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Schedule at a GlanceSchedule as of date of printing. Events added throughout the year. See gardearts.org for most current calendar.

March 6, Wednesday 7:30 PM Stan & Ollie* Rated PGMarch 7, Thursday 7:30 PM Capernaum* Rated RMarch 8,Friday 7:30 PM Free Solo* Rated PG-13March 9, Saturday 1:00 PM They Shall Not Grow Old* Not RatedMarch 9, Saturday 3:30 PM Cold War* Rated RMarch 9, Saturday 7:30 PM Bohemian Rhapsody* Rated PG-13March 10, Sunday 3:00 PM At Eternity’s Gate* Rated PG-13March 13, Sunday 7:30 PM Oscar Shorts Documentary* Rated RMarch 14, Thursday 7:30 PM Boy Erased* Rated RMarch 15, Friday 8:00 PM The Fab Four: The Ultimate TributeMarch 16, Saturday 3:00 PM Mary Poppins Returns* Rated PGMarch 16, Saturday 7:30 PM Green Book *Rated PGMarch 18, Monday 10:00 AM Rosie Revere, Engineer**March 18, Monday 12 Noon Rosie Revere, Engineer**March 23, Saturday 7:30 PM ECSO: Springtime LarkMarch 30, Saturday 7:30 PM First Man* Rated PG-13March 31, Sunday 5:00 PM The Underwater Bubble ShowApril 4, Thursday 10:00 AM Henry and Mudge**April 4, Thursday 8:00 PM Lewis Black: The Joke’s on US TourApril 6, Saturday 7:00 PM 9th Annual New London Talent Show Doors Open at 6:00 PMApril 13, Saturday 8:00 PM Another Tequila Sunrise: An Evening of Eagles and Steely Dan MusicApril 27, Saturday 7:30 PM ECSO: TitansMay 17, Friday 7:30 PM Don CarloMay 31, Friday 10:00 AM Pete the Cat**May 31, Friday 12 Noon Pete the Cat**June 7, Friday 8:00 PM Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant Back by Popular Demand TourJune 12, Wednesday 8:00 PM David Crosby & FriendsJune 28, Friday 8:00 PM Happy Together Tour 2019July 18, Thursday 8:00 PM Tommy Emmanuel, CGA

* 2019 Winter Cinema Series **Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series

Steve SigelExecutive Director

Welcome to the 92nd Anniversary Season of the beautifully restored 1440-seat historic Garde Theater, the centerpiece of The Garde Arts Center, the region’s non-profit home for the performing arts and cinema. Our 2018-19 season features on the Garde mainstage a diverse mix of national tours, celebrity artists and authors, family events, opera, symphony, and more. We are especially thrilled with audience and artist feedback about our growing number of legendary and emerging singers, songwriters and musicians. For movie lovers, the Garde Cinema offers a unique “movie palace experience” with a giant screen and state-of-the-art 4k full surround digital cinema system. A new World Live Cinema Series will showcase classic contemporary performances of the world’s leading opera, dance and theater companies shot in high definition film in front of a live audience at the most celebrated grand stages throughout Europe and North America. Also this season, the Garde continues to provide a home for the region’s finest performance companies including the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Salt Marsh Opera, Connecticut Lyric Opera, and the New London Talent Show – as well as serving over 10,000 students through the Schooltime Performance Series, Passport to Literacy, and Summer On Stage. As we look to the future, we are ever so grateful that even in the most challenging of times, our sponsors, advertisers, subscribers and Friends of the Garde – along with over 200 volunteers - continue to contribute significantly to help make the Garde the pride of the region. If you have not already done so, please consider becoming a Benefactor level Friend of the Garde with at least a $100 tax-deductible gift. Membership entitles you to a variety of benefits, including access to tickets prior to sale to the general public. See you at the Garde!

Phil MichalowskiPresident

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FOR INFO & TICKETS: 860-444-7373 EXT. 1 / WWW.GARDEARTS.ORG

Executive DirectorSteve Sigel

Board of Trustees

Phil Michalowski (President)

Milone & MacBroom

Rosetta Jones(Vice President)

Treasurer, African-American Affairs Commission

RADM John B. Padgett, IIIUSN (Ret)

(Vice President) Electric Boat Corporation

John Devine(Vice President) Bob Valenti Automall

Mark Woods

(Treasurer) People’s United Bank

Karen J. Ricciardi (Secretary) Ricciardi & Associates

Anthony Cronin

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union

Nanci DeRobbio Arts and Education Specialist

Catherine Elliott

E.F. Watermelon

David GellarD2 Media Solutions

Don GibsonPfizer (Ret)

DMG III Pharma Project Management Consulting LLC

Charles (Chap) Hanley

Atlantic Broadband

Ken KitchingsOld Lyme Inn/Side Door Jazz Club

Paul Mayer

DATTCO, Inc.

Alexander Ochse Merrill EDGE

Douglas O’Donnell

US Trust/Bank of America

Usha PillaiAria Management Consulting

Cathy Poulin

Bob’s Discount Furniture

Gregory RothEducator

Patricia (Pat) Todd

Blu-Prints Unlimited, Inc.



LEWIS BLACK: THE JOKE’S ON US TOURTHURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 | 8:00 PMLewis Black, Grammy Award®-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and author is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today, makes his New London debut with his highly successful The Joke’s On US Tour!

Lewis Black came into national prominence with his appearances on The Daily Show in 1996. Those appearances on The Daily Show led to comedy specials on HBO®, Comedy Central, Showtime, and Epix. He has released eight comedy albums, including the 2007 Grammy Award®-winning The Carnegie Hall Performance. He won his second Grammy Award® for his album Stark Raving Black and has published three bestselling books: Nothing’s Sacred (Simon & Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008), and I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010).

THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOWSUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019|5:00 PMCirque du Soleil meets Bubbles! Through puppetry, acrobatics, and a little magic, two internationally acclaimed bubble artists create an underwater fantasy world of Bubbleandia inhabited by seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and more - with the help of LED screens, lights, and their signature bubbles. A sensational fairytale for the whole family.Co-Sponsored by: Olde Mistick Village, Oyster Club, Engine Room,Grass & Bone, Touch of Grey Media Sponsor: CT Family

THE FAB FOUR:THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTEFRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 | 8:00 PMThe Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is considered world-wide as the best Beatles tribute ever!

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DON CARLO FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019|7:30 PMConnecticut Lyric Opera and Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra present a fully staged production of Verdi’s grandest of Grand Operas, with English supertitles.

ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISEAN EVENING OF EAGLES AND STEELY DAN MUSICSATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019|8:00 PMANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE is America’s top Eagles Tribute band. This New England based tribute band has performed all over the country. They offer a sophisticated performance encompassing all the best hits from The Eagles, as well as solo material from Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. From soaring ballads to heavy rockers, with sweet vocal harmonies and jangling guitars, they cover it all. Over the years, the band has added unique features to its shows such as playing Eagles albums in their entirety.

THE NEW LONDONTALENT SHOW IXSATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019|7:00 PMDOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PMFor the Ninth Year, The New London Talent Show features on the Garde stage some of the finest emerging young performers from throughout Southeastern Connecticut. This is a celebratory pageant that builds community bridges through the arts.



DAVID CROSBY & FRIENDSWEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 | 8:00 PMTwo-time Rock and Roll Hasll of Famer and co-founderof the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby, joins with five musical friends, the ‘Sky Trails Band’.

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2019 FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019 | 8:00 PMThe Soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s, featuring:The Turtles • Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog NightGary Puckett & The Union Gap • The Buckinghams The Classics IV • The Cowsills

TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGPTHURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 | 8:00 PMWith Special Guest Mike Dawes.Pre-Sale Legacy Patrons 2/25 • Public Sale 3/1 at Noon

Pre-Sale Legacy Patrons 2/19 – 2/22 • Public Sale 2/22 at Noon

ARLO GUTHRIE:ALICE’S RESTAURANTBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND TOURFRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019|8:00 PMThe legendary folk music icon brings his “Alice’s Restaurant Back By Popular Demand” Tour featuring Sarah Lee Guthrie to the Garde.

Springtime LarkSaturday, March 23, 2019 | 7:30 pm(pre-concert chat 6:30 pm)The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra features a co-commissioned new bluegrass-inspired work for violin and orchestra performed by rising star violinist Tessa Lark.

TitansSaturday, April 27, 2019 | 7:30 pm(pre-concert chat 6:30 pm)The Eastern Connecticut Symphony and Chorus deliver a season finale featuring three music titans: Beethoven, Mozart, and Mahler.

EASTERN CONNECTICUTSYMPHONY ORCHESTRAToshiyuki Shimada, Music Director

2018/19



Donors,Sponsors, and

For Information: Garde Box Office 860-444-7373 x 1or www.gardearts.org

With support from community partners including :

APPROXIMATE TIME FOR EACH LOOP: 15 MINUTES

ARTS SHUTTLE SCHEDULE:5:00 PM TO 11:00 PM

THE GARDE ARTS CENTER SHUTTLE!The Garde Arts Center Shuttle. A new community transportation service

during the evenings and day of Garde Arts Center events.





ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEERMonday, March 18, 2019 10:00am & 12 NoonMs. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of -the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy.

A fun new musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes | Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4

Performance Seriesat the Historic Garde Theater

HENRY AND MUDGEThursday, April 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00amBased on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant!Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can’t find a playmate in his new neighborhood. Luckily, he’s got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures!

Henry discovers that having a pet is a big responsibility. They need to be fed. They need to be taken out for walks. And, of course, they need lots of love and playtime! Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes | Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4

PETE THE CATFriday, May 31, 2019 10:00 am & 12 NoonWhen Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners –– and boy are they square! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up, so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking. The whole family, that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet earth.Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes | Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4

PERFORMANCESPRESENTED BY

STUDY GUIDES: Provide helpful information for teachers and students to use before and after attending a performance as springboards to lead your students into meaningful, dynamic discussions and class

activities. Please request study guides at the time of order or obtain a copy at www.gardearts.org.



The 2019 Atlantic Broadband Garde Winter Cinema Series Pass - for only $65 -is good for all critically acclaimed and Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated films

with state-of-the-art 4K digital projection and full surround sound. Up to 75% savings!

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STAN & OLLIE Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated PG

CAPERNAUM Thursday, March 7, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated R

FREE SOLO Friday, March 8, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated PG-13

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 1:00 pm | Not Rated

COLD WAR Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 3:30 pm | Rated R

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated PG-13

AT ETERNITY’S GATE Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 3:00 pm | Rated PG-13

OSCAR SHORTS DOCUMENTARY Wednesday, March 13, 2019 |7:30 pm | Rated R

BOY ERASED Thursday, March 14, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated R

MARY POPPINS RETURNS Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 3:00 pm | Rated PG

GREEN BOOK Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated PG

FIRST MAN Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 7:30 pm | Rated PG-13You are also invited to a pre-cinema reception at 6pm in the Mezzanine lounge! Sponsored by Secor Subaru & catered by TVCCA



FRIENDS OFTHE GARDE

BENEFIT LEVELS

PATRON ($35-59)Advance notice of new events

SPONSOR ($60-99)Patron benefits plus: Recognition in the Season Playbill

BENEFACTOR ($100-249)Sponsor benefits plus: Advance ticket purchase period

PRODUCER ($250-499)Benefactor benefits plus: Pre-show receptions at selected events

Free ticket exchange privileges, Two discount coupons

STAR ($500-999)Producer benefits plus: Guest pass and concession coupons

Behind the scenes tour of the Garde*

ANGEL ($1,000+)Star benefits plus: Access to house seats*

Lobby rental discounts, Special invitation to President’s Dinner

GARDIAN ANGEL ($2,500+)Angel benefits plus: Use of Garde marquee once per season*

Free use of Moroccan Room once per season*Meet-the-artist invitation*, Ticket concierge service*

* Some restrictions apply

Donate Onlinewww.gardearts.org/support

The Garde Arts CenterExists for you...and because of you!

For Advance Ticket Purchase...Be a BenefactorFor Best Seats in the House...Be an Angel

WE NEEDYOUR

ANNUALSUPPORT!

As the Region’s non-profit center for the performing arts, The Garde relies on the generous tax-

deductible support of businesses,

foundations, and, most importantly, INDIVIDUALS like you to raise 40% of our operating budget annually.



• Save Movies at the Garde

• Sponsor a concert or movie screening

• Dedicate A Seat

• P: (ACE) Partners: Arts, Community, Education

• New Main Stage Curtain

• Improved stage lighting

• Major Gifts

• Garde Endowment Fund

• IRA Charitable End-of-Year Rollover*

* Individuals who have reached age 70 can donate up to $100,000 directly from their

Individual Retirement Account, without

treating the distribution as taxable income.

For further information,

contact Jeanne at 860-444-4430or [email protected]

To protect and improve this landmark theater, consider making meaningful

gifts towards capital needs and community programs:

Now celebrating 92 years, this historic facility will only be here another century

with significant legacy contributors.

THE GARDE LEGACY



Garde Arts Center Patron Information

Weddings • Corporate Events • Rehearsal DinnersNon-Profit Fund-raising Events • Birthday & Holiday PartiesCall 860.444.4408 or visit www.gardearts.org for information

FREE PARKINGOn street parking after 5pm and on weekends (please notice No Parking Signs) and behind Superior Court Building - located off Cottage Street.

PAID PRIVATE PARKINGWater Street Garage - 160 Water Street(opposite Amtrak Station)

RESTROOMSWheelchair accessible restrooms are located in both the Main Lobby and the Upper Lobby.

SPECIAL NEEDS First and second levels are accessible by elevator. Please note there are stairs to balcony and loge seating.

Wheelchair locations are available in the rear orchestra. Please indicate your needs when purchasing tickets.

The Sennheiser Listening System provides amplified sound through headphones available free of charge with a deposit of credit card or driver’s license. For special needs and questions, call the Garde Box Office at (860) 444-7373 extension 1.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe use of recording equipment or the taking of photographs in the theatre during the performance is strictly forbidden. Smoking and vaping is not permitted inside the Garde Arts Center. Red signs located above the exits indicate emergency fire exits. For your safety, please check the location of the exit nearest your seat. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk to that exit.

LATE ARRIVALSIf you arrive late for a performance, you will be seated at the discretion of the management. Your fellow patrons appreciate your cooperation.

TICKET INFORMATIONBox Office hours are from 10 am until 5 pm Monday through Friday. Box Office opens 2 hours prior to performance times and remains open through intermission.Box Office: (860) 444-7373 extension 1Fax: (860) 701-0189E-mail: [email protected] On-Line: www.gardearts.orgWEBSITEFor current schedules and information or to purchase tickets on-line, visit our website at www.gardearts.org.

EXCHANGES OR REFUNDSTicket exchanges are subject to a $5 per ticket fee with a maximum of $20. Some restrictions apply. Exchange fees are waived for subscribers with minimum 48 hours advance notice. Ticket refunds are not available.

DIRECTIONSFrom Hartford/ColchesterRt. 2, Rt. 11, Rt. 85 and down Broad Street, across Huntington St. onto Gov. Winthrop Blvd. or State Street.From I-95 NorthboundExit 83, and down Huntington St., left onto State St.From I-95 SouthboundExit 84 South, and down Eugene O’Neill Dr., turn right onto Gov. Winthrop Blvd. or State St.



2 Wives BrickOven Pizza45 Huntington Street(860) 447-9337

385 Bank Street385 Bank Street(860) 574-9005

Berry’s Ice Creamand Candy Bar90 Bank Street860-501-1200

Bream Cove Tavern345 Bank Street(860) 574-9235

Daddy Jack’s181 Bank Street(860) 444-8888

Dev’s 312 State Street(860) 442-3387

Dockside Resort Bar32 Bank Street(860) 443-7433

Dutch Tavern23 Green Street(860) 442-3453

Engine Room14 Holmes StreetMystic, CT(860) 415-8117

Fat Boy’sKitchen & Bar 194 Bank Street(860) 574-9154

Grass & Bone24 East Main StreetMystic, CT(860) 245-4814

Gus’s Pizza & Bar24 Eugene O’Neill Drive(860) 440-0706

Hot Rod Cafe114 Bank Street(860) 447-2320

Ivy & Azure74 Bank Street(860) 235-6014

Jake’s Diner131 State Street

Jasmine Thai Restaurant 470 Bank Street(860) 442-9991

Kamp Dog 15 Broad Street(860) 443-3000

La Luna Restaurant35 Governor Winthrop Blvd.(860) 326-7258

Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe& Sushi Bar 45 Bank Street(860) 333-1329

Mambo Bar & Restaurant200 Bank Street(860) 444-6400

Mi Casa 231 Golden Street(860) 574-9183

Mr.G’s452 Williams Street(860) 447-0400

Muddy Waters Café42 Bank Street(860) 444-2232

Napolitano’s Pizza 211 Bank Street(860) 440-3777

Neon Chicken 88A Howard Street(860) 444-6366

New London Coffee Shop453 Montauk Ave.(860) 440-3463

Noodle + Rice Bistro 165 Bank Street(860) 443-4444

Oasis Pub 16 Bank Street(860) 447-3929

Ocean Pizza Restaurant88 Ocean Avenue(860) 443-0870

Octane Cafe 9 Tilley Street(860) 437-7303

On the Waterfront Cafe250 Pequot Avenue(860) 444-2800

Oyster Club13 Water StreetMystic, CT(860) 415-9266

Paesano’s 929 Bank Street(860) 447-9390

Recovery Room445 Ocean Avenue(860) 443-261

RD8686 Golden Street(860) 477-1135

Right PathOrganic Kitchen140 State Street(860) 437-9700

Sellfish260 Pequot Avenue(860) 574-9645

The Social Bar& Kitchen208 Bank Street(860) 442-6900

Star Pizza Restaurant357 Bank Street(860) 772-2277

Swad Tandoori 150 State Street (860) 439-1809

Sweeties Bakery & Cafe191 Bank Street(860) 437-0130

Thames Club290 State Street(860) 443-5504

Thames LandingOyster House2 State Street(860) 574-9232

Tony D’s92 Huntington Street(860) 443-9900

Washington StreetCoffee House13 Washington Street(860) 437-0664



And Generous Supportfrom the contributors to:

• Friends of the Garde

• Keep Movies at the Garde

• Re-energize the Garde

• PACE: Partners. Arts.

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860.444.7373 EXT. 1 325 STATE STREET · Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can’t find a playmate in his new neighborhood. Luckily,