July 23, 2009
2009-2010 Not Just for Kids series kicks off a new season
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – Families will find lots of
action at the Michigan Theater this fall and winter with
the return of the popular NOT JUST FOR KIDS
series.
The Benard L. Maas Foundation NOT JUST FOR KIDS
series presented by TOYOTA begins Sunday, October 25 with
Click, Clack, Moo and runs through April
2010. Standard series subscriptions include a choice of
either four or five performances. The Premium Series includes
three additional family performances by the Ann Arbor Symphony
Orchestra.
The NOT JUST FOR KIDS schedule includes:
- Sunday, October 25, 1:30 pm – Click,
Clack, Moo – A heart-warming musical about
negotiation and compromise, based on the best-selling
book.
- Sunday, December 6, 1:30 pm – Tales of
a Fourth Grade Nothing – A play about sibling
rivalry from the book by Judy Blume. Sponsored by Blue
Care Network.
- Sunday, February 7, 1:30 pm – Patchwork:
The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder
– Laura’s tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer
spirit will inspire audiences as she and her family face
the hardships and triumphs of a new land.
- Sunday, March 21, 1:30 pm – Are You My
Mother? – This colorful musical adaptation
of P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture
book follows newly hatched Baby Bird in search of Mother
Bird.
- Sunday, April 18, 1:30 pm – From the Mixed-Up
Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – This
enchanting new drama follows Claudia and her brother Jamie
up the stone steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and
right into an adventure sure to captivate audiences of
all ages.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concerts included in the premium
season package:
- Sunday, November. 15, 4:00 pm The Chenille
Sisters with Ariel & Zoey
- Sunday, January 24, 4:00 pm Mozart World Tour:
Ann Arbor
- Sunday, March 14, 4:00 pm Star-Spangled Music
Subscriptions offer both the best seating and significant
savings over the single show prices. Subscriptions prices
are very affordable, starting at only $40 for four shows to
$80 for eight shows, depending on the package chosen.
All seats are reserved. Series tickets are on sale now through
Oct. 22 only through the following channels:
- By mail to 603 E. Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- By phone at 734-668-8397 ext. 29
- By fax at 734-668-7136
Please visit the Michigan Theater web site for more information:
http://michtheater.org/series_njfk.php
Single show tickets will go on sale Friday, September 4 at 10:00 am. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $14 and $12 for Michigan Theater members, available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Macy's and the Michigan Union Ticket Office. To charge by phone, call 800-345-3000. Service charges apply. Save on groups of 10 or more: call 734-668-8397, ext. 29.
The series is made possible in part through the generosity of the Benard L. Maas Foundation and Toyota, with additional support from Comerica Bank, AnnArbor.com and Blue Care Network of Michigan.
About the Michigan Theater The Michigan Theater
is Ann Arbor’s historic center for fine film and performing
arts. Winner of the 2006 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award
from the League of Historic American Theatres, it is located
in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 East Liberty Street, across the
street from Borders Books and Music. Regular movie prices
are $9.00, $7.00 for students, seniors and US veterans, $6.50
for Michigan Theater members, $6.00 for all Wednesday screenings.
Please visit the theater’s website at
http://michtheater.org.
The 24-hour information line is (734) 668-TIME.
