2011-2012 CMC Performance Season


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CASHORE MARIONETTES

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

3pm




The Cashore Marionettes are unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement of movement as they redefine the art of puppetry. Stunning music by composers such as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland set the tone as the puppeteers portray touching and poignant scenes from everyday life.



MOMS LET LOOSE

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

8:00pm



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Moms Let Loose blends musical numbers, stand-up comedy and audience participation with a Q7A finale. This clean comedy show brings together America’s funniest moms and grandmas to perform. Together these ladies laugh about everything from infancy, teen and college years, weddings, grandchildren, marriage, divorce, and balancing career and family.



PERCY SLEDGE

Saturday, June 9th 2012!

8:00pm


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Percy Sledge, legendary R&B performer and 2005 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, comes to Chuck Mathena Center for one night only! Percy was the co-writer of the hit song “When a Man Loves a Woman” that topped charts at #1 upon its release. This song became Sledge’s career cornerstone and was followed by “Warm and Tender Love”, “It Tears Me Up”, “Take Time to Know Her”, “Love Me Tender” and “Cover Me”.



Princeton Dance Studio presents "Dancing in Our World"


June 15th and 16th, 7pm

Please note: a ticket is required for each date.



Princeton Dance Studio's 32nd Annual Spring Performance Concert   PLEASE NOTE: CMC GIFT CARDS CANNOT BE USED TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT - THIS IS NOT A CMC PRODUCTION



MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE

PRESENTS


"Hansel & Gretel"


Auditions June 18th


Rehearsals June 18th through June 22nd


Performance June 23rd



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FAQs for parents




Participants ranging from grades 1st through 12th will have the opportunity to mount a full-scale musical production, complete with professionally designed sets and costumes, under the excellent guidance of highly trained theatre professionals.





2012-2013 CMC PERFORMANCE SEASON


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SURVIVOR

FRIDAY, JULY 27TH

8PM


All tickets: $35



Originally out of Chicago, SURVIVOR has written songs for Rocky III and IV,  including the well known hit "EYE OF THE TIGER". Survivor has released seven albums with songs such as "Premonition", "Is This Love" and others that have earned them spots on Billboard Hot 100.




WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH

8PM


All tickets: $15



In this 60's hit musical, performed by the Greenbrier Valley Theatre, four girl friends gather to celebrate an upcoming wedding. Through the party they learn more about each other's love lives than they imagine. Featuring classic 60's hits such as "My Boy Lollipop", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and many more!




THE SPENCERS' THEATRE OF ILLUSION

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29TH

8PM


Adults: $23

Students: $18




These "modern day Houdinis" have redefined the art of illusion and have been named "Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year". Making their second appearance at CMC, the Spencers deliver a larger-than-life sense of wonder to their audience and show "magic" in a new way.




RALPH STANLEY & SELDOM SCENE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH

8PM


All tickets: $25



Dr. Ralph Stanley is an American icon of Bluegrass culture and making his second appearance at CMC. He performs bluegrass that draws on ancient mountain folk traditions. Seldom Scene was formed in 1971 and still performs with the enthusiasm that takes Bluegrass to new heights.




THE MCKAMEYS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

7PM


All tickets: $15 in advance

$18 day-of-show


The McKameys are making their fifth appearance at CMC and are known for the love and blessings they bring through the music they sing.




A CHRISTMAS CAROL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

8PM


Adults: $28

Students: $21



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND for a third appearance at CMC! This Nebraska Theatre Caravan production is a Broadway worthy stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. "A Christmas Carol" blends his classic story with rousing arrangements of traditional carols throughout the performance.




A CHRISTMAS CAROL (SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ONLY)


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

10AM & 12:30PM


This performance is exclusively for area schools, preschools, and home school students. Tickets will be released for parents and general public 5 business days before the show, if available.




A Christmas Carol captures both the humorous and touching moments of the classic story with witty dialogue and fresh new songs, conveying Dickens' original message that the holiday season should be a "kind, forgiving, charitable time," a sentiment which still rings true today. Produced by TheatreWorks USA.




AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS


FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST

12:30PM SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ONLY


FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST

8PM


Adults: $18

Students: $15



This stage adaptation of the classic novel by Jules Vernes is produced by the oldest theatre in America, Walnut Street Theatre. The story follows Phileas Fogg of London on his journey of a lifetime to see if it is possible to make it Around the World in 80 Days.




WV DANCE COMPANY - THE BOTTOMLAND

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD

8PM


Adults: $18

Students: $15



WV Dance Company was founded 33 years ago and is making its debut at CMC with an American Masterpeice, The Bottomland, created by internationally-acclaimed choreographer, Doug Varone. The Bottomland captures the spirit and stoicism of generations of Appalachian people.




FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH

8PM


Adults: $28

Students: $23



THE BROADWAY CLASSIC COMES TO CMC FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Based on stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof captures audiences with its humor, warmth, and honesty. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish traditions while outside influences enter their lives. Fiddler on the Roof has won nine Tony awards, including Best Musical.




THE UGLY DUCKLING

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH

10AM & 12:30PM


This performance is exclusively for area schools, preschools, and home school students. Tickets will be released for parents and general public 5 business days before the show, if available.



The Ugly Duckling is a stage adaptation of the original story written by Hans Christian Anderson in 1843. This is a story of a homely little bird born in a barnyard, who suffers abuse from his neighbors until he matures into a beautiful swan. This beloved story is known around the world for the positive message of personal transformation for the better.




SHA NA NA

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH

8PM


All tickets: $26



Sha Na Na brings a rock and roll celebration to the stage with songs from the original Woodstock and the movie musical Grease. Featuring hits like "One More Saturday Night", "Let's Dance", "The Cat in the PT Cruiser" and more!




MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE


Auditions June 24th


Rehearsals June 24th through June 28th


Performance June 29th


FAQs for parents




Participants ranging from grades 1st through 12th will have the opportunity to mount a full-scale musical production, complete with professionally designed sets and costumes, under the excellent guidance of highly trained theatre professionals.






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