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The Ogle Center at IU Southeast announces 2023-2024 season
First full season since COVID shutdown
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (July 28, 2023) — The Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast is excited to announce its first full season of performances since COVID forced the cancellation of in-person events.
“The past several years have been challenging for all of us, but the Ogle Center continues to rebound and return to presenting world-class performances, educational offerings, diverse speaker series, and more events like we provided prior to the pandemic,” said Kirk Randolph, who is marking his tenth year as director of the Ogle Center.
According to Randolph, “the Ogle Center is the heart of the arts and entertainment for our Southern Indiana region – it’s where our community comes together to share a mutual love of the arts. When that was taken away by the pandemic shutdown, we all realized the vital and necessary role the arts play in our lives.”
The centerpiece of the Ogle Center’s 2023-2024 season is the return of its signature series, THE OGLE CENTER PRESENTS, featuring a variety of professional, nationally-touring artists. In addition to The Ogle Center Presentss, the Ogle Center – which is now a part of the Indiana University Southeast School of Arts & Letters – will present performances and recitals by faculty and students of the IU SOUTHEAST MUSIC DEPARTMENT as well as the theatrical productions of the IU SOUTHEAST THEATRE DEPARTMENT.
New for 2023-2024, in collaboration with the IU Southeast Campus Activities Board, the Ogle Center will transform into a movie theater on five Monday evenings throughout the 2023-2024 academic year when it presents its MOVIE MONDAYS series. Tickets for the Monday Movies are free for IU Southeast students, and only $5 for the general public. Movies on the series will include recent releases and well as popular classics. Popcorn and other concessions will be available for purchase.
The Ogle Center is also pleased to welcome back the LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA for its 2023-2024 NightLites series of concerts featuring incredible classical pieces presented in the intimate setting of the Ogle Center’s Stem Concert Hall.
In addition to live performances, the Ogle Center will continue to host university events, lectures, art exhibits, and other community events.
“The opportunity to enjoy live, in-person performances is an unrivaled treat we all hold more dearly than ever. This season is filled with performances the entire family can enjoy. The joy of experiencing the arts is back at the Ogle Center,” said Randolph.
Tickets for performances on The Ogle Center Presents, IU Southeast Music Department, and the Movie Mondays series go on sale August 1, 2023. Discounts* for purchasing tickets early are available through August 22, 2023 on purchases in a single transaction to at least three or more different performances. To receive the discount, ticket buyers should use promo code EARLY* when placing their order. Tickets to the Louisville Orchestra and the Movie Mondays series are not eligible for discounts and do not count toward the three-show minimum.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Ogle Center ticket office, located in the Cress Lobby of the Ogle Center, located at 4201 Grant Line Road in New Albany. The ticket office is open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online through the Ogle Center’s Ticketmaster Account Manager page at am.ticketmaster.com/iuogle/buy or at oglecenter.com/tickets. Tickets may also be purchased by phone by calling the Ogle Center ticket office at (812) 941-2525 during normal ticket office hours.
Free parking for Ogle Center events is available in the Dogwood lot directly in front of the Ogle Center and the Hickory lot directly behind the Ogle Center from one hour prior to the start of a performance until one hour following the conclusion of the event. Vehicles parked in other locations and/or at other times may be subject to ticketing.
For more information about the 2023-2024 season, please visit oglecenter.com or call (812) 941-2525.
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| THE OGLE CENTER PRESENTS SERIES |
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THE GREAT DUBOIS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $30* | $25*§
STUDENTS $25*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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The world’s most unique two-person circus show!
A fast-paced, hilarious, all-ages performance showcasing incredible feats of juggling, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic, and audience interaction. Recently featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie The Greatest Showman.
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THE HIT MEN OF COUNTRY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
Love Country Music? You are in for a real treat when you come to see THE HIT MEN OF COUNTRY featuring five of the finest musicians who have performed, toured or recorded with some of Country’s greatest artists – hitmakers like Wynonna, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean and more. It’s a County Music lover’s dream come true!
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ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
A fabulously funny and joyful look back at what made Animaniacs such a special and successful top-rated show… its memorable (and educational) songs and unforgettable sketches! Starring the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Rogel and voice talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael & Donatello on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
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HOLIDAY POPS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 | 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $25* | $20*§
STUDENTS $20* |
The IU Southeast Holiday Pops concerts have become an annual tradition for many area concertgoers. Thrill to the spectacle of the most wonderful time of the year with this sparkling holiday celebration. Join us for carols and warm your heart with traditional holiday favorites performed by the IU Southeast Orchestra, Concert Choir & Community Chorus, and Concert Band.
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ERIN HILL: Total Eclipse of the Harp: The 80’s
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 | 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
World-renowned harpist and singer, Erin Hill performs songs from the 80’s with her 10-piece band, backup singers, violin, cello, flute, sax, horns, and Erin on electric harp and vocals. Erin will perform her unique, electric harp-based arrangements of Prince, The Police, U2, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, and more.
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CANADIAN BRASS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
The original challenge was to develop an audience for an ensemble of brass players that, at the time, had no standing in the concert world. What set Canadian Brass apart was the relentless search for repertoire that was both loved by its performers and embraced by a growing brass audience. “These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor.” (Washington Post)
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THE PEKING ACROBATS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
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THE FOUR FRESHMEN
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $40* | $35*§
STUDENTS $35* |
Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners world-wide for years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight-knit sound inspired The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli, and the Manhattan Transfer. Join us for the latest generation of the “Great Gentlemen of Song and True Masters of Harmony.”
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ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $45* | $40*§
STUDENTS $40* |
The absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is! Hits like: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” “Money Money Money,” “Waterloo,” “Honey Honey,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Thank You For The Music,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and many more are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage.
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*Includes $2 processing fee.
§Discounted price when purchasing three or more shows in a single transaction from The Ogle Center Presents series and/or the IU Southeast Music Department series by Aug. 22, 2023. Use promo code EARLY when placing your order. Promo code expires 8/22/23. |
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| IU SOUTHEAST MUSIC DEPARTMENT SERIES |
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IU SOUTHEAST CONCERT BAND
Veterans Day Concert
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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IU SOUTHEAST CONCERT CHOIR & COMMUNITY CHORUS
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 | 3 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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IU SOUTHEAST CONCERT CHOIR & COMMUNITY CHORUS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 | 3 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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IU SOUTHEAST CONCERT BAND
Spring Concert
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024 | 3 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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IU SOUTHEAST ORCHESTRA
Shakespeare at the Symphony
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 | 3 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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IU SOUTHEAST ORCHESTRA
Ballet & Broadway
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 | 3 p.m.
ADULTS $15* | $10*§
STUDENTS $10* |
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*Includes $2 processing fee.
§Discounted price when purchasing three or more shows in a single transaction from The Ogle Center Presents series and/or the IU Southeast Music Department series by Aug. 22, 2023. Use promo code EARLY when placing your order. Promo code expires 8/22/23. |
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| MOVIE MONDAYS SERIES |
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 3
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 | 7 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION $5*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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| In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. |
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DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (2023)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 | 7 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION $5*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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| Visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. |
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DISNEY’S HOCUS POCUS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 | 7 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION $5*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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| In the tradition of Disney live-action comedy classics, three 17th century witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) are in for a devil of a time when their restless spirits are accidentally conjured up on Halloween Night, in present-day Salem, Massachusetts. |
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HOME ALONE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 | 7 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION $5*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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| Eight-year-old Kevin is accidentally left behind when his family jets off for Christmas vacation. With the house all to himself, he embarks on an epic adventure, outsmarting bumbling burglars with ingenious traps, but ultimately learning the true meaning of family and the spirit of giving in this joyous and unforgettable film. |
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TBA
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 | 7 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION $5*
FREE FOR IU SOUTHEAST STUDENTS‡
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*Includes $2 processing fee.
‡IU Southeast students must present their Crimson Card to receive their free ticket. One ticket per ID. |
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LASTING LEGACIES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
ADULTS $32* STUDENTS $14*§
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BOLERO & FRIENDS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
JoAnn Faletta, guest conductor
ADULTS $32* STUDENTS $14*§
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
Kent Hatterberg, conductor
Louisville Chamber Choir
ADULTS $42* STUDENTS $14*§
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MAGNIFICENT VOICES
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Louisville Chamber Choir
ADULTS $32* STUDENTS $14*§
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About IU Southeast: IU Southeast is one of seven campuses of Indiana University. Offering more than 130-degree programs and concentrations, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has an enrollment of more than 4,100 students and employs more than 400 faculty members. About 400 students now live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. For more information, visit www.ius.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.
About the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center: The Ogle Center, Southern Indiana's center for the performing and visual arts on the campus of IU Southeast in New Albany, presents concerts, plays, art exhibits, speakers, and community and university events. The signature "The Ogle Center Presents" series features professional, nationally-touring artists. The Louisville Orchestra performs several times each season as part of their NightLites series. Operating under the umbrella of the IU Southeast School of Arts & Letters, the Ogle Center is also home to the IU Southeast Music Department - presenting concerts and recitals by IU Southeast student ensembles and faculty - and the IU Southeast Theatre Department, presenting plays and musicals. For more information, visit oglecenter.com.
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