For years, Stephens Auditorium has provided Iowa State with numerous and wonderful performance opportunities in both theater and music. Next season looks to be no exception.

For a complete summary of the 2007-08 season at CY Stephens, visit iowastatedaily.net.

Music Concerts

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (January 20)

This 60-year-old first-rate orchestra was assembled to unite some of the finest musicians in the world into one group. You don’t have to be a musical expert to enjoy this since the company is determined to provide wholesome entertainment for everyone.

State Symphony of Mexico (March 2)

Formed in 1932, you will be soothed all night with internationally recognized music from classical music to modern day tunes.

East Village Opera Company (May 3)

Opera meets Rock in one of the most original companies in the world. A powerhouse five-piece band combines classic opera with modern rock, including such hits as “La Donna e mobile” from Riolette and “Habanera” from Carmen. Founded by leader singer Tyler Ross, it promises to be a unique night for music.

Dance and Theatre

Imagination Movers (September 13)

Music, dance and acting all for children. This theater troupe sings about messy rooms, healthy snacks and sibling rivalry, all while providing first-rate comedy. It’s in talks for a television show, so see them now before they are snatched up and rocked to success.

Wonder Bread Years (September 21 – 22)

A comedy troupe who wowed and opened for Jerry Seinfield is now a one-man comedy show starring Pat Hazell, offering nostalgic looks at the ’50s and ’60s; including Manwich sandwiches and other culinary disasters such as Wonder Bread.

DecaDance Theatre (February 28)

Female dancers from the US and Japan unite to perform hip-hop, a shared communication of urban folk capturing the culture of urban city life. Created to prove women can come out from behind the male performer in music videos and dominate the stage in theatre, this is high-energy, fast-paced and all you could want for a night of entertainment.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (April 18)

Tennessee Williams’ play about the wealthy but dying plantation owner Big Daddy Pollitt. As the family reunites for his birthday, we follow the troubles of Maggie and her alcoholic husband Brick. Big Daddy won’t leave his fortune to Brick until Brick produces an heir, even though Brick refuses to even touch Maggie. Over the space of one night, as all the dark truths come out and everyone backstabs each other, we learn the truth about Brick and “Maggie the Cat.” Sex, lust, abuse -all wrapped up in an amazing package makes it one of the greats in modern theatre.

Musicals

Evita (September 27)

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lavish musical drama about the life and times of one of Argentina’s most influential and powerful women, Eva Duarte, from her humble beginnings at her home in Buenos Aires, to becoming the wife of President Juan Peron.

Hairspray (October 30)

Everyday after school, Tracy Turnblad and her friend Penny rush home to watch “The Corny Collins Show” and drool over the lead singer Link Larken. When Corny Collins hold auditions for some unknown to join his show, Tracy’s heart leaps. Now she must compete against every other girl, including the wicked Amber Von, to win the part. With a movie version coming out July 20th, this could be your chance to see how the musical pans out live.

Annie (November 9)

The classic tale of the adorable feisty little orphan Annie, who is forced to live in a horrible orphanage run by the ghoulish Miss Hannigan. Determined to not end her young days as a slave, she is whisked away to spend time with industrial millionaire, Oliver Warbucks, a seemingly coldhearted man, who, along with the rest of the staff, are warmed by Annie’s love of life.

The Producers (March 13)

New York, 1959. Max Bialystock and his partner Leo Bloom, once the bright lights of Broadway, are now failures. Determined to go down fighting, they concocted the musical “Springtime for Hitler” with a plan to have it fail opening night and keep all the excess funds for themselves. Only one problem: when “Springtime For Hitler” becomes a surprise hit, what do they do?

Chicago (May 8)

Velma Kelly, Roxy Hart and Billy Flynn invite you to the classic tale of love and revenge as the ladies of murderess row bid for their freedom. Ruled over by Matron Mama Morton, we follow Roxy Hart from her innocence, to the murder of her lover, to the courtroom trial. Come witness it again: jazz, sex and death, because that’s Chicago!