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Sep
14
The Piano Guys8:00pm
The Piano Guys
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
International musical superstars and internet sensations The Piano Guys bring their innovative mash-ups of classical and pop music performed on piano and cello to the stage at UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, September 14, 2019, at 8:00 pm. Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, The Piano Guys have proven to be a powerhouse group without limits. Arriving as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight, the quartet of Jon Schmidt (pianist, songwriter), Steven Sharp Nelson (cellist, songwriter), Paul Anderson (producer, videographer), and Al van der Beek (music producer, songwriter) have delivered bold compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre, a boundlessness that has since translated into a massively successful career. In the fall of 2018 they released their fifth studio album, Limitless.
"Who would have ever thought four middle-aged dads from Utah filming classicaly influenced music in nature could ever succeed at the outset?" asks member Steven Sharp Nelson. "That is why the name Limitless works so well. Our favorite thing is to find a way to be on the fringes of possibility. We like to combine things you would never expect to find together - but are close enough to make sense. It has been our mindset from the beginning."
Since formally introducting themselves in 2011, The Piano Guys have released five studio albums, two Christmas releases and a fan-favorite live album, earning six No. 1 debuts on Billboard's top Classical Albums chart and garnering an impressive 2 billion-plus global streams, over 1.6 billion YouTube views, and averaging nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. They have sold out concerts in almost every corner of the world and attracted a diehard audience of millions. The Piano Guys have appeared in The New York Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, Mashable, People, been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and performed on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show.
In late 2017, they hunkered down at their own TPG Studios in Utah and commenced work on what would become Limitless. A sublime, soaring, and sweeping cover of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" teased out the album release, generating over 8 million Spotify streams and nearly 20 million YouTube views. Moreover, the crossover of The Chainsmokers' "Something Just Like This" (feat. Coldplay) and Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" further illustrated their signature penchant for masterful mash-ups.
Tickets: https://jorgensen.uconn.edu
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Jun
6
Mamma Mia7:00pm
Mamma Mia
Thursday, June 6th, 2019
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship into an energetic and fun night of theatre. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reads her mom’s diary, only to discover that the father she has never met, could be one of three men! The wedding invitation brings Sophie’s three dads to the Greek Isles in search of the life that could have been with Sophie’s mother Donna. Filled laughter, heart and 22 hit songs, including “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, and “Super Trouper”, this international smash will have you shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” some more! Join CRT for a walk down the aisle that you’ll never forget! -
Jun
7
Mamma Mia8:00pm
Mamma Mia
Friday, June 7th, 2019
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Storrs Campus Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship into an energetic and fun night of theatre. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reads her mom’s diary, only to discover that the father she has never met, could be one of three men! The wedding invitation brings Sophie’s three dads to the Greek Isles in search of the life that could have been with Sophie’s mother Donna. Filled laughter, heart and 22 hit songs, including “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, and “Super Trouper”, this international smash will have you shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” some more! Join CRT for a walk down the aisle that you’ll never forget! -
Jun
8
Mamma Mia2:00pm
Mamma Mia
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Storrs Campus Harriet Jorgensen Theatre
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship into an energetic and fun night of theatre. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reads her mom’s diary, only to discover that the father she has never met, could be one of three men! The wedding invitation brings Sophie’s three dads to the Greek Isles in search of the life that could have been with Sophie’s mother Donna. Filled laughter, heart and 22 hit songs, including “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, and “Super Trouper”, this international smash will have you shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” some more! Join CRT for a walk down the aisle that you’ll never forget!
Pay-What-You-Can will be available for the 2pm show on Saturday, June 8th. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket price is $1 plus a canned good/non-perishable food item. 1 ticket per food item. Tickets are only available 1 hour prior to the performance in person at the box office. Not valid on prior sales. -
Jun
8
LGBTQ+ Night - Mamma Mia7:00pm
LGBTQ+ Night - Mamma Mia
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Harriet Jorgensen Theatre
If you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, join us for a casual, welcoming evening of drinks, appetizers and the chance to meet the CRT staff. One free drink with purchase.
Saturday, June 8th at 7pm in the Jorgensen Gallery -
Jun
8
Mamma Mia8:00pm
Mamma Mia
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Storrs Campus Harriet Jorgensen Theatre
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship into an energetic and fun night of theatre. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reads her mom’s diary, only to discover that the father she has never met, could be one of three men! The wedding invitation brings Sophie’s three dads to the Greek Isles in search of the life that could have been with Sophie’s mother Donna. Filled laughter, heart and 22 hit songs, including “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, and “Super Trouper”, this international smash will have you shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” some more! Join CRT for a walk down the aisle that you’ll never forget!
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Jun
8
Free Tours at the Ballard Institute!1:00pm
Free Tours at the Ballard Institute!
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Storrs Campus Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Downtown Storrs
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will participate in the 15th Annual Connecticut Open House Day – a unified celebration of the state’s fascinating world of art, history, and tourism – on June 8, 2019. During this one-day event, the Ballard Institute will offer free tours at 1 and 3 p.m. of its current exhibitions: "The World of Puppetry: From the Collections of the Ballard Institute" and "It’s Always Pandemonium: The Puppets of Bart Roccoberton," which features over 90 works by UConn Puppet Arts Program Director Bart. P. Roccoberton, Jr.
On Connecticut Open House Day, more than 200 other organizations and attractions throughout the state will open their doors and offer special incentives to visitors. This exciting statewide event, sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Tourism (COT), is designed to broaden awareness among residents of Connecticut’s exceptional cultural and tourism assets and encourage them to become ambassadors who share their newfound discoveries with visiting family and friends.
The Ballard Institute’s free tours at 1 and 3 p.m. will feature these current exhibitions:
-"The World of Puppetry: From the Collections of the Ballard Institute" showcases an array of different puppets carefully selected from the Ballard Institute collections to reflect the amazing richness of global puppet traditions and contemporary innovations in puppetry. The exhibition includes a variety of hand puppets, marionettes, rod puppets, toy theaters, and shadow figures from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, with particular attention to twentieth-century United States puppetry.
-"It’s Always Pandemonium" celebrates the ongoing puppetry career of Bart. P. Roccoberton, Jr., from his touring days performing with his troupe the Pandemonium Puppet Company; to his founding of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Institute of Professional Puppetry Arts; and now, to his work building puppets and puppeteers as Director of the UConn Puppet Arts Program. "It’s Always Pandemonium," curated by UConn Puppet Arts MFA candidate Matt Sorensen, features over 60 puppets, masterfully designed and crafted by Bart Roccoberton, his Pandemonium collaborators, and countless UConn Puppet Arts students under his guidance.
To qualify for any Open House Day special, at least one person in each visiting group must show a valid Connecticut driver’s license. Connecticut Open House Day also includes opportunities to become a Connecticut Ambassador as part of COT’s Ambassador Program, an ongoing initiative designed to cultivate pride among residents in the state’s many diverse historic, arts, tourism and entertainment treasures. For more information about Connecticut Open House Day, visit http://www.CTvisit.com or call 1-888-CTvisit.
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Par
