2018-19 season

2018-19 SEASON

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world class. right here.Welcome to an all new season filled with world-class music, comedy, dance, film, family fare and more. It all begins this October with such incredible artists as the two-time GRAMMY award-winner Leo Kottke, the country rock pioneer band POCO, and the gifted jazz pianist and inspired singer-songwriter Nellie McKay.

We are thrilled to welcome back John Pizzarelli, George Winston, Lez Zeppelin, Ladies of Laughter and five time GRAMMY winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo. And for the first time, we are excited to present one of America’s best loved comedians Louie Anderson, star of Broadway’s Hamilton Christopher Jackson, founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band John McEuen, and Americana singer-songwriter Josh Ritter.

Our celebrated Bluegrass Series has been nominated for Bluegrass Event of the Year in 2018, for the third season in a row by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). This, the 37th Season, features five amazing bands including the 2016 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. The award-winning Family Series features fun and engaging literary favorites such as Pete the Cat, Rosie Revere, Engineer and Madeline, as well as the new musical My Perfect Pet. Emelin’s Film Club, entering its 13th Season, continues to screen the best of contemporary independent film curated by David Schwartz, Chief Curator of the Museum of the Moving Image. Our ongoing Classical Music and Dance Series offer a wonderfully eclectic and exciting program of distinguished artists like the peerless American Brass Quintet and acclaimed tapper/choreographer Caleb Teicher.

We are also pleased to launch‘Made in Westchester,’ a new series celebrating

the incredible talent of artists from Westchester. These performances and events will be presented on Thursday

evenings at 7:30 throughout the season and feature such artists as the award winning playwright Joshua Harmon, and the New Rochelle native, singer-songwriter, Kaya Nicole.

Please take a moment to check out all the shows scheduled so far this season, and be sure to visit our website often

for announcements of additional events. We look forward to seeing you here at the Emelin, Westchester’s most intimate venue for music and the performing arts.

PROGRAM GUIDE............02

ROCK.......................03-04

FOLK/ROOTS..........05-06

JAZZ........................07-08

BROADWAY...............09-10

COMEDY..................11-12

BLUEGRASS.............13-14

CLASSICAL..............15-16

MADE IN WESTCHESTER...17-18

FAMILY SERIES...........19-20

FAMILY EVENTS................21

SCHOOL PROGRAMS.....21

DANCE............................22

FILM CLUB.........................23

GALA/MEMBERSHIP.......24

SPONSORS/PARTNERS....25

IMPORTANT INFO............26

JOSH RITTER..............BACKGASPARD&DANCERS | 5/12/2018

NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON!1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER26 | Fall Film Club Begins................p.23

OCTOBER06 | Leo Kottke................................p.0612 | Poco..........................................p.0414 | My Perfect Pet........................p.1919 | Danny Paisley &.......................................The Southern Grass..............p.1426 | Ladies Of Laughter.................p.1227 | Nellie McKay...........................p.0728 | The Real Wicked Witches...................of Halloween Hills..................p.19

NOVEMBER

01 | Kaya Nicole & Samba Soul......p.1702 | Josh Ritter.................................p.0404 | Parker Quartet.........................p.16 08 | Annual Gala..............................p.2409 | George Winston......................p.0810 | Joe Matarese............................p.1216 | Ann Hampton Callaway..........p.0817 | John McEuen...........................p.0329 | Holiday Jam with Emily Angell..p.18

DECEMBER01 | Loudon Wainwright III...........................Suzzy Roche &.......................................Lucy Wainwright-Roche.....p.0606 | The Klezmatics........................p.0607 | David Parmley &.....................................Cardinal Tradition...................p.1408 | Mamaroneck Chorus..............p.2109 | Rainbow Fish............................p. 2014 | Louie Anderson........................p.1115 | Christopher Jackson...............p.1016 & 22 | Nutcracker Dream..........p.2126 | The Paper Bag Players.............p.20

JANUARY12 | Lez Zeppelin.............................p.0419 | Pete The Cat.............................p.2023 | Winter Film Club Begins........p.2326 | Leading Ladies Of Broadway.p.1031 | The Westchester Chordsmen..p.18

FEBRUARY07 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo....p.0509 | The Cat In The Hat..................p.2015 | Frank Solivan &...................................... Dirty Kitchen..........................p.1328 | New Orleans Piano Night.......p.18

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program guide

“The Emelin is a gem to be discovered in Westchester.” - Hans-Jakob Wilhelm, Ballet Des Ameriques

“Small, intimate venue. Great for watching any performer.” - Mitchell

“One of the nicest most intimate music venues in the NY Metro area. Highly recommended!” - Robert

MARCH08 | Lisa Howard.................................p.0910 | American Brass Quintet............p.1515 | Sister Sadie...................................p.1416 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar......p.2021 | An Evening with Joshua Harmon.p.1829 | Comedians from “The Late Show....... ..........with Stephen Colbert”..............p.12

APRIL03 | Spring Film Club Begins............p.2306 | Dance Off The Grid....................p.2207 | Nathan Lee...................................p.1612 | Monroe Crossing........................p.1413 | The Sixties Show........................p.0427 | Rosie Revere, Engineer..............p.2027 | John Pizzarelli..............................p.08

MAY03 | Alexander String Quartet..........p.1604 | Dance Off The Grid.....................p.2205 | Madeline and the Bad Hat........p.2010 | Paula Cole....................................p.04

JUNE07 | Laughing Out Loud.....................p.12

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rockNITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND’S JOHN McEUEN &THE STRING WIZARDS PRESENTWILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKENSAT, NOV 17, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30Remember the classics “Mr. Bojangles,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “Buy For Me the Rain,” and “Dance Little Jean?” Join GRAMMY award-winner John McEuen as he leads his fellow band members, virtuosos all, through a multi-media journey chronicling the music and memories of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s incredible career and the landmark platinum album Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

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rockPOCOFRI, OCT 12, 2018 @ 8PM | $78/$68/$55This country rock pioneer band, that counts Richie Furay and Jim Messina among its founding members, found platinum success with such classics as “Heart Of The Night.” Four decades later Rusty Young, who wrote and sang the massive hits “Crazy Love” and “Call It Love,” still leads this incredible band. Singer/songwriter and New Rochelle resident Artie Tobia to open with a solo acoustic set of rock, country, folk and blues.

THE SIXTIES SHOWSAT, APR 13, 2019 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30The Greatest 1960’S Musical Recreation Show on Earth Featuring Former Members of Bob Dylan’s Bands, Dave Davies’ band (The Kinks), James Brown’s Bands and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live Band. Let some of the most talented musicians from the 60’s and beyond, take you on a high energy musical trip filled with the songs, stories, archival audio and newsreel footage from that uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant time.

LEZ ZEPPELINSAT, JAN 12, 2019 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30January 12, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Zeppelin I, the album that started it all. Join us for a very special tribute as we celebrate this milestone with the authentic female counterpart to one of the greatest rock groups of all time.

JOSH RITTERFRI, NOV 2, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$42Ranked one of “The 10 Most Exciting Artists Now” (Entertainment Weekly), the singer, songwriter, musician and author, is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. Josh Ritter will perform a special solo acoustic show, highlighting brand new material, as well as songs from his extensive, critically-acclaimed catalog.

PAULA COLEFRI, MAY 10, 2019 @ 8PM | $60/$52/$48Paula Cole is an “extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” (Rolling Stone), who infuses wit and poetry in all she creates, like the hauntingly plaintive “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone.” Seeing the GRAMMY award-winner perform live, is to experience a voice that’s big, rich and gorgeous, a mind that is intelligent, and a heart that transforms suffering into beauty.

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folk/roots LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOTHU, FEB 7, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $68/$63/$58

Singing the traditional music Isicathamiya (Is-cot-a-ME-Ya), originated in the mines of South Africa, the five-time GRAMMY award-winning group returns to the Emelin with

a message of peace, love and harmony.

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LOUDON WAINWRIGHT IIISUZZY ROCHELUCY WAINWRIGHT-ROCHE“ALL IN A FAMILY”SAT, DEC 1, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38Enjoy an evening filled with wit, thoughtful song and plenty of familial harmony. GRAMMY award-winning American Folk singer Loudon Wainwright III, who Rolling Stone credits as having “modernized blues and Americana,” returns to the Emelin, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriters Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright-Roche.

THE KLEZMATICSTHU, DEC 6, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $48/$40/$32Experience the GRAMMY award-winning “Jewish roots band” that has led a popular revival of this ages-old art form. Traditional at its core and infused with contemporary sensibilities, the music is pure joy. “We were dancing in the aisles because, for a few minutes, we were all in love with each other, life in general, and music. That’s what the Klezmatics do.” — PopMatters.

LEO KOTTKESAT, OCT 6, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38This two-time GRAMMY award nominee is arguably one of the most important and influential acoustic steel-string fingerstyle guitarists. Highly innovative, he is known for his compelling original compositions as well as his arrangements of cover songs. As FolkWorks says, “There is simply no finer folk guitarist on the planet.”

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jazzNELLIE McKAYSAT, OCT 27, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35

The gifted jazz pianist, hopeless romantic, absurdist social commentator, and inspired singer-songwriter returns! See the

“funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented” (The New Yorker), Nellie McKay, of Broadway, film,

television, radio and books, perform live at the Emelin.

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AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WINSTONFRI, NOV 9, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$40The incomparable pianist, performer and recording artist will play from his vast catalog of distinguished works in his signature flowing, impressionisic style. A local food bank will conduct a food drive during this event.

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAYSINGS FILM CLASSICS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

FRI, NOV 16, 2018 @ 8PM | $65/$55/$45Please join us when the Tony nominee sings songs from the golden age of film, written by such greats as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, and more. A leading champion of the Great American Songbook, Callaway has a unique style of blending jazz and traditional pop that has made her a mainstay in concert halls as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film.

JOHN PIZZARELLIA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NAT KING COLE

SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 7PM & 9:30PM | $59/$49World-renowned guitarist and singer and one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli returns to

the Emelin with his Trio to perform a very special tribute to the artist who inspired him most.

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JOHN PIZZARELLI

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LISA HOWARDFRI, MAR 8, 2019 @ 8PM | $55/$45The Broadway star of Escape to Margaritaville, It Shoulda Been You, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is a “delightful powerhouse” (NY Times), with incredible range.

See for yourself why the Drama Desk winner has been known to “lead the pack, and steal the show,” because “when Lisa Howard sings a song, it gets sung.” -Variety

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broadwayLEADING LADIES OF BROADWAYSAT, JAN 26, 2019 @ 8PM | $65/$55Behind every great Broadway musical, there’s a great leading lady. Roles like Elphaba of Wicked, Éponine in Les Miserable, Nala of The Lion King, along with countless others, have left an indelible impression on the Broadway stage. Join us as four of Broadway’s finest female vocalists including Rona Figueroa (Les Miserables; Miss Saigon; Nine; Lennon), Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera; Cats; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; A Little Night Music; Finian’s Rainbow), Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Anika Larsen (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Avenue Q; Xanadu; All Shook Up; RENT) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) pay homage to these memorable ‘ladies’ and their music. This all-new concert event has been created exclusively for the Emelin Theatre and is hosted by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, with Musical Director/Accompanist Eugene Gwozdz.

CHRISTOPHER JACKSONSAT, DEC 15, 2018 @ 8PM | $85/$75/$65‘George Washington’ is in the house! Originating the role in the Broadway musical phenomenon, Hamilton, Christopher Jackson is a Tony Award nominated actor as well as a GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning songwriter/composer. He has starred in The Bronx Bombers, In The Heights, Memphis and The Lion King on Broadway, numerous shows Off-Broadway, as well as film and television, including his current role in the hit CBS drama “Bull.” He premieres at the Emelin this fall.

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comedyLOUIE ANDERSONFRI, DEC 14, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35Named “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time” by Comedy Central, Anderson was awarded a 2016 Emmy for his role in the hit FX comedy series “Baskets,” and is a best-selling author. Over thirty years, he has become one of America’s most recognized and adored comics, continuing to tour and perform to standing-room-only crowds across the country.

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LIBERTY COMEDY PRESENTSLAUGHING OUT LOUDFRI, JUN 7, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20Join us for a very funny Emelin tradition! It’s our seventh annual night of comedy featuring some of the best comedians to come from the Westchester area. Check emelin.org for performer updates.

IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY PRESENTS COMEDIANS FROM “THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT”FRI, MAR 29, 2019 @ 8PM | $39/$30In addition to making multiple appearances on late night TV, each of these three amazing comedians are cutting it up just about everywhere. Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winner for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and has had his own critically-acclaimed one-man Broadway show. Nick Griffin, with his smart, sarcastic and hilarious style, is a stand-out on the NYC comedy club scene. The national headliner, best-selling author and award-winning director, Bonnie McFarlane, has been rated the ‘Number one funniest female you should know’ by The Huffington Post. Each of these talented comedians will take a turn at the mic on the Emelin stage, for one incredibly hilarious evening.

JOE MATARESETHE POSTER’S WRONGSAT, NOV 10, 2018 @ 8PM | $30/$20Joe Matarese has performed his unique, very funny brand of stand up on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Chelsea Lately,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and “America’s Got Talent.” He’s had his own special on “Comedy Central Presents,” and will perform his new special “The Poster’s Wrong.”

LADIES OF LAUGHTERFUNNY & FABULOUS COMEDY TOURFRI, OCT 26, 2018 @ 8PM | $39/$30Grab your friends and join us for another hilarious evening with “The Funniest Ladies in America!” Boasting past participants like Amy Schumer, LOL brings an amazing line up this season including Jane Condon from neighboring Greenwich, Regina DeCicco, named “Lower Hudson Valley’s Funniest Person,” Chris Rich, who has worked with such premiere comics as Jerry Seinfeld, plus the 2018 LOL Newcomer Winner Olga Namer.

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BONNIE McFARLANECOMEDIANS FROM “THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT”

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FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHENFRI, FEB 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $52/$45This award-winning virtuoso band is the complete package with astounding instrumentals, searing, sky-high vocals and a towering stage presence. A unique bluegrass stylist, Solivan brings a bluesy edge to a repertoire of modern bluegrass along with re-imagined traditional favorites.

MONROE CROSSINGFRI, APR 12, 2019 @ 8PM | $42/$35Monroe Crossing returns with its eclectic repertoire – from Bill Monroe to Motown to Prince – outstanding vocals and instrumentals. This band is pure fun, with music and a stage show that’s as entertaining as it gets.

SISTER SADIEFRI, MAR 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $49/$42The superb all-star, groundbreaking all-female band boasts some of bluegrass music’s most notable performers, including 5-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley. “This is high-octane, modern traditional bluegrass featuring five women who can flat out pick and sing.” – Bluegrass Today

DAVID PARMLEY &CARDINAL TRADITIONFRI, DEC 7, 2018 @ 8PM | $42/$35Traditional but not predictable, this talented band breathes new life into old favorites in a way that gets the whole house moving. Parmley’s warm and soulful voice, which has distinguished him as one of the finest lead singers in bluegrass, leads this veteran ensemble of top-shelf musicians.

DANNY PAISLEY &THE SOUTHERN GRASSFRI, OCT 19, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$42Led by 2016 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, this powerhouse band kicks off the Bluegrass season at the Emelin with emphatic vocals and hard-driving traditional style, playing everything from ballads to breakdowns, with characteristic intensity.

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BEER, WINE AND SNACKS AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCES

Join us for a complimentary glass of wine during the concert and a moderated

discussion with the artists after each event.

AMERICAN BRASS QUINTETSUN, MAR 10, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25Hailed by Newsweek as “the high priests of brass,” the American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world. Their play has been lauded as “positively breathtaking” (NY Times), “superbly balanced” (LA Times), with “a tone quality of unrivaled purity, range and power” (The Telegraph).

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ALEXANDER STRING QUARTETFRI, MAY 3, 2019 @ 8PM | $40/$35/$25Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet, K. 428Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki: String Quartet No. 3Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet, Op. 96 “American”The Alexander Quartet has secured its standing among the world’s premier ensembles. The “unusually fine group - musically, technically, in just about any way one wants to view it,” (NY Times) has played its “dream-come-true performances” (Boston Globe) to critical acclaim across five continents.

NATHAN LEESUN, APR 7, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for piano in B minor, K. 540Nikolai Kapustin: Variations for piano, Op. 41Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58Alfred Grünfeld: Soiree de Vienne, Op. 56 (from Concert Johann Strauss’ Fledermaus)At fifteen, pianist Nathan Lee won First Prize in the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Since then, The Washington Post claims “his playing is virtually note perfect” and The New York Times has touted “his fluid technique and musical instincts.” Now 17, the piano virtuoso will give his New York Concerto Debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2019 – but first – he will play the Emelin.

PARKER QUARTETSUN, NOV 4, 2018 @ 4PM $40/$35/$25Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Leos Janáček: Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata”Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 74, “Harp”Experience “something extraordinary.” (NY Times) The GRAMMY Award-winning Parker Quartet is one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, with inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship.

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KAYA NICOLE & SAMBA SOULTHU, NOV 1, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15A gifted vocalist, songwriter and classical guitarist with a robust mezzo soprano range and rhythmic vocal style, Kaya Nicole is often compared to Esperanza Spalding (with a dash of funk), Gal Costa or Carmen Miranda. Come hear the New Rochelle native and her band Samba Soul perform Bossa Nova and Samba classics from the 60’s and 70’s, as well as original Neo-soul, Jazz, Blues and Samba Funk compositions.

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AN EVENING WITH JOSHUA HARMONTHU, MAR 21, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15Westchester native Joshua Harmon is a critically acclaimed playwright whose “penchant for biting commentary suffuses his fiercely funny yet poignant plays.” (The Boston Globe) Harmon has fast made his mark with Bad Jews (2012); Significant Other (2015); Skintight (2018); and Admissions (2018), which won the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and the 2018 Drama Desk Award for Best Play.

Please join us for a dramatic reading of a selection of Harmon’s work, along with an interesting discussion with the playwright and Emelin Executive Director, Elliot Fox.

NEW ORLEANS PIANO NIGHTTHU, FEB 28, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15It’s Piano Night at the Emelin as Westchester musicians Kristina Koller, Todd Nocera, Dinah Vero and more, celebrate Mardi Gras and the spirit of New Orleans. Join us for an evening of blues, jazz, and maybe a wee bit of funk.

THE WESTCHESTER CHORDSMENTHU, JAN 31, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $25/$20Since 1953, The Westchester Chordsmen have made it their mission to spread the joy and fun of singing around to the community, the country and the world. With a musical repertoire that extends beyond its barbershop-style roots, the 60 member group performs everything from Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel and contemporary songs arranged in four-part a cappella harmony. Program to be announced.

HOLIDAY JAM & FOOD DRIVE WITH EMILY ANGELL AND FRIENDSTHU, NOV 29, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15Singer-songwriter Emily Angell can be seen all over Westchester and Connecticut singing, strumming and wailing on the harmonica. This holiday season, Emily and a few of her talented friends will join us for our first ever community jam and food drive to play rock, folk, blues, and holiday sing-along favorites. We invite everybody to bring canned food and clothing that will be donated to a local food bank.


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MY PERFECT PETSUN, OCT 14, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM Cailin wants a puppy for big birthday, number 10 - but is she responsible and mature enough to take care of a puppy? Find out in this brand new heart-warming musical. Ages 4-8Music and lyrics by Jeff Eisenberg, book by Bruce J. Robinson, directed by Rachel Black Spaulding.

THE REAL WICKED WITCHESOF HALLOWEEN HILLSSUN, OCT 28, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM The funny, lively family musical returns this season filled with loveable witches and goblins and Halloween fun. Written by Westchester’s own Broadway favorites John Treacy Egan & Robert Hager. Ages 5-10

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THE PAPER BAG PLAYERSSTAND UP AND CHEER, WE’RE 60 THIS YEAR! WED, DEC 26, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM An Emelin holiday tradition! Join us for this special anniversary event filled with music and dance, larger-than-life characters, singalongs and stories. Ages 3-8

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THE CAT IN THE HAT*SAT, FEB 9, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM That funny, mischievous cat is back, in this fun-filled musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic. A Two Beans Production under Theatreworks USA. Ages 5+

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RAINBOW FISH*SUN, DEC 9, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM This original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful story, incorporating innovative puppetry, striking visual effects in black light, and original music, will enchant even the youngest child. Ages 2+

PETE THE CAT*SAT, JAN 19, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM A musical adventure about friendship, based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Get your tickets before the cool cat sells out...again! A Theatreworks USA Production. Ages 4+

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MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT*AN ARTSPOWER PRODUCTION

SUN, MAY 5, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM This colorful musical captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’ much loved “Madeline” series. This amusing tale of enemies-become-friends is told with gentle humor, and has a beautiful musical score. An Artspower Production. Ages 4+

ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER*SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM A new musical brings Andrea Beaty’s beloved characters Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada Twist, Scientist, together to save the day when a class trip takes an unexpected turn. A TheatreWorks USA production. Ages 5-9

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR*A N D O T H E R E R I C C A R L E FA V O R I T E S

SAT, MAR 16, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, the award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black lighting and fanciful puppetry. Ages 3+

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SAT, DEC 8, 2018 @ 4PM & 7PM | $10/$5Rock, Pop, R&B musician, arranger, interpreter, and Mamaroneck Avenue School music teacher, Steph Chinn, is pulling together a roster of multi-generational voices from the area to perform a unique mix of his favorite music, from holiday standards to Coldplay, in fresh, new arrangements.

SUN, DEC 16, 2018 @ 2PM & 5PM | $25/$20SAT, DEC 22, 2018 @ 3PM & 7PM | $25/$20Please join us for the world premiere of a special family adaptation of the seasonal ballet favorite, by renowned choreographer Carole Alexis. Featuring Westchester professional dance company Ballet des Amériques, Alexis’ hour-long Nutcracker Dream, is inspired by the work of Marius Petipa and Rudolf Nureyev.

Family series shows marked with an asterisk on page 20 are also part of our School Outreach Program. Since 1977, the Emelin's subsidized school programs have brought thousands of children into our theatre, extending learning from the classroom to the stage.Call Susan Flink @ 914.698.3045 x200 for more information on our School Program.

“Thank you for enriching the lives of so many children in our community.” -B.W., First Grade Teacher

“The impact on our children is potent and life-changing.”-B.R., Kindergarten Teacher

“Thank you for all you do to make the Emelin a great theatre resource for our kids – full of fun and learning!!” -C.L., Kindergarten Teacher

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SAT, APR 6, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20SAT, MAY 4, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20The extraordinary “eclectic performance series” (The New Yorker) returns for its sixth season of spectacular dance at the Emelin. Join us for two evenings of multiple performances showcasing the diversity of today’s dance landscape, followed by a Q&A with artists about what inspires their work.

The first evening in April features acclaimed dancer/choreographer Caleb Teicher, Bessie Juried Artist Abigail Zbikowsi, and critically-acclaimed Bharatanatyam soloist Malini Srinivasan. The May 4th event features the highly eloquent contemporary ballet of Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, the abstract, often comedic dance of Larry Keigwin & Nicole Wolcott, as well as Mamaroneck dancer, choreographer and teacher Megan Williams in Megan Williams Dance Projects.

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WINTER 2019 SESSION | $125JAN 23 | JAN 30 | FEB 6 | FEB 13 | FEB 27 | MAR 6

SPRING 2019 SESSION | $125APR 3 | APR 10 | APR 24 | MAY 8 | MAY 15 | MAY 22


The Emelin Film Club reconvenes this September with six of the best new critically-acclaimed independent films from around the world. This past year, members were the first to see such acclaimed films as the multiple Academy award winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, the Golden Globe darling, Mudbound, which was also nominated for four Oscars, and Faces Places, awarded Best Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. Films span a wide range of genres and subject matters and are specially selected by club programmer David Schwartz, Chief Curator at the Museum of the Moving Image.

JOIN THE CLUB!

FILM*Titles previously screened at Film Club 2017-18

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SPONSORED BY

Your membership supports the performances on our stage and all of the work that takes place off stage as well. The Emelin Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and your contribution at any level is greatly appreciated. We are pleased to provide the following membership benefits:

$50-$99 LEVEL | FRIENDPriority access to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public.

$100-$249 LEVEL | PATRONPreceding benefit plus:Waived ticket handling fee for 2 tickets at each performance.Recognition in the Emelin Theatre program and on our website for the qualifying year.

$250-$499 LEVEL | ARTIST’S CIRCLEAll preceding benefits plus:4 vouchers for a complimentary beverage for your use throughout the season.Complimentary ticket exchange with 48 hours notice.

$500-$999 LEVEL | DIRECTOR’S CIRCLEAll preceding benefits plus:Waived ticket handling fee for up to 4 tickets at each performance.6 vouchers for a complimentary beverage for your use throughout the season.

$1,000 AND ABOVE LEVEL | PRODUCER’S CIRCLEAll preceding benefits plus:Waived ticket handling fee for all tickets at each performance.

*Titles previously screened at Film Club 2017-18

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2018 annual galaTHU, NOV 8 @ 6:30PM

BEACH POINT CLUBMAMARONECK, NY

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, AND FRIENDS

2017 GALA PERFORMERKELLI O’HARA

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY...LISA HOWARDBROADWAY | P. 09

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partners & sponsors

The Emelin Theatre’s programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.The Emelin Theatre would like to thank the following for helping to make the 2018-19 season possible:

The Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont Film Club is sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence Family Series is sponsored by Miller’s ToysExclusive media sponsor for Rock and Folk/Roots events is WFUVSchool Programs are supported in part by the Jandon FoundationSponsor of select events is AJ Benet, Inc.

PHOTO CREDITSFront Cover: Christopher Jackson © Joan Marcus; Inside Cover: Gaspard&Dancers © Amy Kerwin; The Klezmatics © Joshua Kessler; Ladysmith Black Mambazo (provided); Leo Kottke © Anne Hamersky; Nellie McKay © Kirk Stauffer; John Pizzarelli © Jacob Blickenstaff; John McEuen © John McEuen; Poco (provided); Lisa Howard (provided); Christopher Jackson © Paul Morigi; Kissy Simmons © Will Adams; Louie Anderson (provided); Bonnie McFarlane © Bonnie McFarlane; Frank Solivan © Frank Solivan; Monroe Crossing © Jamie Guy; Sister Sadie © John Dorton Photography; American Brass Quintet © Matt Dine; Parker Quartet © Luke Rattray; Kaya Nicole & Samba Soul © Kym DeGenero; Joshua Harmon © Emilio Madrid-Kuser; Malini Srinivasan © Ganesh Ramachandran; Megan Williams © Megan Williams; Caleb Teicher © Laurent Liotardo; Kelli O’Hara © Nate Johnson; Ann Hampton Callaway (provided); Back Cover: Josh Ritter © Patrick Glennon.

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAYSINGS FILM CLASSICS FROM THE

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important info

parking & directions

box officeAddress:

Email:Phone: Hours:

Web:

153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY [email protected] through Friday from 1PM to 6PM On performance days, 2 hours prior to any scheduled performance.http://emelin.org

Handling fees: $2 per ticket for phone and internet sales.Members and series subscribers enjoy lower or waived handling fees. Tickets shipped via US Mail are subject to an additional $2 per order fee.

Accessibility:First four rows do not have steps. Wheelchairs can easily be accommodated with advance notice. Assisted hearing devices are available, with credit card or driver’s license as collateral.

Children: All ages are welcome. All children must have a ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Group rates:10% discount for groups of 20 or more.Please call the box office to make arrangements for your group.

Cancellations:Artists, dates, performances are subject to change.Any cancellations will be posted on website.

Tickets as contributions: If you are unable to attend a performance, you may donate your unused tickets to the Box Office prior to the performance for a tax-deductible contribution.

Late Seating:Late seating is at the discretion of the house manager and is not guaranteed.

Food and Beverages:The Emelin sells light snacks and beverages, including beer and wine.


The Emelin Theatre is located at 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY at the corner of Library Lane and Prospect Avenue. Library Lane is one block south of Mamaroneck Avenue.

Free parking is available at meters after 8PM, and all day Sunday.Metered parking is available 9AM to 8PM, Monday-Saturday.

Metro NorthThe Mamaroneck train station is serviced by Metro North’s New Haven line. Visit http://www.mta.info for information. The Emelin is a short walk from the train station. Taxis are available from the station.

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Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDWhite Plains, NYPermit No. 4333153 Library Lane

Mamaroneck, NY 10543

EMELIN.ORG | 914.698.0098

WORLD CLASS. RIGHT HERE.

JOSH RITTERFRI, NOV 2, 2018 SEE P. 04 FOR DETAILS

2018-19 season

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