2008 - 2009 Performances
Helena Festival of the Book
October 9-12
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The Myrna Loy Center is a major sponsor of the Helena Festival of the Book, presenting readings, lectures, panel discussions, writer’s workshops, and other delightful events celebrating Montana literature. See this year’s schedule at www.helenabookfest.com.
In Spite of Everything - The Suicide Kings
With support from the National Performance Network, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Montana Arts Council, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Friday, October 17 - 8:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
Adults and Seniors $16 / $10 students
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The Bay Area’s most dynamic spoken word collective presents a moving look at school violence. “So powerful the room is silent afterward.” — Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
Helena Theatre Co. and Carroll College: The Producers
October 24 - November 8 at 7:30 pm
November 2 at 3:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$16
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Nothing is too challenging for Helena’s premiere theater group. Don’t miss the Mel Brooks comedy musical—Brooks’ own stage version of his 1968 hit film—which earned a record 12 Tony awards.
The Producers: Opening Night Gala
Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center Benefit
$50
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Just steps off Helena’s own Broadway, the Myrna invites you to a New York-style Opening Night Gala & Première of HTC’s The Producers. Join the party as we roll out the red carpet, lights, limos, and celebrities. Dress up, dress down, just don’t come with a frown—unless you’re wearing an elegant gown. hors d'oeuvres and champagne before the show, light desserts at intermission.
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
With support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Sunday, November 9 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$20 adults and seniors / $12 students
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Scotland’s fiddling genius meets a young Julliard cellist—and transforms Scottish music into a dazzling, passionate duet of “breathtaking genius.”
David Morgenroth &
Kelly RobertiMonday, November 10 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults and seniors / $10 students
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Two of Montana’s most successful jazz musicians join for an evening of tunes by Bill Evans—one of the most important and influential musicians in jazz history.
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$23
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Fiddling sensation Eileen Ivers returns to Helena for another rock-the-house concert. First known as the fiery violinist with the show “Riverdance,” Ivers has become a great innovator, pioneer, and universalist of Celtic-American fiddle, blending Irish tunes with flamenco, Senegalese rhythm, salsa, even electronica. “The Jimi Hendrix of the violin”—The New York Times
Ethel
With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Paul Allen Family Foundation, and the Montana Arts Council
Thursday, January 15 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$22 adults / $18 seniors / $12 students
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America’s premier rock-infused, post-classical string quartet. Roll over, Brahms! Their mixture of fun and sincerity seems just right for a group whose moniker is “America’s favorite string band.”
John Gorka & Susan Werner
With support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Sunday, February 1 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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John Gorka, honored icon of folk tradition and Susan Werner, a versatile artist of folk, jazz, and pop, join forces for an evening of unique songcraft featuring John’s rich baritone and Susan’s angelic harmonies.
Montana Rep: To Kill a Mockingbird
Tuesday, February 3 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$20 adults & seniors / $12 students
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Nationally acclaimed Montana Rep presents the stage version of Harper Lee’s astonishingly graceful novel, which continues to compel and delight viewers worldwide with its warmth, wit, and wisdom.
Alex De Grassi
Friday, February 13 - 8:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$20 adults & seniors / $12 students
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The poet of the fingerstyle steel guitar, De Grassi weaves melodies, counter-melodies, and intricate rhythms in exquisite artfulness. “Intricate and subtle as a sparkling crystal.”— Down Beat
Christine Balfa & Balfa Toujours
Thursday, February 19 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$20 adults & seniors / $12 students
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A traditional Cajun band from Louisiana carrying on in the soulful, impassioned Balfa Brothers tradition (led by Christine Balfa, daughter of the great Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa) “The future of Cajun music” — Barry Jean Ancelet
Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey Dance
With support of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Paul Allen Family Foundation, the National Dance Project, and the the Montana Arts Council
Thursday, February 26 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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Dancer/choreographers Scofield and Shuey incorporate video projection and naturalistic environments to tell evocative, exquisite stories. “…An innovative artistic feast, a kind of feral ballet.” — Dance Magazine
Rudresh Mahanthappa Jazz Quartet
With support from Chamber Music America
Friday, March 13 - 8:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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A Guggenheim fellow, Mahanthappa is called a Rising Star of the alto sax by the Downbeat Critics Poll for the past four years. “Mahanthappa’s chops are unparalleled … music unlike anything else today.”
Necessary Beauty Bebe Miller Co.
With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Performance Network, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and the Montana Arts Council
Friday, March 20 - 8:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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This creative forces in contemporary dance unfolds a new piece revealing the unexpected yet necessary artful moments of our lives. “…dance that will blow your mind wide open.”—Boston Globe
Chic Gamine
With support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Thursday, March 26 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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This innovative vocal supergroup from Winnipeg’s French Quarter uses their voices as instruments, with a solo percussionist as their main musical support. “A groovin’ powerhouse of harmonic brilliance.”
Broad Comedy
Friday, April 3 - 8:00 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$18 adults & seniors / $10 students
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They’re savvy, irreverent, and they’re probably being followed by Karl Rove in a big black Hummer. Broad Comedy is based in Bozeman, they travel and tour the country. These are the women who skewer politics as usual. Songs, sketches, spoofs, that are smart, and on-target. “The Dixie Chicks of American Sketch Comedy!”—The Vancouver Province
Helena Theater Co. - Glengarry Glen Ross
April 16 - May 3 - 7:30 pm
Myrna Loy Center
$16 adults & seniors / $10 students
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A masterpiece of American drama and winner of the 1984 Pulitzer Prize David Mamet’s scalding comedy about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living. Characters who wheel and deal for a piece of the action—where losing a sale can mean losing it all.
UNCORKED: Wine Tasting, Auction, and Celebration
Friday, May 8
Myrna Loy Center
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Myrna’s best party night of the year! Great wine, good people, and spectacular auction items to benefit the Myrna Loy Center.
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