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THE WIZ
June 19-July 6, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$10 all tickets June 19 Preview. $13 all tickets June 20-22. No discounts on June 19-22 tickets. All other dates (June 26-29, July 2, 3, 5, 6): $22/20/18 in advance ($18.70/17/15.30 Patron Series only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); $24/22/20 day of show. No performance July 4. Audio-described on July 6. [buy tickets]
'Ease On Down The Road' to Cain Park where Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz are set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music with book by William F. Brown and music/lyrics by Charlie Smalls. Pierre-Jacques Brault directs a cast starring Malika Petty as Dorothy and featuring Colleen Longshaw, Kyle Primous and Michael Medcalf as the Tornado. Choreography by Martin Cespedes and music direction by Matthew Webb. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
Tales From the Porch
Friday, June 27, 2008. Alma Theater, 7:30pm.
$18 in advance ($15.30 Patron Series); $20 day of show. [buy tickets]
Dynamic storyteller Jocelyn Dabney is a captivating actress and published author. Dabney will use her gifts to tell stories from the African-American tradition reminiscent of times sitting on the porch listening to stories that would evoke reflection, laughter and tears. Co-presented by Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers.
Thaddeus Rex
Thursday, July 3, 2008. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$8/adult, $5/child (no discounts). [buy tickets]
His inviting, folksy vocals and fine guitar playing raise Thaddeus Rex above many in the children's music genre with his well-crafted and spirited soundtrack to childhood. The T. Rex songs of childhood innocence and experience aim to be fun, educational and empowering. 'It is pretty rare to find a kids' performer as imaginative and original as Thaddeus Rex and rarer still, a musician who weaves educational content into his tunes in a hip way.' -TimeOut New York Kids
Chapter 6
Thursday, July 17, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $17 center/front sides, $15 back sides, $13 lawn (Patron Series $14.45/12.75/11.05 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $20/18/16. [buy tickets]
Their family-friendly show features a blend of pop/jazz harmonies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics in a diverse repertoire of American popular music ranging from Gershwin to Stevie Wonder and an award-winning six-minute version of all the songs from The Wizard of Oz! One of the Chapter 6 members, Luke Menard, was among the top 16 vocalists on American Idol: Season 7.
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Friday, July 25, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
In advance $16 center/front sides, $14 back sides, $12 lawn (Patron Series $13.60/11.90/10.20 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $19/17/15. [buy tickets]
Recognized throughout the world as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today, The Golden Dragon Acrobats combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 2008 will mark the highlight of their touring career with their 30th anniversary United States tour.
Chanticleer
Sunday, August 3, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
In advance $32 center/front sides, $30 back sides, $28 lawn (Patron Series $27.20/25.50/23.80 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $35/33/31. [buy tickets]
Called 'the world's reigning male chorus' by New Yorker magazine, Chanticleer has earned international renown as 'an orchestra of voices.' The Grammy Award-winning ensemble celebrated its 30th anniversary by recently winning the 2008 Musical America Award for 'Ensemble of the Year,' the first time a vocal ensemble was so recognized. Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Supported by WCLV 104.9 FM and WKSU 89.7 FM.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 7-8pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
Cathy & Marcy
Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
$12 center/front sides, $10 back sides, $8 lawn (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer blend elements of music and comedy, trick roping, American Sign Language and audience participation into one of the most contagiously high-spirited family shows around! Accompanying themselves on five-string banjo, acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin and steel drum, their energy, instrumentation and harmonies get the entire audience singing, yodeling, playing their air guitars and joining right along.
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