Carlsen Center Announces 2008-2009 Season
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Carlsen Center Announces 2008-2009 Season
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Charles Rogers, artistic director of the Carlsen Center for the Performing Arts, Johnson County Community College, has announced the Center’s 2008-2009 season – a season of first appearances, star power and diverse cultures.
Both the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Symphony Orchestra make their first U.S. tours with stops at the Carlsen Center. Tap dancer Savion Glover, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and the always-popular humorist Garrison Keillor add celebrity status. Diversity comes with Marsalis Brasilianos’ Brazilian flair, the Latino choreography of Luna Negra Dance Theater, the National Acrobats of China, and India’s classical and folk drumming from Grammy-award winner, Zakir Hussain. The Capitol Steps, on the other hand, are made-in-the-USA, and their political satire is a perfect choice for an election year.
The Carlsen Center offers a variety of world-class performing artists including classical artists, Broadway musicals, comedy, bluegrass, dance, symphony orchestras, family fun and headliners. When Rogers received the Sixth Annual North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents Award for Excellence in Presenting the Performing Arts this year in New York, he was referred to as “one of the best presenters in North America.” True to the label, another quality season unfolds.
The season is listed chronologically and then by series. Shows begin at
8 p.m. in Yardley Hall of the Carlsen Center unless otherwise noted.
| Garrison Keillor | Sept. 23, 2008 |
| Luna Negra Dance Theater | Oct. 3, 2008 |
| Capitol Steps | Oct. 17-18, 2008 |
| Marsalis Brasilianos, Branford Marsalis and the Philharmonia Brasiliera | 2 p.m. Oct. 19, 2008 |
| Spaghetti Western Orchestra | Oct. 31, 2008 |
| Savion Glover in Bare Soundz | Nov. 1, 2008 |
| Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir with Tallinn Chamber Orchestra | Nov. 7, 2008 |
| I Love a Piano, a tribute to Irving Berlin | Nov. 21-22, 2008 |
| Ain’t Misbehavin’ with American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard | Dec. 12-13, 2008 |
| National Acrobats of China | Jan. 30-31, 2009 |
| Czech Symphony Orchestra, Derek Han, pianist; Jennifer Frautschi, violin | 7 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009 |
| Tomáseen Foley’s St Patrick Celebration | Feb. 20-21, 2009 |
| Rubberbandance Group | Feb. 28, 2009 |
| Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Joyce Yang, piano | March 20, 2009 |
| Maestros in Concert: Zakir Hussain, tabla; Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, santoor | March 21, 2009 |
| Ballet Boyz | March 27, 2009 |
| Takács String Quartet with Marc-André Hamelin, pianist | April 18, 2009 |
| 1964 The Tribute: The #1 Beatles Show in the World | May 1-2, 2009 |
Listed by seriesDance Luna Negra Dance Theater Oct. 3, 2008 Savion Glover in Bare Soundz Nov. 1, 2008 Rubberbandance Group Feb. 28, 2009 Ballet Boyz March 27, 2009 Classics Marsalis Brasilianos, Branford Marsalis and the Philharmonia Brasiliera 2 p.m. Oct. 19, 2008 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir with Tallinn Chamber Orchestra Nov. 7, 2008 Czech Symphony Orchestra, Derek Han, pianist; Jennifer Frautschi, violin 7 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009 Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Joyce Yang, piano March 20, 2009 Takács String Quartet with Marc-André Hamelin, pianist April 18, 2009 Center Stage Capitol Steps Oct. 17-18, 2008 I Love a Piano, a tribute to Irving Berlin Nov. 21-22, 2008 Ain’t Misbehavin’ with American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard Dec. 12-13, 2008 National Acrobats of China Jan. 30-31, 2009 Tomáseen Foley’s St Patrick Celebration Feb. 20-21, 2009 1964 The Tribute: The #1 Beatles Show in the World May 1-2, 2009 Special Events Garrison Keillor Sept. 23, 2008 Spaghetti Western Orchestra Oct. 31, 2008 Maestros in Concert: Zakir Hussain, tabla; Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, santoor March 21, 2009 Family (not posted in chronological list, all at 7 p.m.) Emilio and the Enchanted Cow, presented by Marionetas de la Esquina 7 p.m. Sept. 12, 2008 Cherryholmes, a bluegrass family band 7 p.m. Oct. 10, 2008 7 p.m. Oct. 10, 2008 Magic Tree House: The Musical 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008 Mad Science presents CSI Live! 2 p.m. April 5, 2009
Programs and dates are subject to change.
TicketsSubscriber Prices orchestra/tier terrace/balcony Center Stage $220 $165 Classics $175 $135 Dance Series $125 $95 Family Series $49 adult, $25 youth all seats
Call the Carlsen Center box office at 913-469-4445 or visit www.jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter for more information.
