Brooklyn Center Announces 2010/2011 Theater Series

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 56th season of diverse, family friendly theater and musical theater performances, including two Tony® Award-winning Broadway legends, Shakespeare's most whimsical comedy, and the New York premiere of a new Gershwin musical.

"We are proud and excited to be able to share with the Brooklyn community an astounding variety of exceptional talent in our 2010-2011 Season," said Frank L. Sonntag, Managing Director of Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. "We work hard to make sure that our programs reflect the diversity of the borough and that they are reasonably priced so that families and regular folks can take advantage of these opportunities to experience the thrill of live performances. There will be many reasons to smile at Brooklyn Center this season!"

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2010-2011 season includes the following theater performances:

*Aquila Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream
* Cirque Le Masque: Carnivale
*Tommy Tune in Steps in Time
* Theatreworks USA's Seussical
* The new Gershwin musical 'S Wonderful
* Betty Buckley's one-woman show Broadway by Request
* The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
* American Family Theater's Beauty and the Beast

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm
Aquila Theatre's interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless comedy weaves a web of theatrical magic that takes audiences to an enchanted forest on the longest night of the year, as two sets of lovers and a bumbling troupe of amateur actors cross paths with members of the fairy kingdom, creating an endless supply of mirth, mistaken identity, and ridiculous passions.
Tickets: $27 ($30 at door)

Cirque Le Masque: Carnivale
SpeciAl Halloween event!
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 3pm
Cirque Le Masque pays tribute to the time-honored traditions of European cirque troupes, unveiling unparalleled artistry with sophisticated acts from around the world. These gifted artists amaze and astound audiences as they perform feats of unbelievable strength, stamina and agility that defy both gravity and the limitations of the human body.
Tickets: $27-$37 ($30-$40 at door)

Tommy Tune in Steps In Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance
Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 3pm
Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune teams with longtime collaborators The Manhattan Rhythm Kings for a personal look back at his incredible career, featuring timeless standards, elegant choreography, and Tommy's own unique charm and warm-hearted humor. Don't miss this rare chance to view the personal side of this quintessential song-and-dance man.
Tickets: $32-$42 ($35-$45 at door)

Seussical
Music by Stephen Flaherty; lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; book by Ahrens & Flaherty
Co-conceived by Ahrens, Flaherty and Eric Idle; based on the works of Dr. Seuss
A Target FamilyFun series performance
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2pm
Dr. Seuss's beloved stories collide in this unforgettable musical adaptation of the original Broadway production. Join Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and of course The Cat in the Hat as they find themselves intertwined in a crazy adventure, in which the power of imagination saves the day! Recommended for ages four and up.
Tickets: $6 ($7 at door)

'S Wonderful
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3pm
Like a technicolor movie musical, 'S Wonderful paints a picture of nostalgia and entertainment as it pays tribute to the incomparable songbook of Brooklyn's own George and Ira Gershwin. From New York to Paris to Hollywood, this all-singing, all-dancing musical takes you on a journey through the different times, places, and musical styles that make the Gershwin brothers the most successful songwriting team in the history of American popular music.
Tickets: $32 ($35 at door)

Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request
Brooklyn Center's Annual Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 8pm
In Broadway by Request, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley performs selections picked by the audience from her illustrious Broadway career in landmark musicals. A different show every time it is performed, this unique evening offers a rare opportunity to hear the first lady of the Great White Way sing all Broadway, all night! A portion of every ticket goes to support Brooklyn Center's educational programs.
Gala tickets (including post-performance party): $175
Performance tickets: $65-$45 ($75-$55 at door)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
A Target FamilyFun series performance
Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 2pm
While playing hide and seek in the many rooms of their uncle's country home, four siblings find a magic wardrobe through which they enter the fabled land of Narnia. There they embark on a heroic and perilous quest to defeat the evil White Witch and return the great King Aslan to the throne. Exciting adventures come to life in Theatreworks USA's musical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic. Recommended for ages six and up.
Tickets: $6 ($7 at door)

Beauty and the Beast
A Target FamilyFun series performance
Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 2pm
When Beauty's father is captured by a monstrous beast, she must overcome her fears to rescue him, even if it means taking his place as the Beast's prisoner. But as she spends time in his castle, the young heroine slowly discovers that outward appearances can be deceiving. Recognizing the Beast's loneliness and inner goodness, she falls in love with him, and with a kiss frees him from his curse. American Family Theater's adaptation of the classic French fairy tale is recommended for ages four and up.
Tickets: $6 ($7 at door)

Multibuy (three or four performances) and Megabuy packages (five or more performances) save up to 15% off individual ticket prices. Multibuy and Megabuy discounts do not apply to Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request or to Target FamilyFun performances. Discounts are available for seniors, students, Brooklyn College faculty/staff/ alumni, and groups of 15 or more. Complimentary student rush tickets are available to all Brooklyn College students, with $10 student rush tickets available to all other students.

About Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Founded in 1954, the mission of Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts is to present outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. Brooklyn Center's presentations explore both the classical traditions and the boldest contemporary performances, embracing the world culture that defines Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts welcomes over 70,000 people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season, and boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools annually with its SchoolTime series. In recognition of its commitment to quality family programming, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts has been voted Brooklyn's Best Theater or Theater Group for Kids as part of Nickelodeon's 2009 ParentsConnect Parents' Picks Awards.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College
2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn

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Support for Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' presentation of Aquila Theatre Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream is provided by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Support for Cirque Le Masque is provided by Health Plus.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' programs are made possible in part with public funding from the City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding for the 2010-2011 season is provided by: Target; JP Morgan Chase; Con Edison; Macy's Foundation; Brooklyn Community Foundation; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; National Grid; TD Bank; New England Foundation for the Arts; Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation; The Harkness Foundation for Dance; and the Lila Acheson Wallace Theater Fund, established in the New York Community Trust by founders of The Reader's Digest Association. The Brooklyn Eagle is the official media sponsor of Brooklyn Center's Theater series. Additional support provided by CNG Publications and WBGO. Sheraton Brooklyn New York is the official hotel of Brooklyn Center's 2010-2011 season. Backstage catering is graciously provided by Applebee's.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges generous support from the Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Assembly and Speaker Sheldon Silver; Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Senate and Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson; Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York City Council and Speaker Christine C. Quinn; and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin.

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