FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Streisand themed Spring hits WSO, WJT and Rady JCC

Winnipeg, MB – Feb 9, 2016 – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), the Rady Jewish Community Centre (Rady JCC) and the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT) are all going Streisand this spring. It kicks off with the WSO’s presentation of The Streisand Songbook sung by Ann Hampton Callaway for Valentine’s weekend February 12-14 at the Centennial Concert Hall. The Rady JCC will present The Barbra Streisand Film Festival on April 3, 6 and 13 at the Berney Theatre. Tickets go on sale March 1 and will be available at radyjcc.com. The WJT closes events with Buyer & Cellar, May 7-15, a sophisticated comedy that offers an unconventional glimpse into one of the most idolized Jewish icons of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Tickets available at wjt.ca. Streisand is an almost mystical performer. Incredible talent and stage presence have made her a fixture in pop culture through her iconic roles on Broadway, in film and as a recording artist. Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Medal of Arts and Peabody Awards as well as the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Platinum award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of Streisand, crafting a loving musical portrait, putting a unique pop/jazz spin on unforgettable songs from Barbra’s Broadway years to her film and pop tunes including Over the Rainbow, Don’t Rain On My Parade, The Way We Were, People, Evergreen, Come Rain or Come Shine and more. Hampton Callaway created the Streisand Songbook as a tribute to her friend and collaborator. Hampton Callaway has written a number of songs for Streisand and even wrote the song Streisand sang at her wedding to James Brolin. She is also known for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series The Nanny starring Fran Drescher. Winnipeg audiences will be treated to an incredible performance full of love and romance for Valentine’s Day by a Broadway veteran.

Air Canada Pops Series Friday, Feb 12 - 8:00 p.m. The Streisand Songbook Saturday, Feb 13 - 8:00 p.m. Centennial Concert Hall Sunday, Feb 14 - 2:00 p.m. Julian Pellicano, conductor Ann Hampton Callaway

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MUSICIANS IN THE MAKING Pre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile. Friday, 7:15 p.m. Studio of Erica Shultz Saturday, 7:15 p.m. Jane Petroni and students, Division of

Preparatory Studies, Desautels Faculty of Music Sunday, 1:15 p.m. Canadian Mennonite University Voice Students DINNER & SYMPHONY with Bergmann’s on Lombard New York Cuisine Saturday, February 13 3-course Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. on the Piano Nobile Tickets start at $25 and are available through the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999 or wso.ca or Ticketmaster: 1.855.985.ARTS and Ticketmaster.ca THE STREISAND SONGBOOK MEDIA CALL: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street Media to arrive at back stage entrance Lily Street. Please RSVP to the media call by emailing spanas@wso.mb.ca

About WSO: The WSO is integral to Winnipeg's rich cultural life, delighting more than 100,000 audience members each year with innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO presents educational programs for more than 40,000 students annually and tours to communities across Manitoba.

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MEDIA: For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Sarah Panas, Marketing & Communications Coordinator p. (204) 949-3970 e: spanas@wso.mb.ca