Live and Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney
Friday, September 30 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 1 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 2 · 2:00 pm
Live and Let Die features a four piece band and a full symphony orchestra. You’ll hear, complete in every detail, the most famous songs of the Beatles era and Paul McCartney’s own solo works. Some of the songs featured in the set include: Hey Jude, Band on the Run, Live and Let Die, Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, Uncle Albert, Let It Be, Maybe I’m Amazed, Hello Good-Bye, Long and Winding Road, Get Back, Silly Love Songs, I Am the Walrus, plus many more. For those who loved the Classical Mystery Tour from the 2009-2010 season, this can’t be missed.
Richard Lee, conductor
Tony Kishman, vocals as Paul
Jim Owen, guitars/vocals
John Merjave, guitars/vocals
Chris Camilleri, drums
The Music of Stephen Sondheim Starring Len Cariou
Friday, November 4 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 5 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 6 · 2:00 pm
When it comes to the legendary music and lyrics of Broadway great Stephen Sondheim, no one is more uniquely qualified than Winnipeg’s own Tony Award winner Len Cariou! We are proud to present an all-new show where you will get up close and personal to Sondheim’s classic music as never before, partnered by a terrific cast of singers from Winnipeg’s Dry Cold Productions performing original Broadway arrangements from such shows as Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music and more, interspersed with stories and insights to make a memorable evening of true Broadway classics!
Richard Lee, conductor
Len Cariou, performer
Dry Cold Productions
A Judy Garland Christmas: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Friday, December 9 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 10 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 11 · 2:00 pm
Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna Luft has had an acclaimed career encompassing virtually every arena of entertainment. This evening promises fabulous singing, video screen scenes of Lorna and Judy together, great arrangements, and Holiday cheer are all in store in this very special and personal show!
Colin Freeman, conductor
Lorna Luft, performer
HOT! HOT! HOT! A Night of the Copa
Friday, January 20 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, January 21 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, January 22 · 2:00 pm
The husband and wife team of Andrzej and Jennifer Przybyl star in this dazzling show featuring the cha cha, mambo and Latin hustle, among others. Andrzej was a national champion in his native Poland and both have won dancing competitions across the country. Grammy Award winner Victor Vanacore conducts the program, and has been at the centre of popular music for more than 25 years. He has collaborated with the biggest names in the entertainment industry as a conductor, pianist, composer and arranger.
Victor Vanacore, conductor
Andrzej and Jennifer Przybyl, dancers
For Michael – The Music of Michael Jackson
Friday, February 10 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 11 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 12 · 2:00 pm
With Michael Jackson classics like Billie Jean, Off the Wall, Beat It, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller, Ben, Never Can Say Goodbye, Man in the Mirror and so much more, this show will have you reaching for your white glove and sparkle shoes so you can dance up a storm in the aisles.
Richard Lee, conductor
Gavin Hope – lead vocals
Jeans ‘n Classics Band:
Kathryn Rose – vocals
Lis Soderberg – vocals
Katalin Kiss – vocals
Peter Brennan – guitar
Donald Paulton – keyboard
Mitch Tyler – bass
Jeff Christmas – drums
Broadway Rocks
Friday, March 16 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 17 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 18 · 2:00 pm
Matching prominent and talented Broadway performers with symphonies has been the Bravo Broadway group’s goal since 1994, with hundreds of performances throughout the world. Broadway Rocks features inspired performances of the best in up-tempo hits from rock- inspired smash shows such as Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy, Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, The Wiz, Mamma Mia and more.
Richard Lee, conductor
Bravo Broadway:
LaKisha Jones, performer – American Idol finalist
Christiane Noll, performer
Doug LaBrecque, performer
Rainbow Harmony Project; Vic Hooper. director
Purchase:
The Manhattan Transfer
Friday, April 13 · 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 14 · 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 15 · 2:00 pm
A seemingly endless stream of Grammy awards, hit recordings with worldwide sales in the millions and an ever-stunning creative energy has distinguished The Manhattan Transfer for four decades. A ten-year sweep (1980-1990) as “Best Vocal Group” typifies the dominance of this group as among the greatest vocal ensembles of all time. Combine the original members of The Manhattan Transfer with our WSO and you get an event to remember long after the music ends!
Manhattan Transfer: Four Brothers
Yaron Gershovsky, conductor
The Manhattan Transfer:
Tim Hauser
Janis Siegel
Cheryl Bentyne
Alan Paul
