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THE WHITING'S 2009-10 SEASON
Tickets on sale NOW!
ASHER ROTH w/ Consequence
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8pm
$10 w/ Student ID, $20 All Other Guests
Having just completed his highly anticipated summer tour with Kid Cudi, Asher Roth is headlining his own show in numerous college towns across the nation. In 2009 Asher released his commercial debut single, "I Love College," a party rap novelty hit that went all the way to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the heels of this mainstream breakthrough hit and the follow-up single, "Lark on My Go Kart," Roth released his full-length solo album debut, Asleep in the Bread Aisle (2009.)
ANNIE
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2pm & 7pm
$19 / $39 / $53 / $59
Leapin’ lizards ANNIE is back by popular demand! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "N.Y.C." and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.
Moscow Festival Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 7pm
$17 / $23 / $29 / $39
Based on the well-known story by Charles Perrault, watch in amazement as Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko brings the enchanting fairytale Sleeping Beauty to life. You’ll be swept away as Princess Aurora, who had an evil spell placed upon her at her christening by an evil fairy, is awakened by the kiss of a handsome prince. Through classical dancing, ensemble pageantry and courtly splendor, the 50-member company will weave this story through the realm of imagination and into the hearts of everyone.
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8pm
$27 / $30
One of the most noted young talents to emerge in Cajun, Zydeco and Creole music, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist and songwriter of seemingly unlimited potential. Performing a variety of old-school zydeco styles, original material and Creole traditionals, the sounds of Africa and the Caribbean are unmistakable in this ensemble of talented musicians. Having performed with some of the great family names in Creole music including Dexter Ardoin & the Creole Ramblers, Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys and most recently the Pine Leaf Boys, Cedric is reviving old Creole fiddling styles by introducing his own personality and ingenuity, bringing them to an ever-broadening audience. Part of the Rhythms of the World Series.
SINBAD
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 8pm
$12 / $19 / $29 / $39
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has been known to cause comedic hysteria everywhere he goes by poking fun at audience members’ painful trials and the embarrassing tribulations of day-by-day life. Internationally known for his starring appearances in hit movies like “Jingle All the Way,” playing opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger; “Houseguest” co-starring with the late Phil Hartman and let's not forget his film debut “Necessary Roughness,” where he admits he did none of his own stunts! He has starred in the television sitcom “A Different World” as well as his own series, “The Sinbad Show.”
Night of Laughs Package!
Get 2 preferred seating tickets to SINBAD, dinner for 2 at Fandangles’, 2 pre-show drinks and desserts. Limited availability. Order your package today!
$145
Cirque Dreams Illumination
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7pm
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7pm
$23 / $35 / $45 / $53
From the creators of the groundbreaking BROADWAY HIT Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy comes an all new journey of nighttime dreamers whose imaginations are ignited within a landscape of towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Created and Directed by Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Illumination has been hailed as “Dazzling!...a reason to stand up and cheer” by the New York Daily News. Audiences of all ages will marvel and experience a journey of city dwellers who reinvent everyday objects, balance beyond belief, delicately dangle from wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in an array of astounding occurrences that transform the ordinary into extraordinary. An international cast of world-class acrobats, athletes, musicians and one of a kind artists populate this imaginative, colorful metropolis and breathe life into over 100 inventive costumes, an original musical score and magical sights that transform the landscape of a city into thrills and disbelief.
The Mikado: Opera A La Carte
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8pm
$18 / $28 / $38 / $46
Earning recognition as the foremost Gilbert and Sullivan touring repertory company in the country, Opera a la Carte brings to life the hysterically funny operetta The Mikado or The Town of Titipu, performed with a full orchestra. The story focuses around The Mikado’s son who flees to avoid an unwanted marriage, only to fall in love with an engaged woman. The hapless lovers face social restrictions, legal inconsistencies, judicial inequities and government stupidities, making it an absolute tragic tale if it weren’t so hysterically funny! The Mikado has been translated into numerous languages and remains one of the most frequently played musical theatre pieces in history.
Sol Y Canto Sabor Y Memoria A Musical Feast in Seven Courses
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8pm
At UM-Flint Theatre
All seats $30
Join us as Three-Time Boston Music Award winner Sol y Canto performs side by side with Mexican string quartet Cuarteto Latinoamericano in a flavorful musical suite based on Latin cuisine that blends diverse musical genres. Featuring original music from Sol y Canto’s upcoming album, Sabor y Memoria blends old and new Latin musical genres the way savory food flavors are blended in our favorite cuisines.
Latin Lover’s Package!
Get 2 preferred seating tickets to SOL Y CANTO and a Latin feast for 2 that included dessert and drinks at Fandangles'. Limited availability. Order your package today!
$120 Part of the Rhythms of the World Series.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2pm
$23 / $37 / $57 / $67
TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Flint! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
HAIRSPRAY
Wednesday, March 4, 2010 at 8pm
$31 / $47 / $59 / $69
It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!
Danu'
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
$27 / $32
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish music ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East feature high-energy performances and an eclectic mix of ancient and new Irish music. Boasting seven critically acclaimed albums, the seven-member group has performed around the world taking audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, and delighting crowds with their modern twists on traditional Irish tunes.
Part of the Rhythms of the World Series.
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8pm
$18 / $28 / $38 / $46
Multi-platinum recording artist, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has pounded out a string of #1 mainstream rock singles that include “Blue On Black,” “Slow Ride,” “Somewhere, Somehow, Someday” and “In 2 Deep.” Having received four Grammy nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, two Orville H. Gibson Awards, the Blues Foundation’s Keeping The Blues Alive Award and a Blues Music Award among many other accolades, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has lived more than half of his life in the spotlight. He has had four No. 1 blues albums and his latest project, 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads, not only received critical acclaim but was also the # 1 selling Blues Album of the Year in 2007. He is widely considered to be one of the best blues and rock guitarists of all time. Not too bad for a guy whose only 32!
Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 8pm
$17 / $27 / $38 / $45
Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns in his acclaimed Tony Award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit and timeless observations of Mark Twain. For nearly 50 years, Holbrook has enthralled audiences around the world with Twain's unique take on politics, culture and the world! Holbrook edits and changes his show to fit the times. He has more than 16 hours of Twain's material in his repertoire and makes each performance a unique and memorable experience. A must-see treasure of American theatre!
PROJECT
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8pm
At UM-Flint Theatre
All seats $30
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, PROJECT is a dynamic young instrumental ensemble that is thrilling diversified audiences with their high energy shows and innovative style. Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz and world music, with elements of hip-hop and popular music. Featuring Greg Pattillo’s famous beatbox flute playing, PROJECT provides a new experience for the next generation of music lovers! Part of the Jazz and Blues Series.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2 & 7pm
$24 / $39 / $53 / $65
AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque’ and downright entertaining way. WARNING MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
The Secret Life of Bees
From the Novel by Sue Monk Kidd
Performed by Denise Wilbanks
Adapted and Directed by Wynn Handman
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7pm
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8pm
All seats $30
Imagine seeing one of your favorite books brought to life. The Whiting, in collaboration with The American Place Theatre in New York City, presents professionally staged verbatim theatrical adaptations of significant American literary works.
In this New York Times bestseller set during the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl's search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real meaning of family. This presentation of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES is a production of The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Arts Education Program, led by Artistic Director Wynn Handman.
MIDWEST DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE SHOWCASE
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2 & 6:30pm
All Seats $20
Featuring the choreography of renowned Artistic Director John Magnus, the Midwest Dance Summer Intensive is the culmination of four weeks of intense work and dedication of 100 of the most talented young dancers from the U.S and beyond. Create memories with your family this summer as the dancers of tomorrow bring classic ballet to life in a performance you won’t want to miss.
Here's a "DM" tongue tangling music jangling double fisting mind twisting thought to kick off your Hump day on the right foot. Have a whiskey tanking wine making work cranking word wrangling Wednesday!!!
Why not come drink with us @ The Lager House tonight? It's no cover, and we will be drunk!
Stripped down acoustic type performances from:
Nick & Derek of Millions Of Brazilians // Tim & Jamie of Great Lakes Myth Society // Corey of Sugarcoats/LMCA // Marcie & Deleano of Silverghost // Brad & Scott of Arranged Marriage
Lager House • 1254 Michigan Ave • Detroit 8pm • Zero Dollars • 18+
I'm bummed, too. I had tickets for Sophie's show. I was so looking forward to it. I did appreciate the personal phone call from The Whiting letting me know. That's great customer service!
If you're not busy, or a little short on cash this Saturday stop up to Detroit Unplugged II
Lo-Fi Bri of Carjack // Mick Bassett of Mick Bassett & The Marthas // Randy & Mark of Deastro // Ryan & Liz of Friendly Foes // Augie & Korin of The Hard Lessons
Lager House • 1254 Michigan 9pm • Zero Dollars • 18+
Greetngs from the Red Rooster! Just wanted to let everyone know that we are opening early this Saturday (4 PM) so that all of the Symphony fans can make it in to eat and still make it to the 6 PM curtain. Nothing could make a better Saturday night than outstanding music and delicious food!!!
I am so pleased to see that the Whiting is one of the few theatres in the state that offers sign language interpreters and student discounts. As an interpreting student it is a blessing because I can get my required interpreter observation hours and spend time with my mother at an affordable price. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
