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2009-2010

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Fri., Feb. 12 - 7:30 p.m. $40 - $36 - $28 “Amalia Hernandez is an expert at putting together fast-paced entertaining shows that can make viewers want to rush right off to Mexico.” - New York Times Direct from the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, this spectacular company of 65 dancers and musicians is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world. Ballet Folklorico de Mexico is a celebration of life in movement, music and color. The Ballet Folklorico’s many dances encompass Mayan and Aztec rituals, dramatic events from Mexico’s past and colorful depictions of Mexico’s diverse culture and folklore. Drawing from the rich and varied repertoire of Amalia Hernandez, Latin America’s most important choreographer, the selection of dances for the company’s current tour presents brilliant theatricality and great passion. BUY TICKETS

Church Basement Ladies Sat., Mar. 13 - 3:00 p.m. $35 - $29 - $23 Dinner Package $15 Enjoy dinner after the performance! Church Basement Ladies Dinner package $15 per guest. Dinner Tickets must be purchased before Friday, March 5. Directly following the performance, enjoy a Southern style buffet. Space is limited, and reservations are required. The new musical comedy Church Basement Ladies is perfect entertainment for the entire family, for friends and for groups. Good clean laughs, memorable and hysterical characters, wonderfully clever music and nostalgia... it’s a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. Church Basement Ladies centers around four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1964. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, we see them handle a record-breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter fundraiser and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young and keep the pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying (and tolerating) each other as the true steel magnolias of the church. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the House of God. BUY TICKETS

Bits N’ Pieces Puppet Theatre Alice in Wonderland Sat., Mar. 27 - 3:00 p.m. All seats $10 The stage will fill with squeals of delight as the award-winning Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre brings its splendiferous giant puppet musical, Alice in Wonderland, to town. When Alice escapes her boredom of this world to venture into a dream of another, madcap high jinks and outlandish adventures are the order of the day as lavishly costumed characters and giant puppets whirl, dance and sing on their journey through Lewis Carroll’s mythical setting, Wonderland. Our heroine learns it takes self-reliance and quick thinking to tame the comic nonsense of the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and Wonderland’s other unpredictable residents. Actor and master puppet builder Holli Rubin plays the title role. Puppeteers cavort in towering nine-foot tall puppets, portraying the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and other characters in this beloved tale. BUY TICKETS

The Rock & The Rabbi Sat., Apr. 17 - 3:00 p.m. $25 - $20 - $15 The incredible story of the friendship between a fisherman and a teacher! Experience the love, betrayal, passion and forgiveness in the rousing musical “The Rock & The Rabbi.” Contemporary music sets the stage as Simon, a simple fisherman, draws audiences of all ages into his story. See how he becomes Peter (The Rock) and begins his journey with Jesus (The Rabbi) from the Sea of Galilee, to the agony of the Cross, to the Miracle of the Ages. This off-Broadway musical combines explosive percussion and masterful storytelling to make The Rock & The Rabbi meaningful theater at its best. Dramatic and funny as well as passionate and energetic, The Rock & The Rabbi features a memorable score of 11 musical numbers with songs like You Are The Christ and Follow Me! Co-creator Gary Richardson, former host of the nationally-syndicated television program Worship stars as Peter. He tells the story of life with history's most amazing figure. Joining Richardson is Neal Coomer, a former member of the Christian pop duo East to West. Singer/songwriter and co-producer Danny Hamilton composed the musical’s high energy songs and lyrics. Perfect wholesome entertainment for church groups, The Rock & The Rabbi is rousing and joyous theatre for the whole family! BUY TICKETS

Roger Bean’s Route 66 Sat., Apr. 24 - 7:30 p.m. $35 - $29 - $23 Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some soda fountain favorites, add a generous dose of sock hopping tunes, and you’ve got the pedal-to-the-metal, high-octane fun of Roger Bean’s Route 66. Full of hilarious characters, wild antics and good old-fashioned schtick, this sure-fire crowd-pleaser features hit songs from the late-50s and early-60s: Dead Man’s Curve; King of the Road; Little Old Lady from Pasadena; Six Days on the Road; GTO; Fun, Fun, Fun; I Get Around and of course, Route 66. BUY TICKETS

Mike Albert and Scot Bruce return in Elvis - That’s All Right Mama Sat., May 8 – 7:30 p.m. $36 - $30 - $24 Elvis always said the most important woman in his life was his mother. In return, Gladys Presley spoiled her rock-n-roll son beyond all limits. This Mother’s Day, let legendary Elvis impressionists Mike Albert and Scot Bruce spoil your mom in this rockin’ tribute created especially for their return appearance to the THCA. A favorite with THCA audiences, Mike Albert is second to none in bringing to life the Elvis of the 1970s. Acclaimed around the globe as “the world’s finest Elvis impressionist,” he has numerous endorsements from original Elvis Presley musicians and back-up singers. Thousands of fans across the country and overseas can attest to the electricity Mike creates on stage with the Big “E” Band. He has performed in concerts throughout the United States, Hawaii and in Belgium, Australia and New Zealand. Scot Bruce’s good looks and Elvis-inspired gyrations wowed THCA audience members last season. Now he returns to the stage as Elvis of the 1950s. Scot has appeared in music videos with Faith Hill and Sheryl Crow, had a recurring role on the hit soap opera Days of Our Lives and in the title role of several successful productions of Idols of the King, including performances at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the prestigious Barter Theatre in Virginia. Don’t miss Mike Albert and Scot Bruce in their THCA return performance guaranteed to rock you, and your mama of your feet! BUY TICKETS