A BACKSTAGE SHOT OF THE COWAN CENTER
Bring on THE UNFORGETTABLE CONCERTS! Bring on THE BIG BROADWAY MUSICALS! Bring on THE AMAZING SHOWS! Bring on THE INSIGHTFUL LECTURES! It’s ICONIC…it’s IMAGINATIVE…So Bring It ON! Peak behind the curtain to see the massive inner workings of the Cowan Center stage, just waiting for the world-class talent coming soon… The electric hip music and movement of iLuminate, the prowess of Spanish dancers in Los Vivancos, the energy of Irish tradition in The Chieftains, and the astonishing sound of the New York Philharmonic String Quartet are yours to consume. It’s a worldly, eclectic Performing Arts Series with something new and exciting for all. This season’s Broadway offerings bring you two and two … two standards, The Sound of Music and The King and I and two new musicals, Something Rotten! and Finding Neverland. The array of beauty and bawdy is designed to feed the imagination, the romance, and the comedy seekers over four brilliant shows. And hold on to your seats for the Braithwaite “concert” Series…grabbing your heart strings and taking you on a journey through decades of chart-topping hits and wonderful memories. Iconic musicians Rick Springfield, The Robert Cray Band and Kool & the Gang wrap the series with lots of dancing in your seats and singing along. Talk about iconic! We plan on spoiling you with two amazing Distinguished Lecture Series icons, Dennis Miller and Dan Rather. Need we say more? You better jump on that subscription. Special Events this season are moving and meaningful. Celebrate the life and music of Selena in The Selena Experience. The Texas Tenors perform for the first time on the Cowan Center Vaughn stage on a night we celebrate our members and thank all of our patrons for their amazing support! Subscribe so you can get the best seats before public sales. You also get a discount when you buy a series. The UT Tyler Cowan Center is the place to be…RESERVE THOSE SEATS!
We can’t wait to see you in the crowd,
COWAN CENTER CREW Susan Thomae-Morphew Executive Director Terri Holland Assistant Director Mike Stephens Technical Director Randy Holland Business Manager Melanie Mogle Administrative Associate Liz Hutson Coordinator of Patron Services
COWAN CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Brookshire Joyce Buford Thomas Clyde Norma Cotton John Gaston Patricia Hampe Steve Hardy
Billie Hartley Jenny King Louise Ornelas Marilyn Richey Linda Thomas Svetislava J. Vukelja Patrick D. Willis
Susan
Susan Thomae-Morphew UT Tyler Cowan Center Executive Director
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Subscription orders begin June 11.
BY PHONE: 903.566.7424 IN PERSON: Please visit the box office Monday – Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM, FAX: MAIL: WEBSITE:
located adjacent to the Vaughn entrance of the Cowan Center. The box office will be closed for all University holidays. 903.566.7134 Fax machine turned on beginning at 9:00 AM for all on-sale dates. UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd. FAC-1120 Tyler, Texas 75799 www.CowanCenter.org
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WELCOME TO THE 2018-19 SEASON Bring it on!
TABLE OF CONTENTS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Season tickets as low as $166. iLuminate Los Vivancos – Born to Dance The Chieftains with Opening Act Switchback New York Philharmonic String Quartet
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BROADWAY SERIES Season tickets as low as $134. The Sound of Music Something Rotten! The King and I Finding Neverland
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BRAITHWAITE INTIMATE GATHERINGS SERIES Season tickets as low as $187. Rick Springfield The Robert Cray Band Kool & The Gang
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SPECIAL EVENTS The Texas Tenors The Selena Experience
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Season tickets as low as $49. Dennis Miller Dan Rather
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ARTS IN EDUCATION The Ugly Duckling The Magic School Bus
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ABOUT THE COWAN CENTER
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COWAN CENTER CIRCLE
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P E R F O R M I N G A RT S S E R I E S Bring it on!
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iLUMINATE Saturday, October 13, 2018 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin September 17.
iLuminate, the fantastic journey of wireless technology and dance, is coming to Tyler! Music, art, and the technological magic of iLuminate brings you a story of adventure and romance told through dance styles ranging from contemporary, hip-hop, Latin, and breaking – all using the power of light. With a mash-up of dazzling wizardry, spectacular dance moves, high-tech effects, and original music from this year’s hottest bands, iLuminate delivers a unique dance-in-the-dark event. America’s Got Talent called it, "The Best New Act in America!"
LOS VIVANCOS – BORN TO DANCE Tuesday, February 26, 2019 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin January 28.
Brothers from Spain ignite the stage with power, grace, virtuosity, and passion. Metallica, Deep Purple, Leonard Cohen...The best hits of all-time music legends come together in Born to Dance, an impressive extravaganza created by the award-winning group Los Vivancos. Through tap dance, humor, martial arts, aerial performance, musical virtuosity, and flamenco, these six incredibly artistic and athletic performers create a spectacular stage utopia. An international sensation, Los Vivancos has received raves from audiences and critics across the globe. Of a recent performance in The Big Apple, The New York Times exclaimed, “Sensational! Intense! Sincere!” Sponsored by
Dr. John & Misty Alexander
Sponsored by
Mary & Bob Irwin and Marilyn Richey
Performing Arts Series Media Sponsors
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NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET Saturday, March 30 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin March 4.
THE CHIEFTAINS
WITH PADDY MOLONEY
Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 7:00 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin February 18.
Irish luck must be on our side because the band most recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale will be on the Cowan Center stage on St. Patrick’s Day eve! Six-time Grammy® winners The Chieftains have been making music together for over 50 years. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. And after 55 years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their music remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began.
To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the New York Philharmonic, this phenomenal string quartet made its much-anticipated debut in Lincoln Center in March 2017. The members of the acclaimed ensemble, all multiple prize winners, are Concertmaster Frank Huang, Principal Associate Concertmaster Sheryl Staples, Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps and Principal Cello Carter Brey. Their concert program for their evening in Tyler includes pieces by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Brahms. Expect an evening of magnificent music with the New York Philharmonic String Quartet!
SWITCHBACK Encore Performance and Opening Act The band known for playing American roots and Celtic soul, returns to the Cowan Center to open for The Chieftains.
A Braithwaite Performing Arts Event
A Frances Cowan Gibson Classical Music Event
Sponsored by
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Peaches Owen and Sheryl Rogers Palmer
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Jill-Christine Wiley as Maria Rainer and the von Trapp Children. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Thursday, November 8, 2018 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin October 8.
The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Tyler. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony-®, Grammy-® and Academy Award-® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things”, “Edelweiss”, and the title song. The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Thursday, January 24, 2019 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin December 3.
Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine). Sponsored by
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas
Sponsored by
Dr. & Mrs. Scott & Robyn Lieberman
Broadway Series Media Sponsors
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Anna in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. Photo by Jeremy Daniel
“I DOUBT I’LL SEE A BETTER PRODUCTION IN MY LIFETIME” T H E WA L L S T R E E T J O U R N A L
FINDING NEVERLAND Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:30 PM
Photo by Jeremy Daniel
Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin March 4.
This breathtaking smash, based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award-® winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie leaves his old world behind for Neverland. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event.
THE KING AND I Monday, February 4, 2019 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin December 3.
Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You”, “I Whistle a Happy Tune”, “Hello Young Lovers”, “Shall We Dance”, and “Something Wonderful”. Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. The King and I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine). Sponsored by
Sponsored by and V’Ann & Donn Byrne
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BRAITHWAITE INTIMATE GATHERINGS
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RICK SPRINGFIELD Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin August 20.
Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, “An Affair of the Heart”, “I've Done Everything for You”, “Love Somebody”, and “Human Touch.” He’s an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film Ricki and the Flash, gave a chameleonic performance as the creepy Dr. Pitlor in HBO’s prestige drama True Detective, earned great reviews for his portrayal of Lucifer on season 12 on the CW hit, Supernatural and most recently played Pastor Charles on American Horror Story. In 2014, Springfield was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Rick’s latest album “The Snake King” finds Rick travelling down a dusty dirt road to explore the blues side of his rock ‘n roll and marks a definite departure from the power pop for which he’s known.
A Cowan Center Performance Excellence Endowment Event
HOMECOMING CONCERT
Sponsored by
This concert will serve campus, alumni, and community.
The McElfatrick Charitable Foundation and Bill Martin
Date & Artist to be Announced Soon
Braithwaite Series Media Sponsors
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THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Saturday, December 8, 2018 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin November 5.
With five Grammys®, fifteen Billboard chart-topping releases, and numerous W.C. Handy Blues Awards, Robert Cray is one of the most successful blues artists of our time. Open ears and an open mind are the essence of this singer, guitarist, and songwriter’s approach to writing, recording, and playing music. He has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. His 40-plus years of touring have featured him in bars, concert halls, festivals, and the largest arenas around the world. His remarkable career much-deservedly earned him a spot in the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.
A Cowan Center Performance Excellence Endowment Event
KOOL & THE GANG Saturday, February 9, 2019 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin December 3.
“Celebrate Good Times, Come On!” Indeed, it will be a huge “Celebration” when these living legends raise the roof off the Cowan Center. Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. During the 50-plus years together, they’ve earned two Grammy® Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits with 31 gold and platinum albums. Their numerous hits include some of the greatest funky R&B tunes of our time “Celebration”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie”, and “Get Down On It.” Let’s dance in the aisles with Kool & The Gang!
A Braithwaite Performing Arts Event Sponsored by
James & Sharon Wynne and
Paul & Teresa Owen
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S P E C I A L E V E N T S Bring it on!
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THE SELENA EXPERIENCE Saturday, October 27, 2018 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin October 1.
THE TEXAS TENORS Saturday, September 29, 2018 • 7:30 PM
It’s hard to believe more than 20 years have passed since Selena was taken from this world far too soon. Even though she was known as “La Reina de Tejano,” Selena was more than a Tejano artist. She was a pop cultural icon. A true superstar. In this concert by Los Chicos del 512 and featuring Evelyn Molina, you will relive all of the songs (“Dreaming of You”, “I Could Fall In Love”, “Baila Esta Cumbia”) that keep Selena’s star shining bright today. When these musicians hit the stage, they will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. Get ready to sing, dance in your seat, and relive Selena! The music, as was Selena’s style, will be performed in Spanish and English.
Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin August 27.
Over 100 million people from around the world tuned in to NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2009 to see The Texas Tenors become the highest ranking vocal group in the history of the show. Performing everything from country legend Alabama to opera’s Puccini, John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of country, gospel, classical, and Broadway to the stage. With their hit PBS special now airing across the U.S. and Billboard Top 10 album You Should Dream, The Texas Tenors are quickly becoming America’s favorite new tenors.
A Cowan Center Performance Excellence Endowment Event Sponsored by The Texas Tenors Media Sponsors
Sponsored by
Anonymous The Selena Experience Media Sponsors
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Bring it on!
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DAN RATHER Tuesday, March 19, 2019 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin February 18.
DENNIS MILLER Thursday, October 4, 2018 • 7:30 PM Member sales begin August 13. Public sales begin September 10.
Maybe you’ve seen him on the FOX News Channel. Or, perhaps you remember him from his days as anchor of the “Weekend Update” segment on Saturday Night Live. Dennis Miller is also an award-winning comedian, talk show host, sports commentator, actor, author, and television personality. After captivating audiences on Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1991, he went on to earn five Emmy® Awards and three Writers Guild Awards for his critically acclaimed talk show, Dennis Miller Live. Miller is also the author of The New York Times best-sellers The Rants; Ranting Again; I Rant, Therefore I Am; and The Rant Zone.
Those who hear Dan Rather speak often say that he is one of the most extraordinary communicators of our time. With more than 60 years spent chronicling our world and nation, few can match the authority, experience, and perspective that the famed newsman brings to almost any subject. With a career that began in radio and is currently shaping news coverage in social media and beyond, Dan Rather has earned his place as one of the world’s most influential and respected journalists. During 44 years at CBS, including 24 years as anchor of the CBS Evening News, he interviewed every president since Eisenhower and personally covered history-making events. He is the recipient of virtually every honor in broadcast journalism, including numerous Emmy® Awards, several Peabody Awards and the 2012 Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Lecture Sponsored by
Patrick D. Willis Dinner & Post-Lecture Reception Sponsored by
Lecture Sponsored by
Drs. Lawrence L. Anderson & Svetislava J. Vukelja and
Events!
Dinner & Post-Lecture Reception Sponsored by
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ARTS IN EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS Bring it on! Jointly presented by UT Tyler Cowan Center with Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and Discovery Science Place
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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10 AM & 12:30 PM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Ticket orders accepted beginning August 20. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Theaterworks USA invites you to hop on The Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Sponsored by Joyce Buford
THE UGLY DUCKLING Friday, February 1, 2019 10 AM & 12:30 PM Kindergarten through 4th Grade Ticket orders accepted beginning August 20. Light Wire Theater brings their use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience! Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Ugly Duckling has helped generations of children understand one of humanity’s universal struggles. This classic story come to life in this modern stage production and offers hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to becoming a beautiful swan.
School shows often sell out.
ORDER TICKETS EARLY!
Additional support for Arts in Education programs for Schools provided by Cowan Center Members at the Director Level:
Altra Federal Credit Union, Herb & Melvina Buie, Lee & Susan Gibson, Connie & Virginia Hudson, and Laurie Rossman Arts in Education Series Media Sponsors
Call 903.566.7424 for more information or to request your school order form. School show tickets are only $4 each. CowanCenter.org
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ABOUT THE COWAN CENTER BOX OFFICE HOURS
SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS
Subscribers get priority access to all seats.
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.
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. New subscribers are seated next in order received. To ensure your seating priority, please return your order form as soon as you get it and well before the renewal deadline of June 27. New subscribers can place an order beginning June 11.
TICKETING SENIORITY (Who gets seated first?) • Subscribers are seated first (June - July). • Circle members are seated second after subscribers (in August). • The general public is seated third (during on-sale dates per show).
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HANDLING FEES
EXCHANGES
SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS: Window, phone, fax or mail: $8 per order handling fee for season packages and $2 per order postage. Online ticket orders have the fees above plus a $10 per order internet fee. 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.
Exchanges are only for a different performance or seating of the same event, based on availability. (Ex: The King and I for different seating location in The King and I. Not The King and I for Rick Springfield.) 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.
TICKET PRICES
UT TYLER & UT HEALTH NORTHEAST EMPLOYEES
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.
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.
Employees may download your discounted season order form at www.CowanCenter.org. Requests for your 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 in the fall, or ask the box office staff for your student benefits.
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Bring it on! 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 5, 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.
CHILDREN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 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 the information desks at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis until gone. Anyone needing sign language interpreters, please notify the box office 2 weeks prior to the event.
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.
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. Valet parking may be full and unavailable if you arrive close to curtain, whether you have prepaid or not. Suggested arrival time is 30 minutes prior to curtain.
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 20. 903.566.7424
VOLUNTEERS
The Cowan Center welcomes the time and commitment of volunteers. If you would like to be an usher during the 2018-19 season, please call 903.566.7288.
TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS
To promote the health, well-being and safety of university students, faculty, staff and visitors, UT Tyler is a tobacco-free campus. All forms of tobacco are not permitted on the UT Tyler main campus, branch campuses, and any property owned by UT Tyler. This includes, but is not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, water pipes (hookah), bidis, kreteks, electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco and all other tobacco products.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE COWAN CENTER
The Cowan Center box office facilitates ticketing for the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, TJC School of Dance, and events associated with the Texas Rose Festival.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Connect with the Cowan Center on Facebook and Twitter! View pictures from events, learn information about upcoming performances, and hear about special announcements. facebook.com/uttylercowancenter twitter.com/CowanCenter
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THE COWAN CENTER CIRCLE Cowan Center Circle Members’ Gala will be hosted prior to The Texas Tenors concert on September 29, 2018 for members $250 and up. Gala sponsored by
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOW SPONSOR $5,000 & up (5 year Commitment)
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PRODUCER | SHOW SPONSOR $5,000 & up (1 year Commitment) • • • • •
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Listing on advertising and season brochure for sponsored show Sponsor Showcase page in program for sponsored show Complimentary valet parking until lot is full (Please arrive early.) Jump ahead in line for either renewals or new subscriptions (Priority 1) Option to purchase up to 14 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public Receive 6 tickets to sponsored show (Executive Producer) Receive 4 tickets to sponsored show (Producer) Receive 4 tickets to The Texas Tenors concert the night of the Members Gala* Receive 4 tickets to the Members Gala
DIRECTOR / $2,500 of Wells Fargo Advisors
• Listing in brochure on the Arts in Education (AIE) page and all AIE materials • 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 Texas Tenors concert the night of the Members Gala* • Receive 2 tickets to the Members Gala • Receive 4 tickets to additional shows
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 Texas Tenors concert the night of the Members Gala* • Receive 2 tickets to the Members Gala • Receive 2 tickets to additional shows
STAR / $600
• Option to purchase up to 8 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public • Receive 2 tickets to The Texas Tenors concert the night of the Members Gala* • Receive 2 tickets to the Members Gala
SUPPORTING ROLE / $250 All Members who join by August 17 are recognized on the member lobby sign all season.
• Option to purchase up to 6 tickets (per event) after subscribers and before the public • 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
*Or an alternate show to be determined – a list will be provided at a later time.
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2018-19 SEASON RICK SPRINGFIELD Thursday, September 20
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Saturday, December 8
THE TEXAS TENORS Saturday, September 29
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Thursday, January 24
DENNIS MILLER Thursday, October 4
THE UGLY DUCKLING Friday, February 1
iLUMINATE Saturday, October 13
THE KING AND I Monday, February 4
THE SELENA EXPERIENCE Saturday, October 27
KOOL & THE GANG Saturday, February 9
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Thursday, November 8
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Tuesday, February 19
LOS VIVANCOS – BORN TO DANCE Tuesday, February 26 THE CHIEFTAINS with special opener SWITCHBACK Saturday, March 16 DAN RATHER Tuesday, March 19 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET Saturday, March 30 FINDING NEVERLAND Tuesday, April 9