FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 • BACK TO SCHOOL • THE QUEENS COURIER 69 Academy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-Winning Artists Kick-Off the 2015-16 Season of QPAC’s 50th Anniversary 50 Years: The Gold Standard in Entertainment Luminaries of the stage and screen will open the 50th Anniversary Season of the Queensborough Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz has captivated millions of theatre lovers with his iconic songs from Broadway musicals such as Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and The Baker’s Wife. He will perform with his friends in an unforgettable afternoon of solos, duos and trios spanning the course of his magnificent 40-year career in Stephen Schwartz and Friends, on September 27 at 3 pm. Next, the charismatic Joy Behar will take the QPAC stage in Me, My Mouth and I, on October 4 at 3 pm. Joy, who won a Daytime Emmy for her work on The View, takes the audience on a journey from her Brooklyn childhood to her successful career not only as an author and comedienne, but also as an actress in such plays as The Vagina Monologues and The Food Chain. The 50th Anniversary highlights also include the unique blend of tight harmonies by two different electrifying vocal groups. Hot off the success of two PBS specials, the boys of Under the Streetlamp deliver classic hits from The Drifters and The Beatles as well as a show-stopping medley from the Four Seasons catalogue of hits, on October 11 at 3 pm. And back by popular demand is The Doo Wop Project, featuring the performers of Motown the Musical and Jersey Boys, the group that introduced the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The repertoire includes “Little Bitty Pretty One,” “Since I Don’t Have You,” “Remember” and many other familiar hits. The Doo Wop Project will take place on November 15 at 3 pm. Dances spotlighting this season are dramatic and gorgeous to see. “The National Dance Company of Siberia” will dazzle audiences with over 50 Siberian folk dancers twirling and leaping in beautiful costumes to evoke cultures stretching from the Arctic to the border of China. The company’s orchestra utilizes folk instruments to interweave authentic, regional music resulting in a performance that showcases this wonderful dance troupes’ 55-year tradition. The curtain rises at 3 pm on October 18. Campania Flamenca: José Porcel is an explosion of brilliant costumes, rhythms, colors and emotions that reflect the vitality and passion of the Spanish people. Live musicians and vocalists will accompany this masterful performance choreographed by José Porcel. This exciting art form will be brought to life on October 25 at 3 pm. Capping off the fall season is Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, an early satire that Joy Behar Don’t let the high cost of shows in Manhattan plus the added expense of parking your car stop you from seeing quality entertainment. QPAC’s excellent location, diverse schedule of events, reasonable ticket prices, free parking, beautiful theatre, infrared listening devices and exceptional service make it an excellent choice for a memorable outing.Distinguished artists who have performed throughout the decades at QPAC include jazz legend Thelonius CFGY QUEENS COURIER HALF PAGE 8.75 X 5.6875 Performing Arts Center (QPAC), beginning September 27. helped shape the course of modern musical theatre. The story revolves around a lowly sailor who’s fallen in love with the Captain’s daughter. However she’s been promised to a haughty, highly decorated officer. Although the Captain’s daughter loves the sailor she promises to be a faithful daughter and marry the officer. Enter Little Buttercup, the “baby farmer,” who admits her mistake from many years before—that the sailor was really born to the Captain’s parents, and vice versa. Rejoicing begins, as everyone finally finds true love. Be part of this joyous musical on November 22 at 3 pm. “This year we are celebrating 50 years of QPAC’s world-class artistry, ground-breaking programming, impactful outreach and our subscribers who are the pillars to our success. Join us in celebrating our resilience and the dawn of a new phase in our history!” Susan Agin, Executive and Artistic Director, QPAC For more information, please contact the QPAC Box Office at 718.631.6311. Tickets are available online at Visit Box Office - and don’t forget to visit us on Facebook! Monk; renowned dance choreographer Merce Cunningham; 60’s folksinger Judy Collins; and more recently Dionne Warwick, Joel Grey, Robert Klein, Ben Vereen, Wayne Newton, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, Norm Lewis, Rob Schneider, Tommy Tune, Patti LuPone and Michael Bolton. LIU POST’S CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH FALL 2015 AND SPRING 2016 SATURDAY PROGRAM Oct. 10-Dec. 19, 2015 and Jan. 30-April 23, 2016 Are You the Parent of a Gifted Child? Admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited. LIU Post’s Center for Gifted Youth announces its 36th annual fall and spring program for gifted children. The fall program runs on Saturdays from October 10 to December 19 and the spring program runs on Saturdays from January 30 to April 23. The program is open to gifted children entering kindergarten in September 2015. The major focus of the program is to expand students’ knowledge and develop creative and critical thinking skills. The program offerschildren the opportunity to learn in an exciting and accepting environment. For information call 516-299-2160 • liu.edu/post/giftedyouth Now find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter LIU Post • College of Education, Information and Technology • 720 Northern Blvd. • Brookville, NY 11548-1300 liu.edu/post/giftedyouth • Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, Director Ad i i i hi hl l
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