BANGOR — The Gracie Theatre at Husson University announced its schedule of performances for the 2014-2015 season. The Gracie has booked musical and comedy performances to appeal to both youngsters and adults.
“This season has a broad appeal with a local star, a children’s favorite, a legendary icon and a soulful songwriter. At the Gracie, fans can see these stars up close and personal, and every seat is a great seat,” said Jeri Misler, managing director of the theater.
Together with founding sponsor Bangor Savings Bank, the Gracie will kick off the coming season with “Pinkalicious, the Musical” on Saturday, Oct. 11. This professional New York touring company performance will delight even the most hardcore fan of the Pinkalicious children’s book series, as the performers sing and dance their way into the hearts of little girls with plenty of pink cupcakes on hand. Two show times are available along with a VIP “meet and greet” option.
Later that month, Orono native and hit singer-songwriter Howie Day will bring his emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies to the Gracie. With two Top 10 hits to his credit, including the popular “Collide,” Day will share old favorites and new releases in an energetic, heartfelt concert on Friday, Oct. 24.
Michael Jackson fans will not want to miss the Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience on Feb. 20, when Joby Rogers explodes on the stage in this tribute to the “King of Pop.” Rogers has the unique distinction of being the only Michael Jackson impersonator officially approved by Jackson himself in a signed statement.
Paula Cole, Grammy Award winner and seven-time Grammy nominee, will bring her poetic and fiercely touching music to the Gracie on Friday, April 24. Cole’s concerts, which regularly feature emotionally deep performances of her hits, “I Don’t Want to Wait (Theme to Dawson’s Creek)” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” will include songs from her 2013 Album, “Raven.”
Other shows of the season will include Husson’s homecoming show, “Oh What a Night, Billboard Hits of the 1960s” on Saturday, Oct. 17. The show will feature hits songs by The Four Seasons, Stevie Wonder, The Beach Boys and the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, performed by three of Broadway’s leading men.
“Three Blonde Moms” will travel from Los Angeles to Bangor on Thursday, April 9, with a nationally touring hit comedy show that even dads will love. Featured stars will include Donna Cherry from “Desperate Housewives” and Joanie Fagan from “The Joanie Show!” and “The Drew Carey Show.”
Tickets for the four-show season are $95 at the box office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Single show tickets also are available at GracieTheatre.com, Ticketmaster.com, Facebook or by calling 941-7888.