Ford Community & Performing Arts Center<strong>2013</strong>-14 professional theater season“The Nutcracker,” Accompanied by theDetroit Symphony Civic OrchestraDecember 6 at 8 p.m.December 7 and at 1 and 7 p.m.With angels and sugarplums, a magic prince, a dreamyyoung girl, a mysterious old man and a Christmas treethat grows sky high, the entire family is sure to enjoythis timeless Yuletide fantasy.Tickets: OA, $26; OB, $16; $12; BA, $24; BB, $15*<strong>2013</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> PROFESSIONAL THEATER SEASON“Cinderella,” Presented by theMoscow BalletJanuary 11 at 8 p.m.Founded in 1989 by legendary principal dancer ofthe Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko, the MoscowFestival Ballet presents this timeless fairy tale of a poorwishful girl who goes to the ball and meets her PrinceCharming. Cinderella is a delightful treat for audiencesyoung and old.Tickets: OA, $35; OB, $30; BA, $35; BB, $30*Collin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood,“Two Man Group”February 14 at 8 p.m.These two favorites from the Emmy-nominated TVshow, “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” have teamed up topresent an extraordinary evening of improvisationalcomedy. Using their quick wit and contributions fromthe audience, Collin and Brad create hilarious andoriginal scenes that will have you laughing all eveninglong.Tickets: OP, $49; OA, $45; OB, $39; BA, $39; BB, $30*Ahmed Ahmed Presents,“The Next Generation Comedy Show”January 18 at 8 p.m.These talented comedians share the common bond ofgrowing up in immigrant Middle Eastern householdsas second generation Americans and struggling tobreak the stereotype of becoming a doctor, lawyer, orengineer. Their experiences make for an evening ofgreat comedy.Tickets: OP, $35; OA, $31; OB, $31; BA, $31; BB, $25*Irish Rovers, “The Farewell Tour”February 28 at 8 p.m.Enjoy an evening of Celtic-inspired traditional, folk andpopular music, performed by Ireland’s internationalambassadors of music for more than four decades.With hits like “The Unicorn” and “Wasn’t That a Party,”the Irish Rovers are known for their timeless ability todeliver a rollicking performance of good cheer that willhave you singing along.Tickets: OP, $45; OA, 37; OB, $35; BA, $37; BB, $35*Doo Wop is one of the most definitive and enduring sounds in American popmusic history, and the Doo Wop Legends Tour will be making several stops at theFord Community & Performing Arts Center in the up-coming months.Legends Tour, <strong>Fall</strong> EditionSaturday, September 21 at 8 p.m.Enjoy the memorable music of The Legendary Teenagers (“Why Do Fools <strong>Fall</strong> inLove,” “Goody Goody” and “ABCs of Love”), The Shades of Blue (“Oh How Happy”)and The Crests (“Sixteen Candles”).Tickets: OA, $25; OB, $20; BA, $20; BB, $15*Legends Tour, Valentines EditionSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 8 p.m.Relive those fond memories of days gone by with the music of Maurice Williamsand the Zodiacs (“Stay,” “Little Darlin’” and “May I?”), The Shades of Blue (“Oh HowHappy”) and The Dubs (“This Could Be Magic,” “Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely” and“Chapel of Dreams”).Tickets: OP, $30; OA, $25; OB, $20; BA, $25; BB, $20*Legends Tour, Spring EditionSaturday, April 5, at 8 p.m.All those fond memories will rush back with the music of Lenny Welch (“Since IFell for You”), The Shades of Blue (“Oh How Happy”) and Jay Siegel’s Tokens (“TheLion Sleeps Tonight,” “Portrait of My Love” and “Tonight I Fell in Love”).Tickets: OP, $30; OA, $25; OB, $20; BA, $25; BB, $20*Legends Tour, Summer EditionSaturday, July 26, at 8 p.m.More memorable music from the good ol’ days with The Mystics (“Hushabye”),The Shades of Blue (“Oh How Happy”) and The Skyliners (“This I Swear,” “Since IDon’t Have You” and “Pennies From Heaven”).Tickets: OP, $30; OA, $25; OB, $20; BA, $25; BB, $20*Tickets for shows at the Michael A. Guido Theater are available on-line atwww.dearbornfordcenter.com and at our box office, which is open Tuesdaythrough Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.For Tickets call the box office at (313) 943-2354.*OP, Orchestra Pit OA, Orchestra A OB, Orchestra B OC, Orchestra C BA, Balcony A BB, Balcony BPatrons in need of special accommodations for the theater should make that request when purchasing their tickets.8<strong>Dearborn</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> & <strong>Parks</strong> (313) 943-2350 or www.dearborntheater.com
October 4<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra in Concert,“Spectacular Take-Off!” featuring pianistChristopher O’RileyMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.October 27Motor City Brass Band“Horns and “Howls”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.November 8<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra“Hungarian Spirit,” featuring violist Yi ZhouMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.December 8<strong>Dearborn</strong> Youth Symphony in ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m.December 14<strong>Dearborn</strong> Community Chorus and Vanguard Voices &Brass present,“<strong>Dearborn</strong> Holiday Choral Festival,”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.December 15Motor City Brass Band“Sounds of the Season”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.January 10Detroit Symphony Orchestra in ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 10:45 a.m.<strong>2013</strong>-2014 community show seasonJanuary 25Henry Ford Community College Big Band in Concert,Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.February 7<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra in Concert“The French Connection,” featuring violinistYehonatan BerickMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.February 21Detroit Symphony Orchestra in ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 10:45 a.m.March 1Vanguard Voices & Brass and choral and instrumentalensembles from Henry Ford Community College present,“Annual President’s Collage Concert”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.March 7<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Pops Concert“Trumpet Invasion,” featuring guest conductor and pianistRich Ridenour and trumpeter Brandon RidenourMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.March 9<strong>Dearborn</strong> Youth SymphonyMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m.March 16Motor City Brass Band“A Wee Bit O’ Irish”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.April 11<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra in Concert“Passion and Elegance,” featuring flutist David BuckMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.April 27Vanguard Voices Spring ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m.May 2<strong>Dearborn</strong> Symphony Orchestra and <strong>Dearborn</strong>Youth Symphony Side-By-Side Concert“Suites for the Sweet”Michael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.May 3<strong>Dearborn</strong> Community Chorus Spring ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.May 4<strong>Dearborn</strong> Youth SymphonyMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m.May 18Motor City Brass Band Festival of the BandsMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.May 23Detroit Symphony Orchestra in ConcertMichael A. Guido Theater, Ford Community &Performing Arts Center, 10:45 a.m.<strong>2013</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> COMMUNITY SHOW SEASON<strong>Dearborn</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> & <strong>Parks</strong> (313) 943-2350 or www.dearborntheater.com9