2011–12 Season
Philadanco: Best of 40 ~ PHILADANCO'S Greatest Hits
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011
The Philadelphia Dance Company, affectionately known as PHILADANCO, has danced its way into the hearts of America with superlative technique, well-trained dancers and an exciting repertoire of choreography. Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO is celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. On the heels of their 40th anniversary, PHILADANCO extends their celebration into the 2011-12 season as they pay homage to the past and look toward a bright future.
The project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. 
Time: 7:30 p.m.
(A pre-performance talk will be held in Degenstein Center Theater at 6:30 p.m.)
Degenstein Center Theater
Adults, $20; Seniors, $15; non-SU Students, $5
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: Pirates of Penzance
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, a professional repertory company giving vitality to the living legacy of Gilbert and Sullivan through performance and education, is a constituent presenter at the NY City Center under the leadership of Founder and Artistic Director Albert Bergeret. Following upon the success of H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance premiered on Dec. 31, 1879, at the Fifth Avenue Theater in New York with Sullivan conducting. This performance will be a fully-staged theatrical presentation that includes the company’s pit orchestra. The two-part comic opera became one of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan works and includes the well-known Modern Major General song.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Degenstein Center Theater
Adults, $25; Seniors, $20; non-SU Students, $5
The American Spiritual Ensemble
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
The American Spiritual Ensemble is returning to Susquehanna University after their first acclaimed appearance in the 2008-09 season. Composed of some of the finest vocalists in the country, the group’s mission is “preserving the Negro spiritual and music in the African-American Tradition.” Tenor Dr. Everett McCorvey founded the group in 1995, and many of its members have performed in such venues as the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, Boston Opera and the Atlanta Civic Opera.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Degenstein Center Theater
Adults, $20; Seniors, $15; non-SU Students, $5
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