2014 - 15 SE ASON !
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ORDER YOUR TICKETS 903.566.7424 In Person: Please visit the box office Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM, located adjacent to the Vaughn entrance of the Cowan Center. The box office is closed for University holidays.
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SPECIAL EVENT
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Justice Clarence Thomas
Fax: 903.566.7134. Fax machine turned on beginning at 9:00 AM on the on-sale date. Mail: UT Tyler Cowan Center FAC-1120 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75799
Nicholas Sparks
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Larry The Cable Guy
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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Holiday Show
The Capitol Steps
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Skippyjon Jones
Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery
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BROADWAY ARTS SERIES Smokey Joe’s Café Sister Act Mamma Mia!
ARTS IN EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS Mathemagic
Ballroom With A Twist 2 Penn & Teller
BRAITHWAITE INTIMATE GATHERINGS SERIES Jeanne Robertson
Rod Canion
Website: www.CowanCenter.org JOIN THE COWAN CENTER CIRCLE AND ENJOY YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! One benefit that all members can enjoy is buying single tickets first after subscribers and before the public for all shows.
Yuja Wang & Leonidas Kavakos
SPECIAL EVENT for BRAITHWAITE INTIMATE GATHERINGS SERIES
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JOIN THE COWAN CENTER CIRCLE ABOUT THE COWAN CENTER
SUBSCRIBE NOW AND DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR SEASON OF FUN! The Cowan Center is coming of age…Yes, we are officially announcing our eighteenth season! We may be all grown up presenting important and entertaining world-class events to our community, but don’t forget that we’re still a teenager at heart. So, as we grow older, we will continue showing off our wild and energetic side too. No matter what our age is, we’re always ready to have lots of fun with you! And that’s exactly what’s in store for you this season! Our newest gift is from our late friend, Frances Cowan Gibson. She left the Cowan Center with a Charitable Lead Trust gift lasting 15 years for the sole purpose of bringing one or more classical music events annually. The Inaugural Frances Cowan Gibson Classical Music Event is launching this season with a performance of two world renowned artists, YUJA WANG (piano) and LEONIDAS KAVAKOS (violin). This exciting special event highlights our fall! This season’s Distinguished Lecture Series may just be one of the strongest in our 33-year lecture history – each event is sure to pack the house. The Performing Arts Series features four events, two of which are making Cowan Center debuts (KODO - the finest Japan has to offer, and PENN & TELLER - a Las Vegas standard in magic and spectacle). The Broadway Series invites you to stroll with us down memory lane and it introduces SISTER ACT to the Vaughn stage. The Braithwaite Intimate Gatherings Series is nothing but comedy this season because who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? After comedian Wayne Brady wrapped up our last season, patrons were begging for more. We delivered! Hungry for great shows, amazing talent, and loads of fun? It’s all here at the Cowan. Don’t try to pick and choose, buy it all! We have payment plans so you don’t have to miss a thing. Let’s have some fun! Susan
COWAN CENTER STAFF SUSAN THOMAE-MORPHEW Executive Director
BOB PATTERSON Technical Director
TERRI HOLLAND Assistant Director
MARK WILSON Business Manager
MELANIE MOGLE Administrative Associate
ADRIENNE TART Coordinator of Patron Services
COWAN CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Brookshire Joyce Buford Thomas Clyde Norma Cotton Neal Garland John Gaston Patricia Hampe Steve Hardy
Billie Hartley Jenny King Merle Mabry Louise Ornelas Linda Thomas Svetislava J. Vukelja Patrick D. Willis
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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SPECIAL
EVENT
Subscribe to any series and add Yuja & Leonidas now – before single ticket sales!
The Inaugural Frances Cowan Gibson Classical Music Event
YUJA WANG & LEONIDAS KAVAKOS Thursday, November 20, 2014 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin October 27.
MYSTERY GUEST To Be Announced Very Soon At press time, the Cowan Center cannot officially confirm the artist scheduled for this exciting Special Event. An official announcement will be made in the coming months. So please be on the lookout for big news about another big-time artist coming to our 2014-15 season.The mystery event will be announced first by email. Please make sure the box office has your preferred email on file. Media Sponsors
Twenty-seven year old pianist YUJA WANG is widely recognized as one of the most important artists of her generation. Lauded for her controlled, prodigious technique, she has been praised for her authority over the most complex technical demands of the repertoire. LEONIDAS KAVAKOS is renowned across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship and the integrity of his playing. Together, YUJA & LEONIDAS have toured the globe spreading the passion for classical mastery and expanding musical horizons. These two superb musicians have collaborated with almost every major conductor and esteemed orchestra in the world. Witness as these two virtuosos unite in harmony as they perform the great violin and piano sonatas of Brahms. Sponsored by
The late Frances Cowan Gibson Media Sponsors
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
NICHOLAS SPARKS Thursday, February 5, 2015 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin December 1. In 1994, rejected from both publishers and law schools, NICHOLAS SPARKS was a job-jumping salesman who wrote in the evenings. In early 1995, and against all odds, his manuscript was discovered in the slush pile. By October, Warner Books famously paid a million dollars for an unknown story about a notebook. The rest, as they say, is history. Now with almost 80 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation NICHOLAS SPARKS is the author of 17 New York Times #1 bestselling books and a cultural phenomenon in his own right. Limited tickets to the post lecture reception are available. Mr. Sparks invites guests to bring their favorite book for signing. Sponsored by
Louis & Peaches Owen
Post Lecture Reception Sponsored by
ROD CANION
JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 • 7:30 PM University Center Theatre
To be announced • 7:30 PM
(no reserved seating)
Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin four weeks prior.
Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin March 2.
Supreme Court Associate Justice, CLARENCE THOMAS, was born in the Pin Point community of Georgia near Savannah, June 23, 1948. Appointed in 1991, Justice Thomas is the second African-American justice to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States after the retirement of Justice Thurgood Marshall. His best-selling book, My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir recounts his early childhood in the Deep South and his upbringing by his grandparents, his time in college and law school, and his career in government.
ROD CANION is a co-founder and was CEO of Compaq Computer Corporation. Under Canion’s leadership, Compaq revolutionized the PC industry and rose to become the largest PC supplier in the world during the 1990’s. Since his tenure at Compaq, Canion has endeavored further into the world of startups as an entrepreneur and investor, and has recently published his new book, Open: How Compaq Ended IBM’s PC Domination and Helped Invent Modern Computing.
Sponsored by
Drs. Lawrence L. Anderson & Svetislava J. Vukelja, and Rod & Merle Mabry/UT Tyler
Book sales and signing will follow lecture with a complimentary reception at the University Center Theatre.
Lecture Dinner Sponsored by
Lecture Series Media Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas
Lecture series subscribers can request complimentary tickets to the Rod Canion lecture!
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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PENN & TELLER Friday, April 17, 2015 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin March 23. Long time Las Vegas legends are ready to light up Tyler! For 40 years PENN & TELLER, the most popular and admired magicians on “The Strip,” have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste — by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. Experience the hilarious twosome who’ve enjoyed sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from “Letterman” to “Fallon,” “Friends” to “The Simpsons,” “Chelsea Lately” to “Top Chef.” Their glowing status as cultural icons and the preeminent duo in comedy earned PENN & TELLER their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year! Sponsored by 4
Dr. & Mrs. Scott & Robyn Lieberman
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with WYNTON MARSALIS HOLIDAY SHOW Tuesday, December 9, 2014 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin November 3. Witness the world famous big band that jazzed up the globe – jazz it up at the Cowan Center this holiday season! Hailed as “an extraordinarily versatile orchestra” by The Los Angeles Times, the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA is composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the direction of legendary trumpeter and composer WYNTON MARSALIS. JLCO draws from an extensive and festive holiday repertoire that includes original arrangements of your favorite Christmas tunes in swingin’ style! Sponsored by
Michelle & Tim Brookshire
KODO ONE EARTH TOUR: MYSTERY Tuesday, February 17, 2015 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin January 20. Explosive! Thunderous! Epic! KODO, the taiko drumming pioneers from Japan, takes you on a voyage to the extraordinary, to a mysterious realm that lies in the beyond. Experience a performance that brings a wondrous and sacred world to the stage using the mystery created by folk arts since ancient times. Fusing the dynamism of taiko expression with the beauty and charm that lie within old-world rituals, KODO ONE EARTH TOUR: MYSTERY turns traditional Japanese music into a stunning spectacle and a vibrant expression of artistic excellence. KODO thoughtfully transforms the percussive drum songs and dances of Japan’s age-old celebrations, while pairing ancient pieces with new compositions from esteemed jazz pianists to kabuki masters. Sponsored by
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA and KODO ONE EARTH TOUR are Braithwaite Performing Arts Programs jointly presented by UT Tyler Cowan Center and East Texas Symphony Orchestra
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2
Performing Arts Series Media Sponsors
Thursday, January 15, 2015 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin December 1. Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins, and booming sounds of Rumba bass is quite another! BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2 brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive. It is an evening of entertainment for the entire family, highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances that push the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and “hip-hop” styles. Two of your favorite professionals from “Dancing with the Stars” will perform, so stay tuned for the announcement this fall. Expect perfect scores! Sponsored by Mary & Bob Irwin
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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BROADWAY SERIES
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ featuring THE COASTERS! Saturday, October 11, 2014 • 7:30 PM
“A hit parade... Leiber and Stoller are the Rodgers and Hammerstein of rock ‘n’ roll!” - The New York Times
Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin September 15. Welcome to the hottest joint in town! THE COASTERS are headlining and it’s always a party at SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ! This Tony Award®-nominated and Grammy Award®- winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise-the-roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits! Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand by Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Spanish Harlem,” “On Broadway,” “Kansas City,” “Love Potion #9,” “Fools Fall in Love” and many more. The New York Daily News calls SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ “wildly infectious” and Time Magazine says, “it sails and soars!” Sponsored by
Marilyn Richey
FEATURING THE COASTERS! You may have seen “Smokey
Joe’s” in October 1999, right here on the Cowan Center Vaughn Auditorium stage.
Welcome this favorite back
with the added star power of
The Coasters!
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Wish Granted! Each year, we ask you what Broadway shows you’d like to see in a return engagement. MAMMA MIA! is one of your top picks every time!
SISTER ACT
MAMMA MIA!
Thursday, November 6, 2014 • 7:30 PM
Monday, January 26, 2015 • 7:30 PM
Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin October 6.
Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin December 1.
SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to rejoice!
A mother. A daughter.
Sponsored by
3 possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! mature content Sponsored by and
Drs. Lawrence L. Anderson & Svetislava J. Vukelja Broadway Series Media Sponsors
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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SPECIAL EVENT for Braithwaite
INTIMATE GATHERINGS SERIES
LARRY THE CABLE GUY Saturday, September 13, 2014 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin August 11. Let’s “Git-R-Done” folks with LARRY THE CABLE GUY! Larry is finally making the trek to Tyler for his first appearance in our neck of the woods. The lovable Larry the Cable Guy will fit right in here in the heart of East Texas with his down home humor to open our 18th Cowan Center Season. Larry’s road to stardom began with the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” featuring Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall (both of whom have already brought laughs to the Cowan Center). Larry then went on to host numerous specials for Comedy Central including “Tailgate Party” and “The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy,” plus various specials for VH1 and CMT networks. While his standup and hosting chops always provoke uncontrolled hilarity, he is also known as the beloved voice of Mater in the Golden Globe winning animated feature film Cars and Cars 2 from Disney/Pixar. Current host of “Only in America,” on the History Channel, LARRY THE CABLE GUY visits various sites across the country revealing bits of history while immersing himself in different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies that celebrate the American experience. Larry also started the Git-R-Done Foundation, emphasizing philanthropy for children’s and veteran’s causes.
adult humor and language, not appropriate for children and some adults Braithwaite Media Sponsors
Cowan Center Circle Members’ Gala sponsored by
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Jeanne Robertson Is Contagious! – Huffington Post
THE CAPITOL STEPS Thursday, March 19, 2015 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin February 16. It’s time to put our political differences aside and enjoy the musings of THE CAPITOL STEPS - the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress! No elected official, including the current resident of the White House, or those who may aspire to it, is off limits. These former congressional and senate staffers satirize today’s political headlines, and political headline makers, with humorous song and dance. Always fresh and crisp – no two performances by THE CAPITOL STEPS are alike.
JEANNE ROBERTSON
Sponsored by
Saturday, November 15, 2014 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 4. Public sales begin October 20. Turning 70 years young this year, JEANNE ROBERTSON charms audiences with her hilarious and spot-on observations about life. This former Miss North Carolina stands six feet tall and possesses an infectious personality, lots of heart, and an uplifting sense of humor. Popular anecdotes like “Don’t Go to Vegas Without A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store” are just a few of the hysterical stories that are sure to give you a funny reminder of someone you know. Her witty depiction of everyday situations will have you rolling in the aisles!
"...a 90-minute, non-stop, laugh-a-thon..." – In the Spotlight
Sponsored by
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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ARTS IN EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS
Jointly presented by UT Tyler Cowan Center & Young Audiences of Northeast Texas & The Discovery Science Place Additional support for Arts in Education programs for schools provided by Cowan Center Members at the Director Level:
Herb & Melvina Buie, Vernon & Amy Faulconer and Punkin & Cotton Turner
SKIPPYJON JONES Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM Grades K-3 Ticket orders accepted beginning August 11. Based on the beloved book by Judy Schachner, SKIPPYJON JONES features exciting new music and lyrics from the writers who gave you Click, Clack, Moo and Sesame Street. Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! One day while bouncing on his bed, Skippyjon’s wild imagination takes over as he catches his reflection in a mirror. “Holy guacamole,” Skippyjon exclaims, “My ears are too big for my head, my head is too big for my body. I am not a Siamese cat – I am a CHIHUAHUA!” And not just any Chihuahua… he dons a mask, cape, and accent to transform into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico! Sponsored by
C.N. Lindley
MATHEMAGIC!
®
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 9:30 AM Grades K-2 • 12:30 PM Grades 3-5 Ticket orders accepted beginning August 11. Internationally renowned mathe-magician, Bradley Fields, captivates audiences with his mind-boggling illusions, and teaches the surprising secrets behind some astonishing magic. Hailed as one of the preeminent shows for young people, MATHEMAGIC!® features world-class magic combined with comedy theatrics. Amidst the oohs, aahs, and laughter, Bradley Fields challenges, provokes, and elicits critical thinking. Kids (unknowingly!) practice classroom and problem-solving skills. Sponsored by
Joyce Buford
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Call 903.566.7424 for more information or to request your school order form. SCHOOL SHOW TICKETS ONLY $4 EACH!
COWAN CENTER CIRCLE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Cowan Center Circle Members’ Gala with Larry the Cable Guy prior to his show Saturday, September 13 for members $200 and up.
ENDOWMENT Drs. Larry L. Anderson & Svetislava J. Vukelja
DIRECTOR {$2,500}
• Listing in brochure on the Arts in Education (AIE) page and all AIE materials
The late Mrs. David G. Braithwaite
• Donation directly supports children‘s programming and attendance scholarships • Complimentary valet parking until lot is full. (Please arrive early.)
• Jump ahead in line for either renewals or new subscriptions (Priority 2) • Option to purchase up to 12 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public
• Receive 2 tickets to the “Larry the Cable Guy” performance the night of the Members’ Gala • Receive 2 tickets to the Members’ Gala
• Receive 4 tickets to a Special Event of your choice
The late Frances Cowan Gibson
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Peaches & Louis Owen
Dr. & Mrs. Scott & Robyn Lieberman Joyce Buford
Rod & Merle Mabry/UT Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas
STAGE MANAGER {$1,000}
• Jump ahead in line for either renewals or new subscriptions (Priority 3) • Option to purchase up to 10 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public
• Receive 2 tickets to the “Larry the Cable Guy” performance the night of the Members’ Gala • Receive 2 tickets to the Members’ Gala
• Receive 2 tickets to a Special Event of your choice
STAR {$500}
• Option to purchase up to 8 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public
• Receive 2 tickets to the “Larry the Cable Guy” performance the night of the Members’ Gala
PRODUCERS Lawrence L. Anderson & Svetislava J. Vukelja Mary & Bob Irwin
Michelle & Tim Brookshire C.N. Lindley
Marilyn Richey
• Receive 2 tickets to the Members’ Gala
SUPPORTING ROLE {$200}
• Option to purchase up to 6 tickets (per event) subscribers and before the public
MEDIA EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
• Receive 2 tickets to the Members’ Gala
ACTOR {$100}
• Option to purchase up to 4 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public
CHORUS {$50}
• Option to purchase up to 2 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public For information on sponsoring a show, contact the box office.
All Members who join by AUGUST 1ST are recognized on the member lobby sign all year!
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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ABOUT THE COWAN CENTER
UT TYLER & UT HEALTH NORTHEAST EMPLOYEES Employees may download your discounted season order form at www.CowanCenter.org. Requests for discount must be made at the time of purchase (no retro-active discounts). Discounts are available for two tickets per event. UT TYLER STUDENTS For student ticket information, visit www.CowanCenter.org. Requests for discounts must be made at the time of purchase (no retro-active discounts).
BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday (9 AM – 4 PM) and one hour prior to each performance. All sales – phone, internet, window, fax or mail – begin at 9 AM on the on-sale date. The Box Office is closed for University holidays. STAGE A A A
ORCHESTRA = Floor BALCONY = Upstairs
A B C D E F
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1st Orch, Rows A-K 1st Orch, Rows L-BB 2nd Orch, Rows CC-HH 2nd Orch, Rows JJ-NN 1st Bal, Rows A-G 2nd Bal, Rows AA-FF
HANDLING FEES SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS: Window, phone, fax or mail: $8 per order handling fee for season packages and $2 per order postage. SINGLE TICKET ORDERS: Window, phone, fax or mail: $4 per order handling fee and $1 postage. Online ticket orders have the fees above plus a $3 per ticket internet fee.
REWARDING YOUR LOYALTY TICKETING SENIORITY (Who gets seated first?) • Subscribers are seated first. • Circle members are seated second (after subscribers). • The general public is seated third (during on-sale dates per show).
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PARKING Remember, we are a full-time university. The campus has evening classes during the week, therefore, parking may be difficult near curtain time. Valet parking ($10) has limited spaces available. This lot may be full and unavailable if you arrive close to curtain, whether you have prepaid or not. Suggested arrival time is by 7 PM. We suggest you arrive early for parking.
ABOUT YOUR TICKETS SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS Subscribers get priority access to all seats. Each year, a number of our events sell out. Avoid disappointment and subscribe today. Order early for best seating selection. Circle members of $1,000 and up are seated first by priority. All other renewals are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure your seating priority, please return your order form as soon as you get it and well before the renewal deadline of June 20, 2014. WILL CALL All ticket orders received fewer than 10 days prior to the performance will be held in Will Call for pick up. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office 1 hour prior to the event, or during regular office hours. Photo ID required. GROUPS SAVE MONEY Receive special discounts for groups of 20 or more. Group discounts are available for series events at the Cowan Center. Special events do not offer a discount. For a group order form, call 903.566.7424. Group orders will be accepted beginning August 11, 2014. NO REFUNDS No refunds except in the case of a cancelled event. Refunds in the case of a cancellation will be for the value of the ticket only. Handling charges and facility fees are not refundable. Due to the nature of live performances, programs and dates are subject to change. Date changes do not constitute a cancellation.
EXCHANGES Exchanges are only for a different performance or seating of the same event, based on availability. Tickets are exchanged at face value. Tickets of higher value exchanged for a lower value are considered an even exchange. Tickets exchanged for a higher value need the difference paid. A $3 per ticket fee will be charged for exchanges. CHILDREN A ticket is required for everyone entering the theatre including children. Due to fire codes, everyone (including young children) must have a ticket. Children under 5 are not admitted unless advertised. Additionally, even for children over the age of five, many shows would not be enjoyable or suitable. Some shows contain mature content, language or adult themes. Parents are urged to consider children’s interests, maturity and attention span, and the rights of people seated around them. Should a child become disruptive, you may be asked to wait in the lobby with your child. TICKET PRICES Ticket pricing is guaranteed through August members’ sales week. Then, all single ticket prices are subject to change. Current single ticket prices are available on our website. BE AWARE! The Cowan Center does not participate with any online ticket vendors. Cowan tickets are available ONLY from the Cowan Center box office and website, www.CowanCenter.org. The Cowan Center is not responsible for any tickets purchased through an unauthorized website or source. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair locations are available on both orchestra and balcony levels, in all price levels. Parking spaces for patrons with disabilities are located closest to the Center. The Center is equipped with a listening system and devices are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis until gone at the information desks.
ABOUT THE COWAN CENTER VOLUNTEERS The Cowan Center welcomes the time and commitment of volunteers. If you would like to be an usher during the 2014-2015 season, please call 903.566.7288. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS ON FILE! The Cowan Center sends relevant, updated event-related parking and late seating information via e-mail a couple of days before an event. Emails are also sent semi-monthly about upcoming events. FACEBOOK! Visit the Cowan Center Facebook page to view pictures from events, information about upcoming events, and any special announcements. www.facebook.com/uttylercowancenter. Don’t forget to LIKE us while you’re there. LATE SEATING Patrons arriving late will be admitted at the discretion of management. All performances begin promptly at the designated show time. Latecomers will be asked to wait in the lobby until an appropriate time in the performance to enter. OTHER EVENTS AT THE COWAN CENTER The Cowan Center box office facilitates ticketing for the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and events associated with the Texas Rose Festival. OTHER QUESTIONS? Call 903.566.7424.
Anyone needing sign language interpreters, please notify the box office 2 weeks prior to the event.
Call 903.566.7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER R. DON COWAN FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FAC 1120 3900 University Boulevard Tyler, Texas 75799
NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID TYLER TX PERMIT NO 130
2014-15 Cowan Center Season Larry the Cable Guy
Saturday, September 13
Skippyjon Jones
Thursday, October 2
Smokey Joe’s Café Saturday, October 11
Sister Act
Thursday, November 6
Jeanne Robertson
Saturday, November 15
Yuja Wang & Leonidas Kavakos
Thursday, November 20
SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Holiday Show
The Capitol Steps
Ballroom With A Twist 2
Penn & Teller
Tuesday, December 9
Thursday, January 15
Mamma Mia!
Monday, January 26
Nicholas Sparks
Thursday, February 5
Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery
Tuesday, February 17
903.566.7424 • www.CowanCenter.org
Thursday, March 19
Rod Canion
Tuesday, March 31 Friday, April 17
Mathemagic
Wednesday, April 29
Justice Clarence Thomas To be announced