STALLER CENTER LIVE SEASON
FALL 2022
Peking Acrobats
FEATURING THE SHANGHAI CIRCUS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022 @ 7PM MAIN STAGE
Through a combination of sheer precision, wild talent, and daring ability, The Peking Acrobats have spent the last 30 years celebrating, reimagining, and pushing the boundaries of Chinese Acrobatics. Their internationally acclaimed performances have seen them thrilling audiences in all corners of the world. Now they bring their stunning technique to the Staller MainStage in a special performance with special guests from THE SHANGHAI CIRCUS!
Performing atop a precious pagoda of chairs, defying gravity in displays of contortion, flying across the stage with trick-cycling, juggling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and riveting gymnastics, The Peking Acrobats defy human ability in a collision of strength and charm.
Combining time-honored Chinese music and groundbreaking special effects to create
an environment that mirrors the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival, The Peking
Acrobats are set to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime evening of exuberant entertainment.
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Macy Kate
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022 @ 8PM RECITAL HALL
Macy Kate’s soulful, sweet, and smoky voice launched her to fame at 16, when she appeared on ABC’s Rising Star. Her sultry, buttery sound packs so much power that Flo Rida signed her to IMG Records and brought her on his worldwide G.D.F.R. tour, ending in Wembley Stadium for the Summertime Ball. With millions of streams on Spotify, Kate’s second record deal with famed Empire Records led to the development of her first E.P., Cry for Help. The title track, which alone has racked up over 6 million streams on Spotify and over a million views on YouTube, has led to a flurry of viral activity on TikTok.
A true, bonafide star in the making, Kate’s powerhouse voice coupled with her confessional, self-effacing lyrics make for the perfect combination of down-to-earth and out-of-this-stratosphere.
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Emerson String Quartet
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022 @ 7PM RECITAL HALL
After 30 recordings and 9 Grammy Awards, the world-renowned Emerson String Quartet begins their last full year together before embarking on their new individual ventures. The first concert of their final season begins with an early Mendelssohn work, his dramatic String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12. This is followed by another early work, Alban Berg’s ground-breaking quartet from 1910, written when the composer was only 25, and was forging a new language that connected the end of romanticism with the beginning of atonality. Their concert concludes with Dvorak’s last quartet - No. 14 in A♭ major, Op. 105 - which he he began during his three year tenure in America, and only finished months after he returned to his Czech homeland. You do not want to miss this chance to both hear and see one of the worlds best String Quartets as they perform these treasures in our intimate Staller Center Recital Hall.
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Vic DiBitetto
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 @ 8PM MAIN STAGE
He’s the man who fills your Facebook Feed every time a blizzard comes your way and
you remember- you gotta get the bread and milk!
Performing for over four decades, stand-up comedian, Internet personality, and actor
Vic DiBitetto has established himself as “The Donkey of Comedy”, doling out wildly
irreverent takes on the world around him. Born in Brooklyn in the 1960s, DiBitetto’s
signature stand up makes an evening with him feel like an evening with your favorite
cousin.
With millions of followers online, his incredibly popular social media channels have
amassed over 1 Billion views worldwide, featuring the famous Bread and Milk bit, his
“Who Wants Coffee?” videos, and the Ticked Off Vic series. Notably, he is now a regular
cast member of the Amazon Prime TV show Gravesend co -starring with Chazz Palminteri,
William Forsythe, and Vincent Pastore. Vic has a new album out called Ticked Off
Vic currently playing on SiriusXM comedy channels.
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Michael Feinstein
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29, 2022
8PM | MAIN STAGE
Cabaret legend Michael Feinstein returns to the Staller Center with a gorgeous celebration of Judy Garland on her 100th Birthday.
In an evening of tributes, surprises, and sentiment, Feinstein celebrates the unparalleled star, using his own effervescent charisma and talent to channel and celebrate Garland’s. Charting through Garland’s storied career, Feinstein and audiences will connect in a journey through Garland’s life and times, punctuated by personal stories told to Feinstein from his dear friend, Garland’s daughter Liza Minnelli, and other close friends. The evening’s set list will feature recently discovered, previously unheard arrangements from Garland’s repertoire, peeling back to curtain and revealing rare insight to the enduring Garland mystique.
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Matthew Polenzani, Tenor
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2022
3PM | RECITAL HALL
With a stunning tenor, Matthew Polenzani has been bringing Met audiences to their feet for years, since his debut in 1997. Breathing new, vibrant life into characters like Cosi Fan Tutte’s Fernando, Tamiko in The Magic Flute, and the title role of Don Carlos, the New York Times hailed him as “a vocalist of refinement, inwardness and melancholy.”
Now, Polenzani brings that voice of equal power and tenderness to the Recital Hall in a thrilling, intimate evening of highlights from his award-winning, versatile career.
This show is presented In memory of Howard Scarrow.
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Starry Nights
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2022
7PM | RECITAL HALL
With the combined talent of Stony Brook’s established artists and its rising stars, Artist-in-Residence Colin Carr and company continue to enchant our audiences with their musical wizardry. From the beginnings of classical music to contemporary composers and art forms that include world, folk, and jazz, these programs always delight the Staller Center audiences. The program and artists for our winter concert include Tchaikovsky Piano Trio op 50 with Jennifer Frautschi and Ji Na Kim, and jazz selections with masters Ray Anderson, Tom Manuel and friends.
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Caroline Campbell
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2022
8PM | RECITAL HALL
HOLLYWOOD SERENADE: THE ARTISTRY OF CAROLINE CAMPBELL
Establishing herself both as a skilled classical artist and a versatile contemporary musician, world renowned violinist Caroline Campbell was last seen at Staller alongside Chris Botti, moving the audience to rapturous applause with her instrument alone. Poised to do that once more, Campbell returns to the Staller Center in a thrilling evening of cinematic hits.
Invigorating some of the best-known music of Hollywood and beyond, this once in a lifetime talent is “an acrobat without a safety net, she knows how to seduce, to move people and make them dance.” (Andrea Boccielli). From concerts at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House to solo appearances with the Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, and many more, Campbell’s internationally acclaimed brilliance will come to life as she couples brilliant renditions of some of film’s most beloved songs with her enigmatic presence.
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The Kat & Dave Show
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 2022
7PM | MAIN STAGE
16-time Grammy winning music icon David Foster and acclaimed singer, television, and
Broadway star Katharine McPhee bring their viral Instagram show on the road.
With a lot of time on their hands thanks to the pandemic, husband and wife-duo Foster
and McPhee took to Instagram and began broadcasting The Kat and Dave Show directly
from their living room. Realizing that they had quite the act going, the duo is now
taking the viral sensation on the road.
In an intimate evening of the hits that have defined their incredible careers, this
powerhouse duo will be performing a setlist of hits from Dave’s repertoire- with songs
from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and more-
and Kat’s- featuring songs from her acclaimed performances on Broadway and the West
End, the cult favorite series Smash, and her career-launching season of American Idol.
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Sons of Serendip - Child Show
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11, 2022
4PM | RECITAL HALL
Though they’re used to thrilling older audiences, Sons of Serendip is ecstatic to bring a unique, scaled performance made to bring magic and merriment to young audiences.
The Quartet’s signature sweetness comes to life in a gorgeous and heartwarming performance for our young audiences.
From Sons of Serendip, themselves:
We are excited to perform a holiday mini-concert for kids and their families! Our performance will be a mix of holiday favorites infused with fresh creativity and emotion. We'll also share stories and open it up for questions that the audience might have about our music, arranging process, and journey as a quartet.
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Sons of Serendip - Holiday Show
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11, 2022
7PM | RECITAL HALL
Winning the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent, Sons of Serendip transfixing stage presence returns to the Staller Center in a festive evening of warmth and cheer.
It was serendipity that brought the four members of Billboard-charting Sons of Serendip together- and watching them onstage proves that.
Lead vocalist Micah Christian, cellist and vocalist Kendall Ramseur, pianist Cordaro Rodriguez, and harpist Mason Morton met when they were graduate students at Boston University. And while fate united them, their innate talent and dedication to share their music with the world is what has skyrocketed the quartet to fame.
Join Sons of Serendip for a festive, heartwarming evening of cheer that will put even the biggest Scrooge in the Holiday Spirit!
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Kevin James
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
8PM | MAIN STAGE
For one night only, the King of Long Island comes home in his first Staller Center
appearance, blocks away from the streets that built him!
Ranked as one of the 100 greatest stand-ups by Comedy Central, his lauded specials Sweat The Small Stuff and Never Don’t Give Up have solidified James as one of the top comics of his generation. Now, James brings
that incisive, irreverent stand-up to the Main Stage in an all-out hilarious evening.
Returning to his Stony Brook roots, James will have audiences doubled over in laughter
as he comes home- and brings his biting, uproarious wit with him.
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Kevin James
SECOND SHOW ADDED!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023
8PM | MAIN STAGE
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GALA - American Ballet Theatre
SATURDAY MARCH 4, 2023
7PM | MAIN STAGE
Our annual Gala is a celebration of the Staller center- and of the arts. Gala Supporter Tickets are the best way to enjoy the evening. Each ticket includes reserved seating in our VIP section, admission to our Gala Celebration* post-show, and acknowledgement in the Gala Program gold pages.
Gala Supporter ticket proceeds are invested in Staller center programing and Educational Outreach initiatives. We are immensely grateful to all Gala Supporters, whose ticket secures our future and allows us to continue to bring arts to our community.
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
Widely recognized as one of the great dance companies in the world, American Ballet Theatre remains unparalleled in size, scope, and outreach. A living national treasure since its inception in 1940, ABT annually performs for more than 300,000 people nationwide, making in the only major cultural institution to do so. In its over 80-year history, the Company has appeared in a total of 45 countries and has performed in all 50 US States. In recognition of its storied history, incredible depth, and high-caliber quality, Congress declared American Ballet Theatre as America’s National Ballet Company® on April 27, 2006.
Now, in a thrilling evening of dance, ABT brings its legendary company to the Main Stage in a celebration of the Staller Center.
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