13-14 Performing Art Series Lineup and Ticket Info

From Iowa State Center Media

Tickets for Stephens Auditorium's 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series go on sale 10 a.m. Sept. 9.  Opening night is Oct. 18 and features Bill Cosby. The Tony Award-winning Musical Memphis scheduled for Oct. 24, is another highlight of the season. 

See details for all shows below:

An Evening with Bill Cosby – Friday, October 18th at 7:30 p.m.

Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums and best-selling books, such as Fatherhood and I Didn’t Ask to be Born (But I’m Glad I Was). With a show that is fun and entertaining for the whole family, audiences won’t want to miss the chance to see this living legend live. Tickets range from $57 to $39, with a discount for ISU students.

billcosby.com

Memphis the Musical – Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Greater Iowa Credit Union

This Tony Award-winning musical, set in the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, brings together a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who’s ready for her big break. Full of explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love, Memphis was inspired by actual events. Tickets are $53 or $49, with discounts for youth 18 & under and ISU students.

memphisthemusical.com

Detailed show information for the 2013-2014 Series is available at www.center.iastate.edu.

ALL SHOWS AT 7:30 p.m. UNLESS NOTED (All performances at Stephens Auditorium)

An Evening with Bill Cosby – Friday, Oct. 18

Memphis the Musical – Thursday, Oct. 24

Masters of the Fiddle – Sunday, Nov. 3

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra – Tuesday, Nov. 5; Supported by Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and the Ames Commission on the Arts

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain – Sunday, Nov. 17

Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella – Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.

The Addams Family Musical – Tuesday, Jan. 28

Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn & Del McCoury Band – Friday, Feb. 14

The TEN Tenors on Broadway – Thursday, March 13

Australian Chamber Orchestra – Monday, March 24

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis – Wednesday, March 26

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast – Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Sponsored by Bankers Trust

Bring It On: The Musical – Friday, April 25; Sponsored by Mary Greeley Medical Center

Mamma Mia! – Sunday, May 4; Sponsored by Bankers Trust

For descriptions, audio and video previews, visit: www.center.iastate.edu