formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
Leach Theatre Special Events 2008-2009 Season
October 2008
Cherryholmes
 Sunday, October 12th - 2:00 p.m.

Jacques Thibaud Trio
 Wednesday, October 15th - 7:30 p.m.

United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus
Friday October 24th 2008 - 7:30 PM

 

November 2008
Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete History of America (Abridged)
 Friday, November 14th 7:30 p.m.

  

April 2009
A Glenn Miller Brunch and Concert
 Thursday April 16th Brunch: 11:00 AM Concert: 1:00 PM

Bye-Bye Birdie
Tuesday April 21st 7:00pm

 

A Glenn Miller Brunch and Concert
Thursday April 16th

Brunch 11:00 AM at The Havener Center
Concert 1:00 PM at Leach Theatre

Brunch and Concert: $40.00
Concert Only: $25.00

Group Rates (20 or more)
Brunch and Concert: $35.00
Concert Only: $20.00









The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and '40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of popularity.

Because of popular demand, the Miller Estate authorized the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956 under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley, who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Glenn's disappearance. Since then, other leaders have followed Ray including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trumpeter & jazz educator Dick Lowenthal, drummer Clem DeRosa, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson and Larry O'Brien, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart.

The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. Additionally, they are also playing more modern selections in the big-band style, carefully selecting only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and sound, carefully selected pieces that will stay around for a while. The entire repertoire which now exceeds 1,700 compositions keeps the band popular with both young and old.

Most of the band's shows are sell-outs. It has proven staying power, and its popularity has never seemed to wane. Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world just as it was in Glenn's day. 

Visit the Glenn Miller Orchestra Web Site!

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 Bye-Bye Birdie
Tuesday April 21st 7:00pm

$28 for Adults 
$18 for MST students and Youth


Lots of laughs and great songs have made this favorite hit Broadway show one of the most memorable musicals of all time.

When rock star and teenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie gets drafted, the nation’s teenagers go haywire and Conrad’s songwriter, Albert, faces unemployment. So Albert and his girlfriend organize a nationwide contest in which one lucky girl wins a farewell kiss from Conrad on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Kim McAfee turns out to be the lucky teenager and Conrad’s whole entourage moves into her quiet Midwestern home – much to the chagrin of her ever-irritable father and her jealous boyfriend. The result is chaos and a series of romantic complications.

 

The momentous hit tunes include “Put On A Happy Face”, “A Lot of Livin’ To Do”, “One Last Kiss”, “One Boy”, the riotous lament of parents with teenagers “What’s The Matter With Kids Today?”, and the uproarious salute to the greater glory of Ed Sullivan entitled “Hymn For A Sunday Evening!”. It was a winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.