Luther College announces 2015-2016 Center Stage Series

Luther College has announced the 2015-2016 Center Stage Series lineup.

10 events will be offered from September 18th through next April 7th:
 
September 18th:
"Neil Bergs '100 Years of Broadway'" celebrates musical theater's most iconic songs from shows including "Phantom of the Opera," "Les Misérables," "Jersey Boys," "Chicago," "Wicked" and "Rent."

October 2nd:
Danilo Perez Quintet features the pianist-composer and the rest of his quintet – violin, bass, drums and Latin American percussion – exploring jazz and Pan-American folkloric traditions.

October 24th:
Lucky/Plush Productions 'The Queue' unfolds in a fictional airport where travelers stumble comedically, tragically and awkwardly into each other's private lives.

November 6th:
"The 5 Browns" features five siblings, five Steinway pianos and one dynamic evening of classical piano repertoire.

November 12th:
'Letters Home' by the Griffin Theatre brings to life real letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East.  Join a discussion with the cast after the performance.

February 6th:
Imani Winds features this premier wind quintet performing a suite of "Portraits of Langston" as well as the more traditional Wind Quintet in E Flat for piano and winds by Beethoven.

February 18th:
'A Night in Ancient and New China' features Wu man and the Shanghai Quartet performing a suite of traditional Chinese folk songs and passionate solo pipa works.

February 26th:
The Celtic Nights' ensemble of singers, dancers and musicians presents an evening of Celtic melodies, storytelling, dance and rhythms within today's cherished and independent Ireland.

March 11th:
Lightwire Theatre will use black lights to breathe life into unique storytelling, literally lighting the stage.

April 7th:
American Spiritual Ensemble performs a mix of American hymns and African rhythms, with their dedication to intense and stirring renditions.

Subscriptions can be purchased through Luther College's Ticket Office or by logging in at www.tickets.luther.edu.

Brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce offices in Decorah, Cresco, Waukon and West Union. Call (563) 387-1357 to have one mailed to a residence.