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How to Purchase
PPAC Flex Membership
Purchase tickets to four (4) or more performances and receive the following membership benefits: Discounted premium ticket prices.
Get the best seats in the house by purchasing tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Enjoy the same seats for all shows.
Retain your seats from year to year.
Receive discounts on additional performances added throughout the season.
New Flex Members can reserve tickets during the Flex period but will be assigned seats prior to the public but after current members renew their seats.
Flex advanced ticket sales are not available online. The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Stage Door Series, and the Theatre Department performances are not included in the Flex advanced ticket sales.
All cket orders are subject to a $4 handling fee. Online orders are subject to addi onal fees. All sales are final. No returns. No exchanges. No excep ons.
ONLINE Visit us online at upjarts.org
BY PHONE 814‐269‐7200 or toll free 1‐800‐846‐ARTS (2787) Monday through Friday 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
IN PERSON The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Pi ‐Johnstown: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904.
BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Flex Sales Begin
July 31
Public & Online Sales Begin August 15
BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $26; Regular: $ 22; Flex: $20
"The Other Greatest Show on Earth."
Kick off our 26th season with the Bindles ff Family Cirkus.
Since 1995 the Bindles ff Family Cirkus has traveled the world, bringing its unique hybrid of Vaudeville, Circus, Burlesque, and Sideshow to theaters, clubs, colleges, and fes vals. Bindles ff adds a contemporary twist to the grand tradi ons of American Circus.
Bindles ff Family Cirkus co‐founders are Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson, who over the last two decades have hosted a variety of outrageous talent under the Bindles ff banner. Their personal dedica on to the variety arts, circus, vaudeville,
sideshow, and burlesque has made the Bindles ff Family Cirkus famous among audiences and within the variety performance community.
Performances on stages and fes vals around the world include: Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall (NYC), Glastonbury Fes val (UK), Burning Man (NV), Ruigoord Fiery Tongues Fes val (NL), Bonnaroo (TN), AEMI Interna onal Clown Fes val (China), SuperGiant Carnival (Thailand) You can find Bindles ff Family Cirkus alums working in theaters, film, television, fes vals, arts centers, circuses, cruise ships, and special events around the world.
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“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 ‐ 7:30 PM CONCERT IS FREE (Tickets are free but required.*
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest con nuously ac ve professional musical organiza on. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, which total more than 500 annually.
For the 2017 Na onal Tour, Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fe g has cra ed an unique blend of popular and patrio c works along with virtuoso solos, orchestral transcrip ons, and original music for concert band. Each program opens with a fanfare and march and concludes with John Philip Sousa’s iconic “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” followed by A Salute to the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
FREE CONCERT
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*Tickets are not available un l a er September 5th General Admission / No reserved sea ng
Limit four (4) ckets per request
Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m.
Non‐ cket holders will be admi ed at 7:15 p.m. on a first‐come, first served basis
For security purposes, items larger than a purse will not be permi ed.
River City Brass Band Concert Series
The RCBB is a modified Bri sh‐style brass band based in Pi sburgh. The 28‐piece ensemble tours extensively throughout the United States with more than 60 performances each year as part of community concert series across Western Pennsylvania. As of August 2010, RCBB has been led by interna onally renowned tuba soloist and Bri sh conductor, James Gourlay.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with your River City Brass Band. This holiday show is fun for the whole family with classic carols, favorite film music, and special surprises!
CHRISTMAS BRASSTACULAR
Sunday, December 10, 2017 ‐ 3:00 PM Premium: $26/ Regular: $24 / Flex: $22
River City Brass performs the music of Glenn Miller and friends. Join us for a concert that will have you dancing in your seat to favorite tunes like In the Mood, Li le Brown Jug, and, of course, Pennsylvania 6‐5000.
PENNSYLVANIA 6‐5000 Sunday, May 6, 2018 ‐ 3:00 PM Premium: $26 / Regular: $24 / Flex: $22
BLOCKBUSTERS Sunday, October 15, 2017 ‐ 3:00 PM Premium: $26/ Regular: $24 / Flex: $22
Enjoy music from Hollywood’s biggest hits! Now playing: Ben Hur, Indiana Jones, Saving Private Ryan, Titanic, Independence Day, Slumdog Millionaire, and more!
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“Songs & Legends of The Ghost Riders” is a musical produc on that will visit the “Death Valley Days” of music! Ride into the past and experience some of the greatest songs of all me! Johnstown na ve, Michael Facciani, whose voice has been compared for years to the late Robert Goulet, returns for his fourth performance at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. Special guest and Gospel Music Hall of Fame pianist, Jeff S ce, will join Michael again during this ma nee performance.
Dove Award and Grammy Nominated, Jeff is affec onately known as “Mr. Piano Man.” He is also a 12 me Southern Gospel Musician of the Year. Michael and Jeff express great love for their audiences traveling the country on their own tours, but will come together during this exci ng a ernoon, inspiring you with the lore of songs with a “Western twist!” Be careful that you don’t leave your heart in San Francisco!
MICHAEL FACCIANI WITH JEFF STICE
SONGS & LEGENDS OF THE GHOST RIDERS
Sunday, October 29, 2017 ‐ 3 PM Premium: $22 / Regular: $22 / Flex: $18
“The voice of Robert Goulet”
Ride into the past and experience some of the greatest songs of all time!
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SHADES OF BUBLÉSM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $37/ Regular: $33 / Flex: $31
Ask three people who Michael Bublé is and you'll get three different answers…
The Modern Sinatra who sings and swings on all the standards
The Chart‐Topping Pop Ar st who wrote "Home" and "Haven't Met You Yet"
The Rock‐and‐Roll bad‐boy who reinterprets classic Motown and R&B
These are the SHADES OF BUBLÉ
SHADES OF BUBLÉ stars three incredible New York City‐based gents in a one‐of‐a‐kind headliner show perfect for audiences of all ages!
With three voices singing incredible songs like "Feeling Good," "Moondance," "Come Fly With Me," "Home," "Everything," "Fever," "Save the Last Dance for Me" and many more, SHADES OF BUBLÉ brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforge able high‐energy concert event.
Delivering a setlist comprised only of songs recorded or performed live by Michael Bublé, this world‐class tribute act honors (but doesn't imitate) the sophis ca on, retro style, and high‐energy fun that Bublé himself brings to his concerts while engaging diehard fans with thrilling new three‐part vocal arrangements. SHADES OF BUBLÉ gives audiences seamless variety by combining big‐band standards from the jazz era, classic hits from the 50s/60s/70s, as well as Billboard chart toppers from today in a high‐energy show that generates standing ova ons from sold‐out crowds.
A one-of-a-kind headliner show
perfect for audiences of all ages!
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Cel c music will signal the arrival of the Christmas holiday with the acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú in "A Christmas Gathering: Féile Na Nollag."
A Christmas Gathering takes audiences on a winter wonderland trip to the Emerald Isle in this glorious celebra on of the season featuring uilleann pipes, accordion, flute, fiddle, and both Irish and English vocals.
Christmas in Ireland is one of the most important holidays for families and friends, as many Irish people living abroad come home to gather in celebra on. Local community choirs singing tradi onal songs for Christmas and Wrens Day (Dec. 26) are a common site throughout Ireland each December. A Christmas Gathering offers a taste of these extraordinary events, which
have been held across Ireland for hundreds of years.
Hailing from coun es Waterford, Cork, Dublin, and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading tradi onal Irish ensembles of today. The popular group has toured throughout Europe and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City. Winners of major awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú returns to the US with a new celebra on of Christmas and Wrens Day from their homeland.
Just try to sit s ll and not tap your feet while Danú performs this powerful performance.
A Taste of the Wonder that is Christmas in Ireland!
DANÚ: A CHRISTMAS GATHERING:
'Féile Na Nollag' Thursday, December 7, 2017 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $37/ Regular: $33 / Flex: $31
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g{x fàtàx UtÄÄxà g{xtàÜx Éy eâáá|t “The most magical ballet.”
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs the enchan ng story of wishes that really do come true. Sleeping Beauty is one of the most magical and hopeful of the storybook ballets. Follow the beloved story of Princess Aurora from her ill‐fated curse to sleep un l the kiss of Prince Charming awakes her to happily ever a er.
Enjoy a classic ballet performed by dancers respected around the globe as they bring this celebra on of true love onto our stage and into our hearts.
State Ballet Theatre of Russia – now under the direc on of award‐winning dancer and Moiseyev Dance Company soloist
This full‐scale produc on features stunning dancers, lavish sets, beau ful costumes, along with authen c Russian choreography. It is based on the Brothers Grimm version of Charles Perrault’s “La Belle au bois dormant,” a meless fairy tale of a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years.
Spend an evening in Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted kingdom and relish this beloved fairy tale once again. This is an evening to share with the en re family.
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $29; Regular: $29; Flex: $25
A CHORUS LINE ‐ LIVE! Thursday, February 15, 2018 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $48 / Regular: $44/ Flex: $42
From the pen of legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize‐winning singular sensa on, A Chorus Line! Cas ng for a new Broadway musical is almost complete, and for 17 dancers, the audi on is the chance of a life me and what they’ve worked their whole lives for.
A Chorus Line brilliantly evokes both the glamour and grind of showbiz, and is the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. The iconic score features such classics as “What I Did For Love,” “One,” “I Hope I Get It,” and more! With its celebra on and true‐to‐life depic on of performers and their struggle to achieve greatness on the Broadway stage, A Chorus Line has earned unanimous praise as one of the true masterpieces of live theatre. A Classical Broadway Musical.
A Classical Broadway Musical.
SEVENTEEN DANCERS. EIGHT SPOTS. ONE DREAM.
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The Na onal Dance Company of Ireland
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
Thursday, March 15, 2018 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $37/ Regular: $33 / Flex: $31
The Na onal Dance Company of Ireland’s dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. Combining tradi onal dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, the show is a thousand year old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage show.
Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, interna onally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world.
Rhythm of the Dance aspires to a purity content preserving the tradi ons of Irish step dancing and yet presen ng it in the most modern format that has made it a leader in its field. The show features a live band, three tenors, and some 22 dancers. Be sure to experience Rhythm of the Dance ‐ You will be very glad you did!
Voted Best Irish Dance
Show.
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Patsy & Hank, Cash, Parton, Swift…
all in one great show!
America has long had a love affair with Country music, Country singers, Country musicians; Nashville is the City of American Music!
Now is your chance to celebrate Country on our very own stage. We’re talking the songs that define American Music – the songs that America’s beloved singers have brought to life for decades: Patsy & Hank, Cash, Parton, Swi …you name it, the music comes to life through Ma Davenport Produc ons’ magnificent Live From Nashville.
Live From Nashville is an incredible produc on direct from Music City that stars singers and dancers, a bona fide band of Nashville musicians, and dazzling staging and costumes: all designed to celebrate a century of celebri es and treasured songs from Music City. Twelve musicians, singers, and dancers bring phenomenal fiddling, fancy footwork, and top‐flight vocals your way. This theatrical produc on is truly extraordinary, a trip through America’s greatest music – the music she calls her own!
Live from Nashville is a song and dance spectacular; fully costumed and choreographed in the tradi on that gave Music City its name – a produc on that will leave your toes tapping, your adrenaline pumping, and your memories churning!
LIVE FROM NASHVILLE presents COUNTRY LEGENDS
Sunday, April 15, 2018 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $37/ Regular: $33 / Flex: $31
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WALT CHURCHEY & JACKIE KOPCO
present “LEGENDS”
Thursday, April 19 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $18/ Regular: $18 / Flex: $14
Local singer/songwriters Walt Churchey and Jackie Kopco return with a perfor‐mance of songs by legendary ar sts from the past 50 years including: Carole King, Cyndi Lauper, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Coun ng Crows, Adele, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, and the Beatles along with some of their own original songs.
The unexpected blending of the sweet sound of Jackie’s melodic voice with the rough‐around‐the‐edges gruffness that Walt masterfully delivers is surprisingly fresh and delectable. The songs they bring to the stage are though ully wri en and expertly delivered.
Three years and two albums later, Walt & Jackie con nue to entertain with a broad mix of favorite songs of yesterday and today, as well as favorites from their own albums. Walt & Jackie will capture your listeners with their infec ous spirit, memorable original tunes, and carefully
selected cover songs. Loved by audiences big and small, young and old, Walt & Jackie gives every crowd their heart and soul packaged neatly in song. 2016 was a standout year for Walt & Jackie! They performed at the PPG Paints Arena for the Pi sburgh Penguins Founda‐on Wine Gala fundraiser (and yes, some
of the team was there!), made their first video (Steppin’ Stone!), had their first headlining gig at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at UPJ, and were voted Simply the Best Entertainer in Johnstown by the readers of the Tribune Democrat.
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THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET LEGENDS OF THE BILLY JOEL BAND Friday, May 4, 2018 ‐ 7:30 PM Premium: $37 / Regular: $33 / Flex: $31
Billy Joel’s original band ‐ the band that recorded and toured Billy Joel’s classic albums The Stranger, 52nd Street, Turns les, and many others. These are the guys you saw in the stadiums in the 70s and 80s – together. Some of the finest musicians to ever grace our stage performing hits from Only The Good Die Young and Scenes from An Italian Restaurant to It’s S ll Rock & Roll to Me.
The band is led by Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVi o on drums and percussion, and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar. Their collabora on helped change
the face of music. They have worked individually with mul ‐pla num ar sts, lending their talents to some of the greatest musicians in the world. A er 30+ years the band has finally reunited and haven’t missed a step with this mind blowing show. Cri cs love them and their performances have been blowing away fans of all ages.
THE LORDS OF 52nd STREET. Arguably‐ the most authen c rendi ons of Billy Joel songs you can hear today!
The Original & Legendary Billy Joel Band!
Reunited
This is not a tribute show. 14
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How to Purchase Tickets
ONLINE
Visit us online at upjarts.org
BY PHONE
814‐269‐7200 or toll free 1‐800‐846‐ARTS (2787)
Monday through Friday 10 a.m.‐ 4 p.m.
IN PERSON
The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of
Pi ‐Johnstown: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904.
BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 10 a.m. ‐ 4 p.m.
Also open one hour before scheduled performance start me.