Jake Shimabukuro, eighth Blackbird, 'ANNE FRANK' and More Set for Texas Performing Arts' 2015-16 Season

Texas Performing Arts continues to present world-class performances to the University of Texas at Austin and Central Texas audiences with the unveiling of the 2015-2016 season. This season highlights talent from around the world in a diverse mix of music, theatre, and dance.

The 2015-2016 Season features first-ever TPA performances by ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, vocal chamber ensemble New York Polyphony, and a celebration of American songwriting and performance featuring Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, and Anaïs Mitchell. Return engagements include David Finkel (cello) and Wu Han (piano), new-music favorites eighth Blackbird, and Australian contemporary circus, Circa. The season also includes Texas Theatre and Dance's production of The Diary of Anne Frank, Julian Sands in A Celebration of Herald Pinter, Twyla Tharp's 50th Anniversary Tour, and a screening of Frankenstein (1931) featuring a new score performed live by the UT Wind Ensemble.

"Texas Performing Arts continues to strengthen our role as a cultural leader in the UT and Central Texas community," says Texas Performing Arts Director and Associate Dean Kathy Panoff. "I am especially proud to continue presenting important interdisciplinary performance programming that brings together the world's most innovative and talented artists for the education of our students and enjoyment of our audiences."

Five (or more) performance subscription packages are now on sale starting at $130.00, and this year you may choose one Broadway show as part of your Texas Performing Arts subscription. Becoming a subscriber not only ensures great seats for each subscription performance, but also offers a host of additional benefits including 20% off ticket prices to all season performances, preferred seating in advance of the general public, free and easy ticket exchanges, access to the exclusive subscriber hotline, and guest passes to Bass Concert Hall's Texas Inner Circle Lounge.

University of Texas at Austin faculty and staff enjoy subscriptions at 30% off ticket prices.

Tax-deductible membership in Texas Inner Circle provides financial support for student tickets and educational programs, as well as exclusive benefits for members. Access to the best seats in the house, parking, an exclusive members-only lounge, and opportunities to purchase tickets before the public are just a few of the perks that are available to members. For more information, visit texasperformingarts.org/support or call 512-232-8567.

To subscribe to the 2015-2016 Texas Performing Arts Season or to join Texas Inner Circle, visit texasperformingarts.org or call 512.471.4454.

Groups of 15 or more may be eligible to receive a 10% discount off the original ticket price. Groups of 40 or more may be eligible for a 15% discount. For more information on group discounts, please visit texasperformingarts.org/events/group_tickets, or email tickets@texasperformingarts.org.

Texas Performing Arts continues a tradition of presenting the best of touring Broadway at Bass Concert Hall. The sensational 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway season at Texas Performing Arts features three Austin premieres, along with classic and family-friendly Broadway productions, including THE LITTLE MERMAID, KINKY BOOTS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CABARET, and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. As an add-on option to the season subscription package, we are excited to announce the return of the Broadway blockbuster THE BOOK OF MORMON. Because THE BOOK OF MORMON is playing for 8 performances only, becoming a TPA or BIA subscriber will likely be the only way to secure a ticket. For more information or to subscribe to the 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway in Austin season, please visit www.broadwayinaustin.com or call 800.731.SHOW (7469) Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

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2015-2016 TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS SEASON:
(texasperformingarts.org/events)

Songwriting With: Soldiers

Sunday, September 6, 2015 | 5 PM | McCullough Theatre

Billy Childs' Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro

featuring Dianne Reeves, Becca Stevens and Alicia Olatuja

Thursday, September 10, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall

The Seldoms

Power Goes

Direction and Choreography by Carrie Hanson

Text by Stuart Flack

Wednesday & Friday, September 16 & 18, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

Vadym Kholodenko, piano

Thursday, September 17, 2015 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall

Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter

Directed by John Malkovich

Thursday & Friday, September 24 & 25, 2014 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

Turtle Island Quartet

With special guest Cyrus Chestnut, piano

Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 7 PM | McCullough Theatre

Texas Theatre and Dance's production of The Diary of Anne Frank

October 9-18, 2015 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre

Twyla Tharp

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall

Frankenstein (1931)

featuring The University of Texas Wind Ensemble

Jerry F. Junkin, conductor

Musical Score by Michael Shapiro

Projection Design by Stephanie Busing

Thursday, October 29, 2015 | Bass Concert Hall

Spectrum Dance Theater

The Minstrel Show Revisited

Donald Byrd, Artistic Director

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

David Finckel and Wu Han, piano and cello

Friday, November 6, 2015 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

David Daniels, countertenor

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | 7 PM | Bates Recital Hall

eighth blackbird

Murder Ballades

Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7 PM | McCullough Theatre

An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

Saturday, November 21, 2015 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall

La Santa Cecilia and Yuna

Thursday, December 3, 2014 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall

Dave Douglas and Uri Caine

Don Byron's New Gospel Quintet

Friday, January 22, 2016 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

Fifth House Ensemble

Black Violet* III

Friday, January 29, 2016 | 8 PM | McCullough Theatre

New York Polyphony

Friday, February 5, 2016 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

Monday, February 8, 2016 | 8 PM | Bates Recital Hall

Los Lobos with special guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano

Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Bass Concert Hall

Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 8 PM | Bass Concert Hall

Circa

Beyond

Friday, April 8, 2016 | 8PM | Bass Concert Hall

The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra

Jeff Helmer, director

With special guest Terell Stafford

Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 7:30 PM | Bates Recital Hall

Photo Credit: Merri Cyr

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