Here is a list of the events at The Whiting for 2007.

MOJO & the Bayou Gypsies
Friday January 5, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $25 for all seats.
Immerse yourself in original Cajun and Zydeco music and dance from the Southwest Louisiana tradition. The performance of these powerfully talented musicians and entertainers is infectiously happy, toe tappin’, finger snappin’ fun! This performance will be held at Bower Theater. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Cinderella the Ballet: Moscow Festival Ballet
Friday, January 12, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $30/25/19/15
Share in the magic of the storybook classic “Cinderella”. The 59-member company will whisk a lonely girl from the clutches of her evil stepmother into the arms of a handsome prince and off to a happily-ever-after ending in this timeless fairy tale. Under the direction of Sergei Radchenko, the Moscow Festival Ballet is noted for its new productions of such classics. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


The Temptations
Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $45/38/27/17
For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. They turned into stars with the classic “The Way You Do the Things You Do” and continued with such hits as “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “I Can’t Get Next to You”, and “ Papa Was a Rolling Stone”. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Seussical
Friday, February 2, 2007 at 4:30 and 7:00 pm. Tickets: $18 adults/$16 children.
“Oh the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories and characters collide in an unforgettable musical caper presented by TheaterworksUSA. With The Cat in the Hat as the host and emcee (and all around mischief maker), this romp through the Seuss classics is a must-see for fans of all ages. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Hairspray
Friday, February 9 at 8pm, Saturday February 10 at 2 and 8pm, and Sunday February 11 at 2 and 7:30pm. Tickets: $68/57/39/24
Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance-and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter party. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.
Leahy
Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 4pm. Tickets: $30/25/19/15
If you missed the genuine, spontaneous and spectacular energy of Leahy last season, you're in luck-we're bringing them back. The response was unanimous-reviewers and attendees raved about the eight siblings of Leahy and their whirlwind, triple threat of fiddle-driven music, step dancing, and song. Celtic, folk, classical, pop, and country-Leahy infuses it all into their own unique style of irresistible music. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Love, Shakespeare: The Acting Company
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $25 for all seats
Love, Shakespeare examines the trials and tribulations of falling in love through a theatrical exploration of scenes from four of Shakespeare's most famous plays: Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew, and Much Ado About Nothing. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Marriage of Figaro: The Bulgarian State Academic Opera
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $30/25/19/15
A hilarious and tender exploration of love, infidelity, and forgiveness, this joyful comedy of mishap and mayhem recounts a single crazy day in the palace of Count Almaviva as servants Figaro and Susanna prepare to wed. From the first notes of the overture, the Mozart score is brilliant and familiar to all. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Liz McComb with Dr. Charles Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Warriors Gospel Choir
Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $25/20/17/12
Liz McComb has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Champs-Elysees Theatre in Paris, and as opening act for Ray Charles and James Brown. For one special evening, this jazzy gospel diva will be joined by Dr. Charles Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Warriors Gospel Choir of Chicago to take us on an unforgettable soulful journey. Joining them for a grand finale will be some of the most talented gospel singers the Flint community has to offer. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


The Bamboo Orchestra
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $10/7
The Bamboo Orchestra, led by Makato Yabuki, plays a unique palette of more than twenty bamboo instruments from Japan and Asia. The instruments' sounds vary greatly, from the booming bass tones of the gigantic jegog marimba to the graceful melodies of the shinobue flute. The musicians focus on a vision of the Japanese culture-the harmony in coexistence between people and nature and between people themselves. They use bamboo music to transcend ethnic identities, personalities, and musical genres with its rich, resonating sound. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Manheim Steamroller
Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 7pm. Tickets: $55/45/33/19
The phenomenally successful new age band Manheim Steamroller (named after an 18th century musical technique that we now know as the crescendo) has sold more than 36 million albums, including the Fresh Aire series and Christmas albums. Their music mixes pop music with classical and rock styles that's completely original and irresistible. For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
Monday, March 26, 2007 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $54.50/44.50/29/19
One of the most played artists during MTV's early days, winner of several Grammy Awards, and one of the most popular female vocalists of the 80's, Pat Benatar performs with husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo. A performer with tough sexuality and powerful vocals, some of Pat Benatar's top hits include Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Heartbreaker, Treat Me Right, Fire and Ice, Love Is a Battlefield, and We Belong.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


The Peking Acrobats
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 4:30 and 7:00pm. Tickets: $20 adults/$18 children
Setting world records for astounding acrobatic feats and introducing national and global audiences to Chinese folk art tradition, The Peking Acrobats are masters of agility and grace. The ancient arts of wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics are highlighted by cutting edge entertainment technology in a tremendous display of skill and ability. These energetic and innovative artists will delight, amaze, and take your breath away.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, April 6, 2007 at 8pm, and Saturday April 7 at 3 and 8pm. Tickets: $59/49/37/19
The most colorful musical ever! This Joseph is a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt on the wings of Andrew Lloyd Webber's uplifting music and the humor and poetry of lyricist Tim Rice. This irresistible musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son, paints a picture of betrayal and hardship, prophecy and forgiveness. This Joseph cannot be missed.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Pirates of Penzance: New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
Friday, April 13, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $34/28/22/18
Get carried away by pirates in an exuberant musical theater masterpiece! Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty model of a modern Major-General for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Triple Play
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets: $25 for all seats
Peter Madcat Ruth, Joel Brown, and Chris Brubeck, the three outstanding and versatile musicians of Triple Play, bring a rare level of joy, virtuosity, and American spirit to the folk, blues, jazz, funk, and classical music they perform. Performance will be held at U of M-Flint Theatre.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Riverdance
Monday, June 11, 2007 at 8pm, and Tuesday June 12, 2007 at 4 and 8pm. Tickets: $59/49/37/19
Now in its 11th phenomenal year, Riverdance, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song, and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, triumphantly returns to The Whiting. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the original! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, there is no better time to share the magic of Riverdance with your family.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.


Joffrey Midwest Workshop Showcase
Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 2 and 6:30pm. Tickets: $20 for all seats.
The nationally acclaimed Joffrey Midwest Workshop Showcase performance is the culmination of four weeks of intense work and dedication of 100 of the most talented young dancers from the U.S. and beyond. See these professional dancers of tomorrow bring classic ballet to life on the stage of The Whiting. Artistic Director John Magnus directs a performance to remember.
For more information, please visit www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.






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