Fifteen performances are scheduled for the 2012-13 UCA Public Appearances season at theUniversity of Central Arkansas.
The season has been tweaked a bit and is divided into threeseries (Broadway, Pops and A Night Out at Reynolds) and two DistinguishedLectures.
“Our biggest departure from last year’s format is changing the Nostalgia Series into our new Pops Series,” said Jerry Biebesheimer,director of UCA Public Appearances. “This allows us to bring a broad rangeof artists, and we hope to reach a wider cross-section of both campus andcommunity.”
All performances will be in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall.
The season includes:
• Tim Gunn, UCA Distinguished Lecture, Sept. 24, 7:30p.m.;
• American Legacies: Preservation Hall Jazz Band and theDel McCoury Band, A Night Out at Reynolds Series, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.;
• The Capitol Steps, Broadway Series, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.;
• Rufus Wainwright, Pops Series, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.;
• Gary Puckett and the Union Gap — Homecoming Concert, Pops Series, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.;
• Shrek The Musical, Broadway Series, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.;
• Straight No Chaser, A Night Out at Reynolds Series,Nov. 11, 3 p.m.;
• Celtic Crossroads in A Celtic Christmas, Pops Series,Dec. 9, 3 p.m.;
• A Chorus Line, Broadway Series, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.;
• Drumline Live, Broadway Series, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.;
• Herman Edwards, UCA Distinguished Lecture, Feb. 12,7:30 p.m.;
• The American Boychoir, A Night Out at Reynolds Series,March 1, 7:30 p.m.;
• Temptation of the Muses: The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Companyand The Ahn Trio, A Night Out at Reynolds Series, March 7, 7:30 p.m.;
• Amy Grant, Pops Series, April 2, 7:30 p.m.;
• The 5 Browns, A Night Out at Reynolds Series, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
“Not only is our next season the biggest performing arts series in Central Arkansas, it’s also the biggest series for any college oruniversity in the state,” said Ashley Love, director of finance and patronservices for Public Appearances.
Subscription renewals for current season ticket holders willbegin May 14. Subscriptions will go on sale to the general public July 9.Single tickets will go on sale to the general public Aug. 13. Patrons who havepurchased a series subscription may purchase individual tickets duringsubscriber courtesy week, Aug. 6-10.
This year patrons may once again subscribe to their choice ofthe Night Out Series, the Broadway Series or the Pops Series. They mayalso subscribe to the Performing Arts Package, which combines all 13 events inthe Night Out, Broadway and Pops series.
To purchase a subscription package, call (501) 450-3265between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning July 9. Individualtickets may be purchased online at www.uca.edu/reynolds or bycalling (501) 450-3265 beginning Aug. 13.
For more information, contact Biebesheimer at (501) 450-3682or jerryb@uca.edu, Love at(501) 852-7889; alove@uca.edu, or visit www.uca.edu/reynolds. Detailsabout all the upcoming performances as well as information about ReynoldsPerformance Hall may be found there.
