Grand Theatre Ticket Office: 502-352-7469
2010/2011 SEASON
The Legendary Temptations
Saturday, September 25, 2010 & Sunday, September 26, 2010
8:00 pm nightly
For more than forty years, the Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. With their recognizable choreography and onstage suites, the Temptations were the definitive male vocal groups of the 1960s. Over the course of their career the Temptations have had 83 charted Billboard U.S. singles and 44 Billboard Top 10 Hits including “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud,” "Papa was a Rolling Stone," and "I Can’t Get Next to You." Visit http://www.temptationssing.com for more information about the Temptations.
Del McCoury Band
www.delmccouryband.com
Saturday, October 2, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation
The 100th birthday of the founder of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, will be observed this fall when The Del McCoury Band comes to the Grand October 2. McCoury, who was lead guitarist and singer for Monroe in the 1960s, carries the banner today for new generations of traditional Bluegrass fans. His sons, Rob, banjo, and Ron, mandolin, join McCoury in a high-energy show. Ron is a nine-time recipient of the award for the top mandolin player by the Bluegrass Music Association.
Ben Sollee
www.bensollee.com
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by the Howell Chiropractic Center
Singer-songwriter Ben Sollee will perform at the Grand October 8. Sollee accompanies his vocals with an instrument unusual for popular music – a cello. Sollee, a Lexington native, won critical acclaim for his 2008 debut album, “Learning to Bend.” In addition to performing at the Grand, Sollee will participate in the Governor’s Autumn Bicycle Ride Across Kentucky, an annual three-day event that benefits the theatre.
Debby Boone
www.debbyboone.net
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 7:30 pm
"Reflections of Rosemary Clooney"
Debby Boone – best known for her big 1977 hit “You Light Up My Life” – will perform October 9. Music is a family affair for Debby. She is the daughter of rock ‘n’ roll icon Pat Boone. It is perhaps less well known that she is a daughter-in-law of the late Rosemary Clooney, the Maysville, Ky. singing legend. Boone will perform some of Miss Clooney’s most memorable songs over a remarkable 50-plus-year career in a tribute called “Reflections on Rosemary Clooney.”
The Barter Theatre
www.bartertheatre.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 7:30 pm
"The Diary of Anne Frank"
America’s oldest equity theater company will stage “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the Grand on November 7. The Barter Theatre, based in Abington, Va., was formed in the 1930s and served as the training ground for the likes of Patricia Neal, Gregory Peck and Ernest Borgnine.
This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the arts and the Kentucky Arts Council.
DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra
www.myspace.com/dojojazz
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Bill & Kay Kirkland
Local jazz virtuosos Vince DiMartino and Miles Osland will help Frankfort celebrate the holiday season when the 16-piece Dimartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra takes the Grand stage December 10. “DOJO” will entertain with holiday music as well as standards by jazz giants such as Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie.
New Shanghai Circus
http://www.gmartists.com/shanghaicircus/shanghaicircus.htm
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 7:30 pm
The Grand’s diverse season will include a performance by the acclaimed New Shanghai Circus on February 8, 2011. This troupe of young Chinese acrobats has delighted audiences throughout the world with their remarkable athleticism and artistry. The New Shanghai Circus is a traveling company direct from China that displays its acrobatic skills as it tours throughout the country.
John Jorgenson Quintet
www.johnjorgenson.com
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Drs. Burch, Renshaw, Wix & Associates
Master guitarist John Jorgenson will bring his quintet to the Grand February 19. Jorgenson is considered among today’s most gifted exponents of the gypsy guitar style championed by Django Reinhardt. Jorgenson was a long-time guitarist for Elton John and is the 2009 winner of a Grammy for best guitar player.
New York Theatre Ballet
www.nytb.org
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 7:30 pm
"Alice in Wonderland Follies"
"Septet"
Among last season’s highlights were two sold-out performances by the prestigious New York Theatre Ballet. The dance troupe returns to the Grand March 9 for a program that will include a contemporary dance, “Septet,” choreographed by the late Merse Cunningham based on music by Erik Satie, followed by a complete performance of “Alice in Wonderland Follies.”
This performance has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius.
Grand Opera Night Gala
www.americanspiritualensemble.com
www.operanoirenewyork.org
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Bill & Marie Cull and Fifth Third Bank
Famous arias from renowned operas will be presented when Dr. Everett McCorvey returns to the Grand with a chamber orchestra and notable singers from Opera Noire of New York and the American Spiritual Ensemble for a March 16 concert. McCorvey is director of the University of Kentucky School of Voice and founder of the American Spiritual Ensemble, and served as entertainment manager for the World Equestrian Games.
La Escencia del Flamenco
www.flamencolouisville.org
Friday, April 16, 2011 - 7:30 pm
On April 15, the energy and artistry of flamenco will be on display at the Grand when Flamenco Louisville presents “La Escencia del Flamenco.” The program, an original creation of Flamenco Louisville founders Paula Collins and Diana Dinicola, will showcase nationally known flamenco guitarists and singers.
Darrell Scott
www.darrellscott.com
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 7:30 pm
A partnership event with the Folk Club of Frankfort
Veteran Americana singer and songwriter Darrell Scott will perform at the Grand Theatre April 30. Scott is traveling this summer with former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant in a 12-city North American tour. His songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as The Dixie Chicks, Keb’ Mo’ and Sam Bush.