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19/20S E A S O N

Congratulations to The Burlington Performing Arts Centre on your upcoming 19/20 Season. I know the shows and performances that will happen here are going to be exciting and our community will take great pleasure in attending this amazing facility located right here in Burlington.

BPAC holds an important place in our community as a place to highlight local, national, and international talent through the performing arts. This year’s lineup represents a diverse group of artists that everyone across Burlington is sure to enjoy. Congratulations to BPAC, the board members, the volunteers, and the patrons – thank you for making BPAC so wonderful.

Sincerely,

Hon. Karina Gould Member of Parliament, Burlington

Greetings from Burlington City Hall!

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre has another fantastic lineup in store for the 19/20 Season as it continues to reflect the cultural diversity and range of interests in our growing community.

From classic rock acts like April Wine to the sounds of Sinatra with Matt Dusk or the

80’s nostalgia of Tiffany, there is no shortage of great musical options.

You can ring in lunar new year with an amazing lineup of Chinese song, dance and instrumentation, or learn more about the resilience of residential school survivors with Kaha:wi Dance Theatre: The Mush Hole.

Family-friendly fun with Sesame Street Live is sure to be a hit with the kids, and longtime favourite The Nutcracker is back again in time for the holidays.

There’s comedy, drama and so much more and it’s all happening right here in our own city. I look forward to seeing you there and sharing in these memorable experiences.

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

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The Board of Directors of The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is thrilled to welcome you to our 19/20 Season. We are confident this Season’s performances will continue to attract enthusiastic audiences. We continue our commitment to education programs that introduce young audiences to the performing arts, often for the first time. We also provide mentorship opportunities for secondary

students – programs that are central to our mission.

A national magazine recently ranked Burlington the best city in Canada in which to live. We know that BPAC plays an important part in Burlington’s reputation, as a leading institution in the City’s cultural fabric.

Our guest performers continue to rave about their experience here – the acoustics of our theatres; the support of our crew; and the reception from you, our audiences. Before they depart the stage, they can’t wait to return! We hope the same holds true for you.

Rick Burgess – BPAC Board Chair

Our 19/20 Season features return engagements with some audience favourites as well as a wide array of exciting artists with whom you may not be familiar. I encourage you to take risks this Season, expand your cultural horizons and allow yourself to be inspired by a brand new performing arts experience. You will not be disappointed!

This Season includes more local flavour than ever before, as we collaborate with a number of talented community partners, such as Burlington Symphony Orchestra; Ancaster resident Jayne Eastwood (Women Fully Clothed); local country musicians Vanessa Marie Carter and Evan Farrell; The Year of the Rat: A Chinese New Year Celebration presented in partnership with Redleaf Cultural Integration; Hamilton-based artists Tom Wilson and Caissie Levy… and many more!

At BPAC we are more than a presenter – we are also a cultural developer and a community hub. When we come together to experience live entertainment, we discover a shared humanity and our sense of community deepens. Thank you to all of our patrons, artists, volunteers and staff for making BPAC such a vibrant gathering place for the entire community.

Tammy Fox – BPAC Executive Director

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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19/20 Sponsors

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BPAC Membership

AN INVITATION TO BENEFIT AND BELONG

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and inspiring the entire community by providing meaningful cultural and artistic experiences. Our continued success is reliant upon supporters like you.

Become a Member to receive distinctive benefits and recognition that will enhance your BPAC experience, such as:

• Member ticket discount of $5 off the regular price per ticket on all ‘BPAC Presents’ performances

• Exclusive access to our exclusive Discovery Ford Members’ Lounge for you and your guests at every ‘BPAC Presents’ Main Theatre performance

• Advance notice about upcoming performances and events

• Skip the line up with front of the line advance ticket purchasing, available one week prior to the general public on all ‘BPAC Presents’ performances

• Name recognition in all playbills, on our website and donor wall

• Membership card identifying you to our staff for special promotions and personalized service

• Invitation to our Season Launch and more!

Join today and enjoy the advantages of Membership immediately.

Membership benefits apply to two adults per household and are valid for a period of one year. Member privileges and benefits are applicable for The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s Presenting Series only. In compliance with federal tax regulations, an income tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion of your donation.

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For more information on Membership, please call the Box Office at 905.681.6000 or visit burlingtonpac.ca/members.


BPAC’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY FESTIVALSAT SEP 28 & SUN SEP 29

WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED InvisibleSAT OCT 5, 8PM

Citadel + CompagnieELVIS & THE MAN IN BLACKFRI OCT 18, 8PM

LION BEAR FOXFRI OCT 25, 7:30PM

VANESSA MARIE CARTERwith Evan FarrellFRI NOV 1, 7:30PM

THE JOSHUA SHOWTHU OCT 24, 6:30PM

THE ROCKY HORROR ‘ACOUSTIC’ SHOWTHU OCT 31, 8PM

CHARO Hot Flamenco NightSAT OCT 12, 8PM

SULTANS OF STRING with Burlington Symphony OrchestraSUN SEP 29, 4PM

TOM WILSONBeautiful Scars SAT SEP 28, 8PM

APRIL WINETHU OCT 10, 8PM

TOMSON HIGHWAY Songs in the Key of CreeSAT OCT 19, 7:30PM

MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOXSUN OCT 27, 7PM

Classic Albums Live:Supertramp BREAKFAST IN AMERICASAT NOV 2, 8PM

MARY WILSON of THE SUPREMESTHU OCT 24, 8PM

KEN LAVIGNE 3 Knights with a TenorFRI NOV 1, 8PM

LEGACY A Tribute to Gord DownieTHU OCT 17, 8PM

SLOANFRI OCT 4, 8PM

19/20 Season at a GlanceSEP–NOV


SNAPNOV 5 & 6, 7:30PM

The Second City’sCURE FOR THE COMMON COMEDYFRI NOV 15, 7:30PM

SESAME STREET LIVE!C is for CelebrationSUN NOV 24, 2 + 6PM

BURTON CUMMINGSUp Close and AloneTUE DEC 3, 8PM

BUZZ BRASS CHRISTMAS with the ELMER ISELER SINGERSSAT DEC 14, 8PM

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW with Wendy LandsSAT NOV 30, 7:30PM

SINATRA with MATT DUSKFRI NOV 22, 8PM

THE ABRAMSTHU NOV 14, 7:30PM

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICOSAT NOV 9, 8PM

Cliff Cardinal’sHUFFSAT NOV 16, 7:30PM SUN NOV 17, 2PM

THE MEN OF THE DEEPSChristmas in the MineFRI NOV 29, 8PM

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa THE NUTCRACKERFRI DEC 6 & SAT DEC 7

THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMASSAT DEC 21, 8PM

EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW Winter LightsSUN DEC 1, 7PM

Tom Allen’sBOHEMIANS IN BROOKLYNSUN NOV 24, 4PM

TIFFANYTHU NOV 14, 8PM

19/20 Season at a GlanceNOV–DEC

TO ORDER TICKETSCall: 905.681.6000 Visit us at 440 Locust Street, Burlington ON Purchase online at: burlingtonpac.ca The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm.


19/20 Season at a GlanceJAN–FEB

VC2 Cello DuoSUN JAN 12, 4PM

CAISSIE LEVYSAT JAN 25, 7:30PM

TheaterWorksUSADOG MAN THE MUSICALSUN FEB 9, 4PM

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa ROMEO & JULIETFRI FEB 14, 8PM

HOOKING UP with The Second City: THIRD BASESAT FEB 15, 7:30PM

Alison Wearing’sCONFESSIONS OF A FAIRY’S DAUGHTERFEB 21 & 22, 7:30PM

Femmes du FeuTWEET TWEET!MON FEB 17, 11AM + 2PM

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal DANCE MEFRI FEB 21, 8PM

Classic Albums Live:Fleetwood Mac RUMOURSSAT FEB 1, 8PM

Bouge de làTHE 26 LETTER DANCEFRI JAN 17, 6:30PM

L’AubergineRIPOPÉESUN FEB 23, 4PM

54•40SUN JAN 12, 7PM

FEEL THE BURL A Comedy Cabaret SeriesFRI JAN 31, 7:30PM

Chase Padgett’s6 GUITARSTHU FEB 13, 7:30PM

JAZZ AFFAIR WishesFRI FEB 14, 7:30PM

MEGHAN PATRICK SAT FEB 15, 8PM

STEVEN PAGE with the HPOSAT FEB 8, 8PM

THE YEAR OF THE RATA Chinese New Year CelebrationSAT JAN 18, 2PM


19/20 Season at a GlanceFEB–APR

THE DREAMBOATSFRI APR 3, 8PM

ELISE LEGROWSUN MAR 22, 7PM

Cirque Éloize HOTELAPR 10, 7:30PM APR 11, 2PM

FEEL THE BURL A Comedy Cabaret SeriesFRI FEB 28, 7:30PM

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Artistic Director Adonis RoseTHU FEB 27, 8PM

MIKE SUPER Magic & Illusion 2.Oh!™

SAT MAR 7, 8PM

THE TEXAS TENORSFRI MAR 6, 8PM

KEVIN FOX Songs for Cello & VoiceSAT MAR 21, 7:30PM

BAY CITY ROLLERSTUE MAR 17, 8PM

Learn about our 19/20 Education SeriesBURLINGTONPAC.CA/EDU

OLD MAN FLANAGAN’S GHOSTTUE MAR 17, 7:30PM

LLAMA LLAMA–LIVE! Book, lyrics and music by Austin Zumbro. Based on the book by Anna Dewdney.SUN MAR 8, 2PM

Kaha:wi Dance TheatreTHE MUSH HOLETHU MAR 5, 7:30PM

CHENG2 DUOSUN MAR 1, 4PM

TO ORDER TICKETSCall: 905.681.6000 Visit us at 440 Locust Street, Burlington ON Purchase online at: burlingtonpac.ca The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm.


2019 CULTURAL DIVERSITY

A multi-disciplinary event performed by Tom Wilson & a 9-piece chamber orchestra, inspired by his best-selling memoir about the surprising discovery of his Mohawk heritage.

The Sultan’s musical world tour from Celtic reels, flamenco & gypsy-jazz to Arabic & Cuban rhythms, complete with the majestic soundscape of a full orchestra.

SAT SEP 28, 8PMMain Theatre

Regular $39.50 Member $34.50 VIP $60.50 VIP Member $55.50

a l l-i n p r i c i n g For VIP tickets, please call the Box Office.

TOM WILSON Beautiful Scars

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SUN SEP 29, 4PMMain Theatre

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SULTANS OF STRING with Burlington Symphony OrchestraA World of Music

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SEP 28 & 29, 12PM – Outdoor PlazaAfrican folktales with live percussion & audience interaction (Ages 2+)

SAT SEP 28, 2PM – Outdoor Plaza Afro-soul music about healing the earth, our ancestors and ourselves.

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SAT SEP 28, 4PM – Outdoor Plaza Larger-than-life pop with a rainbow of identities: girls, guys, gay, straight, black, white & in-between!

SEP 28 & 29, 12–4PM– Community Studio Theatre

THE PEPTIDES

Mammalian Diving Reflex HAIRCUTS BY CHILDREN PRESENTED BY ONTARIO CULTURE DAYS

F R E E E V E N T S!

PLUS, DON’T MISS...Shreya Bollywood Dance SAT SEP 28, 1PM – Family Lobby

A Conversation with Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan on the Land and Waters We Share SAT SEP 28, 6PM – Community Studio Theatre

Osob Adus: Unity in Diversity—The Common Culture SUN SEP 29, 2PM – Family Lobby Mezzanine

Halton Dance Network presents heartBEATZ 2019 SUN SEP 29, 3PM – BPAC Outdoor Plaza


Pop/RockSLOAN — FRI OCT 4

APRIL WINE — THU OCT 10

LEGACY A Tribute to Gord Downie — THU OCT 17

MARY WILSON of the SUPREMES — THU OCT 24

LION BEAR FOX — FRI OCT 25

MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOX — SUN OCT 27

Classic Albums Live: Supertramp BREAKFAST IN AMERICA — SAT NOV 2

TIFFANY — THU NOV 14

BURTON CUMMINGS Up Close and Alone — TUE DEC 3

THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS — SAT DEC 21

54•40 — SUN JAN 12

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac RUMOURS — SAT FEB 1

STEVEN PAGE with the HPO — SAT FEB 8

KEVIN FOX Songs for Cello & Voice — SAT MAR 21

BAY CITY ROLLERS — TUE MAR 17

THE DREAMBOATS — FRI APR 3

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30 singles. 12 full-length albums. 9 JUNO Award Nominations. And one night only with Canadian pop-rock royalty SLOAN!

The quartet’s 25-year career has amassed a number of hit songs, like The Other Man, Underwhelmed, The Rest of My Life, Money City Maniacs and The Good in Everyone.

FRI OCT 4, 8PMMain Theatre



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April Wine’s extensive discography includes numerous gold and platinum selling albums featuring mega-hits like Roller, I Like to Rock, You Could Have Been a Lady and international sensation Just Between You And Me.

THU OCT 10, 8PMMain Theatre



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A fundraising concert in support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, we welcome you to join Twin Flames, DALA, Royal Wood, Peter Katz and Bruce McCulloch for a special evening to celebrate the man, the music, and his enduring legacy.

In his final days, Canadian icon Gord Downie spent his time shining a light on reconciliation with Canada’s First Peoples. Performing their own versions of your favourite Gord Downie / Tragically Hip songs, and telling stories, these artists will join in our collective reconciliation journey to promote awareness, education, and thoughtful action.




<< We are so proud to see our brother Gord’s mission being carried on and funds for his foundation being raised, through these incredible Legacy performances, and we are grateful to all of the artists, audiences and presenters for joining in his call to action to do something. >> M I K E & P A T R I C K D O W N I E

LEGACYA Tribute to Gord Downie


Motown legend Mary Wilson is best known as a founding member and the longest member of The Supremes, which until 1970 included Diana Ross.

Mary still performs with the same passion she did while recording her twelve #1 hits, including Stop In The Name of Love and Baby Love.




<< …a strong, distinctive voice… and warmth of personality. >> T H E N E W Y O R K T I M E S

MARY WILSON of the SUPREMES

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Vancouver Island’s folk rock band Lion Bear Fox is three huge voices, Christopher Arruda, Cory Woodward and Ryan McMahon, joined as one, telling the truth through compelling story, honest narrative, and unbridled passion.

FRI OCT 25, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre

Regular $39 Member $34

a l l-i n p r i c i n g AUDIENCE ADVISORY: Possible coarse language.

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From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox blasts out the hits and keeps the audience on their feet!

Max Weinberg – Bruce Springsteen’s drummer – and his band play live in front of a video screen with a scrolling list of over 200 rock ‘n roll classics and asks the audience to “plug the jukebox” and yell out the next song. Half concert, half party, the band storms the stage and keeps the theatre rocking.

SUN OCT 27, 7PMMain Theatre

Regular $69.50 Member $64.50 VIP $199.50


<< Nobody could play those songs better >> E L M O R E M A G A Z I N E

MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOX

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American pop star and 80s teen icon Tiffany rose to fame three decades ago with such hits as Could’ve Been and her famous cover of Tommy James and The Shondell’s I Think We’re Alone Now.

THU NOV 14, 8PMMain Theatre


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Breakfast in America is arguably the most successful Supertramp album, the winner of two Grammy Awards and the band’s bestselling album. Released in 1979, it contains U.S. Billboard hit singles The Logical Song, Take The Long Way Home, and the title track, among others.

SAT NOV 2, 8PMMain Theatre



<< …the most potent dose of pure nostalgia… >> T H E T O R O N T O S TA R

Supertramp BREAKFAST IN AMERICA

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Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978 and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

The night will feature hit songs Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Don’t Stop, and You Make Loving Fun. Audience favourites Classic Albums Live is bringing this stellar concert to life, note-for-note, on the BPAC Stage.

SAT FEB 1, 8PMMain Theatre



Fleetwood Mac RUMOURS


Burton Cummings, former lead singer and keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who, has one of the finest voices in rock music, featured in such hits as These Eyes, Clap for the Wolfman, and American Woman.

TUE DEC 3, 8PMMain Theatre



Opening Act: The Carpet Frogs

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BURTON CUMMINGSUp Close and Alone

With more than three decades of performing and recording behind them, 54•40 has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs such as One Gun, Ocean Pearl, and I Go Blind. They have carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. In April 2017, the band was inducted twice into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.

SUN JAN 12, 7PMMain Theatre



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The Andy Kim Christmas has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community in Toronto for the past 14 years, with all proceeds going to charity.

We are thrilled to welcome Andy Kim and friends back to Burlington for the second year of this incredible concert. The concert is the brainchild of host and performer Andy Kim, best known for his international hits Rock Me Gently and Sugar Sugar. Proceeds from this event go to BPAC’s Golden Ticket Program.

Featuring special guests Ron Sexsmith, Sean Cullen and more!

SAT DEC 21, 8PMMain Theatre


a l l-i n p r i c i n g POST-SHOW: Members’ Meet & Greet

<< There was enough spirit, joy and camaraderie on stage to warm the Scroogiest heart. >> M O N T R E A L G A Z E T T E

THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS

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Steven Page, former co-lead singer and songwriter with Barenaked Ladies, is known for his dynamic, physically exuberant performances, his powerful tenor, quick wit, and an arsenal of songs that span the gamut between humour and pathos.

In this special concert featuring the lush accompaniment of the HPO chamber orchestra, Page will perform a selection of his BNL hits, like Jane, Brian Wilson as well as newer music from his last three solo albums, including his latest release Discipline: Heal Thyself Part II. Conducting the orchestra will be Isaac Page, a Toronto born composer and conductor, as well as Steven Page’s son.

SAT FEB 8, 8PMMain Theatre



<< Steven Page drew everybody in and gave the impression that there was nothing else in the world he would rather be doing, all the while belting out from the depths of his soul. >> C O N C E RT A D D I C T S

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the legendary Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers. Les brings back all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Saturday Night, Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, and Give A Little Love.

St. Patrick’s Day! TUE MAR 17, 8PMMain Theatre



<< It’s hard to know if some are crying or smiling but there’s certainly tears and a seismic wave of singing from the crowd who move and chant and wave as one. >> T H E R O C K P I T

Les McKeown’s BAY CITY ROLLERS

Halifax native, Kevin Fox has toured and recorded with countless artists, from Justin Bieber and Sarah McLachlan to Steven Page and Chantal Kreviazuk.

Kevin combines his beautiful voice with his signature instrument, which he plucks, taps and loops, creating a unique and intoxicating blend of cello-driven folk/pop.

SAT MAR 21, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



KEVIN FOXSongs for Cello & Voice

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<< …his voice, an absolutely amazing instrument, soars like an angel. >> T H E T O R O N T O S TA R


Great Balls of Fire! The Dreamboats are bringing back good ol’ fashioned Rock n’ Roll! With a sound that is equal parts Chuck Berry & The Wonders, this quartet of handsome young Mississauga boys delivers a high energy, nostalgic show that has audiences dancing and singing the night away!

What brings these four youngsters together to play music that was much before their time? A true passion for an era when ice cream cost a quarter, milk was delivered to the door, and people danced to live music! The Dreamboats capture this era at live shows through their angelic harmonies, rockin’ guitars, matching uniforms, and contagious dance steps!

FRI APR 3, 8PMMain Theatre



<< These guys know rock and roll and they know how to play it. >> S P I L L M A G A Z I N E

THE DREAMBOATS


ClassicalTom Allen’s BOHEMIANS IN BROOKLYN — SUN NOV 24

BUZZ BRASS CHRISTMAS with the ELMER ISELER SINGERS — SAT DEC 14

VC2 Cello Duo — SUN JAN 12

CHENG2 DUO — SUN MAR 1

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Tom Allen’sBOHEMIANS IN BROOKLYN

What happens when a poet, an author, a composer, his lover, and a literature-loving stripper all move into the same house in quiet, wartime Brooklyn?

CBC host, storyteller and BPAC favourite Tom Allen returns with this intoxicating mix of chamber musical cabaret, social history, and very juicy gossip.

Together with songstress Patricia O’Callaghan, pianist and vocalist Bryce Kulak and harpist Lori Gemmell, Tom Allen treats the audience to the songs and stories of unlikely roommates W.H. Auden, Benjamin Britten, Carson McCullers and Gypsy Rose Lee.

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BUZZ BRASS CHRISTMAS with the ELMER ISELER SINGERS

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Combining tremendous talent, engaging energy and a hint of humour, this award-winning ensemble delivers a festive and moving concert that embodies the joyous magic of the season. Featuring trombone, horn, brass trombone and trumpets, Buzz Brass performs holiday favourites from Bach’s My Spirit Be Joyful and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to modern repertoire like Johnny Mark’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song.

JUNO nominated Elmer Iseler Singers is a 20-voice strong fully-professional choral ensemble with an enviable reputation globally. Their concerts feature a repertoire that spans 500 years with a focus on showcasing Canadian composers. A concert for the entire family to enjoy!

SAT DEC 14, 8PMMain Theatre



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VC2 Cello Duo

An innovative young duo, Bryan Holt and Amahl Arulanandam have been captivating audiences through cello-driven classical masterworks, unknown gems and boundary pushing music by current composers.

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Named one of CBC Music’s “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30”, Cheng² Duo (Cheng Squared Duo) has created a program called Fantasy and Drama and will feature works from Ravel, Franck, Beethoven and Stravinsky.

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<< This young pair gave off a modern, streetwise energy, like a couple of bad asses. >> T H E O T TA W A C I T I Z E N

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Comedy/ Theatre/VarietyWOMEN FULLY CLOTHED Invisible — SAT OCT 5

SNAP — NOV 5 & 6

HUFF Written & Directed by Cliff Cardinal. Directed by Karin Randoja — NOV 16 & 17

The Second City’s CURE FOR THE COMMON COMEDY — FRI NOV 15

FEEL THE BURL A Comedy Cabaret Series — FRI JAN 31, FRI FEB 28

The Second City’s HOOKING UP: THIRD BASE — SAT FEB 15

Alison Wearing’s CONFESSIONS OF A FAIRY’S DAUGHTER — FEB 21 & 22

MIKE SUPER Magic & Illusion 2.Oh™ — SAT MAR 7

Cirque Éloize HOTEL — APR 10 & 11

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WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED

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A woman’s work is never done — birth, death, friendship, relationships, career, aging, learning, illness, art, joy, survival — and for Women Fully Clothed, they don’t just write about it, they live it! And so, after being on the back burner for a short time, they’re cooking again and ready to poke fun at themselves and the world around them.

Women Fully Clothed are Canadian comedy heavyweights featuring Robin Duke (Saturday Night Live, SCTV, Man Seeking Woman), Kathryn Greenwood (Wind at My Back, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show) and Jayne Eastwood (Dawn of the Dead, Hairspray, Chicago).

Laugh along with four of Canada’s top comediennes as they make their triumphant return to BPAC!

SAT OCT 5, 8PMMain Theatre



<< I laughed so hard I popped a bra strap. >> T H E G LO B E A N D M A I L

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Poof! Presto! Snap! Playing with space, time and the otherworldly, this eclectic ensemble of South Korea’s most illustrious illusionists will boggle your mind with their impressive tricks, slapstick and silent storytelling.

The terrifically talented troupe make some seriously funny magic. As the winner of “Best Production,” the highest honour of the Asian Arts Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016, the cast consists of multiple World Champions for the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, a consultant for The Illusionists World Tour and even a Professor of Magic Performance (yes, that’s a thing!).

Mixing dexterous sleight of hand, Chaplin-esque vaudevillian comedy and ingenious visual effects, SNAP conjures a marvelous, magical cabaret perfect for the whole family.

TUE NOV 5, 7:30PMWED NOV 6, 7:30PMMain Theatre

Regular $69.50 Member $64.50 Youth $35

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Written and Performed by Cliff Cardinal Directed by Karin Randoja

HUFF

Huff is the arresting, confronting, yet darkly comic tale of family, love, despair and the possibility of redemption. With his signature, biting humour and raw, vivid imagery National Theatre School of Canada graduate Cliff Cardinal expertly portrays over a dozen characters in this captivating solo performance.

Dora Mavor Moore Award WINNER – Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Performance (Male).

<< Unflinching solo show… will take your breath away. >> T H E G LO B E A N D M A I L

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The Second City’s CURE FOR THE COMMON COMEDY

HOOKING UP with The Second City: THIRD BASE

Are you sick and tired of jokes that make you feel sick and tired? Don’t let it all get you down! The Second City has the fix, as Toronto’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theatre brings The Cure for The Common Comedy.

The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades.

In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, Hooking Up with The Second City: Third Base takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections, and the mire of human relationships.

FRI NOV 15, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



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Written and Performed by Alison Wearing

CONFESSIONS OF A FAIRY’S DAUGHTER

A moving and surprisingly funny one-woman show about growing up with a gay father in the 1980s. Based on her national best-selling memoir, this is the true story of Alison’s carefree childhood to the moment she learned, at age twelve, that her family was a bit more complex than she had thought. The ensuing years were a time of confusion and disbelief, puff pastry and opera, bathhouse raids, scandal and celebration. A captivating tale of family life: deliciously imperfect, riotously challenging, and full of life’s great lessons in love.

FRI FEB 21, 7:30PMSAT FEB 22, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre


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Featuring Hosts Shoshana Sperling & Lisa Brooke, Musical Director Bryce Kulak PLUS Surprise Guests.

With their sitters on duty and their cell phones almost on silent, comedic artists, best friends and supermoms Lisa and Shoshana are ready to party like it’s 1999.

FRI JAN 31 Comedic Special Guests: Dawn Whitwell & Regina Lightly

Local Guests: Koogle Theatre

FRI FEB 28 Guests TBA

FRI JAN 31, 7:30PMFRI FEB 28, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



FEEL THE BURLA Comedy Cabaret Series

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Following his sold-out performance last season, Mike Super’s new legions of Burlington superfans are excited to see him magically re-appear at BPAC to once again delight and dazzle our audiences.

As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon, Top Finalist on both America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller Fool Us, Mike Super’s family-friendly magic and comedic wit bridges generation gaps, and takes the audience on a journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, fear and wonder that only he can deliver! It’s magical!

SAT MAR 7, 8PMMain Theatre



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Cirque ÉloizeHOTEL

Cirque Éloize welcomes you into a timeless art deco hotel, a place where strangers of all walks of life meet. HOTEL is the story of a place… but it is mainly a place full of stories. Enter the lobby doors of this grandiose place and allow these travelers—who just happen to also be amazing acrobats, captivating visual storytellers, jugglers, dancers and live musicians—guide you through 85 minutes of entertainment for the whole family!

For 26 years this contemporary circus company has been a driving force of Québec culture and a leader in the contemporary circus world. HOTEL features a cast of 11 young, multi-talented members and graduates of Canada’s National Circus School in Montréal.

FRI APR 10, 7:30PMSAT APR 11, 2PMMain Theatre



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DanceCitadel + Compagnie: ELVIS & THE MAN IN BLACK — FRI OCT 18

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa THE NUTCRACKER — DEC 6 & 7

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa ROMEO & JULIET — FRI FEB 14

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal DANCE ME — FRI FEB 21

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre THE MUSH HOLE — THU MAR 5

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Citadel + Compagnie is an award-winning Toronto-based professional dance organization that creates, produces, and presents works on a local, national and international scale.

The Man in Black, choreographed by James Kudelka, is a celebration of American working-class grit and of the man whose voice embodied it so movingly, Johnny Cash. Looking for Elvis, choreographed by Laurence Lemieux, is a tribute to the life of Elvis Presley and takes its inspiration from Lemieux’s desire to reconcile the place of artists in the public forum.

FRI OCT 18, 8PMMain Theatre



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FRI DEC 6, 7:30PMSAT DEC 7, 2PM + 7:30PMMain Theatre



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THE NUTCRACKER

This cherished holiday adventure follows a little girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers, and an army of mice. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, the entire family will love this magical experience filled with charming sets and stunning costumes.

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The internationally acclaimed National Ballet Theatre of Odessa returns to BPAC with a timeless tale of tragic love. Romeo & Juliet is brought to life through heartbreaking and astonishingly beautiful choreography.

Join us on Valentine’s Day and have the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers dance their way into your hearts. This full-scale production, set to the music of Sergey Prokofiev and based on the William Shakespeare classic, features 55 of Europe’s brightest ballet stars.

Valentine’s Day! FRI FEB 14, 8PMMain Theatre



ROMEO & JULIET

<< Effortless precision. >> P A L M B E A C H D A I LY N E W S


How do you embody an enigma? DANCE ME is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.

The most ambitious creation in the 45-year history of the acclaimed BJM, and the brainchild of its Artistic Director Louis Robitaille, the former Canadian ballet star, DANCE ME was approved by Leonard Cohen during his lifetime. Under the strong and bold dramaturgy of Eric Jean, three internationally renowned choreographers were entrusted with putting movement to 15 of Cohen’s legendary songs, from his first album in 1967, to You Want It Darker, released just before he died. This globe-trotting production inspired by the legendary Canadian artist’s singular work, is brought to life by 14 of BJM’s most exceptional performing artists.

FRI FEB 21, 8PMMain Theatre



Les Ballets Jazz de MontréalDANCE ME

<< executed with precision, strength and verve. >> T H E C A LG A R Y H E R A L D


This powerful dance production acknowledges the lives of Mohawk Institute Residential School students by symbolically offering past students what they did not receive: love, caring, tenderness, nourishment, cultural knowledge and language. The story follows 2 generations of Survivors, demonstrating the intergenerational effects of Canada’s long history of the residential school system. It is a response to that experience, an embodied way to feed the hunger of their spirits and to say: “kwè:iahre – we remember you; kwanorónhkhwa – we love you; and tenkwáhsnie – we will care for you.”

Tekaronhiáhkhwa Santee Smith is from Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario. She is a mother, multi-disciplinary artist, and award-winning producer, choreographer and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director.

THU MAR 5, 7:30PMMain Theatre


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Kaha:wi Dance TheatreTHE MUSH HOLE Artistic Producer Santee Smith

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FamilyTHE JOSHUA SHOW — THU OCT 24

SESAME STREET LIVE! C is for Celebration — SUN NOV 24

Bouge de là: THE 26 LETTER DANCE — FRI JAN 17

TheaterWorksUSA DOG MAN THE MUSICAL — SUN FEB 9

Femmes du Feu TWEET TWEET! — MON FEB 17

L’Aubergine RIPOPÉE — SUN FEB 23

LLAMA LLAMA–LIVE! — SUN MAR 8

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THE JOSHUA SHOW

The Joshua Show will cheer up even the grumpiest grump, like Joshua’s right-hand man, Mr. Nicholas, who is planning an escape to outer space. With singing, tap dancing, and a cast of zany puppets, Joshua sets out to convince Mr. Nicholas to stay, and in doing so, he brings glee to the masses.

THU OCT 24, 6:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre


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Your friends from Sesame Street are throwing a party and the whole neighbourhood is invited!

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and the gang are bringing excitement, laughter, and music to Burlington. Sesame Street Live! C is for Celebration is what friends, family and ‘forever memories’ are all about!

SUN NOV 24, 2 + 6PMMain Theatre


a l l-i n p r i c i n g AGES 1 ½+ PRE-SHOW: Share a great book together as a family in our Book Nook, curated by Burlington Public Library.

SESAME STREET LIVE!C is for Celebration

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<< the perfect combination of warmth, wisdom, and whimsy. >> R O L E C A L L


The 26 Letter Dance is a journey into the world of letters and words where children take part in a unique and interactive experience.

Young audiences travel through a kaleidoscope rich in colours and textured dance– starting of course with A and ending with Z.

FRI JAN 17, 6:30PMMain Theatre



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<< 26 Letter Dance’s march through the alphabet leaves kids spellbound >> T H E T O R O N T O S TA R

SUN FEB 9, 4PMMain Theatre



TheaterWorksUSA

DOG MAN The Musical

<< I can’t wait for everyone to see it! >> D O G M A N A U T H O R D A V P I L K E Y

DOG MAN The Musical is a hilarious new production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants.

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TWEET TWEET! is a 30-minute contemporary circus performance experience for our youngest audience, ages 0-5 years and their caregivers.

The show takes place on a magical tree apparatus with 2 nests and 2 wood swings hanging from the branches. The performers move from the nests, up into the aerial tree canopy, through the rope tree trunk, and on the floor.

Family Day! MON FEB 17, 11AM + 2PMMain Theatre On Stage



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SUN FEB 23, 4PMCommunity Studio Theatre



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<< …great creativity… >> M O N T H E A T R E

Four artists arrive at the theatre at night and fall asleep on stage, only to discover upon waking that their audience has already arrived! A hilarious romp that will have audiences of all ages crying with laughter, by Canada’s most innovative and award-winning clown troupe .

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Bedtime has never been so exciting! After a long day of adventures at the school and the store, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red pajamas. He and his friends are ready to sing and dance their way to sleep…except…they need a bedtime story and a kiss goodnight and a drink of water. But, where’s Mama?

This hilarious new musical based on the bestselling books by Anna Dewdney, and now streaming on Netflix, will warm every Llama and Llama Mama’s heart.

SUN MAR 8, 2PMMain Theatre


a l l-i n p r i c i n g AGES 3+ PRE-SHOW: Share a great book together as a family in our Book Nook, curated by Burlington Public Library.

Book, lyrics and music by Austin Zumbro Based on the book by Anna Dewdney

LLAMA LLAMA – LIVE!


JazzSINATRA with MATT DUSK — FRI NOV 22

EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW Winter Lights — SUN DEC 1

JAZZ AFFAIR — FRI FEB 14

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Artistic Director Adonis Rose — THU FEB 27

ELISE LEGROW — SUN MAR 22

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SINATRA with MATT DUSK

Take a journey down memory lane with Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum crooner Matt Dusk, all the way to Las Vegas in 1966 where Dusk pays homage to his hero Frank Sinatra.

All that cool, classy style from the Rat Pack shows of yesteryear is right here with the always dapper Dusk and his swingin’ big band of award-winning musicians.

FRI NOV 22, 8PMMain Theatre



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<< Matt Dusk impressively brings Las Vegas back to the glory days… >> B I L L B O A R D

Felix and Two-time JUNO award-winning vocalist, arranger, and producer Emilie-Claire Barlow presents her Christmas album, Winter Lights.

Always pushing boundaries, her original compositions honour Emilie-Claire’s love of sophisticated jazz-pop music.

SUN DEC 1, 7PMMain Theatre



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A night of 100% a cappella sound, this professional vocal jazz group sings rich, original arrangements of jazz standards and songs you know and love. Surrounded by seductive melodies and dreamy arrangements is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day! FRI FEB 14, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



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With a thunderous rasp and spellbinding style, Elise LeGrow is a Canadian powerhouse who melds fiery passion with just a hint of sandpapery grit.

On her debut album Playing Chess she takes on one of the most formidable back catalogs in music history—Chicago’s Chess Records— re-imagining songs by some of the greatest blues, soul, and R&B singers in history.

SUN MAR 22, 7PMCommunity Studio Theatre



ELISE LEGROW << gritty, heartfelt vocals, effortlessly delivered with sass and strut. >> P A R A D E


The renowned New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is touring their new album Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint inspired by the legendary composer and musician. NOJO is the first big band to take on the music of Toussaint and the results honour not only him, but the broader musical culture of his hometown.

Be transported to the land of jazz and funk and experience the sounds of New Orleans right here in downtown Burlington.

THU FEB 27, 8PMMain Theatre



<< NOJO harnesses the ‘universal language’ of music. >> J A M B A S E

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Artistic Director Adonis Rose


CountryVANESSA MARIE CARTER with Evan Farrell — FRI NOV 1

THE ABRAMS — THU NOV 14

MEGHAN PATRICK — SAT FEB 15

THE TEXAS TENORS — FRI MAR 6

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Raised in Oakville, Vanessa has been singing since she was eight years old. She signed a record contract in 2012 and in 2016 Vanessa won the coveted Emerging Artist Competition at the prestigious Canadian Boots and Hearts Festival.

FRI NOV 1, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



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<< Vanessa Marie Carter is the new girl in the country scene you need to know. >> T O P C O U N T R Y

VANESSA MARIE CARTERwith Special Guest Evan Farrell

Still only in their mid-twenties, The Abrams have been touring their distinct country sound worldwide for over sixteen years, have been featured on CMT, NBC, FOX, Cosmopolitan NPR, BBC and CBC, and are among the youngest performers to ever play the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

THU NOV 14, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



THE ABRAMS

<< Their crazy energy and unique style…produce a powerful live show… >> C A N A D I A N B E A T S


Meghan Patrick is one of the most exciting country artists today. In addition to her two year reign as the CCMA Female Artist of the Year, Meghan has been nominated for 8 CCMA awards including Album of the Year nominations for both of her studio albums.

FRI FEB 28, 8PMMain Theatre



<< Her energy was infectious and The Ranch was buzzing! >> C A N A D I A N B E A T S

MEGHAN PATRICK

The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! These classically-trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 1,300 concerts around the world including headline shows in Las Vegas, China and a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom. The Texas Tenors are celebrating 10 years together with this 10th Anniversary Tour.

FRI MAR 6, 8PMMain Theatre



THE TEXAS TENORS

<< The Texas Tenors are a crowd pleasing brand of fun. >> L I N C O L N J O U R N A L S TA R

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World/ TraditionalCHARO Hot Flamenco Night — SAT OCT 12

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO — SAT NOV 9

THE MEN OF THE DEEPS Christmas in the Mine — FRI NOV 29

THE YEAR OF THE RAT A Chinese New Year Celebration — SAT JAN 18

OLD MAN FLANAGAN’S GHOST — TUE MAR 17

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Instantly recognizable for her witty humour, loveable accent and her mastery of the flamenco guitar, Charo has been an integral proponent of contemporary Latin music since the 1970s.

Although popular as a musician, singer, comedienne, stage, and screen performer, it is Charo’s trademark quirky comedy and expressions – like Cuchi-Cuchi – which has endeared her to the world. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with one of the world’s leading flamenco guitar performers.

SAT OCT 12, 8PMMain Theatre



<< one of the world’s finest classical guitarists and twice named Best Flamenco Guitarist in the world... >> D E S T I N A T I O N L A S V E G A S M A G A Z I N E

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Returning favourites, The Men of the Deeps choir from Cape Breton Island was founded in 1966 to preserve the rich folklore of Cape Breton’s mining community. Their performance intertwines storytelling with classic holiday songs and traditional mining music. Laugh and sing your way into the holiday spirit with these Canadian icons.




<< There wasn’t a dry eye in the house… >> P A R R Y S O U N D B E A C O N S TA R

THE MEN OF THE DEEPSChristmas in the Mine

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Mariachi Herencia de México is an ensemble of young musicians from Chicago’s Mexican-American barrios. In 2017, their debut album Nuestra Herencia (Our Heritage) received a Latin Grammy nomination and attracted local and national news coverage.

SAT NOV 9, 8PMMain Theatre



MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO

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Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost have been bringing a taste of Celtic music to Ontario audiences for years and listening to their heartfelt Celtic music is the perfect way to spend St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patricks Day! TUE MAR 17, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



OLD MAN FLANAGAN’S GHOST

In Partnership with Red Leaf Cultural IntegrationJoin us to ring in the Lunar New Year, as we welcome the zodiac animal of 2020: the clever and energetic rat!

Indulge in an afternoon of dazzling performances including ancient Chinese instruments, Beijing classical opera, Mongolian folk dance, and contemporary vocalists.

SAT JAN 18, 2PMMain Theatre

Regular $35 Member $30 Youth $15

a l l-i n p r i c i n g PRE-SHOW: Cultural display in the Lobby, 1–2pm

THE YEAR OF THE RATA Chinese New Year Celebration

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Musical RevueTOMSON HIGHWAY Songs in the Key of Cree — SAT OCT 19

THE ROCKY HORROR ‘ACOUSTIC’ SHOW — THU OCT 31

KEN LAVIGNE 3 Knights with a Tenor — FRI NOV 1

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW with Wendy Lands — SAT NOV 30

CAISSIE LEVY — SAT JAN 25

Chase Padgett’s 6 GUITARS — THU FEB 13

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A compilation of songs written over the past thirty years by Cree-Canadian playwright, songwriter and pianist Tomson Highway. Featuring Peruvian-Canadian cabaret singer, Patricia Cano and jazz saxophonist Vince Rimbach.

SAT OCT 19, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



TOMSON HIGHWAYSongs in the Key of Cree

Join talented local musicians Tim Park, Bianca Bernardi, Paul Stewart and Andy Fur as they pay an acoustic tribute to the music of the fabulous cult classic! Sit back, stand up or dance and enjoy as this guitar-slinging Frank-N-Furter and his Sweet Transvestites perform all the songs from the musical in order, from front to back, including some surprise covers along the way.

Halloween! THU OCT 31, 8PMCommunity Studio Theatre



THE ROCKY HORROR ‘ACOUSTIC’ SHOW

<< …the man is as ridiculously talented as a musician as he is a scribe. >> T O R O N T O S TA R

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Ken Lavigne has stolen hearts of concert goers across North America with his captivating blend of classical tenor sound and contemporary style.

3 Knights with a Tenor, an admittedly cheeky title, features the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Elton John.




KEN LAVIGNE3 Knights with a Tenor

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A musical memoir of love and hope featuring songs made famous by the likes of Carly Simon, Carole King, The Carpenters, Barbara Streisand and more. An intimate, fun, flirty, time trip through the 60s and 70s performed by JUNO and Canadian Radio Award nominee Wendy Lands and her band.

SAT NOV 30, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



<< Entertaining…romantic and hopeful. >> V A R I E T Y

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOWwith Wendy Lands

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Chase Padgett portrays 6 unique guitar players each representing their own music – Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country.

THU FEB 13, 7:30PMCommunity Studio Theatre



Chase Padgett’s 6 GUITARS

<< 6 Guitars is nothing short of a storytelling masterpiece. >> T H E E D M O N T O N S U N

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Caissie Levy is a Canadian actress and singer from Hamilton, ON who is best known for originating the role of ‘Elsa’ in Frozen on Broadway, in which she is currently starring. Caissie’s intimate performance will feature highlights from her storied career, and hit songs like Let It Go performed live! Her killer vocals combined with her relaxed charm makes for an electric evening.

SAT JAN 25, 7:30PMMain Theatre


a l l-i n p r i c i n g POST-SHOW: Members’ Meet & Greet

<< …her ‘Let It Go’ really is sensational. >> T H E N E W Y O R K T I M E S

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BPAC Education Series

WITH THANKS TOEDUCATION SERIES SPONSOR

burlingtonpac.ca/edu

SULTANS OF STRING with Burlington Symphony Orchestra A World of Music MON SEP 30, 10AM Grades 4–8

TWIN FLAMES Stories of Unbreakable Spirits MON OCT 21, 12:30PM Grades K–6

THE JOSHUA SHOW THU OCT 24, 12:30PM Grades 1–4

SNAP WED NOV 6, 10AM + 12:30PM Grades 2–8

HUFF Written and performed by Cliff Cardinal Directed by Karin Randoja MON NOV 18, 12:30PM Grades 9–12

Green Thumb Theatre: THE CODE THU NOV 21, 10AM Grades 7–12

Bouge de là THE 26 LETTER DANCE FRI JAN 17, 10AM Grades JK–3

TheaterWorksUSA DOG MAN THE MUSICAL MON FEB 10, 10AM + 12:30PM Grades 1–4

Alison Wearing’s CONFESSIONS OF A FAIRY’S DAUGHTER THU FEB 20, 12:30PM Grades 9–12

L’Aubergine RIPOPÉE MON FEB 24, 10AM + 12:30PM Grades 2–6

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre THE MUSH HOLE Artistic Producer Santee Smith THU MAR 5, 10AM Grades 6–12

LLAMA LLAMA–LIVE! Book, lyrics and music by Austin Zumbro Based on the book by Anna Dewdney MAR 9–10, 10AM + 12:30PM Grades JK–3

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Each year, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre lobby is lit up with a colourful and festive forest of trees that is sure to spark some yuletide joy.

Purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a draw to take home one of these stunning trees. Raffle proceeds will go to the BPAC Artist Development Initiative. Winners are announced at The Andy Kim Christmas concert on December 21, 2019.

For complete info on activities and events visit our website.

NOV 20 TO DEC 21 f r e e e v e n t Family Lobby

ALL TREES DONATED BY

BURLINGTON STORES

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THE BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

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Did you know that you can rent The Burlington Performing Arts Centre to host your own community or corporate event in one (or all) of our unique spaces?

Our Main Theatre with a capacity of 718 seats is the jewel of The Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Every seat offers an exceptional view and world-class acoustics.

Our Community Studio Theatre has a capacity of approximately 165 seats and is an intimate black box space that is versatile enough to host cabaret events, tiered seating theatre and even meetings and conferences.

The Marshalling Room is a large, well-lit open space ideal for meetings and rehearsals.

Our gorgeous Family Lobby is a spacious and open-concept area well suited for conferences and galas.

We are proud to be the first free-standing performing arts centre in Ontario, and only the second venue in Canada to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification.

Rent the Venue

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Community on StageSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera – The Marriage of Figaro SUN SEP 15, 2019 – 3pmCommunity Living’s Got Talent “YES WE DO” SAT SEP 21, 2019 – 7pmInstaChoir SAT OCT 5, 2019 – 2pm & 7:30pmAndy G and Friends ‘Our Cat Flash’ Children’s music show SAT OCT 26, 2019 – 10:30am + 2:30pmSwingin’ in St John’s: the Musical SAT NOV 2, 2019 – 7:30pm & SUN NOV 3, 2019 – 2:30pmBurlington Symphony Orchestra: Russian Treasures SUN NOV 3, 2019 – 3pmOakville Symphony Youth Orchestra SUN NOV 17 – 3pmHarbourtown Sound SAT NOV 23, 2019 – 2pm & 7pmBurlington Symphony Orchestra: A Christmas Spectacular! SUN DEC 8, 2019 – 3pmBurlington Concert Band WED DEC 11, 2019 – 8pmBurlington Symphony Orchestra: Love at the Opera SUN FEB 16, 2020 – 3pmBurlington Student Theatre Spring Salute ‘May the Force Be With You’ THU APR 2, 2020 – 7:30pmThe Burlington Teen Tour Band SUN APR 5, 2020 – 2pm & 7pm Burlington Symphony Orchestra: In Nature’s Realm SUN MAY 10, 2020 – 3pmBurlington Student Theatre Senior Musical ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ THU MAY 21, 2020 – 7:30pm; FRI MAY 22, 2020 – 10:30am & 7:30pmSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera – Verdi’s Requiem SAT MAY 23 – 7:30pmOakville Symphony Youth Orchestra SUN MAY 24 – 3pm The Burlington Footnotes – Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE! TUE JUN 23, 2020 – 2pm & 7:00pm; WED JUN 24, 2020 – 2pm


Join us for Fall/Winter classesRegistration begins Aug. 24, 2019Once Upon a Time, JK/SK Wednesdays 6 to 6:45 p.m.Little Performers, Grade 1 – 3 Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m.Junior, Grade 4 – 5 Mondays 6 to 7:45 p.m.Intermediate, Grade 6 – 7 Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.Senior, Grade 8 – 12 Thursdays 6 to 9 p.m.Theatre Sports, Grade 1-7 Returns Spring 2020

2019/20 SEASONStudioworks Dec. 4, 5, and 6, 2019

BPAC 2020 SEASON

2020 Season

Spring Salute – Apr. 8, 2020

Senior Mainstage – May 21 & 22, 2020

Performing Arts Camp – Jul. 16 & 30, 2020

Season Launch: Aug. 9, 2019

Burlington

To purchase show tickets, call the box office at 905-681-6000 or visit burlingtonpac.ca

Learn, Grow and Belong at Burlington Student TheatreBringing Broadway to Burlington for over 40 years. Under the direction of Rainer Noack, children and youth participate in a range of performing arts opportunities. Our great team of professionals help build confidence, self esteem and empathy. We offer drama classes year round. Visit burlington.ca/theatre.


Congratulations to the 2019 BPAC Hall of Fame Inductee

Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE! Tues June 23 2020 | 2pm & 7pm | MTWed June 24 2020 | 7pm | MT Regular $34.50 (Includes Fees + Tax)Group $31.00 (Includes Fees + Tax)Child $19.50 (Includes Fees + Tax)

Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE! is an exciting tribute to the art of staying young showcasing music, comedy and dance. It’s a lavish production featuring a brand new line-up of upbeat and fast-paced entertainment presented by the inspiring talents of the 50+ generation.

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre2019 Hall of Fame Inductee

The Burlington Footnotes Senior Performing Troupe Inc.


Patron Information

ACCESSIBILITY If you require wheelchair or accessible seating please contact the Box Office by phone or in-person. Hearing devices are available in both venues.

BABES IN ARMS Every person must have a ticket in order to be admitted to a performance. This policy applies to everyone, including children and infants.

CAMERAS & MEDIA DEVICES All photography and recording are strictly prohibited in the theatres.

CELL PHONES Please turn off or mute all electronic devices before entering the theatres.

FOOD & DRINKS You may take your drinks to your seats at select performances. Pre-order your drink at the bar before the performance and it will be ready for you at intermission. All food is prohibited in the theatres.

LATECOMERS Shows will start promptly. Out of respect to fellow audience members and the performers on stage, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the Front of House Coordinator, usually following a pause in the program.

SCENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT In consideration of those who have allergies and sensitivities, please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, and other scented products when attending a performance at the theatre.

SMOKING The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a smoke-free facility. Smokers should stand at least 9 meters away from the building. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are also prohibited.

Questions or feedback? Email us at: [email protected] or call the Box Office at: 905.681.6000.

For accessible seating, please call the box office at 905.681.6000

How to...

ORDER TICKETSCall the Box Office: 905.681.6000

Visit the Box Office: 440 Locust St.

Online: burlingtonpac.ca

The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, 12pm to 4pm.

Youth Pricing is for individuals 18 years of age and under.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Everyone requires a ticket, including babes in arms. Programming is subject to change.

All-in ticket pricing includes: $1.50 C.I.F.; $2.50 admin fee; $2.50 handling fee and HST.

FIND US440 Locust Street, Burlington, ON L7S 1T7

Directions from QEW: 1. Exit at North Shore Blvd E 2. Travel east on North Shore Blvd 3. Turn left on to Locust Street

PARKINGParking is available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street.

Parking in the garage is free after 6pm (Mon–Fri), and free all day on weekends, Holidays, and for all of December.

THE BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE440 LOCUST STREET

BURLINGTON, ON L7S 1T7

905.681.6000 | burlingtonpac.ca

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