BRAVO BROADWAY!
Fri Feb 19 & Sat Feb 20 @ 8 pm
Robert Porco, conducting
Belk Theater

A fun and wonderfully popular evening of Broadway favorites performed by three stars from The Great White Way. Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte has performed in numerous Broadway shows, including Chicago and Les Misérables. Stephanie Block starred in the original Broadway cast of Wicked and in its first national tour. And Marc Kudisch has received Tony nominations for Thoroughly Modern Millie and 9 to 5. A polished program of musical theatre gems, Bravo Broadway! has performed with orchestras all over the world, thrilling audiences and critics alike. 

www.debbiegravitte.com 

http://marckudisch.freakymartian.com/new

www.stephaniejblock.com

The Irish Tenors
Arnie Roth, conducting
Fri Mar 19
Ovens Auditorium

Since joining forces in 1998, The Irish Tenors have sold millions of CDs, mixing contemporary music with timeless tunes like “Danny Boy,” “My Wild Irish Rose,” and “Fields of Athenry.”  Highly charismatic performers, the singers have thrilled audiences around the globe, and in the United States, the Tenors are one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, second only to U2.

http://www.theirishtenors.com/

Cirque de la Symphonie
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Fri Apr 30 ∙ Sat May 1
Belk Theater
Imagine the magic of the best cirque artists in the world performing on the same stage with a full symphony orchestra. This is the experience of Cirque de la Symphonie.  The combination makes for what The Seattle Times called “astonishing,” as aerialists soar overhead and acrobats perform brilliant feats to classical masterpieces and inspiring contemporary music.

http://www.cirquedelasymphonie.com/

Kathy Mattea
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Fri Feb 5
Ovens Auditorium

Seamlessly blending country, gospel, bluegrass and pop into her own unique sound, Kathy Mattea has sold over seven million records and charted 20 Top Ten singles, including “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Where Have You Been?,” and “Burnin’ Old Memories.”  Mattea’s silky voice has earned her two Grammys and numerousCountry Music Association awards. 

www.mattea.com

The Temptations
Kelly Corcoran, conducting
Bob Farrell, conducting
Fri Jan 15 ∙ Sat Jan 16
Belk Theater

An essential component of the original Motown machine, The Temptations embody the history of American pop.  The group produced an avalanche of hits in the 60s and 70s including “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was A Rolling Stone,” and “Treat Her Like A Lady.” Don’t miss the smooth moves and stirring vocals of this classic group!

http://www.temptationssing.com

Magic of Christmas
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Fri Dec 4 ∙ Sat Dec 5 ∙ Sun Dec 6
Belk Theater

Don’t miss an all new Magic of Christmas as the Symphony’s favorite pops conductor, Albert-George Schram, leads this yuletide treat for the first time! With the Oratorio Singers and a host of special guests, Magic of Christmas is a Charlotte holiday tradition. 

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Simply Sinatra
Featuring Steve Lippia
Victor Vanacore, conducting
Fri Nov 27 ∙ Sat Nov 28
Belk Theater

Back by popular demand, Steve Lippia salutes "Old Blue Eyes" in a powerful tribute showcasing Sinatra's biggest hits, from "The Best is Yet to Come" and "My Way," to "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "New York, New York.”
Lippia’s last Charlotte Symphony appearance, In January 2007, sold out two performances.

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http://www.stevelippia.com/

Bernadette Peters
Albert-George Schram and Melvin Laird, conducting
Fri Oct 30
Belk Theater

“As an actress, singer, comedienne, and all-around warming presence, Bernadette Peters has no peer in musical theatre right now,” proclaims The New York Times.  The Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning superstar is an unprecedented force on stage and never fails to astound audiences with her charm, her voice, and her versatility.

http://www.bernadettepeters.com/

BERNADETTE PETERS: STILL COMING UP ROSES

Classical Mystery Tour
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Fri Oct 16
Ovens Auditorium

Featuring original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania performing live with the Symphony, Classical Mystery Tour is a stirring tribute to the Fab Four.

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