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You can now select your own seats online or call (425) 408-7988
from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday to order tickets.
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FRANC D'AMBROSIO'S BROADWAY
Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm
Best known for his role in The Phantom of the Opera, Franc D'Ambrosio is one of "The World's Longest Running Phantoms," having played the role over 3,000 times. D’Ambrosio kicks off the season with his tribute to the music of Broadway. His deep, rich tenor voice and flawless delivery consistently earn standing ovations from audiences across the country. He will be joined onstage in duets with young vocalists who have competed locally for the opportunity to attend his master class and perform in concert.
Sponsored by Jeff & Sue Buske
and Northshore Theatre Guild
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KASUMAI AFRICA
Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 pm
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of West African culture when griot master Thione Diop from Dakar, Senegal, returns to NPAC after last season’s electrifying sold out show, bringing together an exciting array of talented performers from Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Guinea, Benin, South Africa, and Cameroon. Musicians, singers, and dancers will perform a mixture of traditional rhythms and contemporary influences, with the unique sounds of the kora, balafon, and djembe, djun djun and tama drums. The lobby will open at 2:00 pm so you can experience West African food, drink, art, and a short film before helping NPAC welcome back the Kasumai Africa show.
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GRETA MATASSA
Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 pm
Part of Earshot Jazz Festival
Special appearance by local High School Jazz Choirs
Pacific Northwest favorite Greta Matassa is a winner of wide acclaim and a consistent a crowd pleaser with her unique and diverse vocal stylings. Performing with three other talented jazz musicians, Greta will charm and entertain the Northshore audience. She’ll also invite local high school jazz choirs to take part in a master class and sing onstage with her in an exciting fusion of established and upcoming talent!
Sponsored by Shane Kramer & Kirstin Haugen
and Paula Peterson
Please Note: SHOW BEGINS AT 7:00 PM
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THE NUTCRACKER
Emerald Ballet Theatre with Rainier Symphony
Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 pm
Experience holiday magic when Emerald Ballet Theatre and the Rainier Symphony return with their sparkling production of The Nutcracker. The energy of a live orchestra adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic. Join us in reliving this classic tale, traveling with Clara and the handsome Nutcracker Prince in a magical journey to the Land of Sweets. The joy of the holiday season can be found at the Northshore Performing Arts Center in five separate performances, so everyone will be able to join in the celebration!
Sponsored by Michael Challenger & Wyn Morgan
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TINGSTAD & RUMBEL with Garey Shelton
A Holiday Classic
Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 pm
Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded, and toured together for over 24 years with 19 albums to their credit. Their debut album, The Gift, quickly became a holiday classic. They are universally known for their perfect blend of Americana fingerstyle guitar, oboe, English horn, and ocarina. Tingstad & Rumbel return to NPAC, performing with Garey Shelton on bass in a unique interpretation of holiday favorites. These extraordinary musicians will share their astonishing gifts, creating a wonderful holiday experience.
Sponsored by OlsonDesign
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THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
Also Appearing: DEL REY
Saturday, January 23 at 7:30 pm
The original Blind Boys of Alabama group was formed some six and a half decades ago, and with current group members, they are still at the top of the gospel charts. Winners of five Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award (2009), and two Gospel Music Association Dove Awards (2009), the Blind Boys of Alabama continue to energize and inspire their audiences. Local blues guitarist Del Rey opens the show with her eclectic blend of country blues, classic jazz, and hillbilly boogie.
Sponsored by Leslie Foley and Media Sponsor KUOW
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SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE
Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 pm The hit Broadway play Say Goodnight Gracie invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarian, George Burns. Nominated for a 2003 Tony Award for Best Play, Say Goodnight Gracie was one of Broadway’s longest running solo performance shows. Actor Alan Safier brings George Burns to life in this tender, funny, life-affirming play based on the real love story of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen.
Sponsored by Dennis & Kay Mimier
and Bob & Marjorie Vernon
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POT LUCK
A Patrick McManus Comedy
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 pm
Patrick McManus has assembled a potluck of stories about his cornucopia of zany characters: Rancid Crabtree, Mrs. Swisher, Crazy Eddie, Mr. Muldoon, the 100 year old Ed, and a pig gone hog wild, not to mention space aliens and ghosts! Once again, actor Tim Behrens delivers an evening packed with McManus’s outrageous and ingeniously wacky commentary. Pot Luck’s uproarious world is interwoven with moments that tug at the heart as well as the funny bone.
Sponsored by Greg & Jill Norling
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JOHN SEBASTIAN
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 pm
John Sebastian is fondly remembered by many as the founder of the popular ’60s group the Lovin’ Spoonful, for such tunes as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” and “Daydream.” As a solo performer for the past forty years, he has been spreading the gospel of American roots music. Sebastian was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008.
Sponsored by Michael Challenger & Wyn Morgan
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BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL
Eduardo Mendonca and Show Brazil Band
Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 pm
NPAC will reverberate with spicy Brazilian rhythms when Eduardo Mendonça and the internationally acclaimed Show Brazil! Band come to town. This highly energetic performance will look back at the roots of Brazilian music and dance, including the Orixas dance and capoeira, building to a crescendo in the modern Brazilian Carnaval. Family friendly and hot, Hot, HOT!
Sponsored by Bob & Marjorie Vernon
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A NORTHWEST TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES
A Patrick Lamb Production
Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 pm
Portland area saxophonist Patrick Lamb was inspired to produce a tribute to the musical genius of Ray Charles featuring talented artists from the Pacific Northwest. His award-winning show has toured the United States following a premiere performance in New Orleans. In a stop at Northshore Performing Arts Center, local favorite Duffy Bishop joins Patrick Lamb, Andy Stokes, Sweet Baby James, Liv Warfield, Gretchen Mitchell, Norman Sylvester, and Linda Hornbuckle in this electrifying tribute to an American legend.
Sponsored by Chateau Retirement Communities
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KENICHI EBINA & COMPANY: NEW MOVES
Saturday, April 17 at 7:00 pm
This engaging, dynamic performance fuses freestyle hip hop with poppin’, lockin’, mime, house, jazz, and contemporary and ethnic Japanese dance styles, as well as martial arts, comedy, and visual illusion. A thrilling show is in store for all - Kenichi Ebina & Company: New Moves will make you want to stand up and cheer and maybe try a few moves of your own!
Sponsored by Northshore Theatre Guild, Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), and the National Endowment for the Arts
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