Join us as the University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity Team explains the process to doing business across grounds.

Background
What is Procurement and Supplier Diversity?

• Procurement is the process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending. Business procurement requires preparation, solicitation, and payment processing, which usually involves several areas of a company
• Supplier diversity is a business strategy aimed at developing a more inclusive base of suppliers when procuring goods and services. This benefits the suppliers themselves and the broader business ecosystem and society.

Presenter(s): Ajoni Wynn-Floyd, Community Engagement Coordinator and Shannon Wampler, Procurement Data Optimization Project Lead

HYBRID event: In person at CV SBDC (300 Preston Ave, 2nd floor, Charlottesville) or online via zoom
Lunch will be provided by UVA Procurement and Supplier Diversity for in-person attendees

SCHEDULE
12 - 12:30: In person networking and lunch
12:30 - 1:30: Presentation by UVA Procurement and Supplier Diversity (hybrid)

This event is offered by Central Virginia SBDC, University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity, and Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)

It’s the Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour — a night of stand-up-comedy featuring some of Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me’s funniest panelists.

Wait Wait’s panelists are a talented bunch — some of the most hilarious and insightful people in the country. You’ve heard them answering questions on Wait Wait — subject to FCC limitations. Here’s a chance to enjoy a full evening of their brilliant stand-up comedy.

Your host is veteran stand-up and Wait Wait regular Alonzo Bodden. Joining Alonzo will be a rotating group of panelist/performers including Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, Maz Jobrani, Alzo Slade, Hari Kondabolu, Helen Hong, Negin Farsad, Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Brian Babylon!

There never seems to be enough time on the weekly radio show to really get to know our incredibly talented and funny panelists. So, we’re taking them on tour. See you soon!

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

Don your best bowling shirt or other Big Lebowski gear for the costume contest that begins at 8:00PM before the movie! The movie will begin around 8:20PM.

From the Academy Award®-winning Coen Brothers comes The Big Lebowski – the hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, and a guy named… The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski doesn’t want any drama in his life… heck, he can’t even be bothered with a job. But, in a case of mistaken identity, a couple of thugs break into his place and steal his rug (you gotta understand, that rug really tied the room together). Now, The Dude must embark on a quest with his crazy friends to make things right and get that rug back! Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Goodman, John Turturro, and Steve Buscemi, The Big Lebowski has become a cultural phenomenon.

The Big Lebowski, beloved for its eccentric characters, unique dialogue, and eclectic soundtrack, is loosely based on the work of Raymond Chandler, which Joel Coen admired for the way it “moves episodically, and deals with the characters trying to unravel a mystery, as well as having a hopelessly complex plot that’s ultimately unimportant.” The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2014 for its cultural significance.

• Hear from 2024 Board Chair Sasha Tripp and meet the Board of Directors
• Chamber leadership update
• Board and staff projects
• 2023 year in review and highlights
• 2024 Q1 progress report
• Leaders Lab program updates
• Exciting new opportunities: Small business healthcare and a Chamber trip to Tuscany
• Member Q&A

Directed by David Bickerstaff
Running Time: 90 minutes

John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore, and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas, and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen™’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture, and fashion.

Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio.

Sargent’s sitters were often wealthy, their clothes costly, but what happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of a great artist? The manufacture of public identity is as controversial and contested today as it was at the turn of the 20th century, but somehow Sargent’s work transcends the social noise and captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke.

Assessing Deterrence: ODNI Annual Threat Assessment

The Intelligence Community’s (IC) worldwide Threat Assessment is released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) annually. It provides an unclassified summary of the IC’s evaluation of current threats to US national Security, including cyber and technological threats, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, crime, environmental and natural resources issues and economic issues.

Join the Defense Affairs Committee (DAC) quarterly meeting that will feature recently retired US Navy Admiral Charles "Chas" Richard who has been intimately engaged in our nation’s security at the highest levels. He is currently the UVA Miller Center’s James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor. ADM Richard’s final assignment was as commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM); one of 11 unified commands under the Department of Defense.

At STRATCOM, ADM Richard oversaw the global command and control of all the nation’s nuclear forces to achieve the national security objective of strategic deterrence. He was responsible for more than 150,000 people conducting strategic deterrence and nuclear operations, nuclear command and control, global strike, missile defense, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and analysis and targeting. Previous assignments included Commander, Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command.

Wordplay is a team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop culture, history, literature, and showing off their smarts. If you enjoy crosswords, word games, and trivia, Wordplay is for you! The audience is invited to play along and cheer for their favorite team.

Wordplay is the annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. LVCA is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes adult literacy through equitable, inclusive, free, confidential, one-to-one English and Citizenship tutoring. Funds raised through Wordplay support adult learners as they achieve their educational goals.

In today's session, we will learn about the itinerary from our travel partner Chamber International (CI) Destinations. CI Destinations is a premier professional tour operator offering once-in-a-lifetime international experiences exclusively for chambers of commerce throughout the U.S.

Tuscany is the most popular region of Italy – famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and sweeping hillsides full of vineyards. Chamber Abroad will explore the storied cities and beautiful countryside in a series of professionally guided day trips, with a first class hotel in the spa resort town of Montecatini Terme as our home base. Experience the cradle of the Renaissance in Florence, visit Pisa and its world-renowned leaning tower, and drink Chianti in its home region.

In today's session, we will learn about the itinerary from our travel partner Chamber International (CI) Destinations. CI Destinations is a premier professional tour operator offering once-in-a-lifetime international experiences exclusively for chambers of commerce throughout the U.S.

Tuscany is the most popular region of Italy – famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and sweeping hillsides full of vineyards. Chamber Abroad will explore the storied cities and beautiful countryside in a series of professionally guided day trips, with a first class hotel in the spa resort town of Montecatini Terme as our home base. Experience the cradle of the Renaissance in Florence, visit Pisa and its world-renowned leaning tower, and drink Chianti in its home region.

Overwhelmed by piles of old documents? Worried about identity theft? Ready to get rid of those tax documents? Now is your chance to shred all of your personal documents. Join OakHeart Financial Group of Ameriprise Financial as they sponsor an on-site shredding event. 

Ice cream treats will be provided. 

Please limit shredding to two boxes/person.

Snow White, our Family Series ballet based on the beloved Grimm’s fairy tale, follows the fairest of them all as she meets a forest full of friends, the Seven Dwarfs, and a dashing Prince. Experience the magic of love and friendship in this captivating 90-minute ballet!

“EVER AFTER PARTY” EVENT!  [All-Inclusive VIP event after Saturday 11:00AM performance]

After the show, join us for an exclusive children’s event onstage designed for boys and girls ages 3-8. A special $70 VIP ticket gives your child access to both the ballet and this private soiree where guests can meet the ballerinas, take photographs with their favorite characters, and learn new dance steps with Snow White’s friends.

We encourage children to sport their finest apparel for the occasion, whether formal attire, princess tiara, or their Sunday best.

All-inclusive tickets to the performance + after party are only available in the VIP seating section (gold seats in orchestra center) with free drinks and magical cocktails for adults 21+. All VIP guests need a ticket to the performance + party, and children must be accompanied by an adult; lap babies are free.

VIP Season Wrap Party [All-Inclusive VIP event after Saturday 3:30PM performance]

Join us for a VIP after party sponsored by Avenue Realty in the Founders Lounge after the 3:30PM performance. Enjoy wine from DuCard Vineyards and hors d’oeuvres with our artists as we celebrate the 2023-24 season. The party is included with all VIP tickets — look for the VIP seats in the orchestra center section of the theater.

Snow White, our Family Series ballet based on the beloved Grimm’s fairy tale, follows the fairest of them all as she meets a forest full of friends, the Seven Dwarfs, and a dashing Prince. Experience the magic of love and friendship in this captivating 90-minute ballet!

“EVER AFTER PARTY” EVENT!  [All-Inclusive VIP event after Saturday 11:00AM performance]

After the show, join us for an exclusive children’s event onstage designed for boys and girls ages 3-8. A special $70 VIP ticket gives your child access to both the ballet and this private soiree where guests can meet the ballerinas, take photographs with their favorite characters, and learn new dance steps with Snow White’s friends.

We encourage children to sport their finest apparel for the occasion, whether formal attire, princess tiara, or their Sunday best.

All-inclusive tickets to the performance + after party are only available in the VIP seating section (gold seats in orchestra center) with free drinks and magical cocktails for adults 21+. All VIP guests need a ticket to the performance + party, and children must be accompanied by an adult; lap babies are free.

VIP Season Wrap Party [All-Inclusive VIP event after Saturday 3:30PM performance]

Join us for a VIP after party sponsored by Avenue Realty in the Founders Lounge after the 3:30PM performance. Enjoy wine from DuCard Vineyards and hors d’oeuvres with our artists as we celebrate the 2023-24 season. The party is included with all VIP tickets — look for the VIP seats in the orchestra center section of the theater.

Legendary band Three Dog Night, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.

Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials, or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity.

Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including three #1 singles, eleven Top 10’s, eighteen straight Top 20’s, seven million-selling singles, and twelve straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop, rock, and country). Its records continue to sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain, and elsewhere. Tens of millions of Three Dog Night records have been sold through the years.

Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, Three Dog Night maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule of over 90 dates a year, performing their hit-filled concerts for multi-generational audiences. The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night.”

Three Dog Night demonstrates its eclectic song choices once again with new material being recorded for an upcoming album release. One of the new tracks, “Prayer of the Children,” was discovered by Hutton who created an a cappella arrangement, so that for the first time in the history of Three Dog Night, the vocals of all six members of the band are featured. The song is currently part of their live concert set and quickly becoming an audience favorite.

Marking over 50 years on the road, Three Dog Night continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theaters, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and casinos. Since 1986, the band has performed nearly 3,000 shows, including two Super Bowls.

Vanya
adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov
directed by Sam Yates
designed by Rosanna Vize

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.

Experience the magic of Broadway at The Paramount: a dazzling fusion of iconic songs, over 100 aspiring talents, and guest artists from Broadway and beyond, celebrating arts education with hits from The Sound of Music to Shrek and beyond!

Broadway at The Paramount will bring together Broadway and regional artists, over 100 students from DMR Adventures, and graduating seniors for two incredible performances in celebration of arts education. The production will feature songs from Mean Girls, Finding Nemo, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, James and the Giant Peach, The Sound of Music, Shrek, and more! The stars of the DMR Adventures JTF Troupe will present their award-winning piece from Descendants, and our youngest stars from the YAS! Youth After School program will join in the Broadway celebration.

DMR Adventures is thrilled to announce that international director, choreographer, and Broadway performer Matthew Steffens will join the company of Broadway at The Paramount as Emcee and Guest Artist. He was the original director of Broadway at The Paramount for several years when it was a part of DMR’s summer programming. Steffens states, “I can’t wait to be back with DMR Adventures for Broadway at The Paramount. Last summer, when I was directing Cabaret at Virginia Theatre Festival, I was reminded of the amazing talent that is in Charlottesville. A lot has changed in the world since I directed the 2017 version when this was a summer intensive, but one thing has remained the same. DMR Adventures continues to provide opportunities to showcase the best and brightest talent in Charlottesville. I’m excited to work with that talent to create a spectacular show that will take our audience on a journey. Whether it’s on Broadway in NYC to Broadway at The Paramount, I love working with our next generation of artists!”

Matthew Steffens – Broadway: Into The Woods, Doctor Zhivago, Promises Promises, Women On the Verge…. Tours: Into the Woods, West Side Story, Contact, Beauty & the Beast. Off-Broadway: Queen of the Night (Diamond Horseshoe), The Visitor (The Public), Superhero (2ST), Bountiful (R.Evolución Latina). @steffensmatthew

DMR Adventures is also excited to produce Beauty and the Beast JR, featuring over 80 students, which will take place on August 3, 2024 at The Paramount Theater. Tickets and more information will be announced in May.

DMR Adventures appreciates the generous community support to date, including Red Carpet Sponsor Premium Service Brands & Kids Lift, and welcomes additional sponsors.

ABOUT DMR ADVENTURES
DMR Adventures has been providing professional performing arts training from the professionals since 2009. The high caliber of training serves to drive passion, discipline, and commitment in the students with whom we work. DMR is comprised of several pre-professional programs, a touring competition team, an after school program (YAS!), a youth leadership program, over 15 summer camps, and year-round training programs, some of which culminate in a Mainstage season of performances. As a result of our exceptional training, our students have gone on to top musical theater conservatories and university training programs, and to perform in film, television, theme parks, and national tours!

We believe in making performances and classes accessible to all and our classes, camps, and tickets are on a sliding scale to help our entire community participate. We are proud to have provided more than $215,000 in scholarships to students in need.

www.DMRAdventures.com

Dr. Grandin is a prominent author and speaks around the world as an expert on both autism and animal behavior. She is the distinguished professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and named one of the top 10 college professors in the country. Temple’s 2010 TED talk has benefited people around the world. She has a successful international career consulting on livestock handling, equipment design, and animal welfare. HBO made an Emmy Award-winning movie about her life. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In “Great Minds Are Not All the Same,” Dr. Grandin discusses the importance of complementary skills of people who think in pictures, patterns, or words. This includes visual thinkers like Temple Grandin who think in photo-realistic pictures; visual, spatial, mathematical, and pattern thinkers who are good at math; and verbal thinkers who think in word. She will also be discussing how to help neurodivergent people get into good careers and her book, Visual Thinking.

Copies of Visual Thinking will be available for purchase from New Dominion Bookshop at the event.

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

Program:

BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78
BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100
BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108

Hilary Hahn

Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn melds expressive musicality and technical expertise with a repertoire guided by artistic curiosity. Hahn is a prolific recording artist and commissioner of new works; her 23 feature recordings have received every critical prize. She is in her third season as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence, and is Artist-in-Residence at the New York Philharmonic, Visiting Artist at The Juilliard School, and Curating Artist of the Dortmund Festival.

This season, Hahn performs concertos by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Korngold, and Ginastera, as well as Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy. Hahn also gives several small-ensemble performances, including three solo recitals, recitals with Iveta Apkalna and Seth Parker Woods, and chamber concerts in Dortmund and Chicago.

Hahn related to her fans naturally from the start of her career. She has committed to signings after nearly every concert and maintains a collection of fan-art received over the past 25 years. Hahn’s “Bring Your Own Baby” concerts create a welcoming environment for parents of infants to share their enjoyment of classical music with their children. Her social media initiative #100daysofpractice has transformed practice into a community-building celebration of artistic development, with nearly one million posts from fellow performers and students.

Hahn is a prolific recording artist whose feature albums on Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, and Sony have all opened in the top ten of the Billboard charts; three have won Grammys. Her most recent, a recording of Ysaÿe’s six sonatas for solo violin, celebrates her artistic lineage. She is the recipient of numerous awards; most recently, she was named Musical America’s 2023 Artist of the Year, delivered the keynote speech of the Women in Classical Music Symposium, and received the 2021 Herbert von Karajan Award and the Glasshütte Original Music Festival Award, which she donated to music education nonprofit Project 440.

Andreas Haefliger

Andreas Haefliger comes from a rich tradition of music-making and is acclaimed for his sensitivity, musical insights, and transcendent pianism. Known for his innovative programming, he brings an all-encompassing passion and humanity to his concert appearances and recordings. At an early age he was surrounded by intense vocal artistry, thereby acquiring the beginnings of what would become a highly individual vocal piano sound and a sense of natural lyricism in his music making. Having finished his studies at the Juilliard School, Haefliger soon thereafter performed with the major American and European orchestras.

A superb recitalist, Haefliger has appeared many times at prestigious venues such as the Vienna Konzerthaus, Wigmore Hall, and at the Lucerne and Edinburgh Festivals. A uniquely insightful interpreter of Beethoven, Haefliger has made it his life’s work to perform all the sonatas live and on disc alongside works by other composers in his illuminating Perspectives series, first on Avie (with whom he also recorded flute sonatas with his wife Marina Piccinini) and latterly on BIS.

Haefliger began his recording career with Sony Classical, later appearing on Decca with the Takács Quartet and also Matthias Goerne, with whom he won the Preis Der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik for Schubert’s Goethe Songs. His latest releases on BIS include Beethoven op.31 sonatas, and concerti by Ravel, Bartok, and Dieter Ammann (written specially for him) with the Helsinki Philharmonic, and Susanna Malkki.

In 2024, he and his wife will present the first edition of the Zauberklang Festival, inviting special guests such as Hilary Hahn and Ian Bostridge to perform in intimate surroundings high in the Swiss Alps.

Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ali Ray
Running Times: 90 minutes

The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told?  Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.

This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery.

These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery and what the future may hold for this spectacular space.

Pride Anthems is produced in partnership with Pride Live.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Pride Live and the Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center (SNMVC), which will open in June 2024.  To learn more about Pride Live, please visit https://pridelive.org/

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

The town of River City, Iowa will never be the same after the smooth talking traveling salesman Harold Hill convinces them a children’s band is the only way to save their town from the terrors of a pool hall. Little does Harold suspect that he will never be the same either after taking on this Iowa town and its librarian, Marian Paroo. A fun and boisterous romantic comedy ensues in a performance that is ideal for the whole family.

The Music Man is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Kathleen Belcher
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Choreographer: Catherine Turner
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Michael Slon
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alexia Christie
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Music Man is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, has been presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

The town of River City, Iowa will never be the same after the smooth talking traveling salesman Harold Hill convinces them a children’s band is the only way to save their town from the terrors of a pool hall. Little does Harold suspect that he will never be the same either after taking on this Iowa town and its librarian, Marian Paroo. A fun and boisterous romantic comedy ensues in a performance that is ideal for the whole family.

The Music Man is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Kathleen Belcher
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Choreographer: Catherine Turner
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Michael Slon
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alexia Christie
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Music Man is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, has been presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

The town of River City, Iowa will never be the same after the smooth talking traveling salesman Harold Hill convinces them a children’s band is the only way to save their town from the terrors of a pool hall. Little does Harold suspect that he will never be the same either after taking on this Iowa town and its librarian, Marian Paroo. A fun and boisterous romantic comedy ensues in a performance that is ideal for the whole family.

The Music Man is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Kathleen Belcher
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Choreographer: Catherine Turner
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Michael Slon
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alexia Christie
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Music Man is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, has been presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

The town of River City, Iowa will never be the same after the smooth talking traveling salesman Harold Hill convinces them a children’s band is the only way to save their town from the terrors of a pool hall. Little does Harold suspect that he will never be the same either after taking on this Iowa town and its librarian, Marian Paroo. A fun and boisterous romantic comedy ensues in a performance that is ideal for the whole family.

The Music Man is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Kathleen Belcher
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Choreographer: Catherine Turner
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Michael Slon
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alexia Christie
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Music Man is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, has been presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

At the request of the artist, this event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. 

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the event space.

Anyone seen using a phone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring a credit card for purchases inside the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.”
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Pete Davidson is a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer.

In 2023, Davidson starred in Peacock’s Bupkis, a semi-autobiographical comedy series he also co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced. He will begin production on season 2 later this year.

Davidson was a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live from 2014-2022, where his singular “Weekend Update” features and original music videos garnered millions of views. He recently returned to Studio 8H to host the 49th season premiere of SNL, earning rave reviews.

Davidson shot his first one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in 2016 and was named one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” the same year. In 2020, he released the stand-up special Pete Davidson: Alive From New York. Davidson was listed as one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022.” On January 9, 2024 he released his new Netflix Standup Special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli and is currently out performing brand new material with the “Pete Davidson Prehab Tour.”

In 2020, Davidson co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the critically acclaimed film The King of Staten Island. Additional film work includes Dumb Money, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Trainwreck, Big Time Adolescence, Set It Up, Meet Cute, and Bodies Bodies Bodies. Upcoming projects include The Home, Wizards!, and I Slept with Joey Ramone.

Four ticket limit per order. We reserve the right to cancel additional orders exceeding this event limit.

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Felice Romani
Based on Eugène Scribe’s libretto for Daniel Auber’s Le philtre (1831)
Reduced Orchestration by John Longstaff

Tenderhearted Nemorino is desperately in love with his lifelong friend, Adina. When a traveling salesman comes to town offering an elixir for every ailment, Nemorino approaches him for an Elixir of Love. The doctor presents a large bottle of cheap red wine, which Nemorino guzzles. Meanwhile, Adina is approached by the swaggering Sergeant Belcore, whose marriage proposal to Adina is interrupted by an emboldened Nemorino. The result? A rousing, fun, and romantic tale filled with beautiful melodies, joyous choruses, and lush vineyard vistas. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
 

The Elixir of Love is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Cara Consilvio
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Emily Baltzer
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alyssa Van Gorder
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Elixir of Love is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Felice Romani
Based on Eugène Scribe’s libretto for Daniel Auber’s Le philtre (1831)
Reduced Orchestration by John Longstaff

Tenderhearted Nemorino is desperately in love with his lifelong friend, Adina. When a traveling salesman comes to town offering an elixir for every ailment, Nemorino approaches him for an Elixir of Love. The doctor presents a large bottle of cheap red wine, which Nemorino guzzles. Meanwhile, Adina is approached by the swaggering Sergeant Belcore, whose marriage proposal to Adina is interrupted by an emboldened Nemorino. The result? A rousing, fun, and romantic tale filled with beautiful melodies, joyous choruses, and lush vineyard vistas. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
 

The Elixir of Love is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowan Ader, whose gifts make possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Cara Consilvio
Producer/General Director: Leanne P. Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Oscar Escobedo
Lighting and Projection Designer: Kris Kirkwood
Costume Designer: Glenn Avery Breed and Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Makeup Designer: James P. McGough
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor: Emily Baltzer
Stage Manager: David Jackson
Assistant Director: Alyssa Van Gorder
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang

The Elixir of Love is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

“Be Our Guest” as over 80 students from DMR Adventures bring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR to the stage – an enchanting adaptation of the award-winning film and stage play that explores love, redemption, and the discovery that true beauty lies within.

DMR Adventures proudly presents an enchanting musical adventure with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR, a captivating production that brings together a talented cast of young performers. Experience the timeless tale of love, courage, and the true beauty that lies within, as we follow Belle, an intelligent and spirited young woman, and the Beast, a prince cursed to live under a spell. Together, they embark on a transformative journey to break the spell before it’s too late.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Belle and the Beast, Gaston, the villagers, and enchanted objects, set to the backdrop of unforgettable songs, including the show-stopping “Be Our Guest.” With its memorable melodies, spectacular choreography, and a story that has enchanted millions, Beauty and the Beast JR promises a spellbinding theatrical event for audiences of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a realm of wonder and enchantment. Beauty and the Beast JR is not just a musical; it’s an unforgettable experience that celebrates the power of empathy, the importance of inner beauty, and the magic of love. Secure your tickets today to see this talented cast of over 80 young performers and be part of the magic that will unfold before your very eyes.

DMR Adventures is also excited to produce their annual BROADWAY AT THE PARAMOUNT, featuring Broadway and regional performers and over 100 students from DMR Adventures, which will take place on May 18, 2024 at The Paramount Theater. Tickets and more information can be found here.

“Be Our Guest” as over 80 students from DMR Adventures bring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR to the stage – an enchanting adaptation of the award-winning film and stage play that explores love, redemption, and the discovery that true beauty lies within.

DMR Adventures proudly presents an enchanting musical adventure with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR, a captivating production that brings together a talented cast of young performers. Experience the timeless tale of love, courage, and the true beauty that lies within, as we follow Belle, an intelligent and spirited young woman, and the Beast, a prince cursed to live under a spell. Together, they embark on a transformative journey to break the spell before it’s too late.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Belle and the Beast, Gaston, the villagers, and enchanted objects, set to the backdrop of unforgettable songs, including the show-stopping “Be Our Guest.” With its memorable melodies, spectacular choreography, and a story that has enchanted millions, Beauty and the Beast JR promises a spellbinding theatrical event for audiences of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a realm of wonder and enchantment. Beauty and the Beast JR is not just a musical; it’s an unforgettable experience that celebrates the power of empathy, the importance of inner beauty, and the magic of love. Secure your tickets today to see this talented cast of over 80 young performers and be part of the magic that will unfold before your very eyes.

DMR Adventures is also excited to produce their annual BROADWAY AT THE PARAMOUNT, featuring Broadway and regional performers and over 100 students from DMR Adventures, which will take place on May 18, 2024 at The Paramount Theater. Tickets and more information can be found here.

Couples Therapy is a theatrical show unlike any others. It’s a unique and clever combination of theatre, stand-up comedy, and improv that is as funny as it is insightful. Audiences go on a hilarious and interactive ride as a pair of married relationship experts attempt to help couples with their relationships, but as the show wears on, we see that they have more problems than their patients!

And fear not guys, this is not one of those beat down sessions on men. Instead, we equally explore, appreciate, and laugh at the differences between men and women. Couples Therapy offers endless humor packed with practical relationship advice rooted in science and psychology (we really did our homework!) So strap in, as we don’t just break the fourth wall, we smash right through it!

STAND CLEAR…Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR, “SHOCK ADVISED!” Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theaters, so it’s sure to be the safest place and most fun place to be! Don’t miss out and bring an AED cause this is going to get WILD!

About Nurse Blake
Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation, and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected!

Nurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos, and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world, bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour, Shock Advised Comedy Tour, across North America featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories drawn from his real life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand— and sold out every venue!

For more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about.

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggle in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and have over 10 million followers. They have the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast, which is also #6 of all Stand-Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. Since 2022, Bored Teachers has been selling out comedy clubs and major theatres across 49 states, bringing laughter to over 150,000 teachers throughout the school year and has become the main event to attend in all of the teacher world. Even non-teacher fans have reviewed it as one of the funniest stand-up shows they’ve ever seen! The Bored Teachers Show is a comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to.

Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.