Gillioz Theatre

SRO Lyric Theatre 2011-2012 Season
“Passport to Song”
SRO Lyric Theatre’s 32nd season, “Passport to Song”, with two regional premieres including Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Tell Me on A Sunday and the return of Bizet’s Carmen.

Single performance tickets are available by calling 417-863-9491 or BUY TICKETS HERE. For season ticket information call 417-863-1960 or www.srolyrictheatre.org

Tell Me On A Sunday/Trial by Jury February 17 at 7:30pm & February  19 at 2:00 pm

Directed by Derek Munson; Conducted by Amy Muchnick

London, New York and Hollywood take center stage with the regional premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tell Me on a Sunday (Act I of the Tony®-award winning Song and Dance). A young British woman moves to New York City in search of adventure, romance and love. Her journey is told through introspective musical monologues and letters home to England.
Trial by Jury, Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic send-up of the legal system run amok, hasn’t been seen in Springfield for 40 years. A “breach of promise to marry” is brought to court by the Plaintiff in this comic gem, Gilbert and Sullivan’s first big hit on the London stage.

Carmen March 30 at 7:30 pm & April 1 at 2:00 pm
By Georges Bizet; libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy Directed by Jane Munson Berg; Conducted by Amy Muchnick
Starring Leah Hamilton Jenkins as Carmen

Seville, Spain is the setting for SRO’s spring opera, Carmen. The beautiful and fiery gypsy returns to win the love of Don Jose, an inexperienced corporal, and then turns to the bullfighter, Escamillo, in Bizet’s adored tale of tempestuous love, mutiny and murder.

For season ticket information call 417-863-1960 or www.srolyrictheatre.org. For single performance tickets call the Gillioz Box Office at 417-863-9491 or BUY TICKETS HERE.

Peter Frampton
Frampton Comes Alive 35 Tour

Monday, February 27th, 2012
Doors @ 7:00 PM
Show @ 8:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 9th @ 12:00 PM
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Due to the success of the 2011 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Peter Frampton’s multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!, the tour has been extended into 2012.

The three-hour show features a complete performance of Frampton Comes Alive! that the Montreal Gazette describes as “a highly-spirited and expertly-played recreation of the live album.” Frampton will also performs other highlights from his catalog, including his Grammy® Award-winning instrumental album, 2006’s Fingerprints. Of the tour the Los Angeles Times says “…the British virtuoso is still making sweet music” while the Santa Barbara Independent describes Frampton’s set as “pleasing those who came to hear the hits and impressing the musicians in the crowd with his still-smoking guitar chops.”

Steven Curtis Chapman Dives into 2012
with Spring Leg of “Songs & Stories” Tour
Joined by Andrew Peterson & Josh Wilson

Chapman Continues Successful and Uniquely Formatted Concerts and Special Pre-Show Event “Soundcheck and Stories”

Sunday, March 4th
7:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, January 13th @ 12:00 PM
Available at the Box Office, Charge by phone at
417-863-9491 or BUY TICKETS HERE

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 12 noon for Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Songs & Stories” tour with friends Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson, at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO. After performing in front of sold out crowds across the country, the Show HOPE sponsored tour continues to be in high demand and as a result Chapman has continued with a spring leg of the intimate tour.

During this unique writer’s night, Chapman performs songs from his latest album re:creation and more, including his most recent No. 1 and just 2012 GRAMMY nominated hit “Do Everything.” Chapman also opens up about the stories that inspired him to write the songs that have impacted lives around the world.

Additionally, Chapman, Peterson and Wilson showcase their diverse musical talents by playing an extensive variety of instruments (over 47 on stage) making it a night of nonstop musicianship and entertainment.

Fans are also invited to a special pre-show event, “Soundcheck and Stories.” Two hours prior to each show, Chapman connects with his fans in a personal Q&A, performs an exclusive acoustic song or two, and gives each fan a collector’s edition autographed poster.

For more date and ticket information about Steven Curtis Chapman and the upcoming “Songs & Stories” tour, please visit http://stevencurtischapman.com/. Continue Reading…

Chevelle
with Middle Class Rut and Janus
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
8:00 PM

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Tickets On Sale: Saturday, January 7th @ 10:00 AM
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Most artists with over 12 years in the music industry lose their initial fire, but Chevelle’s burns brighter than ever. The underdog spirit has characterized the Chicago alternative hard rock trio since its independent debut, 1999’s Point #1. Shortly after bursting onto the scene, the group made its major label breakthrough on the platinum-selling Wonder What’s Next in 2002. The album spawned chart-topping hits “Send the Pain Below” and “The Red,” leading to high-profile tours like OZZfest.

Meanwhile, their next effort, 2004’s This Type of Thinking Could Do Us In, exceeded gold status and the follow-up Vena Sera bolstered their prominence even further. Most recently, the band scored its highest entry into the Billboard Top 200 with Sci-Fi Crimes in 2009 debuting at #6. “We play music because it’s what we love,” states Sam Loeffler (Drums). “It’s been that way since the beginning. We’re going to continue to ride this wave and see where it goes.” Continue Reading…

BB King
Tuesday, March 20th at 8:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, January 20th @ 12:00 PM
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The Gillioz Theatre is proud to welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bluesman B.B. King on Tuesday, March 20th at 8:00 PM. B.B. has been one of the most influential figures in all of music for over six decades.

Along with his famous guitar, Lucille, King has revolutionized and reinvigorated blues music and brought inspiration to musicians and fans of every style. His lifetime of musicianship was honored in 1987 when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at number three on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Over the course of his career, King has been the recipient of multiple awards and recognitions. In 1970, he claimed the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his seminal recording, “The Thrill Is Gone.” Since then, he has won several more Grammy awards for his recordings “There Must Be a Better World Somewhere,” “Blues ‘n Jazz,” and “My Guitar Sings the Blues,” among others.

B.B. has mixed traditional blues, jazz, swing, mainstream pop and jump into a unique sound. His singing is richly melodic, both vocally and in the “singing” that comes from his guitar. In B.B’s words, “When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille”. Continue Reading…

Lisa Lampanelli
“The Queen of Mean”

Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Doors @ 7:00 PM
Show @ 8:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 9th @ 12:00 PM
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Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean. Heralded as “more than a standup — a standout,” by comedy legend Jim Carrey, Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. She has won accolades from The King of All Media Howard Stern, who called her “a true original and a brilliant comedy mind who’ll steal the show every time.’

This equal opportunity offender is a regular on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows. And she has appeared on “Lopez Tonight”, “Chelsea Lately”, and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. Her 2011 Comedy Central special, ‘Tough Love,’ follows in the tradition of Lisa’s previous one-hour specials by featuring her pulling-no-punches insult comedy and in-your-face humor. Continue Reading…

Rusko
2012 College Tour

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Show @ 8:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 16th @ 12:00 PM
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What started as an English boy’s dream to be a radio DJ has lead him to be one of the most successful electronic artists in music today. Rusko has worked with the likes of Britney Spears, T.I., M.I.A, and Mike Posner and his sold out tour dates along with successful album sales have earned him features in various publications including Rolling Stone and SPIN Magazine.

Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko was born in Leeds in 1985 to a musical family. From day one Rusko was surrounded by music whether it be his families piano’s, guitars, banjo’s and saxophones…or in his later years the heavy reggae and dub sound systems of Leeds, music has always been an integral part of Rusko’s life. Continue Reading…

Blue October
Sunday, April 15th at 8:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 16th at 12:00 PM
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Since 1995, Blue October has been a refuge for its members and fans worldwide. Over the course of five albums, achieving platinum sales with singles like “Hate Me” and “Into The Ocean,” and non-stop touring has solidified the band’s presence in the music world. The jarringly frank “Hate Me,” is one of many reasons that this modern rock outfit Blue October evolved from an intensely beloved cult band to mainstream radio conquerors.

They’ve had high-profile film and TV placements on The Sopranos, Saw III, and NCIS to name a few. Lead Singer Justin Furstenfeld was also featured in a unique tour alongside Twilight author Stephanie Meyer in 2008. Plus, they’ve played to fans in nearly every corner of the world. However, it all simply set the stage for their new album, Any Man in America. Continue Reading…

Gabriel Iglesias Presents
Stand Up Revolution
Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, November 18th @ 12:00 PM
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Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying and a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience – from start to finish – in every venue he performs in. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit, a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, “Fluffy was SO funny!”
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Dwight Glenn Productions and KTTS Present
Big Smith
“Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen.
Big Smith says Sayonara to Springfield.”

Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Doors @ 6:00 PM
Show @ 7:00 PM

&

Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Doors @ 2:00 PM
Show @ 3:00 PM

Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 16th @ 12:00 PM
Call 417-863-9491 or BUY TICKETS HERE

The Local Group Big Smith has made official their plans for a two final concerts in Springfield, Missouri for Spring 2012. The shows will be titled “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen. Big Smith says Sayonara to Springfield” and are being presented by KTTS and will take place on Saturday May 5th and Sunday afternoon May 6th at the Historic Gillioz Theatre. Saturday’s show will begin at 7:00 pm and Sunday’s matinee will begin at 3:00 pm with many special guests planned for both shows.

The ticket prices for Saturday night are $24.50, $22.50, and $18.50, with prices for Sunday’s show at $20.50 and $16.50 Tickets for both shows may be purchased at www.gillioz.org or by calling the Gillioz Theatre box office at (417) 863-9491 or in person beginning Friday, Dec. 16th at 12:00 PM central time. Continue Reading…