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RICHMOND HILL –The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its exciting 2014-2015 Season last night. The RHCPA follows up its highly successful 5th anniversary season with a lineup guaranteed to provide something for every taste. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2014-2015 Season will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.
“Our 2014-2015 season looks to share the spotlight with our audience…” says Michael Grit, Theatre Manager for the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. “We have created a programme that is unique, a collection of performances that is sure to resonate with the residents of York Region and beyond.”
Stella - Queen of the Snow-Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 6:30pm
Canada's acclaimed Mermaid Theatre has joined forces with the award-winning creator of Stella and Sam in a new stage adaption. Stella, Queen of the Snow tells the story of two children as they spend the day playing in the snow. The forest, snowballs, snow angels and the mysterious white stuff itself provide fuel for Sam's questions and Stella's answers as they discover the world of winter together. Single tickets $25, $20
The Lightning Thief- Sunday October 26 - 28, 2014 at 11am and 2pm
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological gods and monsters seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. TheatreworksUSA brings the popular book series by Rick Riordan alive onstage in this brand new musical adaptation. Single tickets $25, $20
Sid the Science Kid Live!-Wednesday November 12, 2014 at 7pm
Sid the Science Kid comes to life in this incredible live stage experience! With wonders to discover, Sid and his friends set off on a day of excitement and adventure, as they explore their five senses by asking curious questions and finding fascinating answers. With interactive activities and cooperative problem solving, Sid the Science Kid Live! will have the whole family cheering, exploring, dancing and excited to figure out more about the great unknown together. Single tickets $25, $20
Wingfield Unbound-Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 8pm
The RHCPA continues its presentation of the complete Wingfield cycle with the fourth installment, Wingfield Unbound. In his fourth season on the farm (and his first as a married man) Walt Wingfield tries to preserve the memory of the old rural community of Persephone Township by promoting the crumbling Hollyhock Mill as a museum site. But the locals say the mill is haunted. Undaunted by such superstitious fears, Walt sets out to prove to the neighbours that there's nothing to this curse business - with near disastrous results. Single tickets $45, $40
Bruce McCulloch-Saturday November 29, 2014 at 8pm
Legendary member of the Kids in the Hall comedy group, Bruce McCulloch makes his RHCPA debut with his new solo show Young Drunk Punk. A combination of stand-up, live music and assorted autobiographical insights this evening of comedy, peppered with moments of surprising poignancy, proves that although this infamous Kid may be all grown up, his singular brand of humour and signature wit remain firmly intact. Single tickets $40, $35
A Christmas Carol-December 6 -7, 2014 at 11am and 2pm
The RHCPA continues a holiday tradition with one of literature’s most enduring characters.
In this musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic, Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of the holiday season thanks to some unexpected visitors. Single tickets $25, $20
Curious George-January 17, 2015 at 11am and 2pm
Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books and movies in this delightful new musical. All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. On Meatball Day, George helps his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd has vanished! Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest….in Rome. With every swing and flip, George takes us through a fun-filled adventure in which he learns about Rome, meatballs and the “secret ingredient” to cooking. Single tickets $25, $20
Dinosaur Train -Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure- Wednesday March 18, 2015 at 2pm and 6:30pm
Dinosaur Train – Live! brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series to the stage. Join Buddy, Tiny, King, Don and more in this fun-filled, interactive and immersive live trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth....and rode in trains! Through magical special effects, music and laughter Dinosaur Train - Live! will have kids up and dancing in the aisles. Single tickets $25, $20
Robin Hood- Tuesday March 31, 2015 at 6:30pm
Somewhere near you there is a band of brothers fighting for justice. Seeking to rid the land of evil and return hope to the poorly treated. They are lean, mean, trained justice fighting machines! Armed with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in this Sherwood Forrest, but one thing is for sure . . . no rogue is safe! Join internationally acclaimed Visible Fictions for a silly and unexpected take on Robin Hood and be prepared to unleash your imagination! Single tickets $25, $20
National Chinese Acrobats- Thursday April 9, 2015 at 8pm
With more than 20 performers, the National Chinese Acrobats captivate and mystify with their highly entertaining and brilliant combination of acrobatics, dance and martial arts that leaves audiences mesmerized! Based in Beijing and founded in 1959 the company has toured abroad to over forty countries producing a large number of nationally and internationally recognized and award-winning programs. Single tickets $55, $50
Cirque Mechanics - Pedal Punk-Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 8pm
Set in a post- apocalyptic world of machines Cirque Mechanics presents Pedal Punk, a rowdy circus where the mischief is on wheels. Drawing inspiration from the culture of steam punk, where is powered by steam. In Pedal Punk you’ll encounter unicycles that fly, wheel acrobats that hover, cyclists that whirl, pole climbers that soar and trapeze artists that float. Pedal Punk is steam punk circus that will charm you with its story and thrill you with its daring. Single tickets $45, $40
Shirley MacLaine- Thursday May 7, 2015 at 8pm
Shirley MacLaine’s legendary career comprises more than 50 feature films highlighted by an Academy Award® win and six nominations, six Emmy® Awards nominations, seven Golden Globe® Awards – including the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award – and the title of international best-selling author. With her trademark wit and candor, Shirley MacLaine takes you on the journey of her life, from her career as an entertainer to her crusade as an advocate for civil rights and liberties, women’s rights, and spiritual understanding. Single tickets $85, $80
Ticket information
Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 7th at 10am. Single tickets are available as well as subscriptions and convenient flex packages. Patrons are asked to call the box office at 905-787-8811 or go online at www.rhcentre.ca.
Photo: Shirley Maclaine.
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