Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Artists Series Lineup Announced for '08 - '09

The Marshall Artists Series has a long tradition of bringing in excellent shows to Huntington, and they've done it again - we have another terrific season on the way!

The lineup was announced today, and here it is:
The Marshall Artists Series will feature some Broadway shows, classic tales, some dancing and more as part of its 2008-2009 season.

All shows will be at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center unless otherwise noted. For more information on the shows, pick up Sunday’s edition of The Herald-Dispatch.

Here is the lineup:

Baxter Series: Nunsense featuring Sally Struthers - Oct. 22; Oliver! - Nov. 12; Golda’s Balcony featuring four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh - March 7; and piano virtuosos The 5 Browns - April 23.

Mount Series: The Wizard of Oz - Dec. 9; Brazilian/jazz music legend Sergio Mendes - Jan. 31; Sweeney Todd - Feb. 5; and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - April 28.

Belanger Series: Comedian Jim Gaffigan - Oct. 1; Kool & the Gang - Nov. 7 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena; The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Theatre for Young Audiences On Tour presents Blues Journey - March 9.

Season tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Subscriptions and renewals may be ordered through Aug. 18. Youth season tickets are available.

Tickets may be purchased by calling 304-696-3326; by fax 304-696-6658; by mail at Marshall Artists Series, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755-2210; or at the Marshall Artists Series office in the Jomie Jazz Center on Fifth Avenue across from Marshall University’s Student Center. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, call 304-696-3326 or e-mail at artistsseries@marshall.edu.
The are several excellent shows on the list - I'm really looking forward to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Wizard of Oz and Sweeney Todd (just to name three).

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