2009 Shows:

Saturday, November 7
Toledo Opera Presents: Falstaff
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
The bumbling and amorous adventures and misadventures of the rotund knight Sir John Falstaff, who conspires with his cohorts to have amorous adventures with more than one young lady in town. But Sir John has more to contend with than their jealous husbands! This brilliant comedic romp sparkles from start to finish.

Friday, November 13
Toledo Opera Presents: Falstaff
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
The bumbling and amorous adventures and misadventures of the rotund knight Sir John Falstaff, who conspires with his cohorts to have amorous adventures with more than one young lady in town. But Sir John has more to contend with than their jealous husbands! This brilliant comedic romp sparkles from start to finish.

Saturday, November 14
Toledo Symphony Mozart & More Presents The Magic Flute…Plus Beethoven’s 4th
at Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Toledo Symphony’s Mozart and More series celebrates the elegant genius of Mozart in the welcoming setting of the Franciscan Center .

Sunday, November 15
Toledo Opera Presents: Falstaff
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
The bumbling and amorous adventures and misadventures of the rotund knight Sir John Falstaff, who conspires with his cohorts to have amorous adventures with more than one young lady in town. But Sir John has more to contend with than their jealous husbands! This brilliant comedic romp sparkles from start to finish.

Thursday, November 19
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
100 Years of Broadway is a jubilant revue of Broadway’s most beloved songs from hit shows: Chicago, Jersey Boys, South Pacific, Wicked, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Cabaret, Grease, Rent, and The Wizard of Oz. Supported by an all-star New York band.

Friday, November 20-Saturday, November 21
Toledo Symphony Classic Series Presents An American in Paris
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Saturday, November 28
Toledo Symphony Presents Canadian Brass Holiday Pops
at Stranahan Theater
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
World-renowned Canadian Brass returns to Toledo to celebrate the sounds of the season with holiday favorites, classics, musical surprises and the beloved brass quintet’s famous antics.

Thursday, December 3-Sunday, December 6
The Night Before Christmas - The Whole Story
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
The Night Before Christmas comes to life in the Valentine Theatre’s production based on the treasured Clement C. Moore verse. Traditional carols, holiday dance, festive special effects and heart-warming story will add just the right touch to the holiday season. Created for young children and the young at heart. New musical numbers added!

Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6
Toledo Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com

2010 Shows

Wednesday, January 6
Swan Lake – Moscow Festival Ballet
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
The Moscow Festival Ballet, founded by legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Sergei Radchenko, brings to life the story of the ugly ducking who became a lovely swan. As one of the leading ballet companies, this exciting new company stages unforgettable productions of timeless classics.

Sunday, January 10
Toledo Symphony Presents The Blade Chamber Series: Chamber III (Dauprat, Mendelssohn, Schubert)
at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
A series that offers the unique opportunity to hear Toledo Symphony musicians performing some of the most profound and personal music in the intimate warmth of The Toledo Club.

Friday, January 15-Saturday, January 16
Toledo Symphony Classic Series Presents Four Seasons
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Saturday, January 23
Toledo Symphony Presents Richard Marx in Concert
at Stranahan Theater
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
A Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter/producer for more than 20 years, adult contemporary star Richard Marx performs his greatest hits Don't Mean Nothing, Hold On to the Nights, and the worldwide classic, Right Here Waiting.

Sunday, January 24
Cabaret
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
“Wilkommen!, Bienvenue!, Welcome!,” sings the Emcee of the Kit Kat Club through painted lips, as the people of 1929 Berlin join him. Whatever your troubles, you will forget them at the Cabaret.
Set in the decadent Berlin of the early 1930’s during the uninhibited era of the Weimar Republic, it sets the rise of the Nazis against the apathy of the masses, and describes a wind of change that would have terrifying consequences for all. Songs include: “It Couldn’t Please Me More”,”Wilkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Money Makes the World Go ‘Round.” Kander and Ebb’s stunning songs and fascinating characters.

Sunday, January 24
Toledo Symphony Presents Bruckner in the Rosary Cathedral
at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Toledo Symphony includes the special offering of Bruckner in Rosary Cathedral.

Saturday, January 30
Toledo Symphony Presents Jupiter…Plus Strauss
at Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Toledo Symphony’s Mozart and More series celebrates the elegant genius of Mozart in the welcoming setting of the Franciscan Center .

Friday, February 5-Saturday, February 6
Toledo Symphony Presents Fabulous Fifths
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Friday, February 12
The Gondoliers
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers is the story of a young bride of the heir to a throne who arrives in Venice to join her husband. It turns out, however, that he cannot be identified, since he was entrusted to the care of a drunken gondolier who mixed up the prince with his own son. Presented by Los Angeles ’ Opera a la Carte, directed by Richard Sheldon.

Friday, March 5-Saturday, March 6
Toledo Symphony Presents Scheherazade and Sax Appeal
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Friday, March 12
The Long & Winding Road
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
Jim Witter’s “The Long and Winding Road ” features 30 songs from the Lennon-McCartney catalog, including “Yesterday,” “ Penny Lane,” “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be.” The multimedia production uses screens to display images and tell the stories behind the songs. Witter, on piano, is accompanied by a drummer, bassist, guitarist and keyboardist. “The Long and Winding Road ” is not an impersonation of the Beatles, Witter stressed. “More than anything, it honors the music and the song writing,” he said.

Saturday, March 13-Sunday, March 14
Toledo Opera Presents: Lucretia
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
The men of the Roman army have discovered that during their absence their wives have faithlessly betrayed them – all but Lucretia. The young prince Tarquinius plots to test her fidelity. Hauntingly beautiful music is married to an ancient Roman tale.

Saturday, March 20
Toledo Symphony Presents Gerstein Plays the Rhapsodies
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
He amazed all in his Toledo Symphony debut last year. Hear keyboard virtuoso Kirill Gerstein returning to play Rachmaninoff’ and Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsodies.

Friday, March 26-Saturday, March 27
Toledo Symphony Presents A Bow to Brahms
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Saturday, April 10
Toledo Symphony Mozart & More Series Presents All Amadeus
at Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Toledo Symphony’s Mozart and More series celebrates the elegant genius of Mozart in the welcoming setting of the Franciscan Center .

Friday, April 16-Saturday, April 17
Toledo Symphony Presents Tse and TSO
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Saturday, April 24
Toledo Symphony Presents The Music of John Williams
at Stranahan Theater
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
Re-live the adventure and romance of Hollywood ’s most loved films with music from Star Wars, Superman, Close Encounters, Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and more. Plus the Toledo premiere of John Williams’ Tuba Concerto.

Saturday, May 1
Toledo Opera Presents: L’elisir D’Amore
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
Nemorino pines for the haughty Adina, but she has eyes only for the handsome Sgt. Belcore... until Dr. Dulcamara’s love potion works its wizardry! It’s saucy, it’s sweet. It’s a stream of laughs and lovely melody!

Sunday, May 2
Toledo Symphony Presents The Blade Chamber Series: Chamber IV (Schubert, Copland, Stravinsky)
at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
A series that offers the unique opportunity to hear Toledo Symphony musicians performing some of the most profound and personal music in the intimate warmth of The Toledo Club.

Friday, May 7
Toledo Opera Presents: L’elisir D’Amore
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
Nemorino pines for the haughty Adina, but she has eyes only for the handsome Sgt. Belcore... until Dr. Dulcamara’s love potion works its wizardry! It’s saucy, it’s sweet. It’s a stream of laughs and lovely melody!

Sunday, May 9
Toledo Opera Presents: L’elisir D’Amore
at Valentine Theatre
Contact: Toledo Opera, 419.255.SING (7464), www.toledo-opera.com
Nemorino pines for the haughty Adina, but she has eyes only for the handsome Sgt. Belcore... until Dr. Dulcamara’s love potion works its wizardry! It’s saucy, it’s sweet. It’s a stream of laughs and lovely melody!

Friday, May 14-Saturday, May 15
Toledo Symphony Presents The Season Finale
at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
The Classics Series performances feature a comprehensive range of repertoire, known and emerging guest artists, and spotlights on musicians of the Toledo Symphony.

Saturday, May 15
‘Til Death Do Us Part
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
Late Nite Catechism 3: ‘Til Death Do Us Part is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last rights, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country’s feistiest couples counselor!

Friday, May 21
Steve Tyrell
at Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787, www.valentinetheatre.com
Steve Tyrell is a distinguished Grammy winner and Emmy nominated purveyor of pop standards, as well as a behind the scenes impresario. Over the course of four decades as a songwriter, producer, and performer, Steve Tyrell’s stellar songs remain unrivaled in their ability to touch hearts and define the emotions that otherwise elude concise explanation.

Saturday, May 22
Toledo Symphony Presents A Tribute to the Music of John Denver with Jim Curry
at Stranahan Theater
Contact: Toledo Symphony, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com
John Denver, one of the most beloved singer/songwriters to grace the stage. Acclaimed artist Jim Curry performs Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Take Me Home Country Roads, and many more. Jim Curry was the voice of John Denver in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story.