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The stars align for Zeiterion Performing Arts Center’s 2017-2018 season, officially kicking off with Broadway legend Bernadette Peters on Saturday, October 21. The stellar line-up includes Jamie Farr starring in the titular role of Tuesdays with Morrie, Ruben Studdard performing Luther Vandross hits, the return of Garrison Keillor, and New Bedford Lyceum’s presentation of Gloria Steinem. Tickets can be purchased by calling 508-994-2900, online at www.zeiterion.org, or at the Zeiterion Box Office at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Group sales for select shows are available for 10 tickets or more, which can be purchased by calling 508-997-5664 x123.
The slate of more than 60 performances also include celebrated musicians, like Black Violin, Tower of Power and Antonio Sanchez performing Birdman Live, world music favorites, like Ladysmith Black Mambazo and globalFEST: The New Golden Age of Latin Music, comics like Lenny Clarke and Judy Gold, cerebral storytellers like The Moth Mainstage and TEDxNew Bedford, tributes like Get the Led Out, One Night of Queen, and Million Dollar Quartet acclaimed dance, like Jessica Lang and Moscow Festival Ballet, and family shows, like Yamato Drummers and Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque Ziva. They join the previously announced Brian Wilson, Tape Face, David Sedaris and the four-time Tony® Award-winner A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.
“This is a truly exciting season for whatever makes your heart beat faster,” said Rosemary Gill, Executive Director, Programming and Development. “Whether it’s dance, music, comedy or theater, we’re thrilled to bring such critically-acclaimed performances to New Bedford.”
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Zeiterion Box Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and two hours before each performance.
See the 2017-2018 online brochure here
