2009-2010 Season Performances
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 | An Evening of ExcellencePlymouth-Canton Community SchoolsDate & Times3/12/2010 7:30:00 PM A dazzling showcase of performances by groups from the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools including P-CEP Wind Ensemble, Symphony Strings, Park Players and Winter Guard, in addition to several groups from P-CCS middle schools and elementary schools. Afterglow follows with desserts prepared by the P-CEP Culinary Arts Team. This event is a fundraiser to support the Arts in the Plymouth-Canton Community schools. Cost; $50adult/$35 senior/$25student (includes performance & Afterglow). Tickets are available on the web at www.supportpccs.org, at the Board of Education: 454 S. Harvey Street in Plymouth or by calling (734) 416-2718. Cash, check or credit card. Questions? Contact carole.kody@pccsmail.net Ticket InformationAdults $50.00 |
 | SOLD OUTFuneral for a Gangster Dinner TheaterThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times3/13/2010 6:00:00 PM SEATING 6PM, DINNER 6:30PM, SHOW 7PM It's 1928 and you are invited to the wake for Vito 'The Gut' Marzetti, gunned down by person or persons unknown in a Chinese restaurant. Come in costume (optional, but there will be prizes for best costumes), enjoy dinner and meet the grieving widow and family. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER MENU Doors open for the Dinner Buffet at 6pm which includes water, soda, coffee, tea and the following: Chicken Cordon Bleu -- Boneless chicken breasts filled with ham, Swiss cheese, & topped with our Swiss cream sauce & topped with bread crumbs, Wild rice pilaf, Rainbow vegetables, Field green salad, Rolls, Butter, & Chocolate Fudge Torte Cake. A cash bar will be available. No dinner gratuity will be added - tips are only accepted at the bar. Click here for info on Spotlight Players Ticket InformationAdults $45.00 |
 | "Tchaikovsky Spectacular!"Plymouth Canton Symphony OrchestrasDate & Times3/13/2010 7:30:00 PM A dazzeling clost to the Symphony's regular concert season wii feature our Celebration Youth Orchestra in a side-by-side performance as well as a revival of the PSO commissioned, "Iron Diamond" by Kristin Kuster and of course, Tchaikovsky's monumental "Fifth Symphony" Enjoy-"Mingle with the Musicians" following the concert. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THE PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY-734-451-2112 Ticket InformationAdults $25.00 |
 | The Pied Piper of HamelinThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times3/18/2010 7:00:00 PM When a schoolteacher ventures into Hamelin, he finds all the citizens, including the children, building a statue to the vain, pompous town Mayor. Then the town becomes over run with rats and a mysterious PIPER appears and promises to rid the town of this vermin for a price. A deal is made and the PIPER carries out the task. When the Mayor refuses to live up to the bargain, the PIPER lures all the children out of the town and into a mysterious mountain. The townspeople confront the Mayor and as good will always triumph over evil – the children and the town are restored and a new Mayor is appointed leaving all with a valuable lesson – you must pay the PIPER! Click here for Spotlight on Youth Theater info  Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
| The Pied Piper of HamelinSCHOOL SHOWSpotlight on YouthDate & Times3/22/2010 10:00:00 AM When a schoolteacher ventures into Hamelin, he finds all the citizens, including the children, building a statue to the vain, pompous town Mayor. Then the town becomes over run with rats and a mysterious PIPER appears and promises to rid the town of this vermin for a price. A deal is made and the PIPER carries out the task. When the Mayor refuses to live up to the bargain, the PIPER lures all the children out of the town and into a mysterious mountain. The townspeople confront the Mayor and as good will always triumph over evil – the children and the town are restored and a new Mayor is appointed leaving all with a valuable lesson – you must pay the PIPER! PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THE VILLAGE THEATER OR CALL 734-394-5479 Click here for Spotlight on Youth info Ticket InformationAdults $12.00 |
Bird School 5th Grade PerformanceCourage through TimePlymouth-Canton Community SchoolsDate & Times3/23/2010 7:00:00 PM Courage Through Time by the Bird 5th grade students includes singing, handheld percussion instruments and recorder playing. Ticket InformationAdults $6.00 | |
Concert for HaitiA concert featuring several major acts to help rebuilding efforts in Haiti.Group Four Entertainment, Inc.Date & Times3/26/2010 8:00:00 PM DONATIONS AT THE DOOR-no ticket necessary Performers for the evening will include: Abigail Stauffer (singer/songwriter/folk), Lawn Care (Rock/alternative), Juice (non-traditional percussion), Deep River Gospel Choir from Detroit and Misty Lyn and the Big Beautiful. All proceeds will benefit long-term rebuilding and education in Haiti. |
The Music of Eric WhitacreP-CEP ChoirsDate & Times4/1/2010 7:00:00 PM The P-CEP Festival Singers will present a concert featuring the music of Eric Whitacre prior to thier April, 2010 trip to New York to work with Mr. Whitacre himself and perform under his baton at Carnegie Hall. Ticket InformationAdults $6.00 | |
First Friday in the Biltmore StudioTracy Kash Thomas Quartet wsg Billy Brandt & Sarana VerlinCanton TownshipDate & Times4/2/2010 8:00:00 PM Award-winning musician Tracy Kash Thomas began her musical life as a classical musician and an accomplished flutist. Add her impeccable songwriting, arranging and production talents to the mix, and it’s easy to see why she is an established musician’s musician in her native Detroit. Thomas's music represents the variety of genres in which she has shown she can comfortably and brilliantly immerse herself, including swing, Latin jazz, R&B/soul, and roots rock. Click here for more information Ticket InformationAdults $12.00 | |
 | SALLYComic Opera GuildDate & Times4/8/2010 8:00:00 PM Revical of Jerome Kern's 1920 hit musical Sally. Featuring songs such as 'Look for the Silver Lining'. Sally was Kerns biggest hit before Showboat. Click here for Comic Opera Guild info Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
| SALLYComic Opera GuildDate & Times4/9/2010 8:00:00 PM Revival of Jerome Kern's hit musical Sally. Featuring songs such as 'Look for the Silver Lining'. Sally was Kern's biggest hit before Showboat. Click here for Comic Opera Guild info Ticket InformationAdults $20.00 |
Meet Bestselling author Scott TurowCanton Public LibraryDate & Times4/14/2010 7:00:00 PM Bestselling author, Scott Turow, will speak. Canton Public library is giving away 81 pairs of tickets via a random internet drawing on March 29, 2010. Drawing is only open to Canton Public library card holders in good standing. Winners will be noticied by April 1, 2010. For information call 734-397-0999 | |
| Percival The Performing PigThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/15/2010 7:00:00 PM Percival is an exceptional pig with a singing voice suited for opera. When he is heard singing by an Opera Company, he is sold and must leave his farm and his friends. Find out how Percival manages to find his way back home to those he loves. This production features live actors as the scenery, props and set pieces – and allows the audience to join in the fun. Click here for info on Spotlight on Youth Theater Ticket InformationAdults $10.00 |
 | From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerAn ArtsPower ProductionThe Partnership for the Arts and HumanitiesDate & Times4/17/2010 11:00:00 AM To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of E.L. Lonigsburg’s Newbery Medal-winning classic, ArtsPower has created an enchanting new musical drama that follows Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie up the stone steps to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and right into the middle of an adventure sure to captivate audiences of all ages! Click here for more info on Arts Power Ticket InformationAdults $8.00 |
| Percival The Performing PigThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/17/2010 2:00:00 PM Percival is an exceptional pig with a singing voice suited for opera. When he is heard singing by an Opera Company, he is sold and must leave his farm and his friends. Find out how Percival manages to find his way back home to those he loves. This production features live actors as the scenery, props and set pieces – and allows the audience to join in the fun. Click here for info on Spotlight on Youth Theater Ticket InformationAdults $10.00 |
 | Frank Sinatra SongbookBeckRidge ChoraleDate & Times4/17/2010 4:00:00 PM The BeckRidge Chorale pays tribute to one of the most important music figures of the 20th century with Frank Sinatra – Songbook. Sinatra’s career lasted 60 years having first come to attention during the swing era of the 1930’s and ‘40’s. His first number one hit came in 1940 and he was still selling a million copies of his recordings in 1994. Frank Sinatra was able to take the work of the great composers of his era and reinterpret their songs – giving them new life and permanent status as American classics. We include the songs: That’s Life, Theme from New York, New York, My Funny Valentine, Dream, Girl from Ipanema, The Lady is a Tramp and I’ve Got You Under My Skin – eighteen songs all from the Frank Sinatra Songbook! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM BECKRIDGE CHORALE 1-888-459-4887 press #1 Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
| Percival The Performing PigThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/17/2010 7:00:00 PM Percival is an exceptional pig with a singing voice suited for opera. When he is heard singing by an Opera Company, he is sold and must leave his farm and his friends. Find out how Percival manages to find his way back home to those he loves. This production features live actors as the scenery, props and set pieces – and allows the audience to join in the fun. Click here for info on Spotlight on Youth Theater Ticket InformationAdults $10.00 |
| Frank Sinatra SongbookBeckRidge ChoraleDate & Times4/17/2010 8:00:00 PM The BeckRidge Chorale pays tribute to one of the most important music figures of the 20th century with Frank Sinatra – Songbook. Sinatra’s career lasted 60 years having first come to attention during the swing era of the 1930’s and ‘40’s. His first number one hit came in 1940 and he was still selling a million copies of his recordings in 1994. Frank Sinatra was able to take the work of the great composers of his era and reinterpret their songs – giving them new life and permanent status as American classics. We include the songs: That’s Life, Theme from New York, New York, My Funny Valentine, Dream, Girl from Ipanema, The Lady is a Tramp and I’ve Got You Under My Skin – eighteen songs all from the Frank Sinatra Songbook! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM BECKRIDGE CHORALE 1-888-459-4887 press #1 Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
| Percival The Performing PigThe Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/18/2010 2:00:00 PM Percival is an exceptional pig with a singing voice suited for opera. When he is heard singing by an Opera Company, he is sold and must leave his farm and his friends. Find out how Percival manages to find his way back home to those he loves. This production features live actors as the scenery, props and set pieces – and allows the audience to join in the fun. Click here for info on Spotlight on Youth Theater Ticket InformationAdults $10.00 |
| Frank Sinatra SongbookBeckRidge ChoraleDate & Times4/18/2010 4:00:00 PM The BeckRidge Chorale pays tribute to one of the most important music figures of the 20th century with Frank Sinatra – Songbook. Sinatra’s career lasted 60 years having first come to attention during the swing era of the 1930’s and ‘40’s. His first number one hit came in 1940 and he was still selling a million copies of his recordings in 1994. Frank Sinatra was able to take the work of the great composers of his era and reinterpret their songs – giving them new life and permanent status as American classics. We include the songs: That’s Life, Theme from New York, New York, My Funny Valentine, Dream, Girl from Ipanema, The Lady is a Tramp and I’ve Got You Under My Skin – eighteen songs all from the Frank Sinatra Songbook! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM BECKRIDGE CHORALE 1-888-459-4887 press #1 Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
 | Oklahoma!The Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/23/2010 8:00:00 PM Come visit the Oklahoma territory in 1906 with its cowboys and farmers and the conflict that arises when cows meet wheat! Meet Curly McLain, the cowboy and Laurey Williams, the farm girl while listening to a memorable score of familiar songs and characters as loveable and charming as this American icon including, Ado Annie, Wil Parker, Aunt Eller and Jud Fry. Music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Based upon Lynn Riggs' Play, Green Grow the Lilacs. GROUP SALES OF 15 OR MORE CALL 734-480-4945. Click here for info on Spotlight Players Ticket InformationAdults $18.00 |
Field Talent ShowPlymouth-Canton Community SchoolsDate & Times4/28/2010 7:00:00 PM A variety of acts from Field Elementary students and staff. Ticket InformationAdults $6.00 | |
| Oklahoma!The Spotlight PlayersDate & Times4/30/2010 8:00:00 PM Come visit the Oklahoma territory in 1906 with its cowboys and farmers and the conflict that arises when cows meet wheat! Meet Curly McLain, the cowboy and Laurey Williams, the farm girl while listening to a memorable score of familiar songs and characters as loveable and charming as this American icon including, Ado Annie, Wil Parker, Aunt Eller and Jud Fry. Music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Based upon Lynn Riggs' Play, Green Grow the Lilacs. GROUP SALES OF 15 OR MORE CALL 734-480-4945. Click here for info on Spotlight Players Ticket InformationAdults $18.00 |
| Oklahoma!The Spotlight PlayersDate & Times5/1/2010 2:00:00 PM Come visit the Oklahoma territory in 1906 with its cowboys and farmers and the conflict that arises when cows meet wheat! Meet Curly McLain, the cowboy and Laurey Williams, the farm girl while listening to a memorable score of familiar songs and characters as loveable and charming as this American icon including, Ado Annie, Wil Parker, Aunt Eller and Jud Fry. Music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Based upon Lynn Riggs' Play, Green Grow the Lilacs. GROUP SALES OF 15 OR MORE CALL 734-480-4945. Click here for info on Spotlight Players Ticket InformationAdults $18.00 |
 | Celebration Youth Orchestra ConcertPlymouth Canton Symphony OrchestrasDate & Times5/4/2010 7:00:00 PM The Celebration Youth Orchestras of the Plymouth Canton Symphony under the direction of Nan Washburn perform their Spring Concert featuring 3 levels of strings, the youth symphony and the Celebration Flute Choir. Ticket InformationAdults $6.00 |
Eriksson Fifth Grade Choral ConcertPlymouth-Canton Community SchoolsDate & Times5/5/2010 7:00:00 PM Choral and instrumental music from Eriksson's Fifth Grade, along with a choral feature with Erikkson's Fifth Grade Chorus. Ticket InformationAdults $6.00 | |
 | Claudia SchmidtFirst Friday SeriesThe Partnership for the Arts and HumanitiesDate & Times5/7/2010 8:00:00 PM Michigan native Claudia Schmidt is a musician who has always hated categories; she describes herself a “creative noisemaker” which has irritated some critics but delighted many audiences, who learn to expect anything at a Schmidt concert – hymn, poem, bawdy verse, torch song, satire, and the gamut of emotions. Her live performances are not to be missed. Her musicality is astonishing. Her joy and love of performing are contagious. She can weave the elements of music and stage into a program so unified and full of life that one critic has described a Claudia Schmidt concert as “…a lot like falling in love. You never know what’s going to happen next, and chances are it’s going to be wonderful, every moment is burned into your memory, and you know you’ll never be the same again.” Cash Bar Available. Click here for Claudia Schmidt info Ticket InformationAdults $12.00 |
 | Winners and LosersBeckRidge ChoraleDate & Times5/7/2010 8:00:00 PM Cherry Hill Singers take center stage with some winners and losers! If you look back at some of the songs nominated for the Grammy, Oscar and Tony – some of winners shouldn’t have won and some of the losers shouldn’t have lost. It is our Winners and Losers Concert and you don’t want to miss it TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM BECKRIDGE CHORALE 1-888-459-4887 press #1 Ticket InformationAdults $8.00 |
| A Celebration of Love, Laughter, Deception and Sports?4 Short Comedies presented for one ticket price !The Spotlight "Still Got It" PlayersDate & Times5/12/2010 1:00:00 PM AT HALF TIME by Art Shulman, THE COMMITTEE by Charles Alverson, HOW TO MARRY THE MINISTER by May Kramer and DINNER PLAN by Vicki Bartholomew Click here for Spotlight Players info Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
 | Disney's Geppetto & SonForever After ProductionsDate & Times5/21/2010 7:00:00 PM In Geppetto and Son, as in the original Pinocchio story, a wooden puppet aspires to become a real boy, and faces lessons about telling the truth. In Geppetto and Son, Pinocchio's dad has some lessons to learn in being a real father. After many adventures, the two manage to stumble into a caring, accepting relationship. The co-creators have kept the callous puppeteer Stromboli (from the first film), whose song is an operatic tenor recitative, and have also invented Professor Buonragazzo who 'desings' perfect, made-to-order offspring, and the Ring Leader who turns children into donkeys. The show now incorporated a new song not included in the original Disney 'Geppetto' movie along with 'When You Wish Upon a Star' and 'I've Got No Strings' from the original Disney 'Pinocchio' movie. Based on the original Disney television musical, Geppetto and Son features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by David Stern. Click here for info on Forever After Productions Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |
| Disney's Geppetto & SonSCHOOL SHOWForever After ProductionsDate & Times5/24/2010 9:30:00 AM In Geppetto and Son, as in the original Pinocchio story, a wooden puppet aspires to become a real boy, and faces lessons about telling the truth. In Geppetto and Son, Pinocchio's dad has some lessons to learn in being a real father. After many adventures, the two manage to stumble into a caring, accepting relationship. The co-creators have kept the callous puppeteer Stromboli (from the first film), whose song is an operatic tenor recitative, and have also invented Professor Buonragazzo who 'desings' perfect, made-to-order offspring, and the Ring Leader who turns children into donkeys. The show now incorporated a new song not included in the original Disney 'Geppetto' movie along with 'When You Wish Upon a Star' and 'I've Got No Strings' from the original Disney 'Pinocchio' movie. Based on the original Disney television musical, Geppetto and Son features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by David Stern. PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THE VILLAGE THEATER OR CALL734-394-5479 Click here for Forever After info Ticket InformationAdults $8.00 |
 | Because of the BraveBeckRidge ChoraleDate & Times5/31/2010 11:00:00 AM The BeckRidge Chorale will present Because of the Brave – a Memorial Day Concert. We want everyone to have an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the sacrifices made to keep our country free. A performance that will allow those who stood at our defense to sit as honored guests. The Chorale has always had a special affinity for patriotic music and this concert will be one you will never forget! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM BECKRIDGE CHORALE 1-888-459-4887 press #1 Ticket InformationAdults $8.00 |
HarmonyTown Chorus PresentsAdventures in HarmonyDate & Times6/6/2010 3:00:00 PM The men of the HarmonyTown Chorus Barbershop Chorus are excited to present a wide variety of musical favorites in this vocal showcase. Music from across the years, from a little Swing & Big Band to the Beatles and of course a good dose of 50's & 60's and sacred music to round out the mix. Join us for the most relaxing, memory-laden and toe-tappin 2 hours of inspiring & beautiful music. GROUP SALES OF 15 OR MORE PURCHASED TOGETHER ARE $12.00 each. Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 | |
 | Ernie's Incredible IllucinationsForever After ProductionsDate & Times6/11/2010 7:00:00 PM This is a bright comedy by the famous English comic playwright about the extraordinary powers of Ernie Fraser, a dreamer with a difference. Ernie has a vivid imagination; and his thoughts have the disconcerting habit of turning into reality. www.foreverafterproductions.com Ticket InformationAdults $12.00 |
Jim Gill's Family ConcertFree ConcertCanton Public LibraryDate & Times6/24/2010 11:00:00 AM A concert with Jim Gill is an active sing-along and clap-along. Jim bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone sings, claps, jumps, dances and even sneezes along. Concerts also become joyous family reading experiences as parents and children read and sing along with presentations of Jim's picture books. CALL 397-0999 for free tickets. | |
 | 'And the Angels Sing': A Tribute to Johnny MercerFourth WishDate & Times6/26/2010 8:00:00 PM Johnny Mercer occupies a special place in the pantheon of American songwriters. Mercer wrote lyrics to great songs like Dream, Something’s Gotta Give, Blues in the Night, That Old Black Magic, Jeepers Creepers, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, Moon River and Days of Wine and Roses, to name just a few. As an encore to last season’s Cole Porter program, Fourth Wish is pleased to welcome back Barbara Rosene, a passionate interpreter of American popular music. Robert L. Daniels of Variety has described her with these words; "poise, beauty, and the voice of a lark, sensual, witty and a touch of class." Join us for what promises to be a very special evening, dedicated to the wistfully poetic songs of the great Johnny Mercer. Click here for info on Fourth Wish Ticket InformationAdults $15.00 |