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It’s e eason at dreams are ade of! The stars have aligned for a “Positively Enchanting” 2015-16 OPAS season at Texas A&M University. We hope you’ll order your season tickets now, and “Be Our Guest” for our variety-filled lineup of enlightening, entertaining and inspiring events. This season, enjoy big Broadway national tours, magical concerts, fantastically fun family programs (including a death-defying Cirque show), and much more! Join us in Rudder because there’s sure-to-be “A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” with OPAS Season 43! ORDER YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY! ✴ ✴
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Get the best seats at the best price. Opportunity to purchase tickets for added performances before they go on sale to the general public. Receive invitations to special events! Replace your lost or missing tickets at no additional charge. Can’t attend a performance? Donate your tickets for student use and receive a receipt equal to ticket value for tax purposes. Get fun freebies like a wallet card, refrigerator magnet, pens and more! Renew your season tickets for next season (2016-17) before they go on sale to the general public.
Be a tar!
Order your tickets now to our 2015-16 season and create lasting memories with your friends and family all season long. See you in Rudder!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DONORS SHINE BRIGHT
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The real stars of OPAS – season in and season out – are donors. Please review the numerous benefits available at each donor level and choose the one that’s perfect for you! If you enjoy light fare from Christopher’s before each Main Stage event, may we suggest the Bronze level or above?
MYSTERY EVENT
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Stay tuned for a big mystery concert to be announced very soon.
ANN COBB WIATT MAIN STAGE 9 Order season tickets and see all 5 events for as little as $142. Our signature series welcomes the national tours of three big Broadway shows and two magical concerts!
SPECIAL EVENT Tickets as low as $20.
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What began as a community mail art project has grown into an irrefutable cultural phenomenon. Now it comes to the stage with this all-new national touring show.
INTIMATE GATHERINGS 16 Order season tickets and see all 5 events for as little as $202. This series invites patrons to connect with artists in Rudder Theatre and Miramont Country Club. Following most performances, artists remain onstage for a discussion with patrons.
OPAS FAMILY All tickets only $35.
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Now in its third season! Families of all ages (including those hard-to-please teenagers) will enjoy the mischief-filled Cirque event coming to Rudder Auditorium.
OPAS JR Order season tickets and see both shows for only $44. This longtime family-favorite series includes events selected for pre-school and early elementary aged children.
SELECT YOUR SEATING ZONE
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Have you heard? We have new seats in Rudder Auditorium. No matter which zone you choose, your seat is going to be very comfortable.
FAQs & THANKS
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Here’s a quick reference area for answers to questions that arise frequently. There’s also a much-deserved thank you to the 2015-16 season media partners.
SEASON AT A GLANCE
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ADAGIO SCULPTURE
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All Beauty And The Beast photos by Matthew Murphy.
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Everyone likes to be a VIP every now and then, and OPAS donors get the star treatment while enjoying a wealth of benefits. The most popular donor benefit is the VIP Donor Lounge featuring light fare from Christopher’s World Grille. Donors at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels ($1250 and up) have exclusive access to the VIP Donor Lounge prior to every Main Stage evening performance. And sometimes, some of the stars from the stage come by and say hello! Please consider making a donation with your ticket order. Benefits aside, your donation helps ensure the future of OPAS and is considered tax-deductible by the IRS.*
MSC OPAS Donor Rewards First Option to Purchase Tickets to Special Events, Invitations to Special Events, and Personalized Donor Card Special Handling of Season Ticket Order • Priority Based on Giving Level Name Listing in All Main Stage OPASBills Priority Season Seating Option to Order AA Premium Season Tickets
Access to VIP Lounge*
Up to 2 VIP Donor Lounge passes per perfor Elite Access Parking on Perf NIght Reserved Area for Easy Entry/Exit Highest Priority Season Seating, Up to 4 VIP Donor Lounge passes per performance Opportunity for Backstage Tour for Selected Performances Private Champagne Reception Pre- or Post- Performance for 12 People, Up to 6 VIP Donor Lounge passes per performance
FRIEND $200$499
PATRON $500$749
RUBY $750$1249
BRONZE $1250$1749
SILVER $1750$2499
GOLD DIAMOND $2500- $5000 + $4999
*Donors receive one lounge pass for each Main Stage season ticket package at the qualified donor level (refer to table at left). For donors at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels, additional guest passes may be purchased for $25 per person. For tax purposes, the fair market value of VIP Donor Lounge usage is $200 per person per season.
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Enjoy Light Fare & a Show at the Bronze Level!
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Mystery event To be announced very soon At press time, OPAS cannot officially confirm the artist scheduled as a Special Event on the 2015-16 season. Rest assured, a blockbuster performance by a big name artist will be announced in the coming weeks. Main Stage season ticket buyers will have exclusive access to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
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VoicePlay
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Though they gained national exposure on season four of NBC’s hit television singing competition “The Sing Off,” the five members of VOICEPLAY have enjoyed wide acclaim across the country and around the globe with their original, imaginative, and ridiculous sound. They even coined their own phrase describing their performances - origimagidiculous. What began quite literally as a street corner barbershop act has now evolved into a sensation. Watch and listen as they recreate the orchestrated sound of an entire musical production with nothing but the human voice. A perfect concert for audiences of all ages, you have to hear this to believe it! Sponsored by
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Thursday, September 17 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium
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Beauty AND The Beast Tuesday & Wednesday, October 20 & 21 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life! The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Aggieland! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with MSC OPAS! Sponsored by
Disney in Concert:
Magical Music from the Movies
Monday & Tuesday, November 16 & 17 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium Be our guest! Your family is invited to experience the magic of Disney like never before with four incredible vocalists and a 38-piece orchestra under the baton of one magical guest conductor. Your favorite Disney memories will come to life right before your very eyes complete with animation, film clips and original storyboard art. Enjoy scenes from your favorite Disney classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Frozen and more – projected overhead while the musicians and singers perform some of the most popular Disney tunes from the silver screen. As Mary Poppins might sing, it’s a “Practically perfect in every way” evening of entertainment.
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Friday & Saturday, February 19 & 20 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio for a monumental night of rock and roll that explodes off the stage, featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog” and more.
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 8 & 9 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Order your season tickets and be part of the magic!
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Ticketsas as low. $20
PostSecret THE SHOW Tuesday, February 2 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre The PostSecret phenomenon is now a stage show! Welcome a visual, auditory and emotional journey through the beauty and complication of our deepest fears, ambitions, and confessions. With the assistance of projected images and video, three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the stories behind never-before-seen secrets: sexual, sad, funny and controversial postcards that have made PostSecret.com one of the most popular blogs in the world. With the bravery of RENT and the surprising honesty of The Vagina Monologues, POSTSECRET: THE SHOW is a breakthrough in storytelling, sourced from over a million anonymous and artful secrets mailed on postcards to artist, curator and internet phenomenon Frank Warren.
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Grady Gaines and The Texas Upsetters Thursday, September 24 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre
Order season tickets and see all 5 events for as little as $202.
“Long Tall Sally” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” are just a couple of the classics on which legendary R&B artist Grady Gaines can be heard blasting his sax. As leader of the Upsetters, the Texas native backed legendary rock pioneer Little Richard on countless hit records and concert tours that included stops in the great houses like The Apollo and Palladium. Other luminaries Grady Gaines jammed with include Sam Cooke, Gladys Knight, Bo Diddley, and Etta James. Get ready for a rockin’ concert highlighted by Grady Gaines’ “honkin’,” bombastic, attitude-drenched saxophone playing. Hot off the presses! This concert coincides with the release of Mr. Gaines’s new autobiography I’ve Been Out There, written with award-winning journalist Rod Evans and published by Texas A&M University Press. A book signing will follow the performance.
Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 6 & 7 6 PM ✴ Miramont Country Club From the foot-stomping fun of “Thank God, I’m a Country Boy,” to the tenderness of “Annie’s Song,” to the sweeping grandeur of “Rocky Mountain High,” this tribute concert beautifully encapsulates the life of singer-songwriter John Denver. Fronted by Tom Becker (a former member of favorite folk group New Christy Minstrels), the band will couple unforgettable stories about John Denver with performances of your favorite Denver songs. Set in the intimate and luxurious ballroom of the Miramont Country Club, BACK HOME AGAIN celebrates one of our nation’s most beloved artists. All tickets to Back Home Again include a 3-course meal at Miramont Country Club. All tickets to Back Home Again include a 3-course meal at Miramont Country Club.
john denver
featuring
TOM BECKER
former member of THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS
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The Hot Sardines Holiday Stomp Wednesday, December 9 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre Known as “New York’s hot-jazz darlings,” THE HOT SARDINES are indeed one of the hottest acts currently touring the country. For their Holiday Stomp concert, the Sardines infuse yuletide classics with their unique twist on New York, Paris, and New Orleans jazz from the era of Prohibition and beyond. Listen for their takes on beloved classics like “White Christmas” and “Please Come Home For Christmas” and lesser-known gems such as Edith Piaf’s “Le Noël de La Rue” and Ella Fitzgerald’s “Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney.” Expect plenty of surprises along the merry way!
Aquila Theatre
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Tuesday, February 16 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre Your favorite legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London's most intriguing cases with his split second deductions, revealing intimate and useful details of a person's life. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's vivid characters jump from the page weaving a tale of mystery, suspense and intrigue. In addition to Holmes, many of Doyle's other well known creations are on hand - the trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson; the only woman to have won Holmes’s respect and the one who got away, Irene Adler; and the red-headed mason, Jabez Wilson.
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The Gloaming Tuesday, March 29 7:30 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre Fresh off their win of Ireland’s prestigious Meteor Choice Award for Album of the Year (nominated against U2, Sinead O’Connor and Hozier), THE GLOAMING bursts on to the music scene with a distinctively new sound. Described as Irish traditional music meets the New York downtown scene meets something completely new, this quintet delivers an astonishing, combustible, and unforgettable listening experience deeply rooted in Irish tradition but moving into an entirely new musical dimension of rhythm, melody, and texture. The future of Irish music is now with THE GLOAMING.
(In The Heat of the Night • February 2015)
Connect with the artists on the Intimate Gatherings Series. After most performances, artists remain onstage for a discussion with patrons.
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OPAS FAMILY
Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk
All tickets only $35.
Wednesday, March 30 7 PM ✴ Rudder Auditorium Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk-inspired place where cycling is the only way to escape the technology-obsessed society. This all-new show from Cirque Mechanics invites audiences of all ages to find out what happens when a wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes, creating wondrous larger-than-life machines and inspiring the cyclist in all of us. Spectacle Magazine recently described Cirque Mechanics as "The most important contribution to the American Circus since Cirque de Soleil." Your family will love this rowdy circus where the mischief is on wheels!
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OPAS Family Series sponsored by
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Sunday, October 11 2 & 4 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre
Order season tickets and see both shows for only $44.
Iggity-Ziggity-Zaggity-Zooom! A kind witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Enjoy songs, laughs and scary fun with ROOM ON THE BROOM - adapted from The New York Times best-selling book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
OPAS JR Series sponsored by
Two beans productions
Miss Nelson Is Missing Sunday, April 3 2 & 4 PM ✴ Rudder Theatre The students in Room 207 were the worst-behaved class in the whole school: spitballs stuck to the ceiling; paper airplanes whizzing through the air – even though they had the sweetest teacher of all, Miss Nelson. But when Miss Nelson unexpectedly does not come to school one day, the class gets the strictest substitute they have ever met: Miss Viola Swamp! The search is on for Miss Nelson, who seems to have vanished. Hopefully the students of Room 207 will find her before it's too late. This lighthearted musical reminds us all to show appreciation to those that we value!
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SEATING ZONES
SELECT YOUR SEATING ZONE
D-BALC Balcony C-MEZZ Mezzanine Front row of mezzanine extends over row M of orchestra.
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Rudder Auditorium Reference this seating diagram for all Main Stage performances. There is only one seating zone for the Cirque Mechanics performance.
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Rudder Theatre Reference this seating diagram for all Intimate Gatherings performances. There is only one seating zone for OPAS JR. BACK HOME AGAIN will be performed at Miramont Country Club.
Orchestra To acknowledge our donors, Premium Seating in Rudder Auditorium is for season ticket holders who contribute a minimum of $750 each year. Premium Seating is limited for one night engagements. Seating priority is based on donation level. If you make a $750 donation, every effort will be made to accommodate you.
Premium Seating Row A Row B Row C Row D Row E Row F Row G Row H Row I Row J Row K
Seats 11-29 Seats 11-31 Seats 11-33 Seats 11-35 Seats 11-37 Seats 11-39 Seats 13-39 Seats 12-41 Seats 13-43 Seats 13-45 Seats 13-47
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ROWS
AA-Premium
Premium Seating
Center Orch
A-FORC
Front Orchestra
Rows AA-P
A-MBOX
Mezzanine Boxes
Rows A-I
B-MORC
Middle Orchestra
Rows Q-V
C-RORC
Rear Orchestra
Rows W-Z
C-MEZZ
Mezzanine
Rows J-Q
D-BALC
Balcony
All Rows
MSC Box Office Call 979-845-1234 for assistance with your ticket order.
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SEATING SECTIONS
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What is OPAS? Founded in 1972, MSC OPAS at Texas A&M University presents professional productions of theatre, music and dance programs that enlighten, entertain and inspire. OPAS programs are funded entirely by revenue generated from ticket sales, sponsorships, and contributions.
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets are on sale now. Please contact the MSC Box Office at 979-845-1234 or order tickets securely online at www.MSCOPAS.org.
When will I receive my tickets? Your tickets will be mailed in August – in plenty of time before the first performance of the season!
Where do I park and how much does it cost? Parking is FREE! For events in the Rudder Complex, just park your vehicle in the University Center Parking Garage. Parking information for other venues will be provided to you when your tickets are mailed.
How do I find out if a show is appropriate for my children? If you have questions regarding the content and audience suitability of a particular program on the season, call the PAS office at 979-845-1661.
Where can I find out more about MSC OPAS? Visit the OPAS website at www.MSCOPAS.org. Follow OPAS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
OPAS strives to make our performances and facilities accessible to all patrons. If you have questions or would like to receive additional information about accessibility, please contact the Box Office at 979-845-1234. Due to pending contract negotiations, all programs are subject to change.
2015-16 Media Partners
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SEASON AT A GLANCE
VOICEPLAY Thursday, September 17 7:30 PM • Rudder Auditorium Sponsored by Allstate
GRADY GAINES AND THE TEXAS UPSETTERS Thursday, September 24 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre
BACK HOME AGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER Tuesday & Wednesday, October 6 & 7 6 PM • Miramont Country Club Tall Stories
ROOM ON THE BROOM Sunday, October 11 2 & 4 PM • Rudder Theatre Series Sponsored by Primrose School of College Station, Paolo's Italian Kitchen, & OPAS Encore!
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tuesday & Wednesday, October 20 & 21 7:30 PM • Rudder Auditorium Sponsored by Aggieland Credit Union
DISNEY IN CONCERT: Magical Music from the Movies Monday & Tuesday, November 16 & 17 7:30 PM • Rudder Auditorium
Aquila Theatre
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Tuesday, February 16 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Friday & Saturday, February 19 & 20 7:30 PM • Rudder Auditorium
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tuesday & Wednesday, March 8 & 9 7:30 PM • Rudder Auditorium
THE GLOAMING Tuesday, March 29 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre
CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK Wednesday, March 30 7 PM • Rudder Auditorium Series Sponsored by Primrose School of College Station, Paolo's Italian Kitchen, & OPAS Encore!
Two Beans Productions
MISS NELSON IS MISSING Sunday, April 3 2 & 4 PM • Rudder Theatre Series Sponsored by Primrose School of College Station, Paolo's Italian Kitchen, & OPAS Encore!
THE HOT SARDINES HOLIDAY STOMP Wednesday, December 9 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre
ANN COBB WIATT MAIN STAGE INTIMATE GATHERINGS
POSTSECRET: THE SHOW
SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday, February 2 7:30 PM • Rudder Theatre
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Photo by Gabe Chmielewski
"Song, dance, music, painting, and poetry have the power to awaken and touch the spirit within each of us.�
by Larry Schueckler (TAMU Class of 1975) was commissioned to commemorate the 40th anniversary of MSC OPAS at Texas A&M University. The permanent installation can be viewed on the plaza of the Rudder Complex at TAMU.
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