Kirkland Performance Center keeps on bringing the Eastside bigger names - pop icon Melissa Manchester, rock legend Dave Mason, breathtaking Ailey II and The Amazing Kreskin among others - KPC has 38 presented artists; this does not include their shows through locally based producing partners, including StoryBook Theater, Keith Highlanders Pipe Band, International Ballet Theatre, Bronn Journey, The Comedy Underground, Washington Wind Symphony, Jim French Productions and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra.
The Brothers Four, Sept. 22-23
Four-part harmony. Join KPC staff after the show to toast another season.
Melissa Manchester, Sept. 29
Grammy-winner Melissa Manchester performs hits such as "Whenever I Call You Friend" and "Midnight Blue."
John Jorgenson Quintet, Sept. 30
A pioneer of American gypsy jazz; performed with Elton John for six years. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Gran Folklorico de Mexico, Oct. 19
Rhythmic performance presented in authentic costumes with Mariachi, Marimba and Jorocho bands.
The Mills Brothers, Oct. 20
The Mills Brothers have remained one of the most enduring ensembles in American popular music.
Captain Smartypants Trousers of Terror, Oct. 21
Vocal funny gay guys Captain Smartypants take audiences on a flight of fancy in a special Halloween show.
Lingo Dancetheater Relatively Real, Nov. 4
The Eastside debut of a symphony of movement from the Seattle-based interdisciplinary performing ensemble.
Carmona Flamenco, Nov. 10
Contemporary flamenco: the song, dance, guitar and cajon (percussion). Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar series.
Seattle Opera Young Artists In Performance "The Tragedy of Carmen," Nov. 11
Seattle Opera's Young Artists will perform a concert adaptation of Bizet's world-famous opera.
Tingstad and Rumbel, Nov. 17
Grammy Award-winning Tingstad & Rumbel return to KPC for a holiday concert. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar series.
Uncle Bonsai, Nov. 18
Seattle folk-pop darlings Ashley O'Keefe, Arni Adler and Andrew Ratshin return to KPC for a concert filled with three-part harmonies and ironic, quirky humor.
Christmas from Dublin, starring the Three Irish Tenors, Nov. 25 and 26
Features The Three Irish Tenors: Ciaran Nagle and Brian Dunphy from Riverdance and Anthony Norton from La Scala Milan.
Glenn Yarbrough, The Forgotten Carols by Michael McLean, Dec. 2
The Forgotten Carols is a remarkable Christmas story that will stir the heart. Sung and interpreted by Yarbrough, accompanied by the Kirkland Choral Society.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Dec. 15 and 16
Fun-filled musical, adapted and updated from the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, Dec. 20 - 23
The Sister of Late Night Catechism is back at KPC by popular demand. Last year's run of The Mystery of The Magi's Gold was sold out. Be sure to get your tickets early for the greatest story never told.
Peking Acrobats, Jan. 7, 2007
The Peking Acrobats return to KPC bringing the jaw-dropping acts and startling skill inherent in China's 2,000-year-old circus disciplines.
The Great Kaplan, Jan. 27
Virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and physical comedian.
Charlie Musselwhite, Feb. 2
Harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite's version of the blues ventures far beyond conventional honky-tonk.
International Guitar Night, Feb. 10
The International Guitar Night brings together the world's foremost acoustic guitarists for a virtuoso evening of solo original pieces and spontaneous collaborations. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Bill Frisell, Feb. 16
Bill Frisell has played with Bono, Marianne Faithful, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Frankfurt Ballet and others. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Dave Mason, Feb. 17
Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work in the band Traffic in the 1960s, Dave Mason went on to have a successful solo career writing and performing. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Chicago City Limits, Feb. 23 and 24
The troupe has entertained for 30 years, using songs and sketches based on the responses of each evening's audience members.
Leo Kottke and David Lindley, Feb. 25
Acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke and eclectic multi-instrumentalist David Lindley. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
Ailey II, March 3
Under the direction of Sylvia Waters, the Ailey II company combines the raw passion of young dancers with a discipline and drive.
Dell'Arte Company, "In the Land of the Grasshopper Song," March 10
In 1908, two young women were appointed as "field matrons" for the Karuk Indians in the Klamath/Salmon river country of Northern California. Their remarkable adventures were published in the award-winning book, "In the Land of the Grasshopper Song."
Karla Bonoff, March 10
Karla Bonoff is the talented singer/songwriter behind countless hits by Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna, and Bonnie Raitt.
MacHomer, March 11 and 13
One-man vocal extravaganza by award-winning Canadian actor Rick Miller features 50 voices from TV's favorite dysfunctional family in a satirical performance of Shakespeare's tragedy.
Bigger Than Jesus, March 15 and 16
This new one-man show features the trademark humor and intelligence of Rick Miller.
Gypsy, March 23 - 25
Classic showbiz tale of child stars, the ultimate stage mother and the all-important gimmick.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, March 29
Playing Miller's original compositions and arrangements.
MonTango, March 31
MonTango is a dynamic group of musicians, vocalists and internationally acclaimed tango dancers.
The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour, Woody, Arlo & the Guthrie Family - April 10
A multi-media concert, featuring special guests Abe and Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion. After his sold-out 2005 appearance, Arlo returns to KPC to celebrate four generations of Guthrie family music.
The Amazing Kreskin, April 20
You've seen him on television, perhaps CNN or Late Night With David Letterman.
Paul Galbraith, April 25
Paul Galbraith won the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition at the age of 17. The guitar (which has two extra strings, one high, one low) is supported by a metal endpin, similar to that of a cello, that rests on a wooden resonance box. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
William Chapman Nyaho, April 28
Ghanaian-born concert pianist William Chapman Nyaho brings a unique multi-cultural background to his concerts of music from various African countries as well as the USA and the Caribbean.
Keola Beamer and R. Carlos Nakai, Native Voices, May 5
Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian slack key guitar master who played to a cheering, standing-room-only audience at KPC two seasons ago; R. Carlos Nakai is a premier Native American flutist. Part of KPC's Art of the Guitar Series.
N*gger Wetb*ck Ch*nk, May 9-19
Ranging from outrageous comedy based on society's worst stereotypes to tragic monologues of disarming honesty about doing personal battle with those stereotypes.
Seattle Shakespeare Company's "The School for Scandal," May 31, June 1 and 2
Critically acclaimed Seattle Shakespeare Company makes its annual visit to KPC.
For more information, visit www.kpcenter.org.
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