The UCCC, 701 10th Ave., announces the spring 2020 lineup. With musical performances from country to folk, and theatrical performances from silly to inspiring, the UCCC prides itself on providing a diverse range of performances to Northern Colorado area.
“The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” kicks off the season as local students perform this wacky tale about Robinson Crusoe’s island, years after Crusoe and his sole companion, Wilson, were shipwrecked. The island has turned into a tourist destination! 50 to 60 local students appear in the show, with roles for Kindergarten through 10th grade.
Next up is “Cirque Mechanics 42FT: A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels,” the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics.
“Shrek The Musical” with the Stampede Troupe and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” an immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the story of folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, and “ONCE The Musical.”
Another big show this spring is “Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd,” hosted by Brian Gary, Todd Harding and Susan Moore. They have plenty of stories and bring their brand of humor that has kept audiences laughing for decades.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 17. Gold Star discounted packages go on sale Tuesday, November 19, Silver Star discounted packages go on sale Tuesday, December 3, and Bronze Star discounted packages go on sale Tuesday, December 10. For details call 970-356-5000, or visit ucstars.com.
All shows are in the Monfort Concert Hall, dates for the spring 2020 season include:
- “Missoula Children’s Theatre presents the Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,” Saturday, January 11, 2020, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
- “42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels,” Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
- “Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd,” Friday, January 31, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “Shrek The Musical,” by the Stampede Troupe, GPO and UCCC, Friday February 7, 2020, Saturday, February 8, 2020 & Sunday, February 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
- “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” Saturday, February 15, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “Melissa Etheridge: The Medicine Show,” Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
- “ONCE: The Musical,” Saturday, February, 29, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “The Music of John Denver with Jim Curry and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra,” Friday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “Rich Little,” Saturday, March 14, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “Don McLean,” Saturday, March 28, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
- “The Colorado Dance Collective Presents Wanderlust,” Saturday, April 25, 2020, 7:30 p.m.