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THE NEWSLETTER OF UDPAC • FALL/WINTER 2014-2015

StarPerformances!INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The Holidays at UDPAC!

Simply Sinatra

Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration

The Golden Dragon Acrobats

TheatreworksUSA

...and so much more!

Calendar of EventsLittle Shop of Horrors

October 24, 25 • 7:30 pmOctober 26 • 7 pmAll seats $10 • Members save $1Two hours with intermission, rated PG,age 12 and up

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*November 2 • 3 pmAdults $18 • Senior Citizens $15$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, ages 12 and up

The NutcrackerNovember 21 • 7:30 pmNovember 22 • 11 am and 3 pmNovember 23 • 1:30 pm & 5:30 pmOrchestra $22 • Balcony $18Lower Side $15 • Side Balcony $10Members save $2$1 off for children 12 and under90 mins. with intermission, age 4 and upPhotos with the cast after 11/22 shows

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestrawith Upper Darby High School Concert Choir*

December 7 • 3 pm$18 adults • $15 Senior Citizens $5 students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up

Upper Darby High School Winter Concert*December 14 • 3 pmOrchestra $5 • General Admission $4

Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars Holiday Show

December 19 • 7:30 pmDecember 20 • 2 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1Two hours with intermission, age 4 and up

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra*December 21 • 3 pmGeneral Admission $10 • Senior Citizens $5 Students 7-17 $5 • Members save $1Two hours with intermission, age 7 and up

Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation Gala*

January 17, 2015 • 3 pmSimply Sinatra

February 1, 2015 • 3 pmOrchestra $25 • Balcony $24Lower Side $23 • Side Balcony $22 Members save $290 minutes with intermission, age 12 and up

*Tickets for events marked with an asterisk are available only at the Box Office

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*February 15 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up

Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA)February 20 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1One hour, age 4 and up

In the HeightsMarch 6, 7, 13, 14 • 7:30 pmMarch 15 • 2 pmOrchestra $11 • Balcony $10Lower Side $10 • General Admission $10 Members save $1Two hours with intermission, rated PG, age 12 and up

Tony Kenny’s Irish CelebrationMarch 21 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $24 • Balcony $23Lower Side $22 • Side Balcony $21Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*March 22 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens,$5 Students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up

Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque Ziva

April 11 • 3 pm & 7:30 pmOrchestra $18 • Balcony $16Lower Side $15 • Side Balcony $12Members save $1$1 off for children 12 and underTwo hours with intermission

Alexander and...the Very Bad Day(Theatreworks USA)

April 24 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $10 • Balcony $9Lower Side $8 • Side Balcony $7Members save $1One hour, age 4 and up

Dancing with the Upper Darby StarsApril 25 • 7:30 pmOrchestra $24 • Balcony $22Lower Side $20 • Side Balcony $18Members save $1 • Children 12 and under save $1

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra*April 26 • 3 pm$18 Adults • $15 Senior Citizens$5 students under 25 • Members save $2Two hours with intermission, age 12 and up

Pick your seats and print tickets at home!Visit Our Web Site:

www.udpac.organd click on “Buy Tickets Now”

Or...contact our Box Office!

610.622.1189Box Office Hours:

1 pm - 4:30 pm - Monday --> FridayFor wheelchair seating and for groups of 15 or

more, please contact the Box Office.Visa & Mastercard accepted

(There is a $2 transaction fee for all orders and an additional $.95 fee per ticket for online sales.)

The Box Office will be closed November 25-30 and December 23 through January 4.

UDPAC Theater ClubDo you enjoy seeing great shows in Philadelphia, but don’t enjoy the hassle of getting there? Then leave the driving - and planning - to us!

NewsiesOctober 29 • 7:30 pmAcademy of MusicOrchestra/Parque Circle$80

Motown the MusicalJanuary 13 • 7:30 pm

Academy of MusicOrchestra Seats

$90

The Lion KingMay 21 • 7:30 pmAcademy of MusicOrchestra Seats$96

TO ORDER TICKETS EMAIL PEGGY SCHMIDT - [email protected] 6 tickets per show. Payment for these shows must be kept separate from other UDPAC performances. Tickets are non-refundable. Round trip school bus transportation provided. You may also call Peggy at 610.394.1570.

Announcing a New Online Ticketing Experience!

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center will be using PatronManager to provide our audience a more efficient online ticketing experience, including improved seating charts for easier seat selection. Most customers will not have to login to place an order. Current members will be provided with login information to obtain their member discount. We hope this new system enhances your experience purchasing tickets!

Shooting Stars!

December 19 • 7:30 pmDecember 20 • 2 pm

Tickets: $7 - $10Members save $1

The Pennsylvania Academy

proudly performsof Ballet Society The

Celebrating 25 Years!

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra

Upper Darby High Schoolproudly presents...

October 24, 25 • 7:30 pmOctober 26 • 7 pm

Tickets: $10Members save $1 • For ages 12 and up

November 2 • 3 pmDecember 7 • 3 pmFebruary 15 • 3 pm

March 22 • 3 pmApril 26 • 3 pm

Tickets: $18 General Admission$15 Senior Citizens • $5 Students under 25

Members save $2 For program information: www.lansdowneso.org

December 14 • 3 pmTickets: $5 Orchestra • $4 General

Admission

December 21 • 3 pmTickets: $10 General Admission

$5 Senior Citizens • $5 Students 7 - 17

This high-energy troupe features some of the region’s most talented young adults performing many of your holiday favorites!

Make the Shooting Stars Holiday show a part of your family’s holiday tradition!

Upper Darby High School Winter Concert

Welcome new Music DirectorRueben Blundell!

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over 30 years!

Nutcracker

Christmas Time is Here!

Why pay more? UDPAC & The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society celebrate 25 years of bringing this quality production - and beloved holiday tradition for ALL to enjoy!

The classically trained dancers and the professional soloists offer the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

With Upper Darby High School Concert Choir & Encore Singers

featuring the award-winning choral and instrumental ensembles

November 21 • 7:30 pmNovember 22 • 11am & 3pm

Photos with the cast after the 11/22 performances!November 23 • 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

Tickets: $10 - $22Members save $2 • Children under 12 save $1

The Upper Darby Summer Stage

The Holidays at UDPAC!

Kids’ Corner

Upper Darby High School proudly presents...

Highlights from Summer Stage 2014

March 6, 7, 13, 14 • 7:30 pmMarch 15 • 2 pm

Tickets: $10 - $11Members save $1 • For ages 12 and up

February 20 • 7:30 pmTickets: $7 - $10

Members save $1

April 24 • 7:30 pmTickets: $7 - $10

Members save $1

STARfor a

DAY!

Skippyjon Jones

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Jackie Lemieur Memorial Summer Stager of the Year:

Scott Berkowitz

Terrance Calvert Award: Jeremy Parmet Spirit Award: Sierra Wilson

Service to Summer Stage Award: Jeremy RolonFill the World with Love Awards: Melissa Dryden,

Tina Fey, Dawn Morningstar

Technician of the Year Award:Jacob Maier

January 31 • 10 am - 4 pm$50 for the day

Includes lunch and T-shirt

Performing builds confidence...AND it’s a lot of fun!

Kids in grades 3 to 6 learn songs and dances from members of the Summer

Stage Shooting Stars and then...they put on a show!

Makes a WONDERFUL holiday gift!

CALL 610.622.1189 for information.Call soon! Spaces for Star for a Day

have sold out in previous years.

Based on the book by award-winning author, Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.Enjoy the professional actors from Theatreworks USA!

Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Discover along with Alexander that sometimes everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best

Orchestrations!

“IN THE HEIGHTS is the WEST SIDE STORY for a new generation!”

— Chicago Sun-Times

“A GROUNDBREAKING 21ST-CENTURY MUSICAL. This EXTRAORDINARY blend of old and new pushes the sound of Broadway even deeper into FRESH TERRITORY. It’s one of THE MOST SATISFYING MUSICALS IN YEARS.”

— Jeremy McCarter, New York Magazine

Featured Performances

CIRQUEZIVAThe Golden Dragon Acrobats

present

February 1 • 7:30 pmTickets: $22 - $25

Members save $2

April 11 • 3 pm & 7:30 pmTickets: $12 - $18

Members save $1 • Children 12 & under save $1

“Sinatra will never die for his fans, as long as Steve Lippia is there to bring him back to life.”

-New York Daily News

“Nature has blessed Steve Lippia with a set of pipes that conjure an astounding approximation of Frank Sinatra’s voice.”

-Courier Post

With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads. Enjoy favorites such as “My Way,” “New York, New York,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” and more.

TONY KENNY’SIrish Celebration

DIRECT FROM DUBLIN! One of our audiences’ most

beloved entertainers!

Tony brings together a talented cast to celebrate all

that is wonderful about Ireland and its people in this

entertainment extravaganza!

Featured along with Tony:Comedian Richie Hayes

Bernadette Rudy, Ireland’s Best Young Vocalist

The Trinity Dublin BandThe Dublin City Dancers, Champion

Irish Dancers!

Extraordinary feats, stunning beauty and dazzling

acrobatics. The Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats

return for an absolutely incredible show for

audiences of all ages!!!

April 25 • 7:30 pmTickets: $18 - $24

Members save $1 • Children 12 and under save $1

Dancing with the Upper Darby Stars!

March 21 • 7:30 pmTickets: $21 - $24

Members save $2

Just like the TV show Dancing with the Stars, our local “Stars” will partner with professional dancers

from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company. With great costumes and a hilarious local panel of judges, enjoy a

great show where YOU can vote for your favorite!

INSIDE! Details on our upcoming season!Tickets are on sale now!

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The Performing Arts Center Newsletter is published for members and friends of the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.Lauren Stevenson Yacina, Editor/Graphic Design610-622-1189 www.udpac.org

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The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Upper Darby Summer Stage are jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.

See inside for a complete schedule of performances including Simply Sinatra, Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration, TheatreworksUSA’s Skippyjon Jones & Alexander and...the Very Bad Day, the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, Star for a Day and much more!

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Presenting our 2014 - 2015 Season!