The 2002-2003 season at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium was recently announced. This year’s line-up of events includes musicals, theater, orchestras and family shows among other things.

The Georgian State Dance Company

Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Under the artistic direction of Tengiz Sukhishvili, this 80-member company showcases their powerful strength, graceful agility, boundless elevation and the fiery, bold movements of their traditional dance.

Venice Baroque Orchestra

Sunday, October 6, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

An orchestra focusing on Italian music of the 17th and 18th centuries and the ongoing rediscovery of Italian Baroque.

The Shanghai Ballet presents Coppelia

Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

The whimsical tale of Coppelia, based on an E.T.A. Hoffman tale, is a lively three-act comic ballet about love, jealousy and forgiveness.

The Music Man

Tuesday – Wednesday, October 15-16 at 7:30 p.m.

This new production of the classic “The Music Man” features choreography from five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.

Tom Chapin

Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Known as a gifted performer who charms audiences of all ages, Tom Chapin brings his family concert to Stephens.

Cherish the Ladies

Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Cherish the Ladies, an all-female traditional Irish group, is one of the most successful and sought-after ensembles in Celtic music history.

Fosse

Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Fosse is an Tony Award-winning smash hit musical that highlights the work of legendary dancer, choreographer and director Bob Fosse.

The Band of the Grenadier Guards with the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Highlanders

Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Rich in military history, this ensemble of 100 showcases the musical prowess and impressive pageantry of the British Regiment.

Cabaret

Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 7:30

The revolutionary reinvention of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s hit musical Cabaret, winner of four 1998 Tony Awards.

The Kennedy Center presents Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale

Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 3 p.m.

This presentation is designed for families with children ages 5 and up and features colorful costumes and light-hearted comedy.

Aquila Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

This timeless William Shakespeare comedy has delighted audiences for centuries.

Blast II SHOCKWAVE

Sunday, March 2, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

This animated performance combines dance, gymnastics, drum-and-bugle corps and color guards.

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

This illustrious ensemble stands at the pinnacle of Prague’s musical prowess – renewing Czech musical traditions, past and present.

London City Opera presents Madame Butterfly

Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, based on a story by John Luther Long, is one of the most frequently produced operas.

Tango Buenos Aires

Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

The dancers in this production blend intricate footwork, expressive rhythms and interpretive emotion into their South African-influenced tango.

The Nylons

Friday, March 28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Canadian icons, the Nylons are one of the most heralded vocal groups in the world. Their hit “Na Na Hey Hey” climbed to Number 12 in the U.S.

Rhythm & Brass

Friday, April 4, 2003

Rhythm & Brass brings its dynamic performance style to the music that defines the American radio landscape – jazz, blues, country, rock and classical.

The Montana Repertory Theatre presents The Miracle Worker

Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

The stirring dramatization of the lives of Helen Keller and her tutor Anne Sullivan has mesmerized audiences for decades.