
TO ORDER TICKETS EMAIL PEGGY SCHMIDT - [email protected] 6 tickets per show. Payment for these shows must be kept separate from other UDPAC performances. Tickets are non-refundable. Round trip school bus transportation provided. You may also call Peggy at 610.394.1570.
Announcing a New Online Ticketing Experience!
The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center will be using PatronManager to provide our audience a more efficient online ticketing experience, including improved seating charts for easier seat selection. Most customers will not have to login to place an order. Current members will be provided with login information to obtain their member discount. We hope this new system enhances your experience purchasing tickets!
Shooting Stars!
December 19 • 7:30 pmDecember 20 • 2 pm
Tickets: $7 - $10Members save $1
The Pennsylvania Academy
proudly performsof Ballet Society The
Celebrating 25 Years!
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra
Upper Darby High Schoolproudly presents...
October 24, 25 • 7:30 pmOctober 26 • 7 pm
Tickets: $10Members save $1 • For ages 12 and up
November 2 • 3 pmDecember 7 • 3 pmFebruary 15 • 3 pm
March 22 • 3 pmApril 26 • 3 pm
Tickets: $18 General Admission$15 Senior Citizens • $5 Students under 25
Members save $2 For program information: www.lansdowneso.org
December 14 • 3 pmTickets: $5 Orchestra • $4 General
Admission
December 21 • 3 pmTickets: $10 General Admission
$5 Senior Citizens • $5 Students 7 - 17
This high-energy troupe features some of the region’s most talented young adults performing many of your holiday favorites!
Make the Shooting Stars Holiday show a part of your family’s holiday tradition!
Upper Darby High School Winter Concert
Welcome new Music DirectorRueben Blundell!
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over 30 years!
Nutcracker
Christmas Time is Here!
Why pay more? UDPAC & The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society celebrate 25 years of bringing this quality production - and beloved holiday tradition for ALL to enjoy!
The classically trained dancers and the professional soloists offer the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
With Upper Darby High School Concert Choir & Encore Singers
featuring the award-winning choral and instrumental ensembles
November 21 • 7:30 pmNovember 22 • 11am & 3pm
Photos with the cast after the 11/22 performances!November 23 • 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm
Tickets: $10 - $22Members save $2 • Children under 12 save $1
The Upper Darby Summer Stage
The Holidays at UDPAC!
Kids’ Corner
Upper Darby High School proudly presents...
Highlights from Summer Stage 2014
March 6, 7, 13, 14 • 7:30 pmMarch 15 • 2 pm
Tickets: $10 - $11Members save $1 • For ages 12 and up
February 20 • 7:30 pmTickets: $7 - $10
Members save $1
April 24 • 7:30 pmTickets: $7 - $10
Members save $1
STARfor a
DAY!
Skippyjon Jones
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Jackie Lemieur Memorial Summer Stager of the Year:
Scott Berkowitz
Terrance Calvert Award: Jeremy Parmet Spirit Award: Sierra Wilson
Service to Summer Stage Award: Jeremy RolonFill the World with Love Awards: Melissa Dryden,
Tina Fey, Dawn Morningstar
Technician of the Year Award:Jacob Maier
January 31 • 10 am - 4 pm$50 for the day
Includes lunch and T-shirt
Performing builds confidence...AND it’s a lot of fun!
Kids in grades 3 to 6 learn songs and dances from members of the Summer
Stage Shooting Stars and then...they put on a show!
Makes a WONDERFUL holiday gift!
CALL 610.622.1189 for information.Call soon! Spaces for Star for a Day
have sold out in previous years.
Based on the book by award-winning author, Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.Enjoy the professional actors from Theatreworks USA!
Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Discover along with Alexander that sometimes everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best
Orchestrations!
“IN THE HEIGHTS is the WEST SIDE STORY for a new generation!”
— Chicago Sun-Times
“A GROUNDBREAKING 21ST-CENTURY MUSICAL. This EXTRAORDINARY blend of old and new pushes the sound of Broadway even deeper into FRESH TERRITORY. It’s one of THE MOST SATISFYING MUSICALS IN YEARS.”
— Jeremy McCarter, New York Magazine
Featured Performances
CIRQUEZIVAThe Golden Dragon Acrobats
present
February 1 • 7:30 pmTickets: $22 - $25
Members save $2
April 11 • 3 pm & 7:30 pmTickets: $12 - $18
Members save $1 • Children 12 & under save $1
“Sinatra will never die for his fans, as long as Steve Lippia is there to bring him back to life.”
-New York Daily News
“Nature has blessed Steve Lippia with a set of pipes that conjure an astounding approximation of Frank Sinatra’s voice.”
-Courier Post
With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads. Enjoy favorites such as “My Way,” “New York, New York,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” and more.
TONY KENNY’SIrish Celebration
DIRECT FROM DUBLIN! One of our audiences’ most
beloved entertainers!
Tony brings together a talented cast to celebrate all
that is wonderful about Ireland and its people in this
entertainment extravaganza!
Featured along with Tony:Comedian Richie Hayes
Bernadette Rudy, Ireland’s Best Young Vocalist
The Trinity Dublin BandThe Dublin City Dancers, Champion
Irish Dancers!
Extraordinary feats, stunning beauty and dazzling
acrobatics. The Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats
return for an absolutely incredible show for
audiences of all ages!!!
April 25 • 7:30 pmTickets: $18 - $24
Members save $1 • Children 12 and under save $1
Dancing with the Upper Darby Stars!
March 21 • 7:30 pmTickets: $21 - $24
Members save $2
Just like the TV show Dancing with the Stars, our local “Stars” will partner with professional dancers
from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company. With great costumes and a hilarious local panel of judges, enjoy a
great show where YOU can vote for your favorite!
INSIDE! Details on our upcoming season!Tickets are on sale now!
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The Performing Arts Center Newsletter is published for members and friends of the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.Lauren Stevenson Yacina, Editor/Graphic Design610-622-1189 www.udpac.org
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The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Upper Darby Summer Stage are jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.
See inside for a complete schedule of performances including Simply Sinatra, Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration, TheatreworksUSA’s Skippyjon Jones & Alexander and...the Very Bad Day, the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, Star for a Day and much more!
Tickets make great gifts!Ask about our Gift Certificates!
Presenting our 2014 - 2015 Season!