2019/2020 SEASON · Tickets on sale Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10a.m. Photo of The Musical Box 2019/2020 SEASON Box Office: 905-815-2021 OakvilleCentre.ca

Tickets on sale Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10a.m.

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2019/2020 SEASONBox Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.ca

The Oakville Centrefor the Performing Arts

2019/2020SEASON

The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts130 Navy StreetOakville ON L6J 2Z4

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!The generous support of our corporatesponsors helps us to nurture Canadiantalent, bring the world’s best artistshere to Oakville and build the culturalstrength of the community.

ON SALE DATESBig Ticket Plus members Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10 a.m.

Big Ticket membersFriday, May 24, 2019at 10 a.m.

Public on saleMonday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.

To purchase tickets visit OakvilleCentre.ca or call the box office at 905-815-2021.

All performances take place ineither the AEG LiebherrAuditorium or the Studio Theatre.

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

A TD Learning with the Arts matineeexclusively for students is available forthis production. Visit OakvilleCentre.cafor details on all school performances.

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BUY A TICKET. GIVE A TICKET.New for the 2019/2020 season we areexcited to introduce Sharing theExperience. Buy 2 tickets and get 2tickets FREE to give away to friends,family or neighbours. Some restrictionsapply – look for the shows with Sharingthe Experience.

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AFTER SHOWARTIST CHATS

A moderated discussion with the artist,hosted at Paradiso Restaurant. StudioArtist chats held in Studio Theatre afterperformance. Tickets are available firstday of public ticket sales. Four ticketlimit per purchaser.

2019/2020SEASONAT A GLANCE

SEPTEMBER 2019Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 17 & 18Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 30

OCTOBEREmma Donaghue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 1Junie B. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3Ann Patchett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4CAL: Led Zeppelin IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 5Decoding Bharatnatyam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9Seán Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10Lloyd Spiegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11Max Weinberg’s Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 22The Cowboy Junkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26Ted Barris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 29

NOVEMBERCAL: Damn the Torpedoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6The Young Novelists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 8Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15Burton Cummings: Up Close and Alone . . . . . . . . . . . November 16Dr. Lee Smolin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 19Miracle on 34th Street – The Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 22, 23 & 24

DECEMBERMen of the Deeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6A Whole New World: The Musical Magic of Alan Menken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 7Lee Rocker (of the Stray Cats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13Sultans of String Christmas Caravan . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 14Maceo Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 18CAL: Abbey Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20Outerbridge – Clockwork Mysteries: Grand Masters of Illusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31

JANUARY 2020Jungle Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 4Lydia Persaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 11Humans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15Crash Test Dummies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 29The Magic School Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 30Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 31

FEBRUARYVC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 8Dogman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 15Okavango African Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 22Ripopée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 28

MARCHWe’ve Got Each Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 6Okan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7The Trews: Acoustic & Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 11Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12Masters of Illusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13The Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 & 14Miri Ben Ari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 14The Little Mermaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 20CAL: Let It Bleed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 27Matt Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 28The Next Generation Leahy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29

APRILMission Songs Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 1Brent Butt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 3The Musical Box: A Genesis Extravaganza . . . . . . . . . April 15 & 16CAL: Bridge Over Troubled Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 17Catapult Shadow Dance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28Tanya Tagaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29

MAYBarbra Lica & Cat Bernardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8The Men Behind the Music: Beatles Edition . . . . . . . . May 14CAL: Led Zeppelin III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 15

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SHARING THE EXPERIENCE!Sharing the Experience is an opportunity for theatre enthusiasts tobecome part of the live performance experience, by:• Supporting the arts and new artists,• Building lasting relationships within the arts community,• Enjoying the role of live theatre ambassadors, and• Donating tickets to worthy causes!

…all at a reasonable cost!

Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2 pm

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INCONVERSATIONWITH... Series

Presented by The Oakville Centre,Lakeshore Securities Inc., Oakville PublicLibrary and A Different DrummerBooks. More authors to be announcedat a later stage.

Box Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.ca

All prices include taxes and handling fees.

The Oakville Centre for thePerforming Arts, Oakville PublicLibrary and A DifferentDrummer Books are pleased topresent this series that feedsthe inquisitive mind. In Conversation With... is aspeaker series providing youwith an opportunity to hear,ask questions and meet someof Canada’s top influencersand authors.

TED BARRISRush to Danger: Medics in the Line of FireTuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7 p.m.All Tickets $30

Noted military historian Ted Barris exploreshis father’s wartime experiences as a medicleading up to the Battle of the Bulge in 1944-45, and weaves into his narrative storiesabout the life-and-death struggles of militarymedical personnel during a century ofservice. Barris’s sources reveal – like neverbefore – why men and women sporting thered cross on their helmets or sleeves didn’tflee to safety but chose instead to rush toassist.

EMMA DONOGHUEAkin: A NovelTuesday, October 1, 2019 at 7 p.m.All Tickets $30

In her first contemporary novelsince Room, which became anAcademy Award nominee for BestPicture, bestselling author EmmaDonoghue returns with her nextmasterpiece, a brilliant tale oflove, loss and family. With all thetenderness and psychologicalintensity that made Room a hugebestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man anda boy who unpick their painfulstory and together start to write anew one.

ANN PATCHETTThe Dutch House: A NovelFriday, October 4, 2019, at 7 p.m.All Tickets $30

Ann Patchett, The New York Times bestselling author ofCommonwealth and State ofWonder, returns with her mostpowerful novel to date: a richlymoving story that explores theindelible bond between twosiblings, the house of theirchildhood, and a past that will not let them go.

DR. LEE SMOLINEinstein’s Unfinished Revolution: TheSearch for What Lies Beyond the QuantumTuesday, November 19, 2019, at 7 p.m.All Tickets $30

Globally renowned theoretical physicist Dr. Lee Smolin takes us on a journey throughthe basics of quantum physics, introducingthe stories of the experiments and figuresthat have transformed the field, beforewrestling with the puzzles and conundrumsthat they present. He illuminates the existingtheories about the quantum world thatmight solve these problems, guiding ustoward his own vision that embracescommon sense realism.

Acura of Oakville

FAMILYSeriesBUY MORE & SAVE!Purchase three or moreshows in the Acura ofOakville Family Seriesand save $5 per ticket.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Acura of Oakville.Associate Sponsor: Sylvan LearningOakville.

The Oakville Centre gratefullyacknowledges the financial support ofthe Munz and Planche Family Fundfor the Performing Arts at theOakville Community Foundation, aregistered charitable publicfoundation serving the OakvilleCommunity.

Box Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.caAll prices include taxes and handling fees.

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICALBy Electric Moon Theatre CompanyThursday, October 3, 2019 at 7 p.m.

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot ofthings have changed. Her friend Lucille nolonger wants to be her pal and Mr. Scary thinksJunie may need glasses! Throw in a new kidnamed Herb, a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickballtournament and a “Top-Secret PersonalBeeswax Journal”, and first grade has neverbeen more exciting. Recommended for ages 4 to 8Regular $20 | Purchase 3 or more shows $15

OUTERBRIDGE – CLOCKWORKMYSTERIES: GRANDMASTERS OF ILLUSIONSpecial New Year's Eve performance!Tuesday, December 31, 2019at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Outerbridge – Clockwork Mysteries:Grand Masters of Illusion takes itsaudience on a bizarre and fascinatingjourney through time. Within secondsof taking the stage, the Outerbridgesfuse their revolutionary illusions withsplit-second artistry to hold viewersspellbound. Outerbridge – ClockworkMysteries: Grand Masters of Illusion isa high-energy magical adventure forboth adult and family audiences.Recommended for ages 8 and upRegular $35 | Purchase 3 or more shows $30

JUNGLE BOOKBy KidoonsSaturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m

Using a rich soundscape andimmersive multimedia, this bold newversion of Rudyard Kipling’s TheJungle Book features your favouritecharacters like you've never seenbefore, and delves deep into theoriginal themes of the story. Co-created by Craig Francis and RickMiller, Jungle Book is the 2nd of theKidoons “connection trilogy”, (the3rd being Frankenstein).Recommended for ages 8 and upRegular $30 | Purchase 3 or more shows $25

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUSBy TheaterWorksUSAThursday, January 30, 2020 at 7 p.m.

When the planetarium is closed and thefield trip is ruined, Ms. Frizzle saves theday! The Magic School Bus blasts offinto outer space to explore the solarsystem! Ms. Frizzle gets separated fromthe group and her class must travelthrough the planets and beyond torescue her. Hop on the Magic School Busfor a ride in TheaterWorksUSA’s newmusical adaptation based on theoriginal book series published byScholastic. Recommended for ages 5 to 10Regular $20 | Purchase 3 or more shows $15

DOGMANBy TheaterWorksUSASaturday, February 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Best buds George and Harold have beencreating comics for years, but now thatthey’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s timeto level up and write a musical based ontheir favourite character, Dog Man, thecrime-biting sensation who is part dog,part man, and ALL HERO! Dog Man: TheMusical is a hilarious new productionbased on the worldwide bestsellingseries from Dav Pilkey, the creatorof Captain Underpants.Note: Dogman is a theatrical version with live actors.

Recommended for ages 6 to 10Regular $25 | Purchase 3 or more shows $20

RIPOPÉEBy L’AubergineFriday, February 28, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Ripopée is a clownish fable on the theme oftravel. Four artists arrive in the night at theplace where their show is to be presented.They fall asleep only to discover uponwaking that their audience is already there.The show begins, but things get all mixedup – day-to-day life interferes with theperformance, forcing it down a new,unpredictable path.Recommended for ages 5 and upRegular $20 | Purchase 3 or more shows $15

THE LITTLE MERMAIDSpecial March Break performances!By Theater TerraFriday, March 20, 2020 at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Once upon a time, deep in the ocean lived amermaid with a voice of gold. She oftendreamed of the world above the sea andwhen she is finally old enough to explore thisworld, she saves a young prince from adrowning ship. She falls in love and wants tobecome human as well. The Little Mermaid isone of the most famous and popular fairytales worldwide. Theater Terra has created anew family musical with puppetry, songs, anda truly inventive set based on this fairy tale.Recommended for ages 6 and upRegular $25 | Purchase 3 or more shows $20

Dan Cooper

CONCERTSeries

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by The Dan Cooper Group.


MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOXTuesday, October 22, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $75 | Big Ticket $68 | Big Ticket Plus $64

A truly interactive experience with the drummer of BruceSpringsteen’s E St. Band! Max Weinberg invites the audienceto create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack fourpiece group will play. Performing songs from the glory daysof rock and roll, the audience chooses from a video menu ofover 200 songs – everything from the Beatles to the Stones toBruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits – and hear thegroup play ‘em the way they want to hear them played!

AN EVENING WITH THE COWBOY JUNKIESSaturday, October 26, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $70 | Big Ticket $63 | Big Ticket Plus $59

Anyone who has followed Cowboy Junkies’ threedecade-long journey knows the band has alwaystraveled its own path. In 1988, they proved that therewas an audience waiting for something quiet,beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Sessionwas like awhisper that cut through the noise – and it wascompelling. With their new album, All ThatReckoning, the band once again gently shakes thelistener to wake up. It also may be the most powerfulalbum Cowboy Junkies have yet recorded.

BURTON CUMMINGS: UP CLOSE AND ALONESaturday, November 16, 2019 at 8 p.m.All Tickets $125

Burton Cummings is that rare artist who hastranscended time, genres and generationswith a body of work that continues toresonate with fans both old and new. Relivethe days of the Guess Who through hisGreatest Hits album treasures, as well as thisrock ‘n’ roll living legend’s solo career.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD: THE MUSICAL MAGIC OF ALAN MENKENSaturday, December 7, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

Brought to you by the same people who presented last year’sAny Dream Will Do: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,their new smash hit show features the iconic music of AlanMenken, the master songwriter of Aladdin, Beauty And TheBeast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and Little Shop OfHorrors. Discover how one man’s music gave us a whole newworld of animated characters, stories and classic films. Hear allyour favourites – Be Our Guest, Part Of Your World, FriendLike Me, Under The Sea, Colors of the Wind, Go The Distance,Suddenly Seymour, and of course, A Whole New World.

LEE ROCKER (of the Stray Cats)Friday, December 13, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $67 | Big Ticket $60 | Big Ticket Plus $56

Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing,standing on, spinning and rocking his giantupright bass in the legendary music group TheStray Cats. The Grammy-nominated Stray Catshave sold nearly 10 million albums and garneredan astounding 23 gold and platinum certifiedrecords worldwide. Lee has put together a hotfour-piece band to recreate not only the StrayCats sound but also some of Lee’s solo rockabillyrecordings.

MACEO PARKERWednesday, December 18, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $77 | Big Ticket $70 | Big Ticket Plus $66

Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music, hispedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra onearth. It’s fairly common knowledge that Maceo has played witheach and every leader of funk; his start with James Brown, whichMaceo describes as “like being at University”; jumping aboard theMothership with George Clinton; and his ongoing part in Prince’stours. He’s the living, breathing pulse which connects the history ofFunk in one golden thread.

CRASH TEST DUMMIESWednesday, January 29, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $75 | Big Ticket $68 | Big Ticket Plus $64

Crash Test Dummies reunite for God Shuffled His Feet 25thanniversary tour. Each gig will feature a full performanceof the album, which featured their unique smashhit, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, plus other staples from theband’s catalog.

AN EVENING WITH THE TREWSWednesday, March 11, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $70 | Big Ticket $63 | Big Ticket Plus $59

In a performance part acoustic, part electric, The Trewsshowcase how great their songs can sound no matterhow they are played. Join us for a rocking great timewith The Trews!

LES McKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERSThursday, March 12, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $75 | Big Ticket $68 | Big Ticket Plus $64

The legendary Bay City Rollers’ Les McKeown is bringinghis award-winning Rollertastic show to Canada! Les McKeown’sBay City Rollers promises to be a unique voyage back to the1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s popcharts, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby,Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give ALittle Love, plus many more.

MATT ANDERSENSaturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $57 | Big Ticket $50 | Big Ticket Plus $46

A powerhouse performer with a giant,soul-filled voice and commanding stagepresence, Matt Andersen has built aformidable following by touring worldwideand letting his stunned audiences and newdevotees spread the good word of hisrighteous tunes. His latest album, HalfwayHome by Morning, is the sound of an artistlaying his soul bare using the music thatruns through him, with more jubilationthan ever before.

THE MUSICAL BOX – A GENESIS EXTRAVAGANZAWednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $85 | Big Ticket $78 | Big Ticket Plus $74

In an all-out performance of live visual signature stunts, amuseum-worthy array of vintage instruments and a dizzying paceof iconic tracks and stage rarities, The Musical Box indulges for the1st time in its 25 year existence, in an intense trip into the world ofearly Genesis. TMB presents a new, never performed showfeaturing the music of Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, SellingEngland By The Pound, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, A TrickOf The Tail andWind & Wuthering.

BARBRA LICA & CAT BERNARDIFriday May 8, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $45 | Big Ticket $38 | Big Ticket Plus $34

Hot on the heels of her 2017 Juno-nominatedrecording, I’m Still Learning, Barbra Lica is backwith her fifth and most ambitious offering to date– You’re Fine. She is a fast-rising Canadian jazzvocalist and songwriter who has captivatedaudiences all over North America with her uniquevocal ability that stresses subtlety and grace, alongwith her genuine warmth and confident stagepresence. Rising star Cat Bernardi’s silky smoothvocals pay tribute to her idols, Natalie Cole, EllaFitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Nina Simone.

LED ZEPPELIN IVSaturday, October 5, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54


CLASSICALBUMSLIVE SeriesFounded by Craig Martin in2003, Toronto-based ClassicAlbums Live recreatesfamous rock albums withoutthe gimmickry, relying solelyon the music. It has becomethe ultimate destination formusic lovers wanting to hearthe greatest albumsperformed live.

THE BEATLESABBEY ROADFriday, December 20, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

SIMON AND GARFUNKELBRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERFriday, April 17, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERSDAMN THE TORPEDOESFriday, November 1, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

THE ROLLING STONES LET IT BLEEDFriday, March 27, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

LED ZEPPELIN IIIFriday, May 15, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Lakeshore Securities Inc.



COMEDYSeries

SEÁN CULLEN Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

Expect the unexpected with Seán Cullen, a nimblemaster of improvisation and accomplishedimpressionist who delights in the absurd. For two anda half decades, Cullen has dominated the Canadiancomedy scene as an award-winning comedian, actor,author and screenwriter. Seán is a series regular andstar panelist on Match Game, and has guest starred orappeared in Spun Out, Murdoch Mysteries and wasfeatured on the Just For Laughs: All Access, TheHalifax Comedy Festival and The Winnipeg ComedyFestival television specials.

BRUCE McCULLOCH: TALES OF BRAVERYAND STUPIDITYFriday, November 15, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

Former Kids in the Hallmember Bruce McCulloch’s Talesof Bravery and Stupidity is a one-man show that is funnyand at times touching. Part stand-up, part storytelling, itlooks at some of the bravely stupid things that Brucehas done, and things we all do as we get ourselves inand out of trouble as we “throw ourselves at life.”

Warning: Mature Content

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Lakeshore Securities Inc.


HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSISStarring Colin Mochrie and Asad MecciFriday, January 31, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $75 | Big Ticket $68 | Big Ticket Plus $64

From the minds of improv and comedy legendColin Mochrie, and master hypnotist, AsadMecci, comes a brand new, mind-blowing, side-splitting show combining hypnotism andimprovisation. Twenty members of the audiencewill be put under hypnosis, and the five bestwill join Mochrie into a hypnotic improvextravaganza! This will be an entirely originaland completely unforgettable show, for whoknows where the unconscious mind will go.

WE’VE GOT EACH OTHERStarring Paul O’DonnellFriday, March 6, 2020 at 8 p.m. in the Studio TheatreRegular $44 | Big Ticket $37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

The almost entirely imagined Bon Jovi musical. With the modernjukebox musical comes: a multitalented cast, orchestra, opulentsets, decadent costumes, extravagant routines, dramatic keychanges and the odd hydraulic lift or two. We've Got Each Otherhas none of these things (they cost lots of money), but Paul triesto create this all-singing, all-dancing spectacle using the powers ofyour imagination. Through entertaining descriptions of the showas it unfolds and 180+ lighting cues, Paul invites the audience tofill in the gaps imagining the breath-taking tragic love story ofTommy and Gina.

BRENT BUTTFriday, April 3, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

Creator and star of the hit TV showCorner Gas, Brent Butt returns toOakville with his hilarious live stand-upperformance for one night. Withnumerous television specials, hit TVshows and two feature movies, Brenthas become one of Canada’s funniestperformers!

Paradiso

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Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant.


DECODING BHARATNATYAMNova DanceWednesday, October 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $20 | Big Ticket $15 | Big Ticket Plus $15

Nova Dance’s Decoding Bharatnatyam isan enchanting evening of dancedelightfully defining and decoding theclassical form with uniquely Canadianflair. Fluttering with discovery whileanchored in movement tradition, fourstunning dancers perform works byNova Bhattacharya and José Navas, richwith powerful physical technique,storytelling and humour.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVALWORLD TOURMonday, September 30, 2019 at 7 p.m.Regular $25 | Big Ticket $20 | Big Ticket Plus $20

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tourbrings all the excitement of the Banff CentreMountain Film and Book Festival toaudiences around the globe! Traveling toexotic landscapes and remote cultures, andbringing audiences up-close and personalwith adrenaline-packed action sports, the2018/2019 World Tour is an exhilarating andprovocative exploration of the mountainworld.

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HUFFWednesday, November 6, 2019 at 8 p.m.in the Studio TheatreRegular $20 | Big Ticket $15 | Big Ticket Plus $15

Huff (Solo) is the wrenching, yetdarkly comic tale of Wind and hisbrothers, caught in a torrent ofsolvent abuse and at high risk ofsuicide. Ancestral history combineswith harsh reality and gas-inducedhallucination in a tale of family, love,despair, and the possibility ofredemption.


MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET – The PlayIn Association with West End Studio TheatreFriday, November 22, 2019 at 7 p.m.Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2 p.m.Regular $30 | Big Ticket $25 | Big Ticket Plus $20

In Miracle on 34th Street – The Play, KrisKringle, an old man in a retirement home, getsa job working as Santa for Macy’s. Krisunleashes waves of good will with Macy’scustomers and the commercial world of NewYork City by referring parents to other stores tofind exactly the toy their child has asked for.Deemed dangerous and deluded by Macy‘svocational counselor, Kris is in the court systemdefending who he is – the true Santa!

CATAPULT SHADOW DANCE COMPANYTuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $25 | Big Ticket $20 | Big Ticket Plus $20

Catapult is a shadow-dance company created by AdamBattelstein in 2008. The talented dancers have the skills totransform their bodies into seemingly impossible images.Catapult has made films for corporations and performedlive on America’s Got Talent! Their shadow dances amazeaudiences and make them fall in love with the humanbody and its ability to transform.

THE ARCHIVISTWritten and performed by Shaista Latif in the Studio Theatre

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 8 p.m.Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $20 | Big Ticket $15 | Big Ticket Plus $15

Shaista Latif is a storyteller who has been invited to tella story. She is a perpetual guest, and her time is limited.So, she will be justifying her existence and building alive archive to mark her eventual disappearance. This isher story. This is not Aladdin. Watch at your discretion.


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MEN OF THE DEEPS: Christmas in the MineFriday, December 6, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

Join Men of the Deeps, for a special Christmasperformance from a choir of working and retired coalminers from the island of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia.Organized in 1966 as part of Cape Breton’s contributionto Canada’s Centennial Year (1967), the group’sinception was an effort by the people of Cape Bretonto preserve in song some of the rich folklore of thatisland’s coal mining communities.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by V!VA Retirement Communities - Oakville.


SULTANS OF STRING CHRISTMAS CARAVANSaturday, December 14, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $57 | Big Ticket $50 | Big Ticket Plus $46

Celebrate the season with an adventurous musical triparound the world! Three time JUNO Award nomineesSultans of String deliver an exuberant performancefeaturing band originals, world-music inspired classics, andseasonal favourites to warm your heart on a cold winter’snight. Sultans of String are joined on stage by Canada’sshimmering guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell (Jane Siberry,Parachute Club, Lynn Miles).

HUMANSBy CircaWednesday, January 15, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $63 | Big Ticket $56 | Big Ticket Plus $52

Ten incredibly skilled acrobats from award-winningcontemporary circus ensemble Circa, present Humans, a circusunlike anything you’ll have ever seen! Using nothing but theirbodies and incredible strength and acrobatics, each momentbuilds into another unbelievable, thrilling and heart-stoppingmovement! Circa is the most in-demand Australian artscompany in the world with their reputation for fearless,boundary pushing circus!

OKAVANGO AFRICAN ORCHESTRASaturday, February 22, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $47 | Big Ticket $40 | Big Ticket Plus $36

Sharing the Experience: 4 tickets for $95

Winners of the 2017 JUNO Award for BestWorld Music Album, Okavango brings togethertraditional music and instruments of severalAfrican cultures to create a new music,harmonizing different tunings, rhythms andtimbres. The musicians and instruments ofOkavango represent a continuum of traditionsand cultures from time immemorial to thepresent day.

MASTERS OF ILLUSIONFriday, March 13, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $75 | Big Ticket $68 | Big Ticket Plus $64

Starring the world’s greatest award-winningmagicians, this 21st century magic show is unlikeanything you have ever seen! Watch closely asyou experience things that just can’t be done…orcan they? You will be on the edge of your seatfrom the jaw-dropping grand illusions, whilelaughing out loud at the hysterical comedymagic, as performers from around the worldcreate magic, in front of your eyes.

MIRI BEN-ARISaturday, March 14, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44


Grammy Award-winning violinist, producer, humanitarianMiri Ben-Ari has created her own unique sound: arevolutionary fusion of classical, soul and dance music. Aclassically trained violinist, who once studied under thelate classical master Isaac Stern, this Israeli artist and musicproducer has helped sell millions of records bycollaborating with other celebrated Grammy award-winning artists, including Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean,and Alicia Keys, to name just a few.

THE NEXT GENERATION LEAHYSunday, March 29, 2020 at 3 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

The deep-rooted music these seasoned professionals bringto audiences belies their young ages. The Next GenerationLeahy play the music of their Irish heritage, but they arenot tethered by it: the Leahy children bring centuries-oldmusic into the modern era for a new audience. This raretalent is an inspiration to young and old alike, showingjust what young people are capable of.

MISSION SONGS PROJECTwith special guest Lacey HillWednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $47 | Big Ticket $40 | Big Ticket Plus $36


Searching for the secular songs that were sung afterchurch, Jessie Lloyd explores the day-to-day life on theAustralian missions, settlements and reserves throughmusic. From cultural identity to love and loss, these raresongs consist of almost forgotten stories that can nowshed light into the history of our Indigenous elders,families and communities.

TANYA TAGAQWednesday, April 29, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $50 | Big Ticket $43 | Big Ticket Plus $39


Tanya Tagaq is a Canadian (Inuk) throat singer,composer, visual artist, advocate, writer and publicspeaker from Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuutiaq) inNunavut. An experimental artist who has achieveda level of mainstream crossover success, Tanyablends Inuit throat singing with electronic,classical, punk and rock music.

THE MEN BEHIND THE MUSIC: BEATLES EDITIONThursday, May 14, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $37 | Big Ticket Plus $33


Weaving together 300 projected visuals, 16 live songs andstorytelling, Haley Marie and her band take you on ajourney behind the history-making events andheartbreaking moments of the Beatles (such as why Johnhated the version of Help!we all know today). After yearsof research and musical analysis, Yale-educatedmusician/storyteller Haley Marie dives deep into the truestory of four young guys who changed the world.

STUDIOSESSIONSSeriesEnjoy some of today’sfinest emerging artists inour intimate 100 seatStudio Theatre.

LLOYD SPIEGELFriday, October 11, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Multi-award winning Australian artist Lloyd Spiegelreturns to Canada delivering one of the most uniquesolo concert experiences in the world. Blending jaw-dropping guitar chops with a commanding voice,powerful songwriting, storytelling and comedy, it’s nowonder that Rolling Stone Australia described him asan “Oz Roots & Blues Icon”.

Studio Sessions Artist Chats will be held in The Studio Theatre.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.


THE YOUNG NOVELISTSFriday, November 8, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Written by bandmates Graydon James and Laura Spink, their newalbum, In City & Country, features a collection of songs inspired byan array of Canadian towns. Highlighting stories from both urbanand rural locales, the songs are based on a combination ofhistorical research and personal experience, and ultimately showthe similarities and differences between both types of places.

LYDIA PERSAUDSaturday, January 11, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

A fixture of Toronto’s music community and a sought-after collaborator, Lydia Persaud stands alone with herdebut album Let Me Show You. Lydia’s sound expandsthe boundaries of soul to include both folk and jazz,styles that have been foundational to her musicalgrowth. With Let Me ShowYou, Lydia drawsinspiration from her musical heroes, such as DonnyHathaway, Bill Withers and Carole King, whiletouching on vital issues that deeply affect her. Hermusic melds genres while Lydia’s clear message shinesthrough on the power of her unforgettable voice.

VC2Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

VC2 is an innovative cello duo able to captivateaudiences through their performances of classicalmasterworks, unknown gems and boundary-pushingmusic. Comprised of cellists Amahl Arulanandam andBryan Holt, the Toronto-based duo presents artisticallychallenging yet accessible programs, and hasperformed in venues ranging from intimate pubs toRoy Thomson Hall.

OKANSaturday, March 7, 2020 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Taking its name from the word for heart or soul in theAfro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk andclassical forms. Co-leaders, composers and multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and MagdelysSavigne bring a fresh perspective to Latin and worldjazz fusion through their powerful vocals, incrediblemusicianship and potent lyrical content.

For tickets, call 905-815-2021 or Toll Free 1-888-489-7784TICKETS ON SALEMonday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.Visit our website OakvilleCentre.ca

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