Lincoln-Way Announces New Dates for Performing Arts Series

   Area residents will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of world-class performing artists, including the Glenn Miller Orchestra, “Cirque Ziva” and “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” as Lincoln-Way High School District 210 resumes its popular Senior Series, Spotlight Series and Children’s Series for the 2012-2013 season.

   “This is another great opportunity for our community to enjoy the arts in their own backyard,” said Superintendent Lawrence A. Wyllie, who is pleased to open all four Lincoln-Way schools to the community for theatrical and musical performances.

   The combination of performing arts series offers something for everyone, with the Senior Series appealing to senior citizens, the Spotlight Series appealing to families and the Children’s Series appealing to youngsters.

   Upcoming performances for the 2012-2013 season include:

Senior Series  

• Life is a Cabaret – a musical comedy show featuring award-winning cabaret artist, actress and big band vocalist Pam Peterson. Her hysterical parody of the song Memory, highlighting the baby boomer’s propensity for “senior moments” and “brain freezes,” will have your sides aching. Pam will also perform standards and ballads such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19

Lincoln-Way North

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

$10

• A Tribute to Elvis – Travis LeDoyt is fast becoming one of America’s most convincing, jaw-dropping tribute acts to ever grace the stage. Through his remarkable resemblance to Elvis and his incredible talent to emulate the voice and style of the King of Rock, Travis flawlessly captures of the essence of Elvis in his prime, 1954-1959.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10

Lincoln-Way North

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

$12

• America’s Song – a patriotic tribute to the Great American Songbook by acclaimed vocalist Spider Saloff, accompanied by Jeremy Kahn on piano, Jim Cox on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7

Lincoln-Way North, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

 $10

• The Romance of Dance – a musical journey with vocalist Nancy Hays and her musical ensemble accompanied by a spectacular dance couple.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13

 Lincoln-Way North, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

 $12

• Glenn Miller Orchestra – the world famous, 19-member band returns to Lincoln-Way with its unique jazz sound.

11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6

Lincoln-Way North

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

$15

• Club Swing – a show celebrating the songs, events and personalities that defined American popular culture during the Swing era. Enjoy such tunes as Benny Goodman’s Bugle Call Rag and Louis Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing.

11 a.m. Wednesday March 27

Lincoln-Way North

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

 $15

• Close to You: Music of the Carpenters – a rare gem when it comes to tribute shows. Lisa Rock, on lead vocals, and her six-piece band create the light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements of the biggest selling group of the ‘70s.

            11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1

      Lincoln-Way North

      19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

      $10

Spotlight Series

• Ricky Nelson Remembered – a unique, multi-media, musical journey of the life and music of teen idol Ricky Nelson by his twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar.

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21

Lincoln-Way East

 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort

$25 Adults; $20 Senior Citizens; $15 Youth

• Passing Zone presents “GRAVITY ATTACKS!” – known for their comedic antics as well as their exceptional juggling, Owen Morse and Jon Wee put gravity in its place and sends everything else flying through the air – such as chainsaws, knives, clubs and, oh, that person sitting next to you!

7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2

Lincoln-Way West

21701 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox

$25 Adults; $20 Senior Citizens; $15 Youth

• Golden Dragon Acrobats present “Cirque Ziva” – a fast-paced, technically innovative and beautifully presented show by the Golden Dragon Acrobats.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9

Lincoln-Way Central

1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox

$25 Adults; $20 Senior Citizens; $15 Youth

• Cherish the Ladies – one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world that combines all facets of Irish traditional culture with a unique blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing.

3 p.m. Saturday, March 16

                   Lincoln-Way North

                   19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

                   $25 Adults; $20 Senior Citizens; $15 Youth

   Children’s Series

• “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Storybooks” – a sparkling revue comprised of several mini-musicals based on popular children’s books.

             3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28

             Lincoln-Way East

             201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort.

             $6

• “Click, Clack Moo: Cows that Type” – based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, this is a hilariously “moo-ving” new musical about compromise.

11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23

Lincoln-Way North

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort

$6

• “Ramona Quimby” – hold on to your hat for the latest madcap capers of mischievous elementary school student, Ramona, from the award-winning books of Beverly Cleary.

7 p.m. Friday, April 26

Lincoln-Way West

21701 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox

$6

   Tickets to any performance may be purchased by contacting Performing Arts Staff at 815-534-3004 or Denise Adducci at 815-534-3240. To download an order form, visit the district’s website at www.lw210.org/seniorseries, www.lw210.org/spotlightseries or www.lw210.org/children’sseries.