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May 23--CEDAR FALLS -- The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts 11th season begins on a somber, thoughtful note and ends with a brass band.

On Sept. 16, Judy Shepard will speak in the Great Hall about making the world more accepting of race, religion and sexual orientation. Her 21-year-old son, Matthew, was murdered in October 1998 in Laramie, Wyo., the victim of anti-gay hate. Judy and her husband, Dennis, channeled their grief into forming the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Later in the fall, "Laramie Project" and "Laramie Epilogue" will be performed by the Tectonic Theater Project.

"Every year we have a show or event that uses the arts to address issues. We try to give audiences the tools for opening a dialogue," said Steve Carignan, GBPAC executive director. Related events may include panel discussions.

The season ends April 17 with the Boston Brass. The popular ensemble is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011 and is introducing its "Fanfares!" project for the next three season. The goal is to have 25 new fanfares written by composers across the globe.

These shows book-end a season full of music and theatrical performances. The GBPAC season will include the Four Tops and Temptations, "Legally Blonde -- The Musical," DRUMLine Live, the Blue Man Group, the Russian ballet performing "Sleeping Beauty," Johnny Mathis and "Disney's Beauty and the Beast."

Carignan predicts the Four Tops and Temptations could be "the best show of the year" because their music is so familiar to audiences, while DRUMLine Live is in the tradition of "Stomp."

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast" is one of the biggest shows the GBPAC has ever presented, Carignan said. "It's the full-blown, spectacular Disney show and it's a big break for us, too. Disney is very picky about where they send their shows and we think this could be an opening to getting other Disney shows," he explained.

Single ticket sales for all shows begin Aug. 2. An individual who purchases six shows will receive a 10 percent discount. Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn may purchase their tickets earlier; call 273-3660 for membership information.

Judy Shepard

7:30 p.m. Sept. 16

Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, in October 1998, in a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. The couple turned their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation. As board president, Judy travels across the country speaking to audiences about making the world more accepting of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Adult: $13; youth: $11; UNI students free.

Four Tops and Temptations

7:30 p.m. Sept. 30

The Temptations became the definitive male vocal group in the 1960s with hits like "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "Just My Imagination," "Ball of Confusion" and "Get Ready." Their first hit, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" was written and produced by Smokey Robinson. They charted 37 career top 10 hits. The Four Tops joined forces in high school and spent more than 40 years without a personnel change. Songs like "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," "Standing in the Shadows of Love" and "Baby, I Need Your Loving," were chart-toppers. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Adult: $65, $61, $51, $38, $33; youth: $65, $49.40, $41.40, $31, $27; UNI students: $62, $29, $24, $17.50, $15.

"Legally Blonde -- The Musical"

2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10

Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer, so when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," she hits the books and goes where no Delta Nu has gone before -- Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Adult: $53, $48, $43, $38, $33; youth: $53, $39, $35, $31, $27; UNI student: $50, $22.50, $20, $17.50, $15.

"Laramie Project"

7:30 p.m. Oct. 12

Adult: $33, $28, $25, $22, $18; youth: $33, $23, $20.60, $18.20, $15; UNI Student: $30, $12.50, $11, $9.50, $7.50.

"Laramie Epilogue"

7:30 p.m. Oct. 14

Adult: $36, $31, $26, $21, $16; youth: $36, $25.40, $21.40, $17.40, $13.40; UNI student: $33, $ 14, $11.50, $9, $6.50.

In October 1998, Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten and left to die, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyo. Five weeks later the Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie and conducted more than 200 interviews with townspeople. They wrote the play, "The Laramie Project," and followed years later with the "Laramie Epilogue."

Bonga & The Vodou Drums of Haiti

3 p.m. Nov. 11

Laced between vodou rhythms and traditional chants are instruments such as the mbira, didgeridoo and conch. Vodou Drums of Haiti are also presented in an innovative jazz format.

Adult: $33, $28, $25, $22, $18; youth: $33, $23, $20.60, $18.20, $15; UNI Student: $30, $12.50, $11, $9.50, $7.50.

DRUMLine Live

7:30 p.m. Nov. 18

DRUMLine is an international tour based on the historically black college and university marching band tradition.

Adult: $47, $40, $37, $34, $31; youth: $47, $32.60, $30.20, $27.80, $25.40; UNI Student: $44, $18.50, $17, $15.50, $14.

The Ten Tenors

7:30 p.m. Dec. 17

The platinum record-selling, international touring act recorded "Here's to the Heroes" at Abbey Road Studios in London in 2006, and followed in 2008 with "Nostalgica," an LP of songs most requested by their fans and released to commemorate the group's 10 years as a professional ensemble.

Adult: $47, $40, $37, $34, $31; youth: $47, $32.60, $30.20, $27.80, $25.40; UNI Student: $44, $18.50, $17, $15.50, $14.

"A Christmas Carol"

2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19

Produced by Nebraska Theatre Caravan, "A Christmas Carol" is a lavish Broadway-style production.

Adult: $36, $33, $27, $23, $19; youth: A Buck A Kid, $36, $27, $22.20, $19, $15.80; UNI Student: $33, $15, $12, $10, $8.

"Die Fledermaus" with UNI School of Music

7:30 p.m. January 21

The Johann Strauss II operetta is performed by talented UNI students on the big stage.

Ticket prices not available.

"Sleeping Beauty"

7:30 p.m. Jan. 22

The Russian National Ballet will begin their four-month U.S. tour in January.

Adult: $41, $37, $31, $27, $23; youth: A Buck A Kid, $41, $30.20, $25.40, $22.20, $19; UNI Student: $38, $17, $14, $12, $10.

Blue Man Group

7:30 p.m. Jan. 25

A high-octane theatrical experience and unique form of entertainment.

Adult: $67, $61, $53, $43, $33; youth: $67, $49.40, $43, $35, $27; UNI Student: $64, $29, $25, $20, $15.

Cuarteto Cassals with Andreas Klein

3 p.m. Feb. 13

One of Europe's most distinguished string quartets, the Spanish ensemble has won top prizes. German-born pianist Andreas Klein will join the quartet.

Adult: $40, $36, $25, $21, $18; youth: $40, $29.40, $20.60, $17.40, $15; UNI Student: $37, $16.50, $11, $9, $7.50.

"Giggle Giggle Quack"

1 and 4 p.m. March 6

A sequel to "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type," in this one Farmer Brown has left his city-slicker brother in charge of his farm, but Duck does a little creative embellishment that results in madcap musical mutiny.

Adult: $27, $24, $20, $17, $13; youth: A Buck A Kid, $27, $19.80, $16.60, $14.20, $11; UNI Student: $24, $10.50, $8.50, $7, $5.

Van Cliburn gold medalist Haochen Zhang (piano)

3 p.m. March 27

The youngest participant in the 2009 Cliburn competition, Haochen Zhang gave his debut recital at age 5, performed with orchestra at age 6 and moved to the U.S. at 15 to attend the Curtis Institute of Music. He has performed with symphonies around the world.

Adult: $37, $30, $25, $21, $21; youth: A Buck A Kid, $37, $24.60, $20.60, $17.40, $17.40; UNI Student: $34, $13.50, $11, $9, $9.

Johnny Mathis

7:30 p.m. April 3

Johnny's Greatest Hits spent 490 weeks on the Billboard top album chart and he was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice. Known for songs like "Chances Are," "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "It's Not For Me To Know," he is making his first foray into classic country music.

Adult: $78, $68, $58, $48, $48; youth: $78, $55, $47, $39, $39; UNI Student: $75, $32.50, $27.50, $22.50, $22.50.

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast"

5 shows

April 8-10

The Disney modern classic animated story comes alive in this show featuring the Academy award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashram, with songs by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Adult: $67, $61, $53, $43, $33; youth: $67, $49.40, $43, $35, $27; UNI Student: $64, $29, $25, $20, $15.

Boston Brass

3 p.m. April 17

Boston Brass will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2011, and introduces "Fanfares!" project for the next three concert seasons.

Adult: $38, $31, $27, $23, $21; youth: $38, $25.40, $22.20, $19, $17.40; UNI Student: $35, $14, $12, $10, $9.