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Popular Entertainment
Popular entertainers are featured, attracting crowds to our 5,000-seat, open-air Amphitheater, which fills on a first-come (festival seating) basis. The 2010 schedule will develop here as confirmations become available:
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“The Boys in Concert” with the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” June 26, 8:15 p.m. The four original cast members of the Broadway smash hit musical “Jersey Boys” reunite to celebrate the music of an era. Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer will perform the music from the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical based on the life of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Also Included will be music of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Neil Sedaka, The Monkees, Motown and more. This is music that lights up every generation. Ticket Price $38.00 |
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United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus June 27, 2:30 p.m. This great band and chorus always provides a variety of musical treats for the whole family to enjoy. From marches to musicals, from vocals to instrumentals, it will be an afternoon at the Amp not to be missed. Chautauqua welcomes them back to open the 2010 season. They will keep the flags waving and hearts filled with patriotic spirit. Free Event |
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Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues with Marcy Levy June 29, 8:15 p.m. Walking the line between Beethoven and B.B. King and armed with the creative genius and instrumental prowess that have defined his career for nearly four decades, Corky Siegel has pioneered an original, genre-busting Chamber blues – a fresh, innovative sound capturing the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with the emotional melodic style of blues. The Chamber Blues Band combines a string quartet, percussion, blues harmonica, piano and the vocal stylings of Marcy Levy. Ticket Price TBA |
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The Golden Dragon Acrobats June 30, 7:30 p.m. These tremendously talented and skillful performers carry on the traditions of more than 25 centuries of Chinese acrobatics. Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques entertain, amaze and often stun the audience. This is an evening for the entire family! Ticket Price $18.00 |
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Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic Concert Band July 4, 2:30 p.m. This 35-piece wind ensemble is the 553rd Air Force Band hailing from Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania. They perform a two week concert tour every summer and will include at stop at Chautauqua. The band’s repertoire includes an exciting mix of wind band music including Americana, movie themes, jazz favorites, classical and contemporary band music, and of course, popular marches. Free Event |
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An Evening with Tom Chapin July 7, 8:15 p.m. Tom Chapin has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his music for both children and adults. His contemporary folk and pop music spans styles and generations. For more than thirty years and twenty recordings, he has entertained, educated, amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs, remarkable musicianship and personal warmth. Ticket Price $18.00 |
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Brass Band of the Western Reserve July 11, 2:30 p.m. This Akron, Ohio based ensemble returns to Chautauqua. The band came into existence in the fall of 1997, and since 2000, has been a proud ambassador for the University of Akron, bearing the title Ensemble-In-Residence. Under the direction of Dr. Keith Wilkinson, the band has been recognized in the Championship Section of the North American Brass Band Championships since 2000. Free Event |
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Tim Conway & Friends July 9, 8:15 p.m. Tim Conway is a “comedian’s comedian.” His hilarious antics on “The Carol Burnett Show” are legendary, winning numerous Emmys, and garnering an all-age, international legion of fans. His memorable characters like the golfer Dorf and the Old Man are classics. His talents extend to the big screen with his movies for Disney. He is also the voice of Barnacle Boy on “SpongeBob SquarePants.” He is joined by special guest comedians Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt, delivering loads of laughs in a show of sketches, stand-up and audience interaction…not to mention memories. Ticket Price $38.00 |
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An Evening with Mark Russell July 14, 8:15 p.m. Mark Russell says that whenever he is down in the dumps, he opens the newspaper and immediately cheers up. That’s a challenge these days! There is no doubt that Mark is up to the task. He’s back in the Amp to help us find and exercise our funny bone. Ticket Price $36.00 |
 photo by Jarrett Gaza |
The Oak Ridge Boys July 23, 8:15 p.m. Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the country music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash. They have earned Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. They bring three decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. Ticket Price $37.00 |
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An Evening with Dion July 30, 8:15 p.m. Dion and his music helped to define Rock ‘n’ Roll for a generation in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. R & B, blues, doo-wop and rock n’ roll all influenced his approach to music. First with The Belmonts, creating such classics as “I Wonder Why,” “A Teenager In Love” and ‘Where or When,” then as a solo artist with “Lonely Teenager,” “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer,” “Ruby Baby,” “Donna the Prima Donna,” and “Abraham, Martin and John,” he has been recognized as one of rock music’s most authentic legends. He won the Dove Award in 1984, was nominated for Grammy Awards in 1985 and 2006, and in 2002, was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Ticket Price $36.00 |
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Junior Guilders of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre August 1, 2:30 p.m. Chautauqua is pleased to welcome back these young entertainers from the Jamestown, NY region. Under the direction of Helen Merrill, the Guilders’ program highlights the talent, dedication and enthusiasm of these young people. Free Event |
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American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264 August 8, 2:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this award-winning, 90-member band currently under the direction of Michael Shaw was formed in 1929 by WWI veterans. This all-volunteer band performs over 30 concerts each year from Carnegie Hall to Chicago. A treat for the entire family and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon at Chautauqua. Free Event |
 photo by Cable Risdon |
An Evening with Ken Burns August 11, 8:15 p.m. Ken Burns returns to Chautauqua to present an evening during Week Seven “Sacred Spaces.” Burns has been making documentary films for more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, he has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. The late historian Stephen Ambrose said of Burns’ films, “More Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source.” This evening will afford Chautauqua an opportunity to hear one of the most influential documentary film makers of all time. Ticket Price $36.00 |
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An Evening with Loretta LaRoche August 18, 8:15 p.m. Acclaimed humorist, author, stress expert and Emmy nominated PBS star Loretta LaRoche will present her one-woman comedy show entitled Lighten Up! She has been enlightening and entertaining millions with her unique vision of the absurdities of our evolved lifestyle. We spend our days stressed out over being stressed out. Her contemporary wit and hearty dose of old-world wisdom brings a breath of fresh air for everyone who’s suffering in our “go-go-go” world. Ticket Price $36.00 |
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An Evening with Gretchen Wilson August 20, 8:15 p.m. In 2004, with the release of her Grammy Award-winning single “Redneck Woman,” Gretchen Wilson’s meteoric rise was part of a genuine musical and cultural groundswell. She has become a phenomenon in the country music world winning Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Country Music Association (CMA) awards, selling millions of recordings, making countless television appearances and appearing on numerous magazine covers. Her book “Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life” landed on the New York Times Best Seller List. Her country anthem “Redneck Woman” has been nominated by Country Music Television (CMT) as one of the top 50 videos of the decade. Ticket Price $39.00 |
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United States Air Force Band of Flight Concert Band August 29, 2:30 p.m. This forty-five member group is the largest single ensemble within the Band of Flight. The band performs a diverse repertoire that includes original band compositions, orchestral transcriptions, popular Broadway and show tunes, marches and patriotic selections. They are two-time recipients of the prestigious Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. Free Event |
