ECC Arts Center announces new season
Tickets for the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s 2012-2013 season will go on sale today. Performers for the upcoming season include comedian Robert Klein, vocalists Mavis Staples and Victor Wooten, the a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, productions by the American Place Theatre, The Improvised Shakespeare Company and more.
Ÿ The season kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 29, with “The Things They Carried,” a production based on the book by Tim O’Brien. The show examines the issues of war, with a focus on O’Brien’s own experiences serving in Vietnam.
Ÿ Grammy Award-winner Victor Wooten presents a mix of jazz, pop, soul and world music selections on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Ÿ “LEO” premieres on Friday Oct. 26. “LEO” is an acrobatic show, featuring a man looking at his dreams through physical feats.
Ÿ Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mavis Staples headlines on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Ÿ Stand-up comedian Robert Klein brings his own brand of comedy to the center’s stage on Saturday, Feb. 9.
Ÿ Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo takes to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Ÿ The Improvised Shakespeare Company gives audiences its own comical and improvised take on the works of William Shakespeare on Saturday, March 16.
Ÿ Actor Tim Piper portrays legendary musician and Beatles member John Lennon in “Just Imagine” on Saturday, April 6. The production looks at Lennon’s life, from his childhood to worldwide fame.
For the full 2012-2013 season lineup, visit elgin.edu/arts. To purchase tickets by phone, call (847) 622-0300.