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BLUe Man groUPFRIDAY–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27–29

After sold-out performances in 2011, Blue Man Group returns to the Lied! Blue Man Group will thrill Lincoln with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen Blue Man Group, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it.

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MeMPHisTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12–13

TURN UP THAT DIAL . . . From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with

explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a

white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.

Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves.

WARNING: Contains adult themes and

language.

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West side storyFRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 4–5

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. This revival, based on Tony Award®-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theater as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,”

“America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” As the Associated Press says, “West Side Story remains Broadway’s best dance-driven musical. Five decades have not dimmed the extraordinary choreography or the score that pulsates throughout.”

WARNING: Contains adult themes and language.

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rock of agesSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

In 1987, a small town girl meets a big city rocker and they fall in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s a love story featuring the hits of Journey, Styx,

REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and many more.

WARNING: Contains graphic content and strong language that may not be appropriate for audience members of all ages.

HairSATURDAY, MARCH 15

One of the greatest musicals of all time and the 2009 Tony Award® winner for best

musical revival, HAIR celebrates the joy of youth while taking a poignant journey through a time of hardship during the Vietnam

War era. HAIR searches for truth, peace and love in 1960s America!

WARNING: Contains graphic content including strong language and full nudity that may not be appropriate for audience members of all ages.

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tHe cLeVeLand orcHestraTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

One of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world, the Cleveland Orchestra captivates audiences with its artistic excellence and creative programming. Respected as one of the top two orchestras in America, experience the power of this 100-member ensemble performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.

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Van cLiBUrn goLd MedaListWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Once every four years, a young pianist emerges as a gold medal winner from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Representing the finest pianists in the world, the gold medal winner celebrates Van Cliburn’s legacy and captivates audiences across the globe.

arnaLdo coHen, PianoFRIDAY, MARCH 21

The New York Times hails Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen’s playing as “technically flawless” and “a model of balance and imagination.” Presenting a program highlighted by pieces from Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Prokofiev, Cohen has amazed audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances.

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streBFRIDAY, APRIL 11

Created by Elizabeth Streb, the Evel Knievel of Dance, this daredevil event nimbly weaves dance, athletics, rodeo, the circus and Hollywood-style stunt work into one amazing live performance. Their cutting-edge, dangerous talent was featured at the 2012 London Olympics and is sure to take your breath away!

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LiLy cai cHinese dance coMPany: dynasties and BeyondWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Elegant, sensual, and captivating, the Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company melds ancient Chinese traditions with modern dance in a marriage of styles. Dynasties and Beyond embarks on a dazzling journey from ancient dynasties to contemporary culture.

MartHa graHaM dance coMPanyTUESDAY, JANUARY 28

Truly one of the world’s greatest in modern dance, Martha Graham Dance Company is in a class all its own. Described as one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe, the Lied performance will feature Graham’s masterpiece,

“Appalachian Spring,” with music by Aaron Copland.

MoscoW festiVaL BaLLet: cindereLLaTHURSDAY, MAY 1

Leading dancers from across Russia perform under the direction of legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, bringing Cinderella to life with the Moscow Festival Ballet. Majestic costumes, stunning choreography and a magical stage illuminate this classic fairytale for all ages.

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take 6THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

Take 6 sets the standard for a cappella groups of this generation with its swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound. Take 6 has been recognized with 10 GRAMMY® Awards and holds the honor of being the most GRAMMY®-nominated vocal group in history!

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ireLand’s derVisH TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Dervish, one of Ireland’s most exciting musical ensembles, brings its high-energy Celtic music to Nebraska. Come experience beautiful melodies and charming lyrics celebrating Irish life and culture. LIEDCENTER.ORG

soWeto gosPeL cHoir TUESDAY, MARCH 25

One of the most exciting groups to emerge in world music, two-time GRAMMY® and Emmy

Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to the Lied stage after amazing audiences in 2008. Experience traditional African music performed by this internationally celebrated choir.

raMsey LeWis & JoHn PiZZareLLi: tHe nat king coLe triBUteWEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, known as “The Great Performer,” and singer/guitarist John Pizzarelli have created

the ultimate Nat King Cole tribute. Cole favorites include “Mona Lisa,” “Route 66,” “Unforgettable” and many more.

daVid krakaUer: ancestraL grooVeSATURDAY, MARCH 29

For over two decades, world-renowned clarinetist David Krakauer has been reinventing and remixing the Jewish music of his ancestry with funk, jazz and hip-hop. Ancestral Groove features

Krakauer performing klezmer music with an urban DJ and

electrifying 4-piece band.

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i LoVe LUcy® LiVe on stageFRIDAY–SUNDAY, MARCH 7–9

“The Most Entertaining Stage Production I’ve Seen in Years – Including Broadway!” – TV Guide

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience where you experience firsthand the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes, complete with charming host, ‘50s style harmonies from the Crystaltone Singers and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY!

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a MigHty fortress is oUr BaseMenttHe cHUrcH BaseMent LadiesFRIDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 25–27

The ladies are back with an all-new musical and are once again required to face change head-on. Against the shifting tide, these pillars of the church stand strong with more crazy antics, great songs and lessons reluctantly learned. No one can dish out love, life and a casserole like the Church Basement Ladies.

LoVe, Loss, and WHat i Wore WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16–20

An intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, Love, Loss, and What I Wore brings to the stage everything a woman loves: shoes, romance, and fashion. Praised as “witty and wise” by Vanity Fair, Love, Loss, and What I Wore shows that great theatre is always in fashion!

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sWaZZLe’s dreaM carVer TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Based on the award-winning children’s book, experience the story of a young boy named Mateo who carves his dreams into wooden toys that come to life. This magical bilingual musical features Broadway-trained puppeteers that would make anyone believe their dreams can come true.

tHe Very HUngry caterPiLLar and otHer eric carLe faVoritesTUESDAY, MARCH 4

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites takes the stage like never before. Follow a caterpillar on his life journey with vibrant scenery and colorful foods. Amazing puppetry, innovative black light staging, and an original score bring new life to Eric Carle’s classics for kids of all ages!

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cirQUe dreaMs HoLidaZe TUE & WED, DECEMBER 3–4

An international cast of more than thirty multi-talented Cirque Dreams

artists and acrobats create the perfect way to celebrate the season. Holiday music

accompanies hundreds of spectacular costumes and

holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal

candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers.

canadian Brass cHristMasTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

It’s a blast of holiday brass at the Lied Center! The Washington Post calls The Canadian Brass “the men who put brass music on the map.” Enjoy your favorite carols, holiday hits, and more, all with the verve and virtuosity of The Canadian Brass.

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World-champion fiddler, step dancer and singer April Verch returns to the Lied, bringing her band’s irresistible blend of Celtic, jazz, folk and bluegrass music for all ages.

BÉLa fLeck & aBigaiL WasHBUrntHe deL MccoUry Band

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck joins the legendary Del McCoury Bluegrass

Band and singer/banjo player Abigail Washburn to create one of the Lied Center’s most exciting concerts of the year.

This all-star ensemble will win your heart with their foot-stomping, virtuosic music.

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JiM BeLUsHi & tHe cHicago Board of coMedy

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

An alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City, Jim Belushi brings to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show featuring Chicago Board of Comedy members Larry Joe Campbell, Jon Barinholtz and Brad Morris. Enjoy a hilarious evening with a comedy legend.

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riders in tHe sky WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning Riders In The Sky perform the greatest western hits of all time. For over 30 years, the Riders have spread their legendary humor and western wit. They are the keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

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Wayne Brady SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady is one of the most versatile performers in show

business today. Brady regularly starred on ABC’s Whose Line

is it Anyway? during its eight-season run. Now he brings his

stage show, filled with comedy, improvisation and music, to the

Lied Center.

JoHn MUeLLer’s Winter dance Party®: tHe officiaL triBUte to BUddy HoLLySATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Experience the official re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. Endorsed by the Holly Estate, Winter Dance Party® is filled with unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring hit songs of the ‘50s: “That’ll Be The Day,”

“Peggy Sue,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba” and more!

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